Podcasts about Caution

In the wake of Singapore’s latest Budget, attention is turning to what the measures will mean where it matters on the ground for small and medium-sized enterprises. From cost pressures and manpower constraints to AI adoption and overseas expansion, are businesses feeling reassured… or still wary about the road ahead? We take the pulse of SME sentiment with: Chen Ze Ling, Group Head of Corporate and SME Banking at DBS Eric Sim, Founder of Institute of Life Toh Ting Feng, CEO and Co-Founder of GetGo Join the Breakfast Show as we unpack early reactions to the Budget, explore how AI is reshaping business models, and explore why more SMEs are eyeing overseas expansion in 2026. For more Budget 2026 insights:https://www.moneyfm893.sg/whats-on/budget-2026/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is ignoring abuse a case for resignation? How can we ensure caution when speaking in public and online? When is it appropriate to make a vow?In this episode of In:Dependence, Phil Topham (FIEC Executive Director), Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Associate National Director), and John Stevens (FIEC National Director) discuss stories in the news from the past weeks and what they can teach us about church leadership.Show notesLocal Conferences 2026 (fiec.org.uk)Rising Lights (fiec.org.uk)MPs are shocked and angry at Mandelson - but they're furious with Starmer (bbc.co.uk)Trump says he didn't see full racist video before it was posted, says he won't apologize (abcnews.com)Man United spurn chance for five wins in a row as fan's viral haircut challenge goes on (independent.co.uk)About In:Dependence: In:Dependence is FIEC's official podcast, where you'll hear conversations on topics for church leaders.About FIEC: We are ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠a fellowship of Independent churches⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with members of the family across England, Scotland and Wales. Our mission is to see those Independent churches working together with a big vision: to reach Britain for Christ.00:00 - FIEC news06:30 - Epstein Files, Peter Mandelson, and Keir Starmer13:48 - Lament and honouring victims17:50 - Donald Trump and racist social media posts22:45 - How should leaders apologise?25:56 - Caution with social media use28:20 - Manchester United and foolish vows

The talent market is full of contradictions right now. There are many people looking for jobs, but for many organisations, finding the right talent remains difficult. Caution dominates on both sides, with candidates asking harder questions about stability and culture while businesses are slowing down decision-making around headcount. AI is promising to transform recruiting, but most organizations are still working out where it fits. Through all of this, talent acquisition is clearly evolving. The best teams are thinking about workforce planning, internal mobility, and skills rather than just filling requisitions. However, many of them are still measuring themselves on time-to-hire and cost-per-hire, metrics which capture efficiency but say nothing about real business impact. So what comes next for TA, and how should teams measure what actually matters? My guest this week is Bharat Siyani, VP of People and Culture at Elmo Software. In our conversation, he explains what a broader set of success metrics looks like, where AI genuinely helps versus where humans must lead, and how he sees TA's role changing over the next few years. In the interview, we discuss: The contradictions in today's talent market Finding the signal in the noise The importance of understanding nuance in recruiting What should AI do and what should humans do? How should organizations measure the impact of TA? Efficiency metrics versus value metrics Assessing tech talent at a time of high layoffs Skills and outcomes versus job titles TA's role in shaping the workforce What does the future of the TA team look like? Follow this podcast on Apple Podcasts. Follow this podcast on Spotify. A full transcript will appear here shortly.

In this sermon Pastor Christopher talks about the certainty we have as believers in Christ. He breaks down four topics: The Conduct, The Claim, The Cling, and The Caution along with four Certainties in reference to this passage. Within these topics, he shares with us how no one who is born of God should practice habitual sinning, Satan's power concerning a believer, and what John means by using to word 'Idol'. Thanks for listening! LAKEVIEW MISSIONARY CHURCH810 S. Evergreen Dr.Moses Lake, WA 98837509-765-5270www.LakeviewMissionaryChurch.comPastor Christopher sends a weekly update to our church every Wednesday with an encouraging article, prayer requests, and announcements. Subscribe here, http://eepurl.com/hC7SHDScripture taken from the New American Standard Bible, Copyright The Lockman Foundation 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995. Used by permission.

Fisher Ames didn't just worry about democracy, he despised it.  In this episode of America's Founding Series, the life and ideas of Fisher Ames reveal why the Founders feared mob rule, moral absolutism, and political urgency driven by emotion rather than reason. Ames believed liberty survives only when passion is restrained by law, time, and reflection. As modern mobs reject disagreement, delegitimize institutions, and claim authority over the law itself, his warnings feel less like history and more like prophecy. What You'll Learn Why Fisher Ames believed democracy is driven by impulse, not reason The difference between citizens and mobs, why disagreement becomes betrayal, and the impact of social media on polarization and the mob mentality  How the Constitution was designed to slow emotional surges before they become law Why gridlock is a feature, not a flaw, in a functioning republic How moral certainty and urgency lead societies toward instability and despotism This episode connects America's founding principles to modern unrest and explains why a republic cannot survive when mobs replace law and emotion replaces judgment.  

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Winter Hike: Lessons of Care and Caution in Bükk Nemzeti Park Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2026-02-05-08-38-20-hu Story Transcript:Hu: Bence és Zsófi korán reggel elindultak a Bükk Nemzeti Parkba.En: Bence and Zsófi set out early in the morning to the Bükk Nemzeti Park.Hu: Az utak havasak voltak, a fák ágai alatt hó ropogott.En: The roads were snowy, and snow crunched under the branches of the trees.Hu: A tél csendje körülvette őket.En: The silence of winter surrounded them.Hu: Bence izgatottan nézett előre, alig várta, hogy elérjék a kilátót.En: Bence looked forward excitedly, eagerly anticipating reaching the lookout point.Hu: Szerette a hegyek kihívásait, de Zsófi mindig óvatos volt.En: He loved the challenges of the mountains, but Zsófi was always cautious.Hu: Ahogy haladtak felfelé, Bence véletlenül megcsúszott egy jeges sziklán.En: As they ascended, Bence accidentally slipped on an icy rock.Hu: "Semmi baj," mondta gyorsan, de Zsófi azonnal aggódni kezdett.En: "No problem," he said quickly, but Zsófi immediately started to worry.Hu: "Lehet, hogy kificamítottad a bokád," mondta csendesen.En: "You might have sprained your ankle," she said quietly.Hu: Bence csak mosolygott, és igyekezett élénkebben lépkedni.En: Bence just smiled and tried to step more briskly.Hu: Az erdőben a hó finoman hullott körülöttük.En: In the forest, snow gently fell around them.Hu: Az éles, friss levegő tele volt a fagyos téli napsütés fényével.En: The sharp, fresh air was filled with the light of the frosty winter sunshine.Hu: Zsófi néha megállt, hogy meleg teát kortyoljon, és arra is figyelt, hogyan lép Bence.En: Zsófi occasionally stopped to sip warm tea and paid attention to how Bence was stepping.Hu: "Biztos vagy benne, hogy minden rendben van?En: "Are you sure everything's okay?"Hu: " kérdezte újra.En: she asked again.Hu: Bence csak legyintett, és eltökélten haladt tovább.En: Bence just waved it off and resolutely moved forward.Hu: "El kell érnünk a kilátót naplemente előtt," mondta.En: "We have to reach the lookout before sunset," he said.Hu: "Ez az egyik legszebb hely télen.En: "It's one of the most beautiful places in winter."Hu: " Az út a völgy szélén vezetett, ahol a táj kinyílt előttük.En: The path led along the edge of the valley, where the landscape opened up before them.Hu: De ahogy tovább mentek, Bence botladozni kezdett.En: But as they continued, Bence started to stumble.Hu: A bokája egyre jobban fájt, de büszkeségből nem állt meg.En: His ankle hurt more and more, but out of pride, he didn't stop.Hu: Zsófi szemfülesen észrevette a finom jeleket.En: Zsófi shrewdly noticed the subtle signs.Hu: "Bence, állj meg," mondta határozottan.En: "Bence, stop," she said firmly.Hu: Végül leültette Bencét egy nagy kőre.En: Finally, she sat Bence down on a large rock.Hu: Ő óvatosan levette Bence bakancsát, és meglátta, hogy a bokája megduzzadt.En: She carefully removed Bence's boot and saw that his ankle was swollen.Hu: "Ez nem csak egy kis fájdalom," jegyezte meg szigorúan.En: "This isn't just a little pain," she noted sternly.Hu: "Kockázatos lenne tovább menni.En: "It would be risky to continue."Hu: " Bence nagyot sóhajtott.En: Bence sighed deeply.Hu: Tudta, hogy Zsófi igaza van.En: He knew Zsófi was right.Hu: "Rendben, elismerem," mondta bűnbánóan.En: "Okay, I admit it," he said repentantly.Hu: "Lássuk, hogyan tudunk visszajutni.En: "Let's see how we can get back."Hu: " Zsófi gyengéden bekötözte Bence bokáját, majd segített neki felállni.En: Zsófi gently bandaged Bence's ankle and then helped him stand.Hu: Ahogy lassan visszafelé indultak, Bence belátta, hogy néha jobb vigyázni magunkra, mintsem kockáztatni.En: As they slowly headed back, Bence realized that sometimes it's better to take care of ourselves than to take risks.Hu: Zsófi mosolygott, megértette, hogy Bence tanult a helyzetből.En: Zsófi smiled, understanding that Bence had learned from the situation.Hu: Bence most már másképp nézett Zsófira.En: Now Bence looked at Zsófi differently.Hu: "Köszönöm, hogy mindig vigyázol rám," mondta.En: "Thank you for always watching out for me," he said.Hu: "Fontos, hogy ne siessünk el semmit.En: "It's important not to rush anything."Hu: " Az erdő csöndjében visszafelé haladva, Bence azon gondolkodott, hogy a legnagyobb kaland néha a leginkább védett utakon található.En: As they moved back through the quiet forest, Bence thought that the greatest adventure is sometimes found on the safest paths. Vocabulary Words:crunched: ropogottsurrounded: körülvetteanticipated: vártaexcitedly: izgatottanchallenges: kihívásaitcautious: óvatosascended: haladtak felfeléslipped: megcsúszottsprained: kificamítottadbriskly: élénkebbengently: finomanshrewdly: szemfülesensubtle: finomswollen: megduzzadtrisk: kockázatosadmit: elismeremrepentantly: bűnbánóanbandaged: bekötözterealized: beláttapride: büszkeségbőlstubborn: eltökéltenlandscape: tájfirmly: határozottanacknowledged: elismerterushed: sietadventure: kalandsafest: védettnoticed: észrevettepain: fájdalomcarefully: óvatosan

The episode focuses on current security risks and limitations in industry intelligence, highlighting that CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog often lags by years in tagging vulnerabilities exploited by ransomware. One cited vulnerability sat in the catalog for 1,353 days before being flagged as ransomware-exploited, illustrating a significant delay in actionable intelligence. This gap raises concerns for MSPs whose patching priorities rely on outdated catalogs, potentially leading to a misalignment between compliance activities and actual threat vectors.Supporting this, Dave Sobel underscores how evolving threat models frequently bypass traditional vulnerability management. The recent compromise of OpenClaw's skills marketplace, with a 12% malicious rate in submitted skills and basic post-facto reporting mechanisms, demonstrates that credential theft and malicious automation now present risks outside standard patch management. The core operational challenge for MSPs is not just software vulnerability but the governance of AI-enabled tools and uncontrolled marketplaces that can expose clients to breaches.Further contextualizing risk and automation, vendor launches include Lexful's AI-native documentation for MSPs and Cavelo Flash's agentless assessment tool. These offerings promise streamlined documentation and rapid risk assessment, but Dave Sobel notes their reliance on beta features, integration dependencies, and non-definitive compliance positions. Additionally, DocuSign's release of AI-generated contract summaries raises questions about liability, as inaccurate summaries can mislead signers, and responsibility defaults to the end user rather than the vendor.The primary implication for MSPs and technology leaders is the need to inventory all AI-powered tools with access to client environments, actively govern marketplace adoption, and critically evaluate automation claims. Compliance-focused patching is no longer sufficient; operational oversight must prioritize credential management and identity governance over checklist-based approaches. Caution is advised before rapid migration to beta solutions or locking into long-term contracts, as both reduce flexibility and increase exposure to emerging, non-traditional attack surfaces.Three things to know today00:00 CISA's Ransomware Tags Arrive Years Late While AI Tools Steal Credentials Now05:53 IT Glue Founder Launches AI Documentation Platform Lexful for MSPs at Right of Boom09:52 Cavelo and DocuSign Launch AI Tools That Automate Assessments and Contract ReviewsThis is the Business of Tech.   Supported by: Small Biz Thoughts Community

durée : 00:09:55 - Journal de 18h - Détenu dans un centre de détention à Karaj, près de Téhéran, ce manifestant âgé de 26 ans avait été arrêté le 10 janvier lors d'une grande manifestation contre le pouvoir iranien. Les Etats-Unis et les ONG redoutaient son exécution.

durée : 00:09:55 - Journal de 18h - Détenu dans un centre de détention à Karaj, près de Téhéran, ce manifestant âgé de 26 ans avait été arrêté le 10 janvier lors d'une grande manifestation contre le pouvoir iranien. Les Etats-Unis et les ONG redoutaient son exécution.

The pastor concluded with four key observations for reflection and application. 1. Remember Our Love for God is Monotheistic. We worship one true and living God who purposed His saving grace for sinners. We must never forget how dead we were in our sins and how great His grace is to us. Forgetting this diminishes our perspective and love for Him. • Remember Our Love for God is Trinitarian. This one God works out His grace through three glorious persons: The Father planned our redemption, the Son accomplished it on the cross, and the Holy Spirit applies it to our hearts. Understanding the depth of this coordinated, loving work should cause us to love God more profoundly—not just with a base "liking," but with a deep, abiding love. • Remember Our Love for God is Prime. The effect of God's grace should produce both a rudimentary love (phileo) and a profound love (agape). Our love for God must be the primary, foundational reality that informs and impacts everything we do and say. When we fail, this primary love should turn us back to Christ again and again. • Remember Our Love for God is Consequential. The stakes are eternal. One who has no love for Christ is eternally accursed. This truth should produce two things in us: A holy fear and humility, recognizing we did nothing to deserve God's grace. A genuine concern and urgency to pray for and share the gospel with those who do not know Christ, because the gospel brings real hope and has the power to take dead sinners and make them alive. We must not lose heart in praying for and encouraging one another in the faith.

Wednesday, 28 January 2026   How is it you do not understand that I did not speak to you concerning bread?—but to beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees.” Matthew 16:11   “How not you recollect that I spoke not concerning bread to you! Caution from the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees” (CG).   In the previous verse, Jesus continued His reminders to the disciples concerning His miracles, specifically the giving of the bread to four thousand, which was followed by collecting seven large hampers of leftovers. Because of this, He incredulously asks, “How not you recollect that I spoke not concerning bread to you!”   He had multiplied bread to feed many thousands on two separate occasions. And more, there was enough bread left over that people could have grabbed a snack for the journey on the way. So why would He care about the disciples not bringing bread? He wouldn't. Something entirely different was on His mind. That is stated with the words, “Caution from the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees.”   There are two small changes in some of the texts –   How not you recollect that I spoke not concerning bread to you, but to caution from the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees. How not you recollect that I spoke not concerning bread to you! Caution from the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees.   Either way, the sense is understood. In the second example, there seems to be a bit of impatience implied in the response, something that would be completely understandable. Jesus' words in verse 6 said, “You behold, and you caution from the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees.”   Not getting the metaphorical nature of His words, they had assumed He was upset that they hadn't brought bread. But now, after reminding Him that He could multiply bread at will, He restates what He had originally said to them, if not a bit more impatiently. He wants them to contemplate the metaphor without His having to explicitly explain it.   Life application: What Jesus is doing is instructional. Instead of just outright telling the disciples what He means, He gives them a chance to think through the words. Teachers may do this in class.   Instead of saying what the answer to a problem is, they may restate it as a question. In doing this, it forces the students to think through what the teacher intends to say. Otherwise, the students may hear the information in one ear, and it will go right out the other.   However, when confronted with the chance to appear smart or refrain from looking uninformed, the question will cause each person to pay attention and contemplate what is on the teacher's mind.   An even more subtle approach is what Jesus did. He didn't ask a question. Instead, He said something intending for a metaphor to be considered, but knowing that probably wouldn't be understood at first.   Then, after seeing the frustration of the disciples, He takes time to explain why their thinking is askew, and then He restates the original question, implying a demand for them to think again about what they had originally considered.   Suppose a person who owns a bell factory is getting married. He walks into the company and says, “I hear bells ringing soon.” The employees may say, “We are working on the whole new line. They should be ready soon!”   But the owner repeats his original statement, “I hear bells ringing SOON.” By repeating the same thing, he is letting them know he didn't mean what they thought he meant. By adding stress, he asks them to reconsider the entire paradigm. Searching the recent past, they remember that the boss has been doting on Polly Pretty a lot lately.   Suddenly, the bells in their own minds ring clearly. The boss is talking about getting married. The metaphor is not only understood, but it has also been highlighted for them to joke about and reconsider in the years ahead. Jesus has used such a tool. That has now been reiterated to us in millions and millions of copies of the Bible for the past two thousand years.   We have learned, explicitly, what leaven is to be equated to when we read the Bible.   Lord God, we love how Your word instructs us. Again and again, teaching techniques are used that are intended to help us perfect our doctrine and also remember lessons that may otherwise escape our memories. But because of the way the word is laid out, we will remember many details as clearly as the ringing of a bell. Thank You for this. Amen.  

Huit personnes ont été arrêtées lundi par la CID de Trou d'Eau Douce, suite aux incidents survenus sur la plage de Palmar le dimanche 25 janvier 2026. Parmi elles, A.K., détenu au poste de police de Bel Air, a retenu les services de Me Pravesh Nuckcheddy. Dans une déclaration à Top FM, l'avocat a indiqué que son client présentait des blessures visibles sur le visage et à l'estomac, nécessitant des soins au Mediclinic de Bel Air. « Une plainte a été faite lors de sa présentation devant le Tribunal de Flacq. Bien que le magistrat ait ordonné qu'il soit transporté à l'hôpital pour un examen médical, A.K. a été reconduit en détention », a souligné Me Pravesh Nuckcheddy. Lors de l'audience du mardi 27 janvier devant le Tribunal de Flacq, une charge provisoire de « rébellion » a été retenue contre les huit accusés. Toutefois, seul T.G. a été libéré sous caution, après avoir fourni deux cautions de Rs 6 000 chacune et une reconnaissance de dette de Rs 25 000. Me Pravesh Nuckcheddy a dénoncé cette décision comme une action de « deux poids deux mesures » et a annoncé qu'une représentation serait prochainement déposée au bureau du Directeur des Poursuites Publiques (DPP) pour déplorer cette situation.

Godliness gives glory to God. 

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Mystical Lights: Unveiling Winter Wonders at Lake Balaton Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2026-01-27-23-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A Balatonnál mindig különleges a tél.En: Winter at Balaton is always special.Hu: A vízpart csendesebb, a nyár nyüzsgése már csak emlék.En: The waterfront is quieter, and the hustle and bustle of summer is now just a memory.Hu: Vastag köd borította be a tavat, mint egy puha takaró.En: A thick fog covered the lake like a soft blanket.Hu: Eszter, a művész, és Bence, a tudós, a parton álldogáltak.En: Eszter, the artist, and Bence, the scientist, stood on the shore.Hu: Mindketten lelkesen figyelték az ismerős tájat, de most valami szokatlan történt.En: Both eagerly watched the familiar landscape, but something unusual happened this time.Hu: Ahogy estére beköszöntött a sötétség, egy furcsa fény bolyongott a víz felett.En: As darkness fell in the evening, a strange light wandered over the water.Hu: Ez a fény nem stimmelhetett se a híddal, se a kikötői lámpákkal.En: This light couldn't be from the bridge or the port lamps.Hu: Eszter kíváncsisága azonnal felébredt. „Talán ez lesz az új festményem ihlete!” — mondta izgatottan.En: Eszter's curiosity instantly awakened. "Maybe this will be the inspiration for my new painting!" she said excitedly.Hu: Bencét kevésbé ragadta meg a varázslatos hangulat. „Ez biztosan csak egy optikai csalódás a köd miatt” — mondta.En: Bence was less captivated by the magical atmosphere. "It's surely just an optical illusion because of the fog," he said.Hu: Ő mindig megpróbálta a dolgokat logikusan megközelíteni.En: He always tried to approach things logically.Hu: De Eszter nem ért be ezzel a magyarázattal.En: But Eszter wasn't satisfied with this explanation.Hu: „Bence, nézzük meg közelebbről! Ki tudja, mi lehet ott?”En: "Bence, let's take a closer look! Who knows what might be there?"Hu: Bár Bence eleinte vonakodott, Eszter unszolása és saját tudományos kíváncsisága miatt végül beadta a derekát.En: Although Bence was initially reluctant, Eszter's urging and his own scientific curiosity eventually made him give in.Hu: „Rendben van, de csak óvatosan!” — mondta, miután bólintott.En: "Alright, but only if we're careful," he said after nodding.Hu: Egy csónakot béreltek a közelben.En: They rented a boat nearby.Hu: A víz halkan csobogott a hajó alatt, miközben elindultak a sejtelmes fény felé.En: The water gently splashed under the boat as they headed towards the mysterious light.Hu: A köd mindent körülvett, ami kicsit ijesztő, de éppoly lenyűgöző is volt.En: The fog surrounded everything, which was a little frightening but equally mesmerizing.Hu: Ahogy egyre közeledtek, a fény forrása világosan kezdett kibontakozni.En: As they got closer, the source of the light began to clearly unravel.Hu: Egy ritka természeti jelenséget találtak.En: They found a rare natural phenomenon.Hu: A fényt egy különleges kristályos jégképződmény hozta létre, amelyen a kevéske holdfény csillant meg.En: The light was created by a unique crystalline ice formation that reflected the scant moonlight.Hu: Az egész úgy festett, mint egy égi látomás.En: The whole scene looked like a heavenly vision.Hu: Bence ledöbbent. „Ez valami rendkívüli! Ilyen ritkán fordul elő!” Most már ő is rácsodálkozott a természet megmagyarázhatatlan varázsára.En: Bence was astonished. "This is extraordinary! It happens so rarely!" Now he also marveled at the inexplicable magic of nature.Hu: Eszter mosolygott. Ő már látta, hogyan válik ez a különleges látvány egy új festménnyé.En: Eszter smiled. She could already see how this extraordinary sight would become a new painting.Hu: Visszatérve a partra Bence elismerte: „Igazad volt, Eszter! Nem mindig szabad mindent logikával magyarázni. Néha a kíváncsiság is csodákra vezethet.”En: Returning to the shore, Bence admitted, "You were right, Eszter! Not everything should always be explained with logic. Sometimes curiosity can lead to wonders."Hu: Eszter boldogan ölelte át a barátját: „És én is tanultam valamit. Az óvatosság sem árt az ilyen kalandoknál.”En: Eszter happily embraced her friend: "And I learned something, too. Caution doesn't hurt in such adventures."Hu: Mindketten megtapasztalták a szélsőségek határát – Eszter kalandvágya és Bence racionalitása egy különleges egyensúlyba került.En: Both experienced the boundaries of extremes—Eszter's adventurous spirit and Bence's rationality found a unique balance.Hu: Így, a havas Balaton partján, az esemény különleges emlékké vált számukra.En: Thus, on the snowy shores of Balaton, the event became a special memory for them.Hu: Az éjszaka nemcsak egy új festményt, hanem egy új perspektívát adott Bencének és Eszternek is.En: The night gave not only a new painting but also a new perspective to Bence and Eszter.Hu: Emelt fővel, kissé átfagyva, de szívvel-lélekkel gazdagodva tértek haza.En: They returned home with heads held high, slightly frozen, but enriched in heart and soul. Vocabulary Words:waterfront: vízparthustle: nyüzsgésthick: vastagfog: ködshore: parteagerly: lelkesenunusual: szokatlanwandered: bolyongottcuriosity: kíváncsiságawakened: felébredtexcitedly: izgatottancaptivated: megragadtaoptical illusion: optikai csalódásreluctant: vonakodotturging: unszolásasurrounded: körülvettfrightening: ijesztőmesmerizing: lenyűgözőunravel: kibontakozniphenomenon: jelenségcrystalline: kristályosscant: kevéskeastonished: ledöbbentinexplicable: megmagyarázhatatlanadmitted: elismertecaution: óvatosságboundaries: határátadventurous: kalandvágyarationality: racionalitásaperspective: perspektívát

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My guest on this week's Feel Better Live More podcast is Dr Robert Lustig, Professor of Paediatric Endocrinology at the University of California. He's a leading public health expert who has long been exposing the myths of modern medicine and the food industry. His passion is communicating how sugar and ultra-processed food is fuelling the chronic disease epidemic that we are all facing today. Obesity, type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, heart disease and so much more are caused, in Rob's view, by the foods that we are eating. In his latest book, Metabolical: The Lure and the Lies of Processed Food, Nutrition and Modern Medicine, he outlines what he calls the ‘hateful eight' – the eight root causes in our body that underlie all chronic disease. He explains how food and sugar impact on them and, most importantly, suggests strategies to counteract them. In this conversation, Rob explains why sugar is so damaging and explains that just like alcohol, our bodies can cope with sugar in small amounts. But in excess will end up in the liver and ultimately trigger us to get sick. Rob's decades of clinical experience and research has led to his bold and compelling assertion that the answer to all chronic disease can be found in real food. His solution? To ‘protect the liver, feed the gut'. I think these 6 words are an elegant way of summarising the nutritional advice that all of us should consider taking on board in order to improve our health and wellbeing. We talk about what constitutes ‘real food' and how different levels of food processing are classified. Rob explains why sugar-sweetened drinks are so disastrous for health, particularly in children – and why diet drinks do just as much damage, if not more.  We also talk about TOFI (thin on the outside, fat on the inside) and fascinatingly, Rob outlines the three types of fat gain that we can all experience: subcutaneous (which you can see); visceral (stress-related fat around the middle), and liver fat. It's only the first of these that you're likely to notice – but it's the latter two which we really need to fix, especially as they're already appearing in kids. This conversation is full of mind-blowing facts and insights but it's also really empowering and contains simple, practical tips that all of us can use to improve our lives. I hope you enjoy listening.  Caution: contains mild swearing.   Support the podcast and enjoy Ad-Free episodes. Try FREE for 7 days on Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/feelbetterlivemore. For other podcast platforms go to https://fblm.supercast.com. Thanks to our sponsors: https://ag1.com/livemore https://thewayapp.com/livemore   Show notes https://drchatterjee.com/616   DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.

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What's up all you Vipers?  Mr and Mrs Weedman are back with another great episode, loaded with the latest cannabis news, research and hot topics.  Before they get to work delivering all of this helpful information, they get normal with a sesh of Runtz's from the garden of their friend Ignius. This week, Mr Weedman delivers research from the UK focusing on THC weekly usage limits and the benefits these guidelines could provide consumers, he also shares a great piece about cannabis and your wellness routine. Mrs Weedman shares a new study finding that even the roots of the hemp plant have beneficial properties, she talks about the cannabis beverage trend & how to avoid possible issues from the THC, CBD plus Caffeine combo, and a perspective on what's in store for cannabis in 2026 and how you can help advocate for this amazing plant. Thanks for listening, as always hit us up!Support The Show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/283607/supportTWITTER: @weedman420podYouTube: Weedman420 ChroniclesEMAIL:  weedman420chronicles@gmail.comSHOP: www.eightdecades.comIG: @eightdecadesEMAIL: eightdecadesinfo@gmail.com#ImHigh #Cannabis #StomptheStigma #HomeGrow #FreethePlant #Stoners #Burners #rosin #liverosin #Potheads #Vipers #CannabisEducation #CannabisResearch #Weed #Marijuana #LegalizeIt #CannabisNews #CBD #Terpenes  #Podcast #CannabisPodcast #eightdecades #LPP #Lifestyle #HealthyLifestyle #NaturalMedicine #PlantMedicine #News #Research #MedicalMarijuana #Infused #420 #Education #Health #Wellness #WorldNews #Gardening #budtender #kief #hemp #dabs #hash #joints #edibles #gummies #tincture #vapes #esters #pauliealwayssayssmokesmart @midwest_terpzz_illinoisArticle Links:* https://www.forbes.com/sites/dariosabaghi/2026/01/14/how-much-cannabis-is-too-much-uk-researchers-propose-safer-use-limits/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=user/ChefJeff314* https://phys.org/news/2026-01-hemp-roots-opportunities-farmers-cancer.html?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic/science* https://www.grantspasstribune.com/lifted-not-reckless-how-cannabis-and-fitness-are-finding-common-ground/* https://www.psypost.org/the-unexpected-interaction-between-cbd-and-thc-in-caffeinated-beverages/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic/cannabis* https://cannabis.net/blog/opinion/2026-the-year-of-the-great-cannabis-battlesCOPYRIGHT 2021 WeedMan420Chronicles©Suggestions? Questions? Chat with us here.Support the show

Plus the Texas Department of Public Safety is issuing several warnings for those traveling and staying home during the upcoming winter weather, Love Field is ramping up winter operations with a focus on runway safety, ERCOT says it is monitoring conditions ahead of the arctic cold front expected to bring freezing rain and sleet to Dallas-Fort Worth late this week, and more!

As we step into a new year, now is the perfect time to start fresh-and that includes safeguarding yourself against tax identity theft. Everyone is at risk of falling victim to tax identity theft, and thousands of Americans are impacted by this crime each year. Fraudsters often target taxpayers early in the year, hoping to take advantage of the busy tax season preparations.  Links: Get started on this year's taxes, consider filing through IRS Free File Guided Tax Software IRS tips for finding a trustworthy tax professional Check out TCU University for financial education tips and resources! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter! Learn more about Triangle Credit Union Welcome to Money Tip Tuesday from the Making Money Personal podcast.   According to the IRS, tax-related identity theft occurs when someone uses your stolen personal information, including your Social Security number (SSN), to file a tax return claiming a fraudulent refund. A successful scammer can create an online return using your SSN, even if they don't spell your name right. Once the fraudulent account is established, they can not only use it to file taxes on your behalf and receive your refund but also to receive future payments from the federal government. The criminals are adept at using accounts that funnel money into prepaid debit cards so that it is untraceable and unrecoverable.  Here are five tips to help you avoid becoming the next victim and help protect yourself against tax-related identity theft.  Secure Your Personal Information.  Keep your Social Security number (SSN) or individual tax identification number (ITIN) in a secure location. When asked for these numbers, be skeptical and verify that it is a legitimate need. Additionally, keep your home computer security software up to date, and run regular software updates on your connected devices, including the seemingly less risky ones like smartwatches.  File Your Taxes Early and Securely.  The sooner you submit your tax return, the harder it is for fraudsters to submit a fake one in your name. As soon as you have the necessary documentation, go ahead and take care of this right away. Always file taxes through a reputable service and use a secure internet connection if filing online; avoid transmitting such sensitive information through public Wi-Fi. You may consider filing through IRS Free File Guided Tax Software. If you feel more comfortable relying on a professional to prepare your tax return, choose your tax preparer with care.  Monitor Your Financial Statements, Mail, and Email.  Regularly check account statements for any unusual activity. Your first sign of tax identity theft this season will usually be a letter from the IRS after filing your return, informing you that one has already been filed using your SSN. Year-round, expected payments that are not received are another sign to watch for. Also be mindful of any tax reporting documents from employers you have never worked with. Rather than ignoring them, follow up to ensure someone else hasn't stolen your identity and taken a job using your information.  Communicate with Caution.  Beware of unsolicited emails, phone calls, or text messages asking for personal information, and verify the source before you respond. Remember, the IRS will never initiate contact with taxpayers by email, text, or social media to request personal or financial information, including your taxpayer Identity Protection PIN, nor will they ever threaten lawsuits or arrest.  Create an Online Account at the IRS Website.  Visit the IRS online account website (www.irs.gov) to create your account now and monitor it regularly. While a lot of personal information is required to create the account, once you have done so, you can monitor your tax activity throughout the year, including if a return has been filed in your name. Through your online IRS account, you can then request an Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN). Once established, the PIN must be included on your federal tax return in order for it to be processed as valid.  Remember, even with all these precautions, tax-related identity theft can still happen. That's why Triangle Credit Union offers Fully Managed Identity Theft Recovery services for Better Checking account holders. If you suspect your identity has been compromised or you suspect identity theft for any reason, Identity Theft Recovery Advocates will help you recover and mitigate any damage. Learn more about Better Checking at trianglecu.org or click the link in the show notes.   If there are any other tips or topics you would like us to cover, let us know at tcupodcast@trianglecu.org. Like and follow our Making Money Personal FB and IG page and look for our sponsor, Triangle Credit Union on social media to share your thoughts.   Thanks for listening to today's Money Tip Tuesday and check out our other tips and episodes on the Making Money Personal podcast.   Have a great day! 

"The bar has been lowered" for United Airlines (UAL) after Delta Airlines (DAL) signaled caution in its earnings, says Tom Essaye. He sees investors focusing on guidance and whether United can weather global volatility. Tom tells investors to listen for commentary surrounding international travel, price cuts, and fuel impacts. Tom White helps investors navigate the options front through an example trade. ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before trading, read the Options Disclosure Document. http://bit.ly/2v9tH6DSubscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Tom Schwab - Interview Valet On Standing Out: "What's amazing now is AI is indexing all of these. So if you just say, I'm a coach, it's saying, well, do I recommend James or the other million people that identify as a coach?." Podcasts are everywhere these days.  They are the current neato thing to be a guest on, a host of and a listener to. But how do you become a guest on podcasts?  Should you be a podcast guest?  What podcast has the best audience?  What do you do after you have been a guest? Tom Schwab is the founder of Interview Valet, a white glove podcast guest placement service.  Tom explains the ins and outs of podcasts and the value that being on the right podcast can bring to you and your business. Listen as Tom explains the value of podcasts and how to grow your brand by being a guest on them Enjoy! Visit Tom at: https://interviewvalet.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/interview_valet/   Podcast Overview: 00:00 Podcast Evolution and Accessibility 07:33 Building Relationships in Marketplace Growth 11:28 "Specificity in Digital Marketing Strategy" 20:37 "Accountability for Server Content" 26:20 "Curiosity and Caution in Interviews" 27:43 "Podcasting Tips for Professionals" 36:49 "Feedback That Changed Everything" 43:06 "Maximizing Engagement Through Feedback" 45:37 "Podcast Guesting Gone Wrong" 53:53 "Scaling Through Systems and Collaboration" 56:48 "Building Trust in Client Pitches" Sponsors: Live Video chat with our customers here with LiveSwitch: https://join.liveswitch.com/gfj3m6hnmguz Some videos have been recorded with Riverside: https://www.riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_5&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=james-kademan Podcast Transcription:    

Welcome! We're just a bunch strong women (Plus Michael) who enjoy acting and female-centric content. Our D&D 5e campaign is a slow boil with focus on NPC and PC relations and politics (don't worry, we have battles too.) Ellie worries over her friendship with Luna after she said something very insensitive to her. But they have bigger problems to deal with. The quake caused everyone to fall down into the sea caves and the damsels are separated and some gravely wounded. Another strange thing... people who should be dead aren't dying...But the Damsels cannot and will not say no to helping the injured animals get to safety. Time to rescue Peanutbutter the horse The Damsels begin to collect the survivors from the earthquake and the fall. They find Castle staff and members of the royal family while searching. Ciara uses her familiar to search for the other team members.Elly takes her opportunity to tease Van, Ari's uncle for his choices in animal transformation. LOL A long time pet peeve of his. Ciara gets to endure the awkward reunion of Arteus and his estranged mother. Ari gets terrible news of her Aunt being mortally wounded. Luna finally gets a lead to help her in her upcoming trial, a Doctor named Taeo has offered to examine her for his studies for lycanthropy. She consents and has to endure a harrowing mental experiment. The damsels finally have a moment go looking for their belongings amid the wreckage. Kenaris shows up with his mother in tow, much to Elly's pleasant surprise. Ciara's hitchhiker makes an appearance and takes a particular interest in the box Lucious/Rian left in their care. Oculus reports that he can smell "Cormac" one of Ciara's old friends. Shocked, Ciara looks around and runs into a very violent surprise. New to the party?Here's Ep 1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YaQamR_UkYk&list=PLZBlznBP3PFUw9HrmGRj7WLWtKxt1E_hk Link Tree for all the links https://linktr.ee/Dungeon_Damsels_DND GM-Tiffany (Twitter) Dungeons_Damsels Ciara-Sirena (Twitter) pixiepocalypse- Character Portraits Kiaria'Relia (Ari)- Amelia (Twitter) Ameliapendraws- Storyboard scenes/portraits Elendriel-Michael (Twitter) Robosardi- Anitmated intro/Background Luna- Mckenna (No Handle) Podbean https://www.podbean.com/site/Search/index?v=dungeon+damsels https://open.spotify.com/show/05zEpummzMrsabMsNGXuoI https://tunein.com/podcasts/Storytelling-Podcasts/Dungeon-Damsels-p1273640/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dungeon-damsels/id1488280644 https://podbay.fm/podcast/1488280644 Business Page https://www.facebook.com/DungeonDamselsthesororityofmadness/ Fan Page https://www.facebook.com/groups/632876427252024/ Merchandise https://www.gearbubble.com/gbstore/ddsom?fbclid=IwAR1N90KhsDe5LeB6j0dpdHEef0dS_5V4U2zTsIi30YoFfmuh29Sc8NiuM20 https://www.redbubble.com/people/Tiffytan/shop?asc=u Patreon https://www.patreon.com/user?u=5203587&fbclid=IwAR1lUgwz4SokFzdcbwmhPsf1L04Qbj5m_Uy731DMmewLSDU6Zc4y9iE9Q7E Released under CC-BY 4.0 Music By Scott Buckley scottbuckley.com.au/ "Decoherence" "Computations" "Theory of Machines" "Pomp and Celebration" "Solace" "The Illusionist" "Fading" "Fate and Fortune" "Simulacra" FeslyianStudios.com "Lazy Grin" "Awkward" "Smilin' and Vibin'" "Derp" "Pig In the Mud" The Mini Vandals "Whirlpool" Riviera Smith "The Mister" Vlad Gluschenko "Forest" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Once again, Maroon, Millie & Hindy dive head-first into the world of Mad Libs — the word game where random answers turn a normal story into total chaos. This time, they build a storyline around neighbourhood dramas… and it goes off the rails fast. From nosy neighbours to weird backyard incidents, the Rush Hour crew create a truly unhinged suburban saga — all thanks to their questionable word choices and loose understanding of how the game works. The team return 27th January, but you can binge the Rush Hour podcast anytime on the LiSTNR app — and follow @rushhourtriplem on socials for all the laughs, chaos and moments throughout summer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TF | S03 E14 | In this episode of Thinking Faith, Deacon Eric Gurash and Dr. Brett Salkeld explain what the Catholic Church teaches about the rapture, death, and divine judgment. They unpack where modern rapture theories came from, what Scripture actually says about the end times, and how God's justice and mercy meet in the moment of death. A clear, Catholic guide to some of Christianity's most misunderstood beliefs. 00:00 Introduction and New Year Greetings 01:12 Classroom Questions and Podcast Reflections 05:12 Discussing the Rapture and Death 07:34 Biblical Interpretations and Historical Context 11:10 Human Nature and the Desire for Escape 20:29 The Left Behind Series and Pop Culture 21:00 The Influence of 'Left Behind' and Nicholas Cage 21:18 The Gospel's Answer to Fear and Hope 21:33 Catholic Church's Caution on End Times Predictions 22:37 Human Desire for Control and Prophecy 23:15 The Overlap of Rapture and Prosperity Gospel 23:47 Endless Deferrals in Rapture Predictions 25:23 The Moment of Death and Biological Ambiguity 27:46 Particular Judgment and Encounter with Christ 33:17 Speculations on Hell and Eternal Judgment 36:29 Final Thoughts and Personal Reflections

Recording date: 17th December 2025Olive Resource Capital's leadership team has delivered a nuanced precious metals outlook for 2026 that challenges conventional wisdom whilst identifying specific opportunities backed by fundamental analysis. In this latest Compass podcast, President and CEO Sam Pelaez alongside Executive Chairman Derek Macpherson presented a framework emphasizing selectivity over broad-based precious metals enthusiasm.The firm's highest-conviction call centres on platinum, which Macpherson identified as his top commodity pick for 2026. The case rests on three pillars: persistent market deficits, tight physical supply, and anticipated policy shifts. "The market's in deficit. It's a small market and it's tight," Macpherson explained, before highlighting a critical catalyst: "I think we're going to see some of these EV mandates are going to get rolled off. More ICE engines by 2030 or 2035 are going to evaporate." This reassessment of aggressive electric vehicle timelines supports continued internal combustion engine production, sustaining autocatalyst demand for platinum and palladium. Olive maintains significant positioning in the PGM complex to capture this opportunity.The macroeconomic foundation underpinning precious metals remains robust despite consensus recession fears. Pelaez articulated the firm's contrarian economic view: "I think the global economy surprises to the upside. The general consensus is bearish. The GDP now for the Atlanta Fed is over 3%. The Treasury and the Fed are injecting liquidity right now. China is on an expansionary fiscal policy." Macpherson reinforced this perspective, noting unprecedented global deficit spending: "China's got a trillion dollars worth of stimulus, the US is spending money like it's going out of style. The Europeans all went into deficit spending to fund their defense efforts."This liquidity-driven environment creates favourable conditions for hard assets, though Olive's leadership expects commodity market leadership to potentially rotate from precious towards industrial metals. Gold maintains its portfolio role despite moderated return expectations following 2025's exceptional 60% advance, with Pelaez noting that reduced speculation in precious metals need not preclude continued gold strength supported by central bank buying and monetary accommodation.Perhaps most controversially, both executives expect silver to disappoint investors in 2026 despite positive fundamentals. Pelaez explained: "Every person on the planet seems to be uber-ultra-mega bullish silver. I'm not saying I think silver is going to go down necessarily, but it's going to be the most disappointing because the expectations for it are so high." Technical analysis suggests silver "has already corrected up to the average" based on 25 years of volume-weighted data against gold, with "the biggest move in silver" having "already occurred literally over the past eight weeks."Macpherson acknowledged tactical opportunities, expecting a "blowoff top in silver at a higher price than where we are right now," but anticipates year-end underperformance following silver's characteristic pattern of spiking then rolling off. Olive maintains silver exposure to capture near-term momentum whilst preparing to reduce positions.The firm's strategy emphasises diversified mining equities as preferred investment vehicles, highlighting Ivanhoe Mines with its PGM production "coming online at a perfect time when the market is moving higher." This approach provides leveraged precious metals exposure whilst managing single-commodity risk through companies with multiple revenue streams and operational catalysts.Learn more: https://cruxinvestor.comSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

These Jane Austen scholars note that she long had a diverse readership, but in post-war America that changed. "Publishers pushed her to women specifically. Just like they made pink Cadillacs, they made pink Janes." (Caution: do not read and drive.) Produced with the Grolier Club. Music: Reid Jenkins.

The 2026 IPO market is heating up: John Jannarone and Evan Schlossman break down what to expect. John anticipates debuts from Kraken and OpenAI, while Evan is also watching Canva. Other expected names are Anthropic, Databricks, Huntress, SpaceX, and more tech companies. “We're seeing a huge amount of enthusiasm from investors,” Evan says. John notes capital raises from names like Anthropic, saying private markets are “red hot,” so retail investors need caution if these companies are continuing to look for funding. ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before trading, read the Options Disclosure Document. http://bit.ly/2v9tH6DSubscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Like the show? Show your support by using our sponsors. Promotive can help you find your dream job. Touch HERE to see open jobs. Need to update your shop systems and software? Try Tekmetric HERERegister NOW for Tekmetric's Tektonic Conference coming up HEREIn this episode, Jeff Compton sits down with Bob Leonard from Mobility Works to delve into the specialized world of vehicle modifications for people with physical disabilities. Bob shares insights into the unique regulatory landscape and technical requirements affecting mobility vehicle conversions, including the importance of following strict certification rules and working closely with certified evaluators. The conversation highlights the technician shortage in the mobility industry, the blend of mechanical and electrical skills required, and the impactful difference these vehicles make in the lives of customers.Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to The Jaded Mechanic 00:40 Live at ASTA 2025: Meet Bob Leonard from Mobility Works 01:59 What is Mobility Works? The Mission and Services Explained 03:13 Types of Modifications: Minivans, Hand Controls, and High-Tech Installs 05:58 Certification and Audit Processes in Mobility Vehicle Service 08:46 Repairing or Correcting Others' Work: Challenges in Mobility Vehicle Service 11:22 Prescriptions, Regulations & Working with Certified Evaluators 14:19 How Modifications Affect Standard Vehicle Repairs 16:35 Diagnosing Issues When Factory Systems and Modified Controls Meet 19:06 Adapting to EVs and Hybrids in the Mobility Industry 22:04 The Human Side: Fittings, Customer Stories & Building Trust 25:48 Technician Shortages & The Specialized Skills Required 29:08 Training, Following Procedures, and the Role of Inspections 32:38 Troubleshooting Wiring, Diagnostics, and Common Mistakes 36:58 Customer Impact: Independence, Freedom, and Lasting Relationships 41:12 Insurance, Rentals, and the Cost of Mobility Vehicle Ownership 45:42 Body Shop Challenges: Repairs, Estimating, and Crash-Tested Parts 51:02 Advice for Technicians: Approach, Caution, and Knowing When to Call Experts 54:59 The Growing Mobility Market & Emerging Trends 57:01 Life-Changing Mobility Solutions: Why This Work Matters 01:02:57 Wrap-Up: Spreading Awareness & Educating Technicians Follow/Subscribe to the show on social media! TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jeffcompton7YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheJadedMechanicFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091347564232

Steve Williams is a highly respected authority in leadership and business, bringing nearly five decades of experience within the manufacturing and electronics industries. Raised in an entrepreneurial family and certified as a John Maxwell consultant, he leverages his extensive background to help organizations strengthen leadership and drive operational improvement. As the author of six business books, including Notorious Leadership Lessons from History's Most Notorious Leaders, Steve offers a distinctive perspective by uncovering powerful insights from some of history's most infamous figures.Please learn more about Steve Williams at www.SteveWilliamsAuthor.comIn this compelling episode of Mr. Biz Radio, host Ken “Mr. Biz” Wentworth sits down with leadership expert Steve Williams to explore unconventional lessons drawn from some of history's most notorious leaders. Drawing on decades of business experience and insights from his book Notorious Leadership Lessons from History's Most Notorious Leaders, Steve examines how traits such as charisma, influence, and tactical brilliance can be applied responsibly in modern organizations. The conversation challenges traditional views of leadership by highlighting the importance of balancing authority with authenticity, offering thought-provoking takeaways for today's business leaders.Key Takeaways:-Understanding Leadership: Leadership is fundamentally about influence, as taught by John Maxwell, and can be learned and improved over time.-Lessons from Infamy: Even history's most notorious leaders tried peaceful methods first; only resorting to fear and violence when necessary.-The Downfall of Leading by Fear: Effective leadership dismisses fear as a tool, focusing instead on respect and influence as pathways to success.-The Charisma Challenge: Leveraging charisma should focus on empowering others rather than manipulating them, maintaining a genuine leadership stance.-Caution with Power: Ego and unchecked power can lead to a leader's downfall; successful leaders surround themselves with diverse, challenging voices.

The holiday season inspires generosity, but smart gifting can go far beyond festive moments and gifts under the tree. On the show this week, we're digging into the world of gifting strategies, just in time for the end of 2025. Whether you're navigating last-minute holiday shopping, planning gifts for loved ones, or looking to maximize your charitable donations, this episode is packed with practical advice and fresh ideas.  We break down everything from tax implications of gifting cash, stocks, and even real estate, to making the most of donor-advised funds and qualified charitable distributions to help you balance generosity with smart financial planning, so you can give with both a warm heart and a wise mind. Outline of This Episode 00:00 Balancing gifting and planning. 03:18 Choosing between gifting or inheriting. 09:13 Tax implications of gifting stocks. 11:42 Caution when gifting non-cash assets. 15:17 Tax deductions and SALT limit. 17:29 2026 tax changes for donations. 20:46 Tax benefits of stock donations. 25:00 Qualified charitable distributions explained. 27:30 Tax-efficient inheritance strategies. ***********

Unccccuuuutttttt Jaaaaahhhhhhmmmmms. In our final review of the 2019 year of A24, the A24 Rocks crew has finally reached The Safdie Brothers' gambling New York City anxiety rollercoaster Uncut Gems starring Adam Sandler, Julia Fox, Lakeith Stanfield, and Kevin Garnett. Uncut Gems is about a gambling addict named Howard who owns a gem shop in New York City's diamond district. When Howard imports an Ethiopian black opal and shows it to basketball HOFer Kevin Garnett, the black opal takes on a life of its own. Howard owes money around town, though, and specifically to his brother Arno whose goons are chasing Howard to his kids high school play. In the 96th film of their A24 journey, and the final film of the 2010 decade of A24, what will these film reviewers think of Uncut Gems? Caution: movie spoilers.Intro- 0:00 to 4:11.Film Discussion- 4:11 to 1:31:20.Film Ratings/Outro- 1:31:20 to End.Upcoming Podcast Release Schedule-January 7th- The 2019 A24 Oscars.Junary 14th- Our Top 10 Best and Worst A24 Films from 2013-2019.

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For the holiday celebration this year, these cinema lovers rewind to 1999 and review the crime-comedy Go starring Sarah Polly, Katie Holmes, William Fitchner, Jay Mohr, Timothy Olyphant, and Scott Wolf. These film reviewers invite on Lamb, who rented out a movie theatre this past year and imported the film reel for "Go." In this triptych tale, Ronna needs to make her rent... and that's all you need to know. Is "Go" a Christmas film, and how has it aged 26 years later? Fire up that shoesaw. Caution: movie spoilers. Intro- 0:00 to 2:06.Film Discussion- 2:06 to 1:00:03.Film Ratings/Outro- 1:00:03 to End.Upcoming Podcast Release Schedule-12/24- Uncut Gems.1/7- The 2019 A24 Oscars.

Russell Rhoads examines today's choppy trading and the elevated VIX. He discusses the potential impact of late-year economic data, emphasizing the need for caution due to possible inaccuracies. Russell also delves into the Federal Reserve's stance on interest rate cuts, highlighting the critical role of early 2026 economic performance.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

On the second from last film review for the 2019 year of A24, these A24 film reviewers discuss the 2019 horror-comedy In Fabric, written and directed by Peter Strickland. In Fabric starts with a woman named Sheila Woolchapel (portrayed by Marianne Jean-Baptiste) who works as a bank teller at a British bank. She is a single middle-aged lady with a dismissive son, and one day, she scores a date with a man. To dress up for her date, she decides to buy a red dress at Dentley & Soper's, and this red dress takes on a life of its own. Caution: movie spoilers.Intro- 0:00 to 5:14.Film Discussion- 5:14 to 1:18:54.Film Ratings/Outro- 1:18:54 to End.Upcoming podcast release schedule-December 17th- Go.December 24th- Uncut Gems.January 7th- The 2019 A24 Oscars.January 14th- Our Top 10 Best and Worst Films from the 2013-2019 years of A24.

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Last time we spoke about the Changkufeng Incident. In a frost-bitten dawn along the Chaun and Tumen rivers, a border notched with memory becomes the stage for a quiet duel of will. On one side, Japanese officers led by Inada Masazum study maps, mud, and the hill known as Changkufeng, weighing ground it offers and the risk of war. They glimpse a prize, high ground that could shield lines to Korea—yet they sense peril in every ridge, every scent of winter wind. Across the line, Soviet forces tighten their grip on the crest, their eyes fixed on the same hill, their tents and vehicles creeping closer to the border. The air hums with cautious diplomacy: Moscow's orders pulse through Seoul and Harbin, urging restraint, probing, deterring, but never inviting full-scale conflict. Yet every patrol, every reconnaissance, seems to tilt the balance toward escalation.   #177 The point of no return for the USSR and Japan 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. Days passed and the local emissaries had not been released by the Russians. Domei reported from Seoul that the authorities were growing worried; the "brazen" actions of Soviet front-line forces infuriated the Manchurians and Japanese. From Seoul, too, came ominous news that villagers were preparing to evacuate because they feared fighting would soon begin in the Changkufeng area. While diplomatic activity continued in Moscow without effect, the Tokyo press continued to report intense military activity throughout the Soviet Far East—the greatest massing of troops in months, with planes, armored cars, and motorized equipment choking the Trans-Siberian railway. The press was dominated by commentary about the danger of war. One enterprising Tokyo publisher ran advertisements under the heading: "The Manchukuo-Soviet Border Situation Is Urgent—Ours Is the Only Detailed Map of the Soviet Far East: Newspaper-size, in seven clear colors, offset printed, only 50 sen." Although the Manchukuoan foreign office issued a statement on 20 July about the dire consequences the Soviets were inviting, it is probable that the next Russian actions, of a conciliatory nature, were reached independently. Either Moscow had taken almost a week to make the decision, or the diplomatic conversations there had had an effect. Local Japanese authorities reported inactivity on the Changkufeng front from the morning of 23 July. On the next day, word was received that the USSR proposed to return the two emissaries as "trespassers." At midday on 26 July, the Russians released the blindfolded agents at a border site along the Novokievsk road. After completing the formalities, the Japanese asked the Russians for a reply concerning local settlement of the incident. According to Japanese sources, the "flustered" Colonel Grebennik answered: "My assignment today was merely to turn over the envoys. As for any request about the Changkufeng Incident, our guard commander must have asked for instructions from the central government. I think this is the type of matter which must be answered by the authorities at Moscow through diplomatic channels." Grebennik's postwar recollection does not differ appreciably from the Japanese version. Soviet sources mention a second effort by the Japanese military to deliver a message under more forceful circumstances. On 23 July a Soviet border unit drove off a four-man party. Russian cavalry, sent to investigate, discovered that the Japanese had pulled down a telegraph pole, severed lines 100–150 meters inside Soviet territory, absconded with wire, and left behind a white flag and a letter. Undated, unsigned, and written in Korean, the message struck Grebennik as being substantively the same as the communication delivered formally by the emissaries on 18 July. Japanese materials make no reference to a second, informal effort by local forces, but there is little reason to doubt that such an attempt, perhaps unauthorized, was made. Although Japanese efforts at low-level negotiations came to naught, two observations emerged from the local authorities and the press. First, on-the-spot negotiations had broken down; it had been difficult even to reclaim the emissaries, and the Russians in the Posyet region were using various pretexts to refer matters to diplomatic echelons. Second, the Russians had released the men. Some interpreted this as the first evidence of Soviet sincerity; possibly, the USSR would even return Matsushima's body as a step toward settlement. Other Japanese observers on the scene warned the public that it was imperative to stay on guard: "All depends on how diplomacy proceeds and how the front-line troops behave." Yet the excitement in the Japanese press began to abate. It is difficult to ascertain the nature of the decision-making process on the Russian side after the Japanese attempted local negotiations. The Soviets contend that nothing special had been undertaken before the Japanese provoked matters at the end of July. Grebennik, however, admits that after receiving the two Japanese communications, "we started to prepare against an attack on us in the Lake Khasan area." He and a group of officers went to Changkufeng Hill and sent as many border guards there as possible. Although he personally observed Japanese troops and instructed his officers to do the same, he denied categorically that the Russians constructed trenches and fortifications. Only the observation of Manchurian territory was intensified while instructions were awaited from higher headquarters. For its part, the Korea Army was carrying out Imperial general headquarters first instructions while pursuing a wait-and-see policy. On 16 July, Korea Army Headquarters wired an important operations order to Suetaka. With a view toward a possible attack against intruders in the Khasan area, the army planned to make preparations. The division commander was to alert stipulated units for emergency dispatch and send key personnel to the Kyonghun sector to undertake preparations for an attack. Lt. Col. Senda Sadasue, BGU commander of the 76th Infantry Regiment, was to reconnoiter, reinforce nearby districts, and be ready for emergencies. Particular care was enjoined not to irritate the Soviet side. Maj. Gen. Yokoyama Shinpei, the Hunchun garrison commander, was to maintain close contact with the BGU and take every precaution in guarding the frontiers. Like Senda, Yokoyama was warned against irritating the Russians. Korea Army Headquarters also dispatched staff to the front and had them begin preparations, envisaging an offensive. Upon receipt of the army order, Suetaka issued implementing instructions from his Nanam headquarters at 4:30 A.M. on the 17th. The following units were to prepare for immediate alert: the 38th Infantry Brigade Headquarters, 75th Infantry Regiment, 27th Cavalry Regiment, 5th Antiaircraft Regiment, and 19th Engineer Regiment. The same instructions applied to the next units, except that elements organic to the division were designated: the 76th Infantry Regiment, 25th Mountain Artillery Regiment, and 15th Heavy Field Artillery Regiment. Another order enjoined utmost care not to irritate the Russians; Japanese actions were to be masked. Next came a directive to the forces of Senda and K. Sato. The former comprised mainly the 76th Infantry BGU and a cavalry platoon. The latter was built around the 75th Infantry Regiment, the Kucheng garrison unit, another cavalry platoon, two mountain artillery and one heavy field artillery battalion, and the 19th Engineers. Suetaka's idea about a solution to the border troubles had become concrete and aggressive. From the night of July 17, concentration would be accomplished gradually. The exact timing of the attack would be determined by subsequent orders; in Senda's area, there was no such restriction regarding "counteraction brought on by enemy attack." Division signal and intendant officers would conduct reconnaissance related to communications, billeting, food, and supplies. Sato and his subordinates were to reconnoiter personally. Having ordered the division to begin concentration and to stand by, Korea Army Headquarters was prepared the next morning, July 17, to direct the movement. Nevertheless, there was concern in Seoul that Suetaka's advance elements might cross the Tumen River into Manchurian territory, which could result in a clash with Soviet troops. Such an outcome might run counter to the principle established by Imperial general headquarters. Consequently, it was decided that "movement east of the river would therefore have to be forbidden in the Korea Army's implementing order." Nakamura transmitted his operational instructions to Suetaka at 6:00 on July 17: "No great change in latest situation around Lake Khasan. Soviet forces are still occupying Changkufeng area. Diplomaticlevel negotiations on part of central authorities and Manchukuoan government do not appear to have progressed. Considering various circumstances and with view to preparations, this army will concentrate elements of 19th Division between Shikai, Kyonghun, Agochi." Restrictions stipulated that the division commander would transport the units by rail and motor vehicle and concentrate them in the waiting zone in secret. Movement was to begin on the night of July 17 and to be completed the next day. Further orders, however, must govern unit advance east of the Tumen as well as use of force. The remainder of the division was to stay ready to move out. Troops were to carry rations for about two weeks.   Late that day, Suetaka received an order by phone for his subordinates in line with Seoul's instructions. Senda would handle the concentration of elements assembling at Kyonghun, and Sato would do the same for the main units arriving at Agochi. A communications net was to be set up quickly. Caution was to be exercised not to undertake provocative actions against the opposite bank of the Tumen, even for reconnaissance. The division would dispatch two trains from Hoeryong and four from Nanam. At 11:58 pm on 18 July, the first train left Hoeryong for Agochi. Concentration of units was completed by dawn. By that time, the Japanese had dispatched to the border 3,236 men and 743 horses. Past midnight on 20 July, Division Chief of Staff Nakamura wired headquarters that the division was ready to take any action required, having completed the alert process by 11 pm. Japanese scouting of the Changkufeng sector began in earnest after mid-July. Although the affair had seemed amenable to settlement, Sato took steps for an emergency from around the 14th. His thoughts centered on readiness for an attack against Changkufeng, which simultaneously required reconnaissance for the assault and preparation to pull the regiment back quickly to Hoeryong if a withdrawal was ordered. After arriving at Haigan on 18 July, Sato set out with several engineers. At Kucheng, the officers donned white Korean clothing, presumably the disguise directed by the division—and boarded native oxcarts for a leisurely journey southward along the Korean bank of the Tumen across from Changkufeng. The seemingly innocent "farmers" studied the river for crossing sites and Changkufeng Hill for the extent of enemy activity. On the hill's western slope, in Manchurian territory, three rows of Russian entanglements could be observed 300 feet below the crest. Only a handful of soldiers were visible, probably a platoon, certainly not more than a company. Infantry Captain Yamada Teizo conducted secret reconnaissance of the entire Changkufeng-Hill 52 sector for 314 hours in the afternoon of 18 July. Even after intense scanning through powerful binoculars, he could detect no more than 19 lookouts and six horsemen; camouflage work had been completed that day, and there were ten separate covered trench or base points. Barbed wire, under camouflage, extended about four meters in depth, yet even Yamada's trained eye could not determine whether there was one line of stakes or two. He jotted down what he could see and compared his information with that learned from local police. Artillery Colonel R. Tanaka shared the view that the Soviets had intruded. When he went reconnoitering along the Korean bank, he observed Russian soldiers entrenched around the hilltop, easily visible through binoculars at a range of two kilometers. Trenches had been dug 20 to 30 meters below the crest on the western slope. Eventually, there were three rows of barbed wire, the first just below the trenches and the lowest 100 meters under the summit. Tanaka estimated Soviet strength at two companies (about 200 men). Suetaka's intelligence officer, Sasai, recalls seeing barbed wire after Japanese units deployed to the front on 18–19 July; he had surmised then that the entanglements were being prepared out of fear of a Japanese assault.   To obtain first-hand information, the Gaimusho ordered a section chief, Miura Kazu'ichi, to the spot. Between 23 July and the cease-fire in August, Miura collected data at Kyonghun and transmitted reports from the consulate at Hunchun. On 28 July he visited Sozan on the Korean bank. He observed Soviet soldiers on the western slopes of Changkufeng, digging trenches and driving stakes. These actions were clearly on Manchukuoan territory even according to Soviet maps. Miura insisted that he saw no friendly troops on territory claimed by the Russians and observed no provocative actions by the Japanese. These statements are supported by a map drawn for him in early August by Division Staff Officer Saito Toshio, a sketch Miura retained as late as 1947. Miura's testimony is tempered by his assertion that he saw a red flag flying near the top of Changkufeng Hill. This contention conflicts with all evidence, as Russian lawyers at the International Military Tribunal for the Far East argued, it is improbable that a Soviet frontier post, highly interested in camouflage, would have hoisted a pennon so large that it could be seen from Sozan. Russian sources are unanimous in stating that no flag was put up until 6 August and that no trenches or entanglements were established by Soviet border guards in July, at least prior to the 29th. The two Army General staff consultants, Arisue and Kotani, arrived in Seoul on 16 July, the day Korea Army Headquarters was ordering an alert for the 19th Division "with a view toward a possible attack against enemy intruders." Inada dispatched them mainly to inspect the frontline situation; but he had not fully decided on reconnaissance in force. At Shikai, Arisue and Kotani donned Korean garb and traveled by oxcart on the Korean side of the Tumen, reconnoitering opposite the Shachaofeng sector. Kotani was convinced that hostile possession of Changkufeng posed a serious threat to the Korean railway. He agreed with the division's estimate that, if the Japanese did decide to seize Changkufeng, it ought not to be too difficult. Arisue, as senior observer, dispatched messages from Kyonghun to Tokyo detailing their analysis and recommendations. Meanwhile, in Tokyo, on 17 July the central military authorities received a cable from the Japanese envoy in Moscow, Colonel Doi Akio, reporting that prospects for a diplomatic settlement were nil. The USSR was taking a hard line because Japan was deeply involved in China, though there were domestic considerations as well. The Russians, however, showed no intention of using the border incident to provoke war. It would be best for Japan to seize Changkufeng quickly and then press forward with parleys. Meanwhile, Japan should conduct an intensive domestic and external propaganda campaign. There was mounting pressure in the high command that negotiations, conducted "unaided," would miss an opportunity. Based on reports from Arisue and Kotani, that army seemed to be contemplating an unimaginative, ponderous plan: an infantry battalion would cross the Tumen west of Changkufeng and attack frontally, while two more battalions would cross south of Kyonghun to drive along the river and assault Changkufeng from the north. Inada sent a telegram on 17 July to Arisue for "reference." Prospects had diminished that Soviet troops would withdraw as a result of negotiation. As for the attack ideas Arisue mentioned, Inada believed it necessary to prepare to retake Changkufeng with a night attack using small forces. To avoid widening the crisis, the best plan was a limited, surprise attack using ground units. The notion of a surprise attack drew on the Kwantung Army's extensive combat experience in Manchuria since 1931.  The next morning, after the forward concentration of troops was completed, Suetaka went to the front. From Kucheng, he observed the Changkufeng district and decided on concrete plans for use of force. Meanwhile, Nakamura was curbing any hawkish courses at the front. As high-command sources privately conceded later, the younger officers in Tokyo sometimes seemed to think the commander was doing too good a job; there was covert sentiment that it might be preferable if someone in the chain of command acted independently before the opportunity slipped away. This is significant in light of the usual complaints by responsible central authorities about gekokujo—insubordination—by local commands. An important report influencing the high command's view arrived from Kwantung Army Intelligence on 19 July: according to agents in Khabarovsk, the USSR would not let the Changkufeng incident develop into war; Russians also believed there would be no large-scale Soviet intrusion into their territory. By 19 July, the Tokyo operations staff was considering the best method to restore control of the lost hill by force, since Seoul appeared to maintain its laissez-faire stance. On 18 July, Arisue and Kotani were instructed by Imperial General headquarters to assist the Korea Army and the 19th Division regarding the Changkufeng Incident. What the Army general staff operations officers sought was an Imperial General headquarters order, requiring Imperial sanction, that would instruct the Korea Army to evict the Russian troops from Changkufeng the way the Kwantung Army would, using units already under Nakamura's command. The sense was that the affair could be handled locally, but if the USSR sought to escalate the incident, it might be prudent for that to occur before the Hankow operation began. The IGHQ and War Ministry coordinated the drafting of an IGHQ order on 19–20 July: "We deem it advisable to eradicate Soviet challenges . . . by promptly delivering blow on this occasion against unit which crossed border at Changkufeng. That unit is in disadvantageous spot strategically and tactically; thus, probability is scant that dispute would enlarge, and we are investigating countermeasures in any case. Careless expansion of situation is definitely not desired. We would like you people also to conduct studies concerning mode of assault employing smallest strength possible for surprise attack against limited objective. Kindly learn general atmosphere here [Tokyo] from [Operations] Major Arao Okikatsu." The 20th of July proved to be a hectic day in Korea, and even more so in Tokyo. The division had informed the Korea Army that it was finally "ready to go," a message received in Seoul in the early hours. Then Arisue received a wire from Inada presenting limited-attack plans and noting that Arao was on the way. By that day, Japanese intelligence judged there were 400 Soviet troops and two or three mountain guns south of Paksikori. Russian positions at Changkufeng had been reinforced, but no aggressive intentions could be detected. Soviet ground elements, as well as materiel, appeared to be moving from Vladivostok and Slavyanka toward Posyet. Suetaka headed back to the front. Sato told him that it was absolutely necessary to occupy Chiangchunfeng Hill across the Tumen in Manchurian territory. Upon reaching the Wuchiatzu sector and inspecting the situation, Suetaka agreed to send a small unit to Chiangchunfeng on his own authority.  Colonel Sato Kotoku had ordered one company to move across the Tumen toward Chiangchunfeng on 21 July, a maneuver that did not escape the Russians' notice. On 24 July, the same day another Japanese unit occupied Shangchiaoshan Hill, Marshal Blyukher ordered the 40th Rifle Division, stationed in the Posyet area to be placed on combat readiness, with a force of regulars assigned to back the Soviet border guards; two reinforced rifle battalions were detached as a reserve. According to Japanese records, Russian border patrols began appearing around Huichungyuan, Yangkuanping, and Shachaofeng from 26 July, but no serious incidents were reported at that stage. At about 9:30 am on 29 July, Captain Kanda, the 2nd Company commander of Lieutenant Colonel Senda's 76th Border Garrison Unit, was observing the Shachaofeng area from his Kucheng cantonments. Through his glasses, Kanda observed four or five Soviet soldiers engaged in construction on high ground on the west side of Shachaofeng. Kanda notified Senda, who was at BGU Headquarters inspecting the forward areas. Senda transmitted the information to Suetaka. Deciding to cross the Tumen for a closer look, Senda set off with Kanda. A little after 11 am, they reached Chiangchunfeng Hill, where the men from Captain Noguchi's company were already located. Senda verified, to his own satisfaction, that as many as 10 enemy infantrymen had "violated the border" to a depth of 350 meters, "even by the Soviets' contention", and were starting construction 1,000 meters south of Shachaofeng. Senda decided to oust the Russian force "promptly and resolutely," in light of the basic mission assigned his unit. He telephoned Suetaka, who was in Kyonghun, and supplied the intelligence and the recommendation. Subordinates recalled Suetaka's initial reaction when the BGU reported a Soviet intrusion about a mile and a half north of Changkufeng. "The arrogant Russians were making fools of the Japanese, or were trying to. At stake was not a trifling hill and a few invaders, but the honor of the Imperial Army. In the face of this insult, the general became furious. He insisted upon smashing the enemy right away."  Kanda phoned 2nd Lieutenant Sakuma, who was still at Kucheng, and told him to bring his 25-man platoon across the river by 2 pm Sakuma crossed by boat and arrived at 1:30. Kanda set out from Chiangchunfeng at 2:20, took over Sakuma's unit, bore east, and approached within 700 meters of the enemy. He ordered the men not to fire unless fired upon, and to withdraw quickly after routing the Russians. It is said that the Japanese troops were fired upon as they advanced in deployed formation but did not respond at first. In a valley, casualties were incurred and the Japanese finally returned fire. Sakuma's 1st Squad leader took a light machine gun and pinned down the Russians facing him. Sakuma himself pressed forward with his other two squads, taking advantage of the slope to envelop the enemy from the right. At the same time, he sent a patrol to the high ground on the left to cover the platoon's flank. Thanks to the 1st Squad's frontal assault, the Russians had no chance to worry about their wings, and Sakuma moved forward to a point only 30 meters from the foe's rear. Kanda was now 50 meters from the Russians. When the enemy light machine gun let up, he ordered a charge and, in the lead, personally cut down one of the foe. Sakuma also rushed the Soviets, but when about to bring down his saber he was stabbed in the face while another Russian struck him in the shoulder. Grappling with this assailant, Sakuma felled him. Other Japanese attackers sabered two more Russians and shot the rest. By 3:10 pm the eight enemy "trespassers" had been annihilated. The covering patrol reported that five Soviet horsemen, with a light machine gun, were galloping up from Khasan. Sakuma had his platoon fire grenade dischargers, which smashed the enemy. Seventy more Russian soldiers now came, attacking from northwest of the lake and supported by fire from the east side. Using light machine guns and grenade dischargers, Sakuma checked them. Meanwhile, Miyashita's platoon, part of Noguchi's company, had departed from Chiangchunfeng at 2:20 pm and swung right until it reached the crestline between Changkufeng and Kanda's company. One squad faced 200 Russians on Changkufeng; the other faced the enemy south of Shachaofeng. Soviet forces opened intense machine-gun fire from Changkufeng and from the high ground east of the lake. After 20 minutes, Kanda's unit charged, two or three Russians fled, and Miyashita's platoon shot one down. Senda, who had gone with Miyashita, directed the platoon's movements and proceeded north, under fire, to Kanda's unit. Once the Russians had been cleared out, Senda forbade pursuit across the boundary and gradually withdrew his forces to the heights line 800 meters southwest. It was 4:30 then. By 5 pm Soviet reinforcements, apparently brought up from the Changkufeng and Paksikori sectors, advanced anew. With 80 men in the front lines, the enemy pushed across the border to a depth of at least 500 meters, according to the Japanese, and began to establish positions. Several tanks and many troops could be observed in the rear. Senda had Noguchi's company hold Chiangchunfeng. Kanda's unit, reinforced by 33 men from Kucheng, was to occupy the heights southwest of Shachaofeng, while Imagawa's company of the 76th Regiment was to occupy other high ground to the west. Senda then reported the situation to Suetaka in Kyonghun and asked for reinforcements. In Seoul, Army headquarters understood the developments reported by Suetaka as a response to the hostile border violation, and about 20 men of the Kucheng BGU under Lt. Sakuma drove the enemy out between 2:30 and 3 pm. Afterward, Sakuma pulled back to high ground two kilometers south of Yangkuanping to avoid trouble and was now observing the foe. Although Seoul had heard nothing about Japanese losses, Corp. Akaishizawa Kunihiko personally observed that Kanda had been wounded in the face by a grenade and bandaged, that Sakuma had been bayoneted twice and also bandaged, and that the dead lay on the grass, covered with raincoats. According to Suetaka "the enemy who had crossed the border south of Shachaofeng suffered losses and pulled back once as a result of our attack at about 2:30 pm". By about 4:30, Suetaka continued, the Russians had built up their strength and attacked the platoon on the heights southwest of Shachaofeng. Behind the Russian counterattack, there were now several tanks. Earlier, Suetaka noted ominously that several rounds of artillery had been fired from the Changkufeng area; "therefore, we reinforced our units too, between 5 and 6 pm., and both sides are confronting each other." Details as to the fate of Sakuma's platoon are not given, but it is now admitted that casualties were incurred on both sides. The Korea Army Headquarters consequently reported to Tokyo in the evening that, according to information from the division, 20 Japanese had driven out the Russians near Shachaofeng; 25 men from Senda's unit were occupying the heights 600 meters west of Changkufeng; and another 16 men were deployed in ambush at Yangkuanping. Such an enumeration would have tended to suggest that only a few dozen Japanese were across the Tumen on the 29th. But a review of the numbers of combat troops committed and the reinforcements sent by Senda reveals that Japanese strength across the river was in the hundreds by nightfall. In Moscow, Tass reported that on 29 July detachments of Japanese-Manchukuoan intruders had attempted to seize high ground apparently located 0.5 miles north of a Russian position. The assailants had been "completely repelled from Soviet territory, as a result of measures taken by Russian frontier guards," and instructions had been sent to the embassy in Tokyo to protest strongly. Walter Duranty, the veteran American correspondent in Moscow, heard that the Japanese press had published reports, likely intended for internal consumption, that hours of furious fighting had occurred at the points in question. Since the dispatches were unsubstantiated and "failed to gain credence anywhere outside Japan," Duranty claimed this may have forced the Japanese to translate into action their boast of "applying force" unless their demands were satisfied. "Now, it appears, they have applied force, unsuccessfully." The Soviet communiqué on the Shachaofeng affair, despite its firm tone, appeared unostentatiously in the following day's Pravda and Izvestiya under the headline, "Japanese Militarists Continue Their Provocation." The Japanese Embassy in Moscow heard nothing about the Shachaofeng affray until the morning of the 30th, when a wire was received from the Gaimusho that ten Russian soldiers had occupied a position northwest of Changkufeng and had begun trench work until ejected by frontier guards. Since the Russian communiqué spoke of afternoon fighting, American correspondents concluded that Soviet troops must have counterattacked and driven off the Japanese. No additional information was available to the public in Moscow on the 30th, perhaps because it was a holiday. Nevertheless, in the afternoon, Stalin's colleague Kaganovich addressed an immense crowd in Moscow on "Railroad Day" and at the conclusion of a long, vigorous speech said:  "The Soviet Union is prepared to meet all enemies, east or west." It certainly was not a fighting speech and there is no reason to suppose the Soviet will abandon its firm peace policy unless Japan deliberately forced the issue. 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. Diplomacy flickered as Moscow pressed restraint and Tokyo whispered calculated bravado. As July wore on, both sides massed troops, built trenches, and sent scouts across the river. A tense, hidden war unfolded, skirmishes, patrols, and small advances, until a fleeting moment when force collided with restraint, and the hill's future hung in the frost.

Patton, a cavalryman, carefully accepted that mechanized warfare was the future and became a great advocate of the tank, though his career progression required caution. He was wounded in WWI, feeling he had failed his destiny to die a hero. Montgomery, post-war, was an aloof but talented brigade major who gained confidence by publishing his views on training, asserting "the Montgomery way." Rommel, who married well, became an inspirational lecturer at the Dresden Infantry School. Patton failed a character test by rejecting Joe Angelo, the man who saved his life, after his zealous role in suppressing the Bonus Army in 1932.

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