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Brian is: Managing Director, GlassRatner LinkedIn bio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianbuss I am Rolf Claessen and my co-host Ken Suzan and I are welcoming you to episode 170 of our podcast IP Fridays! We also want to wish you a happy holiday season and a successful year 2026! Today's interview guest is Brian Buss. He is the managing director of GlassRatner and my co-host Ken Suzan talks with him about the valuation of intellectual property rights and damages in infringement cases. But before we jump into the interview, I have news for you! A US start-up called Operation Bluebird is trying to take over the “Twitter” trademark. It has asked the USPTO to cancel Twitter word marks, arguing that Elon Musk's company X no longer uses them after the rebrand. Led by a former Twitter trademark lawyer, Operation Bluebird also filed its own “Twitter” trademark application. Commentators note that X could face challenges defending the legacy marks if they are truly no longer in use. In parallel, the US debate on patent quality and review procedures is intensifying. The USPTO proposed controversial rule changes that would restrict Inter Partes Review (IPR). The proposal triggered substantial backlash, with more than 11,000 public comments submitted—over 4,000 of them via the civil liberties group EFF. In the EU, a major trademark reform will take effect on 1 January 2026. It aims to simplify procedures, recognize new types of marks (including hologram, multimedia, and motion marks), and make fees more SME-friendly (e.g., lower base fees for the first class and discounts for timely renewals). Opposition procedures will be further harmonized across the EU, including a mandatory “cooling-off” period, so mid-sized brand owners should adjust filing and monitoring strategies accordingly. The Unified Patent Court (UPC) continues to see strong uptake, especially in Germany. In the first 18 months since its launch on 1 June 2023, well over 900 cases were filed, with German local divisions (Munich, Düsseldorf, Mannheim, Hamburg) leading in patent actions. While many early cases were filed in German, English now dominates as the main language of proceedings. The court has largely met its timelines, with oral hearings typically held within 12 months of filing. China has reached a milestone in its patent system: for the first time, a country has surpassed 5 million active invention patents. CNIPA emphasizes a strategic shift from “quantity to quality,” citing growth in “high-value” patents and higher commercialization rates for university inventions. China has also led global PCT filings for six consecutive years—signals of rapid technological progress relevant to IP planning for German SMEs. On 4 December 2025, the USPTO issued new guidance on “Subject Matter Eligibility Declarations.” These declarations allow applicants to submit additional evidence to support patent eligibility for emerging technologies such as AI systems and medical diagnostics, aiming to reduce the risk that breakthrough inventions are excluded from protection under strict eligibility case law. In December, the European Patent Office (EPO) introduced new patent-quality measures. Third parties can now submit observations on published applications or granted patents via a simplified online form. These Third-Party Observations—supported by evidence and even filed anonymously—go directly to examination teams to flag potential obstacles early. The Interview with Brian Buss: Ken Suzan interviews Brian Buss, a valuation and damages expert who describes his work as “financial detective” work: identifying what intellectual property and other intangible assets are worth and how they translate into measurable economic benefits such as sales, profit, earnings, or cash flow. Buss emphasizes that “IP” should be understood broadly, not only as formal rights (patents, trademarks, copyrights), but also as brands, technology portfolios, internet and social media assets, know-how, and other business intangibles that help generate economic value. A central point is that IP is often a company's most valuable resource but is rarely measured well. Buss cites a “value gap” he observed in middle-market public companies: market capitalization often exceeds the asset values shown on balance sheets, and much of the gap is explained by intangible assets and IP. He argues that valuation helps companies understand ROI on IP spend (prosecution, protection, enforcement) and supports better strategic decision-making. He outlines common scenarios that trigger IP valuation: internal management needs (understanding performance drivers), disputes about resource allocation (e.g., technology vs. marketing), external events (M&A, licensing, partnerships, franchising, divestitures), and pricing strategy (how exclusivity supported by IP should affect product/service pricing). On “how” valuation is performed, Buss summarizes the three standard approaches—cost (replacement/replication cost), market (comparable transactions), and income (present value of future benefits). He adds that strong IP valuation requires integrating three dimensions of analysis: financial factors (performance data and projections), behavioral factors (customer demand drivers, perceptions, brand recall, feature importance), and legal factors (registration/enforcement history and competitive IP landscape). For practical readiness, he advises companies to improve data discipline: maintain solid books and records; develop credible budgets, forecasts, and business plans; document marketing activities; and actively collect/monitor website and social analytics (e.g., traffic sources, engagement). He stresses that these datasets inform valuation even for technology assets like patents, because they reveal whether protected features are actually marketed and valued by customers. A concrete example is domain names, which he frames as “virtual real estate.” In due diligence for a domain sale, he would focus on analytics showing whether the domain itself drives traffic (direct type-ins, branded search terms, bookmarks) versus traffic driven by other marketing efforts. The key question is whether the address is known and used as a pathway to the business. In closing, Buss argues that while gathering the necessary information requires effort, the investment typically pays off through greater awareness of the most valuable assets, better strategic decisions, and stronger support for growth opportunities. He presents IP valuation as a virtuous cycle of information, insight, and improved decision-making—summed up in his recurring theme: knowledge of IP value is “power” to increase business profitability and enterprise value. Here is the full transcript: Ken Suzan: Our guest today on the IP Fridays podcast is Brian Buss. Brian is a managing director with Glass-Rattner Advisory and Capital Group. Brian provides financial analysis, corporate finance, and expert testimony around the world. Ken Suzan: Mr. Buss provides strategic advice for owners of intellectual property portfolios, transactional services such as acquisition due diligence and purchase price allocation, and valuation services for trademarks, patents, copyrights, brand assets, trade secrets, technology assets, and intangibles. Ken Suzan: During his career, Mr. Buss has provided valuation opinions and financial analysis in business disputes and in transactions, and he has been retained as a testifying expert and consulting expert in federal court, state courts, and arbitration proceedings. Ken Suzan: As an expert, Mr. Buss has provided over 100 expert opinions, served as an expert witness at trial and deposition, and has been published in numerous journals and publications. He is also a participant in the International Task Force on Intellectual Property Reporting for Brands. Ken Suzan: Brian holds an MBA from San Diego State University and a bachelor's degree from Claremont McKenna College. Welcome, Brian, to the IP Fridays podcast. Brian Buss: Thank you, Ken, for having me. I appreciate the opportunity. Ken Suzan: Excellent, Brian. Can you tell our listeners a little bit about your professional background and what you do in the world of IP? Brian Buss: Sure. I'm a valuation professional and an economic damages expert. Most of my work involves valuing intellectual property and intangible assets and, in litigation contexts, assessing economic damages—often related to IP disputes. My role is frequently to translate legal or technical issues into financial outcomes. Ken Suzan: When people hear “IP,” they often think patents, trademarks, and copyrights. In your work, how broadly do you define intellectual property and intangible assets? Brian Buss: I define it very broadly. Of course, there are the formal rights—patents, trademarks, copyrights—but there are many other intangible assets that drive value: brand reputation, customer relationships, proprietary know-how, trade secrets, data, software, domain names, social media assets, and the systems and processes a business builds over time. All of those can create economic value, even if they're not always captured well on a balance sheet. Ken Suzan: Why is IP valuation important for companies—especially mid-sized businesses that may not have a large in-house legal or finance team? Brian Buss: Because IP and intangible assets can be a large portion—sometimes the largest portion—of what makes a business valuable, yet they're often not measured or managed with the same discipline as tangible assets. Valuation can help companies understand what is actually driving revenue, profit, and enterprise value. It can also help them justify investment in IP creation, protection, and enforcement, and it can support strategic decisions like licensing, partnerships, acquisitions, or pricing. Ken Suzan: You've talked elsewhere about a “value gap” between what's on the balance sheet and what the market thinks a company is worth. Can you explain that concept? Brian Buss: Sure. If you look at many companies—particularly in the middle market—you'll often see that market capitalization exceeds the asset values recorded on the balance sheet. A significant portion of that difference is attributable to intangible assets and IP that accounting rules don't fully recognize unless there's an acquisition. That “gap” is essentially the market saying, “There is value here beyond tangible assets,” and much of it comes from intangibles. Ken Suzan: What are the most common situations where a company needs an IP valuation? Brian Buss: There are a few big categories. One is transactions—M&A, due diligence, purchase price allocation, and financing. Another is licensing and partnerships—setting royalty rates, structuring deals, or evaluating whether a proposed license makes economic sense. A third is internal management: understanding ROI on R&D, marketing, or IP spend, or resolving internal debates about what is really driving business performance. And of course, litigation—damages, reasonable royalties, lost profits, and other economic remedies tied to IP. Ken Suzan: In practical terms, how do you value IP? What methods do you use? Brian Buss: The valuation profession generally relies on three approaches: the cost approach, the market approach, and the income approach. The cost approach looks at what it would cost to recreate or replace the asset. The market approach looks at comparable transactions—if you can find good comparables. The income approach is often the most relevant for IP: it looks at the present value of future economic benefits attributable to the IP, based on cash flows, risk, and time. Ken Suzan: In addition to the financial methods, what other factors matter? For example, legal strength or market perception? Brian Buss: Exactly. A strong valuation integrates financial, behavioral, and legal analysis. Financial is obvious—historic results, projections, margins, pricing. Behavioral is about demand drivers—what customers value, how they perceive the brand, how features influence purchasing decisions, and what drives loyalty or switching. Legal involves the nature of the IP rights, scope, enforceability, registration and maintenance history, and the competitive landscape. IP exists at the intersection of all three. Ken Suzan: What kind of information should a company have ready if they want to do an IP valuation? Brian Buss: Good books and records are essential—reliable financial statements, product-level revenue and cost data if possible, and credible budgets and forecasts. They should also document marketing activities, product positioning, and the role of IP in commercialization. For digital and brand assets, analytics matter—website traffic sources, conversion data, engagement metrics, and social media statistics. The more you can connect the IP or intangible asset to measurable economic outcomes, the stronger the valuation. Ken Suzan: That's interesting—people might not think that marketing analytics matter for patents. Can you explain how those link up? Brian Buss: Sure. A patent might cover a particular feature or technology, but the key economic question is: does that feature drive demand? If customers value it and it supports pricing power, adoption, or market share, that's important. Marketing materials, customer communications, sales training, and analytics can help show what the company emphasizes and what resonates with customers. It helps tie the legal right to real-world economic value. Ken Suzan: You mentioned domain names earlier. Many people underestimate them. How do you think about domain names as an asset? Brian Buss: I often describe domain names as virtual real estate. The question is whether the domain is a meaningful pathway to the business. In a valuation context, you'd look at the domain's role in generating traffic—direct navigation, branded search, bookmarks, and repeat visits. You'd also look at how much traffic is attributable to the domain itself versus paid marketing. If the domain is known and drives organic traffic and credibility, it can be quite valuable. Ken Suzan: So, if you're doing due diligence on a domain sale, what would you look for? Brian Buss: I'd look closely at analytics: traffic volume over time, sources of traffic, geographic distribution, conversion rates, and the relationship between marketing spend and traffic. If traffic is mostly paid and disappears when marketing stops, that's different than sustained direct navigation. I'd also look at brand alignment, risk factors, and whether there are disputes or competing rights. Ken Suzan: For a mid-sized company listening to this, what are the biggest “misses” you see—things companies do that reduce the value they can capture from IP? Brian Buss: A big one is not collecting and organizing information that demonstrates value. Another is not aligning IP strategy with business strategy—filing patents or trademarks without a clear plan for how they support products, markets, and revenue. Some companies also underinvest in documenting commercialization and customer impact, which becomes important in transactions and disputes. And sometimes they simply don't revisit their portfolios to understand what is still relevant and what is not. Ken Suzan: How should companies think about ROI on IP spend—both the costs of prosecution and the costs of enforcement? Brian Buss: They should start by identifying the economic role of the IP: is it supporting pricing power, is it protecting market share, is it enabling licensing revenue, is it reducing competitive entry? Then they can compare the costs—filing, maintenance, monitoring, enforcement—against the value it protects or creates. Valuation can provide a framework for that, and it can also help prioritize where to spend resources. Ken Suzan: When valuation is used in litigation, what are the typical types of damages analysis you're asked to perform? Brian Buss: Commonly, reasonable royalty analysis, lost profits, unjust enrichment, and sometimes disgorgement depending on the jurisdiction and the claims. The specifics depend on the legal framework, but the core is the same: quantify the economic harm and connect it causally to the alleged infringement or misappropriation, using financial data, market evidence, and assumptions that can be tested. Ken Suzan: Are there misconceptions about valuation that you'd like to correct for our audience? Brian Buss: One misconception is that valuation is purely subjective or that it's just an “opinion.” A good valuation is grounded in data, established methodologies, and transparent assumptions. Another is that intangibles can't be measured. They can be measured—often through the economic benefits they create and through evidence of customer behavior and market dynamics. It takes work, but it's doable. Ken Suzan: If a company wants to prepare for a future transaction—say a sale or a major partnership—what are some practical steps they can take now to make their IP story stronger? Brian Buss: Maintain clean records, develop credible forecasts, and document the link between IP and business results. Make sure registrations and maintenance are up to date. Track how IP supports products and competitive differentiation. Collect evidence of brand strength and customer loyalty. And if possible, structure internal reporting so you can see performance by product line or offering. That helps in due diligence and helps buyers or partners understand what they're paying for. Ken Suzan: Any final thoughts or advice for owners of intellectual property portfolios, transactional professionals, or executives listening to this? Brian Buss: I'd emphasize that the investment in gathering the information needed for evaluation typically pays off. It creates awareness of the most valuable assets, supports better strategic decisions, and makes it easier to pursue growth opportunities. IP valuation is a virtuous cycle of information gathering, analysis, deeper understanding, and then decision-making. Knowledge is power, and knowledge of the value of your IP is the power to increase the profitability and value of your business. IP valuation is a key element of the management toolkit. Ken Suzan: Brian, well said, and thank you so much for taking time today to be on the IP Fridays podcast. Brian Buss: Thank you, Ken. I really appreciate the opportunity.

Sandie Zanini était présente ce matin pour nous parler du projet Alterspace et de l'exposition Artificial Beauty d'Andrea Crespi, actuellement présentée à la Fabrica del Vapore à Milan, jusqu'au 25 janvier.Avec Sandie, nous revenons sur la genèse de ce projet institutionnel qui interroge la place de l'art numérique, de l'intelligence artificielle et des nouvelles technologies dans le musée. Pour Artificial Beauty, un écran LED géant de 5 mètres a été installé dans la cour du musée et accessible gratuitement, afin de sensibiliser un public très large à l'art numérique dans un contexte muséal .Nous explorons ensuite le travail d'Andrea Crespi, artiste italien qui revisite les grands classiques de l'Antiquité et de l'histoire de l'art à travers des œuvres mêlant sculpture, peinture, numérique et intelligence artificielle. Son travail joue sur les lignes et les dichotomies : humain/machine, passé/futur, réel/virtuel, et invite le spectateur à changer de point de vue pour comprendre l'œuvre .Une grande partie de l'épisode est consacrée aux questions fondamentales soulevées par l'exposition :le rôle de la machine dans le processus créatif, la place de l'artiste face aux outils technologiques, la légitimité de l'art numérique dans les institutions, et l'importance du contexte dans la reconnaissance d'une œuvre. Enfin, nous abordons la dimension éducative du projet Alterspace : ouvrir le musée, provoquer des questionnements sans imposer de réponses, et accompagner l'institutionnalisation progressive de l'art numérique au même titre que les autres formes d'art contemporain .

「ギネス記録樹立ドローンショー国内No.1企業が“世界市場攻略へ新たな一手”　日本発の演出提案」　夜空に光のアートを描くドローンショー。国内ナンバーワン企業による世界戦略に迫りました。閉幕を迎えた大阪・関西万博。最終日には、夜空に描かれた「ミャクミャク」が2558万人の来場に感謝を伝えました。この万博期間中に“14万機以上のドローン”が夜空を彩り、ギネス世界記録を樹立したのが、スタートアップ企業「レッドクリフ」です。「レッドクリフ」代表取締役・佐々木孔明さん：年間でドローンを飛行させた数でギネス記録を。日本全体的にナイトタイムコンテンツが乏しいので、ドローンショーで盛り上げたい。自由自在な動きに1600万色以上のカラーバリエーションで、表現の幅は無限大。国内市場だけに満足してはいけない、ドローンショー国内ナンバーワン企業の“世界市場攻略のための新たな一手”とは。日本のドローンショー市場は急成長していて、この4年で4倍に広がり、2028年には600億円を超えると予想されています。この有望市場で6割以上のシェアを誇るのが、“国内最多となる6500機以上”のドローンを保有する「レッドクリフ」です。「レッドクリフ」代表取締役・佐々木孔明さん：大規模、ハイクオリティのドローンショー。あとはそれに耐えうるアニメーションチームも強み。夜空に描く複雑で立体的なアニメーションを作る「CGチーム」と、正確にドローンを飛ばすため現場での調整・機材メンテナンスを行う「オペレーションチーム」が一体となり作業を進行。この日も本番に向け、ドローンをセッティングする姿がみられました。「レッドクリフ」オペレーター：1000機、1500機規模で準備。飛ぶまでに色々とエラーが出るので修正していく。パソコンを使用してエラー部分を直す。「レッドクリフ」代表取締役・佐々木孔明さん：ドローンの下にLEDが付いていて約1600万色、何色でも表現できる。レインボーにしたり、グラデーションかけたり。

The Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. Year A – (episode 563) The Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. Year A – (episode 563) Homily: The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. Year A - - Ecclesiasticus (Sirach) 3:2-6, 12-14; - Responsorial Psalm. 127:1-5. R. Happy are those who fear the Lord and walk in his ways. - Colossians 3:12-21; - Gospel Acclamation. Colossians 3:15, 16 (JB). Alleluia, alleluia! May the peace of Christ rule in our hearts, and the fullness of his message live within you. Alleluia! - Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23 Stock illustration Shutterstock licensed image - ID: 586044503 – "Holy family of Jesus, Mary and St Joseph the worker." Artistic abstract religious design. By Thoom. +++++ References: Fr Paul W. Kelly http://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cfaith/documents/rc_con_cfaith_doc_20060707_levada-valencia_en.html MY DAILY VISITOR REFLECTION, December 26th. Holy Family. stock illustration Shutterstock licensed image - ID: 586044503 – "Holy family of Jesus, Mary and St Joseph the worker." Artistic abstract religious design. By Thoom. +++ Archive of homilies and reflections: http://homilycatholic. Blogspot.com.au To contact Fr. Paul, please email paulwkelly68@gmail.com Further information relating to the audio productions linked to this Blog: ."Faith, Hope and Love, A time of Christian worship and reflection" - Led by Rev Paul W. Kelly Texts used in this programme are for worship and prayer for listeners wherever you are. Prayers and chants are taken from the English Translation of the Roman Missal, edition three, © 2010, The International Commission on English in the Liturgy. Scriptures are from the New Revised Standard Version: © 1989, by the National Council of Churches of Christ, USA. , //adaptations to conform with Catholic liturgical norms, © 2009, by the same. [{selected psalms } - ***Psalm verses are (also) taken from "The Psalms: A New Translation" ©1963, The Grail (England), published by Collins. **] Prayers of the Faithful are adapted from Robert Borg's 1993 book " Together we pray." Published in Sydney Australia By E.. Dwyer. (out of print). { "Mass In Honour of St. Ralph Sherwin" -published 2011, Composed and Sung by Jeffrey M. Ostrowski Featuring the. loria, The Creed, The Kyrie, The Mass parts, Psalms: http://www.ccwatershed.org/chabanel/ ]]] ] COPYRIGHT @ 2018 CORPUS CHRISTI WATERSHED. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. https://www.ccwatershed.org/vatican/Ralph_Sherwin_Videos/ "Faith, Hope and Love" theme Hymn: Words, based on 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, set to original music © 1996 by Paul W. Kelly. For more details, please visit http://homilycatholic.Blogspot.com.au Contact us at paulwkelly68@gmail.com Production by KER (Kelly Enterprises Resources) 2025 May God bless and keep you.

A Christmas Message from Bruce Outridge | Happy Holidays  Join Bruce Outridge for a warm and heartfelt Christmas message on the Lead Pedal Podcast. As we wrap up another year in the trucking industry, Bruce shares gratitude for the drivers, fleets, families, and supporters who keep the wheels turning. This short holiday episode celebrates the spirit of the season, the hard work of professional drivers, and the importance of community—on and off the road. Whether you're on a delivery, heading home, or enjoying a break, Bruce sends his best wishes to you and your loved ones. Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and thank you for rolling with the Lead Pedal Podcast. This episode is sponsored by Bison Transport with many opportunities for truck drivers in their fleet across Canada. At Bison – they put Safety First Bison's "Right to Decide" Policy gives every Driver their ultimate protection. Drivers make the final decision if it is safe to drive and Bison actively encourages Driver's use of this policy.    You can learn more about Bison and the opportunities available at www.bisondriving.com   or call 1-800-527-5781 @BisonTransport #bisontransport   This episode is sponsored by Compliance Mentorz helping the Canadian trucking community improve their safety and compliance for safer roadways.  Compliance Mentorz, a leading commercial safety consulting company, is proud to serve clients nationwide across Canada. But our commitment to safety and compliance doesn't stop at borders – we're excited to extend our support to clients throughout North America. Call 905-486-1666x215 or Learn more at www.compliancementorz.com                         DriverCheck is a leader in drug and alcohol, cognitive, and workplace testing helping employers have a safe workplace for their staff. Learn how DriverCheck can help you be safe at www.drivercheck.ca   About the Podcast The Lead Pedal Podcast for Truck Drivers helps truck drivers improve their truck driving careers, trucking businesses as owner operators, CDL skills, find trucking jobs, and offer trucking tips. Learn about the trucking benefits and salaries as a professional truck driver through interviews and tips related to the North American Trucking Industry. The Lead Pedal Podcast is a Canadian based trucking podcast focused on trucking in Canada. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST- The show is available at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com , Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartradio, SoundCloud, and other popular podcast platforms. Thanks for listening JOIN THE LEAD PEDAL PODCAST FAN CLUB  www.LeadPedalFanClub.com  LISTEN TO LEAD PEDAL RADIO at www.LeadPedalRadio.com  The Lead Pedal Podcast for Truck Drivers talks all things trucking for people in the transportation industry helping them improve their business and careers. Interviews with industry professionals and truck drivers, trucking information, and other features on the industry are meant to be helpful for truck drivers and those in transportation. The Lead Pedal Podcast for Truck Drivers has main episodes released every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday with bonus material on other days. You can learn more about the host and show on our website and make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the show on your favourite podcast platform. www.theleadpedalpodcast.com  What does The Lead Pedal Podcast mean? The Lead (pronounced - Led) stands for acceleration or fast-track of your career or business. It is a play on words and we certainly are not here promoting speeding in the industry. We are hoping this information will help you become a professional driver faster than if you didn't know about many of these topics. Are you enjoying the show? If so we would appreciate you leaving us a rating and review on your favourite podcast platform. www.theleadpedalpodcast.com  Join The Lead Pedal Fan Club where are loyal fans get first chance at specials, discounts on merchandise and much more.The club is free to join and you can learn more at www.theleadpedalfanclub.com   

Daily Anglican Prayer – Thursday Morning – Christmas Day - 25th December 2025 Readings NRSV: Psalm 132. 10-18; Micah 4. 1-8; Luke 2.1-14. Led by Felicity Scott, an Anglican prayer minister in Queensland, Australia. The full prayer transcript is available by going to this episode on the Podcast website. https://dailyprayeranglicanprayerbookforaustralia.podbean.com Welcome to Christmas Day Morning prayer. The Sentence: The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; for to us a child is born, to us a son is given. Alleluia. We proclaim the Good News of our Lord Jesus Christ: GOD in his infinite mercy, forgives all sins, and through our baptism in the name of our Saviour, Jesus Christ, we are given a rebirth into new life, free from the burden of all sin. ALLELUIA With faithfulness we respond to the good news: We acknowledge Christ as our Saviour and accept with gratitude, that we are forgiven for all wrong doings, past and present. To honour the gift of forgiveness, we release our burden of guilt and rise up to live in the glory of God forever more. Blessed be God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, Blessed be God forever. Let us Pray.     1 This is the message we have heard from Christ: That God is light, in whom there is no darkness at all.   Glory to God; Father, Son and Holy Spirit:  as in the beginning, so now, and for ever. Amen.    2 The Opening Canticle, A Song of God's Grace Go up to a high mountain Herald of good tidings to Zion: Lift up your voice with strength, Herald of good tidings to Jerusalem. Lift up your voice, fear not: Say to the cities of Judah, ‘Behold your God!' See the Lord God coming with power: Coming to rule with his mighty arm. He brings his reward for the people of God: the recompense for those who are saved. God will feed his flock like a shepherd: And gather the lambs in his arms; He will hold them to his breast: And gently lead those that are with young. Isaiah 40.9-11   3 The Opening Prayer The night has passed, and the day lies open before us;  let us pray with one heart and mind.    Silence may be kept. As we rejoice in the gift of this new day,  so may the light of your presence, O God,  set our hearts with love for you;  now and for ever.  Amen.   4 The Psalms as appointed. A pause is observed after each. Psalm 132. 10-18     5 At the end of the (last) pause there may follow Almighty God, who wonderfully created us in your own image and yet more wonderfully restored us in your son Jesus Christ: grant that as he came to share our human nature so we may be partakers in his divine glory; who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God now and forever.  Amen.   6 One or two Readings from the Bible as appointed.   1st Reading MICAH 4. 1-8 1In days to come the mountain of the Lord's house shall be established as the highest of the mountains, and shall be raised up above the hills. Peoples shall stream to it, 2and many nations shall come and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob; that he may teach us his ways and that we may walk in his paths.” For out of Zion shall go forth instruction, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem. 3He shall judge between many peoples, and shall arbitrate between strong nations far away; they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks; nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more; 4but they shall all sit under their own vines and under their own fig trees, and no one shall make them afraid; for the mouth of the Lord of hosts has spoken. 5For all the peoples walk, each in the name of its god, but we will walk in the name of the Lord our God forever and ever. Restoration Promised after Exile 6In that day, says the Lord, I will assemble the lame and gather those who have been driven away, and those whom I have afflicted. 7The lame I will make the remnant, and those who were cast off, a strong nation; and the Lord will reign over them in Mount Zion now and forevermore. 8And you, O tower of the flock, hill of daughter Zion, to you it shall come, the former dominion shall come, the sovereignty of daughter Jerusalem. Hear the word of the LORD. Thanks be to God.   2nd Reading Luke 2. 1-14   1In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2This was the first registration and was taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. 3All went to their own towns to be registered. 4Joseph also went from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, because he was descended from the house and family of David. 5He went to be registered with Mary, to whom he was engaged and who was expecting a child. 6While they were there, the time came for her to deliver her child. 7And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in bands of cloth and laid him in a manger, because there was no place in the guest room. 8Now in that same region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for see, I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: 11to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord. 12This will be a sign for you: you will find a child wrapped in bands of cloth and lying in a manger.” 13And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying, 14 “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace among those whom he favors!”   Hear the message of Christ. Thanks be to God.     7 The Canticle, In the beginning was the word: and the word was with God, and the word was god: he was in the beginning with god. all things were made through him: and without him, was not anything made that was made. In him was life: And the life was the light of all the people. The light shines in the darkness: And the darkness has not overcome it. He was in the world: And the world was made through him yet the world knew him not. He came to his own home: and his own people received him not. But to all who received him who believed on his name: He has given power to become children of God; who were born not of blood nor of the will of the flesh: nor of the will of a man but of God. And the Word became flesh And dwelt among us full of grace and truth; we have beheld his glory: glory as of the only son from the father and from his fullness have we all received: And grace upon grace.   8 The belief and principle is said I believe in God, creator of heaven and earth, whose love and merciful forgiveness endures everlasting. I believe in Christ the saviour, whose example of love and compassion, taught us a restored way to live, in collaborative unity with all people. I believe in the Holy Spirit, whose divine guidance brings us together to be one with the Holy Trinity. Amen   9 The Prayers Lord have mercy.  Christ have mercy.  God have mercy.   10 The Lord's Prayer Our Father in heaven,  hallowed be your name,  your kingdom come,  your will be done,  on earth as in heaven.  Give us today our daily bread.  Forgive us our sins  as we forgive those who sin against us.  Save us from the time of trial  and deliver us from evil.  For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours  now and for ever. Amen.      Prayer of the Week following the last Sunday after pentecost Christmas day Eternal GOD, who made this most holy night to shine with the brightness Of your one true light: bring us, who have known the revelation of that light on earth, To see the radiance of your heavenly glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.   11 Intercessions and Thanksgivings may be made according to local custom and need. Let us pray Let us pray for the people of this world who are in need this day as we celebrate Christmas. GOD, We ask that you smile upon the church all over the world: may the Holy Spirit may guide us, and grant that we may pursue truth, unity, peace and righteousness. We pray for the work of the church here and for our own ministries as we live our lives. In faith we pray. LORD hear our prayer   Peaceful GOD, We ask that you grant peaceful minds to those given the responsibility of government, all over the world, that they might unite through peace, justice and mercy, and that all people may honour one another and seek the common good. In faith we pray. LORD hear our prayer   Graceful GOD, Give grace to those for whom the Christmas season is a struggle for survival due to poverty, famine, disease, or war. We pray, also, for those striving to rebuild their lives after the devastation of natural disasters or terrorism. In faith we pray. LORD hear our prayer   Healing GOD, We ask that your healing hand for those who are troubled, anxious or sick in mind, body or spirit and for those who love and care for them. Give them courage and hope in their troubles and bring them the joy of your salvation. In faith we pray. LORD hear our prayer   GOD of Light, you gave us Jesus Christ to be the light of the world, a light which no darkness can quench. We lovingly remember this gift God and we heartily thank you for your great and divine mercy, which eternally shines and brings hope. You turn our darkness into light: through your light our darkness is vanquished and we also become light. In faith we pray. LORD hear our prayer   Ordinary Thursday prayers   God of the nations, we thank you for your sovereign rule bringing justice and peace. Have mercy on our world, share abundantly your peace in the hearts of all and increase in people the spirit that makes for peace. Instil in us that all races and peoples can live in harmony as members of one family. Humbly we pray; LORD Hear our prayer   Loving God, we pray thanks to you for bringing forward the people needed to create our loving community's. We ask you to bless medical and hospital workers that help people and the police and defence forces that protect our country, we appreciate their contributions in providing a safe country for all people to live in. Humbly we pray; LORD Hear our prayer   Saviour God, we thank you for all you provide to us in our time of need. We ask you to help those who are hungry, especially help countries who are unable to provide food for their people, guide us to help them in their hour of need. Humbly we pray; LORD Hear our prayer   Heavenly God, we pray thanks for all our ancestors, for their contribution in this world, and for how their presence has led the way to today's common ground that today we so easily walk on. We are eternally grateful for all their many blessings in our name and pray they have risen to meet your glory everlasting. Humbly we pray; LORD Hear our prayer   God of wisdom, we pray that the road our ancestors walked with you, in the pursuit of peace and joy, helps us to the enjoy the same fruitful ways. As we learn from their wisdom, and appreciate the life they have carved for us, may we remember them and be brought to a communion with you, through your everlasting love and mercy. Humbly we pray; LORD Hear our prayer     12 The Morning Collect Lord and Heavenly Father, you have brought us safely to this new day: Keep us by your mighty power, protect us from sin, guard us from every kind of danger, and in all we do this day direct us in the fulfilling of your purpose, Through Jesus Christ our lord.  Amen.   13 The Lord be with you. And also with you.  Let us praise the Lord.  Thanks be to God.    May the God of peace equip us with everything good so that we may do his will, and may he work in us that which is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever. Amen. Hebrews 13.20 Music by Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge & Andrew Nethsingha. A reminder disclaimer to the listener. The readings in the podcast may include ancient and old-fashioned sayings and instructions that we do not in any way condone as in use or to be used in today's modern world. The readings have not been modernised to reflect todays thinking, instead the readings remain from the old version of the NRSV bible. The podcast owners explicitly declare that each listener is responsible for their own actions in response to the bible readings and the podcast owners bare no responsibility in this sense.

Souvenirs de Noël   Pour plusieurs, la fête de Noël est associée à des souvenirs de jeunesse, des odeurs et des moments de tendresse. Dans cet épisode, Joan et Stéphane se demandent quand débute Noël et partagent quelques anecdotes et des souvenirs qui vous feront sourire. Site Internet: https://questiondecroire.podbean.com/ ApplePodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/question-de-croire/id1646685250  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Xurt2du9A576owf0mIFSj  Réforme: https://www.reforme.net/podcast/ Contactez-nous: questiondecroire@gmail.com Notre commanditaire: L'Église Unie du Canada  Moncredo.org * Musique de Lesfm, pixabay.com. Utilisée avec permission.  * Photo de Alsu Vershinina, unsplasch.com. Utilisée avec permission.  * Groupe WhatsApp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Iu1ggsLoCdyLid7SrJrCoF    Bonjour, bienvenue à Question de croire, un podcast qui aborde la foi et la spiritualité, une question à la fois. Cette semaine, on vous partage des souvenirs de Noël. Bonjour Stéphane. Bonjour Joan. Bonjour à toutes les personnes qui sont à l'écoute.   Un petit cadeau pour Noël   [Stéphane] J'aimerais prendre cette occasion pour remercier toutes les personnes qui nous ont écoutées en 2025. Juste une petite statistique comme ça. J'ai vu qu'il y a une amélioration d'environ 25 % de téléchargements. On ne fait pas ça pour les chiffres, mais ça fait toujours plaisir qu'il y ait des gens qui nous écoutent. On a un petit cadeau de Noël. On a créé une communauté WhatsApp : « Pour une foi progressiste ». Un groupe pour les gens, pour discuter, pour poser des questions, quelque chose de tout simple. On n'est pas dans la quantité, parce que, au moment où on enregistre, on est 13 personnes sur ce groupe. On vise un petit peu plus la qualité. Donc, si ça vous intéresse, le lien va être dans la description de cet épisode et vous pouvez, si vous ne le trouvez pas, nous écrire à questiondecroire@gmail.com .   Quand débute Noël   [Stéphane] Alors, Joan, qu'est-ce que ça te dit, Noël? [Joan] Mais tu sais, moi j'aimerais d'abord commencer par un petit débat théologique avec toi qui va intéresser nos auditeuristes. Quand commence Noël pour toi Stéphane? Parce qu'il y a quand même un grand débat. Est-ce que c'est le premier de l'Avent? Est-ce que c'est le 24 ou est-ce que c'est le 25? [Stéphane] Très bonne question. Un de mes sujets de plainte ou de ronchonnement est que les calendriers de l'Avent, qu'on a beaucoup ici, commencent le 1er décembre. Et moi, je dis non! L'Avent ne commence presque jamais le 1er décembre, donc c'est faux. Déjà en partant. Les décorations, c'est le 7 décembre. C'est une tradition chez nous. Ce n'est pas le 6, ce n'est pas le 8, c'est le 7.  La tradition, je vais mettre sa canadienne-française parce que c'est plus que juste le Québec, c'est le 24. On se prépare. On va à la messe de minuit. On revient. On ouvre les cadeaux. On réveillonne. Donc c'est cette nuit du 24 au 25. Et pour toi Joan? [Joan] C'est sûr que le calendrier de l'Avent, c'est un incontournable en Alsace aussi. Alors, je ne sais pas très bien quels sont les liens entre le Québec, le Canada, l'Alsace. Moi, je sais qu'en tout cas, on est sous influence assez alémanique, assez germanique. Maintenant que je vis en Suisse depuis plus de quatre ans, c'est ma cinquième année maintenant, je vois aussi que les calendriers de l'Avent ont le même succès commercial que dans les contrées alsaciennes. Cela ne m'étonne pas parce que c'est vrai que dès qu'il y a un truc commercial, ça devient une niche et après ça devient une façon d'augmenter des capitaux un peu à droite et à gauche. Mais c'est vrai qu'on a aussi le Saint-Nicolas. Le Saint-Nicolas qui est très, très, très, très important en Alsace. L'autre jour, j'étais aller faire les courses avec ma fille. On est à la frontière entre le canton de Vaud et le canton de Fribourg. Et c'est là que j'ai découvert, ça m'a beaucoup amusée, qu'il y a une autre sorte de Saint-Nicolas par ici. Je l'ai pris en photo et il s'appelle Marcus. Je ne sais pas ce qu'il faisait là, le brave Marcus! C'était marrant. Donc un peu partout comme ça, on a des jalons ou des spécialités ou de petits cadeaux à ouvrir, ce temps de l'Avent. En Alsace, on se gausse beaucoup d'avoir le sapin de Noël. Parce que, je ne sais pas si tu étais au courant, mais le sapin de Noël a été historiquement prouvé comme étant né à Schlettstàdt, donc Sélestat. C'est la capitale quand même du sapin de Noël. Je ne sais pas si tu te rends compte, c'est très prestigieux comme affaire. Déjà que Strasbourg est la capitale du marché de Noël, Sélestat du sapin de Noël. Que demande le peuple? Et puis, concernant la décoration, je me pose tous les ans la question. Est-ce qu'on décore pendant l'Avent? Est-ce qu'on décore à partir du 24? Ou est-ce que, comme Noël commence le 25, le temps de liturgique de Noël, est-ce qu'on décore le 25? C'est vrai que ce sont des questions intéressantes. Ici, dans le village dans lequel je me trouve, à Corcelles-près-Payerne, on peut s'inscrire auprès de la mairie pour décorer une de ses fenêtres, inviter du coup le voisinage, tout le village. On met de la musique, on offre des boissons chaudes, on illumine sa fenêtre et on se fait un peu remarquer comme ça, puis on fait vivre aussi une belle tradition. Donc pour nous intégrer, on s'inscrit cette année et je te tiendrai informé un petit peu aussi de comment ça se passe puisque l'épisode est enregistré avant le 24 décembre.   Une messe de la veille de Noël catastrophique   [Stéphane] Le 24 décembre, c'est très important, comme je te disais. La messe, ça fait partie de ma jeunesse. Il y a un Noël auquel je reviens souvent dans ma mémoire. Je devais avoir 8 ou 10 ans. J'habitais dans un petit village, Saint-Simon-de-Bagot. Et chaque année, il y avait ce qu'on appelle les crèches vivantes, donc tous les enfants à l'école parce qu'à cette époque, il y avait l'enseignement religieux à l'école et tout le monde de l'école participait à cette crèche. Les jeunes filles étaient des anges, les garçons étaient des bergers, c'était très genré: alors j'étais un berger. Mais c'était la totale cette année-là. Je ne sais pas qu'est-ce qui s'était passé. Il y avait une jeune fille avant le début de la messe, une enfant de quatre ans qui avait été malade, qui avait vomi dans l'allée centrale. Il y avait des hommes qui avaient commencé à célébrer un peu trop tôt dans le coin de l'église. Ça parlait fort. Ils étaient pétés. Et il faisait chaud. Il y avait l'ange Gabriel qui était un grand adolescent qui est tombé dans les pommes. Saint-Joseph a eu un malaise, s'est retiré. C'était la catastrophe! Et en même temps, je me souviens toujours de cette veille de Noël, pas comme une espèce de grand désastre, mais quelque chose d'un peu... authentique. On recherche beaucoup l'authenticité, on recherche le vrai. Et quelque part, j'avais trouvé que oui, c'est ça la vraie vie. Les enfants sont malades, il y a des gens qui boivent trop, il fait chaud, il y a des malaises. C'est de cette veille de Noël de mon enfance dont je me souviens. Il y en a eu plein d'autres dont, bof, je ne me souviens pas, mais de celle-là, je m'en souviens.   Les odeurs du marché de Noël de Strasbourg   [Joan] Moi, en termes d'odeur, puisqu'on était un peu dans les odeurs aussi, j'irais de l'autre côté avec cette odeur du marché de Noël de Strasbourg. Moi, j'ai toujours vécu Strasbourg périphérie. J'ai toujours été attachée à cette ville. Ça reste ma ville. C'est Strasbourg, bien sûr. Et là, il y a un stand de crêpes qui s'appelle le « Stand d'la Bonumeur ». D'ailleurs, j'ai une collègue qui s'est postée sur les réseaux sociaux en photo devant ce stand, et je me suis dit, oui, ça, c'est le stand emblématique des crêpes de Noël. Quand tu as de la chance, tu ne sais jamais trop pourquoi ils t'offrent un vin chaud. Par exemple, mettons que tu arrives à 10h45 et ils te disent, voilà, il est 10h45 et donc c'est l'heure d'offrir le vin chaud à madame. C'est un petit peu aléatoire, leurs histoires. Et c'est super rigolo. Et puis, je me rappelle de leurs crêpes bien chargées en chocolat. Je me rappelle aussi quand j'étais petite, on était allé au marché de Noël. J'avais réussi à obtenir une barbe à papa, tu vois. J'avais baratiné et tout. J'avais mangé ma barbe à papa et puis, il y avait une dame, une belle Strasbourgeoise qui était passée avec son manteau de fourrure. Et moi, je n'avais pas fait gaffe. Ma grand-mère était morte de rire parce que j'avais foutu de la barbe à papa sur son manteau de fourrure. Voilà, ça me rappelle aussi mes flâneries sans fin devant les stands. Parce que moi, j'ai fait mon collège, à partir de 12 ans, j'étais à Strasbourg. Mon école était à côté de la place la plus importante de Strasbourg, entre la place Kléber, la place Broglie ou Bröjel, selon comment on prononce. Et toutes ces odeurs, le vin chaud, le chocolat, les marrons qu'on fait comme ça, qu'on fait griller, enfin tout ça, les marrons chauds, ça ce sont les odeurs de Noël. Après, ils se sont un petit peu américanisés et ils ont eu cette bonne idée formidable de mettre partout des petits haut-parleurs au centre-ville. On était si contents avec notre petit orgue de barbarie qui se promenait à droite à gauche. Mais ça, c'est une autre histoire. C'est un peu l'histoire de comment le marché de Noël est devenu plutôt un lieu de consommation qu'un lieu de fabrication à souvenirs.   Une journée de Noël intime   [Stéphane] C'est vrai que parfois, le calme, la simplicité, c'est toujours bon. Je me souviens de ce jour de Noël. Je débutais, j'étais dans ma première paroisse. Ma mère était venue nous visiter. Elle était venue à l'office la veille de Noël. C'était en anglais. Ma mère savait peut-être trois mots en anglais, mais elle a tenu à venir quand même. J'avais distribué des tirelires pendant l'Avent et il y avait un calendrier qui appelait à des actions, genre si vous avez l'eau chaude, mettez cinq sous dans la tirelire. L'argent allait pour les missions. Toutes ces tirelires étaient revenues la veille de Noël. Il y en avait une vingtaine. Et le jour de Noël, très tranquillement, dans l'après-midi, on a mis de la musique et on a roulé ces sous pendant deux, trois heures. On a fait des rouleaux. Et c'était un beau moment, c'était tranquille, c'était serein, rien de spectaculaire. Parfois, on n'a pas besoin de champagne. Oui, si on en veut, grand bien, face aux gens qui aiment ça. Mais c'est un beau souvenir parce que c'était un moment très intime. Il y avait mon épouse, ma mère et moi, puis on a roulé des sous, tout simplement, l'après-midi de Noël. C'était beau.   Pourquoi donner des bougies aux enfants   [Joan] C'est vrai qu'on a tous des souvenirs autour du 24 et 25 décembre. Je me rappelle une fois, dans ma paroisse d'origine, le bouclier à Strasbourg, la paroisse qui a été plantée par Calvin. Il y avait toujours des saynètes d'enfants, et tant que je n'avais pas l'âge, je ne pouvais pas jouer dans ces saynètes, même si c'est très inclusif et les enfants étaient accueillis. Je n'étais pas encore dans cette saynète d'enfant, donc je devais avoir 4-5 ans. Et puis, évidemment, la bougie de Noël. Alors voilà, qui un jour a eu l'idée d'introduire des bougies avec des mômes un soir de grande affluence dans une église historique? Je ne sais pas. Mais maintenant, on a les petites bougies LED, donc c'est fini. Quelqu'un, évidemment, me donne la bougie. Puis moi, je ne sais pas, 4-5 ans, qu'est-ce que je traficote avec ma bougie? Je ne sais pas. Je me brûle la main. Ma mère me tire précipitamment parce que je pleurais. Je hurlais. Dehors, il neigeait des flocons. Comme elle était travailleuse sociale, ma mère se rappelait qu'il y avait un dispensaire un peu pour les gens de la rue. Je pense qu'il n'existe plus d'ailleurs, mais il y avait un dispensaire dans le quartier. Elle me tire vers le dispensaire avec, tu imagines bien, les SDF, les prostituées, tout le monde. Puis voilà, quelqu'un me met de la crème, du truc, me fait un bandage, je ne sais pas quoi. Et mon père qui n'avait rien capté à ce moment-là, qui était resté à l'église, il n'y avait pas le téléphone avant. Une histoire, mais complètement... En fait, ce dont je me souviens, c'est qu'il neigeait. Voilà. En fait, les mômes, ça fonctionne un peu comme ça, quoi. Et je me rappellerai toujours cette histoire. Et puis après, en tant que pasteur, je me suis dit plein de fois, mais quelle idée de filer une bougie à une gamine de 5 ans?   Un feu de foyer qui tourne mal   [Stéphane] Ah là, tu m'emmènes avec les histoires de feu. C'était lorsque j'étais à ma deuxième paroisse à Kanata. On avait le culte à 16h30 pour les enfants et les familles, qui était un peu alternatif, un peu bizarre, beaucoup plus éclaté. Et à 20h30, c'était le culte plus traditionnel, je pourrais dire. Et entre les deux, certaines personnes, certains leaders restaient. On s'amenait un lunch. On mangeait ensemble. C'était un beau moment. Et moi, dans ma très grande créativité, je me suis dit « Ah, mais il y a un foyer! On va se faire un feu de foyer, ça fait très veille de Noël,” il y a les bûches, tout ça, je pars ça, tout va bien. Ce qu'on avait oublié de me dire, c'est qu'il y avait une trappe à ouvrir dans la cheminée, que je n'avais pas ouverte. Bon, on bouffe, on bouffe, on bouffe, tout va bien. L'alarme de fumée part. Et là, on se rend compte que j'avais enfumé l'église au complet. Grande chance, la caserne était au coin de la rue. Les pompiers arrivent. Mais là, moi dans ma tête, le culte débute dans 90 minutes. L'église au complet est enfumée, qu'est-ce que j'ai fait? Alors on ouvre les portes. On sort les ventilateurs. On essaye de faire sortir la fumée. Depuis ce moment, à cette paroisse, on m'a formellement interdit d'allumer quoi que ce soit, tout ce qui pouvait brûler. Bon, les chandelles à la limite, mais des trucs plus qu'une chandelle, non, ne touche pas à ça Stéphane! J'avais un mauvais karma. J'ai dit, c'est le mercredi des Cendres, je vais prendre de vieux rameaux, je vais mettre le feu, je vais aller dehors. Non! Tu ne touches pas à des allumettes. Tu ne touches pas à un briquet. Ce fut quelque chose de très marquant. J'ai failli foutre le feu à mon église la veille de Noël.   Confectionner de petites pâtisseries entre amies   [Joan] Ouais, ben alors, du coup... Est-ce que moi, j'ai une histoire aussi dingue à te raconter? Je ne suis pas sûre. En tout cas, dans le côté feu et faire cuire, en Alsace, il y a les bredeles. Les bredeles, c'est des petits gâteaux de Noël. Et c'est super rigolo parce que l'autre fois, j'appelle ma mère pour prendre de ses nouvelles. Et je lui dis « Ah, tu fais quoi? » Elle me dit « Bah, je suis en train de faire des bredeles » et je savais exactement la question que je devais lui poser. Je lui ai dit « Et tu en fais combien de sortes cette année? » Elle me dit très fièrement, parce qu'elle attendait ma question, elle me dit « Là, j'en ai déjà fait cinq et je suis en train de préparer la sixième sorte. » Et ça, c'est une grande discussion à l'église, tu vois. Alors, pour l'instant, c'est méga genré, mais de ce point de vue là, je trouve ça cool, parce qu'en fait, c'est une activité, je pense, comme tu disais, là, avec tes petits rouleaux de petits sous, là. Tu mets de la musique, tu invites tes copines, tu fais des bredeles. Moi, j'aime bien, en fait, ces formes de socialisation féminine qui sont sans gros enjeux. Ce n'est pas se préparer pour aller je ne sais pas où, non. Mais alors du coup, évidemment, il y a toujours un peu, il y a toujours le petit moment, ah oui, c'est bien, tu fais cette sorte, ça me donne une idée, ça me fera ma dix-septième sorte cette année. Évidemment, moi, je n'ai jamais dépassé comme ma mère, je n'ai jamais dépassé six ou sept sortes. Mais des fois, tu as des paroissiennes qui en font 24, quoi. Ça, c'est assez génial. Le rond avec dessus l'amande, le sapin fourré avec du Mascarpin. Enfin bref, il y a toutes ces sortes-là. C'est vrai, je me rends compte, ça m'a fait plaisir que tu me poses ces questions pour Noël parce que ça, c'est un truc que j'ai réussi à transmettre. L'intergénérationnel a fonctionné, ma grand-mère en faisait, ma mère en faisait, moi j'en faisais. Et puis avec mes filles, jusqu'à il y a 2-3 ans, j'organisais toujours une après-midi bredele dans la paroisse et j'invitais les femmes de la paroisse qui n'avaient pas nécessairement une grande cuisine ou comme ça, à venir faire des bredeles dans la cuisine de l'église qui était une cuisine assez chouette et surtout à côté il y a une grande salle où on pouvait sortir des tables et étaler la pâte. Je trouve que c'est sympa, ce sont des traditions qui fédèrent. Et puis finalement, maintenant qu'on peut trouver du beurre sans lactose, de la farine sans gluten, du sucre sans sucre, on peut aussi être plus inclusif dans notre préparation de bredele. Je pense que ça va me manquer un peu cette année, si je suis totalement honnête avec toi, j'avais un peu arrêté de les manger ces dernières années pour toutes les raisons qu'on vient de citer, lactose, gluten, sucre. Je pense que cette année dans le canton de Vaud, je ne recevrai pas de bredele et ça va me faire bizarre. Mais c'est comme ça.   Conclusion   [Joan] Moi je serais assez curieuse de savoir quelles sont les traditions de Noël des personnes qui nous suivent ou peut-être des personnes qui veulent nous rejoindre sur le groupe WhatsApp. On peut aussi s'offrir des petits débats théologiques, des petites confrontations. Est-ce que ceci est bien chrétien ou pas? Alors que la plupart des traditions n'ont pas besoin d'être ni chrétiennes ni pas chrétiennes. Je veux dire, si elles sont respectueuses des gens, elles sont là pour le vivre ensemble. Pourquoi pas, offrons-nous des espaces de discussion, de débat, envoyez-nous peut-être vos expériences, bonnes, moins bonnes, drôles, moins drôles, tout nous intéresse et ça peut peut-être même nous donner du bredele à moudre pour l'année prochaine. [Stéphane] Merci beaucoup Joan! Merci à toutes les personnes encore une fois qui sont à l'écoute. Peu importe où vous allez passer Noël, à la maison ou loin de chez vous, peu importe que vous soyez seul ou en groupe, j'espère que ce temps sera significatif pour vous. J'espère que vous prendrez soin de vous et j'espère que vous serez là pour la nouvelle année, parce que bien sûr, on sera de retour en 2026. Si vous avez des questions, des commentaires, si vous voulez vous abonner au groupe WhatsApp : questiondecroire@gmail.com .  Joyeux Noël, Joan. Bonne année 2026 un peu d'avance. Joyeux Noël à toutes celles et ceux qui nous écoutent et puis bon temps des fêtes.    

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V únoru 2025 se na Černém Mostě málem stala tragédie. Pod dvěma chlapci se na rybníku probořil led. Nebýt dvou náhodných kolemjdoucích, děti by se utopily. Udělal bych to znovu, říká Jakub Černý, jehož hrdinský čin ocenil prezident. Hostem Ptám se já byl tatér a grafik Jakub Černý.Prezident Petr Pavel letos 28. října na Pražském hradě udělil medaili Za hrdinství osmi lidem. Vedle vojáků, kteří prokázali hrdinství v boji, ocenil i tři občany, kteří díky své pohotovosti a obětavosti zachránili lidské životy. Mezi oceněnými byli i Jakub Černý a jeho otec Martin Černý. Ti s nasazením vlastního života zachránili z ledové vody dva chlapce, pod kterými se propadl led na rybníce. K incidentu došlo 21. února 2025 na pražském Černém mostě. Jak Jakub Černý vzpomínal v Ptám se já, šel zrovna na metro vyzvednout svého otce, který za ním přijel z Tábora. „Kolem toho rybníku jsem šel nejdřív sám směrem na metro a už jsem viděl, že (chlapci) jsou na kraji. Ale mrzlo, nepřišlo mi to zvlášní. V momentě, kdy jsme se vraceli, jsme si nejdřív všimli toho, že tam lidi postávají kolem a všichni koukají směrem na ten rybník. Takže jsem zavtipkoval a řekl jsem: ‚Aha, tak kluci už se tam asi propadli.‘ A táta se okamžitě rozeběhnul, aby se podíval, co se děje,“ popsal Černý.Chlapci už byli celí ponoření v ledové vodě a hrozilo, že se každou chvíli utopí. Muži neváhali a okamžitě se vydali pro ně. „Bylo to poměrně složité. Led byl poměrně silný, asi ne dost silný na všech místech, takže proto si myslím, že uprostřed se ti dva chlapci propadli. Ale když se táta za nimi snažil co nejrychleji dostat, tak se snažil ten led bořit a úplně mu to nešlo. Měl potom několik týdnů ještě docela dost pořezané ruce a modřiny. Já jsem zkusil trošku jinou taktiku a zkusil jsem se po tom ledu plazit,“ uvedl Jakub Černý. Mezitím se menší z chlapců už úplně potopil pod hladinu. V tu chvíli šlo o vteřiny. Jakubovi Černému se ho ale naštěstí povedlo zachytit a s otcovou pomocí vytáhnout nahoru. „Když jsem ho potom tátovi podával, tak jsem najednou viděl, jak už má úplně modrý obličej, fialové rty. Bylo to fakt děsivé.“Oba chlapce se nakonec podařilo zachránit. „Chodím kolem toho rybníka každý den. A teď, když je dost podobné počasí, jako bylo tenkrát v únoru, tak nad tím přemýšlím hodně často, že by se mi tam nechtělo,“ reagoval se smíchem Černý na otázku, zda by něco podobného udělal znovu. Kdyby to ale bylo opravdu potřeba, ani podruhé by podle svých slov neváhal pomoct.  Jak se člověk rozhoduje o tom, zda skočí do ledové vody pro tonoucí děti? Má strach? A jaký je to pocit, když záchranu ocení prezident?--Podcast Ptám se já. Rozhovory s lidmi, kteří mají vliv, odpovědnost, informace.Sledujte na Seznam Zprávách, poslouchejte na Podcasty.cz a ve všech podcastových aplikacích.Archiv všech dílů najdete tady. Své postřehy, připomínky nebo tipy nám pište prostřednictvím sociálních sítí pod hashtagem #ptamseja nebo na e-mail: audio@sz.cz.

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. 

This week on The Analysis (In-Person Pod), Bob hosts from his “temporary studio” (aka the dining room) while construction turns his future basement setup into a work-in-progress—and yes, the backdrop is a 4.5-foot Nakatomi Plaza complete with a Bruce Willis ornament and an LED explosion. From Die Hard Christmas party lore to awards-season streaming season, the guys dig into Netflix's latest lineup with a “Give It a Stream” mindset. First up: Train Dreams—a quiet, devastating, visually stunning frontier story anchored by Joel Edgerton and Felicity Jones. They unpack the film's naturalistic beauty, the brutal realities of logging life, hidden CGI craft, and why simple stories can hit the hardest. Then they hop aboard Jay Kelly, Noah Baumbach's movie-star meditation starring George Clooney and Adam Sandler. They debate its strong bones vs. a jarring tonal detour, highlight standout scenes (Billy Crudup's “emotional choice” masterclass), and talk about the cost of greatness—career ambition vs. being present for the people who matter. To close, they hit Knives Out 3: Wake Up Deadman, breaking down why these star-stacked whodunits are the perfect “pause-and-theorize” Netflix watch, what works (Josh Brolin + Josh O'Connor showing up big), and where the movie occasionally runs long—but still lands. Also: a quick warning about The Roses… and a bottle-fed cameo from Reese to end the episode.

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Allen covers forecasts for 46 GW of new US wind capacity by 2029, driven by data centers and reshoring. Plus Equinor’s Empire Wind project stays on track for late 2026, RWE gets approval for the Five Estuaries offshore wind farm in the UK, and a Scottish startup raises funding for modular multi-rotor turbines. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly Substack newsletter on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by StrikeTape by Weather Guard Lightning Tech. Follow us on YouTube, Linkedin and visit Weather Guard on the web. And subscribe to Engineering with Rosie on YouTube! Have a question we can answer on the show? Email us! There is an old saying about the wind. You cannot see it. You cannot hold it. But you can harness it. And right now, people around the world are doing exactly that. After years of sluggish growth, American wind power is waking up. Wood Mackenzie reports the United States will add more than seven gigawatts of new wind capacity in 2025. That is a thirty-six percent jump from this year. And by 2029? Forty-six gigawatts of new capacity coming online. Why now? Because after a decade of flat electricity demand, America is hungry for power again. Data centers. Electric vehicles. Factories returning home. Demand is growing three percent annually now, up from less than one percent before. Out West, they are leading the charge. Wyoming. New Mexico. Colorado. Pattern Energy’s three-point-five gigawatt SunZia project in New Mexico alone will make them the top wind installer in 2026. And Invenergy’s Towner Energy Center in Colorado? Nine hundred ninety-eight megawatts. The single largest project expected to come online in 2027. But here is where it gets interesting. Off the coast of Long Island, a different kind of story is unfolding. The Empire Wind project. Eight hundred ten megawatts of offshore wind power. Enough to power half a million homes in Brooklyn. Norwegian energy giant Equinor is building it. And despite the political headwinds blowing against offshore wind, New York is standing firm. First electricity expected by late 2026. Across the Atlantic, Britain just gave the green light to something bigger. The Five Estuaries offshore wind farm. Seventy-nine turbines off the coast of Suffolk and Essex. At least twenty-three miles from shore. German energy company RWE is building it. When complete, it will power one million British homes. One million. Meanwhile, Europe is putting its money where the wind blows. Austria’s Erste Group just signed a two hundred million euro deal with the European Investment Bank. Part of an eight billion euro program to strengthen European wind turbine manufacturers. As Karl Nehammer, the bank’s vice president, put it: Europe is serious about keeping wind manufacturing jobs at home. Now… You might think wind power is all about going big. Massive offshore farms. Turbines taller than skyscrapers. But in Stirling, Scotland, three entrepreneurs have a different idea. Adam Harris. Paul Pirrie. Peter Taylor. They founded a company called Myriad Wind Energy Systems. Their invention? Small modular wind turbines. Multiple rotors mounted in a framework. No cranes needed. No special roads. Install them on a farm. On a factory. On a remote site where traditional turbines could never go. This week, they secured eight hundred sixty-five thousand pounds in seed funding. Led by Tricapital Angels. Their first prototype? A fifty-kilowatt unit scheduled for 2026. From Wyoming to New York. From Essex to Austria. From the North Sea to the Scottish Highlands. Wind energy is not waiting for permission. It is happening. Forty-six gigawatts in America alone by decade’s end. Billions of euros flowing in Europe. Innovators in Scotland proving that sometimes, smaller is smarter. You cannot see the wind. But you can see what it is building. That’s the wind industry news for the 22nd of December 2025. Happy Holidays folks, wherever you may be.

Trucking in the Santa Claus Parade: What It's Really Like Behind the Wheel  In this festive episode of the Lead Pedal Podcast, Bruce Outridge dives into the unique world of trucking in a Santa Claus Parade. What's it like to maneuver a big rig through packed streets lined with excited families? How do drivers prep their trucks, handle safety, stay in the holiday spirit, and work with parade organizers? From decorating the truck to waving at kids to dealing with tight corners, short stops, and crowd control, we break down the experience from a driver's point of view. If you've ever wondered how truckers help bring Christmas magic to life, this episode puts you right in the driver's seat. Tune in for stories, tips, and a festive look at trucking during the holiday season—Lead Pedal style. This episode is sponsored by Bison Transport with many opportunities for truck drivers in their fleet across Canada. At Bison – they put Safety First Bison's "Right to Decide" Policy gives every Driver their ultimate protection. Drivers make the final decision if it is safe to drive and Bison actively encourages Driver's use of this policy.    You can learn more about Bison and the opportunities available at www.bisondriving.com   or call 1-800-527-5781 @BisonTransport #bisontransport   Have you heard of RS2000 Tax Services offering accounting services throughout Ontario? The firm specializes in truck drivers, owner operators, and farm based businesses. Work with people who know exactly what operators in your industry require to be profitable. Learn more at www.RS2000tax.com or call 1-800-304-3986   This episode is sponsored by Rosedale Transport offering career opportunities for truck drivers with their large network. You can learn more at www.rosedalegroup.com   About the Podcast The Lead Pedal Podcast for Truck Drivers helps truck drivers improve their truck driving careers, trucking businesses as owner operators, CDL skills, find trucking jobs, and offer trucking tips. Learn about the trucking benefits and salaries as a professional truck driver through interviews and tips related to the North American Trucking Industry. The Lead Pedal Podcast is a Canadian based trucking podcast focused on trucking in Canada. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST- The show is available at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com , Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartradio, SoundCloud, and other popular podcast platforms. Thanks for listening JOIN THE LEAD PEDAL PODCAST FAN CLUB  www.LeadPedalFanClub.com  LISTEN TO LEAD PEDAL RADIO at www.LeadPedalRadio.com  The Lead Pedal Podcast for Truck Drivers talks all things trucking for people in the transportation industry helping them improve their business and careers. Interviews with industry professionals and truck drivers, trucking information, and other features on the industry are meant to be helpful for truck drivers and those in transportation. The Lead Pedal Podcast for Truck Drivers has main episodes released every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday with bonus material on other days. You can learn more about the host and show on our website and make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the show on your favourite podcast platform. www.theleadpedalpodcast.com  What does The Lead Pedal Podcast mean? The Lead (pronounced - Led) stands for acceleration or fast-track of your career or business. It is a play on words and we certainly are not here promoting speeding in the industry. We are hoping this information will help you become a professional driver faster than if you didn't know about many of these topics. Are you enjoying the show? If so we would appreciate you leaving us a rating and review on your favourite podcast platform. www.theleadpedalpodcast.com  Join The Lead Pedal Fan Club where are loyal fans get first chance at specials, discounts on merchandise and much more.The club is free to join and you can learn more at www.theleadpedalfanclub.com   

Proč policejní? Tenhle přídomek si Ulefone Armor Pad 5 Ultra vysloužil díky červeným a modrým světlům na zádech a houkačkám, které si k tomu můžete pustit v aplikaci. Ale kromě téhle úsměvné kravinky je to neuvěřitelně našlapaný stroj! Nejviditelnějším prvkem výbavy je integrovaný projektor. Nemá pochopitelně jas srovnatelný s většími samostatnými projektory, ale hlavní výhodou je, že tady máte všechno v jednom balení, všechno máte pořád s sebou – plnohodnotný operační systém, obrovské úložiště s kapacitou 512 GB i 5G konektivitu. Nezajímá vás projektor? Pak je tu model Armor Pad 5 Pro, který má stejnou výbavu, až právě na chybějící projektor. Stojí 12 999 Kč. Nejužitečnější vlastností je zvýšená odolnost. Běžná stupnice IP68 je pro Armor Pad málo, a tak Ulefone specifikoval vlastní stupeň odolnosti IP69K a splňuje i armádní standard MIL-STD-810H. Co to znamená v praxi? Že můžete s tabletem hodit o zem. Zkusili jsme to přímo ve studiu. Masivní tablet má i masivní stojan, který po přetočení poslouží také jako madlo. Nejpůsobivějším prvkem výbavy je Night Vision, tedy kamera, která vidí i v absolutní tmě. Trik je v tom, že si přisvítí infračerveným světlem – člověk jej nevidí, kamera ano. A v podobném duchu můžeme pokračovat dál. Armor Pad má režim pro ovládání rukavicemi, nebo režim pro natáčení videa pod vodou. Kapitolou samou pro sebe je power management. Baterie má kapacitu neuvěřitelných 24 200 mAh, nabíjí se 120 W a nabíječku se stejným výkonem dostanete přímo v balení. Je jen logické, že Armor Pad funguje i jako powerbanka, jiná zařízení dokáže nabíjet výkonem 10 W. Čtečka otisků prstů, slot na tři karty, 12 GB RAM, Android 15, procesor MediaTek Dimensity 7400X, kempingová svítilna (ty velké LED plochy na zádech vedle „policejních světel“) a dvě funkční tlačítka, ke kterým si přiřadíte nejpoužívanější funkce a aplikace pro stisk, dvojitý stisk a dlouhý stisk. Atd. atd. Působivý stroj. A Ulefone si za něj nechá zaplatit. Armor Pad 5 Ultra se prodává na Alze za 19 990 Kč. Nemocnice Jihlava jako první v České republice zavádí do provozu šest autonomníchrobotů, kteří díky připojení přes 5G síť zrychlí provoz a odlehčí práci personálu. Čtyři znich samostatně rozvážejí stravu podzemními koridory, veřejně přístupnými prostory,až na koncová oddělení pacientům. Další roboty nemocnice používá pro úklid. Zajeli jsme se na ně podívat. Kuba pochopitelně nechtěl zůstat pozadu, a také předvedl robota. Postavil ho ze stavebnice stavebnici Brian od ČVUT a odvážně jej postavil mocnému nepříteli (mrk, mrk). 02:34 – Jak vytisknout sám sebe 07:28 – Roboti v jihlavské nemocnici 16:34 – Robot ze stavebnice 18:53 – tablet Ulefone Armor Pad 5 Ultra ℹ️ Za nákup, který uskutečníte prostřednictvím odkazu v článku, může Živě dostat provizi.

Oui c'est possible de faire 20 000 euros en une seule journée avec un business en ligne… sans pub, sans tunnel compliqué ou devoir supplier les gens d'acheter.Dans cet épisode je vais t'expliquer comment avoir une liste d'attente, un teasing bien pensé, et une communication organique basée sur l'émotion, l'expertise et la visibilité m'ont permis de générer 20 000 euros en une journée.Pour participer au FuQueen New Year 2026, le jour de l'an des entrepreneuses ambitieuses, les 31 janvier et 1er février à Lyon

If you're new to overlanding and feeling overwhelmed by all the rigs, gear, and opinions online, this episode is for you.I'm breaking down where to actually start with overlanding in 2026 — what matters, what doesn't, and how to avoid wasting money on things you don't need yet. Overlanding has changed a lot over the past few years, but the fundamentals are still the same, and you don't need a fully built rig to get out there and have a great time.I'll talk about:* Choosing (or using) the right vehicle — even if it's completely stock* Gear that's worth buying early vs what can wait* Common beginner mistakes I see all the timeWhether you're planning your first overnight trip, slowly building a rig, or just trying to figure out if overlanding is even for you, this episode is meant to give you a clear, realistic starting point.A huge thanks to my partners:Top Oak (amazing roof top tents and awnings for budget prices):  https://topoakoverland.com/?sscid=51k9_mt1ba&Nitto (my Terra Grappler G3 tires are great for midwestern winters, wet weather, and all terrain use):  https://www.nittotire.com/light-truck-tires/terra-grappler-g3-all-terrain-light-truck-tire/Z1 Off Road (pretty much the spot for all things Nissan):  https://www.z1offroad.comAll Dogs Offroad (amazing Nissan specific suspension options which I run on my truck):  https://www.alldogsoffroad.comICECO Fridges (the best fridges for the money, hands down-Use code ALLTHINGSOVERLANDING for 12% off your order):  https://icecofreezer.com/ALLTHINGSOVERLANDINGMoon Fab Awning (super flexible, non-permanently mounted awnings for all kinds of applications. This link will take you to more info on how I have it set up on my 3rd gen Frontier):  https://moonfab.com/pages/experts/jason-fletcherClick here to join the Patreon community for exclusive content and access to the Discord channel:  https://www.patreon.com/allthingsoverlandingClick here to get a patches or stickers:  https://allthingsoverlanding.com/shop/For a full list of my gear, check out this page for quick reference links:  https://allthingsoverlanding.com/gear/Looking for budget light bars, rock lights, and LED strips for your rig? Check out Nilight and use code ATO for 5% off! https://bit.ly/3vuhN8FFor more great content and info, you can follow me on Facebook, Instagram, or search for All Things Overlanding on all the major podcast channels!YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/AllThingsOverlandingFacebook:  https://www.facebook.com/allthingsoverlandingInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/allthingsoverlandingPodcast:  https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allthingsoverlandingWebsite:  www.allthingsoverlanding.comTikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@allthingsoverlandingNewbie Overlander Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/367203658420467

Christmas Stories: The Great Red Dragon Revelation 12 Message SlidesFor the bulletin in PDF form, click here.Scene #1: The Dragon vs. The Child (vv.1-6)Lesson for the Battle: God's HumilityScene #2: The Dragon vs. The Angels (vv.7-12)Lesson for the Battle: God's Power Scene #3: The Dragon vs. The Woman (vv.13-17)Lesson for the Battle: God's ProvisionFinancesWeekly Budget 34,615Giving For 12/07 69,682Giving For 12/14 29,285YTD Budget 830,769Giving 797,249 OVER/(UNDER) (33,520) Fellowship 101New to Fellowship? We invite you to join us on Sunday, January 11th, at 9 AM in the conference room (first floor) to hear about our mission, values, and ministries. During this time, you will meet some of our ministry leaders and get to ask questions. Register at fellowshipconway.org/register. This is an important step in getting connected at Fellowship. New to Fellowship?We are so glad that you chose to worship with our Fellowship Family this morning. If you are joining us for the first time or have been checking us out for a few weeks, we are excited you are here and would love to meet you. Please fill out the “Connect Card” and bring it to the Connection Center in the Atrium, we would love to say “hi” and give you a gift. Christmas OfferingThis December, we are taking up a special offering for the Operation Christmas Child Special Pack (held in October 2026). The gifts received will determine the number of boxes we can send. To send each gospel opportunity (box), it costs $20 for items, transportation, and the tools needed to share the hope found in Christ with a child. Please consider giving above and beyond your regular giving to the worthy cause of getting the gospel to sensitive areas that are difficult to reach. You can give online by going to fellowshipconway.org/give and selecting “Christmas Offering” from the options. To give an idea of what we are trying to raise, we packed 2,800 boxes last year, which is equal to $56,000. We would love to do even more next year!Fellowship Women's Hebrews Bible StudyThis February, join us for Jesus Is Greater—an eight-week Bible study through the book of Hebrews created to deepen your faith, renew your hope, and connect you with other women pursuing Jesus. Led by Rebecca Carter and Heather Harrison, we'll meet on Tuesday nights at 6:30 p.m., beginning February 3rd at Fellowship. Free childcare by texting Shanna at 501-336-0332 by January 28th. Register at fellowshipconway.org/women.Father/Daughter Dance: 50s Sock HopDads, give your daughter a night to remember! Take your daughter on a dinner date, then swing by Renewal Ranch for our 50s Sock Hop on January 31st, 7:30-9:30 pm. We'll have root beer floats, oldies, and plenty of chances to make memories she'll cherish forever. Dust off those dancing shoes, daddy-o! Suggested ages: 3rd thru 12th gradeYear-End Giving for 2025For contributions to be counted toward your 2025 taxes, checks must be received in the Fellowship Ministry office by 12:00 PM on Wednesday, December 31, or be postmarked no later than December 31.Ladies Precept Study on James: Genuine Faith and the Good Works It Produces. This 10-week study will begin on Tuesday, February 17, from 6:30–8:30 p.m. The study book costs $25 and is due at the time of registration. The final deadline to sign up is January 25. Childcare is available; please text Shanna at (501) 336-0332 by February 10 to arrange care. For questions or additional information, go to fellowshipconway.org/register or contact Mindy Chouinard at (501) 472-1248 or email andyandmindy@gmail.com.

Part I- Phoenix, Arizona 2011: A new elite team of investigators tackles some of the most challenging homicide cases—cold cases. Led by Sgt. Troy Hillman, they are determined to solve the murders of 22-year-old Angela Brosso and 17-year-old Melanie Bernas, whose deaths in 1992 and 1993 have cast long shadows over the city for 20 years. Who is responsible for taking the lives of these young women just as they were beginning to bloom? The cold case team begins by reexamining thousands of documents, including old FBI profiles, reviewing photographs, analyzing tips, revisiting crime scenes, and interviewing new leads. Their goal is to identify the elusive clue that could finally break open the case! The suspense and frustration are real!    Based on the new book by Troy A. Hillman, you can purchase your copy of Chasing Down the Zombie Hunter at AMAZON, BARNES AND NOBLE, and other booksellers.   PLANNING TO GO TO CRIMECON LAS VEGAS MAY 2026?  Jill be on ON CREATORS ROW!  Use Jill's code   murdershelf    and save 10% on your badge! Every little bit helps!   Join Jill on PATREON for $4 and help pick our next book and enjoy Jill's SERIAL KILLER CLASS!   Crimecon 2026 is COMING!  Get your Murder Shelf Book Club merch! https://www.jusaskjan.com/murder-shelf-book-club Sources, photographs, recipes and drink information can be found on Jill's blog: www.murdershelfbookclub.com/2025/12   Contact:  jill@murdershelfbookclub.com, or X,  Facebook,  Instagram or YouTube. 

In the quiet of a humble manger, hope arrived not as a concept, but as a person—Jesus Christ. What does it mean to live with true hope today? In Luke 2, we meet a man named Simeon, a man whose life was defined by his hopeful waiting and deep faith in God's promises. How can Simeon's example guide us to experience genuine hope?The Bible reminds us that hope isn't wishful thinking. It's the Greek word "elpis," meaning confident expectation. Simeon was a living testimony of this kind of hope. Waiting for decades, he clung to God's promise that he would see the Messiah before he died. His story teaches us three essential practices for a life filled with hope:1. **Learning to Wait Well:** Simeon waited faithfully for decades without wavering, rooted in God's promises. Isaiah 40:31 encourages us that those who wait on the Lord will renew their strength.2. **Led by the Holy Spirit:** Simeon's sensitivity to the Holy Spirit guided him to recognize Jesus as the Messiah. We, too, must quiet the world's noise and seek guidance from the Spirit (Ephesians 1:13, Ephesians 5:18).3. **Satisfied in Christ, Not Circumstances:** Simeon's peace came not from his life's circumstances changing, but from holding the promised Savior. Are we drawn to find our satisfaction in Jesus alone?“At 2Rivers, our mission is to help you become a passionate follower of Jesus so you can experience the life He intended for you and encourage others to do the same.”Stay connected and deepen your walk with Christ. Subscribe for more teachings that bring Scripture into everyday life.

Today, join us for a special service for the Fourth Sunday of Advent, coming from Wembley Stadium.Led by the Bishop of Lancaster, Jill Duff, we'll be exploring explore how faith and football combine, hearing about the importance of those ‘nearly' moments which prepare us for something greater to come.Watch now and reconnect with scripture, worship, and fellowship - alongside our growing online community across England and beyond.

Football brains, builder brains, and a holiday shopping list that actually gets used—this one brings it all together. We open with Phillip Rivers' headline‑grabbing return, the Panthers' late‑season spark, and a dash of fantasy playoff chaos, then steer straight into a practical gift guide for homeowners, weekend warriors, and anyone who loves a well‑equipped garage. No fluff, no gimmicks—just the tools and upgrades that save time, money, and headaches.We break down why cordless tool ecosystems are the best value right now, and which pieces punch above their weight: impact drivers, orbital sanders, trim and framing nailers, and those versatile “everything in a bag” kits with shared batteries. From there, we get into smart home wins like a thermostat you can set and forget, compact air purifiers that help allergy sufferers, and small LED herb gardens that keep fresh basil and mint on hand without grocery markups. Cleaning up? A quality steam cleaner and a reliable wet/dry vac turn spills and shop dust into quick work when you've only got minutes to spare.On the road and on the job site, we talk real preparedness: a “dad emergency kit” with a multi‑tool that can break glass and cut seatbelts, a bright lantern‑style flashlight, a proper floor jack, first aid supplies, and jumper solutions that don't require a second car. We compare inverter generators to traditional units—quieter, more efficient, and friendly for tailgates and camping—and spotlight trickle chargers and solar maintainers that keep seasonal batteries alive. For grill lovers, think organized caddies, bold rubs, and wireless thermometers that save your turkey when you switch from electric to charcoal. And if cozy nights are your thing, rechargeable hand warmers, heated insoles, and a smokeless‑style fire pit can extend patio season, with quick tips for safe use on decks.Ready to shop smarter and gift like a pro? Tap play, grab the full list, and send us your house questions at thecarolinacontractor.com. If this helped you pick a winner, share it with a friend and leave a quick review so more DIYers can find the show.

durée : 00:15:48 - Le Débat d'On n'arrête pas l'éco - Le miracle n'aura pas lieu, a-t-on appris le vendredi 19 décembre : la France n'aura pas de budget de l'État pour l'année 2026 voté avant le 31 décembre. Après un automne de discussions et de tensions, que peut-on encore attendre ou espérer du futur projet de loi de finances ? Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.

Most miracles involve strobe lights.In this one, Ian and Liv talk about a religious alien cult from the 80s & 90s, The Order of the Solar Temple. Led by a con artist/master manipulator, this cult tragically ends in a tragic murder-suicide. But what happened between the cults foundation in 1984 and the inevitable tragedy ten years later? A lot of things, most of which was complete and total bull shit.Also, has a lightsaber. Liv calls out a disgruntled fan.

Send us a textIn this episode of Void Signal, Brian Prime sits down with Reno-based installation artist Henry Sanchez, who works under the name Messy Endeavor, to explore his journey creating immersive, technology-driven art rooted in light, sound, and motion. Henry discusses how a formative synesthetic experience, briefly “seeing” music, inspired his use of LEDs, CRT televisions, and reactive visuals to evoke emotional and sensory responses, blending DIY electronics with concert-style lighting aesthetics. Drawing on his background as an electrician, his curiosity as a child who dismantled electronics, and his desire to make art accessible, interactive, and fun rather than traditionally gallery bound, Henry reflects on cultural upbringing, creative independence, and the challenges of sustaining an artistic career. The conversation touches on viral online success, wearable LED art, public installations, emotional storytelling through visual media, and his long-term goal of building Messy Endeavor into a platform that supports and uplifts other emerging creatives.https://linktr.ee/messyendeavor for more Messy EndeavorVoid Signal intro courtesy of Processor. Visit https://processor2.bandcamp.com for more Processor.Support the showVoid Signal is ad-free and powered by people. Visit https://VoidSignal.net to support Void Signal and enjoy exclusive episodes, series, and more.

Erectile dysfunction has long been treated with guesswork and one-size-fits-all solutions. But new technology is changing that by making erections measurable. In this episode, we explore the FirmTech TechRing, a wearable that tracks erection data during sleep and sex, and what insights from over 136,000 erections reveal about erectile fitness, overall health, and the future of data-driven sexual medicine. I am joined once again by Dr. Elliot Justin, the CEO and founder of FirmTech, a sextech company focused on keeping men fit and firm for a lifetime of lovemaking. He is an Emergency Medicine specialist and health care technology consultant who has spent 25 years practicing emergency medicine and directing ERs. Some of the specific topics we explore in this episode include: How is the TechRing different from a traditional penis ring? What can real-time erection data tell men about their health? How does using an erection ring compare to taking an ED medication? How can an erection ring make sex better? Check out FirmTech’s website to learn more and use code JUSTIN15 for 15% off your purchase.  Got a sex question? Send me a podcast voicemail to have it answered on a future episode at speakpipe.com/sexandpsychology. *** Thank you to our sponsors!  Thread & Tether is a therapy practice dedicated to helping couples rebuild trust, strengthen intimacy, and heal after betrayal. Led by AASECT-certified sex therapist Jason Powell, the practice offers virtual sessions in multiple states and in-person intensives in Boston and Manhattan. Visit threadandtether.com to learn more. *** Want to learn more about Sex and Psychology? Click here for previous articles or follow the blog on Facebook, Twitter, or Bluesky to receive updates. You can also follow Dr. Lehmiller on YouTube and Instagram. Listen and stream all episodes on Apple, Spotify, or Amazon. Subscribe to automatically receive new episodes and please rate and review the podcast! Credits: Precision Podcasting (Podcast editing) and Shutterstock/Florian (Music). Image created with Canva; photos used with permission of guest.

===== MDJ Script/ Top Stories for December 19th Publish Date:  December 19th    Commercial: From the BG AD Group Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.    Today is Friday, December 19th and Happy Birthday to Al Kaline I’m Keith Ippolito and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Times Journal South Cobb mayors speak on accomplishments, future Jaha Howard wins runoff for Georgia Senate District 35 Cobb County staff trade desk work for Christmas carols Plus, Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on saturated fats As well as Shane Delancey the Director of the Christmas Tradition at the Strand Theatre All of this and more is coming up on the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe!  Now here is Shane Delancey the Director of the Christmas Tradition at the Strand Theatre BREAK: THE STRAND STORY 1: South Cobb mayors speak on accomplishments, future  Three mayors, three cities, and a lot to reflect on. Austell Mayor Ollie Clemons, Mableton Mayor Michael Owens, and Powder Springs Mayor Al Thurman gathered at the Riverside EpiCenter to talk about 2025 wins and what’s next for 2026 during the State of South Cobb event. Clemons? He’s proud of Austell’s bold move to raise the millage rate for the first time in decades. “It’s about reinvesting in our community,” he said, pointing to plans for downtown revitalization and hiring a city manager—finally. Owens celebrated Mableton’s new departments and leadership team, calling 2025 a year of “building the foundation.” Next year? It’s all about community engagement and growth. Thurman highlighted Powder Springs’ shiny new city hall and parking garage, plus job-creating developments. His focus for 2026? Sustainable growth and leaving a legacy of leadership. STORY 2: Jaha Howard wins runoff for Georgia Senate District 35 Jaha Howard pulled off a narrow win Tuesday night, defeating fellow Democrat Roger Bruce in the runoff for state Senate District 35. Unofficial results show Howard, a dentist and former Cobb school board member, edging out Bruce with 51.9% of the vote to Bruce’s 48.1%. The seat, which covers parts of Cobb and Fulton counties, was left open when Jason Esteves stepped down to run for governor. Howard credited his win to personal outreach—hundreds of phone calls, he said, to build trust. “People want to feel heard,” he said. Bruce’s campaign struggled with name recognition, especially in Cobb. STORY 3: Cobb County staff trade desk work for Christmas carols  Glover Park got a dose of holiday magic Tuesday, thanks to Cobb County’s newest choir, “Cobb County Sonic Sound” (or, as they like to call themselves, “CoCo SoSo”). Led by Dr. Jatunn Gibson, head of the county’s Public Services Agency, the group—decked out in festive sweaters and holiday flair—belted out classics like “Joy to the World” and “White Christmas.” Oh, and they’ve got their own band too, all county employees. Between songs, they performed skits about elves saving Christmas. “It’s all about fun and camaraderie,” said Grace Williams, a choir member. “We’re connecting beyond work—and it’s a blast.” We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.799.6810 for more info.  We’ll be right back. Break: Villa Rica Wonderland Train STORY 4: Jason Gaines named Mableton Citizen of the Year  Jason Gaines didn’t see it coming. This week, he was named the 2025 Mableton Citizen of the Year at the South Cobb Area Council meeting, and the surprise left him, well, a little speechless. “It just warms my heart,” Gaines said. “To know the work I’ve done is appreciated like this—it’s humbling.” Gaines, who’s the director of planning at Croy Engineering and chairs the Mableton Development Authority Board, was honored by Mayor Michael Owens. “Jason’s been a force,” Owens said. “His expertise and passion have shaped this community at such a critical time.” The guy’s résumé? Stacked. Leadership programs, board memberships—he’s everywhere. STORY 5: Anderson steps down as Walker football coach TJ Anderson pulled off something close to miraculous in 2025. With just 23 players—yes, 23—he guided Walker through a grueling 10-game season. The Wolverines finished 2-8, but they still earned a spot in the Class A-AAA Private state playoffs. Unfortunately, injuries piled up, and the team had to decline the bid. “We had to make the best decision for our kids,” Anderson said, reflecting on the tough call. But that season? It was his last. Anderson announced on X that he’s stepping down as Walker’s head coach after three years. “It’s been a journey,” he wrote, thanking the community and his family. BRAVES: Ha-Seong Kim is staying put in Atlanta—at least for another year. The 30-year-old shortstop signed a one-year, $20 million deal with the Braves on Monday, locking him in as the team’s starter for 2026. Not bad, considering he turned down a $16 million option just last month and walked away with an extra $4 million. Kim joined the Braves late last season, claimed off waivers from Tampa Bay on Sept. 1. He made an immediate impact, hitting .309 with a .372 OBP, three homers, and 12 RBIs in his first 19 games. Sure, he cooled off at the end—1-for-19 in the last five games—but the Braves clearly see his potential. Kim’s journey hasn’t been without bumps. Injuries sidelined him for much of 2025 with the Rays, where he hit just .214 in 24 games. But let’s not forget—this guy won a Gold Glove with the Padres in 2023 and has 84 career stolen bases. The Braves are betting on a bounce-back. And if Kim can channel his San Diego form, he could be a 3-4 WAR player. High hopes, but hey, the talent’s there. I'm Keith Ippolito and that’s your MDJ Sports Minute. And now here is Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on saturated fats We’ll have closing comments after this. Break: INGLES 8 Signoff-   Thanks again for hanging out with us on today’s Marietta Daily Journal Podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast, the Marietta Daily Journal, or the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties. Read more about all our stories and get other great content at mdjonline.com Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Giving you important news about our community and telling great stories are what we do. Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. Add us to your Alexa Flash Briefing or your Google Home Briefing and be sure to like, follow, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Produced by the BG Podcast Network Show Sponsors: www.ingles-markets.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host Debra Chanil brings together three industry leaders from SED's Advisory Board to examine how shifting policies, rising demand, and rapid technological change have reshaped energy and sustainability strategies across sectors in 2025 and what 2026 may bring. Tom Kelly, Senior Energy Manager, SUNY Purchase College, offers a higher education perspective, outlining the challenges of volatile markets, evolving state mandates, and the growing role of students in driving sustainability priorities. Emily Schapira, President and CEO, Philadelphia Energy Authority, discusses how the Philadelphia Energy Authority is navigating the loss of federal funding while still advancing equitable clean energy initiatives, including the city's landmark LED streetlighting project. Finally, Scott Bargerstock, Principal, Mindre Consulting, shares insights from his decades in manufacturing, highlighting geopolitical pressures, grid expansion, and innovation in storage and nuclear technologies.   You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in…  Challenges of forecasting markets without consistent federal information (03:36)  On complying with New York's Executive Order 22 (05:29)  SUNY Purchase College's energy and sustainability priorities (07:17)  SUNY Purchase College's $50M geothermal project (10:56)  Impacts of federal policy rollbacks and stalled clean energy programs (15:35)  Philadelphia's creative financing strategies amid uncertainty (19:36)  Philadelphia's $90M LED streetlighting overhaul (22:56)  Biggest challenges energy procurement managers are facing (31:24)  Innovation priorities like battery storage and safety concerns (33:31)  The  restoration of the nuclear industry in the US (39:33)  For full episode show notes, click here. Connect with Tom Kelly  On LinkedIn  Connect with Emily Schapira  On LinkedIn Connect with Scott Bargerstock  On LinkedIn  Connect With Smart Energy Decisions  Smart Energy Decisions  Follow us on LinkedIn  Subscribe to Smart Energy Voices on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Android, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, aCast, PlayerFM, iHeart Radio  If you're interested in participating in the next Smart Energy Decision Event, visit smartenergydecisions.com or email our Community Development team at attend@smartenergydecisions.com.

If the daily grind has you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or just in need of a mental reset, this episode of Late Night Health is exactly what you need. Host Mark Alyn sits down with entertainment host and pop-culture insider Kendra Dukes to talk about one of Los Angeles' most playful and unexpected new experiences — Bubble Planet — and the conversation is as joyful as the attraction itself.Bubble Planet isn't about sitting quietly or “relaxing” in the traditional sense. It's about movement, laughter, imagination, and fun — the kind that instantly transports you back to childhood. In this lively segment, Kendra describes running from room to room, diving into a massive bubble-style ball pit, exploring a balloon ocean, and interacting with LED-powered underwater worlds where turtles and stingrays scatter beneath your feet. It's immersive, interactive, and impossible to experience with a straight face.What makes this conversation especially timely is its connection to Mental Wellness Month. Kendra and Mark explore why stepping away from routines, to-do lists, and constant stress isn't indulgent — it's essential. Whether you're juggling work, family, or the mental clutter that comes with modern life, Bubble Planet offers a playful reminder that mental wellness can come from joy, curiosity, and shared experiences.The episode also answers practical questions listeners are bound to ask: Is it just for kids? (No.) Is it good for adults, couples, or date nights? (Absolutely.) Is it worth giving as a gift when you're tired of buying ties, belts, or generic presents? (Yes, yes, and yes.) From families to singles to creative professionals looking for inspiration, this experience offers something refreshingly different  .If you're craving an escape that feeds both your mind and spirit, this Late Night Health episode will make you smile — and might just inspire your next adventure. Tune in, laugh along, and remember what it feels like to have fun again.https://bubble-planet.com#BubblePlanetExperience#BubblePlanetLA Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/late-night-health-radio--2804369/support.

Sjukvecka deluxe, blodtryck och julstress. Spiral som vägrar, PMS-snack och p-pillerfunderingar. Vi “tränar” med 4-kilosvikter, bråkar med leveranser, nördar hud/LED-mask och tipser om serier inför Tärnaby och total mys-mode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Drag Race US is less than a month away, Canada's in full swing, and the UK just wrapped its season – and tonight we've got it all! First, start with Canada's Drag Race – an acting challenge, Snatch Game, and a design challenge have this season starting off strong. Then, Meet The Queens of Drag Race season 18, featuring a ton of drag fam, nerd queens, and more. Finish things off with the finisher from Drag Race UK as we talk the winner and final thoughts on the season. It's all this and more on an all-new X Is For Show! X IS FOR SHOW is a talk show for your favorite media, the same way THE OFFICE was a documentary about a paper company. Every week, THE ACTION PACK gathers to discuss a wide range of entertainment media and news, from film & TV to comics to gaming, music, and beyond. Led by NICO (@NicoAction) and TK (@TKAccidental) with producer KEVO (@KevoReally), as well as a variety of friends and special guests, these LIVE discussions are not to be missed - so be sure to tune in and join us for all the fun!

If the daily grind has you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or just in need of a mental reset, this episode of Late Night Health is exactly what you need. Host Mark Alyn sits down with entertainment host and pop-culture insider Kendra Dukes to talk about one of Los Angeles' most playful and unexpected new experiences — Bubble Planet — and the conversation is as joyful as the attraction itself.Bubble Planet isn't about sitting quietly or “relaxing” in the traditional sense. It's about movement, laughter, imagination, and fun — the kind that instantly transports you back to childhood. In this lively segment, Kendra describes running from room to room, diving into a massive bubble-style ball pit, exploring a balloon ocean, and interacting with LED-powered underwater worlds where turtles and stingrays scatter beneath your feet. It's immersive, interactive, and impossible to experience with a straight face.What makes this conversation especially timely is its connection to Mental Wellness Month. Kendra and Mark explore why stepping away from routines, to-do lists, and constant stress isn't indulgent — it's essential. Whether you're juggling work, family, or the mental clutter that comes with modern life, Bubble Planet offers a playful reminder that mental wellness can come from joy, curiosity, and shared experiences.The episode also answers practical questions listeners are bound to ask: Is it just for kids? (No.) Is it good for adults, couples, or date nights? (Absolutely.) Is it worth giving as a gift when you're tired of buying ties, belts, or generic presents? (Yes, yes, and yes.) From families to singles to creative professionals looking for inspiration, this experience offers something refreshingly different  .If you're craving an escape that feeds both your mind and spirit, this Late Night Health episode will make you smile — and might just inspire your next adventure. Tune in, laugh along, and remember what it feels like to have fun again.https://bubble-planet.com#BubblePlanetExperience#BubblePlanetLA Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/late-night-health-radio--2804369/support.

A conversation with the Palestinian filmmaker Scandar Copti (“Ajami”). Copti’s new film “Happy Holidays” is currently having theatrical engagements in the U.S. including at Film Forum in NYC. From the Film Movement website: While celebrating Purim at her university in Jerusalem, Fifi, a young Palestinian woman is hospitalized following a car accident. Though her injuries are minor, she fears her newfound freedom at school will now come under the scrutiny of her conservative parents. Meanwhile, back in Haifa, Fifi's older brother Rami panics as he faces his own personal crisis – Shirley, his Jewish girlfriend, reveals she is pregnant and plans to carry the baby to term. Behind closed doors, the family’s deep financial troubles come into focus while Hanan, Fifi and Rami’s mother, plans her eldest daughter’s wedding. Led by an incredible cast of mostly non-professional actors, “Happy Holidays” is a dynamic, sociopolitical family saga which thoughtfully considers the myriad intricacies of Israeli Arab life. Directed by Oscar-nominated Palestinian filmmaker Scandar Copti (“Ajami”), the family's stories and everyday anxieties weave together a collective portrait of a pressurized society, and “speak to a larger culture of silence, shame, social pressure and rampant prejudice” (Variety). https://youtu.be/cyBoBQHiXEI

Doesn't escaping into the hills to do nothing but write music with your friends sound like the ultimate dream? By the mid-60s, this was a reality for Black Oak Arkansas, a Southern rock band that refined their sound and mastered their instruments while living off the land. Led by charismatic frontman Jim “Dandy” Mangrum, they built a reputation for their wildly entertaining live shows. By early 1974, it was a cover of a 1957 LaVern Baker song that brought the band to the mainstream. The single, appropriately titled “Jim Dandy,” is a great needle drop in a Dazed and Confused chase scene, but does the song (or any of the other music from their impressively large back catalog) hold up? This week, we're joined by special guest Josh Ireson to decide if Jim Dandy still comes to the rescue or if it's just a relic of a weird and psychedelic time. One Hit Thunder is brought to you by DistroKid, the ultimate partner for taking your music to the next level. Our listeners get 30% off your first YEAR with DistroKid by signing up at http://distrokid.com/vip/onehitthunder Buy some Merch Join our Patreon Join our Facebook Group Follow us on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's rerun episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by ⁠Zac Brown⁠. The Zac Brown Band have been a torchbearer within Southern music, bringing their wide-ranging blend of country, pop, rock, and soul to thousands. Led by Zac Brown, they've only continued to challenge themselves through the years, expanding their sound through ⁠thoughtful⁠, ⁠unexpected collaborations⁠ and ⁠covers⁠.  In a conversation with Joel, the three-time Grammy-winning artist and entrepreneur opens up about fatherhood, music, and staying grounded amid fame. FOLLOW US: IG: @artist.friendly TIKTOK: @artist.friendly YouTube: www.youtube.com/goodcharlotte ------- Host: Joel Madden, @joelmadden Executive Producers: Joel Madden, Benji Madden, Jillian King Producers: Josh Madden, Joey Simmrin, Janice Leary Visual Producer/Editor: Ryan Schaefer Audio Producer/Composer: Nick Gray Music/Theme Composer: Nick Gray Cover Art/Design: Ryan Schaefer Additional Contributors: Anna Zanes, Neville Hardman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Led by Faith: Taking the Next Step Without Knowing the Whole Plan | What's the Word PodcastWhat does it really mean to live a life led by faith?In this episode of What's the Word, we explore what it looks like to trust God when you don't have all the answers. Faith doesn't require a full roadmap—just obedience to the next inspired step. Through scripture, reflection, and a personal story of starting a women's collective after years of hesitation, this episode is a reminder that God is always leading, even when we feel unsure.You'll be encouraged to quiet the noise, listen for the whispers in your soul, and take daily inspired action—one step at a time.✨ Includes scripture ✨ Faith-based encouragement ✨ Women in business + community https://jaime-mcfaden.mykajabi.com/offers/jk2wCgA8/checkout?fbclid=IwY2xjawOvC89leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFrMUtkVUljTUNTYjFBazJhc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHtUPMacIpzGAKB_inYo-R-r_Nuj1b7XOy_X59qkASIHTxYWLjGdO4i92VWFH_aem_73v4lUxYJw0428XKzuHWDg ✨ Invitation to the 21-Day Faith Fit Focus Challenge & Women's Collective

In continuation of our series on the 21 Ecumenical Church Councils, Justin Hibbard uncovers one of the most controversial councils - the Council of Vienne (Vienne, France… not Vienna, Austria). How did this council become a puppet of the French Monarch, begin the Avignon Papacy, and result in the unjust dissolution of the Knights Templar?SOCIAL LINKS* Follow Why Catholic on Instagram.* Subscribe to Why Catholic on YouTube.* Follow Justin on Facebook.SOURCES:* The Ecumenical Councils of the Catholic Church: A History by Joseph Kelly* The Council of Vienne - Papal Encyclicals Online* Second Council of Vienne - New Advent* Video: General Councils 10: Lyons I and Vienne - Fr Timothy Matkin - St Francis Dallas* Unam Santam - Pope Boniface VIII* The Types of Papal Documents and Weight of EachPREVIOUS EPISODES IN THIS SERIES* Episode 146: Introduction to the 21 Ecumenical Councils* Episode 147: The World that Led to the Council of Nicaea* Episode 148: The First Council of Nicaea (325)* Episode 149: From Nicaea to Constantinople* Episode 150: The First Council of Constantinople (381)* Episode 151: The Council of Ephesus (431)* Episode 152: The Council of Chalcedon (451)* Episode 153: The Second Council of Constantinople (553)* Episode 154: War Among the Monotheists* Episode 155: The Third Council of Constantinople (680-681)* Episode 156: The Second Council of Nicaea (787)* Episode 157: Reflections on the First Seven Ecumenical Councils* Episode 158: The Fourth Council of Constantinople (869-870)* Episode 159: The Great Schism* Episode 160: The First Lateran Council (1123)* Episode 161: The Second Lateran Council (1139)* Episode 162: The Third Lateran Council (1179)* Episode 163: The Fourth Lateran Council (1215)* Episode 164: The First Council of Lyon (1245)* Episode 165: The Second Council of Lyon (1274) Get full access to Why Catholic? at whycatholic.substack.com/subscribe

Episode summaryIf you've ever wished your fundraiser felt less like a hotel ballroom and more like an immersive, memorable experience, this episode is for you. Jeff Porter sits down with Nezhdeh Parsanj, co-owner of Opus Event Rentals, to talk about how thoughtful design, specialty rentals, creative lighting, and intentional photo moments can reshape any event—no matter the venue.With 20 years in the industry, Nezhdeh shares how Opus uses elements like glass pool covers, uneven rooftop builds, LED sponsor walls, curated florals, and mission-driven décor to help nonprofits deepen guest engagement and create unforgettable environments. He also offers practical advice for organizations working with limited budgets: focus on one or two meaningful experiences rather than upgrading everything.Who this episode is forNonprofit leaders, development directors, event planners, and anyone looking to elevate the guest experience, increase engagement, and rethink what's possible with their event spaces.In this episode (highlights)How Opus creates specialty rentals beyond tables and chairs, including flooring, glass pool covers, LED cubes, and branded décorWhy unique spaces (like backyards or rooftops) can outperform traditional ballrooms for guest engagementThe power of photo moments—and how they can tie directly into post-event donor follow-upHow to balance creative vision, brand alignment, and budget for maximum impactWhy lighting design is a mission tool, not just an aesthetic choiceUsing florals, pillows, giveaways, and small details to reinforce brandingWhen to invest in flooring under tents (and when grass is okay)Creative sponsor recognition ideas—like LED cubes and entrance wallsThe most memorable features Opus has designed, including walk-on-water photo opsPractical advice for nonprofits: start by choosing the 1–2 elements guests will remember mostLinks & Resources:https://www.opusrentals.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/opusrentals/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/opusrentals/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Opusrentals Connect with Nezhdeh on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nezhdeh-parsanj-1a7142a9/ If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a review and share it with a fellow fundraiser!

After the US declared war on Spain in 1898, Secretary of War Russell Alger organized three volunteer cavalry regiments “to be composed exclusively of frontiersmen possessing special qualifications of horsemen and marksmen...” The First US Volunteer Cavalry regiment came to be known as the Rough Riders. Led by Colonel Leonard Wood and Lieutenant Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, the Rough Riders played an important role in the American victories against the Spanish in Cuba. Residents of Indian Territory and Oklahoma Territory volunteered in droves and, through their actions in battle, earned the respect of a future US president. In this latest episode of A Very OK Podcast, Trait Thompson and Dr. Bob Blackburn delve into the stories of the Spanish-American War and the men who fought in it. Their guest is Dr. Denise Neil, executive director of the Oklahoma National Guard Museum. 

Crosshatch Center for Art and Ecology in Northern Michigan is an artist residency that aims to build community through farming, ecology and economy. The Northern Michigan Small Farms Conference is a program of theirs that brings farms together to learn and connect in the height of summer. Led by Brad Kik and his wife, Amanda, Crosshatch was also a key partner behind a recently completed new building near downtown Traverse City called The Alluvion that serves as a performance center, co-working space, and also provides affordable housing. Kik shares his fundraising experiences for both Crosshatch and The Alluvion, and offers a perspective rooted in place and purpose.

From disrupting the print industry with the original Macintosh to building bespoke tech for Premier League teams, Ivan Reel has always lived at the bleeding edge of media. Now the Head of Studio Technology at StradaXR, Reel traces his evolution from graphic designer to virtual production leader, sharing insights from his time managing Sony's pivot to digital workflows and his inspiring choice to return to film school later in life to master modern VFX. This convergence of deep technical experience and fresh artistic training has placed him at the forefront of optimizing LED stages for the next generation of filmmaking. The discussion digs into the technical and economic forces reshaping the industry, drawing parallels between the current AI explosion and the democratization of digital video. Ivan details how StradaXR utilizes Chaos Vantage to introduce real-time ray tracing to the volume , offering a superior alternative to standard game engine pipelines. The episode wraps with a compelling argument for the future of indie film, suggesting that the true power of virtual production lies not in big budgets, but in its ability to empower efficient, high-quality genre storytelling. Ivan Reel on LinkedIn > StradaXR > Ivan Reel's website > Chaos Arena > Hammer Film Productions >   This episode is sponsored by: Center Grid Virtual Studio Kitbash 3D (Use promocode "cggarage" for 10% off)  

John writes "October 2025, there were a few of us sitting around the table in our off‑grid hunting shack, just enjoying each other's company. For context, we're deep in the PNW backcountry: no power, no civilization for miles, and no motorized vehicles allowed anywhere near the place. Out of nowhere we heard a thud on the side of the shack. My wife said, "There's something outside," but a friend brushed it off, saying it was probably just a piece of firewood settling in the stove. So we ignored it. A moment later, another thud, louder this time. Three of us got up, opened the door, and checked down the side of the shack where the sound came from, but there was nothing there. Convinced it was probably nothing, two of us headed back inside while the third said he needed to use the shitter (our name for the outhouse). We had barely sat down again when, just seconds later, he, let's call him "J" came sprinting back inside, not even making it to the outhouse. He blurted out, "There's something out there," and the fear on his face was real. This is a military veteran who's seen his share of things, and he said whatever it was made a deep exhale or grunt from just outside. So J, S, and I went back out. We'd only walked about 15–20 feet toward the shitter before stopping. The outhouse sits around 40–50 feet from where we stood, with no trees between us. Behind it, though, the timber tightens up. I saw it first. "What the hell is that?" I said. What I saw was a small red glowing light, pulsing faintly. A minute later J said, "What the hell is that?" he had finally locked onto it too. S still couldn't see it yet. The red light looked like a tiny, dim LED, pulsing on and off. The night was pitch‑black—so dark I couldn't see my hand in front of my face. Whenever I stared directly at the light, it would vanish, and I'd have to move my head around, almost like searching around branches for an angle. Then it would reappear… then vanish again… then reappear somewhere slightly different. At one point, I saw three separate red lights at the same time, all at different heights but roughly eye‑level. Always single lights, never two together like eyes. That's when S finally said, "What the hell…" and he was clearly shaken. He'd been scanning the area with a thermal scope the whole time and seeing nothing until suddenly he saw what he described as a face, a circular white heat signature peeking from behind a tree or stump before disappearing again. After that, the red light on the far right appeared noticeably closer, now unobstructed by any branches. S kept saying, "Red… off… red… off… red… off…" in rhythm with the pulsing. We've had three other strange experiences over the past decade that we've never been able to explain, one was an extremely loud and heavy scream that terrified all of us, and the other involved a group of large ground nests. All of those seemed like possible Bigfoot‑related activity. Because of that history, it almost feels logical that these red lights might be connected. What I'm trying to figure out is whether you've ever come across anything like this, or if you know of any accounts describing similar red lights. I'm obsessive when it comes to researching things, but I keep running into dead ends, mostly references to red glowing eyes or floating orbs. This wasn't eye shine; there was no light source to reflect off of. And the orb stories I've found don't match what we saw either. This experience doesn't resemble anything I've come across in the short time I've been digging into it." We will also be speaking to Marissa, she writes "I've gone back and forth about writing to you because I'm not sure how relevant my experience really is but after hearing witnesses on your show describe encounters with dogman-type creatures, I can't help wondering if what we saw might fit into that category. My boyfriend, Brian, and I live full-time in a truck camper, traveling around the U.S. This happened in mid-July, when we were camped on BLM land past the Delta-09 Missile Silo, just outside Badlands National Park. It was a full-moon night, but we set up camp while there was still daylight. We made a fire, Brian cooked dinner and almost immediately after we arrived, I noticed something odd. A herd of cows in the distance suddenly came running over a hill, almost as if they were spooked. For the next several hours, as we ate and the sun went down, those cows made nonstop distressed sounds. We couldn't see them, but we could hear them, and it was eerie. One of my dogs refused to get out of the truck as well, which was extremely unusual for her. Eventually, once the moon rose, the cows went silent. The night was beautiful, so we decided to take a moonlit walk along the dirt road with our other dog. We walked maybe half a mile and then laid down to look at the stars. We'd been on the ground less than a minute when my dog gave an alert bark. We sat up, and about 60 yards ahead of us, we saw a large black figure. My first thought was that it was a cow until my eyes adjusted and I realized it had canine features. I tried to convince myself it was a coyote, even though it was far too big. We aimed our flashlights at it, and that's when everything turned strange. It had no eye shine at all. I've lived in the woods most of my life; every animal I've ever seen at night reflects light. But this thing's eyes were just… black holes. The entire body almost seemed to absorb the light rather than reflect it. No matter how many times we shone our beams on it, no more detail appeared. It just stayed this pitch-black shape, panting loudly far louder than you'd expect from that distance. I had the unsettling feeling that it was staring directly into my eyes and that it was intelligent, more so than any wild animal I've encountered. We yelled at it, but it didn't flinch or move. A normal coyote would've bolted. I told Brian, "I don't want that thing behind me," which is not how I react to coyotes at all. We started heading back to camp me walking forward, Brian walking backward to keep an eye on it. Later, when we talked it through, things got even stranger. There were two of them. I had been so fixated on the one in front of us that I completely missed a second creature off to our right closer, and according to Brian, noticeably larger. Brian isn't someone who believes in Bigfoot, dogmen, skinwalkers, or anything of that nature, but he said it felt like the one farther away the one I was staring at was in control of the closer one, almost like an owner and a dog. He also said its legs looked blurry or formless when the light hit them, which matched what I felt but didn't say out loud. As he kept watch, both creatures followed us for about a quarter mile, staying just far enough back, until they finally slipped into the hills. Almost immediately after they disappeared, the cows started up again with the same panicked cries from earlier. We've gone over this experience so many times, and we always land in the same place: those were not coyotes. They were something neither of us can explain. So I'm reaching out to ask have you heard other reports of canine-like creatures with jet-black eyes and no eye shine? Does this sound more like something people attribute to a skinwalker, or is a dogman encounter a possibility? I know humans lack eye shine, but these things were absolutely not human. I haven't been able to find anything online that matches, other than a general trend of strange reports from the Badlands. I'd really love to hear your thoughts on what we might've seen."      

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! Not all hauntings reveal themselves in the same way — and not every investigation can be solved with EMF meters and night-vision cameras. That's where Second Sight Paranormal and Forensic Services stands apart. Led by psychic medium Ericka Boussarhane, the team approaches hauntings with a blend of intuition, investigative training, and real-world expertise. Former military police, legal experts, behavioral analysts, and seasoned intuitives work together to uncover what's truly happening inside a location — not just what people think they're experiencing. Whether it's a home filled with unexplained shadows, a business plagued by recurring disturbances, or a property owner convinced something ancient has taken hold, Second Sight dives deep into the layers of each haunting. They gather evidence, study patterns, interview witnesses, and combine their skills to separate natural causes from the undeniably paranormal. In this episode, Ericka and team member Shannon Pringle take us inside their process — the red flags they look for, the moments that still haunt them, and the encounters that defy every rule of investigation. For more information on their unique team, visit their website at secondsightparanormal.com. Visit Shannon's site at mymetaphysical.com, and you can find Ericka at coldcasepsychic.com. #ParanormalInvestigation #SecondSightParanormal #HauntedCases #PsychicMedium #RealGhostStories #ParanormalTeam #GhostHunters #HauntedHomes #SpiritCommunication #UnexplainedActivity #IntuitiveInvestigation #SupernaturalEncounters Love real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story: