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"Radioimmunoconjugates work through a dual mechanism that combines immunologic targeting with localized radiation delivery. The monoclonal antibody components bind to specific tumor-associated antigens such as CD20, expressed on malignant B cells. Once found, the attached radioisotope delivers beta radiation directly to the tumor, causing DNA damage and cell death," Sabrina Enoch, MSN, RN, OCN®, CNMT, NMTCB (CT), theranostics clinical specialist at Highlands Oncology in Rogers, AR, told Jaime Weimer, MSN, RN, AGCNS-BS, AOCNS®, manager of oncology nursing practice at ONS, during a conversation about radioimmunoconjugates. Music Credit: "Fireflies and Stardust" by Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons by Attribution 3.0  Earn 0.25 contact hours of nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) by listening to the full recording and completing an evaluation at courses.ons.org by January 30, 2027. The planners and faculty for this episode have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. ONS is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. Learning outcome: Learners will report an increase in knowledge in the history of, the mechanism of action of, and the use of radioimmunoconjugates in the treatment of cancer. Episode Notes  Complete this evaluation for free NCPD. ONS Podcast™ episodes: Pharmacology 101 series Episode 377: Creating and Implementing Radiopharmaceutical Policies and Procedures Episode 301: Radiation Oncology: Side Effect and Care Coordination Best Practices Episode 298: Radiation Oncology: Nursing's Essential Roles ONS Voice articles: Interprofessional Collaboration Reduces Time to Neutropenia Antibiotic Administration Radiopharmaceuticals and Theranostics Offer New Options for Oncology Nurses to Transform Cancer Care Radiopharmaceuticals Pack a One-Two Punch Against Cancer Safety Is Key in Use of Radiopharmaceuticals Telehealth Has Value During Radiotherapy, Patients Say ONS Voice oncology drug reference sheets: Lutetium Lu 177 dotatate Lutetium Lu 177 vipivotide tetraxetan Radium 223 dichloride Sodium iodide-131 Strontium chloride Sr-89 ONS books: Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy Guidelines and Recommendations for Practice (second edition) Manual for Radiation Oncology Nursing Practice and Education (fifth edition) ONS courses: ONS/ONCC® Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate™ ONS/ONCC® Radiation Therapy Certificate™ Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing articles: Radiopharmaceutical Safety: Making It Easy Targeted Radionuclide Therapy: A Theranostic Approach to Cancer Therapy ONS Huddle Cards: Radiobiology Radiopharmaceuticals ONS Learning Libraries: Immuno-Oncology Radiation ONS Symptom Interventions for Prevention of Bleeding Drugs@FDA package inserts To discuss the information in this episode with other oncology nurses, visit the ONS Communities.  To find resources for creating an ONS Podcast club in your chapter or nursing community, visit the ONS Podcast Library. To provide feedback or otherwise reach ONS about the podcast, email pubONSVoice@ons.org. Highlights From This Episode "Radioimmunoconjugates are a specialized subset of radiopharmaceuticals designed to combine the specificity of monoclonal antibodies with the cytotoxic power of radiation. ... Early development focused on B-cell malignancies, particularly non-Hodgkin lymphoma." TS 1:51  "An important concept for nurses to understand is the crossfire effect, where radiation can affect nearby tumor cells, even though not every cell expressed has the target antigen. This helps explain why these agents can be effective even in heterogeneous tumors." TS 3:40 "At present, 90 Y-ibritumomab tiuxetan is the only radioimmunoconjugate approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in clinical use. Historically, iodine-131 tositumomab played a major role in establishing these therapy classes, but it's also useful to contrast radioimmunoconjugates with other radiopharmaceuticals, such as iodine-131 therapies, which a lot of places do at this time, used for thyroid diseases, or radium 223, used for metastatic prostate cancer. Unlike those agents, radioimmunoconjugates rely on antibody-mediated targeted rather than physiologic uptake or bone affinity." TS 4:55 "I just try to explain to [patients] that radiation exposure is like being next to a flame. The further you are away, the less heat you get, the less exposure you get. These patients can be radioactive for three days, seven days—it just depends on how fast they excrete it through their bodies with half-life exposure." TS 9:33 "While only one agent is currently approved, the principles established by radioimmunoconjugates continue to guide development for newer targeted radiopharmaceuticals. Emerging agents aim to improve targeting, reduce toxicity, and expand indications beyond hematologic malignancies. This evolution underscores the importance of nursing education in this rapidly changing field." TS 10:41 "Radioimmunoconjugates represent an important bridge between traditional oncology treatments and the future of targeted therapies. Oncology nurses play a vital role in ensuring safe delivery, patient understanding, and collaboration between multidisciplinary teams. So, it's very important to educate and also stay up to date on evidence-based practices." TS 13:12

Upcoming EventsTá Scoil Gheimhridh Uí Chadhain, i gcomhar le Conradh na Gaeilge agus Glór na Móna, ag óstáil plé ar an Ghaeilge agus ar aontú na hÉireann Dé hAoine seo ag a haon a chlog sa Chultúrlann.In addition, Scoil Gheimhridh Uí Chadhain is hosting another discussion this Saturday at 11am on Protestants & a United Ireland, featuring Claire Mitchell and Dr Robbie McVeigh.Sinn Féin's Commission is hosting a people's assembly in Cork, on the 19th February 7pm at Rochestown Park Hotel. Bígí Linn. South & East Belfast Sinn Féin is hosting an evening discussion on what a world class, all-Ireland health system could look like and how we make it a reality. Chaired by Deirdre Hargey MLA, with Guest speaker David Cullinane TD and joined by panellists from across the health sector. The event will take place on the 12th of February 7pm at the Malone Lodge. Self-Determination and Democratic RightsFor decades now I have argued that self-determination is one of the big issues of our time. In 2005 I wrote: “In my view the big international struggle of our time is to assert democratic control by people over the decisions which affect their lives. This does not mean retreating behind existing borders and refusing contact with the outside world, but it does mean reasserting the primacy of democracy and working together in order to pursue this objective.”Mickey Brady – A Cheerful Change Maker. Mickey Brady, former Sinn Féin MLA and MP for Newry and Armagh died last week. His sudden death came as a great shock to his family and to all of us who knew and respected him. I had the great fortune to work closely with Mickey in the Assembly and I often campaigned with him during elections. Some people are really good canvassing during elections. They have that way of engaging with people on the streets and at the doorstep and Mickey was a master at it.He was always positive. He knew the issues impacting on people and he could speak from his years of experience as an elected representative and as a champion for their rights through his work in the Newry Welfare Rights centre.Report on Rural Health in a New Ireland publishedSinn Féin's Commission on the Future of Ireland last week published its latest report - ‘Delivering Rural Health and Care in a New Ireland.' The public event took place in Enniskillen in November.A packed hall heard from a panel of health activists, including Pat Cullen MP, Fr. Brian D'Arcy – writer and broadcaster, Paula Leonard, CEO of Alcohol Ireland and Denzil McDaniel, author and former editor of The Impartial Reporter. The discussion and report examines the challenges faced by rural communities trying to access all-Ireland cardiac services, autism services, cancer provision, suicide support services and A&E.It makes no sense that we run two entirely separate health systems trying to solve the same problems. The report of the Enniskillen Assembly can be accessed in English and Irish here: www.sinnfein.ie/futureofireland 

A bill that would have required Indiana schools to post the Ten Commandments in classrooms is gaining traction, but not before being changed drastically. A bill that would have required Indiana schools to post the Ten Commandments in classrooms is gaining traction, but not before being changed drastically. A State House bill would eliminate the Indiana Natural Resources Commission and a few other state boards. More trails across Indiana are getting funding through an Indiana nonprofit group. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Zach Bundy, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Legislative Hearing titled “Justice and Safety for Native Children: Examining Title II of the Draft Native Children's Commission Implementation Act” Date: January 28, 2026 Time: 2:30 PM Location: Dirksen Room: 628 Witnesses Panel 1 The Honorable Lonna Jackson-Street Chairwoman Spirit Lake Tribal Council Fort Totten, ND The Honorable Joan Johnson Council Member representing Gros Ventre At Large Fort Belknap Indian Community Harlem, MT Ms. Anita Fineday Former Commissioner Native Children's Commission Brainerd, MN Ms. Lori Jump Executive Director StrongHearts Native Helpline Sault Ste. Marie, MI Mr. Mark Patterson Chair, Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission Former Administrator, Hawaii Youth Correctional Facility/ Kawailoa Youth and Family Wellness Center Honolulu, HI More on Indianz.Com: https://indianz.com/News/2026/01/28/senate-committee-on-indian-affairs-hosts-hearing-on-native-childrens-commission-implementation-act/

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Legislative Hearing titled “Justice and Safety for Native Children: Examining Title II of the Draft Native Children's Commission Implementation Act” Date: January 28, 2026 Time: 2:30 PM Location: Dirksen Room: 628 Witnesses Panel 1 The Honorable Lonna Jackson-Street Chairwoman Spirit Lake Tribal Council Fort Totten, ND The Honorable Joan Johnson Council Member representing Gros Ventre At Large Fort Belknap Indian Community Harlem, MT Ms. Anita Fineday Former Commissioner Native Children's Commission Brainerd, MN Ms. Lori Jump Executive Director StrongHearts Native Helpline Sault Ste. Marie, MI Mr. Mark Patterson Chair, Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission Former Administrator, Hawaii Youth Correctional Facility/ Kawailoa Youth and Family Wellness Center Honolulu, HI More on Indianz.Com: https://indianz.com/News/2026/01/28/senate-committee-on-indian-affairs-hosts-hearing-on-native-childrens-commission-implementation-act/

Ce mercredi 28 janvier, la bataille entre la Commission européenne et Google concernant la législation sur le marché numérique, ainsi que la baisse du dollar, ont été abordées par Isabelle Bordry, fondatrice de Retency, Jean-Pierre Petit, président des des Cahiers Verts de l'Économie, et Mathieu Plane, directeur adjoint du département analyse et prévision de l'OFCE, dans l'émission Les Experts, présentée par Raphaël Legendre sur BFM Business. Retrouvez l'émission du lundi au vendredi et réécoutez la en podcast.

Day 1,433.Today, amid increased Russian military pressure in the Donbas, and as Ukraine faces what the NATO Secretary General calls its “harshest winter for a decade”, we bring you the latest from the Ukraine peace talks, where the United States is understood to be increasing pressure on President Zelensky's government to concede territory to Russia before Washington grants any security guarantees. But is Moscow's position under Vladimir Putin softer than it appears, as some allege? Then we discuss civilian resilience in Ukraine with an expert from Harvard University.ContributorsFrancis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.With thanks to Dr Emma Mateo (Harvard University's Ukrainian Research Institute). @emm_mateo on X.SIGN UP TO THE ‘UKRAINE: THE LATEST' WEEKLY NEWSLETTER:http://telegraph.co.uk/ukrainenewsletter Each week, Dom Nicholls and Francis Dearnley answer your questions, provide recommended reading, and give exclusive analysis and behind-the-scenes insights – plus maps of the frontlines and diagrams of weapons to complement our daily reporting. It's free for everyone, including non-subscribers.CONTENT REFERENCED:Learn more about Harvard's Ukrainian Research Institute's ‘Solidarity Within and Beyond Ukraine Conference this Friday and Saturday:https://www.huri.harvard.edu/tcup-conference France opposes EU plan to buy British Storm Shadows for Ukraine (The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/01/26/france-opposes-eu-plan-to-buy-british-storm-shadows-ukraine/ Exclusive: Russian negotiators soften hardline stance in private, US officials say. Ukrainians urge caution (Kyiv Independent):https://kyivindependent.com/kremlin-negotiators-drop-hardline-stance-behind-closed-doors-us-official-revealsUS links security guarantees for Ukraine to peace deal ceding territory (Financial Times):https://www.ft.com/content/8ca0d4fd-fdfd-4aa3-a3a2-90be00d55b9d NATO boss Rutte slaps down calls for European army prompted by Trump fears (Reuters):https://www.reuters.com/world/nato-boss-rutte-slaps-down-calls-european-army-prompted-by-trump-fears-2026-01-26/Commission approves second wave of SAFE defence funding for eight Member States (EU):https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_26_211‘Bread and War: A Ukrainian Story of Food, Bravery and Hope' by Felicity Spector:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bread-War-Ukrainian-Story-Bravery/dp/1914613783 LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST IN NEW LANGUAGES:The Telegraph has launched translated versions of Ukraine: The Latest in Ukrainian and Russian, making its reporting accessible to audiences on both sides of the battle lines and across the wider region, including Central Asia and the Caucasus. Just search Україна: Останні Новини (Ukr) and Украина: Последние Новости (Ru) on your on your preferred podcast app to find them. Listen here: https://linktr.ee/ukrainethelatestSubscribe: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Le Premier ministre australien a finalement décidé de mettre sur pied une Commission royale d'enquête sur les questions liées à l'antisémitisme et aux circonstances de l'attentat terroriste de Bondi en décembre 2025. Retour sur procédé de moins en moins rare.

Clement Manyathela speaks to Thabiso Zulu, who is a friend of Sindiso Magaqa & whistleblower and Dr Chris de Kock, who is an independent crime and violence analyst to discuss the revelations from the Madlanga Commission as they relate to the murder of Sindiso Magaqa. The Clement Manyathela Show is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, weekdays from 09:00 to 12:00 (SA Time). Clement Manyathela starts his show each weekday on 702 at 9 am taking your calls and voice notes on his Open Line. In the second hour of his show, he unpacks, explains, and makes sense of the news of the day. Clement has several features in his third hour from 11 am that provide you with information to help and guide you through your daily life. As your morning friend, he tackles the serious as well as the light-hearted, on your behalf. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Clement Manyathela Show. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to The Clement Manyathela Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/XijPLtJ or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/p0gWuPE Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

« Le Premier ministre sénégalais Ousmane Sonko est arrivé [lundi] au Maroc pour une visite officielle de 48 heures. Un déplacement, pointe Jeune Afrique, sur fond de reproches mutuels et de menaces de sanctions, une semaine après la finale de la Coupe d'Afrique des nations 2025, qui pourraient peser sur les Lions de la Téranga à quelques mois du Mondial. » En effet, précise le site panafricain, « malgré les propos apaisants tenus de part et d'autre, dans un contexte où le mélodrame final de la compétition a laissé des blessures encore à vif, cette visite d'Ousmane Sonko se déroule sous haute tension. Dimanche, le président de la Fédération sénégalaise de football, Abdoulaye Fall, a tenu des propos ouvertement hostiles à la fois au Maroc et à la CAF. » Accusant notamment Rabat « d'exercer une influence majeure sur l'instance dirigeante du football africain », (…) « ces déclarations au vitriol n'ont pas manqué d'entraîner une réaction à la fois indirecte et vigoureuse, du côté marocain, à travers un communiqué du Club des avocats au Maroc. Celui-ci accuse le président de la Fédération sénégalaise d'avoir “franchi le seuil de la critique sportive pour s'aventurer sur le terrain de la calomnie institutionnelle“. » Le Sénégal déclaré perdant par forfait ? En outre, relève le site Afrik.com, « les voix se multiplient dans le royaume chérifien pour réclamer une sanction radicale. Une sanction qui pourrait, si elle était appliquée, changer l'issue officielle du tournoi. Des juristes et des médias influents s'appuient (en effet) sur les articles 82 et 84 du règlement de la CAF, précise Afrik.com, pour exiger que le Sénégal soit déclaré perdant par forfait. Selon cette lecture stricte des textes, tout refus de reprendre le jeu ou abandon de terrain doit entraîner une disqualification immédiate et définitive de la compétition en cours. La Fédération royale marocaine de football a officiellement porté plainte, espérant transformer le chaos de la finale en une victoire administrative qui rendrait le trophée aux Lions de l'Atlas. » Alors, prochaine étape dans les prochaines heures ou les prochains jours. C'est en effet à partir d'aujourd'hui que la Commission de discipline de la CAF se penche sur le dossier. « La CAF, pointe le site marocain Le Desk, devra arbitrer entre le droit pur et la gestion politique d'une finale continentale. Le Sénégal devrait plaider l'absence d'arrêt définitif du match par l'arbitre, le retour effectif des joueurs sur la pelouse, la présence continue de Sadio Mané sur le terrain, ou encore des préoccupations liées à la sécurité. Des arguments fragiles avancés pour tenter d'atténuer la sanction, sans pour autant effacer l'infraction, estime Le Desk. (…) Soit la CAF affirme l'intangibilité de ses règles, au risque d'une sanction aux conséquences sportives historiques, soit elle privilégie une approche pragmatique, limitée à des sanctions financières et disciplinaires ciblées. Dans tous les cas, la finale du 18 janvier 2026 restera comme un cas d'école rappelant que, en droit sportif, la passion ne suspend jamais la règle. » Une lourde sanction pour Pape Thiaw ? Que pourrait décider la Commission de discipline de la CAF ? Réponse du site Afrik-foot : « Potentiellement, les champions d'Afrique risquent jusqu'à une défaite sur tapis vert, une déchéance du titre ou encore une exclusion des deux prochaines CAN, comme évoqué côté marocain. Même si cela paraît peu probable, en dépit des condamnations émises par le président de la Fifa, Gianni Infantino. De ce fait, une amende de 300 000 dollars est fort plausible, affirme Afrik-foot, assortie de lourdes sanctions individuelles visant principalement le sélectionneur des Lions, Pape Thiaw. » En tout cas, la visite au Maroc d'Ousmane Sonko tombe à pic. C'est ce que relève notamment Le Pays au Burkina : « Là où la passion du sport a entraîné des débordements et provoqué des lézardes dans l'édifice des relations entre les deux peuples, la diplomatie vient à point pour colmater les brèches. » Reste à savoir si les déclarations d'apaisement de part et d'autre suffiront à évacuer les rancœurs. Et, surtout, reste à connaître les conclusions de la commission de discipline de la CAF…

durée : 00:39:27 - La Terre au carré - par : Mathieu Vidard - La proposition Omnibus présentée par la Commission européenne supprime, entre autres, l'obligation de mettre en œuvre un plan de transition climatique pour les entreprises. Comment est-on arrivés là ? Décryptage. - invités : Lucie Pinson - Lucie Pinson : Fondatrice et directrice de l'ONG ‘Reclaim Finance' - réalisé par : Jérôme BOULET Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.

durée : 00:12:30 - Les Enjeux internationaux - par : Guillaume Erner - Cette fin janvier, Pékin a ouvert une enquête contre deux figures centrales de l'Armée populaire de libération, dont Zhang Youxia, pilier de la Commission militaire centrale et du Bureau politique. À quel point ces accusations servent-elles une reprise en main plus large de l'armée par le PCC ?  - réalisation : Félicie Faugère - invités : Claudia Astarita Sinologue, chercheuse à Sciences Po Paris, collaboratrice à Intelligence Online

Last time we spoke about the Japanese invasion of Hainan. In early 1939, the Sino-Japanese War shifted from pitched battles to a grueling struggle over lifelines and logistics. Japan pursued a southward strategy (Nanshin-ron), aiming to choke Chinese resistance by isolating key railways and airbases. It seized Hainan in February to secure southern airfields and threaten Indochina routes, then targeted Nanchang to cut the vital Zhejiang–Jiangxi Railway, crippling Free China's eastern supply lines. The Japanese used a blended-arms approach: concentrated armor, air support, and amphibious and river operations, focusing on rapid, strategic breakthroughs rather than large-scale frontal assaults. China, though battered, relied on a reconstituted defense around Wuhan and Nanchang, with the Ninth War Zone under Xue Yue delaying Japanese advances and preserving critical corridors south of the Yangtze. The campaign highlighted the war's broader human and political dimensions: massive casualties, forced labor, and internal political fragility within the Kuomintang, even as both sides sought to outlast the other.   #186 The Battle of Nanchang 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. For the Second Sino-Japanese War, 1939 marked a transition from broad occupation tactics to a focused, politically driven military strategy aimed at breaking Nationalist cohesion and isolating key nodes. After the January 11, 1938 Imperial Conference, Tokyo framed the China Conflict as a contest of endurance and political attrition: hold occupied territories as strategic assets, push a narrow operational corridor between Anqing, Xinyang, Yuezhou, and Nanchang, and treat the broader east-of-line spaces as pacified. The aim was to deny resources to Chiang Kai-shek's regime while awaiting a more opportune political rupture, instead of pursuing indiscriminate conquest. By October 1938, the tactical center of gravity shifted toward Wuhan and the Yangtze corridor. General Headquarters acknowledged the need to adapt to a protracted war: emphasize political strategy alongside combat operations, bolster a new regime in areas under pressure, and gradually erode Chongqing's moral and material resolve. This shift produced a dual track: reinforce a centralized, secure core while permitting peripheral fronts to be leveraged against Chongqing.   In early 1939, Japan sought to consolidate gains through layered defenses and strategic war zones, aiming to blunt Chinese mobilization and disrupt critical logistics. The Ninth War Zone, commanded by Xue Yue, formed a defensive umbrella over Nanchang's northern approaches and the surrounding rail-and-river arteries. China's leadership, notably Chiang Kai-shek, pressed for preemption to seize the initiative: an ambitious plan from Xue Yue to strike by March 24, 1939, to prevent a river-crossing Japanese advance and to pin forces before they could entrench. Japan responded with Operation Ren, targeting the Zhejiang–Jiangxi Railway to sever lines of communication and isolate Nanchang. Okamura Yasuji reorganized heavy weapons into concentrated tank groups, supported by air power, while late-February 1939 movements staged feints and riverine maneuvers to complicate Chinese concentration around Nanchang. The objective was a rapid, surgical seizure of Nanchang to blind the southern airbase network, disrupt the critical rail spine, and push Chinese forces deeper inland, thereby tightening a blockade around southern China. Together, these shifts framed Nanchang not as an isolated objective but as the climactic hinge in a broader strategy of coercive pressure, air-ground mobility, and rail control. The city's fall would represent the culmination of a protracted contest to deny the Nationalist regime its logistical arteries and air superiority, paving the way for further Japanese consolidation and pressure along the Yangtze corridor. In the wake of the Japanese capture of Wuhan in late 1938, the city swiftly transformed into a pivotal stronghold for the Imperial Japanese Army. It became the new base for the 11th Army, occupying the former territories of the National Revolutionary Army's 5th and 9th War Zones. This shift not only consolidated Japanese control over central China but also positioned their forces to launch further offensives, exploiting the region's logistical and geographical advantages. As a key railway hub and the western terminus of the Zhejiang-Hunan Railway, Nanchang served as a vital supply artery connecting the Third and Ninth War Zones of the Nationalist forces. Its airfields further amplified its importance, posing a direct threat to Japanese shipping routes along the Yangtze River. Capturing Nanchang would sever Chinese supply lines, isolate key military districts, and pave the way for deeper incursions into southern China. Faced with this looming threat, the Nationalist government under Chiang Kai-shek moved quickly to reorganize its defenses in the 9th War Zone. General Chen Cheng retained his nominal position as commander in chief, but the actual operational reins were handed to General Xue Yue, a seasoned tactician known for his defensive prowess. This restructuring aimed to streamline command and bolster resistance, yet it was hampered by persistent logistical challenges that rendered many changes ineffective on the ground. As tensions escalated in early 1939, Chinese forces began amassing near Nanchang in preparation for the inevitable clash. Over 200,000 troops from 52 divisions were mobilized, drawing from units across the Hunan-Hubei-Jiangxi Border Area. This region alone housed more than 29 divisions organized into four army groups: the 1st, 19th, 30th, and 32nd. On paper, this formidable assembly included over 16,000 officers and 240,000 enlisted men, representing a significant concentration of Nationalist power.   Leading this defensive effort was General Chen Cheng as the overarching commander in chief, with General Xue Yue stepping in as the acting commander to oversee day-to-day operations. Within this structure, the 19th Army Group stood out under the command of General Luo Zhuoying, supported by Lieutenant General Luo Weixong as his chief of staff. Luo Zhuoying, in particular, emerged as a central figure, assuming overall command for much of the ensuing Battle of Nanchang. His leadership would be tested against the relentless advance of the Japanese Eleventh Army, setting the stage for one of the bloodiest engagements of the war. In July 1938, during their offensive against Wuhan, Japanese forces attempted to advance toward Nanchang but were halted by Chinese defenders along the Xiushui River. The Chinese had established strong, fortified positions that effectively barred the Japanese path. The impasse endured for the rest of the year, with both armies locked in a standoff on opposite sides of the river. By March of 1939, the 11th Army led by General Okamura Yasuji, part of the Central China Expeditionary Army of General Hata Shunroku comprised 3 divisions, the 6th, 101st and 106th, roughly 120,000 men supported by 130 tanks and tankettes, 200 pieces of artillery, 30 warships with 50 motor boats, a battalion of SNLF and several air squadrons.  On March 12,  the Japanese Central China Expeditionary Army issued orders to its directly subordinate 116th Division. This division was commanded to dispatch two key detachments: the Ishihara Detachment and the Murai Detachment, the latter composed meticulously of five battalions drawn from the 119th Brigade. Their mission was to conduct a thorough search along the eastern shore of Poyang Lake, supported by naval vessels that patrolled the waters with menacing precision. The purpose was multifaceted: to safeguard the integrity of land and water transportation routes and to protect the left flank of the main Japanese force as it prepared for larger operations. By March 15, these detachments had advanced without encountering any resistance from the Chinese army, allowing them to conclude their search operation successfully. Following this, they deployed the necessary troops at key points along the route, establishing garrisons that would serve as footholds for future advances. This reconnaissance was no mere stroll; it was a calculated probe into enemy territory, drawing lessons from prior engagements like the grueling Battle of Xuzhou in 1938, where intelligence gathering had proven crucial to Japanese successes. The Japanese soldiers boots sank into the marshy banks of Poyang Lake, China's largest freshwater body, covering over 3,500 square kilometers and teeming with reeds that could hide ambushes. The lack of opposition allowed the Japanese to fortify their positions, setting the stage for the preemptive strikes that would follow. The tempo of battle quickened on March 17, 1939, as the Japanese army launched its preemptive attack, a move designed to seize the initiative and disrupt Chinese preparations. The very next day, on March 18, the Murai Detachment departed from Xingzi aboard warships, navigating the treacherous waters to land near Wucheng, approximately 30 kilometers northeast of Yongxiu. Their objective was to assault the Chinese defenders in this area, but they encountered fierce resistance from the Chinese 32nd Army and other supporting units, turning the landing into a brutal contest of wills. Concurrently, the main forces of the Japanese 101st and 106th Divisions, bolstered by their artillery and tank units, advanced methodically toward the north bank of the Xiushui River. They occupied their respective attack starting points with precision, after which the artillery units began conducting test firings and further reconnaissance to gauge the strength of Chinese defenses. This phase echoed the Japanese tactics employed in the Battle of Shanghai in 1937, where combined arms operations had overwhelmed urban defenses. A Chinese defender's recollection "We watched the enemy approach like a dark cloud, our rifles ready, knowing that the river would soon run red with the blood of brothers." The climax of preparation erupted at exactly 16:30 on March 20, when the Japanese 11th Army issued orders to the commander of the 6th Artillery Brigade. This commander was directed to orchestrate all available artillery to bombard the positions held by the Chinese 49th and 79th Armies on the south bank of the Xiushui River. What ensued was a pre-general offensive artillery barrage that endured for more than three grueling hours, incorporating a large number of poison gas shells, a heinous weapon that flouted international conventions like the Geneva Protocol of 1925. Many defenders' positions were utterly destroyed in this onslaught, and several officers and soldiers, including the valiant Wang Lingyun, commander of the 76th Division, were poisoned by the toxic fumes, suffering agonizing effects that highlighted the barbarity of chemical warfare. At precisely 19:30 that evening, the 106th Division commenced its forced crossing of the Xiushui River at Qiujin. Later, on the night of the 20th, the 101st Division also initiated its crossing north of Tujiabu. The Xiushui River, measuring about 30 meters in width, had swollen by approximately 3 meters due to continual heavy rains, rendering the crossing exceedingly difficult for the Japanese troops who battled against the raging currents. Nevertheless, the flooding had an unintended benefit for the invaders: many defender positions were inundated, and most water obstacles were washed away by the deluge. Leveraging this, the two Japanese divisions broke through the defenders' front lines and executed continuous night attacks, establishing a beachhead that extended 2 kilometers deep by dawn on the 21st. This foothold provided essential cover for Japanese engineers to construct pontoon bridges amid the chaos. At around 8 a.m., the Japanese tank group crossed these pontoon bridges and launched an attack on the Dongshan garrison from the front of the 106th Division, then proceeded to circle around toward Nanchang along the west side of Nanxun Road. Historian Rana Mitter aptly describes such river crossings as "desperate gambles where nature itself became a combatant," underscoring how environmental factors often tipped the scales in Sino-Japanese confrontations.Chiang Kai-shek, monitoring these developments from his command center, would have felt the weight of impending crisis.   By 21:30 on March 22, the Japanese vanguard tank group had advanced to Fengxin and successfully occupied the Liaohe Bridge outside the South Gate. The sudden and ferocious tank attack caught the defending troops off guard, preventing them from withdrawing the 38 artillery pieces that had been deployed on the city's outskirts before they were forced into a hasty retreat. On March 23, the Japanese army fully occupied Fengxin. Simultaneously, a portion of the 101st Division launched a frontal assault along Nanxun Road. Under the protective cover of artillery, they crossed the Xiushui River and encountered fierce resistance from the Chinese 32nd Army at Tujiabu, resulting in a prolonged stalemate where neither side could gain a decisive advantage. Following the Japanese launch of their general offensive, the Guilin Headquarters of the National Government Military Commission, under Director Bai Chongxi, urgently ordered all units of the Ninth War Zone to hold their positions firmly on March 21. On the same day, Chiang Kai-shek telegraphed Gu Zhutong, commander-in-chief of the Third War Zone, with specific instructions to immediately transfer the 102nd Division to Nanchang to reinforce the city's defenses, placing it under the command of Luo Zhuoying, commander-in-chief of the 19th Army Group. He also ordered the 16th and 79th Divisions to proceed to Dongxiang and Jinxian, southeast of Nanchang, to guard the southern bank of Poyang Lake and provide support for operations in Nanchang. Simultaneously, he commanded the 19th Army Group to deploy approximately two divisions of its strongest forces to strike key enemy points in the rear, including Mahuiling, Ruichang, Jiujiang, and De'an, with the aim of sabotaging railways and highways, cutting off enemy rear-area transportation, and preventing reinforcements from reaching the front. However, due to poor communication, slow troop movements, and inadequate coordination among units, these ambitious plans were not implemented, and the battlefield situation had already undergone significant changes by the time adjustments could be made. On the 23rd, Chiang Kai-shek came to realize that the Japanese army was resolutely determined to capture Nanchang, and thus he conceived the strategic idea of inflicting heavy casualties on the enemy before potentially abandoning the city. He specifically telegraphed Xue Yue, commander-in-chief of the Ninth War Zone; Luo Zhuoying, commander-in-chief of the 19th Army Group; and Xiong Shihui, chairman of Jiangxi Province, with the following directive: "The key to this battle is not the gain or loss of Nanchang, but inflicting the greatest blow on the enemy. Even if Nanchang falls, all our armies should disregard everything and advance toward the designated targets, and decide on future operational plans in accordance with this policy." This telegram, preserved in wartime archives, exemplifies Chiang's shift toward a war of attrition, a tactic that would define much of China's resistance. On March 25, Chiang Kai-shek again telegraphed Bai Chongxi, Xue Yue, Luo Zhuoying, and Gu Zhutong, providing detailed instructions: "1. The main force of Luo's group should maintain focus on the Hunan-Jiangxi Highway, attack the enemy's right flank, and press them toward the Gan River. It is crucial to avoid having the main force operate with its back to the Gan River. (That is, the main force of the 19th Army Group should be moved to a mobile position west of the Gan River to avoid being forced to the Gan River and facing a decisive battle in an unfavorable situation.) 2. A necessary portion should be used to defend the Nanchang front. If necessary, resistance can be carried out gradually between the Fu and Gan Rivers to cover southern Jiangxi." On the very same day, the Japanese army defeated the 102nd Division, which had been reinforced from the Third War Zone, in engagements west of Nanchang. By March 26, the Japanese army had advanced to the vicinity of Shengmi Street on the left bank of the Gan River. They crossed the river that day, executing a maneuver to outflank Nanchang from the south and simultaneously cut off the Zhejiang-Jiangxi Railway, a critical supply line. The main force of the 101st Division also advanced to Shengmi Street via Wanbu and Huangxi on March 26, crossed the Gan River that evening, and launched a direct attack on Nanchang. Its 101st Brigade, moving along the Nanchang-Xuncheng Railway via Lehua and Jiaoqiao, reached the north bank of the Gan River northwest of Nanchang on the 26th. Upon discovering these Japanese advances, the 19th Army urgently ordered the 32nd Army to withdraw from Tujiabu on the Nanchang-Xuncheng Railway back to Nanchang to join the 102nd Division in defending the city. However, before the 32nd Army had fully withdrawn, the Japanese tank group and the 101st Brigade had already advanced to the Gan River bridges to the west and north of Nanchang, respectively. Although the defending forces managed to destroy the bridges to halt their progress west and north of the Gan River, the Japanese 101st Division had already penetrated into Nanchang from the south. The defenders found themselves outnumbered and with weak firepower compared to the invaders. After engaging in intense street fighting, they suffered heavy casualties and were ultimately ordered to retreat to Jinxian. On March 27, the Japanese 101st Division occupied Nanchang, marking a significant, albeit temporary, victory in their campaign. Eyewitness account "The city fell amid the thunder of guns and the wails of the wounded, a testament to the fragility of urban defenses against mechanized onslaught." Following the capture, on March 28, the Japanese 11th Army was ordered to ensure that the main force of the 101st Division would return to Nanchang and that the 106th Division would retake Fengxin, all in preparation for subsequent operations in Gao'an or areas west of Fengxin. By April 2, the Japanese army had occupied Gao'an City, further consolidating their hold on the region. Meanwhile the fighting extended to Wuning. Wuning is located on the north bank of the Xiushui River, approximately 80 kilometers west of the Nanchang-Jiujiang Railway. This position holds immense strategic importance, backed by the formidable Mufu Mountains, and serves as a key point on the left flank of the Ninth War Zone's defense line in northern Jiangxi. The forces deployed here included the 72nd and 78th Armies of the 30th Army Group, along with the 8th and 73rd Armies of the Hunan-Hubei-Jiangxi Border Advance Army, all positioned along both banks of the Xiushui River under the unified command of Wang Lingji, commander-in-chief of the 30th Army Group. To bolster the defense of Nanchang, the Nationalist Government's Military Commission devised a plan to send a powerful force eastward from Wuning toward Qiujin and De'an, with the intent of harassing the rear and flanks of the enemy advancing south along the Nanchang-Jiujiang Railway and disrupting their transportation networks. After carefully assessing the Chinese deployments and strategic intentions, the Japanese 11th Army also regarded Wuning as a crucial flank in its overall Nanchang campaign. Consequently, they dispatched their 6th Division to Wuning to contain and block the Chinese army, thereby ensuring the safety of its main force's right flank and facilitating the capture of Nanchang. On March 20, while the Japanese army was heavily engaged on the Nanxun Railway front, its 6th Division launched an attack westward along the north bank of the Xiushui River from Ruoxi (situated between Qiujin and Wuning). However, they encountered fierce resistance from the Chinese 73rd and 8th Armies, which resulted in slow and painstaking progress for the attackers. On the afternoon of the 21st, a portion of the 6th Division, under the protective cover of aircraft and artillery, crossed the Xiushui River east of Ruoxi, and the main force directed its assault toward Wuning, while its 36th Brigade targeted Yangzhou Street. The 30th Army Group, tasked with defending Wuning, mounted a tenacious resistance by leveraging the advantageous mountainous terrain, making the Japanese advance extremely difficult. After four days of fierce and unrelenting fighting, the Japanese were still unable to break through the defenders' positions. On the morning of March 23, under continued air and artillery cover, the Japanese army persisted in its fierce attack, repeatedly dropping incendiary and chemical bombs on Chinese positions. The defending forces suffered heavy losses as a result and were compelled to withdraw from Wucheng Town on the 24th, moving farther back to regroup. After occupying Wucheng, the Murai Detachment continued its operations to clear the Gan River and Xiushui River of obstacles and to remove mines that had been laid by the Chinese forces. By the 28th, they had advanced to the vicinity of Xinning Town, which is about 4 kilometers east of Wuning. Its 36th Brigade engaged in fierce fighting with the defending 19th Division at Yangzhou Street on the 24th and successfully captured Jing'an on the 27th; however, due to the conclusion of the Nanchang battle and the fact that its main force was blocked east of Wuning, it quickly returned and redirected its attack toward Wuning. Because the 73rd and 8th Armies had suffered heavy casualties from days of intense fighting, the 30th Army Group ordered the 72nd Army to assume the defense of northeast Wuning. The Japanese 6th Division concentrated its forces for a fierce and coordinated assault, and by the 29th, the defending forces had retreated to the south bank of the Xiushui River, allowing the Japanese army to occupy Wuning. After further intense fighting, by April 5, the Japanese 36th Brigade had advanced to the south bank of the Xiushui River.During this entire period, Chiang Kai-shek repeatedly telegraphed Bai Chongxi and Xue Yue, issuing orders for the 30th Army Group in Wuning and the 31st Army Group in Chongyang and Tongshan (commanded by Tang Enbo) to launch a counteroffensive regardless of the evolving situation in Nanchang. The objective was to flank and attack the enemy's rear, advancing toward Mahuiling, De'an, Yongxiu, and Ruichang on the Nanchang-Xunyi road, to cut off enemy transportation lines and block reinforcements. However, this plan was not implemented due to various logistical and coordination challenges.   After the Japanese army captured Nanchang, it maintained a tense standoff with the Third and Ninth War Zones of China along the southeast bank of Poyang Lake to the east, Xiangtang to the south, and Gao'an, Fengxin, and Wuning to the west. The Military Commission of the National Government made a calculated judgment that although the Japanese had occupied Nanchang, they had suffered heavy losses and had not yet had the opportunity to replenish their forces. The defending forces within the city were deemed insufficient, prompting the Commission to decide on launching a counteroffensive while the Japanese army was still in the process of consolidating its position. At the same time, it ordered each war zone to initiate the "April Offensive" (also known as the "Spring Offensive") with the goals of harassing and containing the Japanese army and preventing it from continuing to advance westward toward Changsha. The Military Commission specifically ordered the Ninth War Zone and the Third War Zone to plan and execute a counteroffensive against Nanchang. The forces designated for this operation were planned to include the 1st, 19th, and 30th Army Groups of the Ninth War Zone and the 32nd Army Group of the Third War Zone, totaling about 10 divisions, all under the unified command of Luo Zhuoying, commander-in-chief of the 19th Army Group. On April 17, Chiang Kai-shek telegraphed his detailed "Plan to Conquer Nanchang" to Bai Chongxi, the director of the Guilin Headquarters, and sought his opinion on the matter. The operational strategy outlined was: "First, use the main force to attack the enemy along the Nanchang-Xunyi Railway, effectively cutting off enemy communications, and then use a portion of the force to directly capture Nanchang. The attack is scheduled to begin on April 24th." The main content of its troop deployment was as follows: The 1st Army Group (Commander-in-Chief Gao Yin-huai), the 19th Army Group, and the 74th Army (Commander Yu Ji-shi) were ordered to advance through Fengxin and Dacheng toward the Nanchang-Xunyi Railway between Xiushui and Nanchang, thoroughly disrupting transportation, cutting off enemy reinforcements, and cooperating in the capture of Nanchang; the 49th Army of the 19th Army Group (Commander Liu Duo-quan) was ordered to advance gradually as the general reserve; the 32nd Army Group (Commander-in-Chief Shangguan Yun-xiang) was ordered to attack Nanchang from the east of the Gan River with three divisions, and to organize a regiment to seize Nanchang by surprise; the 30th Army Group (Commander-in-Chief Wang Ling-ji) was ordered to attack Wuning. On April 18, Bai Chongxi replied to Chiang Kai-shek, offering his own suggestions on troop deployment with slight modifications. He emphasized the critical need for a surprise attack and for disrupting and harassing the enemy's transportation and rear areas, as well as cutting off the enemy's communication lines. He also believed that the attack should be brought forward and carried out as soon as possible, at the latest around the 22nd. On April 21, the forces of the Ninth War Zone began their operations in earnest. The 1st Army Group, comprising the 184th Division of the 60th Army and the New 10th Division of the 58th Army, attacked Fengxin, while the New 11th Division of the 58th Army monitored the Japanese forces in Jing'an; the main force of the 74th Army attacked Gao'an, and parts of the 74th Army and the 49th Army crossed the Jinjiang River to the north, attacking Dacheng and Shengmijie. Fierce fighting continued until the 26th, when the Japanese retreated to the areas of Fengxin, Qiuling, and Wanshougong. The 19th Army Group captured strongholds such as Dacheng, Gao'an, and Shengmijie. However, progress thereafter became difficult, and the offensive stalled. Neither army group was able to advance to the Nanchang-Xunyi Railway as originally planned. On April 23, the 32nd Army Group of the Third War Zone, consisting of the 16th and 79th Divisions of the 29th Army, the 5th Reserve Division, and part of the 10th Reserve Division, crossed the Fu River and launched an attack on Nanchang. Fierce fighting persisted until the 26th, when they captured Shichajie (south of Nanchang) and advanced toward the city. On the 27th, the Japanese concentrated the main force of the 101st Division to launch a counterattack. Supported by heavy artillery and air power, they engaged in fierce fighting with the Chinese army in the southeastern and southern areas, repeatedly contesting villages and strongholds. Due to the heavy casualties sustained, Duan Langru, commander of the 79th Division, changed the offensive deployment on the night of April 28 and reported this alteration to the army and army group commanders. The commander-in-chief of the 32nd Army Group, citing unauthorized changes to the plan, reported to the Third War Zone for approval and requested the dismissal of Duan Langru. Eager to capture Nanchang and driven by strategic impatience, Chiang Kai-shek, upon hearing the report, issued a stern order on May 1: Duan Langru was to be executed in front of the army for delaying military operations, He Ping, commander of the 16th Division, was ordered to atone for his crimes by achieving success in battle, and Shangguan Yunxiang was sent to the front to supervise the battle personally, with a strict deadline of May 5 for capturing Nanchang. On May 2, the 102nd Division recaptured Xiangtang and then Shichajie. The 16th Division once captured Shatanbu, but it was subsequently taken back by Japanese reinforcements. Shangguan Yunxiang then committed the 26th Division into the battle. On May 4, they launched another concerted attack. By dusk on the 5th, the 5th Reserve Division had reached the outer perimeter of the city and destroyed the barbed wire defenses, but Japanese firepower was intensely concentrated, causing the division to suffer heavy casualties and rendering it unable to continue the assault. The 152nd Regiment of the 26th Division broke into Xinlong Airport at dawn on the 5th and destroyed three Japanese aircraft. The 155th Regiment broke into the railway station at 9:00 a.m. on the 5th, but was blocked by fierce Japanese firepower and a determined counterattack. On May 5, after Chiang Kai-shek had issued the order to capture Nanchang by May 5, Xue Yue, acting commander of the Ninth War Zone, held the belief that with troops not having been replenished after the defense of Nanchang and with weaponry far inferior to that of the enemy, it was impossible to capture Nanchang within the subjective timeframe set. However, he did not directly dissent to Chiang Kai-shek, and on May 3, he telegraphed Chen Cheng to express his views in detail. He wrote: "Attacks on Nanchang and Fengxin have continued for 11 days since April 23. Because our army's equipment cannot keep pace with the enemy's, and the enemy's heavy weapons, mechanized units, and aircraft can support their ground forces everywhere, it is quite difficult to destroy the enemy's strong positions. Now I have received the Chairman's telegram: our army's operational strategy is to wear down the enemy without being worn down by the enemy, to avoid the enemy's strength and attack their weaknesses, and to achieve a protracted war of resistance. Therefore, this attack on Nanchang is aimed at wearing down the enemy. Under the principle of avoiding the enemy's strength and attacking their weakness, we should lie in ambush in advance and launch a surprise attack from all sides, hoping to recapture Nanchang with the fastest and most agile means. However, the battle has already dragged on; a direct assault is impossible, and striking their weakness is also unattainable. Although the enemy's strength is waning, it is practically impossible to capture Nanchang before May 5. Besides strictly ordering all units to overcome all difficulties and continue the fierce attack at all costs, I intend to politely explain the above situation to Chiang Kai-shek during a telephone conversation." Chen Cheng forwarded Xue Yue's telegram in full to Chiang Kai-shek on May 5. At the time, Bai Chongxi, director of the Guilin Headquarters, also considered the order to capture Nanchang within a limited time to be unrealistic, and on May 5 he telegraphed Chiang Kai-shek and He Yingqin, subtly offering a different suggestion. He stated, "Our army's attack on the enemy must be unexpected to be effective. Now, the enemy in Nanchang is prepared, and our army has launched a ten-day attack and has exerted all its efforts. To consider morale and our highest strategic principles, it is proposed that one-third of our forces continue the siege of Nanchang, while the other two-thirds are reorganized. Outside, we should continue to publicize our aggressive strategy…" The aim of both telegrams was to "turn the enemy's own spear against his shield," hoping Chiang Kai-shek would alter his order to capture Nanchang within a specified time, citing the operational guidance as inconsistent with the broader strategic policy. Upon receiving the telegrams, Chiang Kai-shek also learned of the sacrifice of Commander Chen Anbao and the heavy casualties among the attacking troops. On May 6, the main force of the Japanese 106th Division, supported by aircraft and tanks, launched a pincer attack on the 29th Army in the suburbs of Nanchang and Liantang. By 5 PM, the 29th Army was encircled. Liu Yuqing, commander of the 26th Division, was wounded in the fighting, and army commander Chen Anbao and Xie Beiting, commander of the 156th Regiment, were killed in action. Based on the actual battlefield situation, Xu Zhixun, chief of staff of the 29th Army, and Liu Yuqing, realizing that capturing Nanchang was impossible, decided to break out toward Zhongzhouwei and Shichajie to avoid total annihilation and potential execution by Chiang Kai-shek for failure. A regiment of the 5th Reserve Division, disguised as civilians, had infiltrated the city but was forced to withdraw due to the lack of follow-up support. Finally, on May 9, Chiang Kai-shek issued an order to halt the attack on Nanchang. The Japanese army, having suffered heavy losses themselves, was also unable to mount an effective counterattack, and thus the Battle of Nanchang came to an end, leaving behind a legacy of valor and tragedy. In the Battle of Nanchang, China suffered more than 52,000 casualties, including over 43,000 deaths, while Japan sustained more than 24,000 casualties and over 2,200 deaths. Although the National Army eventually lost Nanchang, the engagement thwarted Japan's plan to crush the main Chinese force. I would like to take this time to remind you all that this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Please go subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry after that, give my personal channel a look over at The Pacific War Channel at Youtube, it would mean a lot to me.   The Nanchang battle was a decisive Japanese victory, yet the Chinese did manage to halt the Japanese western advance and showcased their perseverance amid a growing strategic stalemate. Supplies were still leaking into Nationalist China, the Japanese would have to continuously find and plug them. The war for China was nowhere near over.

Traditional employee engagement is broken. Your remote workers aren't seeing celebrations, and generic recognition programs fall flat because everyone's motivated differently. Workplace culture specialists are seeing success with three core strategies: First, use digital platforms like Teams and Slack to make recognition consistent across locations. Second, gamify behaviors that matter—not just sales numbers, but collaboration, innovation, and effort. Third, personalize everything. Let people choose their preferred style of rewards and recognition. Sales teams especially need this. Commission-only motivation leads straight to burnout. Recognize the grind: most calls made, best customer relationships, skills improvement. Celebrate progress, not just closed deals. The leadership shift? Treat recognition as strategic retention, not a nice-to-have perk. Build simple, consistent habits first. Your retention rates will prove it's working. Alex Grande 

When God acts, and people respond differently to His action, Jesus warns that it can bring division. In this, Jesus invites us to declare the power in His name and to show up compassionately. The stakes are high, but they're worth it because He is coming to do something greater. We are the sent ones to bring Good News, not a burden. So, we pray, share, pray, share, pray, share. MESSAGE NOTES: https://www.bible.com/events/49555408RESOURCES: https://www.canyonridge.orgBLOG: https://canyonridge.org/blogs/

Vous aimez notre peau de caste ? Soutenez-nous ! https://www.lenouvelespritpublic.fr/abonnementUne émission de Philippe Meyer, enregistrée au studio l'Arrière-boutique le 23 janvier 2026.Avec cette semaine :Jean-Louis Bourlanges, essayiste, ancien président de la Commission des Affaires étrangères de l'Assemblée nationale.Matthias Fekl, avocat et ancien ministre de l'Intérieur.Béatrice Giblin, directrice de la revue Hérodote et fondatrice de l'Institut Français de Géopolitique.Lucile Schmid, présidente de La Fabrique écologique et membre du comité de rédaction de la revue Esprit.À QUI PROFITE LE RETOUR DU 49.3 ?Sous la pression du chef de l'État Emmanuel Macron, des partis et de l'opinion, Sébastien Lecornu s'est résigné, lundi, à annoncer le recours à l'article 49 alinéa 3 de la Constitution pour faire adopter le projet de loi de finances pour 2026. Sans majorité, le locataire de Matignon a engagé la responsabilité de son gouvernement devant l'Assemblée nationale dès mardi. Pour la quatrième année de suite, le Parlement ne votera pas le budget de l'État, malgré 350 heures de débat sur trois mois. Trois recours au 49.3 seront, au minimum, nécessaires : un premier sur la partie recettes du texte, un autre sur la partie dépenses et un dernier, en lecture définitive, sur l'ensemble du projet de loi de finances, après un passage au Sénat. Le chef du gouvernement espère clore la séquence budgétaire au cours de la première semaine de février.Partant du principe qu'ils ne seraient jamais d'accord avec le centre et la droite sur la partie recettes du budget, le PS a concentré, avec succès, ses revendications sur la partie dépenses. Sébastien Lecornu a coché quasiment toutes les cases des demandes formulées par les socialistes : création de 2 000 postes supplémentaires dans l'Éducation nationale, maintien de l'aide personnalisée au logement et des bourses étudiantes, généralisation du repas au Crous à 1 € pour tous les étudiants, maintien du dispositif MaPrimeRénov', augmentation de la prime d'activité, des moyens des bailleurs sociaux et du nombre d'accompagnants d'élèves en situation de handicap …Dans le bloc central et à droite, de nombreux députés ont marqué leur insatisfaction. Si personne ne s'attendait à une copie budgétaire conforme à ses attentes, certains points sont difficiles à avaler pour les députés du socle commun. En particulier chez Les Républicains où le maintien de la surtaxe de l'impôt sur les sociétés à hauteur de 8 milliards d'euros ainsi que l'abandon de la fin de la cotisation sur la valeur ajoutée des entreprises sont perçus comme une hérésie fiscale. Toutefois, le MoDem a obtenu le maintien des bourses étudiantes, la droite sénatoriale la préservation d'une partie des dotations aux collectivités locales, Renaissance le non-rabot des allégements de charges, Laurent Wauquiez l'indexation complète du barème de l'impôt sur le revenu et la préservation du pouvoir d'achat des retraités. Dès l'annonce du compromis noué par Sébastien Lecornu avec le PS, les deux têtes du parti, Bruno Retailleau et Laurent Wauquiez, n'ont d'ailleurs pas hésité à qualifier ce budget de « socialiste » et « imparfait », sans toutefois brandir la menace d'une éventuelle censure.Pour sa part, le président de la République a salué un budget qui permet « au pays d'avancer » et « de garantir une stabilité ».DE QUOI LE GROENLAND EST-IL L'ENJEU ?Plus grande île du monde (près de quatre fois la France métropolitaine),situé entre l'océan Atlantique Nord et l'océan Arctique, le Groenland, territoire danois autonome, est recouvert à 80 % par une calotte glaciaire. Il est peuplé d'environ 56.000 habitants, majoritairement Inuits, dont un tiers vit à Nuuk, la capitale. Depuis un an, la Maison-Blanche affirme que les États-Unis auraient « besoin » de s'étendre et que prendre le Groenland est, pour les Etats-Unis, une nécessité « vitale », une question de « sécurité nationale ». Or, le Groenland est déjà le pré carré des Américains dans l'Arctique. Ils y ont établi la base la plus septentrionale de leur arsenal, à 1500 km de Nuuk et 1200 km du cercle polaire arctique. Plus d'une centaine de soldats y sont déployés en permanence. Pour justifier ce besoin pressant de s'approprier un territoire de l'Otan, Donald Trumpa a déclaré : « Le Groenland est rempli de navires chinois et russes, partout. » Le président américain semble confondre le Groenland et l'océan Arctique ainsi que sa banquise. Car il n'y a pas l'ombre d'un Russe ou d'un Chinois au Groenland.Autre raison de l'intérêt suscité par le territoire autonome : les ressources naturelles, et notamment les terres rares, dont le sous-sol groenlandais regorge : cobalt, graphite, lithium, nickel, zinc, etc. Ces métaux entrent dans la fabrication des batteries, des éoliennes et de nombreux équipements électroniques. L'uranium constitue un autre point sensible. Pourtant, jusqu'à présent, très peu de projets d'extraction ont vu le jour. La mine est une activité surtout nécessitant des routes d'accès, des voies ferrées pour évacuer les métaux, des ports pour exporter le minerai, ainsi que des installations de première transformation. Or les infrastructures de ce type sont très limitées au Groenland qui a tenté pendant plus de cinquante ans d'exploiter du pétrole, avant de renoncer au début des années 2020.Comme dans le cas du Venezuela, l'énergie n'est pas l'unique prétexte d'agir pour Donald Trump qui veut pouvoir mettre à son crédit politique l'augmentation artificielle de la grandeur d'un pays, déjà plus grand que les autres. Le réel enjeu économique semble être celui des voies de navigation – qui se double d'un enjeu sécuritaire. Le Groenland se situe à proximité d'anciennes routes maritimes arctiques qui promettent de devenir de plus en plus facilement praticables en raison de l'accélération du réchauffement climatique – avec un impact plus immédiat sur la logistique militaire que sur l'économie mondiale.À Davos, mercredi, le président américain a déclaré qu'il n'utiliserait finalement pas la force pour conquérir le Groenland. Puis le Secrétaire général de l'Otan a proposé à Donald Trump un transfert de souveraineté de la base militaire de Pituffik. Reste à faire approuver ces concessions aux Danois et aux Groenlandais. Ces derniers se sont déjà insurgés contre cette proposition.Chaque semaine, Philippe Meyer anime une conversation d'analyse politique, argumentée et courtoise, sur des thèmes nationaux et internationaux liés à l'actualité. Pour en savoir plus : www.lenouvelespritpublic.frHébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

The passage in Ezra 2:40–42, detailing the return of 74 Levites, 128 singers from Asaph's lineage, and 139 gatekeepers, serves as part of the theological and liturgical foundation for the restoration of God's temple and people after exile, symbolizing the resurrection of divine order and worship. These roles—Levites as temple caretakers, singers as worship leaders, and gatekeepers as guardians of holiness—reflect a divinely ordered structure that prefigures Christ's work as the ultimate High Priest, Gatekeeper, and Living Temple, where all believers now serve in functionally Levitical roles. The meticulous genealogical verification underscores the necessity of authentic identity and faithfulness in God's service, mirroring the New Testament reality of being sealed by the Spirit and called to live as holy, worshiping, and mission-driven people. Through Christ, the old covenant's rituals are fulfilled: the presence of God is no longer confined to a physical temple but dwells in believers, who now carry His law in their hearts, proclaim His glory through song, and guard the boundaries of His kingdom with discernment. This passage thus reveals a profound gospel truth—exile is ended, resurrection life is restored, and all who are in Christ are invited to feast with God in eternal fellowship, not by merit, but by grace through faith in the one who opened the way.

Guest Author: Paul GregoryHeadline: The Warren Commission: Testimony and ConspiracySummary: Paul Gregory visited Dealey Plaza to verify the feasibility of the shot before testifying to the Warren Commission. The hearings were marked by Margarite Oswald's disruptive demands for subpoena rights and her insistence on conspiracies, while Paul maintained that Lee acted alone despite Soviet suspicions.Article: Before testifying, Paul Gregory inspected Dealey Plaza and concluded that the shot from the depository was relatively easy, reinforcing his belief that Lee acted alone without a complex conspiracy, despite the Soviet Union's own fears of being implicated. The Warren Commission hearings were notably disrupted by Margarite Oswald, who demanded subpoena rights and insisted on her son's innocence, providing the Commission with a clear view of the chaotic psychological environment that shaped Lee.

In this episode, I reconnect with Sharone Halevy nearly a year after our collector talk at Superfine (now The Superfair) in San Francisco. Sharone is an abstract expressionist painter who's built her entire practice around commission work and selling directly to collectors without gallery representation. We discuss her transition from theater directing to painting, why she works on sliding scales to make art accessible, and how she uses sound and storytelling to create "tangible memories," paintings that capture how moments felt rather than every detail. Sharone shares her approach to building confidence, why friends and family are your first important collectors, and how she leveraged social media to create direct audience connection. As lead curator and operations manager at The Superfair, Sharone coaches every exhibiting artist on booth curation, pricing strategy, and selling techniques. We discuss the fair's rebrand and refocus on attracting the right buyers rather than massive crowds, and why in-person events matter for artists, especially those in rural areas. We wrap up with Sharone's challenge for the year: find a hobby. Not another income stream or content for social media, something tactile and creative you do purely for joy.   CALL FOR ART: CREATE! MAGAZINE 2026 WOMEN'S INTERNATIONAL EDITION  Deadline: January 31st, 2026 Submit: https://www.createmagazine.co/call-for-art   CONNECT WITH SHARONE:  Instagram: www.instagram.com/art_by_sharone/ Website: https://www.artbysharone.com   CONNECT WITH CREATE! MAGAZINE:  Instagram: @createmagazine Collective: https://www.createmagazine.co/collective Website: https://www.createmagazine.co   MENTIONED: The Superfair: thesuperfair.com  1000 Libraries coloring books

"The United States does not have a national cancer registry. We have a bunch of state registries. Some of those registries do collaborate and share information, but the issue is the registries that do exist typically do not report cancer by occupation. So, we cannot get our arms around the potential work-relatedness of the health outcome given the current way the state registries collect information. What we're trying to set up, is a way to make what is currently an invisible risk, visible," ONS member Melissa McDiarmid, MD, MPH, DABT, professor of medicine and epidemiology and public health director of the division of occupational and environmental medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore, told Jaime Weimer, MSN, RN, AGCNS-BS, AOCNS®, manager of oncology nursing practice at ONS, during a conversation about the University of Maryland School of Medicine Hazardous Drug Safety Center Exposure Registry. Music Credit: "Fireflies and Stardust" by Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons by Attribution 3.0  Earn 0.75 contact hours of nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) by listening to the full recording and completing an evaluation at courses.ons.org by January 23, 2027. The planners and faculty for this episode have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. ONS is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. Learning outcome: Learners will report an increase in knowledge in the incidence of hazardous drug exposure and the tracking and reporting of healthcare worker exposures. Episode Notes  Complete this evaluation for free NCPD. University of Maryland School of Medicine Hazardous Drug Safety Center Exposure Registry information sheet ONS Podcast™ episodes: Episode 330: Stay Up to Date on Safe Handling of Hazardous Drugs Episode 308: Hazardous Drugs and Hazardous Waste: Personal, Patient, and Environmental Safety Episode 209: Updates in Chemo PPE and Safe Handling ONS Voice articles: Hazardous Drug Surface Contamination Prevails, Despite More Diligent PPE National Hazardous Drug Exposure Registry Safeguards Oncology Professionals NIOSH Releases Its 2024 List of Hazardous Drugs Safe Handling—We've Come a Long Way, Baby! Strategies to Promote Safe Medication Administration Practices Surfaces in Patient Bathrooms Often Contaminated With HDs, Despite Use of Plastic-Backed Pads ONS books: Safe Handling of Hazardous Drugs (fourth edition) Safe Handling of Hazardous Drugs Quick Guide™ ONS course: Safe Handling Basics Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing articles: Hazardous Drug Exposure: Case Report Analysis From a Prospective, Multisite Study of Oncology Nurses' Exposure in Ambulatory Settings Personal Protective Equipment Use and Surface Contamination With Antineoplastic Drugs: The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic Sequential Wipe Testing for Hazardous Drugs: A Quality Improvement Project The Use of Plastic-Backed Pads to Reduce Hazardous Drug Contamination Oncology Nursing Forum articles: Ensuring Healthcare Worker Safety When Handling Hazardous Drugs Factors Influencing Nurses' Use of Hazardous Drug Safe Handling Precautions Other ONS resources: ONS Safe Handling of Hazardous Drugs Quick Guide Introduction to Safe Handling Huddle Card Safe Handling of Hazardous Drugs Learning Library Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association (HOPA) course: Safe Handling of Hazardous Drugs National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) List of Hazardous Drugs in Healthcare Settings, 2024 To discuss the information in this episode with other oncology nurses, visit the ONS Communities.  To find resources for creating an ONS Podcast club in your chapter or nursing community, visit the ONS Podcast Library. To provide feedback or otherwise reach ONS about the podcast, email pubONSVoice@ons.org. Highlights From This Episode "We thought that in order to answer some of the unclear questions about health risk, we would set up an exposure registry, in this case, for oncology personnel who handle the drugs. This would then create a cohort that we could ask questions to. For example, we could try to characterize whether there is a cancer excess in this group. Or characterize the reproductive abnormalities in excess that people are experiencing." TS 6:21 "It's sort of counterintuitive that the healthcare industry, whose mission itself is care of the sick, is a high-hazard industry. We typically think about the risk as being from infectious diseases, and certainly we've all lived in our practice lifetime through some examples of that. Even before COVID-19, some of us were doing preparation for Ebola and that sort of thing. So, we're kind of used to that. But the hazards that you kind of grew up with, we've routinized or normalized handling group one, human carcinogens, which a number of these drugs are—it's just something we do every day. Well, it is, but we have to do it with respect and with care every day. And I think sometimes in that routineness of it, we have sort of lost sight of the vigilance that we need to maintain." TS 11:19 "It's very easy in the life cycle of a drug in an organization to do something that doesn't just impact you, but unknowingly, you've contaminated a surface for somebody who comes behind you. Who maybe doesn't have plastic protective equipment on because something that got contaminated shouldn't have been contaminated in the first place. If we could all be thinking of it as more of a team sport, especially in terms of safe handling, that our disposition and drug handling affects not just us and our health, but those of our colleagues." TS 24:47 "For the job history pieces, we ask what year you started, what year you stopped, and we ask about estimations of handling. So we'll be able to come up with either a duration or some kind of metric for the intensity and duration of your handling history, which will then permit us to sort the population who completed the survey into sort of low, medium, high. And we'll see whether the health outcomes that are being reported are influenced by that drug handling history." TS 27:45 "The idea that we aren't exposed to the same therapeutic dose we give to our patients is absolutely true. However, the dosing schedule to them versus us is very different, and we are exposed frequently, if not daily, to very small concentrations. They don't reach a cytotoxic dose necessarily, but we do know from a lot of studies that either ourselves or our colleagues are taking up drug from contaminated work environments. And you've probably seen there is an awful lot of intermediate evidence looking at genotoxic insult in pharmacists and nurses who handle the drugs. So clearly we're showing uptake and we're showing that there are biologically plausible, concerning measures that are taking place in us. So, I think that we need to come back and circle around the idea that we need to have deep respect for the toxicity of these agents." TS 35:03

Une semaine après la présidentielle en Ouganda, officiellement remportée par le président sortant Yoweri Museveni, l'opposant Bobi Wine rejette les résultats. Dans un entretien à RFI, il affirme être en fuite, évoque un climat de répression et dit disposer d'éléments sur des fraudes. Il appelle à une mobilisation non-violente et interpelle la communauté internationale. Entretien au micro de Christina Okello RFI: Comment allez-vous ? Et surtout : êtes-vous en sécurité ? Bobi Wine : Je suis en vie… je devrais être félicité d'avoir survécu jusqu'ici. Mais sur ma sécurité : non, je ne suis pas en sécurité. Je suis pourchassé par l'armée sans avoir commis le moindre crime. Je suis en fuite. Ma femme et ma famille ne sont pas en sécurité non plus : elles sont encerclées par l'armée. Elles ne peuvent pas sortir, personne ne peut entrer. Elles ont faim, et même la nourriture qu'on tente de leur livrer est refusée. Depuis l'élection du 15 janvier, comment décririez-vous le climat en Ouganda en ce moment ? Nos concitoyens sont massacrés. Il y a un massacre silencieux en cours. Le fils de Museveni est sorti il y a deux jours, et il a regretté de n'avoir tué « que 22 » des nôtres : il aurait voulu en tuer davantage. Nous avons aussi des informations faisant état de plus de 100 personnes tuées à travers le pays. Des gens sont arrêtés sans avoir commis le moindre crime. Trois de mes vice-présidents ont été arrêtés. Deux d'entre eux sont des femmes, et je ne sais pas où elles sont. Elles ont été interpellées la veille du jour du vote, et cela fait maintenant sept jours : personne ne sait où elles se trouvent. Mon vice-président en charge de la région centrale a aussi été arrêté aujourd'hui (jeudi). Et cela survient après ce qui s'est passé il y a une semaine, quand dix personnes ont été abattues à l'intérieur de sa maison. Vous faites référence à votre député Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi, dans le district de Butambala. Il affirme que dix de vos partisans ont été tués le jour du vote, dans sa maison. De son côté, le président Yoweri Museveni parle de « terroristes », en visant le NUP après cet épisode. Comment réagissez-vous à ces accusations et, selon vous, que s'est-il passé ce jour-là ? Parmi ces dix personnes, huit étaient des femmes. Leur rôle, c'était de remplir des formulaires, de recevoir les résultats et de compiler les formulaires de déclaration des résultats — les « DR forms » — qui arrivaient de différents bureaux de vote. Elles étaient dans la maison d'un homme politique le jour du scrutin, et c'est là que la police les a trouvées, puis les a abattues.  Vous dénoncez des fraudes : quelles preuves avez-vous, concrètement ? Nous avons des preuves avant, pendant et après l'élection. Nous avons des vidéos montrant des policiers, des militaires, et même des responsables de la Commission électorale, en train de pré-cocher des bulletins en faveur de Yoweri Museveni. Nous en avons des dizaines. Et malgré cela, nous avions largement battu Museveni. Alors lui et la Commission ont décidé de ne lire aucun résultat issu des formulaires de déclaration : ils ont fabriqué des pourcentages et des chiffres, et les ont annoncés sans preuve. Nous les avons mis au défi de publier ces formulaires par district : ils ne l'ont pas fait, parce qu'ils savent qu'ils n'ont pas ces preuves.  Allez-vous saisir la justice pour contester les résultats ? Non. Nous n'avons aucune confiance dans la justice en Ouganda : elle est biaisée en faveur de Yoweri Museveni. Les prisonniers politiques n'obtiennent pas de liberté sous caution. Et même quand la Cour suprême rend des décisions, l'armée les piétine. Donc notre espoir n'est pas dans les tribunaux : notre espoir est dans le peuple ougandais, pour se lever et rejeter toutes ces absurdités.  Qu'est-ce que vous comptez faire maintenant ? Quelle est votre stratégie ? Et une troisième candidature, est-elle envisageable en 2031 ? Nous appelons à la désobéissance civile. Nous appelons à une action non-violente, à des manifestations non-violentes contre le régime, et à toutes les formes créatives de protestation possibles, jusqu'à ce que le régime ressente la pression du peuple. Nous ne regardons même pas 2031, ni même l'année prochaine : nous regardons le plus vite possible, parce que le pouvoir qui s'impose à nous n'est pas notre choix. Nous devons nous libérer et rétablir la démocratie. Un mot pour nos auditeurs en Afrique francophone, notamment dans des pays où l'opposition dénonce aussi des dérives autoritaires : que voulez-vous leur dire ? Les peuples qui vivent sous d'autres dictatures, ailleurs sur le continent, doivent regarder ce qui se passe en Ouganda, parce que nous souffrons de la même manière. Nous pouvons apprendre les uns des autres, et nous soutenir en amplifiant nos voix respectives.  Et qu'attendez-vous de la communauté internationale ? J'appelle la communauté internationale à demander des comptes au régime ougandais. Je veux aussi leur dire merci : nous apprécions — même si c'est peu — ce qui est fait pour soutenir la démocratie et les droits humains en Afrique. Mais les valeurs qui nous rassemblent — démocratie, droits humains, État de droit — doivent s'appliquer partout. Le standard de démocratie en Afrique devrait être le même qu'en Europe ou en Amérique du Sud. Condamner des dictateurs comme Loukachenko au Bélarus ou Maduro au Venezuela, tout en fraternisant avec des dictateurs en Afrique, c'est du racisme pur et simple. Nous voulons être traités avec le même standard : quand Internet est coupé pendant les élections, quand des citoyens sont abattus, et que malgré cela des dirigeants de la communauté internationale continuent de coopérer avec des dictateurs africains comme s'ils étaient légitimes, c'est inacceptable. Il faut une remise à plat, pour que nous soyons considérés comme de véritables partenaires, à égalité.  À lire aussiOuganda: le fils de Yoweri Museveni menace l'opposant de mort Bobi Wine, qui renonce à contester sa défaite

We start this episode snowed in, panic-prepping with two babies and no truck… and somehow end up exposing the entire beauty retail system. Because honestly? Natural disasters and Big Beauty have more in common than you think.In this episode, we talk about why hairdressers and salon owners are out here defending brands that don't pay them, don't protect them, and definitely wouldn't show up if their salon flooded, burned, or shut down overnight. We break down the myth of “partnership,” why retail math is misleading, how exclusivity is fake, and why putting a brand name in your bio for free is wild behavior.We cover:Why you're the client, not the partnerHow retail money disappears instead of becoming profitWhy affiliate models actually make more senseHow Big Beauty benefits whether you win or loseWhy “supporting the brand” rarely supports youThis isn't anti-product. It's pro–critical thinking.Prep for the storm. Prep for your business. Stop selling your soul for shelf space.Stay safe out there. And seriously—follow the money.

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As flu season intensifies and public health misinformation continues to circulate, counties remain on the front lines of protecting community health.In this episode of the Conduit Street Podcast, Michael Sanderson and Karrington Anderson are joined by Dr. Meena Brewster, Health Officer for St. Mary's County, to discuss how local health departments operate as both strategists and first responders within Maryland's shared public health system. The conversation explores this year's challenging flu season, vaccine confidence, and the role counties play in delivering trusted, science-based guidance to residents.Dr. Brewster also highlights St. Mary's County's innovative Health Hub, a MACo award-winning, nationally recognized integrated model that brings behavioral health, crisis services, and community supports together to better serve residents and reduce strain on emergency and justice systems. The episode closes with a broader look at Maryland's Commission on Public Health and the long-term investments needed to strengthen public health infrastructure across the state.Learn More: Building the Future of Maryland Public Health Safeguard Vaccine Access for Marylanders Vax Act of 2026 Follow us on Socials!MACo on TwitterMACo on Facebook

 Upcoming EventsSinn Féin's Commission on the Future of Ireland is hosting a People's Assembly in Cork.  The event will take place on Thursday  19th of February 7pm at the Rochestown Park Hotel. Join the discussion on a new Ireland, how it could be achieved and what it might look like. The conversation will be led by an independent chair and panel which will be announced soon. You can register to attend on Eventbrite or at the venue on the night.  South & East Belfast Sinn Féin is hosting an evening discussion on what a world class, all-Ireland health system could look like and how we make it a reality. Chaired by Deirdre Hargey MLA, with Guest speaker David Cullinane TD and joined by panellists from across the health sector. The event will take place on the 12th of February 7pm at the Malone Lodge.  Kitson Praises Paras in BallymurphyI recently came across the autobiography of British General Sir Frank Kitson which was published last year shortly after his death. It is titled ‘Intelligent Warfare' an oxymoron in any language. In truth it is an account of British military failures through several colonial wars in which Kitson fought, including in Ireland. It is also a reflection of Kitson's enormous personal ego.Kitson came to prominence within the British military hierarchy in the 1950s during its efforts to crush the independence rebellion in Kenya. He established counter-gangs that tortured and killed Kenyan civilians. The groups were made up of British soldiers, including Kitson on occasion, and former members of those fighting against British rule. Tens of thousands of Kenyans ended up in over 150 detention camps where they were brutalized. An estimated 30,000 Kenyans were killed; one and a half million were interned; torture was commonplace and 1090 were hanged.While Kitson boasts of his role in the counter-gangs he ignores the human rights violations that underpinned British strategy in that African country.In 1970 he took command of the 39th Brigade – which covered Belfast and surrounding region. In the same year he published ‘Low Intensity Operations' which quickly became the standard text book for the British Army's counter-insurgency strategy in the following decades. A Raffle for Jim Fitzpatrick limited edition printThe Moore Street Preservation Trust is raffling our hugely popular Elizabeth O'Farrell print - a unique, framed print designed and signed by the renowned Irish artist Jim Fitzpatrick. Míle buiochas Jim.  The draw will take place on Good Friday, 3 April 2026.Tickets are €5 / £5 and they can be bought at: msptshop.myshopify.com Public Media IrelandLast week a report entitled, ‘Public Media Ireland: a New PSM (Public Service Media) Organisation for a New Country' was published in Belfast. The report – a joint project by Dublin City University and Ulster University – recommends the setting up of a new public service media organisation, Public Media Ireland, if citizens  ote yes in the referendum for constitutional change.Susan McKay, the Press Ombudsman, chaired the event. The four authors of the report, Dawn Wheatley, Roddy Flynn, Stephen Baker and Phil Ramsey, shared their vision of a Public Se

Want to steal my Objection Handling Cheat Sheet? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Most reps don't lose deals because their product is bad — they lose because they need the sale.In this episode, I break down why conviction closes more deals than commission ever will. We'll talk about the difference between calm certainty and needy selling, why customers can feel desperation instantly, and how true belief in your offer multiplies trust on the doors.I'll explain how conviction increases perceived likelihood of achieving whatever it is the customer is wanting without changing the product, and share real door-to-door examples of what conviction sounds like versus commission-driven energy.If you want easier closes, better conversations, and more respect from customers, this episode will change how you sell.Hope you enjoy.

Jake and Safe tackle the heavy hitters and go deep into the ACC, Big Ten, and Ivy League in our final 2026 conference preview podcast. Can Maryland, Princeton, and Syracuse hold serve in conference play? Who's lurking to try and take the conference crowns? And are there any surprises awaiting us in the background? We cover all that and more as the season's less than two weeks away.The 2026 season's fast approaching, so subscribe to The Crosse Commission on YouTube to get yourself ready for our exclusive live streams coming up around the bend! 

Exactly 250 years ago, a rotund twenty-five year-old Boston bookseller named Henry Knox was riding his horse between Springfield and Worcester Massachusetts, on his way to George Washington's headquarters in Cambridge. Washington's ragtag, ill-equipped Continental Army had kept the British garrison under General Thomas Gage bottled up in Boston and Charlestown since the summer of 1675.  Washington had a whole load of problems, including insufficient arms for his men, many with expiring enlistments that threatened to shrink his force by half or more.  He also had almost no artillery, just 12 small cannon that Henry Knox, among others, had learned to operate while training with the local militia.  Geographically, the Boston of that era was essentially a bubble of land connected to the mainland by an incredibly narrow neck at Roxbury.  Two hills loomed over the city from across the water – Breed's Hill in Charlestown to Boston's north, which the British had captured at great cost in the summer, and Dorchester Heights, to Boston's south, which the British had not captured. This is why it was very important – world historically important – that Henry Knox, on that day exactly 250 years ago, was commanding a convoy of artillery comprising 58 pieces and weighing more than 60 tons, pulled on purpose-built sleds by teams of oxen and horses all the way from Fort Ticonderoga, 300 miles away, over rivers and the Berkshires, during the coldest winter in memory. Within just a few days those guns would be in Cambridge, and not long after that, on the sixth anniversary of the Boston Massacre, would be entrenched on Dorchester Heights and open fire on the city and ships below.  Henry Knox's big guns would drive the British from Boston, for good.               The tale of that “noble train” of artillery, as Knox famously referred to it, is one of the more astonishing stories of military innovation, indefatigable perseverance, and inspired leadership in a war that had more than its share of such moments. It was also among the most important, because it came at a desperate period when the Americans needed a victory or the entire project of the Revolution might have fallen apart. Map of Boston in 1775: Subscribe to my Substack! X – @TheHistoryOfTh2 – https://x.com/TheHistoryOfTh2 Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/HistoryOfTheAmericans Primary references for this episode (Commission earned for Amazon purchases through the episode notes on our website) William Hazelgrove, Henry Knox’s Noble Train: The Story of a Boston Bookseller’s Heroic Expedition That Saved the American Revolution Thomas M. Campeau, Major, U.S. Army, “The Noble Train of Artillery: A Study Comparison of Current Doctrinal Concepts of the Mission Command Philosophy in History.” (Master’s thesis, pdf) Alexander C. Flick, “General Henry Knox’s Ticonderoga Expedition,” The Quarterly Journal of the New York State Historical Association, April 1928.

Paved roads were the exception instead of the norm in the early 20th century. As the Good Roads movement gained traction in the U.S., Tulsa resident Cyrus Avery advocated for a network of highways connecting major cities. In this episode, Trait Thompson and Dr. Bob Blackburn explore Cyrus Avery's work building roads in Oklahoma and his influence on the creation of the Main Street of America, Route 66. Their guests are author and co-founder of the Route 66 Alliance, Michael Wallis, and Ken Busby, founding chairman of the Tulsa Route 66 Commission and co-founder of the Route 66 Alliance.  

C dans l'air du 20 janvier 2026 - Trump - Macron : ça tourne au duel L'Amérique de Donald Trump ne s'interdit plus rien. Pour la deuxième fois en moins d'une semaine, le président des États-Unis dégaine l'une de ses armes favorites et menace la France de représailles – avec 200 % de droits de douane sur ses vins et champagnes – si elle persiste à refuser de participer à son « Conseil de paix », avec lequel il semble vouloir remplacer l'ONU, et où il serait seul maître à bord.Mécontent de la fin de non-recevoir française, le président américain s'en est pris personnellement lundi à Emmanuel Macron, qui « va bientôt quitter ses fonctions », et a publié ce mardi un SMS du président de la République. Celui-ci y fait part de son incompréhension sur l'attitude américaine vis-à-vis du Groenland et propose d'organiser un sommet du G7 jeudi à Paris, auquel il pourrait convier, « en marge » de la réunion, « les Russes », ce qui serait une première en près de quatre ans de guerre en Ukraine.Dans un autre message, Donald Trump, en roue libre, a posté une image générée par IA le montrant, accompagné du vice-président J. D. Vance et du ministre des Affaires étrangères Marco Rubio, en train de planter un drapeau américain dans un paysage arctique, indiquant : « Groenland, territoire américain depuis 2026 ». « Les Européens ne résisteront pas beaucoup », a-t-il également affirmé ce mardi, avant d'annoncer une « réunion des différentes parties » sur le Groenland à Davos.L'Europe devra « bien sûr riposter » en cas de guerre commerciale, a déclaré ce mardi la Première ministre du Danemark devant le Parlement de son pays. Les dirigeants européens doivent se réunir ce jeudi 22 janvier lors d'un sommet extraordinaire pour décider de la riposte. Mais, d'ores et déjà, le Parlement européen devrait faire barrage à l'accord commercial scellé l'an dernier par Ursula von der Leyen, prévoyant 15 % de droits de douane sur les marchandises européennes qui arrivent aux États-Unis.Depuis Davos, la présidente de la Commission européenne a promis ce mardi une réponse « ferme » aux menaces répétées de Donald Trump sur le Groenland et les droits de douane. « C'est fou que nous devions utiliser pour la première fois l'instrument anti-coercition contre les États-Unis », a renchéri Emmanuel Macron ce mardi, soulignant que « l'Europe peut être lente, mais elle est prévisible et fondée sur l'État de droit ». Dénonçant une « concurrence » américaine visant à « affaiblir et subordonner l'Europe », le président de la République a appelé à une « préférence européenne » pour protéger l'industrie du Vieux Continent. « On ne va pas se laisser impressionner » a-t-il également ajouté.Nos experts :- Vincent HUGEUX - Journaliste indépendant, essayiste, spécialiste des enjeux internationaux- Christine OCKRENT - Journaliste, spécialiste des affaires étrangères – France Culture, autrice de Le Trump de A à Z - Anne TOULOUSE - Journaliste franco-américaine, autrice de L'art de trumper- Général Jean-Paul PERRUCHE - Général de corps d'Armée, ancien directeur général de l'État-major de l'U.E

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Welcome Online Family!  Join us in worshipping the King of Kings Jesus. If you have a need that we can pray for, please feel free to comment below or DM us and we would love pray with you! To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://bit.ly/36vpxdD Subscribe to get notifications on all the latest sermons and worship covers, click on the bell icon to receive notifications every time we post! Share with your friends, colleagues, loved ones.  ------------------------------------------- Connect with us on all Commission Socials: https://linktr.ee/CommissionChurch

Episode 502 takes you straight to the Oklahoma Wheat Commission booth at the AgriFest in Enid—where the smell of fresh bread and cinnamon rolls is basically a tractor beam for farmers. Dave Deken and Dr. Brian Arnall sit down with Kay County wheat producer Tom Cannon, now a new Oklahoma Wheat Commission board member, to pull back the curtain on what “checkoff dollars” actually do. Tom shares the producer-side view of how funds support wheat research (better varieties, better quality, better management), expand export demand (he notes about half of Oklahoma wheat is headed overseas), and build ag literacy through hands-on education.The conversation hits home on why wheat still matters in modern rotations—especially after drought and wind reminded everyone what bare ground can do. From no-till residue and moisture protection to the “wheat + cotton” tag-team, Tom makes the case that wheat is the foundational crop that holds systems (and small towns) together. And just for fun: you'll also hear about the “drone posse” concept—proof that Oklahoma agriculture is equal parts tradition, grit, and innovation.Top 10 takeawaysOklahoma winter wheat is a cornerstone crop economically and agronomically—and it still moves the needle statewide.Checkoff dollars are meant to act like a “marketing + research engine” for producers who are busy producing.Export market development is a major lever because a huge share of wheat demand is outside the local elevator.Producer education about checkoffs matters—refund requests signal a communication gap (Tom estimates ~6–8% refunded).Wheat's residue is “soil armor” in Oklahoma—helping reduce erosion, slow evaporation, and improve water capture.No-till isn't a set-it-and-forget-it system; it rewards deeper management—and wheat often anchors that system.Wheat and cotton can complement each other well in rotation, especially when you manage residue and planting windows.Research isn't just yield—quality traits (protein management, fiber work) protect demand and create new value opportunities.Wheat success ripples through rural economies: equipment, parts, groceries, schools—everyone feels good crop years.Leadership in ag often starts the same way: somebody asks you to step up… and you decide to say yes.Timestamped Rundown00:00–00:01 — Dave opens Episode 502; Oklahoma wheat scale and value context; tees up the topic.00:01–01:52 — Intro of Brian Arnall Ph.D.; episode recorded at the Oklahoma Wheat Commission booth at KNID AgriFest (Jan. 10, 2026).02:05–04:07 — On-location banter: the bread/cinnamon roll operation, on-site oven, “follow your nose” traffic pattern.04:10–05:23 — Call-back to Tom's earlier appearance (mental health); stigma fading; “it's okay to talk.”05:47–07:52 — Tom's path to the Wheat Commission board; why producer feedback matters; “their money” must be used wisely.07:52–11:59 — What the Commission does: promote wheat locally + worldwide; support OSU research; board debate + shared intent.12:01–13:35 — Export emphasis; Tom notes ~50% of production exported; “what would markets be without it?”13:35–16:52 — Research examples: nitrogen timing/protein, quality improvements, fiber-enriched wheat; surprise: refund requests (Tom estimates ~6–8%).17:07–17:55 — Why checkoffs exist: producers aren't “marketing departments,” commissions fill that role.18:00–21:25 — Wheat acres + rotations; drought lessons; wheat residue and soil protection; no-till adoption in Kay County.21:25–24:45 — Cotton + wheat synergy; residue realities; why wheat after cotton works; harvest/header/residue discussion.24:46–26:29 — Logistics: drill “following the picker,” gin/trucking systems to clear fields fast for planting.26:29–28:49 — “Drone posse” business model; co-op fleet idea; custom work potential (moving north during fungicide season).28:53–30:06 — Public-facing work: baking events, wheat quality promotion, school coloring books/education.30:06–33:47 — Wheat's ripple effect on rural towns (dealerships, stores, services); extra cents per bushel matters locally; OSU's role.34:17–35:58 — Upcoming advocacy: Wheat Day at the Capitol, Ag Day, DC visits; educating policymakers about food production.36:00–36:51 — Wrap-up and where to connect with the show. RedDirtAgronomy.com

Send us a textIn this episode, Pastor Dom teaches us what it means to increase in the LordJames 2:2626 For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.3 John 22 Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.Psalm 115:13-1513 He will bless those who fear the Lord, Both small and great. 14 May the Lord give you increase more and more, You and your children. 15 May you be blessed by the Lord, Who made heaven and earth.Isaiah 5:2020 Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil;…John 3:3030 He must increase, but I must decrease.James 4:88 Draw near to God and He will draw near to you…1 Corinthians 11:29-3029 For he who eats and drinks in an unworthy manner eats and drinks judgment to himself, not discerning the Lord's body. 30 For this reason many are weak and sick among you, and many sleep.

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When He encountered a world needing better, Jesus leaned in and partnered with His people. He was sent to suffering and sends His followers to do the same. Matthew 10 reminds us that although we will be questioned, divided, called names, and threatened, He will give us answers and save us. He brings the truth, and He never leaves us. If we are sent to suffering, we can ask for wisdom, endurance, and presence. If we aren't, we should question if we are observers or participants. MESSAGE NOTES: https://www.bible.com/events/49552188RESOURCES: https://www.canyonridge.orgBLOG: https://canyonridge.org/blogs/

Vous aimez notre peau de caste ? Soutenez-nous ! https://www.lenouvelespritpublic.fr/abonnementUne émission de Philippe Meyer, enregistrée en public à Sciences Po Paris le 16 janvier 2026.Avec cette semaine :Antoine Foucher, consultant, spécialiste des questions sociales, auteur de Sortir du travail qui ne paie plus.Nicole Gnesotto, vice-présidente de l'Institut Jacques Delors.Marc-Olivier Padis, directeur des études de la fondation Terra Nova.Michaela Wiegel, correspondante à Paris de la Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung.DE QUOI LE MERCOSUR EST-IL DEVENU LE SYMBOLE ?Après plus de vingt-six ans de négociations, l'accord de libre-échange entre l'Union européenne et quatre pays du Mercosur (Argentine, Brésil, Paraguay, Uruguay) a été approuvé à Bruxelles par les États membres de l'UE à la majorité qualifiée, le 9 janvier. La France s'y est opposée, avec la Pologne, la Hongrie, l'Autriche et l'Irlande. La présidente de la Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, a paraphé samedi le traité au Paraguay. L'accord Mercosur, n'est pas un accord agricole mais un accord global où l'UE a beaucoup à gagner dans le secteur des biens industriels et des services actuellement très protégé, tandis que certains pays craignent la concurrence dans les domaines agricoles les plus sensibles de l'UE : le bœuf, la volaille et le sucre.Le débat franco-français sur le Mercosur reflète des intérêts divergents et s'inscrit dans une crise plus large de l'agriculture française. Parmi les pro-Mercosur la filière des vins et des spiritueux, l'un des piliers de la puissance française agricole à l'export avec 15,6 milliards d'euros expédiés en 2024. Avec eux, les producteurs et industriels du lait, qui trouvent des avantages à l'accord. En tête des adversaires, les éleveurs de bovins, de volaille et les betteraviers. Première puissance agricole de l'UE, la France est enlisée dans une « colère des agriculteurs » qui revient par vagues incessantes. Pourtant, l'International Trade Center indique qu'« en 2024, la France a exporté 7 milliards d'euros de marchandises vers les pays du Mercosur, soit environ 1,2% des exportations totales, et a importé un peu plus de 3 milliards d'euros de marchandises, soit environ 0,5% des importations totales. » Toutefois, si l'impact macroéconomique de ce traité avec le Mercosur ne devrait pas peser très fort, il est éminemment symbolique.Pour Jean-Luc Demarty, ancien Directeur général du Commerce extérieur de la Commission européenne, « en réalité le Mercosur est devenu le bouc émissaire des problèmes de compétitivité de l'agriculture française, qui se jouent essentiellement à l'intérieur de l'UE. Entre 2010 et 2024 », constate-t-il, « le revenu agricole ne progresse que de 15% en France contre 77% en moyenne européenne, 170% en Italie, 86% en Pologne et 79% en Espagne. » Selon lui, les chiffres montrent sans ambigüité que « cette situation est imputable à la politique agricole et économique nationale, du Grenelle de l'environnement de Nicolas Sarkozy à l'agroécologie de François Hollande poursuivie souvent en pire par Emmanuel Macron ». Excès de normes, surtransposition de normes européennes souvent déjà excessives, bureaucratie, impossibilité de construire ou d'agrandir des bâtiments d'élevage, fiscalité plus élevée, priorité aux exploitations trop petites et limitation de leur taille, coût du travail en particulier pour les fruits et l'abattage, sont en cause.Dans un monde où Donald Trump se retire de 66 organisations internationales et déclenche une guerre commerciale avec le reste du globe, l'alliance euro-sud-américaine prend une importance géopolitique cruciale.QUI AUX CÔTÉS DE L'IRAN ? La contestation, déclenchée le 28 décembre par les commerçants du grand bazar de Téhéran en raison de la chute vertigineuse du rial, qui a perdu en un an plus de la moitié de sa valeur face au dollar, s'est rapidement étendue à tout le pays et a pris une tournure politique, avec des appels à la chute de la République islamique. L'économie iranienne est minée par les sanctions internationales, ainsi que par des années de mauvaise gouvernance et de corruption endémique. Le dossier nucléaire est dans l'impasse : les négociations sont à l'arrêt depuis plusieurs mois, privant Téhéran de toute perspective de levée des sanctions. Après des menaces répétées de Donald Trump d'intervenir militairement si la répression du mouvement de contestation en Iran se poursuivait – une répression qui aurait fait des centaines voire des milliers de morts selon les ONG -, le régime iranien a riposté lundi en faisant descendre dans les rues des milliers de ses partisans dans la capitale. Selon l'analyste iranien Hamzeh Safavi, une partie des élites du pays réfléchit aux moyens de réorienter le pouvoir vers une ligne plus modérée.Le président américain a promis son aide aux manifestants, mais Washington hésite sur les moyens et l'objectif même d'une intervention. Lundi, la Maison Blanche avait affirmé que la possibilité de frappes aériennes pour mettre fin à la répression était toujours sur la table, mais que la diplomatie demeurait « la première option ». Mardi, le président américain a annoncé le gel de tout contact bilatéral et décrété la mise en place de taxes douanières punitives de 25% contre tout pays commerçant avec l'Iran. Une mesure susceptible de frapper notamment la Chine, principal partenaire commercial de Téhéran. La Chine défendra « résolument » ses intérêts, a répondu Pékin.En Israël, le 5 janvier, la presse a annoncé la validation, par le premier ministre, Benyamin Nétanyahou, et son cabinet de sécurité, d'une opération contre l'Iran baptisée « Iron Strike ». Toutefois, l'État hébreu cherche à éviter toute déclaration qui pourrait offrir au régime des mollahs l'ennemi extérieur dont il a besoin pour se ressouder.L'Union européenne est pour l'instant restée dans le registre de la condamnation évoquant cependant de possibles « nouvelles sanctions » contre Téhéran. Emmanuel Macron, l'Allemand Friedrich Merz et le Britannique Keir Starmer ont appelé les dirigeants iraniens à la « retenue ». Le chancelier est allé un peu plus loin lundi en « condamnant fermement la violence » du régime.Allié de Téhéran, Moscou poursuit sa coopération, notamment militaire, avec Téhéran, mais veille à ne pas sacrifier son rapprochement avec l'Amérique de Donald Trump sur l'autel d'un soutien plus poussé à la République islamique aux abois. En juin dernier déjà, pendant la « guerre des Douze-Jours » entre Israël et l'Iran, Téhéran avait appelé à la rescousse Moscou, qui s'était contenté de bonnes paroles. Cette retenue semble toujours à l'œuvre, côté russe.Chaque semaine, Philippe Meyer anime une conversation d'analyse politique, argumentée et courtoise, sur des thèmes nationaux et internationaux liés à l'actualité. Pour en savoir plus : www.lenouvelespritpublic.frHébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

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The sermon interprets Ezra 2 as a theological narrative of divine restoration, framing the return from Babylonian exile not merely as a historical event but as a prophetic prelude to Christ's redemptive work. Centered on the themes of exile and exodus, it reveals how God's judgment—symbolized by the 70-year captivity—was both a righteous punishment for covenant failure and a means of preserving a remnant for salvation, ultimately pointing to Jesus as the Branch of David who leads the true, eternal Exodus. Through the reestablishment of priestly and royal roles in the post-exilic community, the passage foreshadows the New Testament reality of believers as a royal priesthood united with Christ, who fulfills the temple, sacrifice, and kingship that Israel only imperfectly represented. The sermon emphasizes that the spiritual significance of this return lies in the resurrection life and restored image of God in humanity, with the ultimate fulfillment in the new creation where God dwells with His people, free from curse, death, and separation—where every believer, through faith in Christ, is restored to the kingly and priestly dignity intended from creation.

Dear friends in Christ, welcome to this podcast from All Saints Episcopal Church in Portland. All Saints is a loving, welcoming parish serving Southeast Portland for over a century. Our purpose is to celebrate God's love, seek and serve Christ in all persons, and go forth into the world rejoicing in the power of the Spirit!Today, we invite you to join the Very Rev. Andria Skornik as she shares excerpts from a sermon by Martin Luther King Jr. delivered to the Commission on Ecumenical Missions and Relations at United Presbyterian Church on June 3, 1958.

The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission late last year released ⁠its annual report to Congress⁠. ChinaTalk welcomes two commissioners to the pod to discuss. Before joining the Hoover Institution, ⁠Mike Kuiken⁠ spent two decades on the Hill with Senators Schumer and Durbin. He was appointed to the commission by Leader Schumer. ⁠Leland Miller⁠, the co-founder and CEO of ⁠China Beige Book⁠, was appointed by Speaker Mike Johnson. We get into… What the U.S.-China Commission does, and why “alligators closest to the boat” explains Congress's blind spots, The case for an economic statecraft agency, and reorganization lessons from post-9/11 sanctions reform, The year supply chains became sexy — and the best-case scenario for responding to chokepoints like rare earths and pharmaceuticals, Xi's unresponsiveness to consumer spending concerns, and the military-tech developments he's targeting instead, The quantum software gap, synthetic biology in space, and Congress's role in competing with China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Top Stories for January 17th Publish Date: January 17th PRE-ROLL: Kia Mall of Georgia From the BG AD Group Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. Today is Saturday, January 17th and Happy Birthday to James Earle Jones I’m Peyton Spurlock and here are your top stories presented by Gwinnett KIA Mall of Georgia. Gwinnett commission accused of deliberately skipping GOP member for vice chair Kemp proposes money for Highway 316 projects, fighting homelessness GCPS receives grant from the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation All of this and more is coming up on the Gwinnett Daily Post podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen daily and subscribe! Break 1: EAGLE THEATRE STORY 1: Gwinnett commission accused of deliberately skipping GOP member for vice chair Drama is brewing in Gwinnett County politics, and it’s all about the vice chairman seat on the county commission. Republicans are accusing the Democratic majority of intentionally skipping over the board’s lone Republican, District 4 Commissioner Matthew Holtkamp, for the ceremonial role. For years, the vice chair position rotated among district commissioners—until it didn’t. Holtkamp, now in his fourth year, has never been chosen. Instead, the board voted 4-1 to name Democrat Ben Ku as vice chair, sparking claims of “partisan gamesmanship.” Holtkamp, for his part, kept it diplomatic: “I was disappointed but respect the process.” Others? Not so much. Republicans are calling it a blatant snub. Democrat Kirkland Carden didn’t mince words, saying Holtkamp’s “partisan antics” cost him the role. But Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson downplayed the drama, calling the vote a routine decision. And so, the debate rages on. STORY 2: Kemp proposes money for Highway 316 projects, fighting homelessness Gov. Brian Kemp has big plans for Georgia this year—think highways and homelessness. At the Georgia Chamber’s Eggs and Issues Breakfast, he laid out his priorities, and for Gwinnett residents, one stands out: $200 million to keep transforming State Route 316 into a limited-access highway. “Growth along 316 is incredible,” Kemp said. “We need a safe, efficient expressway.” Work’s already underway at Hi Hope Road, with more interchanges and overpasses coming. But that’s not all. Kemp’s also pushing $1.8 billion for permanent express lanes on I-75 in Henry County to ease its infamous traffic jams. And homelessness? He’s proposing $50 million for grants to fund shelters, outreach, and mental health services. Big moves, big money—Kemp’s aiming to leave a mark. STORY 3: GCPS receives grant from the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Gwinnett County Public Schools just scored big—literally. Thanks to a $6.3 million grant from the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation (with help from Atlanta United, the Falcons, and PGA TOUR Superstore), middle and high school sports are getting a major boost. What’s the plan? For starters, GCPS will add field lighting at six athletic fields, meaning weekday soccer games—no more cramming everything into Saturdays. Better lighting also means safer, more flexible practices and games. The grant will also fund girls’ flag football at 14 middle schools by 2026 and help cover costs for boys’ and girls’ soccer programs, especially in underserved areas. The Blank Foundation, founded by Home Depot co-founder Arthur Blank, has donated over $1.5 billion to causes that unite and uplift communities. This grant? Just another example of that mission in action. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info. We’ll be right back Break 2: Ingles MarketsSTORY 4: Fox Theatre delivers chart-topping year The Fox Theatre had a banner year in 2025, racking up awards and accolades that cement its place as one of the most beloved venues in the country. From ticket sales to community impact, the recognition poured in. The biggest win? Being crowned IEBA’s 2025 Theatre of the Year—an honor that highlights excellence in programming, operations, and artist relations. “This reflects the strength of our team, the artists who grace our stage, and the audiences who keep showing up,” said CEO Allan Vella. The Fox also dominated year-end charts: No. 2 Highest Grossing Venue Worldwide (Billboard), No. 1 in ticket sales for its size (VenuesNow), and No. 6 globally for ticket sales (Pollstar). Locally, it snagged “Best of Atlanta” honors and a Reader’s Choice Award from the Atlanta Jewish Times. Even the leadership shined—Vella made Atlanta Magazine’s “Atlanta 100” and Billboard’s Touring Power Players list, while team members Rachel Bomeli and Faustina Brooks earned industry awards. The Fox isn’t just a theatre; it’s a cultural powerhouse. STORY 5: Johnson-Morgan named school board chair, Simmons is vice chair Gwinnett County’s school board is shuffling its leadership roles for 2026, but keeping familiar faces at the helm. Tarece Johnson-Morgan, last year’s vice chair, is stepping up as chairwoman, while Adrienne Simmons, who served as chair in 2025, will now take on the vice chair role. Both votes? Unanimous. Not everyone was thrilled, though. Board member Steve Knudsen voiced frustration that Steve Gasper or Rachel Stone weren’t considered for vice chair—but, notably, he didn’t nominate them during the vote. In other business, the board kept its attorney and legal organ the same, readopted policies, and adjusted a few meeting dates for the year. We’ll be right back. Break 3: GCPL Passport STORY 6: Georgia Democratic lawmakers try to rein in ICE Georgia Senate Democrats took aim at the Trump administration Tuesday, introducing a flurry of bills targeting immigration enforcement and military deployments. They didn’t hold back, calling Trump’s administration a “rogue regime” and demanding state Republicans step up. One flashpoint? ICE. After an officer fatally shot Renee Good in Minneapolis last week, Sen. Josh McLaurin accused ICE of escalating violence. “We’ve all seen the video,” he said. “This isn’t what they’re trained to do.” McLaurin’s bill would let citizens sue ICE for civil rights violations. Other proposals include requiring judicial warrants for enforcement at sensitive locations (like schools and hospitals), mandating badges and unmasking ICE officers, and limiting National Guard deployments without the governor’s approval. Sen. Kim Jackson didn’t mince words: “If Georgia State Patrol can show their faces, so can ICE. It’s cowardice.” But Republicans, like Majority Leader Jason Anavitarte, dismissed the effort, saying, “The state can’t regulate the federal government.” STORY 7: Georgia GOP senators target Raffensperger over voter registration lists Georgia Republicans are turning up the heat on Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, demanding he hand over the state’s unredacted voter registration list to the Trump administration. But Raffensperger? He’s not budging. State law, he says, protects private voter info—Social Security numbers, birthdates, driver’s licenses. Sharing that? Not happening. The DOJ, meanwhile, has been pushing all 50 states for voter lists, claiming it’s about accuracy. They even sued Georgia last month. The resolution, led by Lt. Gov. Burt Jones’ allies, accuses Raffensperger of “obstruction.” But it’s mostly symbolic—no legal teeth. Raffensperger’s office fired back, saying they’ve already complied as far as the law allows. “He won’t risk identity theft for millions of voters,” the statement read. The DOJ’s lawsuit heads to federal court in Macon soon. Stay tuned. We’ll have closing comments after this Break 4: Sugar Hill Ice Skating Rink Signoff – Thanks again for hanging out with us on today’s Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Cherokee Tribune Ledger podcast, the Marietta Daily Journal, or the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties. Read more about all our stories and get other great content at www.gwinnettdailypost.com Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Giving you important news about our community and telling great stories are what we do. Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. 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"[Multiple myeloma] is very treatable, very manageable, but right now it is still considered an incurable disease. So, patients are on this journey with myeloma for the long term. It's very important for us to realize that during their journey, we will see them repeatedly. They are going to be part of our work family. They will be with us for a while. I think it's our job to be their advocate. To be really focused on not just the disease, but periodically assessing that financial burden and psychosocial aspect," Ann McNeill, RN, MSN, APN, nurse practitioner at the John Theurer Cancer Center at Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune, NJ, told Lenise Taylor, MN, RN, AOCNS®, TCTCN™, oncology clinical specialist at ONS, during a conversation about multiple myeloma. Music Credit: "Fireflies and Stardust" by Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons by Attribution 3.0  Earn 0.75 contact hours of nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) by listening to the full recording and completing an evaluation at courses.ons.org by January 16, 2027. The planners and faculty for this episode have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. ONS is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. Learning outcome: Learners will report an increase in knowledge related to the pathophysiology and diagnosis of multiple myeloma. Episode Notes  Complete this evaluation for free NCPD. ONS Podcast™ episodes: Episode 332: Best Nursing Practices for Pain Management in Patients With Cancer Episode 256: Cancer Symptom Management Basics: Hematologic Complications Episode 192: Oncologic Emergencies 101: Hypercalcemia of Malignancy ONS Voice articles: AI Multiple Myeloma Model Predicts Individual Risk, Outcomes, and Genomic Implications Cancer Mortality Declines Among Black Patients but Remains Disproportionately High Financial Navigation During Hematologic Cancer Saves Patients and Caregivers $2,500 Multiple Myeloma: Detecting Genetic Changes Through Bone Marrow Biopsy and the Influence on Care Multiple Myeloma Prevention, Screening, Treatment, and Survivorship Recommendations Nurse-Led Bone Marrow Biopsy Clinics Truncate Time for Testing, Treatment Diagnose and Treat Hypercalcemia of Malignancy ONS books: BMTCN® Certification Review Manual (second edition) Multiple Myeloma: A Textbook for Nurses (third edition) Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing articles: African American Patients With Multiple Myeloma: Optimizing Care to Decrease Racial Disparities Music Intervention: Nonpharmacologic Method to Reduce Pain and Anxiety in Adult Patients Undergoing Bone Marrow Procedures Other ONS resources: Financial Toxicity Huddle Card Hypercalcemia of Malignancy Huddle Card Hematology, Cellular Therapy, and Stem Cell Transplantation Learning Library American Cancer Society article: What Is Multiple Myeloma? Blood Cancer United educational resources page International Myeloma Foundation homepage Myeloma University homepage Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF) article: Understanding Multiple Myeloma To discuss the information in this episode with other oncology nurses, visit the ONS Communities.  To find resources for creating an ONS Podcast club in your chapter or nursing community, visit the ONS Podcast Library. To provide feedback or otherwise reach ONS about the podcast, email pubONSVoice@ons.org. Highlights From This Episode "Epidemiologically, myeloma is a cancer of older adults. The median age is about 69. It is more common in men than women. It's a ratio of about three men to two women that are diagnosed. It is much more common in people of African American descent with increasing global incidence linked to aging populations. Although, the highest rates are in high-income countries. So, if we look at some of the risk factors, and several have been identified, including MGUS. MGUS is a benign precursor of myeloma, and it stands for monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance. Older age is also a risk factor, although we do see patients that are younger who are diagnosed with myeloma." TS 1:54 "Bone pain, specifically in the back, and fatigue, are very common symptoms that relate to things that are going on behind the scenes with myeloma. But also, patients can be bothered by frequent and long-lasting infections. So, they find that they get sick more frequently than their family and friends, and they take a longer time to recover. That could also be a presenting sign. I think there can be some presenting signs and symptoms related to electrolyte abnormalities, especially in later stages. They might be nauseated, vomiting, or constipated. Also, signs and symptoms related to cytopenias. You have to remember that this is a bone marrow cancer. So, we do have some problem with development of normal blood cells. So, we can see not only infections, but bleeding issues related to thrombocytopenia and factors related to anemia from low red blood cell counts." TS 7:15 "About 20%–25% of our patients who are diagnosed are asymptomatic. They have no symptoms. They're living their lives, they're going to work or they're traveling, playing golf on the weekends, taking care of their children or grandchildren. They are just living their lives. And at times, they go to the primary care physician and then they're referred to a hematologist-oncologist, and they're pretty surprised when they're sent to a cancer center. The way they are diagnosed in this matter is that their routine lab work, the complete blood cell count may be normal, there may be some slight differences in their hemoglobin. But what we see in the chemistry, the complete metabolic panel, is an elevation in their total protein and or an elevation of the total globulins." TS 9:22 "The bone marrow biopsy serves many purposes. You want to determine the percentage of bone marrow plasma cells. So, you want to get the degree of plasmacytosis. And then you want to do really specific tests on those plasma cells. So, you want to isolate the malignant plasma cells and determine, via analysis. So, we do the karyotype, chromosomal studies, fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) studies, immunohistochemistry studies, and molecular studies. All of these studies are looking for specific genetic changes in the myeloma cells—looking for translocations or deletions. And it's very important to get that information because we can put patients in a category of having standard-risk disease versus high-risk disease. And that can give us a better picture of what this patient's journey with myeloma may look like." TS 13:41 "When I used to work in lymphoma, I spoke with the physicians who were lymphoma specialists, and they said that they foresee a future in having these assays that detect circulating tumor cells actually take the place of imaging studies like restaging positron-emission tomography (PET), computed tomography (CT) scans. So, it's really amazing, these tests that are on the market now and maybe not as widespread as we'd like, but there's a lot of nice assays out there that will become more popular and used more commonplace in the future that I think are going to help identify myeloma more precisely. ... If you think about myeloma, even with measurable residual disease (MRD), MRD for leukemia, for lymphoma, you take a blood sample, you test it for MRD. For myeloma, you need a bone marrow biopsy. You need a bone marrow sample. You can't do MRD on a blood sample for myeloma. Not yet. But if we perfect these assays and we can eventually detect this, then you're looking at a whole new ballgame. You can even perfect your MRD testing as well. So, it's a very exciting time for some of these heme malignancies." TS 28:09

Recent statistics make a shocking claim: 1 in 2 U.S. adults report loneliness! What's the remedy to loneliness and how do the people of God respond? Rev. Dr. David Petersen joins Steph and Andy to address the issue of loneliness.   Bio: Rev. Dr. David H. Petersen became Pastor of Redeemer Lutheran Church in 2000. He earned a B.S. in History from Central Michigan University. He also earned a Master of Divinity degree, a Master of Sacred Theology, and a Doctor of Ministry from Concordia Theological Seminary in Ft. Wayne. He and his wife Jacqui have three grown children and seven grandchildren. He is a regular guest on Issues, Etc, a contributing editor to Gottesdienst: The Journal of Lutheran Liturgy, where he writes both for the print journal and the blog, and a frequent blogger at the Lutheran Witness. He has served on the English District Board of Directors and is currently on the Commission on Theology and Church Relations for the LCMS. A collection of Pastor Petersen's teaching ministry in various media forms is available at Theological Commonplaces: Spiritual Renewal for Pastors and Laity.  Resources: Email us at friendsforlife@lcms.org LCMS Life Ministry: lcms.org/life LCMS Family Ministry: lcms.org/family   Not all the views expressed are necessarily those of the LCMS; please discuss any questions with your pastor.