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    Gifts of the Wyrd
    94 Gifts of the Wyrd: Enfys Book - Queer Rites

    Gifts of the Wyrd

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 49:31


    A great topic this episode discussing milestones for Queer folks and how we can celebrate and recognize them in our pagan practices.  Enfys Book takes time to speak about their book developed from their own personal journey and the experiences of others for creating ritual for important life experiences for those in the LGBTQIA+ community.  Whether just starting on your journey or you have gone through many of these milestones already, this book will help to recognize and claim those important occasions in our lives in meaningful and powerful ways.  Discover rituals for identity, names, pronouns, drag persona, experiencing transition, building relationships and chosen family, and so much more.  The book is dedictated "to everyone who is trying to be their most authentic, fabulous self."  Enfys Book (they/them) is an author, priestx, blogger, teacher, performer, singer, songwriter, and comedian. They have taught many classes on tarot, Hermetic Qabala, magickal rites of passage, and queering one's magical practice at conferences and events around the world. Their other books include Queer Qabala, and co-author (with Ivo Dominguez, Jr.) of Sagittarius Witch. Find them on their website Major Arqueerna, Mastadon, and YouTube. Queer Rites is available from Llewllyn Books, at your local bookstore, or e-commerce site.  # # # Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr Follow me on Substack: https://giftsofthewyrd.substack.com/ Instagram: @wyrdgifts1 Facebook: @GiftsoftheWyrd Email: giftsofthwyrd@gmail.com Order The Christmast Oracle Deck created by me and artist Vinnora at https://feniksshop.etsy.com follow FB/IG: @thechristmasoracle  This product was sent to me by the publisher. I have not been compensated for this interview or review, and my opinions are my own.  Music. Royalty free music from https://www.fesliyanstudios.com  Intro: Land of 8 Bits. Outro and Stinger: JPOP.   Gifts of the Wyrd Logo Created by Xan Folmer.  Logo based on the Vanic boar created by Vanatru Priestess Ember of the Vanic Conspiracy. Studio recordings using Zencastr and Audacity.

    Jake & Ben
    Hour 1: Jake is retiring one of his bits | Top 3 Stories: Utah Safety Rabbit Evans is out for season | Tom Brady is cheating... again

    Jake & Ben

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 43:27


    Hour 1 of Jake & Ben on September 16, 2025 Jake is retiring one of his bits Top 3 Stories: Utah Safety Rabbit Evans is out for the season, where does UCLA go from here? And reaction to Monday Night Football Double Header.  Tom Brady is probably cheating again

    Jake & Ben
    Jake & Ben: Full Show | Jake is ending one of his bits ahead of Utah vs Texas Tech | Tom Brady & the Las Vegas Raiders are (probably) cheating! | Zach Barnett talks College Football | Weber State Head Coach Mickey Mental recaps a big win

    Jake & Ben

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 82:42


    Jake & Ben Full Show from September 16, 2025 Hour 1 Jake is retiring one of his bits Top 3 Stories: Utah Safety Rabbit Evans is out for the season, where does UCLA go from here? And reaction to Monday Night Football Double Header.  Tom Brady is probably cheating again Hour 2 Zach Barnett from Football Scoop joined to talk about what we've learned through 3 weeks.  Hear from Weber State Head Coach Mickey Mental who recapped a big road win for the Wildcats.  Is this celebration a big premature? 

    Kings and Generals: History for our Future
    3.167 Fall and Rise of China: Battle of Nanjing

    Kings and Generals: History for our Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 37:22


    Last time we spoke about the beginning of the battle of Nanjing. As the relentless tide of war approached Nanjing in December 1937, fear gripped its residents. As atrocities unfolded in the countryside, civilians flocked toward safety zones, desperate for refuge. Under the command of General Tang Shengzhi, the Chinese forces prepared for a fierce defense, determined to hold their ground against the technologically superior invaders. Despite heavy losses and internal strife, hopes flickered among the defenders, fueled by the valor of their troops. Key positions like Old Tiger's Cave became battlegrounds, exemplifying the fierce resistance against the Japanese advance. On December 9, as artillery fire enveloped the city, a battle for the Gate of Enlightenment commenced. Both sides suffered grievously, with the Chinese soldiers fighting to the last, unwilling to yield an inch of their soil. Each assault from Japan met with relentless counterattacks, turning Nanjing into a symbol of perseverance amidst impending doom, as the siege marked a critical chapter in the conflict, foreshadowing the brutal events that would follow.   #167 The Battle of Nanjing 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. By mid-December, the landscape surrounding Nanjing was eerily quiet. The Japanese Army marched through what seemed to be desolate fields and mountains, but they were not truly empty. Civilians were scarce, with most having fled, but a few remained in their homes, hiding in cellars and barns, clinging to the hope that the war would bypass them. Meanwhile, thousands of Chinese soldiers, left behind and unable to keep pace with their units, still posed a significant danger to the Japanese forces. The Japanese Army had not truly conquered the territory east and south of Nanjing; they had merely passed through. Mopping-up operations became a top priority. Soldiers from the 16th Infantry Division, stationed near Purple Mountain, spent early December conducting these missions far from the city's walls. “Chinese stragglers may be hiding in this area, and they must be flushed out. Any small structure of no strategic value to the Japanese Army must be burned!” This command rang out to the division's soldiers as they spread across the countryside around Unicorn Gate. Soon, isolated fires began to illuminate the horizon, one for each home. Soldiers from the 9th Infantry Division, who were not directly engaged in combat south of the Gate of Enlightenment, were also conducting similar mopping-up operations. On December 11 at noon, one squad received orders to investigate a suspicious farm building. Although it had been searched previously, movement inside prompted renewed caution. The Japanese entered carefully, moving from room to room. In the basement, they discovered eight Chinese soldiers who offered no resistance, immediately raising their hands in surrender. Bound together, they were brought outside. Using a few Chinese words supplemented by sign language, the Japanese gathered that the Chinese had been in the vicinity where one of their comrades had been killed days earlier. Unanimously, they decided the prisoners should be executed in front of their comrade's grave. Some of the older soldiers hesitated, reluctant to partake in the killings, leaving it to the younger ones to carry out the order. Soon, eight headless bodies lay sprawled before a solitary Japanese grave.  On the morning of December 11, the first soldiers of the 6th Japanese Infantry Division finally spotted the distant city wall of Nanjing. They had been engaged in fierce combat for nearly two days, attempting to dislodge the tenacious defenders of the Yuhuatai plateau, the elite soldiers of the 88th Division. In a desperate bid to maintain their foothold on Yuhuatai, the 88th Division deployed its reserved 528th Regiment along with a battalion of engineers. Despite their efforts, the regiment's ranks had been depleted, filled with inexperienced recruits, and their leadership nearly obliterated, limiting their effectiveness. Under the relentless assaults from the Japanese forces, their defenses began to falter almost immediately. Faced with the stiff resistance at the Gate of Enlightenment, the Japanese shifted their focus to the Chinese Gate on December 11. Japanese aircraft were summoned for tactical air support, forcing the 88th Division's defenders to retreat behind the wall. This withdrawal occurred swiftly and somewhat chaotically, allowing the Japanese to pursue closely. Before the Chinese could regroup, 300 Japanese soldiers had breached the wall. Only the mobilization of all available forces enabled the Chinese to push the attackers back outside. Meanwhile, the left flank of the 88th Division, stationed east of Chinese Gate, remained outside the wall. Here, they clashed with elements of the 9th Japanese Division but faced intense pressure and were compelled to fall back. By the end of the day, the Chinese division had shortened its defensive line, regrouping in front of the city wall. Plans for a nighttime counterattack were ultimately abandoned, as it became clear that the division's soldiers were too fatigued to mount an effective offensive. Overall, it proved to be a successful day for the Japanese 10th Army. Further south, the Kunisaki Detachment successfully crossed the Yangtze River at Cihu village, beginning their advance toward Pukou. Its special amphibious training made the detachment ideally suited for the operation, but its limited numbers, essentially a reinforced infantry regiment, raised concerns at field headquarters about whether it could accomplish the task alone. Prince Asaka proposed transporting part of the 13th Division across the Yangtze further north to sever the railway connecting Tianjin to Pukou, cutting off a potential retreat route for Chinese forces that had escaped Nanjing.  On December 11, Japanese artillery shells rained down relentlessly, targeting both the interior and exterior of Nanjing's city walls. Administrators of the Safety Zone were alarmed to witness several shells landing perilously close to its southern edge. In a bid to provide some semblance of security, American and foreign flags were raised around the zone's perimeter, though their protective influence against artillery fire from miles away was negligible. The leaders of the Safety Zone faced an unexpected dilemma: how to handle lawbreakers with the city courts now out of operation. That day, they encountered a thief caught in the act. As Rabe noted in his diary “We sentence the thief to death, then pardon him and reduce his punishment to 24 hours in jail, and ultimately, due to the absence of a jail, we simply let him go”. Refugees continued to pour in, with a total of 850 having found shelter at Ginling College. Vautrin and her colleagues began to feel that their initial estimate of 2,700 women and children seeking refuge on the campus was overly optimistic. They were soon proven wrong. On the banks of the Yangtze River, hundreds of injured soldiers and civilians were lining up to be ferried across to Pukou, where trains awaited to transport them further inland and away from danger. Many had been waiting for days without food. While ferries made continuous trips across the river to rescue as many as possible, the process was painfully slow. As of late December 10, approximately 1,500 wounded civilians remained stranded on the south bank of the Yangtze. The Japanese forces were confronted by a fiercely determined enemy composed largely of young soldiers from the Training Division. These soldiers had the advantage of having been stationed near Purple Mountain for several years, making them familiar with the terrain. Additionally, they were part of an elite unit, groomed not just in equipment and training but also instilled with a sense of nationalism rooted in Chiang Kai-shek's ideology. Li Xikai, the commander of the division's 3rd Regiment, had set up his command post directly in the path of the primary Japanese advance, yet his regiment continued to resist. Despite the fierce resistance, the Japanese gradually gained control over the Purple Mountain area. General Nakajima Kesago, commander of the 16th Division, visited an artillery observation post early in the day and was pleased to receive reports that his troops had captured two peaks of Purple Mountain and were poised to take the main peak.  Yet there loomed a problem on Nakajima's right flank. A widening gap was emerging between the 16th Division and the 13th Division, which had advanced along the southern bank of the Yangtze. There was a risk that Chinese forces could escape through this lightly guarded area. The 13th Division was stationed in the strategically important river port city of Zhenjiang, preparing to cross the Yangtze. The Central China Area Army ordered the 13th Division to mobilize three infantry battalions and one artillery battalion. This new formation, known as the Yamada Detachment after its commander, Yamada Senji, was tasked with remaining on the Yangtze's south bank and advancing westward to capture two Chinese fortresses on the river: Mt. Wulong and Mt. Mufu. This redeployment alleviated concerns about the gap, allowing the 16th Division to focus on the city wall. As the sun dipped towards the horizon, one Captain Akao Junzo prepared for what he believed would be his final assault. He had been ordered to seize a hill northeast of Sun Yat-sen Gate that overlooked the city entrance. His commander told him “The attack on Nanjing will likely be the last battle of this war, and I hope your company can be at the front when the enemy's lines are breached”. The hill was fortified with numerous machine gun positions, reinforced with mud, bricks, and tiles, and connected by an intricate network of trenches. Dense rows of barbed wire lay before the positions, designed to halt attackers and expose them to machine-gun fire. Additionally, the area was likely heavily mined, and Chinese soldiers maintained a high level of alertness. Akao knew this all too well; when he crawled forward and slightly lifted his head to survey the landscape, he triggered a hail of bullets, one of which grazed his helmet. Around late afternoon, four mountain guns from the regimental artillery began firing on the Chinese positions, sustaining the bombardment for over an hour. By 5:00 pm, as the winter sky darkened, Akao decided it was time to launch the attack. Expecting close-quarters combat, he instructed his men to carry only their rifles and small entrenchment tools. With the entire company poised to move, he dispatched a small group of soldiers ahead to cut openings in the barbed wire while receiving covering fire from the mountain guns and the rifles and machine guns of their comrades. The remainder of the company advanced with swords raised and bayonets fixed. As they approached within about 700 feet of the enemy positions, the artillery bombardment ceased as planned. The enemy, still reeling from the ferocity of the earlier assault, scrambled in a panic from their trenches, retreating in disarray. Akao and his fellow soldiers pressed forward, cutting down any opposition in their path. Seizing the momentum, Akao charged to occupy the hill that had been his target. He found it deserted upon his arrival and sent a triumphant message back to command, reporting that the objective had been achieved. However, the reply he received left him baffled: he was ordered to withdraw with his company and return to their lines. Apparently, the regimental command deemed the position too precarious. Sensing that a precious advantage was being squandered, Akao disregarded the order. Before his company could establish a defensive position on the hill, the Chinese launched a counterattack. Lying down, the Japanese soldiers returned fire while frantically digging into the earth to fortify their position. Gradually, they began to form a rudimentary perimeter at the summit. The fighting continued into the night. Exhausted from days without sleep, many soldiers rotated between guard duty and rest, dozing off intermittently in their shallow trenches, reassuring one another that everything would be alright before drifting back to sleep. They successfully repelled all attempts by the Chinese to reclaim the hill and were eventually relieved. On December 11, after leaving his capital, Chiang Kai-shek took time to reflect on everything that had happened in his diary. He reassured himself that his nationalist revolution would persist, regardless of whether he held Nanjing, “Temporary defeat can be turned into eventual victory.” Yet he did not fear so much the Japanese invasion itself, but rather how the weakening of his nationalist government might allow the Communists to rise. He wrote about how his nation was on the brink of becoming a second Spain. While foreign invasions were undoubtedly disastrous, they could eventually be overcome, if not immediately, then over years or decades. Sometimes, this could be achieved merely by absorbing the outmatched invader and assimilating them into Chinese society. In contrast, internal unrest posed a far more fundamental threat to the survival of any regime. As we have seen in this series, going back to the mid 19th century, was it the foreign empires of Britain, France and Russia that threatened to destroy the Qing dynasty, or was it the internal civil war brought on by the Taiping? As Chiang famously put it “the Japanese were a treatable disease of the skin. Communism however was a disease of the heart”. Chiang could accept a humiliating but rapid retreat from Nanjing. In his view, it would be far more difficult to recover from a bloody yet futile struggle for the city that might cost him what remained of his best troops. A prolonged defensive battle, he reasoned, would be a tragic waste and could shift the balance of power decisively in favor of the Communists. This new mindset was reflected in a telegram he sent late on December 11 to Tang Shengzhi: “If the situation becomes untenable, it is permissible to find the opportune moment to retreat to regroup in the rear in anticipation of future counterattacks.” On December 12, tankettes cautiously plunged into the Yuhuatai plateau. Unexpectedly the Chinese defenders abandoned their positions and rushed down the hillside toward Nanjing's walls. Upon discovering this, the Japanese tankettes opened fire on the retreating Chinese, cutting swathes through the masses and sending bodies tumbling down the slope. Some Japanese infantry caught up, joining in the slaughter and laughing boisterously as they reveled in the chaos. A tankette column escorted a group of engineers to the Nanjing wall and then drove east along the moat until they reached a large gate, flanked by two smaller openings, all securely shut. A chilling message, painted in blue, adorned the gate's surface. Written in Chinese characters, it conveyed a stark warning: “We Swear Revenge on the Enemy.” The wall itself loomed three stories high, but Japanese artillery was already targeting it, this was known as the Chinese Gate. Now that Yuhuatai was virtually in Japanese hands, capturing the gate had become the primary objective. At this location, the wall stood 70 feet tall, protected by a 100-foot moat to the outside. All bridges spanning the moat had been destroyed. The area around the gate was heavily defended, with approximately one machine gun positioned every 50 yards atop the wall. Inside, the gate was reinforced with a formidable barrier of sandbags. Chinese infantry armed with mortars and small arms could fire down on the Japanese attackers while others had established isolated positions in nearby buildings that had survived the “scorched earth” policy. Taking the gate and the heavily fortified southwestern corner of the wall was the responsibility of the 6th Division. The division was deploying its regiments: the 13th, the 47th, and the 23rd from east to west. The 45th Regiment, the final unit of the division, was tasked with skirting the western side of the wall and advancing northward, aiming for the Yangtze docks at Xiaguan. The soldiers of the division had already formed a rough understanding of the formidable defenses they were facing. During the night between December 11 and 12, they had advanced nearly to the wall, gathering intelligence to prepare for an assault at dawn. As planned, the assault commenced. Field artillery fired round after round at the gate, but the wall sustained minimal damage. A Japanese tank rolled up, firing point-blank at the gate but producing no visible effect. Next, it was the engineers' turn. A “dare-to-die” squad, equipped with long ladders, crept as close to the wall as possible without exposing themselves and then sprinted the final distance. The moment they broke into the open, a Chinese machine gun opened fire, cutting them down to the last man. At noon, three Japanese planes soared overhead, dropping bombs near a Chinese-held building outside the gate. The smoke from the resulting fire briefly obscured the area. Seizing the opportunity presented by the reduced visibility, a large group of Chinese soldiers holed up inside attempted to dash back to the wall. The Japanese spotted their movement instantly, and every soldier in the line opened fire. The fleeing Chinese were mowed down like ripe grass, collapsing in heaps.  Meanwhile the battle for the Gate of Enlightenment was drawing to a close. On the Chinese side of the wall, confusion reigned regarding the overall situation on December 12. Chen Yiding, brigade commander of the 87th Division, had been warned that heads would roll if the Gate of Enlightenment fell to the Japanese. Hearing the sounds of fierce fighting on the edges of Yuhuatai and seeing the smoke rise from numerous fires on Purple Mountain, he was left in the dark about their implications, surrounded by the fog of war. Chen's troops had finally managed to establish a telephone link to the rear, but by mid-afternoon, it was cut off, likely due to a stray artillery shell. After dark, Chen sent an officer to his left flank to make contact with the Chinese forces there. The report that followed was far from reassuring. A unit from Guangdong Province was abandoning its positions and retreating north, attempting to exit the capital through one of the gates in the city wall. The officer had attempted to inquire about their destination, but the retreating soldiers ignored him. With neighboring units evacuating autonomously, a significant gap was opening in the Chinese line atop the wall between the Gate of Enlightenment and Sun Yat-sen Gate. A frightening possibility emerged: the Japanese could walk right in across the undefended southeastern corner of the city wall and surround Chen Yiding's troops before they had a chance to withdraw. The situation was becoming untenable, a fact underscored by the artillery fire raining down on Chen's position. Despite this, retreat was not a simple decision for Chen and the other commanders of the 87th Division. They had been garrisoned in Nanjing before the war, and the city had become home to many of the soldiers. Shortly after midnight, Chen called a meeting with his senior officers. After considerable discussion, they concluded that they had no choice but to withdraw. Nonetheless, Chen insisted that everyone sign a document confirming their support for this decision, recognizing the potential danger of taking such a significant step without consensus. After all, his own life had been threatened if the situation deteriorated further. Soon after, the Chinese began to move out of their positions. The Japanese were initially unaware of the retreat; all they noticed during the night between December 12 and 13 was that the Chinese artillery fire began to grow increasingly distant. By 4:00 am it had stopped completely. The few remaining Chinese were quickly overwhelmed and killed. In the end, the gate, which had cost so many lives during the seemingly endless battle, was taken almost effortlessly by the Japanese. Soldiers of the 9th Division, stationed outside the wall, scrambled up the slope created by the previous days' shelling. Once at the top, they thrust their hands into the air, shouting “Banzai!” so loudly that they believed their families back home in Japan might hear them. Tears streamed down their faces as soldiers embraced and shook hands, reflecting on the friends they had lost throughout the months of fighting, from Shanghai to their current position. They reassured each other that their sacrifices had been worth it for this very moment. On December 12,  the slopes of Purple Mountain  were ablaze. Zhou Zhenqiang, commander of the Training Division's 1st Brigade, led his men in a desperate struggle to maintain control of the mountain's forested peaks. However, they were being overwhelmed by the better-equipped Japanese troops, and Zhou knew it was only a matter of time before he would have to relinquish his position. Zhou found himself unable to obtain any information from his superiors about the overall situation, despite repeated attempts to contact the Training Division's headquarters. He dispatched a runner, who returned a few hours later with disheartening news: the divisional commander had left late in the afternoon. Other reports indicated a general breakdown in command. The elite 88th Division was in disarray, and an entire division of Guangdong troops, that being the same force that had abandoned the wall near the Gate of Enlightenment, had been spotted marching out of the Gate of Great Peace, seemingly intent on returning home. With indications of collapse all around him, Zhou decided to execute an orderly withdrawal from Purple Mountain, leaving a small contingent behind to cover the retreat. His troops entered through the city wall at Sun Yat-sen Gate and marched in disciplined columns through the streets of Nanjing, where signs of imminent anarchy were evident. Chinese soldiers were scattered everywhere, speaking a cacophony of dialects, yet they appeared to lack any coherent command. Tang Shengzhi's grip on the situation was weakening. Meanwhile Japan's 13th Air Group had been busy with the final stages of the battle for Nanjing.  In the morning of December 12, after raiding Chinese positions at Sun Yat-sen Gate, they  received new orders. Intelligence indicated that Chinese ships, laden with troops, were moving up the Yangtze from Nanjing. Japanese infantry on the ground could only watch as this prize slipped through their fingers, and the army requested air support. All available planes at Changzhou, a mix of A4N fighters and Yokosuka B4Y bombers, totaling 24 aircraft, were assembled for the crucial mission. The day was clear, providing excellent visibility as the pilots headed toward the section of the Yangtze where they believed the vessels would be, based on reasonable assumptions about their speed. At 1:30 p.m., 28 nautical miles upriver from Nanjing, the pilots sighted four ships. Trusting their military intelligence, they saw no need for further identification. Initially, the B4Ys bombed the vessels from a considerable height. One bomb struck the lead ship, a military vessel, disabling its forward gun and snapping the foremast. Then, a first wave of six A4Ns dove down over the line of ships, attacking individually. In total, they dropped about 20 bombs. Several exploded close enough to the lead vessel to damage its hull and injure crew members on deck. A 30-caliber machine gun on board was manned, with gunners stripped to the waist firing at the Japanese planes but failing to score a hit. Several of the A4Ns strafed the ship with machine-gun fire. After 20 minutes of sustained bombing and strafing, the result was utter devastation. The lead vessel was stuck in mid-river, riddled with bullets, aflame, and listing to starboard. Two other ships were beached on the right bank, while another sat stranded on the left. Satisfied with their mission, the Japanese aviators broke off and returned to their temporary base. Upon their landing in Changzhou, instead of receiving accolades, the pilots were met with reprimands. Why hadn't they sunk all the vessels? They were ordered to return immediately to finish the job. Though they didn't find the original targets, they stumbled upon four other vessels closer to Nanjing. One aircraft dove toward the ships, releasing a 60-kilogram bomb that struck one vessel. As the pilot pulled up, he caught sight of the Union Jack on the hull and realized his mistake; he had inadvertently targeted neutral ships. The other pilots recognized the significance of the markings as well and withheld their bombs. The vessel was identified as the SS Wantung. Soon after, the Japanese pilots understood that the ships they had attacked earlier upriver from Nanjing were also Western; three of them were Standard Oil tankers. The last vessel, which had sustained the most damage, was the USS Panay, a lightly armed flat-bottomed gunboat,  tasked with protecting American lives and property along China's longest river. The Panay had been instrumental in evacuating American citizens from the war zone in November and December. On the day it was attacked, the Panay was carrying four American embassy personnel and ten American and foreign journalists to safety. The ship's doctor converted the engine room into a makeshift sick bay, treating a steady stream of injured personnel. By the end, he was tending to 45 patients. The soldiers and passengers were evacuated in two small boats to a nearby marshy island covered in reeds, where they hid, fearful of further strafing. From their hiding place, they watched as a Japanese powerboat filled with soldiers approached the Panay. After firing more volleys at the vessel, the soldiers boarded it, remaining for only five minutes before departing. The American flag still flew from the bow at that time. At 3:54 pm, the Panay rolled over to starboard and sank in seven to ten fathoms of water. Cold and frightened, the survivors waded through knee-deep mud to a nearby village, assisting those too severely wounded to walk.  Meanwhile back at Chinese Gate, the mutual slaughter continued into the afternoon of December 12. The Japanese made no significant progress, although their failure was not for lack of trying. The commanders of the 6th Division had strategically placed the boundary between the 13th and 47th Regiments exactly at the gate, encouraging both units to compete to be the first to seize the position. Yet, despite their efforts, it became clear that willpower alone was not enough to breach the Chinese defenses at Chinese Gate. In peacetime, Nanjing's city gates served as entry points into a bustling capital, but in wartime, they transformed into heavily fortified and nearly impregnable strongholds. Any Japanese officer hoping for a swift victory would soon be disappointed; by early afternoon, the situation at the gate had devolved into a stalemate. The section of the wall manned by the 47th Infantry Regiment, located east of the gate, also saw little meaningful movement as the day wore on. Japanese soldiers, pinned down by Chinese fire from atop the wall, could do little more than take pride in a symbolic triumph. A small group of soldiers had managed to reach the wall and place a ladder against it, but it fell nearly ten feet short of the top. One soldier skillfully scaled the last portion, gripping protruding bricks and crevices of the nearly vertical surface. The entire Japanese front watched him with bated breath. He reached the top and unfurled a Japanese flag, but it immediately drew intense Chinese fire, forcing him to duck for cover. Soon, he vanished from sight, raising concerns among his compatriots about his fate. Later, it was revealed that he had taken refuge in a depression in the wall, waiting out the battle. The real breakthrough of the day would occur west of the gate. The 23rd Regiment was deployed there with orders to capture sections of the wall near the southwestern corner. It became evident that the wall could not be scaled without first bringing up artillery to create gaps in its solid masonry. A significant portion of the divisional fire support, 36 small-caliber mountain guns, four 100mm howitzers, and four 150mm howitzers, was assigned to this section. Artillery observers were also sent to the 23rd Regiment's forward command post to coordinate with the infantry and assess the effects of the shelling. By mid-afternoon, the artillery bombardment had created a ravine-like hole in the wall large enough for an assault. The 23rd Regiment positioned its 2nd and 3rd Battalions at the front, with the 1st Battalion held in reserve. First, the engineers undertook the challenging task. As the assault commenced, the rest of the regiment provided covering fire to force the Chinese defenders to seek shelter while the engineers charged into the 70-foot-wide moat. Once a human chain formed, they held up ladders as a makeshift bridge, allowing a company from the 3rd Battalion to rush across and into the gap in the wall. As the batteries switched to close infantry support, they laid down a barrage around the breach to prevent Chinese interference as the attack entered its decisive phase. The Japanese soldiers scrambled up the rubble, created by the artillery fire, which rose several dozen feet high. Shortly before 5:00 p.m., the Japanese seized control of the southwestern segment of the wall. The Chinese launched several counterattacks to reclaim the position, but none were successful. This action ultimately sealed Nanjing's fate; beyond the wall, there was nothing left to save the ancient city and its inhabitants. As defeat appeared imminent, more and more civilians sought safety in foreign-controlled areas, though danger still loomed large. Bits of shrapnel narrowly missed Dr. Robert Wilson while he operated in the Safety Zone. Every square foot of John Rabe's property became filled with families, many camping in the open with their own blankets. Some sought refuge under his large swastika flag, believing that this would make the area especially “bomb-proof” given the growing friendship between Tokyo and Berlin; they assumed Japanese aviators would think twice before targeting a region seemingly under German protection. With just hours left before the Japanese Army was expected to gain control, the residents of Nanjing made their last preparations, prioritizing personal survival. The brutal behavior of Japanese troops in conquered territories fueled intense concern over the possible fate of injured soldiers who might fall into enemy hands. As Nanjing's last hours as a free city unfolded, it became imperative for local hospitals to evacuate as many wounded soldiers as possible across the Yangtze. On December 12, doctors found a motorboat stranded on the riverbank, having apparently broken down. They managed to repair it and ferried several hundred patients to safety throughout the day. Throughout December 12, the citizens of Nanjing were subjected to the unsettling cacophony of heavy shelling, mixed with the roar of bombers overhead. By evening, the entire horizon south of the city glowed with flames. The sound of fighting emanated from all directions, continuing long after sunset. However, in the middle of the night, activity began to wan. Every few minutes, the muffled thuds of shells could still be heard, though their origin was unclear. For the most part, an eerie silence prevailed, as if the city was holding its breath in anticipation of the final onslaught. Chiang Kai-shek had indicated he would understand if Tang chose to abandon the capital. However, on December 12, he reversed his stance, sending a telegram to Tang expressing optimism that the Nanjing garrison could hold out significantly longer. In his words “If you do not shy away from sacrifices, you will be able to hold high the banner of our nation and our army, and this could transform defeat into victory. If you can hold out one more day, you will add to the pride of the Chinese nation. If you can hold out for half a month or more, the domestic and international situation could see a substantial change.” Tang adopted a hardline approach toward any signs of defeatism among his troops. When he learned that General Sun Yuanliang, commander of the formerly elite 88th Division, was leading approximately 2,000 men from the Gate of Enlightenment to the dock area, Tang acted swiftly. He dispatched Song Xilian, the commanding general of the 36th Division, to halt the retreat. When the two units met, a fratricidal clash nearly occurred. Fortunately, the 88th Division agreed to return to the gate and continue fighting. Whatever Tang's plans, they were rendered irrelevant at 3:00 pm,  when he received another telegram from Chiang, this time ordering a full retreat. Rumors that the Chinese Army had started evacuating Nanjing triggerec panic among many units. Thousands abandoned their positions and joined the throngs of soldiers and civilians moving slowly down the city's main avenues. The crowd seemed to have collectively decided that getting a boat out of Nanjing was the best option, and by late afternoon, a solid mass of humanity stretched for miles through the city toward the dock areas at Xiaguan. To reach Xiaguan, everyone had to pass through Yijiang Gate. This relatively modern structure had served as the main entry point for visitors arriving in Nanjing by boat in recent decades and now only half of the main entrance was open. A crowd of that size trying to get through such a narrow bottleneck was a recipe for disaster. Those unfortunate enough to be right at the front felt the crushing pressure of tens of thousands of individuals pushing from behind. In that densely packed throng, stumbling and falling to the ground was akin to a death sentence; anyone who went down was inevitably crushed by the oncoming waves of terrified civilians and soldiers. As chaos erupted, discipline evaporated entirely. Officers lost control over their men, leading to infighting among the soldiers. Pushing and shoving escalated into fistfights, and trucks drove directly into the mass of people to force their way through. Tanks, emitting sounds akin to prehistoric beasts, rolled through the mob, crushing many under their weight. Amid the madness, some soldiers, driven by frustration over the lack of movement, began shooting into the crowd at random. To relieve the pressure at Yijiang Gate, some units were ordered to exit Nanjing via the Gate of Great Peace at the northeastern corner of the city wall. Upon arrival, they found the entrance nearly sealed shut. Thick walls of sandbags had been erected around it, leaving only a narrow opening through which one person could pass at a time. Massive crowds fought among themselves to get through; even under perfect order and discipline, it would have taken the entire night and most of the following day for everyone to pass. In the midst of the frantic chaos, it could take a week or more. During the night of the 12th, a select group of Japanese soldiers, chosen for the offensive, stripped their equipment down to the bare essentials: rifles, bayonets, and helmets. They avoided any gear that could produce a metallic noise, alerting the Chinese defenders to their approach. Stealthily, they moved up to the wall, carrying bamboo ladders tied together in threes for added height. Ascending the rungs, they ensured not to make a sound that could betray their position to an alert Chinese sentry. Everything hinged on remaining undetected; even a couple of hand grenades tossed down the wall could halt the attack in its tracks. Reaching the top without being noticed, the soldiers quickly fanned out. Chinese soldiers stationed on the wall saw the swift dark figures and opened fire, but it was too late to thwart the assault. A brief fight ensued; most Japanese soldiers were too close to use their rifles and immediately resorted to their bayonets. The stunned defenders were pushed back, and the successful assault team established a perimeter, awaiting reinforcements from outside the wall. They didn't have to wait long. A massive assault along the length of the 6th Division's front line commenced at dawn on December 13. Japanese artillery concentrated its fire on a narrow section of the city wall, progressively working its way from the bottom up. Gradually, the shells formed a slope of debris that soldiers could use to scale the wall. A short air raid was executed, and after the planes had weakened the remaining resistance, a group of soldiers rushed up the slope. While their comrades provided covering fire, they climbed the last stretch, rolling down a rope ladder. Within minutes, 40 other Japanese soldiers had joined them. By 10:30 am, the Rising Sun flag was flying over the wall. The Japanese invaders were met with a horrific sight at the top of the wall. Beyond lay the grim aftermath of days of shelling. Some houses were leveled, while others burned. The ground was littered with bodies, some decapitated or disemboweled, and pools of blood surrounded them. As Chiang Kai-shek's order to abandon the city gradually filtered down to the troops manning the wall around Nanjing, things began to move rapidly.  By late morning on December 13, all the major entry points into the city had fallen to the Japanese. These included Chinese Gate in the southwest, the Gate of Enlightenment in the south, and Sun Yat-sen Gate in the east. The first thing that struck the Japanese soldiers upon ascending the wall was how starkly different it was from their expectations. They had anticipated a bustling city teeming with people, but instead, the area adjacent to the wall was characterized by farm plots, resembling countryside more than an urban center. The second notable observation was the complete absence of inhabitants. Cautiously, the Japanese soldiers entered the city they had just conquered, their bayonets fixed and rifles at the ready. Yet, surprisingly, very few shots were fired. After weeks of fearing death and injury, once the immediate danger receded, a certain stupor settled in. For most civilians in Nanjing, their initial encounter with the city's new rulers was uneventful. It took several hours for the Japanese to move from the wall into the urban parts of the capital. It was not until around noon that residents noticed the first groups of Japanese soldiers marching down the streets in clusters of six to twelve men. Initially, many met the conquerors with relief, hoping they would be treated fairly. Their optimism was bolstered by Japanese planes dropping leaflets over the city, reassuring residents of humane treatment. 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. On December 9, fierce battles erupted, especially at the Gate of Enlightenment. Despite heavy fighting, the Chinese showed remarkable resilience, turning Nanjing into a symbol of determination. However, the tide shifted as overwhelming Japanese artillery and tactics began to breach defenses. By December 13, as chaos engulfed the city, the invaders claimed victory, but not without significant loss. Civilians, caught amid the destruction, clung to hope amid despair.

    Fish n' Bits - The Aquaculture Data Intelligence Podcast
    The Prisoner's Dilemma of Salmon Farming

    Fish n' Bits - The Aquaculture Data Intelligence Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 13:59


    What does sea lice management have in common with one of the most famous problems in game theory? In this episode, we look at why rising lice levels in Norway reflect the dynamics of the Prisoner's Dilemma—where individual short-term choices can create long-term harm for the entire industry. We'll break down the latest data on lice pressure, explain why fragmented treatments are driving reinfestation risk, and explore how coordinated action, better models, and shared incentives can turn the tide. For more aquaculture insights head to our Fish n' Bits blog.

    The Bubba Army Podcast
    Bubba Exclusive | September 14th|Tigs Bits w/ Brandon Osburn

    The Bubba Army Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2025 38:46


    Brandon Osburn, creator of The Average Dad Cooking Channel, shares how he's building a lifestyle brand through cooking, family, and passion. From Minnesota grills to 50 foods from 50 states – he's doing it all! Whether you're here for inspiration, recipes, or just a good story, this conversation delivers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Being an Engineer
    S6E37 Duann Scott | Computational Design & The Best File Format for 3D Printing

    Being an Engineer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 41:01


    Send us a textDuann Scott is a globally recognized leader in computational design, additive manufacturing, and the emerging intersection of software and fabrication. With a background in industrial design and a PhD research foundation from the University of South Australia, Duann launched BITS to ATOMS in 2009 to explore how digital tools would revolutionize product design and manufacturing. What started as an academic pursuit quickly transformed into a dynamic industry journey through some of the most innovative companies in the space.At Shapeways, he helped build one of the first online 3D printing communities. At Autodesk, he shaped the strategy for the $100M Spark investment fund and led the acquisition of Netfabb, now integral to Autodesk's digital manufacturing suite. At nTopology, Duann served in multiple executive roles, driving growth and expanding the company's software integrations for advanced manufacturing applications.In 2021, he relaunched BITS to ATOMS as a consultancy and launched CDFAM, the Computational Design Symposium Series. CDFAM now brings together cutting-edge thinkers across engineering, software, and architecture at events in NYC, Berlin, and Brooklyn. Whether supporting MIT xPRO students, contributing to the Wohlers Report, or guiding the 3MF Consortium as Executive Director, Duann is committed to building better tools, workflows, and communities around computational manufacturing.Beyond his professional pursuits, Duann brings a creative edge from his past life as a musician and designer, continually pushing the boundary between art and engineering. His mission? To create a better digital thread from bits to atoms.LINKS:Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/duann/Guest website: https://cdfam.com/Click here to learn more about simulation solutions from Simutech Group.

    The Bits: A Steven Universe Podcast
    Mr. Greg feat. Phoebe from Monster Donut

    The Bits: A Steven Universe Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 61:12


    Welcome to The Bits episode on Sadie's Song , where we talk about... you guessed it... Season 3 Episode 8 of Steven Universe! It's over isn't it. why can't we move on?!Send a message to our Diamond Line at thebitssupod@gmail.com with your thoughts and theories going forward! We would love to hear from you. Make sure to subscribe so you know when our next episode drops and rate and review if you like what we are doing.Support us on Patreon! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/TheBitsSU⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy our merch! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.redbubble.com/people/TheBitsSU/shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thebitssupod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tumblr: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tumblr.com/thebitssupod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Charlie:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/greenpixie12/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/greenpixiedraws/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Of the Eldest Gods: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/oftheeldestgodspod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Mysteries in the Machine: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mysteriesinthemachinepod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Robert: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thedammemepage/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thedammemepage⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Phoebe and Monster Donut: ⁠⁠⁠https://monsterdonut.wixsite.com/podcast

    Shop Sounds Podcast
    Ep. 128 | My Hot Tub Tried to Kill Me

    Shop Sounds Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 69:42 Transcription Available


    The mics are live and the boys have been busy. Keith is ALMOST done his floating cabinets collab with Paul Jasper from Copper Pig, but has all kinds of things to share that he f**ked up. Jason bails on the Festool/Rubio event which chaps Keith's undercarriage. Jason is also working on his outdoor kitchen/bar thingy, but is short of hardener and his schedule is compromised. His landscaper also tried to kill him by over-chemicalizing his hot tub. And plenty more! Be sure to check out Bits & Bits at www.bitsbits.com and use coupon code MORSELS15 to save 15% on your order of router and/or CNC bits. Be sure to hit up Katz-Moses Tools at www.KMTools.com - cool tools at a fair price. If it's on their website, it's in Jonathan's apron. www.kmtools.com **And check out the new Katz Moses aluminum channel French Cleat system with some bad azz 3D printed accessories that lock in place!! Say whaaaa?!?!?**WTB Woodworking has a new giveaway that includes almost $1000 in Wagner Moisture Meter gear! The link for the giveaway will be: https://www.wtbwoodworking.com/giveaway , so go sign up and win yourself some sweet kit! This giveaway is live from 6/23/25 to 9/19/25. **Check out WTB Woodworking new store at 390 Pike Road, Unit 2, Huntingdon Valley, PA for lumber, slabs, woodworking tools and MORE!! Or shop online and earn yourself some Burkell bucks for every dollar you spend!Help us support Grit-Grip!! A revolutionary new breed of double-sided sanding sponges that we both LOVE! Check it out at https://grit-grip.com/ and use code "shopsounds" at checkout to get a free sanding block!The Bourbon Blade: https://www.bourbonmoth.com/shop/p/the-bourbon-blade-original-pocket-chiselIf you'd like to support us on Patreon and have access to our irreverent aftershow, you can sign up here: https://www.patreon.com/shopsoundspodcastYou can find us on Instagram, Youtube, Facebook and TikTok (maybe): Bourbon Moth Woodworking and Keith Johnson Woodworking

    Bits und so
    Bits und so #968 (Grundsatzrede)

    Bits und so

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 178:51


    Awe Dropping / iPhone Air / Center Stage Selfies / iPhone 17 / ReLive Podcast / iPhone 17 Pro / iPhone Lineup / AirPods Pro 3 / Watch 11 / SE3 / Ultra 3 / Fazit

    Unchained
    Bits + Bips: Hyperliquid's USDH Bidding War & Why the DAT Model Is Broken - Ep. 900

    Unchained

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 66:36


    The fight for Hyperliquid's USDH stablecoin is more than a ticker battle—it's a referendum on how crypto distribution, governance, and incentives will shape the next trillion-dollar market.  In this episode of Bits + Bips, Steve Ehrlich sits down with Delta Blockchain Fund's Kavita Gupta, Galaxy Digital's Alex Thorn, and Frax founder Sam Kazemian to dig into the big questions: Who will win the USDH war, and why does distribution matter more than design? Are DATs fulfilling their promises—or raising money without accountability? Why are L2s the wrong place for tokenized stocks? And where exactly is the trillion-dollar opportunity in stablecoins? Sponsors: Xapo Walrus Host: Steve Ehrlich, Executive Editor at Unchained Guests: Kavita Gupta, Founder & Managing Partner of Delta Blockchain Fund Alex Thorn, Head of Firmwide Research at Galaxy Digital Sam Kazemian, Founder of Frax Finance Links: Unchained:  The Competition Is On. Who'll Win the USDH Ticker on Hyperliquid? Stablecoin Issuers Enter Bidding War to Launch Hyperliquid's USDH Sky Joins Bidding War to Launch Hyperliquid's USDH  Timestamps:

    The Bones Booth: A Bones Podcast
    The Bones Booth S10E13 - The Baker in the Bits

    The Bones Booth: A Bones Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 89:50


    In this week's episode of The Bones Booth, Taryn, Andrew and Maggie discuss season ten episode thirteen of Bones, "The Baker in the Bits."

    Barrel Racing Tips Podcast
    Form, BIT and Function – Choose and Use the Right Bits for Your Barrel Horses

    Barrel Racing Tips Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 29:42


    In episode NINETY-EIGHT I've taken you on a tour of the bridle rack in our home tack room, to help you choose and USE the right bits for your barrel horses. For many more barrel racing resources, visit BarrelRacingTips.com. Please subscribe, rate & review the show - thanks for listening!

    The Morning Stream
    TMS 2883: Hole Milk

    The Morning Stream

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 62:31


    Blueberry Bacon. Yo soy Groot! Is it too early for 18000 waters? Did you ever lose your favorite Sean Connery quote? Solving the Wendy Malik Mystery. I like bad monkeeeeeeeeey! What rhymes with cheese sandwich? Chewie's Bits. Sluggish Doorbell Prankster. This Star Wars game is the Hoth-ness. Tktktktktk. Do It On The Nines. Lotsa Little Bummer Games. Sending a Labor of Love for Todd. Stop dragging your weiner around with Dan Dan the Tabletop Man. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The FrogPants Studios Ultra Feed!
    TMS 2883: Hole Milk

    The FrogPants Studios Ultra Feed!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 62:31


    Blueberry Bacon. Yo soy Groot! Is it too early for 18000 waters? Did you ever lose your favorite Sean Connery quote? Solving the Wendy Malik Mystery. I like bad monkeeeeeeeeey! What rhymes with cheese sandwich? Chewie's Bits. Sluggish Doorbell Prankster. This Star Wars game is the Hoth-ness. Tktktktktk. Do It On The Nines. Lotsa Little Bummer Games. Sending a Labor of Love for Todd. Stop dragging your weiner around with Dan Dan the Tabletop Man. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    TPOdcast
    698 Greatest Bits - We zijn even op vakantie!

    TPOdcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 56:22


    698 Greatest Bits - We zijn even op vakantie! by Voorheen TPO Podcast

    The Quantum Woman Podcast with Shamina Taylor
    178. BITS of Shamina + Embracing Uncertainty

    The Quantum Woman Podcast with Shamina Taylor

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 9:58


    Are You Ready For Your HIGHEST CASH MONTHS? Join us in Chicago October 2nd-3rd for The Wealth Consciousness Experience: https://link.shaminataylor.com/wealth-consciousness-experience-2025 The Wealth Consciousness Experience is the #1 Women's Empowerment Event of the year! I've helped 51 women become millionaires and multi-millionaire and over 347 women reach their highest cash months with the simple system: Identity Work + Scalable Systems = Consistent High Cash Months

    SO FIRED
    Joe Burrow Loves Fossils

    SO FIRED

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 47:54


    Joe Burrow and his love of samurai swords and fossils, Lindsay's diary (Amazon shopping cart is exposed), Laken the baby killer, and Munchausen cyber bullying moms. Bits and Clips00:00 Llama costume contest02:01 Elder matching twins outfits are back03:46 Lindsay spent $25 on oat milk06:31 Exposing our diaries07:59 10 years of marriage advice from a child bride10:03 Trolling the TikTok trolls12:40 Pickleball and Teamwork in Relationships15:14 Joe Burrow loves fossils and we love him for it24:34 Good boy27:38 Unknown number psycho cyber bully 32:51 Lakin Snelling and her dead baby35:59 Druski is not racist, it's just white face38:05 LGB TQIA2+42:40 Kate Middleton's wig and King Charles is incompetent 46:52 Vogue is the last magazine standingSend us a textTwo Awesome PeopleNew Episodes Every Monday and Thursday!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showShare this episode with your besties! Connect with Honestly Smartlesshonestlysmartless.comIG: @honestlysmartlessTikTok: @honestlysmartlessChelsea's IG: @chelsea_turanoLindsay's IG: @dr.lindsayregehrYouTube: Honestly Smartless Send us a text Support the show and will give you a shout out

    Fish n' Bits - The Aquaculture Data Intelligence Podcast
    Quarterly Public Farm Review: Q2 2025

    Fish n' Bits - The Aquaculture Data Intelligence Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 12:21


    What happens when strong biology collides with weak markets? In this episode, we break down the Q2 earnings season in salmon farming, where EBIT margins have tightened, prices continue to slide, and producers are facing tough calls on investment, strategy, and survival. From Mowi's consistency to Bakkafrost's split results, and from Norway's political backdrop to Scotland's biological struggles, we look at who's weathering the storm and who's most exposed. Beyond the numbers, we explore the Catch-22 of salmon farming: better fish health leading to oversupply and weaker profits, just as ecological and political pressures intensify. Download the full report here.For more aquaculture insights head to our Fish n' Bits blog.

    TOMorrow - der Business & Style Podcast
    Mit Barack Obama im Gym! Die krasse Bits & Pretzels Story von Felix Haas

    TOMorrow - der Business & Style Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 64:11 Transcription Available


    Stell dir vor: Du stehst im Bademantel im Fitness-Center und plötzlich kommt der US-Präsident rein! Er hat es erlebt. Big, bigger, Bits & Pretzels. Es sind eben immer die Gäste, die einen Event richtig groß machen. Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Kevin Spacey, Jessica Alba oder Sir Richard Branson. Sie alle waren hier schon live on stage. Gestartet 2014 als kleines Oktoberfest-Frühstück. Heute international führende Konferenz für Start-Ups, Netzwerker und Investoren. Ab 29. September ist es in München wieder so weit. Dann geht er zusammen mit seinen Co-Founder in Lederhosen auf die Bühne und begrüßt 7500 Game-Changer aus der ganzen Welt: Felix Haas, einer der wichtigsten Köpfe der Tech-Branche. Einer, der schon mit 16 seine erste Company gebaut hat. Seine Karriere: Studium an der TUM, Zürich, Stanford, Silicon Valley. Gerade hat er einen 300 Millionen Dollar Exit gemacht. Als Angel Investor ist er in über 200 Start-Ups beteilgt. Ich habe ihn im Bits & Pretzels Headquarter In München besucht. Seine wichtigsten Learnings: Warum Founder jetzt radikal neu denken müssen? Warum Timing wichtiger ist als Kapital Und wie man es schafft, einen Elevator Pitch bei Barack Obama zu landen? Das alles jetzt in TOMorrow und als TOMorrow Videopodcast bei YouTube.

    Bits und so
    Bits und so #967 (Schnur)

    Bits und so

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2025 132:19


    RIP Typepad / Google Antitrust / Apple Search / Apple Event / eSIM only / ReLive - Der Podcast / GPS-Bug / Fahrradcomputermarkt / IFA 2025: Matter/Thread / IAA 2025 / Alu-Popup-Wallet / Tank-Zahl-Apps / Magsafe-Steckdose / Incogni

    Comedy Wham Presents
    Anthony Pappaly

    Comedy Wham Presents

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2025 53:20


    Read the article at comedywham.com Episode #359 Anthony Pappaly talks with Valerie Lopez about Being a film school graduate who couldn't wait to enlist in the military Walking away from military opportunity in pursuit of comedy Finding the right formula and right partner to develop viral videos Recorded August 2025 Follow Anthony Website - anthonypappaly.com Beacons.ai - beacons.ai/anthonypappaly TikTok - @anthonypappaly YouTube - youtube.com/@anthonypappaly Instagram @anthonypappaly Bits That Bomb Podcast - @bitsthatbomb The Grape Pod - @thegrapepod Anthony can be seen and heard: Bits that Bomb Podcast Speakeasy Comedy - September 26, Des Moines, IA - tix Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok   If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham  .    You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.  

    Risky Business News
    Sponsored: Why prompt injection is an intractable problem

    Risky Business News

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2025 16:30


    In this sponsored interview Casey Ellis chats with Keith Hoodlet from Trail of Bits. Keith is Trail of Bits' director of engineering for AI, machine learning and application security and he joined Casey to talk about why prompt injection attack techniques that target AI are an unsolvable problem. Show notes

    The Bubba Army Podcast
    Bubba Exclusive | September 13th|Tigs Bits w/ Brandon Osburn

    The Bubba Army Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2025 38:46


    This week on Tig's Bits, Brandon Osburn — the creator of The Average Dad Cooking Channel — shares how he's building a lifestyle brand through cooking, family, and passion. From Minnesota grills to his ambitious “50 foods from 50 states” project, Brandon's journey is as flavorful as his recipes. Whether you're here for inspiration, mouthwatering meals, or just a good story, this conversation delivers the goods.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    ACB Community
    20250906 BITS Presents: The Mentoring Hour

    ACB Community

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2025 55:55


    20250906 BITS Presents: The Mentoring Hour Originally Broadcasted September 6, 2025, on ACB Media 6   BITS Presents the Mentoring Hour where Your Access Technology Questions Find Answers. This call is designed specifically to help people who are blind or with low vision navigate the fast-changing world of technology. We cover it all: Windows, Android, iOS, and Mac platforms, along with screen readers like JAWS, NVDA, Voiceover, and Narrator, as well as other assistive technology tools. Bring your questions and get answers from the BITS team of tech specialists.   Sponsored by: Blind Information Technology Specialists   ask@bits-acb.org   Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

    DS Vandaag
    Bits & atomen | Is de AI-revolutie stilaan aan het stilvallen?

    DS Vandaag

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2025 29:31


    Bits & atomen is na een welverdiende zomerstop terug. En beginnen doen we uiteraard met … artificiële intelligentie! GPT 5, het laatste nieuwe taalmodel van Open AI, valt volgens veel gebruikers tegen. Is het een teken dat de AI-revolutie aan het stilvallen is? Verder hebben we het over het feit dat er zonder ketchup geen frieten zouden zijn, over Windows 10 dat op zijn laatste benen loopt en over een robotspeleoloog op Mars. Journalisten Pieter Van Dooren, Dominique Deckmyn | Audioproductie Joris Van Damme | Muziek Brecht Plasschaert | Chef podcast Alexander Lippeveld See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Armen Show
    452: Bits On Writing A Book In 2025

    The Armen Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025


    In this episode of The Armen Show, host Armen Shirvanian discusses the evolving landscape of book writing in 2025. He emphasizes the abundance of resources and tools available to aspiring authors, including AI-assisted writing and editing, and the rise of self-publishing. Armen explores the importance of maintaining a creative flow while utilizing digital tools, and […]

    The 80s and 90s Uncensored
    Bonus Bits: Testing Mics and The Emergency Broadcast System

    The 80s and 90s Uncensored

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 1:42


    An outtake as we test some equipment after our summer break and remembering the The Emergency Broadcast System.    For More from the 80s and 90s Web: the80sand90s.com    Instagram: @The80sand90sCom  YouTube: The 80s and 90s Overlooked Or show the love with a tip The80sand90s.com/tip or a coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/the80sand90s

    The Bits: A Steven Universe Podcast

    Welcome to The Bits episode on Drop Beat Dad , where we talk about... you guessed it... Season 3 Episode 7 of Steven Universe! This episode isn't sponsored by Guacola !Send a message to our Diamond Line at thebitssupod@gmail.com with your thoughts and theories going forward! We would love to hear from you.Support us on Patreon! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/TheBitsSU⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy our merch! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.redbubble.com/people/TheBitsSU/shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thebitssupod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tumblr: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tumblr.com/thebitssupod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Charlie:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/greenpixie12/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/greenpixiedraws/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Of the Eldest Gods: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/oftheeldestgodspod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Mysteries in the Machine: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mysteriesinthemachinepod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Robert: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thedammemepage/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thedammemepage⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    RADAR 97.8fm podcasts
    4 BITS DE CONVERSA #169 - O REGRESSO... DO BATMAN E DA GAMESCOM

    RADAR 97.8fm podcasts

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 60:09


    As novidades sobre a indústria dos videojogos, análises aos jogos do momento, retrogaming, os temas de fundo e até um quizz musical sobre videojogos. Com Pedro Moreira Dias, Élio Salsinha, Rui Gonçalves e Gonçalo Santos

    Unchained
    Bits + Bips: The Case for Why DATs Are Superior to Crypto ETFs - Ep. 897

    Unchained

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 54:56


    DATs aren't done. They may just be getting started.  In this episode, CoinFund's Chris Perkins and Upexi's Brian Rudick join Ram Ahluwalia and Steven Ehrlich to dissect why some DATs could outcompete ETFs for certain investors, the bullish accretion math behind premiums, and what makes a winning vehicle. We also dig into whether this is altcoin season or a head fake, why Galaxy's tokenized-share move matters, and the one market unlock Perkins says could change everything. Use this episode to pressure-test your assumptions: are DATs “just banks,” or the best product-market-fit crypto has found for TradFi capital? Thank you to our sponsor ⁠Xapo Bank⁠! Xapo offers Bitcoin-backed loans of up to $1 million, so eligible members can access liquidity without selling their BTC.  Hosts: Ram Ahluwalia, CFA, CEO and Founder of Lumida Steve Ehrlich, Executive Editor at Unchained Guests: Christopher Perkins, Managing Partner and President of CoinFund Brian Rudick, Chief Strategy Officer at Upexi Links: DATs: How Crypto Treasury Companies Are Turning to DeFi and TradFi to Juice Yields How Michael Saylor Plans to Ensure Strategy Keeps Its Bitcoin Forever These 4 Crypto Treasury Companies Are Primed for a Price Crash Crypto Treasury Companies Are All the Rage. Could They Cause an Industry Collapse? Tokenization: Federal Reserve to hold conference discussing crypto stablecoins, tokenization, and AI GLXY tokenized stock Ondo Finance launched over 100 tokenized U.S. stocks and ETFs on Ethereum CZ-owned Trust Wallet launches tokenized stocks and ETFs Timestamps:

    To The Batpoles! Batman 1966
    BAT BITS #18 NOW LIVE on Patreon: Semple sets the Bat-template

    To The Batpoles! Batman 1966

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 2:38


    Lorenzo Semple, Jr., is the writer entrusted by producer William Dozier with getting the writing side of Batman off the ground. This time, we take a look at a letter from Semple to Dozier, in which he discusses his plans for the script of “Zelda the Great”,  a template for Bat-scripts, concerns about Adam West's acting style, and more. Listen to Bat Bits and see the letter we're discussing by subscribing to our Patreon for at least $2 a month! For $4 a month, you ALSO get our monthly discussion of silver age Batman comics as Paul or another in our stable of co-hosts joins me to examine individual Batman stories from the 1950s and 60s! Join today!

    Airplane Geeks Podcast
    862 Bits & Pieces XXXIII

    Airplane Geeks Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 91:37


    The 100-day MrBeast challenge to win a jet, a message from the Head of the Aviation Engineering Department at Tishk International University, Rob's traditional Labor Day message, and Captain Dana returns to Maine. The MrBeast “100 Day Jet Challenge” The MrBeast “100 Day Jet Challenge” required a contestant, commercial pilot Armando Carrion, to live entirely inside a $2.5 million Dassault Aviation Hawker 2000 jet for 100 days. If Armando did that, he'd win the jet as a prize. If he stepped outside, he would lose everything. Obino and Dana. Armando was our guest in Episode 549. At that time, he had just retired as Special Ops top sergeant from a 21-year career in the U. S. Air Force. His service included aircrew on the Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey, and he specialized in flying light tactical fixed-wing, as well as special missions. Armando has been a volunteer with the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) for 25 years and commanded two different squadrons. Since retiring, Armando has been flying commercial, charter, and privately. Brian and Micah speak with Armando and Obino. Video: Survive 100 Days Trapped In A Private Jet, Keep It https://youtu.be/pzBi1nwDn8U?si=Ds2KbiZc46DPWqPw MrBeast offers $2.5M private jet to pilot who survives 100 days inside without touching ground Aviation Engineering at Tishk International University Soorkeu A. Atrooshi, PhD, is the Head of the Aviation Engineering Department at Tishk International University in Iraq. He listens to Airplane Geeks and told us the podcast has provided a lot of information to fellow aviation knowledge seekers at the University. He submitted a brief message for this episode. Rob's Labor Day Message Each year, Rob Mark sends a Labor Day message. Captain Dana Back in Maine In Episode 858, Captain Dana, an A320-family pilot, visited with Micah and talked about flying, his background, and how he traveled to Maine. Dana recently returned to Maine to visit with Micah but this time Brian was jealous that he couldn't be there, so he sent Micah a series of questions for Dana to answer. Hosts this Episode Max Flight, Micah, Brian Coleman, and Rob Mark.

    SO FIRED
    Taylor Swift is Done with Shrek Dating

    SO FIRED

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 38:22


    Congrats to Taylor Swift! Get to know us if you are new around here, hot girl humor, and please support the show by buying Lindsay a Bernese Mountain Dog puppy.Bits & Clips00:00 Our origin story07:26 Personal development is dead09:03 Gluten detective12:37 Sweaters over our shoulders15:55 Sydney Sweeney & hot girl humor18:05 Confidence boost20:14 Trying to get Chelsea a date24:26 Shrek Dating25:46 Castration is on the come back28:14 Fentanyl fold30:22 Stick to coke33:10 It must be hard to be North West35:45 Lindsay's loose taint updateSend us a textTwo Awesome PeopleNew Episodes Every Monday and Thursday!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showShare this episode with your besties! Connect with Honestly Smartlesshonestlysmartless.comIG: @honestlysmartlessTikTok: @honestlysmartlessChelsea's IG: @chelsea_turanoLindsay's IG: @dr.lindsayregehrYouTube: Honestly Smartless Send us a text Support the show and will give you a shout out

    Heart & Hustle Visionary Healers, Movers & Shakers
    Hips and Bits #2 With guest Australian dancer, Caroline Close.

    Heart & Hustle Visionary Healers, Movers & Shakers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 33:24


    Welcome to Episode #2 of Hips and Bits, my brand new podcast, to share stories and journeys of Global Caravan dancers, of becoming, of coming into one's own creative bliss, of dancing, and dancers, and businesses, divine femienine power and beauty and spiritual connection, and community, and co-creation...and so much more In this Episode, meet Caroline Close, from Cairns, Australia, who I have had the pleasure of teaching, certifying, dancing with many moons ago when I used to travel to AUS yearly to connect and teach. 

    Luke's ENGLISH Podcast - Learn British English with Luke Thompson
    Questions of English & Listener Comments

    Luke's ENGLISH Podcast - Learn British English with Luke Thompson

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025 81:41


    Dealing with some questions from listeners about pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary, namely how to know when 'd is had or would (in writing and pronunciation), the curious origins of the word podcast and a vocabulary lesson about the word cast including various collocations and phrases which include this morpheme (that means a part of a word, not some kind of shape-shifting alien). More groundbreaking and genre-defying content to grace your earphones, and not boring grammar stuff at all, not even a little bit, no, no way, not here. Get the PDF here https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Questions-of-English-Listener-Comments-Bits-Bobs-4.pdfWebsite page https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/09/01/questions-of-english-listener-comments-bits-bobs-4-951/Subscribe to LEP Premium for more of this kind of thing https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premium Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    NosillaCast Apple Podcast
    NC #1060 Run Multiple Disk Sweeping Apps: Disk Graph, Space Lens, GrandPerspective, OmniDiskSweeper and Security Bits

    NosillaCast Apple Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025 72:41


    Why You Might Want to Run Multiple Disk Sweeping Apps Support the Show Security Bits — 31 August 2025 Transcript of NC_2025_08_31 Join the Conversation: allison@podfeet.com podfeet.com/slack Support the Show: Patreon Donation Apple Pay or Credit Card one-time donation PayPal one-time donation Podfeet Podcasts Mugs at Zazzle NosillaCast 20th Anniversary Shirts Referral Links: Setapp - 1 month free for you and me PETLIBRO - 30% off for you and me Parallels Toolbox - 3 months free for you and me Learn through MacSparky Field Guides - 15% off for you and me Backblaze - One free month for me and you Eufy - $40 for me if you spend $200. Sadly nothing in it for you. PIA VPN - One month added to Paid Accounts for both of us CleanShot X - Earns me $25%, sorry nothing in it for you but my gratitude

    The Quantum Woman Podcast with Shamina Taylor
    177. BITS of Shamina + Normalizing Women Having BIG Money

    The Quantum Woman Podcast with Shamina Taylor

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025 11:18


    Are You Ready For Your HIGHEST CASH MONTHS? Join us in Chicago October 2nd-3rd for The Wealth Consciousness Experience: https://link.shaminataylor.com/wealth-consciousness-experience-2025 The Wealth Consciousness Experience is the #1 Women's Empowerment Event of the year! I've helped 51 women become millionaires and multi-millionaire and over 347 women reach their highest cash months with the simple system: Identity Work + Scalable Systems = Consistent High Cash Months

    Gifts of the Wyrd
    93 Gifts of the Wyrd: Enchanted Plants with Varla Ventura

    Gifts of the Wyrd

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025 60:42


    Varla Ventura, author of Enchanted Plants: A Treasury of Botanical Folklore & Magic, joins me this episode to talk about .... yes, plants.   Varla is the author of several books about the enchanted realms.  She is a long time lover of plants and their magical connection between the physical realm and that of the beyond.   I can't write this any better, so borrowing it directly from Weiser's write up for her to interest you in her book:  "From fairy tales to your garden, Enchanted Plants is an illustrated treasure trove of the lore and magic in the kingdom of plants. Take a walk through mystical, magical, and folkloric gardens and discover the plants and flowers that have captured our hearts and minds for centuries. From the baneful bog to the garden gate, plant lover and lover of the bizarre Varla Ventura brings together forgotten lore of plants for the ultimate romp through a botanical wonderland, including excerpts from fairy tales and a lively discussion of each plant's legendary magical and medicinal properties." And I agree. This is a stunning book with beautiful illustrations and wonderful descriptions of plants and folklore to accompany them that Varla has carefully researched and worked with specifically for this book.  Have a listen to the episode and pick up the book to visit the enchanted gardens and find a plant for you. Varla's website is here: https://www.varlaventura.net/ on Instagram at: @varlaventura Order the book from your local book resource, Weiser Publications, an online bookseller, or borrow from your library.     # # # Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr Follow me on Substack: https://giftsofthewyrd.substack.com/ Instagram: @wyrdgifts1 Facebook: @GiftsoftheWyrd Email: giftsofthwyrd@gmail.com Order The Christmast Oracle Deck created by me and artist Vinnora at https://feniksshop.etsy.com follow FB/IG: @thechristmasoracle  This product was sent to me by Weiser Books. I have not been compensated for this interview or review, and my opinions are my own.  Music. Royalty free music from https://www.fesliyanstudios.com  Intro: Land of 8 Bits. Outro and Stinger: JPOP.   Gifts of the Wyrd Logo Created by Xan Folmer.  Logo based on the Vanic boar created by Vanatru Priestess Ember of the Vanic Conspiracy. Studio recordings using Zencastr and Audacity.

    Bits und so
    Bits und so #966 (YOLO-Mode)

    Bits und so

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025 108:45


    Aww Dropping / AirPods Pro 3 / Apple TV / AltStore Notarization / Android Sideloading Notarization / Bus Plus / Nano Banana / Swift/C++-Interop / S1ngularity Malware / Rødecaster Video NDI / RM2000 Audiorekorder / Strudel.CC / Peak Design Outdoor Sling

    TPOdcast
    696: Greatest Bits (we zijn even op vakantie)

    TPOdcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025 47:51


    696: Greatest Bits (we zijn even op vakantie) by Voorheen TPO Podcast

    History of South Africa podcast
    Episode 238 - ‘Another Little War' at Bushman's River Pass and the British Blow up Bits of the Drakensberg

    History of South Africa podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2025 23:14


    This is episode 238 and it's going to be full of legal back and forth, all about the Langalibalele Rebellion, another little war as the London times called it — it's action at Bushman's River Pass after which British engineers will be sent to blow up bits of the Drakensberg. In 1873 Benjamin Chilly Campbell Pine was reappointed as Lieutenant-Governor of Natal. Pine was a career officer in the British Colonial Services, and this was the second time he was taking up the post of Lieutenant Governor in Natal. His first stint was logged between April 1850 to March 1855 and Pinetown on the hills above Durban is named after him. Then he spent time in the Gold Coast in Ghana, then the West Indies, as Governor of the Leeward Islands and Antigua. His second stint was cut short largely because of how he was going to deal with the Langalibalele affair. Two other colonials will feature through our story this episode, one being Theophilus Shepstone the Secretary of Native Affairs in Natal, and the other was Bishop John Colenso who was a liberal humanist and the implacable enemy of most British settlers. Pine's administration had to contend with the "Shepstone System," a policy of indirect rule developed by Theophilus Shepstone. This controversially separated African and European populations and was a dominant force in Natal's governance during Pine's tenure. While Pine and Shepstone collaborated, their administrations also faced criticism from white settlers over issues of land, labor, and the financing of native policy. The other main character of our tale today was Langalibalele, the hereditary chief of the Hlubi tribe from around 1836. After fleeing Zululand in 1849, he and his fellow refugees were granted land by the colonial authorities in the Escourt District, west of the town along the Msuluzi and Mtshezi Rivers. The town was laid out by Colonel Estcourt In 1847 and named after the British officer. The land the amaHlubi were handed was technically not for free, their obligations included protecting the colony from the San Raiders some galloping in from as far away as the Maluti Mountains. Langalibalele and his people were part of the Shepstone System, granted their own territory seperated from white farms. Ten years after arriving in their fertile rolling hills, Langalibalele headed off to Iswatini, Swaziland, where he'd fetched his head wife, uMzamose in 1857. There was some confusion about what the amaHlubi were expected to do. Essentially, their role was to form a buffer zone in the region and were even presented with some guns for that purpose, and once jobs opened up on the diamond mines, hundreds of amaHlubi men headed off to labour in Griqualand West, returning with valuable goods like horses, and more guns. The people flourished through the 1860s and into the early 1870s and were at peace with the colonial farmers, growing from 7 000 to 10 000 souls, with 15 000 head of cattle. The original 364 square kilometres of their land extended to more than 700 square kilometres. But the relationship with the British was riven by confusion and distrust. Natal was isolated from the hinterland by the formidabble Drakensberg Mountains, and was surrounded by black nations, thus increasing the paranoia of the settlers. The amaThembu and Xhosa to the south were respected, not to mention the amaZulu to the north East. Communication with the Cape was slow along the few roads and by sea, there were also few transport corridors in Natal itself which engendering a feeling of insecurity among the colonists.In Early March 1873 John Macfarlane singled Langalibalele and the amaHlubi out and demanded the registration of their guns in terms of Law 5. Langalibalele said he was too busy and suffering from an illness, and could not be expected to head off across such as vast area looking for his 2000 men and counting their guns. A war was brewing.

    Social Suplex Podcast Network
    Tunnel Talk #226 - That's What the Cage is For

    Social Suplex Podcast Network

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2025 116:20


    Anne's away on business this week, and we could think of NO better person to fill her chair than The Social Suplex Network's very own Keepin' It Strong Style Host Jeremy Donovan! The girls pepper Jeremy with questions about Forbidden Door, the rules of the weight classes, and the theological nature of EVIL. PLUS: Jon Moxley is FREE and he's trying to kiss about it! Hangman's been deployed to bring Kenny's spirits up, Darby is back on the art film beat, and fine, we agree, cash-ins suck. You got us!0:00 Chit Chat Time09:20 General Forbidden Door thoughts16:57 MJF/Hangman28:17 Hiromu vs Kyle Fletcher34:29 Steel Cage Match49:23 Swerve/Okada55:45 Hangman/Kenny/DCF1:07:31 BTE Return1:12:59 Danny Garcia1:22:46 Darby1:26:00 Women's 4 way1:30:53 Toni/Athena1:33:48 Kris Stat and Mox1:39:05 Hurt Syndicate/Brodito/FTR/Cope n Christian1:50:23 Bits and BobsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/social-suplex-podcast-network/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Cinema Sounds & Secrets
    Encore! - Extra Bits: Jack Lemmon & the 1963 Oscars

    Cinema Sounds & Secrets

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2025 10:12


    Encore! Encore! - This summer we're revisiting some of our favorite episodes. Welcome to another minisode! Inspiration for today's minisode comes from... Jack Lemmon! He starred in over sixty films and was nominated for an Academy Award eight times, winning twice, and received many other accolades. Check out our website at cinemasoundsandsecrets.com!

    Spinsterhood Reimagined
    Mini Series: The Truth About The Tough Bits — Part 5: When Grief Hits Out Of Nowhere

    Spinsterhood Reimagined

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2025 12:17


    Send us a textIn this fifth and final part of my Saturday Minisode mini series, The Truth About the Tough Bits: Navigating the Harder Side of Being Single & Childfree, I'm talking about what to do when the grief of being single and / or childless hits unexpectedly.Hope you enjoy it. x Support the showPre-Order my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada) at: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/book Download my FREE PDF 'The Top 10 Answers To The Most Irritating Questions That Single People Get Asked On The Regular...& How To (Devilishly) Respond'? Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/questions Join the waitlist for my membership, Thrive Solo: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesolo Check out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivesolowithlucymeggeson Interested in my 1-1 Coaching? Work with me HERE: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/workwithme Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=share Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivesolowithlucymeggeson/ Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!

    The Bubba Army Podcast
    Bubba Exclusive | August 29th|Tigs Bits w/ Chris Phillips SEC Unfiltered

    The Bubba Army Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 81:36


    Chris Phillips went from zero followers to building one of the most opinionated brands in college sports — SEC Unfiltered. We cover his journey, the grind, the wins, and his unfiltered predictions for the 2025 SEC season. This one's part origin story, part football preview — and all SEC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Risky Business
    Risky Business #804 -- Phrack's DPRK hacker is probably a Chinese APT guy

    Risky Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 53:32


    On this week's show Patrick Gray and Adam Boileau discuss the week's cybersecurity news, including: Australia expels Iranian ambassador Hackers sabotage Iranian shipping satcoms APT hacker got doxxed in Phrack. Kind of. They're probably Chinese, not DPRK? Trail of Bits uses image-downscaling to sneak prompts into Google Gemini The Com's King Bob gets ten years in the slammer It's a day that ends in -y, so of course there's a new Citrix Netscaler RCE being used in the wild. This week's episode is brought to you by Corelight. Chief Strategy Officer Greg Bell talks through how they've been implementing AI for sifting through your network data. A model-context-protocol server that can rummage in all those packet logs for you while you keep investigating? Yes please. This episode is also available on Youtube. Show notes Embassy staff flee Canberra in dead of night | news.com.au — Australia's leading news site for latest headlines Swedish security service says Iran uses criminal networks in Sweden | Reuters Risky Bulletin: Hackers sabotage Iranian ships at sea, again - Risky Business Media Microsoft scales back Chinese access to cyber early warning system | Reuters Microsoft Didn't Disclose Key Details to U.S. Officials of China-Based Engineers, Record Shows — ProPublica .:: Phrack Magazine ::. Uncovering the Chinese Proxy Service Used in APT Campaigns Weaponizing image scaling against production AI systems -The Trail of Bits Blog FBI, Cisco warn of Russia-linked hackers targeting critical infrastructure organizations | Cybersecurity Dive CrowdStrike warns of uptick in Silk Typhoon attacks this summer | CyberScoop Kevin Beaumont: "There's a bunch of new Netscal…" - Cyberplace US charges Oregon man in vast botnet-for-hire operation | Cybersecurity Dive South Korea arrests suspected Chinese hacker accused of targeting BTS singer and other celebrities | The Record from Recorded Future News SIM-Swapper, Scattered Spider Hacker Gets 10 Years – Krebs on Security Chinese national who sabotaged Ohio company's systems handed four-year jail stint | The Record from Recorded Future News Nevada state offices close after wide-ranging 'network security incident' | Reuters DSLRoot, Proxies, and the Threat of ‘Legal Botnets' – Krebs on Security Russia weighs Google Meet ban as part of foreign tech crackdown | The Record from Recorded Future News Kremlin-Mandated Messaging App Max Is Designed To Spy On Users Иеромонах РПЦ Макарий призвал помолиться за мессенджер MAX

    The Valenti Show
    Best Of The Valenti Show on 97.1 The Ticket: Kenny's Married, Detroit Sports Bits That Need To Go, And More!

    The Valenti Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2025 55:01


    The guys react to Kenny Kott getting married to open up this week's Best of Valenti. Plus, Mike and Stoney debate some Detroit sports bits that they think have run their course, they discuss the Tigers' sweep of the Astros, and much more!

    Shop Sounds Podcast
    Ep. 127 | Flying Endgrain Discs and Gappy Tails

    Shop Sounds Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2025 68:43 Transcription Available


    Well, we're back for another riveting eposide. Keith continues working on his floating cabinet collab with Paul Jasper from Copper Pig, but is continuing the work back in his shop, on his own. Which usually means that progress is, well, not moving along quickly. LOL. And Jason follows in Keith's footsteps by spending a ridiculout amount of time on some wacky jigs for some really cool end table legs. And plenty more! Be sure to check out Bits & Bits at www.bitsbits.com and use coupon code MORSELS15 to save 15% on your order of router and/or CNC bits. Be sure to hit up Katz-Moses Tools at www.KMTools.com - cool tools at a fair price. If it's on their website, it's in Jonathan's apron. www.kmtools.com **And check out the new Katz Moses aluminum channel French Cleat system with some bad azz 3D printed accessories that lock in place!! Say whaaaa?!?!?**WTB Woodworking has a new giveaway that includes almost $1000 in Wagner Moisture Meter gear! The link for the giveaway will be: https://www.wtbwoodworking.com/giveaway , so go sign up and win yourself some sweet kit! This giveaway is live from 6/23/25 to 9/19/25. **Check out WTB Woodworking new store at 390 Pike Road, Unit 2, Huntingdon Valley, PA for lumber, slabs, woodworking tools and MORE!! Or shop online and earn yourself some Burkell bucks for every dollar you spend!Help us support Grit-Grip!! A revolutionary new breed of double-sided sanding sponges that we both LOVE! Check it out at https://grit-grip.com/ and use code "shopsounds" at checkout to get a free sanding block!The Bourbon Blade: https://www.bourbonmoth.com/shop/p/the-bourbon-blade-original-pocket-chiselIf you'd like to support us on Patreon and have access to our irreverent aftershow, you can sign up here: https://www.patreon.com/shopsoundspodcastYou can find us on Instagram, Youtube, Facebook and TikTok (maybe): Bourbon Moth Woodworking and Keith Johnson Woodworking