Podcasts about engagements

Le pacte Dutreil est le premier réflexe de toute transmission d'entreprise familiale. Il permet de faire passer une société d'une génération à la suivante sans que le coût du passage en compromette la continuité.Cliquez ici pour recevoir notre newsletter : https://le-family-office.fr/abonnement/Créé en 2000, il a depuis été modifié dix-huit fois, soit une fois tous les dix-huit mois. La loi de finances pour 2026 a encore apporté son lot de modifications. Les commentaires administratifs ont suivi le 10 août.Pour faire le point sur ces mouvements, législatifs comme jurisprudentiels, nous recevons Jean-François Desbuquois, avocat associé et directeur du département Droit du patrimoine de FIDAL. Il expose ce que la réforme oblige à vérifier, ce que les commentaires du 10 août règlent, et ce qu'ils laissent en suspens.Au programme :- Engagements individuels en cours : pourquoi le précédent de 2008 ne s'appliquait pas, et ce que les commentaires du 10 août ont tranché.- Biens somptuaires : l'écart entre l'article 787 B et l'article 790, et ce qu'il laisse ouvert sur la réduction de 50 %.- Onze ans d'affectation exclusive, ou neuf : ce qui dépend de la date de signature de l'engagement collectif.- Sociétés interposées : quand les utiliser plutôt que la holding animatrice.- Engagement réputé acquis : points de vigilance et raisons de ne pas utiliser ce dispositif.En fin d'épisode, nous débriefons avec Souleymane Jean Galadima, cofondateur de Sapians.Voici le minutage de l'épisode :[00:00:00] Ce que la loi de finances pour 2026 change au Dutreil[00:00:59] L'engagement individuel passe de quatre à six ans[00:05:38] Biens somptuaires : onze ans d'affectation exclusive[00:07:23] La méthode d'exclusion et le prorata sur l'actif brut[00:11:40] La réduction de 50 % échappe à l'exclusion[00:14:28] Ce que les commentaires administratifs précisent[00:16:46] Activité éligible : le sujet numéro un du contentieux[00:19:48] Prépondérance : faisceau d'indices ou méthode administrative[00:20:49] Trésorerie : l'actif qui fragilise la prépondérance[00:25:38] Sociétés interposées : le prix de la sécurité[00:30:31] Engagement réputé acquis[00:33:41] Le pacte Dutreil dans le débat public[00:36:54] Ce que 2026 change dans les dossiers[00:38:49] Débrief Sapians avec Souleymane Jean Galadima Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Thank you for joining us for another episode of Building the Premier Accounting Firm. Today, host Roger Knecht and Founder and CEO of Fix-It Accounting Nancy Benet discuss how to scale accounting firms beyond compliance work into advisory services and franchise models. Discover proven steps to overcome business fears, build strategic partnerships, and create clear financial systems. In This Episode: 00:00:00 Introduction and Overcoming Early Business Failure 00:05:25 Transitioning from Solopreneur to Business Owner 00:11:09 Adding Advisory Services and Strategic Partnerships 00:17:39 Specializing in the Franchise Business Model 00:25:03 Franchising Fixit Accounting and Family Legacy 00:35:09 The Future of Accounting and AI Key Takeaways: Niche down early to make marketing much simpler and attract the right clients. Partner with other professionals to offer fractional CFO services without needing all the skills yourself. Delegate administrative tasks first by hiring assistants to free up time for core client work. Focus on forward-thinking advisory metrics to help clients plan for future profitability. Featured Quotes: "We're taught to do everything ourselves. And so to bring somebody in, it's really scary." - Nancy Benet "If we can expand our awareness and our ability to think outside the box, it opens new doors." - Nancy Benet Earn CPE: NASBA-approved CPE and IRS-approved CE credits are offered via Earmark by listening to this episode. ⁠ Access our QAS Self-Study Courses here: https://www.earmark.app/channels/0384dbbe-df08-4ae3-ba82-621a7a465e95 Conclusion: Thank you for joining us for another episode of Building the Premier Accounting Firm with Roger Knecht. For more information on how you can establish your own accounting firm and take control of your time and income, call 435-344-2060 or schedule an appointment to connect with Roger's team here. Sponsors: Universal Accounting Center Helping accounting professionals confidently and competently offer quality accounting services to get paid what they are worth.   Offers: Success Your Way: Build stronger awareness and structure as you grow your business. Get the free 5 Actions to Instantly Change Your Mindset download here: https://successyourway.com/free-downloads  Special Offers for our Podcast Listeners: CLICK HERE to take advantage of them today! Remember this: Accounting Success IS Universal. Be sure to listen to our next episode and subscribe.   Also, let us know what you think of the podcast and please share any suggestions you may have.  We look forward to your input: Podcast Feedback   For more information on how you can apply these principles to start and build your bookkeeping, accounting, & tax business, please visit us at www.universalaccountingschool.com or call us at 801-265-3777.  And know that if it's about accounting, it's Universal.

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Love's New Beginning in the Golden Botanikus Kert Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2026-09-27-07-38-19-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A nap aranyló fénye átragyogott a botanikus kert fái között.En: The golden light of the sun shone through the trees of the botanikus kert.Hu: Az ősz színei mindenütt jelen voltak, ahogy a fák aranyló levelei lehullottak a földre.En: The colors of autumn were present everywhere, as the golden leaves of the trees fell to the ground.Hu: Miklós idegesen sétált a sétányon, kezében egy kis bársonydoboz.En: Miklós walked nervously along the path, holding a small velvet box in his hand.Hu: Szíve gyorsan vert.En: His heart was beating fast.Hu: Ma különleges nap lesz, gondolta.En: Today will be a special day, he thought.Hu: Ma minden megváltozik.En: Today everything changes.Hu: Miklós már régóta szerette Esztert.En: Miklós had loved Eszter for a long time.Hu: A lány kedves volt, mosolygós, amikor csak meglátta őt, de az utóbbi időben gyakran tűnt elgondolkodónak.En: The girl was kind, always smiling whenever she saw him, but lately, she often seemed thoughtful.Hu: Miklós biztos akart lenni abban, hogy Eszter érzi az őszinte szándékát, ezért elhatározta, hogy ma megkéri a kezét.En: Miklós wanted to be sure that Eszter felt his sincere intentions, so he decided that today he would ask for her hand.Hu: Ahogy közeledett a kis tóhoz, észrevett két embert a távolban.En: As he approached the small pond, he noticed two people in the distance.Hu: Az egyik Eszter volt, de ki lehetett vele?En: One of them was Eszter, but who could be with her?Hu: Ahogy közelebb ment, felismerte, hogy a másik ember János, Eszter régi barátja.En: As he got closer, he recognized the other person as János, Eszter's old friend.Hu: Miklós szíve összefacsarodott.En: Miklós' heart sank.Hu: Vajon Eszter János miatt nem figyel mostanában rá?En: Could it be because of János that Eszter hasn't been paying attention to him lately?Hu: Talán többet jelent neki János?En: Maybe János meant more to her?Hu: Miklós agya tele volt kételyekkel.En: Miklós' mind was filled with doubts.Hu: Képtelen volt elhinni, hogy Eszter mást szeretne.En: He couldn't believe that Eszter would want someone else.Hu: Megállt egy pillanatra, hogy összeszedje erejét.En: He paused for a moment to gather his strength.Hu: Elhatározta, hogy tisztázza a dolgot.En: He decided to clarify the situation.Hu: Lassan közeledett Eszter és János felé.En: He slowly approached Eszter and János.Hu: A levelek zizegtek a lábai alatt.En: The leaves rustled beneath his feet.Hu: Miklós megállt előttük, és mélyen Eszter szemébe nézett.En: Miklós stopped in front of them and looked deeply into Eszter's eyes.Hu: „Eszter, beszélhetnénk?En: "Eszter, could we talk?"Hu: ” – kérdezte bátortalanul.En: he asked timidly.Hu: Eszter meglepetten nézett rá, majd mosolyogva bólintott.En: Eszter looked at him surprised, then nodded with a smile.Hu: „Persze, Miklós.En: "Of course, Miklós.Hu: Történt valami?En: Did something happen?"Hu: ”János tisztelettudóan hátrébb lépett, de Miklós nem volt biztos a helyzetben.En: János respectfully stepped back, but Miklós was unsure about the situation.Hu: "Láttam, hogy találkoztatok" - mondta Miklós, miközben remegett a hangja.En: "I saw you met," said Miklós, his voice trembling.Hu: Eszter nevetett.En: Eszter laughed.Hu: „János csak segíteni akart nekem.En: "János just wanted to help me.Hu: Ajándékot kerestünk neked!En: We were looking for a gift for you!"Hu: ” Miklós szavai belé fagytak.En: Miklós' words froze.Hu: „Nekem?En: "For me?"Hu: ” – kérdezte zavartan.En: he asked, confused.Hu: Eszter bólintott.En: Eszter nodded.Hu: „Igen, mert fontos vagy nekem.En: "Yes, because you are important to me."Hu: ” Pigmalion-ként kezdte kibontani János kezéből a csomagot, amely egy szép új könyvet rejtett.En: Like Pigmalion, she began to unwrap the package from János' hands, which hid a beautiful new book.Hu: Miklós megkönnyebbült, és hirtelen úgy érezte, hogy a világ teljesen a fejére állt.En: Miklós felt relieved, and suddenly it seemed like the world turned upside down.Hu: Előhúzta a bársonydobozt a zsebéből.En: He pulled the velvet box from his pocket.Hu: „Eszter, én is mondani akartam valamit neked.En: "Eszter, I wanted to tell you something too."Hu: ” Miklós kinyitotta a dobozt, hogy láthatóvá váljon az évő gyűrű.En: Miklós opened the box to reveal the engagement ring.Hu: Eszter elsápadt, majd könnyeivel küzdve mosolygott.En: Eszter turned pale, then smiled, fighting back tears.Hu: „Ó, Miklós!En: "Oh, Miklós!Hu: Igen, igen!En: Yes, yes!"Hu: ” Kiáltott fel a lány izgatottan.En: she exclaimed excitedly.Hu: A nap sugarai világítóra emlékeztetve ragyogtak át a leveleken, és Miklós minden kételye elszállt.En: The rays of the sun shone through the leaves like a beacon, and all of Miklós' doubts vanished.Hu: Eszter és Miklós egymás karjaiban találták meg a boldogságot, és tudták, hogy a jövőjük már közös úton folytatódik.En: Eszter and Miklós found happiness in each other's arms, knowing that their future would now continue on a shared path.Hu: Az őszi napfényben a szerelem győzött a félelmek felett, és a kert továbbra is sárga és arany színekben pompázott, mint szerelmük új kezdetének tanúi.En: In the autumn sunlight, love triumphed over fears, and the garden continued to shine in yellow and gold colors, witnessing the new beginning of their love. Vocabulary Words:golden: aranylónervously: idegesenvelvet: bársonypath: sétánysincere: őszinteintentions: szándékpond: tórecognized: felismertesank: összefacsarodottdoubts: kételyekgather: összeszedjetrembling: remegettfrozen: bele fagytakunwrap: kibontanipocket: zsebengagement ring: eljegyzési gyűrűpale: elsápadtbeacon: világítóravanished: elszállttriumph: győzöttshine: pompázottautumn: őszthoughtful: elgondolkodóapproached: közeledettclarify: tisztázzarustled: zizegtektimidly: bátortalanulrespectfully: tisztelettudóanconfused: zavartanrelieved: megkönnyebbült

«Potzmusig» besucht das erste Eidgenössische Jugendjodelfest in Grindelwald BE und trifft auf Jodelnachwuchs aus der ganzen Schweiz. Neben jungen Stimmen und gelebter Tradition gibt es im Restaurant Grund auch viel abwechslungsreiche Musik aus der Region. In diesem Jahr fand erstmals ein Eidgenössisches Jugendjodelfest statt. Das Fest für die 6- bis 25-jährigen Jodlerinnen, Fahnenschwinger und Alphornspielerinnen wurde in der wunderschönen Berglandschaft von Grindelwald ausgetragen. Passender hätte die Kulisse für diese Premiere kaum sein können. Mit einem eigenen Jodelfest für die junge Generation soll der Nachwuchs gestärkt und gefördert werden. Kinder und Jugendliche, die nach ihrer Zeit in einem Kinder- oder Jugendchor austreten, sollen den Anschluss an das Brauchtum nicht verlieren, sondern weiterhin aktiv bleiben An aktivem Nachwuchs fehlte es am Wochenende vom 11. bis 13. September jedenfalls nicht: Über 1000 Aktive nahmen am ersten Eidgenössischen Jugendjodelfest teil. Sie sangen und jodelten, schwangen Fahnen, tanzten, spielten Alphorn und nahmen an verschiedenen Workshops teil. Neben den Eindrücken vom Fest gibt es in «Potzmusig» auch viel urchige Musik aus dem Restaurant Grund in Grindelwald BE zu hören. Nicolas Senn macht mit «Potzmusig» Halt bei der Bahnstation, von wo aus die Reise hinauf aufs Jungfraujoch führt. Musikalisch mit dabei ist das Trio Bärglistock aus Grindelwald BE mit urchiger Schwyzerörgelimusik von Godi Schmid. Das Handorgelduo Niesefründe aus Aeschiried BE spielt eine Komposition von Lorenz Giovanelli, und die Schwyzerörgeli-Formation Ländler.CH ist mit dem Titel «Für üses Beo» zu hören. Weiter spielt Akkordeonist Kurt Schmid gemeinsam mit Fredy Reichmuth, dessen Tochter Silja und Fritz Fuchs in einer Ad-hoc-Formation. Marion und Lorenz Willi bilden zusammen mit Christian Zurbrügg das Terzett Willi-Zurbrügg. Beim letztjährigen Folklorenachwuchs-Wettbewerb belegten die jungen Jodler den dritten Platz. Mit ihrer Interpretation von «Uf der Höchi» von Paul Meier sorgten sie bei «Potzmusig» für einen besonderen Moment – und bei so manchen Gästen im Restaurant Grund für Hühnerhaut. Emotional wird es auch beim Auftritt des Chinderchörli Grindelwald. Die Lokalmatadoren singen «Mys Älpli» von der einheimischen Komponistin Margrith Inäbnit. Die jungen Sänger durften nicht nur bei «Potzmusig» auftreten, sondern waren am ersten Eidgenössischen Jugendjodelfest gleich mehrfach im Einsatz: Neben ihrem Wettbewerbsvortrag übernahmen sie auch verschiedene Helfereinsätze. Auch dank des Engagements des Chinderchörli Grindelwald wurde das erste Eidgenössische Jugendjodelfest zu einem vollen Erfolg.

Johannes Poensgen ist unter anderem bekannt als Betreiber der Plattform "Pluriversum". AUF1 hatte die Gelegenheit, mit ihm über die Sinnhaftigkeit des Engagements in Parteien zu sprechen.

Send us Fan MailRHOC S20 E11 Three Engagements, One Ring & a $450 UberRHOC S20 E11 — “A Tale of Two Trips”The episode picks up with the fallout from Vicki's explosive weekend, as Emily and Jen decide they have had enough and leave her house despite the $450 Uber ride. Vicki insists she didn't actually want them to leave, but after telling them to “get the F out,” Emily and Jen aren't interested in sticking around to work things out. The next morning, Vicki is still convinced she is the victim and even jokes about Venmo-requesting them for what she spent on the weekend. Meanwhile, the ladies in Los Olivos speculate about the drama back at Vicki's, including the ongoing mystery of whether Carmela's engagement ring actually exists. Gina also opens up about reaching a point where she was okay with never getting married to Travis because of their complicated family situation.Back with the group, the fallout spreads quickly. Emily tells Carmela and Shannon that Vicki had been talking about Carmela during their trip, including questioning whether Carmela and Danny even live in their house. Carmela is understandably furious, especially because she feels Vicki is perfectly comfortable discussing everyone else's relationships while refusing to address her own issues with Mike. Emily also opens up about her struggles with Shane, particularly feeling like he doesn't contribute enough around the house, while Shane feels that Emily doesn't acknowledge the sacrifices he makes for their family. On the other side of town, Gina and Travis are discussing whether they should spend millions on a bigger home for their blended family or have the wedding Gina has always wanted—and then Travis finally gives Gina her actual engagement ring. Meanwhile, Carmela and Danny have a surprisingly honest conversation about their relationship, including his past cheating and recent messages with another woman. They agree to try couples therapy and give themselves six months to work through the lingering anger and trust issues.The emotional centerpiece of the episode, though, belongs to Vicki and Tamra. Tamra comes over and gets the full story from Vicki, who admits that she felt attacked and overwhelmed during the weekend. As they talk, Vicki drops the bravado and reveals how insecure she feels about being alone and not being married. She reflects on her three failed engagements, her fear of another failed relationship, and her regret over divorcing Don, even wondering if they would still be together had they never left Chicago. Vicki admits that despite everything looking perfect on paper, she often feels alone and worries that Mike could eventually leave her. For once, Tamra puts the stirring-the-pot aside and actually gives Vicki the emotional support she needs, encouraging her to confront the deeper issues behind her fear of being alone. It is one of those rare moments where Tamra actually feels like Vicki's friend—and honestly, I didn't hate itReal Housewives, Orange County, season 20, episode 11, reality TV, relationships, conflict, production insightsSupport the showhttps://www.wewinewhenever.com/ 

Welche Verantwortung tragen Unternehmen für unsere Demokratie – und wo liegen die Grenzen ihres Engagements? Darüber sprechen Antje von Dewitz, Geschäftsführerin von Vaude, und Rebekka Vollmer, Projektmanagerin der Bertelsmann Stiftung und Mitautorin der Studie „Unternehmen in der Demokratie: besorgt, willens, gefordert“. Im Gespräch mit den Hosts Malva Sucker und Jochen Arntz geht es um Unternehmen als „Lernorte für Demokratie“, um Beteiligung und Selbstwirksamkeit, um klare Grenzen bei menschenfeindlichen Positionen – und um die Frage, ob Unternehmen nach der Landtagswahl in Sachsen-Anhalt sichtbarer Haltung zeigen sollten. Außerdem hören wir Stimmen von Mitarbeitenden der Christoph Miethke GmbH und fragen ganz praktisch: Was können auch kleinere und mittlere Unternehmen tun, um Demokratie im Arbeitsalltag zu stärken? 00:00 Auftakt und Begrüßung 02:30 Demokratie als Standortfaktor für Unternehmen 03:46 Antje von Dewitz: Warum Vaude Haltung zeigt 04:59 Unternehmen als Lernorte für Demokratie 08:59 Integration, Konflikte und klare Grenzen im Betrieb 12:14 Christoph Miethke GmbH: Wenn Haltung von Führung und Belegschaft getragen wird 16:27 Nach der Wahl in Sachsen-Anhalt: Müssen Unternehmen sichtbarer werden? 21:28 Was Unternehmen konkret für Demokratie tun können Weiterführende Links: Projektnachricht: https://www.bertelsmann-stiftung.de/de/unsere-projekte/diskurs-und-partizipation/projektnachrichten/unternehmen-in-der-demokratie-studienergebnisse-in-berlin-diskutiert Publikation: https://www.bertelsmann-stiftung.de/de/publikationen/publikation/did/unternehmen-in-der-demokratie-besorgt-willens-gefordert ARD-Mittagsmagazin/rbb, Beitrag „Potsdam: Unternehmen für Medizintechnik fördert Demokratie“ vom 6. Juli 2026. Projekte: https://www.bertelsmann-stiftung.de/de/unsere-projekte/diskurs-und-partizipation https://www.bertelsmann-stiftung.de/de/unsere-projekte/new-democracy https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxyQdUGjPEsEbFZvJ4Vcw2ULWdovtOOml Podcasts der Bertelsmann Stiftung: https://www.bertelsmann-stiftung.de/de/presse/podcasts-der-bertelsmann-stiftung Schreibt uns an podcast@bertelsmann-stiftung.de oder auf https://instagram.com/bertelsmannstiftung/. Wir verarbeiten im Zusammenhang mit dem Angebot unserer Podcasts Daten. Wenn Sie der automatischen Übermittlung der Daten widersprechen wollen, melden Sie sich hier: datenschutz@julep.de

Last time we spoke about the fall of Hong Kong. As dawn broke on December 20, 1941, Japanese battalions tightened their grip on Hong Kong Island. While the defenders fought desperately at Repulse Bay Hotel, Wongneichong Gap, and the heights around Mount Nicholson and Mount Cameron, piecemeal counter-attacks by exhausted Canadians, Royal Scots, Rajputs, and Hong Kong Volunteers were shattered by rain, darkness, and poor coordination.Resistance stiffened at Stanley Peninsula, but ammunition ran low and hope faded. On Christmas Eve, the Japanese stormed St Stephen's College hospital. They bayoneted wounded soldiers in their beds, murdered doctors, and raped nurses in an orgy of horror that became known as the St Stephen's Massacre.On Christmas morning—forever "Black Christmas"—Governor Young surrendered the colony after seventeen days of fighting. As white flags rose, Rear-Admiral Chan Chak and a small party made a daring escape by sea under fire, eventually rescued by Chinese Communist guerrillas of the East River Column who would save hundreds more lives in the months ahead.   #219 The Malayan Campaign Part 1: Bicycle Blitzkrieg   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. Now in the last episode we spoke about the battle of Hong Kong, which of course was fought on Chinese territory and did involve Chinese participation. I took some time to think about what aspects of the early Pacific War should be covered in depth here, ie: what pertains the most to the Chinese experience. We are not going to talk about the Philippines or Dutch East Indies, but the Malayan campaign and fall of Singapore I would argue need to be dived into. There was a lot of ethnic Chinese participation in this campaign. No worries after this brief series on the Malayan Campaign we will be jumping back to China. Following World War One, Britain sought to counter growing Japanese ambitions by establishing a major naval base in Singapore during the 1920s. The location offered strategic advantages, particularly its exemption from the Washington Naval Treaty's non-fortification clause, making it ideal for housing a powerful deterrent fleet. The plan was straightforward: maintain overwhelming naval superiority to discourage Japanese expansion. Yet this calculation proved dangerously optimistic. Japanese aggression accelerated throughout the 1930s, while the European war's outbreak in 1939 drained Britain's resources, leaving its Far Eastern colonies—Malaya, Burma, and Hong Kong—dangerously exposed. Churchill remained convinced that Japan would not strike in 1941, prompting him to channel reinforcements toward the Mediterranean theater. The defensive strategy hinged on buying time; should Japan attack, British forces would delay the enemy while holding Singapore as a fortress until relief arrived. This plan contained a fatal flaw: Britain lacked the capacity to actually send reinforcements to the region. Commander-in-Chief Robert Brooke-Popham led Britain's Far Eastern Command from Malaysia, acutely aware of the challenge ahead. Lieutenant-General Arthur Percival commanded ground forces comprising 31 poorly trained infantry battalions—approximately 88,600 personnel total—largely untrained for jungle warfare. These troops were distributed across three divisions. Air defense proved equally problematic. With only fourteen squadrons flying outdated aircraft, the RAF faced a critical shortfall. Squadrons were scattered across multiple airfields: Vickers Vildebeest and PBY Catalina aircraft at Seletar; Bristol Blenheims at Tengah; Brewster Buffalos at Sembawang and Kallang; further Buffalos and Blenheims at Sungei Patani; Lockheed Hudsons at Kota Bharu; and additional Blenheims at Kuantan and Alor Setar. Allied units occupied three strategic zones. The Indian 11th Infantry Division under Major General David Murray-Lyon held northern Malaya, defending airfields and the Thai frontier from positions near Kota Bharu, Jitra, and Alor Setar. These installations remained lightly garrisoned and vulnerable. The Indian 9th Infantry Division occupied central Malaya, tasked with holding delaying positions at Jitra and Gurun—positions themselves poorly constructed and uncoordinated. Australia's 8th Division under Gordon Bennett anchored the south near Mersing and Johor, forming the last line before Singapore's fortress. Singapore itself bristled with coastal defenses and commanded a substantial naval garrison, expected to repel any Japanese approach. A week before Japan's offensive erupted, Churchill sent Force Z to Singapore—the battleship Prince of Wales, battlecruiser Repulse, and four destroyers. Despite vigorous objections from admirals, particularly Captain William Davis, who warned the Prince of Wales without air cover would be "a hostage to fortune," Churchill overruled them, seeking to project confidence and maintain American goodwill. Admiral Sir Tom Phillips commanded Force Z. Known as "Tom Thumb" for his diminutive stature, Phillips sparked controversy—critics labeled him a "desk admiral"—yet Field Marshal Smuts called him "an admirable choice" and American Admiral Thomas Hart praised his administrative acumen. Phillips' record was mixed. He advocated astutely for tank deployment in Malaya and correctly questioned the Brewster Buffalo's effectiveness, urging Hurricanes instead. Yet he fatally underestimated the threat aircraft posed to capital ships, believing the Prince of Wales' anti-aircraft batteries could defend a maneuvering vessel. An unnoticed handicap compounded this: tropical humidity had disabled the Prince of Wales' fire-control computer before she ever fired. Force Z reached Singapore on December 2, 1941, amid misplaced confidence. Nineteen-year-old Richard Smith recalled: "Everyone believed the Japanese fleet was made of rice paper and string. We assumed we would crush them effortlessly." Churchill's public declaration seemed to goad Japan into action. Admiral Yamamoto responded decisively, dispatching thirty-six Mitsubishi bombers to reinforce existing aircraft and ordering intensive training for "ship-killing"—specialized torpedo and bombing attacks. Three air groups, led by Miyauchi, Nakanishi, and Shoji, trained relentlessly in low-level runs and ocean navigation. Phillips, stripped of air cover, commanded only aging destroyers alongside his capital ships. The stage was set for disaster. In November 1940, the German raider Atlantis captured the British steamer Automedon in the Indian Ocean, seizing documents destined for Air Marshal Brooke-Popham that exposed Singapore's vulnerabilities. The Germans shared this intelligence with Japan in December. By January 1941, the Japanese had also broken British Army codes, revealing the weakness of Singapore's defenses and enabling them to plan an invasion accordingly. The invasion of Malaya followed an audacious strategy devised by Colonel Tsuji Masanobu. Japanese forces would conduct amphibious landings in southern Thailand and northern Malaya, then push 400 miles through jungle terrain toward Singapore. The 25th Army, commanded by Lieutenant-General Yamashita Tomoyuki and initially comprising two divisions, led this operation, supported by Admiral Kondō Nobutake's 2nd Fleet, which provided convoy escort. Thailand's strategic position was crucial; the British could not defend it, offering Japan a favorable staging ground. Marshal Plaek Phibun, Thailand's leader, had informally agreed to allow Japanese passage but simultaneously negotiated with British and American diplomats, creating uncertainty. A second force, the 15th Army under Lieutenant-General Iida Shōjirō, was preparing to invade Burma through Thailand. If the Thai withheld passage by December 7, these forces would advance directly from Indochina. Brooke-Popham devised Operation Matador to counter the Japanese threat. This ambitious plan called for the 11th Indian Division to preemptively seize Singora and Patani—critical Thai ports essential to Japanese invasion plans. The operation's centerpiece was capturing the Ledge, a key terrain feature south of Patani. Control of the Ledge would allow British forces to block roads from Patani, securing retreat routes for the 11th Division and denying the Japanese access to rear areas. Failure would expose the British to encirclement and force withdrawal from Perak and Kedah. However, Matador faced insurmountable obstacles. Britain was uncertain whether Thailand would resist or accommodate Japan, and invading neutral Thai territory risked driving the Thai government into Japanese arms. Command hesitation, combined with poor intelligence, created fatal delays. Matador was never approved. Instead, authorities authorized Operation Krohcol, a scaled-down alternative named after the town of Kroh. This operation tasked a small British-Indian force with advancing into southern Thailand to capture the Ledge, destroy bridges and roads, and delay Japanese movements. Though far less ambitious than Matador, Krohcol represented Britain's final attempt at preemptive action. It would be activated only after Japan opened hostilities, but by then, opportunity had already slipped away.   On December 4, Japanese transport ships escorted by Admiral Kondō's fleet departed Hainan Island toward their objectives. Two days later, British reconnaissance spotted the fleet, but Brooke-Popham lacked authorization to intervene—he could only alert his forces. At 23:00 on December 7, Japan issued an ultimatum to Thailand, demanding passage and giving a two-hour response window. Unable to locate Prime Minister Phibun until late morning, Thailand was invaded hours later. From Indochina, Japanese Imperial Guards and the 55th Division landed at Phra Tabong and pushed northwest toward Aranyaprathet. The 5th Division's regiment landed at Patani while the division's main force seized Singora, quickly overwhelming Thai defenders. From Saigon, elements of the 15th Army conducted additional naval landings across Thailand but encountered unexpectedly fierce Thai resistance that stalled their progress. Just before Pearl Harbor came under attack, the Japanese 18th Division landed at Kota Bharu. The defenders—the 8th Indian Infantry Brigade under Brigadier B.W. Key, supported by artillery from the 21st Mountain Battery and the 73rd Field Battery—faced a daunting task. The 3/17th Dogra Regiment, commanded by Lieutenant Colonel G.A. Preston, held a 10-mile coastal stretch fortified with mines, barbed wire, and pillboxes overlooking the narrow beaches of Badang and Sabak, separated by estuaries and surrounded by creeks, lagoons, and swamp islands. The Dogras unleashed devastating fire as Japanese landing craft approached at midnight. Colonel Masanobu Tsuji observed that enemy pillboxes "responded with such overwhelming force that our men lying on the beach, partially submerged in water, could not lift their heads." The first waves were pinned down, with casualties mounting from artillery, machine gun fire, and Allied aircraft from nearby airfields. British Hudsons bombed the invasion fleet and stranded soldiers, sinking one Japanese transport and destroying seven of their own aircraft in the process. The defenders inflicted heavy casualties, but intense hand-to-hand combat eventually breached the line's center by 03:45, threatening the nearby airfield. Simultaneously, 17 Japanese bombers attacked Singapore with minimal damage and 61 casualties, surprising the British with evidence of enemy long-range aircraft. Japanese fighters and bombers dominated the skies over Kota Bharu and northern Malaysian airfields, demonstrating clear air superiority. Amid the chaos, counterattacks by Malayan battalions failed, forcing the British to destroy northern airfields to prevent capture. The defenders retreated from the beaches to Kota Bharu itself that night. As confusion engulfed British headquarters, Operation Krohcol commenced at 15:00. This scaled-down preemptive operation aimed to delay the Japanese invasion by securing and destroying the Ledge—a six-mile road carved through steep hillside with a sheer drop into a river. Blowing this section would severely impede enemy advance. The force consisted primarily of the 3/16th Punjab Regiment under Lieutenant Colonel Henry Moorhead, supplemented by engineers, traveling in Marmon-Herrington trucks provided by the Australian Motor Transport Company. Krohcol was undermanned from the start; the 5/14th Punjab Regiment and artillery battery failed to arrive on schedule, forcing the column to proceed without them. Crossing the border at Kroh, Indian troops encountered determined resistance from Thai police under Major Prayoon Rattanakit in Betong. These roadblocks delayed the Indian advance for two full days while Prayoon's officers simultaneously engaged Japanese forces at Patani. After several hours of combat, Japan and Thailand reached an armistice by midday, with Phibun granting Japan passage, though Thai forces remained neutral. Japanese forces at Patani, navigating poor roads but facing no opposition, began their advance toward the Ledge—approximately 60 miles distant—initiating a critical race against Krohcol to determine who would occupy this vital position first. Meanwhile, renewed fighting erupted at Kota Bharu as Japanese forces infiltrated around British strongpoints, causing alarm among commanders. By December 10, with the situation deteriorating, defenders received authorization to abandon Kota Bharu and withdraw south to Machang.   Just hours after the Pearl Harbor attack, Admiral Phillips ordered Force Z to intercept Japanese invasion forces in the South China Sea without air support. Phillips believed he could "finish quickly and escape to the east before the Japanese could organize a significant attack." Ten Brewster Buffaloes were assigned to support the fleet, but he departed without requesting their cover. Force Z failed to locate the Japanese fleet, which had moved northwest into the Gulf of Siam. By afternoon on December 9, Japanese submarine I-65 detected Force Z, followed by reconnaissance aircraft. When Phillips altered course toward Kuantan, crews grew complacent. Bert Wynn recalled shipboard conversation centered on sinking Japanese warships. A flag officer remarked to CBS correspondent Cecil Brown, "Oh, but they are Japanese. There's nothing to worry about." That evening, Brown questioned whether the British were overconfident given Pearl Harbor. Officers conceded theoretically but remained dismissive. One replied, "We just don't think the enemy is much good. They could not beat China for five years." At 11:00 AM on December 10, Japanese aircraft struck. Three waves of Nell and Betty bombers from Indochina, after more than five hours aloft, approached from the horizon. With no air support—Phillips had maintained radio silence—defense rested entirely on anti-aircraft batteries. Nells attacked at 12,000 feet, dropping 250 kg bombs. Repulse twisted violently, evading most, but one struck her seaplane deck, killing two dozen men instantly. At 11:30, seventeen Nells attacked at wave-top level, focusing on Prince of Wales. Nine aircraft divided their approach, flying below 100 feet from both bows. The ship's inexperienced anti-aircraft crews, hampered by inoperable radar from tropical humidity, struggled to track targets. Once torpedoes were released, the planes sped away, losing only one aircraft.   A single torpedo struck Prince of Wales near the outer propeller shaft. When restarted, water flooded engine room B. Auxiliary power failed, halting drainage and causing an 11.5-degree list to port. Her 5-inch guns became powerless; she slowed to 15 knots, severely crippled. At 12:20, twenty-six Bettys attacked in coordinated "anvil" assaults with simultaneous torpedo drops on both bows. Repulse evaded initially but two or three torpedoes found their mark. One crew member recalled, "Suddenly there was a massive explosion. I immediately knew we'd lost Repulse, for within seconds she took on a frightening list to port, so rapid no amount of counter flooding would save her." Captain's last order: "You've put up a good show, now save yourselves." At 12:23 PM, Repulse rolled over and sank stern-first, her enormous hull protruding vertically from the water. Men jumped into oil-blackened water; many drowned during hours of waiting while destroyer escorts frantically retrieved survivors. Cecil Brown described it as "a confusing, macabre game"—orange flames, white tracers, and gray aircraft "astonishingly close, like butterflies pinned on blue cardboard." With Repulse gone, bombers concentrated on the damaged Prince of Wales. At 12:44, a 500 kg bomb struck between her stacks where wounded crew sheltered, causing devastating casualties. Men ordered to abandon ship faced drowning if trapped below deck. Destroyers rushed in to save swimmers, though HMS Express nearly capsized in rescue efforts. Ten Buffaloes arrived as Prince of Wales sank—too late. One pilot recalled, "After an hour, lack of petrol forced me to leave, but during that hour I had seen many men in dire danger waving, cheering and joking, as if they were holiday-makers waving at a low-flying aircraft. It shook me, for here was something above human nature." In just over an hour, the battleship era ended: 47 British officers and 793 men perished, including Admiral Phillips. Repulse's captain later acknowledged, "The enemy's attacks were undoubtedly carried out magnificently and pressed home effectively. The high-level bombers maintained tight formation and did not veer off course." By December 10, Krohcol reached Betong, just 26 miles from the Ledge. However, a Japanese ambush caught them off-guard near the target, forcing retreat when they were only a mile away. The 5th Division's regiment reached the Ledge by midday, dealing the Indians significant casualties. By December 13, Krohcol was pushed back to Kroh, the operation failed. Meanwhile, the 5th Division advanced south from Singora toward Jitra. Major-General David Murray-Lyon commanded the 11th Indian Division's weak defensive positions at Jitra's road junction, unaware that the critical Alor Setar airfield had already been abandoned. His forces—6th Indian Brigade holding a 10-mile coastal sector, 15th Brigade covering the road, and 28th Brigade in reserve—had sent two delaying detachments on December 9. On December 11, Japanese tanks overwhelmed these covering battalions, inflicting heavy casualties. Murray-Lyon committed his reserves prematurely, leaving Alor Setar lightly defended. That night, Japanese tanks reached the main position north of Jitra, with the 5th Division following. Heavy fighting ensued between Japanese armor and demoralized Indian troops. British defenses penetrated around 06:00, forcing successive Indian units to be overrun. Murray-Lyon repeatedly requested withdrawal permission. At 19:30 on December 12, General Percival finally approved. Due to poor communication and confusion, the 11th Indian Division suffered heavy casualties but disengaged by December 13, withdrawing to Gurun. The primary British defenses in northern Malaya had been breached, the 11th Division severely weakened, and the Japanese advance down the peninsula had begun unstoppably. Percival's first significant defense occurred at Jitra on December 11th, intended to push the Japanese as far north as possible and protect remaining Allied airfields. The Japanese quickly overwhelmed the Indian defenders, and Colonel Tsuji observed the engagement firsthand: "Our tanks were ready on the road, and the twenty or so enemy armored cars ahead were literally trampled underfoot. The enemy armored cars could not escape by running away, and were sandwiched between our medium tanks. It was speed and weight of armor that decided the issue." Major General Murray-Lyon commanded the 11th Indian Division. A World War I veteran, he had served with distinction in the Highland Light Infantry, earning the Military Cross for bravery in Flanders and the Distinguished Service Order for his actions at Moeuvres. The citation stated: "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When the enemy attacked and penetrated the line after intense fighting and continual bombing attacks, by his courage and personal example he succeeded in driving them out and held his position against further heavy attacks with splendid coolness and determination." This was no desk officer, but a frontline commander faced with an impossible task. Murray-Lyon's division appeared formidable on paper but was severely compromised. It contained only two regular British battalions—the Leicestershire and East Surrey Regiments—with the remainder consisting of four newly raised Indian Army battalions and three inexperienced Gurkha battalions. The Gurkhas, though renowned as elite soldiers, were primarily composed of 18-year-old recruits fresh from deployment. Like all Allied forces in Malaya, the division lacked tanks while facing an enemy flush with armor. After only days of intense combat, Murray-Lyon sought permission to withdraw, convinced the Japanese forces greatly outnumbered him. Ironically, Yamashita's army was outnumbered two to one. The Japanese commander employed Blitzkrieg tactics inspired by his time as a military attaché in Berlin, coordinating air and ground forces with remarkable precision. His approach involved fast-moving tanks, bomber aircraft deployed as mobile artillery, and—most unusually—bicycle-mounted infantry. Prior to the invasion, Japanese planners decided bicycles were ideal for the tropical jungle terrain. Rather than shipping thousands, they seized bicycles from the local population. The offensive typically began with bombing raids on Allied defensive positions, followed by tanks smashing through. As defenders retreated, bicycle infantry continuously harassed and attacked, while coastal amphibious assaults flanked positions along the shore. Colonel Alfred Harrison of the 11th Indian Division reflected on the psychological toll: "Fatigue had stretched the men's mind to the limit and the moral ascendancy which the Japanese achieved in these few weeks included a psychic side. The troops were beginning to attribute almost supernatural powers to the Japanese." Yamashita had rehearsed these tactics extensively on Hainan Island, conducting exercises in amphibious landings, bridge destruction and repair, and jungle operations. The bicycle innovation proved revolutionary—troops covered greater distances more quickly with less fatigue, repeatedly outflanking British forces who found themselves pushed off roads and encircled. The rapid movements created a psychological multiplier effect; British commanders, mistaken about enemy numbers, believed they faced far larger forces than actually present. This "Bicycle Blitzkrieg," as it became known, echoed Mongol tactics—a single swift force striking multiple targets so quickly that enemies believed they faced several armies. Tanks were crucial to this success. The British had deployed no tanks to Malaya before the war, a fatal omission. Combined with bicycle infantry, Japanese armor allowed them to engage British forces before defensive positions could be established. Percival authorized withdrawal from Jitra, directing troops south to Gurun, but those defenses remained unfinished and the Japanese advance was too rapid. Percival later reflected in his memoir, War in Malaya: "This withdrawal would have been difficult under the most favorable conditions. With the troops tired, units mixed as the result of the fighting, communications broken and the night dark, it was inevitable that orders should be delayed and that in some cases they should never reach the addressees. This is what in fact occurred. The withdrawal, necessary as it may have been, was too fast and too complicated for disorganized and exhausted troops, whose disorganization and exhaustion it only increased." From the start, British forces stretched too thinly across a 14-mile front in challenging terrain—dense jungle on the right flank, monsoon-soaked rice fields and rubber plantations in the center, mangrove swamps to the left. Yamashita's concentrated attacks breached the line. Repeated retreats cost both personnel and equipment, as overrun positions offered no opportunity for evacuation and bicycle infantry prevented orderly withdrawal. The Jitra defeat exposed a fundamental strategic error: deploying under-resourced troops across Malaya's entire breadth rather than establishing a shorter, more defensible line further south, which could have shortened British supply lines while lengthening Japan's—a disadvantage the Japanese could not exploit. The Allied retreat continued southward to the Gurun area, though the chaotic withdrawal from Jitra itself inflicted more casualties than the fighting had—many frontline units never received withdrawal orders, while others became lost crossing the Bata River. Murray eventually fell back to the Muda River, establishing defensive positions along the Krian River some thirty miles south. Percival, increasingly desperate, realized his entire strategy had depended on holding the Japanese as far north as possible to minimize air threats to Singapore. The rapid Japanese advance made this impossible. Reluctantly, he ordered a general withdrawal south of the Perak River, while his field commanders pleaded for reinforcements they would never receive. Though Percival had an Australian division in Johor, he refused to commit them north, fearing a Japanese naval invasion further south could threaten Singapore itself.   As Yamashita's 25th Army advanced westward toward Penang, Japanese bombers subjected the island to daily raids. British command, recognizing the island as indefensible, evacuated European residents on December 17th—leaving the local Malay population to face the Japanese. Mrs Muriel Reilly's recollection captures the moment's bitter legacy: "it still hurts to think how the white race 'let down hundreds of similarly faithful servants who trusted in us, and looked to us for protection from the hated Japanese." The abandonment had strategic consequences. In their haste, the British left massive stockpiles of arms and supplies in Penang that fell directly into Yamashita's hands. More profoundly, local Malays turned against their former colonial rulers. Some historians now argue "the moral collapse of British rule in Southeast Asia occurred not at Singapore, but at Penang." Under subsequent Japanese occupation, Penang endured three years and eight months of hardship—food shortages, rampant hyperinflation from the "banana dollar," and systematic repression including comfort women camps and the Sook Ching massacres targeting Chinese communities the Japanese feared might become guerrillas.  The Japanese occupiers' fears about Chinese resistance were prescient. Among the Chinese communities of Malaya and Singapore, anti-Japanese sentiment had been building for over a decade. Since Japan's 1937 invasion of China, ethnic Chinese populations had viewed Tokyo with deep hostility. The Japanese invasion of Manchuria in 1931, followed by the escalating horrors of the Second Sino-Japanese War, had created a reservoir of determination to resist Japanese expansion wherever it might emerge. As British colonial authority crumbled, this sentiment transformed from passive resentment into active organization. The Battle of Jitra exposed a fundamental miscalculation: attempting to defend all of Malaya with an undersized army. A more strategic withdrawal to Johore would have shortened British supply lines while extending Japan's. As December ended, Murray-Lyon was dismissed from command—a casualty of circumstance. He had spent weeks preparing for the cancelled Operation Matador while neglecting proper defenses at Jitra and Gurun. At fifty-one, this decorated soldier, who had earned the Military Cross and Distinguished Service Order in the Great War, became a civilian during Britain's darkest hour. He was replaced by Brigadier Archibald Paris, equally inexperienced in jungle warfare, who paradoxically proved more effective by facilitating the retreat of Murray's division while inflicting unexpected casualties on overconfident Japanese units. By December 26th, the Japanese 5th Division and 4th Guards Regiment crossed the Perak River, preparing an assault on Kampar. This position was crucial—located halfway between Penang and Kuala Lumpur, its terrain was unsuitable for tanks and difficult to outflank, offering a rare opportunity to make a stand. Paris gathered infantry battalions, many composed of Jitra and Gurun survivors: British battalions from the Leicesters and East Surreys, along with Jat and Punjabi units including Sikhs. The 12th Brigade hastily dug trenches, strung wire, and cleared fields around Kampar's ridges to improve visibility. After three weeks of continuous fighting and retreat, the defenders' morale had collapsed. Colonel Alfred Harrison observed on Christmas Day: "fatigue had stretched the men's mind to the limit and the moral ascendancy which the Japanese had achieved in these few weeks included a 'psychic' side. The troops were beginning to attribute almost supernatural powers to the Japanese." The Japanese, by contrast, had grown accustomed to victory and approached each engagement with unshakeable confidence. Yamashita employed German-inspired tactics using aircraft as mobile artillery—vital in terrain where conventional gun placement was impossible. Engagements began with bombing raids on Allied positions, followed by frontal assaults to establish a line, then flanking maneuvers through jungle to encircle defenders. When the assault came from the western coastal roads, Japanese tanks struck the 12th Brigade along a three-mile rural stretch near Gopeng. Small arms and heavy machine gun fire erupted as infantry dismounted from trucks and spread into the brush. Some tanks advanced alone onto a bridge near Dipang, where they encountered defenders with Lanchester submachine guns and Bren gun carriers equipped with anti-tank rifles. Lt Colonel Ian Stewart noted the grim reality: "the anti-tank rifle made no impression against the Jap mediums, while their 37 mm guns went through our armour like paper." The Japanese tankers, closing their hatches in the oppressive subtropical heat—what they described as a "Turkish bath"—approached cautiously, aware of potential counterattacks. British defenders fired desperately at vision slits, their bullets ricocheting uselessly. A 2-pounder anti-tank gun destroyed a single tank, prompting Japanese armor to withdraw and wait for infantry support. Meanwhile, two hundred defenders on the opposite side prepared to destroy the bridge. Fortunately, Kampar's shallow water allowed most to wade across a mile downstream. Stewart's 12th Brigade had purchased time. The British established a strong perimeter around Kampar Hill, resembling a "goose egg" on the map. Their artillery, better supplied than the Japanese equivalent, was concealed in the jungle with two hundred rounds stacked beside each gun. The 15th/6th Brigades occupied the low ground where the road and railway ran through town. Unlike earlier battles where Japanese forces kept defenders pinned with close contact, Kampar's expansive fields of fire and terrain offered space to maneuver—a rare advantage the British would finally exploit. Major General Saburo Kawamura led the attack on Kampar with his 9th Brigade. On December 31st, he probed the 28th Gurkha Brigade entrenched on the hill. Japanese howitzer fire drew return artillery that effectively repelled their advances. At midnight on New Year's Eve, Lt. Colonel Augustus Murdoch ordered a 12-gun salute fired at the Japanese—perhaps a cheeky gesture. Seven hours later, Kawamura launched his main assault on the western side targeting the trunk road. The brunt fell on a newly formed British battalion, the Leicesters and East Surreys, under Lt. Colonel Esmond Morrison. The 48-year-old, though some dismissed him as a "polo-playing playboy," proved a serious soldier despite his peacetime reputation, frequently sharing front-line dangers with his men. Japanese infantry emerged from the mist carrying mortars. Mortar fire became intense—one casualty was a company commander whose jaw was shattered by a splinter. However, observation officers from the 88th Field Regiment pinpointed Japanese advances, unleashing devastating artillery fire. Colonel Masanobu Tsuji observed "a continuous stream of casualties coming back down the hill to safety, either carried on stretchers or supported on the shoulders of comrades who were themselves wounded." Japanese artillery pieces were covertly moved through secondary jungle to hide their positions. During the fighting, one of Morrison's lieutenants encountered Japanese soldiers in a trench, fired his revolver, and retreated. A gunnery driver named Walker, noticing a nearby Bren position overrun, exited his vehicle armed with a Thompson submachine gun and launched a surprise attack, forcing the Japanese to retreat—earning him a medal. Troop Sergeant Major Hugill, commanding an outlying observation post connected by field telephone, received a distinguished conduct medal for calmly calling in protective artillery fire while cut off. When the attack subsided, he encountered isolated Japanese soldiers who had captured a Vickers-Berthier machine gun. Hugill gathered five infantrymen and led a bayonet charge to reclaim it. Emergency commissioned officer Lt. Edgar Newland commanded a platoon of 30 men in one of the most forward positions. His platoon was surrounded for much of the battle yet successfully repelled numerous assaults over two consecutive days. General Percival specifically praised Newland and his men. Newland received a Military Cross; his platoon sergeant, Euan McDonald, received a distinguished conduct medal. After two days, Japanese forces captured part of Thompson's Ridge. Morrison ordered two platoons of Sikhs and Gujars to bayonet charge under mortar fire. Tragically, 34 soldiers died, including their 21-year-old commander, Charles Lamb, killed in the initial charge. Captain John Graham lost both legs to a grenade but continued encouraging his men, throwing grenades at Japanese trenches before bleeding to death—but they had retaken the position. Courage, artillery, and terrain proved insufficient. Yamashita decided to outflank Percival with seaborne landings on the Malayan west coast. He transported 40 small craft by rail to Alor Star and ordered landings near Telok Anson, 30 miles southeast of Kampar. If successful, he would cut off Percival's 11th Indian Division defending Kampar. Yamashita devised a three-pronged attack: the Imperial Guards Division would paddle down the Perak River into town; another force would approach from the west on landing craft entering from the opposite direction; a third would move up the Bernam River and march north toward Telok Anson. Lt. General Takuro Matsui commanded the landings. While Kampar held, 1,500 of Matsui's men crowded onto landing craft. One steamer towing ten craft went too far south, attempting the Selangor River defended by a Jat battalion with artillery. The Japanese were repelled, losing one to three craft before moving north. In Perak, four landing rafts ran aground on a sandbar and required rescue. A British patrol boat spotted them but left to report—no action followed. Percival later remarked: "unfortunately neither the navy nor the air force were able to take advantage of this unique opportunity." Despite setbacks, Japanese forces landed and advanced on Telok Anson. On January 2nd, they encountered the 3rd Indian Cavalry and 1st Independent Company under Stewart, equipped with armored cars and Thompson and Bren guns. They inflicted significant casualties but with only 250 men couldn't hold. Stewart ordered delaying actions instead. Telok Anson fell, leaving Kampar defenders at risk of encirclement. Although Kawamura's forces showed no signs of breaking after four days of fighting, Paris feared his main supply route had been cut. He requested permission from Percival to withdraw to the Slim River defensive line. Paris prioritized preserving troops over territory: "With no reserves in hand, we were still in a position of being unable to accept major losses." The 12th Brigade held while Paris organized the division's withdrawal. An unusual discovery emerged during delaying actions: Brigadier Stewart found the body of a dead European cyclist in British uniform. Earlier, a Punjabi sentry had shot a man on a bridge attempting to grab his Thompson. Both were likely German deserters from Vichy Indo-China's Foreign Legion, in contact with the Nazi embassy. The British Legation in Bangkok had warned of such infiltrators offering sabotage and espionage assistance. Percival was particularly struck by the German who tried single-handedly to disarm a sentry and seize a bridge. The 12th Brigade discovered another European body—a German political refugee and former mining engineer who had disappeared weeks earlier. Exhausted after three weeks of near-constant combat, the 12th Brigade continued delaying actions. Japanese air forces wreaked havoc on vehicles; Stewart estimated half his casualties—around 90 killed and wounded from 4,000 troops—resulted from aerial attacks. Stewart expressed satisfaction: "It had been an eminently successful battle," though it was more a series of brief skirmishes than traditional battle. Kampar fell when Telok Anson was captured. Percival might have committed Australian brigades from Johore or garrison battalions from Singapore, but concentrating forces at Kampar risked prompting Yamashita to attack elsewhere. The Kampar defenders retreated 30 miles to the Slim River. Tsuji reluctantly acknowledged Yamashita's breakthrough was impressive, if risky. On the east coast, defenders faced more resistance at Kuantan. Percival clung to the airfield, determined to deny the Japanese RAF facilities and limit their ability to strike at reinforcement convoys approaching Singapore. The first convoy from Bombay, carrying the half-trained 45th Brigade under Brigadier Horatio Duncan, was 24 hours away. The 22nd Indian Brigade, led by Brigadier George Painter, defended Kuantan against the Takumi detachment of the 18th Division. One battalion, commanded by a veteran of Kota Bharu, fortified the airfield with barbed wire and trenches. When Takumi's forces approached, the Japanese encountered 4.5-inch howitzer fire inflicting significant casualties. The defenders fought fiercely, each equipped with six grenades instead of two, creating deadly chaos. Tsuji noted the airfield "was obstinately defended," particularly at night when grenades rolled into confined trenches with devastating effect. Word reached the defenders that General Barstow's entire 9th Indian Division was retreating through Kuala Lipis-Jerantut-Raub. The 22nd Brigade demolished installations and prepared to withdraw, though their rearguard risked encirclement. One night, investigating his southern flank with Captain Ian Grimwood, battalion commander Cumming spotted Japanese soldiers climbing barbed wire meters away. Armed with a .455 Webley revolver, Cumming and Grimwood faced seven Japanese soldiers charging with bayonets. They fired as they were knocked down, killing all attackers, but Cumming suffered two bayonet wounds to his stomach. Grimwood dragged him to battalion HQ for first aid. As the airfield was overrun, Cumming ordered withdrawal. A grenade or mortar round knocked him unconscious. He regained consciousness in a vehicle where Private Albel Singh reported a Japanese roadblock ahead. Spotting a fallen tree creating passage, Cumming ordered Singh to charge through. Machine gun fire rained down; Cumming was hit again with a shattered arm, possibly from an anti-personnel mine, while Singh endured a .256 armor-piercing bullet through both thighs yet maintained control, driving 30 miles per hour. The vehicle arrived at brigade HQ covered in blood from six occupants. Cumming would receive the Victoria Cross for his heroism. Painter held the airfield long enough for reinforcements to approach, though it cost much of one of the best Indian battalions. Painter, fixated on flanking fears, believed it "better to lose half a battalion than an entire brigade." The 22nd Indian Brigade lost a third of its strength but retreated by January 3rd. While this unfolded eastward, Yamashita's forces advanced south. Defenders prepared a new defensive line at Trolak, five miles north of Slim River. Reinforcements had arrived; the 45th Brigade was immediately dispatched to repel the enemy's advance on Kuala Selangor, which held another crucial airfield. Whether defenders could withstand Yamashita's onslaught remained to be seen.   While British forces retreated in disarray toward Singapore, another chapter was quietly beginning in the shadows of the collapsing colonial order. On December 25, 1941—Christmas morning, even as Governor Young raised the white flag over Hong Kong—Chinese volunteers in Singapore formalized their resistance. That day, the Singapore Overseas Chinese Anti-Japanese Volunteer Army, officially known as Dalforce, was established under the command of Lieutenant Colonel John Dalley. Dalforce emerged from urgent necessity. As the Japanese invasion accelerated and British defenses crumbled, recruitment of local Chinese volunteers escalated dramatically. What had begun as an informal volunteer effort in 1939 now crystallized into organized military structure. The initial cadre of 200 volunteers swelled to 4,000 members as the invasion reached Singapore's doorstep. These were not professional soldiers—Dalforce members came from the Chinese civilian population, motivated by the knowledge that Japanese occupation would target them specifically. Many lacked military training; some were armed only with sporting firearms due to critical shortages of military weapons. Supply ships intended for Dalforce, such as the SS Empress of Asia, were sunk before their cargo could reach Singapore. Yet the volunteers pressed forward, organizing themselves despite severe handicaps: makeshift uniforms, inadequate equipment, and internal divisions between Communist and Kuomintang factions, each trained separately by British officers. Dalforce would soon earn the nickname "Dalley's Desperadoes" from British forces—a name reflecting both affection for their fierce combat effectiveness and incredulity that such a hastily assembled, poorly equipped force could fight with such determination. Unlike the demoralized British and Indian troops retreating southward, these Chinese volunteers were not defending a colonial order they had experienced as oppressive. They were fighting for their homes, their families, and their survival against an enemy they had every reason to fear and oppose. As the Malayan Campaign entered its final phase and the focus shifted to Singapore itself, Dalforce would play a role that British military historians had largely overlooked but that Chinese participants would never forget. 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.   In December 1941, Japan invaded Malaya. British commanders placed their faith in "impregnable" Singapore, but disaster struck immediately. On December 10, Japanese bombers sank Force Z—battleships Prince of Wales and Repulse—in a stunning air attack.Using tanks and bicycles in a lightning "Bicycle Blitzkrieg," Japanese troops shattered Allied lines at Kota Bharu and Jitra, sending exhausted British, Indian, and Australian forces reeling southward in chaos.  

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We dive into the first 2 episodes of Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives Season 5 where we hear about the aftermath of Dancing with the Stars, The Bachelorette ending, Engagements, Breakups, Cheating, Bullriding and go-karts, Clout chasing men, toxic relationships and NDAs being broken.....and that's just in the first 2 episodes!For bonus content, please join us at www.patreon.com/vanderpumprulespartyThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Magellan AI - https://docsend.com/view/5vdvbdx7cr4tikmyClaritas - https://claritas.com/privacy-legalPodscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy

How many engagements does it take to land in JB and Sandy's Amazing Book of Records?Tricia's friend Jack calls in with five rings on the board, lake-day walkouts from work, Dallas nightclub magnetism, and a cowboy-only type. Sandy answers with the movie-scene story of her Air Force colonel dad clearing the hotel room on her first wedding day and holding out a passport.Caller Steve nominates himself for most baby mamas, then JB pitches Poplin, the Uber for laundry, until Tricia spots the fatal flaw. Coach Taylor still gives Tricia goosebumps, a Longhorn tailgater ranks food, girls, and beer, and JB would pay to watch two humanoid robots fight. Illinois high school fishing cheerleaders close the hour.If you love The JB and Sandy Show, subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with a friend who needs a laugh on the way to work.

- Engagements du matin - Fréchette minimise lien avec mission leadership Québec - Duhaime aux prises avec le passé d’un de ses candidats La rencontre Robitaille-Dutrizac avec Antoine Robitaille et Benoit Dutrizac. Regardez aussi cette discussion en vidéo via https://www.qub.ca/videos ou en vous abonnant à QUB télé : https://www.tvaplus.ca/qub ou sur la chaîne YouTube QUB https://www.youtube.com/@qub_radioPour de l'information concernant l'utilisation de vos données personnelles - https://omnystudio.com/policies/listener/fr

Manche Menchen erleben eine Aufgabe, für die sie leben, auch als ihre Berufung. Aber nicht allen Menschen geht es so. Was ist eine Berufung? Was unterscheidet sie von einer Pflicht? Oder gar einer missionarischen Sendung? Jedenfalls verändert es uns, wenn wir das, was wir tun, auch als Berufung erleben. Das kann ein Hobby, eine Initiative oder auch der Beruf sein. Was hat es auf sich mit diesem „Ruf“? Antworten auf diese Frage mögen helfen, uns in der Unterschiedlichkeit unseres Engagements und Einsatzes sowie der subjektiv empfundenen Bedeutung und Erfüllung zu verstehen. Weitere Informationen: fragen-des-menschseins.de. Über Rückmeldung per Mail an post@fragen-des-menschseins.de freuen wir uns.

Der Titicaca-See droht zur Kloake zu werden. Die Flüsse, die in den See münden, sind mit Schwermetallen belastet. Anne Herrberg hat Frauen besucht, die für den Schutz des Sees eintreten. Dank ihres Engagements wurde der Titicaca-See als Rechtssubjekt anerkannt

Formula Fanatics #9 covers rumors that Mercedes' onboard AI mislearned George Russell's energy deployment, contributing to issues like his anti-stall start in Budapest. We discuss the 2026 calendar changes, including Barcelona potentially rotating with Spa while Madrid becomes the Spanish GP, and debate why classic venues like Germany and France aren't prioritized; Hockenheim's possible return is linked to a $250M rehab. We recap a pit-stop-heavy Hungarian GP where Lando Norris takes his first win of the year ahead of Verstappen, Antonelli, Leclerc, and Hamilton; Russell recovers to seventh, Audi scores points again, and Aston's upgrades yield 13th/14th. After criticizing Lance Stroll, we question Audi and Cadillac's long-term competitiveness, touch on wing/DRS-style activation, discuss benign silly-season notes (Alonso extension talk, multiple driver engagements/marriage, contract renewals), a Formula E viewing, and look ahead to Zandvoort and race-cancellation minimums. ===== (Oo---x---oO) ===== 00:00 Mercedes AI troubles? 02:35 F1 Calendar Shakeups ... Spa Rotation Bombshell! 05:01 Budapest "The Race of many Pit Stops" 05:45 Why is Stroll still in F1? 07:35 Tech Talk: Active Wings 08:43 Lando Wins! 11:37 Audi's Points and Big Claims 14:34 Cadillac's future in F1 18:57 Audi Underperforming Debate 19:48 Driver Market Rumors 20:56 Trying Formula-E 23:45 More "Silly Season" Headlines & Rumors 24:21 F1 Pasta Salad 25:20 Engagements and Weddings 26:50 Contracts and Title Hopes 28:36 Dutch GP Foreshadowing 29:15 End of Season Schedule Uncertainty and FIA Rules 31:25 Wrap Up and Sponsors ==================== Formula Fanatics, is the high-octane sub-series of Break/Fix Podcast's Drive Thru Motorsports News! This is your pit stop for all things Formula 1 — from breaking headlines and race recaps to insider analysis and paddock buzz. The Motoring Podcast Network : Years of racing, wrenching and Motorsports experience brings together a top notch collection of knowledge, stories and information. #everyonehasastory #gtmbreakfix - motoringpodcast.net More Information: https://www.motoringpodcast.net/ Become a VIP at: https://www.patreon.com/gtmotorsports Online Magazine: https://www.gtmotorsports.org/

While Jan vacated his desk and took some weeks off in the summer, Nick has been busy working on paper revisions. Time to figure out how to handle the review and process. When is it okay to approach editors about a paper under review? Should you write the response before or after you revised the paper? When can you push back against a reviewer suggestion? Do you always have to get new data if reviewers ask you? How about contacting the editor in between review rounds to approve your approach? Tune in to find out. References Pang, M.-S., & Thatcher, J. B. (2023). A Practical Guide for Successful Revisions and Engagements with Reviewers. Journal of the Association for Information Systems, 24(2), 317–327. Lindberg, A., Schecter, A., Berente, N., Hennel, P., & Lyytinen, K. (2024). The Entrainment of Task Allocation and Release Cycles in Open Source Software Development. MIS Quarterly, 48(1), 67–94. Greenwood, B. N., Agarwal, R., Agarwal, R., & Gopal, A. (2019). The Role of Individual and Organizational Expertise in the Adoption of New Practices. Organization Science, 30(1), 191–213. Berente, N., Seidel, S., & Safadi, H. (2019). Data-Driven Computationally-Intensive Theory Development. Information Systems Research, 30(1), 50–64. Gaskin, J., Berente, N., Lyytinen, K., & Yoo, Y. (2014). Toward Generalizable Sociomaterial Inquiry: A Computational Approach for Zooming In and Out of Sociomaterial Routines. MIS Quarterly, 38(3), 849–871. Sting, F. J., Tarakci, M., & Recker, J. (2024). Performance Implications of Digital Disruption in Strategic Competition. MIS Quarterly, 48(3), 1263–1278. Berente, N., Hansen, S., Rosenkranz, C., & Tumbas, S. (2026). Translating Agile Development in Different Institutional Contexts: Dynamism, Pluralism, and Ratcheting over Time. Information Systems Research, https://doi.org/10.1287/isre.2021.0352. Seidel, S., Frick, C. J., & vom Brocke, J. (2025). Regulating Emerging Technologies: Prospective Sensemaking through Abstraction and Elaboration. MIS Quarterly, 49(1), 179–204.

Thomas Mauerhofer ist Initiant des Cafés und der Kirche im Grünen Haus in Altdorf. Das Café ist ein zentraler Teil der kirchlichen Gemeindearbeit in Altdorf. Vor zwei Jahren wurde Thomas aufgrund von Migräneattacken und Erschöpfung über längere Zeit krankgeschrieben. Dieser Schritt war für ihn notwendig, um Ordnung in seine diversen Engagements zu bringen und herauszufinden, worauf er seine Prioritäten setzt. Wie ist das, wenn man als Pastor über mehrere Monate ausfällt und gleichzeitig alles weiterlaufen sollte?«Was das Leben auftischt» Staffel 3:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7FJEzvVzbaLv4c9WXBOll0ckm_b1YZ0TDir gefällt unsere Arbeit?Unterstütze uns hier: https://www.livenet.ch/spendeVielen Dank für deinen Beitrag!

Recorded live at SOMA 26Pierre Pasquier (France) and his German counterpart deliver a clear-eyed assessment of how European military medical systems are preparing for large-scale combat operations and major engagements, drawing heavily on lessons from Ukraine. They examine the scale of expected casualties, the return of mass-casualty and prolonged-care realities, the threat of multi-drug-resistant organisms, the vulnerability of medical treatment facilities to deliberate attacks, and the urgent need for true multinational interoperability. The discussion covers doctrine updates, shared training, data collaboration, civilian-military integration, and the strategic value of medical readiness as a deterrent. Sponsored by the Special Operations Medical Association.Key TakeawaysUkraine has demonstrated casualty rates of several hundred per day—orders of magnitude higher than Iraq/Afghanistan—requiring European medical systems to plan for mass casualties, prolonged field care at scale, and significant disease/non-battle injury burdens, including older soldiers with chronic conditions.Multi-drug-resistant bacteria are already arriving in European hospitals via Ukrainian patients; mass-casualty flows will amplify this biosecurity challenge and demand coordinated infection-control strategies.Systematic attacks on healthcare facilities necessitate a shift to flexible, mobile, low-signature medical treatment facilities that can hide and defend themselves—something current large Role 1–3 structures are not yet optimized for.Lessons from long-evacuation environments (e.g., Sahel) must now be scaled from a handful of patients to dozens or hundreds simultaneously; prolonged care is no longer an exception but a planning assumption.True interoperability requires shared language, clear capability definitions across nations, joint data collection and analysis, and training that moves beyond parallel national exercises to actual patient and team cross-flow.Germany is positioned as a key NATO medical hub for strategic evacuation; France is actively building civilian-military pathways so that civilian systems can absorb returning casualties while military teams remain forward.Medical superiority and demonstrated preparedness function as a strategic deterrent; “stronger together” through SOMA, CMC, shared science, and multinational training is essential.Chapters00:00 – Introduction and European context01:50 – Ukraine as the current laboratory and weekly French/German learning process03:10 – NATO Eastern Front realities and multinational medical challenges05:00 – Casualty rate comparisons: WWII → Ukraine and implications for doctrine07:00 – Disease, non-battle injury, and the multi-drug-resistant bacteria threat09:50 – Attacks on healthcare facilities and the need for mobile, low-signature MTFs12:20 – Lessons from the Sahel: prolonged care scaled for LSCO14:50 – Interoperability experience and the value of shared data and science17:40 – Changing mindsets, nomenclature, and national doctrines (French Sauvetage au Combat update)21:40 – Training together: Vigorous Warrior and the next steps for joint exercises23:10 – Strategic MEDEVAC, Germany as hub, and civilian-military integration25:10 – Take-home messages: new/old challenges, medical superiority as deterrent, stronger together27:20 – Q&A: hospital capacity concerns and integrating U.S. physician assistants

Werte Hörer*innenschaft, in den vornehmsten Kreisen Londons gibt es nur ein Thema: Bridgerton Staffel 3, Folge 5! Während sich in dieser höchst aufschlussreichen Episode die Gemüter erhitzen, scheint Polin – also Penelope Featherington und Colin Bridgerton – endlich den Weg zueinander zu finden. Welch erfreuliche Entwicklung für all jene, die dieses Paar seit Beginn der dritten Staffel mit angehaltenem Atem beobachten. Doch kaum ist eine Romanze besiegelt, folgt bereits die nächste Enthüllung. Cressida Cowper behauptet, Lady Whistledown zu sein! Eine Dreistigkeit, die selbst die geschärfte Feder der wahren Chronistin Londons kaum hätte vorhersehen können. Überhaupt scheint Folge 5 von Bridgerton Staffel 3 ganz im Zeichen der Geheimnisse, Geständnisse und Enthüllungen zu stehen. In unserer Podcast-Folge zu Bridgerton Staffel 3 Episode 5 sprechen wir über Polins langersehntes Zueinanderfinden, Cressidas gewagtes Geständnis und all die kleinen und großen Enthüllungen, die diese Episode so spannend machen. Man hüte sich vor der Wahrheit – denn sie kommt stets ans Licht. Ihre ergebenen Ladies Whistelmore ___ Alle wichtigen Links über uns auf :⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/patmorespotcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Homepage:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://four-voices.de/patmores-potcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SozialeMedien: Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@patmorespotcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ privat: @monadifender und @dastoedchen Facebook: Patmore's Potcast Kommt auf unseren⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Server Supporten könnt ihr uns auf ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Steady⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ko-Fi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ oder in unserem ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Merchshop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Für Fragen und Anregungen: Email: patmorespotcast@four-voices.de -Intro und Outro Musik Royalty Free von Sonican https://pixabay.com/music/modern-classical-classical-music-loop-uplifting-strings-475033/

A listener wrote in asking about a version of jealousy a lot of us are ashamed to admit: "I don't feel excited when good things happen to my friends anymore. Engagements, promotions, pregnancies, whatever. I fake it every time and feel like a monster." Em and Cass dive in head first with their own confessions, including the jealousy they've felt toward each other, which they've never actually shared until now. They read the community polls (89% of you compare yourselves to your friends), read anonymous submissions on comparing looks, cars, and friend groups, and lasty run a rapid-fire agree/disagree round on when jealousy crosses the line. Come to "Bouquets & Besties" on Sunday, August 9th in Portland, Oregon! Get your tickets HERE! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @honeydewmepodcast and subscribe to our Patreon for exclusive content and ad free episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Isaiah Ch 12-13 Judah's Political Engagements Pt 4 by Orchard Hills Bible Church

Isaiah Ch. 9 Judah's Political Engagements pt. 3 by Orchard Hills Bible Church

Is being too hot a discriminatory class? How many engagements are too many? How do you mix drugs and sex? Comedian Anne Flagg tackles all of these topics and more on the latest Manwhore Podcast! PLUS! Some sexy movie suggestions for your next trip to the theater. Mentioned:PHILADELPHIA - 8/1 - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1992372794662NYC - 8/20 - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1995206338869CHI - 9/19 - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1994964794403Movies mentioned: I Want Your Sex, The Invite, Touch Me, Paying for It, Pillion Follow Anne Flagg!Instagram: @in_anneticipationwww.AnneFlaggsMouth.com Follow Billy!Instagram: @billyprocidajrTikTok: @TheBillyProcidaThreads: @billyprocidajrBlueSky: @thebillyprocida Money StuffVenmo: @BillyProcidaCash App: $billyprocidaPayPal/Zelle: funnybillypro@gmail.com Become a member and join The Peep Show at http://patreon.com/manwhorepodcast Get your books and e-books through an independent bookstore at http://manwhorepod.com/bookshop Just be chill in The Champagne Room at http://manwhorepod.com/discord Email your comments, questions, and criticisms to manwhorepod@gmail.com. Late Night Radio and Joey's Formal Waltz by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ www.ManwhorePod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

https://vimeo.com/1213098151?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci   https://www.currentfederaltaxdevelopments.com/podcasts/2026/7/26/2026-07-27-aicpa-new-interpretation-on-indepdendence-and-tax-engagements   This week we look at: Valuation of Remainder Interest Gifts Upon Trust Termination: State Law and Net Gift Adjustments in Lewis v. Commissioner Revenue Procedure 2026-26: Technical Overview of 2027 Indexing Adjustments for Premium Tax Credits and Affordability Standards Limitations of Interest Abatement Claims Under I.R.C. § 6404(e)(1) in the Context of ERC-Driven Amendments Section 6015(c) Relief and the Substantiation Trap: An Analysis of Anderson v. Commissioner Navigating the AICPA's New Tax Services Independence Standards: A Guide for Practitioners

This week we look at: Valuation of Remainder Interest Gifts Upon Trust Termination: State Law and Net Gift Adjustments in Lewis v. Commissioner Revenue Procedure 2026-26: Technical Overview of 2027 Indexing Adjustments for Premium Tax Credits and Affordability Standards Limitations of Interest Abatement Claims Under I.R.C. § 6404(e)(1) in the Context of ERC-Driven Amendments Section 6015(c) Relief and the Substantiation Trap: An Analysis of Anderson v. Commissioner Navigating the AICPA's New Tax Services Independence Standards: A Guide for PractitionersAn audio only version of this week's broadcast can be downloaded or streamed below: 2026-07-27 AICPA New Interpretation on Independence and Tax Engagements Edward K. Zollars, CPA (Arizona) Download Articles on each update and a copy of the slides for this week can be downloaded as a PDF below:Current Federal Tax Developments July 27, 2026 ArticlesPresentation Slides

This week we look at: Valuation of Remainder Interest Gifts Upon Trust Termination: State Law and Net Gift Adjustments in Lewis v. Commissioner Revenue Procedure 2026-26: Technical Overview of 2027 Indexing Adjustments for Premium Tax Credits and Affordability Standards Limitations of Interest Abatement Claims Under I.R.C. § 6404(e)(1) in the Context of ERC-Driven Amendments Section 6015(c) Relief and the Substantiation Trap: An Analysis of Anderson v. Commissioner Navigating the AICPA's New Tax Services Independence Standards: A Guide for Practitioners

Isaiah Ch 8-10 Judah's Political Engagements pt. 2 by Orchard Hills Bible Church

Constitutional Deep Dives with Eric: Article 6-Section 1: The Debts and Engagements Clause! Conversations centered around the American Experiment and our Constitution and Bill of Rights! Our goal is to provide different perspectives - give historical context - model how to talk with those whom we may disagree with - tie foundational principals to today's headlines - PLUS, have some fun along the way. Please leave us a review and share with your friends! (A PODCAST PROVIDED AND OWNED BY DURING THE BREAK PODCASTS) Brought to you by Eric Buchanan and Associates: www.buchanandisability.com This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Dorene has an announcement about her daughter, and how have you been dealing with all the smoke?

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durée : 00:58:51 - Le Cours de l'histoire - par : Xavier Mauduit - George Sand s'engage tout au long de sa vie en politique. Républicaine, socialiste, en faveur de l'égalité, elle prend la plume pour s'indigner et dénoncer les injustices sociales. De ses romans à la création de revues, l'écrivaine fait entendre sa voix. - équipe : Maïwenn Guiziou, Thomas Beau, Jeanne Delecroix, Jeanne Coppey, Raphaël Laloum, Chloé Rouillon, Sidonie Lebot, Luce Mourand - invités : Michelle Perrot Historienne, professeure émérite des universités, spécialiste de l'histoire des femmes, Carole Rivière Docteure et professeure agrégée en histoire Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

We had a week off and Mon went to a bird show! Bron did something pretty cool too; our favourite football tragic and former Breakfaster, Tony Wilson joined us for a World Cup update; Bron got a front row seat to Craigieburn Dance Troupe The Magnificent Ladies; Breakfasters' own master chef, Emma Dean, sings the praises of the trusty slow cooker; and Friday Funnybugger and educator, Urvi Majumdar, laments the quality of illicit notes being handed around in class.With presenters Daniel Burt, Monique Sebire & Bronwyn Kuss.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/breakfasters/

This week, we're joined by Essex royalty Amy Childs and Harry Derbidge ✨

Don D, Bigg Doom, and Tray are Back With Another One! We Are Joined By Danny. First, We Start with Men's Mental Health Month is Ending, Slowing Down for the Police, Skinny Shaming, Daddy Duty, and Danny's Clothing Line! Then, We Move On To Love Island, Breaking off Engagements, Women Proposing to Men. We End With Why Bigg isn't Don's Best Man, Asking A Woman Her Age & More!To See More of Our Guests, You Can Follow him @ladieslovedannycool!

In this episode of CCA on the Air: Success to and Through College, we're joined by Christa Acampora, Buckner W. Clay Professor of Philosophy and Dean of the College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences at the University of Virginia. Under her leadership, UVA has launched an innovative advising fellows model that embeds pre-major advising into the first-year academic experience through the Engagements curriculum. In this conversation, we explore why UVA redesigned advising, what it took to implement the model at scale, and what early results suggest about the power of relationship-centered advising to improve the student experience. 

Avec François-Xavier Clément, auteur de "La voie de l'éducation intégrale" (éditions Artège) www.saintjoseph-education.fr

Marketing isn't the thing small-business owners hate — it's the thing they're afraid of, and they're afraid of it because nobody ever explains it. On this Luray-Page Chamber edition of The Valley Today, host Janet Michael is back on the Zooms with Colton Wolf — owner of White Wolf Communications Group and a familiar voice on the show from his earlier conversations about the theater in Stanley — for a wide-ranging talk about why small and mid-sized businesses deserve the same strategic communications work the big brands get, and how a Page County firm is delivering it. Colton walks through how his firm grew from a pandemic-era pivot and a Georgetown public-relations program into a five-person team that builds holistic strategies for nonprofits, local pillars like Racey Engineering, and PACA — partnerships that started with Colton being president of PACA's first leadership club back in high school. The conversation digs into the realities of modern marketing in a noisy landscape (Snapchat, YouTube, Facebook, and Google all competing for the same mental real estate), why word-of-mouth alone isn't enough anymore, why the right overhead investment for a communications firm is its people, and the moment Colton lives for: when a client says, "I never even thought of that." Plus a couple of Page County Chamber events worth your time. ABOUT WHITE WOLF COMMUNICATIONS GROUP A Page County-based communications firm focused on small and mid-sized businesses and nonprofits across the region. Services span communications planning, public relations, social media strategy and management, website design and SEO, print and surface design, photography, and videography (including drone work). Engagements range from monthly retainer packages to one-off projects. LURAY-PAGE CHAMBER EVENTS COMING UP • Business After Hours — Thursday, June 18, 2026 • 5:30–7:00 PM • Il Vesuvio Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria • You do not need to be a Chamber member to attend — a great way to test-drive the Chamber. • Lunch & Learn: Accessing Capital for Startups and Small Businesses — Wednesday, June 24, 2026 • 11:30 AM–1:00 PM • Chamber Boardroom, 18 Campbell Street, Luray • Speaker: Leslie Currle, People Inc. Financial Services • Part of a new quarterly series, Capital Readiness for Small Businesses, designed to strengthen local businesses and expand access to capital. LINKS & RESOURCES • White Wolf Communications Group: whitewolfcg.com • Email: contact@whitewolfcg.com • White Wolf on Facebook • Luray-Page Chamber of Commerce: luraypagechamber.com (event registration and details) THE VALLEY TODAY with Janet Michael — A decade of conversations. New podcast episodes drop weekdays at 11 AM. Catch the show on The River 95.3 and Fox Sports 1450 AM weekdays just after noon. Subscribe and listen at thevalleytodaypodcast.com — available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoy the show, please take a moment to leave a rating or review — it helps more listeners find us. Connect with us: Facebook — facebook.com/ValleyTodayFanPage Instagram — instagram.com/thevalleytoday

Ce jeudi 4 juin, l'avis favorable rendu par Bruxelles sur la trajectoire budgétaire française, qui amène à se demander si la Commission européenne ne serait pas trop conciliante envers Paris, a été abordé par Gaël Sliman, président d'Odoxa, Gaëlle Macke, directrice déléguée de la rédaction de Challenges, et Rayan Nezzar, professeur à Sciences Po, dans l'émission Les Experts, présentée par Raphaël Legendre sur BFM Business. Retrouvez l'émission du lundi au vendredi et réécoutez la en podcast.

The gang welcomes Ashley Vogt and NHL veteran Jamie Rivers into the studio to celebrate two massive life events: a surprise Nashville engagement and the launch of Synergy Integrated Healthcare. But before anyone can get sentimental, the show immediately derails into a debate about throwing apple cores out of moving vehicles and whether that technically makes you a criminal. Spoiler alert: Missouri law apparently has thoughts.Meanwhile, Moon relives the heartbreak of being passed over for a coveted Blue Angels flight after thinking he was officially cleared for takeoff. The crew spends an alarming amount of time trying to figure out who could possibly be worthy of stealing his seat. Steve Ewing? John Goodman? Wayne Gretzky? Andy Cohen? The investigation continues.As if that wasn't enough, the crew checks in on the internet-famous guy attempting to live in a room for an entire year while livestreaming the experience. He's lost weight, picked up hobbies, and somehow still has fewer viewers than some houseplants on social media. The discussion quickly turns into a philosophical debate about personal sacrifice, family life, and whether staying locked in a room sounds like punishment or a vacation.Then comes Alpha-Gal Syndrome, the tick-borne condition that could potentially rob meat lovers of everything they hold dear. Lern takes a suspicious amount of joy in imagining a future where Riz can't eat meatballs in Europe, while the rest of the room tries desperately not to anger the tick gods.Elsewhere in the chaos:A movie theater guest commits the unthinkable by removing their shoes during a screening.Twizzlers become accidental footwear accessories.Ashley reveals the incredible multi-layered deception behind her Nashville proposal.Jamie explains why acupuncture works wonders despite his refusal to bother Ashley with every ache and pain.The crew discusses regenerative medicine, healthcare innovations, and how a grand opening somehow ends with another reminder not to throw food out your car window.It's everything you'd expect from a funny podcast: weird stories, unnecessary arguments, heartfelt moments, and just enough public embarrassment to keep everyone humble.Whether you're here for the engagement story, the Blue Angels drama, movie theater etiquette, Alpha-Gal panic, or simply to hear grown adults debate the ecological impact of a Granny Smith apple, this funny podcast delivers exactly the kind of daily chaos you've come to expect.And if you're wondering whether Jamie ever stopped throwing apple cores out the window... absolutely not. At least not voluntarily.This funny podcast may not improve your life, but it will make you feel significantly better about your own decision-making skills.Follow The Rizzuto Show → https://linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → https://1057thepoint.com/RizzShowHear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

She said YES — and we are not okay!   In this episode of Got HER Back, Megan drops the biggest news: she's engaged! Hear the full proposal story (how her fiancé Devin secretly recruited his daughters, scattered rose petals, lit candles, and got down on one knee on a Saturday morning while Megan was fast asleep!). From the emerald radiant cut ring to already knowing her wedding date (May 22nd!), Megan is fully in her bride era.   Carrie and Megan dive deep into early wedding planning, from budgeting, choosing the right event planner, hosting a backyard wedding versus a venue, building the guest list (spoiler: it keeps growing), dress shopping dreams, and the case for an adults-only celebration. They also get real about how far they've both come: from sitting poolside three years ago deciding to get divorced to now both being engaged and genuinely the happiest they've ever been.   Plus, sweet blended family moments, summer job wins for the kids, and some much-needed ring-sizing tips.   Chapters: 0:00 - She's a Fiancée! Megan's Engagement Announcement 1:30 - The Full Proposal Story (Rose Petals, Candles & the Girls) 5:00 - The Ring: Emerald Radiant Cut & Carat Talk 7:30 - He Kept the Secret (And She Never Saw It Coming) 11:00 - Wedding Planning Begins: Budget & Event Planner 13:00 - Dress Shopping Plans & the Tattoo Dilemma 15:00 - Guest List Reality Check: 50 Becomes 125 17:00 - Backyard Wedding Vision: Food Stations & No Venue Fees 19:30 - From Divorce to Engaged: Our Parallel Glow-Up 21:00 - Blended Family Moments That Hit Different 23:30 - Summer Jobs & Kids Growing Up 25:30 - Ring Sizing Tips + Outro  

Clement Manyathela speaks to Ronald Lamola, the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation about the diplomatic outcry from African countries following anti-immigrant protests in the country. 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.

In 1917, Virginia and Leonard Woolf set up Hogarth Press in their dining room with about forty pounds of operating capital. Five years later, Sylvia Beach published Ulysses from a Paris bookshop after every major publisher refused it. A few months after that, Hogarth Press published The Waste Land — another book the corporate houses had passed on. In a span of five years, two small presses founded by writers and bookshop owners redefined what English-language literature could do in the twentieth century.The publishing moment we are living through in 2026 looks remarkably like that one. The big houses have closed their doors to the writer of serious nonfiction without an existing platform. Agents have become the new editorial gatekeepers. The book that takes seven years to write is structurally homeless in the corporate system.This episode argues for what comes next — a return to the editorial tradition that produced the literary canon. Crossroads Publishing Group is a boutique press in that tradition. Two lanes: Leadership (Covey/Lencioni/Collins) and Reflective (Solnit/Whyte/Hollis/Tooze/Klein). Hybrid model, legitimately operated. IBPA-pledged. CLMP member.The Founding Voice cohort opens today. The first three writers signing a publishing engagement — Editorial Framing Brief or above — receive a dedicated Difficulty episode profile, inclusion in the first seasonal catalog, and permanent recognition on the Crossroads website as a Founding Voice. Pricing is not discounted. The recognition is structural.→ Engagements: crossroadspublishing.group/engagements → Submit: crossroadspublishing.group/inquire → Discovery call: Book on Calendly Get full access to The Descent at chadprevost.substack.com/subscribe

Speaking on stages isn't just about public speaking. It's one of the fastest ways to build authority, grow your network, create partnerships, and open up entirely new revenue opportunities in your business. If you've been thinking about landing speaking opportunities as a creator, influencer, founder, or entrepreneur… this episode is for you! I'm breaking down how YOU can actually land speaking gigs and why these opportunities can lead to brand deals, partnerships, clients, and long-term business growth far beyond the speaking fee itself.

Sometimes the biggest client wins start with a simple question. In this episode, Cary Sinnett and Jackie Cummings Koski share five fast, high-impact planning ideas that can instantly deepen client conversations and uncover bigger opportunities.  From forgotten 401(k)s and Roth-funded 529 strategies to overlooked HSA and charitable planning moves, these are the kinds of insights that make clients stop and say, "Wait… I didn't know that." If you want practical ideas you can use immediately to create value, strengthen relationships, and spark more meaningful planning engagements, this episode is for you. Questions answered: Can clients really use 529 plans for professional credentials and Roth IRA funding?  How can clients access retirement money before age 59½ without the 10% penalty?  Are advisors overlooking powerful HSA planning opportunities for families?  What charitable giving strategies work best for non-itemizers?  How do clients find forgotten 401(k)s and abandoned accounts? Resources: Retirement Savings Lost and Found Database National Association of State Treasurers Health Savings Accounts Beyond the Basics 529 plan expansion boosts education and CPA access Slott and Keebler on what to watch out for with SECURE 2.0 This episode is brought to you by the AICPA's Personal Financial Planning Section, the premier provider of information, tools, advocacy, and guidance for professionals who specialize in providing tax, estate, retirement, risk management and investment planning advice. Also, by the CPA/PFS credential program, which allows CPAs to demonstrate competence and confidence in providing these services to their clients. Visit us online to join our community, gain access to valuable member-only benefits or learn about our PFP certificate program. Subscribe to the PFP Podcast channel at Libsyn to find all the latest episodes or search "AICPA Personal Financial Planning" on your favorite podcast app.

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Brandi is back from Calgary with yet another brutal travel experience while Wells is fresh off a pool party (yes, it's 90 degrees in LA) where he made a Cajun shrimp boil for all his guests and plot twist… he didn't drink. Is 2026 the year Wells Adams becomes the epitome of health? Probably not, because apparently not drinking makes parties feel weird after about 20 minutes.This week, your hosts break down their favorite moments from The Oscars. Brandi stays focused on red carpet fashion, while Wells dives into the Timothée Chalamet gossip. They also cover the big wins for Sinners and One Battle, but somehow nothing for YFT favorite Train Dreams. Sigh.Then it's a stacked fave-things list: Virgin River, Stowaway, Young Sherlock, Eternity, Regretting You, and let's not forget how much Brandi loves YA.They also pitch a new trend: engagement watches for men… cause how else are people gonna know he's taken? Let us know what you think! We love ya!Thanks to our awesome sponsors for supporting this episode! Quince: Now available in Canada too! Don't keep settling for clothes that don't last. Go to Quince.com/yft for free shipping on your order and 365 day returns.Skims: Shop my favorite bras and underwear at SKIMS.com. After you place your order, be sure to let them know we sent you! Select "podcast" in the survey and be sure to select our show in the dropdown menu.BetterHelp: BetterHelp makes it easy to get matched online with a qualified therapist. Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/yft.Don't forget to rate, review, and follow Your Favorite Podcast! Plus, keep up with us between episodes on our Instagram pages, @yftpodcast @wellsadams and @brandicyrus and be sure to leave us a voicemail with your fave things at 858-630-1856! This podcast is brought to you by Podcast Nation.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.