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THE PHONY WAR AND CONTINUED CONSPIRACIES Colleague Charles Spicer. Following the outbreak of war in September 1939, the amateur spies remained active during the "Phony War," engaging with renewed efforts by the German opposition to replace the government. While the Oster Conspiracy remained a theoretical possibility, an independent assassination attempt by Georg Elser failed to kill Hitler, unrelated to the diplomatic plots. Graham Christie continued to meet with Hermann Göring, who played both sides, leading Christie to conclude that while Göring was evil, he might have been a preferable alternative for a negotiated peace. Meanwhile, Ernest Tennant risked his life on missions to Norway, and despite the bravery of these intermediaries in providing accurate information about the German threat, the British government still failed to fully grasp the scale of the danger before the invasion of France. NUMBER 13 0CT0BER 16, 1946 HANGED JULIUS STRIECHER REMAINS.

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John Hilton III was born in San Francisco and grew up in Seattle. He served a mission in Denver, and got a Bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University. While there he met his wife Lani and they have six children. They have lived in Boise, Boston, Miami, Mexico, Jerusalem and China. John has a Master’s degree from Harvard and a Ph.D from BYU, both in Education. John is a professor of Religious Education at BYU. John has published several books with Deseret Book, including Considering the Cross: How Calvary Connects Us with Christ. He's the author of the new course “Finding Christ in the Old Testament.” Watch the video and share your thoughts in the Zion Lab community Links ScriptureCentral.org Scripture Central on YouTube Finding Christ in the Old Testament Newsroom: New Guidance on Bible Translations for Latter-day Saints Handbook: 38.8.40.1 Editions and translations of the Holy Bible YouVersion Bible App page (Apple app here) Keeping Jesus as the Center of Leadership | An Interview with John Hilton III Connecting Others to Jesus Through the Cross at Calvary | An Interview with John Hilton III Bearded Bishops, Rated-R Movies, & the Honor Code | An Interview with John Hilton III Transcript available with the video in the Zion Lab community Highlights In this episode, John discusses the recent changes in the Church’s approach to Bible translations and how these changes can enhance understanding of the scriptures, particularly the Old Testament. The conversation emphasizes the importance of accessibility and comprehension in scripture study. Key Insights The Church’s handbook now states that while members should generally use a preferred or church-published edition of the Bible, other translations may also be used, reflecting a shift towards inclusivity and understanding. Many individuals struggle with the King James Version due to its higher reading level, which can hinder their engagement with the scriptures. Simpler translations can provide clarity and accessibility. Various Bible translations, such as the English Standard Version (ESV) and New International Version (NIV), can help bridge the gap for those who find the King James Version challenging, making the scriptures more relatable and understandable. The discussion highlights the importance of using different translations in teaching settings to enhance comprehension and engagement, particularly for youth and those unfamiliar with the King James Version. Leaders are encouraged to create an inclusive environment in classes where all translations are respected, fostering a space for discussion and learning. Leadership Applications Leaders can promote the use of various Bible translations in their classes to help members better understand scriptural principles, especially for those who may struggle with traditional texts. By being aware of the reading levels of different translations, leaders can guide individuals to resources that suit their comprehension needs, ensuring that everyone can access the teachings of the scriptures. Encouraging open discussions about different translations can help create a welcoming atmosphere in church settings, allowing members to feel comfortable sharing their insights and questions without fear of judgment. 00:02:44 – Guest Introduction: John Hilton III 00:03:26 – Classroom Applications of Bible Translations 00:04:08 – John Hilton’s Projects with Scripture Central 00:04:50 – Changes in Church Handbook Regarding Bible Translations 00:08:34 – Discussion on Handbook Changes 00:14:33 – Historical Context of Bible Translations 00:19:07 – Addressing Concerns About Modern Translations 00:21:18 – Recommendations for Bible Translations 00:24:31 – Using Different Translations for Comprehension 00:26:04 – Importance of Accessible Translations for Youth 00:28:01 – Anticipating Classroom Dynamics with Various Translations 00:30:21 – Creating a Respectful Classroom Environment 00:32:51 – Teaching Strategies for Engaging with Scriptures 00:41:18 – The Role of Listening to Scripture 00:44:10 – Speculation on Future Translations of Church Scriptures 00:47:44 – Encouraging Leaders to Support Comprehension in Others The award-winning Leading Saints Podcast is one of the top independent Latter-day Saints podcasts as part of nonprofit Leading Saints’ mission to help Latter-day Saints be better prepared to lead. Find Leadership Tools, Courses, and Community for Latter-day Saint leaders in the Zion Lab community. Learn more and listen to any of the past episodes for free at LeadingSaints.org. Past guests include Emily Belle Freeman, David Butler, Hank Smith, John Bytheway, Reyna and Elena Aburto, Liz Wiseman, Stephen M. R. Covey, Benjamin Hardy, Elder Alvin F. Meredith III, Julie Beck, Brad Wilcox, Jody Moore, Tony Overbay, John H. Groberg, Elaine Dalton, Tad R. Callister, Lynn G. Robbins, J. Devn Cornish, Bonnie Oscarson, Dennis B. Neuenschwander, Kirby Heyborne, Taysom Hill, Coaches Jennifer Rockwood and Brandon Doman, Anthony Sweat, Barbara Morgan Gardner, Blair Hodges, Whitney Johnson, Ryan Gottfredson, Greg McKeown, Ganel-Lyn Condie, Michael Goodman, Wendy Ulrich, Richard Ostler, and many more in over 800 episodes. 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What were some of the highlights of 2025?On the last day of 2025, we spend some time reflecting on the past year. In this episode, we talk about impactful books we read, memorable moments in ministry, insights from Scripture, and longings we have for ourselves and our churches.Chapters:(0:00) Introductions: Chippers?(4:58) Books We Read in 2025(10:57) Key Ministry Moments(17:03) Engaging with Scripture(20:42) People & Places(25:05) Longings

Takeaways It's important to reflect on the past year and set resolutions for improvement.Taking over orphan teams can lead to unexpected success in fantasy leagues.Being selective with transfers can help avoid busts in drafts.Patience is key when evaluating rookie players and their development.Trusting your analysis and sticking to your guns can lead to better outcomes.The transfer portal has changed the landscape of college football and player evaluations.Identifying talent early can lead to successful picks in drafts.Understanding the importance of landing spots for incoming freshmen is crucial.Not all high school film is indicative of future success; development matters.Engaging with the fantasy community can enhance the experience and knowledge.Chapters 00:00 New Year Reflections and Resolutions13:37 Guess the Guy: A Fun Challenge28:21 New Year's Resolutions for Fantasy Football30:08 New Year's Resolutions for Fantasy Analysis35:43 Sticking to Your Guns in Player Evaluations41:37 Patience with Rookie Wide Receivers48:39 Trusting the Process in Player Rankings54:26 Words of Wisdom for the New Year   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send us a text In this Play it Again episode from Season Four of Bookworthy, Valerie interviews Amanda Cleary Eastep, author of the Tree Street Kids series. Amanda shares her inspiration for her recent trip to India and how it influenced her writing. She discusses the fifth book in the series, The Beastie of Brambly Bald, and the themes of family dynamics and curiosity that are explored. Amanda also talks about engaging middle-grade readers and the importance of playfulness and humor in children's literature. She shares her favorite books, To Kill a Mockingbird and A Wrinkle in Time, and the impact they had on her. Finally, Amanda discusses her future projects and where to find more information about her and her books.  Takeaways Travel experiences can inspire and influence writing. Engaging middle-grade readers requires playfulness and curiosity. Children's literature should explore themes of family dynamics and different perspectives. Books have the power to impact and inspire readers. Future projects include continuing the Tree Street Kids series and exploring new adventures.  Chapters  00:00 Introduction and Random Question 01:25 Inspiration for Trip to India 03:40 Inspiration for Book: The Beastie of Brambly Bald 07:05 Engaging Middle Grade Readers 10:27 Writing Playful and Curious Stories 15:07 Themes in The Beastie of Brambly Bald 17:01 Exploring Relationships and Different Perspectives 18:26 Favorite Books: To Kill a Mockingbird and A Wrinkle in Time 21:36 Impact of Books and Writing 23:36 Future Projects 25:03 Where to Find More Information 26:00 Conclusion Amanda Cleary Eastep – Author, Tree Street Kids series   Let's discover great books together!Follow for more:FB: @bookworthypodcastInstagram: @bookworthy_podcastYouTube: BookWorthy Podcast - YouTubetiktok: @valeriefentress

This time, a masterclass in business from five of the greatest business minds to ever operate. Join Jeannette through a whistle-stop tour of knowledge and insights from special guests, Daniel Priestley, Rob Moore, Fiona Jeffrey OBE, Shame Jameson and Allan Kleynhans, as they encourage you to close the year with clarity and courage, setting the stage for a bold and impactful future  You'll learn how: Engaging in public speaking, even in structured environments like Toastmasters, can significantly boost confidence and personal development.  Overcoming the fear of speaking can lead to improvements in various aspects of life, including relationships and business. When addressing an audience, it's important to remember that each person is experiencing the presentation as an individual.  Shifting the perspective from speaking to a group to connecting with individuals can alleviate anxiety and enhance the overall experience. The ability to generate interest and leads is fundamental to business success Entrepreneurship can put significant pressure on personal relationships.  Understanding that business challenges can affect both professional and personal lives is essential for maintaining healthy connections. Acknowledging one's own limitations and surrounding oneself with people who possess complementary skills is vital for effective leadership This episode is living proof that no matter where you're starting from — or what life throws at you — it's never too late to be brave, bold, and unlock your inner brilliant. Visit ⁠https://brave-bold-brilliant.com/⁠ for free tools, guides and resources to help you take action now

"The only person you're really competing with is who you were yesterday." Preparing for the GMAT isn't supposed to be easy—and that's the point. In the last episode of 2025, GMAC Zach sits down with Stefan Maisnier, longtime GMAT instructor and parter at MyGuru, to unpack why GMAT prep feels so challenging, what skills the exam is actually measuring, and how the mindset you develop while studying can pay dividends far beyond test day. Stefan famously describes GMAT prep as "eating your vegetables"—not always enjoyable, but undeniably good for you. Together, Zach and Stefan explore why productive discomfort leads to real growth, how to reframe negative beliefs about math and reading, and why the GMAT remains a powerful tool for self-improvement in an age of shortcuts and AI. If you're feeling stuck, intimidated, or tempted to avoid the GMAT altogether, this conversation will help you rethink the value of the challenge. What You'll Learn in This Episode: Why the GMAT is designed to feel difficult—and why that's intentional What the exam actually measures (and why it matters for business school and leadership) How GMAT prep builds skills that carry into MBA coursework and professional life Why "I'm not a math person" or "I'm not a reader" is usually a learned belief—not a fact How adaptive testing changes the test-taking experience Why improvement over time can be more compelling than a single high score Realistic timelines and expectations for GMAT prep How to shift from a "this is painful" mindset to a "this is valuable" mindset About MyGuru: For 15 years, MyGuru has provided an unparalleled edge to students worldwide by empowering a team of uniquely qualified subject matter experts to use their individual expertise and experience to provide dynamic real-time instruction rather than boring one-size-fits-all curricula to every client. They have delivered customized in-person and virtual tutoring to individuals at the middle school, high school, college, graduate, and professional levels as well as enterprise tutoring solutions for institutions such as Northwestern Mutual and Northeastern Illinois University.  Helpful links: MyGuru Website: https://www.myguruedge.com/en-us/ MyGuru on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@MyGuruEdge Register for the GMAT: https://www.mba.com/exams/gmat-exam/register Sign up for GMAC Advancery to Find Best-Fit B-Schools Schools: https://advancery.gmac.com/ Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to GMAT and Mindset for Success 01:35 Understanding the GMAT's Purpose and Value 04:11 The Importance of Challenging Yourself 06:39 Engaging with the GMAT: Strategies for Success 10:35 Overcoming Misconceptions About Math and Reading 14:15 The Adaptive Nature of the GMAT Exam 18:20 The Role of Improvement Over Perfection 19:54 How to Schedule Your Prep Timeline 23:07 Mindset and Overcoming Obstacles 25:15 The Importance of Self-Improvement 30:11 Navigating Test Preparation 34:12 Embracing the Learning Journey

This presentation challenges instrumental views of technology by drawing on Sikh philosophy and global traditions of thought. Professor Mandair explores how alternative models of individuation and spirituality can reshape our relationship with technology beyond modern Western frameworks.

Entering the New Year is always seen as a time to make good on our intentions that got put on the back burner. Many of those intentions, if acted upon, would absolutely transform our cafes and the relationships in them. What keeps us back from acting upon the things we know to do and following through to see greater fruit from our labor?  Today on the podcast we will be talking about 4 mindsets that help deepen your roots as a leader and create habits that allow you more room and clarity to make great decisions and cultivate the thriving culture of excellence and hospitality you set out to create with your team.  We discuss: The Reason Mindsets Create Real Change Mindset 1: Practicing Patience and Long-Term Focus Mindset 2: Engaging in Regular Reflection and Accountability Mindset 3: Embracing Imperfection Mindset 4: Maintaining Flexibility in Leadership Related Episodes: 437 : The New Age of the Barista: Mindsets + Habits for Success 253 : Mindsets that Sabotage Success 571: Worrying and Other Deceptive Replacements for Good Leadership

Hey friends,If you've ever looked at the world and thought, “This is too much, I don't even know where to start,” you are not alone. Culture is moving at warp speed, and as Christian parents, it can feel impossible to keep up, let alone know how to guide our kids through it all with clarity, calm, and conviction.In today's episode, I'm joined by my Denison Ministries teammates and friends, Connor Jones and Micah Tomasella. These two are not only culture watchers and podcast hosts, but they're also dads in the thick of raising littles, so they get it. Together, we talk about how to engage culture without being consumed by it, and how to stay grounded when the headlines won't stop coming.Here's what we cover:How to decide what's actually worth paying attention to (and what you can ignore)How to enjoy entertainment and trends without letting them become idolsWhy biblical grounding matters more than having all the right answersHow to have conversations with your kids that don't feel like lecturesThis one is practical, honest, and encouraging, especially if you've been feeling overwhelmed, out of your depth, or tempted to just check out entirely.Connor Jones is the Director of Performance Marketing and Micah Tomasella is the Director of Advancement at Denison Ministries. Together, they host The Culture Brief podcast, where they break down what's happening in the world and how to think about it through a biblical lens. Both are young dads navigating the same parenting pressures and culture shifts that many of us face daily. Their goal? Help Christians stay rooted in truth while walking wisely in a noisy world.Let's keep showing up with curiosity, courage, and grace. You don't have to know everything, just stay rooted.With love,Steph(00:00) Introduction to the Hosts and Their Backgrounds(04:54) Navigating Culture as Parents(11:15) Engaging with Cultural Moments(14:49) Discussing Cultural Events with Kids(19:08) Fostering Healthy Conversations about Culture(19:48) Navigating Theological Questions with Children(22:14) The Importance of Open Dialogue in Parenting(26:06) Equipping Ourselves for Cultural Conversations(28:24) Encouragement for Overwhelmed Parents(32:42) Trusting God's Plan in ParentingResources MentionedDwell Bible in a Year Give to Christian ParentingSign up for Morning MinuteChristian ParentingCulture Brief PodcastDenison ForumDenison MinistriesPrefer video? Find this and other episodes on YouTube!The Christian Parenting Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.orgOur Sponsors:* Check out Everyday Dose and use my code CPPODCAST for a great deal: https://everydaydose.comPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Show NotesMusic careers are often discussed through the lens of performance, technology, or commercial success. Less visible is the connective tissue that sustains those careers: community, advocacy, and long-term support systems. In this episode of Music Evolves: Sonic Frontiers, the conversation centers on how structured networks and intentional recognition shape opportunity across the music industry.Laura Whitmore, Founder of The Women's International Music Network and Senior Vice President of Marketing at Positive Grid, shares how the organization was created to address a simple but persistent issue: women working across music often operate in parallel, rarely connected despite facing similar challenges. The network focuses on bridging that gap by creating shared spaces for visibility, mentorship, and collaboration across roles including artists, executives, engineers, marketers, and legal professionals.A central anchor of that effort is the She Rocks Awards, now in its fourteenth year. The awards, taking place during The NAMM Show 2026, highlight women contributing across all layers of the industry, not only those on stage. The emphasis is on storytelling and presence, giving space for honorees to speak openly about career paths, obstacles, and resilience. That visibility has a ripple effect, normalizing leadership diversity and encouraging others to see themselves as part of the industry's future.The discussion also addresses how technology fits into this ecosystem. From AI-assisted music tools to digital platforms that broaden access, innovation plays a role when it amplifies creativity rather than replacing it. The focus remains on preserving human expression while using technology to remove friction and expand reach.Another recurring theme is generational continuity. Younger creators and professionals bring new perspectives on consumption, creation, and community. Engaging them early, listening closely, and building inclusive pathways ensures the industry remains relevant and sustainable.This episode frames music not only as art or business, but as a shared cultural system. Networks like this one reinforce that progress does not happen automatically. It is built through intentional connection, recognition, and sustained effort.GuestLaura Whitmore, Founder of The Women's International Music Network and Senior Vice President of Marketing at Positive Grid | On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurabwhitmore/HostSean Martin, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine, Studio C60, and Host of Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast & Music Evolves Podcast | Website: https://www.seanmartin.com/ResourcesThe Women's International Music Network: https://thewimn.com/2026 She Rocks Awards: https://sherocksawards.com/The NAMM Show 2026 is taking place from January 20-24, 2026 | Anaheim Convention Center • Southern California — Coverage provided by ITSPmagazine — Follow our coverage: https://www.itspmagazine.com/cybersecurity-technology-society-events/the-namm-show-2026The NAMM Show 2026: https://www.namm.org/thenammshow/attendMusic Evolves: Sonic Frontiers Newsletter | https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7290890771828719616/Keywordssean martin, laura whitmore, women's international music network, she rocks awards, positive grid, namm, music advocacy, music marketing, women in music, music leadership, music, creativity, art, artist, musician, music evolves, music podcast, music and technology podcastMore From Sean MartinMore from Music Evolves: https://www.seanmartin.com/music-evolves-podcastMusic Evolves on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnYu0psdcllTRJ5du7hFDXjiugu-uNPtWMusic Evolves: Sonic Frontiers Newsletter | https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7290890771828719616/On Location with Sean and Marco: https://www.itspmagazine.com/on-locationITSPmagazine YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@itspmagazineBe sure to share and subscribe! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Show Notes/Brief Summary/Blog Post:In this episode of the We Have Hope podcast, host Kim Dully interviews author Christine Devane about her children's book, Elephant Beach. Christine shares her journey from being a shy child to becoming a teacher and author, emphasizing the importance of understanding different personality types, particularly introverts and extroverts. The conversation explores the writing process, the significance of community support, and the challenges of navigating grief through literature. Christine also discusses her future projects and the impact of storytelling on children, encouraging patience and acceptance for shy kids.Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Elephant Beach02:00 The Inspiration Behind the Story04:51 Understanding Shyness and Personality Types07:20 Finding Your Voice and Overcoming Shyness09:33 The Importance of Feedback in Writing12:50 The Process of Writing a Children's Book15:40 The Journey to Publication18:07 Connecting with Young Readers22:27 Engaging with Children in Classrooms23:52 Future Writing Projects25:55 Books on Grief and Loss28:46 Navigating Grief in Children31:28 Understanding Shyness in Children38:14 Encouraging Individuality in KidsEpisode Highlights:Christine Devane wrote Elephant Beach to address the experiences of shy children.The book features a shy girl who learns to embrace friendship with elephants.Storytelling can help children understand their emotions and personalities.Community support is crucial for writers, especially in children's literature.Writing a children's book involves careful consideration of language and structure.Perseverance is key in the journey of publishing a book.Engaging children through interactive storytelling enhances their learning experience.Literature can be a tool for discussing difficult topics like grief.It's important for parents to accept their children's personalities without pressure.Children can learn to navigate social situations at their own pace.Learn more about Christine Devane:Purchase Elephant Beach on AmazonPurchase Lola and Sophie's ABC Adventure on Amazon Follow Christine on InstagramMore on Love Your School/Links Mentioned in Episode:Visit Our Show Notes Page HERE!Questions? Email Us! kim@loveyourschool.org www.loveyourschool.orgVisit our Facebook HERE!Visit our Instagram HERE!This show has been produced by Love Your School WV.

In this episode of the On the Runs podcast, the hosts engage in a lively discussion about their upcoming pasta dinner, featuring special guests and influential figures, plus all our 2025 guest plus one's they chose throughout the year. They explore the dynamics of guest table arrangements, share personal anecdotes, and reflect on the past year while setting ambitious goals for the future. The episode is filled with humor, soundboard fun, and heartfelt gratitude towards their listeners, making it a memorable conclusion to the year. Plus, Six Star get's her fart button x 8. Chapters00:00 Introduction and Guest Selection05:45 Pasta Dinner Plus Ones11:46 Guest Table Arrangements17:39 Influential Guests and Their Choices23:28 Final Table Arrangements and Special Guests29:13 Wrap-Up and Future Plans34:07 The Art of Podcasting and Hosting35:58 Inspiring Figures and Motivational Speakers37:48 Reflecting on Memorable Moments48:45 Celebrating Achievements and Future Goals01:04:00 Gratitude and Looking AheadTakeawaysThe importance of community feedback in podcasting.Choosing influential figures for a dinner can spark interesting conversations.The significance of humor in navigating life's challenges.Guest table arrangements can reflect personal connections and interests.Recapping the year helps to appreciate growth and experiences.Setting ambitious goals can inspire others in the community.Soundboards can enhance the entertainment value of a podcast.Engaging with listeners through live recordings can create memorable moments.Celebrating milestones in podcasting fosters a sense of achievement.The dynamic between hosts can lead to entertaining and relatable content.Strava GroupLinktree - Find everything hereInstagram - Follow us on the gram YouTube - Subscribe to our channel Patreon - Support usThreadsEmail us at OnTheRunsPod@gmail.com Don't Fear The Code Brown and Don't Forget To Stretch!

Last time we spoke about the Russian Counter Offensive over the Heights. On the Manchurian frontier, a Japanese plan hatched in the hush before dawn: strike at Hill 52, seize the summit, and bargain only if fate demanded. Colonel Sato chose Nakano's 75th Regiment, delivering five fearless captains to lead the charge, with Nakajima rising like a bright spark among them. Under a cloak of night, scouts threaded the cold air, and at 2:15 a.m. wires fell away, revealing a path through darkness. By dawn, a pale light brushed the crest; Hill 52 yielded, then Shachaofeng did, as dawn's demands pressed forward. The Russians responded with a thunder of tanks, planes, and relentless artillery. Yet the Japanese braced, shifting guns, moving reinforcements, and pressing a discipline born of training and resolve. The battlefield fractured into sectors, Hill 52, Shachaofeng, the lake, each demanding courage and cunning. Night winds carried the buzz of flares, the hiss of shells, and the stubborn clang of rifles meeting armor. The Russians tried to reweave their strength, but Japanese firepower and tenacious assaults kept the line from bending. By nightfall, a quiet resolve settled over the hills; the cost was steep, but the crest remained in Japanese hands.   #182 The Second Russian Counteroffensive over the heights 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. The Japanese retained their hard won positions despite fierce Russian counterattacks. For the Japanese command structure at the front, 3 August was of prime importance. Suetaka concluded that he could not merely direct the fighting around Changkufeng nor abandon Kyonghun, given his need to manage relations with Korea Army Headquarters and central authorities, as well as the special characteristics of these battles and his grave concerns about the Wuchiatzu front to the north. By 5 p.m., the newly arrived 37th Brigade commander, Morimoto Nobuki, was assigned control of all sectors from Hill 52 and Changkufeng to Shachaofeng, establishing his command post at the former site of the 75th Regiment at Chiangchunfeng. The Japanese estimated losses from the Soviet counterattacks on 2–3 August as follows: Hill 52-Changkufeng, at least 300 Soviet casualties and four tanks; Shachaofeng, about 300 casualties and several tanks, plus several heavy machine guns knocked out. By 17:00 on 3 August, Russian strength committed to the front and immediate rear was assessed at ten infantry battalions, 40 artillery pieces, and 80 tanks. Japanese casualties on the 2nd and 3rd totaled 16 killed and 25 wounded. Suetaka judged the Soviet bombardments on 3 August powerful, but their infantry assaults were not particularly bold, likely due to their heavy losses on the 2nd. Even though morale was not high, there were signs of reinforcements from elite units, including armor and large artillery formations. Suetaka concluded the Russians would again attempt to retake the Shachaofeng sector and positions around Changkufeng. During the night of 3–4 August, the 75th Infantry, still on alert against resumed enemy counterattacks, intensified security and worked energetically to strengthen defenses. K. Sato remained at Chiangchunfeng to complete the turnover to the 37th Brigade and to brief Morimoto. The regiment established its new command post for the right sector at the foot of Fangchuanting. Throughout the night, Soviet vehicles with blinking lights were observed moving south along the high ground east of Khasan, and a new buildup of mechanized forces and artillery appeared in the area. At 05:30, 36 tanks were seen advancing to Hill 29, followed by the apparent withdrawal of 50–60 Russian horsemen into the same area. At 07:00 on 04 August, Soviet artillery began a bombardment. Although there was a lull around noon, by 14:00 intensity peaked, described as "like millions of lightning bolts striking at once." After another quiet spell, enemy guns renewed their tempo at 19:30, targeting Hill 52 and Changkufeng. The Russians' artillery was not precisely zeroed in; "many of the shells plopped into the Tumen, which delighted us considerably." Beginning on the 4th, Soviet artillery sought to cut lines of communication by bombarding the river crossing site, disrupting daytime supply. Japanese artillery records add: "Until today, this battalion had been fired on only by field artillery; now 122-mm. howitzers went into action against us. We sustained no losses, since the points of impact were 100 meters off. Apparently, the Russians conducted firing for effect from the outset, using data provided by the field artillery in advance." Around midnight, Ichimoto, the old commander of the 1st Infantry Battalion, arrived at the 75th Regiment Headquarters to resume command. He was "itching to fight." K. Sato described the casualties in detail, but "he didn't look beaten at all." "To the contrary, the colonel was strong and in excellent spirits. Yet while he wasn't pessimistic, one could not call him optimistic." At the battalion site, about 100 men were in operational condition out of an original 400. Some soldiers were hauling ammunition, rations, and position materiel; others were cremating the dead, since corpses would rot in the August heat. Japanese casualties on 4 August were light: the 75th Infantry lost five killed and three wounded; among attached engineers, the platoon leader and two men were wounded. Ammunition expenditure was very low. The Japanese press noted that although the Russians had been reported retreating behind the lake to the northeast, investigation showed a redeployment forward from south of Changkufeng. An American observer in Tokyo stated that "the best information obtainable is that the Russians now occupy the lower slopes of Changkufeng, while the Japanese still occupy the heights." From this period dates a series of pleas from the 19th Division for the dispatch of long-range artillery from the Kwantung Army. Suetaka believed that the addition of long-range artillery was necessary and feasible. As Kitano predicted, Suetaka submitted his recommendation at 05:00 on 5 August for the attention of the Korea Army commander and the AGS deputy. As dawn approached on 5 August, the Korea Army received Suetaka's request. A message was dispatched to the vice minister of war and the AGS deputy, and an inquiry was sent to Hsinking. The note detailed Soviet artillery on the Changkufeng front, eight to ten batteries of field and mountain guns, including 10-cm cannons and two or three 15-cm howitzers, and described how these long-range pieces kept up a slow fire beyond Japanese firing range. Overnight, Soviet traffic pressed along the high ground east of Khasan, and by 06:30 the horizon brimmed with new threat: 48 tanks concentrated near Hill 29, with fresh artillery deployed once the Russians realized their own guns were receiving scant challenge from the Japanese. Movement across the lake suggested continued armor in play; at dawn, 10 to 15 tanks lingered on the Crestline, while closer still, six Russian tanks prowled near the southern edge of Khasan. By 03:00, Changkufeng came under bombardment again. K. Sato urged the mountain artillery to answer dawn with counterfire against the high ground east of Khasan and against Hill 29. Between 05:00 and 05:40, the artillery struck armor concentrations, knocked out two tanks, and forced the rest toward the east of Hill 29. Observation posts were neutralized, and cavalry was driven north. At the same hour, the Soviet barrage against the Japanese rear intensified, targeting lines of communication across the Tumen. The Sozan link failed by day, and telephone lines to the artillery battalion were severed, though signalmen managed to restore communications. The river crossings, Fangchuanting, Hill 52, and Shachaofeng bore the brunt of the shelling, with 15-cm blasts jolting the frontline. "From today enemy shellfire was coned and grew increasingly accurate, until every area along our front was deprived of its dead angles and our casualties mounted." The Hill 52 zone endured a slow siege, but tank fire from the eastern heights remained severe. Noguchi's company, positioned south of Changkufeng, found itself trapped in crossfire from positions across the lake. Suetaka, his front-line subordinates, and their worries about artillery superiority pressed onward. He did what he could with the resources at hand, and, in the morning, shifted a two-15-cm howitzer battery from Kyonghun to the sector opposite Changkufeng, a modest increment in reach but a needed one. At 10:00, Suetaka ordered replenishment of frontline strength. He calculated the enemy's power and their own limits: the Russians had deployed three or four infantry battalions, around 120–130 tanks, 50–60 armored cars, about 1,000 mounted troops, and three or four artillery battalions. Yet he found a glimmer in their morale; "the morale of our own units has risen, as we have been dealing grievous blows to the foe on occasion and have been steadily breaking hostile intentions." By 5 August, he noted, fifty enemy tanks had already fallen. Morimoto watched the ominous lull that threatened another attritional test and warned that the situation demanded constant vigilance. "Even if the front seems quiet, we must tighten security, reinforce positions, and not give the foe even the slightest advantage to exploit." The 5th saw only four Japanese soldiers wounded, three from the 75th and one from the mountain artillery, while ammunition usage remained low. Anti-aircraft guns west of Sozan drove off two aircraft that appeared over Changkufeng at 11:45, triggering a counterbarrage from the northeast of Khasan. A few Soviet planes skimmed over Hill 52 and Changkufeng in the afternoon, but their flights felt more like reconnaissance than threat. Across the line, the Russians continued to probe the east side. Northeast of Khasan, waves of infantry and trucks, dozens at a time, slipped south, while roughly 20 tanks began their own southern march. The Russians worked to erect new positions along the Khansi heights. In the meantime, conversations in Moscow pressed toward a decision, with intelligence predicting that a breakthrough would come by noon on the 5th. Around midnight on 5 August, Morimoto observed that the Russians' forward elements seemed to have been pulled back and the front lay quiet. He ordered vigilant guard duties, stressing that crossing the border, trespassing, and fomenting trouble were prohibited by all units and even by scouts. Meanwhile, the Japanese had been preparing for night attacks and consolidating positions. Throughout the foggy night, mechanized units moved on the Crestline east of Khasan. At daybreak, a platoon leader north of Changkufeng reported tanks heading toward Hill 29, estimating the total force at about 70 tanks and 50 troop-laden trucks. Japanese observers at Hill 52 detected new artillery positions on both sides of Hill 29 and 40 tanks on the Crestline south of the hill. By 07:00, the high ground was covered by no fewer than 100 tanks, with 8 or 9 infantry battalions deployed ahead and behind. As early as 03:00, K. Sato had urged his artillery liaison officer to ensure friendly guns fired at daybreak against the Hill 29 sector to thwart the enemy's intentions in advance. When morning fog lifted a bit at 06:00, Kamimori's mountain artillery battalion "hit the tanks very well," and front-line officers spotted shell impacts, though visibility improved only until 10:00, when mist again hampered observation. By 07:00, Soviet guns began firing from near Hill 29, triggering a duel in which the Japanese outranged them. Around 09:00, as the fog lifted from the higher crest of Changkufeng, Japanese gunners added their fire against the 40 Russian tanks near Hill 29. From Fangchuanting, the lone Japanese mountain piece also engaged armor and troop-laden trucks around Hill 29. As time wore on, the Soviet artillery showed its power, and Hill 52 became a beehive of shelling. From 11:00 onward the defenders began to suffer more and more casualties, with works shattered in succession. Flank fire from Gaho and heavy guns from Maanshan took a toll. The 100 tanks deployed on the Crestline north and south of Hill 29 delivered furious low-trajectory fire, gradually turning the front walls of our firing trenches into something resembling a saw. Russian shellfire pounded defenses at Hill 52, Noguchi Hill, and Changkufeng. Between 02:00 and 05:00 the Russian shells had been dispersed; now they concentrated their bombardment. They even struck the rear headquarters of the 37th Brigade and the 75th Regiment. The crossings at Sozan and Matsu'otsuho took heavy hits, and Sato worried that friendly batteries would become exposed to counter-battery fire if they opened up too soon. A peak of intensity arrived near 13:30 as the Soviet ground assault began. Now 30 Soviet aircraft bombed Changkufeng, Fangchuanting, and Hill 52, and Russian tanks moved toward Hill 52, with infantry 300–400 meters behind. To blunt the assault, Hirahara ordered ammunition caches and instructed troops not to open fire prematurely. The Soviet infantry and tanks pressed to a line about 900 meters from the Japanese, paused briefly, then continued. By 14:00, the advance resumed, led by three battalions and 50 tanks. Lieutenant Saito, commanding the 3rd Battalion's antitank battery, waited until tanks were 800 meters away and then opened fire with his three pieces. In a furious exchange between 13:50 and 14:30, as armor closed to 300 meters, the Japanese stopped 14 tanks and seriously damaged others in the rear. One antitank squad leader, a corporal, would later receive a posthumous citation for destroying more than ten tanks. Several tanks fled into a dip near Khasan; some Soviet troops were reportedly crushed by their own tanks in the melee. Supporting Saito's fire were Hisatsune's regimental guns and the captured antitank gun at Changkufeng, which the Japanese used to engage armor along the lake's slopes. Noguchi's unit fired battalion guns against the tanks while the attached mountain pieces bombarded the Russians despite intense counterbattery fire. At Hill 52, liaison lieutenant Fuji'uchi observed the shelling and coordinated infantry–artillery actions with a platoon leader, never flinching even after being buried in trenches three times by shell blasts; he was killed near 14:00. Captain Shiozawa, the mountain battery commander, took charge of directing fire and also was also slain. The Russians' assault pushed forward; 16 tanks followed behind the vanguard, moving along the Crestline behind Hill 52, and joined the tanks in firing but did not advance further. To the rear, a large force moved along the lake north of Hill 52 until checked by fire from Noguchi's positions. A dozen Russian tanks converged southwest of Khasan at 16:00. Master Sergeant Kobayashi, acting platoon leader of the engineers, proposed a close-quarter demolition attack since Japanese antitank strength was limited. After approval from Hirahara, at around 16:30 he and 13 men crept forward 300 meters undetected. Twenty meters from the tanks, Kobayashi urged his men: "One man, one tank! Unto death for us all!" The assault wrecked six to eight (or possibly ten) of the 12 enemy tanks and killed many crew members inside and outside the vehicles, but Kobayashi and seven of his men were killed; only one soldier, Kabasawa, survived to perform a posthumous rescue of a fallen comrade. Of the 60 Russian tanks and at least four battalions that rushed to Hill 52, only one tank charged into the hill positions. At 17:30, this machine reached within 150 meters of the 11th Company lines but was destroyed by armor-piercing heavy machine-gun fire. Back at the 75th Regiment command post, K. Sato received reports from the line units, but hostile fire cut communications with Hill 52 in the afternoon. His antitank guns were increasingly inoperable, and casualties mounted. He reinforced Hill 52 first with heavy machine guns and then with an infantry company. North of Hill 52, Noguchi had been in position with an infantry platoon, a machine-gun platoon, and the battalion gun battery. By 09:30, enemy bombardment forced him to pull back temporarily to the lower Scattered Pines area to avoid needless casualties. At Akahage or "Red Bald" Hill, Noguchi left only lookouts. Around 16:00, about two enemy companies were observed moving toward Changkufeng. Noguchi redirected fire to meet the threat. The Japanese, pinned by infantry and four tanks approaching within 150 meters, endured infantry guns and other tanks in a protracted exchange. Shelling continued until sundown. Casualties mounted; the machine-gun platoon leader, Master Sergeant Harayama, fell with 20 of his men. "It was a hard battle, but we retained our positions, and the enemy advance toward Changkufeng was checked." After sunset there were occasional fire exchanges; tanks remained visible burning. Soviet troops attempting to breach barriers faced hand-grenade assaults. A great deal of noise signaled casualties being evacuated and tanks salvaged behind enemy lines, but no fresh assaults followed. The effective barrage by the 2nd Mountain Artillery Battalion helped deter further attempts.  Around 13:30 the advance began. Soviet ground troops laid down a barrage of field, heavy, and mountain gunfire against Hill 52, Noguchi Hill, and Fangchuanting until sunset. Casualties were heaviest between 15:00 and 17:00. Soviet cutoff fire against the Tumen crossings continued even after the sun went down. Japanese close-support artillery attracted instantaneous counterbattery fire. Enemy planes also seemed to be bombing in quest of the artillery sites. On the sector defended by T. Sato, throughout the night of 5-6 August, Russian movements had been frequent on the Kozando-Paksikori road and east of Khasan, trucks and tanks making round trips. The roar of engines and rumbling of vehicles were especially pronounced on the lake heights. Headlights shone brightly, causing Japanese lookouts to speculate that the Russians were putting on a demonstration to suggest that their main offensive effort was being aimed against Hill 52. Nevertheless, the left sector unit was ready for an enemy dawn assault, which did materialize around 06:00. One or two Soviet battalions struck forward, encountered a torrent of fire at 300 meters, and fled, leaving 30 bodies behind. Near 09:00 the left sector experienced a fierce series of bombardments; all of the men except lookouts took cover in trenches. The Soviet guns thundered unrelentingly, apparently in preparation for an offensive. At 14:30 several dozen bombers struck. Simultaneously, a wave of 60 tanks moved forward, followed by three battalions of infantry. Major Obo, battalion commander on the right wing, had his heavy machine guns, battalion guns, and line companies engage the foot soldiers, while antitank and regimental guns concentrated against armor. The tanks fanned out and approached within 700 meters, stopping to fire on occasion in "mobile pillbox" fashion. Despite unrelenting enemy tank and artillery shelling, the Japanese regimental guns, and the rapid-fire pieces in particular, shifted position and laid down raiding fire. In conjunction with heavy weapons belonging to Takenouchi's battalion, Obo's men succeeded in stopping 20 tanks. The rest of the armored group continued to push forward. The Russian infantry had pressed on another 200 meters behind the tanks, but eventually they lost momentum 400 meters from the Japanese positions. Having managed to separate the tanks from the infantry, the Japanese units staged close-in assaults in concert with heavy weapons and smashed ten more tanks. Thirty machines had been immobilized by now after a furious struggle lasting five hours. Although Lieutenant Ikue was killed by machine-gun fire, his mountain artillery platoon, emplaced at Shachaofeng, rendered yeoman service, stopping 20 tanks. The forward elements of Soviet infantry, still firing from 400 meters behind the tanks, had apparently abandoned the attack. Second-line forces seemed to have pulled far back, northeast of the lake.   Several dozen Soviet bombers struck Takenouchi's left-wing battalion around 14:30 and lost one plane to machine-gun fire. At the same time, 50 Soviet tanks closed to 800 meters. Engaging this armored formation were battalion guns, heavy field artillery, and mountain artillery attached to the sector unit, as well as heavy weapons firing from the neighboring battalion. In succession the tanks were knocked out, perhaps 20 in all. Under cover of artillery and bombing, a battalion of Soviet infantry, who had been advancing behind the tanks, got as close as 30 or 40 meters before being checked by guns firing from the Nanpozan area and by the vigorous resistance of the defenders. The enemy withdrew 600 meters and began to dig in. T. Sato noted at 19:00 that, although the Russians on the right and left sectors seemed to have sustained considerable losses, they apparently were "planning something at point-blank range in front of our positions." The 73rd Infantry would therefore cope with a twilight or night attack by the one battalion and several tanks immediately facing it. On 06:08, immediately after large-scale air attacks involving four-engine bombers between noon and 14:00, enemy barrages began. Enemy artillery positions, 6,000–7,000 meters away, were not engaged by the Japanese since their gunners were trained only at 1,000 meters. Longer ranges were ineffective, would betray the guns, and would waste ammunition. Near 16:00 50 tanks appeared at 3,000 meters, and infantry could also be seen, wearing high boots and marching around the lake. Although the Russians may have closed to 200 or 300 meters, Tominaga received no impression that their foot soldiers were particularly aggressive. Soviet armored tactics were poor: some tanks were moving, some stopped, but they did their firing from rises, which made them easy targets. Perhaps it was because of the terrain, undulating and swampy. Without armor-piercing rounds, the Japanese guns could not penetrate the heaviest armor, so they aimed at the treads or at the belly when the tank was on a rise. Tominaga's weapons were aided by rapid-fire pieces and machine guns and by the 15-cm howitzers from across the river. Of the ten targets which came within effective range, Tominaga's battery claimed five light tanks. Major Takenouchi remembered a tank-led Soviet attack that day on Takenouchi's sector. The enemy infantry deployed in good order four kilometers from the defenses. As the formations drew closer, the Japanese counted more than 40 tanks and 3,000 ground troops. The commander knew he had a serious problem, for there were only 20 antitank shells for the rapid-fire guns. When the Russians got within 4,000 meters, the Japanese opened fire with all available heavy weapons. The attackers hit the ground and continued to advance in creeping formation, although the terrain consisted of paddy fields. All the Japanese could see were Russians, wearing reddish-purple trousers and carrying rifles, deployed every 200 meters behind the front lines and apparently exhorting the soldiers. These must have been the "enforcers." The Japanese let the tanks close to 800 meters before opening fire with their precious antitank ammunition. Both the lead and the last tanks were knocked out, but there were by now only four or five shells left, and the firing had to be stopped. Fortunately for the Japanese, the tanks never again advanced, perhaps because of the wet terrain. The Soviet infantry, however, pressed forward tenaciously all day and wormed their way close to the front edge of the barbed wire under cover of artillery and machine guns. Throughout the day, pleas for reinforcement were made frequently by the two Japanese line companies, but the battalion had no reserves, only the few soldiers in the command team. Requests were met with the reply to "hold on for a while; help is coming." Luckily, there was no close-quarter fighting by the time night fell, but the Russians did lay down concerted machine-gun fire after dark. When dawn broke without a Soviet assault, Major Takenouchi surmised that the barrage of machine-gun fire laid down by Russian infantry the evening before must have been intended to cover disengagement from the lines or to check a Japanese attack. Now, in daylight, Russian assault troops which had closed to the entanglements the day before had pulled back to a distance of 400 or 500 meters and could be seen constructing positions. At 19:10 Morimoto warned that while the Soviet offensive had bogged down, "all units are to be wary of attacks after twilight and are to crush them in good time." Ito, in charge at Changkufeng, was consequently alert, although regimental headquarters did not particularly share his concern. Ito had only two infantry squads from the 6th Company and Hisatsune's regimental gun battery, 121 men in all. A little after 20:00, Ito received a report from lookouts that enemy troops were advancing onto the southern skirt. At 20:30 two Soviet companies attacked the advanced lines, hurling grenades. One Japanese squad was almost wiped out; "they died heroic deaths, leaping into a hostile force which outnumbered them 20:1." Immediately, the Russians surged toward the main Japanese positions farther up the hill, while other strong elements sought to encircle the crest on the left. Accompanying the Soviet troops were "wardens." From north, east, and south the Japanese defenses were being overrun, and the regimental guns were in jeopardy. Wounded men fell back and down the hill, one by one. Lieutenant Hisatsune personally sought to repulse the Russians. Taking his command team, a dozen men under a master sergeant, and the two regimental gun squads which possessed only captured rifles, he led a desperate charge at 21:10. With fixed bayonets, the Japanese rushed forward, yelling loudly and hurling rocks, since there were not enough grenades. The Russians retreated in confusion, pursued by the Japanese. Hisatsune cut down several Russians, was wounded badly by grenades, but plunged into the enemy one last time before meeting a "matchlessly heroic death" at 21:40. Almost all of the noncoms and soldiers fell with him. Suddenly, at 21:20, Ito's antitank squad leader staggered to the 75th Regiment command post at Fangchuanting, his face mangled. "Changkufeng is in danger! Avenge us!" Nishimura and the reinforcements had to run 1,200 meters to reach the hill. Major Ichimoto also worked desperately to retrieve men from logistical chores; somehow he assembled 45. Grabbing every grenade available at the command post, Ichimoto ran with his men to the relief of Changkufeng. Next, Regimental Aide Suko sent 10 soldiers, the last being headquarters clerks and runners. When 16 men from the 2nd Company turned up, having delivered their supplies, Suko rushed them out, also. At regimental headquarters there now remained only a dozen soldiers and one heavy machine gun. By then, the Russians had climbed up and across Changkufeng peak and were pushing halfway down the Japanese slope of the hill. Enemy machine guns fired fiercely, but it was mainly grenades that felled Murakoshi's unit; although few were killed, half of the lead platoon was wounded. Murakoshi, struck by a grenade fragment, tied a cloth around his knee and kept on running. Clinging to Changkufeng, Ito now had little more than 50 men left—only seven of his own soldiers, the rest gunners. The latter had lost their pieces, however, and had never been armed with rifles in the first place. The survivors had to use stones, picks, and shovels to grapple with the foe in the trenches.  A little before 22:00, the 17-man contingent under Nishimura arrived. Ten minutes later, Ichimoto rushed up with his 45 men, bunched closely. The survivors, inferior to the reinforcements in numbers, were heartened immensely. Soon afterward, at 22:30, the regimental warrant officer, Nishizawa, caught up with another dozen soldiers, and Murakoshi brought 16 more at 23:00. Wild fighting ensued, furious grenade exchanges, the crisscrossing of fire, and shouts and flashes. Ichimoto remembered that by the time he arrived, the last remnants of Ito's company were fighting hand-to-hand in the trenches on the north side in utter darkness. Thirty meters from the peak, he and Nishimura scouted the situation. Then, having combined the 120 reinforcements into one line, Ichimoto drew his sword and led the charge. In the constant flashes, shapes could be discerned rather well. The Russian machine guns were firing "crazily," all tracers, probably to warn away their own troops. But the firing was very high, sometimes ten meters over the heads of the Japanese, perhaps because of the darkness, the 40-degree slope near the crest, and the angle of the guns. Much of the fire was considerably lower, but the Japanese had only to observe the roots of the tracer fire and stay down, ducking behind boulders. The Soviets had been committing new troops steadily, and a considerable amount of heavy weapons had been emplaced. Near midnight the Russians were driven south, down the cliff, but most of the Japanese had been killed or wounded, and ammunition was exhausted. The mere dozen unscathed survivors were pushed back, but Master Sergeant Isobe and his platoon from Inokuma's company reached the crest in the nick of time at 02:00. With this reinforcement, Ichimoto led a new charge and again drove the enemy below the cliff.  At 22:50 P.M., Inokuma set out with only 49 men, crossed the border, and headed for the enemy's rear. First to be encountered, probably at 01:00, were several dozen Soviet soldiers, armed with machine guns, who were surprised and almost destroyed, abandoning more than 20 corpses. Inokuma veered north along Khasan, cutting down Russian phone lines on the way. The Japanese detected no evidence of enemy retreat. Instead, voices and the sound of oars on the lake could be heard from the eastern foot of Changkufeng, perhaps they came from Soviet reinforcements. Inokuma decided that the best course would be to plunge ahead and take the Russians by surprise. On his own initiative, he began his new operation, although by now he had lost permanent touch with the assault teams. At 02:00, Inokuma's unit broke silently through the "imperfect" lines of barbed wire and charged through another enemy force of company size which was equipped with machine guns. Next, Inokuma directed an attack against a concentration just behind the company location, a unit estimated to number two battalions massing west of the Khasan crossing. The Russians were "stunned" by the assault. According to Akaishizawa, the enemy were killing their own men by wild firing. A portion fled north, leaving over 30 bodies behind. At the same time, the foe called down fire from all areas, causing very heavy Japanese casualties. Inokuma charged, managed to scatter the foe, and seized the cliff. By now he had only a half-dozen men left. His own sword had been shattered and his pistol ammunition exhausted; he picked up a Russian rifle and bayoneted several enemy soldiers. Now the Soviet troops, who had fallen back once, were approaching again from the right rear. Inokuma charged once more, shouting. The Russians retreated to the foot of the heights on the northeast. Daybreak was near. Already hit several times, Inokuma sought to resume the attack, this time from the rear of hostile forces desperately engaging Ichimoto's elements on Changkufeng crest. Akaishizawa said his last orders were, "Ito is just ahead. Charge on!" Although he had only a few soldiers left, Inokuma was trying to move forward when a bullet or a grenade fragment struck him in the head, and he died at 03:00. Sergeant Okumura, although wounded seriously, had remained with Inokuma to the last and defended the positions that had been reached. He saw to it that Inokuma's corpse was recovered first and next struggled to evacuate the wounded. Only then did he withdraw. Around 07:00, Okumura got back to Fangchuanting with one unscathed and two badly wounded soldiers. A day later, the seriously injured but indestructible M. Saito appeared at the regiment command post, somehow dragging a rifle and light machine gun with his one good arm, for "we were always trained to respect our weapons." It was estimated that, during the fighting throughout 6 August, the Russians lost 1,500 killed and wounded as well as 40 tanks knocked out in K. Sato's right sector alone. Japanese casualties were heavy on the 6th. The 75th Infantry lost three officers; 44 enlisted men were killed and 85 wounded. In the engineer platoon seven were killed and five wounded out of 19 men. The 54 killed and 90 wounded in the right sector amounted to 17 percent of the 843 men available. 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. Japanese leadership under Colonel Sato assigned Nakano's 75th Regiment for a dawn assault, seizing Hill 52 and Shachaofeng despite fierce Soviet counterattacks,tanks, aircraft, and heavy artillery. Across the front, sustained bombardment, shifting fire, and nocturnal maneuvers characterize the period. Yet the crest endured, losses mounting but resolve unbroken, until the sun dipped and the hillside remained stubbornly Japanese

Pool Pros text questions hereIn this episode of Talking Pools, hosts Lee and Shane reflect on the past year in the swimming pool industry, discussing significant changes in leadership, the recognition of the trade, and the importance of planning for the future. They emphasize the need for work-life balance and personal growth as they look forward to 2026 and the upcoming Splash trade show.takeawaysThe swimming pool industry has seen significant leadership changes recently.Recognition as a trade is a major milestone for the industry.Planning for the future is essential for personal and business growth.Work-life balance is crucial for long-term success in the industry.The upcoming Splash trade show in 2026 is highly anticipated.It's important to appreciate achievements from the past year.Setting goals for the new year can help maintain focus and direction.The industry needs more formal training and apprenticeships.Taking time for personal enjoyment is vital for overall well-being.Engaging with the community can lead to new opportunities and connections.link : https://courses.thepoolshopcoach.com.au/storeSound Bites"It's sink or swim for our industry.""We are a trade that can electrocute you.""Take care of your golf balls first."Chapters00:00Welcome and Reflections on the Year01:44Industry Changes and Leadership Transitions05:38Recognition of the Swimming Pool Trade10:50Personal Growth and Business Planning for 202624:17Work-Life Balance and Future Aspirations Support the showThank you so much for listening! You can find us on social media: Facebook Instagram Tik Tok Email us: talkingpools@gmail.com

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284 - Discover the Foolproof FSBO Method with Tim Street   In this episode of the Real Estate Investor Growth Network Podcast, host Jen Josey welcomes Tim Street, a Marine veteran, real estate entrepreneur, and former top-producing agent. Tim shares his journey from a failed for-sale-by-owner (FSBO) seller to an advocate for empowering everyday homeowners and investors to sell their properties smarter, faster, and with more confidence—without losing hard-earned equity to unnecessary commissions. The conversation is packed with actionable insights for both seasoned investors and those just starting out, with Tim's signature blend of radical honesty and practical advice.   Tim explains the common pitfalls that lead most FSBO sellers to fail and why protecting your equity is especially crucial for investors who rely on leverage to grow their portfolios. He dives deep into the psychology and strategy behind pricing, prepping, and marketing properties, emphasizing the importance of radical honesty, data-driven pricing, and leveraging social proof through creative open house tactics. Jen and Tim also discuss how small details, like professional photos and narrative-driven listings, can make a major difference, and why DIY sellers must never cut corners on legal and disclosure requirements.   The episode concludes with a rapid-fire "BADASS" round, where Tim shares the book that changed his life, the advice that drives him, his daily systems for success, and what true fulfillment means to him. Whether you're an investor considering your next exit strategy or a homeowner looking to maximize your sale, this episode is packed with practical tools, heartfelt motivation, and Tim's refreshing candor. Key Takeaways Protect Your Equity: Every dollar saved on selling costs can be leveraged into your next investment—don't let unnecessary commissions eat into your profits. Radical Honesty Sells: Conduct a pre-listing inspection, fix what matters, and share the report with buyers to build trust and authority. Price Based on Data, Not Emotion: Use true comps, understand your market boundaries, and adjust quickly based on market response—not wishful thinking. Market Creatively: Host exclusive neighbor open houses to build social proof and excitement, and use professional photos and narrative-rich descriptions to stand out. Never DIY the Legal Side: Always use a real estate attorney or title company for paperwork and disclosures to avoid costly mistakes and lawsuits. Guest Bio: Tim Street Tim Street is a Marine veteran, real estate entrepreneur, and former top-producing agent dedicated to changing how people sell their homes. After experiencing the frustrations and financial pitfalls of selling his own property, Tim created Foolproof FSBO, a system that gives everyday sellers the tools, strategies, and confidence to succeed without paying exorbitant commissions. He's passionate about helping investors and homeowners keep more of their equity through education, radical honesty, and practical guidance—offering free resources, coaching, and a step-by-step blueprint for those ready to take control of their sales process. Books, Tools, and Websites Mentioned Books: Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand Tools & Websites: Foolproof FSBO (includes free ebook, quiz, and resources) Foolproof FSBO YouTube: youtube.com/@foolprooffsbo Foolproof FSBO Instagram: instagram.com/foolprooffsbo   00:00 Introduction to REIGN and Host Jen Josey 00:52 Today's Badassery Bestowment: Staying Motivated 03:07 Introducing Guest Tim Street 04:46 Tim Street's Real Estate Journey 07:17 Understanding FSBO and Common Selling Mistakes 17:31 The Handyman ROI Rule and Pre-Listing Inspections 22:56 Pricing Like a Pro in a Volatile Market 29:12 The Power of Pricing in Real Estate 29:27 Creating a Mega Open House 29:38 Engaging the Neighborhood 30:15 Sales Psychology 101 30:55 The Importance of Open House Exclusivity 31:17 Creating Urgency with Limited Open House Hours 31:35 The Psychology of Scarcity in Sales 32:06 Real-Life Success Stories 32:52 FSBO vs. Agents: Choosing the Right Strategy 33:27 The Reality of Selling Real Estate 34:13 DIY Real Estate: Is It Right for You? 38:48 Marketing Your Property Effectively 42:25 The Importance of Professional Photography 43:54 Legal Aspects of FSBO 45:26 Tim Street's Personal Insights and Advice 53:35 Conclusion and Final Thoughts  

The Gavel Podcast is the official podcast of Sigma Nu Fraternity, Inc., and is dedicated to keeping you updated on the operations of the Legion of Honor and connecting you to stories from our brotherhood. To find out more from the Fraternity, you can always check out our website at www.sigmanu.org. Also consider following us on: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | FlickrHave feedback or a question about this episode? Want to submit an idea for a future topic you'd like to see covered? Contact the Gavel Podcast team at news@sigmanu.org. Hosts for this EpisodeChristopher Brenton - Beta Tau Chapter (North Carolina State) Alumnus and Sigma Nu Fraternity's Director of CommunicationsGuest for this EpisodeDominic Frattura - Zeta Upsilon Chapter (Arizona State) Alumnus and Director of Advocacy for the North American Interfraternity ConferenceEpisode ReferencesNorth American Interfraternity Conference - The North American Interfraternity Conference (NIC) is a trade association representing 58 inter/national men's fraternities.ENGAGE - ENGAGE is the go-to network for sorority and fraternity campus leaders and alumni who are passionate about advocating for the fraternal movement. Through various programs and initiatives, ENGAGE supports and promotes participation in government, public policy, and on-campus student government opportunities. Programs and initiatives include FGRC Capitol Hill Visits, ENGAGE Ambassadors, Student Government Grants, and the First Amendment Institute. General ResourcesRegistration for the Sigma Nu Institute - The Sigma Nu Institute is designed to assist with the officer transition process and the learning curve that accompanies taking on new positions of chapter leadership. Both newly elected and mid-term officers will benefit from the program through increased exposure to and education on the knowledge and skills required for their roles. Attendees will also learn about key Fraternity programs, policies, and procedures.Prospective Member Referral - Do you know a young man who would be an ideal candidate for Sigma Nu? Please submit a membership referral.Employment and Staff Hiring Resources - If you are interested in learning more about working for the Fraternity as a consultant. Please visit the employment webpage for resources and access to the position application. The application deadlines are October 15 and March 1. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Contact Scott Smith at scott.smith@sigmanu.org for more information.Become a Volunteer - Learn more and take the next steps to become a volunteer for the Fraternity.Establish or Serve an Alumni Chapter - Learn more about how to help establish and maintain an Alumni Chapter.Organize an Alumni Club - Learn more about how to become engaged with or set up an Alumni Club.Donate to the Sigma Nu Educational Foundation - Give a gift to help advance the Fraternity's honorable Mission.

One on One Video Call W/George https://tidycal.com/georgepmonty/60-minute-meetingSupport the show:https://www.paypal.me/Truelifepodcast?locale.x=en_USTitle: Unveiling the Hidden Frequencies: How Infrasound Shapes Our LivesIntroduction: Have you ever felt an unexplained sense of dread or anxiety in certain environments? According to a recent episode of the True Life Podcast, these feelings may be influenced by infrasound, a frequency below human hearing that significantly impacts our bodies and emotions. In this blog post, we will explore the fascinating world of infrasound, its historical significance, and its modern implications.Understanding Infrasound: Infrasound refers to sound waves that are below the frequency of 20 Hertz, which are inaudible to the human ear but can still have profound effects on our bodies. The podcast host, George, invites listeners to pause and feel their heartbeats, revealing that what we perceive as our heartbeat is intertwined with infrasound vibrations echoing throughout our bodies. This frequency has been weaponized throughout history, from ancient civilizations to modern technology.Historical Context: George highlights the ancient Mayans, who ingeniously utilized infrasound in the design of their pyramids at Chichen Itza. The low claps created resonant echoes that could evoke feelings of trance or terror during sacred rituals. This historical context shows that the manipulation of sound has long been a tool for influencing human behavior and perception.Modern Manipulation: Fast forward to the present, and the implications of infrasound are pervasive. George discusses how theme parks like Disney incorporate low-frequency sounds into roller coasters to enhance the thrill experience. Similarly, military operations have used infrasound to disrupt morale among troops, demonstrating the power of sound as a psychological weapon.The Role of Technology: Today, technology continues to exploit infrasound. George mentions the deployment of 5G towers, which emit sub-audible frequencies that can lead to increased anxiety in populated areas. Furthermore, he reveals a leaked DARPA document suggesting that infrasound could be used to instill social harmony by dulling aggressive behavior during riots. This shows a disturbing trend of using sound as a means of control.Practical Implications: So, what can we do to reclaim our senses from these hidden frequencies? George suggests listeners take proactive steps to engage with their own vibrational energy. He encourages trying a free 10 Hertz tone app to experience the power of infrasound firsthand. By tuning into these frequencies, individuals can foster a sense of awakening and empowerment, pushing back against the unseen forces that seek to influence their emotions.Conclusion: The exploration of infrasound reveals a hidden layer of reality that many of us are oblivious to. From historical rituals to modern technology, the impact of these low-frequency waves is undeniable. As we become more aware of the forces shaping our emotions and behaviors, we can take control of our experiences and reclaim our vibrational sovereignty. Remember, true awakening doesn't whisper; it quakes.Key Takeaways:  1. Infrasound affects our emotions and physical sensations despite being inaudible.  2. Historical use of infrasound, as seen in ancient Mayan architecture, illustrates its long-standing influence on human behavior.  3. Modern technology, including 5G, utilizes infrasound for psychological effects, often without public knowledge.  4. Engaging with sound can empower individuals to reclaim their emotional state and resist external influences. One on One Video call W/George https://tidycal.com/georgepmonty/60-minute-meetingSupport the show:https://www.paypal.me/Truelifepodcast?locale.x=en_US

Introduction: The Vicious Cycle of Feeling "Stuck" Have you ever felt completely stuck? Maybe it's a low mood you can't shake, or a physical exhaustion that makes every task feel impossible. When you're in that state, it can feel like a vicious cycle you can't break. But what if you had more control than you thought? The relationship between our psychology (our mind) and our physiology (our body) is a powerful two-way street. How we think affects how we feel physically, and how our body feels and moves directly impacts our mental state. This is fantastic news because it means you don't have to remain stuck. You can consciously use one to influence the other. Here, we'll unlock four simple but profound strategies you can use to take control, shifting your state in minutes. Takeaway 1: To Fix a Bad Mood, Don't Think—Just Move When you're feeling down or depressed, the common instinct is to try and think your way out of it — to analyze the feeling or force a positive mindset. The principle of the mind-body connection offers a more direct route: use your physiology to change your psychology. In other words, just get up and move. This can be as simple as going out for a walk, putting on some music and dancing, or even just jumping on the spot. It could also mean heading to the gym for a workout. Any activity that changes your physical state has a direct and powerful impact on your mental state. This idea is often counter-intuitive but incredibly effective because of its speed. Instead of getting caught in a loop of negative thoughts, you can take a physical shortcut. By changing your body's state through movement, you create an almost immediate shift in your mind, lifting your mood before you've even had a chance to think about it. It's the fastest way to short-circuit a negative mental loop when cognitive approaches fail. Takeaway 2: To Overcome Physical Fatigue, Engage Your Mind Now, let's look at the reverse scenario. Imagine you are feeling physically lethargic, tired, and have absolutely no motivation to go anywhere or do anything. In this case, you can use the other lane on the two-way street: engage your psychology to change your physiology. Instead of trying to force your body to move, start by shifting your mental input. You can do this by: Putting on some inspiring music Listening to an engaging and inspiring audio podcast Watching inspiring videos By deliberately changing what your mind is focused on, you can trigger a remarkable shift in your physical energy. A great dance track can suddenly make you feel like moving, or an inspiring talk can make your body feel ready for action. Engaging your mind isn't just a distraction; it's about creating the mental conditions that give your body permission to feel energized, unlocking latent physical energy you didn't think you had. Takeaway 3: The Ultimate "Reset Button" for When You're Mentally and Physically Drained What happens when you're dealing with both issues at once—feeling depressed and lethargic? This is when you can feel the most stuck, with neither your mind nor your body wanting to cooperate. For this exact situation, there is a simple, combined solution that acts as a powerful "reset button." The method is simple: Put on your favorite music and just move your body to it. You don't need to dance perfectly or follow any specific steps. The only goal is to move your body in response to the music. This single action engages both your mind (through the music) and your body (through the movement) simultaneously. This simple act can "shift everything around," breaking the cycle of both mental and physical stagnation. It's a technique that, as the source speaker notes, "has worked really really well for me." Takeaway 4: Your Breakthrough Might Come from an Unexpected Source While the general principles of moving your body or engaging your mind are powerful, sometimes the most effective solutions are more personal and unconventional. The key is to be open to trying things that might seem unusual but work for you. Two specific and surprising personal examples highlight this point: For extreme physical lethargy: Try listening to electronic music with heavy beats and rhythms. In my experience, perhaps this works because the external vibrations of the music resonate with the body's own internal rhythms, like the heartbeat. This definitely works for me. For a low psychological mood: Try the simple art of coloring. I have never painted or done any kind of art work in my life before, yet I have discovered that engaging in a focused, creative, and non-demanding activity like coloring can subtly "shift something inside," changing my mood without me even realizing how it happened. These examples show that the best solutions are often the ones we discover for ourselves. They don't have to be complicated; they just have to resonate with you. Conclusion: You Are the Driver on a Two-Way Street The connection between your mind and body isn't a passive system; it's a dynamic, two-way street, and you are the one in the driver's seat. You have the power to direct the traffic. You can use physical movement to break out of a mental rut and mental engagement to spark physical energy. You have the tools to shift your state at any moment. The next time you feel stuck, will you try to change your mind with your body, or your body with your mind? https://www.youtube.com/live/vBgq3q3URjQ?si=-flEWRcGiHNaoSAO  

Now Nadab and Abihu, the sons of Aaron, each took his censer and put fire in it and laid incense on it and offered unauthorized fire before the Lord, which he had not commanded them. And fire came out from before the Lord and consumed them, and they died before the Lord. Then Moses said to Aaron, “This is what the Lord has said: ‘Among those who are near me I will be sanctified, and before all the people I will be glorified.'” And Aaron held his peace.Leviticus 10:1-3

SummaryIn this episode, James Cast reflects on his tabletop gaming experiences in 2025, discussing the goals he set for himself, the variety of games played, and the balance between gaming and content creation. He emphasizes the importance of finding enjoyment in the hobby, drawing inspiration from favorite teams and historical contexts, and engaging with the community. The conversation highlights the significance of embracing new games and defining personal success in gaming, ultimately leading to a fulfilling year.KeywordsTabletop gaming, year in review, gaming goals, content creation, game design, community, inspiration, new games, balance, successTakeaways2025 was a year of enjoyable gaming experiences.Setting goals helped in achieving a variety of games played.Reducing project commitments led to more gaming enjoyment.Content creation was balanced with gaming activities.Inspiration came from favorite teams and historical contexts.Engaging with the community enhanced the gaming experience.New games played contributed to a fresh gaming perspective.Finding balance in gaming activities is crucial for enjoyment.Defining personal success in gaming is essential.The importance of hobbies as a stress relief mechanism.Titles2025: A Year of Gaming ReflectionSetting Goals for a Fulfilling Gaming YearSound bites"2025 was a year of enjoyable gaming experiences.""Content creation was balanced with gaming activities.""Defining personal success in gaming is essential."Chapters00:00 Reflecting on 2025: A Year in Review06:14 Setting Goals for Gaming Success13:44 Content Creation and Podcasting Journey20:37 Sources of Inspiration in Gaming27:16 Embracing New Games and Variety30:51 Finding Balance and Defining Success39:27 NEWCHAPTER

In this episode of AgingGayfully®, hosts Chris MacLellan and Josh Wilson discuss the desire for change and new beginnings, particularly in light of recent events affecting the LGBTQ community. They reflect on the importance of community and belonging, navigating the current political climate, and the challenges of personal safety. The conversation also touches on the implications of relocation and the significance of personal connections in times of uncertainty. Takeaways Greg Louganis is moving to Panama for a fresh start.The desire to relocate is influenced by the current political climate.Community plays a crucial role in supporting individuals during tough times.Many LGBTQ individuals are considering moving to more accepting environments. The importance of personal connections and family when considering relocation.Navigating the noise of social media and AI-generated content is challenging.Historical patterns can inform current societal issues.The fear of leaving behind those who cannot move is significant. Engaging with the community is essential for support and understanding. TThe hosts encourage listeners to share their thoughts on relocation. Let's AgeGayfully® together, with intention, humor, and each other. A gay senior, Christopher MacLellan, and an ally, Josh Wilson, podcasting about life, love, liberty and travel. Don't Say Gay?… Say AgingGayfully®! AgingGayfully® is about living life with dignity in an age-friendly society regardless of orientation or economic status because longevity is a justice issue. AgingGayfully® is about finding your voice as we age. We are all part of the aging process and have real connections in diversity. AgingGayfully® is a modern type of activism that supports the concept of belonging. AgingGayfully® is about Adventure, Leisure, Travel, being a citizen of the world, traveling to destinations, and being part of the global community as we age and prosper in body, mind, and spirit.

Greg talks about the complexity of the interface of faith and politics. Episode 1311 Greg's new book: Inspired Imperfection Dan's new book: Confident Humility Send Questions To: Dan: @thatdankent Twitter: @reKnewOrg Facebook: ReKnew Email: askgregboyd@gmail.com Links: Greg's book:"Crucifixion of the Warrior God" Website: ReKnew.org  

Richard LindbergFounder & CEOOne Planet Journeyhttps://adventuretravelmarketing.com/guest/richard-lindberg/Guest BioRichard is a serial entrepreneur and proven change-maker, leveraging 15+ years of leadership in sustainable finance and tourism for innovative solutions in the travel industry. As the founder of One Planet Journey, the authority on deep travel, he helps brands and destinations future-proof their operations by connecting them with the high-value, conscious traveller.His mission is to make deep travel experiences the norm. He believes in an industry where authenticity, personalisation, sustainability, immersion, and exclusivity define successful hospitality and travel.Show SummaryIn this episode, Richard Lindberg, founder and CEO of One Planet Journey, discusses the philosophy of meaningful travel, emphasizing the importance of understanding the purpose behind travel experiences. He shares his entrepreneurial journey, the challenges faced during the pandemic, and the birth of his travel platform. Richard provides insights on how to immerse oneself in local cultures, navigate negative perceptions of travel, and the role of AI in travel writing. He also reflects on the joys and challenges of traveling with a partner and encourages listeners to embrace deep travel for a more enriching experience.Key Takeaways✓ One Planet Journey redefines travel by focusing on meaning and intentionality.✓ Travelers often begin in a “dreaming” phase — looking for emotional connection and inspiration.✓ Immersive travel requires curiosity, openness, and deliberate choices.✓ Online negativity and reviews can distort public perceptions of destinations.✓ AI can be a helpful tool in research, but authentic human storytelling remains vital.✓ Navigating travel with a partner takes communication, compromise, and shared goals.✓ Off-season travel offers more authentic, less commercialized cultural experiences.✓ Deep travel encourages self-discovery and fosters lasting cultural connections.✓ The travel industry is shifting toward values-based, sustainable practices.✓ Engaging with locals creates more impactful and memorable journeys. Learn more about Big World Made Small Adventure Travel Marketing and join our private community to get episode updates, special access to our guests, and exclusive adventure travel offers on our website.

In this episode of Remodelers on the Rise, Kyle walks through how his team runs their weekly Level 10 meetings and why this simple structure has become one of the most valuable rhythms in the business. He breaks down the agenda piece by piece! You will hear how this meeting keeps priorities moving, creates accountability, and turns planning into real progress in the business instead of ideas collecting dust. If you have been curious about EOS or want a clearer way to run productive weekly meetings, this episode offers a practical way to take the first step! ----- Ready to stop guessing and start growing? Visit Contractor Growth Network to see how they help remodelers like you build marketing that works. And for weekly insights that actually move the needle, tune into their podcast: https://www.contractorgrowthnetwork.com ----- Explore the vast array of tools, training courses, a podcast, and a supportive community of over 2,000 remodelers. Visit Remodelersontherise.com today and take your remodeling business to new heights! ----- Takeaways Level 10 meetings are crucial for team accountability. Core values should be ingrained in the company culture. Quarterly rocks help in executing annual plans effectively. Identifying and solving issues is a structured process. Regular meetings keep the team focused on business goals. Personal updates foster team connection and understanding. A scorecard helps track performance and trends. Meeting ratings provide feedback on meeting effectiveness. Engaging in discussions about stress levels can improve team dynamics. Utilizing resources like EOS can enhance business operations. ----- Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Personal Anecdotes 01:37 Understanding Level 10 Meetings 03:33 Structure of Level 10 Meetings 10:49 Quarterly Rocks and Accountability 11:43 Identifying, Discussing, and Solving Issues 16:10 Conclusion and Meeting Recap

Send us a textWalker Percy's 1961 debut novel The Moviegoer---which shocked the literary world when it came out of nowhere to win the National Book Award against some stiff competition---may strike contemporary readers as an elusive novel. The first-person, present-tense voice feels contemporary enough, but the narrator, the New Orleans stockbroker John Bickerson "Binx" Bolling, isn't a rebel without a cause, a Bohemian adventurer, or an angry young man like many heroes of the Eisenhower/Kennedy era. Instead, he's a thirty-year-old Korean War vet in a state of ennui, living life without a sense of engagement, not necessarily adrift (he's successful enough at his job), but without a driving sense of purpose or meaning. The Moviegoer is perhaps the quintessential philosophical novel of the mid-20th century: it's about Binx and his cousin Kate's parallel quest to understand what it means to be alive. In this regard, it's an existential novel, a term that needs some defining: Percy was one of our great dramatists of the Danish philosopher Soren Kierkegaard, who insisted that the struggle for authenticity through lived experience was the closest path to God. The result can feel episodic and abstract, and maybe even frustrating since the New Orleans setting feels like a backdrop and not a social scene. (How exactly this novel is "Southern" is one of the great critical debates surrounding it). But Percy, a graduate of medical school, was a supreme diagnostician of the soul sickness that arose from postwar prosperity and consumerism. The Moviegoer isn't as much about popular culture but about the work it takes to feel you are the author of the movie of your life, and not the audience.    All opinions are the hosts' own and do not reflect the points of view of their employers, publishers, relatives, pets, or accountants. All show music is by Lobo Loco. The intro song is “Old Ralley”; the intermission is “The First Moment,” and the outro is “Inspector Invisible.” For more information visit: https://locolobomusic.com/.

In the final episode of our Homeschool Dad Series, David Nunnery sits down for a heart-to-heart with David Mills about a topic that doesn't get talked about enough: the vital role of the father in the home. Let's be honest—it's easy for dads to feel like “the principal” or just the “financial provider.” But God has called us to be so much more. David Nunnery and David Mills dive deep into what it actually looks like to lead your family spiritually and educationally without feeling overwhelmed. From practical ways to engage in your kids' daily learning to the life-changing power of mentorship and finding your “tribe” through the Men's Alliance, this episode is packed with the encouragement every dad needs. Men’s Challenge: Tonight at dinner, you're the moderator. Instead of asking “How was school?”, ask these two questions: “How did you see God working in your day?” “What is one thing you learned today that surprised you?” Key Takeaways: Healthy men create healthy families, and healthy families create a healthy country. Men should not outsource their children’s education or spiritual growth. Homeschooling can happen in everyday situations, not just at a desk. Dads should ask their wives how they can support them in homeschooling. Dads should equip their kids with answers to tough questions about faith. Engaging in conversations with kids can happen naturally during daily activities. Resources Mentioned: Men’s Alliance Men’s Alliance Podcast Don't forget—Teach Them Diligently 2026 registration is open! We hope you will be joining us in Pigeon Forge, TN and Branson, MO. Connect With Us: Instagram: @TeachThemDiligently Facebook: Teach Them Diligently YouTube: Teach Them Diligently Channel Subscribe + Share: If this episode helped you, take a minute to subscribe, rate, and share with another homeschool family. We sure would be grateful!

Nick talks to business strategist and author David Kenny, who shares insights from his recently published book, Epic Execution.  The conversation delves into the critical importance of execution over strategy in business, highlighting common mistakes entrepreneurs make during the transition from startup to scale-up, and both stresss the need for clarity and focus on the right customer, as well as the significance of understanding the reality of customer problems KEY TAKEAWAYS Many businesses struggle not because of a flawed strategy but due to poor execution. It's essential to prioritise the quality of execution to achieve desired outcomes. Founders often fail to validate their product-market fit by not thoroughly understanding the actual problems faced by their customers. Engaging deeply with customers can prevent building products that are not useful. Businesses should concentrate on a specific customer segment rather than trying to cater to multiple audiences. This clarity helps in developing a product that truly meets the needs of the target market. The RADAR model emphasises the importance of starting with reality, aligning assumptions, deriving insights, making informed decisions, executing effectively, and recalibrating based on feedback BEST MOMENTS "What founders often get confused about is really what should they build because they haven't really done enough validation or reality check." "The things that you do at the beginning, the early stages of a business can often scale as you fail." "If you can explain what it is that their cost is, everyone talks, it's easy to explain what a price is, but it's quite another thing to explain the cost." "If you're selling me a product and you don't know my reality, you're gonna miss." VALUABLE RESOURCES To get your copy of Nick's new book, go to http://bit.ly/4ngC2hO Exit Your Business For Millions - Download This Guide: https://go.highvalueexit.com/opt-in Nick's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realnickbradley Nick Bradley is a world-renowned author, speaker, and business growth expert, who works with entrepreneurs, business leaders, and investors to build, scale and sell high-value companies. He spent 10+ years working in Private Equity, where he oversaw 100+ acquisitions, 26 exits, and over $5 Billion in combined value created. He has one of the top-ranked business podcasts in the UK (with over 1m downloads in over 130 countries). He now spends his time coaching and consulting business owners in building and scaling high-value business towards life-changing exits. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. ⁠https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

Send us a textDo you spend too much time lesson planning, searching for files, or managing your inbox—and still feel like you're always behind?In this re-released episode of Growing With Proficiency, I'm joined by Lisa McCart to talk about how systems and organization can help teachers reclaim their time without adding more stress.Teachers spend hours every week redoing lessons, digging through Google Drive (or its equivalent), and trying to stay on top of email. Yet when we hear phrases like organize your drive or clean your inbox, it often feels overwhelming and unrealistic. In this episode, we break down simple, practical systems for teachers that make lesson planning more efficient and help reduce burnout.Lisa shares actionable strategies for organizing digital files, creating sustainable routines, and managing your inbox so you can focus on what matters most—your students and your well-being.This episode is especially helpful if you're looking for:✅ Teacher organization tips✅ Lesson planning systems for teachers✅ Google Drive organization for educators✅ Time management strategies for teachers✅ Ways to reduce teacher stress and burnoutIf you want to start the year with clearer systems, less overwhelm, and more confidence in your planning, this episode is for you.Hit play and learn how to reclaim your time—inside and outside the classroom.In this episode, we discuss:✨ Why teachers spend so much time searching for files and recreating lessons✨ How simple organization systems save time instead of adding more work✨ Practical ways to organize Google Drive for lesson planning✨ Inbox management strategies that actually work for teachers✨ How routines and systems create clarity, not rigidity✨Why small, consistent systems lead to long-term time savingsWhether you're a new teacher or a veteran educator, these strategies will help you feel more in control of your time and energy.Resources MentionedLisa McHargueJoin the waitlist for Growing With Proficiency: The Spanish Teacher Academy → growingwithproficiency.com/academyFollow me on Instagram @claudiamelliott ​​

"Engaging Hindu Narratives and Practices in the Contemporary World"Special Issue of the International Journal of Hindu Studies: Volume 29, Issue 2 (August 2025) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

"Engaging Hindu Narratives and Practices in the Contemporary World"Special Issue of the International Journal of Hindu Studies: Volume 29, Issue 2 (August 2025) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/south-asian-studies

This episode features Naomi Titleman meeting with Glain Roberts-McCabe, Founder & President of The Roundtable Inc.  They dive deep into high-potential talent research, exploring what engages top performers and what causes them to burn out. This episode features insights from Roundtable's latest research on high-potential leaders.Key discussion topics include:Defining High Potentials:Balance between driving results and maintaining cultural alignmentCore motivational drivers: helping others, excelling, adaptabilityBehavioral expectations vs. underlying motivational energyWhat Engages High Potentials:Clarity: Clear priorities and understanding of goalsTransparency: Honest career conversations and realistic expectations Quality career discussions: Beyond linear promotion pathsCross-functional opportunities:Leveraging adaptive strengths across organizationMajor Barriers & Burnout Risks:Firefighting mode: 45% of respondents stuck in reactive workUnclear priorities: Moving goalposts without contextResource constraints: Ambitious targets without adequate supportDevelopment crowding: Operational demands overshadowing growth opportunitiesEvolving Leadership Requirements:Strategic thinking: Increased emphasis on forward-thinking capabilitiesTechnical depth: Leaders need subject matter expertise, not just general managementCooperation: Willingness to trade individual agendas for organizational benefitYou can learn more about the research here:https://goroundtable.com/the-2026-roundtable-report-on-high-potential-leaders/And follow Glain on LinkedIn here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/glain/Don't forget …To sign up for our monthly newsletter foHRsight at http://www.futurefohrward.com/subscribe.Follow us on LinkedIn:Mark - www.linkedin.com/in/markedgarhr/Naomi - www.linkedin.com/in/naomititlemancolla/future foHRward - www.linkedin.com/company/future-fohrward/And on Instagram - www.instagram.com/futurefohrward/Support the show

"Engaging Hindu Narratives and Practices in the Contemporary World"Special Issue of the International Journal of Hindu Studies: Volume 29, Issue 2 (August 2025) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/indian-religions

This week, Jake and Bob discuss the relationship between healing, deliverance, and spiritual warfare. They explore the nature of spiritual strongholds (patterns of thoughts or beliefs that oppose the reality of who God is) and why these strongholds often obstruct emotional and spiritual healing. Jake and Bob also nuance the distinction between ordinary and extraordinary experiences of grace and how the supernatural is hidden within the quiet or ordinary moments. Finally, they address the role of spiritual authority within the Church, the importance of recognizing your own authority, and why authentic healing flows from relationship with Christ rather than technique.   Key Points: The healing and deliverance processes are deeply connected  Spiritual warfare is part of everyday life Strongholds are built from repeated thoughts, beliefs, and lies that oppose the reality of who God is The ordinary is often where the supernatural is most active. Extraordinary experiences are not a measure of God's presence in our lives Wounds can become entry points for spiritual influence if left unaddressed Deliverance often involves dismantling lies and beliefs (strongholds) rather than confronting extraordinary manifestations Prayer, the Sacraments, and virtues are our weapons in spiritual warfare Healing comes from relationship with Christ, not because of a specific prayer formula or technique There are different levels of spiritual authority within the Church   Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 03:02 Engaging in a Spiritual Battle as a Catholic 12:21 How Do We Pull Down Strongholds in Our Life? 18:21 The Supernatural isn't Exclusive to Extraordinary Moments 25:11 Ordinary and Extraordinary Dynamics in Healing and Deliverance 34:56 The Difference Between Human and Angelic Intelligence 43:55 What are the Different Levels of Authority in the Church? 57:43 How Can We Exercise Our Authority?  Connect with Restore the Glory:  Instagram: @restoretheglorypodcast  Twitter: @RestoreGloryPod Facebook: Restore the Glory Podcast   Never miss out on an episode by hitting the subscribe button right now! Help other people find the show and grow in holiness by sharing this podcast with them individually or on your social media. Thanks!

In this episode of Iron Culture, hosts Eric Trexler and Eric Helms discuss various themes surrounding fitness, nutrition, and the importance of open discourse in the community. The conversation addresses criticism received from listeners, the role of cynicism versus skepticism in fitness discussions, and the necessity of engaging with differing perspectives for personal and professional growth. The episode concludes with a call for self-awareness and openness in navigating the complexities of fitness discourse. If you're looking for some high-quality lifting gear or apparel, be sure to visit elitefts.com and use our discount code "MRR10" for a 10% discount. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Holiday Greetings 02:18 Tiny Utensils and Eating Behavior 05:40 The Controversy Surrounding Brian Wansink 08:23 Updates and Future Directions for Iron Culture 11:20 Addressing Criticism and Community Discourse 17:20 Navigating Evidence-Based Practice and Guest Selection 30:27 Evaluating Content and Moral Standards 32:35 The Role of Evidence in Interviews 34:11 Career Paths in Fitness and Coaching 36:54 Critiques and Misunderstandings in Fitness 40:34 Navigating Disagreements in Evidence-Based Fitness 46:16 Cynicism vs. Skepticism in Fitness Discourse 55:45 The Shift from Ideas to Personal Attacks 59:03 The Drama of Evidence-Based Fitness 01:01:47 The Importance of Empirical Science 01:06:14 Navigating Cynicism and Skepticism 01:12:21 Engaging with Different Perspectives 01:17:59 Self-Awareness in Fitness Discourse 01:24:08 The Role of Change and Growth in Fitness

What would it look like to change the way you respond to your inner critic? In this episode, I'm joined by my client Pamela in a continuation of a series where we celebrate the growth and achievements of Powerful members. Pamela shares her journey of transformation after joining the membership just six months ago, and how she moved from battling a voice that told her she wasn't enough to developing a compassionate relationship with herself.   Pamela's story highlights how small shifts in mindset and self-talk can create massive changes in how we show up in the world. You'll learn about the importance of celebrating your wins, breaking through your inner critic, and embracing self-compassion as you navigate life's challenges.   Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://maisiehill.com/259   Join us in the Powerful membership: https://maisiehill.com/powerful   Join us in Design Your Decade on January 2, 3, and 4, 2026: https://maisiehill.com/designyourdecade

The discourse presented herein delves into the intricate tapestry of Christmas traditions as observed across various strands of the Christian faith. Central to our dialogue is the exploration of how these traditions have evolved, as well as their significance in contemporary society. Our esteemed guests, Father Jonathan Resmini, Pastor Dr. Peter Beck, and Professor Chris Moreland, each representing distinct theological perspectives, contribute their insights on the historical context and contemporary practices surrounding Christmas celebrations. As we traverse the past, present, and future of these traditions, we aim to elucidate the shared values that unite us amidst our diverse practices. Ultimately, this episode serves as a reflection on the essence of Christmas, encouraging a deeper understanding and appreciation of the varied ways in which we commemorate this sacred season within the Christian community. The conversation delves into the historical evolution of Christmas celebrations within various Christian traditions, critically examining how the observance has transformed over the centuries. The speakers engage in a rich dialogue about the origins of Christmas, contrasting early Christian practices that prioritized Easter over Christmas, with the later incorporation of festive elements that are now commonplace. They scrutinize the commercialization of the holiday, probing the extent to which secular influences have overshadowed the spiritual significance of Christmas. Furthermore, the episode invites listeners to consider how different denominations observe the holiday, highlighting the diversity of practices while also identifying a shared commitment to honoring the birth of Christ. This examination not only illuminates the complexities of Christmas traditions but also serves as a call to unity among Christians in celebrating the season's profound meaning. In this episode, we confront the contemporary challenges faced by Christians during the Christmas season, particularly the pervasive grumpiness and discontent that often accompanies the holiday festivities. The speakers reflect on their personal experiences with the commercialization of Christmas, lamenting how materialism can detract from the spirit of giving and compassion that should characterize this time of year. They advocate for a return to the foundational values of joy, community, and shared humanity that Christmas embodies, emphasizing the importance of fostering genuine connections with others. The discussion culminates in a call to action, encouraging listeners to engage with individuals from different Christian backgrounds, share stories, and participate in charitable endeavors that reflect the true essence of the season. By doing so, they argue, we can cultivate a more profound sense of unity and purpose that transcends denominational divides, ultimately embodying the spirit of Christmas in our daily lives.Takeaways:Christmas traditions have evolved significantly over the centuries, reflecting diverse theological perspectives across denominations.The importance of community and charity during the Christmas season is emphasized in various Christian traditions.Despite differences in practice, all denominations can find common ground in the celebration of Christ's birth.Understanding the historical context of Christmas celebrations can foster greater unity among different Christian traditions.Engaging with individuals from other denominations can lead to a deeper appreciation of their faith practices.

From Brand New Agent to Real Estate Success: William's Inspiring JourneyFree (LIVE) Workshop: 3 Simple Steps, 1 Closing A Week...EVERY WEEK!Grab your spot here: http://1DealAWeek.com In this episode, Josh (team leader & co-founder of LeadDeck.AI) interviews William Knight, a new agent from North Atlanta who successfully used Josh's three-step system to close deals and build investor connections in record time. William shares how he discovered Josh's system through his broker partner and implemented it within days, leading to multiple investor contacts and offers on properties. They discuss the tactics William used, the importance of taking action, and the value of consistency in the real estate industry. This inspiring conversation highlights the power of effective systems, proactive outreach, and consistent habits in achieving real estate success.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction and William's Success Story01:02 William Joins the Conversation01:40 William's Background and Real Estate Journey02:20 Discovering the System and Taking Action04:38 Finding Deals and Engaging with Investors06:56 Using MLS and Facebook for Investor Leads11:20 Persistence and Follow-Up Strategies13:07 Building Investor Relationships and Future Goals17:34 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

Before October 7th, Trump’s second term and the election of Zohran Mamdani rocked New York’s Jewish community, Manhattan’s famed 92nd Street Y – like most mainstream Jewish institutions – played it relatively safe when it came to programs about Israel. Susan Engel, executive producer of the 92nd St. Y Talks, tells the Haaretz Podcast that the famed Manhattan cultural center has undergone “a soul-searching since October 7 around our own Jewish identity and around who we are as a Jewish institution. And I think we've had to double down on our values and what it means to present different views, sometimes critical of Israel – because it's important to hear what someone else who thinks differently” has to say. Her audiences – in-person and the millions who watch her events online – she believes, greatly “appreciate” the fact that she can bring together people who “really disagree strongly” yet can “have a conversation and be civil.” At the same time, she said, the Y – founded as a center for Jewish life and culture in 1874 – experienced a boycott and staff walkouts after October 7 – maintains “red lines.” They will not platform those who have expressed “homophobic, transphobic, misogynistic” views or “if we feel that someone believes that Israel should be destroyed.” On the podcast, Engel also discusses the big-name cultural, political and Hollywood figures who have taken to the 92nd St. Y stage, including a recent appearance by Rob Reiner, who died tragically earlier this month, the art of creating an intimate space for interviews when millions are watching, and her experience as a judge at the Jerusalem Jewish Film Festival. Read more: How October 7 Is Impacting Jewish Cultural Life in America ADL Accuses Mamdani Transition Members of Engaging in 'Antisemitic, anti-Zionist' Activities Jerusalem Jewish Film Festival coverage: From NYC to Jerusalem, This Radical Artist Asks 'After the Revolution, Who's Going to Pick Up the Garbage?'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SummaryThis conversation explores the life of Walt Disney, focusing on his journey in creating Disneyland, the struggles he faced, and the importance of hobbies in his life. Benjamin Lee shares insights from Richard Snow's book, highlighting how Disney's experiences shaped his creativity and resilience. The discussion emphasizes the therapeutic value of hobbies and how they can lead to personal growth and innovation.TakeawaysDisneyland was inspired by Walt Disney's experiences with his daughters.Walt Disney faced significant stress and had a nervous breakdown.Taking vacations helped Disney recover from stress.Hobbies played a crucial role in Disney's life and creativity.Disney built a train in his backyard as a hobby.The Lily Bell train became a source of joy and community.Disney's hobby led to a micro business selling train designs.Hobbies can provide an escape from reality and spark new ideas.Disney learned valuable lessons from his hobbies.Engaging in hobbies can lead to personal fulfillment and joy.Chapters00:00 The Genesis of Disneyland02:50 Walt Disney's Struggles and Recovery06:12 The Importance of Hobbies09:05 Building the Carolwood Pacific12:10 The Impact of the Lily Bell14:46 Lessons Learned from HobbiesNewsletter and Books: https://benjaminlee.blogAll Episodes: https://icandopodcast.comYoutube: https://youtube.com/@icandopodcast?si=IyfkZQwuT2oALqO2Books: Disney's Land by Richard Snow. https://a.co/d/9KbEoKw

From her Mayberry‑like childhood in rural Virginia to pioneering MRCP and leading one of the nation's largest academic radiology departments, Ann S. Fulcher, MD, Chair of Radiology at Virginia Commonwealth University, has built a career defined by service, integrity, and curiosity. In this episode, she sits down with host Geoffrey Rubin, MD, MBA, FACR, for a warm and deeply personal conversation tracing her journey from the influence of a WWII veteran father who taught her the value of duty and compassion, to the mentors who guided her toward abdominal imaging, to the unexpected leadership opportunities that emerged during her military service at Andrews Air Force Base. Dr. Fulcher reflects on becoming a department chair earlier than she ever imagined, the lessons she carried from the Air Force into academic medicine, and the evolving challenges facing radiology's leaders today. She shares candid insights about building a cohesive culture across expanding clinical sites, sustaining research and education amid workforce pressures, and the responsibility leaders hold to champion quality and care in an increasingly productivity‑driven environment. Beyond radiology, Dr. Fulcher discusses the life‑changing role photography has played in her well‑being - awakening creativity, restoring balance, and even uplifting colleagues and patients during challenging times. Her reflections on mentorship, purpose, and “what you do with your dash” offer a moving reminder of the impact a single career can have. Engaging, humble, and full of heart, this conversation explores what it means to lead with clarity, compassion, and authenticity while never losing sight of the joy in the work itself. Production support for this episode of this RLI “Taking the Lead” podcast has been provided by the Virginia Radiological Society, a statewide professional organization dedicated to improving the health of patients and society by making imaging safe, effective and accessible to those who need it. Visit www.varadsoc.org for more information.

In this episode of SaaS Fuel, host Jeff Mains welcomes back Jason Friedman—entrepreneur, author, and customer experience expert. Jason shares his journey from theater and rock-and-roll roadie to building billion-dollar brands, and reveals how the principles of stagecraft and storytelling can transform SaaS businesses.The conversation dives deep into the “Kinetic Customer Formula,” the importance of designing intentional customer journeys, and why focusing on relationships and retention is the key to sustainable SaaS growth. Jason also discusses his upcoming book, “Addicted to Strangers,” and offers actionable advice for founders looking to create raving fans and reduce churn.Key Takeaways[0:45] – The power of stagecraft: How Jason's theater background shaped his approach to customer experience.[5:20] – Choreographing the audience's journey is as important in business as it is in theater.[13:20] – The “Kinetic Customer Formula”: Attitudes + Behaviors, multiplied by Momentum Boosters, minus Friction = Radical Results.[22:00] – Retention over acquisition: Why focusing on existing customers yields a “quadratic return.”[27:30] – The danger of being “addicted to strangers” and neglecting your current audience.[32:00] – The importance of mapping not just the customer journey, but also employee and partner journeys.[36:00] – Storytelling is embedded in every step of the customer experience, not just a surface-level tactic.[41:00] – Churn is a silent killer: For every customer who complains, 21 remain silent.[48:00] – Community and relationships are the future of SaaS in an AI-driven world.Tweetable Quotes“People don't move in steps—they move in stories. If you want to move people, help them create the stories that move them in the direction you want.” — Jason Friedman“Everything you do is for the audience. In business, everything is for the customer—but we often focus more on business needs than customer needs.” — Jason Friedman“There's a quadratic return on making the people who already bought from us happy. They become the best marketing.” — Jason Friedman“If you increase the return on audience success, the return on ad spend goes up. It can't not.” — Jason Friedman“A raving fan can become a raving lunatic in an instant. There's a thin line between love and hate.” — Jason FriedmanSaaS Leadership LessonsDesign with Intention: Map out the customer journey as meticulously as a director plans a show. Start with the end in mind and reverse-engineer the experience.Empathy is Key: Get into character—understand your customer's mindset, motivations, and obstacles.Retention to Acquisition: Focus on delighting and retaining current customers rather than constantly chasing new ones.Measure What Matters: Don't just look at churn percentages—track the actual number of customers lost and understand why.Guest Resourcesjason@cxformula.comwww.radicalinc.comwww.cxformula.comhttps://media.jasonfriedman.meJason Friedman's Upcoming Book: Addicted to Strangers – Get a free ebook copy when it launchesLinkedIn: Jason FriedmanEpisode Sponsor

Base creator Jesse Pollak named one of CoinDesk's 50 Most Influential. Base creator Jesse Pollak joins CoinDesk to discuss the chain's explosive growth and institutional appetite. Pollak breaks down the partnership with JPMorgan and Base's decentralization mandate. Plus, his rapid-fire predictions on crypto in 2026. – For more, check out CoinDesk's 50 Most Influential article on Jesse Pollak: https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2025/12/12/most-influential-jesse-pollak.  To see the full list, visit: https://www.coindesk.com/most-influential-2025. – Timecodes:  01:33 Base's Biggest Impact in 202502:15 Growth in Creator Economy and Institutional Adoption03:17 Engaging with Institutions: Trust and Liquidity07:23 Decentralization Goals and Future Plans13:26 Exploring the Base Token17:33 Rapid Fire Questions and 2026 Predictions - Break the cycle of exploitation. Break down the barriers to truth. Break into the next generation of privacy. Break Free. Free to scroll without being monetized. Free from censorship. Freedom without fear. We deserve more when it comes to privacy. Experience the next generation of blockchain that is private and inclusive by design. Break free with Midnight, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠midnight.network/break-free⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie.

#228Do you use stories in your classroom? Do you have some engaging ways for students to, well, engage with those stories? In this third episode of the CI Toolbox series, we look at storytelling and narrative-based activities that hook students through emotion, curiosity, and creativity. You'll learn how to deliver compelling stories, co-write summaries with students, and use video clips as interactive narratives, all while keeping input comprehensible and student-centered.Topics in this Episode:Stories provide context, emotion, and predictability. The foundation for language acquisition. They build engagement and allow us to recycle high-frequency structures meaningfully.Story Listening: Deliver rich input by telling stories live, with built-in visual and physical support.Write and Discuss: Reinforce and recycle the story language through co-created written text.Clip Chat: Turn short video clips into interactive storytelling experiences.Ep 218: 6 Activities for Interaction and Discussion in the Language ClassroomEp 222: 6 Reading and Writing Activities in the CI ClassroomCI ToolboxA Few Ways We Can Work Together:Ready For Tomorrow Quick Win PD for Individual TeachersOn-Site or Virtual Workshops for Language DepartmentsSelf-Paced Program for For Language DepartmentsConnect With Me & The World Language Classroom Community:Website: wlclassrom.comInstagram:  @wlclassroomFacebook Group: World Language ClassroomFacebook:  /wlclassroomLinkedIn: Joshua CabralBluesky: /wlclassroom.bsky.sociaX (Twitter):  @wlclassroomThreads: @wlclassroomSend me a text and let me know your thoughts on this episode or the podcast.

Join the LCMS Current to receive the final edition of 2025!(weekly newsletter covering relevant LCMS topics!): https://www.uniteleadership.org/thelcmscurrentWhat does faithfulness look like when the culture around the Church changes?In this episode of LEAD TIME, Tim Ahlman and Jack Kalleberg sit down with ATK Ministry founder Josh Atkinson, whose Christ-centered hip hop ministry on the north side of Milwaukee is reaching young people many churches struggle to connect with.Josh shares the story of how a Lutheran high school chapel turned into a thriving nonprofit—complete with recording studios, artist development, after-school programs, Echo Nights concerts, and real fruit: baptisms, discipleship, and transformed lives.Support the showJoin the Lead Time Newsletter! (Weekly Updates and Upcoming Episodes)https://www.uniteleadership.org/lead-time-podcast#newsletterVisit uniteleadership.org

Beauty School Bobbi interviews Luis Burgos, the founder of 'Don't Forget About Me,' an organization dedicated to providing free beauty services to survivors of trauma. Luis shares the inspiration behind the organization, which arose after Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico, leading to increased domestic violence and a need for community support. The conversation explores the emotional impact of helping others, the importance of building a supportive community, and the role of volunteers in the organization. Luis emphasizes the transformative power of beauty services in fostering human connection and healing, and discusses future plans for the organization as well as ways for listeners to get involved. In this conversation, Luis Burgos shares his journey in the beauty industry and his nonprofit work with 'Don't Forget About Me.' He discusses the importance of resilience, the role of beauty professionals in identifying survivors of domestic violence, and the significance of community support. Luis reflects on his personal growth through nonprofit work, redefining success, and the unexpected paths life can take. He emphasizes the need for inspiration and mentorship within the beauty industry, highlighting the connections that bind us all together.   Takeaways Luis Burgos founded 'Don't Forget About Me' after Hurricane Maria. The organization provides free haircuts and massages to trauma survivors. Community support is essential for helping those in need. Volunteers play a crucial role in the success of the organization. The beauty industry has a unique ability to foster human connection. Events are designed to uplift and empower survivors of trauma. The organization aims to hold at least 10 events a year. Volunteers receive training on how to interact with trauma survivors. The impact of helping others can be transformative for volunteers. Engaging youth in these initiatives is vital for long-term change. Portraits of Resilience celebrates survivors' strength and beauty. Beauty professionals play a crucial role in identifying signs of abuse. Community support is essential for healing and resilience. Trust between organizations and volunteers is vital for effective service. Personal growth often comes from unexpected challenges and experiences. Success can be redefined through meaningful work and community impact. Inspiration can be found in mentors and role models within the industry. Life's unexpected paths can lead to fulfilling and meaningful endeavors. Empathy and understanding are key in the beauty and nonprofit sectors. Volunteering can create ripples of positive change in the community.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Beauty School Bobbi Podcast 01:56 The Birth of 'Don't Forget About Me' 05:48 The Emotional Impact of Helping Others 09:44 Building a Community of Support 12:46 The Growth of the Organization 16:40 Engaging Volunteers and Overcoming Hesitations 20:59 Future Plans and Community Needs 23:54 How to Get Involved and Support the Mission 26:52 Portraits of Resilience: Celebrating Survivors 28:38 Training for Beauty Professionals: A Vital Requirement 29:34 The Beauty Industry's Role in Identifying Survivors 30:49 Building Trust with Partner Organizations 32:44 Personal Growth Through Nonprofit Work 33:41 Transforming Success: From Music to Meaningful Impact 37:54 Redefining Success: Lessons from the Nonprofit Journey 40:51 Embracing Change: Life's Unexpected Paths 48:12 Inspiration in the Beauty Industry: Finding Role Models   www.beautyschoolbobbi.com www.beautyandstylenetwork.com   Follow Beauty and Style Network: @beautystylenet Beauty School Bobbi: @beautyschoolbobbi Luis Burgos (Don't Forget About Me): @dfamworld

Connecting with Indigenous Australia can be daunting for a newcomer to the country. So, where do you start? We asked Yawuru woman Shannan Dodson, CEO of the Healing Foundation, about simple ways to engage with First Nations issues and people within your local community. - Povezivanje s autohtonom Australijom može biti zastrašujuće za nekoga ko je tek došao u zemlju. Pa, odakle početi? Pitali smo Shannan Dodson, pripadnicu naroda Yawuru i izvršnu direktoricu Fondacije za iscjeljenje (Healing Foundation), o jednostavnim načinima kako se uključiti u pitanja i zajednice Prvih naroda unutar vaše lokalne zajednice.

I sat down this week with Corey Nathan, host of the podcast “Talkin Politics & Religion Without Killin Each Other.” How to engage? Who to engage with and not engage with? Is any of this making a difference? Nice conversation here with Corey. Have a listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.