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Federico e Isabel comentan con Tico Chao, Daniel Carande y Carlos Pérez Gimeno lo dicho por Bertín Osborne sobre su 'amiga' Sofía.

Tom and Mary preview the 3rd Annual Cemetery Walk at the Monmouth Municipal Cemetery on October 7th.

Encuentro SER: El desafío de la vivienda en la Bahía de Cádiz. Mesa de análisis y debate con la participación de Álvaro Osborne, CEO de GESTECO, Elena Fernández, directora general de NUNADROLA, Pepa Gavilán, presidenta de GICA y Alfonso Montes, secretario de la Junta de Gobierno del Colegio de Arquitectos de Cádiz

What if the problem isn't competition itself—but what happens when competition becomes disconnected from cooperation? In this episode of Inspire Change with Gunter, psychologist Gunter Swoboda examines our drive to compete and why constantly measuring ourselves against other people can undermine the very growth we're trying to achieve.Competition isn't inherently destructive.  But when it becomes untethered from collaboration, shared purpose and mutual respect, the goal can quietly shift.Instead of asking “How can I improve?”, we begin asking:“How do I rank?”And those are two very different psychological orientations.Gunter explores the distinction between ego involvement and task involvement within achievement psychology.With ego involvement, success depends heavily upon comparison. Did I win? Did I outperform someone else? Where do I stand in the hierarchy?Task involvement redirects that competitive energy toward mastery, learning and personal improvement.The competition hasn't necessarily disappeared.The opponent has changed.Instead of constantly trying to surpass someone else, we can begin competing with the person we were yesterday.As Gunter puts it:“Task involvement is about your own growth, not others' ranking.”The episode also explores why cooperation doesn't necessarily sit in opposition to competition. In Gunter's framing, cooperation can provide a broader ethical structure within which healthy competition operates.Because sustainable achievement doesn't require somebody else to lose.Whether we're talking about work, leadership, relationships or everyday interactions, many of us may be competing far more often than we realize.Who gets credit? Who gets the last word? Who appears more successful? Who was right? Who won?Recognizing those moments gives us an opportunity to redirect the instinct.The question becomes less: “Did I beat them?” And more:“Did I get better?”That shift—from winning to growing—can create a healthier relationship with achievement, other people and ultimately ourselves.And stay through the end of the episode, as Gunter shares what's coming next for Inspire Change while he's away—and hands the microphones over to Showrunner Miranda Spigener-Sapon and Co-Executive Producer DeVonna Prinzi for the October launch of our brand-new series: THE FILMS THAT MADE USChapter HighlightsIntroduction: Competition and CooperationWhen Competition Becomes ToxicHierarchy, Comparison and RankCooperation as the Foundation for Healthy CompetitionAchievement Goals: Ego vs. Task InvolvementWhy Task Involvement Is More SustainableShifting the Goal from Winning to GrowingApplying Higher Competition in Everyday LifeWhat's Next: Introducing The Films That Made UsGratitudeWe want to extend a huge thank you to our listeners in Fairborn, Grafton, Cleveland, and Cincinatti for holding Ohio's spot at #2 on the Top 10 USA listeners list. And to our Global Listeners, we extend our gratitude to our listeners in Seoul (sowl) for bringing South Korea (to changed from at) #4 and Marseilles (mahr-say) pushing (changed tense to match the sentence) France to #3! CONGRATULATIONS!! you made the Top Listeners List.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/inspire-change-with-gunter--3633478/support.PatreonIf this episode resonates with you and you'd like to go deeper into practical exercises and guided reflection, Gunter offers extended self-development resources and exercises through our Patreon community: www.patreon.com/inspirechangeSponsorDistil UnionThis episode of Inspire Change with Gunter is brought to you by Distil Union, creators of beautifully designed, functional everyday carry accessories that help bring organization, simplicity, and intention into your daily life.Distil Union blends craftsmanship with thoughtful design to help you carry what matters most — without the clutter.

Online Service Sunday September 27, 2026Grace Community Church 5102 Old National Pike Frederick, MD 21702 Worship Set List-Christ Our Hope In Life And Death-Keith & Kristyn GettyTeach Me To Number My Days-The Worship InitiativeAll I Have Is Christ-Jordan KauflinYet Not I But Through Christ In Me-The Worship Initiative Welcome! Thank you for joining us today. Please check out our event on YouVersion to follow along with today's message.Make sure you head over to our website: http://www.gracetoday.org​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Email prayer requests to: Caredeacons@gccfred.orgReach our Elders: Elders@gccfred.org

Millions of people are suffering from autoimmune diseases—rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, Hashimoto's, psoriasis—without ever getting real answers. Most are told: “It's genetic,” “There's no cure,” or “Just take this medication for the rest of your life.”But what if that's not true?In this powerful episode, Dr. Peter Osborne breaks down:The root causes of autoimmune disease your doctor may be ignoring* Why diet, environment, stress, and toxins matter more than genetics* How nutrient deficiencies, leaky gut, gluten sensitivity, and medications all play a role* Real steps to *reverse autoimmunity* and reclaim your health* Inspiring recovery stories from real patients who beat the oddsIf you're tired of pills and want real solutions, this episode is your guide to healing. Hope is real. Your body can heal.

UConn at Miami (Ohio) by Tony T.UConn has the more balanced offense and the stronger rushing floor. Osborne's dual-threat profile has produced 10 total touchdowns, while the Huskies average 443.4 yards per game. Miami's 10.4 yards per pass attempt is explosive, but its lower play volume and 3.5 yards per rush create more dependence on chunk completions.

What does it actually mean to be strong?In this episode of Inspire Change with Gunter, Gunter Swoboda explores the difference between combativeness and genuine strength, examining how men can learn to equate winning, dominance and confrontation with being strong.  The episode looks at five values that patriarchal systems can hand men: territory, hierarchy, acquisition, competition and combativeness. While competition and assertiveness can have constructive roles, they can become damaging when they are disconnected from cooperation, respect and emotional awareness.Gunter examines what happens when the drive to compete becomes a drive to win at all costs—and how that mindset can show up not only in obvious conflict, but in everyday conversations, relationships and disagreements.At the center of the discussion is an important distinction:Being assertive is not the same as being aggressive.Assertiveness allows a person to communicate their needs, boundaries and perspective while still respecting the other person.Aggression, by contrast, can turn communication into a contest in which the objective becomes defeating or overpowering someone else.The episode also explores reactive versus responsive communication.When we react, we often allow emotion, ego or the desire to win to determine what happens next. Responsive communication creates something different: space and choice. That brief pause can allow us to decide how we actually want to communicate rather than simply responding to the emotional intensity of the moment.Gunter also discusses the damaging role of contempt in relationships. When disagreement becomes personal, dismissive or degrading, the conflict is no longer simply about the issue being discussed. The relationship itself begins to suffer.The alternative isn't weakness.It is a different understanding of strength.True strength doesn't require winning every argument.It can mean being able to hold your position while remaining open to another person's perspective. It can mean setting a boundary without attacking someone. It can mean disagreeing without turning the other person into an enemy.Gunter offers practical ways to begin developing this kind of assertiveness and emotional intelligence, including learning to recognize reactive patterns and deliberately creating space before responding.The goal isn't to eliminate competition or disagreement.It's to develop a healthier relationship with them.Because when combativeness becomes disconnected from cooperation, competition can become toxic. But when competition is paired with respect, collaboration and self-awareness, it can become a vehicle for growth rather than domination.And ultimately, practicing assertiveness is not something we master overnight.As Gunter puts it: “Practicing assertiveness is like building a muscle.”The more intentionally we practice it, the more natural it becomes.Key TopicsThe five values patriarchy hands men: territory, hierarchy, acquisition, competition and combativenessThe difference between being combative and being strongHow combativeness manifests in everyday life and relationshipsThe relationship between combativeness, insecurity and ego needsThe impact of contempt on relationshipsReactive versus responsive communicationThe difference between assertiveness and aggressionCreating space and choice before respondingRespectful communication during disagreementPractical approaches to developing assertivenessBuilding emotional intelligence through practiceUsing communication to strengthen relationships and personal growthTakeawaysCombativeness can mask insecurity and ego needs.True strength is assertiveness, not aggression or winning.Contempt can be deeply damaging to relationships.Responsive communication creates space and choice rather than immediate reaction.Disagreement does not have to become combat.Assertiveness allows people to communicate clearly while maintaining respect.Practicing new communication patterns can strengthen emotional intelligence and relationships.Competition can be healthier when it remains connected to cooperation.Chapter HighlightsIntroduction: Combativeness vs. StrengthHow Combativeness Damages RelationshipsThe Distinction Between Assertiveness and AggressionReactive vs. Responsive CommunicationHandling Disagreements with Respect and UnderstandingConclusion: Redefining Strength Through RespectGratitudeWe want to extend a huge thank you to our listeners in Denver and Boulder who brought Colorado to #6 on the Top 10 USA listeners list. And to our Global Listeners, we extend our gratitude to our listeners in Mumbai for bringing India back up to #10! CONGRATULATIONS!! you made the Top Listeners List.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/inspire-change-with-gunter--3633478/support.PatreonIf this episode resonates with you and you'd like to go deeper into practical exercises and guided reflection, Gunter offers extended self-development resources and exercises through our Patreon community: www.patreon.com/inspirechangeSponsorDistil UnionThis episode of Inspire Change with Gunter is brought to you by Distil Union, creators of beautifully designed, functional everyday carry accessories that help bring organization, simplicity, and intention into your daily life.Distil Union blends craftsmanship with thoughtful design to help you carry what matters most — without the clutter.

EPISODE 767 - Karen E Osborne - Justice For Emerson - Dual time-line murder mysteryIn this episode, author Karen E. Osborne reflects on her writing life, her craft, and the community that surrounds it. A former New York‑based professional in philanthropy and leadership, Karen now lives in Port Saint Lucie, Florida, and has built a rich second chapter as a published novelist and podcaster. She shares that she began writing fiction late in life, publishing her first novel at age sixty‑nine, and has since produced a steady string of books while remaining deeply committed to both her creative process and the people who support it.Karen emphasizes three core principles for aspiring writers: write consistently, study your craft, and find your tribe. She explains that “writers write” is not just a slogan—it means showing up regularly, even if it's just fifteen minutes a day, and letting that small commitment accumulate into completed stories. She also underscores the importance of reading widely in and beyond one's genre, attending workshops, and joining writers' groups so that the learning never stops. For her, a strong writing community—whether local coffee‑shop friends or international writer pals met online—has been essential fuel for resilience and growth.The conversation then turns to her own body of work, which centers on strong, flawed, relatable women confronting social issues amid suspense‑driven plots. Karen talks about novels such as Tangled Lies, a murder mystery featuring two unlikely sleuths across generations and races, and Reckonings, a family drama about a middle‑child protagonist struggling to find her footing. She also discusses Getting It Right, soon to be re‑released as a psychological thriller, and the upcoming reimagined version she's written to align with a new sequel that took her by surprise. Her latest novel, Justice for Emerson, centers on Aria, a fifty‑year‑old Black widow running a nonprofit for the unhoused who discovers a beloved Vietnam‑vet volunteer murdered in her workplace. As Aria investigates, the story unfolds across timelines, weaving in issues of race, class, addiction, and how the past shadows the present.Throughout the discussion, Karen reveals that her fiction is character‑driven, shaped by people who feel real to her as she writes. She describes how characters often correct or reshape her assumptions—changing their age, class, or decisions—forcing her to revise her outline and deepen their humanity. Even her “bad guys” are layered and complex, reflecting her belief that most people are neither all good nor all bad. This approach means readers often feel deeply invested in her characters, sometimes reaching out to her mid‑read to express concern or attachment, which she cherishes as proof that her stories have come alive.Karen also shares candidly about the long road to publication, including the seventy‑eight rejections Tangled Lies received before finding a publisher and going on to become part of an ongoing yearly publishing rhythm. Her journey is a steady reminder that persistence matters more than perfection or timing, and that it is never too late—or too early—to start telling stories. She invites listeners to explore her podcast What Are You Reading? What Are You Writing?, where she interviews authors and other creatives about their work and reading lives, and to visit her website for details on her books, events, and her monthly newsletter focused on books and creative life rather than self‑promotion.Key takeaway for listeners:Writing is a journey of regular practice, continuous learning, and meaningful connection. Whether you are just starting out or far along the path, showing up for your writing, deepening your craft, and building a supportive community can make the difference between a story that stays in your head and one that reaches readers' hands.Book: Justice for Emerson by award-winning author Karen E. Osborne is a gripping dual-timeline murder mystery that will keep you on the edge of your seat.In March 2024, Aria Wright, a driven CEO of a nonprofit, makes a chilling discovery—the body of Vietnam veteran Cal Emerson in her building's basement. Meanwhile, menacing figures shadow her every move.Across the decades, in 1968, young Emerson is thrust into the horrors of Vietnam on the very day Martin Luther King Jr. is assassinated.As the story alternates between two dangerous weeks in the present and Emerson's turbulent journey from soldier to addict to selfless volunteer, deep connections emerge. How do two murders, separated by more than 50 years, intertwine? Why are Aria and her enigmatic ally Jax in danger? And can Jax break through Aria's walls to prove love is worth the risk?https://www.kareneosborne.com/Support the show___https://livingthenextchapter.com/podcast produced by: https://truemediasolutions.ca/Coffee Refills are always appreciated, refill Dave's cup here, and thanks!https://buymeacoffee.com/truemediaca

My go to for serine supplementation:https://www.glutenfreesociety.org/shop/health-focus/energy-focus/ultra-serine/https://www.glutenfreesociety.org/shop/health-focus/energy-focus/l-serine/Are brain fog, poor sleep, or stress weighing you down? Discover the powerful role of serine, a vital amino acid with surprising benefits for brain function, sleep quality, emotional resilience, and more!In this episode of Doctor Osborne's Zone, Dr. Peter Osborne dives deep into the science of serine—explaining how it supports neurotransmitter balance, memory, detoxification, and even conditions like ADHD, Alzheimer's, and stress-induced inflammation. You'll also learn the difference between L-serine and phosphatidylserine, how to supplement safely, signs of deficiency, and which foods are richest in this critical nutrient.Whether you're struggling with attention issues, cognitive decline, or just want to feel sharper and more focused—this is the episode you don't want to miss.

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Are women looking for the right things when choosing a man, or are modern dating expectations getting in the way of finding a genuinely good partner? In this episode of Sharing My Truth, Mel and Suzie continue their conversation with Coral Osborne, Certified Intimacy & Identity Coach for men, about what women prioritize in dating and why some of those expectations may be working against them. We talk about attraction, status, success, masculinity and emotional connection, and whether women are overlooking the qualities that actually make a relationship work. Coral also shares what she has learned from working closely with men, including what men really want from women and what they wish women understood about them. Are women expecting men to tick too many boxes? Are they overlooking good men? And when it comes to finding a lasting relationship, are we all focusing on the wrong things? Connect with Coral Osborne Instagram: @theunrealcoralosborne Website: https://coralosborne.com/ Honest conversations about sex, dating, relationships, and everything we're thinking but not saying. Join the conversation and let us know where you stand. Got a story to share with us? Leave us a voicemail by clicking here. Email us: stories@sharingmytruth.com or DM us on Instagram Follow us on Instagram @sharingmytruthpod, TikTok @sharingmytruthpod Facebook @sharingmytruthpod , YouTube @sharingmytruthpod Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes, deeper dives, and behind-the-scenes conversations you won't hear anywhere else. Meet our partner, guybrator.com premium products for confidence, comfort, and discretion. Sign up to our weekly newsletter and join the Sharing My Truth Community sharingmytruth.com  

Are boys actually less emotional than girls—or do they simply learn very early which emotions they're allowed to show?In this episode of Inspire Change with Gunter, psychologist Gunter Swoboda examines how boys learn to manage, conceal and communicate their emotions from childhood—and how family, peers and the adults around them can shape that development long before boys have the language to explain what's happening.Research into children's emotional expression reveals an important distinction: what a child feels and what a child displays are not necessarily the same thing.Boys learn to adjust emotional expression depending on who is watching, what response they expect and what displaying vulnerability may cost them socially.As Gunter asks:“Are boys less emotional than girls?That's the wrong question.”The episode explores the early architecture of emotional suppression and what Gunter describes as the development of the masculine introject—the internalized expectations through which boys begin learning what being male is supposed to look like.Peer culture can narrow that emotional vocabulary even further.Fear, sadness, tenderness and vulnerability may carry social consequences, particularly as boys grow older and become increasingly conscious of their standing among other boys.“Fear costs a boy his standing among his mates.”  Gunter also examines the role adults play in this process. How parents and caregivers respond when a boy is frightened, hurt or distressed can influence how he eventually learns to regulate—and whether he feels safe expressing—those emotions.The episode also looks at the decline of rough-and-tumble play, not simply as physical activity but as an informal emotional curriculum through which children can learn boundaries, regulation, trust, negotiation and how to read one another.Ultimately, this isn't about making boys more emotional.They already are emotional.It's about creating environments in which boys can develop a broader emotional vocabulary without learning that connection, intimacy or vulnerability threatens their identity.Because, as Gunter puts it: “Boys' capacity for intimacy is trained out early.” And if it can be trained out, perhaps we can become much more intentional about helping boys preserve it.Chapter HighlightsIntroduction and Episode OverviewAre Boys Really Less Emotional?What Research Reveals About Children's Emotional DisplaysThe Early Architecture of Emotional SuppressionPeer Culture and the Narrowing of Emotional ExpressionHow Early Relational Skills Become RestrictedThe Crisis of Connection in Adolescent BoysAdult Responses and Meta-Emotional PhilosophyRough-and-Tumble Play as an Emotional CurriculumStrategies for Fostering Emotional Openness in BoysBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/inspire-change-with-gunter--3633478/support.PatreonIf this episode resonates with you and you'd like to go deeper into practical exercises and guided reflection, Gunter offers extended self-development resources and exercises through our Patreon community: www.patreon.com/inspirechangeSponsorDistil UnionThis episode of Inspire Change with Gunter is brought to you by Distil Union, creators of beautifully designed, functional everyday carry accessories that help bring organization, simplicity, and intention into your daily life.Distil Union blends craftsmanship with thoughtful design to help you carry what matters most — without the clutter.

Aprile Osborne closed 4 deals with buyers she never spoke to until the showing. Her AI did the rest.Will AI replace real estate agents? Aprile Osborne has sold real estate for nearly 25 years, holds Florida's record for the most new construction homes sold in a single year, and says the answer is no, but agents who ignore AI will be replaced by the ones who use it. She shares how her AI assistant nurtured leads for months and booked showings on its own, and why she sees AI as the bait that brings clients to you face to face.In this episode:How AI booked showings and helped close 4 deals before she met the buyersHow she vets new real estate tech, including Go High Level and Lofty CRM, before rolling it outWhy agents who control their commissions can offer better terms to investors buying multiple propertiesThe $99/month tech stack model vs. the roughly $1,500/month agents pay elsewhereIs the market crashing or correcting?Aprile is co-owner of Call It Closed, a 100% commission brokerage in 26 states and six countries, and author of The Market Shift.Links:

Saffie Osborne's history-making St Leger triumph and some fantastic racing in Ireland are the chief topics of conversation in this week's edition of The Front Page.Lee Mottershead, Richard Forristal and Jonathan Harding reflect on Osborne becoming the first female jockey to win a British Classic. The team then looks back on Irish Champions Weekend, a festival that delivered some sparkling performances and a share of controversy.Away from the racecourse action, the team assesses the significance of Emmet Mullins and Paul Byrne buying the lavish Coolcullen racing yard from Jim Bolger.

“Shift Happens” teaches that a better life begins with a renewed mind because our thoughts shape our beliefs, decisions, and direction. Lasting transformation requires us to stop defending unhealthy patterns, surrender old ways of thinking to God, and replace lies with the truth of His Word. This renewal is strengthened by consistently meditating on Scripture, changing what we consume, and practicing healthier responses. A true shift is demonstrated through action—making decisions that reflect growth, faith, and readiness to steward what God has next.

Helen Betty Osborne était une jeune femme crie de 19 ans qui rêvait de devenir enseignante. Dans la nuit du 13 novembre 1971, elle a été enlevée, agressée et assassinée à The Pas, au Manitoba, dans un crime motivé par le racisme et la misogynie.Conspiracy of Silence de Lisa Priest : https://www.amazon.ca/Conspiracy-Silence-Lisa-Priest/dp/0771071523 Betty : The Helen Betty Osborne Story de David Robertson: https://www.amazon.ca/Betty-Helen-Osborne-Story/dp/155379544X Pour faire un don au Helen Betty Osborne Memorial Fund : https://give.umanitoba.ca/nctr 00:00:00 Introduction00:05:10 Chapitre 1 : Du sang dans la neige00:11:48 Chapitre 2 : Helen Betty Osborne00:20:25 Chapitre 3 : La soirée du 12 novembre 197100:36:49 Chapitre 4 : L'autopsie00:42:55 Chapitre 5 : L'enquête00:48:36 Chapitre 6 : Un pacte de silence01:00:53 Chapitre 7 : Quinze ans plus tard01:05:28 Chapitre 8 : Le procèsAttention, cette vidéo peut contenir des images ou des propos qui sont déconseillés aux plus jeunes. Chanson Intro : Danse of questionable tuning - Kevin MacLeod Vidéo Intro par https://www.instagram.com/frenchyartist/ ♥Suis-moi sur les réseaux sociaux: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/victoria.charlton/ FACEBOOK : https://www.facebook.com/victoriacharltonofficiel TIKTOK : https://www.tiktok.com/@victoriacharltonn EMAIL : victoriacharltonpro@gmail.com ♥Podcast Over n Out : APPLE PODCAST : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/over-n-out/id1545187858?uo=4 SPOTIFY : https://open.spotify.com/show/6OgK35AojAk4emWYfq5sk8 ♥Podcast Post-Mortem : SPOTIFY : https://open.spotify.com/show/1m0Yx1jAOos8ewx5o2OgJA QUB RADIO : https://www.qub.ca/radio/balado/post-mortem-avec-victoria-charlton-saison-1-roxanne-luce Logiciel de montage : Premiere Pro, After Effects, Blender 3DDirecteur de Post-Production: Sebastian Messinger Recherche et Montage: Juliette FayMontage et Animation: Juan Jose Mendoza, Sebastian Messinger, Marie (frenchy artist)Camera : Canon G7X Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Nick brings you the podcast today from the Goffs's Yorton Sale, ahead of the first lot going through the ring at 1pm. ITV's Matt Chapman is alongside throughout and looks ahead to the action in Britain and Ireland this weekend. Ahead of the 250th running of the Betfred St Leger, Nick catches up with Saffie Osborne, who has secured the ride aboard Joseph O'Brien's Highwayman and Ollie Cole share why he has opted to head to Irish Champions Weekend with Richmond winner Dr Rascal, for the Group 1 National Stakes. At the sale Nick speaks to Goffs CEO Henry Beeby about the impressive stats from this unique sale and French trainer Gabriel Leenders shares his thoughts on the catalogue as well as his plans for targeting the Cheltenham November meeting for a couple of his string.

Nick brings you the podcast today from the Goffs's Yorton Sale, ahead of the first lot going through the ring at 1pm. ITV's Matt Chapman is alongside throughout and looks ahead to the action in Britain and Ireland this weekend. Ahead of the 250th running of the Betfred St Leger, Nick catches up with Saffie Osborne, who has secured the ride aboard Joseph O'Brien's Highwayman and Ollie Cole share why he has opted to head to Irish Champions Weekend with Richmond winner Dr Rascal, for the Group 1 National Stakes. At the sale Nick speaks to Goffs CEO Henry Beeby about the impressive stats from this unique sale and French trainer Gabriel Leenders shares his thoughts on the catalogue as well as his plans for targeting the Cheltenham November meeting for a couple of his string.

Ashurbanipal was the ruler of the Assyrian empire in the 7th century BCE. His 38-year reign was marked by both scholarship and a terrifying brutality. Research: "Babylon." Britannica Library, Encyclopædia Britannica, 18 Mar. 2025. libraries.state.ma.us/login?eburl=https%3A%2F%2Flibrary.eb.com&ebtarget=%2Flevels%2Freferencecenter%2Farticle%2FBabylon%2F11618&ebboatid=9265928. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026. Ashurbanipal Library Project. https://oracc.museum.upenn.edu/asbp/index.html " Encyclopedia of World Biography Online, Gale, 1998. Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints, link.gale.com/apps/doc/K1631000306/GPS?u=mlin_n_melpub&sid=bookmark-GPS&xid=f497ef8d. Accessed 14 Aug. 2026. Bonatz, Dominik. “Ashurbanipal's Headhunt: An Anthropological Perspective.” Iraq , 2004, Vol. 66, Nineveh. Papers of the 49th Rencontre Assyriologique Internationale, Part One (2004). https://www.jstor.org/stable/4200564 “Ashurbanipal.” https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/history/ashurbanipal Fincke, Jeanette C. “The British Museum's Ashurbanipal Library Project.” Iraq , 2004, Vol. 66, Nineveh. Papers of the 49th Rencontre Assyriologique Internationale, Part One (2004). Via JSTOR. https://www.jstor.org/stable/4200559 Hughes, Tristan. “Ashurbanipal: The Last Great King of Assyria.” The Ancients podcast. 8/20/2025. https://shows.acast.com/the-ancients/episodes/ashurbanipal-the-last-great-king-of-assyria Osborne, James. “He tried to conquer knowledge itself – instead this ancient Mesopotamian king resorted to rule with terror.” History Extra. 8/14/2025. https://www.historyextra.com/period/ancient-history/he-tried-to-conquer-knowledge-itself/ Taylor, Jonathan. 'About the project', Ashurbanipal Library Project, The Ashurbanipal Library Project, Department of the Middle East, The British Museum, Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3DG, 2022 http://oracc.museum.upenn.edu/asbp/Abouttheproject/ The British Museum. “Who was Ashurbanipal?” https://www.britishmuseum.org/blog/who-was-ashurbanipal Urbanus, Jason. “Royal Bibliophile.” Archaeology. Jul/Aug2024, Vol. 77 Issue 4, p40-41. Wilkes, Jonny. “Ashurbanipal 'the Great', the Lion of Assyria.” History Extra. https://www.historyextra.com/period/ancient-history/who-was-ashurbanipal-lion-assyria-facts/ Wiseman, Donald John. "Ashurbanipal". Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 May. 2025, https://www.britannica.com/biography/Ashurbanipal. Accessed 17 August 2026 Wisnom, Selena. “The Library of Ashurbanipal.” History Today. 4/4/2025. https://www.historytoday.com/archive/feature/library-ashurbanipal See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Dekker and Dr. Sara Ailshire examine the available evidence on planned unassisted birth, also known as freebirth, defined as intentionally giving birth without a qualified midwife or physician present.   They explore why some people choose a planned unassisted birth, including previous trauma, distrust of the medical system, barriers to preferred care, and a desire for greater autonomy. Dr. Dekker and Dr. Ailshire also explain how freebirth differs from midwife-attended home birth, what research shows about planned community birth, and the safeguards a trained birth attendant can provide during pregnancy, labor, birth, and the newborn period. Finally, they discuss investigative reporting concerning the Free Birth Society, including allegations of misinformation and preventable harm associated with its community.   Content Note: This episode includes discussions of stillbirth, maternal death, newborn death, birth trauma, and serious complications related to planned unassisted birth.   (00:03:20) What Is Freebirth? (00:07:41) Prenatal Care, Wild Pregnancy, and Freebirth (00:10:30) How Common Is Freebirth? (00:14:27) The History and Origins of Freebirth (00:22:16) Why Do Some People Choose Freebirth? (00:26:14) What Do We Know About the Risks of Freebirth? (00:34:42) The Role of Skilled Midwives in Home Birth Safety (00:42:28) Free Birth Society Controversy (00:53:49) Lessons from the Free Birth Society (00:55:44) Warning Signs of Controlling Group Dynamics and Influencer Manipulation (01:01:50) Final Takeaways on Freebirth, Safety, and Informed Decision-Making   View the full transcript for this episode at evidencebasedbirth.com.   ResourcesEBB 23 – Home Birth Midwives EBB 110 – Inside an Unplanned, Unassisted Home Birth with Parent Sabrina Tran EBB 122 – Home birth during the pandemic with Vicki Penwell EBB 292 – Confronting the Unknowns in Childbirth with Liesel Teen of the Mommy Labor Nurse EBB 130 – Home Birth in the Black Community with Isis Rose Count the Kicks: https://countthekicks.org/ PUSH Pregnancy: https://www.pushpregnancy.org/ Star Legacy Foundation: https://starlegacyfoundation.org/ Healthy Birth Day: https://healthybirthday.org/ CDC Stillbirth resources: https://www.cdc.gov/stillbirth/communication-resources/index.html Share Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support: https://nationalshare.org/ Stillbirth and infant loss support communities: https://postpartum.net/group/stillbirth-and-infant-loss-support-for-parents/   Works Cited Birthplace in England Collaborative Group (BECG). 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Chuck Todd reads the New Hampshire results as a straightforward establishment win — the progressive dog didn't bark, outside groups largely stayed out, and Jeanne Shaheen's decades of organization-building still define the state party. He expects a four-to-six point Senate race and would be surprised, though not shocked, if it flipped, since Sununu's politics run a bit conservative for New Hampshire. Then he turns to the redistricting chaos in Missouri, where the state's electoral process has been thrown into genuine disarray: Secretary of State Denny Hoskins sat on 300,000 referendum signatures until primary election day before rejecting them, the state Supreme Court unanimously ruled the 2025 map never took effect and ordered November run on the old lines with the new map going to a statewide vote with the August primary already conducted on a map that isn't law. Chuck argues Hoskins created this mess through partisan hackery, points to Texas in 1996 as precedent, and says a special election would be the fairest resolution. He also flags Dan Osborn's tricky balancing act in Nebraska, and a New York Times report that Roger Marshall's practice sued roughly 700 patients over unpaid medical bills — some for just a few hundred dollars — before he later voted to limit hospitals' collection powers. Chuck’s read: damaging material doesn't land on a reporter's desk by accident, the timing could matter enormously in a race Democrats have put in play. Finally, Chuck presents his ToddCast Top 5 potential red state sweeps for the Democrats and answers listeners’ questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment. Get your wardrobe sorted and your gift list handled with Quince. Don't wait! Go to https://Quince.com/CHUCK for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too! Play ball and swing for the fences on FanDuel, an official partner of the MLB at https://FANDUEL.COM. Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/chuck. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (980) 734-3985 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to askchapter.org/chuck / *Paid Partnership Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Chuck Todd’s introduction 02:30 The establishment got its way in NH primary elections 04:45 The progressive dog didn’t bark in New Hampshire 05:15 Outside groups mostly stayed out of NH races 06:45 Jeanne Shaheen built & basically is the NH Democratic Party 08:15 NH senate race will likely be in a 4-6 point range 09:45 Sununu’s politics are a bit conservative for NH 11:30 Would be surprised but not shocked if NH senate goes Republicans 13:30 Missouri election map battle risks disenfranchising voters 14:00 Federal court puts temporary restraining order on the map 14:45 Missouri Republicans drew new maps to achieve 7-1 or 8-0 result 15:45 Voters collected enough signatures for referendum on map 16:30 Missouri secretary of state delayed until day of primary election 18:30 State Supreme Court unanimously ruled new map didn’t take effect 19:30 The old map is still in effect, but primary voters voted on the new map 20:15 SCOTUS declined to intervene, it’s a state issue 21:00 After SCOTUS decision, federal judge in Missouri issued an injunction 23:45 The electoral process in Missouri has been thrown into chaos 25:15 Secretary of state created this mess with partisan hackery 26:30 Texas was in a similar situation in 1996, held a special election 29:30 The special election is the fairest way to resolve this problem 31:30 There could be voter backlash to the redistricting effort 33:30 Dan Osborne trying to pull off a difficult balancing act in Nebraska 34:45 Osborne admits there’s a difference between campaigning & governing 36:30 Dem candidate in Ohio joked he’d lie to voters about being DSA 37:45 Hitting your opponent with their own words is highly effective 40:30 Trump is doing everything he can to screw up the Kansas economy 42:00 NYT reports Roger Marshall sued 700 patients for unpaid medical bills 42:45 Some of the debts were small, in the hundreds of dollars 43:30 Later, Marshall voted to limit hospitals’ ability to collect debts 44:30 Damaging material doesn’t randomly appear on a reporter’s desk 45:30 Report raises a character & empathy question about Marshall 48:15 Story also raises questions about the state of U.S. healthcare 50:15 Timing of the story could seriously impact the election 56:30 ToddCast Top 5 red states where Dems could sweep statewide 1:00:00 #5 Florida 1:01:15 #4 Kansas 1:03:30 #3 Iowa 1:06:15 #2 Texas 1:09:15 #1 Ohio 1:12:00 Ask Chuck 1:12:15 How would history be different if we treated 9/11 as criminal acts rather than war? 1:19:30 Do voters have recourse if an elected official is refusing to do the job? 1:23:30 Why do you shy away from using racism as a voting motive? 1:29:30 If the senate ties 50-50 & one becomes incapacitated, does the chamber flip? 1:33:30 As a Steelers fan, which college QB should I be keeping an eye on?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck Todd reads the New Hampshire results as a straightforward establishment win — the progressive dog didn't bark, outside groups largely stayed out, and Jeanne Shaheen's decades of organization-building still define the state party. He expects a four-to-six point Senate race and would be surprised, though not shocked, if it flipped, since Sununu's politics run a bit conservative for New Hampshire. Then he turns to the redistricting chaos in Missouri, where the state's electoral process has been thrown into genuine disarray: Secretary of State Denny Hoskins sat on 300,000 referendum signatures until primary election day before rejecting them, the state Supreme Court unanimously ruled the 2025 map never took effect and ordered November run on the old lines with the new map going to a statewide vote with the August primary already conducted on a map that isn't law. Chuck argues Hoskins created this mess through partisan hackery, points to Texas in 1996 as precedent, and says a special election would be the fairest resolution. He also flags Dan Osborn's tricky balancing act in Nebraska, and a New York Times report that Roger Marshall's practice sued roughly 700 patients over unpaid medical bills — some for just a few hundred dollars — before he later voted to limit hospitals' collection powers. Chuck’s read: damaging material doesn't land on a reporter's desk by accident, the timing could matter enormously in a race Democrats have put in play. Then, Anthony Tommasini — chief classical music critic for the New York Times from 2000 to 2021 — joins the Chuck Toddcast to discuss Voice of a Century: The Life and Artistry of Marian Anderson, out September 8th as part of the Significations series curated by Henry Louis Gates Jr. Tommasini didn't seek the project; he was asked to write it. His argument is that Anderson has been flattened into two civil rights milestones — the 1939 Lincoln Memorial concert before 75,000 people after the DAR barred her from Constitution Hall, and breaking the Met's color line — when the reason she mattered in the first place was the voice. He describes her extraordinary range, her European breakthrough (and the promoters who essentially whitewashed her race to sell her), her decision not to learn Italian because she knew American opera was closed to her, and the fact that had she been born thirty years later she'd have had an opera career. The human material is remarkable: conscripted into a church choir at six, largely self-taught at piano, denied a hotel room and put up by Albert Einstein, who became a friend and pushed her to speak out more than she wanted to. Anderson's aim was to be a great artist, not an activist. They also get into the state of classical music in 2026 — why symphonies are so expensive to sustain, why live performance can't be replicated, and which American orchestra he'd send you to first. Finally, Chuck presents his ToddCast Top 5 potential red state sweeps for the Democrats and answers listeners’ questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment. Get your wardrobe sorted and your gift list handled with Quince. Don't wait! Go to https://Quince.com/CHUCK for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too! Play ball and swing for the fences on FanDuel, an official partner of the MLB at https://FANDUEL.COM. Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/chuck. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (980) 734-3985 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to askchapter.org/chuck / *Paid Partnership Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Timeline: 00:00 Chuck Todd’s introduction 02:30 The establishment got its way in NH primary elections 04:45 The progressive dog didn’t bark in New Hampshire 05:15 Outside groups mostly stayed out of NH races 06:45 Jeanne Shaheen built & basically is the NH Democratic Party 08:15 NH senate race will likely be in a 4-6 point range 09:45 Sununu’s politics are a bit conservative for NH 11:30 Would be surprised but not shocked if NH senate goes Republicans 13:30 Missouri election map battle risks disenfranchising voters 14:00 Federal court puts temporary restraining order on the map 14:45 Missouri Republicans drew new maps to achieve 7-1 or 8-0 result 15:45 Voters collected enough signatures for referendum on map 16:30 Missouri secretary of state delayed until day of primary election 18:30 State Supreme Court unanimously ruled new map didn’t take effect 19:30 The old map is still in effect, but primary voters voted on the new map 20:15 SCOTUS declined to intervene, it’s a state issue 21:00 After SCOTUS decision, federal judge in Missouri issued an injunction 23:45 The electoral process in Missouri has been thrown into chaos 25:15 Secretary of state created this mess with partisan hackery 26:30 Texas was in a similar situation in 1996, held a special election 29:30 The special election is the fairest way to resolve this problem 31:30 There could be voter backlash to the redistricting effort 33:30 Dan Osborne trying to pull off a difficult balancing act in Nebraska 34:45 Osborne admits there’s a difference between campaigning & governing 36:30 Dem candidate in Ohio joked he’d lie to voters about being DSA 37:45 Hitting your opponent with their own words is highly effective 40:30 Trump is doing everything he can to screw up the Kansas economy 42:00 NYT reports Roger Marshall sued 700 patients for unpaid medical bills 42:45 Some of the debts were small, in the hundreds of dollars 43:30 Later, Marshall voted to limit hospitals’ ability to collect debts 44:30 Damaging material doesn’t randomly appear on a reporter’s desk 45:30 Report raises a character & empathy question about Marshall 48:15 Story also raises questions about the state of U.S. healthcare 50:15 Timing of the story could seriously impact the election 59:00 Anthony Tommasini joins the Chuck ToddCast 1:01:15 The origin of "Voice of a Century" 1:03:00 Marian Anderson as barrier breaker 1:05:15 Conscripted into the church choir at age six 1:08:00 Anderson became popular in Europe first 1:10:00 Promoters practically whitewashed her race to sell her 1:11:30 Why she never learned Italian 1:14:30 If born 30 years later, she'd have sung opera 1:17:30 Seeing Roland Hayes and the epiphany that followed 1:18:15 She wanted to be a great artist, not a civil rights activist 1:19:15 Denied a hotel room, invited to stay with Albert Einstein 1:21:30 Why she came back to America instead of staying in Europe 1:25:45 Ending every recital with negro spirituals 1:29:30 The Lincoln Memorial concert and the nerves behind it 1:36:00 What Anderson meant as a model for the Black community 1:37:45 Two Anderson recordings everyone should hear 1:43:30 The state of classical music in 2026 1:47:00 Why classical music has to be experienced live 1:52:45 The premiere symphony to attend in America 1:56:00 "Voice of a Century" is out September 8th 1:56:30 ToddCast Top 5 red states where Dems could sweep statewide 2:00:00 #5 Florida 2:01:15 #4 Kansas 2:03:30 #3 Iowa 2:06:15 #2 Texas 2:09:15 #1 Ohio 2:12:00 Ask Chuck 2:12:15 How would history be different if we treated 9/11 as criminal acts rather than war? 2:19:30 Do voters have recourse if an elected official is refusing to do the job? 2:23:30 Why do you shy away from using racism as a voting motive? 2:29:30 If the senate ties 50-50 & one becomes incapacitated, does the chamber flip? 2:33:30 As a Steelers fan, which college QB should I be keeping an eye on?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are men more misunderstood than ever, and does anyone actually care about what they're going through? In this episode of Sharing My Truth, Mel and Suzie sit down with Coral Osborne, who works closely with men around relationships, intimacy, confidence, and connection, to talk about what she's seeing behind closed doors. Men are constantly told they need to communicate more, be more emotionally available, and understand women better. But who is trying to understand them? We get into why so many men feel unheard in modern relationships, the pressures and expectations placed on men, what women may be getting wrong about what men actually need, and why the conversation around relationships can sometimes feel very one-sided. Coral also shares what she has learned from working directly with men, including the things they struggle to say out loud and what they really want from their relationships with women. Is modern dating failing men? Are women really listening to what men are saying? And have we become so focused on what women need from relationships that we've stopped asking what men need too?

What if one of the most beloved songs in American music is also a remarkably precise psychological portrait of childhood shame? For the closing chapter of The Songs That Made Us, Gunter turns to Dolly Parton's deeply personal “Coat of Many Colors”—a song born from poverty, childhood humiliation, a mother's love and one little girl's attempt to understand why something she treasured became a reason for others to ridicule her.At its heart is a powerful psychological distinction:The coat wasn't what created the shame. The schoolyard did.Through Dolly's childhood story, Gunter explores the social psychology of humiliation, attachment, memory and what happens when children begin seeing themselves through the judgments of others.But Dolly's story contains something else.Before she ever enters that schoolyard, her mother gives the coat meaning.Through storytelling, love and reassurance, something created from material deprivation becomes an object of pride.Psychologically, that act resembles reappraisal and co-regulation—a parent helping a child interpret an experience in a way that can protect their developing sense of self.It doesn't prevent the humiliation that follows.But it gives Dolly another story about who she is.The episode examines the important separation between poverty and shame. Material deprivation is one experience. Being taught by other people that your circumstances make you less worthy is another.And childhood shame can linger precisely because it is social. We learn something about ourselves by watching how other people respond to us.Yet Coat of Many Colors ultimately demonstrates another extraordinary human ability:We can retell the story.Dolly transformed an experience of childhood humiliation into music. The music became recognition for millions of people. And a deeply personal memory became part of a much larger cultural legacy. Perhaps that is one reason the song has endured.It doesn't simply tell us what happened to Dolly Parton. It gives language to something many people have lived themselves.Key TopicsDolly Parton and the story behind Coat of Many ColorsChildhood poverty, shame and humiliationWhy deprivation and shame are different psychological injuriesAttachment and the protective role of parental reassuranceReappraisal and co-regulationThe social psychology of the schoolyardThe “looking-glass self” and how children internalize others' judgmentsChildhood experiences and adult identityStorytelling as a way of transforming painful memoriesHow personal experience becomes cultural legacyWhy recognition gives certain songs extraordinary staying powerChapter HighlightsIntroduction: Coat of Many Colors and Its SignificanceThe Song's History and Original RecordingDolly Parton's Childhood and the Story Behind the CoatChildhood Shame, Attachment and IdentityHumiliation and the Looking-Glass SelfReappraisal, Co-Regulation and Emotional ResilienceTransforming Personal Stories into Cultural LegacyWhy Coat of Many Colors Continues to EndureObjects, Shame and Changing the NarrativeClosing Reflections and Mental HealthGratitudeWe want to extend a huge thank you to our listeners in Denver for bringing Colorado up to #10 on the Top 10 USA listeners list. And to our Global Listeners, we extend our gratitude to our listeners in Beirut for bringing Lebanon to #20 for the very first time! And to our listeners in Modena for pushing Italy to #19! CONGRATULATIONS!! you made the Top Listeners List.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/inspire-change-with-gunter--3633478/support.PatreonIf this episode resonates with you and you'd like to go deeper into practical exercises and guided reflection, Gunter offers extended self-development resources and exercises through our Patreon community: www.patreon.com/inspirechangeSponsorDistil UnionThis episode of Inspire Change with Gunter is brought to you by Distil Union, creators of beautifully designed, functional everyday carry accessories that help bring organization, simplicity, and intention into your daily life.Distil Union blends craftsmanship with thoughtful design to help you carry what matters most — without the clutter.

We often underestimate what we can accomplish in a year. The goal can seem so massive that we think we'll never get there and don't even bother to try. That's why it's so important to hear stories of hope from people who have been where you are. There is so much you can do in a year; whether or not you go for it, the year will go by. It's up to you to decide what you want to do between now and then. Today, we're having a special bonus episode where Kim Osborne, a current student in our Certified Fibromyalgia Coach® training program, joins Tami. In September 2022, when Kim came to Tami, she was struggling. She was at the end of her rope and didn't know what else to try. Many of the things that used to help her cope weren't working for her anymore, and even with her training as a health coach and yoga instructor, she was still feeling miserable. In this episode, Kim shares what worked for her and how her life transformed over the past year. In this conversation, Tami and Kim discuss Kim's fibromyalgia diagnosis and the start of her journey, her experience with prescribed medications and struggle with the recommendations from her rheumatologist, the downward slide many of us experience where our lives get smaller and smaller, why Kim decided to explore alternative solutions including seeking a fibromyalgia coach, the decisive moment when you realize life can get better, the feeling of finding hope and support in a community who truly understands you, the powerful impact of being coached by the right person, surprising lessons that came from working with Kim's fibromyalgia coach, Robin, the drastic difference between a trip Robin took a year ago and again this year, being open to changing goals and expectations when we recognize what our bodies need, Kim's progress in the past year, the importance of taking action between now and the future, recognizing the real role of a coach, why seeing a functional medicine doctor was game changing for Kim, the subtle difference between wanting to fix fibro and wanting to help yourself feel as good as possible, why Kim decided to take the  Certified Fibromyalgia Advisor® course instead of only working with a coach, Kim's plans for the upcoming year, her experience working with clients during her Certified Fibromyalgia Coach® internship, remembering that each person's fibromyalgia journey is unique, Kim's message of hope and encouragement if you're struggling with your fibromyalgia journey, and more. If you don't have your own hope, borrow Kim's. You can find ways to feel better, and we would love to help.           Note: This episode is not meant to be medical advice. Every person and every situation is unique. The information you learn in this episode should be shared and discussed with your own healthcare providers. To learn more about the resources mentioned in this episode, visit the show notes. For daily doses of hope, inspiration, and practical advice, join Tami on Facebook or Instagram. Need a good book to read? Download Tami's books for free. Ready to take back control of your life and health? Schedule a complimentary consultation with a Certified Fibromyalgia Coach®.

Russell and Madeline talk with Jeff Osborne about real estate sales and teams

Are you constantly tired, foggy, or battling strange nerve symptoms? It might be more than stress — it could be a vitamin B12 deficiency. In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Peter Osborne dives deep into everything you need to know about B12: from subtle symptoms like brain fog and fatigue to serious consequences like neuropathy, anemia, depression, and even memory loss.Learn:The difference between B12 and iron deficiency anemiasWhy your lab test might miss a deficiencyThe dangerous connection between gluten and B12 lossHow certain medications silently rob your body of this essential nutrientThe best (and worst) forms of B12 supplementsHow vegetarians and vegans can avoid serious deficienciesPlus, Dr. Osborne shares research connecting B12 to immune strength and recovery from post-viral conditions like loss of smell and fatigue. Whether you're seeking answers for chronic symptoms or want to optimize your health, this episode is a must-watch!Best supplemental sources of vitamin B12:Methylcobalamin - https://www.glutenfreesociety.org/shop/supplements/general-health/methylcobalamin-gluten-free-supplement/Hydroxycobalamin - https://www.glutenfreesociety.org/shop/supplements/digestive-health/ultra-b12/B Complete - https://www.glutenfreesociety.org/shop/supplements/general-health/b-complete/00:00:00 Introduction to Dr. Osborne's Zone00:06:41 Understanding Neuropathy and Its Causes  00:13:03 Common Symptoms of Vitamin B12 Deficiency  00:19:27 Importance of Vitamin B12 Absorption  00:25:33 Causes and Effects of Vitamin B12 Deficiency00:31:54 Understanding the Conversion and Role of Homocysteine  00:38:12 Differences Between Hydroxocobalamin and Methylcobalamin00:44:28 Importance of B Vitamins in Immune Defense  00:51:03 Understanding SIBO and B12 Production  00:58:01 Understanding Brain Fog: Insights from a Live Poll01:04:24 Understanding Ultra Electrolytes01:10:46 Can B12 Cause Elevated Liver Enzymes?

What happens when sacrifice is demanded from everyone—but the consequences aren't shared equally?This week on The Songs That Made Us, Gunter explores Creedence Clearwater Revival's “Fortunate Son,” one of the most enduring songs associated with the Vietnam era and a furious examination of class, privilege, fairness and who ultimately pays the price when societies go to war.At the center of the song isn't simply opposition to war.It is resentment toward unequal sacrifice.Through the story of John Fogerty and the origins of Fortunate Son, Gunter examines the social divisions surrounding the Vietnam War and the psychological consequences that can emerge when people believe the rules apply differently depending upon wealth, status or family connections.The episode explores relative deprivation, resentment and moral injury—and why perceived betrayal can sometimes leave wounds that extend far beyond the original event.“Resentment is a justice detector.” - Gunter SwobodaThe episode also examines the extraordinary economy of the song itself. Fortunate Son doesn't slowly build its case. Its structure, performance and emotional force immediately place the listener inside its anger.More than half a century later, the song continues to appear throughout American culture—sometimes in contexts that seem strikingly disconnected from what the song is actually saying.And perhaps that endurance reveals something important.As long as people believe that sacrifice is being demanded unequally, the emotional machinery behind Fortunate Sonremains recognizable.Key TopicsThe origins of CCR's Fortunate SonJohn Fogerty and the historical context behind the songThe Vietnam War, the draft and class divisionsPrivilege and unequal sacrificeRelative deprivation and perceived unfairnessResentment as a response to injusticeMoral injury and the psychological consequences of betrayalHow the song's structure amplifies its emotional forceProtest music as a vehicle for collective frustrationThe song's political and cultural legacyHow Fortunate Son has been misunderstood and reinterpretedWhy its central message continues to resonateChapter HighlightsIntroduction: Fortunate Son and Its Cultural SignificanceJohn Fogerty and the Origins of the SongClass, Privilege and Social JusticeRelative Deprivation and Moral InjuryThe Structure and Emotional Power of Fortunate SonVietnam, the Draft and America's Class DividePolitical and Cultural LegacyMisinterpretation and Enduring RelevanceReflections and Questions for ListenersGratitudeWe want to extend a huge thank you to our listeners in Newark for bringing Delaware up to #7 on the Top 10 USA listeners list. And to our Global Listeners, we extend our gratitude to our listeners in Prijidor for bringing Bosnia and Herzegovina to #15! And to our listeners in Pointe Noire for moving the Congo Republic to #18! CONGRATULATIONS!! you made the Top Listeners List.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/inspire-change-with-gunter--3633478/support.PatreonIf this episode resonates with you and you'd like to go deeper into practical exercises and guided reflection, Gunter offers extended self-development resources and exercises through our Patreon community: www.patreon.com/inspirechangeSponsorDistil UnionThis episode of Inspire Change with Gunter is brought to you by Distil Union, creators of beautifully designed, functional everyday carry accessories that help bring organization, simplicity, and intention into your daily life.Distil Union blends craftsmanship with thoughtful design to help you carry what matters most — without the clutter.

Subscribe to Throwing Fits on Patreon. Our interview with Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell Osborne can only mean one thing: We are so back. Dao-Yi and Maxwell—the co-founders and designers of Public School New York—have quite the story to tell, starting with what was exactly going through their minds as they stood on the precipice of their big comeback, living in the present, in the past they might've moved too fast and pandered a bit, Thom Browne's advice, 2026's luxury pivot, designing with fabric and textile first, how they negotiate ideas amongst themselves, seeing yourself in other great duos throughout history, cleaning house and getting back to your roots, it was always not if but when, it's NYC afterall it's not easy, finding a healthy balance between DTC and wholesale, it's not just about the product anymore, are you the messenger or the message, and much more on Dao-Yi and Maxwell Osborne's interview with The Only Podcast That Matters™.

Last time we spoke about the beginning of the Battle of Hong kong. Japan's rise as a threat to British interests accelerated through the 1920s and intensified after invading China. Britain's response remained contradictory—diplomatically conciliatory yet militarily apprehensive. While Singapore and Malaya received substantial reinforcements, Hong Kong was acknowledged indefensible, yet the 1936 Defence Scheme attempted to fortify it as an island fortress. Governor Northcote urgently advocated evacuation, recognizing the futility of defense. London rejected this, fearing it would demoralize China and forfeit sovereignty claims. Reinforcement requests from commanders like Grasett fell on deaf ears until Grasett independently lobbied Canadian leaders. This persistence finally convinced Churchill to dispatch two additional battalions. On December 8, 1941, Japanese forces attacked across three fronts with overwhelming force. Within hours, the RAF was destroyed on the ground, demolitions proved ineffective, and British units rapidly retreated toward the Gin Drinkers Line, facing an enemy that outnumbered and outmaneuvered them from the opening moments.   #217 The Battle of Hong Kong Part 2: the Island Aflame 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. Around 1500 hours on 9 December, Colonel Doi of the 228th Regiment arrived at Needle Hill, just north of the Gin Drinkers Line, ahead of his main force. For two hours he studied the British defensive positions through binoculars, noting trenches and bunkers—and to his surprise, washing lines fluttering with white clothes. The sight spoke volumes about the 2 Royal Scots' lax discipline. Then fog descended, reducing visibility to barely twenty meters, and heavy rain obscured the landscape. Doi sensed a fleeting advantage but lost radio contact with his battalions. Worse still, the Shing Mun Redoubt lay outside his regimental boundary, making an unauthorized attack a serious breach of protocol. When his units finally arrived, supporting artillery remained unavailable, held up by demolished roads. Doi chose to attack anyway. Doi ordered the 2nd Battalion to scout the eastern approach while the 3rd Battalion spearheaded the main assault. Major Nishiyana commanded the 3rd, sending Lieutenant Wakabayashi and Kasugai with 150 volunteers to lead. The Shing Mun Redoubt itself comprised five concrete pillboxes and an artillery observation post, connected by underground tunnels named after London landmarks—Piccadilly, Haymarket, and others. The whole complex sat on small rises above Jubilee Dam, then the British Empire's tallest. Defending the redoubt was A Company, 2 Royal Scots, under Captain Jones—just three officers and 39 men. One platoon of 25 soldiers under 2nd Lieutenant Thompson held the forward positions. Against this stood 150 Japanese attackers, with another 1,500 troops in reserve. Battalion orders forbade using the concrete works as fighting positions; they were meant for the Vickers machine-gun team and artillery protection. No mines could spare the redoubt's perimeter. On the night of the 9th, roughly half the defenders sheltered in the observation post while the remainder manned pillboxes 401b and 402. At 2000 hours, Thompson led a nine-man patrol northward to check Needle Hill and Shing Mun Valley. Despite two and a half hours in the field, the patrol returned at 2220 hours without detecting the Japanese force massing just 500 meters away. By that time, Lieutenant Kasugai's assault group had crossed Jubilee Dam undetected, bypassed unmanned Post X, and assembled below Pillbox 401b. At 2200 hours, Japanese sappers cut through two lines of wire. At 2300—H-Hour—Lance Corporal Laird heard movement in the bushes and opened fire. The Japanese answered with grenades and rushed the pillbox lines. One team entered the tunnel system; another hurled grenades through the air vents. Corporal Campbell swung his Vickers toward Pillbox 401, catching Japanese headquarters personnel in the open. Sergeant Robb mustered a counter-attack force of thirteen men. Five fell as casualties—Laird, Basnett, Coyle, Casey, and Jardine. Casey was killed; only Jardine escaped. The alert triggered gunfire from the observation post's defenders, and Forward Observer Wilcox called down 4.5-inch and 6-inch artillery fire. Without strong reinforcement and leadership, four Royal Scots and an Indian sentry abandoned the northern positions and withdrew to the observation post. Captain Jones received orders from Brigade to counter-attack, but delegated the task to Thompson. As Thompson attempted to leave the observation post, he found the gate locked from outside. This calamity had a backstory: just before the attack, Thompson had admitted a civilian at the request of Force 163 (SOE's sabotage unit in Singapore). Private Wylie had taken the observation post key from Lance Naik Kishan Singh and, upon exit, locked the gate behind him. The three officers were now literally locked out of the battle. Second Lieutenant Mochizuki and his platoon infiltrated through open trenches and began attacking the observation post from above, attempting to breach the hatches. The defenders held for three hours before Japanese sappers forced explosives down the air vents. At 0230 hours, the blast killed two Indian signallers inside. Thompson sustained a severe eye wound from grenade shrapnel; Jones and Warrant Officer Mead were both wounded. The remaining fifteen defenders surrendered; eleven became casualties. Meanwhile, a Rajput patrol engaging Japanese forces in the river valley managed to drive them back toward the redoubt. One final pillbox endured for another eleven hours before suffering the same sapper treatment. By 0400 hours on 10 December, the entire redoubt was lost. For just two killed, the Japanese had achieved a decisive victory—the breakthrough that would shift the entire campaign's trajectory. By dawn, a Japanese flag flew triumphantly from Point 255.   Major-General Maltby's assessment was stark: "This was calamitous, for Shing Mun was the key to the whole of the left position." Yet the Japanese perspective differed sharply. Having achieved a breakthrough, Colonel Doi received astonishing orders to withdraw—his success had transgressed into the 230th Regiment's sector and violated the meticulously prepared war plan. Doi refused. After heated confrontation with Major-General Ito and Lieutenant-General Sakai, his insubordination was later censured, though a divisional staff officer, Oyadomani, bore the scapegoat's burden of rebuke for failing to restrain Doi's initiative. With Shing Mun secured, Doi methodically fed reinforcements into the position. Throughout December 10th, the Japanese remained uncertain of their advantage and adopted a cautious strategy, probing British lines to exploit the evident disorder. Brigadier Wallis ordered the Royal Scots to mount an immediate dawn counterattack supported by the Rajputs and artillery. Lieutenant-Colonel White demurred; his battalion lacked any reasonable prospect of success. The resulting counterattack proved half-hearted at best. At first light on December 11th, the Japanese pressed Golden Hill forcefully, only to be repulsed by Captain Newton's Rajputs and gunfire from HMS Cicala. White positioned D Company in shallow shell scrapes and rusted wire—inadequate defenses against Japanese assault. Captain Pinkerton led a desperate bayonet charge that morning, temporarily clearing the Japanese and enabling the evacuation of wounded. Yet B, C, and D Companies absorbed devastating losses; Captains Rose and Richardson fell commanding their positions. With the Royal Scots collapsing, X Company of the Winnipeg Grenadiers and armored support rushed westward to seal the widening gap along Castle Peak Road. Meanwhile, Maltby grappled with alarming reports: Japanese landings on Lantau Island southwest of Hong Kong. Heavy artillery drove them back. A second probe at Aberdeen, where Special Naval Landing Forces approached within 300 yards of the naval base, was repelled by Canadian machine-gun fire. In hindsight, these were mere feints—never intended as the primary thrust. The stratagem succeeded. Maltby retained his island reserves—the Middlesex and two Canadian battalions—precisely where they would be needed. Had Wallis executed a forceful counterattack on December 10th with the Royal Scots and brigade reserves, the Rajputs might have retaken Shing Mun while the Japanese remained disorganized. Instead, Colonel Doi faced a furious Sakai, who had flown down from 38th Division headquarters at Taipo for what amounted to a pre-court-martial examination. The moment passed. After only 48 hours of combat, Maltby concluded the mainland was indefensible. The three battalions would withdraw intact to Hong Kong Island to assume their fortress defense roles. The naval commodore objected—demolitions, supply transfers, and troop ferrying required more time. The evacuation order was deferred 24 hours until noon on December 11th. At that hour, the decision was finalized: the mainland would be abandoned under cover of darkness. Further demolitions followed—the China Light and Power Station, the cement works on Tsing Yi Island, the docks. Yet Brigadier Wallis believed this merely a precautionary measure; he anticipated holding the mainland for at least another week. The withdrawal avoided Kowloon's congested streets, where street fighting and fifth columnists might have entrapped the British—a calculation that proved prescient, as an IJA advance column of 350 men from the 3/230th infiltrated Kowloon on the morning of December 12th to cut off the retreating garrison. The Royal Scots and Canadians retired south to Shamshuipo Barracks and Jordan Road Pier in western Kowloon; the Rajputs and supporting gunners withdrew eastward to Ma Lau Tong, which anchored the fortified Devil's Peak Peninsula. Maltby intended to hold this commanding position permanently—it was easily supplied across the narrow Lyemun Strait. The evacuation proceeded largely as planned. The Canadians and Royal Scots embarked on the afternoon and evening of December 11th under Punjabi covering fire. The Punjabis faced a harder journey—a moonlit scramble along steep Kowloon hills laden with supplies but critically short of mules. One group lost its way at a crucial junction, splitting into two columns. One proceeded toward Devil's Peak as planned; Battalion Headquarters descended into Kai Tak Airport, threaded through Kowloon City, and was evacuated by Star Ferry at Tsim Sha Tsui, fighting until the final moment as the last man boarded. The Rajputs' commander, unable to reach his Punjabi counterpart, abandoned Ma Lau Tong for the closer Hai Wan line near Devil's Peak. By 0400 hours on December 12th, the Punjabis and one Rajput company, accompanied by the gunners of the 25th Medium Battery, crossed Lyemun Strait to Hong Kong Island. Morning evacuations continued with minimal Japanese interference—a surprising restraint. Naval support proved crucial. The withdrawal completed by the morning of December 13th, though 170 mules were lost to the desertion of Chinese laborers—a deprivation that would haunt the subsequent campaign. During this passage, the IJN attempted shore bombardment. The Japanese cruiser and supporting vessels found themselves outranged by the defenders' 9.2-inch guns. The damage inflicted proved sufficient to discourage future naval adventures; for the remainder of the battle, the IJN maintained a cautious distance and played only a peripheral role. The speed and execution of the withdrawal apparently caught the Japanese unprepared. Their most probable expectation had been a full-scale assault on Devil's Peak accompanied by heavy bombardment—a day earlier, an assault without artillery preparation had been driven back with severe losses. The British appeared stronger than anticipated. The defense of the mainland had lasted only five days. With the mainland secured, the Japanese pivoted toward Hong Kong Island. The first move was diplomatic rather than military. At 0900 hours on December 13th, a small boat bearing a white flag crossed the harbor. It carried Colonel Toda, Lieutenant Mizuno, Mr. Othsu Dak, and two European women—the prominent and heavily pregnant Mrs. Macdonald and Mrs. C. R. Lee, wife of the Governor's secretary, accompanied by her two dachshunds. The surrender terms were flatly rejected. Major Boxer delivered the written refusal personally. Mrs. Macdonald remained in Hong Kong to give birth; Mrs. Lee and her dogs returned to Kowloon. The Japanese commenced systematic shelling of selected targets. On December 13th, a 9.2-inch gun on Mt. Davis was silenced; Belcher's Fort sustained damage. The following day, a 3-inch mount on Mt. Davis was hit, killing Chinese gunners and triggering morale collapse; some deserted. On December 15th, the barrage shifted to the northern shoreline, deliberately targeting pillboxes. At 2100 hours that night, approximately three Japanese companies attempted crossing the harbor in rubber rafts toward Pakshawan but were driven off by machine-gun fire. Fifth columnists intensified their operations—signaling with mirrors, sniping from concealed positions, spreading propaganda to encourage Chinese desertion. Their impact might have been catastrophic had not Rear-Admiral Chan and Colonel Yee, armed with tommy guns and grenades, systematically eliminated many of these saboteurs. By December 16th, half the pillboxes between the racecourse and Lyemun Strait lay destroyed. The intended crossing site was unmistakable. On December 17th, the Japanese dispatched a second peace mission—Colonel Toda's team now accompanied by Mrs. Lee with her dachshunds and a pregnant Russian woman. Again, the overtures were rebuffed. On December 18th, the bombardment reached new intensity. Oil storage tanks ignited, sending dense black smoke cascading across the northeast corner of the island—perfect concealment for what was to come. All signs pointed to imminent assault.  I want to note something here, you sometimes hear about how race played a role in the Pacific War and indeed it did. Racist attitudes were found on both the western and Japanese side of the war. There is a fantastic book dedicated to this by the way called, War without Mercy by John Dower, highly recommend it. What is interesting is how these racial attitudes actually affected decision making during the war. Take General Sakai's night amphibious assault for example. Western soldiers such as the Canadians in Hong Kong reported they were told by their commanders that quote "Don't worry about the Japanese, they can't see at night, they all wear glasses" another Canadian soldier wrote in a diary "They don't see well, especially at night we knew this as a matter of fact." Indeed the week before the outbreak of the battle of Hong Kong, Canadian officers attending a briefing by a British officer were informed that "Japan's aircraft were mostly obsolete, its air force had little practice in night flying, and its pilots were myopic and thus unable to carry out dive-bombing attacks". You might be asking yourself, why did they think the Japanese were myopic? The scientific explanation of the day was this "That the Japanese suffered widespread inner-ear damage. What caused this? Japanese motherhood, the practice of strapping babies to their mothers backs, it was explained caused their heads to bounce about, like when they harvested rice and permanently impaired their sense of balance". I particularly love this quote, one of my professors dedicated an entire class to the bizarre racial attitudes before and after the pacific war. There was a belief the Japanese could not see well at night, many western air force commanders actually believed there were times of day like at dawn or dusk where Japanese pilots would not operate because of this hindrance. American military commentator Fletcher Pratt in 1939 analyzed Japan's military strengths and explained it had four major weaknesses. The first was scarcity of resources such as iron, and steel. The second was that the Japanese "can neither make good airplanes nor fly them well" as a result of " the Japanese as a race have defects of the tubes of the inner ear, just as they are generally myopic. This gives them a defective sense of balance, the one physical sense in which an aviator is not permitted to be deficient.". The third was that the Japanese were short-tempered and were inclined to waste men unnecessarily when operations did not go well. The fourth was that the Japanese would simply never date to provoke a war with the US. Again Mr Pratt was an American military commentator whose information came from multiple accounts given by high ranking military officials! The British military maintained that the Japanese avoided night operations on land because they were simply incapable of caring them out well, while they avoided nighttime aerial attacks, as well as dive-bombing for the same reasons Pratt said quote "their pilots were poor and their aircraft inferior.". So take this all to mind when I talk about how certain ranking officers go about making their decisions. By the evening of 14 December, evacuated mainland units had regrouped on Hong Kong Island. The defensive structure was restructured into two brigades: Brigadier Wallis commanded the East Brigade from Taitam Gap, while Brigadier Lawson headed the West Brigade from Wongneichong Gap. This reorganization placed the 5/7 Rajputs across the north-east perimeter, defending over 3,500 metres of coastline with B Company positioned on the hills behind Taikoo Docks. The Royal Rifles of Canada held the north-east corner from Stanley to points south, with reserve positions at Lyemun. Two HKVDC companies supported from Taitam Valley and Pottinger Gap, while the veteran Hughsiliers manned the North Point power station. British and Canadian artillery provided fire support across the northern approaches. The West Brigade held the north-western and south-western shores. The 2/14 Punjab stretched from Causeway Bay to Belcher's Point, protecting Government House and General Maltby's headquarters, with battalion headquarters at Mid-Level. The Winnipeg Grenadiers covered the south-west from Wanchai Gap, with one company detached to the brigade headquarters at Wongneichong Gap. The 2 Royal Scots, severely mauled at Shing Mun, were held in reserve with fresh replacements from the HKVDC. The Middlesex Regiment's companies were dispersed along 72 pillboxes encircling the entire shoreline, while an improvised Z Company of clerks, musicians and cooks defended battalion headquarters at Leighton Hill. Supporting artillery included 9.2-inch and 6-inch guns on Mt Davis and 4.7-inch guns at Belcher's Point. As darkness fell on 17 December, Japanese reconnaissance swimmers reached Taikoo, confirming the crossing site despite detection. Reinforcements arrived: 18 additional heavy bombers from Guangzhou and 26 fighters from Taiwan joined the aerial assault. The crescendo of artillery fire on the 18th, combined with masses of small craft gathering across the harbour, signalled the imminent invasion. Japanese divisional headquarters shifted to Ma Tau Wei near Kai Tak Airport; the 23rd Army moved to Taipo. The invasion force disposed itself with the right flank embarking from east and west of Kai Tak, the left from Devil's Hill area. At 1800 hours, the invasion order was issued; by 1930 hours Sakai himself arrived in Kowloon to oversee the crossing. At precisely 2000 hours, the 2/228th Regiment silently paddled their collapsible craft toward Taikoo Docks and the nearby sugar factory as artillery support commenced. Colonel Doi embarked with 80 headquarters personnel aboard a large barge, leading the second wave. The conditions favoured the invaders—a moonless night, sporadic showers, and thick black smoke from burning oil tanks obscured their movement. They reached the midpoint undetected before searchlights and machine-gun fire scattered the small boats, separating commanders from their units. Despite this chaos, the assault pressed forward. At 2140 hours the artillery shifted to deeper targets; at 2145 hours the first wave of 3/230th landed at North Point, followed minutes later by 2/228th and then 2/229th. Three red flares signalled a successful landing. All six Japanese battalions were ashore by midnight, though wire fencing delayed their advance and Bren carriers added to the confusion on the beach. General Sano arrived at Taikoo one hour later. The 5/7 Rajputs bore the initial brunt of the assault. Despite days of preliminary shelling, the Rajputs mounted a stubborn defence; Japanese casualties mounted rapidly. The anti-tank company suffered so grievously that only a single gun remained operational. The Japanese plan was tactical rather than frontal—bypass isolated positions for later elimination and push rapidly toward high ground. Overwhelmed by numerical superiority and losing most of their officers, Rajput resistance gradually crumbled. Contradicting all evidence, Maltby remained convinced the main Japanese assault would strike directly at Victoria from Kowloon. He therefore withheld the counter-attack, instead dispatching a platoon of Middlesex troops, Royal Marines, naval personnel, and the Rajputs' reserve company—supported by artillery—to establish a defensive line blocking the Japanese advance toward Central District. Three HKVDC armoured cars were sent to protect East Brigade headquarters; two more reinforced the Middlesex battalion headquarters. It was manifestly inadequate against six Japanese battalions. In post-war dispatches, Maltby conceded his grave miscalculation: he believed he faced at most two battalions, not a full division. As the 3/230th broke through D Company of the 5/7 Rajputs, the 2/230th came ashore nearby and wheeled westward toward Victoria. Their advance halted abruptly at the North Point power station, held by an extraordinary force: four officers and 36 men of the HKVDC Hughsiliers Platoon—alongside 39 civilian volunteers from China Light & Power and Hong Kong Electric, including the station manager Vincent Sorby—plus eight Free French soldiers commanded by Captain Jacques Egal, a Shanghai businessman turned soldier. Without exception, these men were World War I veterans, many aged 55 or older. Some had fought in the Boer War. Major J. J. Patterson, the Hughsiliers' commander, had served with Allenby's Camel Corps and been mentioned in dispatches six times; he was chairman of Jardine Matheson and a legislative councillor. Private Sir Edward Des Voeux, 8th Baronet, a millionaire bullion trader and secretary of the Hong Kong Club, had enlisted as a private when deemed too old for mobilization. Private T. A. Pearce, 67 years old, was chairman of J. D. Hutchison & Company and secretary of the Hong Kong Jockey Club. Captain Bruch, the second-in-command, aged 60, chaired a major trading house. The list extended through Hong Kong's business elite, each choosing to fight rather than flee. These old men held an entire regiment at bay. When Patterson called for aid, Maltby dispatched an HKVDC armoured car with a platoon from Z Company, 1 Middlesex, but the reinforcement was ambushed before reaching the station; only nine soldiers, including 2nd Lieutenant Caruthers, broke through. Unable to dislodge the defenders by assault, the Japanese resorted to bombardment. By 0145 hours on 19 December, surrounded and ammunition exhausted, the defenders withdrew to King's Road behind a disabled bus. The Japanese deployed three machine guns, killing or mortally wounding all but Private Geoghan. A Japanese officer, believing all dead, cautiously approached—only to have Geoghan, despite his wounds, surge from cover and charge. He killed the officer and four soldiers before collapsing from wounds. Somehow Geoghan survived. Those old men—civilians and reservists, businessmen and veterans—held the entire western Japanese advance for 18 hours, buying Maltby precious time to withdraw forces and establish a new defensive line. Their stand at North Point became one of the campaign's most improbable acts of defiance. As the 2/229th Regiment advanced southward toward Mt Parker, the 3/229th landed at Aldrich Bay and turned eastward toward Lyemun, where they seized an HKVDC 6-inch gun. Major Bishop of the Royal Rifles of Canada, unaware of the landings, dispatched 15 Platoon under Lieutenant Scott to check on A Company of the Rajputs. Unexpectedly, they encountered armed men in civilian clothes at Lyemun's gate—the first indication of the Japanese presence on the island. Yet senior officers dismissed initial reports of landings and lost positions as exaggerated, a critical miscalculation that proved catastrophic. At Lyemun Fort, the 5th Anti-aircraft Battery of the HKVDC was caught completely unaware and surrendered after minimal resistance. The Japanese then committed one of many atrocities that would characterize the battle, bayoneting 29 survivors. Alerted by 15 Platoon's report, Bishop attempted a counter-attack with two platoons to retake the fort, but the defenders could not scale the six-meter wall and withdrew with nine men killed. As the 2/229th pressed southward toward Mt Parker, they overran the Salesian Mission, which had been converted into an Advance Dressing Station. No. 8 Company of the 2/229th systematized a massacre of medical personnel and the wounded—an atrocity that would later become pivotal evidence at Colonel Tanaka's war crimes trial. Yet amid the chaos, several medical staff and wounded survived to testify: Gunners Y. K. Chan and Martin H. C. Tso of the 5th Battery, Captain Osler Thomas of the HKVDC, Captain Martin Banfill of the Royal Canadian Medical Corps, and Corporal Norman Leath of the Royal Army Medical Corps. C Company of the Royal Rifles, reinforced with captured Japanese machine guns abandoned by fleeing Rajputs, inflicted heavy casualties on the attackers, with one Japanese company suffering over 65 percent losses. Yet overwhelmed by superior numbers and suffering nearly two platoons worth of casualties themselves, the Canadians were forced to withdraw, leaving only a reinforcement platoon under Lieutenant Blaver on Mt Parker. When Captain Clerke arrived at dawn with 16 Platoon to reinforce the position, he found over 100 Japanese already entrenched. With no artillery support and only two platoons available, Clerke had no choice but to withdraw, abandoning Mt Parker to the enemy. By dawn on the 19th, the East Brigade faced catastrophe. Infantry strength had been halved, and losses of artillery were equally devastating. A series of misunderstandings and misinterpreted orders led coastal gun crews at Capes D'Aguilar and Collinson to destroy their own guns in confusion or lose them to the advancing Japanese. Of the entire artillery complement, only one 18-pounder and two 3.7-inch field guns remained operational. Wongneichong—literally "yellow muddy creek" in Chinese—occupies the center of Hong Kong Island, a valley separating the eastern hills (Mt Parker, Mt Butler, Jardine's Lookout) from the western massif (Mt Nicholson, Mt Cameron, Victoria Peak). This narrow gap formed the critical artery linking northern and southern Hong Kong, making Brigadier Lawson's decision to place West Brigade Headquarters there strategically sound yet tactically vulnerable. Recognizing the exposed position after the landings, Major Lyndon had located an alternative site south of Mt Nicholson, scheduled to open the following day. In response to the Japanese landings, Lawson dispatched three platoons of Winnipeg Grenadiers to block the advance. Lieutenant C. D. French took 18 Platoon to Mt Butler, Lieutenant G. A. Birkett's 17 Platoon moved to Jardine's Lookout, and Lieutenant L. B. Corrigan's platoon took the north-west approach to the Gap. As on Mt Parker, both French and Birkett were killed almost immediately, their small forces overwhelmed by battalion-strength enemy forces with artillery support. By morning on the 19th, two battalions each of the 230th and 228th Regiments were pushing for the high ground. The 2/230th rapidly occupied Jardine's Lookout while the 3/230th moved to Mt Nicholson and the 2/228th advanced toward the Gap itself. No. 3 Company of the HKVDC under Major E. Stewart held pillboxes around Jardine's Lookout, while No. 1 Company under Captain Penn defended Taitam Valley with forward positions at Quarry Gap. The pillboxes, despite heavy bombardment, held longer than anticipated—some for as long as 24 hours. Stewart maintained his company headquarters until the 22nd, four days of continuous fighting without adequate ammunition, food, or water. No. 3 Company suffered 80 percent casualties and ceased to exist as a cohesive unit. Realizing that the enemy had penetrated to Mt Butler, Brigadier Lawson decided counter-attack was essential. Major A. B. Gresham of A Company, Winnipeg Grenadiers, was ordered to retake Mt Butler and clear Jardine's Lookout. The Canadians initially succeeded, with Warrant Officer 2 J. R. Osborne leading a bayonet charge, but a strong counter-attack by three Japanese companies drove them back by 2200 hours. The Canadians held firm until 1500 hours, when Gresham attempted surrender despite waving a white flag—the Japanese shot him regardless. In the chaos that followed, a Canadian killed a Japanese officer in response, triggering a grenade barrage. Warrant Officer Osborne caught the grenades and hurled them back as fast as they came, but one landed in an impossible position. Without hesitation, Osborne threw himself on the grenade to save his comrades. This act of supreme self-sacrifice earned him a Victoria Cross—the first Canadian VC of World War II. At dawn on the 19th, Maltby dispatched A Company of the 2 Royal Scots under Captain K. J. Campbell to reinforce the Gap, but they lost all their officers with only 15 men reaching Lawson's headquarters. A group of sailors under Commander A. L. Pears came from the south, but were ambushed en route; only a few reached the Postbridge—a house just south of the Gap—which became an isolated strongpoint. The 3/230th captured the police station perched on a mound at the southern point of the Gap, then swept eastward to seize the anti-aircraft guns of 7th Battery (barely 250 meters from brigade headquarters) and continued uphill toward Taitam Hill to capture additional 6-inch and 3.7-inch guns. Maltby's response was to call down final protective fire from the HKSRA in Happy Valley, inflicting massive casualties on the 3/230th. At 1000 hours on the 19th, Lawson reported that his headquarters was surrounded and he was about to "go outside and shoot it out." Captain H. A. Bush provided covering fire as Lawson and his entire staff, including Middlesex signallers, were cut down by machine-gun fire across the Gap. Lawson's body was discovered two days later halfway up the hill behind his headquarters, dead from a gunshot wound to the thigh. Lieutenant Kerfoot of the 2/14 Punjab with his three Bren carriers arrived minutes too late to save him. IJA who saw the fight made a note stating "he died heroically". At 1330 hours on the 19th, Maltby issued "Operation Order No. 6" calling for a massive counter-attack to commence 90 minutes later. The plan was ambitious: A and D Companies of the 2/14 Punjab were to attack east from Victoria to North Point to relieve the Hughsiliers, while HQ Company of the Winnipeg Grenadiers and the 2 Royal Scots were to attack the Gap and Jardine's Lookout. Eight field guns were promised but never materialized. There was no reconnaissance, no proper orders, and minimal coordination. The Canadians were to rendezvous with the 2 Royal Scots at Middle Gap at 1530 hours, but the Scots were late; the Canadians advanced without them. Captain Pinkerton of D Company, 2 Royal Scots, was ordered at the last minute to attack up Wongneichong Gap Road—the same route A Company had taken only seven hours earlier and been decimated—because it was reported as "lightly held." Captain A. M. S. Slater-Brown led the advance with three Bren carriers and attached engineers, followed by D Company of the Winnipeg Grenadiers. Just as the carriers reached the burnt-out trucks of A Company, they too were ambushed. Mortars and machine-gun fire rained down from Jardine's Lookout, where the Japanese occupied captured HKVDC pillboxes. Slater-Brown and 2nd Lieutenant Bell, the battalion intelligence officer, were killed instantly. The Royal Scots waited in the roadside ditches until 0200 hours before launching an attack on the police station, reaching the steps before Pinkerton was severely wounded. Captain Ford's composite company attack at 0300 hours also failed. Simultaneously, C Company under Lieutenant F. L. Stanier attacked Jardine's Lookout—also unsuccessfully. This series of piecemeal assaults cost the Royal Scots eight officers and 68 soldiers. Growing increasingly desperate, Maltby ordered Major Hodkinson, Officer Commanding HQ Company of the Winnipeg Grenadiers, to attack the Gap and proceed to Mt Parker. Requesting reinforcements from A Company and the Royal Scots, Hodkinson launched his assault with covering fire from Lieutenant Corrigan on Mt Nicholson. The Grenadiers managed to reach Mt Nicholson with only five unwounded men, though Corrigan's group advanced to within 300 meters of the Gap road. Then came an unexpected stroke of fortune: while skirting Mt Nicholson, Hodkinson's group stumbled upon approximately 500 Japanese—probably from the 3/230th—eating lunch without posting sentries. The Winnipeg Grenadiers unleashed devastating fire, inflicting heavy casualties. By 1745 hours, Hodkinson's force was only 100 meters from Repulse Bay Road. With four men and a 2-inch mortar, Hodkinson worked his way to the abandoned brigade headquarters, bringing 20 walking wounded with him. He established a foothold at the Gap, receiving orders to attack the police station at 2200 hours. Two HKVDC armoured cars with Vickers machine guns came in support, but accurate enemy fire disabled both. Like Pinkerton before him, Hodkinson reached near his objective before being severely wounded. For this action of determination and courage, Hodkinson was awarded the Distinguished Service Order. By the morning of the 20th, the Japanese had consolidated control of the Gap, but elements of D Company, Winnipeg Grenadiers, still held various pillboxes north of the position. Initially, 17 and 18 Platoons occupied forward positions with Company Headquarters and 16 Platoon in reserve, positioned across Wongneichong Road almost directly opposite brigade headquarters. Forward positions were rapidly overrun and cut off from the company. They fought without officers until withdrawal to battalion headquarters became necessary. With Captain A. S. Bowman killed and Captain R. W. Philips wounded, command fell to Lieutenant T. A. Blackwood. An attempt by B Company to relieve D Company on the evening of the 20th failed catastrophically, killing all officers and 29 men. With fewer than 50 men remaining—all wounded—Lieutenant Blackwood continued inflicting heavy casualties on the Japanese until 22 December, when exhaustion and the complete absence of ammunition, food, and water forced surrender. D Company killed over 200 Japanese soldiers. Post-war Japanese reports refused to believe that a single company had held the Gap for so long. For their stubborn defense, Philips and Blackwood were awarded the Military Cross, and three enlisted men received the Military Medal. The battle of Wongneichong Gap was characterized by fragmented planning and poor coordination. On the night of the 19th-20th, no fewer than three separate companies attacked the police station, with another company assaulting Jardine's Lookout—all within five hours, all independently organized by local commanders. Had these disparate actions been coordinated into a single simultaneous assault, fortress headquarters' objectives might well have been achieved. By the end of the 20th, the British had lost the vital ground of Wongneichong, though Postbridge House remained as an isolated holdout. For the Japanese, Wongneichong became the single costliest engagement since the invasion began, with over 800 casualties and the regimental commander of the 3/230th seriously wounded. I would like to take this time to remind you all that this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Please go subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry after that, give my personal channel a look over at The Pacific War Channel at Youtube, it would mean a lot to me.   Japanese landings on 18-19 December overwhelmed the East Brigade. Brigadier Lawson died defending the vital Gap. Desperate, uncoordinated counter-attacks by British and Canadian troops failed to dislodge the enemy. D Company Winnipeg Grenadiers held the position for four days against overwhelming odds before surrendering. The Japanese suffered 800 casualties but secured this critical strategic ground.

Is platelet-rich-plasma (PRP) a game changer for osteoarthritis, or is the evidence still catching up with the hype? On this week's episode of Joint Action, Dr Hamish Osborne joins Professor David Hunter to cut through the noise on PRP exploring what the research currently shows, where the gaps in evidence lie, and how patients and clinicians can navigate the decision together.Dr Hamish Osborne is a Fellow of the Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Physicians. He works part time in private practice and part time as a senior lecturer at the University of Otago, in Dunedin, New Zealand. His main role is teaching the Post Graduate Diploma in Sport and Exercise Medicine to general practitioners and physiotherapists. He has a varied interest in research and is completing his PhD in cardiac screening in New Zealand elite basketballers.CONNECT WITH USNaia Health: https://www.naiahealth.com.au/st-leonards-hubJoin one of our trials: https://www.osteoarthritisresearch.com.au/current-trialsInstagram: @ProfDavidHunterTwitter: @ProfDavidHunter @jointactionorgEmail: hello@jointaction.infoWebsite: www.jointaction.info/podcastIf you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe to learn more about osteoarthritis from the world's leading experts! And please let us know what you thought by leaving us a review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this edition of The Federalist Radio Hour, Matt Osborne, former CIA agent and founder of Osborne Security and Education Consultants, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the many dangers that kids might encounter in the modern school system, including active shooter scenarios, "gun-free zones," cyberbullying, human trafficking, and sextortion, and how parents can equip their children to respond to these dangerous situations. You can find resources recommended by Osborne to protect your family here: NetSmartz, USCCA, Osborne Security and Education Consultants.The FDRLST Media Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.

Sick of living on pain meds that barely work?Today on Dr. Osborne's Zone we reveal the exact nutrient + lifestyle blueprint I use in clinic to help patients ditch chronic joint, muscle, and nerve pain. In This Episode:00:00 Teaser - why most pain “solutions” backfire01:07 Top 7 supplement power-plays (dosage, timing, synergies)10:44 The vitamin C + Quercetin combo that rivals steroids14:27 Vitamin D myths busted - get the pain-killing sweet spot19:13 Turmeric, magnesium & collagen: when, why, how much26:08 Grain-flammation Cycle - foods silently feeding your pain33:45 “Use it or lose it”: pain-safe movement blueprints47:04 Acute injury? The White Willow + Boswellia stack I use instead of opioids50:59 Rapid-fire Q&A (autoimmunity, neuropathy, plantar fasciitis, more)Supplements mentioned in this video:White Willow Complex - https://www.glutenfreesociety.org/shop/supplements/immune-support/white-willow-complex/B Complete - http://glutenfreesociety.org/BCompleteHow long does gluten stay in your system? - https://www.glutenfreesociety.org/how-long-does-it-take-for-gluten-to-leave-your-system/PainRelief #ChronicPain #FunctionalMedicine #DrOsborneZone #NutrientDeficiency #NaturalHealing #NoGrainNoPain #AntiInflammatoryDiet #Omega3 #VitaminD

BUILDING FAITH | SZN 3: Revival Through BuildingScripture: Matthew 8:5–13 ESVIn this conversation, Pastors David and Lydia Osborne walk through the faith of a Roman centurion who approached Jesus with confidence, believing that His authority extended beyond distance, circumstance, and expectation. He knew Jesus did not have to enter his home. One word was enough.“Building Faith” reminds us that Jesus is not looking for people without fault, but people with faith. When we trust His authority, stand on His Word, and believe in His ability, even the most unusual circumstances become an opportunity for God to move.BUILD FAITH BY HIS AUTHORITYBUILD FAITH BY HIS WORDBUILD FAITH BY HIS ABILITY

Send us Fan MailJoy Delizo-Osborne is President and CEO of Student Achievement Partners, where she works to improve instructional quality and connect evidence-based practices with curriculum and edtech. A former teacher, instructional coach, and principal, Joy brings more than 20 years of experience in education.

Pro Triathletes Josh Ferris and Jarrod Osborne yarn it out with Coach Clint Rowlings and Glen KV Murray.

Leslie Osborne, former USWNT member and co-founder of Bay FC, sat down with Junior Reporter Darcy to talk about playing in the World Cup, tearing her ACL days after making the 2008 Olympic team, and what 18 months of recovery taught her about life beyond soccer.  She also talks about the phone call that started Bay FC — and why women's sports in the Bay Area is having a major moment. Play Rebel and Stay Rebel

It's the Leatt LVK: More Than Moto show where Start Your Systems' Kellen Brauer and Vital MX's Lewis Phillips debate current SX/MX/MXGP topics as well as general life itself. In this episode, we dive very deep into the state of our sport and what could be on the horizon as we move forward. It's all brought to you by Leatt, Alpinestars, ICON Meats, and Partzilla. --- CHAPTERS --- 00:23 Show open & WSX Round 1 / Unadilla preview 02:11 Davies vs Kitchen 250 title fight & heat topic 04:23 Davies heat rumors, Lewis's 2021 MXGP nostalgia & premier-class value debate 11:35 Motocross's "one premier class" structural problem 15:11 Fragmented global championships & MX2 age-out rule debate 19:04 250 vs 450 airtime balance & sport's marketability insecurity 21:34 WSX rider content, accessibility & the riding-in-the-week theory 27:53 SMX glass ceiling & social media channel merger idea 30:57 Feld / MX Sports partnership & asset protection dynamics 33:36 SMX's destiny, stadium venues & international track options 39:55 Atlanta / Mercedes-Benz Stadium venue debate 41:50 Atlanta SMX rename debate & international expansion steps 45:25 Columbus/Carson as stopgaps & calendar saturation argument 52:24 SMX going global: timeline speculation 54:57 NBC TV deal & playoffs marketing rationale 58:37 St. Louis stopgap wrap-up 1:00:08 Justin Hill & Robert Lambert quick hits 1:01:10 WSX Star/Stark elevation horsepower controversy 1:05:28 WSX Round 1 surprises: Dean Wilson & Christian Craig 1:06:43 WSX red/number one plate quirks & rumored changes 1:08:41 WSX international market analogy & optimism debate 1:11:34 WSX Race 3 non-count rule & half-points debate 1:13:11 Partzilla PRMX team recap & ad read 1:14:23 Brian Sue vs Zaragoza career disappointment debate 1:16:48 Icon of the Week: WSX weather, tuff blocks & Icon Meats ad 1:18:20 Loretta Lynn's recap: Landon Gibson's Horizon Award oddity 1:19:49 Malinowski vs Gibson prospects & Triumph 250 rumors 1:22:26 Unadilla predictions: Osborne, Beaton, Malcolm & Eli's 14-14 1:24:01 Zach Osborne fitness debate & Unadilla history trivia 1:25:25 Alpinestars ad read 1:29:59 Sign-off

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EVEN MORE about this episode!She died... then came back with a message that changed her life forever.What really happens during a near-death experience? In this powerful episode of the Ask Julie Ryan Show, I sit down with UK-based past life regression therapist, shamanic healer, and author Jane Osborne, whose life changed forever after a devastating base-jumping accident left her with a crushed spine, two broken vertebrae in her neck, and doctors convinced she would never walk again.During her near-death experience, Jane found herself outside her body and received a clear, life-changing message: return and help others heal through the power of the mind. Against every medical prediction, she not only learned to walk again but dedicated her life to uncovering the hidden connections between trauma, consciousness, and healing.Together, we explore what Jane experienced on the other side, how past-life regression can uncover the emotional roots of chronic illness and unexplained fears, and why some physical symptoms may originate far beyond this lifetime. We also discuss inherited trauma, soul contracts, starseeds, and why so many people feel they've never truly belonged on Earth.Whether you're fascinated by near-death experiences, searching for answers about life after death, or looking for hope on your own healing journey, this conversation offers remarkable insights into the extraordinary resilience of the human spirit—and the possibility that our greatest challenges are guiding us toward our true purpose.Guest Biography:Jane Osborne is a leading UK past life regression therapist, hypnotherapist, author, and spiritual teacher who helps people uncover the hidden roots of emotional, physical, and spiritual challenges through introspective hypnosis and soul-based healing. Inspired by her own remarkable recovery from a devastating parachuting accident, Jane has guided more than 1,000 clients in exploring past lives, releasing trauma, healing fears and phobias, and discovering their life purpose. She is the author of Children of the Stars: Remembering Our Cosmic Origins and leads private sessions, workshops, and online programs that bridge past life regression, consciousness, and spiritual awakening.Episode Chapters:(0:00:40) The Accident That Changed Jane's Life(0:05:41) "You'll Never Walk Again"(0:13:26) Healing Beyond Medical Expectations(0:18:38) The Message She Received After Death(0:24:57) Can Past Lives Cause Physical Illness?(0:31:32) Past Life Regression & Extraordinary Healings(0:38:31) Soul Contracts & Life Lessons(0:40:47) What Are Starseeds?(0:52:59) Why Some Souls Feel They Don't Belong Here(1:02:35) Why We Choose to Incarnate➡️ Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan YouTube➡️ Julie's Intuitive Trainings✏️ Ask Julie a Question!

Join us on Patreon for ZERO ADS ALWAYS! www.patreon.com/hauntedcitypodcastThe most haunted lighthouse in Georgia has a body count, and it starts with a murdered lighthouse keeper.In the final episode of Summerween, Madison, Chris, and JT head down to the Golden Isles to unpack the dark history of the St. Simons Island Lighthouse. Blown up by Confederate troops in 1861. Rebuilt on the bones of men who died of malaria before they could finish it. And then, in 1880, a feud between head keeper Frederick Osborne and his assistant John Stevens ended in a shotgun blast from 90 feet away, allegedly over stolen chickens.Osborne took 10 days to die. Stevens walked free. And then the footsteps on the spiral staircase started.Plus: two ghosts caught on camera, and the wild story of the ghost that showed up in "The Fugitive" (1993) a few hundred yards from the Cowee Tunnel, where 19 shackled men drowned in 1882.WHAT'S IN THIS EPISODEGhost caught on camera: a Ring doorbell captures a white figure floating through a garage while a mother thinks about her late sister Ghost caught on camera: Aubrey from the Sorrel Weed House gets something running past her in the Carriage House The 1804 original lighthouse and the $13,775 contract that built it Confederate troops blow the lighthouse to keep it from the Union Navy Malaria, mosquitoes, and the architect who died before finishing the job The 1880 shooting of keeper Frederick Osborne The trial, the acquittal, and the ghost stories that followed Jinx the dog and 28 years of Svendsen family hauntings The ghost in "The Fugitive" and the Cowee Tunnel drowning of 1882

Arkansas defensive tackle Hunter Osborne joins the show to discuss his transfer to Fayetteville, fall camp, and the season ahead.

David Osborne joins Brian Nichols to reveal how public sector unions trap members into paying union dues long after they quit - and why leaving your union is nearly impossible right now. Osborne is the former CEO of Americans for Fair Treatment and helped start the Fairness Center, a public interest law firm representing teachers, firefighters, police, and municipal workers against their own unions. This is a throwback to Episode 233, April 2021, with a five-year scorecard on what he got right and what he missed.Inside, you'll hear the uncensored breakdown of the union resignation window, the restrictive membership forms nobody reads at orientation, and the clause that makes public employees pay dues regardless of membership status. This is the playbook nobody hands you when you take a government job.And here's the part that should bother you... the union never had to win. They just had to make leaving expensive enough that you stopped trying. What happens to your paycheck when the organization that's supposed to protect you is the one you need protection from?At 6:00, the Pennsylvania teacher whose own union blocked where her money could go - even after they agreed she'd never pay them a dime. At 10:17, the gym membership analogy that explains the whole trap in sixty seconds. And at 25:30, the specific request David made to the Supreme Court in April 2021 - and the answer he got eight weeks later.Subscribe for new episodes every Thursday. This episode is powered by Cardio Miracle - lower your resting heart rate, lower your blood pressure, improve your pump. Head to cardiomiracle.com/TBNS and use code TBNS for 15% off. Full episode library at briannicholsshow.com. Reach out at brian@briannicholsshow.com or @BNicholsLiberty on X, Facebook, and Instagram. Educated. Enlightened. Informed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices