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1920 bedouinsSaudi Kingdom Fragility And Houthi Rise Discussed In Autumn LondiniumGaius and Germanicus: Continuing their dialogue at the Londinium wine bar, the hosts evaluate the impending collapse of Saudi Arabian legitimacy. Germanicus emphasizes that the House of Saud's authority remains inherently fragile, historically dependent on buying tribal loyalty and maintaining guardianship over Mecca and Medina. Citing the fourteenth-century historian Ibn Khaldun, Germanicus observes that urban luxury and extravagant wealth have rendered Saudi leadership soft and decadent, contrasting them sharply with the formidable North Yemeni Houthi insurgents. Described as authentic ghazi holy warriors, thirty-five million Houthis pose an existential threat to seventeen million native Saudis, whose society relies heavily on millions of disenfranchised immigrant laborers. Meanwhile, American imperial leadership displays a profound ignorance of foreign cultural realities and historical precedents, ignoring Egypt's disastrous 1962 military campaign in North Yemen. Attempts by Riyadh to form defense pacts with Pakistan and Turkey are deemed ineffective, as neither nation possesses the logistical capacity or willingness to deploy troops into Yemen. With American military assets retreating across the Persian Gulf and Washington granting strategic advantages to China, the Saudi regime faces imminent destabilization without external salvation. Consequently, sacred cities like Mecca and Medina face severe vulnerability as Saudi rulers fail to secure reliable military protection. (2)

Episode OverviewHow do you time a haul so it actually adds line speed instead of working against your cast? On this Casting Angles installment of The Articulate Fly fly fishing podcast, host Marvin Cash and Master Casting Instructor Mac Brown of Mac Brown Fly Fish in Bryson City, North Carolina, break down the single biggest mistake anglers make when hauling: starting the pull too early. Recorded during the late summer trout doldrums, before delayed harvest waters reopen in early October, the conversation is built around a practical off-season drill list rather than an on-the-water report. Mac explains how nearly all hauling problems trace back to timing, pointing to Western Carolina University research he participated in that measured line speed jumping from roughly 78 mph to 264 mph at 30 feet once the haul was properly timed. He walks through the pre-haul rotation, the three-point grip and the late pinky pull that generate tip speed before the haul is even added, using a frisbee throw analogy to describe the wrist extension timing anglers need to feel. Mac and Marvin also cover two low tech practice tools, pantomiming the stroke and using a rubber band looped around both index fingers, that let anglers rehearse haul timing without a rod, line or water at all.Key TakeawaysHow to identify the single most common haul timing mistake: pulling too early, before the rod has finished its late rotation.Why feeling real tension in the line hand during the haul is the clearest sign the timing is correct.How to use a late pinky pull within a three-point grip to generate line speed before the haul is even added.Why a rubber band looped around both index fingers is an effective at-home drill for internalizing haul timing.When to prioritize haul timing practice: during the late summer trout doldrums before delayed harvest season opens.How pantomiming the casting stroke without a line, rod or water builds the muscle memory that carries over to the real thing.Techniques & Gear CoveredThe conversation centers on haul timing rather than a specific fly pattern or rig, walking through the mechanics of the pre-haul rotation: a late pinky pull within Mac's three-point grip that produces most of the tip speed before the line hand ever adds a haul. Mac frames the correct hauling moment using a keyboard key analogy, a series of backslashes building tension, then a single forward slash as the release, and a frisbee throwing comparison to describe the wrist extension timing that governs both vertical and horizontal casts. He also references controlled line speed testing conducted at Western Carolina University that quantified the difference a properly timed haul makes at 30 feet of line. For gear-free practice, Mac recommends pantomiming the stroke and using a simple rubber band around both index fingers to rehearse the keep-hands-together-then-explode-apart timing that a haul requires.FAQ / Key Questions AnsweredWhy do most anglers haul too early, and what causes it?Mac Brown estimates that roughly 95 percent of anglers begin the pull before the rod has finished its rotation, a leftover habit from throwing sports where more effort is applied earlier rather than later. He says the haul needs to come "late, late, late," timed to the pre-haul rotation, a late pinky pull within a three-point grip, so the pull adds to speed the rod tip has already generated rather than fighting against it.How can an angler tell if their haul timing is correct?Marvin offers a kinesthetic cue that Mac confirms: if you don't feel real tension in the line hand while hauling, you're hauling too soon. Done correctly, the pull should feel like it is adding noticeable resistance late in the stroke rather than an easy tug at the start.What practice drills can build haul timing without a rod or line?Mac recommends two off-water drills. The first is pantomiming the full casting stroke, including the elbow drop that starts the rotation, in an armchair with just the rod butt, something anglers can do while watching football in the fall. The second is looping a rubber band around both index fingers to physically feel the keep-hands-together-then-separate-explosively timing that a properly timed haul requires.How much line speed does a properly timed haul actually add?Citing testing from Western Carolina University, Mac notes that without any haul, line speed at 30 feet measured around 78 miles per hour; with a properly timed haul, that number jumped to roughly 264 miles per hour. He points to that gap as the first place anglers should look when they are struggling with wind or distance, particularly in saltwater.When is the best time of year to work on haul timing?Mac and Marvin identify the late summer trout doldrums, the stretch before delayed harvest waters reopen in early October, as an ideal window for this kind of practice. With trout fishing slow, anglers can use evening hours to work on hauling in the yard or a park rather than on the water.Related ContentS8, Ep 65 - Mastering the Roll Cast: Mac Brown's Essential Techniques for Challenging WatersS8, Ep 49 - Mastering the Cast: Mac Brown's Insights on Shooting LineS8, Ep 45 - Casting Fundamentals: Mac Brown on the Art of the Reach MendS8, Ep 7 - Casting Foundations and Fishing Frameworks: Insights with Mac BrownS8, Ep 60 - The Bare Necessities: Mac Brown's Guide to Minimalist Fly Fishing GearView All Casting Angles Episodes with Mac BrownConnect with Our GuestFollow Mac on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.Follow the ShowFollow The Articulate Fly on Facebook, Instagram, Threads and YouTube.Follow our Substack newsletter for episode updates, tips and resources.Support the ShowShop through our Amazon link to support the podcast.Join our Patreon community to support the show.If you are in the industry and need help getting unstuck, learn more about our consulting options.Subscribe & AdvertiseSubscribe to the podcast in your favorite podcast app.Think our community is a good fit for your brand? 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Savage shares his original September 11, 2001 radio broadcast on the 25-year anniversary of the attacks, arguing that many Americans, especially younger generations, no longer know who attacked the U.S. or why. Citing a New York Post headline,  only two states require 9/11 be taught and that schools and universities are filling the gap with lessons blaming America and downplaying Islamic terrorism. Hear the first hour of this historic broadcast as Savage reacts in real time to the tragic events. He argues terrorism is financed and trained by governments, urges closing borders, ending asylum and student-visa abuses, and advocates immediate, extreme military retaliation against training camps and sponsoring capitals. He cites reports of celebrations in Cairo and condemns political correctness, "ultra-tolerance," and open immigration as contributing factors, while rejecting calls to "not rush to judgment." Savage interviews his son Russ, who urges community preparedness and networking, and later adds a historical monologue on early Islamic conquests as a warning about modern immigration and Europe.

Good afternoon, I'm _ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 172-points this morning from Friday's close, at 46,724 on turnover of 14.1-billion N-T. The market gained ground Friday following two days of volatility, as investors reacted to a rise on Wall Street overnight, as big tech companies rallied. Artists welcome return of 'Taiwan Pavilion' name as Gwangju Biennale opens Taiwan artists and curators are welcoming the opening of the Gwangju Biennale's Pavilion Project's "Taiwan Pavilion." It follows a naming controversy that led to China's withdrawal from the event. The foundation had initially listed the pavilion as being part of the National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts in promotional materials. However, it was agreed to allow it to use the name "Taiwan Pavilion" on August 26 following accusations of political censorship (政治審查) from artists and the Lai administration. China's curatorial team announced its withdrawal from the Pavilion Project last week, citing the participation of Taiwan. The Gwangju Biennale runs from now through Nov. 15. Taiwan tops foreign arrivals to Busan as flights surge South Korea's Yonhap News Agency is reporting that Taiwan has become the largest source of foreign visitors to Busan, following a sharp increase in direct flights. According to Yonhap, data shows a total of 2,927,674 foreign tourists visited Busan from January to July, 605,000 of whom were from Taiwan. Citing aviation statistics released by the Korea Airports Corporation, Yonhap says 6,609 flights operated between Busan and Taiwan in the first seven months of this year. That figure matched the total for all of 2024 and equivalent to 82.9-per cent of the flights recorded in all of 2025. NKorea Kim Commissions Second Naval Destroyer North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un has commissioned his second naval destroyer and called for building a more reliable nuclear deterrent. The report today came as the U.S., South Korea and Japan were to begin a trilateral military exercise that he views as a security threat. State media photos showed Kim toured the Kang Kon warship with his teenage daughter, who South Korea's spy service views as his likely heir. The ship and the Choe Hyon, commissioned (正式委托) in June, are both 5,000-ton destroyers equipped with nuclear-capable missiles, making them North Korea's most advanced warships. The development comes as North Korea is dialing up pressure on the U.S. after rebuffing President Donald Trump's decision to scale back a major military drill with South Korea in a conciliatory step toward Kim. US ENVOYS WITKOFF AND KUSHNER HOLD TALKS IN KYIV AFTER KREMLIN MEETING AS BOTH SIDES PAUSE STRIKES ON CAPITALS U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner say they have held encouraging talks in Kyiv. The trip on Sunday was their first official visit to Ukraine with European partners joining a third round of the discussions. The trip follows the American envoys' meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Saturday that produced no announced breakthroughs. Both Moscow and Kyiv have agreed to a three-day pause on strikes against each other's capitals while the diplomatic shuttle continues, though previous (先前的) attempts at a peace plan have foundered over security guarantees for Ukraine and territorial demands from Russia. Reporter Jagruti Dave in Washington says the limited ceasefire covering the two capitals has not stopped the fighting elsewhere, with Russia continuing to strike other Ukrainian cities and Ukraine hitting a Russian oil refinery. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _. －－－－以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告－－－－ 【高雄出發 日本滑雪團限時優惠】 9/30前報名付訂，每人折$5,000 11/30前報名付訂，每人折$3,000 凡參加過滑雪團系列商品，老朋友獨享優惠每人再折$1,000 自備雪具者另享減價優惠 https://sofm.pse.is/9kwmz5 -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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A landmark letter on MAID, approved recently by Toronto's main Orthodox rabbinical council—also called the Vaad HaRabbanim—is sounding the alarm about what the group notes is the increasing prevalence of medically assisted death making "inroads" into the local Jewish community. Citing the figure of 5,000 patients in Ontario in 2023 who the council describes as being "euthanized by medical practitioners", the leading Orthodox rabbis said they need to take steps to "curb this disturbing trend": going forward, they will not officiate at the funerals of MAID patients and will refuse to permit MAID patients to be buried in plots in their synagogues' cemetery sections. The letter was adopted a while ago, but had not been made public. The CJN received a copy of it in the summer of 2026. On August 28, one of the Vaad's presidents, Rabbi Yacov Felder, sent the MAID statement out in an email blast to his own congregation, Shomrai Shabbos Chevrah Mishnayos. On today's episode of The CJN's North Star podcast, host Ellin Bessner unpacks the Vaad HaRabbanim's MAID policy on funeral rites. She hears their wider concerns about the proliferation of MAID over the past decade and discusses the reaction to the statement coming from other rabbinical leaders, starting with Rabbi Jennifer Gorman, the current president of the Toronto Board of Rabbis. Gorman's group of 56 rabbis has now issued its own new statement in response to what she called the Vaad's "surprising" and "harsh" approach to Jews and their families, whom her board feels are entitled to be treated with compassion—even though their statement does not endorse medically assisted death. We also hear from Montreal Orthodox leader Rabbi Reuben Poupko, who explains why – despite his own strong opposition to MAID – he believes the Toronto Vaad's approach stigmatizes people who choose MAiD and penalizes their families. Related links: Read our full-length print feature on this controversial Vaad HaRabbanim of Toronto statement on MAID burials, in The CJN . Listen to Rabbi Louis Sachs, now of Beth Sholom Congregation in Toronto, and Dr. Karen Devon, a surgeon at Women's College Hospital, discuss Jewish approaches to MAID and whether Ottawa should expand it for mental illness, on The CJN's North Star from 2024 . Read more about how Jewish nursing homes are or are not permitting residents to undergo MAID, which has led to a court case in Vancouver, in The CJN from 2020. Credits Host and writer: Ellin Bessner ( @ebessner ) Production team: Zachary Kauffman (senior producer), Izzie Helenchilde (producer and video editor),l Michael Fraiman (executive producer), Alicia Richler (editorial director) Music: Bret Higgins https://www.youtube.com/@TheCJN https://www.brethiggins.com/ Support our show Subscribe to The CJN newsletter https://thecjn.ca/north Watch our podcasts on YouTube Donate to The CJN (+ get a charitable tax receipt) [Ed. note: An earlier version of the podcast incorrectly identified Rabbi Green as a member of the Toronto Vaad]

In this Church on the Move Roswell message, Pastor Troy Smothermon revisits Jesus' two greatest commandments—love God with all your heart, soul, and mind, and love your neighbor as yourself—explaining they are commands rooted in love and relationship because God's very essence is loving relationship within the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. He connects this to the church's updated core value “Only One Truth,” teaching that the Bible is the fixed benchmark of objective truth that cannot shift with culture, opinions, or trends, contrasting it with “progressive” or subjective truth and warning that moving the benchmark leads to instability like building on shifting sand. Citing multiple scriptures, he urges listeners to believe and live God's Word, forgive others, and choose Jesus as the only way to the Father, ending with an invitation to pray for salvation or return to God.

Today on AOTA Shorts: Varsity Tutors for Schools, one of the nation's largest virtual tutoring providers, has abruptly closed up shop. Citing a lack of evidence of effectiveness, it appears their district partners had begun seeking other providers. As we emerge from the pandemic era, where billions in additional federal funding for education sparked a wave of high-dose tutoring and other ed tech based service providers, schools and districts are now forced to grapple with both costs and the harsh reality of whether these providers were able to deliver results. Varsity, it appears, did not. But the closure of a company that's not delivering results is a good thing… right? Manuel and Jeff discuss!All of the Above was named #30 on the Best 100 Education Podcasts in the US by MillionPodcasts.com. Check us out, like, subscribe, and drop a rating :) MAXIMUM WOKENESS ALERT -- get your All of the Above swag, including your own “Teach the Truth” shirt! In this moment of relentless attacks on teaching truth in the classroom, we got you covered. https://all-of-the-above-store.creator-spring.com Watch, listen and subscribe to make sure you don't miss our latest content!Listen on Apple Podcast and Spotify Website: https://AOTAshow.com

In this podcast, Eric digs in on why the timing of trunk rotation is so important for keeping pitchers healthy and helping them perform at a high level. Citing recent research on how early and late trunk rotators move differently, he highlights practical applications for players and coaches.A special thanks to this show's sponsor, AG1. Head to https://DrinkAG1.com/cressey and you'll receive an awesome welcome pack consisting of free AG1 travel packets, a shaker bottle, and a 600-serving bottle of Vitamin D3+K2 with your first order.

When Nathine Dagdick asked to be part of our 2026 Civic Election series, it was easy to see why. The city employee says he's watched Transcona taxpayers, transit users and drivers pay the price for bad planning and poor service delivery.Episode 33 opens with a brief review of our Season 7 Funding Drive (and Facebook group membership) and how you can help us get to the month-end goal of $3000, plus the reactions to his latest Winnipeg Sun columns:Augustine Centre snubs Osborne Village residents safety meetingParking permit renewal: new location, same old confusion“Downtown revitalization” charade ignores chaotic Riverwalk encampment proliferation8.40 Part 2- This observation from Transcona candidate Nathine Dagdick on his campaign website struck us as something we would have reported:"Every Transcona resident has a story about calling or emailing 311 to report a pothole, a damaged park bench, or a missed snow plow, only to receive a generic tracking number and absolutely zero follow-up. Our current 311 system operates like a black hole where resident complaints go to die. As a municipal operator, I know our front-line crews want to fix these issues, but the internal tracking system disconnects the resident from the worker on the ground."A City infrastructure equipment operator, Dagdick's central theme is that Winnipeggers are not getting value for dollar because of insider resistence to reforming wasteful policies."I have seen the orders that have been given to us (by) City Hall and the department heads and as the person doing them, we constantly see it's not working. We know other ways... that can save taxpayers money at every avenue- but because we're the worker ants our say just goes out the window."Citing the spiraling North End water treatment plant costs and the rejected housing plan for South Transcona, Dagdick says "The City to me has no foresight." He speaks about how pie-in-the sky development proposals are based on off-loading extraordinary costs onto longtime property owners. He attended the 12 hour committee meeting about the plan and notes one woman estimated adding sewer and water lines would "cost them almost $1.4 M. That is not a benefit, that's an eviction notice... that's not OK to me." Dagdick also blasted the "private-public walkway" development concept where "they want the homeowners to maintain the trail that would cut through their land."28.03 Part 3 - Dagdick pitches "the 1-10 Rule" to guide City road maintenance on streets rated "Good" where proactive low-cost cleaning and sealing of potholes can save expensive reconstruction later. "What we do is not a solution, it's a band-aid" and as a result, taxes are spent "patching the same holes every spring." 37.00- Dagdick says at the door voters say the Transit rehaul has failed the ward- fares keep going up while service goes down. He lauds Coun. Cindy Gilroy posting videos of her own experiences with late buses, missed connections and long walks to stops. Dagdick proposes daily users and drivers - "the people who rely on it every single day" should steer the Transit Advisory Committee:"I've had three people now tell me they've had to quit their job because they could not make it to work on time or get home because buses stopped running." 43.38- Dagdick addresses how wasteful spending led Mayor Gillingham and City Council to wrongly demolish Happyland Pool, noting the community had raised the operating funds to keep it open. While encampments are not a visible issue in the ward, Dagdick agreed council should consider the "Gatineau model" which "insulates the commercial and cultural core to spur private investment, while concentrating and managing street-level vulnerability in designated, controlled zones.”Part of the trend of younger Winnipeg residents going on the ballot, Dagdick maintains "a 100% generational shift is coming... the winds of change are a-howling."Watch Nathine Dagdick's candidate interview on YouTube

Rural Properties reflects on seven years of restoring neglected buildings in central Portugal and how its mission has broadened as it better understands the country's housing challenge: not a lack of buildings, but a lack of livable homes.Citing the 2021 census, it notes over 723,000 vacant homes and 238,000 buildings needing medium or major repairs, especially in aging inland communities, while demand for quality rural housing has surged from families leaving costly coastal cities, remote workers, and international buyers seeking permanent homes. Paul highlights renovation risks - scarce contractors, rising material costs, slow planning, and hidden structural issues - driving buyers toward completed homes. He argues renovation alone is insufficient and introduces bioclimatic timber-framed homes as an energy-efficient, climate-resilient complement to preservation. The speaker also connects housing to wider rural planning issues involving agriculture, forestry, renewable energy siting, mining impacts, and the need for a coherent long-term strategy to sustain communities.00:00 Mission Origins00:41 Vacant Houses Reality01:20 New Rural Buyers02:06 Renovation Reality Check02:46 Evolving Projects03:14 Timber Homes Solution04:02 Old Versus New04:19 Energy And Mining Tensions05:03 Farming Decline Impacts05:35 Integrated Rural Strategy06:19 Future VisionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-good-morning-portugal-podcast-with-carl-munson--2903992/support.Get help moving to and living in Portugal

Halacha requires washing one's hands each morning, and the Rosh explains that this is because the hands move around during the night, and likely touched an unclean part of the body. According to this explanation of the Rosh, we easily understand why Halacha requires washing only the hands, and not other parts of the body. Other sources, however, give other reasons for this obligation. The Zohar teaches that when one's soul departs as he falls asleep, he is overcome by harmful spiritual forces. Although these impurities leave when a person wakes up, they remain on the hands, and must therefore be eliminated through washing. The Ben Ish Hai (Rav Yosef Haim of Baghdad, 1833-1909), in the introduction to Parashat Toledot, explains that the fingers and toes are especially susceptible to the harmful spiritual forces. A person's ten fingers and ten toes, the Ben Ish Hai writes, correspond to the five Hebrew letters known as "Mansepach" – Mem, Nun, Sadi, Peh and Chaf – which are formed differently when they appear at the end of a word, for a total of ten letters. According to the teachings of Kabbalah, these letters are associated with the forces of impurity. The combined value of these letters in Gematria is 280 – the Gematria of "Par," a term which alludes to the harmful spiritual energies. Although these forces cannot descend upon a person while he is awake, they are able to cling to his fingers and toes when he sleeps. We therefore eliminate these forces with water, which represents the divine attribute of kindness that defeats the harmful spiritual energies. (The word "Mayim" – "water" – may be read as an acrostic representing the phrase "Maleh Yadenu Mi'birchotecha" – "Fill our hands with Your blessings.") If so, then we should expect Halacha to require washing both the hands and feet each morning. Why do we wash only the hands? Citing the Yefeh Sha'a, the Ben Ish Hai answered that these forces cannot be removed from the toes. They cling so tightly to the toes that washing is incapable of eliminating them. Only the Kohanim, who washed with the sacred water of the Kiyor in the Bet Ha'mikdash, had the ability to remove this impurity from their toes, which is why the Torah requires the Kohanim to wash both their hands and their feet before entering the Bet Ha'mikdash to perform the service. We, however, are unable to remove the impurity from our toes, and so we do not wash our feet in the morning. The Ben Ish Hai adds that the sanctity of Shabbat empowers us to remove some degree of this impurity by washing our feet on Friday in honor of Shabbat. As we saw in a previous installment, the Rashba gave a different reason for the morning hand-washing, explaining that as we prepare to start our day of devoted service to Hashem, we resemble the Kohanim arriving at the Bet Ha'mikdash to serve. Therefore, we wash our hands each morning just as the Kohanim washed their hands and feet before serving in the Mikdash. It is unclear why, according to the Rashba, we are required in the morning to wash only our hands, and not our feet like the Kohanim.

The sports and media world erupted when the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) handed ESPN star Stephen A. Smith its annual "Thumbs Down" award during its convention in Atlanta. Citing what the organization termed a "recurring public pattern of disparaging commentary directed at prominent Black women" across politics, sports, and media, the award ignited a massive public debate over accountability, journalism, and free speech. In this episode, we break down the explosive clash between one of media's most powerful voices and the nation's premier organization for Black journalists. We examine the specific comments that led to the NABJ's decision—including Smith's public spats with figures like Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett and other high-profile public figures—and analyze Smith's fiery, unfiltered response. From his viral social media pushback to his appearance on Fox News to call the award a "flat-out lie" and a "hit job," Smith made it clear he would not take the criticism quietly. Whether you are a media insider tracking the boundaries of sports and political commentary, a regular listener of First Take, or someone interested in the evolving standards of public accountability, this episode provides a balanced look at both sides of the controversy. We explore:The NABJ's Stance: Why organization leadership felt compelled to issue the award and how they define responsible media portrayals. Stephen A. Smith's Defense: Breaking down his argument that his commentary constitutes policy disagreements rather than personal attacks. The Broader Media Reaction: How peers, commentators, and public figures are reacting to the feud and what it means for high-profile pundits.The Culture of Accountability: Exploring the tension between massive media platforms and institutional critique.We cut through the noise to deliver a thorough, objective breakdown of a story defining the current media landscape.Stay informed on the biggest media debates. If you value objective, in-depth cultural analysis, please subscribe to the podcast and leave us a five-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your support helps independent reporting thrive. Share this episode with friends and colleagues who want the full story behind the headlines!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chaos-culture-radio--3078307/support.Follow Chaos Culture Radio for real conversations that move culture forward.New episodes every week.Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.

A sources sought response is a small business's chance to recommend specific past-performance and PWS requirements that the government can place directly into the solicitation, legally narrowing who can compete. Eric Coffie walks through how to shape those recommendations, from citing a five-year VA janitorial contract to requiring three years of prime performance on a 50,000 square foot facility, so a qualified vendor stands out before the solicitation is even written. What you'll learn in this episode: How a sources sought response lets you recommend PWS requirements the government can copy-paste into the solicitation The specific past-performance language that narrows a field to service-disabled veteran owned or woman owned small businesses Why requiring contract numbers with the proposal separates real past performance from vendors who only claim it How to weight a best-value trade-off so experience outranks price and you avoid the LPTA race to the bottom Why almost every federal service opportunity falls into roughly 70 service types, and how to own the one you do Chapters: 0:00 - Sources sought as a way to shape requirements 1:00 - Recommending PWS language that limits competition 1:53 - Citing a $282K five-year VA janitorial contract 2:33 - Requiring three years prime on a 50,000 square foot facility 3:25 - Ghosting the requirement and nudging toward SDVOSB 4:47 - Standing out among lackluster sources sought responses 5:37 - Best-value trade-off versus LPTA and factor weighting 7:11 - Requiring contract numbers so claims can be verified 8:19 - The cover page and executive orientation that never change Timestamps are approximate and should be checked against the audio before publishing. Mindy gives you the federal opportunities, agency signals, recompete intel, and pursuit briefs that tell you not just what contracts exist, but which ones to chase and how to win them. I am running it live on August 22, free to join.

AP's Lisa Dwyer reports that the Stars and Stripes publisher will retire amid differences with Pentagon.

Donald Trump has ordered a substantial reduction in joint US-South Korea military exercises, saying they are "too expensive" and risk damaging his “very good relationship” with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. In a post on Truth Social, he also noted that South Korea had recently declined to join the US in the "denuclearisation" of Iran.Also: Russia and Ukraine trade deadly attacks, with a well-known book market in Kyiv among the targets; Brazil's presidential campaign gets under way; a 60-day US-Iran agreement expires without resolving key disputes; four paintings by Renaissance master Antonello da Messina are stolen from his hometown of Messina in Sicily; Cameroon makes history by winning the Women's Africa Cup of Nations for the first time; and the alarming lengths that some social media influencers are going to for a photo close up with a shark.The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight.Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.ukPhoto: U.S. President Donald Trump meets with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at the demilitarized zone separating the two Koreas, in Panmunjom, South Korea, June 30, 2019. Credit: Reuters

Feeling flat in a job that looks good on paper isn't ingratitude — it's information, and most advice culture offers ("follow your passion" or "just be grateful") skips the actual work of reading it. In this episode, Brett Ingram explains why a decent job is often harder to leave than a bad one, introduces the psychological concept behind why we tolerate "not bad enough" for years, and walks through a four-question "quiet audit" — plus one small experiment — for finding out whether you're bored, misaligned, or just in a different season of life, without gambling your paycheck to do it. What You'll Learn in This Episode Why a job that's "good enough" is often harder to leave than one that's genuinely bad — and the psychological trap that keeps you stuck in it The region beta paradox: why we recover faster from intensely bad experiences than from mildly bad ones, and what that means for a job you can't quite bring yourself to leave The two default scripts culture hands you ("follow your passion" and "just be grateful") — and why both are ways to skip the actual work of finding out what's true The difference between being bored and being misaligned, and a one-question test to tell which one you're actually dealing with Why "this no longer fits" and "this was a mistake" are two completely different statements — and why conflating them keeps people frozen The four anchors that quietly keep people in jobs that no longer fit them: money, identity, loyalty, and comfort Why clarity comes from action, not more thinking — and the small, reversible experiment to run before you decide anything Episode Timestamps [0:00] Introduction — the unhappiness nobody feels sorry for [2:00] Brett's own story: the ceiling that didn't match his ambition [4:00] The real problem — you've been auditing the wrong thing [5:00] The region beta paradox: why "not bad enough" is the hardest thing to leave [7:00] The two scripts culture hands you, and why both let you skip the work [9:00] Introducing the Quiet Audit — four questions and one move [9:00] Question 1: Am I bored, or am I misaligned? [11:00] Question 2: Is this a wrong job, or a changed season? [12:00] Question 3: What am I actually staying for — a reason or a fear? [17:00] Question 4: What could I learn about this without quitting? [19:00] Mr. Tanner, and the difference between a love and a livelihood [21:00] The two-week practice: track your energy, notice yourself, run one experiment [23:00] Closing thought — it's a compass, not a complaint Episode Summary There's a specific kind of unhappiness that nobody feels sorry for: a job you're good at, a paycheck that's solid, people who trust you — and underneath all of it, a quiet, persistent "is this it?" Brett Ingram opens this episode by naming that tension precisely, because the vagueness of it is what makes it so hard to act on. It's not dread. It's not misery. It's a low hum, a flatness on a Monday that isn't crisis-shaped enough to justify doing anything about it — which is exactly the problem. Brett's central argument is that most people are asking the wrong question. The instinct is to audit the job — is it good enough? — and by any reasonable measure, a decent job keeps passing that audit, which is exactly why the feeling doesn't go away. "The job may not have changed at all," Brett says. "You changed. What you need from your work at forty-two is not what you needed at thirty." The role didn't get worse; the fit got looser, and a loose fit is much harder to notice than a bad one. To explain why a mildly wrong job is so much stickier than an obviously bad one, Brett brings in the region beta paradox, a concept from a 2004 paper by psychologist Daniel Gilbert and colleagues (with the memorable title "The Peculiar Longevity of Things Not So Bad"). The finding: people often recover faster from intensely bad experiences than from mildly bad ones, because acute pain trips an alarm and forces a decision, while mild, tolerable discomfort never does. You can survive a "good enough" job for years, one bearable day at a time, because nothing about it ever forces the question. As Brett puts it, the salary, the competence, and the routine "aren't the reward for staying — they're the reason you stop asking the question." From there, Brett dismantles the two scripts most people default to when this feeling surfaces. The first — "life is short, follow your passion, go" — is seductive but skips the actual work; research on career change shows passion is usually the result of investment, not the cause of it. The second — "be grateful, plenty of people would kill for what you have" — weaponizes real gratitude into a gag order, when the truth is you can be genuinely thankful for a job and still have outgrown it. Both scripts let you avoid the actual question: what specifically is going on here, and what would it take to find out? That's where Brett introduces the Quiet Audit — four questions and one small move, none of which require quitting anything to start. Question one separates boredom (fixable inside the job — a new project, a harder challenge) from misalignment (the work itself, done well, still points away from what you now care about). The test: imagine the dream version of this exact job — best boss, best pay, best project. If that fixes it, you're bored. If it still feels wrong, that's alignment, and no internal move touches that. Question two reframes "wrong job" versus "changed season" — an important distinction, because "this no longer fits" is not the same claim as "this was a mistake." Question three is the most honest one: what are you actually staying for, and is it a reason or a fear? Brett names four anchors that quietly hold people in place — money (and more specifically, the lifestyle built to consume it, not the salary itself), identity (who am I if I'm not this?), loyalty to people who believe in you, and plain comfort. And question four is the one that actually breaks the paralysis, drawing on research from London Business School professor Herminia Ibarra: we don't think our way into a new direction, we act our way into it. Clarity isn't what you get before you move — it's what movement produces. The episode closes with a two-week practice built from all of it: track your energy (not your hours) and note one moment a day that gave you energy and one that drained it; notice when you feel most like yourself; and run one small, reversible experiment — a conversation, an adjacent project, a single afternoon doing the thing you're curious about — not to decide, but to learn. That's the whole shift Brett is after: from an inside question you keep answering with outside numbers, to actual information you gather on purpose. It connects directly to the fit between your work and the life you're actually living now — the ongoing question underneath most of what optYOUmize means by purpose and meaningful work. Resources Mentioned "The Peculiar Longevity of Things Not So Bad" — Jane E. J. Ebert and Daniel T. Gilbert, Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 2004 — origin of the "region beta paradox" concept discussed in this episode Herminia Ibarra, Working Identity: Unconventional Strategies for Reinventing Your Career — source of the "act your way into a new way of thinking" research on career change "Mr. Tanner" — song by Harry Chapin, referenced for the line "Music was his life, it was not his livelihood" Up in the Air (2009 film) — referenced for its portrayal of a life optimized on the outside but hollow underneath Frequently Asked Questions How do I know if I should leave a job I'm good at? Start by separating boredom from misalignment. Imagine the dream version of your exact job — best boss, best pay, best project. If that fixes how you feel, you're likely bored, which is usually solvable where you are. If the dream version still feels wrong, that's misalignment, and no internal move — a promotion, a raise, a new manager — will touch it. What is the region beta paradox, and why does it make a decent job so hard to leave? It's a psychological finding, from a 2004 paper by Jane Ebert and Daniel Gilbert, that people often recover faster from intensely bad experiences than from mildly bad ones. An acutely bad job trips an alarm and forces a decision. A mildly wrong job never does — it's tolerable enough, day to day, that nothing forces the question, so people can stay stuck in a low-grade wrong fit for years. What's the difference between a job that's actually wrong and one I've just outgrown? "This no longer fits" and "this was a mistake" are different claims. A job can have been genuinely right for who you were at 30 and genuinely wrong for who you are at 42 — the role didn't get worse, your needs changed. Treating a changed season as a mistake is what keeps a lot of people frozen, because it turns a normal evolution into something to regret. What are the real reasons people stay in jobs they've outgrown? Brett names four anchors: money (often it's the lifestyle built around the salary, not the salary itself), identity (who am I if I'm not this role), loyalty to people who believe in you, and plain comfort — the pull of the familiar. None of these are character flaws, but it's worth being honest about which ones are actually holding you. Do I have to quit my job to figure out if I should leave? No — and Brett argues that's the wrong approach entirely. Citing research from Herminia Ibarra, the episode makes the case that clarity comes from small, reversible action, not more thinking: a single conversation, an adjacent project, or one afternoon spent doing the work you're curious about will teach you more than months of lying awake weighing it in your head. Is it ungrateful to want to leave a good job? No. The episode's core distinction is that gratitude and outgrowing something aren't mutually exclusive — you can be genuinely thankful for a job and still know it's no longer yours. Framing the question as a gratitude test is one of the two scripts Brett says people should retire, because it lets you avoid finding out what's actually true. What is the "quiet audit" from this episode? It's a four-question framework plus one small move, done privately over two weeks: (1) am I bored or misaligned, (2) is this a wrong job or a changed season, (3) what am I actually staying for — a reason or a fear, and (4) what could I learn about this without quitting. Alongside the questions, you track your daily energy, notice when you feel most like yourself, and run one small, reversible experiment. Keep Exploring If this episode resonated, these are worth your time: Purpose & Meaningful Work Pillar — The full framework on building work that actually fits the life you want, not just a résumé → Purpose & Meaningful Work Guide Sustainable Ambition: How to Want More Without Losing Yourself — A closer look at telling genuine drive apart from compulsive striving → optyoumize.com/podcast/sustainable-ambition-want-things-without-being-consumed Is It Too Late to Change Your Life? The Ownership Test — A companion framework for separating a real constraint from an inherited deadline → optyoumize.com/podcast/is-it-too-late-to-change-your-life Enjoyed This Episode? The best way to support optYOUmize is to subscribe and leave a review — it takes about two minutes and makes a real difference in helping more people find the show. Apple Podcasts · Spotify · Amazon Music · YouTube Leave a Review →

Christopher Luxon has called for an 'urgent in-person meeting' on Wednesday at 9:30am. Any of his MPs who aren't in Wellington will need to travel back given it's a recess week at parliament. Citing media reports and conversations about increased speculation about his leadership, Luxon called it an 'unfair distraction'. Former National Party MP Maurice Williamson spoke to Melissa Chan-Green

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured  Chris argues that taking on massive student loan debt has become one of the worst financial decisions young people can make. Citing comments from billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban, he explains why community colleges, affordable state schools, and alternative paths to education often provide similar value without saddling graduates with decades of debt. He challenges parents to rethink the prestige game surrounding expensive universities and makes the case that lifelong learning has never been more accessible. Chris also questions whether families should reveal their financial hand through the college aid process and offers practical advice for avoiding a financial burden that can derail future wealth-building.

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Michael Bernstam discusses how August is historically a "month of curses" for Russia, citing the 1991 coup and the 1914 start of WWI. Currently, Russia is facing a severe fiscal and production crisis driven by Ukrainian drone strikes that have crippled 25% of its oil refining capacity. Additionally, Ukrainian drones recently destroyed a massive Wildberrieswarehouse—Russia's equivalent to Amazon—stripping a million vendors of their livelihoods and stressing the banking sector. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia is in fiscal trouble due to its $1.5 trillion "The Line" project and Houthi attacks on its pipelines. This pressure is leading the Saudis to urge the Trump administration toward concessions with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and stabilize oil flows. Bernstam notes that while the EU has frozen the Russian oil price cap at $44.10, the real impact on Russian revenues will come from any reduction in world oil prices. (1)

SCHEDULE THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 8-5-2026.Michael Bernstam discusses how August is historically a "month of curses" for Russia, citing the 1991 coup and the 1914 start of WWI. Currently, Russia is facing a severe fiscal and production crisis driven by Ukrainian drone strikes that have crippled 25% of its oil refining capacity. Additionally, Ukrainian drones recently destroyed a massive Wildberrieswarehouse—Russia's equivalent to Amazon—stripping a million vendors of their livelihoods and stressing the banking sector. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia is in fiscal trouble due to its $1.5 trillion "The Line" project and Houthi attacks on its pipelines. This pressure is leading the Saudis to urge the Trump administration toward concessions with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and stabilize oil flows. Bernstam notes that while the EU has frozen the Russian oil price cap at $44.10, the real impact on Russian revenues will come from any reduction in world oil prices. (1)Bob Zimmerman highlights the rapid evolution of the commercial space industry, comparing it to the early 20th-century auto boom. A major milestone includes SpaceX successfully retrieving a Starship stage from the Indian Ocean to analyze its thermal protection tiles. Zimmerman notes that the FAA is proposing to exempt spaceports from 13 environmental laws to curb "mission creep" and "lawfare." In the satellite market, Starlink's dominance has forced competitors like Hughes into bankruptcy. Internationally, Zimmerman criticizes the European Union Space Act as a regulatory disaster that could drive U.S. and Chinese businesses away from the EU market. Other notable developments include Spain's $1 billion offer to move the Thirty Meter Telescope to the Canary Islands and new evidence that near-surface ice is ubiquitous on Mars, simplifying future colonization. He also mentions the mapping of 200,000 supermassive black holes. (2)James Holmes and Gordon Chang address the critical lack of frigates in the U.S. Navy, which Holmes describes as essential low-cost platforms for monitoring adversaries. The current fleet is "top-heavy," relying on Arleigh Burke-class destroyers that are overworked. Holmes explains that the new Constellation-class frigate program has been delayed because the Navy continues to "monkey with the designs," resulting in vessels that are destroyer-sized but under-armed. Meanwhile, China and Russia have conducted joint naval exercises since 2005 to improve interoperability and provide military options in the South China Sea and Taiwan Strait. Holmes suggests the U.S. should consider leveraging the superior shipbuilding capacity of allies like South Korea, which claims it could produce five Arleigh Burkes annually, whereas the U.S. struggles to build two. The focus remains on regaining the ability to build plentiful, cost-effective combatants. (3)Piero Tozzi and Gordon Chang explore the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) "long arm" influence in the U.S., specifically regarding a Purdue University professor pressured to cancel a speech at a Catholic conference. Tozzi explains that the CCP uses "patriotic churches" to "sinicize" Catholicism, which involves forcing the religion to conform to Party dictates. Tozzi criticizes the Vatican's "accommodationist approach" under the 2018 Sino-Vatican Accord, noting it neglects the persecuted "underground" church. He highlights that figures like Cardinal Zen and Archbishop Cordileone have been vocal defenders of figures like Jimmy Lai. Tozzi argues that the Catholic hierarchy must understand the totalitarian nature of the CCP, which seeks absolute control over all institutions. The discussion emphasizes that Chinese officials use intimidation to project dominance even within American universities and religious organizations. (4)Steve Yates and Gordon Chang discuss the proposed ban on Chinese components in U.S. data centers, warning that these devices allow for foreign sabotage of critical infrastructure. Yates notes that the CCP often fuels "astroturf" protests in rural America to block data center construction and slow U.S. AI development. Regarding Taiwan, Yates reports that security cooperation is becoming more transparent, moving away from "strategic ambiguity" to reassure allies and deter China. However, he notes a delay in a $14 billion arms package for Taiwan, suggesting that some in Washington still prioritize "walking on eggshells" to preserve the relationship with Xi Jinping. Yates argues for a shift toward helping partners buy and use their own deterrent capabilities. He concludes that U.S. leadership in compute power is a vital strategic advantage that China is actively trying to undermine through influence operations. (5)Peter Huessy provides a historical overview of nuclear arms control, starting with the 1972 SALT I agreement, which actually codified a buildup of weapons while banning missile defenses. He describes the "window of vulnerability" in the 1980s when Soviet SS-18 missiles threatened a first strike. The START I and START II treaties in the 1990s achieved the first real reductions, with START II aiming to ban destabilizing multiple-warhead (MIRV) land-based missiles. However, START II unraveled when Russia demanded limits on U.S. missile defenses. Following the Moscow Treatyand the 2010 New START, the arms control regime has effectively collapsed. Huessy emphasizes that today, there is no active treaty governing nuclear weapons between the U.S. and Russia. He underscores the importance of past verification measures, like "portal monitoring" in missile factories, which are no longer in place. (6)Humberto Briceño describes Venezuela as a state captured by a transnational alliance of criminal organizations, including colectivos (paramilitaries) and narco-traffickers. He criticizes the decision to leave "gangsters" like Delcy Rodríguez in power while attempting to rebuild democracy. Briceño argues that the judiciary and military must be entirely replaced, as they currently serve only as agents of the regime. Despite $13 billion in recent oil earnings, massive corruption has left the funds unaccounted for. He maintains that free elections, ideally by March 2027, are impossible without first dismantling the criminal infrastructure and placing the military under civil authority. Briceño praises the leadership of María Corina Machado and Edmundo González, noting the Venezuelan people are desperate for transformation after three decades of state-sponsored violence and economic collapse. (7)Simon Constable reports on the extreme weather and energy pressures facing Europe, with Brent crude prices up 12% and natural gas up 22% in a single month. He details a "semi-invasion" of Spain, where 60,000 migrants recently attempted to cross from Morocco, and the controversy in the UK over using the Royal Navy to return migrant boats to France. Constable describes the lack of logic in French police allowing these dangerous rubber rafts to depart. Switching to his "data center quiz," he reveals that 67% of new data centers are planned for rural areas, which often brings both high local resistance and significant tax revenue. He identifies labor shortages—particularly for electricians—and tariff uncertainties as the primary barriers to U.S. data center construction. Constable notes that within five miles of an operational data center, a significant portion of the U.S. population now resides. (8)Mary Kissel analyzes the "stuck" state of global diplomacy, arguing that China and Russia are actively judging the strength of U.S. deterrence in the Strait of Hormuz and Ukraine. She disputes the idea that China is a neutral bystander, noting that Beijing benefits from Russian energy, Iranian markets, and the depletion of U.S. military assets like Patriotmissiles. Kissel asserts that the "merging" of the wars in Ukraine and Iran actually happened years ago through long-standing regime cooperation. She warns that a "halfway house" deal with Iran would only grant the regime more leverage and threaten European population centers with ballistic missiles. NATO must recognize a "condominium of countries"—China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea—that are aligning against Western security. Kissel emphasizes that these regimes' interference in U.S. domestic politics is a strategic tool used to promote their own ends. (9)Colonel Grant Newsham challenges the assumption of inevitable Chinese dominance, labeling it a "fake it till you make it" strategy intended to intimidate foreigners. He points out that China's property market is a "crater" and its currency is not freely convertible, forcing the CCP to aggressively export overcapacity to earn the dollars needed for raw materials. Newsham highlights that over 600 million Chinese citizens live on less than $5 a day, and even the CCP elite, including Xi Jinping, keep wealth overseas as a hedge against the system's future. He argues that China's high-tech focus on AI and robotics does not solve its massive youth unemployment. Newsham concludes that China is a "big power but not a great one," functioning as a "rigged casino" without property rights or the rule of law, which is increasingly deterring foreign direct investment. (10)

In Kim on a Whim, Kim St. Onge and Marc Cox discuss shifting media dynamics surrounding climate change policy and public concern. Kim highlights recent reporting showing a steep decline in climate change mentions across mainstream media outlets, pointing out that public opinion polls rank climate concerns near the bottom of national priorities compared to immediate economic affordability. Citing a PragerU review of global climate regulations, Kim and Marc criticize expensive carbon credit initiatives and municipal green mandates, arguing that trillions in public spending have produced negligible environmental impacts while driving up living costs. Hashtags: #KimOnAWhim #ClimatePolicy #MediaTrends #PragerU #EnergyEconomics #PublicOpinion

The government is moving to shut down a Kentucky organ donation group after an HHS investigation. The AP's Jennifer King reports.

When life changes, your estate plan should too. The lawsuit involving Malcolm-Jamal Warner's decades-old trust highlights how failing to update estate planning documents after marriage and children can lead to costly litigation and uncertainty for loved ones.

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The AP's Jennifer King reports that states upset over revamped tariffs and rising prices are taking the Trump administration to court.

he Yalkut Yosef cites a source addressing the case of a healthy individual who frequently feels the need to move his bowls even though this need does not really exist. There is a kind of inflammation that triggers a sensation as though one needs the restroom when in fact he does not. The cure for this condition is to accustom oneself to restraining the urge to use the restroom. Although Halacha generally forbids delaying the performance of bodily functions, nevertheless, in a case where there is a medical need to do so, this is allowed. As we have seen, the prohibition against delaying bodily functions is rooted in the command, "Ve'lo Teshakesu Et Nafshotechem" – "You shall not make yourselves repulsive" (Vayikra 20:25), and when one delays for a medical reason, this is not considered "repulsive," and so it is allowed. Later writers brought proof to this Halacha from the story told in Masechet Shabbat (108a) of one of the Sages who sought to help his colleague who suffered from constipation. He fed him foods and beverages that caused his colleague to feel a need to relieve himself, and then obstructed the entrance to the restroom so that the need would be intensified, thus curing the condition. This demonstrates that delaying using the restroom is allowed when this is done for a medical purpose. The Ben Ish Hai (Rav Yosef Haim of Baghdad, 1833-1909) addresses the case of a person who feels the need to use the restroom while learning Torah. He writes that if the person continues learning – even just to complete the paragraph or section – before using the restroom, this falls under the category of "Misva Ha'ba'a Ba'abera" – a Misva performed by committing a sin, which is not considered a Misva. One must rather immediately discontinue his learning in order to perform his bodily functions. The Ben Ish Hai does not specify the level of urgency at which one must discontinue his studies, implying that as soon as he feels even the slightest need, he is required to stop and use the restroom. Hacham Ovadia Yosef, in his Halichot Olam (a work discussing the rulings of the Ben Ish Hai), notes that the Hafetz Haim, in Bi'ur Halacha 92:2), disagrees with this position. The Shulhan Aruch there ruled that if, during the recitation of the Amida prayer, one feels the need to use the restroom, he should continue praying as long as he is capable of restraining himself. The Bi'ur Halacha applies this ruling to a person who feels this need during the Torah reading, the recitation of Hallel, the reading of the Megilla, the recitation of Birkat Ha'mazon, or a similar situation. As long as one did not feel a need when he began, he is not required to interrupt if he begins to feel a need during the reading. The Bi'ur Halacha explicitly extends this ruling even to one who begins to feel a need to relieve himself while he learns Torah. Moreover, the Bi'ur Halacha rules that the person may restrain himself even if he feels that he would be unable to delay for another 72 minutes. Even then, he may nevertheless continue until the need becomes urgent. This is in clear disagreement with the ruling of the Ben Ish Hai, who maintained that one must immediately discontinue his Torah study once he feels even a slight need to perform his bodily functions. Hacham Ovadia accepted the opinion of the Bi'ur Halacha, except that he limited this leniency to situations where a person thinks he might be able to restrain himself for 72 minutes. If the person is certain that he will not be able to restrain himself for this duration, then he must discontinue his learning to use the restroom. There is some controversy, however, surrounding Hacham Ovadia's position on this matter. Hacham Yishak Yosef, in Yalkut Yosef, claims that the editor of Halichot Olam misconstrued Hacham Ovadia's position, and in truth Hacham Ovadia accepted the Bi'ur Halacha's lenient ruling in its entirety, such that even if a person determines that he will be unable to restrain himself for 72 minutes, he may continue learning Torah. Rav Yisrael Bitan maintains that the Halacha as it appears in Halichot Olam is correct, and thus if one is certain that he cannot restrain himself for 72 minutes, he must immediately interrupt his learning to use the restroom. An exception is made, however, in the case of somebody who feels a need to use the restroom while teaching Torah. Since leaving to use the restroom would cause a disruption to the entire group, the teacher should continue and complete the class before using the restroom. It goes without saying that one should preferably take care of his bodily needs prior to praying, reciting Birkat Ha'mazon, Megilla reading, learning Torah, or any similar Misva activity in order to try to avoid this situation. In separate context (Mi'kabse'el, Parashat Vayeseh, 2), the Ben Ish Hi observes that for some people, the prohibition against postponing bodily functions can be very disruptive. There are those who require a great deal of time in the restroom each time they move their bowels, and some people need to relieve themselves very frequently. Such people might feel that it is preferable for them to delay using the restroom in order to limit the disruptions to their Torah learning and other important activities. Citing the Hesed La'alafim (Rav Eliezer Papo, 1785-1828), the Ben Ish Hai writes that these individuals should not view using the restroom as wasted time, for this is fulfilling G-d's wishes. Our time is to be spent in service of G-d, and when somebody feels the need to use the restroom, he serves G-d by tending to this need as G-d commanded. Therefore, even if fulfilling this requirement consumes a considerable amount of a person's time, he should not try to minimize this time by restraining himself, and should instead faithfully serve G-d by obeying the Halacha to use the restroom without delay. Summary: If someone began experiencing the need to use the restroom in the middle of prayer, Torah reading, Torah learning, Birkat Ha'mazon, or some other religious activity, he may continue his prayer or study, unless he knows that he will be unable to restrain himself for 72 minutes, in which case he should interrupt. If he is delivering a Torah class, then even if he is unable to restrain himself for 72 minutes, he should complete the class. If one has a medical condition that necessitates spending a great deal of time in the restroom when moving his bowls, or that causes a frequent need to use the restroom, he should nevertheless use the restroom as soon as he needs to, without delay, recognizing that he thereby fulfills the will of his Creator.

Government officials continue to investigate a rapidly growing number of cyclosporiasis cases reported in the United States. The outbreak is impacting consumers at restaurants and for produce prices at grocery stores. Citing a lack of cost-effective alternatives and the agency's own data, some legislators are calling on EPA to approve a popular insecticide. A leading soybean crusher is expanding capacity to meet demand. 

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A new executive order targets federal oversight of the Smithsonian Institution, sparking intense political debate.Citing a Domestic Policy Council report alleging "ideological capture," the administration is directing federal agencies and the OMB to leverage the Smithsonian's $1 billion annual federal budget allocation. Critics, historians, and institutional leaders argue that using federal funding to mandate specific historical narratives amounts to political interference in public education and historical preservation.

Bob Zimmerman highlights the "bankruptcy" of modern academia, citing a study where half of social science papers failed replication tests. He discusses an upcoming Falcon 9 rocket impact on the moon scheduled for August 5th and new data from the Juno mission revealing Io's subsurface temperatures. Additionally, scientists are investigating whether a suspected asteroid is actually a failed 1980s Soviet Mars probe, although Zimmerman remains skeptical of speculative theories involving alien technology. (8)1905 

Evan Ellis reports Cuba faces a severe humanitarian crisis with failing electricity, yet the communist regime maintains tight control. A recent State Department report labels Cuba the "capital of 21st-century communism," citing its subversion of Latin American democracies and involvement in left-wing political terrorism. Meanwhile, in Nicaragua, Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo have officially abolished future elections, claiming the opposition seeks to "capture power" through voting. This moves the country toward becoming a "hermit kingdom." (2)1880

Episode #59 Summary The delightful and engaging Laura Spinney is a science journalist and author of the book Proto. Laura joins the podcast to help us unpack the extraordinary story of the ancient Bronze Age Yamnaya culture, whose linguistic legacy endures today in the family of Indo-European languages. Even though the Yamnaya's Proto language went extinct without being recorded, its linguistic offspring have survived across millennia, evolving into a multitude of other languages that are alive and well in our time. Some of these many languages are English, Urdu, Russian, Farsi, Bengali, Spanish, Norwegian, and Irish. Proto is also the mother tongue of other languages that have since become extinct, such as Latin, Sanskrit, and Ancient Greek.With admirable mental dexterity, Laura weaves the complex, multilayered facets of the Proto story. She helps us tackle the core mystery of it all: who were the ancient peoples who spoke Proto that was never written down and hasn't been uttered in more than 4,000 years, and how is it that their Pontic Steppe culture ended up being the progenitor to a set of languages that are now spoken around the planet?Armed with the most up-to-date insights from linguistics, archaeology, and genetics, Laura shows us how these disciplines have converged over the last two decades to provide an increasingly clearer, but still evolving portrait. By unearthing DNA, tracing word roots, and studying cultural remnants, science has modeled aspects of this prehistoric period and the Yamnaya peoples, providing a deeper glimpse into the linguistic origins of nearly half of the planet.This episode concludes by considering the contemporary lessons Proto's themes offer. Migrations, evolving linguistic and genetic demographics, and the nativist and nationalistic reactions to change are familiar motifs. Citing the shifting language demographics in the United States, Spinney reminds us that migration and linguistic change are constant throughout human history rather than aberrations, arguing that only languages and cultures that adapt endure.This big-picture conversation in our Social Cohesion season invites us to consider the large tides of human history in our quest for cohesion. Spinney's Proto story shows us how intermixed the current state of affairs already is, asking us to widen our view and our hearts to see beyond apparent differences. The truth is there are vast scales of cultural and linguistic patterns moving through and around us. Proto asks us to open up, let go, and trust the wild and unrelenting change that has defined the human saga across thousands of years and will continue to do so in the coming centuries.

In this episode of the Celebrate Kids podcast, Dr. Kathy delves into the impact of smartphone use on children's mental health, particularly those under the age of 13. Citing a significant study published in the Journal for Human Development and Capabilities, she discusses how early smartphone exposure is linked to suicidal thoughts, emotional regulation issues, and lower self-worth, especially in girls. The study, which analyzed data from nearly 2 million individuals across 163 countries, highlights the detrimental effects of social media, sleep disruptions, cyberbullying, and strained family relationships associated with early smartphone use. Dr. Kathy emphasizes the importance of observing children's behaviors and interests to guide their development, advocating for mindful engagement and opportunities for discovery away from screens.

Joseph Sternberg. Joseph Sternberg analyzes China's struggling economy, citing a real estate implosion, high youth unemployment, and demographic decline. Unlike Japan's historical democratic transition, Xi Jinping's adversarial posture and reliance on subsidized exports face global resistance, leaving the CCP with few ideological options for a virtuous recovery. (7)1880 NANTUCKET

George Noble, CIO of Noble Capital Advisors and former Fidelity fund manager under Peter Lynch, returns with a stark warning: the global liquidity cycle has turned. Citing "liquidity king" Michael Howell, Noble argues that surging deficits, sticky inflation, and a worldwide capex boom have stripped away the policy safety net markets have relied on since 2009 — setting up a potential "Wile E. Coyote moment" where stocks take a dirt nap and the Fed can't respond. He says the Fed isn't in control, Mr. Market is, and bond yields at 4.5% are "much too low" — fair value may be closer to 5.5-6%. Noble calls the AI trade "far worse than dot-com," with malinvestment 17 times larger, hyperscalers destroying free cash flow, and semis a "huge short." His playbook: ditch the 60/40 portfolio, own the reflation trade — gold, silver, energy, copper, uranium — and he names specific stocks including SSRM, Coeur, Valaris, and CRGY. Plus: why the yen carry trade could break, the TLT-in-Turkish-lira lesson on real money, and his most emphatic call of all — "run, don't walk" from SpaceX before the float unlock. And details on his Best Stock Ideas Summit, July 22nd.Thank you to our sponsors: Kalshi - download the Kalshi app and use code JULIA to get $10 when you trade $10. http://kalshi.com/r/JULIA Monetary Metals - learn more at https://www.monetary-metals.com/julia/Links: George Noble's Best Stock Ideas Online Summit: https://noble-capevents.com/X: https://x.com/gnoble79Substack: https://substack.com/@georgenobleTimestamps: 0:00 — Intro; George's Best Stock Ideas Summit July 22nd1:10 — The global liquidity cycle has turned: Michael Howell's warning4:31 — "Risk assets are extremely challenged" — rotation and dispersion is the real story5:30 — Energy vs. Mag 7: free cash flow tells the story7:03 — Tech is really 50% of the market — why the indices will struggle8:20 — "Warsh is not in control, Mr. Market is"10:04 — Why Warsh will blink: the market will force the Fed's hand10:28 — America's Liz Truss moment? Lending to "the Bank of Julia" at 4.5%13:34 — Policy options are gone: why this time the Fed can't rescue markets14:55 — The "Wile E. Coyote moment" ahead for markets16:17 — Japan: 30-year high JGB yields, the yen, and the carry trade risk19:01 — Path vs. prediction: why bond yields are "much too low" — 5.5-6% fair value23:27 — Why the economy shrugs off higher rates (and why that's bearish)25:17 — All fiat is devaluing against real assets: the dollar fell 60% against gold27:17 — Buying the gold correction; why miners could double or triple28:05 — The TLT in Turkish lira: a lesson in your unit of account30:10 — Why 60/40 is the worst allocation right now — "certificates of confiscation"34:07 — "Far worse than dot-com": the margin bubble and 17x the malinvestment36:29 — The internet grew 25 million percent — and the stocks still crashed 90%39:21 — George names names: SSRM, Coeur, Valaris, CRGY, uranium, junior copper40:42 — Parting thoughts: the golden age of stock picking41:45 — SpaceX: "run, don't walk" — why the float unlock means a crash is coming43:00 — The Best Stock Ideas Summit: 15 investors, one pick each, July 22nd

In this segment, host Tara Servatius critiques the state of modern television and streaming content, arguing that program quality has significantly declined. Citing statistical data regarding industry demographics, she points out a drop in the percentage of white male TV writers from 60% in 2011 to 12% in 2025, attributing this shift to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) hiring mandates. Servatius contends that top-rated series remain overwhelmingly driven by white creators, claiming that excluding established talent harms overall entertainment value. She links this cultural critique to the broader media landscape, suggesting that opposition from Democratic attorneys general toward the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger stems from fears of conservative-aligned leadership restoring non-partisan programming to major networks.

The AP's Jennifer King reports on tariff news from the White House.

Jeremy Zakis and John Batchelor explore the deep-rooted drinking culture in cricket, citing Ben Stokes' retirement and the legacy of Sir Garry Sobers. They also discuss the "death" of Bazball, an aggressive strategy that proved physically unsustainable and unsuccessful during long five-day Test matches for England. (1)1920                                                                                                                                                      

Retired Army Gen. Stanley McChrystal joins Margaret Hoover to discuss America's founding ideals and the role of the military and citizens in ensuring that they endure. He explains why the current politicization of the military concerns him and why military leaders have strived to remain nonpartisan in the past.McChrystal, who has written several books on leadership since leaving the military, reflects on the importance of character in the presidency. He also makes the case for instituting a mandatory national service program for young Americans.Citing his own experience with civil wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, McChrystal warns another American civil war is not unthinkable, and he cautions against reflexive, unquestioning patriotism.Support for Firing Line with Margaret Hoover is provided by Robert Granieri, Vanessa and Henry Cornell, The Margaret and Daniel Loeb Foundation, The Beth and Ravenel Curry Foundation, The Meadowlark Foundation, The Philip I Kent Foundation, Anne & Edward Lamont, and Jared Stone.

Joe Rogan ‘U.S. Elections are Stolen', Article by Ann Coulter on Voter Fraud, X Shorts- Our Constitution is a Toilet Rag, Covid Vax. Joe Rogan Finally SNAPS on JD Vance, Declares US Election ‘Are STOLEN!'

Preview for Later Today: Gene Marks reports on the healthy state of American small businesses, citing data from QuickBooks and Clover showing increased revenues and job growth. He notes that positive economic news often struggles for media attention.

Gaius and Germanicus discuss the concept of "honest graft" in the American republic from their perspective in 92 AD Londinium. They define honest graft as the legal wealth gained through government office, citing Donald Trump's crypto coin venture as a modern example. Germanicus argues that such graft acts as a lubricant for a republic, much like Roman consular armies sought wealth in foreign expeditions. Unlike a monarchy with a pre-funded ruler, republican officials must enrich themselves during their tenure to maintain the system. The conversation shifts to the "unseemly" nature of this wealth, which Germanicus claims is only treated as immoral when used as a political cudgel by opposing factions. They critique the American tendency toward moralism, which they trace back to a fading Protestant ethic. Germanicus suggests that modern moral outrage is situational, exemplified by the "woke" movement and cancel culture, which serve as power tools rather than reflections of a firm moral compass. They contrast the "blind trusts" of past presidents with Trump's transparent financial trades, concluding that the American system is essentially a client-patron network disguised by flimsy, situational moralism. (1)1945

Publishing another press release won't make AI tools recognize your firm as an authority. As search shifts toward AI-generated answers, firms that earn credible media coverage separate themselves from those relying on syndication alone. Megan Braverman is the Owner and Principal of Berbay Marketing & PR, an award-winning agency that has specialized in law firm marketing and public relations for more than 30 years. She has led media strategies for nationally recognized plaintiff firms, managed communications around high-profile litigation, and helped Berbay earn back-to-back Top Public Relations Agency honors from legal news website The Recorder. In this episode, Megan explains why earned media has become one of the strongest trust signals for AI discovery, how law firms can turn ordinary case milestones into newsworthy stories, and why attorneys need media training to become credible public voices. She also shares how PR, SEO, social media, and intake systems work together to create a marketing engine that builds both authority and measurable business growth. You'll learn: Why AI Citations increasingly depend on earned media and authoritative coverage. How litigation milestones become opportunities for meaningful media exposure. What separates earned media from traditional newswire distribution. How PR, SEO, and thought leadership reinforce one another to improve discoverability.  If you're looking to dominate the search landscape and make sure your firm's brand matches the results you deliver in the courtroom, head over to Rankings.io. Like what you hear? Hit Subscribe! We do this every week. If you want to keep learning from the best voices in PI, join us at PIMCON 2026. Buy your tickets now! Subscribe to our newsletter and get the freshest news every Monday: newsletter.rankings.io Get Social! Personal Injury Mastermind w/ Chris Dreyer powered by Rankings.io is on Instagram | YouTube | TikTok

Jimmy and Americans' Comedian Kurt Metzger react to social media comments by Laura Loomer predicting a future terrorist attack in the United States, arguing that her warnings represent a transparent attempt to shape public opinion against a potential U.S.-Iran peace agreement. With so many pro-Israel voices like Loomer opposing diplomatic efforts with Iran, he points out that fear of terrorism is often used to justify continued conflict and support for Zionist political goals.  Citing commentary from Glenn Greenwald, the segment questions the timing of Loomer's remarks and suggests they could make people suspicious that any future attacks are actually false flags intended to renew war with Iran. Jimmy ultimately argues that aggressive policies by the Israeli government and its supporters create more hostility and insecurity for Jewish people rather than increasing their safety, saying, "If I was a Jew, I would be furious at people like Laura Loomer." Plus segments on the effort to ruin a student's life who rejected a internship saying he didn't want to "work for a Jew," and Glenn Greenwald disparaging podcaster Dave Rubin's intelligence and insisting that the "antisemitism slur" has lost its impact. Also featuring Stef Zamorano, Kurt Metzger and Mike MacRae. And a hilarious phone call from JD Vance!

Preview for Later Today: Liz Peek explains why Europe lacks major tech breakthroughs like SpaceX or AI, citing high energy costs driven by influential green parties and a transition to uncompetitive renewable energy that deters modern data centers.1898 BRUSSELS