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Doug Messier reports that persistent thruster failures and engineering incompetence have marred Boeing's Starlinerprogram, leaving astronauts marooned and NASA heavily dependent on SpaceX for crewed orbital missions. 8.1952

Rock Hall Class of '26 nominees. Rover was heavily influenced by the television show Miami Vice. A City of University of New York professor is under fire after she is heard making “blatantly racist” comments while on a Zoom call.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One pump of cream. F1. The Marines are part of the Navy. A woman in Texas attempted to sue the Post Office on claims that they would not deliver her mail because she is black. NYC police were pelted with snowballs. State of the Union. Did Charlie finish watching all of the best picture nominees? Shawshank Redemption. BAFTA jury member steps down after the racial slur incident. Google sent out an offensive push notification. The Pentagon threatens to drop Anthropic AI contract if they do not drop their safeguards. Rock Hall Class of '26 nominees. Rover was heavily influenced by the television show Miami Vice. A City of University of New York professor is under fire after she is heard making “blatantly racist” comments while on a Zoom call. JLR has been gifted another wrestling hoodie. The most memorable Thursday Hookup girl moments. Someone called 911 saying that a man was seen having sex with a dead deer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rock Hall Class of '26 nominees. Rover was heavily influenced by the television show Miami Vice. A City of University of New York professor is under fire after she is heard making “blatantly racist” comments while on a Zoom call.  

One pump of cream. F1. The Marines are part of the Navy. A woman in Texas attempted to sue the Post Office on claims that they would not deliver her mail because she is black. NYC police were pelted with snowballs. State of the Union. Did Charlie finish watching all of the best picture nominees? Shawshank Redemption. BAFTA jury member steps down after the racial slur incident. Google sent out an offensive push notification. The Pentagon threatens to drop Anthropic AI contract if they do not drop their safeguards. Rock Hall Class of '26 nominees. Rover was heavily influenced by the television show Miami Vice. A City of University of New York professor is under fire after she is heard making “blatantly racist” comments while on a Zoom call. JLR has been gifted another wrestling hoodie. The most memorable Thursday Hookup girl moments. Someone called 911 saying that a man was seen having sex with a dead deer.

Floppy Days 160 - The KayPro, Part 4, with Matt Jones Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FloppyDays Sponsors: 8-Bit Classics  Arcade Shopper  FutureVision Research  Tuc's Workbench  YouTube Channel: https://www.YouTube.com/@floppydayspodcast  Hello, and welcome to episode 160 of the Floppy Days Podcast for February, 2026.  I'm Randy Kindig, your host.  We are currently covering computers introduced in the year 1982 and, to that end, we are at the tail end of a series of podcasts about the Kaypro line of computers.  Kaypro had a rich and varied family of computers; certainly much more so than I ever realized.  I was able to interview David Kay, son of the founder of KayPro, and president of the company for some time, in the first two episodes.  Last month, Matthew Jones, an aficionado of the KayPro computers and owner of many of the models, helped me talk about KayPro history, tech specs, and more, through the topic of using the machine.  This month Matt and I complete the KayPro series by starting with books and magazines and ending with current Web sites and a lot more content in between. I will have a video version of this episode posted to the Floppy Days Podcast channel on YouTube (https://www.YouTube.com/@floppydayspodcast ) that will be available for everyone soon (after the early access period for Patreon supporters has expired).  So, please consider becoming a subscriber on YouTube.  Doing so helps support the podcast. You will hear ads from some great vintage computer stores, themselves vintage computer fans, throughout the early part of this podcast.  For all of these storefronts, when you place an order, please mention Floppy Days in the notes or comments of the order.  Doing so will help support the podcast.  Many thanks!! New Acquisitions Atari XF551 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atari_XF551  Upcoming Shows Schedule Published on Floppy Days Website - https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSeLsg4hf5KZKtpxwUQgacCIsqeIdQeZniq3yE881wOCCYskpLVs5OO1PZLqRRF2t5fUUiaKByqQrgA/pub  Indy Classic Computer and Video Game Expo - March 20-22 - Wyndham Indianapolis Airport Hotel, Indianapolis, IN - https://indyclassic.org/  Atari Invasion 2k26 (10th Anniversary) - March 21 - Maarssen, Netherlands - https://www.atari-invasion.nl  VCF East - April 17-19 2026 - InfoAge Science and History Museums, Wall, NJ - https://vcfed.org/events/vintage-computer-festival-east/  Midwest Gaming Classic - April 24-26 - Baird Center, Milwaukee, WI - https://www.midwestgamingclassic.com/  The Annual "Last" Chicago CoCoFEST! - April 24-25, 2026 - Holiday Inn & Suites Chicago-Carol Stream (Wheaton), Carol Stream, Illinois - https://www.glensideccc.com/cocofest/  Commodore Los Angeles Super Show 2026 - April 25-26 - Burbank, CA  - http://www.portcommodore.com/class  VCF Europe - May 1-3 - Munich, Germany - https://vcfe.org/E/  Vintage Computer Festival Pacific Northwest 2026 - May 2-3 - Tukwila Community Center, South Tukwila, WA -  https://vcfpnw.org  VCF Southwest - May 29-31, 2026 - Westin Dallas Ft. Worth Airport - https://www.vcfsw.org/  Retrofest 2026 - May 30-31 - Steam Museum of the Great Western Railway, Swindon, UK - https://retrofest.uk/  Popular Magazines/Newsletters Major September 1983 review in Byte - https://retrocmp.de/kaypro/1983_09_BYTE_08-09_Kaypro-II.pdf  Heavily featured in Micro Cornucopia; curated Kaypro index here - https://retrocmp.de/kaypro/kay-p13_micro-c.htm  First Osborne Group (FOG) - https://archive.org/details/foghornnewsletter  Non-Linear Systems published Pro-Files, a Kaypro users magazine - https://archive.org/search?query=collection%3Akayproprofiles&sort=-publicdate  Books Chilton's Guide to Kaypro Repair and Maintenance by Gene Williams - https://amzn.to/4nQj6XV  Basic Kaypro for Kids Paperback by W. H. Darnell (Author), P. J. Barton (Author) - https://amzn.to/465ofFs  KayPro books at Amazon - https://amzn.to/4goRQgy  Kaypro II User's Guide (getting started, bundled software) - https://messui.polygonal-moogle.com/comp/kaypro_um.pdf  Dealer Quick Reference Manual - https://archive.org/details/bitsavers_kayproKaypManual1982_1562045/page/n2/mode/1up  Using the Kaypro II personal computer by Lord, Kenniston W - https://archive.org/details/usingkayproiiper0000lord  The instant expert's guide to the Kaypro II by Bennett, M. D - https://archive.org/details/instantexpertsgu0000benn  KayPro Documentation, including KayPro Technical Manual - https://archive.org/details/the-kaypro-II-users-guide/1484-D_KayproTechnicalManual_Dec84/  Software ROMs for KayPro - https://archive.org/details/KayproII_201809  TOSEC (The Old School Emulation Center) software collection at archive.org - https://archive.org/details/bitsavers_kayproKaypManual1982_1562045/page/n2/mode/1up  Software images - https://mame.spludlow.co.uk/SoftwareLists.aspx?Exact=true&List=kaypro  Ads and Appearances Starring the Computer - https://www.starringthecomputer.com/computer.html?c=185  Modern Upgrades Floppy emulation: Gotek/FlashFloppy widely used on Kaypros - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yF0L6XpRugo  Hard drive emulation (FreHD): -  https://www.google.com/search?q=FreHD+for+kaypro  Replacement ROMs: Advent TurboROM and KayPLUS: ROM for emulators - https://mame.spludlow.co.uk/Machine.aspx?name=kayproii  buying TurboROM (eBay) - https://www.ebay.com/itm/326275234269   Emulation MAME (Multiple Arcade Machine Emulator):  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsFw9VejeS8&pp=ygUGa2F5cHJv  https://forums.bannister.org/ubbthreads.php?Main=8530&Number=107854&ubb=showflat  izkaypro - https://github.com/ivanizag/izkaypro  kobolt/kaytil - https://github.com/kobolt/kaytil  Virtual KayPro Computer - http://sims.durgadas.com/kaypro/kaypro.html  Buying One Today replacement power supply - https://bonuslifecomputers.com/products/kaypro-meanwell-power-supply-mount?pr_prod_strat=e5_desc&pr_rec_id=8d24492dc&pr_rec_pid=8108848349374&pr_ref_pid=7736195809470&pr_seq=uniform&variant=44048046653630  Community Facebook - Kaypro Computer Users group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/580355602847013/  Forums: AtariAge - https://forums.atariage.com/search/?q=kaypro&quick=1&type=forums_topic&nodes=116  VCFed Kaypro discussions (active repair/usage help) - http://vcfed.com  Current Web Sites and Videos Byte Magazine Sep. 1983 KayPro II Review - https://retrocmp.de/kaypro/1983_09_BYTE_08-09_Kaypro-II.pdf  Bitsavers: Service guides, user/dealer manuals - https://www.bitsavers.org/pdf/kaypro/1484-E_KayproTechnicalManual_Ch1-15_Jun85.pdf  retrocmp (Kaypro portal): Model/board variations, flyers, notes - https://retrocmp.de/kaypro/  OldSilicon - Overviews & photos - https://www.oldsilicon.com/kaypro-ii  RetroArchive — disk images, TurboROMs, utilities and preservation images - http://www.retroarchive.org/  MESSUI (documented user manual scans) - http://messui.polygonal-moogle.com  books, magazines, software - https://www.archive.org  Kaypro Computer Ad (1983) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uStyBfC1pYE  KayPro II Tour - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eoK0J69C80I by Scott Lawrence I Hope My Modded Kaypro Doesn't Explode by Action Retro - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsFw9VejeS8&pp=ygUGa2F5cHJv  Lazy Game Reviews - CP/M Vintage Goodies - Osborne 1 Computer & Kaypro IV - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLnTAYMMLOc  Many videos at YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=kaypro&sp=CAM%253D  References Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaypro  KayPro (CP/M) information at retrocmp.de - https://retrocmp.de/kaypro KayPro Journal - http://kayprojournal.com  

Adam Carter reacts to news that the report on fraud in Minnesota is so heavily redacted, even for lawmakers, that many it as useless for their efforts at fixing the holes in our systems.

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Ben Anderson, Utah Jazz insider for KSL Sports and Jake & Ben, joins the program to talk about the Utah Jazz recent fine over resting Lauri Markkanen and Jaren Jackson Jr.

Hour 2 of JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry. Ben Anderson, Utah Jazz insider for KSL Sports and Jake & Ben NFL Blitz: Final NFL Power Rankings The Top 10: Most Watched Olympic Sports

Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 2 to 6 pm.Today's Co-Hosts: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin)Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast:Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle/id99676

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Claire Coleman previously led the revision of the arts curriculum and made the allegations during her appearance at select committee.

The new BLS album drops on March 27th. Zakk talks about the title, Engines of Destruction (sort of). So far, only a couple of songs have dropped from the album: Name in Blood and Broken and Blind. Zakk does talk about the final song on the record, Ozzy's song. We discussed Back to the Beginning, Pantera, and the possibility of new music, as well as yacht rock, Super Bowl predictions, and more. Oh, and a funny story about Ozzy and Mr. Crowley. Des Rocs is a guitarist from the Queens, NY area. He's up next to talk about his upcoming tour and new album on the way. Heavily influenced by bands with a fuzzy guitar sound, he spoke to liking bands like the White Stripes and others, he says, do it right. You can watch that interview here - https://wrif.com/2026/02/03/des-rocs-2/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As Native communities struggle with their autonomy, the symbol of the Haudenosaunee autonomy is the Two Row. But many of our communities struggle to stay on our path.

Carl and Mike get into some brief Hawks talk as they react to their win over the Heat and discuss why it seems the Hawks struggle to stack wins when Jalen Johnson does not have high output performances. They then share thoughts on the Clippers trading James Harden to the Cavs and agree it is hard to believe the trade is going to work out for the Cavs due to Harden's history of forcing his way out of situations.

3 O'clock Hour :00 – Carl and Mike get back to some football talk and share more thoughts on the take of Michael Penix Jr. not being willing to go under center; however, they believe the coaching staff failed by not working things out through the preseason to figure out exactly what was best for their quarterback. :20 – Carl and Mike get back into some brief NBA talk as they note another trade in which the Hornets traded for Coby White and share their thoughts how it appears teams in the Eastern Conference they thought the Hawks were better than in seasons past have leapfrogged the Hawks. They then get back to Falcons talk and share thoughts on several players, including Drake London and Matthew Bergeron, who are entering the final year of their contract. :40 – Carl and Mike get into what's on DA-DA's mind as they discuss potential Falcons headlines that could be a reality ahead of the 2026 season.

Dr. Jeni Hayes, Senior Clinical Manager, Strategic Clinical Intelligence, and Dr. Heather Pace, Senior Clinical Manager, Ambulatory Care, join host Carolyn Liptak to discuss the Vizient Winter 2026 Spend Management Outlook, with a focus on pharmacy projections and key changes from prior outlooks. The episode also covers ambulatory care and self-administered drugs, biosimilar therapeutic insights, and dynamic pharmacy market forces.   Guest speaker:     Jeni Hayes, PharmD, BCPS   Senior Clinical Manager, Strategic Clinical Intelligence Vizient Spend Management Solutions   Heather Pace, PharmD   Senior Clinical Manager, Ambulatory Care Vizient Center for Pharmacy Practice Excellence     Host:   Carolyn Liptak, MBA, BS Pharm Pharmacy Executive Director, Regulatory Compliance & Revenue Integrity Center for Pharmacy Practice Excellence (CPPE) Vizient   00:05 — Introduction Announcer welcomes listeners to Verified Rx, produced by the Vizient Center for Pharmacy Practice Excellence.   00:14 — Episode Overview Host Carolyn Liptak, Pharmacy Executive Director at Vizient, introduces the Winter 2026 Spend Management Outlook (SMO). Focus areas: Pharmacy inflation projections Acute vs ambulatory care trends Provider-administered vs self-administered drugs Biosimilar therapeutic insights Dynamic pharmacy market forces shaping 2026–2030 Guests: Jeni Hayes, Senior Clinical Manager, Strategic Clinical Intelligence Heather Pace, Senior Clinical Manager, Ambulatory Care   01:09 — What Is the Spend Management Outlook (SMO)? Biannual Vizient publication projecting price trends across healthcare spend categories. Pharmacy headline: Inflation slightly lower than last edition Total spend still rising, driven by utilization growth and new technologies   01:49 — Top-Line Pharmacy Inflation Projection 2.84% projected drug inflation for purchases between July 2026 – June 2027. Down from 3.35% in the prior edition. Based on October 2024 – September 2025 wholesaler data. Heavily weighted toward highest-spend drugs. Contracted products show lower inflation; non-contract drugs still ~70% of spend.   02:45 — Inflation by Site of Care Acute Care 3.03% projected inflation Driven by: Sugammadex Kcentra Clotting factors Ambulatory Care 2.85% overall, but with key divergence: Provider-administered drugs: 3.35% Self-administered drugs: 2.43%   04:02 — Provider-Administered Drugs: What's Driving Growth Oncology infusions are the main drivers. Key agents: Keytruda Darzalex Faspro Continued growth due to: Expanded indications Increased outpatient infusion utilization Oncology split by site of care: Inpatient: High-cost CAR T (e.g., Yescarta) Outpatient: Infusions, bispecifics, emerging cellular therapies Emphasizes importance of site of care strategy.   05:14 — Self-Administered Drugs: Utilization Over Inflation Five key drivers: Autoimmune / inflammatory: Skyrizi, Dupixent, Rinvoq Diabetes / metabolic / weight loss: Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound Spend growth fueled by: Media exposure Expanded indications Increased patient demand Opportunity for: Retail & specialty pharmacy optimization Margin capture Patient support (adherence, counseling, benefits investigation)   06:45 — New Section: Dynamic Pharmacy Market Forces (2026–2030) Seven strategic forces influencing pharmacy practice: Growth in specialty and cell & gene therapies Expansion of value- and outcomes-based contracting Siteofcare shifts toward ambulatory and home Digital transformation & automation Supply assurance and resilience Expanded pharmacist clinical scope & workforce models Regulatory and policy efforts to lower drug prices 340B changes IRA Medicare Part D negotiations   09:37 — Practical Takeaways for Pharmacy Leaders Use 2.84% inflation as a baseline — then customize using Vizient Pharmacy Analytics. Leverage segmented views to prioritize: Acute vs ambulatory strategies Provider-administered vs self-administered drugs Identify top spend movers and align them with long-term market forces. Consider: Specialty pharmacy expansion Site of care optimization   10:48 — Biosimilar Therapeutic Insights: 2025 Recap Heather Pace highlights: Shift from biosimilar approval to active adoption management. Ustekinumab (Stelara) as defining example: Multiple biosimilars Uptake driven by payer and PBM strategy Utilization varies widely based on: Formulary design Benefit alignment Biosimilars now actively steered, not passively adopted.   11:50 — Why Stelara Was a Turning Point PBM-developed, private-label biosimilars drove adoption. Net cost and copay design outweighed: Interchangeability status Manufacturer differentiation Sets expectations for future biologic launches.   12:25 — Operational Impact for Health Systems Expect payer-specific product preferences. Frequent switching will become routine. Key considerations: Siteofcare mandates Product presentation Supply chain logistics Billing & reimbursement complexity Clinical barriers are decreasing; workflow flexibility is critical.   13:09 — What to Expect From Biosimilars in 2026 Faster adoption timelines Earlier payer-driven switching Fewer preferred products Less reliance on reference product trial periods   13:45 — Biosimilars With Major 2026 Impact Eylea — multiple launches expected post-litigation Xolair — expansion into asthma/allergy and retail specialty Perjeta — oncology pathway disruption expected late 2026 / early 2027   15:01 — 2025 Biosimilars Impacting 2026 Ustekinumab (Stelara): broader formulary shifts Denosumab (Prolia, Xgeva): full year of impact; all interchangeable Eculizumab (Soliris): first rare-disease biosimilar entry   15:58 — FDA Biosimilar Guidance to Watch Late-2025 FDA guidance: Reduced reliance on clinical efficacy trials Greater emphasis on analytical similarity Aims to: Reduce development cost Accelerate market entry   16:26 — Interchangeability: Where Things Are Headed Moving toward expectation that all biosimilars are interchangeable. Shifts responsibility to: Payers Health systems Pharmacists managing transitions and education   17:17 — Biggest Shift in the Biosimilar Landscape Faster launches Larger scale adoption Payer strategy more influential than timing of approval Success depends on: Formulary fit Channel alignment Operational simplicity   17:41 — Final Biosimilar Insight Biosimilar strategies must be molecule-specific. One-size-fits-all approaches are no longer effective.   18:13 — Final Thoughts on the SMO Inflation projections are a starting point. Leaders should: Focus on top spend drugs Understand siteofcare and specialty drivers Translate projections into actionable budgets   18:40 — Resources Winter 2026 Spend Management Outlook available on Vizient's SMO Hub. Includes current and prior editions and related insights.   18:58 — Closing Carolyn thanks Jeni and Heather. Reminder to subscribe, like, and share feedback. Verified Rx is produced by the Vizient Center for Pharmacy Practice Excellence.   Links | Resources:  Vizient Spend Management Outlook webpage Vizient Winter 2026 Spend Management Outlook Vizient Biosimilars Therapeutic Insights   Subscribe Today! Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube RSS Feed    

This episode is one of those that's been a long time coming. Jacek Kozubek, perhaps better known for his watch dealership, Tropical Watch, is someone I've been getting to know more and more over the last several years since he moved here to San Diego from the Bay Area. Heavily serving the vintage Rolex market, Jacek also dabbles in some other areas of watches, most notably the precious stone variants it seems of late. More on that as well as his relentless pursuit of speed in cars that might just scare his passengers if he's not on a race track!

Todd Sees was a Pennsylvania man who mysteriously disappeared in 2002 only to be found dead and emaciated, 39 hrs later. Its a case that gained notoriety due to its strange circumstances, mainly witnesses reporting UFOs, a boot found high in a tree, and no signs of foul play. This ones a head scratcher for the ages, especially if you don't believe in aliens! lol *Intro song was HEAVILY inspired by Fontaines D.C. - Jackie Down The Line    Check out our other shows!: Cryptic Soup w/ Thena & Kylee Strange & Unexplained True Crime Guys YouTube EVERYTHING TRUE CRIME GUYS:   https://linktr.ee/Truecrimeguysproductions True Crime Guys Music: True Crime Guys Music on Spotify OhMyGaia.com Code: Crimepine Patreon.com/truecrimeguys Patreon.com/sandupodcast Merch: truecrimeguys.threadless.com

preview for later. Guest: Mary Kissel, former Senior Adviser to the Secretary of State Summary: Kissel critiques Prime Minister Starmer's plan to hand the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, arguing the nation is heavily influenced by China. She highlights President Trump's opposition to the deal, emphasizing that the U.S. requires the Diego Garcia military base to project power across the Indian Ocean and Asia-Pacific.1901 OLD HOUSE

Adam, Joanna, and Zach debate whether extensive non-alcoholic cocktail programs at bars are actually making these bars any money. More to the point, if they're not, why do bars still feel compelled to invest time, labor, and money into this section of their menus: is it impress a relatively small cadre of other bartenders and members of the media who are particularly keen on N/A? Do they feel like guests will look at their menu askance, even if those guests will end up choosing a drink with alcohol in it? Or are most not willing to look at that critically at what has become a trendy way to signal...something? Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review The VinePair Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your episodes, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to podcast@vinepair.com. Thanks for listening, and cheers!Join us for a live podcast recording at the Unified Wine & Grape Symposium in Sacramento, California on Wednesday, January 28, 2026Zach is reading: The Rise of the 'Convertible' CocktailJoanna is reading: More Bourbon Distilleries Are Closing. So What Happens to the Whiskey?Instagram: @adamteeter, @jcsciarrino, @zgeballe, @vinepair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this podcast, experts Erika P. Hamilton, MD; Giuseppe Curigliano, MD, PhD; VK Gadi, MD, PhD; Jason Aboudi Mouabbi, MD, discuss frontline, second-line, and antibody-drug conjugate therapies for the treatment of HR-positive, HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer.

HEADLINE: Strategic Vulnerabilities and the Path to a 456-Ship Fleet GUEST AUTHOR: Jerry HendrixSUMMARY: Hendrix identifies critical economic vulnerabilities in China and Russia, noting that both regimes rely heavily on sea lanes for energy and food, making them susceptible to naval interdiction. To maintain deterrence, he proposes a future fleet of 456 ships. This expansion relies on a pivot to unmanned surface vessels to control costs and the addition of 60 frigates for global presence. Hendrix also warns that the Navy must urgently replace retiring guided-missile submarines and expand the logistics force, as combatant ships cannot operate effectively without a robust train of supply vessels.1888 NAVAL GUN

In this episode, Dr. Will Cole sits down with biohacking pioneer Dave Asprey to explore meditation, mitochondria, AI-driven fitness, and nervous system health. Dave shares why his book Heavily Meditated is his most important work yet, how recovery matters more than overtraining, and why meditation is about learning to control your internal state. They also discuss how mitochondria influence emotions and perception, the future of exercise, and what it really means to optimize human performance. For all links mentioned in this episode, visit www.drwillcole.com/podcast.Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Sponsors:Use code BEINGWELL at monarch.com for half off your first year. That's 50% off your first year at monarch.com with code BEINGWELL. Text ABW to 64000 to get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply.Visit ProlonLife.com/willcole to claim your 15% discount and your bonus gift.Wake up with clearer skin, smoother hair, and cooler sleep. Use code WILLCOLE for an extra 30% off at blissy.com/WILLCOLE. Visit YourReformer.com to shop their New Year sale on now to save.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Dáil has heard that vapes are contributing heavily to littering and pollution in Clare. TDs have debated a bill which is seeking to ban single-use vapes and only allow vendors to sell devices intended to be re-used. The legislation has been challenged by Sinn Féin, with Shannon Deputy Donna McGettigan describing it as a "piecemeal approach" and claiming it only targets products already being phased out. She says many in this county are complaining about the incorrect way in which single-use vapes are being disposed of.

Guest: Cleo Paskal. The Solomon Islands remain heavily influenced by China, leading to social decay and the suppression of democratic voices like the late Daniel Suidani. Paskal urges Australia to combat corruption by targeting funds flowing into their banks, while noting positive U.S. engagement in Palau to counter Chinese aggression.1910 PALAU

The Celtics beat the Bulls last night and are now in second place in the Eastern Conference, yet people still aren't believing in the team. Will Tom Brady help or hurt the Raiders by being a key advisor in their coaching search? Driving on icy roads is the absolute worst.

Arion's favourite episode of 2025 was “Land Rover's Rugged Beginnings” A British motoring icon made its debut at the Amsterdam Motor Show on 30th April, 1948: the Land Rover. The UK's first off-road vehicle (that wasn't a tractor!) had been sketched in sand by its creator, Maurice Wilks.  Heavily inspired by the American Willys Jeep, the first Land Rovers were simple, no-frills workhorses with no roof, no heater, and barely any doors — just half-height flaps to keep you from falling out. And at £450, they were priced for farmers, not aristocrats. But the car soon caught on, with everyone from Winston Churchill to Bob Marley. Despite being noisy, leaky and slow, the Land Rover's charm wasn't about comfort — it was about practicality, reliability, and an unmistakably rugged, "real" vibe that everyone could get behind. In this episode, Arion, Rebecca and Olly unpick how the marque inspired explorers, aid workers, and adventurers; consider why the British Army abandoned the vehicle in the 21st century; and discover why the steering wheel on the first models was placed in the middle… Further Reading: • ‘Why everyone wants a classic Land Rover' (The Times, 2022): https://www.thetimes.com/article/7e9e5d1e-7dec-11ec-b216-7a521e8f125c • ‘Land Rover Design - 70 Years of Success by Nick Hull' (David & Charles, 2018): https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/Land_Rover_Design_70_Years_of_Success/w9IjEQAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=maurice+wilks&pg=PT19&printsec=frontcover • ‘History Of Land Rover: Discover the Amazing Story Behind the Land Rover!' (Land Rover World, 2023): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aV3BIQ6WfR8 #Motoring #Design #40s #UK #Inventions Love the show? Support us!  Join 

In 2017, I interviewed Matty Matheson, the John Belushi of the culinary world. Heavily tattooed, irreverent and profoundly talented. Matty rose to fame with his hugely popular VICE TV show, Dead Set on Life. We talked about his recovery from addiction and a heart attack at age 29. Matty has since made a remarkable recovery and now balances a full career that includes a brand new 9,500-square-foot restaurant inside of Hamilton's TD Coliseum, acting and serving as executive producer in multiple television productions, authoring cookbooks, and performing in his punk band, Pig Pen. His ambition and zest for life are truly a wonder! Listen to my interview with Matty Matheson here: https://www.marionkane.com/podcast/chef-matty-matheson-addiction/I also recommend you watch this heartwarming video of Matty on a kosher food tour of Montreal, accompanied by local legend Rabbi Yisroel Bernath, aka "The Hipster Rabbi."  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95mkZCWiLmo #mattymatheson #montreal #kosherfood #rabbiyisroelbernath #thehipsterrabbi #vicetv #deadsetonlife #celebritychef #marionkane #foodsleuth

This is another outstanding AI generated discussion of my post:  Why Do We Invest So Heavily In Losing?  Enjoy! Here is the link to the original post:  https://partnersinexcellenceblog.com/why-do-we-invest-so-eavily-in-losing/ 

Bonus Episode: Are You Relying Too Heavily on Your Employer for Financial Security? This bonus episode of Clear Money Talk features Tim Clairmont, MSFS™, LACP™, Wealth Advisor, and Tyler Andrews, CFP®, Wealth Advisor, tackling an important question many people overlook: how dependent are you on your employer for long-term financial stability? Employer-sponsored benefits such as 401(k) plans, pensions, stock compensation, group life insurance, disability coverage, and health insurance can play an important role in a financial plan. However, Tim and Tyler discuss how job changes, layoffs, early retirement, health events, or corporate decisions can expose gaps if those benefits are the foundation of your entire strategy. This educational conversation walks through how financial resilience often requires diversification beyond your employer and a clearer understanding of what happens when employment ends, whether by choice or circumstance. Topics discussed include: Concentration risk tied to employer stock and equity compensation Why pensions and Social Security typically replace only a portion of income The limitations of relying solely on employer-sponsored retirement plans What happens to health, life, and disability insurance after leaving a job The role of emergency savings and liquidity planning Why having a financial "Plan B" can reduce uncertainty and stress

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Last time we spoke about the Japanese Victory over Changkufeng. Japan's generals hatched a plan: strike at night, seize the peak, then bargain if need be. Colonel Sato, steady as a compass, chose Nakano's brave 75th Regiment, selecting five fearless captains and a rising star, Nakajima, to lead the charge. Ahead, scouts and engineers threaded a fragile path through darkness, while distant Soviet tanks rumbled like distant thunder. At 2:15 a.m., wire breached and soldiers slipped over the slope. The crest resisted with brutal tenacity, grenades flashed, machine guns spit fire, and leaders fell. Yet by 5:15 a.m. dawn painted the hill in pale light, and Japanese hands grasped the summit. The dawn assault on nearby Hill 52 and the Shachaofeng corridor followed, with Takeshita's and Matsunobe's units threading through fog, fire, and shifting trenches. Narukawa's howitzers answered the dawn with measured fury, silencing the Soviets' early artillery as Japanese infantry pressed forward. By daybreak, the Russians were driven back, their lines frayed and retreating toward Khasan. The price was steep: dozens of officers dead or injured, and a crescent of smoke and memory left etched on every face.    #181 The Russian Counter Offensive over the Heights Welcome to the Fall and Rise of China Podcast, I am your dutiful host Craig Watson. But, before we start I want to also remind you this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Perhaps you want to learn more about the history of Asia? Kings and Generals have an assortment of episodes on history of asia and much more  so go give them a look over on Youtube. So please subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry for some more history related content, over on my channel, the Pacific War Channel where I cover the history of China and Japan from the 19th century until the end of the Pacific War. After admitting the loss of Changkufeng and Shachaofeng by dawn on 31 July, the Russian government issued a communique the next day asserting that Soviet troops had "hurled back a Japanese division… after a two-day battle" involving tanks, artillery, and aircraft. Some hours after the Japanese penetration, Soviet regulars rushed to the scene and drove out the invaders. Japanese losses amounted to 400 men; Soviet losses were 13 killed and 55 wounded. On Soviet soil, the Japanese abandoned five cannons, 14 machine guns, and 157 rifles, while the Russians admitted losing one tank and one gun. A Soviet reconnaissance pilot may have fallen into Japanese hands after bailing out. "Both before and during the Japanese attack… Soviet troops did not once cross the Manchukuoan frontier,which deprived them of the possibility of surrounding or outflanking the invaders." By 1 August, Russian ground forces were deployed and the Soviet Air Force took action. Soviet aircraft appeared at 24:30 to reconnoiter. Soon after, more than ten planes flew in formation, launching strikes against forward units. Eight sorties, light bombers and fighters, roughly 120–150 aircraft in flights of two or three dozen, bombed and strafed. Raids were conducted by as many as 30 planes, though no Soviet losses were reported. The Russians also hit targets on the Korean side of the Tumen. The 75th Regiment judged that the Soviet Air Force sought only to intimidate. Russian planes dropped several dozen bombs on the Kyonghun bridge, but the span was not struck; damage was limited to the railway, producing an impression of severity that was misleading. The lack of air cover troubled the troops most. Japanese casualties on 1 August were modest: three men wounded in the 75th Infantry, and one wounded and a horse killed in the 76th. However the three Japanese battalions expended over 15,000 machine-gun and 7,000 rifle rounds that day. The appearance of Soviet air power at Changkufeng drew anxious international attention. Shanghai reports electrified observers, who anticipated that major Russo-Japanese hostilities would transform the China campaign overnight. Some observers were openly dismayed, foreseeing a prolongation of the mainland war with potential benefits to Soviet interests. Japanese Army spokesmen sought to downplay the situation. Officers in Hsinking told correspondents that the raids, while serious, represented only a face-saving measure. The Red Army was reportedly attempting to compensate for losses at Changkufeng and other disputed positions, but aside from the bombings, the frontier remained quiet. If the Russians were serious, observers noted, they would have bombed the vital Unggi railway bridge, which remained untouched; raids focused on minor bridges, with limited damage. In Tokyo, foreign observers believed the appearance of about 50 Soviet heavy bombers over North Korea signaled an extension of the incidents and that the Japanese government was taking urgent measures. Military leaders decided not to escalate but prepared for emergencies. The Korea Army Headquarters denied Soviet bombing of Harbin in Manchuria or Najin and Chongjin in Korea. Regarding retaliation, an American correspondent reported that the Japanese military had no intention of bombing Russian territory. Although Soviet use of aircraft introduced a new dimension of danger, the main efforts remained ground-based on both sides. After Japanese troops cleared Changkufeng and Shachaofeng, the Russians appeared to be redeploying to contract their defensive frontage; no troops or works remained west of Khasan. Four or five Russian infantry companies and ten artillery pieces stood between the lake and Paksikori, while the main forces, with numerous gun sites, were concentrated west of Novokievsk. On the Kwantung Army front in southeast Manchuria, no changes were observed. "The Russians were apparently shocked by their defeat at Changkufeng and must suddenly have resorted to negative, conservative measures." Korea Army Headquarters assessed the situation as of the evening of 31 July: "The enemy must fear a Japanese advance into the Novokievsk plain and therefore is concentrating his main forces in that district. Our interests require that we anticipate any emergency, so we must prepare the necessary strength in the Kyonghun region and reinforce positions at Wuchiatzu."  At 20:45 on the 31st, the 19th Division received a detailed message from the Hunchun garrison commander describing his northward deployments. Suetaka was heartened; he "earnestly desired to bring about the end of the incident as a result of the fighting of 30–31 July but was equally resolved to defend the border firmly, based on Japanese interpretation of the Hunchun pact, in case the Soviet side did not perform intensive self-reflection." First, Suetaka issued instructions from Kyonghun at 8:15 on the 31st via K. Sato: "It is our intention that Changkufeng and the high ground northwest of Shachaofeng be secured, as well as the high ground south of Shachaofeng if possible. Enemy attacks are to be met at our positions, but you are not to pursue far." Second, Colonel Tanaka was instructed not to fire as long as Russian artillery did not bombard friendly forces. "Except for preparing against counterassaults, your actions will be cautious. In particular, harassing fire against inhabited places and residents is prohibited." Suetaka was finally armed with formal authority, received at 22:05 on 1 August. He did not delay in implementing it. At 23:00 he ordered the immediate rail movement of strong reinforcements: the alerted infantry brigade headquarters, as well as four infantry battalions and the remaining mountain artillery battalion. Thus, Suetaka could deploy forward not only the forces he had requested but also a brigade-level organization to assume control of the now sizeable combat elements massed at the front for "maneuvers." Earlier that afternoon he had already moved his division's message center forward to the Matsu'otsuho heights at the Tumen, and he regularly posted at least one staff officer there so that the center could function as the division's combat headquarters. An additional matter of explosive potential was built into the divisional order: provision of Japanese Air Force cover for rail movements forward, although use of aircraft had been prohibited by all higher headquarters; Nakamura intended only ground cover. At the front, Japanese units spent most of their time consolidating their hard-won positions. By 3 on 1 August, a column of Soviet forces with vehicles was observed moving from the east side of Khasan. Late in the day, the division received an extremely important telegram from the 2nd (Intelligence) Section of the Kwantung Army: "According to a special espionage report from our OSS in Khabarovsk city, Red Army authorities there have decided to retake the high ground along Changkufeng." From other intelligence, the Kwantung Army concluded that the Russians were rebuilding in the Novokievsk region. Frequent movements observed immediately to the rear of the Soviet battle zone caused K. Sato to grow apprehensive about a dawn counterattack on the 1st, and he reinforced Changkufeng with the 6th Company. The second of August was marked by continuation of Soviet air attacks and the anticipated Russian counteroffensive. According to Japanese intelligence, Marshal Blyukher had arrived in Khabarovsk, and Lieutenant General Sokolov was in Voroshilov. An offensive buildup, estimated at about 3,000 men plus tanks and guns, was reported in the Kozando area by evening on the 1st. Hirahara, commanding the battalion at Changkufeng, grew concerned about Hill 52. With day's end approaching, he reinforced the defenses further and ordered the battalion medical officer to establish a dressing station at Fangchuanting. Around 15:00 Soviet artillery began firing at forward areas, especially gun positions; the bombardments were described as severe. Japanese artillery sought to conserve ammunition, firing only at worthwhile, short-range targets. Main Russian ground actions focused on the far-right (Hill 52) and far-left (Shachaofeng) sectors, not Changkufeng. In line with Hirahara's orders, two infantry companies and four heavy machine guns were moved by 8:00 from Changkufeng to the heights 800 meters southeast. Soviet heavy artillery pounded the zone between Fangchuanting and Hill 52; observing the enemy became difficult. Russian planes engaged at 9:00 fighters, then bombers, to soften defenses and gun positions. Meanwhile, the Soviets deployed firepower southeast of Khasan, while two infantry battalions and more than ten tanks advanced through the pines on the western slopes. Japanese regimental guns and two machine-gun platoons at Hill 52 attacked the enemy heavy machine guns and neutralized them. By 10:00 the Russians had advanced with heavy weapons to the high ground 800 meters from Hill 52. From Changkufeng, the battalion guns engaged heavy weapons. Hirahara moved with the engineers and battalion guns to the heights to which he had transferred reinforcements earlier, took command, and prepared an assault. Initially, Soviet troops advanced in formation, but after cresting a dip, they dispersed and moved onto the high ground opposite Hill 52. Heavily armed, they drew within 700 meters, with artillery and heavy machine guns providing coverage. By 10:00 Sato requested Shiozawa's mountain guns across the Tumen to unleash a barrage against Hill 52's front. For about half an hour, the battery fired. By 10:30, the Soviet advance grew listless. Believing the moment ripe, Hirahara deployed his men to charge the foe's right wing, ordering rapid movement with caution against eastern flank fire. On the heights north of Hill 52, Inagaki watched the struggle; with the telephone out and the situation urgent, he brought up firepower on his own initiative. Taking the main body of the 1st Machine Gun Company, along with the battalion guns, he moved out at noon, making contact with the 10th Company on Hill 52 around 14:00, where the Japanese machine guns and battalion guns joined the fray. The Russians, losing momentum, were checked by Japanese heavy weapons and by mountain guns from Hill 82. Hirahara's main battalion advanced onto the high ground north of Hill 52 around noon. By 15:00, two enemy companies began to fall back, climbing the western slopes of Hill 29 as the main forces retreated piecemeal to a dip. By 16:00, Suetaka observed that his units were continuing to secure their positions and were "gradually breaking the hostile intention." Despite heat and rain, front-line troops showed fatigue but remained vigilant. Between 11:00 and 16;00, Sato inspected the lines and directed defensive positions, particularly at Hill 52. After a poor initial performance, the Russians awaited reinforcements before attempting another assault on Hill 52. They moved up a mechanized corps, and by 15:00 50 tanks massed east of Maanshan. Around 17:00, the Russians began moving south along the high ground across Khasan. Another two Soviet battalions advanced along the Tumen hills, led by armor. Hirahara anticipated an assault at twilight, especially after 18:00, when nine bombers struck Hill 52. Earlier, Takeshita had received reports from the antitank commander, Lieutenant Saito, that at 17:00 several enemy tanks and three infantry battalions were advancing from Hill 29. Convinced of an imminent Soviet strike, Takeshita ordered the defense to conceal its efforts and to annihilate the foe with point-blank fire and hand-to-hand fighting. He sought to instill confidence that hostile infantry could not reach the positions. Before 19:00, the enemy battalions came within effective range, and Japan opened with all available firepower. Rapid-fire antitank guns set the lead tank alight; the remaining tanks were stopped. Support came from Hisatsune's regimental guns and two antitank gun squads atop Changkufeng. The Russian advance was checked. By nightfall, Soviet elements had displaced heavy weapons about 400 meters from Japanese positions. As early as 16:00, Suetaka ordered a mountain artillery squad to cross the river. Sato told Takeshita at 7:30 that there would be a night attack against Hill 52. Takeshita was to annihilate the foe after allowing them to close to 40–50 meters. The Russians did mount a night assault and pressed close between 8 and 9 p.m. with three battalions led by four tanks. The main force targeted Takeshita; all ten Russian heavy machine guns engaged that side. Japanese machine guns and battalion guns joined the fray. The Russians pressed within 30 meters, shouted "Hurrah! Hurrah!" and hurled grenades before advancing a further 15 meters. The Japanese repelled the first waves with grenades and emplaced weapons, leaving light machine guns and grenade dischargers forward. Soviet illuminating shells were fired to enable closer approaches within 100 meters. Japanese grenade-discharger fire blasted the forces massed in the dead space before the works. While the Hill 52 night attack collapsed, other Russian units, smaller in strength and with one tank leading, moved against the hill on the left that the Japanese had not yet occupied that morning. The Russians advanced along the Khasan slope north of Hill 52, came within point-blank range, and shouted but did not charge. By 22:00, the Japanese, supported by machine guns, had checked the foe. Thereupon, the 6th Company, now under a platoon leader, Narusawa, launched a counterattack along the lake. "The enemy was bewildered and became dislocated. Buddies were heard shouting to one another, and some could be seen hauling away their dead." The Soviet troops held back 300–400 meters and began to dig in. Sato decided artillery should sweep the zone in front of Hill 52. At 21:30, he requested support, but the mountain guns could not open fire. Still, by 23:00, not a shadow of an enemy soldier remained on the Hill 52 front, where the Japanese spent the night on alert. In the northern sector, eight Russian tanks crossed the Japanese-claimed border at 5:25 on 2 August and moved south to a position northwest of Shachaofeng. Around 7 Russian artillery opened fire to "prepare" the Japanese while a dozen heavy bombers attacked. An hour later, the ground offensive began in earnest, with one and a half to two infantry battalions, a dozen machine guns, and several tanks. Supporting Takenouchi's left wing were several batteries of mountain artillery and two heavy batteries. Well-planned counterfire stopped the offensive. There was little change north of Shachaofeng and in the southeast, where Kanda's company held its positions against attack. On Takenouchi's front, Akaishizawa notes 120-degree daytime heat and nighttime chill. Men endured damp clothes and mosquitoes. To keep warm at night, soldiers moved about; during the day they sought shade and camouflage with twigs and weeds. No defense existed against cold night rain. Nocturnal vigilance required napping by day when possible, but the intense sun drained strength. For three days, Imagawa's company had only wild berries and dirty river water to eat. At 6:00 on 2 August, Colonel Tanaka exhorted his artillery to "exalt maximum annihilation power at close range, engage confirmed targets, and display firepower that is sniperlike—precise, concentrated, and as swift as a hurricane." Tanaka devised interdiction sectors for day and night attacks. At 10:30, the artillery laid down severe fire and eventually caused the enemy assault to wither. Around 24:40, Rokutanda's battalion detected a Russian battalion of towed artillery moving into positions at the skirt of Maanshan. When the first shells hit near the vanguard, a commander on horseback fled; the rest dispersed, abandoning at least eight artillery wagons and ten vehicles. Suetaka, observing from the Kucheng BGU, picked up the phone and commended the 3rd Battalion. Japanese casualties on 2 August were relatively light: ten men killed and 15 wounded. Among the killed, the 75th Infantry lost seven, the 76th Infantry two, and the engineers one. Among the wounded, the 75th suffered nine and the 76th six. Infantry ammunition was expended at an even higher rate than on 30–31 July. In Hirahara's battalion area, small arms, machine guns, ammunition, helmets, knapsacks, and gas masks were captured. A considerable portion of the seized materiel was employed in subsequent combat, as in the case of an antitank gun and ammunition captured on 31 July. Soviet casualties to date were estimated at 200–250, including 70 abandoned corpses. Twelve enemy tanks had been captured, and five more knocked out on 1–2 August; several dozen heavy bombers and about 5,000 Soviet ground troops were involved in the concerted offensives.  Nevertheless, reports of an imminent Soviet night attack against Hill 52 on 2–3 August alarmed Suetaka as much as his subordinates. Shortly after 20:00 accompanied by his intelligence officer, Suetaka set out for the hill, resolved to direct operations himself. Somewhat earlier, the division had sent Korea Army Headquarters a message, received by 18:30, reflecting Suetaka's current outlook: 30 to 40 Soviet planes had been bombing all sectors since morning, but losses were negligible and morale was high. The division had brought up additional elements in accord with army orders, and was continuing to strive for nonenlargement, but was "prepared firmly to reject the enemy's large-scale attacks." Impressed by the severity of the artillery and small-arms fire, Suetaka deemed it imperative "quickly to mete out a decisive counterassault and thus hasten the solution of the incident." But Japanese lines were thinly held and counterattacks required fresh strength. This state of affairs caused Suetaka to consider immediate commitment of the reinforcements moving to the front, although the Korea Army had insisted on prior permission before additional troops might cross the Tumen. Suetaka's customary and unsurprising solution was again to rely on his initiative and authorize commitment of every reinforcement unit. Nearest was T. Sato's 73rd Regiment, which had been ordered the night before to move up from Nanam. Under the cover of two Japanese fighters, these troops had alighted from the train the next morning at Seikaku, where they awaited orders eagerly.   K. Sato was receiving reports about the enemy buildup. At 20:10 orders were given to the 73rd Regiment to proceed at once to the Matsu'otsuho crossing and be prepared to support the 75th. Involved were T. Sato's two battalions, half of the total infantry reinforcements. Suetaka had something else in mind: his trump, Okido's 76th Infantry. At 23:40 he ordered this regiment, coming up behind the 73rd, to proceed to Huichungyuan on the Manchurian side of the Tumen, via Kyonghun, intercept the enemy, and be ready to go over to the offensive. On the basis of the information that the division planned to employ Okido's regiment for an enveloping attack, K. Sato quickly worked out details. He would conceal the presence of the reinforcements expected momentarily from the 73rd Regiment and would move Senda's BGU and Shimomura's battalion to Huichungyuan to cover the advance of the 76th Regiment and come under the latter's control. Japanese forces faced the danger of Soviet actions against Changkufeng from the Shachaofeng front after midnight on 2 August. Takenouchi had been ready to strike when he learned that the enemy had launched an attack at 01:00 against one of his own companies, Matsunobe's southwest of Shachaofeng. Therefore, Takenouchi's main unit went to drive off the attackers, returning to its positions at 02:30. The Russians tried again, starting from 04:00 on 03 August. Strong elements came as close as 300 meters; near 05:00 Soviet artillery and heavy weapons fire had grown hot, and nine enemy fighters made ineffective strafing passes. By 06:30 the Russians seemed thwarted completely. Hill 52 was pummeled during the three battles on 2 August. Taking advantage of night, the Russians had been regrouping; east of the hill, heavy machine guns were set up on the ridgeline 500 meters away. From 05:00 on 03 August, the Russians opened up with heavy weapons. Led by three tanks, 50 or 60 infantrymen then attacked from the direction of Hill 29 and reached a line 700–800 meters from the Japanese defenses. Here the Russian soldiers peppered away, but one of their tanks was set ablaze by gunfire and the other two were damaged and fled into a dip. Kamimori's mountain artillery reinforcements reached Nanpozan by 07:15 on 03 August. Tanaka issued an order directing the battalion to check the zone east of Hill 52 as well as to engage artillery across Khasan. A site for the supply unit was to be selected beyond enemy artillery range; on the day before, Russian shells had hit the supply unit of the 3rd Mountain Artillery Battalion, killing two men and 20 horses. The exposed force was ordered to take cover behind Crestline 1,000 meters to the rear. After 09:00 on 03 August, the artillery went into action and Japanese morale was enhanced. Near 09:00, Soviet bombardment grew pronounced, accompanied by bomber strikes. The Japanese front-line infantry responded with intensive fire, supported by mountain pieces and the regimental guns atop Changkufeng. Enemy forces stayed behind their heavy weapons and moved no further, while their casualties mounted. At 11:00 the Russians began to fall back, leaving only machine guns and snipers. One reason the Soviets had been frustrated since early morning was that K. Sato had seen the urgency of closing the gap midway between Changkufeng and Hill 52 (a site called Scattered Pines) and had shifted the 2nd Company from Changkufeng. Between 06:00 and 07:40, the company fired on Soviet troops which had advanced north of Hill 52, and inflicted considerable casualties. A corporal commanding a grenade launcher was cited posthumously for leading an assault which caused the destruction of three heavy machine guns. In the afternoon, the Japanese sustained two shellings and a bomber raid. Otherwise, the battlefield was quiet, since Russian troops had pulled back toward Hill 29 by 15:00 under cover of heavy weapons and artillery. At Hill 52, however, defense posed a problem, for each barrage smashed positions and trenches. During intervals between bombardments and air strikes, the men struggled to repair and reinforce the facilities. Changkufeng was again not attacked by ground troops during the day but was hit by planes and artillery. Trifling support was rendered by the mountain gun which had been moved to the Manchurian side of the Tumen. Japanese infantry reinforcements were on the way. By 23:00 on 02 August, T. Sato had left Shikai. His 73rd Regiment pushed forward along roads so sodden that the units had to dismantle the heavy weapons for hauling. The rate of advance was little more than one kilometer per hour, but finally, at 05:20 on 03 August, he reached Chiangchunfeng with the bulk of two battalions. The esprit of the other front-line troops "soared." K. Sato, who was commanding all forces across the Tumen pending Morimoto's setting up of headquarters for the 37th Brigade, had T. Sato take over the line to the left of Changkufeng, employing Takenouchi's old unit and the 73rd Regiment to cover Shachaofeng. T. Sato set out with his battalions at 06:00 amid heavy rain. By 07:30, under severe fire, he was in position to command the new left sector. According to division orders to Morimoto, this zone was to include the heights south and northwest of Shachaofeng, but, in the case of the former, it was "permissible to pull back and occupy high ground west of the heights south of Shachaofeng." T. Sato contemplated using his regiment to encircle the foe on the north side of the lake, while Okido's 76th Infantry formed the other prong. Most of the day afterward, Soviet artillery was active; the Japanese responded with barrages of their own. Eventually, from 15:30, the entire enemy front-line force in this sector began falling back under violent covering fire. Morimoto's initial operations order, received at 18:00, advised T. Sato officially that he was coming under command of the 37th Brigade. The night of 03–04 August passed with the units uneasy, striving to conduct security and reconnaissance while working on the battered defenses. Total Japanese casualties on 3 August were light again: six men killed and ten wounded, four of the dead and seven of the wounded being suffered by the 75th Infantry, the rest by Takenouchi's battalion. Ammunition was expended at a lower rate than on the preceding day. The Japanese War Ministry reported no significant change since nightfall on 03 August. Thereafter, the battlefield seemed to return to quiescence; Japanese morale was high. In the press abroad, Changkufeng attracted overriding attention. The world was no longer talking of "border affrays." Three-column headlines on page 1 of the New York Times announced: "Soviet Hurls Six Divisions and 30 Tanks into Battle with Japanese on Border, 2 Claims Conflict, Tokyo Reports Victory in Manchukuo and Foes' Big Losses, Moscow Asserts It Won." The startling claim that six Soviet divisions were in action seemed to have been supplied for external consumption by Hsinking as well as Seoul. According to Nakamura Bin, the Russians employed 4,000 to 5,000 men supported by 230 tanks. Although Japanese casualties were moderate, Soviet artillery bombardment had stripped the hills of their lush summer grass. According to the uninformed foreign press, "the meager information showed both sides were heavily armed with the most modern equipment. The Russians were using small, fast tanks and the Japanese apparently were forewarned of this type of weapon and were well supplied with batteries of armor-piercing antitank guns." On 03 August the Russians lost 200 men, 15 tanks, and 25 light artillery pieces. One feature of the fighting was Japanese use of "thousands of flares" to expose fog-shrouded enemy ranks during a Soviet night attack. During the "first phase counteroffensive" by the Russians on 2–3 August, the 75th Regiment judged that the enemy's choice of opportunities for attacking was "senseless"; once they started, they continued until an annihilating blow was dealt. "We did not observe truly severe attacking capacity, such as lightning breakthroughs." With respect to tactical methods, the Japanese noted that Soviet offensive deployment was characterized by depth, which facilitated piecemeal destruction. When Russian advance elements suffered losses, replacements were moved up gradually. Soviet artillery fired without linkage to the front-line troops, nor was there liaison between the ground attacks staged in the Shachaofeng and Hill 52 sectors. Since enemy troops fought entirely on their own, they could be driven off in one swoop. Additionally, although 20–30 Russian tanks appeared during the counterattacks, their cooperation with the infantry was clumsy, and the armor was stopped. Soviet use of artillery in mobile warfare was "poorness personified." "Our troops never felt the least concern about hostile artillery forces, which were quite numerous. Even privates scoffed at the incapability of Russian artillery." It seemed that "those enemies who had lost their fighting spirit had the habit of fleeing far." During the combat between 31 July and 03 August, the defeated Russians appeared to fear pursuit and dashed all the way back to Kozando, "although we did not advance even a step beyond the boundary." On 4 August Suetaka prepared a secret evaluation: the enemy attacks by day and night on 2 August were conducted by front-line corps built around the 40th Rifle Division. "In view of the failure of those assaults, the foe is bound to carry out a more purposeful offensive effort, using newly arrived corps reinforcements." Russian actions on 02 August had been the most serious and persistent offensive efforts undertaken since the outset of the incident, but they were about the last by the front-line corps whose immediate jurisdiction lay in the region of the incident. Consequently, the enemy's loss of morale as a result of their defeat on 30–31 July, combined with their lack of unity in attack power, caused the attacks to end in failure. "We must be prepared for the fact that enemy forces will now mount a unified and deliberate offensive, avoiding rash attacks in view of their previous reversal, since large new corps are coming up." I would like to take this time to remind you all that this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Please go subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry after that, give my personal channel a look over at The Pacific War Channel at Youtube, it would mean a lot to me. In the shadowed night, Japan's Sato chose Nakano's 75th to seize a peak, sending five captains and a rising Nakajima into darkness. At 2:15 a.m., they breached wires and climbed the slope; dawn lit a hard-won crest, then Hill 52 and Shachaofeng yielded to resolve and fire. The day wore on with brutal artillery, fluttering bombers, and relentless clashes. By August's edge, casualties mounted on both sides, yet Japanese regiments held fast, repelling night assaults with grit. 

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On today's show, Scoot asks New Orleans Saints fans how they feel about post-Saints Sean Payton and if they believe Payton took advantage of the Black n' Gold. Also, Scoot talks about the future of Taysom Hill, Cam Jordan, and DeMario Davis; the heavily redacted release of the Epstein files; and President Trump appointing Gov. Jeff Landry envoy to Greenland. Then, Scoot talks about the NFL not holding referees accountable for bumbling bad calls that affect the outcome of a game, popular Christmas gifts, and Cher lip-syncing on SNL.

Tonight on The Last Word: Democrats explore legal options over the partial Epstein files release. Also, Donald Trump takes his broken economic message to North Carolina. Plus, GOP divisions grow as lawmakers head home. And Jack Smith demands a public hearing to defend the Trump indictments. Rep. Jamie Raskin, Lisa Rubin, fmr. Gov. Roy Cooper, fmr. Rep. David Jolly, and Melissa Murray join Ali Velshi. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Documents related to the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein were released today on the Justice Department's website. They include never-before-released photographs of former President Bill Clinton with Epstein and a 1996 description of a criminal complaint against the late convicted sex offender. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Overnight, the Justice Department released hundreds more heavily redacted pages of material it had gathered on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. They come in addition to the thousands of pages released Friday, but what has been made public so far falls short of the full disclosure required by the law Congress passed last month. John Yang speaks with Reuters correspondent Jeff Mason for more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

A look at what is in Epstein files and what is notably missing this evening as the lawmakers who wrote the bill are accusing the Justice Department of failing to comply with it.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ross Chastain has become one of the most revered names in modern NASCAR, and after listening to this episode you'll see why. Heavily engrained in his family's business of water melon farming, Ross's career has had an endless number of stops and restarts before landing at Trackhouse Racing, where he's enjoyed a career renaissance and […]

Late Friday afternoon, the Justice Department began releasing thousands of pages of files and communications related to Jeffrey Epstein. The new documents include photos, call logs, court filings and more. White House correspondent Liz Landers reports on the release and discusses more with Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

(00:00-18:06) The Papers Flu Game. Nip free. Joined by friend of the show and Blues analyst Joey Vitale. Early yola. Lasagna making. Trying to navigate missing a lot of guys with injuries. Scoring woes. Overtime struggles. Doug gets held accountable while trying to hold rights. Joey says you can't count this team out and it's a long season. Travel logistics.(18:14-31:10) Jackson has transformed into the Seamonster. Looking out for the children. Drops of the Week. Busy week on this show with a lot of important stuff discussed. Heavily muscled and highly regarded. Audio of Rece Davis on the College Gameday podcast talking about his Heisman vote. Per Richard Johnson, Curt Cignetti could interview with the Giants. Martin got got.(31:20-50:59) Joined by Gabe DeArmond of Power Mizzou. Gabe will be at the Braggin' Rights Game. Gabe doesn't like Mizzou's chances against Illinois but the better team has been beaten before. Talking Beau Pribula to the portal. Colonel kinda saw this coming. Do you give the keys to Matt Zollers or spend in the portal? Season ticket prices increase and asking fans for more money. The Michigan coaching search and Drink's ties to it. Gabe's thoughts on the CFP games this weekend.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Targeting Adversary Vulnerabilities and Future Fleet Architecture: Colleague Jerry Hendrix highlights the economic vulnerability of adversaries like China, who rely heavily on sea lanes for energy and resources, outlining a future fleet architecture targeting over 450 ships and emphasizing the critical role of unmanned surface vessels and an expanded logistics force to sustain global naval operations. 1940 IMPERIAL NAVY HQ

Let's face it, we've all got our fair share of secrets. However, some places are so restricted and guarded that getting in, or even getting out, is practically impossible. Or it was until now. Strap in, superspy. I've got you an all-access pass into previously inaccessible places. This is gonna be dangerous. So, keep your wits about you as we take a look at the most heavily guarded places on earth.Our Sponsors:* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/BEAMAZEDAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

PLA Anti-Submarine Warfare Grows, But Taiwan Conflict Will Immediately Escalate to Total War for Ryukyu Islands — Rick Fisher — Fisher notes that the PLA Navy has invested heavily in advanced anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capabilities. However, Japan maintains a meaningful deterrent margin through its new lithium-battery powered submarines. Fisher warns that China cannot impose an effective blockade of Taiwan without invading and occupying the Sakushima Islands (part of the Ryukyu chain), guaranteeing that any conflict over Taiwan's status will immediately transition into total, wider warfare involving Japan and the United States. 1937 ESTONIA

       Indian Judge Rabhabinod Pal wrote a massive dissent, arguing the court lacked legitimacy due to the dominance of imperial powers. Pal, who focused heavily on racism and colonialism, questioned the evidence of Japanese atrocities at Nanjing. During the 1948 executions, army defendants chanted "Banzai" (Long live the Emperor). The US Supreme Court upheld the military commissions by narrowly refusing jurisdiction.

From the BBC World Service: Japan's cabinet has approved a stimulus package worth more than $130 billion. It's the first major policy initiative of the new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, and aims to help households and companies with measures like energy subsidies and tax cuts. Then, the global climate change conference COP30 is drawing to a close in Brazil, and so far, there's been no agreement on key issues like the fossil fuel phaseout.

Stephanie runs down the latest in the release of the Epstein files. They wonder whether all of the files will be released or if they will be HEAVILY redacted. She also talks about federal prosecutors telling the judge in the James Comey case that the grand jury was NOT shown the final indictment - leaving the whole case likely to be dismissed with prejudice. Guests: Karl Frisch, Dr. Irwin Redlener, and Dana Goldberg.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode Highlights With DaveWhat led to him writing a book about meditation and what surprised him mostWhy meditation is one of the most impactful tools he uses How he went from learning to put butter in coffee on the side of a mountain in Tibet to the father of biohackingWhat makes this book different from any other books about meditationMeditation as it's typically understood is a waste of time- here's whyFalse: Everyone should meditate more (not necessarily)98% of humans were involved in agriculture for the last few thousand years, and how this matters for the personalization of meditation“ If I can trigger you, it means you are a loaded gun”He's woken up at 5 am to meditate for long periods of time and what he learned from thisTechniques that go beyond meditation to amplify the resultsUnderstanding the actual goal of meditation to get real results and not just waste timeSomatic practices and why these can work most quickly The recipe he uses with top executives called the RESET method, which is a somatic practiceDark is one of the most underrated supplements in the world… here's whyHow to change your state, just with lightHow he and I both experienced absolute darkness in a cave (separately), and what we learned from thisYour body processes reality before you have time to thinkWhat's missing from meditation and psychology teaching and how understanding this can be life-changingResources MentionedHeavily Meditated: The Fast Path to Remove Your Triggers, Dissolve Stress, and Activate Inner Peace by Dave AspreySmarter Not Harder: The Biohacker's Guide to Getting the Body and Mind You Want by Dave Asprey