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Last time we spoke about the Jiangqiao Campaign and resistance of Ma Zhanshan. Ma Zhanshan, born in poverty in 1885, rose to prominence through his exceptional skills and military service. Appointed acting governor of Heilongjiang during the 1931 Mukden Incident, he defied orders to surrender to Japanese forces. Leading a spirited defense of the Nenjiang Bridge, Ma's troops repelled repeated Japanese assaults despite heavy casualties. His resistance inspired national pride and drew global attention. Ultimately outnumbered, Ma's forces retreated, but his bravery became a symbol of Chinese resistance to invasion. On December 7, Japanese and puppet troops attacked Sanjianfang, but Chinese forces, led by Ma Zhanshan, mounted a fierce counterattack, inflicting heavy casualties. Despite being outnumbered and lacking resources, the defenders showcased remarkable bravery, even shooting down an enemy aircraft. After intense fighting, Ma's troops withdrew to avoid further losses, facing starvation and exhaustion. Though Qiqihar fell to the Japanese, Ma's resistance inspired national pride and calls for unity against the invaders, drawing support from across China.   #141 The First Tientsin Incident 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. This episode is going to be dealing with an old friend of ours, Mr Colonel Kenji Doihara. Now I don't think I dabbled much in the early history of Doihara, so where better to start. Doihara was born in Okayama City of Okayama prefecture in 1883. He attended military preparatory schools in his youth and would graduate 16th of his class at the Imperial Japanese Army Academy in 1904. His first assignment was to an infantry regiment as a junior officer, before he returned to school where he graduated 24th in his class at the Army Staff College in 1912. During his military and academic years he learnt how to speak Mandarin fluently, alongside picking up some other Chinese language dialects. Because of his language skills he was chosen for military intelligence, specifically targeting China. During the early 1920's he took up various postings in Northern China. During 1921-1922 he took part in the Siberian Intervention. In 1926 he was attached to the 2nd IJA regiment, the next year the 3rd IJA regiment. In 1928 he took an official tour of China attached to the 1st IJA Division. It was that same year he was made a military adviser to Zhang Zuolin, whose death he most certainly had a heavy hand in. In 1929 he received a promotion to Colonel and was given command of the IJA 30th regiment. In 1931 he was made head of the special service section of the Kwantung Army stationed in Mukden.  As we are quite now familiar with, Doihara was part of the team that engineered the Mukden incident. It was he who ordered Lt Suemori Komoto to place and detonate the bomb on the tracks. Doihara would become a key agent during the conquest of Manchuria, being one of those specialists who helped facilitate cooperation between the Manchurian officials such as Zhang Haipeng, Zhang Jinghui and Xi Qia. However Doihara also performed covert operations during this time period, quite bold in scale. Believe it or not one of these rather insane operations would be to try and restore the Qing Dynasty. Shocking I know, who would want that old corrupt thing restored? You would be surprised how many old Manchu loyalists were still kicking around and how many youth saw China to be such a pit of despair, they would rather turn the clock back to a time they assumed was better for China.  The Japanese had sunk their teeth into two provinces of Manchuria and only needed to seize the last one for total conquest of China's northeast. On September 22nd a secret meeting was held in the Kwantung Army chief of staff office. There Doihara presented a new plan to ensure the establishment of a new puppet state in Manchuria and possibly inner Mongolia. The plan was to kidnap the last emperor of the Qing Dynasty, Puyi. After the Xinhai revolution, Puyi continued to live in the forbidden city, however in 1924 he was expelled by Feng Yuxiang and took refuge in the Japanese concession in Tientsin. Puyi had met with many Japanese military and civilian leaders during his stay in Tientsin. He had a distant relative and occasional house guest named Yoshiko Kawashima who just happened to be a close confidant of Doihara. Doihara and his like minded colleagues presented Puyi with a scheme, they would seize Manchuria and restore the Qing throne over it, forming a new state with Puyi as its emperor. For Puyi it seemed like a stepping stone to restoring Qing rule over all of China, but he certainly feared becoming a puppet to the Japanese. Doihara planned to kidnap Puyi, but he had a tight timetable as it was going to be necessary to depart from the port of Yingkou, which was soon to freeze over. Therefore his operation needed to be concluded prior to November 16th. Doihara was a meticulous man in his work, but his plan was leaked. The Japanese foreign Minister Kijuro Shidehara had learnt of his scheme to kidnap Puyi and instructed the Japanese consul general at Tientsin to oppose Doihara. On November the 1st, the Consul-General contacted Doihara, but Doihara responded that if the Emperor was willing to risk his life by returning to Manchuria, it would be easy to make the entire affair seem as if it was instigated by Qing restorationists. He further added that he would talk to Puyi and if he was unwilling, he would dispatch a telegram to the military authorities at Mukden to call the entire operation off. The next day, Doihara visited Puyi and told him the time was ripe and there would never be an opportunity like such again. He stated Japan would recognize him as the Emperor of an independent Manchu state and form a military alliance with said state against China proper if they attacked. Puyi dragged his foot on the issue without giving a concrete answer. Meanwhile the consul-general continued to dissuade Doihara, and a Chinese newspaper in Tientsin called Yishie reported on November 3rd, that Doihara had secretly come to the city and was taking a residence in Tokiwa Hotel. The next day the same newspaper confirmed that Doihara had come to the city for a few days. Under stress, Doihara resorted to a very Doihara scheme. He sent Puyi a bomb in a basket of fruit with a threatening letter allegedly from the Iron Blood Group. He also planned a riot. Doihara hunted down 2000 Chinese, bandits, triads, soldiers, hooligans, drug addicts and such. He used the foreign concession as a HQ and began issuing the men weapons procured from Itagaki. They were going to be unleashed on November 8th and they would attack targets such as the Hebei Provincial Government building, the Public Security Bureau and a police station near the Jingang Bridge. Allegedly each man was paid 40 Mexican dollars by their Japanese agents. The rioters would be colloquially known as the plainclothes members, as they were dressed in civilian attire. One of their members, a man named Ma Longting who was later captured by Chinese authorities, under interrogation stated they had received arms from the “International Apartments” ie: Japanese officials at the concession and likewise received training from the Japanese. "My detachment was located at No. 5 Yuqingli in the Japanese Concession. The detachments were stationed in the International Apartments and Huazhong Apartments. We received guns from the International Apartments. The first detachment received 20 pistols; the second detachment received 25 pistols; the third and fourth detachments each received 20 pistols. Each gun had 100 bullets. The meal allowance for each person was 1 yuan, 60 cents, or 40 cents a day. I received a total of 5,000 yuan (the currency at the time). After receiving the guns, the detachments were divided into Zhongyuan Company, Weishengchi, Laojiuzhang, and Luzhuangzi to deploy defenses in order to attack the Chinese area. The Japanese followed with guns to supervise us. When we reached the Sino-Japanese border, the Japanese retreated and put up an electric fence. We were caught in a dilemma and were captured." Another captured plainclothes member, named Zhang Jinhai gave his life story and involvement during interrogations. He had lived in a small house at Taikoo Wharf in Tanggu. He made a living unloading cargo from ships, earning roughly 20 cents a day. A man had approached him to asking if he would take up a job as a plainclothes. He agreed and went through intense training under Japanese officers every day and was paid 20 cents per day. At 1pm one day, he alongside 7 other members each carrying a pistol, boarded a train for Tientsin. There they were to assemble at QianDezhuang for further information. However before he could do so he was captured at East Station near the East floating bridge. The riots were done by two separate plainclothes teams who were manipulated and supported by Japan. The first rioted from the evening of November 8th to noon of the 20th, the second from the 26th to the 30th.  On the night of the 8th, the Japanese garrison HQ ordered a large number of plainclothes to depart the Japanese concession to suddenly and violently attack the Chinese government offices. This was intentionally done during a time period in which there was meeting with the League of Nations on the 12th. Therefore obviously the Japanese were eager to make it seem Chinese hooligans, such as the notorious Green or Red Gangs were creating havoc in Tientsin prior to said meeting. The Japanese hoped this would provide an excuse for not having to withdraw their troops in Manchuria as the Kwantung army at this time was attacking the Jinxi area. Many Japanese officers believed the Manchurian army would not resist and simply retreat once the riots broke out. It would mean Tientsin was within their reach and would dramatically alter the North China situation.  Wang Shuchang, the chairman of Hebei's provincial government and Zhang Xueming the Mayor of Tientsin and director of its security bureau were informed 3 days prior to the riots from the a Special Agent team of the Public security Bureau that "the Japanese military and consulate stationed in Tianjin have instigated our frustrated military personnel Zhang Bi, Li Jichun , some leaders of the Tianjin Green and Red Gang, and famous bandit leaders Cao Huayang, Xiao Yunfeng, Gao Pengjiu, etc. to organize plainclothes teams to carry out riots." After receiving said report, Wang Shuchang convened a joint meeting of provincial and municipal military, political and security officials to come up with countermeasures. He divided the security police teams into groups and placed them all on high alert, issuing out guns and ammunition. He proclaimed during the meeting "I am a soldier and have the responsibility to defend my territory. If there are riots and disturbances in Tianjin, we must adapt to the circumstances, use a combination of firmness and flexibility, think carefully, and make appropriate plans to resolve them. But I will never be like Zang Shiyi (Zang was the chairman of the Liaoning Provincial Government when Japan attacked Shenyang), a national sinner, and let the elders and brothers of Tianjin scold me for being incompetent." He then slammed the table and adjourned the meeting. Some gangsters and bandits gathered by the Japanese were familiar with the special forces of the Public Security Bureau. They reported that the uprising was initially planned for the evening of the 7th. However, due to the heightened alert and concerns for the young emperor Puyi, the Japanese military camp temporarily informed them to postpone the attack to the evening of November 8th. At that time, the alarm bell at the Japanese military camp in Haiguang Temple rang, signaling the plainclothes team to mobilize. Using Datong Apartment to the west of Zhongyuan Company in the Japanese Concession and Wanguo Apartment on Furong Street as their bases, they advanced toward Machang Road, Caochang Temple, and the fish market area, opening fire on us. Simultaneously, the Japanese Concession had arranged for security at various key intersections, with the Japanese garrison and military police also deploying together. That night, over a thousand volunteers organized by Japanese expatriates in the concession were armed and stationed at important roads. The Japanese military police, believing that the plainclothes team they had organized was merely a mob incapable of fighting, actually fired weapons in the Japanese Concession to rally them. The sounds of gunfire echoed throughout the night. Two hours prior to the plainclothes team's assault, the security team and the Public Security Bureau implemented the strategy devised by Chairman Wang. To manage the ensuing chaos, a temporary curfew was imposed, and all traffic at intersections near the Japanese concession was completely halted. The security teams set up their defenses in accordance with Chairman Wang's directives. He also instructed all officers and soldiers of the Tenth Army to prepare for the defense of Tianjin at a standard readiness level and to brace for a large-scale invasion by Japanese forces landing in Tanggu. Around 10:30, a plainclothes team of approximately 2,000 individuals emerged from the vicinity of Haiguang Temple in the Japanese Concession, following their prearranged plan. The Japanese provided cover and oversight from behind, firing into the Chinese territory. They successfully seized control of six stations in the first district of the Public Security Bureau in Nanshi, close to the Japanese Concession, as well as six stations in the second district at Haiguang Temple, while separately harassing the south gate of Dongmalu. The first captain of the security battalion, Bai Lunbi, and the third captain, Li Yinpo, led the security team and police in a courageous effort to block and repel the attackers step by step. By around noon, the six stations in the first district were reclaimed. However, the plainclothes team continued their assaults on various locations. That night, over ten rioters from the plainclothes team and numerous firearms were captured. Upon inspection, most of the weapons were Japanese-made Type 38 rifles and new guns produced by the Shenyang Arsenal in Northeast China, which had not yet been delivered to us. The riot orchestrated by the plainclothes team, under the guidance and manipulation of the Japanese garrison, transformed the once-thriving Tianjin into a ghost town overnight. Even Asahi Street, typically bustling with activity, was left deserted. Around 1:00 a.m. on November 9, plainclothes teams launched coordinated attacks from various intersections. One group targeted the Public Security Bureau from the northern gate but was unsuccessful due to heightened security. Meanwhile, another plainclothes unit disrupted the South City and assaulted the Second District Six Office, leading to a retreat of the police forces. The Japanese soldiers then took control of the office and raised their flag. In the southeast corner of the city, at Caochang Temple, a fierce battle ensued, ultimately resulting in the defeat of the plainclothes attackers. the Public Security Bureau cavalry and security team sustained some casualties. By 5:00 a.m., despite a night of disturbances and looting, the plainclothes team ultimately failed in their efforts. The Japanese military at Haiguang Temple then resorted to diplomatic tactics, issuing a verbal warning to Wang Shuchang. They claimed that the Chinese security team had attacked the plainclothes group, resulting in injuries and fatalities among Japanese soldiers due to stray bullets, which they argued endangered the lives of overseas Chinese in the Japanese concession. They demanded that the Chinese security team and police withdraw 300 meters by 6 am, threatening to take action otherwise. This unreasonable demand clearly had ulterior motives. Observing that the plainclothes team, supported and directed by the Japanese army at Haiguang Temple, lacked combat capability and that the Japanese army was not directly involved, Wang decided to avoid escalating the situation. He ordered a withdrawal of 300 meters from the blocked entrance to the Japanese concession while maintaining close surveillance. This order was issued and executed at 5:30 am on the 9th. However, the Japanese army violated their promise and fired over 30 cannon rounds at 6:40 am One shell struck an earthen shed of a store about 100 meters east of the Public Security Bureau, while another exploded at the intersection of Sanma Road in Special District 2. Fortunately, due to the cold weather in late autumn, most people were indoors, and the streets were empty, resulting in no casualties. At that moment, the plainclothes team, supported by Japanese artillery, regrouped near the gate area and launched a significant attack against us. However, due to the security team being on high alert and defending valiantly, the plainclothes team ultimately failed. By noon, the gunfire had diminished, but the Chinese area remained deserted, with no pedestrians in the Japanese concession, except for a few Japanese soldiers and residents. At 5 pm, the plainclothes team initiated another harassment operation in the Wandezhuang area outside the South Gate, leading to continued gunfire. After a fierce battle, the attackers retreated. As the evening progressed, the gunfire became less frequent. According to intelligence reports, "The plainclothes team is preparing for a general assault in Tianjin. Wang Shuchang and Mayor Zhang have visited various locations to enforce strict precautions and have also telegraphed General Zhang Xueliang in Beiping." However, it remained calm until late at night on the 9th. On the 9th, 61 plainclothes rioters were apprehended. Ten were shot at the scene, all of whom were leaders involved in looting, arson, and pillaging; 37 were sent to Beiping, and three were killed by the security team. The remaining individuals were taken to the Second Army Headquarters for strict interrogation and subsequently handed over to the military court for prosecution. It was discovered that the headquarters of the plainclothes riot were located in Datong Apartment, Wanguo Apartment, Taipingli, and other sites within the Japanese Concession. Before dawn on the 10th, the plainclothes team hurried from the Japanese concession and Haiguang Temple into the Chinese territory. The most intense fighting erupted around the first district, the six schools, and Nankai Middle School. The sounds of cannon fire and heavy gunfire echoed back and forth. Nankai and the Nanshi area were suddenly shrouded in darkness. Two fully armed Japanese tanks patrolled along the riverbank, instilling fear among the citizens of Tianjin. Early on the 10th, the security team bravely searched for gangsters in the conflict zone. By around 7 am, they had recovered five rifles and 50 rounds of ammunition near Nankai. At 7:45, 26 members of the plainclothes team, along with seven rifles, numerous gray military uniforms, and three flags, were captured in Shengcai Village. Concurrently, five rifles and over 30 bullets were found in a public restroom at the South Gate. Subsequently, the plainclothes team attempted several attacks throughout Tianjin but was thwarted by the security team each time until the 20th. After the Chinese and Japanese sides reached an agreement on restoring Tianjin's status before November 8, the defensive structures in the Chinese area were gradually dismantled, leading to a steady improvement in the situation. Around 3 pm on November 22, Mayor Zhang dispatched representatives Ning Xiangnan, Shen Dijia, Jie Ruchuan, Jia Guofu, along with Japanese leader Goto, staff officer Miura, and translator Yoshida, to conduct a follow-up inspection at Dongmalu after the defenses were removed. The order in the area was commendable, and the defensive installations in the Japanese concession had also been taken down. Both parties expressed satisfaction with the outcome, and all shops in the Japanese concession were open for business. However, at 8:00 pm on November 26, gunfire erupted once more, accompanied by the sounds of machine guns and artillery. Sudden gunshots rang out from Xiguangkai and the White Bone Tower, which appeared to be a covert signal. Machine gun fire was reported in the southeast corner of the city, near the Kawasaki Foreign Company in the Japanese concession, as well as at the gate, Nanguan Xiatou, Haiguang Temple, and other locations. Simultaneously, the booming of mortars echoed throughout the city, plunging it into a state of panic. Japanese officers took direct command of the operations, targeting the Dongfuqiao Public Security Bureau and the Jingangqiao Provincial Government. The artillery was aimed toward Haiguang Temple at the gate. Fortunately, both locations were unoccupied, and the shells fired did not cause any damage. By around 7:00 pm the Japanese had repositioned the electric fences in the Japanese concession, stacked sandbags, and heightened their alertness. Additional infantry police were deployed at key intersections, and the Japanese-organized volunteer army was also mobilized. The gate was in close proximity to the Public Security Bureau at Dongfu Bridge, making the situation particularly tense. The plainclothes team gathered on the main street near the gate, while the Japanese army strictly prohibited pedestrians from passing through. The Mitsui & Co. building, which was tall and faced the Haihe River, allowed access to the Public Security Bureau along the river. The Japanese had also prepared command flags in advance to direct the plainclothes team in an assault on the gate. The situation was quite critical at the southern end of Nanguan Street, particularly at the intersection of Nanshi and China, as well as at the southeast corner of the city. Key locations within the Japanese concession, including Jinshan Pharmacy, Xinming Grand Theater, Zhongyuan Company, the Japanese Public Hospital, Laojiuzhang Silk Shop, Taichang Pawnshop, and Shengdeli Building, were also under tight security. Consequently, this second plainclothes riot was a coordinated effort by the Japanese to undermine public security in Tianjin, aligning with developments in the Northeast, with the ultimate goal of further occupying and seizing Tianjin. On the 27th, a plainclothes unit operating under Japanese command launched a fierce assault on the gate around 1 a.m., retreating only after facing a counterattack from the forces. Beginning on the 28th, the Japanese military significantly increased its troop presence, creating a tense atmosphere that compelled the Tianjin authorities to withdraw their security team back to Hebei and dismantle all fortifications. This allowed the Japanese army to bolster its military presence in Tianjin, although they were unable to gain control of the city. While the plainclothes riots were being planned, Doihara was talking with Puyi. On November 3rd, Doihara met with him at the Jingyuan Garden in Tientsin. In his memoirs Puyi stated Doihara was a Japanese soldier who had made his entire career by invading China. He was 48 years old when they were speaking and the muscles around his eyes showed signs of relaxation. He had a small mustache and his face was always gentle and he acted very respectfully. His smile always gave the impression that everything he said was unreliable however. "He asked about my health and then got down to business. He first explained that the Japanese army's actions were only aimed at Zhang Xueliang, saying that Zhang Xueliang "made Manchuria miserable, and the rights, lives and property of the Japanese could not be guaranteed, so Japan had no choice but to send troops. He said that the Kwantung Army had no territorial ambitions for Manchuria, but only "sincerely wanted to help the Manchurian people and build their own new country. He hoped that I would not miss this opportunity and return to the birthplace of my ancestors soon to lead this country in person; Japan would sign an offensive and defensive alliance with this country, and its sovereign territory would be fully protected by Japan; as the head of this country, I could do everything on my own.” Puyi was extremely weary of the entire thing. Here is a transcript of some of their conversation as told to us through the memories of Puyi: I still had a very important question in my mind, so I asked: “What kind of country is this new country?” "I have already said that it is independent and autonomous, and the Emperor Xuantong has the final say." "That's not what I'm asking. I want to know whether this country is a republic or a monarchy? Is it an empire?" "These problems can be solved in Shenyang." "No," I insisted, "if it is a restoration, I will go, otherwise I will not go." He smiled and said in the same tone: "Of course it is the Empire, there is no problem with that." "If it's the Empire, I can go!" I expressed my satisfaction. "Then please ask the Emperor Xuantong to leave as soon as possible, and arrive in Manchuria before the 16th. We will discuss the details when we arrive in Shenyang. Yoshida will arrange the departure."  Afterwards Doihara congratulated Puyi on his safe journey, bowing respectfully to him. After Doihara left, Puyi met with Jin Liang who had come with Doihara. He brought further news from Manchurian veterans led by Yuan Jinkai, stating they could call upon the old Northeast Army to surrender. After enduring various forms of coercion, inducement, threats, and intimidation, Puyi was concealed in the trunk of a two-seater saloon car on the evening of November 10, just three days following the Tientsin Incident. As planned, he was driven out of Jingyuan. With the covert protection of the Japanese secret service, he changed into Japanese military attire and then took a vehicle from the Japanese military headquarters. He reached the British Concession Pier without any obstacles and boarded a small, unlit motorboat. Subsequently, he quickly fled to Dagukou under the escort of more than ten Japanese soldiers. He was then promptly transferred to the Japanese merchant ship "Awaji Maru," arriving at the Manchurian Railway Pier in Yingkou City on the 13th. On November 18, the Kwantung Army moved Puyi to the Dahe Hotel in Lushun, where he was closely "protected." Later on March 1, 1932, under the direction of the Kwantung Army, the puppet state of Manchukuo was officially declared "established." Puyi assumed the role of "ruler" of this puppet regime on March 9th. Two years later, his title was changed to "emperor." At this point, the Japanese invaders had successfully achieved their objective of holding Puyi hostage and establishing the puppet Manchukuo regime. Despite the Chinese army's efforts to quell the plainclothes riot, Japan seized upon the pretext of "endangering the lives of Japanese expatriates in the Japanese concession" to insist that the Chinese security forces withdraw 300 meters from the border of the concession. They threatened to take unilateral action if their demands were not met. On the 15th, during negotiations, the Northeast Army authorities conceded to Japan's unreasonable requests. Nevertheless, Japan proceeded to bombard the Hebei Provincial and Municipal Government buildings and the police station with artillery. Following the suppression of the second plainclothes riot, the Japanese, feeling humiliated by their foiled plans, sought new excuses and made further unreasonable demands. They insisted that the Chinese army withdraw from Tientsin and that the local populace refrain from anti-Japanese activities. Concurrently, they deployed additional troops to Tientsin, using intimidation tactics against the Chinese. The Nationalist government ultimately acquiesced to Japan's demands, ordering the security team, primarily made up of the Northeast Army, to retreat to what is now the Hebei District on November 29th. As the soldiers withdrew from their positions, tears were shed, and onlookers mourned their departure. Beginning December 1st, streets in the Japanese concession were illuminated, and Japanese merchants displayed flags to celebrate their perceived victory. They even coerced Chinese residents into hanging Japanese flags under threat of imprisonment. The contrast was stark between the Tientsin Security Team's defeat, which felt like a loss without actual defeat, and the Japanese invaders' hollow victory. Several Chinese soldiers who distinguished themselves in the fight against the invasion were reassigned from Tientsin. Despite failing in the riot, the Japanese successfully executed their plan to secretly extract Puyi from Tianjin and compelled the Chinese army to withdraw. This paved the way for a series of conspiratorial events, including the "Chadong Incident," "Hebei Incident," and "Zhangbei Incident." Ultimately, these actions led to their proposals for "North China Autonomy" and the "July 7 Marco Polo Bridge Incident," marking a gradual realization of their ambitions to invade China. 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. And thus our dear old friend Doihara performed yet another scheme to push forward with the Japanese invasion of China. Its sad to say it won't be his last. The invasion of Manchuria was coming to a swift end and soon a new puppet state would take hold, but would Japan stop with the northeast? 

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In this week's episode of FTR's Trucking Market Update podcast, we dig into payroll employment in trucking and changes in the for-hire carrier population. We also examine the broader U.S. labor market and discuss some key indicators of the industrial, consumer, and housing markets. Plus, we recap the week in diesel prices and the spot market for truck freight. The Trucking Market Update is hosted by FTR's Vice President of Trucking, Avery Vise. As this information is presented, you are welcome to follow along and look at the graphs and indicators yourself by downloading the presentation.Download the PDF: https://ftrintel.com/trucking-podcast Support the show

Thursday afternoon the Trumansburg Community Chorus is performing at the Wide Awake Bakery shop in Franklin Plaza, and it’s Jazz Thursdays with MAQ at South Hill Cider. Friday is First Friday Gallery Night all over, as well as Bandcamp Friday, so buy some local music! Movie night at the Newfield Public Library with “The Wild Robot.” Happy hour with GoGone at Deep Dive. Erin and the Backwoods Blues Project at Hopshire. London McDaniel at the Antlers, and a David Bowie tribute show to benefit Reach Medical at Deep Dive.  For your Saturday, a Dryden Holiday Celebration all day, a Winter Artisan Market at Press Bay Alley. Trumansburg Winterfest on Main Street in Trumansburg from 3-6. The Newfield Christmas tree lighting at the Masonic Temple, Krampusnacht at Liquid State Brewing, and Rev Ezra at South Hill Cider. Sunday, a traditional Irish music session at Liquid State, and Shining Nights, a Cayuga Vocal Ensemble show at St. Catherine of Siena Church, plus modern western square dancing at the Lansing Community Center! Tuesday morning, Storytime with WSKG at the Newfield Public Library.  Wednesday open mic night at Sacred Root, and a Canaan Jam Session at the Canaan Institute. Thursday, Richie Stearns and Friends [...]

The CFB regular season is over and we know just as little as we did when it began as we head to Championship Weekend & the NFL playoff races are tightening with just a few weeks left... CFB PLAYOFF RANKINGS REVEALED Evaluating this week's CFBP rankings NCAA FOOTBALL PICK 'EM Conference Championship Weekend preview NFL PICK 'EM The four biggest matchups in Week 14 TOOL TIME EJ vs The Field in NFL Power Rankings LOCK IT UP One thing that WILL happen this upcoming weekend Give us some of your thoughts on the season so far on social media! Stay connected with all things Huddle Up Podcast at https://linktr.ee/huddleuppodcast Subscribe to the show on ALL podcast platforms & YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@HuddleUpPodcast) You can get your Huddle Up Podcast merch on TeePublic at https://www.teepublic.com/user/huddle-up-podcast Follow us on Twitter @HuddleUpPodcast: Jim is @BigJimSports Matt is @3CTaPhilly8 EJ is @EJChristian7 Kyle is @TheSoTG Mike is @theycallmebern Shawn is @ShawnShineState Dave is @HuddleUpDave Creative Commons Music used in this show created by Jason Shaw on https://audionautix.com/

For more information, click here: https://www.celebrate.church Subscribe to the latest sermons: http://bit.ly/2T6ASbu Two Words: Meet Jesus. This is the vision of Celebrate Church, led by Founding Senior Pastor Keith Loy and based in Sioux Falls, SD with multiple locations throughout the Midwest.    —— Stay Connected   Website: https://www.celebrate.church/Celebrate Church  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CelebrateSF/Celebrate Church  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celebrate_c... Celebrate Church  Twitter: https://twitter.com/celebrate_cc

What movie was Courtney Love so good in that she outshined Ed Norton? When did the curse of the Bambino start? When did the chipmunks get their first #1 hit? and when did OSHA start making work places safe? All the answers to these questions, plus we sit down for a traditional game of cards. All on this week's episode of TWWWBLY! Oh yeah.. and its Christmas. Find out more at https://twwwbly.pinecast.co

In this week's episode of FTR's Trucking Market Update podcast, we review some key freight-related economic indicators, including manufacturing output and retail sales, and examine pricing at the consumer level and within the supply chain, including for freight transportation services. Plus, we examine seasonally adjusted revenues for the trucking industry in the third quarter and recap the week in diesel prices and the spot market for truck freight as usual.The Trucking Market Update is hosted by FTR's Vice President of Trucking, Avery Vise. As this information is presented, you are welcome to follow along and look at the graphs and indicators yourself by downloading the presentation.Download the PDF: https://freight.ftrintel.com/trucking-podcast Support the show

When did the first Panda come to America? When did Jethro Tull's first album come out? When was the 1st Crossword puzzle first published? and Does HUMBUG really mean anti-Christmas? or is that just a bunch of B*it? All the answers to these questions, and more, on this week's episode of TWWWBLY!! Find out more at https://twwwbly.pinecast.co

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In this week's episode of FTR's Trucking Market Update podcast, we dig into the latest data on employment in the U.S., including payroll job figures for trucking and related industries, and review data on wholesale inventories and sales and on exports and imports of goods. Plus, we recap a notable development for diesel prices and the latest on-the-spot market for truck freight. The Trucking Market Update is hosted by FTR's Vice President of Trucking, Avery Vise. As this information is presented, you are welcome to follow along and look at the graphs and indicators yourself by downloading the presentation.Download the PDF: https://freight.ftrintel.com/trucking-podcast Support the show

What is the oldest piece of art ever found? When did computer programs receive copyrights? When did Saturday Night Fever open in theaters, and what is that movie even about? and what did Elvis Costello do so wrong to get him banned from Saturday Night Live? all the answers to these questions, plus we celebrate Chocolate Covered Anything Day is the most delicious way possible! All on this week's Episode of TWWWBLY! Find out more at https://twwwbly.pinecast.co

In this week's episode of FTR's Trucking Market Update podcast, we review the changes in the for-hire trucking company population during November. We also discuss inventories, consumption, and manufacturing, and recap the week in the spot market for truck freight and diesel prices. The Trucking Market Update is hosted by FTR's Vice President of Trucking, Avery Vise. As this information is presented, you are welcome to follow along and look at the graphs and indicators yourself by downloading the presentation.Download the PDF: https://freight.ftrintel.com/trucking-podcast Support the show

What is so interesting about the ship "Mary Celeste"? What 90s icon got busted for shoplifting? What would you do if you found a million dollar paining in your attic? and why was American Classic Huckleberry Finn originally published in Canada? All the answers to these questions, plus we are receiving all the Christmas cards, all on this week's episode of TWWWBLY! Find out more at https://twwwbly.pinecast.co

The NFL season doesn't begin until Thanksgiving, meaning the Miami Dolphins have a chance to improve to 2-0 on Sunday against the Washington Commanders. The Dolphins have won three of the last four games and enter action featuring a defense that hasn't allowed more than 21 points in a game for over a month. Sunday's matchup features one of the league's worst defenses, could it be a tone-setter before ending the season with four of five games at home? The Commanders have given up at least 29 points in four of five games and didn't sack Cowboys' quarterback Dak Prescot on Thanksgiving. We run through key matchups and the latest injury updates from Friday. Another Dolphins Podcast is hosted by Joshua Houtz (@Houtz) and Jake Mendel (@JMendel94). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fresh “Lev” White hosts Friends Dr. Samantha Coleman and Sandria Washington both discovered as adults they were adopted. Each quickly learned that Black Adoption is common, but taboo to speak about in private or publicly. The voices of Black adoptees – especially those adopted by Black families – are rarely heard.  In 2019, Dr. Sam and Sandria partnered to create Black to the Beginning to disrupt the legacy of secrecy, stigma, shame and silence about Black Adoption. In 2020, they launched the critically-acclaimed The Black Adoption Podcast.  Their work as culture-shifting podcasters makes them sought after speakers, consultants, and most recently contributors to a new anthology, A Year of Black Joy: 52 Black Voices Share Their Life Passions. The post Presents, Black to the Beginning – December 1, 2023 appeared first on KPFA.

Beginning December 1, all transactions of real estate, foreign exchange and game prizes must be reported to the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) if they are valued at VND400 million or above each.

When was Time Magazine's Person of the year NOT a person? Which President signed the Endangered Species Act? When was Smoking banned in Bars? and how long can you leave your kids at home while you leave the country? All the answers to these questions, and more, on this week's episode of TWWWBLY!! Like our show? Of course you do! Why keep it a secret? Tell your friends! Join us on Facebook and Instagram, and share our daily memes across social media . This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Love grows your true value and worth. Join bestselling-author, rapper and spoken-word artist Humble the Poet for a guided meditation to improve your self-worth with love, forgiveness, and grace. Beginning December 27th, You can listen to Humble's brand-new audiobook, How to be Love(d), FREE for 14 days in the Empower You Unlimited Audio App. To download the app today, visit hayhouse.com/empower.

In this week's episode of FTR's Trucking Market Update podcast, we dig into some key consumer and industrial economies indicators, including retail sales, industrial production, manufacturing output, retail inventories, and inflation. Plus, we look at another big week for diesel prices and recap the week in the spot market for truck freight. The Trucking Market Update is hosted by FTR's Vice President of Trucking, Avery Vise. As this information is presented, you are welcome to follow along and look at the graphs and indicators yourself by downloading the presentation. Download the PDF: https://freight.ftrintel.com/trucking-podcastSupport the show

When did NORAD begin tracking Santa? Where was playing with toys on Christmas against the law? When was A Christmas Carol first published? and who in their right mind clones a cat? All the answers to these questions, and more, on this week's Episode of TWWWBLY! Like our show? Tell all your friends! Follow TWWWBLY on Facebook and Instagram, for more daily factoids. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

OnStar is once again working with NORAD to provide updates on Santa's annual trek.  Beginning December 19th, each time someone pushes the blue OnStar button to find out where Santa is, a one dollar contribution will be made to the American Red Cross (up to $25,000).

OnStar is once again working with NORAD to provide updates on Santa's annual trek.  Beginning December 19th, each time someone pushes the blue OnStar button to find out where Santa is, a one dollar contribution will be made to the American Red Cross (up to $25,000).

In this week's episode of FTR's Trucking Market Update podcast, we review another extraordinary week for diesel prices and at some notable moves in the spot market for truck freight. Plus, we look at pricing in the supply chain and at inventories in the wholesale sector and recap third quarter revenues for major sectors of the trucking industry. The Trucking Market Update is hosted by FTR's Vice President of Trucking, Avery Vise. As this information is presented, you are welcome to follow along and look at the graphs and indicators yourself by downloading the presentation. Download the PDF: https://freight.ftrintel.com/trucking-podcastSupport the show

What Christmas song got a DJ fired? What comedian made sure Saturday Night wasn't Live? What was the first country song to go gold? and who actually LIKES Lemon cupcakes? All the answers to these questions, and more, on this week's episode of TWWWBLY!! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for more daily factoids. Like our show? Of course you do! Tell your friends about us! Tell strangers about us, and you'll be sure to make NEW friends! This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

In this week's episode of FTR's Trucking Market Update podcast, we discuss a big change in diesel prices and a very small change in the trucking industry's employment levels. Plus, we address some unwelcome news regarding the manufacturing sector and U.S. consumers' financial situation but some welcome news on the overall employment situation for the U.S. The Trucking Market Update is hosted by FTR's Vice President of Trucking, Avery Vise. As this information is presented, you are welcome to follow along and look at the graphs and indicators yourself by downloading the presentation. Download the PDF: https://freight.ftrintel.com/trucking-podcastSupport the show

When did the Last Jedi come out in theaters? When was the 1st Instant Replay in Football? When did Angry Birds take over cellphones everywhere? and how do we go about celebrating Krampusnacht? All the answers to these questions, and more, on this week's episode of TWWWBLY! Like our show? Tell all your friends! Follow TWWWBLY on Facebook and Instagram, for more daily factoids. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Beginning December 4, 2022, Redemption Christian Church will be singing a new song together called “Heaven Has Come To Us.” Utilize this song teaching audio/video to learn how the song is arranged and get ready to sing together once we gather again. VERSE 1Unto us from on highReaching down into the deepest nightTo the world hope has comeIn the dark the Light of Life has dawned CHORUSWhat a myst'ry oh what loveOh how can it be that Heaven has come (to us) VERSE 2Unto us meek and mildGod eternal born a helpless childSet aside Heaven's throneVeiled in weakness came unto His own VERSE 3Unto us grace has comeHere to seek and bring the sinner homeLived to die rose to reignSon of Man the Lamb for sinners slain"Heaven Has Come To Us." CCLI Song # 7160116. Written by Jon Althoff, Lacy Hudson, and Marc Willerton© 2020 Sovereign Grace Praise (Admin. by Integrity Music), Sovereign Grace Worship (Admin. by Integrity Music). All rights reserved. CCLI License # 2226886.

Beginning December 4, 2022, Redemption Christian Church will be singing a new song together called “Heaven Has Come To Us.” Utilize this song teaching audio/video to learn how the song is arranged and get ready to sing together once we gather again. VERSE 1Unto us from on highReaching down into the deepest nightTo the world hope has comeIn the dark the Light of Life has dawned CHORUSWhat a myst'ry oh what loveOh how can it be that Heaven has come (to us) VERSE 2Unto us meek and mildGod eternal born a helpless childSet aside Heaven's throneVeiled in weakness came unto His own VERSE 3Unto us grace has comeHere to seek and bring the sinner homeLived to die rose to reignSon of Man the Lamb for sinners slain"Heaven Has Come To Us." CCLI Song # 7160116. Written by Jon Althoff, Lacy Hudson, and Marc Willerton© 2020 Sovereign Grace Praise (Admin. by Integrity Music), Sovereign Grace Worship (Admin. by Integrity Music). All rights reserved. CCLI License # 2226886.

Beginning December 4, 2022, Redemption Christian Church will be singing a new song together called “Heaven Has Come To Us.” Utilize this song teaching audio/video to learn how the song is arranged and get ready to sing together once we gather again. VERSE 1Unto us from on highReaching down into the deepest nightTo the world hope has comeIn the dark the Light of Life has dawned CHORUSWhat a myst'ry oh what loveOh how can it be that Heaven has come (to us) VERSE 2Unto us meek and mildGod eternal born a helpless childSet aside Heaven's throneVeiled in weakness came unto His own VERSE 3Unto us grace has comeHere to seek and bring the sinner homeLived to die rose to reignSon of Man the Lamb for sinners slain"Heaven Has Come To Us." CCLI Song # 7160116. Written by Jon Althoff, Lacy Hudson, and Marc Willerton© 2020 Sovereign Grace Praise (Admin. by Integrity Music), Sovereign Grace Worship (Admin. by Integrity Music). All rights reserved. CCLI License # 2226886.

The Department of Variance of Somewhere, Ohio is a new sci-fi/horror audio drama by Rat Grimes, creator of the Dead Letter Office of Somewhere, Ohio.  The Department of Variance is a full-cast serial fiction podcast about a shady governmental group that experiences a containment breach at its main office. One new hire and one mid-level employee from the Bureau of Transnatural Resources–named Jasmine Control and Scarlet Jaunt–are stuck on different floors when a lockdown begins. The two must communicate and get to the bottom of the building however they can. Not all is as it seems in the department, however Beginning December 7th and airing weekly. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, or go to our website or patreon for more information.  The Department thanks you for your time.

On New Year Eve the host of Death By DVD was murdered LIVE on the air. In the time following a wicked investigation has uncovered a plot of world domination, absolute evil, mayhem, robots, the Necronomicon and more! But all things...must end...And this....is the end...DEATH BY DVD PRESENTSWHO SHOT HANK PART SIX : THE FINALEEXEUNT OMNES DEATH BY DVD PRESENTS A NEW YEAR MURDER MYSTERY : WHO SHOT HANK? Beginning December 31st and running every SATURDAY (and sometimes SUNDAY) into February, Death By DVD will be airing a mystery! The first of its kind (On this show, at least) an all original narrative exploring the murder of this shows very host, HANK THE WORLDS GREATEST! Explore WHO SHOT HANK, starting with the MURDER! A Death By DVD New Year Mystery WHO SHOT HANK : PART ONE WHO SHOT HANK : PART TWO WHO SHOT HANK : PART THREE WHO SHOT HANK : PART FOUR WHO SHOT HANK PART 5 : THE BEGINNING OF THE END The Death By DVD SENTINEL remix theme by LINUS FITNESS-CENTRE

All things must begin...and all things must end...This...is the beginning of the end...WHO SHOT HANK : A Death By DVD New Year Murder MysteryOn December 31st at 11:59 PM The host of Death By DVD was murdered live on the airHEAR NOW THE INVESTIGATION THAT ROCKED THE NATION! WHO SHOT HANK!? An all original Death By DVD murder mystery, starring DEATH BY DVD!On this episode our audio drama begins to end. There has been murder, there has been mystery, THERE ARE EVEN ROBOTS! The stunning conclusion begins on this episode. Listen now!DEATH BY DVD PRESENTS A NEW YEAR MURDER MYSTERY : WHO SHOT HANK? Beginning December 31st and running every SATURDAY (and sometimes SUNDAY) into February, Death By DVD will be running a mystery! The first of its kind (On this show, at least) an all original narrative exploring the murder of this shows very host, HANK THE WORLDS GREATEST! Explore WHO SHOT HANK, starting with the MURDER! A Death By DVD New Year Mystery (PART ONE : THE MURDER)WHO SHOT HANK : PART ONE (PART TWO : THE INVESTIGATION BEGINS)WHO SHOT HANK : PART TWO (PART 3 : THE EVIL IS UNLEASHED)WHO SHOT HANK : PART THREE (Part 4 : THE CULT OF HANK)

  THE MYSTERY CONTINUES!WHO SHOT HANK : A Death By DVD New Year Murder MysteryOn December 31st at 11:59 PM The host of Death By DVD was murdered live on the airHEAR NOW THE INVESTIGATION THAT ROCKED THE NATION! WHO SHOT HANK!? An all original Death By DVD murder mystery, starring DEATH BY DVD!Last week we learned there was much more evil to this than meets the eye! Is a robot uprising ON THE RISE!? What terror awaits!? Listen NOW to Who Shot Hank : PART 4 and be part of the mystery! DEATH BY DVD PRESENTS A NEW YEAR MURDER MYSTERY : WHO SHOT HANK? Beginning December 31st and running every SATURDAY (and sometimes SUNDAY) into February, Death By DVD will be running a mystery! The first of its kind (On this show, at least) an all original narrative exploring the murder of this shows very host, HANK THE WORLDS GREATEST! Explore WHO SHOT HANK, starting with the MURDER! A Death By DVD New Year Mystery (PART ONE : THE MURDER)WHO SHOT HANK : PART ONE (PART TWO : THE INVESTIGATION BEGINS)WHO SHOT HANK : PART TWO (PART 3 : THE EVIL IS UNLEASHED)WHO SHOT HANK : PART THREE (Part 4 : THE CULT OF HANK) CAST : Walton Goggins as Harry Scott SullivanEddie Murphy as Mysterious Voiced PersonElton John as mystery voiceMichael Madsen as J Willy &The ghost of Peter Falk as Lt Maggelli ************************disclaimerNONE OF THOSE PEOPLE ARE ON THIS SHOW The Death By DVD SENTINEL remix theme by LINUS FITNESS-CENTRE The Death By DVD SENTINEL remix theme by LINUS FITNESS-CENTRE

 THE MYSTERY CONTINUES!WHO SHOT HANK : A Death By DVD New Year Murder MysteryOn December 31st at 11:59 PM The host of Death By DVD was murdered live on the airHEAR NOW THE INVESTIGATION THAT ROCKED THE NATION! WHO SHOT HANK!? An all original Death By DVD murder mystery, starring DEATH BY DVD! DEATH BY DVD PRESENTS A NEW YEAR MURDER MYSTERY : WHO SHOT HANK? Beginning December 31st and running every SATURDAY early into February, Death By DVD will be running a mystery! The first of its kind (On this show, at least) an all original narrative exploring the murder of this shows very host, HANK THE WORLDS GREATEST! Explore WHO SHOT HANK, starting with the MURDER! A Death By DVD New Year Mystery (PART ONE : THE MURDER)WHO SHOT HANK : PART ONE (PART TWO : THE INVESTIGATION BEGINS)WHO SHOT HANK : PART TWO (PART 3 : THE EVIL IS UNLEASHED)CAST : Kevin James as Harry Scott SullivanGeorge Lopez as Mysterious Voiced PersonDwight Yoakam as ElmerSteven Wright as J Willy Sir Anthony Hopkins as Lt Maggelli 

When was the first Color TV set sold? when was cigarette ads banned on TV? How did "fake news" become a thing? and what happens when a woman in Boston decides to wear pants? All the answers to these questions, and more, on this week's episode of TWWWBLY! This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Today's sermon is for Christmas Day (I) and is titled The Beginning. It was written by the Rev. Bertie Pearson. Sermons That Work is an offering of the Episcopal Church's Office of Communication. For more free resources, including sermons, Bible studies, bulletin inserts, and more, visit episcopalchurch.org/sermons. We would love it if you'd rate, review, and subscribe to our podcast on your favorite podcasting platform – and while you're at it, share it with a friend! This sermon is also available as part of a compilation of all the sermons for Advent and Christmas this year. Visit episcopalchurch.org/sermons to find this document and study questions based on each sermon for individual, small group, or congregational use.

In this week's Trucking Market Update, we discuss the White House's plan to recruit more truck drivers and the implications of the upcoming COVID vaccination/testing mandate for larger employers. Plus, we review spot market metrics and diesel prices for the latest week and recap a host of indicators related to the consumer and industrial sectors, housing, and pricing for transportation services and heavy truck equipment. The Trucking Market Update is hosted by FTR's Vice President of Trucking, Avery Vise. As this information is presented, you are welcome to follow along and look at the graphs and indicators yourself by downloading the presentation. Download the PDF or PowerPoint: https://freight.ftrintel.com/podcast/tu142Support the show (http://www.FTRintel.com/podcast)

In the news we discuss: -‘Spider-Man: No Way Home' Scores Second Best Opening Day Of All Time With $121M. Best is still Avengers: Endgame, 3rd is Star Wars: The Force Awakens. -Disneyland hands out $25 gift cards after canceling Oogas Cantina reservations. -Beginning December 19th, Resort Guest Early Entry will be increased to 60 minutes before park opening. The extended time will only be available for a limited time through January 3, 2022. -From December 19 to January 3, Disney World will move four Individual Lightning Lane attractions from the a la carte offering to the regular Disney Genie+ lineup of offerings. Space Mountain, Frozen Ever After, Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway, and Expedition Everest will be included in the $15 Genie+ lineup and not offered as individual purchases. -Disney announces that popular Keys to the Magic Kingdom tour will return along with some other great tour options! https://blogmickey.com/2021/12/tours-return-to-magic-kingdom-animal-kingdom-in-2022 In trivia, Justin gets one right! Hollywood studios opening day, Rock n' Roller coaster sound system, and Galaxys Edge props show up in The Mandolorian. Whoa! In mailbag we respond to Splash Mountain and Princess Tiana fans. Autum gives a spoiler free review, then Justin gives his spoiler packed review of the new spider-man movie. Spoiler for the review, we loved it! In our interview segment we talk with Leigh-Ann, The Magical Life Coach. She shares her insight on Disney stories, and relates it to understanding real life situations. We talk Cinderella, Disney parks, and more! Check out her Tik Tok here: https://www.tiktok.com/@themagicallifecoach Email her here: themagicallifecoach@gmail.com _____________________________________________ Website: easydizit.com Email: easydizitpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: instagram.com/easydizit Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@easydizit? Facebook: fb.com/JustinwithUTMT

Have you ever seen "It's a Wonderful Life?" (We haven't) When did the world end? (it didn't) Why does the TSA take so long? (and what is that smell?) When did the Exorcist debut in theaters? and What is more romantic than watching an Earthrise? All the answers to these questions, and more, on this week's episode of TWWWBLY! This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

In this week's Trucking Market Update, we review a big move in spot rates and a continuation of the latest trend in diesel prices. Plus, we discuss unemployment benefits, consumer inflation, job openings, business applications and trucking revenues in the third quarter. The Trucking Market Update is hosted by FTR's Vice President of Trucking, Avery Vise. As this information is presented, you are welcome to follow along and look at the graphs and indicators yourself by downloading the presentation. Download the PDF or PowerPoint: https://freight.ftrintel.com/podcast/tu141Support the show (http://www.FTRintel.com/podcast)

When did the Jackson Five debut? When did the Who break up? When did Wonder Woman appear on TV? and what causes the country to lose their minds and hoard toilet paper? (It's not what you think) All the answers to these questions, and more, on this week's episode of TWWWBLY! This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth interview with Emma Malouff, Actress and Human Rights AdvocateAbout Harvey's guest:#EmmaMalouff  #1883  #ACSImpeachmentEmma Malouff is a young actress who came to our attention in her big breakout role in the Ryan Murphy miniseries “Impeachment: American Crime Story”.  She played the daughter of Linda Tripp, the woman whose tapes exposed the President Bill Clinton – Monica Lewinsky affair.    In numerous scenes opposite Sarah Paulson, who played her mother, our guest demonstrates a talent and sensibility well beyond her young years.  Beginning December 19, we'll be seeing her in the Paramount Plus series entitled “1883”, which is a prequel to the critically acclaimed series entitled, “Yellowstone”.   Emma is a strong advocate in the battle against human trafficking, lending her voice to several organizations in support of victims of exploitation.For more interviews and podcasts go to: https://www.harveybrownstoneinterviews.com/https://www.emmamalouff.com/https://www.instagram.com/emmamalouff/https://www.facebook.com/emma.malouff#EmmaMalouff  #ACSImpeachment  #harveybrownstoneinterviews

In this week's Trucking Market Update, we dig into the latest employment situation report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics to understand what it says about the economy and freight transportation. We also review economic indicators related to manufacturing, inventories, and housing and recap the week in the spot market for truck freight and in diesel prices. Plus, we discuss the number of new trucking companies for November. The Trucking Market Update is hosted by FTR's Vice President of Trucking, Avery Vise. As this information is presented, you are welcome to follow along and look at the graphs and indicators yourself by downloading the presentation. Download the PDF or PowerPoint: https://freight.ftrintel.com/podcast/tu140Support the show (http://www.FTRintel.com/podcast)

when did baseball players start wearing helmets? When was pregnancy first addressed on television? When did the Concorde first take flight? and how can Charlie Brown show us the true meaning of Christmas? All the answers to these questions, and more, on this week's episode of TWWWBLY! This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Beginning December 6 through January 10, parents, teachers, and administrators may nominate students to be screened for identification of gifted and talented. Brenham ISD screens students for the G/T program using a multi-criteria approach to selection with 3 phases of placement. G/T identification is based upon data collected from achievement tests, ability tests, parent and teacher observation surveys, and student products from Kingore Planned Experiences. The deadline for parents to complete and submit the forms is no later than 10:00am on January 10th. Parents can either submit these forms online or turn in-person to the Brenham ISD Central Office located at 711. E. Mansfield Street. It is important to remember that any forms received after the deadline will be retained until the following year. Brenham ISD has 2 stellar gt programs in the elementary and middle school called Gateway and CSI. On the secondary campuses, our advanced learners are served pre-advanced placement and advanced placement classes. To learn more about all the amazing opportunities and programs that our advanced learners have in Brenham ISD, please visit the Brenham ISD website under Special Programs. There you will be able to review information about AVID, CSI, Gateway, and Gifted and Talented. Also, please mark your calendars for the Brenham ISD GT Advanced Academics Expo on Thursday, January 6, 2022.

Beginning December 4, 2021, prohibitions along the John's Tank Trail will be enforced on the Prescott National Forest east of Lynx Lake in Prescott, AZ. These prohibitions will protect the nesting bald eagles from the potential disturbance from human presence during the nesting season. While the John's Tank Trail #94 will be closed to all uses, the Lynx Lake Shore Trail #311 and the Salida Gulch Trail #95 will remain open for their respective uses. These prohibitions apply to the approximately 1 mile stretch of the John's Tank Trail that is east of Lynx Lake and connects the Lynx Lake... For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/trail-closure-in-effect-for-trail-east-of-lynx-lake-in-prescott-az-to-protect-bald-eagles/

Raise your hand, say "yes" and work hard.   Shawna Thomas did all of that and more on the road to her role as Executive Producer of  CBS Mornings.Shawna's journey begins in Houston where she grew up, and we first met.  For me, our conversation is a full circle moment.A  local TV anchor at the NBC affiliate (me) awards a college scholarship to a 13 year-old middle school student (Shawna).  Who could have imagined the professional bond we would share 27 years later?!At its core, our mutual passion for a well-told story and its ability to remind us of our common humanity.Specificity in Storytelling:Shawna's passion for specificity in storytelling is on full display for two hours every weekday morning on CBS.She brings with her a stunning array of accomplishments and awards, beginning with her career at NBC News.  Imagine finding yourself working behind the scenes of a show you grew up watching!Shawna went on to work as a Senior Producer on the Vice News team that won a Peabody and 4 Emmy Awards for the gripping documentary, Charlottesville: Race and Terror.It's just one example where she takes us behind the scenes.We delve into the role of journalism and the importance of context in reporting.  And she shares personal reflections on her career journey, as well as lessons learned along the way.From starting at CBS Mornings during COVID and exploring how the show comes together, to her leadership style and advice for aspiring journalists -- Shawna and I cover it all and then some, including where our story began.The Beginning:December 1994.  A group of young students gather on a tennis court in Houston, Texas.   They have just finished playing a weekend of tennis at the Linda Lorelle Tennis Classic -- now called the Linda Lorelle Scholarship Fund.They sit in the stands with their parents, anxiously waiting to see if their name will be called to win a $2,500 college scholarship.www.ourvoicesmatterpodcast.comwww.lorellemedia.comThis podcast is devoted to empowering us all to better understand each other's differences...one story at a time.  Emmy Award-winning journalist, Linda Lorelle, guides guests through insightful, unexpected conversations that reveal our common humanity.  This show is not about politics per se; it is about finding a way to reclaim civility in the context of the contentious times in which we live, by sharing our personal and professional stories, in hopes that others might find a glimpse of themselves.Support the show (http://patreon.com/OurVoicesMatterPodcast)

ABOUT PRAYER 2021   Scripture of the Day:    1 Thessalonians 5:17 “Pray Continually” What this is about:   Prayer 2021 was impressed upon my spirit after several days of prayer as I sought the Lord for what His plan was for this ministry as we entered the year 2021.  Each year, beginning about Thanksgiving time, I seek the Lord for guidance on this matter.  This year, the impression was very clear – we need PRAYER in 2021.  We need prayer now, more than ever. As I pondered that thought for a few days, seeking more guidance from the Lord on exactly what He needed me to do… I was reminded of something that occurred 5 years ago… In 2015, I did a 365 day bible study every morning. I would wake up about one hour early, 430am, and go into my office and record a short, 10-15 minute bible study on a verse of scripture. This video was then posted to YouTube and Facebook. The Lord brought that to my remembrance and I understood this is what my plan would be for 2021 regarding prayer. That was the first confirmation. Next, I was wondering how many bible verses actually talked or mentioned prayer. So, a quick Google search later, I discovered there are 367 verses in the Bible that specifically mention prayer or praying!  That was interesting. Two more than enough for one each day…How could I work that into a year long Bible Study? The answer: Start one day early and go one day later!  Beginning December 31, 2020 and ending on January 1, 2020.  That took care of that!  Second confirmation! Finally, there was the issue of the name for the teaching…  The Lord has put on my heart, the theme for 2021 was to be Prayer.  As I was praying about a name for this teaching series, Prayer 2021 seemed appropriate. A quick search on GoDaddy showed “Prayer2021.com” was available!  (FYI: This was the second time this year that an important name that was given to me by the Lord, a name that was very clear, concise and descriptive – was available. That almost “never” happens when searching for good domain name today).  Well, that was “confirmation number three!” Although there will be a general theme to the way each study will happen for each day, I will remain sensitive to how the Holy Spirit leads each bible study on prayer. For the most part, this will be the format: 1.     Short opening prayer. 2.     Scripture for the day. 3.     Subject matter introduction (or reminder as some topics will be shared over several days). 4.     Brief – 5-6 minute teaching for the topic of that day. 5.     Closing remarks. 6.     Closing prayer for the day. The total time for each daily recording will be approximately 15 minutes (give or take a very little bit). I want to make each of these sessions short, for easy consumption. I do not want to make this into long sessions that someone may not be able to listen to in one listening session. All of these teachings will take place on Facebook Live and YouTube Live and the recordings will also be held on those platforms. I will use other social media platforms to assist my efforts to “Get the Word Out.” The efforts for this year is to teach as many people as possible on the different types of prayer (which some say are 9 and others say there are 12 different aspects of prayer); how to pray; when to pray; and other aspects as the Holy Spirit leads.  My SUNDAY morning live broadcasts on Evangelism Radio will feature one hour teachings on PRAYER as well. That is 52 hours of teaching on that platform, in addition to the 367 days of teaching on one aspect of prayer. 2021 is going to be totally dedicated to PRAYER. Please support me in this effort by joining PRAYER 2021 and sharing this information with as many...

Beginning December 30th 2020 and continuing throughout the month of January, each week we will be chatting with a variety of Wise Witchy Womxn. They will be sharing with us the work they are doing in the world, their spiritual paths and how these two things intertwine. We begin our series with Erin Lafaive, Master Herbalist and Plant Priestess, owner and operator of Full Circle Herbals, (https://fullcircleherbals.com/), Creatrix of the Plant Priestess Circle and author of the Learning Herbalism Workbook. Become a member to support Wise Woman Witchery, the Witch Next Door AND get the benefits of being a part of the Diving Deeper membership group Learn more about Wise Woman Witchery at www.wisewomanwitchery.com Want to connect? Have questions? Want to hear about a certain topic? Email wisewomanwitchery@sonic.net --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/emily-morrison4/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/emily-morrison4/support

Jeff loves technology! Bil loves technology too, but it's an unrequited love. We learn 2 very important lessons: Never play golf with geese, and never play Monopoly with Jeff. Follow our Instagram and Facebook pages @twwwbly for daily memes and factoids Find out more at https://twwwbly.pinecast.co

Beginning December 26th, we will be in provincial lockdown. We will continue to post videos, however, the church building will be closed. If you would like to contribute a reading, prayer or communion talk, please let us know!Thank you to Kristin, Don and Amy for being part of the service.Verses from this week's video: Introduction: Luke 2:8-14. Sermon: Matthew 1:18-21; John 3:16; Romans 6:23; Galatians 1;15; Acts 17:26; 1 John 1:1-4; 1:5-7; 1 John 2:1-2; John 8:12; Galatians 5:22-23; Isaiah 9:6-7; Psalm 24:1-10.Songs for this service: What Child Is This/O Come Emmanuel: https://youtu.be/Tc6srkTyvZA -- Christmas Story: https://youtu.be/t095qV89K6c -- The First Noel/Above All: https://youtu.be/dmWPKede5BA -- It's Christmas: https://youtu.be/udBM6p8VOg8 -- God Rest Ye/We Three Kings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGVNzgUxE-gImage by Andreas Böhm from Pixabay

In the beginning, some 13.8 billion years ago, our universe was empty. Perhaps we can’t even say empty because there was no time, no space, no matter; there was nothing. Then came that wonderful moment we have titled The Big Bang, when there appeared the whole of our universe contained in a concentrated ball of energy smaller than an atom. That ball exploded outward in every direction. This explosion began as pure energy but quickly congealed to produce matter, and after some time (400k years), atoms appeared. Where these atoms were more densely compacted, the power of gravity increased and produced clouds of matter. As the density increased, temperature increased. When the temperature rose above 10 million degrees, protons fused, massive energy was released- boom, we have our first batch of stars.

We are just a few days away! This podcast is about to begin! Beginning December 27, we will have a bi-weekly program that you can alternate back and forth throughout the week so the repetition will help your little ones to be ready for their lesson on Sabbath!

This week’s Trucking Market Update reviews the latest data on retail sales, inventories, industrial production, manufacturing, and residential construction. We also recap weekly data on the spot market for truck freight, diesel prices, unemployment benefits, and mortgage rates.The Trucking Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Vice President of Trucking, Avery Vise. As this information is presented, you are welcome to follow along and look at the graphs and indicators yourself by downloading the presentation. Download the PDF or PowerPoint: https://freight.ftrintel.com/podcast/tu92Support the show (http://www.FTRintel.com/podcast)

HO HO HO!!!! It Christmas Week! We uncover the mystery of the NOG that is EGG. Why is December 27th the worst day in History? We celebrate Midnight Mass at the Winchester Cathedral in this Halmark Channel worthy Very Special, Heart Warming, Ugly Sweater of an Episode. Make sure to look under your tree, and in your podcast app on Christmas Morning!!.. Bonus TWWWBY episode.. WORST XMAS SONGS EVER!! Find out more at https://twwwbly.pinecast.co

This week’s Trucking Market Update revisits third quarter revenues for the trucking and parcel and local delivery industries and reviews indicators of freight rates for the truckload and LTL segments. Spoiler alert: One of those was very strong. We also recap weekly data on the spot market, fuel, and unemployment.The Trucking Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Vice President of Trucking, Avery Vise. As this information is presented, you are welcome to follow along and look at the graphs and indicators yourself by downloading the presentation. Download the PDF or PowerPoint: https://freight.ftrintel.com/podcast/tu91Support the show (http://www.FTRintel.com/podcast)

Who wrote all your favorite Television Jingles? How many times can one person get married in a 5 year period? Is it possible to win a war with flaming camels? and What is it that Meatloaf won't do for love? All these answers and more in this week's episode of TWWWBLY In show links: Mojo Nixon's GRINCH cover https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I01omCBjRM4 Find out more at https://twwwbly.pinecast.co

St. Mark's Gospel begins with the Greek word, "arche:" beginning. And God's beginning of a New Creation in us IS the Good News of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.Mark 1:1-8: The beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.As it is written in the prophet Isaiah, “See, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way; the voice of one crying out in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight,’”John the baptizer appeared in the wilderness, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. And people from the whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem were going out to him, and were baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins. Now John was clothed with camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey. He proclaimed, “The one who is more powerful than I is coming after me; I am not worthy to stoop down and untie the thong of his sandals. I have baptized you with water; but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.” Support the show (https://www.episcopalcathedral.org)

An Introvert's Guide to High School is a lot of things: a dark comedy; a study in teen culture and the pressures that parents and society place on teens as they near the end of high school; a manifesto for introverts; and a lot of fun. Woven into this feature film about a group of high school students in an SAT prep class and all of the internal and external pressures they face are puppets, street interviews, objectively bonkers short films, and a visual effect shot worthy of a big budget blockbuster (which is wholly astounding considering the budget for the film was only $5000). Beginning December 15, introverts and extroverts across Canada can stream An Introvert's Guide to High School as part of the 2020 Whistler Film Festival. In this special interview, four of the creative forces behind this wildly inventive and deeply moving feature film – director Sophie Harvey, producers K.C. Novak and Laura Good, and executive producer Rachel Talalay (who, besides being the celebrated director of Tank Girl and beloved episodes of Doctor Who, Riverdale, and Sherlock, happens to be Sophie's mom) – reflect on the heart and heartache that went into creating their darkly comic manifesto for introverted teens (and the extroverts who love them). Episode sponsor: Fish Flight Entertainment

This week’s Trucking Market Update looks at three U.S. industries that together added more than half the net jobs added in the U.S. economy during November. We also briefly review the spot market and diesel prices in the latest week and recap several important economic indicators related to manufacturing, housing, trade, and consumer spending. The Trucking Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Vice President of Trucking, Avery Vise. As this information is presented, you are welcome to follow along and look at the graphs and indicators yourself by downloading the presentation. Download the PDF or PowerPoint: https://freight.ftrintel.com/podcast/tu90Support the show (http://www.FTRintel.com/podcast)

We travel all the way to the moon, Antarctica, and do a drive by on Uranus. If things aren't going your way right now, don't blame it on Mercury Retrograde, it might very well be A COMET!!!!

Be ready for Strangelove's 12 days of Christmas! Beginning December 14. Instagram: @Strangeloveofmovies

In early November, in the midst of a pandemic, the Anchorage Museum welcomed visitors to ‘Extra Tough: Women of the North.” With constraints, the museum has been able to invite visitors to view the exhibit several days each week. Beginning December 1, the museum, like much of Anchorage, will return to a closed phase for […]

Hello and welcome to our “thank you” podcast. This is Stephanie Wright, and today, we have a very short message of thanks for you. So, please stay with us to the end because we are going to share a special event for the month of December. As we approach this Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the New Year season we want to “thank you” for supporting Charles George Missions Podcast this year. Our hearts go out to all who have lost loved ones during this challenging time and are facing financial, physical, emotional, and even spiritual hardships. Beginning December 1, it is our hope to share a daily, short podcast through December 25. We will briefly expound on scripture and we will share portions of CGM’s Christmas CD, “We Love Christmas.” I am inviting everyone to send me a voicemail about your favorite Christmas memory or your favorite Christmas toy and I will share that (your first name and city only) on one of our Christmas podcasts. Go to www.speakpipe.com/cgmpodcast.Please help us to make this one of the best Christmases ever by giving the gift of memory sharing and “Don’t Let Anything Steal Your Christmas.” Stephanie Wright is the media coordinator for Charles George Missions, Inc. She is wife to Apostle Charles G. Wright. She is a mother, grandmother, daughter, attorney, pilot, podcaster, and loves the Lord. To learn more about Stephanie, visit CGM's website at https://www.cgmissions.com/meet-the-media-director/

Episode Note How many Jens are Too Many, you ask? We celebrate Bacon Day the only way we know how! Last episode of 2019, on in to 2020!!Find out more at https://twwwbly.pinecast.co

UPS Shipping Rates to Increase on Average by 4.9% in 2020-----Beginning December 29, 2019, UPS has announced the following rate changes. We only hit some of the highlights and the below is not a full list. See the UPS link below for a full list of rate changes.4.9% average increase on Ground Transportation. While some weight/zone combinations may be under 4.9%, other will be over 4.9%. 4.9% is an average. Do not over look changes to additional surcharges. Surcharges are increasing too, and can add up quickly.- AHS Weight From $23 to $24 a 4.3% increase. -While maybe more importantly, the weight threshold for applying an Additional Handling surcharge will be lowered from 70 pounds to 50 pounds actual weight for UPS Ground and UPS Air services. If you ship 50 pound or heavier packages, you may want to explore your options. Can you ship the item in two lighter packages for less than one package 50 pounds or more?- AHS Dimensions Are rising from $14.25, to $15.00, a 5.3% increase- LPS Commercial (Large Package Surcharge) - Increasing from $95 to $100 a 5.3% increase- LPS Residential - Increasing from $115 to $120 a 4.3% increase- Over Max Limits - From $850 to $875, a 2.9% increaseResidential and DAS (Delivery Area Surcharge) are also increasing, along with many more "Value Added" services. For a full list, see the UPS Rates Update Page here: https://www.ups.com/us/en/shipping/rates-update.pagePlease be sure to Subscribe to our Podcast, YouTube Channel or Like our Social Media Channels for more updates soon. We will be announcing FedEx and USPS Rate increases in the next week, that are coming after the first of the year.If you find the information we share helpful, could I ask you to please Leave a review, share and subscribe to this podcast? This will help others find this podcast and may be helpful to them also! I cannot tell you how much it would mean to us!Follow Us Online:Website: https://www.fastpack.net/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fastpack_packaging/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fastpackshippingsuppliesSnapchat: http://snapchat.com/add/fastpacknetTwitter: https://twitter.com/FASTPACKYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/user/FASTPACKNETLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-archambault-96283413/Podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ecommerce-shipping-podcast/id1158064839Podcast on Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-ecommerce-shipping-podcastSubscribe to our Newsletter: http://bit.ly/2vS2nwa

Episode Notes Have a holly jolly TWWWBLY. Our special XMAS episode...which means almost nothing. We discuss the traditions at the Grace and Withonel's house holds. We also uncover the mystery of NOG. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFUgRRYmLvk (Link for Henry Rollins reading Twas The Night Before Xmas) Find out more at https://twwwbly.pinecast.co

Episode Notes Jezabel loves SCREAM, but HATES Titanic. Meanwhile, Bil has it out with an Anti-Rock-and-Roll Preacher. Find out more at https://twwwbly.pinecast.co

Q. Tell us about yourself and what your role is in Brenham ISD. A. My name is Lori Ruiz-Wamble and I have the privilege of serving as the Director of Special Programs and Advanced Academics in Brenham ISD. I manage programs for our special student populations such as dyslexia, bilingual and ESL, gifted and talented, and advanced academics. Q. How can parents know if their child is gifted? A. If you see that your child has critical and creative thinking abilities above their grade level peers, they are very curious about how things work, they ask lots of challenging questions, they have the ability to see relationships, they have a great sense of humor, and they have the ability to learn at a faster rate, these are just some signs your child could be gifted. On the Brenham ISD website under Special Programs - Gifted and Talented, there are some questions parents can fill out to see they should refer their child for G/T screening. Q. What can parents do if they believe their child might indeed be gifted? A. Beginning December 9 through December 20, parents, teachers, and administrators may nominate students to be screened for the identification of gifted and talented. Brenham ISD screens students for the G/T program using a multi-criteria approach to selection with 3 phases of placement. G/T identification is based upon data collected from achievement tests, ability tests, parent and teacher observation surveys, and student products from Kingore Planned Experiences. Parents must complete the Request for Screening Form and the Parent Checklist located at www.brenhamisd.net. The deadline for parents to complete and submit the forms is no later than 12:00 pm on December 20. Q. What services are provided by the program for gifted and talented students? A. Brenham ISD has 2 stellar G/T programs in the elementary and middle school called Gateway and Challenging Scientific Investigations (CSI). CSI is a Brenham ISD initiative that provides an opportunity for 2nd - 6th grade G/T students to explore science and technology as they read, write, solve problems, conduct experiments and apply science to their daily lives. Students who participate attend CSI once a week for half a day using technology and other STEM-related activities to create innovative projects and research. Gateway is a fully immersed program for students in grades three through six who are identified as G/T. Gateway is designed to build critical thinkers, problem solvers, and life-long learners by providing a rigorous, non-traditional atmosphere with inquiry-based learning with student choice and outstanding learning experiences. On the secondary campuses, our advanced learners are served in the pre-advanced placement, advanced placement classes and the AVID program allowing students to engage in multiple research-based projects and develop their individual academic knowledge and skills. Q. Where can I find more information about all the services and programs offered for gifted and talented/advanced academic students? A. To learn more about the amazing opportunities and programs that our advanced learners have in Brenham ISD, join us at the Brenham ISD Advanced Academics Expo on Tuesday, December 10 from 6:00-7:30 pm at Brenham Middle School. Students and staff members will present information on Advanced Placement, AVID, CSI, Gateway, and Gifted and Talented. This event is open to the public. Please join us to discover what our amazing students are creating and innovating within Brenham ISD!

Midweek Advent Series Text: Genesis 3:1-15 Theme: "Foretold... From the Very Beginning" Readings: Genesis 3:1-15, Hebrews 2:10-14 Rev. Daniel Redhage Trinity Lutheran Church The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod Lowden, Iowa

Matthew 1:1-17

What happened in the beginning? Did God create out of nothing? Why does this matter? See how God's initial act of creation distinguishes Christianity from all other religions.

Grounded by the Farm is a new podcast featuring food conversations with farmers. Each interview will focus on a specific food and we will be talking with a farmer who produces that, learn the ways their crops get to market, ways they enjoy the crop with family and what it takes to grow the crop.  Because food is so visual, the website groundedbythefarm.com will include more than your typical show notes -- sharing photos and videos from the farms profiled and a range of other information about and from farms.  Beginning December 11, 2019, Grounded by the Farm will release new episodes averaging 30-45 minutes in length every other Wednesday but the initial launch will include multiple episodes! Already we have been talking with lettuce, popcorn, pecan, avocado and crawfish farmers. Some will release on the 11th and others will come in the coming months. We have lots more coming too!  The show is a production of Janice Person of JPlovesCOTTON, LLC. You can learn more about her work as a public speaker and communications consultant at janiceperson.com.

Smiling Sundays -#337 December 3 The Strong Within Daily Affirmation Podcast Every Day Is A New Beginning Sometimes it may seem like all I do on my podcast is complain about complaining. When you're bombarded by the unnecessary suffering of people, it can get tiring upon someone's soul. And the reason I say unnecessary, is because a lot of complaining is about things that people have control over. And maybe that's really a trick statement because people may think I'm talking about controlling or changing the situation when I'm really talking about determining what your response is to an event. But how can you change someone's mind when they don't even know they have an option? I mean sure, they know they're in control, at least they think they do. But are we truly in control when we allow a situation to determine how we feel? I think it's so easy to complain because we are so short-sighted. We see a problem and see it as the end of the world…rather than just a process of life. If you were to look at the wholeness of your life and to recall all the problems…was there not a time you got over the problem? And if you didn't get over the problem, was that not a personal choice you made…not an absolute? It may have seemed unconscious…but it still was a choice. And this is where we would rather place the blame on a scapegoat. This is where we would like to defer our decisions of moving on and becoming better…into focusing on playing the victim of the situation. We tell a silent lie in our mind and it spreads like weeds…and that thought is, “I am weak and not in control of how I decide to feel, and that I'm not in control of the choices I make—the event does that.” We become robots thinking the external manifests who we are. But if you were to really think about it, the internal decides how we sculpt our external. And believe me, I know personally how it's easier to say well those people have something I don't, those people are stronger than me, those people are more successful than me, or some people have all the luck while I'm left holding an empty bag. But it's never been about luck, it's been about seeing control of ourselves in a variable and uncertain world. And maybe that's where most of the complaining comes from…it comes from us thinking that until we can be certain…100% certain about an outcome…we will then be anxious about it. It's the lie that we need to know the outcome, that we need to be in control of it…because if it doesn't come out as we planned…then our lives will be in certain sets of chaos and lack of control. And so we come back to the understanding that we are being too short-sighted.  We are too close to the problem to see the end of it…We look too close to our lives forgetting that every problem we've ever faced had some sort of conclusion. We had the choice to see it as a defeat or something to overcome…and whatever we decided still came out the same…we made it past that problem somehow. Even if you held onto the problem and didn't solve it…you still did solve something—you decided to move forward with the problem clinging to you. And sometimes it seems easier to blame the problem on why we can't be or do what we want, instead of making a commitment to be who we want…regardless of any problems.  So it's my hope that you look beyond your complaining and misfortune, to see the beautiful horizon in the moment and the great chances that are ahead for you. As I will remind you that any problem you've ever faced seemed like a monster on the surface, but when you dug deeper to face and unravel it…you found a beautiful treasure in the struggle of overcoming it. Today's Personal Commitment:If today was a new beginning, how would it start for you? We never really start over as we hold onto the emotions that plague us, the problems that we're focusing on, and the continual wearing down and compounding of troubling days we've experienced. Start your morning off by resetting yourself. Reset the focus on the problems, reset the meter on keeping score of all the complications in your life, and reset the chances you are taking on living this day as a beautiful gift given to you. And one reason we never start over, is we don't go to sleep efficiently. We go to sleep worrying about all we have to do, or all that's been building upon us. So this week, go to bed differently. One way, is you could write down the things you are worried about and see if you come to a solution on how you can solve them.  If some problems are too big and you are over worrying about them, then cut up a piece of paper in as many sections as you need and write a problem on one of the sectioned sheets…crumple it up and throw it in the wastepaper basket. And continue this exercise with how many problems you need to rid yourself of. This is actually a very powerful exercise as you are connecting the physical to the mental and emotional. You are physical saying to your mind and emotions I am throwing you away…and  I won't allow you to clutter my life. So start your night off differently by refocusing how you look at problems, so you sleep better and then wake up less stressed. And then work on starting your morning, as if it's a new beginning to enjoy the beautiful gifts that you've been given to you by having one more day. Every Day Is A New Beginning     Thanks for listening.  I'm sending great energy your way as we become Strong Within together, Personal Development Life Coach- Chris O'Hearn Contact info- email: chris@strongwithin.com  phone:865-219-3247     Music by: - Zest by basematic (c) copyright 2011 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. - I Have Often Told You Stories (guitar instrumental) by Ivan Chew (c) copyright 2013 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Location: Knoxville, Tennessee USA but available worldwide

In the cliffhanger conclusion to my chat with author and publishing consultant, Jodie Archer, we are joined this week by Dr. Matthew Jockers, English Professor & Dean at the University of Nebraska, and co-author of the internationally acclaimed book The Bestseller Code: Anatomy of the Blockbuster Novel. We’ll talk about Matt’s game-changing research at the heart of the book, the two authors’ new consulting service for writers based on the algorithm they developed at Stanford, and the author report from my beta test of the service. Rainmaker.FM is Brought to You By Discover why more than 80,000 companies in 135 countries choose WP Engine for managed WordPress hosting. Start getting more from your site today! For 11 years Matt was a Lecturer and “embedded” Academic Technology Specialist (ATS) in the Department of English at Stanford University. There he co-founded and directed the paradigm-shifting Stanford Literary Lab with Franco Moretti. In 2014 Matt also worked as a Principal Research Scientist for iBooks at Apple. His work on the bleeding edge of text-mining and digital humanities established him as an expert at the crossroads of technology and fiction. His work helped lead to the award-winning algorithm behind The Bestseller Code, honed over four years text-mining 20,000 contemporary novels, using around 300,000 data points, and able to predict bestsellers 80% of the time. Matt and Jodie were hounded by writers from all over the world for help with their manuscripts. On the heels of their international success and winning the NUtech Ventures 2017 Breakthrough Innovation of the Year award, Jodie and Matt have founded a unique book consultancy for authors, publishers, and agents, based on the algorithm in The Bestseller Code. Beginning December 1st, 2017, ArcherJockers.com will offer three tiers of service to authors: single manuscript analysis, series analysis, and a VIP service. If you’re a fan of The Writer Files, please click subscribe to automatically see new interviews. In Part Two of this file Jodie Archer, Matt Jockers, and I discuss: How Matt found the intersection of words and computing at the dawn of the Internet Why Archer & Jockers became a personalized service for authors and not just another app Who should (and shouldn’t) send their manuscripts to the service What exactly the “bestseller-ometer” measures when it looks at your book The benefits of distant reading vs. close reading for fiction How to perfect your own manuscript before submission to the service Listen to The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience below ... Download MP3 Subscribe by RSS Subscribe in iTunes The Show Notes If you’re ready to see for yourself why over 201,344 website owners trust StudioPress — the industry standard for premium WordPress themes and plugins — just go to StudioPress.com Copyblogger s Certified Content Marketer training is a powerful program that helps writers attract better clients — and more of them. New students will be able to sign up for a limited time soon. Add your name to join the waitlist and to get all of the details when they re available. ArcherJockers.com Manuscript Consulting Services How to Crack the ‘Bestseller Code’ with Jodie Archer: Part One MatthewJockers.net JodieArcher.com The Bestseller Code: Anatomy of the Blockbuster Novel – Jodie Archer & Matt Jockers Breakthrough Innovation of the Year – The Bestseller Code Jodie Archer on Twitter Kelton Reid on Twitter

Writer, literary scholar, publishing consultant, and co-author of the internationally acclaimed book The Bestseller Code, Jodie Archer, returns one year later to chat with me about the book’s runaway success, turning the algorithm into an innovative consulting service for writers, her own writer’s journey, and one very unexpected turn for the host of this show. Rainmaker.FM is Brought to You By Discover why more than 80,000 companies in 135 countries choose WP Engine for managed WordPress hosting. Start getting more from your site today! Before getting her PhD from Stanford, Ms. Archer studied English at Cambridge, worked in journalism and TV, and was an acquisitions editor for Penguin UK publishing. At Stanford Jodie taught writing and researched both contemporary fiction and bestsellers. Upon completion of her doctoral work she was recruited by Apple where she was the lead in research on books. The Bestseller Code is based on Jodie’s doctoral research with professor Matthew Jockers (co-founder of the cutting edge Stanford Literary Lab), an algorithm they honed for four years and refined by text mining over 20,000 contemporary novels using around 300,000 data points. The Guardian predicted that the book would “… revolutionize the publishing industry,” because the technology could predict bestsellers 80% of the time, based on theme, plot, character, and many other signatures. The authors were, of course, hounded by writers from all over the world for help with their manuscripts. And finally — following their breakthrough research — Jodie and Matt have founded a unique book consulting service for authors, publishers, and agents, based on the algorithm in The Bestseller Code. Beginning December 1st, 2017, ArcherJockers.com will offer three tiers of service to authors: single manuscript analysis, series analysis, and VIP service. [This interview was recorded in anticipation of that date in mid-October.] If you’re a fan of The Writer Files, please click subscribe to automatically see new interviews. In Part One of this file Jodie Archer and I discuss: How writers from around the world convinced the authors to do consulting services The innovation behind the anticipated Archer Jockers’ service for novelists How to find your bestselling moment with integrity The power of “good” press, great agents, and selling the international rights to your book Jodie’s own multi-genre writing projects How yours truly took a leap of faith and became a beta tester for the service (cliffhanger pending) Listen to The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience below ... Download MP3 Subscribe by RSS Subscribe in iTunes The Show Notes If you’re ready to see for yourself why over 201,344 website owners trust StudioPress — the industry standard for premium WordPress themes and plugins — just go to StudioPress.com Copyblogger s Certified Content Marketer training is a powerful program that helps writers attract better clients — and more of them. New students will be able to sign up for a limited time soon. Add your name to join the waitlist and to get all of the details when they re available. How to Crack the ‘Bestseller Code’ with Jodie Archer & Matt Jockers: Part Two How the Author of The Bestseller Code Jodie Archer Writes: Part One JodieArcher.com The Bestseller Code: Anatomy of the Blockbuster Novel – Jodie Archer & Matt Jockers ArcherJockers.com Manuscript Consulting Services How ‘Sweetbitter’ Author Stephanie Danler Writes: Part One Jodie Archer on Good Reads Jodie Archer on Twitter Kelton Reid on Twitter

World Peace, A dream so big it hardly seems achievable. With wars raging constantly around the globe, we need a voice for peace so loud it can drown out the guns. The World Peace Caravan believes that voice can come from our youth.  Beginning December 15, 2015, the caravan will embark by camel, horse, and foot from Petra, Jordan on a 12-day journey for peace. It will be anchored by two landmark events, the World Peace and Health Conference at the King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Centre on the shore of the Dead Sea in Jordan on December 21 and 22, 2015 and the blockbuster Concert for Peace, which will celebrate the end of the caravan in Jerusalem on December 26, 2015. The caravan will create a delegation of young people from around the globe to begin an important conversation about the future that these youth have the power to create. Join Aging Younger Radio and listen to  Susan Johnson, Director of Operations for the World Peace Caravan 2015.  Susan will take us on a virtual journey with the World Peace Caravan during her interview with Aging Younger Radio.  The WORLD PEACE CARAVAN is founded by the international D. Gary Young Foundation, a 501 © (3) non-profit organization.  www.WorldPeaceCaravan.org

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