Podcasts about Yong

The Doctrine of the Mean (Chinese: 中庸, Pinyin: Zhōngyōng, Korean: 중용, Japanese: 中庸, Vietnamese: Trung Dung) is also one of the Four Books (四書) of Confucianism. It consists of 33 chapters attributed to Zisi (子思), the only grandson of Confucius, with interspersed notes by Zhu Xi. Zhu Xi's master, Cheng Yi, says, "Being without inclination to either side is called Zhong; admitting of no change is called Yong. By Zhong is denoted the correct course to be pursued by all under heaven; by Yong is denoted the fixed principle regulating all under heaven. This work contains the law of the mind, which was handed down from one to another, in the Confucian school, till Zisi, fearing lest in the course of time errors should arise about it, committed it to writing, and delivered it to Mencius. The book first speaks of one principle; it next spreads this out, and embraces all things; finally, it returns and gathers them all up under the one principle. Unroll it, and it fills the universe; roll it up, and it retires and lies hid in mysteriousness. The relish of it is inexhaustible. The whole of it is solid learning. When the skillful reader has explored it with delight till he has apprehended it, he may carry it into practice all his life, and will find that it cannot be exhausted." Scottish translator James Legge was a Hong Kong missionary, Nonconformist pastor of the English Union Church, and the first professor of Chinese studies at Oxford University. Cover: Queen Mother of the West Visits Confucius by cartoonist Robin Bougie (2025), released by him into the public domain.

JACC Deputy Editor Lesley Curtis, PhD, speaks with authors Celina Yong, MD, FACC, and Robert M. Califf, MD, on this unique perspective piece published in JACC's June 2 issue. Drs. Califf and Yong discuss their viewpoint article on 25 years of ACS (acute coronary syndrome) guidelines, highlighting both progress and persistent evidence gaps. While they note improvements in the proportion of recommendations based on high-quality evidence, they emphasize the fragility of this progress, the lack of applicability to diverse patient populations, and the need for broader, more inclusive research efforts to address everyday clinical questions. Integration of evidence with a focus on professionalism, quality, and communication continues to be necessary to avoid relegating medicine to provision of services for fees with an emphasis on the most profitable services, but instead a professional calling to learn continuously and improve the well-being of all patients.

What causes people to change? We have a really tough time actually shifting who we are, and how we're walking through the world. The answer is one that I touched on, in the very first podcast episode of the Game on Girlfriend podcast when I said, “don't live a life of almosts.” Sun Yong Kim-Manzolini was born in South Korea and abandoned at birth by her family. She spent her early years in an orphanage, enduring hardships that she likened to living in a modern-day concentration camp. Today, Sun Yong is a highly successful seven-figure entrepreneur and the CEO of Lush Enterprises, LLC. In 2015, she retired from a $35,000 a year job with no savings and limited resources. Determined to change her circumstances, she dedicated herself to options trading. By the end of her first year, she had earned $178,000, six times her previous annual revenue. She believes that true freedom comes from living authentically, pursuing dreams without fear, and achieving financial security. Sun Yong says being orphaned gave her a sense of abandonment – no one invested in her. She was adopted by an American family and eventually got her dream job as a certified medical assistant.  But she was missing something. She wondered how she got there. “So that's when I started investing myself by saying, I'm going to retire, even though it was my dream job,” says Sun Yong. She decided she would retire within a year. She had $10 in her account and was living paycheck to paycheck.  “Of course I was scared, but I thought for me to invest in myself, I have to get those things out of my mind,” she said. “I have to start taking actions. So that's the beginning of investing in ourselves. And it is very, very critical. The reason is because if we don't invest in ourselves, who's going to invest in you?” Sun Yong says she started to learn to serve herself, as she had with her patients. She started talking about her own story – even the ugly parts that she didn't want to share with others. She says we tend to focus on negative things, what we've heard and what we've faced. We might think we're not worthy – the excuses and reasons are easy to find. Sun Yong said the decision to change was made easier watching the lives of her patients. She says some of them were struggling as they got older, and in some cases by the time they were ready to retire they were too sick to enjoy it. It prompted Sun Yong to retire while she was still healthy and could enjoy life. Sun Yong says once you have healed, you can help others from your present self without focusing on the past.  “I'm no longer an orphan, but a lot of times we hang on to this thing like ‘Oh, I'm an orphan,'” she says. “We have to let go of the things that we used to be.” She says it takes many pieces to become who we are – from investing with money, investing within ourselves mentally, investing in ourselves with who we spend our time with.  You have to implement every part on a daily basis to have a balanced life from your physical and mental health, to your financial stability and your relationships. To start living the life you want, you need to take action. This is likely going to be something you've never done before. But the fear will be there. Sun Yong says to think of it like loading a new album into your brain, so a new record starts to play. I want to do this! Oh no, I can't. I don't have the time. You have never done that before.  The record's on repeat. So you need to do something different from how you talk to yourself, the way you talk to others, and the way you act when nobody is watching.  What can you do differently today than what you did yesterday? Those actions will be different results. “Think about how special you are, and there's only one you. You're one of a kind in the world, right? And you have to give the best treatment that you could give to yourself.” Free gift: Read one free chapter of Sun Yong's book, Invest in Yourself: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15XW8p-qlJsMoBc1TfOhKH3MIEk15OOI2/view?usp=sharing Connect with Sun Yong: https://dreambigsetgoals.club/  Other GoG episodes you might want to check out: Power of Pause: Why Your Brain Cannot Solve the Problem: https://sarahwalton.com/take-pause/  Overcome Societal Expectations of ‘You're Not Enough': https://sarahwalton.com/societal-expectations-for-women/  You can check out our podcast interviews on YouTube, too! http://bit.ly/YouTubeSWalton   Thank you so much for listening. I'm so honored that you're here and would be so grateful if you could leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts by clicking here, scrolling to the bottom and clicking “Write a review.” Then we'll get to inspire even more people! (If you're not sure how to leave a review, you can watch this quick tutorial.)   #InvestInYourself #QualityOfLife #StayInspired #SuccessTips #Motivated #PathToSuccess #IntuitiveBusinessCoach #AskExpert

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: A Springtime Choice: Honesty's Reward on Shanghai's Bund Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-05-15-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 上海的春天，黄浦江畔，外滩熙熙攘攘。En: Springtime in Shanghai, along the Huangpu River, the Bund was bustling with activity.Zh: 阳光洒在江面上，波光粼粼，映照着来往的游人。En: Sunlight sprinkled on the river's surface, shimmering and reflecting the tourists coming and going.Zh: 年轻的建筑师嘉豪站在江边，手里紧握着一张国际航班代金券。En: A young architect, Jiahao, stood by the river, tightly clutching an international flight voucher.Zh: 他心中既兴奋又犹豫。En: He felt both excited and hesitant.Zh: 这张代金券对他来说，意味着一次改变职业生涯的机会——参加一个海外的建筑设计大会。En: To him, this voucher meant a chance to change his career—a chance to attend an overseas architectural design conference.Zh: 然而，他也隐隐约约听说，这张代金券原本应属于另一位参赛者。En: However, he vaguely heard that this voucher was originally meant for another contestant.Zh: 就在这时，美玲出现了。En: Just then, Mei Ling appeared.Zh: 她是一名热情的旅行博主，正寻找一篇精彩的博文题材。En: She was an enthusiastic travel blogger looking for a captivating blog post subject.Zh: 她发现嘉豪手中的代金券，立即认出那是自己比赛后应获得的奖品。En: She noticed the voucher in Jiahao's hand and immediately recognized it as the prize she was supposed to receive after a competition.Zh: 两人争论不休，谁也不愿退让。En: The two argued endlessly, neither willing to relent.Zh: 走来了一位年长者，他叫勇，是退役的警官。En: An elderly man approached; his name was Yong, a retired police officer.Zh: 虽然已经退休，但他的警觉和判断力仍然敏锐。En: Although retired, his alertness and judgment were still sharp.Zh: 看到两人争执不下，勇走上前，友好地打招呼：“你们好，我能帮忙吗？”En: Seeing the two in disagreement, Yong stepped forward and greeted them kindly, "Hello, can I help you?"Zh: 嘉豪和美玲解释了事情的经过。En: Jiahao and Mei Ling explained the situation.Zh: 美玲坚定地说：“这是我赢得的奖励，对我的工作很重要。”En: Mei Ling firmly said, "This is the prize I won, and it's important for my work."Zh: 嘉豪却心知肚明，如果放弃代金券，可能错失良机。En: However, Jiahao knew that if he gave up the voucher, he might miss a great opportunity.Zh: 勇细心地倾听，随后他语重心长地对嘉豪说：“年轻人，做正确的决定常常比追求成就更难，却也更有意义。En: Yong listened attentively and then earnestly said to Jiahao, "Young man, making the right decision is often harder than pursuing success, but it is also more meaningful.Zh: 这个代金券对你和美玲都很重要，但你要明白，诚信和良心比一张奖券更有价值。”En: This voucher is important to both you and Mei Ling, but you must understand that integrity and conscience are more valuable than a voucher."Zh: 嘉豪陷入沉思。En: Jiahao fell into deep thought.Zh: 他望着江面，想起公司对自己的期待。En: He looked out at the river, thinking about the expectations his company had for him.Zh: 但是，他也无法忽视内心的声音。En: However, he couldn't ignore the voice in his heart.Zh: 终于，他把代金券递给了美玲，对她说：“这属于你，希望你能有一段精彩的旅程。”En: Finally, he handed the voucher to Mei Ling, saying, "This belongs to you, and I hope you have a wonderful journey."Zh: 美玲感激地接过代金券，微笑着说：“答应我，如果我写了这次旅行的故事，一定会在文中提到你，感谢你的诚实。”En: Mei Ling gratefully accepted the voucher and smiled, saying, "Promise me, if I write a story about this trip, I will surely mention you in the article to thank you for your honesty."Zh: 勇满意地点了点头，拍拍嘉豪的肩膀：“你选对了，人生的路会因此更宽。”En: Yong nodded in satisfaction, patting Jiahao's shoulder, "You've made the right choice. Life's path will be wider because of it."Zh: 春风徐来，江面上一片温馨。En: A gentle spring breeze blew by, and the river was filled with warmth.Zh: 嘉豪在那一刻意识到，自己的选择或许没有即时的回报，但心灵的富足远非物质能替代。En: At that moment, Jiahao realized that his choice might not bring immediate rewards, but the richness of the soul is far beyond what material things can replace.Zh: 这趟外滩之行，让他领悟了诚实的真正价值。En: This trip to the Bund taught him the true value of honesty. Vocabulary Words:springtime: 春天Bund: 外滩bustling: 熙熙攘攘clutching: 紧握excited: 兴奋hesitant: 犹豫voucher: 代金券contestant: 参赛者enthusiastic: 热情captivating: 精彩blogger: 博主endlessly: 不休retired: 退役alertness: 警觉judgment: 判断力integrity: 诚信conscience: 良心relent: 退让journey: 旅程satisfaction: 满意patting: 拍拍gentle: 徐rewards: 回报richness: 富足material: 物质replace: 替代understand: 明白deep thought: 沉思opportunity: 机会scenario: 经过

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Blossoms, Dreams, and the Bond of Siblings on Shanghai's Bund Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-05-14-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在这个繁忙的春天，上海的外滩显得格外迷人。En: In this busy spring, Shanghai's The Bund appears exceptionally charming.Zh: 河畔的樱花竞相开放，迎来无数游客和当地居民驻足欣赏。En: The cherry blossoms along the riverbank bloom eagerly, attracting countless tourists and local residents to stop and admire the scene.Zh: 在这如画般的美景中，兄妹俩，勇和梅，缓缓地走在河边。En: Amidst this picturesque beauty, the brother and sister, Yong and Mei, walk slowly along the river.Zh: 勇是一个内向而深思熟虑的哥哥，总是考虑家人的期望。En: Yong is an introverted and thoughtful older brother who always considers the expectations of his family.Zh: 他知道父母希望他能找到一份体面的工作，这样才能光宗耀祖。En: He knows that his parents hope he can find a respectable job so that he can bring honor to the family.Zh: 然而，梅却有着完全不同的梦想。En: However, Mei has completely different dreams.Zh: 她对艺术有着无尽的热情，渴望用画笔创造自己的世界。En: She has an endless passion for art and longs to create her own world with a paintbrush.Zh: "勇哥，我真的不想放弃我的画画。"梅的声音里带着一丝恳求。En: "Yong哥, I really don't want to give up my painting," Mei said with a hint of pleading in her voice.Zh: 勇停下脚步，望着宽阔的黄浦江，思绪万千。En: Yong stopped, looking out over the wide Huangpu River, lost in thought.Zh: "梅，我知道你喜欢艺术，可是父母也有他们的担心。"En: "Mei, I know you love art, but our parents have their concerns too."Zh: 梅叹了口气，"我明白他们的想法，但我不想过一种自己不爱的生活。"En: Mei sighed, "I understand their thoughts, but I don't want to live a life I don't love."Zh: 兄妹俩在外滩的长椅上坐下，边走边谈心。En: The siblings sat down on a bench along The Bund, talking as they walked.Zh: 梅伸出手指，轻点过往行人，"你看，这么多人形形色色，他们都有自己的故事。"En: Mei pointed at the passersby with her finger, "Look, so many different people, each with their own story."Zh: 勇微微一笑，"是啊，每个人都有自己的梦想。我只是……"他的声音渐渐低下去。En: Yong smiled slightly, "Yes, everyone has their own dreams. I just..." his voice trailed off.Zh: 梅看着他，"你害怕让父母失望，对吗？"En: Mei looked at him, "You're afraid of disappointing our parents, right?"Zh: 勇点点头，他确实很纠结。En: Yong nodded, indeed he was very conflicted.Zh: 不仅仅是因为父母的期望，还有他对妹妹的保护之情。En: Not only because of his parents' expectations but also his protective feelings for his sister.Zh: 他想支持梅，却又不知该如何表达。En: He wanted to support Mei, yet didn't know how to express it.Zh: "梅，"勇终于开口了，"我会支持你。艺术很美好，也是很重要的。"En: "Mei," Yong finally spoke up, "I will support you. Art is beautiful, and it's also important."Zh: 梅的眼睛闪烁着光芒，"谢谢你，勇哥。我会努力的。"En: Mei's eyes sparkled, "Thank you, Yong哥. I will work hard."Zh: 在外滩逐渐亮起的灯光下，勇和梅的心更贴近了。En: Under the gradually brightening lights of The Bund, Yong and Mei felt closer at heart.Zh: 他们知道这次的谈话会改变他们的生活轨迹，不再只是家人的期望，而是跟随自己的心。En: They knew this conversation would change the trajectory of their lives, not just living up to the family's expectations but following their own hearts.Zh: 回家的路上，夜风轻轻吹拂，勇感到了从未有过的轻松和勇气。En: On the way home, with the night breeze gently blowing, Yong felt a sense of ease and courage he had never felt before.Zh: 他不仅仅是梅的哥哥，更是她最坚定的支持者。En: He was not just Mei's brother but also her most steadfast supporter.Zh: 当他们回到家时，勇和梅一起向父母表达了自己的想法。En: When they got home, Yong and Mei expressed their thoughts to their parents together.Zh: 父母沉默了一会，然后慢慢地点了点头。En: The parents were silent for a while, then slowly nodded.Zh: 他们最终理解了孩子们的心思，也开始接纳这份不同。En: They ultimately understood the children's intentions and began to embrace this difference.Zh: 就这样，在春天的外滩，勇和梅用信任与勇气，迈出了追寻梦想的第一步。En: Thus, in the spring of The Bund, Yong and Mei took the first step toward pursuing their dreams with trust and courage.Zh: 他们明白，有家人的理解和支持，前方的道路不再孤单。En: They understood that with their family's understanding and support, the road ahead would no longer be lonely. Vocabulary Words:exceptionally: 格外charming: 迷人cherry blossoms: 樱花riverbank: 河畔eagerly: 竞相admire: 欣赏picturesque: 如画introverted: 内向thoughtful: 深思熟虑expectations: 期望respectable: 体面honor: 光宗耀祖endless: 无尽passion: 热情paintbrush: 画笔pleading: 恳求concerns: 担心disappoint: 失望conflicted: 纠结express: 表达steadfast: 坚定trajectory: 轨迹embrace: 接纳longing: 渴望locals: 当地居民siblings: 兄妹passersby: 过往行人intend: 心思intention: 意图lonely: 孤单

What if your hobby could replace your paycheck and then some? In this episode, Dr. Felecia Froe returns for Part 2 with Sun Yong Kim-Manzolini, and the conversation goes deep into mindset, money, and mission. Sun Yong takes us on the next leg of her journey, sharing how she walked away from her “dream job” with no savings, took on options trading as a hobby, and ended her first year earning more than she ever had. This isn't just about financial strategy, it's about bold reinvention, fierce independence, and choosing to believe in your potential no matter where you're starting from. 01:30 – Choosing Purpose Over Scarcity 07:15 – “I Didn't Want My Kids to Remember Me Always Working” 12:40 – The Day She Decided to Retire With Only $10 in the Bank 20:05 – Rejecting Rescue: “I Wanted to Pay for My Own Meal” 27:30 – Discovering Options Trading 33:00 – Turning Practice into Profit: $178K in Year One 44:15 – “You Make Your Own Rules”  

What if your hobby could replace your paycheck and then some? In this episode, Dr. Felecia Froe returns for Part 2 with Sun Yong Kim-Manzolini, and the conversation goes deep into mindset, money, and mission. Sun Yong takes us on the next leg of her journey, sharing how she walked away from her “dream job” with no savings, took on options trading as a hobby, and ended her first year earning more than she ever had. This isn't just about financial strategy, it's about bold reinvention, fierce independence, and choosing to believe in your potential no matter where you're starting from. 01:30 – Choosing Purpose Over Scarcity 07:15 – “I Didn't Want My Kids to Remember Me Always Working” 12:40 – The Day She Decided to Retire With Only $10 in the Bank 20:05 – Rejecting Rescue: “I Wanted to Pay for My Own Meal” 27:30 – Discovering Options Trading 33:00 – Turning Practice into Profit: $178K in Year One 44:15 – “You Make Your Own Rules”  

Ed Yong's bestselling first book, "I Contain Multitudes," prompted us to look at ourselves and the microbes we contain as the interconnected, interdependent systems that we are. And his follow-up, "An Immense World," was named one of the best books of the year by numerous publications while opening our eyes to the glorious world right before us. Yong visited SAL virtually in 2022, when microbes were in the news every day and the onslaught of new information overwhelmed, and his talk on the nature of journalism did a world of good.

How do you move from abandonment and scarcity to a life of abundance and confidence? In this powerful episode, Dr. Felecia Froe speaks with entrepreneur and speaker Sun Yong Kim-Manzolini, who shares her journey from South Korean orphanages to thriving in America. Her story is a powerful reminder that financial empowerment is about reclaiming dignity, making informed choices, and finding purpose while building wealth from the inside out.   00:00  Opening Reflection: Freedom and Limitless Possibility 01:00  Introduction to Sun Yong's Story 02:00  Childhood Lessons on Money and Survival in South Korea 04:00  Life in the Orphanage: Loss, Abandonment, and Early Independence 06:00  Learning to Walk at Age 5 and Facing Disability Challenges 08:00  Betrayal by Her Sister and Growing Hatred Toward the World 10:00  Discovering Her Hair, Lip, and Struggles with Self-Image 11:00  Adoption Opportunity: Hopes, Doubts, and Skepticism 14:00  Preparing for America: Learning About Western Culture 16:00  Arriving in the U.S.: Sickness, Shock, and Overwhelming Gratitude 20:00  Feeling "Rich" for the First Time: Clothes, Shoes, and Gum 26:00  Building Trust and Finding Belonging in Her Adoptive Family 29:00  Helping Friends in the Orphanage Find New Families 31:00  Getting Married and Early Financial Scarcity Mindset 33:00  Dream Job as a Certified Medical Assistant 35:00  Facing Domestic Challenges: Abuse, Scarcity, and Divorce 38:00  Breaking Free: Choosing Peace for Herself and Her Children  

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How do you go from abandonment, scarcity, and despair to creating a life of abundance, confidence, and financial independence? In this deeply moving episode, Dr. Felecia Froe welcomes entrepreneur and inspirational speaker Sun Yong Kim-Manzolini, who shares her extraordinary story from surviving in South Korean orphanages to thriving in America. Sun Yong's journey reminds us: financial empowerment isn't just about having money.  It's about reclaiming dignity, options, and dreams. Her courage and unshakable determination are a masterclass in building wealth from the inside out. 00:00  Opening Reflection: Freedom and Limitless Possibility 01:00  Introduction to Sun Yong's Story 02:00  Childhood Lessons on Money and Survival in South Korea 04:00  Life in the Orphanage: Loss, Abandonment, and Early Independence 06:00  Learning to Walk at Age 5 and Facing Disability Challenges 08:00  Betrayal by Her Sister and Growing Hatred Toward the World 10:00  Discovering Her Hair, Lip, and Struggles with Self-Image 11:00  Adoption Opportunity: Hopes, Doubts, and Skepticism 14:00  Preparing for America: Learning About Western Culture 16:00  Arriving in the U.S.: Sickness, Shock, and Overwhelming Gratitude 20:00  Feeling "Rich" for the First Time: Clothes, Shoes, and Gum 26:00  Building Trust and Finding Belonging in Her Adoptive Family 29:00  Helping Friends in the Orphanage Find New Families 31:00  Getting Married and Early Financial Scarcity Mindset 33:00  Dream Job as a Certified Medical Assistant 35:00  Facing Domestic Challenges: Abuse, Scarcity, and Divorce 38:00  Breaking Free: Choosing Peace for Herself and Her Children  

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This oppa is versatile enough to play a wide range of roles, all of whom have one thing in common: handsomeness. In this episode, Susie and Lynn discuss Jang Ki Yong's roles in Search WWW, My Mister, My Roommate is a Gumiho, The Atypical Family, and more.(About SPOILERS: we try to avoid major plot spoilers in our discussions of different dramas, but inevitably some minor details will be revealed. If you want to avoid knowing absolutely anything about a show you haven't seen, we recommend skipping to the next segment!)(0:00) - Intro, Jal Meogisseubnida, KDrama ketchup(48:00) - Search WWW(1:17:15) - Seonam Girls High School Investigators(1:29:20) - My Roommate is a Gumiho(1:44:15) - My Mister(1:56:05) - Now, We Are Breaking Up(2:24:30) - Go Back Couple(2:41:00) - The Atypical Family(3:04:30) - Favorite Jang Ki Yong scenes(3:10:10) - Ask Susie UnnithingIf you like this episode, please subscribe and leave us a rating and review!Follow us on Instagram @unnisonoppaspod

Part 1 An Immense World by Ed Yong Summary"An Immense World: How Animal Senses Reveal the Hidden Realms Around Us" by Ed Yong is a compelling exploration of the sensory experiences of various animals and how these experiences shape their perception of the world. The book delves into the extraordinary ways different species interact with their environments through their unique sensory capabilities, which often surpass human senses in remarkable ways. Key Themes and Highlights:Animal Senses: Yong discusses how animals perceive their surroundings through senses such as sight, sound, smell, touch, and even electric fields. He highlights the remarkable adaptations that allow creatures to thrive in diverse habitats.Comparative Perception: The book emphasizes the differences between human sensory perception and that of other animals. For example, echolocation in bats and dolphins, ultraviolet vision in bees, and the electric sensory systems in certain fish illustrate the breadth of sensory experiences in the animal kingdom.Hidden Worlds: Yong argues that much of the natural world remains hidden to humans, as we do not possess the sensory tools to fully understand the environments animals navigate. He invites readers to appreciate the complex interactions that take place in ecosystems, which are often imperceptible to us.Interconnectedness: The author connects sensory perception to the survival and evolutionary strategies of different species, showing how an animal's sensory adaptations inform its behavior, social structures, and survival methods.Stories from the Field: Throughout the book, Yong shares engaging anecdotes and stories from his own experiences and from the works of various scientists who study animal behavior and perception. These narratives enrich the scientific insights and engage the reader with vivid imagery and emotion. Conclusion:"An Immense World" ultimately invites readers to rethink their understanding of life on Earth by considering how much richer and varied the animal world is when viewed through the lens of different sensory perceptions. It encourages a deeper respect for all forms of life and emphasizes the importance of conservation as we become more aware of the intricate lives animals lead in their sensory-rich environments.Part 2 An Immense World AuthorEd Yong is an accomplished science journalist and author known for his work that explores complex scientific topics in an accessible way. His book "An Immense World: How Animal Senses Reveal the Hidden Truths of the Natural World" was released on July 12, 2022. The book delves into the ways various animals perceive the world around them, highlighting the diverse sensory experiences that exist beyond human perception.In addition to "An Immense World," Ed Yong has written another notable book titled "I Contain Multitudes: The Microbes Within Us and a Grander View of Life," published in 2016. This book discusses the role of microbes in our lives and their impact on our health and the environment.In terms of editions, "I Contain Multitudes" has been praised for its engaging writing style and informative content about microbiology, making it a standout book in Yong's bibliography. However, "An Immense World" has also received significant acclaim for its unique perspective on animal senses and has quickly gained recognition as one of his most impactful works.Yong's writing frequently appears in various prestigious publications such as The Atlantic, National Geographic, and other outlets where he covers the intersection of science and everyday life.Part 3 An Immense World ChaptersOverall Theme: An Immense World by Ed Yong explores the rich tapestry of sensory experiences across the animal kingdom, emphasizing the diverse ways in which different species perceive and interact with their environments. The overarching theme centers on...

In this inspiring podcast episode, Soroptimist International President Siew Yong Gnanalingam shares her deep personal connection to the environment and why protecting Mother Earth is so close to her heart. She reflects on growing up surrounded by nature and how that shaped her values and commitment to sustainability. At home, she takes small but meaningful actions—like reducing plastic use and conserving energy—to live more mindfully. As SI President, she has placed climate change at the centre of her advocacy, urging Soroptimists to act locally while thinking globally. One of her key initiatives has been raising awareness about the disproportionate impact of climate change on women and girls. She now calls on Soroptimists around the world to help create a powerful legacy by submitting short video clips of the environmental work they are doing. Whether it's tree planting, recycling drives, or renewable energy projects—every contribution counts. The best clips will be featured in a special SI climate action video to be shared on 24 October, the International Day of Climate Action. Full video guidelines and submission details are available on the Soroptimist International website: www.soroptimistinternational.org. Let's unite for our planet and let the world see what Soroptimists can do! 

The eustachian tube connects the middle ear to the nasopharynx (back of the nose). It helps aerate the middle ear as well as equalizing pressure such as when flying in an airplane. Sometimes the eustachian tube does not function as it is supposed to and sometimes this may be related to concurrent nasal and sinus issues. Learn more about what can go wrong and how to remedy it.Michael Yong, MD, MPH, MBA, is board certified in Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery, and fellowship-trained in Neurorhinology – Advanced Sinus & Skull Base Surgery. At Pacific Neuroscience Institute®, Dr. Yong provides full-service general Otolaryngology care, with an expertise in sinonasal and skull base disorders. He specializes in using minimally invasive endoscopic techniques for the treatment of nasal obstruction, smell disorders, allergic and non-allergic rhinitis, facial pain, acute and chronic sinusitis, nasal polyps, and benign and malignant tumors of the sinonasal cavities, among others. In addition, he works closely with a multidisciplinary team including his Neurosurgery colleagues to perform endoscopic endonasal surgeries that address benign and malignant skull base disorders in a way that maximizes preservation of function and quality of life.

From an orphanage in Korea to becoming a self-made millionaire, Sun Yong Kim-Manzolini's story is one of resilience, action, and transformation. She overcame abandonment, disability, and language barriers to build a life of success and financial independence. In this powerful episode, Sun shares her journey, the lessons she learned, and the mindset shifts that helped her create a new future.Key Takeaways from this Episode:How Sun overcame early struggles, including losing her parents and learning to walkThe turning points that changed her life and helped her rebuild trustHow she went from a 33-year career as a medical assistant to a millionaire through options tradingThe mindset shifts that helped her breakthrough limitations and excusesWhy taking action with passion is the key to successSun's story is a testament to the power of perseverance, gratitude, and self-belief. She doesn't dwell on limitations—she overcomes them. If you've ever felt stuck or doubted your ability to change your life, this episode is a must-listen!Don't let excuses hold you back. Take control of your life today!Listen now and get inspired by Sun's journey!Connect with Sun Yong Kim-Manzolini:Website: https://dreambigsetgoals.club/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4cNSTwa-x96Rw45MdxKSHgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sunyong.kimmanzolini.5/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sun-yong-kim-manzolini-5105a8203/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/author_sun_yong/Twitter: https://x.com/author_sun_yongPodcast: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/RnZoWdqL7HbPodcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sun--yong--kim-manzoliniConnect and Learn More with Sarah Boxx: https://sarahboxx.com/Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring stories!#NoLabelsNoLimits #SunYongKimManzolini #overcomingadversity #financialfreedom #selfmademillionaire #inspiringstories #optionstrading #mindsetshift #takeaction #successmindset #nlnlpodcast #resilience #overcomingadversity #financialfreedom #optionstrading #selfmademillionaire #personaldevelopment #nolimits #lifelessons #NeverGiveUp #FinancialIndependence #Entrepreneurship #SingleMothers #SuccessMindset #Inspiration #LifeHappensForYou Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last time we spoke about the January 28th Incident. In January of 1932, tensions escalated in Shanghai as anti-Japanese sentiments surged after Japan's invasion of Manchuria. Orchestrated by Yoshiko Kawashima, a Japanese spy, a provocation led to violence, sparking outrage among Japanese expatriates. Japan demanded apologies and compensation from China, threatening military action if their demands were unmet. As the Japanese military amassed forces in Shanghai, the Chinese 19th Route Army prepared to resist, igniting the conflict known as the January 28th Incident, marking the beginning of a fierce struggle for control. Amidst chaos, the Nanjing government struggled to respond to Japan's escalating aggression in Shanghai. Chiang Kai-Shek prioritized avoiding war, urging a diplomatic approach to protect Shanghai's economy. Despite pressure, the 19th Route Army was ordered to withdraw, but tensions flared when Japan attacked the Chinese garrison. The 19th Route Army fiercely resisted, leading to intense battles. As Japan sent reinforcements, Chiang faced mounting protests and criticism for his passive stance, questioning whether he could maintain his strategy against the encroaching enemy.   #144 The First Battle of Shanghai 1932 Welcome to the Fall and Rise of China Podcast, I am your dutiful host Craig Watson. But, before we start I want to also remind you this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Perhaps you want to learn more about the history of Asia? Kings and Generals have an assortment of episodes on history of asia and much more  so go give them a look over on Youtube. So please subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry for some more history related content, over on my channel, the Pacific War Channel where I cover the history of China and Japan from the 19th century until the end of the Pacific War. In the last episode we covered the January 28th Incident. At 11:30 pm on January 28, Japan ordered 2,300 Japanese Marines to advance westward along every branch road on the west side of North Sichuan Road, without waiting for a response. This road, which crosses into the northern area of the International Settlement and has frequently been designated as a Japanese defense zone, includes Target Road (now known as Wujin Road in Hongkou District, Shanghai), Qiujiang Road, and Yokohama Road. Their objective was to seize the Songhu Railway defense line at Tiantong'an Station. They faced strong resistance from the 19th Route Army, further escalating the conflict. In the early hours of the 29th, Japanese aircraft launched from the Notoro seaplane carrier, which was moored on the Huangpu River, attacked the Chinese district of Zhabei. Both the Commercial Press located at No. 584 Baoshan Road and the Oriental Library, the largest private library in China with over 300,000 books, were completely destroyed. That same day the 19th Route Army sent a telegram to the entire nation concerning the situation: Do forgive me it's a rough translation “Urgent. Dear Sir and Madam, the Japanese have occupied our three northeastern provinces, changing the color of our territory and making our nation perish. Recently, they have killed and set fire in Shanghai, and vagrants are everywhere, doing the most despicable and violent things in the world. Gunboats are coming one after another, and the Marines are all landed. At 12:00 a.m. on the 28th, they openly invaded our defense line in Zhabei, Shanghai, and challenged us. Guang Nai and others are soldiers, and they only know that it is their duty to defend themselves and defend their land. They cannot give up even an inch of land or an inch of grass. They resist to save the country and protect the race. Even if they sacrifice only one person and one bullet, they will never retreat and lose the personality of the soldiers of the Republic of China. This thing and this ambition are exposed to the sun and the sun and are known to the world. The spirits of our ancestors in heaven are truly relying on it”. On the morning of January 29, Chiang Kai-shek met with He Yingqin and Zhu Peide to discuss countermeasures. Simultaneously Zhu Peide convened a meeting with He Yingqin, Gu Zhutong, Li Jishen, Deng Shizeng, Lin Wei, and others to address issues such as defense deployment, the security of Nanjing and the Yangtze River, and resistance against Japan. Chiang Kai-Shek established the principles going forward for negotiations with Japan, emphasizing the need to prepare for talks while actively resisting. He stated that negotiations must have a clear final line of defense and a maximum limit that would not compromise administrative and territorial integrity, undermine the spirit of the Nine-Power Treaty, or jeopardize national sovereignty. If these limits were exceeded and unacceptable concessions were made, a decisive battle would be fought, even at the cost of defeat and death.  The defense and military strategy for Beijing and Shanghai included the 19th Route Army defending Shanghai with full strength, while the front guard army consisting of the 87th and 88th divisions would protect Nanjing. He Yingqin would remain in Nanjing, overseeing all party, government, and military personnel left behind. Chiang, along with the Central Political Council of the Kuomintang, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the National Government, and Chen Mingshu, all expressed their commitment to resisting Japanese aggression. Chiang also sent a telegram to He Chengjun, director of the Hubei Province Pacification Office, and Xu Tingyao, commander of the Fourth Division, stating "Last night, the Japanese invaders attacked our 19th Route Defense Line in Zhabei, Shanghai, and the battle is ongoing. Our army is determined to fight to the death. Their naval forces in Han and Xun will likely engage in military operations. We urge you to remain vigilant and defend yourselves, never yielding to them. The Fourth Division should concentrate on strict defense in Wuhan and avoid dispersal. If military funds become scarce, local governments will need to raise them independently." The National Government Military Committee appointed Chiang Kai-shek, Feng Yuxiang, Yan Xishan, and Zhang Xueliang as members responsible for mobilizing the army and commanding the Shanghai War. Chiang Kai-Shek officially resumed power after resigning to prevent a surrender and committed to a prolonged resistance. On January 30, the Chinese Nationalist Government announced the relocation of the capital to Luoyang. Chiang Kai-shek sent a telegram urging resistance against the Japanese and dispatched the elite Fifth Army to reinforce Shanghai. That night, Dai Ji, the commander of the Songhu Garrison, took charge of military operations in Shanghai, overseeing the 19th Route Army. The commander-in-chief was Jiang Guangnai, with Cai Tingkai as the army commander and division commanders Qu Shounian, Mao Weishou, and Shen Guanghan. Chiang Kai-Shek then issued a telegram to his troops across the nation and again I apologize for the rough translation. "Since the Northeast Incident began, the Central Government has been enduring humiliation and maintaining peace in order to avoid war and protect the lifeline of the country. It hopes to use justice and fairness to awaken the Japanese pirates. Unexpectedly, the more we tolerate, the more arrogant they become. When the Shanghai Incident occurred, we accepted their demands with great pain, but the Japanese pirates still brazenly pressed on, repeatedly attacking our Shanghai Defense Force, bombing civilian houses, throwing bombs on the streets, and our compatriots were ravaged. The country is about to perish. Anyone with blood in his veins would rather endure it. Since the 19th Route Army has risen up to defend itself bravely, our entire army In this time of national destruction and extinction, when the revolutionary soldiers are facing imminent danger, they should fight for the dignity of the country, strive for the survival of the nation, fulfill their responsibilities for the revolution, and be determined to die rather than live in disgrace, so as to deal with the brutal Japan that destroys peace and despises faith and integrity... Chiang Kai-shek and his comrades have shared hardships for a long time. Although I am now in the opposition, I am willing to swear to live and die with the soldiers and fulfill my bounden duty. I am here to inform you in advance with my blood and sincerity, and ask you to be determined and work hard, share the same hatred with the enemy, do not be arrogant, maintain the spirit of sacrifice, stay ready to fight, and save the country from danger." From that day on, the various ministries, commissions and committees of the National Government began to move to Luoyang, but the Military Commission and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs remained in Nanjing . At the same time, the frontline troops were ordered to be jointly commanded by the Minister of Military Affairs He Yingqin and the Chief of the General Staff Zhu Peide.  Typically Chinese sources breakdown what is known as the First Battle of Shanghai into three phases. In the previous episode we looked through the event up until the point of the first phase. After the initial fighting, both the 19th route army and Japanese agreed to a ceasefire so they could strengthen their positions and at least allow some form of diplomacy to occur. This went into effect on the 29th. As we mentioned, immediately afterwards the Japanese rapidly began reinforcing their position in Shanghai. They first sent the Sasebo 26th Squadron on the 30th, bearing 474 troops of the Sasebo 3rd Special Marine Corps alongside supplies. The next day the aircraft carriers Kaga and Hosho came over with 30 aircraft from the 1st air fleet. Then the cruisers Naka, Yura and Abukuma alongside 4 torpedo boats came bearing another 2000 marines. On February 1st the Terukoku Maru brought over the Yokosuka 1st Special Marine corps, roughly 525 men who landed at Huishan Wharf. With all that said and done, roughly 7000 Japanese troops had been brought over. On February 1st, the IJN warships began bombarding Nanjing from the Yangtze River, prompting Yu Jishi to frantically demand Chiang Kai-Shek transfer more troops to Shanghai. That night the Japanese light cruiser Tenryu, the protected cruisers Hirado and Taima, and the seven ships of the Navy's 23rd Destroyer Squadron fired upon Nanjing using four 140mm guns, 12 152mm single-mounted rapid-fire guns, 12 120mm single-mounted guns, and 20 76mm single-mounted rapid-fire guns. The rich and officials fled the city for refuge, but the Japanese army did not land any men to follow up the attack. Simultaneously 40,000 Shanghai workers from over 20 Japanese owned cotton mills began an anti-Japanese strike, being heavily backed by Communists. The workers began aiding the 19th route army to blockade the Japanese in the factories and streets and sabotage what they could.  On February 2nd, the Japanese army attacked Wusong several times, but was repelled each time. On the 3rd the Japanese expanded their attacks against Zhabei, Baziqiao and other locations, but the Chinese defenders successfully repelled these assaults as well. On the 4th, the Japanese launched their first major offensive, which extended the conflict to Jiangwan and Wusong. Following a day of intense fighting, the Wusong fort was destroyed by enemy bombardment; however, the Japanese army was unable to land due to the determined resistance of the Chinese defenders. The anti-aircraft artillery company from the 88th Division, reassigned to the 4th Regiment of the 156th Brigade of the 19th Route Army, managed to shoot down a Japanese aircraft. After the failure of the general offensive, Yukiichi Shiozawa was dismissed and sent back to Japan. Vice Admiral Yoshisaburo Nomura, the newly appointed commander of the Third Fleet, succeeded Shiozawa. After Nomura assumed his role, the Japanese army began to bolster its forces. Japan had initially planned to deploy troops when tensions escalated in Shanghai, but the navy had opposed this move. However, as the situation deteriorated, the navy was compelled to seek assistance from the army. On February 2, the Japanese cabinet officially decided to send troops. In response to the urgent circumstances in Shanghai, they resolved to dispatch the Shanghai Dispatch Mixed Brigade, led by Brigade Commander Major General Shimomoto Kuma, along with the 9th Division, commanded by Lieutenant General Ueda Kenkichi. The Shanghai Dispatch Mixed Brigade and the Second Independent Tank Squadron were prioritized for transport. Concurrently, the Japanese Navy also sent the Yokosuka 2nd Special Marine Corps to Shanghai. The 24th Mixed Brigade landed in Wusong on the afternoon of February 7. By this time, the combined forces of the Japanese navy, army, and air force had exceeded 10,000 personnel. At dawn on February 8, the Japanese Army's 24th Mixed Brigade launched an attack on Zhanghuabang, Yunzaobang, and Wusong Town along three routes, but they were repelled by our forces. Meanwhile on February 4, the National Government Military Commission sent out a telegram that divided the country into four defense zones. The first zone, which includes the area north of the Yellow River, was assigned to Zhang Xueliang as the commander-in-chief. The second zone, covering the area south of the Yellow River, was placed under the command of Chiang Kai-shek. The third zone, encompassing the area south of the Yangtze River as well as Fujian and Zhejiang provinces, was led by He Yingqin. The fourth zone, which includes Guangdong and Guangxi, was commanded by Chen Jitang. The telegram also stated that, aside from maintaining troops for local stability, all commanders were to concentrate their forces within their respective defense zones to confront the aggressive Japanese. Additionally, a directive was issued for the provinces of Sichuan, Hunan, Guizhou, Hubei, Shaanxi, and Henan to send troops to serve as a general reserve. On February 5, upon learning that the Japanese army had been redeployed from mainland China to Shanghai, Chairman of the Military Commission Chiang Kai-shek sent a telegram from Luoyang to He Yingqin. He instructed that if the Japanese forces landed, the Chinese Air Force would engage in combat. Additionally, Chiang sent a message of condolence to Jiang Guangnai, Cai Tingkai, and Dai Ji of the 19th Route Army, stating "Brothers, you have been fighting valiantly for a week. Each time I reflect on the tremendous sacrifices made by the soldiers and their dedication, I feel a deep sadness... If necessary, Zhong (Zheng) can come to lead in person. When the Air Force enters the fray, the Army must establish various signals in advance to communicate with it and ensure coordinated efforts..." On the same day, the 88th Division arrived in Suzhou. On February 6, Chiang ordered the 261st Brigade of the 87th Division to move from Nanjing to reinforce Kunshan. The troops reached Kunshan on February 7. On February 8, Chiang directed He Yingqin to transfer an artillery battalion to support the 19th Route Army. Then, on February 9, Chiang Kai-shek mobilized the First Division, led by Commander Hu Zongnan, and the Seventh Division, commanded by Wang Jun, to prepare for reinforcement of the 19th Route Army in Shanghai. February 8th marks the second phase of the battle. On the 10th, to ensure that the 88th Division of the Central Army complied with the orders from the 19th Route Army of the Guangdong Army, Chiang Kai-shek sent a telegram to Yu Jishi insisting that "your troops must strictly follow the commands of Commander-in-Chief Chiang and coordinate their movements with allied forces." The Japanese Marine Corps, under Yukio Shiozawa, initiated a three-pronged encirclement attack from Hongkou. The National Army mounted a determined defense and ultimately repelled the Japanese forces, pursuing and destroying them, which significantly lowered their morale. On February 11, Chen Cheng, commander of the Central Army's 18th Army, sent a telegram to Chiang Kai-shek from Ji'an, Jiangxi, reporting that the troops had not been paid for nearly two months and were lacking food. At that time, the National Government was planning to redeploy the National Army that had been engaged in suppressing the Communists in Jiangxi to Zhejiang and Shanghai and to relocate the capital to Luoyang.  On February 12, following a battle at Caojiaqiao, the Japanese army's strategy to consolidate their forces was entirely disrupted. The next morning, February 13, the Japanese 24th Mixed Brigade crossed the Caojiaqiao Bridge in Zhuozaobang and engaged with the Nationalist army. Seizing the moment, the 19th Route Army Headquarters aimed to annihilate the Japanese forces. The Nationalist army surrounded the Japanese troops near the Yong'an Cotton Mill. Additionally, 60 members of a suicide squad launched a suicide attack, resulting in the complete destruction of 1,600 Japanese soldiers. The Japanese army faced significant losses, thwarting their attempt to swiftly capture Wusong. On February 14, Chiang ordered the 88th and 87th Divisions, which were already stationed in Nanxiang and Kunshan near Shanghai, to be reorganized into the Fifth Army. He appointed Zhang Zhizhong, a volunteer eager to fight against the Japanese, as the commander of the Fifth Army. This new army was placed under the unified command of the 19th Route Army and took over the defense line stretching from the northern end of Jiangwan through Miaoxing to the western end of Wusong. It served as the left-wing army, while the 19th Route Army acted as the right-wing, tasked with defending Jiangwan, the area south of Dachang, and the urban region of Shanghai. To replenish the 19th Route Army's losses, Chiang repeatedly ordered reinforcements from various locations. For instance, on February 15, Shangguan Yunxiang dispatched 500 active soldiers from Bengbu to the 19th Route Army; on February 17, Liang Guanying sent 500 unarmed soldiers from Qingjiangpu; and on February 19, Liu Zhi contributed 1,000 active unarmed soldiers from Henan. On February 16, Chiang Kai-shek communicated with Finance Minister Song Ziwen via telegram, stating, "Since the Japanese refuse to withdraw their troops from Shanghai, we must resist until the end. ... Food supplies in Jiangxi and Henan will dwindle, and assistance will be completely halted. Please arrange to deposit 10 million yuan in central banknotes in Nanchang and 20 million yuan in Zhengzhou. This will allow the government to continue functioning, the army to be sustained, and perhaps we can navigate this crisis and avert collapse. This is my final request. I hope you can find a way to assist." To prevent any friction between the Fifth Army and the Nineteenth Route Army over competing for military accolades, Chiang Kai-shek sent a telegram to Zhang Zhizhong and Yu Jishi on February 18. "The fight against Japan is a matter of national survival and is not a matter of honor for an individual or a certain unit. Our frontline officers and men should fully understand this. Therefore, the honor of the 19th Route Army is the honor of our entire National Revolutionary Army. There is absolutely no distinction between honor and disgrace. The Fifth Army's joining the front line is feared by the enemy and will also be slandered by the reactionaries (those who oppose the Nanjing Central Government). If we can continue to fight in the name of the 19th Route Army, it will be enough to demonstrate the strength of our National Revolutionary Army. We will share life and death, let alone honor and disgrace. I hope that this will be conveyed to the officers and men of the Fifth Army. They must unite and fight with our 19th Route Army and make no sacrifices to complete the revolutionary mission." Over on the other side, following reports of significant losses suffered by the Japanese army in Wusong, Tokyo received an imperial decree from Emperor Hirohito demanding the Shanghai incident get settled quick. In response, Chief of Staff Zairen urgently ordered the 9th Army Division, commanded by Ueda Kenkichi, to swiftly reinforce Shanghai. By the afternoon of February 13, the main contingent of the 9th Division had arrived at Shanghai Port, and by February 16, all personnel had disembarked in Wusong. Consequently, Lieutenant General Ueda took over command from Nomura. At this point, the Japanese invading forces comprised over 30,000 troops from naval, land, and air units, along with 60 to 70 field artillery pieces, more than 60 aircraft, and dozens of ships concentrated at the Wusong mouth. Ueda issued a statement late on the night of the 13th, asserting, "If anyone obstructs our division from fulfilling its mission, we will take decisive action without hesitation." On the 18th, he sent an ultimatum to Cai Tingkai, demanding, "Your army must immediately cease hostilities and withdraw from the following areas by 5:00 p.m. on February 20: on the west bank of the Huangpu River, retreat from areas connecting the western end of the concession, Caojiadu Town, Zhoujiaqiao Town, and Pushong Town to the north; on the east bank, withdraw from areas connecting Lannidu and Zhangjialou Town to the north, and retreat to a zone 20 kilometers away from the border of each concession Additionally, all military installations in the specified areas must be dismantled and no new ones established. If these demands are not met, the Japanese army will have no choice but to act freely against your forces, and your army will bear all resulting consequences." In response to Ueda's ultimatum, Tsai and Chiang ordered their front-line troops to fire heavily at Japanese positions as a warning. On the morning of February 20, Ueda commanded a full-scale attack across the front, employing tactics to break through the center while flanking from both sides. The 9th Division led the assault on the junction of Jiangwan and Miaohang, aiming to encircle Wusong from the north with the Kurume Brigade and Zhabei with the Marine Corps from the south. The Japanese began with artillery bombardments, followed by infantry and tank assaults on the Zhanghuabang and Yangshupu lines, both of which were successfully repelled by Chinese defenders. Over a thousand Japanese soldiers and several tanks in Zhabei were killed or wounded due to landmines. On February 21, Ueda personally directed thousands of infantry, supported by aircraft and artillery, to attack the Chinese defensive positions. Both sides incurred heavy casualties, and the battle continued until dawn on the 23rd. The Japanese forces attempted to encircle Jiangwan Town from Jiangwan Station, but the Chinese defenders fought valiantly, launching multiple charges and capturing Japanese Major Kong Sheng along with hundreds of soldiers. Ultimately, the Japanese army was unable to withstand the resistance and began to retreat. After the Japanese 9th Division arrived in Shanghai, it prepared to initiate a second major assault on the defenders of the city. The strategy involved a comprehensive attack stretching from Zhabei to Wusong to contain the Chinese army's strength, with primary forces concentrated on Jiangwan and Miaohang. The goal was to seize these two strategic points, achieve a breakthrough in the center, sever the link between the 5th Army and the 19th Route Army, and then defeat them individually. At dawn on February 20, the Japanese dispatched over ten aircraft for reconnaissance and bombing missions over the Miaohang area. Naval artillery and heavy army cannons heavily shelled the Miaohang positions. Simultaneously, Japanese artillery bombarded the Yunzaobang area in an effort to force a crossing and facilitate the Miaohang offensive.   By 9 am, part of the Japanese forces advanced towards the Xiaochang Temple and the Maijiazhai position, immediately conducting a fire search on our troops' positions. At noon, 3,000 Japanese soldiers launched an attack against our forces. The officers and soldiers of the 527th Regiment, defending the Maijiazhai and Zhuyuandun positions, mounted a counterattack, marking the beginning of the Battle of Miaohang. After three hours of intense fighting, the Japanese suffered significant casualties and were unable to continue, retreating to their original positions. Following this, over 2,000 Japanese troops attacked the Xiaochang Temple and Jinjiatang positions. The officers and soldiers of the 523rd Regiment, taking cover in the trenches, launched counterattacks and successfully repelled the Japanese forces. As dusk fell, the Japanese infantry halted their assaults, but naval and land artillery continued to bombard our positions in an attempt to weaken our defenses and personnel for a renewed attack the following day. On February 21, Japanese artillery relentlessly shelled the positions of the 88th Division of the Fifth Army in Miaohang. Following this, thousands of Japanese infantry launched an assault on the Yanjiazhai and Miaohang Town front. As the Japanese forces advanced, the officers and soldiers of the 523rd and 524th Regiments bravely counterattacked and successfully repelled them. However, a significant number of enemy troops coordinated a comprehensive assault on the Maijiazhai, Zhuyuandun, Xiaochangmiao, and Yanjiazhai lines south of Miaohang. Our 523rd, 524th, and 527th Regiments engaged in intense combat with the enemy, particularly at the Zhuyuandun front near Maijiazhai and Xu Xu, where the fighting was especially fierce. After a day of conflict, the enemy was temporarily pushed back. On February 22, the Japanese 9th Division launched a full-scale attack on the Miaohang position held by the 88th Division of the Fifth Army. Throughout the day, aircraft bombed the Chinese defenders, and thousands of artillery shells were fired at them. However, under the direct command of Zhang Zhizhong, the enemy faced a devastating defeat due to the coordinated three-pronged assault by the Sun Yuanliang Brigade, the Song Xilian Brigade, and the 61st Division of the 19th Route Army. The Miaohang position was ultimately saved from peril, inflicting heavy casualties on the elite forces of the Japanese 9th Division and the Kurume Mixed Brigade. This victory became known as the "Miaohang Victory." In the days that followed, the enemy continued their bombardment and attacks but were consistently repelled by the defenders. The Japanese army suffered significant losses, shifting from an all-out offensive to a more focused approach before ultimately halting their attacks. By the 25th, Ueda's overall offensive strategy had also failed. On February 24, the Japanese army decided to escalate the conflict once more, transferring the 11th and 14th divisions from Japan to join the Shanghai Expeditionary Force, which included troops already engaged in the war. At that time, the flagship of the Japanese Navy's Third Fleet, the Izumo, sustained damage from a bombing raid carried out by the suicide squad of the 19th Route Army, which sent shockwaves through Japan. Additionally, the large troop presence made a quick resolution to the war impossible. Consequently, on the 23rd, the Japanese cabinet decided to promptly reinforce the army. The General Staff then established the Shanghai Expeditionary Army Command, appointing General Shirakawa Yoshinori, the former Minister of War in the Tanaka Cabinet, to replace Ueda. They dispatched the 11th Division (led by Lieutenant General Atsutarou Atsuto), the 14th Division (led by Lieutenant General Naoaki Matsuki), and over 100 aircraft to China to initiate a larger-scale offensive in Shanghai. After several reinforcements, the Japanese forces in Shanghai, under Shirakawa's command, grew to over 90,000 troops, supported by 80 warships and 300 aircraft, significantly enhancing their combat effectiveness. In contrast, the total strength of the Chinese defenders was less than 50,000, with inadequate equipment. After a month of intense fighting, the Chinese forces had suffered heavy losses, leaving their river defenses in the Taicang Liuhe area vulnerable. Learning from the failures of the previous three commanders' frontal assaults, Shirakawa opted to land at Liuhe and flank the Songhu defenders. He directed the 9th Division and other units to launch a direct attack on Songhu and Shanghai while using the 3rd Fleet to escort the 11th Division into the Yangtze River estuary. They executed surprise landings at Liuhekou, Yanglinkou, and Qiyakou, quickly outflanking the defenders. On March 1, the Japanese forces initiated attacks in Naobei, Jiangwan, and Miaohang, employing heavy artillery, field guns, and aircraft for continuous bombardment. The infantry capitalized on this to engage in close-quarters combat, resulting in heavy casualties on both sides. Meanwhile, Shirakawa secretly instructed the 11th Division to exploit the weakness of the Chinese troops in Liuhe, forcibly landing at Qiyakou, Yanglinkou, and Liubinkou, ultimately capturing Liuhe. The fall of Liuhe posed a significant threat to the flank and rear of the Chinese army, compelling the entire force to retreat to the second line of defense (the Jiading-Huangdu line) by the evening of March 1.  After 34 days of intense fighting, they were forced to retreat to their second line of defense. At this point, the war had entered its final phase, resulting in a stalemate between the two sides. On the 2nd, the Japanese army seized Shanghai, and by March 3, they occupied Zhenru and Nanxiang, subsequently announcing a ceasefire. Now while we have been focused on the Japanese and Chinese perspectives in this, the international community was also heavily involved in the background. After the outbreak of hostilities, the British and American consuls in Shanghai offered to mediate. However despite a ceasefire being implemented the hostilities continued. So on February 2nd, Britain, America, France, Italy and Germany sent a notice to China and Japan "proposing to stop the conflict; (1) both sides immediately stop all violent acts according to the following conditions; (2) there will be no mobilization or preparation for any hostile acts between the two countries; (3) the Chinese and Japanese combatants in Shanghai will withdraw from the contact points; (4) a neutral zone will be established to separate the combatants of both sides to protect the public concession. The area will be garrisoned by neutral military and police, and various methods will be formulated by the consular corps; (5) once the two countries accept the treaty, they will not make any demands or reservations in advance, but will quickly negotiate with the assistance of neutral observers or participants in accordance with the spirit of the Kellogg-War Pact and the December 9th League of Nations resolution to resolve all outstanding issues..." Nanjing generally accepted the terms, but Japan instead proposed non-military zones be established 20 miles around the major ports of Shanghai, Hankou, Tianjin, Qingdao and Guangzhou as a sort of counter proposal. Meanwhile at the League of Nations, Yan Huiqing was drawing attention to the Shanghai incident, obviously linking it to the Manchuria incident and advocated for Article 10 of the League of Nations Charter, which was in regards to respecting territorial integrity and political independence of league nations. The League of Nations agreed and organized a committee to investigate the Shanghai incident. On February 4th Chiang Kai-Shek would write in his diary "As long as we do not lose our national sovereignty and territory, and the Japanese invaders do not put forward unacceptable conditions, we can take advantage of the opportunity of British and American intervention to negotiate with them; we cannot take a tough stance when other countries intervene, which will lead to adverse effects." By late February US Secretary of State Henry Stimson warned Japan for the second time, that the Nine Power Treaty and other treaties had to be maintained. Then on the 23rd he sent a letter reiterating the nine-power treaty and Kellogg War Pact to the League of Nations in regards to the Shanghai situation. On the 29th, a four-point plan for mediating the Shanghai incident was adopted at the League of Nations. The objective was to swiftly establish a local ceasefire agreement with the assistance of civil and military officials from various countries present in Shanghai. Following this, a round-table meeting was to be convened with representatives from nations with vested interests in Shanghai to discuss security measures for the International Settlement, the French Concession, and the local residents, as well as to address other issues. Subsequently, representatives from Britain, France, Italy, Germany, Spain, and other nations unanimously supported the plan, with Chinese representative Yan Huiqing and Japanese representative Sato Naotake also indicating their general agreement in principle. However, on March 2, the situation escalated when the Japanese army compelled the Chinese forces to retreat to their second line of defense. The Japanese side adopted a more aggressive stance, presenting four stringent conditions and insisting that the Chinese army withdraw first before halting their attacks. The Japanese forces were only willing to withdraw to the Shanghai and Wusong areas and refused to do so under the supervision of neutral countries, which the Chinese government firmly rejected. On March 3, the Japanese army launched another offensive. On that same day, U.S. Secretary of State Stimson summoned Japanese Ambassador to the United States Idebuchi, condemning Japan for accepting the League of Nations resolution on February 29 while simultaneously escalating military operations. On March 3rd a ceasefire came into effect as a formal meeting was held at the British consulate. The Chinese delegation was led by Guo Taiqi, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, along with military representatives Dai Ji, Huang Qiang, and seven others. The Japanese delegation included Shigemitsu Mamoru, Minister to China, and military representatives Ueda, Tashiro, and nine others. Officials from Britain, the United States, France, and other nations also participated in the meeting. During the negotiations, numerous contentious issues arose, particularly regarding the timing and location of the Japanese army's withdrawal. It would take until May 5th for a armistice agreement to be signed. The agreement designated Shanghai as a demilitarized zone, prohibiting China from stationing troops in the areas around Shanghai, Suzhou, and Kunshan, while permitting a limited number of Japanese units to remain in the city. China was permitted to maintain only a small police force within Shanghai. According to Chinese war reports, a total of 10,254 Japanese soldiers were killed or wounded in the Battle of Shanghai on January 28. According to Japanese data, a total of 3,091 Japanese soldiers were killed or wounded in the invasion of Shanghai: 620 Japanese soldiers were killed and 1,622 were wounded in the army; 149 Japanese soldiers were killed and 700 were wounded in the navy. Another Chinese report, stated the 19th Route Army and the Fifth Army suffered a total of 14,104 casualties 4,274 killed and 9,830 wounded. Among them, the 19th Route Army suffered 8,792 casualties, while the Fifth Army suffered 5,312 casualties. Shanghai residents faced bombardments from Japanese aircraft and artillery, resulting in over 6,080 fatalities, more than 2,000 injuries, 10,400 missing persons, and property losses totaling 1.6 billion yuan. At the onset of the war, the Japanese military intentionally targeted cultural institutions in Shanghai, such as the Commercial Press and the Oriental Library, leading to the total destruction of the Commercial Press, the oldest and largest publishing house in China. The Oriental Library, which housed millions of volumes, including over 100,000 rare ancient texts from the Song and Yuan dynasties and the Sikuquanshu compiled during the Qianlong era of the Qing Dynasty, was first devastated by artillery fire and then looted by Japanese forces. Reports from that time indicated that the Japanese army used trucks to transport the remaining books for seven consecutive days. I would like to take this time to remind you all that this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Please go subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry after that, give my personal channel a look over at The Pacific War Channel at Youtube, it would mean a lot to me. Thus what became known as the first battle of Shanghai had come to a not so swift end. Was its resolvement a victory for the League of Nations? Or was it just another indicator that the League of Nations was nothing but promises and pieces of paper? One man took notice of the Manchuria and Shanghai incidents, and he would soon bring Europe into a global war.  

In today's episode we are joined by Fyiona Yong, a pioneering executive coach in Asia, specialising in diversity, equity, and inclusion. She is also the podcast host of The Thriving Misfits, a two-time TEDx speaker, and the author of the acclaimed book, "How to Thrive as a Misfit." In this episode, we delve into: - Fyiona's perspective on how Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) can effectively foster diversity, equity, and inclusion within organisations. - The unique challenges ERGs face in the Asian context, including cultural sensitivities. - The importance of ERGs moving beyond performative gestures to drive genuine change. - Exploring how ERGs can evolve to address intersectionality and social mobility, shifting the conversation from identity markers to systemic change. - Strategies for engaging leadership in ERGs, emphasising the role of passionate committee members. Join us as we explore Fyiona's insights on leveraging ERGs to drive meaningful change and promote inclusive workplaces. Tune in now!

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During the pandemic, former Atlantic writer Ed Yong became a trusted source for news about COVID and its impact. In 2021 he won a Pulitzer Prize for that work, which often was about “the massive gulf between what you want the world to be and what you see happening around you.” As part of our series looking at the legacy of the pandemic five years on, we talk to Yong about how COVID changed our relationship with health news, reporting and research. Guests: Ed Yong, science journalist and author, "An Immense World: How Animal Senses Reveal the Hidden Realms Around Us." Yong won the 2021 Pulitzer prize for his writing in the Atlantic about the Covid-19 pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sue Ann Yong is the founder of Grumpy Ginger.Grumpy Ginger was started when Sue missed her Malaysian home cooking and everytime she goes back to Kuala Lumpur her bags are so stuffed with herbs and spices, she struggles to get them under the plane's weight limit.Gotta try the Malaysian Red Curry Paste, Double Trouble. Spicy or mild.Please welcome Sue Ann Yong to Wear Many Hats.⁠⁠instagram.com/eatgrumpy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/wearmanyhatswmh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/rashadrastam⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rashadrastam.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠wearmanyhats.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Thank you so much for listening! If you would like to see more from Fit Columbia, you can find them here: https://www.instagram.com/fitcolumbia/This episode is sponsored by Columbia Family Chiropractor: https://www.cfcforhealth.com https://www.instagram.com/columbiafamilychiropracticIf you would like to follow us, we are on everything at Here For The Health Of It Podcasthttps://www.instagram.com/hereforthehealthofitpodcasthttps://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hereforthehealthofit

Introducing Hwang Sok-yong's memoir [The Prisoner], we explore the author's life as he personally experienced key moments in modern Korean history, including the Korean War, the April 19 Revolution, and the May 18 Gwangju Uprising.Translated by Sora Kim Russell and Anton Hur

(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) Renunciation and Refuge - Metta and the path of letting be, of loving. Our ground of liberation is love.

(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) Renunciation and Refuge - Metta and the path of letting be, of loving. Our ground of liberation is love.

(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) Renunciation and Refuge - Metta and the path of letting be, of loving. Our ground of liberation is love.

(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) Exploration of Metta and our relationship to safety, protection and care.

Do you suffer from nose bleeds? Dr. Wong helps patients who have recurrent nose bleeds whether they are a few spots on a tissue to ones that may last for 20-30 minutes on most days. Learn about the causes of nose bleeds and effective methods for dealing with them.Michael Yong, MD, MPH, MBA, is board certified in Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery, and fellowship-trained in Neurorhinology – Advanced Sinus & Skull Base Surgery. At Pacific Neuroscience Institute®, Dr. Yong provides full-service general Otolaryngology care, with an expertise in sinonasal and skull base disorders. He specializes in using minimally invasive endoscopic techniques for the treatment of nasal obstruction, smell disorders, allergic and non-allergic rhinitis, facial pain, acute and chronic sinusitis, nasal polyps, and benign and malignant tumors of the sinonasal cavities, among others. In addition, he works closely with a multidisciplinary team including his Neurosurgery colleagues to perform endoscopic endonasal surgeries that address benign and malignant skull base disorders in a way that maximizes preservation of function and quality of life.

Reclaiming the Leading Role in Your Life with Yong PrattEpisode Summary:In this deeply inspiring episode of Unjaded, Vickie Dickson is joined by Yong Pratt, a 4/6 Emotional Projector, for a transformative conversation about embracing Human Design, healing ancestral patterns, and reclaiming the leading role in your life. Yong shares her journey of deconditioning from living as a Generator type, the liberating process of stepping into her true design, and how movement, ancestry, and energy align in her work.Yong reveals how integrating Human Design into her business illuminated her gifts and why she no longer leads with it but instead uses it as a powerful tool alongside her unique modalities. This episode dives into the profound impact of stepping into your power, healing generational wounds, and living in alignment with your purpose.What You'll Learn in This Episode:Yong's journey as an Emotional Projector and the challenges of deconditioning from a Generator lifestyle.How movement and somatic practices help women reconnect with their bodies and step into their power.The transformative role of ancestry and channeling in healing and entrepreneurship.Why leading with your Human Design isn't always the answer, and how to integrate it seamlessly into your offerings.Simple, actionable practices to ground yourself, reconnect with your body, and heal through movement.Key Takeaways:Reclaiming the Leading Role: Yong discusses how societal and familial expectations can condition women to prioritize others, leaving little room for themselves. Her work focuses on helping clients reclaim their lives by aligning with their true selves and purpose.The Power of Movement: Movement is a gateway to deeper self-connection and healing. Yong's cross-body movement exercise is a quick, effective way to reset your nervous system and re-center.Healing Through Ancestry: By recognizing and honoring the dreams and voices of our ancestors, we can heal generational wounds and pave the way for future generations.Embracing Your Unique Gifts: Yong shares her experience of shifting from leading with Human Design to embracing all her gifts, allowing her business to flourish in alignment with her true calling.Practical Exercise:Try Yong's cross-body movement practice to connect both hemispheres of your brain and reset your nervous system:Stand in a big X position, reaching past your limits.Move your arms or legs across your body, mimicking actions like putting on a seatbelt or reaching for a shelf.Repeat for 30 seconds to a few minutes to re-center and energize yourself.Links & Resources:Download Yong's free healing meditation: Reclaim the Leading Role in Your Life here https://iyp.kit.com/27498836d5Connect with Yong on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/illuminatingyouproductions/Enjoyed this episode? Remember to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs inspiration to reclaim their life. Stay connected with Vickie for more transformative conversations on Unjaded and follow along on Instagram @vickie.dickson

Discover the intriguing world of "health preservation" in China! From its cultural roots in Chinese medicine to the quirky "punk health care" trend among young people, explore how modern lifestyles blend tradition and creativity in surprising ways.Membership preview:On Tuesday 14th January, we will release a MaoMi Chinese+ episode, in which we dive deeper into the world of "punk health care," exploring why Chinese young people mix unhealthy lifestyles with quirky health habits, and how this contrasts with traditional ideas of health. Don't miss out! Interested in joining the membership? ⬇️Support MaoMi & Get exclusive   to premium content!https://www.buzzsprout.com/1426696/subscribe ↗️Transcript and translations are available on https://maomichinese.comInterested in any topics? Leave me a message on: https://maomichinese.com or https://www.instagram.com/maomichinese/?hl=enText me what you think :)Support the show

Karen Kavett, Francis Heaney and Sam Meeps face questions about corporate coincidences, language lapses and overfamiliar organists. LATERAL is a comedy panel game podcast about weird questions with wonderful answers, hosted by Tom Scott. For business enquiries, contestant appearances or question submissions, visit https://lateralcast.com. HOST: Tom Scott. QUESTION PRODUCER: David Bodycombe. EDITED BY: Julie Hassett at The Podcast Studios, Dublin. MUSIC: Karl-Ola Kjellholm ('Private Detective'/'Agrumes', courtesy of epidemicsound.com). ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS: Jagannath, Yong, Jeff, Azure Fennec, Scott O'Brien, Sangwang. FORMAT: Pad 26 Limited/Labyrinth Games Ltd. EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: David Bodycombe and Tom Scott. © Pad 26 Limited (https://www.pad26.com) / Labyrinth Games Ltd. 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The K League United Podcast returns this week for an international special, turning its eyes to to the Mitsubishi Electric Cup and looking at the progress of Korea managers abroad and how South East Asia is helping to salvage and shape their careers.   Helmed by former Jeonbuk Hyundai Manager Kim Sang-sik, the Vietnam National Team tasted glory in the ASEAN Championship over neighbours Thailand in a thrilling two-legged affair. Matthew Binns is joined by Ryan Walters from Bangkok fresh of the final second-leg to talk about the redemption arc for the former K League Manager of the Year.   [READ: Kim Sang-sik takes charge of Vietnam]   Then, attention turns to the Indonesia side who have unexpectedly parted ways with former K League and Korean National Team manager Shin Tae-yong, looking at what has gone wrong after having helped rebuild this team.   We then take a broader view and look at the opportunities that can be afforded to Korean managers who are able to leave their comfort zone to shape their own style abroad and the benefits it can have for them and K League upon their return.   All this and more on The K League United Podcast.

The new year is not even a week old and already Asian football has its first bombshell, with the news that Indonesia has sacked head coach Shin Tae-yong. Despite significant success during his tenure, PSSI chairman Erick Thohir announced on Monday that his five-year reign as coach had come to an end after an evaluation of the national team programme. Why was the decision made? Is the decision justified? And where do they turn next? We answer those questions and many more with respected Indonesian journalist Firzie Idris from Kompas. Follow Firzie Idris on X: https://x.com/firzieidris  Be sure to follow The Asian Game on all our social media channels: X: https://twitter.com/TheAsianGame IG: https://instagram.com/theasiangame Facebook: https://facebook.com/TheAsianGamePodcast 

In today's Africa Daily, Alan Kasujja speaks to Franca Ma-ih Sulem Yong Akinboboye.She campaigns for a better understanding of mental health in Cameroon. She founded two NGOs, Positive Youths Africa which is based on encouraging positive mental health for young people and Afrogiveness which uses art therapy, amongst other methods, to help survivors of conflict and discrimination. Her work has reached an estimated 100,000 people. These include victims of the Boko Haram insurgency which has spilled over from Nigeria into Cameroon and the Anglophone crisis in Cameroon between English and French-speaking parts of the country.

Bank of Korea Governor Rhee Chang-yong's message for markets is that the political turmoil was short-lived and Korea has strong economic and market fundamentals. It comes after South Korea's opposition called for the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol after he plunged the nation into a political crisis by briefly imposing martial law. He speaks to Bloomberg's Haslinda Amin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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This week I am joined by Aizaiah Yong to discuss his fantastic book, 'Multiracial Cosmotheandrism: A Practical Theology of Multiracial Experiences'. Aizaiah critically considers how his expereince as a multi-racial person and the lives and spiritual experiences of mixed-race people can transform efforts for racial justice across the planet. Yong is inspired by the life and philosophy of Raimon Panikkar, an interreligious spiritual leader whose own experiences of the world were shaped by his life as a mixed-race person. In our conversation, Aizaiah focuses on the experiences of mixed-race people and challenges practical theology to broaden its own attention to practices of spirituality beyond mono-racial paradigms. Mixed-race people have profound resources for confronting and healing from racism and racial oppression within their lives and their stories, and Aizaiah calls for strengthened collective efforts to tend to the beautiful depths of spiritual formation for mixed-race people. Enjoy! RESOURCES: Multiracial Cosmotheandrism: A Practical Theology of Multiracial Experiences (Book) *A special thanks to Josh Gilbert, Marty Fredrick, and Dan Koch for their support of the podcast. Love you guys

Episode 2: Sign - Between Fact and Distortion A look into Chae-ok's past after she receives the Najin. Ho-jae invites Chae-ok to partner up. Ho-jae asks Yong-gil who Jang Tae-sang was. Seung-jo fights Chae-ok and gets in trouble. Ho-jae tries to learn more about Silverbill after she disappears from the hospital. The Chairman of Jeongseung reminds "Scary Dude" that he is replaceable. Chae-ok agrees to work with Ho-jae. Seung-jo pulls out a picture of a familiar person, Myeong-jo aka Akiko. Find us on YouTube and Apple Podcasts Follow us on Instagram @thekdramashow https://www.instagram.com/thekdramashow/  Email : the kdramashowashandkim@gmail.com Thanks for listening!!

Jeremy Au and Adriel Yong discussed whether Southeast Asian founders should move to Silicon Valley, and why "sea turtle" professionals are returning from America (and China) to Singapore, Indonesia and Vietnam. San Francisco and New York are global tech talent vortexes, where non-American founders are attracted to their deep VC funding pools and a multi-generational legacy of founder support since the 1950s, e.g. the "father of VC" Georges Doriot of America Research & Development Corporation (ARDC). America's large ecosystem also holds transformative appeal for deep tech and frontier tech founders, as well as higher pricing power for both SaaS and consumer brands. In contrast, Singapore has the same GDP per capita (US$88K) as America, with a better quality of life for families looking for healthcare, public safety, education and housing. Southeast Asian diaspora returning to their home countries should be realistic about Asia's higher number of working hours compared to America and EU, fragmented markets, regulatory challenges and less mature economies. Savvy international founders have a "time machine" mindset: visualizing the country's future in 10-20 years, seeing the industry as it actually is and then building the companies that make sense for this decade and geography. Watch, listen or read the full insight at https://www.bravesea.com/blog/silicon-valley-talent-vortex Nonton, dengar atau baca wawasan lengkapnya di https://www.bravesea.com/blog/silicon-valley-talent-vortex-id 观看、收听或阅读全文，请访问 https://www.bravesea.com/blog/silicon-valley-talent-vortex-cn Xem, nghe hoặc đọc toàn bộ thông tin chi tiết tại https://www.bravesea.com/blog/silicon-valley-talent-vortex-vn Get transcripts, startup resources & community discussions at www.bravesea.com WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VakR55X6BIElUEvkN02e TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jeremyau Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyauz Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeremyau LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bravesea English: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts Bahasa Indonesia: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts Chinese: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts Vietnamese: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts Learn more about Nika.eco! Reach out to info@nika.eco if you are a geospatial data scientist or climate researcher who is interested to partner on a pilot or research opportunities

In 1969, this musician began performing on the US 8th Army stage, and made his solo debut in 1975 with the song "돌아와요 부산항에 (Come Back to Busan Port)."In 1979, he formed the band "위대한 탄생 (The Great Birth)" and began official activities.He set numerous records in the K-pop scene, including being the first in Korea to surpass 1 million copies sold for a single album, the first to reach a total of 10 million album sales, the first Korean singer to perform at Japan's NHK Hall and appear on "홍백가합전 (Kōhaku Uta Gassen)," the first Korean artist to perform at New York's Radio City Music Hall,and the first Korean singer to perform at Carnegie Hall in the US.He is a "hitmaker," releasing beloved albums one after another, and has a devoted fanbase called the "Oppa Troop" consisting largely of female fans. As one of the greatest legends in the history of Korean popular music, 조용필 has built a career filled with countless hit songs.Even though he celebrates his 56th debut anniversary this year, he remains active as a legendary musician in progress.Let's dive into 조용필's music now.Today's playlist1. 그래도 돼(It'll Be Okay)2. 못찾겠다 꾀꼬리(Do not Find Oriole)      3. 킬리만자로의 표범(Leopard of Killimandjaro)4. 꿈(The Dreams)  5. 라(La) - Nive's Pick6. 고추잠자리(Red Dragonfly) - AIVAN's Pick

In this episode, we have the third part of our interview with Germaine Yong. Germaine is lead scientist at AMILI, a company building South East Asia's largest multi-ethnic gut microbiome database. In this episode, we talk about distinctions in microbiomes of Asians and Westerners. We also discuss connections between Traditional Chinese medicine and modern microbiome research.

In this episode, we have the second part of our interview with Germaine Yong. Germaine is lead scientist at Amili, a company building South East Asia's largest multi-ethnic gut microbiome database. In this episode, we talk about nutrition strategies for microbiome health, as well as Amili's history and its newly announced partnership with Sempera Organics.

This OPTalks episode features a conversation between Dr. Yohana Junker and Rev. Dr. Aizaiah Yong exploring the intersections of art, spirituality, and decolonial studies within theological education. Reflecting on their co-teaching experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic, Drs. Yong and Junker highlight the necessity of cultivating inclusive and compassionate classroom environments. The dialogue highlights how spiritual practices and artistic expression are vital tools for healing and social justice, which enable students to bring their full selves into the learning process while deepening connections. They discuss the transformative power of relationships within the context of higher education while critiquing Eurocentric individualist frameworks from their chapter, "Contemplative Practices and Acts of Resistance in Higher Education: Narratives Towards Wholeness." They also argue for a holistic approach that honors the interconnectedness of students' emotional, psychological, and vocational lives. Their collaboration as co-educators emphasizes how mutual support, compassionate listening, and convivencia foster resilience and hope in academic spaces often marked by structural violence and disconnection. Additionally, the ongoing challenges of navigating personal and collective grief while striving for justice and liberation can be met in these spaces. Dr. Junker says she, "…didn't want to just write out of like, oh, here's a spiritual practice, this is going to…help you in these ways, without sitting with the actual grief of working in institutions of higher education, working within power structures that are very asymmetrical, that have perpetrated, you know, historically so much violence against people like you and me,” to which Rev. Dr. Yong responds, “We're also confronting intergenerational trauma, historical trauma, against people, groups done in the name of religion and white supremacy.”

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September 10, 2024 - South Korea's film industry is producing movies and original series eagerly anticipated by the global audience, and it is now arguably considered one of the few countries outside the United States to have captivated the world's hearts and minds through pop music, TV dramas, and film. Similarly, the exponential growth in the South Korean film industry has been mirrored by increasing interest from the press and academia all over the world. The South Korean Film Industry is the first detailed scholarly overview of the South Korean film industry, discussing topics from short films to popular television series that have engaged global audiences and exploring the major changes in South Korean film making and marketing, as well as the international popularity of South Korean films. Join us for a conversation about the South Korean film industry with three contributors to this new volume: Sangjoon Lee, Dal Yong Jin, and Jason Bechervaise. For more information, please visit the link below: https://www.koreasociety.org/arts-culture/item/1851-the-south-korean-film-industry-with-sangjoon-lee-dal-yong-jin-and-jason-bechervaise

The AGE Conundrum: Are Your Favorite Foods Harming You?Advanced Glycation End Products (AGEs) are harmful compounds lurking in everyday foods that have been linked to inflammation, Alzheimer's, diabetes, heart disease, and kidney disease.  Listen in this week as Dee explains what foods AGE's are found in and how you can avoid their harmful effects.References: Uribarri, J., Woodruff, S., Goodman, S., Cai, W., Chen, X., Pyzik, R., Yong, A., Striker, G. E., & Vlassara, H. (2010). Advanced glycation end products in foods and a practical guide to their reduction in the diet. Journal of the American Dietetic Association, 110(6), 911–16.e12. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3704564/

It's the first Forever35 Live Taping in almost 5 years! Doree and Elise sat down with writer Sable Yong to reflect on the bonding experience of a Korean bathhouse, where to draw the line on procedures, and why a “yassified” look persists in the age of the internet. Taped in front of an audience at Village Well Books in Culver City. To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach Doree & Elise at 781-591-0390. You can also email the podcast at forever35podcast@gmail.com.Visit forever35podcast.com for links to everything they mention on the show or visit shopmyshelf.us/forever35.Follow the podcast on Instagram (@Forever35Podcast) and sign up for the newsletter at forever35podcast.com/newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Interest in birdwatching has been booming, and Ed Yong is one of the millions who have fallen hard. Yong is a Pulitzer-prize winning science writer previously of the Atlantic, where he was one of the first journalists to deeply investigate long COVID. He says birding has has a transformative impact on his life in the last year, and hopes the same might be true for COVID long haulers. Plus: one unique effort to save a bird population in Hawaii. Guests: Ed Yong, science writer and author of "An Immense World"; bird conservation researcher and journalist Anders Gyllenhaal. Credits: 1 big thing is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, and Jay Cowit. Music is composed by Alex Sugiura and Jay Cowit. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can send questions, comments and story ideas as a text or voice memo to Niala at 202-918-4893. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices