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In Episode 25, GOALS: Rice Cracker Range Day, ARDREW, DAN, Gat Lab, and guest Dutch try to piece together their Des Moines trip. They linger on One Horse risking it all with factory forced-reset triggers, then get completely derailed by a West Virginia gunsmith who hands out rice crackers and builds a 6mm ARC that shoots tighter than their attention spans. Gat falls hard for the handmade Sea Spider suppressor so quiet that people kept talking through full magazines, while the rest of the crew bickers about empty tubes, crossbolt safeties, and every new can company claiming to have reinvented physics. A short, careful note about the recent NFA district-court ruling is quickly buried under media-day photos, vendor chats, and the usual awkward creator networking. By the end they're still baffled that ordinary shooters somehow walked away with media credentials and a PowerPoint full of range pictures.

Dan joins the pod after a great showing at the Sacred Torch Showdown to dive deep on GAT vs. BurnDan's Tournament Report: https://nosferatumtg.blogspot.com/2026/07/premodern-sacred-torch-showdown.html?m=1DURESSFEST:Duressfest.comCheck out the latest on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@lannynynySupport Spike Colony on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/spikecolony (donations grant access to the follower discord!)Check out the Premodern Tier List and other articles: https://spikecolony.com/

I am Rolf Claessen and my co-host Ken Suzan and I are welcoming you to episode 177 of our podcast IP Fridays! Today's interview guest is Dr. Ernst-Peter Heilein, who is a German and European patent attorney, the founder of HEILEIN IP LAW, and a long-time IP leader at BSH Home Appliances. He is the mastermind behind the BSH v. Electrolux decision of the European Court of Justice about long-arm jurisdiction in Europe that has the whole patent world stirring in Europe at the moment! But before we jump into this fascinating interview, I have news for you! Emboline v. AorticLab (UPC Court of Appeal) The UPC Court of Appeal has clarified for the first time how a conditional revocation counterclaim should be handled, in a dispute over Emboline’s embolic protection patent EP 2 129 425 against AorticLab. A defendant can validly make its revocation counterclaim conditional on infringement being found first, meaning no ruling on the counterclaim is needed if the infringement claim fails, as the Munich Local Division had held. The Court of Appeal also closed a related gap: if the claimant appeals a non-infringement finding, the counterclaimant may conditionally appeal the unresolved counterclaim too. AorticLab missed its own appeal deadline and can now at best seek re-establishment of rights, while Emboline has already appealed the non-infringement finding. FujiFilm v. Kodak (UPC Court of Appeal) Following the closely watched long-arm jurisdiction ruling of June 2, the UPC Court of Appeal, chaired by Rian Kalden, has now granted FujiFilm an injunction against Kodak in a second proceeding. The Court upheld the limited printing plate patent and found that Kodak’s Sonora XTRA 3 plate infringes it. Kodak can no longer sell or use that plate in Germany. OpenAI v. EUIPO (General Court of the EU, T-555/25) The General Court’s Eighth Chamber dismissed OpenAI’s action against the EUIPO decision to partially cancel the OPENAI trademark. The partial refusal for classes 9, 42, and 45 rests decisively on Article 7(1)(c) EUTMR, the descriptiveness ground. For a significant part of the English-speaking public, “OPENAI” directly conveys that the goods or services are provided using freely accessible artificial intelligence. Dental Monitoring v. Align Technology (CAFC) On July 7, 2026, the Federal Circuit confirmed that AI and deep-learning patent claims covering dental image analysis are not patent-eligible under Section 101. Simply training a “deep learning device” on a specific dataset does not amount to a patent-eligible technical solution. Publisher v. Google (Munich I Regional Court) The Munich I Regional Court issued a preliminary injunction barring Google from spreading false factual claims about a publishing company in its AI Overviews. A search query combining the company’s name with the German term for “fraud scheme” had triggered an AI-generated summary containing entirely fabricated accusations of subscription traps. KPN v. Oppo (Federal Court of Justice, X ZR 103/24) On July 1, the Federal Court of Justice dismissed KPN’s appeal against the revocation of a central claim of its LTE patent EP 2 291 033. Oppo had successfully challenged the claim, leaving KPN’s infringement action against Oppo’s German distribution entity without a legal basis for now. BSH v. Electrolux: What the ECJ Ruling Means for Your Company’s Patent Enforcement Strategy A vacuum cleaner from 2001 has reshaped the European patent landscape. That sounds like an overstatement. It isn’t. For IP Fridays, I spoke with Dr. Ernst-Peter Heilein, founder of HEILEIN IP LAW and long-time Senior IP Leader at BSH Home Appliances. He guided the case BSH v. Electrolux from its first strategic idea all the way to the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Justice, a case that earned the 2025 Managing IP Award as “Europe Impact Case of the Year.” For managing directors, IP heads, and R&D leaders at German Mittelstand companies, this case is not a legal footnote. It changes where you can enforce your patents, and it changes where you yourself can be sued if your company operates across several European markets. That is what this article is about. Background: How a Patent Dispute Became an ECJ Case The invention dates back to 2001 and concerns a new vacuum cleaner technology. In 2006, BSH identified what it believed was an unauthorized use of that invention and contacted Electrolux to clarify the situation. The European patent was granted in 2009 and validated in a number of European countries. Nobody, Heilein says, could have imagined at the time that this matter would eventually reach the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Justice almost twenty years later. In late 2018, BSH successfully defended the patent through opposition and appeal proceedings before the European Patent Office. In 2019, the Higher Regional Court of Düsseldorf found that certain Electrolux vacuum cleaner models infringed the patent. A classic milestone win, the kind that occurs regularly in patent practice. Except the patent had been validated in many countries. Winning in Germany did not solve the enforcement problem everywhere else. Heilein describes the starting point in very concrete terms: how do you enforce a patent that exists in many countries without filing a separate lawsuit in every single one? And how do you prevent claims from becoming time-barred while you work that out? Running parallel proceedings in multiple countries is not just legally complex. It consumes time, personnel, and money that a mid-sized company rarely has in that quantity to spare. This is exactly where the real value of this case for you begins. From the outset, this was never an academic debate about jurisdiction. It was a question that every company holding rights in more than one country eventually faces: how do you enforce your rights efficiently without burning your budget on ten parallel proceedings? Brussels Ia Regulation: The Underrated Article 4 While searching for a solution, the BSH team came across Article 4 of the Brussels Ia Regulation. The underlying idea is simple: a person can generally be sued in the country where that person is based. In the BSH case, that pointed toward the Swedish home court, because Electrolux is headquartered in Stockholm. For a long time, this rule played no real role in patent practice. The widely held view was that cross-border patent litigation in Europe was effectively dead the moment a defendant challenged the validity of the patent. Anyone wanting to enforce a patent across several countries appeared to have no choice but to litigate country by country. Heilein and his team questioned that assumption instead of simply accepting it. This is the point I find most instructive: challenging accepted assumptions in your own field is often the difference between a standard solution and a strategic one. In 2020, the team decided to file the action in Sweden, aware that they were looking at a possibility, not a guarantee. Cross-Border Enforcement: The Three Questions Referred to Luxembourg After Electrolux challenged the validity of the patents, the Swedish home court declared itself not competent to hear the case. BSH appealed, and the Swedish Court of Appeal agreed to refer three questions to the European Court of Justice. The first question addressed the core problem: does a home court that would otherwise have jurisdiction over an infringement claim lose that jurisdiction simply because the defendant argues the patent is invalid? The second question concerned a feature common to many legal systems, including Germany’s, where infringement and validity are decided in separate proceedings. The third question originally concerned Turkey. Today, most people immediately think of the United Kingdom, and some even think of US patents. Originally, the question was simpler: do the same jurisdiction rules apply to patents from countries outside the European Union? The fact that the ECJ first assigned the case to a Chamber of seven judges and later referred it to the Grand Chamber of 15 judges already signaled how much weight the Court placed on these questions. The Judgment: What the ECJ Actually Decided A home court does not automatically lose jurisdiction simply because the defendant argues the patent is invalid. For many years, the opposite was widely assumed to be settled law. The ECJ made clear that this reading was too narrow. The court where the defendant is based can generally continue to hear the infringement case. One point matters for how you read this ruling: questions concerning the validity of a European patent still fall to the national courts of the country for which the patent was granted, as provided in Article 24(4) of the Brussels Ia Regulation. What is new is that the infringement case does not automatically collapse the moment validity is challenged. The home court keeps control of the overall proceeding. For patents from EU Member States, the home court does not automatically lose jurisdiction. It assesses the validity challenge. If it looks strong, the home court may stay the infringement case. If it looks weak, the home court may proceed. For patents from non-EU countries, the home court may stay the case if a validity proceeding is already pending there, drawing on Articles 33 and 34 of the Brussels Ia Regulation. The result is a considerably more flexible system than most observers expected . Patents from Outside the EU: Long-Arm Jurisdiction The part of the judgment with the greatest international reach concerns patents from countries outside the EU. The ECJ ruled that the special jurisdiction rule for patent validity generally does not apply to non-European patents. That means the general rule can apply instead, opening the door for infringement claims based on non-European patents to be brought before a home court where the defendant is based in the EU. Commentators quickly started calling this “long-arm jurisdiction.” One clarification matters here, because it tends to get lost in the public discussion: the ECJ did not say that a European home court can revoke or invalidate a foreign patent. That remains a matter for the authorities and courts of the country that granted it. What the ECJ said is that a European home court may assess the claims between the parties. That distinction is essential to how you should read this ruling. Consequences in Practice: Fujifilm, Regeneron, and Onesta Three recent cases show how quickly practice is already adapting to the new possibilities. Fujifilm v. Kodak: the Düsseldorf Local Division of the Unified Patent Court accepted jurisdiction over the UK part of a European patent even before the ECJ delivered its judgment, building on reasoning the Advocate General had already signaled in the BSH case. In June 2026, the UPC Court of Appeal further developed that approach based on the principles confirmed in BSH. Regeneron v. Formycon: the Munich home court applied the BSH framework and granted a Europe-wide injunction based on a European patent, one of the first examples of a national home court putting the BSH logic into practice. Onesta v. BMW: this case shows the debate has moved well beyond Europe. After Onesta attempted to assert two US patents before the Munich home court, BMW obtained an anti-suit injunction from a Texas federal court. Judge Albright took the view that US patents should generally be decided by US courts. The injunction was directed against Onesta, not against the Munich court, and Onesta has appealed the Texas decision. The Munich home court stayed the proceeding but did not reject its own jurisdiction. Whether a European home court can ultimately decide infringement claims based on US patents remains an open question, one that has turned from a European jurisdiction issue into an international jurisdiction conflict. What This Means for Your Company Heilein sums up twenty years of litigation in three lessons, and I share this assessment without reservation when advising my Mittelstand clients. First: patent enforcement has become more international. National litigation still matters, but companies should think across borders from the very beginning, not only once the first cease-and-desist letter has been sent. Second: choice of forum now carries real strategic weight. Where you bring a case can matter just as much as the legal arguments themselves. Third: long-term commitment pays off. Major developments rarely result from a single filing or a single hearing. They come from pursuing a clear strategy consistently over many years. For you as a managing director, R&D lead, or Head of IP at an innovative Mittelstand company, this translates into two concrete points. First, if you hold rights in several European countries and a competitor infringes them, you no longer necessarily have to fund five or six parallel national proceedings. A single action at the infringer’s home base can be the economically smarter option. Second, and this side of the ruling gets less attention in public discussion, if your company is based in Germany and operates across several countries, you can now be sued at your own home base over patent infringement claims tied to activities in other countries. That risk belongs in every freedom-to-operate analysis and in every assessment tied to acquisitions or market entry. Here is the full transcript of the interview: Host Today's interview guest is Dr. Ernst-Peter Heilein. If you don't know Ernst-Peter, he is a German and European patent attorney, the founder of HEILEIN IP LAW, and a long-time IP leader at BSH Home Appliances. Thank you for being on IP Fridays. Answer Yeah, great to be here! BLOCK 1 – THE PERSON BEHIND THE CASE Host When looking at your career, one thing stands out: you never really followed the traditional path of either private practice or industry. Er, how did your professional journey begin, actually? Answer My professional roots are actually in private practice. After qualifying as a Patent Attorney, I worked in private practice and fairly early founded my own law firm, which later became HEILEIN IP LAW. Host So you never completely left private practice behind? Answer Exactly. In 2005, I had the opportunity to take on additional responsibilities on the BSH side. There, I was able to build and lead a new unit within the IP organization. The team was responsible for patents in the small appliances business, as well as global design and trademark protection. At the same time, I helped build an international network of internal and external IP counsel and coordinated their work. Host That still sounds fairly like traditional IP work. When did international disputes become part of your career? Answer Over time, my focus gradually shifted from traditional IP protection to strategic enforcement. That included anti-counterfeiting activities, global trademark and design matters, and cross-border patent disputes. Host So your work became more about enforcing rights rather than simply obtaining and managing them, right? Answer Exactly. And that development eventually led me to play a strategic role in the case BSH Home Appliances versus Electrolux, a case that still accompanies me today. Host Looking back now — from private practice, to building an international IP organization, and eventually becoming involved in a case before the European Court of Justice — did you ever imagine that path? Answer No, not at all. Looking back, this combination of private practice, responsibilities on the business side, and international enforcement experience turned out to be very useful when our case eventually reached the European Court of Justice. BLOCK 2 – HOW IT ALL STARTED Host Yeah, talking about this case. The case BSH versus Electrolux started long before it reached the European Court of Justice. When did the story actually begin? Answer The story actually begins much earlier than most people would expect. The invention itself dates back to 2001 and concerns a new vacuum cleaner technology. In 2006, we identified what we believed to be an unauthorized use of the invention and contacted Electrolux to clarify the situation. The European patent in suit was granted in 2009 and validated in a number of European countries. At the time, nobody could have imagined that this would eventually lead to a decision of the European Court of Justice almost twenty years later. Host Wow, 20 years! That's a long time. So, at first this was simply a normal patent dispute? Answer Yes, absolutely! After many years of opposition and appeal proceedings before the European Patent Office, we were finally able to defend the patent successfully in late 2018. Less than one year later, in the summer of 2019, the Higher Regional Court of Düsseldorf found that certain Electrolux vacuum cleaner models infringed the patent. Host Er, at that point, one might think, that the patent owner had achieved its goal, right? Answer That is what many people would think. But that judgment did not bring the dispute to an end. A new challenge emerged. The patent had been validated in many European countries. Winning in one country, like Germany, did not automatically solve the enforcement issue in all the other countries. Host What was the practical problem then? Answer We were facing a very simple question: How do we enforce a patent that exists in many countries? And how do we prevent claims from becoming time-barred without filing separate infringement actions in every single country? Doing that would not only be legally complex. It would also require a huge amount of time, effort, and money. Host That sounds less like a major legal question and more like a business problem. Answer Exactly. At the beginning, this was not an academic discussion about jurisdiction. It was a very practical business question. How can we enforce our rights efficiently without running parallel lawsuits all over Europe? That was the real challenge we were trying to solve. BLOCK 3 – THE IDEA OF A CENTRAL ACTION Host So, how did the idea of one central action emerge? Answer While looking for possible solutions, we came across Article 4 of the Brussels Ia Regulation. The idea behind that rule is very simple. In general, a person can be sued in the country where that person is based. In our case, that pointed us toward the Swedish home court because Electrolux is based in Stockholm. Host That sounds like a fairly ordinary jurisdiction rule. Answer Yes. And that was exactly what made it interesting. Article 4 is the general rule. The question was whether that rule could also be used for patent infringement claims covering several countries. Host Was that a common approach at the time? Answer No. Quite the opposite. Many people believed that cross-border patent litigation in Europe was effectively dead. Host That sounds rather dramatic. Why did people think that? Answer Because there was a widely held view that a central patent case could be stopped as soon as the defendant challenged the validity of the patent. As a result, many companies assumed they had no real choice but to litigate country by country. Host Yet you decided to look at the issue differently. Answer Yes. Sometimes it is worth taking a fresh look at accepted assumptions. We felt that Article 4 might play a much more important role than many people believed. Host So at that point, you already saw an opportunity, right? Answer Yes, we saw a possibility! Not a guarantee. But we believed there was a strong legal basis for bringing all claims before the Swedish home court. Host And that eventually led to the lawsuit being filed in Sweden, right? Answer Exactly. In 2020, we decided to file the action in Sweden. That followed our success before the European Patent Office in late 2018 and in the Düsseldorf infringement proceedings in 2019. At that stage, our objective was very practical. We were simply trying to find an efficient way to enforce rights that exist in many countries. Host At that point, you already think the case might end up before the European Court of Justice? Answer No. Not at all. We were focused on solving a business problem. The idea that the case would eventually reach the European Court of Justice came much later. BLOCK 4 – THE OBSTACLE: GAT v. LuK Host You mentioned that, er, many people believed cross-border patent litigation in Europe was no longer a realistic option. Why was that? Answer The main reason was an earlier decision of the European Court of Justice known as GAT versus LuK, decided in 2006. For many years, that decision was understood to mean that a home court could lose its ability to hear a patent infringement case as soon as the defendant challenged the validity of the patent. In practice, that understanding made many cross-border patent cases extremely difficult. As a result, many people believed that cross-border patent litigation was not effective. Host And yet you decided to follow exactly that path, right? Answer Yes. Sometimes it is worth questioning assumptions that have been accepted for many years. We believed that Article 4 of the Brussels Ia Regulation played a more important role than many people thought. That is why, in 2020, we decided to file the case in Sweden. Host And at that point, did you already realize that the case might eventually reach the European Court of Justice? Answer No. Not at all. Our goal was simply to find a practical solution to a real enforcement problem. The idea that this would eventually become a case before the European Court of Justice was far from our minds. BLOCK 5 – THE QUESTIONS REFERRED TO THE EUROPEAN COURT OF JUSTICE Host So, how did the case eventually reach the European Court of Justice then? Answer After we filed the lawsuit in Sweden in 2020, Electrolux challenged the validity of the patents. The Swedish home court then concluded that it could not hear the case and declared itself not competent to proceed. We appealed that decision, because the issues were important and affected far more than just our case. We suggested that several questions should be referred to the European Court of Justice. The Swedish Court of Appeal agreed and sent those questions to Luxembourg. Host So, what were these main questions? Answer At the heart of the case, there were three questions: First: if a home court has jurisdiction over a patent infringement case, does it lose that jurisdiction simply because the defendant argues that the patent is invalid? Second: Does it make a difference if the national legal system requires validity issues to be decided in a separate proceeding? And third: Do this jurisdiction rules also apply to patents from countries outside the European Union? Host The third question sounds particularly interesting. Answer Yes, at the time, the discussion in our case focused on Turkey. Today, many people immediately think about the United Kingdom, and some even think about US patents. But originally, the question was much simpler. We wanted to know, whether the same jurisdiction rules also apply when patents from non-European countries are involved. Host And, did you realize how important that third question might become? Answer No, certainly not to that extent. At the beginning, most of the discussion focused on the relationship between the different jurisdiction rules within Europe. Only later did it become clear that the European Court of Justice’s answers might have consequences far beyond the European Union. Host So, how did the European Court of Justice react then? Answer That was actually quite interesting. The European Court of Justice first heard the case before a Chamber of seven judges. Later, it referred the case to the Grand Chamber of 15 judges. That already showed that the European Court of Justice considered the issues to be important. And when the judgment finally came out, some of the answers were very different from what many observers had expected. BLOCK 6 – THE DECISION OF THE EUROPEAN COURT OF JUSTICE Host Let’s talk about the European Court of Justice’s answers. What was, in your view, the most important part of the decision? Answer The most important point was this: A home court does not automatically lose jurisdiction just because the defendant argues that the patent is invalid. For many years, many people believed exactly the opposite. The European Court of Justice made it clear that this understanding was too narrow. The home court where the defendant is based can generally continue to hear the infringement case. That is really the key message of the decision. Host Why is that so important? Answer Because it gives new momentum to cross-border patent enforcement in Europe. Before this decision, many people assumed that a defendant could effectively stop a central infringement case simply by challenging the validity of the patent. The European Court of Justice made clear that this is not automatically the case. Host Does that mean the home court hearing the infringement case will now also decide whether the patent is valid? Answer No, and that is a very important point. The European Court of Justice confirmed that questions about the validity of a European patent should still be decided by the national courts of the country for which the patent was granted, as provided for in Article 24(4) of the Brussels Ia Regulation. What is new, is that the infringement case does not automatically fall apart because of a validity challenge. The home court can keep control of the overall case. Host So, how does that work in practice? Answer The European Court of Justice gives the home court some flexibility. For patents from Member States of the European Union, the home court does not automatically lose its power if the defendant says the patent is invalid. The home court can look at the validity challenge. If it seems strong, the home court may stay the infringement case. If it seems weak, the home court may continue the infringement case. For patents from countries outside the European Union, the home court may also stay the case if there is already a validity case pending in that country. In such situations, Articles 33 and 34 of the Brussels Ia Regulation may apply. That creates a much more flexible system than many people expected. Host Er, we have discussed the implications for patents from Member States of the European Union, but a lot of attention has been given to another part of the decision, that we already talked about briefly, namely patents from countries outside the European Union. Answer Absolutely, and that may be the part of the judgment with the biggest international impact. Host Why? Answer Because the European Court of Justice decided that the special jurisdiction rule for patent validity does not generally apply to patents from non-European countries. In simple terms, that means the general rule can still apply. And that opens the possibility of bringing infringement cases based on non-European patents before the home court where the defendant is based in the European Union. Host That sounds like a very far-reaching statement. Answer It is. That is why many commentators started talking about what is often called “long-arm jurisdiction.” In other words, a European home court may, under certain circumstances, deal with infringement claims relating to patents from countries outside the European Union. Host So, many listeners may now wonder: Can a Swedish or a German home court really decide a dispute involving a British or Turkish patent? Answer Ah, we need to be careful here. The European Court of Justice did not say that a European home court can cancel or revoke a foreign patent. That remains a matter for the authorities and national courts of the country that granted the patent. What the European Court of Justice said is that a European home court may assess the claims between the parties in a dispute. That is an important distinction. Host Did you realize during the proceedings how important this part of the decision might become? Answer Not to this extent. We started with a very practical enforcement problem. Only later did it become clear that the European Court of Justice’s answers might have consequences far beyond the original case. Today, the decision is discussed not only in connection with Turkish patents, but also British patents and even possible claims involving US patents. Host If you had to summarize the decision in one sentence, and I know, this is a very difficult task, what would that sentence be? Answer The European Court of Justice did not re-invent cross-border patent enforcement in Europe. But after many years, it clearly gave it much more room to develop. BLOCK 7 – THE REACTION OF THE IP COMMUNITY Host So, how was the decision received after it was published? Answer Ah, the reaction was very strong. It quickly became clear that many people saw the decision as much more than just another patent case. Many articles and commentaries described it as an important development in European patent litigation. Host Did that surprise you? Answer To some extent, yes. Of course, we knew that the questions referred to the European Court of Justice were important. But I was surprised by how quickly the decision became a major topic of discussion across the European patent community. Host Er, you later presented the decision at several conferences yourself, right? Answer Yes. The discussion started right away. I had the opportunity to discuss and present the case at several conferences and events, including the annual VPP conference in Germany and the Ingolstadt Patent Symposium. I recently received an invitation to serve as a panel speaker on cross-border litigation at the AIPPI World Congress 2026 in Hamburg. What struck me most was that both internal and external IP counsel were trying to understand the practice consequences of the decision. Host So, what was the question you were asked most often? Answer Almost always the same one: How far does this decision really go? People wanted to know whether this was simply a correction of earlier case law or whether it marked the beginning of a new phase in cross-border patent enforcement. Host And what did you say? Answer I would describe it as: neither a revolution nor a minor adjustment. The European Court of Justice did not rewrite the system. But it clearly changed the balance between the different jurisdiction rules. That is why I believe the decision will continue to be discussed for many years, both in practice and in academia. Host Er, one year later, the case received the Managing IP Award as the “Europe Impact Case of the Year.” What did that recognition mean to you? Answer First of all, it was a great honor for everyone involved. But for me, the most important thing was the message behind the award. The award showed that the decision affects much more than the parties involved in the case. It has an impact on European patent practice as a whole. And it also shows that the underlying jurisdiction questions reach far beyond patent law. They are relevant whenever companies have to enforce rights across borders in an increasing international world. That is what makes this case special. Host You often describe this case as a team effort. Answer Absolutely. A case of this size is never the work of one person. Many people contributed over many years. On the BSH side, team members from different functions played an important role throughout the proceedings. And we worked closely with external advisors in several countries. So I see the award as recognition of a shared achievement rather than an individual success. Host Looking at the discussions today, would you say the debate is over? Answer Not at all. I actually think we are only at the beginning. There are still many practical questions that home courts will have to answer in the coming years. That is exactly why the decision remains so interesting. BLOCK 8 – WHAT DOES THE DECISION MEAN IN PRACTICE? Host Let’s move from legal theory to practical business implications. What does this decision mean for patent owners and companies? Answer In my view, the biggest change is strategic. Patent owners now have better opportunities to bring cross-border disputes together in one central proceeding. At the same time, companies need to be aware that they may face claims at their European headquarters covering activities in several countries. So the decision creates opportunities, but it also creates new risks. Host That sounds really like a significant shift; right? Answer I would call it a rebalancing rather than a revolution. The European Court of Justice did not create a completely new system. But it made clear that the general rule — suing a defendant where it is based — plays a much bigger role than many people had assumed. As a result, the court at the defendant’s home base becomes much more important strategically. Host In the patent community, people often talk about cases such as Fujifilm v. Kodak, or Regeneron v. Formycon or Onesta v. BMW. Why are those cases attracting so much attention now? Answer Because they show how quickly practice is already adapting to the new possibilities. Fujifilm was important because it was one of the first UPC cases to test the logic that was later confirmed in BSH. At that time, the BSH case was already pending before the European Court of Justice, and the Advocate General had expressed a view that pointed in that direction. Against that background, the Düsseldorf Local Division accepted jurisdiction over the UK part of a European patent even before the European Court of Justice delivered its judgment. In June 2026, based on the principles confirmed in BSH, the UPC Court of Appeal further developed that approach. Host And what happened in Regeneron v. Formycon ? Answer In the Regeneron case, the Munich home court applied the approach confirmed in BSH and granted a Europe-wide injunction based on a European patent. That was one of the first examples of a national home court using the BSH framework in practice. That demonstrates that the decision is not just an academic discussion. It already has practical consequences. Host And what about the Onesta case? Answer The Onesta case shows that the debate has moved beyond Europe. After Onesta attempted to assert two U.S. patents before the Munich home court, BMW obtained an anti-suit injunction from a Texas federal court. Judge Albright took the view that U.S. patents should generally be decided by U.S. courts. The Onesta case therefore illustrates that the limits of the BSH logic are now being tested internationally. Host Did that end the proceedings in Munich? Answer Not necessarily. What makes the case interesting is that the Texas injunction was directed against Onesta, not against the Munich home court. At the same time, Onesta appealed Judge Albright’s decision in the United States. The Munich home court therefore decided to stay the case for the time being. Importantly, however, the Munich home court did not reject its own jurisdiction. So, at least for the moment, the underlying question remains open. Host Can a European home court ultimately decide infringement claims based on U.S. patents? Answer That question has not yet been answered. But the case has already shown that such an attempt can trigger strong reactions outside Europe. In that sense, the debate has moved from a European jurisdiction question to an international jurisdiction conflict. Host For our audience of internal and external IP counsel, what are the main lessons from this decision? Answer For me, there are three key takeaways. First: Patent enforcement has become more international. National litigation remains important, but companies should think across borders from the very beginning. Second: The choice of forum is becoming more important. Where you bring a case may be just as important as the legal arguments themselves. And third: Long-term commitment matters. This case shows that major developments rarely happen because of a single filing or a single hearing. They usually result from pursuing a clear strategy consistently over many years. Host Do you think this decision will also influence the Unified Patent Court, the UPC? Answer Yes, I believe so. The decision fits into a broader trend toward more centralized patent litigation. Both, the UPC and the BSH decision are driven by the same idea: Handling cross-border disputes more efficiently and more consistently. What is interesting is that many of the questions were faced in BSH versus Electrolux are now reappearing in a new form before the UPC. Cases like Fujifilm versus Kodak show that the discussion about jurisdiction, scope, and cross-border effects is far from over. Institutions may be new. But the underlying challenge remains the same: How do we enforce patents effectively across borders? Host Some commentators even see this as a step toward a more independent European patent judiciary. Do you agree? Answer To some extent, yes. Professor Hanns Ullrich, who supervised my doctoral studies on the legal protection of a then new semiconductor technology many years ago, recently observed that the UPC is gradually developing its own European case law.[DH1] I think that is — again — a very accurate observation. If you look at the developments since BSH and the first UPC decisions, you can see that European patent litigation is becoming more connected. National courts will remain important. But at the same time, we are seeing a more integrated European patent system taking shape. How far that development will go remains to be seen. Host Looking back on the entire journey — from a vacuum cleaner patent, through litigation in several countries, all the way to the European Court of Justice and an award-winning decision — what is your personal conclusion? Answer My main conclusion is that innovation needs effective legal protection. But it also requires the willingness to challenge established assumptions and explore new approaches. For me, the BSH versus Electrolux case shows that persistence, teamwork, a willingness to challenge accepted assumptions, and a long-term strategic view can sometimes lead to developments that go far beyond the original dispute. BLOCK 9 – THE PERSON BEHIND THE DECISION Host Ernst-Peter, today we have talked a lot about jurisdiction, patent enforcement, and European case law. When you look back at this journey, which has lasted almost twenty years, what impressed you most? Answer Probably the realization that major developments rarely follow a straight line. When we started thinking about the case, we were dealing with a very practical problem. Nobody said: Let’s create a landmark decision of the European Court of Justice. We were simply looking for a reasonable and practical solution for a company. The fact that this would eventually lead to a decision with Europe-wide impact was something nobody could foresee at the time. Host Were there moments when you thought the case might fail? Answer Of course. Whenever a case lasts many years, there will be setbacks, new questions, and unexpected developments. That is exactly why persistence is so important. In the end, success is often not about one filing or one hearing. It is about staying focused on a clear objective over a long period of time. Host You often talk about teamwork. Is that one of the main lessons from this case? Answer Absolutely. A case of this size requires commitment from many people and institutes over many years. On the BSH side, my role was to help maintain the strategic direction and long-term commitment that such a case requires. At the same time, experts from different functions within BSH contributed technical expertise, testing, documentation, and practical support throughout the proceedings. On the legal side, Roman Sedlmaier and his team at IP-Counsels Gigerich & Sedlmaier (IPCGS) helped develop the cross-border litigation strategy and the overall case architecture. Our Swedish litigation team then carried the arguments through all stages of the proceedings. Looking back, it was the combination of institutional commitment, technical expertise, strategic leadership, well-designed case architecture, and consistent execution that made the difference. Host One final question. What advice would you give to young internal or external IP counsel? Answer Stay curious: Don’t be afraid to question accepted assumptions. Be patient: Intellectual property is usually a marathon, not a sprint. And never forget that every patent dispute involves an invention, a business, and many people who have worked hard to bring that innovation to market. For me, that connection between technology, law, and strategy is what still makes this profession so fascinating today. Host Ernst-Peter, thank you very much for joining us today on IP Fridays. Answer Thank you. It was a pleasure to be here.

DISPONIBLE EN VIDEO POR YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/zB7X4JRODKALa mayoría de los fans de Batman creen haberlo visto todo, hasta que revisitan el caótico, colorido y sorprendentemente oscuro mundo de las películas de Batman de los 90. Sumérgete en la salvaje y a menudo incomprendida Gotham de BATMAN RETURNS (1992) de Tim Burton y la extravagante y desmesurada BATMAN FOREVER (1995) de Joel Schumacher. Estas películas son una mezcla de arte y sátira, que combina la fantasía de los comics con un agudo comentario social que sigue siendo sorprendentemente relevante.En este episodio, exploramos cómo Batman Returns desafía el género típico de superhéroes: rico en diseño gótico, profundidad psicológica y una audaz crítica del capitalismo, todo envuelto en el estilo surrealista característico de Burton. Descubre cómo villanos como el Pingüino y Gatúbela no son solo malos de cómic: encarnan la alienación social, la dualidad y la lucha de clases. Analizamos cómo la visión de Burton creó una Gotham con un estilo y una atmósfera tan distintivos. Además, por qué la oscura melancolía de esta película resuena más de lo que parece.Luego, pasamos a Batman Forever, una explosión de caos iluminada por luces de neón, donde la torpe presentación de Robin y el extravagante Acertijo de Jim Carrey muestran una era obsesionada con el brillo, la exageración y el espectáculo. Analizamos cómo esta película, a pesar de su apariencia cursi, subraya la obsesión de la época por el estilo sobre la sustancia, y cómo su tono camp sentó las bases de la narrativa moderna de superhéroes, o eso parece. Discutimos cómo los personajes exagerados y la estética llamativa de la película enmascaran luchas más profundas con la identidad, el trauma y el deseo de validación.Descubrirás: la influencia del Batman de la televisión de los 60, cómo estas películas reflejan sus ansiedades sociales de la época —como la corrupción política, la manipulación mediática y el trauma social— y por qué aún atormentan la psique de los fanáticos de los cómics y los cinéfilos por igual. Tanto si creciste en los 90 como si simplemente te interesa la historia de los superhéroes, estas películas revelan las caóticas y creativas raíces del cine de grandes éxitos moderno, con lecciones sobre estilo, contenido y legado.Nuestro análisis en profundidad está repleto de ideas: cómo la visión única de Tim Burton estableció un tono gótico que aún se percibe en las películas de Batman actuales, y cómo las extravagancias de las películas de Schumacher dieron paso a una trilogía más oscura de Nolan. Este episodio es perfecto para cinéfilos, fans de los cómics o cualquier persona interesada en cómo las películas de superhéroes reflejan nuestros miedos y fantasías sociales. Prepárate para volver a ver Gotham —esta vez con los ojos bien abiertos— y descubre cómo estas caóticas entregas influyeron en décadas de historias de héroes.¿Dónde encajan tus películas favoritas de Batman en este caos? Sintoniza y descubre por qué la nostalgia, el estilo y la crítica social hacen que estas películas de los 90 sean inolvidables. Imprescindible para quienes anhelan comprender mejor cómo Batman se convirtió en un reflejo de la locura de la sociedad, y por qué estas películas, a menudo criticadas, merecen una segunda oportunidad.No olvides dejar tus comentarios sobre tu experiencia viendo estas películas, y síguenos en redes sociales para más contenido cinéfilo.NOTA: Spoilers y detalles gráficos incluidos. Te recomendamos ver las películas antes de escucharnos.SÍGUENOS EN REDES SOCIALES:- INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/duelodefilmotecas- TIKTOK: https://tiktok.com/@duelodefilmotecas- FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/duelodefilmotecas- X: https://twitter.com/duelofilmotecas

Es ist soweit! Wir haben endlich einen Termin für unsere Fahrt durch den Panamakanal: Am 29. Juli wird Mabul den Kanal passieren.Auf dem Weg von Portobelo zur Kanaleinfahrt legen wir einen Zwischenstopp im Río Chagres ein. Einst war dieser Fluss einer der wichtigsten Verbindungswege zwischen dem Atlantik und dem Pazifik. Heute steht er im Schatten des Panamakanals – geblieben ist eine der ursprünglichsten Landschaften des Landes. Mitten im dichten Regenwald ankern wir zwischen Krokodilen und Affen im Fluss. Ein Ort, an dem man sich vorstellen kann, wie sich der Amazonas anfühlen muss.Für unsere Gäste Tinka und Jannik ist der Amazonas allerdings weit mehr als eine romantische Vorstellung. Die beiden segelnden Zirkusartisten haben ihn mit ihren selbstgebauten Booten tatsächlich befahren – eine Reise, die sie an ihre körperlichen und mentalen Grenzen brachte.In dieser Folge erzählen sie von ihrem außergewöhnlichen Abenteuer, den Herausforderungen auf einem der größten Flüsse der Welt und davon, warum das Leben auf einem kleinen Segelboot manchmal die größte Zirkusnummer von allen ist.Wer unsere Fahrt durch den Panamakanal live mitverfolgen möchte, kann dies über die Webcams des Panamakanals tun.Am 30. Juli werden wir voraussichtlich am Nachmittag auf der Atlantikseite die drei Gatún-Schleusen zum Gatún-See hinaufgeschleust:https://multimedia.panama-canal.com/Webcams/gatun.htmlAm 31. Juli geht es am Morgen durch die Pedro-Miguel-Schleuse:https://multimedia.panama-canal.com/Webcams/cerro-luisa.htmlAnschließend passieren wir die Miraflores-Schleusen und werden in den Pazifik hinabgeschleust:https://multimedia.panama-canal.com/Webcams/miraflores.htmlSupport the showTagge und Teile den Boatcast Mabul mit deinen Freunden in deinen Social Media: @sailingmabul. Oder einfach, ganz klassisch mit folgendem Link: sailingmabul.com/podcast Nur so können wir gemeinsam organisch wachsen.

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Nachdem David Goliat getötet hatte, erschlugen vier Männer weitere Riesen, die sich gegen Israel erhoben hatten. „Und es war wiederum ein Kampf bei Gat; da war ein großer Mann, der hatte sechs Finger an jeder Hand und sechs Zehen an jedem Fuß, zusammen vierundzwanzig; auch er war ein Nachkomme der Riesen. Als er Israel Hohn […]

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Imagina esta escena: son las tres de la mañana del 5 de julio de 1975. El calor del verano barcelonés es asfixiante, pero en la montaña de Montjuïc, el aire está cargado de una mezcla perfecta e inolvidable de aceite de ricino quemado y pinos mediterráneos. De repente, un aullido desgarra la noche; un faro amarillento corta la oscuridad y, a más de 200 km/h rozando el bordillo, aparece Salvador Cañellas sobre una imponente Ducati 900 SS. Así era la magia de las 24 Horas de Montjuïc, probablemente la historia de carreras más salvaje, pura y mítica jamás contada sobre dos ruedas. Los orígenes: Héroes de la posguerra La historia arranca en 1955, no con inmensos presupuestos ni grandes motorhomes, sino gracias a la maravillosa locura de los miembros de la Penya Motorista Barcelona. Ellos decidieron que las carreteras y jardines públicos que rodeaban los antiguos palacios de la Exposición de 1929 eran el lugar perfecto para ver quién aguantaba más sobre una moto. En aquella primera edición de tintes casi heroicos, Juan Soler Bultó y "Turuta" ganaron con una modesta Montesa Brío 90 de apenas 7 caballos y 70 kilos. Corrieron día y noche vestidos con chaquetas barbour y cascos tipo bol de ensalada, en un trazado donde no había vallas, solo pacas de paja frente a farolas de hierro macizo. Tras casi 2.000 kilómetros de tortura mecánica, demostraron que la industria española de posguerra era capaz de fabricar máquinas indestructibles. Había nacido la leyenda. Un paddock de catedral y la Edad de Oro Para los años 60, la carrera se internacionalizó y alcanzó niveles surrealistas. Los mecánicos extranjeros de marcas como BMW alucinaban al ver que sus boxes no eran garajes, sino el interior del mismísimo Estadio Olímpico. El sonido de los motores resonando en las bóvedas de piedra creaba una acústica de catedral mecánica espectacular. Allí mandaban los pilotos catalanes, los "especialistas de la montaña". Conocían cada bache y sabían dónde ganar un par de segundos si se tenía el coraje de no frenar en la bajada de la Pérgola. Llegados a 1969, el mundo estaba obsesionado con los motores de cuatro tiempos, pero Salvador Cañellas y Carlos Rocamora ganaron la prueba con el humo azul de una Bultaco 360 de dos tiempos. Una victoria de David contra Goliat. Poco después irrumpieron las poderosas Ducati con el rey indiscutible: Benjamín "Min" Grau, que destrozaba récords desafiando las leyes de la física urbana. La noche de las alucinaciones La madrugada en Montjuïc era como una novela de misterio. Sin apenas iluminación, los pilotos dependían de sus propios faros y de la mortecina luz amarillenta de las farolas. Con el terrible cansancio y tras repetir infinitas veces las 30 curvas del trazado en "modo automático", muchos sufrían alucinaciones visuales, creyendo ver muros o sombras cruzando la pista. Mientras ellos luchaban contra sus propios demonios en la oscuridad de la pista, en las laderas de la montaña el público vivía un carnaval pagano de velocidad, asando carne a un metro de las motos. El final de una era: Velocidad contra seguridad En la década de los 80, la tecnología cambió las reglas de forma radical. Llegaron las grandes y pesadas "bestias" japonesas que rozaban los 300 km/h, pero el circuito seguía siendo un estrecho parque público lleno de árboles y muros de piedra inamovibles. Para los pilotos del Mundial de Resistencia de 1980, Montjuïc producía verdadero terror y pasó a ser conocido como el "circuito de los valientes o los locos". El trágico, aunque previsible, final llegó en la edición de 1986. Un accidente mortal segó la vida de Domingo Gil y confirmó lo que muchos temían: las motos habían evolucionado tanto que el entorno se había vuelto insosteniblemente letal. Los equipos internacionales se plantaron, el circuito fue despojado de su licencia y la montaña mágica se apagó para siempre. La competición se mudó a los modernos y seguros trazados de Jerez y Montmeló, pero sin esa alma inigualable. Hoy, si cierras los ojos en la Font del Gat, aún puedes imaginar el eco de los motores. Las 24 Horas de Montjuïc no solo enseñaron a fabricar motos en España, forjaron un carácter de resiliencia y pasión que cimentó las bases de nuestra actual potencia mundial en el motociclismo. ¿Conocías la increíble historia de esta carrera legendaria?

La Biblia me enseña cómo tener una buena vida, una vida feliz, una vida larga, que es uno de los anhelos que tenemos. Salmos 34:12-14 dice así la Palabra: “¿Quién es el hombre que desea vida, que desea muchos días para ver el bien? Guarda tu lengua del mal, y tus labios de hablar engaño. Apártate del mal, y haz el bien; busca la paz, y síguela” (RVR1960) / “¿Quieres vivir una vida larga y próspera? Dejen de hablar mal de otros, de andar diciendo mentiras; aléjense del mal y hagan lo bueno, procuren vivir siempre en paz”. (Nueva Traducción Viviente - NTV).El secreto de vivir bien la vida, no es un secreto. Es una realdad evidente: todos anhelamos una existencia plena y longeva. Pero cuando miramos la Palabra del Señor, encontramos a David escapando de la muerte. Él escribe este salmo en un momento de crisis extrema, cuya historia encontramos en 1 Samuel 21:12-15, cuando tuvo que fingir demencia ante el rey Aquis de Gat para salvar su vida. La Biblia dice que David “cambió su manera de comportarse delante de ellos, y se fingió loco entre sus manos, y escribía en las portadas de las puertas, y dejaba correr su saliva por su barba” (RVR1960). Literalmente recurrió a todo lo humanamente posible para aferrarse a la vida, demostrando cuánto amamos la vida.Desde esa profunda experiencia, David reflexiona en el Salmo 34 y nos confronta con una pregunta vital: "¿Quién de nosotros quiere vivir y disfrutar de una buena vida?". Ahí es donde el salmista nos sacude el alma y nos enseña que no se trata simplemente de existir, sino de saber vivir.A veces estamos llevando una vida que no es sana, ni correcta, ni se acerca a lo que verdaderamente llamamos una "buena vida". Y lo curioso es que David no nos dice: "Si quieres vivir bien, cuida tus finanzas, acumula riquezas o alcanza el poder". ¡No! Él nos confronta con el carácter espiritual de nuestra existencia. Se mete en terrenos tan profundos que uno dice: "Tal vez nunca lo había mirado desde esa perspectiva”. Él nos habla del poder de nuestra boca, nos urge a apartarnos de la maldad y nos desafía a vivir en paz. Son las preocupaciones, la ansiedad y las tensiones internas las que empiezan a destruir tu cuerpo, tu mente y tu corazón, haciendo que toda tu vida se marchite.Y aquí surge una pregunta con la que quiero sacudir tu corazón: ¿Qué tan cerca estamos de Dios hoy? Puede que estemos muy cerca del dinero, del poder, de las propiedades o de los logros terrenales; pero la verdadera pregunta es: ¿qué tan cerca estoy del Creador?Una larga existencia es hermosa, siempre y cuando sea una buena vida. Vivir muchos años sumido en la tristeza, el aburrimiento, la enfermedad o la amargura no es una bendición, ¡es una tortura y una maldición! Cuando Jesús habita en el corazón, todo cambia. No te estoy ofreciendo la falsa expectativa de una vida perfecta y libre de aflicciones; te hablo de una vida en la que, al tener a Cristo dentro de nuestro corazón, sabremos exactamente cómo encarar las tormentas. En lugar de permitir que los problemas te derriben y te destruyan, tú vas con fe y te postras ante la cruz, entregándole a Él toda tu carga.Esa es la gran diferencia entre el que solo tiene dinero y el que tiene a Dios; tú y yo tenemos al Señor, y sabemos con absoluta certeza que para Él no hay nada imposible. Esa es la diferencia entre el que confía en el poder humano, en las influencias o en las alianzas políticas, y aquel que camina de la mano de Dios. Si anhelas disfrutar de una vida plena, fuerte, renovada y rebosante de entusiasmo, hoy te convoco a correr hacia una vida espiritual sana.Por tal razón, nadie alcanzará esa vida bendecida basándose únicamente en la oración; la clave definitiva está en la obediencia. Muchos creen que basta con pasar horas orando o exhibiendo una religiosidad superficial, pero la Palabra del Señor es categórica en Santiago 1:22: “Pero sed hacedores de la palabra, y no tan solamente oidores, engañándoos a vosotros mismos” (RVR1960). Cuando decidimos obedecer de corazón, es ahí cuando dejamos las palabras atrás y empezamos a caminar firmes en Su verdad.El poder de las palabrasAlgo contundente que nos enseña el salmista es esto: "Si quieres tener una buena vida, tendrás que cuidar la boca". Si no frenas lo que dices, las palabras que salen de tu boca inevitablemente van a causar estragos irreparables. Si empezamos a lanzar palabras hirientes, incorrectas y destructivas, alteramos ese diseño. Cuando en medio del conflicto recurrimos a frases como: "Bruto", "tonto", "no sirves para nada", "nunca debí casarme contigo", "es que mi mamá me lo advirtió, eres un bueno para nada" o "el día que te mueras no te voy a llorar"... todas esas palabras no solo maldicen tu propia vida, sino que destruyen el alma de los demás. Por eso, la Palabra del Señor es tan radical en Proverbios 18:21 al advertirnos: “La muerte y la vida están en poder de la lengua, y el que la ama comerá de sus frutos” (RVR1960).Esto es exactamente lo que provocamos cuando le lanzamos ráfagas de amargura a un hijo o a nuestra pareja. La Biblia nos confronta: "¿Quieres vivir bien y disfrutar de largos días?". Permíteme sumarle algo más a esa pregunta: ¿Quieres tener un matrimonio sólido? ¿Quieres ver a tu familia unida? ¿Anhelas que tus hijos te respeten, que en tu hogar te amen y que al llegar a casa corran a abrazarte? Entonces, empieza por gobernar tus palabras, especialmente en los momentos de ira. No fuimos llamados a destilar veneno ni a descargar basura sobre los seres que amamos. El momento de crisis es para ir a derramar nuestro dolor y nuestra frustración, pero de rodillas delante del Señor; allí, en Su presencia, nuestro lamento no le hace daño a nadie. Cuida tu boca y tu vida será mejor; cuida tu boca y el entorno de tu familia cambiará; cuida tu boca y te vas a ahorrar una cantidad inimaginable de problemas. Qué desastre tan terrible provocan las palabras descontroladas en nuestra vida, y es precisamente por ahí por donde debemos comenzar a corregir. 1.Frenar la lenguaSi quieres vivir bien y anhelas disfrutar de una larga existencia, el secreto comienza justo aquí: Tenemos que refrenar la lengua. Volvamos a la instrucción de las Escrituras en el Salmo 34; el consejo es claro y directo: "Guarda tu lengua del mal, y tus labios de hablar engaño". Dios no anda con rodeos; si de verdad queremos una buena vida, el punto de partida es erradicar el chisme, la crítica, la maledicencia y la mentira de nuestro vocabulario.La boca es el espejo del alma. Uno puede intentar camuflar o esconder lo que lleva por dentro durante un tiempo; podemos fingir en el corazón o en la mente, pero tarde o temprano, la boca nos va a delatar. Lo que guardamos en lo más profundo del ser terminará saliendo a la luz, porque la boca siempre revela lo que el corazón intenta ocultar. El mismo Jesús lo dejó establecido con una fuerza impresionante en Mateo 12:34: “¡Generación de víboras! ¿Cómo podéis hablar lo bueno, siendo malos? Porque de la abundancia del corazón habla la boca” (RVR1960).Así que ninguna palabra sale por azar; no es un simple "se me escapó" o "me equivoqué". Es verdad que hay temporadas de profunda crisis o dolor donde el alma se desahoga, como lo hizo Job 7:11 cuando exclamó en su angustia: “Por tanto, no frenaré mi boca; hablaré en la angustia de mi espíritu, y me quejaré en la amargura de mi alma” (RVR1960). Pero una cosa es derramar el quebranto ante Dios y otra muy distinta es andar con la boca suelta difamando, murmurando y lanzando veneno contra el prójimo. Al hacer eso, no solo destruimos a quienes nos rodean, sino que marchitamos por completo nuestra propia vida espiritual.Pensemos en lo que brota de nuestro interior cuando un hijo comete un error qu...

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Resumen de 1 Samuel 27 Después de años huyendo de Saúl, David llega a un punto de agotamiento físico, emocional y espiritual. Aunque Dios le había prometido el reino y lo había protegido una y otra vez, David comienza a creer que finalmente morirá a manos de Saúl. Cansado y sin consultar a Dios, decide refugiarse entre los filisteos, enemigos de Israel, pensando que allí estará más seguro. El rey Aquis le da la ciudad de Siclag, donde David vive durante más de un año con sus hombres y sus familias. Lo que parecía una solución temporal termina convirtiéndose en una etapa larga de su vida. Desde Siclag, David realiza incursiones contra pueblos enemigos, destruyéndolos completamente y tomando botín para sostener a su gente. Sin embargo, también engaña a Aquis haciéndole creer que está atacando territorios israelitas. Esto lo coloca en una situación cada vez más peligrosa y comprometedora, hasta el punto de verse involucrado en una posible guerra contra Israel. El capítulo no condena directamente a David ni lo aprueba; simplemente describe sus decisiones. Pero deja lecciones profundas sobre cómo el cansancio afecta nuestra fe, nuestras decisiones y nuestra percepción de Dios. Lecciones principales El cansancio puede hacer que creamos mentiras. David olvidó momentáneamente las promesas y la fidelidad de Dios. El agotamiento redujo su visión de Dios y agrandó sus temores. El cansancio puede llevarnos a lugares inseguros. David buscó refugio en territorio enemigo porque parecía más fácil y seguro, aunque no consultó al Señor antes de hacerlo. El cansancio puede llevarnos a hacer cosas incorrectas. Sus decisiones lo llevaron al engaño, al compromiso moral y a situaciones que nunca imaginó enfrentar. Aun así, la gracia de Dios permanece visible. Dios no abandona a David en medio de sus errores y sigue obrando en su vida. El mensaje final es claro: si no llevamos nuestro cansancio a Dios, nuestro cansancio puede llevarnos lejos de Él. No debemos correr hacia “Gat”, sino correr hacia Dios.

Damaszek bywa nazywany jednym z najstarszych stale zamieszkanych miast świata. Ludzie mieszkali tu od tysięcy lat, a samo miasto pojawia się w źródłach starożytnych wcześniej niż Rzym, Londyn czy Paryż. Znajduje się na północny wschód od góry Hermon. Na wschód od Damaszku znajduje się Pustynia Syryjska, ale samo miasto znajduje się nad rzeką Barada, w starożytności nazywaną Abana. W 2 Królewskiej 5:12 znajdujemy słowa Namana Syryjczyka: “Czy rzeki damasceńskie Abana i Parpar nie są lepsze od wszystkich wód izraelskich?”. Ta rzeka tworzy oazę, która stała się początkiem tego miasta. Tędy przechodziły starożytne szlaki kupieckie.Józef Flawiusz twierdził, że Damaszek założył wnuk Sema. W Rodzaju 10:22 czytamy: “Synami Sema są: Elam, Assur, Arpachszad, Lud i Aram”. Abraham wywodził się od Arpachszada, a Syryjczycy mieli się wywodzić od Arama. W oryginale hebrajskim gdy mowa jest o Syrii używa się słowa Aram. Tak jak Etiopię nazywa się Kusz, tak właśnie Syrię w tamtych czasach określano jako Aram. Ja będę korzystał z przekładu Biblii Warszawskiej gdzie pozostawiono słowo Aram i Aramejczycy, ale w wielu Bibliach przetłumaczono to na Syrię i Syryjczyków. Aram to słowo hebrajskie, ale Grecy używali nazwy Syria. Prawdopodobnie dlatego, że był to skrót od słowa Asyria. Ja muszę powiedzieć, że mi się kiedyś myliły Syria z Asyrią.Prawdopodobnie przez Damaszek przechodził Abram. W Rodzaju 15:2 czytamy: “Wtedy Abram odpowiedział: Panie Boże, cóż mi możesz dać, gdy ja schodzę bezdzietny, a dziedzicem domu mego będzie Eliezer z Damaszku”. Słowa te wypowiada bezdzietny jeszcze wtedy Abram. Według ówczesnego zwyczaju miał po nim dziedziczyć sługa czyli wymieniony Eliezer z Damaszku. Wygląda na to, że Abraham przechodził przez Damaszek i tam dołączył do niego ten sługa. Abram znalazł się tam ponownie gdy odbijał swojego bratanka Lota. W Rodzaju 14:15 “Potem podzieliwszy swój oddział, napadł na nich w nocy ze sługami swymi, pobił ich i ścigał aż do Choby, na północ od Damaszku”. Być może skorzystał wtedy z wiedzy Eliezera, który wychował się w tych stronach.W czasach Dawida Damaszek był stolicą jednego z syryjskich królestw. W 2 Samuela 8:5 czytamy: “Gdy zaś nadciągnęli Aramejczycy damasceńscy na pomoc Hadadezerowi, królowi Soby, Dawid pobił z Aramejczyków dwadzieścia dwa tysiące wojowników”. Aramejczycy damasceńscy to Syryjczycy z Damaszku. Dawid podporządkował sobie Damaszek, ale sytuacja zmieniła się za rządów Salomona. W 1 Królewskiej 11:24 czytamy o Rezonie: “Zebrał on wokoło siebie wojowników i został wodzem bandy. Gdy Dawid ich pobił, udali się do Damaszku i tam się osiedlili, i uczynili go królem nad Damaszkiem”. Był on przeciwnikiem Izraela w czasach Salomona.Kolejny król Damaszku pojawia się w czasach dwóch królestw. Ben-Hadad miał sojusz z królem Izraela Baszą, ale król Judy Asa posłał mu srebro i złoto. W 2 Kronik 16:4 czytamy: “Ben-Hadad przychylił się do prośby króla Asy i wyprawił swoich dowódców przeciwko miastom izraelskim”. Jest to pierwszy z trzech królów o tym imieniu. Hadad to bóg burzy jak kananejski Baal. Ben jak pewnie wiecie znaczy syn. W ten sposób władcy sugerowali boskie pochodzenie lub chociaż boską opiekę.Ben-Hadad II wielokrotnie próbował podbić Izrael. Na koniec dostał się do niewoli. W 1 Królewskiej 20:34 zapisano słowa Ben-Hadada oraz Achaba, czytamy tam: “Ten zaś rzekł do niego: Miasta, które zabrał mój ojciec twojemu ojcu, zwrócę, ty zaś możesz sobie w Damaszku urządzić bazary, jak mój ojciec urządził sobie w Samarii. Ja zaś - rzekł Achab - wypuszczę cię na wolność jako mojego sprzymierzeńca. I zawarł z nim przymierze, i wypuścił go wolno”. To, że Ben-Hadad II wspomniał swojego ojca, który żył równolegle z ojcem Achaba przyjmuje się za dowód, że nie jest on tym samym królem Damaszku wspomnianym w czasach Asy, choć teoretycznie było to możliwe.Prorok przepowiedział, że Achab umrze ponieważ wypuścił Ben-Hadada II. Gdy później doszło do kolejnej bitwy właśnie łucznicy tego syryjskiego króla zabili Achaba. Później Elizeusz przebywał w Damaszku. Ben-Hadad II był chory i wysłał swego sługę aby zapytał proroka o to czy wyzdrowieje. W 2 Królewskiej 8:10 czytamy: “Elizeusz rzekł do niego: Idź i powiedz mu: Na pewno wyzdrowiejesz, chociaż Pan mi objawił, że na pewno umrze”. Niektórzy bibliści sugerują, że chodzi tutaj o grę słów. Król miał wyzdrowieć ale i tak umrzeć, ale nie z powodu choroby. Ten sługa przekazał królowi tylko pierwszą część mówiąc: “na pewno wyzdrowiejesz”.W 2 Królewskiej 8:15 czytamy: “Lecz następnego dnia wziął Chazael derkę, zamoczył ją w wodzie i narzucił ją na jego twarz tak, że umarł. Potem Chazael objął po nim władzę królewską”. Był to przykład samospełniającego się proroctwa. Wykorzystał to później Szekspir w Makbecie. Chazael miał syna, któremu też nadał imię Ben-Hadad, historycy dają mu numer III. Być może Chazael po zabiciu Ben-Hadada II ożenił się z jego córką i w ten sposób jego syn Ben-Hadad III miał w żyłach krew poprzedniej dynastii do czego nawiązuje to imię. Ale to tylko moje przypuszczenia.Chazael gnębił zarówno Izrael jak i Judę. Przypisuje mu się stellę z Tel Dan. Mowa tam o pokonaniu “domu Dawida”. Zdobył też filistyńskie miasto Gat. Jego syn Ben-Hadad III też tego próbował, ale ostatecznie został pokonany przez Izrael. W 2 Królewskiej 14:28 czytamy: “Pozostałe zaś sprawy Jeroboama i wszystko, czego dokonał, i jego potęga, z jaką prowadził wojny i jak przywrócił Izraelowi Damaszek i Chamat, które należały do Judy, opisane jest w Księdze Dziejów Królów Izraelskich”. Przez “przywrócenie Izraelowi Damaszku” należy chyba rozumieć, że to miasto płaciło Izraelowi haracz czy daninę tak jak to było w czasach Salomona.Kolejny król Damaszku jest wspomniany w czasach króla Judy Achaza. W Izajasza 7:8 czytamy: “Gdyż stolicą Aramu jest Damaszek, a głową Damaszku jest Resyn”. Ten król Damaszku Recyn (lub Resyn) wraz z Królem Izraela Pekachem postanowili pozbawić korony linię Dawida w Judzie i ustanowić królem syna Tabala (Izajasza 7:6). Achaz poprosił wtedy o pomoc Asyrię. Król asyryjski Tiglat-Pileser III zdobył Damaszek. Przybył tam do niego Achaz i skopiował jego bożki. Podobne kazał wykonać w Jerozolimie. Tak więc Damaszek upadł, ale jego religia przetrwała, przynajmniej za panowania Achaza, bo jego syn przywrócił później religię mojżeszową.Po Syryjczykach z Damaszku pozostało jednak coś ważniejszego i bardziej długotrwałego. Prawdopodobnie wiecie, że kiedyś międzynarodowym językiem była łacina czyli język Rzymian. Wcześniej była to greka koine, a jeszcze wcześniej właśnie język aramejski zapewne dialekt z Damaszku. Według niektórych językoznawców aramejskim posługiwał się również Jezus. Ślady tego odnajdujemy w samej Ewangelii - to aramejskie słowa takie jak Abba (Ojcze), Kefas (Skała - imię Piotra) czy zawołanie Talitha kum. Jezus przynajmniej raz rozmawiał z Syryjką. Miałoby to sens gdyby rozmawiali po aramejsku. Jeżeli to prawda Jezus używał by aramejskiego który był lingua franca. Jego uczniowie używali greckiego, a kolejne pokolenia chrześcijan przeszły na łacinę.Póżniej Damaszek zdobywali Babilończycy, Persowie, a na koniec Grecy. Po śmierci Aleksandra Wielkiego, Seleukos I Nikator, który rządził Syrią przeniósł stolicę do Antiochii. Damaszek stracił wtedy na ważności. Po Grekach przyszli Rzymianie w osobie Pompejusza Wielkiego. Zdobył on Damaszek, który stał się jednym z miast Dekapolu wspominanego w Ewangeliach. Np. w Marka 7:31 czytamy o Jezusie: “wyszedł z okolic Tyru, przyszedł przez Sydon nad Morze Galilejskie środkiem ziemi Dziesięciogrodzia”. Dekapol to z greckiego 10 polis czyli 10 miast, co oddano jako “Dziesięciogrodzie”. Niektórzy historycy twierdzą, że władza Heroda Wielkiego rozciągała się aż po Damaszek.Do Damaszku przybył Saul, który później zmienił imię i stał się znany jako apostoł Paweł. W Dziejach 9:11 czytamy polecenie Jezusa do jednego z chrześcijan: “Wstań i idź na ulicę Prostą, i zapytaj w domu Judy o Saula z Tarsu”. Ta ulica istnieje do dzisiaj. Po łacinie nazywała się Via Recta. Ostatecznie Paweł musiał stamtąd uciekać. W 2 Koryntian 11:32 czytamy: “Namiestnik króla Aretasa w Damaszku otoczył strażą miasto Damasceńczyków, aby mnie pojmać”. Jak mówią Dzieje Apostolskie 9:25 zostal spuszczony w koszu z murów Damaszku. Okno w murze z czasów rzymskich jest pokazywane dziś turystom jako to przez które spuszczano Saula w koszu.Król Aretas wspomniany przez Pawła to dobrze znany historykom Aretas IV, władca Nabatei ze stolicą w Petrze. Zachowały się jego monety, inskrypcje oraz opis wojny z Herodem u Józefa Flawiusza. Wzmianka Pawła sugeruje, że pod koniec życia Aretas miał wpływy także w Damaszku. Sam król Nabatejczyków miał swoją stolicę w Petrze, ale według 2 Koryntian w Damaszku był jego namiestnik. To pozwala nam datować wydarzenia z życia apostoła Pawła. Ponieważ Aretas umarł około 40 roku n.e. ucieczka Pawła z Damaszku musiała nastąpić wcześniej, być może w 39 roku.Czy rzeki damasceńskie Abana i Parpar nie są lepsze od wszystkich wód izraelskich? Czy nie mogłem w nich się obmyć i oczyścić? Potem odwrócił się i odszedł pałając gniewem.https://biblia-online.pl/Biblia/Warszawska/2-Ksiega-Krolewska/5/12Synami Sema są: Elam, Assur, Arpachszad, Lud i Aram.https://biblia-online.pl/Biblia/Warszawska/1-Ksiega-Mojzeszowa/10/22Wtedy Abram odpowiedział: Panie Boże, cóż mi możesz dać, gdy ja schodzę bezdzietny, a dziedzicem domu mego będzie Eliezer z Damaszku.https://biblia-online.pl/Biblia/Warszawska/1-Ksiega-Mojzeszowa/15/2Potem podzieliwszy swój oddział, napadł na nich w nocy ze sługami swymi, pobił ich i ścigał aż do Choby, na północ od Damaszku https://biblia-online.pl/Biblia/Warszawska/1-Ksiega-Mojzeszowa/14/15

Portugal continua sem avançar na implementação de um projeto considerado essencial para ampliar o acesso à PrEP, medicamento altamente eficaz na prevenção do HIV. Apesar de ter sido aprovado, o programa permanece sem financiamento, travando a expansão de uma das principais ferramentas de saúde pública no combate às novas infecções. Lizzie Nassar, correspondente da RFI em Portugal A PrEP (profilaxia pré-exposição) é um medicamento de uso regular por pessoas HIV-negativas que estão em maior risco de exposição ao vírus. Quando tomada corretamente, a proteção pode chegar a 99%. Ele faz parte de uma estratégia de prevenção amplamente recomendada por entidades como a ONUSIDA e o Centro Europeu de Prevenção e Controlo das Doenças. Mas em Portugal, a cobertura atual do medicamento está muito abaixo das necessidades identificadas por especialistas. A denúncia é feita por organizações do setor, que alertam para um bloqueio financeiro que impede a resposta a centenas de pessoas em risco. No centro desta crítica está Luis Mendão, diretor do GAT (Grupo de Ativistas em Tratamentos), que descreve um cenário de procura crescente e capacidade limitada. “O projeto foi aprovado, mas não teve financiamento. E sem financiamento não é possível avançar”, resume o responsável. Três organizações, o GAT, Grupo de Ativistas em Tratamentos, a Abraço e a Liga Portuguesa Contra a Sida, propõem criar um modelo de acompanhamento comunitário da PrEP, mais próximo da população e menos dependente da estrutura hospitalar do Serviço Nacional de Saúde. Segundo as organizações, o dispositivo permitiria aumentar rapidamente o número de pessoas em prevenção ativa. Estima-se que entre 6.000 e 6.500 pessoas estejam em PrEP em Portugal. No entanto, os dados indicam que seria necessário alcançar pelo menos 20.000 pessoas para começar a reduzir de forma significativa a transmissão do HIV, e até 40.000 pessoas para atingir objetivos alinhados com metas internacionais até 2030. Um investimento total de cerca de € 3 milhões por ano. “Estamos muito longe do mínimo necessário para ter impacto na epidemia”, afirma Luís Mendão. O projeto de expansão da PrEP prevê o acompanhamento descentralizado de pessoas em risco através de equipes especializadas em contexto comunitário, reduzindo pressão hospitalar e acelerando o acesso. Na prática, o bloqueio é financeiro. O GAT estima que o custo de acompanhamento comunitário por pessoa seja de € 300, num total de 10 mil pessoas por ano, dependendo do modelo de implementação. Ainda assim, não houve alocação de verba específica para iniciar o programa em 2025. As organizações insistem nas vantagens do dispositivo, que tornam-se ainda mais evidentes quando se compara com o custo do tratamento do HIV, que é vitalício e recai integralmente sobre o sistema público de saúde. “É mais barato prevenir do que depois tratar pelo resto da vida o HIV”, sublinha Luís Mendão.  Lista de espera crescente e capacidade limitada Enquanto o projeto não avança, a resposta existente está sobrecarregada. O GAT acompanha atualmente cerca de 400 pessoas em PrEP, mas já tem mais de 700 pessoas em lista de espera. A organização foi obrigada a suspender novas admissões devido à falta de financiamento para equipes médicas e de enfermagem. “Temos mais de 700 pessoas à espera e não conseguimos abrir novas vagas porque não temos condições financeiras para expandir a resposta”, explica o responsável. Este bloqueio acontece num contexto em que a procura continua aumentando, especialmente entre populações consideradas mais expostas ao risco de infeção. No modelo atual, o acesso à PrEP no SNS (sistema nacional de saúde português), depende sobretudo de consultas hospitalares especializadas. Segundo as organizações, os tempos de espera podem atingir até um ano para a primeira consulta. Na prática, isso cria um sistema desigual: quem consegue pagar recorre ao setor privado e acede mais rapidamente ao tratamento preventivo; quem depende do sistema público entra numa fila de espera prolongada. Além do projeto comunitário bloqueado, as organizações alertam para a ausência de financiamento estável para atividades essenciais de prevenção e rastreio. Em 2024, o GAT realizou mais de 40 mil testes rápidos de HIV, representando mais de metade dos 68 mil testes oficiais realizados no país. Em 2025, ultrapassou os 45 mil testes, mas teve de limitar a sua atividade por falta de recursos. Segundo os responsáveis, a dependência das ONG para o rastreio e prevenção evidencia uma fragilidade estrutural do sistema. Meta distante até 2030 Portugal comprometeu-se com metas internacionais (ONUSIDA) para reduzir drasticamente novas infeções por HIV até 2030. No entanto, com a cobertura atual de PrEP muito abaixo do necessário e projetos de expansão sem financiamento, organizações alertam para um desequilíbrio crescente entre objetivos e realidade. “Se queremos cumprir as metas de saúde pública, precisamos de escala. E escala exige investimento”, resume Mendão. Enquanto isso, centenas de pessoas continuam em lista de espera para um tratamento preventivo já reconhecido como altamente eficaz – mas ainda fora do alcance de todos os que dele necessitam.

En este programa de las 6 de la FM, Juan Lozano aborda temas cruciales para Colombia: la grave crisis en la salud mental por la falta de medicamentos para pacientes psiquiátricos, la controversia por la anulación del nombramiento de Cielo Rusinque como superintendente de industria y comercio, y la incertidumbre en Ecopetrol tras la imputación de su presidente Ricardo Roa. Además, se destacan los eventos musicales nacionales y las polémicas en el sistema penitenciario. Finalmente, se presenta un análisis detallado de la encuesta GAT 3 para RCN y la FM, que muestra a Iván Cepeda liderando las preferencias presidenciales y la importancia de alianzas políticas para la segunda vuelta. Este contenido es esencial para entender la actualidad política, social y cultural de Colombia.

“Venga el Reino” (1 Samuel 21) Desesperado o dependiente** David huye de Saúl y comienza a vivir como fugitivo. Después de despedirse de Jonathan, llega a Nob, donde el sacerdote Ahimelech lo recibe con temor. David, desesperado, miente diciendo que está en una misión secreta del rey para conseguir comida y armas. Ahimelec le da el pan consagrado y la espada de Goliath. Luego David huye a Gat, ciudad filistea asociada con Goliat. Allí, al ser reconocido, finge estar loco para salvar su vida. Este capítulo muestra cómo la desesperación puede llevar a decisiones equivocadas. David, que antes había confiado en Dios para vencer a Goliat, ahora recurre al engaño, intenta controlar la situación por sí mismo y huye sin buscar la dirección de Dios. Aun así, el pasaje también revela una verdad clave: la fidelidad de Dios no depende de la perfección humana. Aunque David falla, Dios sigue proveyendo para él y su propósito para su vida continúa. El mensaje central es que, cuando todo parece fuera de control, tenemos dos opciones: actuar desde la desesperación o vivir en dependencia de Dios.

Gat the free guided meditations that I reference at exploreifs.comThe episode addresses the intersection of internal family systems (IFS) with racism, harm, and human dignity. It emphasizes the importance of welcoming all parts while confronting harmful behavior, opposing harmful systems without dehumanization, and the role of self-leadership in healing. The nuanced and uncomfortable work of holding all these aspects together is highlighted.TakeawaysWelcoming all parts while confronting harmful behaviorOpposing harmful systems without dehumanizationChapters00:00 Addressing Important Matters06:16 Welcoming All Parts, Confronting Harmful Behavior14:00 Ongoing Self-Examination and Complications

Joseph Fournier presents “part two” on how Pacific Walker circulation controls Earth's largest greenhouse effect: cloud longwave radiative forcing. He explains cloud radiative forcing terminology, cites literature claiming cloud greenhouse warming dwarfs CO2 forcing, and shows satellite-era links between trade winds, cloud shifts during ENSO, outgoing longwave radiation, and global/tropical temperature anomalies. He contrasts absorbed solar radiation, OLR, and Earth energy imbalance, arguing global averages can be dominated by regional Pacific dynamics. He reviews multidecadal “dimming/brightening” sunshine trends in Europe, Japan and the U.S., discusses aerosols vs natural drivers, and briefly addresses future uncertainty, AMO/IPO impacts, and solar/cosmic-ray hypotheses. 00:00 Welcome Back: Joseph Fournier & Why This Is “Part Two”02:15 Cloud Basics 101: Shortwave vs Longwave, Net Cloud Radiative Forcing05:51 Albedo Matters: How Small Cloud Changes Rival CO₂ Forcing08:40 Evidence in the Literature: Trendberth and Early Satellite Cloud Forcing Maps14:28 Clouds vs CO₂ Since 2000: Step-Change in Cloudiness and OLR16:56 Geography Over Global Averages: The Western Pacific Warm Pool Hotspot20:12 Warm Pool Size, SST, and Real-World Impacts (Winters, ENSO Timescales)22:48 Walker Circulation Explained: Where Deep Convection Sits in La Niña vs El Niño25:34 Warm Pool “Thermal Capacitor”: Thermocline Slosh, Water Volume, and Cloud Shift30:32 Sea Level Pile-Up and the Gravity-Driven Discharge During El Niño32:36 Radiation Signatures of ENSO: DLW/OLR Links to Niño Indices36:13 Cloud Forcing Ratios & Decadal Patterns: What El Niño Does to Warm Pool Clouds40:34 Global Signals: OLR vs Global Air Temperature and the ENSO Lead–Lag45:14 Trade Winds as the Control Knob: Linking Pacific Easterlies to Global OLR47:44 Tropical temps, OLR & trade winds: Walker circulation link48:42 Clouds as the “other knob”: absorbed shortwave (ASR) vs temperature50:29 2023 El Niño cloud changes: low-cloud cover & shifting albedo53:49 ASR vs OLR since 2000: the hiatus ends and the energy budget shifts55:44 Earth Energy Imbalance (EEI) vs GAT: why the correlation breaks57:58 Seasonal cycle first: EEI swings, hemispheres, clouds & land–ocean contrast01:00:10 Wrap-up: two greenhouse effects & a call for academics to test it01:02:54 Sunshine hours & AMO: UK/Europe brightening over the 20th century01:07:26 Aerosols vs clouds: modern satellite trends and the “brightening” debate01:11:53 Global dimming/brightening goes global: Japan/China records & Pacific teleconnections01:12:56 Natural vs human drivers: when aerosols don't explain surface radiation01:18:13 Forecasting the next decade: sun, AMO/IPO, cooling claims & big uncertainties01:26:17 Closing remarks: slides, Substack, and the climate–energy–geopolitics linkMore information about Joseph Fournier: https://co2coalition.org/teammember/joseph-fournier/His 2024 presentation: https://youtu.be/P2hVW0R67CYJoseph's Substack: https://josephfournier.substack.com/X: https://x.com/JosephF55175005=========Slides, summaries, references, and transcripts of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summariesMy Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1

Tema del dia Som més de gossos o de gats? Segurament ja sabeu la resposta en el cas de l'Andreu, però... i la Sílvia? I quins altres animals han tingut? En aquest episodi parlem dels animals domèstics més habituals, però també d'alguns poc freqüents. Som-hi! Troba el teu professor ideal de català a italki!

Buying a business is hard. Holding and growing it for decades is even harder. Today, Gat Caperton shares how he acquired a struggling West Virginia furniture maker at age 29 and spent nearly three decades building Gat Creek into a resilient, American-made manufacturer. He discusses applying lean manufacturing, investing heavily in technology, and surviving the “China Shock” by differentiating on quality and values. Gat also reflects on tariffs, sustainability, and how domestic manufacturing supports rural communities, jobs, and long-term economic resilience.

Dit is een nieuwe aflevering uit de podcastreeks over werken in het onderwijs, gemaakt op uitnodiging van het Nationaal Kennisinstituut Onderwijs (voorheen het NRO).  Dit is de tweede aflevering van het thema bestuurlijk vermogen in het onderwijs. In deze aflevering ontmoet ik Marlies Honingh en Edith van Montfort. We gaan in gesprek over het onderzoeksrapport ‘Aard en doorwerking van sturingsrelaties: de sleutel tot toekomstgericht onderwijs'. Het onderzoek beschrijft hoe complex de relatie is tussen bestuur, schoolleiding en onderwijskwaliteit, en waarom het belangrijk is om bestuurlijke logica's en pedagogische uitgangspunten met elkaar te verbinden. We spreken over:

The Torah in Parashat Bo (12:40) states that Beneh Yisrael spent a total of 430 years in Egypt. Already Rashi notes the seeming contradiction between this verse and G-d's prophecy to Abraham Abinu that his descendants would endure a 400-year period of exile and oppression (Bereshit 15:13). Why did G-d predict a period of 400 years, if Beneh Yisrael were going to spend 430 years in exile? Rashi explains that the number depends on the starting point. The period from the birth of Yishak until the Exodus was 400 years, but Abraham received this prophecy thirty years prior to Yishak's birth, for a total of 430 years. The Shela Ha'kadosh (Rav Yeshaya Horowitz, d. 1630) offered a different answer, boldly asserting that G-d added thirty years to the period of exile. G-d informed Abraham that his descendants would live as foreigners for 400 years – but as a result of Mechirat Yosef, the sale of Yosef as a slave by his brothers, thirty years were added. The Shela explains that Yosef was brought out of the dungeon in Egypt and appointed the country's vizier at the age of thirty (Bereshit 41:46). In a sense, then, his first thirty years were stolen from him because of his brothers' cruelty. Therefore, it was decreed that Beneh Yisrael would endure an additional thirty years of oppression. The Shela's theory sheds light on the Gemara's comments in Masechet Sanhedrin (92) regarding the mistake made by the tribe of Efrayim. The Gemara says about the people of Efrayim, "Manu Le'ketz Ve'ta'u" – they miscalculated the end of the Egyptian exile. When they erroneously thought that the time for redemption had arrived, they left Egypt. But when they reached the Philistine region of Gat, they were attacked by the Philistines, and many were killed, while some managed to escape back to Egypt. The Gemara says that the remains of those people from Efrayim were the "dry bones" that were miraculously brought back to life in Yehezkel's famous prophecy. On the basis of the Shela's analysis, we can understand more clearly why the tribe of Efrayim made this mistake. If, indeed, an extra thirty years were added on account of the sin of Mechirat Yosef, then it stands to reason that the tribe of Efrayim – who descended from Yosef – assumed that they did not need to wait the additional thirty years. Since this period was a punishment for the crime committed against Yosef, they figured, it did not affect them, the descendants of Yosef. They therefore left Egypt thirty years early, at the end of the period of exile that was initially decreed. The question then becomes, why were the people of Efrayim wrong? Why were they killed for leaving Egypt early? The answer emerges from a passage in the Zohar regarding another consequence of Mechirat Yosef. Each year, on Tisha B'Ab, we recite a special Kinna (dirge) about the "Asara Harugeh Malchut" – the ten great Rabbis who were brutally murdered by the Romans. The Zohar teaches that these great Rabbis were Gilgulim (reincarnations) of the brothers, and they were killed to atone for the sin of Mechirat Yosef. Now in truth, only nine of the twelve brothers participated in Mechirat Yosef: Yosef, of course, was the victim; Binyamin, the youngest, was home and not involved; and Reuben was not present when the other brothers decided to sell Yosef, and in fact tried to rescue him. Why, then, were ten Rabbis killed to atone for the sin committed by only nine brothers? The answer is that Yosef himself bore a degree of guilt. While his brothers of course acted wrongly by selling him as a slave, he was partially responsible for their hostility. He reported to Yaakob about their alleged wrongdoing, and provoked them, arousing their hatred. Therefore, he, too, was accountable. This, then, was the tribe of Efrayim's mistake. The additional thirty years were decreed also for them, the descendants of Yosef, because he was partially responsible for what happened. Their decision to leave Egypt was thus a mistake, as they, too, were required to spend an additional thirty years in Egypt.

The Torah in Parashat Bo (12:40) states that Beneh Yisrael spent a total of 430 years in Egypt. Already Rashi notes the seeming contradiction between this verse and G-d's prophecy to Abraham Abinu that his descendants would endure a 400-year period of exile and oppression (Bereshit 15:13). Why did G-d predict a period of 400 years, if Beneh Yisrael were going to spend 430 years in exile? Rashi explains that the number depends on the starting point. The period from the birth of Yishak until the Exodus was 400 years, but Abraham received this prophecy thirty years prior to Yishak's birth, for a total of 430 years. The Shela Ha'kadosh (Rav Yeshaya Horowitz, d. 1630) offered a different answer, boldly asserting that G-d added thirty years to the period of exile. G-d informed Abraham that his descendants would live as foreigners for 400 years – but as a result of Mechirat Yosef, the sale of Yosef as a slave by his brothers, thirty years were added. The Shela explains that Yosef was brought out of the dungeon in Egypt and appointed the country's vizier at the age of thirty (Bereshit 41:46). In a sense, then, his first thirty years were stolen from him because of his brothers' cruelty. Therefore, it was decreed that Beneh Yisrael would endure an additional thirty years of oppression. The Shela's theory sheds light on the Gemara's comments in Masechet Sanhedrin (92) regarding the mistake made by the tribe of Efrayim. The Gemara says about the people of Efrayim, "Manu Le'ketz Ve'ta'u" – they miscalculated the end of the Egyptian exile. When they erroneously thought that the time for redemption had arrived, they left Egypt. But when they reached the Philistine region of Gat, they were attacked by the Philistines, and many were killed, while some managed to escape back to Egypt. The Gemara says that the remains of those people from Efrayim were the "dry bones" that were miraculously brought back to life in Yehezkel's famous prophecy. On the basis of the Shela's analysis, we can understand more clearly why the tribe of Efrayim made this mistake. If, indeed, an extra thirty years were added on account of the sin of Mechirat Yosef, then it stands to reason that the tribe of Efrayim – who descended from Yosef – assumed that they did not need to wait the additional thirty years. Since this period was a punishment for the crime committed against Yosef, they figured, it did not affect them, the descendants of Yosef. They therefore left Egypt thirty years early, at the end of the period of exile that was initially decreed. The question then becomes, why were the people of Efrayim wrong? Why were they killed for leaving Egypt early? The answer emerges from a passage in the Zohar regarding another consequence of Mechirat Yosef. Each year, on Tisha B'Ab, we recite a special Kinna (dirge) about the "Asara Harugeh Malchut" – the ten great Rabbis who were brutally murdered by the Romans. The Zohar teaches that these great Rabbis were Gilgulim (reincarnations) of the brothers, and they were killed to atone for the sin of Mechirat Yosef. Now in truth, only nine of the twelve brothers participated in Mechirat Yosef: Yosef, of course, was the victim; Binyamin, the youngest, was home and not involved; and Reuben was not present when the other brothers decided to sell Yosef, and in fact tried to rescue him. Why, then, were ten Rabbis killed to atone for the sin committed by only nine brothers? The answer is that Yosef himself bore a degree of guilt. While his brothers of course acted wrongly by selling him as a slave, he was partially responsible for their hostility. He reported to Yaakob about their alleged wrongdoing, and provoked them, arousing their hatred. Therefore, he, too, was accountable. This, then, was the tribe of Efrayim's mistake. The additional thirty years were decreed also for them, the descendants of Yosef, because he was partially responsible for what happened. Their decision to leave Egypt was thus a mistake, as they, too, were required to spend an additional thirty years in Egypt.

The Calendar is circled presented by Fabulous Flooring a Division of Discount Flooring Centre Quick Question (presented by Waterworks Pools & Spas) was part 2 from Andrew14 on Twitter - Wildcats related acquisition do you feel stands out the most, en route to a potential repeat?? News & Notes from around the League (Presented by Speedy Auto Service Moncton) - Coaching Change, Potential Expansion & the QMJHL Team of the Week & Boucher's Team of the Week. Weekly Rewind (presented by Alphas Appliance Solutions) The Wildcats go 2-0 on the week and both games were dominating wins, 1st Q shutout for Weiner in a 7-0 win over Gat and then they rose above the dirty Regiment beating them 9-2. Eric Murray Reality Stick Tap of the Week Rosemary Lynns Massage & Spa Wildcast Wildcat of the Week ENJOY!! Follow Wildcast Podcast across all social media platforms: Facebook: / wildcastpodcast Instagram: / wildcastpodcast Twitter/X: / monctonwildcast TikTok: / wildcastpodcast Our Podcast is brought to you by our wonderful sponsors: Discount Flooring Services: www.discountflooringcentre.ca Waterworks Pools & Spas: www.waterworkspools.com Alpha's Appliance Solutions: www.appliancesolutions.ca Eric Murray - Greater Moncton Realtor Facebook : www.facebook.com/ericmurrayrealtor Rosemary Lynn's Massage & Spa Facebook Page: / www.facebook.com/RLmassage1/ Speedy Auto Service Moncton: www.speedy.com/en-ca/shop/moncton/ 

If technology is ruining the art of conversation, maybe it can save it, too. Anna Gat--poet, screenwriter, playwright, and founder of Interintellect--talks with EconTalk's Russ Roberts on how she's reviving the French salon in the digital age. They discuss why authority, moderation, and clear formats make conversation freer, not more constrained. They also explore why one of the greatest of modern plays--Tom Stoppard's Arcadia--is so resonant not only as a live theatrical performance, but also when read aloud, both alone and in a group. They conclude the episode by connecting Arcadia's themes to Gat's mission at Interintellect: Namely, preserving the value of thinking together across generations, disciplines, and worldviews.

En esta ocasión les platicamos sobre una indumentaria típica coreana que se ha vuelto muy popular gracias a las series y películas, nos referimos al sobrero Gat, el sombrero tradicional coreano que era símbolo de Status, Riquza, Poder y sobre todo una sorprendente superioridad intelectual. https://youtu.be/yqosPenUPeM 🎩 Conviertete en Patreon ► http://www.patreon.com/bullymagnets 👌 Conviértete en miembro del canal ► https://bit.ly/3bkey7Z ⚡ Sigue las novedades de Bully Magnets en WhatsApp ► https://bit.ly/48lMpKJ 📷 Sigue las novedades de Bully Magnets en Instagram ► https://ig.me/j/AbaYGiTH3By3ux9t/📲 Sigue las novedades de Bully Magnets en Telegram ► https://t.me/BullyMagnets 📖 Nuestro nuevo libro lo puedes conseguir AQUÍ► https://amzn.to/2YLs95d También en librerías principales de todo el país. 🎤 Spotify podcast ► https://spoti.fi/2F5f914 🎤 iTunes podcast ► https://apple.co/3jHwV9O 🎤 Google Podcast ► http://bit.ly/2GeMY0z 😎 ¡Únete a nuestro Discord! ► https://discord.gg/vyV46zs Facebook ► http://on.fb.me/eun1tA Twitter ► http://bit.ly/gD0BP2 Tumblr ► http://bullymagnets.tumblr.com/ Visita nuestro sitio oficial ► http://www.bullymagnets.net 🔴 En la producción de este video: Enrique López: @Reijard Andrés Alba: @Andres_BMs Luis Felipe Ángeles: @Luisfelipe_ang

We breakdown Gat$' lastest album "Life On Film" and his life lately as a Los Angeles resident.recorded and mixed by Acefilmed and edited by Sheepish Narcoadd'l camera work by Daniel

Se debate sobre las protestas pro Palestina en la Vuelta Ciclista y la situación en Gaza, criticando el cálculo político de Pedro Sánchez. Las encuestas de Gat 3 para ABC, Sigma 2 para El Mundo, Target Point para El Debate y Amalgama para Vozpópuli, muestran un ascenso de la derecha (PP+Vox alcanza 198 escaños) y un descenso del PSOE. Una encuesta revela que la mayoría de españoles duda de la capacidad psicológica de Sánchez, afectado por la financiación de Cataluña, la justicia, la distribución de menores y casos de corrupción. Narciso Michavila (Presidente de Gat 3) destaca el desgaste psicológico del presidente. Los tertulianos coinciden en que PP y Vox tendrán que entenderse. Vox crece a costa del PP y esta tendencia se observa en toda Europa. David informa sobre una segunda embarcación con narcos venezolanos. El Kremlin asegura que la OTAN está de facto en guerra con Rusia, un mensaje que se repite. En los tribunales, se estudia el procesamiento de David Sánchez, y se debate si ...

Cadence devises a plan to trigger her latent memories of the final hours before her traumatic accident, but she must convince Johnny, Mirren and Gat to help her; as the truth begins to come back, Cadence realizes she has been the biggest Liar of all.

Unable to continue keeping secrets from her, Gat finally opens up to Cadence about his perspective on the island - one that doesn't always reflect the fairy-tale nostalgia of her own experience. While they head into town in search of answers.

The real story behind Gunsite's ban on the Sig Sauer P320 is finally revealed. In this exclusive interview, Gunsite CEO Ken Campbell addresses the liability concerns and specific incidents that led to the academy's policy.Ken provides new context beyond the official statement, discussing a personal observation and a direct incident that demonstrated the potential for an unintentional discharge with the P320. This is the definitive conversation on the controversy and the future of the platform at Gunsite.0:00 - Introduction5:00 - Why Gunsite Banned the P320 (It's a Liability)7:45 - The One Moment That Forced Gunsite to Ban the Sig P32010:30 - Does Ken Have Proof of a P320 Defect?12:50 - Is Gunsite Willing to Rent P320s to Help?14:00 - Why LEOs Can Still Carry the P320 at Gunsite15:30 - Did SIG Sue Gunsite to Stop the Ban?17:00 - When Will the P320 Resume at Gunsite?22:00 - The Complete SIG Ban: Fact or Fiction?23:00 - Can SIG Fix Their Reputation?Our Sponsors & Supporters:Join The GUN CLUB: Connect with our community on Discord.@kGVWatch Full Shows & Exclusive Content: Become a member on YouTube to support the channel and get access to exclusive content. @GunClubRadio /joinAura: Protect your digital identity with a free trial from our sponsor, Aura: @radioMerch & Memberships: Show your support for the show and grab our official "Gat in the Hat" merch!Check out the official shop at @s/gatinthehat#Gunsite #SigP320 #P320Ban #FirearmsSafety #GunsiteAcademy

Grimm's back on the static, and is slowly investigating what's happening inside The GAT. Grimm Grinner, The Voice of The Wastes, broadcasting on all channels to update you as he travels towards rumoured settlements and outposts, in search of information, safe places, and some semblance of hope out in the wastelands.Welcome To The Wastes is a Voice In The Static Production, by Edward "Grimm Grinner" Hutchinson. Patreon Supporters:Mal FunctionDonkThe HistorianShiimapanM3nd3rB.A FriendPatreon: https://patreon.com/voiceinthestaticMerch: https://voiceinthestatic.bandcamp.com/Social Media: https://linktr.ee/voiceinthestaticproductions See you in The Wastes...

We all know the official statement from Gunsite about the Sig P320 ban was short and to the point. But what really happened behind the scenes? That's the story we're sharing today. In this exclusive conversation, we sat down with Gunsite CEO Ken Campbell for a deep dive into the real reasons for the decision. Ken gets candid about the chain of events, from a personal observation that gave him pause to a specific incident involving a friend that solidified the policy. This interview goes beyond the corporate press release, giving you the unvarnished truth about a leader making a tough call to prioritize safety. If you own a Sig P320 or have been following the controversy, you won't want to miss this one. In this episode, we discuss: The pivotal moment that changed everything for the P320 at Gunsite. The surprising personal reasons behind the ban. What we can all learn about safety and responsibility from this decision. The difference between the public statement and the full story. Guest: Ken - Find him here - https://www.gunsite.com Our Sponsors & Supporters: Protect Yourself Online: A huge thanks to Aura for keeping us safe on the web. As a listener, you can get a free trial to protect your digital identity at Aura.com/GunClubRadio Support the show: Love the podcast? You can support us directly and grab exclusive gear like our "Gat in the Hat" merch! Check out the official shop at https://gunclub-shop.fourthwall.com/products/gatinthehat

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Having remembered a family tragedy, Cadence presses the Liars for answers; Mirren reveals a crush gone awry, Johnny recalls an unwanted visitor and Gat recounts their relationship's painful turn; Cadence suspects that one Liar is hiding something.

In Week 3 of Songs For the Road, guest speaker Jason Workman leads us through Psalm 122—a song of gladness and longing for the gathered people of God. As pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem, God's people were reminded that worship isn't just about a place; it's about being built together into a spiritual home. From the earthly Jerusalem to the new Jerusalem, and from the temple built with stones to the temple of God's Spirit within us, we are invited to seek peace, unity, and the good of God's household. This message calls us to love the real church more than our ideal of it, and to look forward to the day when God makes all things new.For more information about Integrity Church, visit our website, http://liveintegritychurch.org Connect with us on social media throughout the week to stay up to date on events and things happening at Integrity! Instagram: @integrity_church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liveintegrity/

Kencan Dengan Tuhan - Selasa, 17 Juni 2025Bacaan: "Tetapi Engkau, TUHAN, adalah perisai yang melindungi aku, Engkaulah kemuliaanku dan yang mengangkat kepalaku. Dengan nyaring aku berseru kepada TUHAN, dan Ia menjawab aku dari gunung-Nya yang kudus." (Mazmur 3:4-5)Renungan: Daud adalah orang yang sering masuk dalam situasi-situasi yang membahayakan jiwanya. Situasi dengan risiko besar, yakni nyawanya dipertaruhkan. Oleh karena itu, Daud sadar perlunya tangan Tuhan sebagai pegangan ketika berada dalam lembah yang kelam. Jadi tidak heran jika banyak mazmur atau nyanyian yang dia gubah sebagai ungkapan hatinya ketika berada dalam bahaya maut. Tercatat ada 73 mazmur yang ditulis oleh Raja Daud dan 13 di antaranya adalah mazmur yang berhubungan dengan peristiwa-peristiwa di dalam sejarah kehidupan Daud. Misalnya, ketika Daud harus melarikan diri dari Absalom, maka dia menggubah Mazmur 3. Ketika Daud pura-pura tidak waras di hadapan Abimelekh, sehingga dia diusir dan lari, dia menggubah Mazmur 34. Ketika orang Filistin menangkap Daud di Gat, maka Daud menggubah Mazmur 56. Ketika terjadi peristiwa di mana Saul menyuruh orang mengawasi rumah Daud untuk membunuhnya, maka dia menggubah Mazmur 59. Mungkin keadaan kita saat ini tidak seekstrem seperti situasi yang dijelaskan di atas, tetapi bukankah setiap hari kita menghadapi risiko atau konsekuensi? Setiap keputusan atau tindakan yang kita ambil selalu ada konsekuensi atau risiko yang mengikutinya. Untuk itu perlunya kita memohon kepada Tuhan untuk menjaga dan memberi hikmat sehingga semua yang kita putuskan adalah yang terbaik dan tidak bertentangan dengan kehendak-Nya. Situasi yang berhahaya tidak perlu ditakuti, tetapi perlu dihadapi dengan hikmat dan iman yang kuat kepada Tuhan. Tangan-Nya yang kuat akan menopang kita. Tuhan Yesus memberkati. Doa:Tuhan Yesus, ketika aku berada di dalam lembah kekelaman, tolong aku untuk tetap menegakkan kepalaku karena aku percaya kepada kuasa-Mu. Amin. (Dod).

KPMG Australia Indirect Tax Partner Jacqui Hardwick and Director Catherine Ommundson explore the updates made to the supplementary annual GST return, including use of the GST analytical tool (GAT), and why the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is interested in companies' business processes and system changes.   Subscribe to KPMG Tax Now for regular updates. 

On this episode, Ayana talks with Roc Nation artist, Gat$ to discuss his new track 'White Bronco' with Reason, what to expect from his new project 'Life On Film', artist he would like to collaborate with, his Mount Rushmore + much more.

  A Place Called Gethsemane The Passion Week account of Jesus happens during the annual feast of Passover for the Jews.  This is one of three times that every Jew was required to travel to Jerusalem to celebrate the feast.  Jesus being a devout Jew went to the city as well not only for the feast but to complete His awesome mission. Not every Jew in the world could possibly come but it is estimated that 1 to 1.5 million people would be in the city during Passover.  The picture below from the Temple Institute in Israel shows the 1000's entering the city at Passover.  Since Jerusalem was a city of perhaps an estimated population 35,000 to 80,000 depending on the archaeologist, it is clear that the city could not handle such a dramatic increase in population.  Every extra room was rented and those not finding rooms camped out on the hills nearby or they sought lodging in nearby towns like Bethlehem or Bethany.  Many of those who camped out in the hills around Jerusalem would more than likely camp on the beautiful slopes of the surrounding hills like Mount of Olives east of Jerusalem. (Vander Laan 177)       After Jesus and His apostles had completed the Passover Seder meal they went to the Mount of Olives to a place called Gethsemane at the Mount of Olives in an olive grove.  The account can be found in Matt 26:36, Mark 14:32, Luke 22:39 and John 18:1.  The word Gethsemane is the English transliteration of a Greek word which was based on two Hebrew words.  (Picture below from Permaculture Research Institute, is a good idea of what the side of the Mt. of Olives would have looked like in Jesus' day). The first was GAT.  The Hebrew word stands for a press.  The second word is SHEMIN which means oil – like olive oil.  The plural in Hebrew is Sheminim.  Thus, Gat Sheminim means a press for oils and referred to in most cases an olive press.  (Vander Laan 178) Today in Israel one can visit Tel Maresha in the Negev.  At this tel archaeologists found the remains of a perfectly intact olive press.  Olive presses were built in caves close to an olive grove.  The cave itself would have “windows” cut into the walls and an air shaft in the roof.  These “windows” and the airshaft were used to control the airflow and temperature since processing olives required a certain temperature range.  The olives themselves were processed by first smashing them with a millstone to break open the skins.   The smashed olives were then put into special porous bags and crushed under the weight of huge weighted down cypress logs in the main press room.  The olive oil would run down into a basin which had a drain directly into a collection jar below the pile of bags of crushed olive pulp.  The jar of oil would be sealed when filled and made ready to be taken to market.  (Vander Laan 178)  The picture below is of the Gat Sheminim at Tel Maresha Israel courtesy of Israel Travel Inc. Where is this exact location of where Jesus prayed and is there a connection to the Gat Sheminim and the word Gethsemane?  As far as location is concerned, “Christian tradition has always placed Gethsemane on the lower slopes of the Mount of Olives – though today the Roman Catholic and Russian Orthodox churches hallow different sites.”  (Reader's Digest 186)  Recently, however, archaeologists working at the base of the Mount of Olives made a very interesting discovery.  “A cave nearby was recently identified as containing an ancient olive press.  Early 6th century tradition supports this cave as being Jesus' Gethsemane.” (Vander Laan 179)   Moreover, no archaeological evidence nor evidence from ancient descriptions of the city of Jerusalem and its surroundings as ever found a place called the Garden of Gethsemane.  This name is a modern label attached to an area that tourists would come to experience what the place called Gethsemane in the Bible was like.  “The designation ‘Gethsemane' does not occur outside the gospels.  Even Luke 22:39 omits the name, using the more general description, ‘the Mount of Olives.'”(Flusser 251) What we know for a fact is that the Mount of Olives had an olive grove and near olive groves one will find a Gat Sheminim or an olive press.   One might conjecture the following based upon the fact that in the Jewish culture God taught His people difficult theological truths with the use of pictures – as in the case of the word tekton and 1 Peter 2:4-6.  Jesus went to the Mount of Olives and entered the gat sheminim, or the olive press, to find a secluded place to pray.  He would prefer the seclusion of the press since there were many possible pilgrims camping out on the slopes of the hill for Passover and the press would be located in a quiet cave.  Perhaps Jesus knew the owner and was able to gain private access to the olive press.  Again, all of this is conjecture but it is based on the archaeological evidence that is factual.   In the gat sheminim, or in a location very close, we know that Jesus prayed and was in deep stress and anguish.  In the account found in Luke 22:44 Jesus' sweat was like drops of  blood.  What is intriguing about this picture is a verse found in Isaiah 53:5.  This verse for us Christians says He was crushed for our inequities.  When one makes the connection between the discovery of the olive press and how it was used and these verses it would seem that God is showing us how Jesus was crushed – like an olive crushed by the weight of a huge cypress log with heavy weights attached.  It would seem that God Himself is making use of the archaeological discoveries to open up the world of the Bible to us so that its meaning is enhanced.  Do we know for a fact that Jesus was in the olive press or the Gat Sheminim?  No we do not.  But, these discoveries perhaps are given to us to intensify our understanding of His word and the picture of the gat sheminim can simply be used to help us understand the scope of Jesus' stress and anxiety that horrible night. Works Cited * That the World May Know Set 3 Ray Vander Laan c 1996 Focus on the Family Publishing  Colorado Springs CO * Egypt and Bible History: C. Aling Baker House book Grand Rapids MI c 1981 * “Reader's Digest Atlas of the Bible”, C 1981 Reader's digest, Plesantville, NY * “Jesus”, David Flusser, Magnes Press, Hebrew Univ., Jerusalem, 1998 * Josephus WAR 5:141 * “First Easter: The True and Unfamiliar Story”, Paul L. Maier, Harper and Row, NY 1973. * Archaeology and the Bible: The Best of Biblical Archaeology Review, “The Garden Tomb: Was Jesus Buried Here?”, Gabriel Barkay, Vol. II, Archaeology in the World of Herod, Jesus and Paul.    Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? (John & Robin somewhere in the Middle East) What's his background?  Why should I listen to him?  Check his background at this link - https://www.dropbox.com/s/ortnret3oxcicu4/BackgrndTeacher%20mar%2025%202020.pdf?dl=0      

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La rumeur enfle depuis plusieurs jours : les groupes armés de la coalition Vivre Ensemble se prépareraient à fondre sur Pétion-Ville, banlieue cossue de Port-au-Prince qui abrite le siège du gouvernement, les ambassades et les organisations internationales. C'est un jour-clé, parce qu'en Haïti, cette date du 7 février renvoie à la chute de la dictature des Duvalier en 1986, poussés dehors par une insurrection populaire. Les gangs chercheraient à surfer sur ce symbole de l'histoire haïtienne et le Conseil présidentiel de transition à placer la capitale en état d'alerte maximale pour les trois prochains jours.Les Haïtiens entrevoient malgré tout une lueur d'espoir, car l'administration Trump a levé les doutes et affirmé qu'elle soutiendrait bel et bien la Mission multinationale d'appui à la sécurité (MMAS). Au terme d'une importante visite hier (6 février 2025) en République dominicaine, le nouveau patron de la diplomatie américaine, Marco Rubio, a promis que les États-Unis ne quitteraient pas le navire : « La solution pour Haïti est aux mains d'Haïti, de son peuple, de ses élites. Mais nous allons les aider. Nous allons participer parce que nous ne pouvons pas ignorer les problèmes actuels. Le futur du pays doit être aux mains des Haïtiens. Malheureusement, aujourd'hui une grande partie du territoire est contrôlée par des gangs armés. Il faut faire face à ce danger. Le premier objectif est donc de pacifier cette situation. Et la seule option, c'est la mission qui existe. Nous allons continuer à la soutenir. Mais le cadre de cette mission doit être élargi pour pouvoir éliminer ces gangs. »En substance, c'est aussi le discours de Luis Abinader à la sortie de son tête-à-tête à Saint-Domingue avec Marco Rubio. On connaît la rhétorique au vitriol du président dominicain au sujet d'Haïti et les tensions politiques et migratoires entre les deux pays. Abinader estime depuis toujours que la crise sécuritaire haïtienne menace les Dominicains, et il s'est plaint hier que trop de gouvernements étrangers restent spectateurs du carnage : « Il n'y a pas de temps à perdre. La situation d'Haïti est une menace pour la sécurité de toute la région, et pour les États-Unis. Chaque jour, le pays est confronté à la barbarie. Haïti se noie. Et pendant ce temps-là, une partie de la communauté internationale observe la gravité de la situation depuis le rivage. Nous savons tous les deux que nos pays ne peuvent pas fuir la responsabilité de faire face à cette situation avec une grande détermination. Dans le cas d'Haïti, la participation des États-Unis est essentielle et irremplaçable ».Coïncidence : pendant qu'Abinader et Rubio échangeaient à Saint-Domingue, la MMAS accueillait à Port-au-Prince un nouveau contingent de policiers kenyans. 144 agents sont arrivés hier, dont 24 femmes, les premières policières kenyanes à être déployées en Haïti. La MMAS compte désormais environ un millier de membres. Elle récupère aussi trois hélicoptères militaires en provenance du Salvador, qui ont été livrés hier et qui vont servir à l'évacuation des blessés. Le Fort Saint-Joseph, incarnation d'un patrimoine haïtien en déshérence Notre consœur du média d'investigation en ligne Ayibopost, Lucnise Duquereste, signe un article consacré au Fort Saint-Joseph, qui surplombe la baie du Cap Haïtien, un symbole de la lutte et de la résistance face aux colons français. L'édifice, construit par la France entre 1748 et 1774, « a été repris par les esclaves pendant la période révolutionnaire […] avant de tomber définitivement sous le contrôle de l'armée indigène en 1803, après la bataille de Vertières », rappelle-t-elle.Ce bâtiment, pourtant classé au Patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO depuis 20 ans, se dégrade faute d'entretien et les travaux de restauration entamés en 2022 ont été interrompus par manque de moyens. L'Institut de Sauvegarde du Patrimoine National (ISPAN) ne peut intervenir, déplore son directeur général, Patrick Durandisse, qui souligne les contraintes financières et les obstacles logistiques liés à l'insécurité croissante. « Nous comptons aujourd'hui 176 sites et fortifications historiques en danger, voire en péril », alerte le responsable.Si aucune mesure n'est prise pour assurer la sauvegarde de parc national historique, comprenant la Citadelle Laferrière, le Palais Sans-Souci et le Palais des Ramiers, il risque le déclassement de la liste des patrimoines de l'humanité de l'UNESCO. Le canal de Panama mis en péril par la sécheresse et le changement climatiqueLe canal, qui permet de relier les océans Atlantique et Pacifique sans avoir à contourner le continent par le Sud, représente la première source de revenus du Panama. Il repose sur un système de grandes écluses qui nécessitent d'énormes quantités d'eau douce. Chaque transit consomme environ 200 millions de litres d'eau, en grande partie rejetés dans la mer. Pour l'alimenter, deux réservoirs artificiels : le lac Gatún et le lac Alajuela, qui se nourrissent des précipitations et assurent non seulement le fonctionnement des écluses, mais aussi l'approvisionnement en eau potable des riverains.En 2023, le phénomène météorologique El Niño a provoqué une sécheresse historique et sévère des bassins versants, ces zones qui collectent les eaux pluviales de ruissellement et qui garantissent l'approvisionnement en eau du canal. Le niveau d'eau s'établissait à 1,80 mètre sous la normale, causant ainsi un ralentissement du commerce maritime international et des embouteillages de cargos.Ces dérèglements se multiplient sous l'effet du réchauffement climatique. Résultat, l'Autorité du canal plafonne le nombre de navires autorisés à traverser, ce qui représente une grosse perte en matière de chiffre d'affaires et entraîne d'importantes conséquences environnementales.Pour y remédier, le gouvernement panaméen envisage des solutions de court terme : obliger les compagnies à effectuer des réservations pour toute traversée, mettre en place une surveillance accrue des fuites d'eau, ou encore la technique du cross-filing, qui consiste à réutiliser l'eau d'une chambre à l'autre par un système de remplissage croisé, sauvant l'équivalent de la consommation de six transits journaliers (sur une trentaine en moyenne.À long terme, on parle aussi du projet de barrage Rio Indio, estimé à près d'1,6 milliard de dollars, 840 mètres de long et 80,5 mètres de haut. Il s'agit d'endiguer la rivière Indio toute proche et de relier ce nouveau réservoir au lac Gatún qui alimente le canal en eau, grâce à un tunnel de 8 kilomètre à creuser dans la montagne.Le président panaméen y semble favorable, mais la population locale rechigne et les experts sont dubitatifs, car ce projet implique des sacrifices. Les vallées fluviales d'El Zaino et de La Arenosa, riches en biodiversité et habitées par des communautés agricoles, seraient submergées. Près de 2 260 personnes devraient être relogées, et 2 000 autres seraient partiellement affectées. Le gouvernement a promis un budget de 400 millions de dollars pour indemniser les familles et les relocaliser, mais la méfiance est palpable.Une chose est sûre, la dégradation environnementale des bassins versants du Canal du Panama entraîne un ralentissement de l'activité économique déjà fragile du pays – une tendance mondiale, qui rappelle la permanence de l'enjeu de l'eau.Dossier signé Chloé Balta, à réécouter dans son intégralité dans l'édition du jour. Russell Vought, une nomination polémique validée par le Sénat américainIl vient d'être confirmé à la tête d'une agence stratégique : le Bureau américain du budget. Les Démocrates ont tout fait pour saboter le processus, mais ils n'avaient pas les voix. Par 53 votes contre 47, cet idéologue conservateur revient dans le fauteuil qu'il occupait pendant le premier mandat Trump. Pourquoi tant de haine ? Parce que Russell Vought, c'est un partisan de terre brûlée, co-auteur du « Projet 2025 », un catalogue de mesures ultra-libérales et réactionnaires censé servir de référence au Parti républicain. Le New York Times rappelle l'un de ses discours à propos des fonctionnaires fédéraux, en 2023. « Nous voulons, disait-il, traumatiser les bureaucrates. Ce que nous voulons, lorsqu'ils se lèvent le matin, c'est qu'ils n'aient pas envie d'aller travailler parce qu'ils sentent qu'ils sont devenus des pestiférés ». Avec Russell Vought, on s'attend à un énorme plan d'économies, dont la revue Forbes liste les priorités : tailler dans les programmes d'éducation civique, réduire le périmètre du ministère du logement, dépouiller l'assurance-maladie pour les plus démunis et s'en prendre à l'Agence de protection de l'environnement. C'est aussi un défenseur acharné de la fonction présidentielle, qui doit, selon lui, pouvoir passer outre certaines lois votées par le Congrès américain. L'actualité des Outre-mer avec nos confrères de la 1èreRodrigue Petitot, le leader du RPPRAC (Rassemblement pour la protection des peuples et des ressources afro-caribéens) dénonce une nouvelle fois les accords signés en octobre 2024 et réclame un nouveau protocole contre la vie chère en Martinique.

The Sanctity of Life and the Sacred Role of Motherhood and Song ‘Chain Breaker' ACU Sunday Series. The Sanctity of Life and the Sacred Role of Motherhood In this heartfelt and respectful conference address, the Elder James E. Faust addresses the profound topic of the sanctity of life, advocating for the unborn and emphasizing the sacred responsibilities and unparalleled blessings of motherhood. Drawing on religious teachings and historical perspectives, the talk underscores the moral and ethical considerations surrounding the preservation of life, the responsibilities of procreation, and the evils of abortion. It calls for a reverence for the divine partnership with God in creating life, the incomparable value of each human life, and the adherence to chastity within the bounds of marriage. The conference address is deeply rooted in religious doctrine and highlights the necessity of respecting and protecting the most precious creation—human life. Watch this video clip at- https://youtu.be/LEIOexVsxzk?si=G1JmYrh5wRIQ3RJY The Words of Christ 18.6K subscribers 664 views Oct 17, 2024 00:00 Introduction and Purpose 00:14 The Sanctity of Life 00:32 The Role of Motherhood 01:15 The Divine Partnership in Creation 02:15 The Law of Chastity 03:04 The Tragedy of Abortion 03:50 Medical and Ethical Perspectives 04:36 Scientific Evidence of Life 05:20 The Union of Body and Spirit 05:35 The Ethics of Abortion 05:51 The Value of Imperfect Lives 06:39 Church's Stance on Abortion 07:46 The Sacredness of Motherhood 08:35 Medical Profession's Role in Abortion 10:16 The Loss of Innocence 10:55 A Call to Respect Life 11:14 Final Testimony ⏲️ Effortlessly Navigate & SAVE Precision-Crafted Topic & Phrase Timestamps! https://app.getrecall.ai/share/7518f4... Source 1. James E. Faust - April 1975: "The Sanctity of Life"

Register for the webinar:How to Run a 2-Year Search in 2 Months - Friday, Nov 1 - https://bit.ly/3YEN9YEWhen, at age 29, Gat Caperton bought a furniture maker in his native West Virginia, he was also buying himself a career.Topics in Gat's interview:Working for the legendary Sam ZellAcquiring a furniture manufacturer in 1996You're better off with smart competitors than dumb competitorsCutting his lead time in half the first yearImplementing lean manufacturingOwning the business with his dadChina devastated US furniture manufacturingJoining John Bassett to sue China for breaking trade lawsThe evolution of “Made in America”How to evaluate a furniture manufacturerReferences and how to contact Gat:LinkedInGat CreekFactory Man by Beth MacyThe Goal by Eliyahu Goldratt and Jeff CoxWork with an SBA broker who focuses exclusively on helping entrepreneurs buy businesses:Matthias Smith of Pioneer Capital AdvisoryGet a complimentary IT audit of your target business:Email Nick Akers at nick@inzotechnologies.com, and tell him you're a searcherGet a free review of your books & financial ops from System Six (a $500 value):Book a call with Tim or email hello@systemsix.com and mention Acquiring MindsConnect with Acquiring Minds:See past + future interviews on the YouTube channelConnect with host Will Smith on LinkedInFollow Will on Twitter

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chadcrouch.substack.comWapato Park is pretty great, partially because it's easily overlooked and therefore never crowded. Its full name is Wapato Access Greenway State Park. It's a sleeper park, the kind you stumble on if you like studying maps. The small gravel parking lot trailhead is on a dead end road, and easy to miss. Interestingly, it's the only trailhead on Sauvie Island that you don't have to pay $10 ($30/yr) to park at. In the winter the trail can be quite muddy, in the late spring and summer it can get buggy, and if you're really unlucky, your car can get busted into. Still, it's worth a visit.On a mild February day earlier this year I strolled around its shores, and down to the dock on the river. This soundscape records the wildlife and ambience of winter. You'll hear Common Raven, spirited and unusual vocalizations from Stellar's Jays, a Pileated Woodpecker, Ruby-crowned and Golden-crowned Kinglets, and all kinds of water birds. Sometimes you even see Tundra Swans in small numbers here.Reminiscences of Louis Labonte (1900) recalls life on Scappoose Creek near Sauvie's Island, as a teenage boy, from about 1833 to 1836. Labonte [Jr.] was the son of Astor expedition member Louis Labonte [Sr.] and his native wife, daughter of Clatsop Chief Coboway.Game on the ponds of the island was very abundant, consisting of deer, bear, and panthers and wildcats; and beaver were still plentiful; but the waterfowl of the most magnificent kind, at their season of passage, and, indeed much of the year, almost forbade the hunter to sleep.Indeed, the lake was so covered by the flock as almost to conceal the water.So we can forgive Capt. William Clark for his 1805 journal remark referring to the swans, geese and cranes: “they were emensely numerous and their noise horrid.” Here we have another recollection of wildlife din riotous enough to make sleeping difficult.And, here I am thinking about this place prior to Euro-American settlement again, prior to industrialization and the inescapable anthropogenic noise coming from the commercial aircraft corridor above, the highway to the west, and the motorboats in the channel.Now, you might be thinking to yourself, boy Chad sure brings up indigenous people a lot, for being a field recording and music guy. It's true. I think it's because I get so tuned into natural soundscape, that I'm curious to imagine all the details of what life was like two hundred-plus years ago. When I'm editing my field recordings with splices and EQ filters and cut & paste techniques to approximate a pre-industrial quietude, I can't help but think people used to be much more in tune with wildlife and weather. In the vicinity of Wapato Park, human history goes deeper than is often discussed. According to amateur archeologist Emory Strong, there are three archeological points of interest nearby:MU 6. Cath-la-nah-qui-ah. six houses and 400 inhabitants.  Nathaniel Wyeth built Fort William near this town but the residents had all died in the pestilence by then. Dr. Mclaughlin had all the houses burned.  Excavations reveal everything covered with a film of cedar charcoal.MU 7. The site of Wyeth's Fort WilliamMU 8. One of the prehistoric sites that appears to be very old. There are no game or fish bones, and the midden has a different character from the more recent sites. (Stone Age on the Columbia River, 1958)[“MU” here is just an archeological prefix indicating Multnomah County. The modern trinomial standard now includes a code for Oregon as a prefix: 35 MU 6 and so on.] Each is an interesting story. Let's discuss. (35 MU 6) Cath-la-nah-qui-ah (or Gat-la-na-koa-iq), was a Multnomah tribe village on Multnomah Channel. The size estimate of 400 inhabitants belongs to Lewis and Clark. This would have been about half the size of the main Multnomah village on the other side of the island, in that time period. This is what that milieu looked like on the day I visited.This is what the plank houses looked like 200 years ago. They varied in size from 15' x 30' all the way up to 30' x 400':This is what the inside of a plankhouse looked like:Today, if not obliterated by erosion, or dike building, one would only expect to see slight depression in the soil on the site where one of these plankhouses stood. In the early 1800's there were hundreds of them on the lower Columbia. The pestilence of the 1830's is now widely regarded to have been a malaria epidemic. Sauvie Island tribes—perhaps owing to the marshy landscape— were particularly devastated. The Indians believed it had been introduced by an American ship involved in the salmon trade, the Owyhee, commanded by John Dominis. They may have been right, as the ship had visited malarial ports before sailing to the Columbia. The impact of fever and ague on Native people in Oregon was earthshaking. In the 1820s, they had been by far the majority population in the region; by the early 1840s, they were in the minority. (Disease Epidemics among Indians, 1770s-1850s)Dr. McLoughlin was the Chief Factor of Fort Vancouver, upriver about 10 miles. This was the center of operations and trade for the entire Pacific Northwest, on behalf of French-Canadian Hudson's Bay Co (HBC). In addition to the to the Cath-la-nah-qui-ah village, HBC men also burned the larger Multnomah village (35 MU 2, 800 inhabitants, originally much larger) on the east side of the island, presumably in an effort to curb the epidemic.In an 1895 article for The Oregonian, pioneer John Minto reminisced about the “old Multnomah nation” and its appearance fifty years before, in 1845. We landed and camped for the night at the site of the last Multnomah village, but at which that time there were no Indians nor sign of recent Indian life. There was however an extensive city of the dead, a cemetery laid out in streets as wide as the plat of Riverview Cemetery at Portland. The dead were deposited on structures of wide split cedar boards three or more inches thick, set upright; sometimes three tiers of horizontal boards one above the other, mortised into and secured by twisted inner bark of cedar. On these the dead were laid wrapped in cedar bark. He included this remark about what he heard:It was rare that a traveller should pass a village at night without hearing at the same time the women wailing for the dead and the monotonous beat of a tom-tom. Now, I know that maybe this all seems like a tangent. But, these are testimonials both to the look and sound of that time that I think is not just interesting, but worth sharing, particularly on public lands where these events happened. And for my part, why not include them with narratives about my soundscape recordings also bearing witness to the land?Just 8 years after Minto's observations of the Multnomah village site, in 1853, Simon Morgan Reeder settled the donation land claim (originally belonging to one N. D. Miller) on which once stood the largest village of the island. Today the main road on the east side of the island, Reeder Road, bears his name. Now let us turn to (35 MU 7) Fort William, the abandoned effort to set up a trading post on Sauvie Island by Nathaniel J. Wyeth, rivaling HBC, on behalf of American investors in 1834. Two roadside monuments have been erected nearby. Let's be clear: these are monuments to a failed business venture. Upon arrival, Wyeth saw opportunity in the Natives' misfortune, writing in his journals "providence has made room for me and with doing them [Natives] more injury than I should if I had made room for myself viz Killing them off."[3]Wyeth had many setbacks in his attempt to establish Fort William. In 1835 one of his men was killed at the hands of another. Reading a correspondence from his investors, one might surmise Wyatt was a poor communicator, if not lacking the temperament of a leader.Finally there is (35 MU 8) “a prehistoric site that appears to be very old. There are no game or fish bones…” Here we are to understand the bones decomposed in the intervening time span. These weren't the original vegans of the Portland basin. My best attempts to research this further yielded nothing. Were these the ancestors of the Multnomahs, the Chinookan peoples? The landscape holds a lot of mysteries. I think about them when I listen to it. Thank you for reading and listening. I hope you enjoy Wapato Park Soundwalk. Wapato Park Soundwalk is available on all streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple, Tidal, Amazon, YouTube…) tomorrow, Friday, October 18th.

In this interview, Mike Hough discusses: Starting out working at McDonald's Being told early in his career that he wasn't meant to be in a leadership role How he ended up in the airline industry How he has used book studies consistently for 5 years to develop his leadership team How book studies are cascaded through the entire organization The top character traits he looks for in others His personal transformation and his passion for helping others transform themselves How his transformation has impacted his team and his family Mike Hough has been the CEO at GAT Airline Ground Support since 2017 and is Founder at LifeByDesignForMen.com Connect/Follow Mike on LinkedIn at LinkedIn.com/in/MikeHough Mike is a high impact blue-collar leader who started at the bottom loading luggage onto planes. Today, he leads the team of ~6,400 team members at GAT as they constantly and consistently grow each other and GAT. Learn more about GAT at WeAreGAT.net Mike's mission with Life by Design for Men is to provide a safe and uplifting space for men to inspire, support, and empower each other on their journey to becoming the best version of themselves. Guided by the principles of positivity, respect, and continuous self-improvement, he focuses on the Core 4 pillars—family, faith, finance, and fitness. His goal is to cultivate an environment where every member is dedicated to being 1% better each day, fostering a community that uplifts, motivates, and celebrates the achievements of each individual. Don't miss the 30th episode of the "Real People Getting Real Results!" interview series featuring Mike Hough interviewed by Mack Story. You can also watch the video recording of this episode by visiting the Blue-Collar Leadership YouTube channel at ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@bluecollarleadership⁠ where you can check out this interview and previous interviews in this series. Both can be found under the playlist titled "Real People Getting Real Results!" Be sure to subscribe while you're there, and tap the 

No What you need to know, However Corporate Greg comes in to talk with Sedano & Kap. We analyze all of our pics after Dr. Gat gives us a breakdown. Radio Tinder. NBA has finalized the TV rights, with ABC, NBC, Amazon, & Peacock. What will happen with TNT (Turner)? Is the Inside the NBA crew done now?? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the Guy Benson Show, we welcomed Or Gat. Or is an Israeli man who had family present in the Kibbutz during the horrific massacre on October 7th.  Gat tragically lost his mother on 10/7, and he still has family held hostage by Hamas in Gaza. Gat shares the tragedy that his family witnessed, why he's here in D.C., and why we need to focus on hostage release. Listen to the full interview below. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pakistan and Iran are launching airstrikes on each other, raising tensions in the Middle East. Here & Now security analyst Jim Walsh joins us. And, many of us save important information from banking passwords to family photos on the cloud. But our growing dependence on cloud technology comes with risks. John Pendleton of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace joins us to talk about it. Then, Dr. David Hasan was a member of the first medical team to enter Gaza since Oct. 7. He joins us to talk about what he experienced while in Gaza. And, more than 100 people are still believed to be held hostage by Hamas. Their relatives are pushing for their release. Maya Roman is calling for the release of Carmel Gat. Roman's cousin is Gat's sister-in-law.