Podcasts about Balch

What comes to your mind when I mention the name “Balch”? For most of us, it's the sordid, nasty tale of Danford Balch, the first Portland resident to be hanged for murder, a fate he earned in 1858 by reacting to his stepdaughter's elopement by chasing the young couple down with a shotgun and murdering his new son-in-law on the Stark Street Ferry (here's a link to the Offbeat Oregon article about that). And yeah, that's one way to make it into the history books! Half a century ago, though, most Oregonians would instantly recognize the Balch name from a more benign, and certainly a more important, historical character, who probably was distantly related to Danford — Frederic H. Balch, the author of what may actually be the most important and influential work of literature in Oregon history: a misty, mythical novel titled The Bridge of the Gods: A Romance of Indian Oregon, published in 1890. In part, the reason Frederic's name is so seldom recognized today is that he died young. The Bridge of the Gods was supposed to be Volume One of a six-part saga telling the story of the Oregon country. But tuberculosis claimed him when he was just 29 years old, leaving the great work unfinished. (Lyle, Washington Territory; 1890s) (For text and pictures, see https://offbeatoregon.com/2501b.frederic-balch-bridge-o-gods-684.512.html)

Worship Pastor Emily Balch reminds us that ministry isn't confined to the church pulpit or formal roles but is about caring for those around us in everyday moments. Her words inspire us to recognize that each small act of service can make a profound impact, reflecting a lifestyle of genuine care.

This litigation update will discuss the United Natural Foods case, where a new National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Acting General Counsel ordered the withdrawal of a Complaint issued against two unions, which occurred shortly after President Biden removed former General Counsel Peter Robb in January 2021. After the Supreme Court eliminated Chevron deference in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo (Sup. Ct. 6/28/2024), the Supreme Court in United Natural Foods vacated a divided Fifth Circuit opinion (where the majority had afforded deference to the Board), resulting in a recent Fifth Circuit oral argument which occurred on February 3, 2025. United Natural Foods is represented by Morgan Lewis partner (and former NLRB Chairman) Philip Miscimarra, who – in this session – will discuss whether deference to the NLRB has been eliminated, how have courts resolved challenges to the removal of former General Counsel Peter Robb, and is the NLRB required to apply the federal rules of civil procedure, among other things.Featuring:Hon. Philip A. Miscimarra, Partner, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP(Moderator) R. Pepper Crutcher, Jr., Partner, Balch & Bingham LLP

Naturphänomene wie die Gravitation, aber auch sommerliches Grillengezirp oder die Spatzen in einem Gebüsch dienen Katherine Balch als Inspirationsquelle. Als Tochter eines Wissenschaftler-Paars ist für Balch die Verbindung von Musik und Naturwissenschaft nichts Ungewöhnliches. Themen in der Sendung: 01:25 Aktualität: Kommt das Aus für das Musiktheater in Luzern? (Christian Oechslin) 10:30 Talk Mit der US-amerikanischen Komponistin Katherine Balch. (Joseba Zbinden) 29:00 Neuerscheinungen Zwei grosse Unbekannte des deutschen Schlagers? Der Dokumentarfilm «Im Schatten der Träume» frisch in den Kinos. Grenzgänge zwischen Barock und Jazz: «Terra mater» mit Christina Pluhars Ensemble L'Arpeggiata und der Sängerin Malena Ernmann, erschienen bei Erato. (Elisabeth Baureithel) 47:10 Swiss Corner: Zum Tod der Sängerin Edith Mathis.

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Steven Balch, Ph.D. may be America's original D.E.I. on campus fighter! He is also a regular Pratt on Texas listener which is a great honor to me. Today we talk about how he and others began the fightback against campus faculty Marxism and abuse in the 1980's and the fruit of that labor that is beginning to be seen around the country.Dr. Balch is an American conservative scholar and higher education reformer. He was the founding president of the National Association of Scholars from 1987 to 2009. Balch received a bachelor's degree, magna cum laude, from Brooklyn College, City University of New York, in 1964. He received his master's degree (1967) and Ph.D. (1972) in political science from the University of California in Berkeley. It was during the Berkeley riots that he became a conservative and he is now a Republican. Dr. Balch was awarded the National Humanities Medal from President George W. Bush at the White House on November 15, 2007. The award cited him “for leadership and advocacy upholding the noblest traditions in higher education,” and went on to say that “his work on behalf of reasoned scholarship in a free society has made him a leading champion of excellence and reform at our nation's universities.”Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

The sterile processing industry is on the brink of a revolution, driven by the power of artificial intelligence. As healthcare facilities seek to enhance efficiency, reduce risks, and optimize workflow, AI has emerged as a pivotal tool in supporting sterile processing professionals. Industry leader Hank Balch, co-founder and president of Healthcare HQ, is at the forefront of this transformation, advocating for AI's role as a critical ally rather than a replacement for human expertise.In this episode of the ConCensis podcast, host Amy Chodroff sat down with Balch to explore how AI is reshaping the sterile processing landscape. Their discussion provided valuable insights into the intersection of AI and SPD, highlighting both its potential and its limitations. The conversation covered:AI as a Supportive Tool, Not a Replacement: AI enhances sterile processing efficiency by assisting with tasks, but human professionals remain at the heart of critical decision-making and process improvements.Eliminating the “Dull, Dirty, and Dangerous” Tasks: AI is already being implemented to assist in removing repetitive, hazardous, and time-consuming responsibilities in sterile processing, improving efficiency and safety.Bridging the Knowledge Gap: AI platforms like ChatGPT are providing real-time solutions to common SPD challenges, from calculating Full-Time Equivalents (FTEs) to identifying workflow inefficiencies.The Future of AI in Sterile Processing: While AI adoption in SPD is still in its early stages, its trajectory is undeniable. Professionals must decide whether to proactively integrate AI into their workflows or risk being left behind as the industry evolves.Balch's passion for innovation is evident as he encourages sterile processing professionals to embrace AI as a strategic partner. He emphasizes that while AI will never replace human expertise, it has the potential to significantly enhance decision-making, streamline processes, and ultimately improve patient outcomes.As the industry continues to navigate technological advancements, Balch leaves listeners with a call to action: adapt, explore, and lead the charge in integrating AI into sterile processing.

Part 2 of 2: WPA writer William Haight's oral history interview with Gertrude Balch Ingalls, sister of legendary frontier Columbia Gorge writer Frederic Balch (author of The Bridge of the Gods, and probably the first really important author in Oregon history) recalling ghost stories, common superstitions of frontier folk, and some personal memories of attending weeks-long camp revival meetings. (For the transcript, as well as a good bit of additional content such as song lyrics and original poetry by Frederic Balch, see https://www.loc.gov/item/wpalh001941/ )

Part 1 of 2: WPA writer William Haight's oral history interview with Gertrude Balch Ingalls, sister of legendary frontier Columbia Gorge writer Frederic Balch (author of The Bridge of the Gods; no known relation to Danford Balch, btw) including details of a childhood in a strict Methodist home, featuring frequent tent revival meetings and such. (For the transcript, see https://www.loc.gov/item/wpalh001941/ )

Featuring:Ms. Rebecca Dormon, Labor Consultant, People ResultsMr. Pepper Crutcher, Partner, Balch & Bingham LLPMr. Bradford J. Kelley, Shareholder, LittlerModerator: Hon. Chad A. Readler, United States Court of Appeals, Second Circuit

A true crime AND haunted location episode all in one?! We got a double whammy this Wednesday guys coming right out of the state of Oregon: this is the story of Danford Balch & the Witch's Castle. Balch was the first legal hanging in Portland, Oregon in 1859 for the murder of his daughter Anna's husband. As legend goes, Balch's wife (or Anna, depending on who you ask) placed a Witch's curse on the property & from there the land, which is now a Park, and the mysterious "castle" that was built there sometime later, have been haunted. Is it Anna, her husband, Balch or his wife to blame for the supposed hauntings? Would you dare take a hike to the Witch's Castle? Credit to @obscurehistorypod on Tiktok for the inspiration for tonight's episode.   'Salem's Secret' by Peter Gundry   Merchandise: https://dfwtopodcast.creator-spring.com/   Sponsored by:   Dietsmoke.com - use promo code DFWTO for 50% off your purchase   Betterhelp: Visit betterhelp.com/dfwto to get 10% off when you sign up for your first month.

Pastor Emily speaks about the unwavering faith of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, highlighting their commitment to worship God for who He is, regardless of whether or not He chooses to deliver them from the fiery furnace.

Fresh from an excellent Leaders Summit at Twickenham, or should we say Allianz Stadium, is a conversation with Gareth Balch, founder and CEO of Two Circles agency about the agreement to buy KORE Software, a deal announced this week.Two Circles is buying the company from Serent Capital, the private equity firm that bought Kore in 2018. Earlier this year, Two Circles themselves sold a majority stake in their business to private equity firm Charterhouse Capital Partners, a transaction which valued the company at £250million. More recently, the company secured external investments from Otro Capital and David Blitzer's Bolt Ventures.So, what have they bought, why and what does it mean, for Two Circles and for a sports industry seeking to predict the future shape of the agency sector.Unofficial Partner is the leading podcast for the business of sport. A mix of entertaining and thought provoking conversations with a who's who of the global industry. To join our community of listeners, sign up to the weekly UP Newsletter and follow us on Twitter and TikTok at @UnofficialPartnerWe publish two podcasts each week, on Tuesday and Friday. These are deep conversations with smart people from inside and outside sport. Our entire back catalogue of 400 sports business conversations are available free of charge here. Each pod is available by searching for ‘Unofficial Partner' on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher and every podcast app. If you're interested in collaborating with Unofficial Partner to create one-off podcasts or series, you can reach us via the website.

Pastor Emily discusses Romans 12:21 and shares personal insights on how Christians can practically respond to evil in their everyday lives by overcoming it with good. She illustrates this concept using the book "Hinds' Feet on High Places" and emphasizes the importance of reacting to challenging situations with love and gentleness.

In this episode, Emily Merrell sits down with Virginia Balch, a luxury travel advisor, to uncover the secrets behind personalized, stress-free travel experiences. From custom itineraries to hidden gems, Virginia shares her expertise on making travel dreams come true without the hassle. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or planning your first big trip, this conversation offers valuable insights into the world of luxury travel.What You'll Listen:Meet Cute Story: How Emily and Virginia bonded over their shared passion for supporting women during the pandemic through virtual networking.Defining Luxury Travel: Virginia explains what a luxury travel advisor does and how it differs from the traditional travel agent model.Custom Itineraries: The importance of tailoring travel plans to individual preferences and needs, including dietary restrictions and family dynamics.Travel Trends: Current trends in luxury travel, including popular destinations like Italy and Greece, and emerging hotspots like Marbella and Slovenia.Travel Savings Tips: Practical advice on budgeting for travel, including setting up a dedicated travel savings account and understanding the value of travel insurance.Personal Inspiration: Virginia shares her favorite sources for travel inspiration, from industry webinars to magazines like Travel + Leisure and Conde Nast Traveler.Dream Destinations: Insights into Virginia's dream travel spots, including Ireland and Croatia, and her passion for beach vacations.Fast Questions: Fun facts about Virginia, including a quirky childhood belief about cable TV in hotels and her dream dinner party guests, Gloria Steinem and Larry David.To learn more about Virginia Balch, visit her website and follow on instagram at travelwithvirginia. Sign up for The Second Degree Membership! By becoming a member, we're getting more intimate than ever! Get the Membership now! Check our past episodes of The Second Degree podcast! Remember to follow us on Instagram. 

Gareth Balch, from an inspiring Olympian, with a data driven approach, taking his passion to building Two Circles into one of the hottest digital sports marketing agency from the UK, conquering the world of sports.   Key Highlights Short intro on Two Circles – help grow value of sports – data driven approach Gareth early days as a young athlete – wanting to be an Olympian – short distance runner (800 m), representing Great Britain Great learning at Manchester City How Two Circles got started – Gareth together with Matt Rogan – founding client English Cricket Board (ECB) and Manchester City Dream Team, Claire and Matt – first employee Data Scientist Data driven approach – source was First party data (from fans to organizations) Harnessing data and using it to generate new revenue, solve commercial problems, change fan behavior Scientific approach to sales and improving commercial revenue streams Examples – from All Blacks to FIFA+, NFL+ to UEFA's Women's EURO 2022 – very different services for these clients Thinkers and doers – strategic and executioners – from coming up with the ideas derived by the data to delivering the new revenue streams Mixed remuneration models based on clients needs Business plans for clients – score cards based on deep data and models Live video rights – selling media rights in a new way Growth story of company over the past 13 years – investors, acquisitions, offices around the world, etc Starting with a clearly defined philosophy – build the sports business of our lifetime Operating like an athletes as the leader of the business – detailed planning Massive learning journey – never sold the business in his mind – just making it bigger and better – focus on delivering for the clients Acquired five companies in last few years Current focus on certain territories, regions, sports and new clients   About Gareth co-founded Two Circles following a successful athletics career, representing Great Britain in the 800 metres. Transferring his passion and energy to the business side of sport, Gareth's first industry experience involved helping sports organizations such as Manchester City grow their commercial revenues, before in 2011 – at the age of 28 – he created Two Circles, an agency for the digital age, borne out of a desire to build direct relationships with sports fans using data. In the early years of Two Circles, when Gareth was Managing Director, he led the delivery of client work and helped revolutionize the UK sports landscape through a data-driven approach – recognised in 2014 when Two Circles was named Agency of the Year at the prestigious BT Sport Industry Awards. Since 2015 Gareth has been Chief Executive of Two Circles, his unique style of leadership and infectious enthusiasm for sport, staff and clients providing the driving force for the company's rapid growth. Currently Two Circles has a global network of teams working from London, New York, Los Angeles, Paris and Bern with a client base of over 150 of the world's leading rights-owners including the Premier League, NFL, UEFA, Formula 1 and Wimbledon.   Follow us on our social sites for the latest updates Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportsentrepreneurs/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marcusluerpodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sports-entrepreneurs Website: https://marcusluer.com Podcast: https://marcusluer.com/podcast To get in touch, please email us at podcast@marcusluer.com Feel Good by MusicbyAden https://soundcloud.com/musicbyaden Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_feel-good Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/bvgIqqRStcQ

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Prescott Balch is an ironman triathlete who started at 2:10/100m, and is now able to consistently swim under 1:30/100m. He recently broke through a plateau in his swim times by focusing on one change to his swim technique. In this podcast we delve into what change Prescott made and some unique approaches he took to fixing these areas of his stroke.  00:00 Introduction 01:09 Overcoming Plateaus and Finding Speed 05:27  Weak Core, Weak Performance 12:02 Body Awareness Challenges for Adult Onset Swimmers 16:35 How Dead Hangs and Handstands Improve Upper Body Strength 21:14 Executing a Well-Planned Race: Negative Splits and Smooth Pacing 30:45 How a Good Swim Sets the Tone for the Rest of the Race 34:57 What's next for Prescott? 38:27 Exploring the Concept of "Swimming Downhill"

Join Phil Buffington of the law firm Balch and Bingham, as we discuss some proactive techniques that forward-looking banks employ with their shareholders to ensure that the Board of Directors doesn't run into unexpected shareholder surprises.Presented by Remedy Consulting Technology Contract Negotiation & System Assessments, T&C Improvements, and FI Strategic Planning.For more information on BankTalk:BankTalk WebsiteSubscribe to BankTalk NewsRemedy Consulting WebsiteRemedy LinkedInTo speak on the BankTalk Podcast, please email us.

Meet my new friend Alan Balch! Alan is the CEO of Patient Advocate Foundation and National Patient Advocate Foundation which provides patient services, eliminating obstacles in access to quality healthcare.    Alan has over 20 years of executive leadership in the non-profit sector spanning multiple advocacy areas including access and affordability, health equity, prevention and early detection, and cancer research. As part of my special podcast series, “Your Voice. Your Health.” focusing on step therapy, today we're going to take a deep dive into policy perpsectives and advocating for change. We're also going to learn Alan's “why” behind his mission.  Thank you Amgen Oncology and Merck for making this episode possible!  

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On this episode of Aftershocks TV, Matt & Tom sit down with FU MANCHU guitarist Bob Balch to discuss the new releases from his bands SLOWER and BIG SCENIC NOWHERE. Balch discusses the the formation of Slower and how the lineup was conceived and tracks were picked for the doom metal supergroup. The guys discuss BSN's new album 'The Waydown' and how divers bassist/vocalist Tony Reed is when it comes to songwriting and as a studio maven. Balch gives us an update on the soon-to-be-released new double-album from FU MANCHU, collaborating with Rush's Alex Lifeson and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cmspn/message

Ryan is a Senior Lecturer at Vanderbilt University, with a PhD in Education Policy and a background in Psychology. This episode is a direct follow up to the Two Types of Athletes episode (those who get things done and those who find reasons not to). We explore the idea of what to do if you are the type who doesn't “get things done no matter what.” 

Jan Markell opens with Dr. James De Young and John Balch discussing life after the Rapture for those left behind. We carry two products that will be survival guides for them. Then Todd Hampson and Jan talk about the book of Danielmore important today than ever as it foretells our day. Find these products in our online store. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1472/29

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The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: “Our Republic Endures Only When Enemies Can Retire in Peace,” is a recent piece by our good friend Stephen Balch, Ph.D., in which he asserts that if losing elections is criminalized a vicious circle sets in rendering politics warfare by other means.Dr. Balch is an American conservative scholar and higher education reformer. He was the founding president of the National Association of Scholars from 1987 to 2009. Balch received a bachelor's degree, magna cum laude, from Brooklyn College, City University of New York, in 1964. He received his master's degree (1967) and Ph.D. (1972) in political science from the University of California in Berkeley. It was during the Berkeley riots that he became a conservative and he is now a Republican. Dr. Balch was awarded the National Humanities Medal from President George W. Bush at the White House on November 15, 2007. The award cited him “for leadership and advocacy upholding the noblest traditions in higher education,” and went on to say that “his work on behalf of reasoned scholarship in a free society has made him a leading champion of excellence and reform at our nation's universities.”Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick asserts that Drinker of the House Phelan is breaking the lawin avoiding state auditors over impeachment expenditures. Also, Speaker Phelan's polling doesn't look very good but it will be extremely difficult to defeat him in his home district.Far-Left Austin congressman, Greg Casar, who defunded Austin Police as a city councilman is ripped for requesting police patrols at home: ‘Height of hypocrisy'Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates. www.PrattonTexas.com

Abrimos número 49.2023 de La Ruleta Rusa con nuestra portada, lo nuevo de Yamning Balch, Yamning Balch Volume One, recientemente publicado este 2023. Después escucharemos a los veteranos Deep Purple, con una de sus últimas grabaciones, Turning To Crime, de 2021. Volveremos a recordar la música de los finlandeses Kaleidobolt, a los que escucharemos en Bitter, de 2019. Continue reading La Ruleta Rusa 49.2023. Yawning Balch. Deep Purple. Kaleidobolt. Jimi Hendrix Experience. Eddie Vedder. Jack Bruce & Robin Trower. The Byrds. at La Ruleta Rusa Radio Rock.

Jeff honors three men who worked as a trash collectors, who reminded him to see the humanity in everyone he meets.Do you have your own story of an unsung hero? We'd love to hear it! Record a voice memo and email it to us at myunsunghero@hiddenbrain.org. Some guidance:--Focus on ONE moment that you will never forget. --Make sure you're in a quiet, non-echoey room.--Speak conversationally, like you're talking to a friend.--Let us know why this person continues to impact your life.--If your hero were standing front of you today, what would you say? Address them directly.-- Here are some tips on how to make a great recording on your phone.Thank you! 

Two Circles co-founder Gareth Balch and his entrepreneurial journey.Welcome to Founders Keepers, the podcast series about entrepreneurship and business building from the Leaders Sport Business podcast. Two Circle co-founder Gareth Balch is the featured guest on this episode. Balch represented Great Britain as an 800 metre runner before moving into the world of sports business, first with Goodform, and then in the commercial strategy team at Manchester City. In 2011, at the age of 28, Balch founded Two Circles alongside Matt and Claire Rogan.Conceived as a digital agency focused on helping sports rights holders develop direct relationships with fans, Two Circles' marketing mandate matched its business plan perfectly, and it very quickly established itself as the data driven agency in sport. It's gone on to hoover up business across the UK and Europe – and latterly in the US and internationally too – and is a serial winner of the Agency of the Year gong at the Sport Industry Awards.Since inception, Two Circles has generated annual revenue and profit growth of 54% and 42% per year on average. It was also named as one of the fastest growing companies in The Sunday Times 100 for two years in a row, and its global footprint has expanded to 500 ‘Two Circlers' across six cities.Two Circles was acquired first by WPP in 2015; and then by Bruin Sports Capital – which took a majority stake for $42m in December 2019 - and since then has made four significant acquisitions to strengthen its rights and sponsorship sales, and marketing offerings: sports rights-sales agency TRM Partners, ticket strategy and sales company Sports Ink, award-winning sports content agency LiveWire Sport, and the Australian digital transformation company Codeware, in a deal that was announced just days before this interview took place in January this year.Leaders Week London, our flagship in person event experience, is returning on the 16th-19th October.To find out more about how you can connect with those at the heart of the global sports industry, visit https://leadersinsport.com/leadersweek.

Join me on this week's podcast episode to hear the intriguing journey of Lamia Samrin, a dedicated paediatric pharmacist at Great Ormond Street Hospital, as she unfolds her passion for paediatrics and pharmacy. From being captivated by pharmacy as a university student, to leading a team in a hospital setting, Lamia's story is filled with inspiration and determination. She also reflects on her early career days at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, or as known then, St Mary's Hospital, in London that laid the foundation for her career in hospital pharmacy. The conversation takes an interesting turn as we dive into the realities of pharmacy residency. Hear how Lamia, with her perseverance, managed to strike a delicate balance between her demanding job and personal life amidst shift work. She shares her experiences making a successful leap into the specialist area of cncology despite initial hesitations, shedding light on the struggle of balancing job loyalty and professional growth. The emotional turbulence associated with leaving a job is also candidly discussed.  The ever-evolving landscape of pharmacy practices is also on the table. You'll get a scoop on how pharmacy is shifting from inpatient to outpatient services. Lamia sheds light on her experiences with electronic prescribing, its benefits and the challenges it brings. The intricacies in paediatric oncology pharmacy and how Lamia's role in NHS England intertwines with her work at Great Ormond Street are also discussed. In a high note, Lamia shares her aspirations of becoming the first paediatric oncology consultant pharmacist, emphasising on the importance of celebrating wins along the journey. Join us in this insight-packed episode that takes you behind the scenes of paediatric pharmacy. PARTNERSHIPS: The Naked Pharmacy is offering my podcast listeners a 20% discount on all their products. Use discount code PD20 at checkout to receive the offer. Sunjay Vyas, my husband and videographer, is offering my podcast listeners a one-off 20% discount for videography services. Maybe you want to launch a podcast. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. Book a call with him using the link above! SUPPORT THE PODCAST: As I continue to grow and evolve this podcast, I am committed to bringing you inspiring and empowering content. But in order to do that, I need your support. I've set up a Buy Me a Coffee donation page where you have the opportunity to donate a coffee (£5). You'll be helping us invest in the infrastructure, equipment, and team needed to take Pharmacist Diaries to the next level. With your help, we can continue to inspire and empower pharmacists around the world, and create a community that supports and uplifts one another. CONNECT WITH LAMIA: LinkedIn: Lamia Samrin-Balch FILMED AND EDITED BY: Sunjay Vyas Follow me on My Website, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and/or Twitter. Feel free to subscribe to the podcast on your favourite podcast platform so you can be notified when a new episode is released or leave a review on apple podcasts. If you have any suggestions for guests you want me to talk to or if you'd like to come on yourself, please feel free to contact me via social media, or email at info@pharmacistdiaries.com.

Welcome to our Summer of Book Love series!Every Tuesday this summer we will feature new episodes of 7 Minutes in Book Heaven which has your next summer read!Today we meet Kelly Balch and their novel Aphrodite's Sister.This novel series follows Petra Ambrosi, who is a Goddess with empathic abilities, though she is emotionless herself. Throughout the novel, and its subsequent sequel, she is sent down to earth, falls in love with a mortal woman, wrestles to understand her diminishing gifts, breaks Zeus' laws, and navigates an uprising against the gods.Kelly Balch is an author of an adult queer-fantasy/fiction. Drawing on their passion for storytelling, Kelly brings a creative and empathetic approach to their photography, always striving to understand and convey the unique truths of their clients and couples. Their warm and compassionate demeanor has made them a trusted and beloved photographer in the industry.Also, Kelly is an accomplished wedding and editorial photographer based in Los Angeles, California! With over 14 years of experience in the industry, Kelly has established themselves as a pioneering force in the queer wedding industry, having started their career before queer love was legalized in the United States. Visit their website below to see videos, photo galleries, and Human Capitol workshop.Buy Aphrodite's SisterVisit our Bookshop or buy directly right now: https://bookshop.org/a/82376/9781674510521Connect with Kelly BalchWebsite: kellybalch.comInstagram: @kellybalchFacebook: facebook.com/kellybalchphotoVimeo: vimeo.com/kellybalchBecome an Associate Producer!Become an Associate Producer of our podcast through a $20/month sponsorship on Patreon! A professionally recognized credit, you can gain access to Associate Producer meetings to help guide our podcast into the future! Get started today: patreon.com/thisqueerbookQuatrefoil LibraryQuatrefoil has created a curated lending library made up of the books featured on our podcast! If you can't buy these books, then borrow them! Link: https://libbyapp.com/library/quatrefoil/curated-1404336/page-1CreditsHost/Founder: J.P. Der BoghossianExecutive Producer: Jim PoundsAssociate Producers: Archie Arnold, Natalie Cruz, Paul Kaefer, Nicole Olila, Joe Perazzo, Bill Shay, and Sean SmithPatreon Subscribers: Stephen D., Thomas Michna, and Gary Nygaard.Visit the Spectacle Shoppe and ask for the Pride Special!Until August 1st, the Spectacle Shoppe is offering you $250 off as a Pride special. For locations, visit: https://spectacleshoppe.com Join Me In Supporting Lambda LiteraryAs a Lambda Literary Fellow, I hope you can donate to Lambda's Writers Retreat for Emerging LGBTQ Voices. They're raising $56k to ensure every fellow attend!You can donate to the scholarship fundraising campaign by visiting lambdaliterary.org/writers-retreat & clicking on SUPPORT EMERGING WRITERS or by texting LITVOICES to 44-321. Support the show

Get your CE certificate here: https://www.flexiquiz.com/SC/N/PowerPanel-Quality-vs-Productivity-the-Sterile-Processing-Battle-RoyaleThere is a long-standing debate in sterile processing of quality vs. productivity. It's a pivotal juncture, fueled by technological advancements and stricter regulatory measures. Approximately 0.5% to 3% of patients undergoing surgery experiences an infection at or adjacent to the surgical incision site, highlighting the critical need for effective sterile processing.Can the industry find the right balance between productivity and quality, or does one inevitably come at the expense of the other?Welcome to this episode of Con-Censis, where we put industry experts head-to-head in the debate on quality vs. productivity in sterile processing. Hank Balch, Founder and President of Beyond Clean, moderates a Power Panel of experts comprising of Seamus Johnson, Sr. Director of Application Development at Censis Technologies, Courtney Mace Davis, Director of Sterile Processing at NorthShore University Health System, and Lila Price, a sterile processing leader, advocate, and author. Together, they examine the labyrinth of sterilization procedures, the role of technology, and their implications for healthcare professionals and patients alike.Highlights from this sterile processing battle royale include:Analyzing the evolving definitions of quality and productivity in sterile processingDiscussing the pivotal role technology plays in increasing productivity without compromising qualityScrutinizing the challenges and expectations that sterile processing departments face in balancing quality and productivityHank Balch is an industry veteran with over a decade of experience in sterile processing. Starting as a front-line technician in 2009, Balch worked up to managerial positions in health systems across Kentucky and Texas. In 2017, he founded Beyond Clean, a clinical education and networking platform known for its insightful podcasts and virtual events.Seamus Johnson, with nearly two decades of experience at Censis Technologies, primarily focuses on writing code and leads the company's innovation team. His in-depth exploration of the data behind productivity and quality brings a unique perspective to the discussion.Courtney Mace Davis, who transitioned from a quality manager for a medical device company to the Director of Sterile Processing, lends her expertise in medical devices and process improvement to the conversation. With twelve years of experience in sterile processing, her insights into quality control are instrumental.Lila Price, a seasoned sterile processing technician since 2010, offers an on-the-ground perspective. Price has amassed diverse experiences as a traveling manager and brings an invaluable perspective on the real-world implications of the quality vs. productivity debate.Together, these panelists aim to shed light on the pressing challenges faced by sterile processing professionals, shaping a more informed, efficient, and patient-focused industry.

One of Devon's oldest friend's, Kelly Balch, joins the pod today! Kelly is a queer photographer, author and overall lovely human being with stories and insights that will inspire you to live authentically. In this episode, Devon and Kelly discuss why the death of your own ego is so important, how your ego can make you toxic, Kelly's coming out story, her new book 'Aphrodite's Sister' and so much more!**This episode is brought to you by LMNT. Right now LMNT is offering listeners 8 single serving packets FREE with any LMNT order. Get yours at DrinkLMNT.com/GROWDEVON. **Follow the pod:https://instagram.com/growingupwithdevonhttps://tiktok.com/@growingupwithdevonpodhttps://www.youtube.com/@growingupwithdevonpodFollow Kelly:https://instagram.com/kellybalchOrder Kelly's book 'Aphrodite's Sister': https://www.amazon.com/Aphrodites-Sister-Goddess-Kelly-Balch/dp/B0BR8N8MY4 Brought to you by onomyFollow onomy: InstagramTikTok

Welcome to "Shit Talking Shrinks" - where two licensed therapists who have invested way too much money in degrees, certifications, and trainings share their love for their profession and sprinkle humor along the way!In this episode, we're joined by Lilly Balch, a NYC-based teacher, artist, author, and host of The Morning Ritual Podcast. Together, we'll explore the topic of decluttering the mind and embracing its wild nature.The conversation revolves around the dark and intrusive aspects of the mind, the tendency to get trapped in our thoughts, and the need to break free. Lilly shares practical strategies such as how to stay present as an observer of your thoughts to help declutter the mind and create clarity amidst the chaos.Tune in as we discuss society's obsession with taming the inner beast, highlighting the importance of accepting and embracing our unique mental landscapes, and learn how we can dance with the dark side and use it as an opportunity for self-discovery and growth.#Mindfulness #DeclutterYourMind #EmbraceTheChaos #SelfDiscovery #MentalWellness #FindYourClarity #MindfulLiving #InnerPeace #MindPower #PodcastLoveLearn more about Lilly Balch here: https://www.lillybalch.com/Connect with Lilly on Instagram here: @lillybalchIf you want to work with me therapeutically and live in CO or ILhttps://www.courageouspathscounseling.comNeed quality therapy ASAP?! Receive 10% off your first month by clicking this link

Last time we spoke about the drive towards Salamaua. New Guinea was about to see a large scale offensive launched at Salamaua, but in order for it to be pulled off, the allied high command decided to produce many feints to distract the Japanese. Codenamed Operation Postern, General Blamey directed his subordinate to launch offensives around Salamaua, but not to attack kit directly. Battles began to break out over the Pimple, Green Hill, observation hill and bobdubi ridge. It was costly warfare for both sides, but the strategy was working as the Japanese were beginning to believe the allies were targeting Salamaua, rather than the actual target which was Lae. We also talked about the tragic tale of the fate of the surviving doolittle POW's and the sinking of the hospital ship Centaur. The Japanese would perform many more war crimes during this war. But today we are venturing back to the frigid north pacific. This episode is the battle of Attu Welcome to the Pacific War Podcast Week by Week, 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 world war two? Kings and Generals have an assortment of episodes on world war two 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 you can find a few videos all the way from the Opium Wars of the 1800's until the end of the Pacific War in 1945.  It is May of 1943, almost a year has passed since the battle of Midway. The battle of Midway, though as you have heard me say probably a hundreds times by now, not the turning point of the pacific war, nonetheless has captivated people since it occurred. There is something about Midway that just makes it a great story, its full of everything, deception, foreshadowing, underdog victory, its on the level of Herodotus to be brutally honest with you. But while thats all good and fun it really overshadows other events in the Pacific War. One thing that gets really overshadowed is the Aleutian campaign, which ironically was born from the battle of Midway. As we have seen throughout this series, the Japanese invasion of the islands of Attu and Kiska were incredibly important aspects of the war, hell it was the first time American territory had been seized since the war of 1812, a war in which my nation of Canada defeated America, haha jokes jokes, trust me I know quite a lot about the war of 1812 and its by no means as simple as that and is honestly one of the most misunderstood wars in history. The invasions of Attu and Kiska were a large shock for the American public and their liberation was demanded from the offset.  Now to backtrack only a tiny bit for coherency's sake, last time we talked about Admiral Kinkaid's plan to attack Kiska. The plan became a major item debated at the Casablanca conference. The allied commanders liked the plan and sent it over the the Joint chiefs of staff to try and hammer out the details to form it into a real operation that got the codename Operation landcrab. When it was presented to General John DeWitt, he recommended using the 35th infantry division, but the War department decided to use the 7th motorized division instead. They had of course been trained for desert warfare in north africa, but General Rommel had just been defeated and thus the division's expertise in that area was no longer needed.  Vice Admiral Francis Rockwell received overall command of Operation Landcrab and when he looked over the plan, he quickly pointed out some major problems. Number one, they simply did not have enough naval assets to pull it off. Going back to the drawing board, Kinkaid suggested they switch their target for Attu, believing the island only held a garrison of around 500 Japanese. Attu would turn out to have closer to 3000 men. Regardless, Kinkaid argued bypassing Kiska for Attu might result in the Japanese abandoning Kiska.  The idea was approved and the 10,000 strong 7th division commanded by Major General Albert Brown would receive a crash course in amphibious landings and tundra warfare. The initial lands were set for May 7th, but the finer details of the plan were only finalized on April 1st at the San Diego military conference. As mentioned before, shipping was the most crippling issue facing the North Pacific as they really only received hand me downs so to say. Thus Operation Landcrab would be forced to use five terribly-overcrowded transports: the Harris, Heywood, Zeilin, Perida and Kane escorted by Task Force 51's Destroyers Dewey, Dale, Monaghan, Aylwin; minelayers Sicard, Pruitt and the Minesweeper group Perry, Elliot, Chandler and Long. They were to depart on April 24th.  Now to preserve secrecy for the operation, the 7th division who were training in California were told they were going to deploy in the Solomon Islands. Kind of a nasty surprise when you think about it, your training for a tropical climate only to be shipped off to one of the coldest and most miserable places in the world haha. A key element in the plan consisted of the provisional scout battalion, commanded by Captain William Willoughby. This unit was made up of the physically toughest men out of the 7th division and would prove to be the finest American fighting forces on Attu. Captain Willoughby would have 410 men who were given very little time to train. Willoughby secured massive firepower for his men, getting rid of half their rifles and all their submachine guns and replacing them with automatic rifles, machine guns and exchanging their soft lead ammunition for armor piercing rounds, which was a big necessity so they did not ricochet on the ice. He also filled his mens packs with grenades to the brim. The men left San Francisco on april 24th at 1pm, completely ignorant of their true destination. In the meantime the Americans wanted to keep their actual target a mystery from the Japanese and began a bombardment campaign against Kiska and Attu, tossing most of the bombs at Kiska. The bombardment campaign was heavily hampered by tremendous storms for the first half of april, seeing winds up to 115 mph and gusts over 127 mph. The Americans managed to better Kiska with 1175 sorties during April second half, then on May 1st they switched focus to Attu where their bombers hammered it with over 200,000 pounds of bombs. The pilots unfortunately were bombing blind as Attu was covered in a thick fog, thus there was no way to know the effectiveness of their campaign.  Of the entire invasion force, only Willoughby's provisional scout battalion would get training ashore in the Aleutians prior to deployment. While the rest of the 7th division came ashore at Cold Bay, they would be forced to stay aboard their ships as there were no accommodations ashore, a shivering and crammed mess to be sure. Only Captain Willoughby's men would carry on over to Dutch Harbor where they embarked on a week's last minute training in snow and muskeg. While the 7th division boys were shivering their asses off in Cold Bay, General Butler signaled the bombardment campaign to lay down the hammer of Attu, tossing Admiral McMorris force into the mix. McMorris led the Light cruisers Richmond, Detroit and Santa Fe; and destroyers Coghlan, Bancroft, Caldwell, Edwards, Frazier and Gansevoort to bombard Attu with naval gunfire. Over in Attu, Colonel Yamasaki Yasuyo who had been appointed to command the 2nd district force of the North Seas Garrison had arrived to the island in April and was given orders to hold Attu without any additional help until at least May. In May he was to receive reinforcements. Until then he had the 83rd and 103rd infantry battalion; the Aota battalion which was a provisional anti-aircraft battalion;  the 302nd Independent Engineer Company and 2nd Company of the 6th Ship Engineer Regiment; and  the 6th Independent Mountain Artillery Company. In all 2630 men, with just a few coastal guns, some flak guns and small arms to defend themselves. Yamasaki decided to keep the garrison at Chichagof Harbor, while at Holtz and Massacre Valleys he had the men abandon the low ground to instead dig pits, trenches and bunkers of the high, rugged ground overlooking the valleys. Rockwell and Brown spent May the 1st and 2nd discussing the landing plans against Attu. Characteristically the Aleutian weather was to be bleak, furious storms raged thus postponing the operation. D-day had to be pushed from may 7th to the 11th. Rockwell called for landing the entire 7th division at Sarana Bay as he didn't believe he could maintain full-scale supply of 2 different landing points. But Brown favored making 3 landings. One at Holtz bay by Colonel Frank Cuilin's northern force; the 1st battalion of the 17th regiment; another in Massacre Bay by Colonel Edward Earle's southern force consisting of the 2nd and 3rd battalions of the 17th regiment and the 2nd battalion of the 32nd regiment; and Captain Willoughby's  Scout battalion was to land at Beach Scarlet; lastly a reserve force consisting of the 1st and 3rd battalions of the 32nd regiment and the 1st battalion of the 4th regiment  ready to depart at any moment from Adak. The key to the plan was to have all three forces join up in the mountain pass  called Jarmin Pass which lay between Holtz and Massacre Valleys. Converging there would basically trap the Japanese at Chichagof Valley, leaving them open to naval bombardments and aerial bombing as the 7th division's advanced upon the high ground. Willoughby's scouts would have an extremely dangerous task having to land from two large submarines at night, the USS Narwhal and Nautilus. They would have to creep up in complete silence to achieve the element of surprise. This was easier said than done however. When jumping into their rubber boats, their equipment would clank and some of their heavy weapons would rip holes in the fragile boats. Thus Willoughby instead planned to come topside, inflate the rubber boats on the afterdecks and try to quietly crowed the boats while they were still high and dry. The submarines would submerge under them, so the boats would float without a ripple. Pretty smart stuff and very innovative for the day. Once a beachhead was established, the destroyer USS Kane would bring the remaining 165 men to Attu.  Admiral Kinkaids Task Force 16 would provide the naval support, consisting of two groups:  the Southern Covering Force of Admiral McMorris consisting of Light cruisers Richmond, Detroit and Santa Fe; and destroyers Coghlan, Bancroft, Caldwell, Frazier and Gansevoort; and the Northern Covering Force of Admiral Giffen  consisting of Heavy cruisers Louisville, San Francisco and Wichita; and destroyers Balch, Hughes, Morris and Mustin. They would have the task of naval bombarding the enemy positions and would receive the support from Admiral Rockwell's Task Force 51 consisting of the escort carrier Nassau, 3 old battleships the Nevada, Idaho and Pennsylvania; and destroyers Edwards, Meade, Ammen, Phelps, Hull, MacDonough, Aylwin and Monaghan, a Transport Group covered by three destroyers Dale, Dewey and Farragut and a Minesweeper Group of two minesweepers Chandler and Long.They were to be the largest American naval force assembled since the invasion of Guadalcanal and their guns would hammer the enemy on Attu to support the ground forces. On the 3rd of May, the assault force finally departed Cold Bay en route to Attu, despite the fact their intelligence indicated the Japanese knew they were coming. The convoy cut across the Chain at Amukta pass making a wide circle north of Kiska to avoid detection. By the 6th, they had reached their launch point, 100 miles north of Attu, but a storm began to smash them during the evening. The surf became too dangerous for landings, forcing Rockwell to postpone yet again. Rockwell took his transports and had them perform circles while his battleships headed west incase the Japanese tried to send reinforcements from the Kuriles. By the 11th, the storm had ended, leaving a soupy fog over the ocean. Because of the fog the destroyer USS Macdonough accidentally cut across the destroyer USS Sicard's course causing a collision. No one was injured, but the collision breached Macdonough's hull, forcing Sicard to tow her back to Adak. Sicard was one of the control ships for the landings, thus the landings would now be more difficult. Meanwhile, Colonel Yamasaki received warning of the incoming American invasion by May 4th and set to work ordering his men into combat alert positions. He kept the men on edge for a week, but by the 10th he had exhausted them and it looked like perhaps the weather and stopped the invasion from coming. Thus Yamasaki decided to leave the beaches unguarded, as his small force could not possibly guard every inch of them. His force was made up of, what we call the b-teamers, older men and raw recruits, primarily drawn from Hokkaido. The only advantage they enjoyed was the fact they were used to colder climates and knew the terrain and weather. Giving up the beaches to occupy the high ground was the only sensible defensive posture Yamasaki could hope for. Thus a major component of the defensive strategy would be to draw the enemy further in towards the mountains and away from their supplies on the shore. Yamasaki organized his forces into two sectors; the Chichagof harbor sector and the  Holtz Bay sector. Lt COlonel Yonegawa Isamu defended the Holtz Bay sector with his Yonegawa force of 420 men, 526 men of the Aota provisional anti-aircraft battalion led by Major Aota Seiji, 270 men of the 6th independent month artillery led by Captain Ono CHinozo, 270 men of the 6th ship engineers led by Captain Kobayashi and 183 men of the field hospital unit.  Chichagof Harbor sector was defended by Major Watanabe Tokuji who had 664 men of the 303rd independent infantry battalion. Willoughby and his scouts moved ashore first at 1am on May 11th, marking the start of a struggle that would carry on for 19 days. It was not going to be the 3 day adventures Admiral Kinkaid had promised them. Willoughby and 244 of his scouts clambered out of the large submarines Narwhal and Nautilus into their inflatable boats and made their way 3 miles to the western shore of Attu. They successfully landed on Beach Scarlet after two hours and immediately headed for an icy little creek that climbed up a ravine towards some ridges, there was no sign of the Japanese anywhere. Disaster struck immediately when some naval Wildcats swept in low over Scarlet Bay and began strafing their boats, narrowing missing 3 guards left behind with the boats. The Wildcats had come from the USS Nassau, there to support them, not destroy their escape vehicles. The friendly fire was certainly a bad omen to start their mission. With 36 hours worth of rations in their packs and no ability to retreat the scouts made their way climbing a snow covered mountain ridge. Willoughby and his soldiers spent the first night at the bitterly cold summit. A B-24 would be sent to drop additional ammunition and rations to them, but the powerful snow filled winds hurled the parachute supply crates deep in some crevasses. Over in the south, the old battleships delivered a bombardment of Chichagof harbor. After this the largest of the three assault bodies had arrived aboard their transports to Massacre Bay in the early morning. However the fog was so intense the allied aircraft couldn't see a glimpse of the ground from their altitude of 20,000 feet. In fact both the Japanese and allies bombers would be spending the majority of the battle grounded because of weather. The americans yet again had to postpone, this time until the afternoon. General Brown had had enough and ordered the southern force of Colonel Edward Earle to make the landings regardless. At 3:30 the first wave began to hit the Massacre beach unopposed. An hour later the second wave landed at 5pm. The soldiers came ashore to a eerily silent beach, greeted allegedly by a solitary raven, whose croaking echoed eerily off the foggy ridges until the bird flew away. Meanwhile the Northern force led by Colonel Frank Culin landed on Beach Red, meeting no immediate Japanese resistance as they formed their beachhead. Beach Red proved to be a narrow strip only a hundred yards long or so, surrounded by 250 feet heights. It was a highly unlikely landing area and thus the Japanese had never set up defenses there. Instead the Japanese set up positions, intending to hit the allies at Moore ridge using two 75mm mountain guns. By midafternoon, Culin had 1500 men ashore and climbing with no sign of the enemy. During this period however Culin succumbed to hypothermia forcing Lt Colonel Albert Hartl to take command. Hartl began his command by tossing out a screen of Aleut scouts, some who originally came from Attu, over the ravines and mountain ridges. By 6pm a US patrol encountered 4 Japanese, they killed one man, wounded and captured a second, but the other 2 managed to escape and raised the alarm. The Japanese began digging in on the high ground overlooking Holtz Valley. The days deep silence unnerved the men more than an outpouring of gunfire.  Lt H.D Long described the eerie silence followed by a sparrow that quote “ He sat on a bump above the beach and sang his lungs out, and an explosive gasp shushed out of hundreds of throats. The spell was broken, the world hadn't died around us. The first DSC from Attu should go to that bird. He saved lives that day. His song changed us from a tight, tense, hypnotized, unrelated group of human beings to a relaxed, laughing, cohesive fighting force” Back over in Massacre Valley, Colonel Early decided to toss one battalion up the valley floor and another up a parallel ridge. The two-pronged maneuver was slow going because of the muck of snow, mud and muskeg. They would soon come upon a chain of Japanese machine gun nests and mortar positions held by men of the 303rd infantry battalion. They were led by Lt Goto and Honna who told the men to wait silently for the enemy. Their position lay in some thick fog, but they could see the Americans clearly below them, struggling forward up the valley through a wet layer of snow and sucking mud. They had orders from the Northern Imperial Army headquarters at Paramushiro  “Destroy the enemy. We pray and hope for your successful battle.”   However the first shots of the battle would be fired at around 6pm by Brigadier General Archibald Arnolds 3 105mm field artillery. The pieces of artillery had been brought ashore with the southern force, but immediately got stuck in mud. A scouting force led by Lt James west had found a Japanese mortar positions and called its location down to the artillery men at the beach. Their first shell missed, but the Japanese mortar crew walked right into the next two shells which destroyed their guns and blasted the crews to pieces. They were the first casualties of the battle of Attu.   While those shells were being lobbed at the ridge-lines, Japanese snipers opened up fire taking long range shots at the US troops struggling up the valley throughout the day. By 7pm Earle led hundreds of men forward in an attack on the pass at Massacre Valley's inland end, soon to be dubbed Jarmin Pass. Japanese machine gun fire and mortar explosions caught the Americans on open ground. The men fell back, rallied, tried to again and were driven back once more.   The Japanese had prepared their battlefield expertly, choosing defensive positions that provided cover and concealment. Their snipers were positioned at right angles to cover the approaches from the enemy upon their machine gun nests. The grenade launchers covered depression where the Americans might take cover. A system of tunnels and trenches allowed them quick and easy movement. Telephone wires strung along the ground provided them communication. Caches of food and supplies were easily moved around throughout the combat. Low hanging fog along the ridges and mountain sides concealed their positions while also providing them good observation of the Americans huddling in their water filed foxholes down below. While the Japanese watched their enemy, the enemy could only see mist above them.   Earle tossed countless assaults, each bloodily repulsed. Sergeant Louis Adami of G company, 32nd infantry described one of the failed assaults. “The attack pushed off early in the morning at about 0630 and immediately the Japs opened up. The first casualties were being hit in the back by guns high on the mountain to our left. It was demoralizing because we couldn't spot them. […] They had machine guns all over the place, and knee mortars were systematically blasting holes in our advancing lines”. At nightfall, Earle would thus be forced to regroup behind a defensive perimeter, digging foxholes in the cold snow.    Further north, battleship Nevada was hammering the Japanese positions with her 14 inch guns as the Americans watching severed arms, legs and entire Japanese corpses pop out of their trenches, flopping grotesquely down the steep slopes after each salvo. The salvo's were chewing great chunks of mountain and inflicting heavy casualties. The Northern force meanwhile had reached high ground when the Japanese artillery had opened up on them, pounding Beach Red. By 10pm the americans were two miles inland and less than a mile from their first objective, designated Hill X. Hill X was a hilltop dominating Holtz Valley. The Americans would have to stop for the night as they could not see where they were going, unfortunately this gave the Japanese ample time to build up defensive positions on Hill X. At 4am, Willoughby got his half frozen men off their feet and they marched over the final ridges of Attu's western mountains and emerged to the rear of the Japanese positions on the high ground overlooking Holtz Bay and the Northern force. The scouts quickly took up positions sliding on their back down long snow slopes. The Japanese saw them and launched a preemptive attack. Willoughbys men, exhibiting professionalism, took cover and demolish the attack with machine gun and mortars. The scouts doctor, Captain David Kelin went to work setting up aid stations with extreme speed that would save the lives of 15 badly wounded men on the 12th and 13th. On the 13th the Americans pushed within 2 miles of the Jarmin Pass, fighting every step they took. Willoughby and his elite scouts fought so furiously, the Japanese defenders estimated their strength to be a full division worth instead of 410. On the 14th a trio of F4F wildcats tried to support them courageously fighting the bad weather, but incredible wind gusts smashed them against a mountainside killing all of the pilots. Willoughbys men carried on their costly struggle that was necessary to stop the enemy from turning their full might down upon the Northern force. At 9am, as the fog lifted, Colonel Earle ordered his 3rd battalion to assault the Jarmin pass, but yet again it failed. His men only made it a few yards before they were crawling back under heavy fire. Earle himself was visiting the front lines early that afternoon and was a victim of sniper fire. His death was a grave loss, prompting General Brown to send his chief of staff Colonel Wayne Zimmerman to take command of the southern force.  At the same time Colonel Culin's men were attacking the right flank of the Japanese defenders at Jarmin Pass, being met with machine gun fire, rifle fire and mortars. Pinned down one of Culin's companies would be unable to move forward or back and had to be rescued. After beach artillery, Phelps naval guns and Nassaus Wildcats made a bombardment, the Northern force was able to push forward and link with the isolated company. By the late afternoon, Hill X was captured by Culins men who had to overrun Japanese positions to do so. The Japanese soon regrouped and counterattacked causing heavy casualties, but did not manage to dislodge the Americans. At this point, casualties were shockingly high, General Brown pressed Rockwell to land two reserve battalions, but unbeknownst to him the Perida had suffered an accident. As she was edging towards Massacre Beach to land her reinforcements and supplies, the transport ran into a pinnacle rock. Water gushed into her forward hull destroying radio equipment needed ashore. Perida backed off, listing and staggered until she beached at the mouth of the bay and now was undergoing repairs. Rockwell only had 4 more vessels for shipping. On May 13th, Zimmerman picked up where Earle had left off tossing men at Jarmin Pass. The soldiers struggled uphill through snow and Japanese lead, managing to get within 200 yards of the summit before triple crossfire tossed them back. After this defeat, Brown pressed again for reinforcements and was told two battalions would arrive early in the afternoon. By midafternoon, the 1st battalion of the 32nd regiment successfully landed and immediately marched up hill to fill the front lines. The 3rd battalion of the 32nd regiment however were prevented by steady Japanese anti-aircraft guns from landing.  Brown asked Rockwell to get Nevada to fire upon the Holtz Bay area. As Nevada steamed back and forth firing her 14 inch guns against the Japanese anti-aircraft positions in Holtz Bay, suddenly an officer on the bridge alerted everyone an enemy submarine was in the area. Rockwell snapped “Screw the torpedoes, slow speed ahead”. The IJN submarine I-31 lined herself up with the Neveda and fired a torpedo, but the old battleship managed to dodge it narrowly and her destroyer escorts Edwards and Farragut began firing upon the submarine, managing to trap her and sinking her with naval gunfire. Nevada silenced the Japanese flak guns giving the boys on the ground a fighting chance. Willoughbys scouts who had not eaten for 2 days drove the Japanese from the high ground, securing the summit and settling in for the night. To the east of them, Culins 1st battalion managed to drive the Japanese from a hilltop with the assistance of Nassau's wildcats. Culin called up for reinforcements as his men dug in. For in 36 hours a full scale assault towards the mountain pass and enemy camp in Holtz Bay was going to begin.   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. The fighting for Attu was turning into carnage. The frigid weather combined with flying lead in all forms would take a horrifying toll on the poor souls who had the unfortunate job of dying in a remote part of the world, few people ever venture.

What if tapping into lawyers' natural motivations could yield greater client value and revenue growth? In this SIG Share-Out episode, Julie Wall Khoury speaks with Dave Southern on how legal marketers and business development professionals can use "strategic jiu-jitsu" to build a group of collaboration champions at their firms by empowering lawyers to identify new service opportunities with existing clients. Speakers: Julie Wall Khoury, Chief Marketing Officer, Balch & Bingham LLP Dave Southern, Director of Marketing Communications, Mayer Brown LLP Series Description: The LMA SIG Share-Out series spotlights episodes from one or more of LMA's 10 Shared Interest Groups. This series features best practices, education and more on the hottest topics in legal marketing.

Today, we are chatting with our guest DCB graduate Amy Balch. Amy lives in Minnesota with her husband, Jake. She is a senior visual designer at a software development company and runs a food blog called The Delectable Diabetic. Amy was diagnosed with T1D eight years ago when she was 22 years old.In this episode, Amy shares a very personal story about how after going to the doctor for a UTI, she was misdiagnosed as a type two diabetic. She went three years before receiving the correct diagnosis. We talk about...How at the peak of her life in 2021 with a new job, a beautiful home, and a great relationship she was in the darkest part of her diabetes burnoutHow she became more confident in her management than ever before How she gained the courage to switch over from MDI to an insulin pumpHow plant-based eating helped her find the joy of cooking again How she lowered her A1C from 7.1 to a 6.3 There are 3 weeks left to enroll in our Spring  2023 Decide and Conquer Group Coaching Program. If you are curious about the transformation Amy talks about in this episode, learn more about the DCB and apply HERE.  Hit the subscribe button and rate and review to help this podcast rise! Follow me @lauren_bongiorno and @riselyhealth on Instagram to stay in the loop for when new episodes drop.Send me a DM to introduce yourself with any feedback, questions, or suggestions on topics you'd like us to cover in future episodes.RESOURCES FOR YOU: For T1D nutrition strategies and 7 day meal plan - HEREGet more T1D tips HERE. Access our Cornerstone Classes HERE.Disclaimer: Nothing you hear on the Reclaim your Rise podcast should be a substitute for personalized professional medical advice. Please always consult your physician or other medical professional before making any changes to your diet, insulin dosages, or healthcare plan. 

The sterile processing industry is making its name known in the medical space - and outside of it - and one individual has contributed significantly. Meet Hank Balch, a man who started his career in instrument reprocessing as a frontline technician. He has since created a podcast and a platform that commanded over a million downloads. Hank joins host Samuel Adeyinka to share the journey he's taken to discover his path in the industry. Get to know how he became a prominent figure and thought leader in the field of sterile processing. Plus, gather his tips and advice on the key skills you need to make it big. Don't miss valuable takeaways from today's episode by tuning in.

Commander John H. Balch was born just before the turn of the 20th century in Kansas, were he studied at Kansas State University before joining the Navy. Balch was sent to fight in France as the US entered World War I. His efforts during pivotal engagements during the war earned him many military decorations, including the Medal of Honor.

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast, the team talks to Tara Balch, Communications Director at Maine Needs! Tara tells us about Maine Needs, their mission, and how to get involved. Thanks for joining us, Tara, and for all of the great work you do throughout our community! Also in this episode, Noel gives tips and advice and Jeff answers a listener question! Do you have guest suggestions for the team? Message us here! As always, let us know you're listening by liking, commenting, or sharing our post! Enjoy!

Out today and so I'm re-airing this May 2021 interview: I interviewed our friend, scholar Dr. Stephen Balch, about his piece at American Greatness: Toward a National Liberation Movement | The goal isn't civil war, it's the redemption of our republic from alien servitude and inching obliteration.www.PrattonTexas.com

Join us today as Lisa chats with Micah Balch. Micah and her husband Cody planted Good News Church in Powell, Oh about 8 years ago and have four children ages 9 to 3. Listen in as Micah shares her heart about intentionally discipling our kids, providing practical advice and grace for this extremely challenging task.

This season of Jury Duty explores the murder trial of Kyle Rittenhouse. In The Trial of Kyle Rittenhouse: Cross-Examination & Re-Direct Examination of Ryan Balch, we continue our exploration of Balch's testimony with Defense Attorney Mark Richards' cross-examination. We also review the impact of Balch's testimony on each side's case.You can also find out more information about each of the trials covered by Jury Duty at CrimeStory.com.Or at these dedicated links...The Trial of Kyle RittenhouseThe Killing of Ahmaud ArberyThe Trial of Robert Durst See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dan Malzone experienced first hand the halcyon of Homosassa's tarpon fishery when all the big guns were there chasing the holy grail of Tarpon, a 200 pound behemoth. All the players were there: Evans, Apte, Pate, Huff, Dopirak, Delph, Robinson, Chittum, and everyone else who wanted a shot at catching the biggest tarpon on the world. I showed up in the late 80's when the fish had already been rapidly thinning out. I just wanted to see what all the buzz was about, and hopefully catch some fat fish. Soon, I became friendly with many of the big names I was awestruck by, and one of them was Dan Malzone. Malzone, like most others was extremely nice. With a big presence and a deep voice, he was respected greatly by all his peers. I soon realized why. He was not only generous but had world class skills on both ends of the boat. With Dr. Pete McGary poling, he caught a 167 pound tarpon on 12 lb test for a new world record. He later guided Dr. Balch to a 179 pound tarpon on 12 lb test pushing that tippet class to a whole new level unimaginable, until Tom Evans shattered it with a 194 pound tarpon. The world of record chasing back then had such an audience, Sports Illustrated devoted an in-depth article to it. And right in the middle of this historical time, Dan Malzone not only partook, but helped push the boundaries and evolve the sport of fly fishing for tarpon.