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Send us a textHow we escaped the Sea Org in January 2005 and tried to get a basic life back. What followed was a masterclass in control: family emails crafted under supervision that said “love you” while enforcing disconnection; a senior exec telling us our declares were “on hold” when the paperwork was stamped the day after we fled; and a hostage-style handoff in a bus station lot where our dog and a rented truck full of bankers' boxes were exchanged for signatures and a reaction to our declares.The boxes were the tell. Sixty brand-new bankers' boxes, each itemized down to “Birds Bees cap,” “two Lifesavers,” and “half bottle skin cream.” The inventory—50-plus pages—was designed to shield Scientology from theft claims, but it exposed something deeper: passports and civil documents listed among our possessions, proof they'd been held. When a highway patrolman in Kansas pulled us over at the state line and asked why our “friends” had packed our lives, that same list became our witness. He checked box after box; every entry matched. After three identical retellings and a K-9 almost en route, the sergeant let us go. Either it was the most insane true story he'd heard, or we were the best liars. The paperwork saved us because it revealed the whole system: denial of disconnection, pressure to “route out,” coerced agreements, and total inventory of a private life.We talk about what was missing—wedding video and photos that showed other Sea Org members—and why that matters. We share how starting over looked small and stubborn: a cheap motel bath for a neglected Dalmatian, fixing computers from a kitchen table, walking to a pizza shop, Netflix DVDs, sleep. We cover payoffs, NDAs, and how some people get quiet jobs to keep family contact. We also answer audience questions about base shutdowns, events, and what law enforcement has actually seen.If stories like this help you spot the patterns—disconnection, “routing out,” withheld documents, weaponized logistics—share this episode. Subscribe, leave a review, and tell us: which detail from the inventory shocked you most?Support the showBFG Store - http://blownforgood-shop.fourthwall.com/Blown For Good on Audible - https://www.amazon.com/Blown-for-Good-Marc-Headley-audiobook/dp/B07GC6ZKGQ/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=Blown For Good Website: http://blownforgood.com/PODCAST INFO:Podcast website: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2131160 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blown-for-good-behind-the-iron-curtain-of-scientology/id1671284503 RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2131160.rss YOUTUBE PLAYLISTS: Spy Files Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWtJfniWLwq4cA-e...
In this episode, we recap Georgia's 35–14 victory over Kentucky and talk about everything from boiled peanuts to quarterback play to the return of elite football weather in Athens. We break down Gunner Stockton's growth, the O-line depth, key injuries, and why this team still has everything in front of them. We also dive into Kirby Smart's defense finding its rhythm, recap Week 6 in college football, and get ready for Auburn Hate Week. We hope you enjoy this episode, and as always, GO DAWGS! TIMESTAMPS:00:00:00 - Intro00:00:31 - Back in the Win Column00:05:16 - Game Day Atmosphere00:13:29 - Weekly Concession Stands Report00:19:25 - Clark's Fun Facts00:21:50 - UGA Offense vs Kentucky Defense00:41:51 - UGA Defense vs Kentucky Offense00:52:31 - UGA Special Teams00:54:59 - Disney Dawgs00:58:52 - AP Poll Reaction01:03:25 - Last Week's Games01:15:30 - Closing Thoughts SUPPORT OUR PODCAST: For just $5/month, you can support our podcast & unlock exclusive perks. Visit https://www.patreon.com/rowsixty & join today! GET YOUR GAMEDAY GEAR HERE: peachstatepride.com/collections/uga CONNECT WITH US:Patreon: patreon.com/rowsixtyFacebook: facebook.com/rowsixtyInstagram: instagram.com/rowsixty/TikTok: tiktok.com/@rowsixtyYouTube: youtube.com/rowsixtyWebsite: rowsixty.comStore: rowsixty.com/store
Today's episode of Quick Sixty with Matty Rose is on demand! In today's show, Matt is joined by former Stampeder John Bender to preview week 18's matchup against the BC Lions as Calgary looks to snap its three-game losing skid (22:36) Stamps reporter Aazam Ali Nanji joins the show to break down the depth charts for both the Stamps and Lions.
Geoff falls prey to surveillance capitalism, Annabel needs things spelling out for her. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's Wednesday, October 1st, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark Chinese Communists arrested 70 Christians Chinese Communists arrested over 70 Christians recently in a major crackdown on churches. The operation began two months ago and involved over 400 police officers. They targeted Christians involved in Bible study groups in east China. One local Christian told Open Doors, “We have not seen such a massive force used to address church-related matters. This is something that warrants serious attention.” China is ranked 15th on the Open Doors' World Watch List of the most difficult countries to be a Christian. Psalm 14:4 asks, “Have all the workers of iniquity no knowledge, who eat up My people as they eat bread, and do not call on the LORD?” Trump's 20-point plan to end Israeli-Gaza War On Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 20-point plan to end the war in Gaza. The plan involves the ending of hostilities between Israel and Hamas, the Muslim terrorist group, returning of hostages held by Hamas, and providing humanitarian aid to Gaza. The plan calls for a temporary transitional government over Gaza and an economic development plan to rebuild Gaza. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed to the plan. Hamas leaders are reportedly leaning toward accepting the plan. War Secretary Pete Hegseth: Out with the woke, in with the warrior U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth addressed the military's most senior leaders yesterday at the Marine Corps Base in Quantico, Virginia. Hegseth announced 10 new directives, shifting the department from a “woke” to a “warrior” culture. He described what makes a good military leader. HEGSETH: “If I've learned one core lesson in my eight months in this job, it's that personnel is policy. The best way to take care of troops is to give them good leaders committed to the war-fighting culture of the department. Not perfect leaders, good leaders. Competent, qualified, professional, agile, aggressive, innovative, risk-taking, apolitical, faithful to their oath and to the Constitution.” Secretary Hegseth addressed the importance of rigorous physical standards for soldiers. HEGSETH: “When it comes to any job that requires physical power to perform in combat, those physical standards must be high and gender neutral. If women can make it, excellent! If not, it is what it is. If that means no women qualify for some combat jobs, so be it. That is not the intent, but it could be the result. So be it. “It will also mean that weak men won't qualify because we're not playing games. This is combat. This is life or death. As we all know, this is you versus an enemy hell-bent on killing you. To be an effective, lethal fighting force, you must trust that the warrior alongside you in battle is capable, truly, physically capable, of doing what is necessary under fire.” He asked whether any of the military leaders would want one of their sons to become a soldier and serve alongside unqualified soldiers. HEGSETH: “Would you want him serving with fat or unfit or under trained troops? Or alongside people who can't meet basic standards in a unit where leaders were promoted for reasons other than merit, performance and war fighting? This means at the War Department, first and foremost, we must restore a ruthless, dispassionate and common sense application of standards.” And Secretary Hegseth explained that the War Department will no longer tolerate the distracting woke nonsense. HEGSETH: “This administration has done a great deal from day one to remove the social justice, politically correct, and toxic ideological garbage that had infected our department. To rip out the politics. No more identity months, DEI offices, dudes in dresses. No more climate change worship, no more division, distraction, or gender delusions. No more debris. “As I've said before and will say again, we are done with that … I've made it my mission to uproot the obvious distractions that made us less capable and less lethal.” YouTube reinstates conservative accounts banned over anti-COVID shot posts Last Tuesday, Google announced that it will reinstate YouTube accounts it banned for political speech. Google said it previously removed YouTube content related to the COVID-19 pandemic after being pressured by the Biden administration. Google's parent company, Alphabet, wrote in a letter, “YouTube values conservative voices on its platform and recognizes that these creators have extensive reach and play an important role in civic discourse." 52% say sex outside heterosexual marriage is sin; 49% say abortion is sin Here's more data from the State of Theology study study by Lifeway Research and Ligonier Ministries. Just under half of U.S. adults believe the Bible is 100% accurate in all that it teaches. Sixty percent say the Bible is the highest authority for what they believe. And 50% believe the Bible has the authority to tell us what we must do. On moral issues, 52% of Americans say that sex outside of traditional marriage is a sin. Forty-nine percent agree that abortion is a sin. Fifty-four percent oppose transgenderism. And 46% oppose homosexual behavior. Psalm 19:7-8 reminds us, “The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple; the precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.” Average American's FICO score is 715 FICO released its inaugural Score Credit Insights Report this month. The report found the national average FICO credit score is 715. However, young consumers are struggling by comparison with an average FICO score of 676. Gen Z borrowers experienced the largest average score decrease of any age group, falling three points year-over-year. A key driver for this is student loan debt. Over a third of young consumers have student loans, compared to 17% of the total population. Planned Parenthood closed it's 78,000 square foot abortion mill in Houston And finally, Planned Parenthood officially closed what was the largest abortion mill in North America yesterday. Back in July, the abortion giant announced it would close two locations in Houston, Texas. One of them was its 78,000-square-foot Prevention Park facility. The Houston Coalition for Life hosted a vigil outside the building to honor the estimated 110,000+ unborn children killed by abortion there. Shawn Carney, the CEO of 40 Days for Life, said the ministry has prayed outside the mega abortion mill since 2006. He commented to Fox News about the closure, saying, “This is massive news for the pro-life movement and shows the direction that Planned Parenthood is going, which is down.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Wednesday, October 1st, in the year of our Lord 2025. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.
In this episode, we preview Georgia's matchup with the Kentucky Wildcats. We dive into the Dawgs' dominance in this series, revisit some wild Georgia-Kentucky memories, and break down what to expect on both sides of the ball this weekend. From the run game picking up steam to the defense looking for a bounce-back performance, we share where Georgia can take control and how Kentucky might respond. We also make our Week 6 picks across the SEC and beyond before giving final score predictions for the Dawgs. We hope you enjoy this episode, and as always, GO DAWGS! TIMESTAMPS:00:00:00 - Intro00:00:58 - Coping with the Alabama Loss00:07:28 - Shoutout!00:08:58 - Georgia vs Kentucky History00:26:50 - Georgia Offense vs Kentucky Defense00:44:23 - Georgia Defense vs Kentucky Offense00:57:28 - Week 6 Picks01:09:40 - Score Predictions & Final Thoughts SUPPORT OUR PODCAST: For just $5/month, you can support our podcast & unlock exclusive perks. Visit https://www.patreon.com/rowsixty & join today! GET YOUR GAMEDAY GEAR HERE: peachstatepride.com/collections/uga CONNECT WITH US:Patreon: patreon.com/rowsixtyFacebook: facebook.com/rowsixtyInstagram: instagram.com/rowsixty/TikTok: tiktok.com/@rowsixtyYouTube: youtube.com/rowsixtyWebsite: rowsixty.comStore: rowsixty.com/store
The guys get together to talk about their Ross figure finds from the week, the N.E.C.A Goliath and Sega Genesis Collab and the guys open up some Yu-Gi-Oh blind boxes from the Phat Mojo brand and much more on this episode that you do not want to miss and make sure to tune in!
This week, the boys are back on YouTube and back in the studio to discuss some NASCAR news as well as cover this weekend's racing! Support REVIVAL MOTORING https://www.revivalmotoring.com
This episode stars M. M. De Voe (A Flash of Darkness, Book & Baby, Pen Parentis). It was recorded over the Zoom between the This Podcast Will Change Your Life home studio in Chicago, IL and De Voe's awesomely bookshelf'd Gotham City home in September 2025.
Today's episode includes: a boy in a hospital waiting for a girl in a mirror, as well as potentially the end of all things. www.minervasweeneywren.com I write for free and for the love of it, but if you'd like to donate to cover fees, that's @minervasweeneywren on Venmo. :) Thank you for joining us, friend. You are welcome in this whimsical universe. Minerva Sweeney Wren has other podcasts and stories for you to enjoy. Meet Maude, the Magic Unusual from 1921, who stumbles into a world of supernatural gangsters, true friends, and plague mask thingies in MCGILLICUDDY AND MURDER'S PAWN SHOP. Darren Curtis wrote the intro music. Please thank him! See you next time!
Sixty years after his death, the Village of Alger in west central Ohio is memorializing the famous Black baseball player. But the effort created controversy.
In this episode, we relive Georgia's heartbreaking 24–21 loss to Alabama in Sanford Stadium. The episode opens with the gameday atmosphere, concession stands report, and some not-so-fun facts before shifting into a breakdown of how the Dawgs performed on offense, defense, and special teams. The controversial fourth-and-one call, third-down struggles, and the endless “Fire Bobo” chatter all get their fair share of discussion, but we also point out the bright spots that keep this team's goals alive. Along the way, there's reaction to the new AP Poll, a quick look back at Week 5's biggest games, and a preview of what's ahead with Kentucky. We hope you enjoy this episode, and as always, GO DAWGS! TIMESTAMPS:00:00:00 - Intro00:04:40 - Patron Shoutouts00:07:34 - Gameday Atmosphere00:17:02 - Weekly Concession Stand Report00:20:11 - Clark's Not-So-Fun Facts00:23:14 - UGA Offense vs Alabama Defense00:45:24 - UGA Defense vs Alabama Offense00:58:49 - UGA Special Teams01:00:56 - AP Poll Reaction01:02:42 - Week 5 Games Recap01:11:44 - Moving On! SUPPORT OUR PODCAST: For just $5/month, you can support our podcast & unlock exclusive perks. Visit https://www.patreon.com/rowsixty & join today! GET YOUR GAMEDAY GEAR HERE: peachstatepride.com/collections/uga CONNECT WITH US:Patreon: patreon.com/rowsixtyFacebook: facebook.com/rowsixtyInstagram: instagram.com/rowsixty/TikTok: tiktok.com/@rowsixtyYouTube: youtube.com/rowsixtyWebsite: rowsixty.comStore: rowsixty.com/store
Luke's HAARP Time Warp: Part 3 Marion readies her attack. Based on a post by somethin fishy, in 15 parts. Listen to the Podcast at Explicit Novels. Chapter 11. The next morning the three of them all woke at about the same time. Luke was amazed that he had slept in and Cecilia was amazed that she had woken up early and was so rested. Watching Marion trying to walk, Cecilia fell off the bed she was laughing so hard. To rub salt into Marion's wounds, Luke was chuckling a bit as well and all Marion could do was blush. She was too sore, at the moment, to do anything else. They all took turns with the chamber pot and after Marion and Luke had washed each other up a bit; got dressed and went to get something to eat. In the dining area Luke was greeted like a mighty warrior; while Marion was getting jealous looks from every woman in the room. Everyone had heard them and every woman wanted to be her or have a man like she did. This actually cheered Marion up quite well. She actually was enjoying the looks that she was getting; after all it just proved that she had something that none of them could even dream of. The innkeeper meanwhile had given the lovebirds free food. This annoyed Luke but he yielded after the innkeeper explained that she was not only very happy for them, but their love making had lured extra people in for supper the night before. It had actually been standing room only and the only fighting had been when someone else made too much noise. She had made more money off Luke and Marion's love making then she had made in the previous month. Marion's reaction to this got laughs from everyone in the room because she flushed the deepest red that anyone had ever seen. Cecilia had also noticed that she had been getting some jealous looks; but hers were equally from men and women. It didn't take her long to figure out that they were jealous of her front row, well bed seat, to last night's entertainment. Of course, it didn't hurt that all three of them smelled like hot sex. Eventually they got done eating breakfast and returned to their room to pack up. Within an hour they were on the road to York. The three of them traveled quickly for Cecilia had given up on killing Marion on the road. Now she figured that she would use Marion to keep Luke around. Of course, that didn't mean that Marion could be free; oh no. The first thing that Cecilia planed on doing when she got home was to trump up some charges against Marion to have her thrown in the dungeon. With Marion still alive, Cecilia could use her to force Luke's cooperation. While traveling, Luke had noticed the change in Cecilia's behavior. At first, he had hoped that she might be starting to change, but a couple of comments, that she made, put this theory to rest; after all how often do leopards change their spots. Marion though, was overjoyed at her sister's change in demeanor for she had always wanted a loving sister growing up and now, apparently, she had one. As they rode Cecilia and Marion talked and joked as if they were the best of friends. Luke started to just ignore them and instead focused on keeping a look out for traps. The rest of their trip back to Cecilia and Marion's land was uneventful. Cecilia's charm though, wasn't fooling Luke and he began to mentally prepare himself to do whatever he had to do, including abandoning Marion, in order to keep his knowledge from getting into the wrong hands. As they passed back into their family lands, the ladies immediately noticed a change. A blind person could have seen it. Houses were burnt and the people that lived in the area were starting to show signs of starvation. It was so bad that even Luke felt sickened by the sights. Cecilia and Marion were pale as ghost as they threw up everything in their stomachs. Eventually, Marion found one of the people that she trusted. It was an older woman, Lucy, who had lost her husband years before. Lucy had been Marion's nanny, back when Marion was younger and they had retained a close friendship. When Marion first saw Lucy, Marion actually had to look very hard to make sure for Lucy had changed so much since Marion had last seen her, and that was just a week before Marion had left for London. “Lucy what happened?” “It was Richard. As soon as the three of you left for London, he moved in and took over. The guards that remained loyal are rumored to be in Richard's dungeon; that is if they have not been killed by torture yet. Where is your father anyway?” Lucy was so depressed and dirty that it broke Marion's heart, for she loved this woman. Lucy was the mother that Marion had never known. “Father was killed in an ambush. John, Cecilia's fiancé was killed too. The ambush was led by none other than William.” Lucy hissed at hearing this. “I am so sorry, Marion. Now the big question, who is the giant behind you?” “Oh sorry. Lucy this is Luke. Luke this is Lucy. She took care of me when I was younger. Lucy, Luke is the stranger that rescued Cecilia and me from the ambush. He killed William with his bare hands and he has been keeping us safe ever since. Also, we have fallen in love.” “Oh really.” “What, I am not allowed to fall in love?” Lucy smiled at this. Marion had always had a bit of fire in her soul. “Back to serious issues Marion, you three need to get out of here before you are discovered. Word has it that Richard has put a bounty on your and Cecilia's heads.” “Not to fear Lucy, the only head that is going to be collected will be Richard's” growled Luke. Lucy now felt a spike of fear go through her. She had never heard a human sound like this. This Luke sounded much more like a wild animal. More to her surprise, the look on Marion's face had hardened as well. Obviously these two knew something that Lucy didn't. “Lucy, I need all the information and rumors that you have on this Richard bastard.” Said Luke. Over the next hour the woman told Luke everything that she knew about Richard. Richard was an older Earl that lived next to their land and had been eyeing Marion's family land for years. Richard was one of those who get everything that he wanted, mostly because he was very quick to resort to very dirty and underhand tactics to get them. In the thirty years since Richard had gained his Earldom, he had tripled his land holdings. In the process, he had killed off whole villages and had put such a tax burden on the peasants living on his land that many of them were in a constant state of half starvation. This is what he had started doing in Cecilia and Marion's lands, but here he taxed the peasants at such a high rate that many of them would be dead by the end of the year. If a peasant couldn't pay the tax then one of several things might happen to them: they might be tortured, killed, if there were good looking women in the family then they would be taken to serve Richard or his men, young boys would be taken to be turned into soldiers. To put it simply, Richard viewed everyone below him as an expendable plaything and everyone including the king was below him, in his mind. By now, Cecilia had realized that she would have to put a hold on getting revenge on Marion. There was no way that Cecilia would live long enough to make up the charges against Marion, never mind pump Luke for information. Luke listened carefully to everything that the women told him and asked pointed questions if he thought that they might have missed something. Finally, Luke asked Lucy: “Where can I find Richard?” “Why he now lives in the castle” said Lucy while she pointed at the castle that had once been Marion and Cecilia's home. Luke gave Lucy some money and one of their extra horses and told her to get lost and if he failed to get rid of Richard, never come back. Luke had figured out, listening to all the stories that the only way to get rid of Richard was to kill him. So that's what Luke set out to do. He had Marion show him a spot from which Luke could watch the castle and remain hidden. He then told Cecilia and Marion to get back to Lincoln and stay there until Luke sent for them. Cecilia was good with this, Marion wasn't. Eventually it was agreed that Cecilia would travel to Lincoln with Lucy and Marion would help Luke. The ladies hugged each other when Cecilia set off with Lucy. Luke and Marion had given almost all their money to Cecilia and Lucy. Luke had told Lucy that she should find some business to invest in. That way she could keep making money and would have a secure future. Luke now had to face the problem that he didn't know what Richard looked like. Yes, he could shoot Richard from a long way off, but he had to know what Richard looked like first. Marion couldn't take Luke to show him Richard, because too many people in the castle knew Marion. Then he hit on a solution. Luke would go into the castle, claiming to be a Scottish mercenary looking for a new job. “How are you going to do that?” asked Marion “You're not Scottish.” “Something I haven't mentioned to you, my family name is MacDougall, and I've spent enough time in Scotland to fake the accent good enough. Just have to hope that Richard doesn't have any other MacDougall's around.” “Damn it Luke, how many more secrets do you have?” “If you're afraid of the answer then you probably shouldn't ask the question my dear. On the plus side, you already know my biggest one. The rest aren't too bad.” Marion just gave him the stink eye. “I should only be gone for a couple of days. If I'm not back by sunset four days from now, get out of here as fast as you can and never look back.” Marion was starting to argue, but Luke wasn't having any of it. “Damn it Marion, think with your head and not your pussy. We can't launch an attack without knowing what all Richard has going on inside and you are too well known to go in. That leaves me, plus I have a military background so I know what to look for.” Again, Marion was gearing up for a fight, when she suddenly drew in her breath. She had realized that once again Luke was right and that if she tried to go in, she would be caught before the sun had gone done. “Okay, Luke. Get going, just be careful and remember that I love you.” “I love you too, Marion. Remember if I'm no back by sunset four days from now get out of here, and take all my gear with you.” With that, Luke mounted his horse and started riding toward the family of York's castle. Chapter 12. Getting inside the castle was a pain for Luke, for he was searched multiple times. Finally, he managed to get through the guards. Once inside, Luke was amazed at how destitute the place was. Everywhere it seemed there were people hanging at the end of ropes or in stocks. The air was thick with flies, but the remaining people didn't seem to even notice. He saw some desperate people actually walk up behind someone in stocks and carve a big piece of flesh from them. A number of the people hanging appeared to be merchants and craftsmen which amazed Luke; after all what kind of idiot ruler would go after the very people who earned the money to pay the taxes. Of course, three answers came to Luke's mind. Evil despot rulers, socialist, and communist and usually the evil despot rulers were brightest of the three. Their end goal was always the same just dressed up in different ways; power for themselves and their supporters. Luke didn't even have to look for an inn because there were so many abandoned homes to pick from but first Luke had to get a meeting with this Richard idiot. This actually proved to be very easy. Luke just walked right up to the main castle doors and told the guard that he was a mercenary looking for a job. Luke looked the part too with two swords, an impressive collection of knives, and a large shield that he had bought while in Lincoln. When Luke finally met the Earl Richard for the first time Luke almost fell to the floor laughing. This guy had some serious man issues. For starters he was hideously ugly. Marion of course had told his this, but Luke had never pictured something this ugly. Another thing was Richard was extremely short, even for the era. Luke estimated him to be no more than four foot nine or ten. Finally, the guy had some kind of speech problem which for normal people wasn't a problem, but for people who thought of themselves masters of the world, this was a major problem. “So, I hear that you want a job as one of my soldiers?” “Yes sir, that is correct.” Stated Luke with his slight Scottish accent. He could have laid it on thicker but figured that keeping things light would help convince Richard that Luke was really a very experienced soldier. “Why?” “Why not. I need a job and I heard that you sir are hiring.” “Well, let us see what you can do.” “David, Matt, John. Test this man's metal.” Richard set back to enjoy the entertainment. He was going to enjoy watching his best man whittle this giant down to size. The three of them approached Luke spaced out evenly around him. Luke waited until the last possible second, then stuck. Using the same method that he had used on William; Luke sidestepped David's strike, grabbed his right wrist with one hand and broke is elbow with his other. Luke then moved and snapped David's neck. This pissed the other two men off for all three were very close. With new fury they moved on Luke who was still calm as ever. This time he drew his swords. These were hand and a half swords, but in Luke's hands they became single handed swords. With longer swords and much more strength, Luke quickly forced the other two knights back. Finally, Matt managed to get past Luke's swords and deliver a blow to Luke. This blow was normally a fatal blow, but Luke just shrugged it off. Before Matt could get out of the way, Luke hit him between his eyes with the pommel of one of his swords. Matt's skull shattered with the blow causing everyone around to cringe. Now it was one to one and John was not only in a rage, but was also fearful. He had seen both his best friends killed before his eyes and this giant had received a usually fatal blow from Matt. Yet it barely seemed to affect him. Luke now went on an all-out attack on John. It was all John could do to keep Luke's blades off of him. If John didn't do something fast, he would be killed too. Finally, John had an opening and he took it. Problem was that Luke had purposely let his have that opening and taking it proved to be a fatal mistake for John. As John delivered what he hoped would be at least a debilitating blow on Luke, Luke trapped John's sword and pulled John to him. Close in, Luke dropped his swords, picked up John, turned him over, and drove him head first into the floor. This completely crushed John's head. It was so bad that you couldn't even tell that it had been a head. Luke the casually picked his swords up and sheathed them. He then started to return to in front of Richard who was sitting in his chair with is mouth open. He had never seen someone win a three to one fight so fast. As Luke got back to where he had started, he heard the unmistakable sound of a bow being drawn. As quick as lighting, Luke drew a throwing knife and let it fly. It stuck the bowman in the throat, killing him instantly. Luke walked over, kicked his knife loose of the man's neck, wiped it off on the man's uniform, and returned the knife to its place. By now the look of fear was in every face of the room, including Richard's. It was obvious to all that this man was not one to be messed around with. Upon returning Luke asked: “Well, happy now?” “Yes, you are a remarkable soldier, how did you survive Matt's strike; sorcery?” Luke snorted at this. “Sorcery please? Do not insult me in such a way ever again. I survived because I designed my own armor which is hidden in my clothes. Only complete losers blame their loss on sorcery. Real men take responsibility for their victories as well as their defeats.” “So, they do, friend. So, they do. Now to business, what would you be charging for your services?” “Eighty pounds sterling a year.” He had talked with Marion and she had told him that while this was a bit expensive Richard would gladly pay it to have a soldier of Luke's caliber. “Sixty pounds a year plus I will provide you with girls to use whenever you please.” “Seventy, plus some girls of my choosing.” “You drive a hard bargain, Hildyard. I accept and my I say that name suits you very well.” “Thank you my lord.” Luke had picked this alias for that very reason. It meant one who is like a wolf in battle. “Take my new knight to pick his girls.” Richard said to a servant. The servant wouldn't even dare look at Richard for Richard would kill anyone who he thought gave him a disrespectful look. Luke followed the servant into another set of rooms. There were many good-looking females there, some being quite young and some being decent looking Milfs. “Thank you, my good man. What is your name?” asked Luke looking at the servant. “Michael, sir” Kneeling down in front of the servant Luke said quietly to him: “Never call me sir again, you hear me. My name is Hildyard. Got it?” “Yes sir, Hildyard” said Michael with a slight grin. “Good.” Luke had a warm smile on his face “When you tell your friends about me as I am sure that you will, make sure that you pass the word on to them.” “Yes Hildyard.” With that, the servant scampered away almost causing Luke to laugh. Turning back to the women, Luke had to work to hide just how disgusted he really felt. These women were being forced into sex slaves because their family couldn't pay the sky-high taxes that Richard insisted on levying on them. Luke quietly looked at each one. Finally, he thought that he might have a way that he could do this. Going to one of the servants by the door: “This is going to be a hard choice for me to make. Can you show me to my chamber and then have the women report to it one at a time please?” “Yes sir. This way sir.” the servant snapped. Luke sighed to himself, this servant hadn't heard his bit to Michael. ‘Oh well' thought Luke. Once Luke had been shown his chamber, the women were sent in one at a time like he had requested. Luke had to be very careful here for one false move on his part and Richard would figure out that Luke was lying through his teeth and then it was only a matter of time. As Luke carefully questioned each of the women, he had to work at sounding like an arrogant mercenary soldier when in fact all he wanted to do was to get the woman out of there and back to their homes. Luke finally picked some young ladies who were all a bit younger than Marion and an older one that had worked in the castle while Marion had lived there. The reason that Luke had picked the younger woman was to help protect them for they were brand new to the harem and were still virgins. He had absolutely no intention of forcing himself on any of them. Of course, this first night he would be able to use being very tired as an excuse but the following nights could be difficult. Finally, it was time for bed. Luke had managed to procure a separate room for “his” woman so that no one else would have a chance to force themselves on them. Luke took the oldest one into his room for the night. Of course, he had already checked out the room twice and had found no hidden listening holes. Still, he had to be careful. The older lady was named Stella and Luke put her age about thirty or so. “So, Stella what can you tell me about yourself. I find sex to be more enjoyable when I know something about the bitch.” “Well, I am twenty-nine years old, I think. Married once but he died from an accident. I had one child with him but she died before she made it to one year old. I have been working in this castle all my life and I know exactly how to please men.” “What can you tell me about the previous owners? I have heard whispers about them but none of it makes any sense.” “Why do you want to know about the previous owners?” “Because I am curious, so humor me please.” “The owner was named Charles. He was a good man who lost his wife so after his youngest daughter, Marion, was born. After this he never remarried but used the ladies of the castle to keep him company. It was actually very good for us because he was kind and gentle with us.” “You mentioned a daughter?” “He actually had two, Cecilia and Marion. Cecilia was a two-faced wild child, but Marion was kind, loving, and very intelligent.” “Was?” “Yes, word has it that they were killed on their way back from London which is just as well. For if they had gotten back here, Richard would have had Charles tortured and imprisoned and his daughters would have become Richard's concubines.” “I see. I can see where death would be preferable. Come here Stella.” Stella came up to Luke, expecting to be ravaged, but to her surprise Luke invited her to lay with him while she still had her clothes on. “Master what is wrong? Do I not please your eyes?” “Never call me master. My name is Hildyard and that is what I expected to be called. Understand?” “Yes” squeaked Stella. “Good. Now for tonight I just want a beautiful, caring woman to curl up with; for after my travels and the excitement of this afternoon I am too tired for any fun right now.” With that Stella curled up in Luke's arms and quickly found herself feeling safer than she had felt in years. This man was very kind and considerate; a bit weird for a man but Stella could live with that. He was much better than Richard was that was for sure. When she woke up the next morning, Luke was gone. His spot was still warm though so he wasn't far away. Indeed, as she put her feet on the floor, Luke came through the door holding two bowls of stew. He gave Stella her pick of the two and he took the other one. He also gave her a piece of bread and a few veggies. Now Stella was just blown away by this man. He was far kinder than any other man she had ever met. She was also glad that he had been able to get the fresh virgins before Richard could get to them for Stella knew that Hildyard would be gentle with them; while Richard purposely was extra rough with fresh meat. After they finished eating Luke gave Stella her assignment for the day. “I want you to care for my ladies. Get them cleaned up. A couple of them smell so bad that it is hard to be in the same room with them. Also, if anyone of the bastards so much as touches any of them I want to know about it. Got it?” “Yes, Hildyard” “Good. Now I have to get going for I have a lot of things to get done today.” Chapter 13. Luke wasn't actually worried that anyone would mess with his ladies, he had scared everyone shitless yesterday, but it was always better to be ready. Luke first went to the training yard to work out with some of the other knights and other soldiers, at least that's what he told everyone. In reality he was looking for weaknesses, learning about these knight's fighting styles, and learning just how many men Richard had here. Many of the knights seemed to be second rate and the soldiers only went about their training half heartily. Luke could guess why, but the last thing he wanted to do was ask them. The problem with asking questions is that you tell the person that you're asking that the information you seek is in some way important to you so Luke spoke as little as possible. After a few hours of training, Luke had a little bit of free time, so he wondered the town. Everywhere he went he could feel the people's eyes following him. He could feel the hatred in their looks. This, of course, put him on high alert but thankfully no one attacked. He made sure to quietly pay extra for all the food that he bought. Most of it he would take back for his ladies so that they could start to regain their strength. He dropped the food off in his quarters and went to find Richard for he had an important meeting scheduled. Luke had a contract to sign with the devil. To Luke's surprise, the contract was in order and ready for signature. After signing Luke got his first assignment. He was to go toward London and look for Richard's son William. William should have reported in by now and yet nothing had been heard of him. While out Luke was to keep an eye out for the previous owners. If Luke met them, he was to kill or capture them, whichever was most convent at the time. Luke couldn't believe his ears; this was going to play right into his hands. As an added bonus, he could take his women with him and he would have a small escort. The escort part bothered Luke a bit but they were easy to get rid of. On the other hand, though…Luke requested that he be able to choose his men. He figured that three should be enough. Richard agreed but only allowed Luke two. Luke made sure to pick two of the men that had shown the most hatred toward Richard's knights during the training session. Luke told them that they would be setting out first thing in the morning so they had better get some rest. Upon returning to his chamber for the evening, he was surprised that all his ladies were in the room. When Luke entered, they all stopped talking and looked at him. Luke had to admit that they definitely cleaned up nice. Then Stella stepped forward: “Hildyard, rumor has it that you are leaving in the morning?” “That is correct. Are you speaking for the group, Stella?” “Yes I am.” “Well then get on with it or let them speak for themselves.” “We thank you kindly for the extra food. That was the best that we have ate since this Richard took over.” “Well, no thanks are necessary.” Luke said to the group with a warm smile that always seemed to melt hearts. “Now ladies listen up. I will be leaving very early in the morning on a special mission. I have been given permission for you to accompany me on my journey. We will also have a two-man escort. Now I suggest that all of you get to bed now, for I want to be going through the gate just as it is getting light. Now move and no arguments.” Tonight, Luke took the youngest of the ladies to bed with him. Her name was Gabriel and she reminded Luke a lot of Marion. “Hildyard, I have no idea how to please...” That was as far as she got before Luke cut her off with a gentle kiss. “Do not worry about that for now. Just come sleep next to me for we have to be up early in the morning.” Gabriel was starting to feel things that she had never felt before and Hildyard was causing those feelings. “But” Luke just gave her his special shut the fuck up look. It worked every time he used it, and it did here as well. Gabriel curled up next to Luke and like Stella the night before felt completely safe and quickly fell asleep. As promised, Luke was up very early the next morning. He figured that it was about three AM. He went around to all the ladies, gently woke them up, and ordered them to get ready to leave. Then he made his way to the barracks; here he wasn't gentle at all. He expected his men to follow orders and sure enough, neither of them was up yet. Luke woke them up with his boot on their asses. “Get up you miscible excuses for soldiers! Get up now! When I tell you to be ready to go at a certain time you had better be ready to go.” Luke's voice boomed through the barracks. He was being far meaner than usual on purpose. He figured that these men would probably continue to be soldiers once he helped Marion take over and Luke wanted to get a start on instilling disciple in the men. Luke had to wait almost an hour for the men to get squared away and ready to go. Of course, he had already anticipated this; after all that's why he woke everyone up so early. Finally, everything was ready and the small group set off. The two soldiers weren't happy to put it mildly. They had been dragged out of their billet before dawn, they were assigned to escort a monster and a group of his concubines, and the worst part was that this Hildyard had the complete support of that asshole Earl Richard. They were partisans for the previous landowner and they were convinced that Richard had something to do with the Charles's disappearance. “When that bastard is busy with his women, it will be the prefect chance to get rid of him, and then we can rescue those women and get them back home.” One of the escorts said quietly to the other as they were headed out of the castle. The other nodded in agreement. The trip out of the town gates went quickly for the sun was just starting to lighten up the Eastern sky. Luke made sure that they headed out the right gate so that Marion would see them. As the group was ready to head into the forest, the escort was out in front of the group; they came across a man standing in the road, wearing a long cape with the hood up. “Get out of our way!” one of the escorts, Michael yelled. He was agitated and this man had already pissed him off. “I have just as much right to be on this road as you do.” Answered the man calmly. This really pissed Michael off and he drew his sword. His companion, Tom drew his too. Luke just calmly watched but didn't draw his sword for he figured who the man was. “Why are you not drawing your weapon?” asked Stella “Why bother? The odds are already two-to-one, plus I know who that is and I have no desire to cross swords with her.” “Wait. Her?!?!” exclaimed Stella. “Just watch.” Marion waited until both men committed to their attack before making her move. She used her staff to knock both men off their mounts. Then she made sure to grab both men's mounts before they ran off. The last thing Marion wanted to do was to chase done the horses. She tied the horses to a nearby branch. By the time that Marion got the horses under control and tied up, the men were finally getting to their feet and to say that they were pissed would have been an extreme understatement. How had this peasant dismounted both of them? Marion just waited for them to get up. The men both charged at the same time and this time Marion actually had to fight back a bit. She used a leg sweep to take Tom out and she side-stepped Michael. Before Michael could turn around, Marion had him in a sleep hold and her knee was planted firmly in his back. With Tom still suffering from the wind being knocked out of him; it was just Marion and Michael so when she demanded that he yield, he did. Marion then drew her sword and held it to Tom's throat and demanded that he yield as well. Tom had no choice so he did. Marion then turned to Luke. “Well big guy, how about you? Are you going to join the party?” “I think not. I've done some dumb things in my time, but I'm not stupid.” The ladies in his group looked at him, confused. Luke didn't strike them as cowardly but here he was refusing to give battle and what was those strange words that he used. “No, you're not, Luke. You're a lot of things but you're not dumb.” Giggled Marion Now everyone in the group was confused. Who was this man? Why was Hildyard afraid of him? Who is Luke? “Now that I have everyone's attention...” said Marion. She then dramatically swept off her hood and there was a collective gasp from the group. This man that Hildyard was afraid of was a woman. Stella then recognized who it really was, leapt off her horse, ran to Marion, and fiercely embraced her. Stella whispered in Marion's ear, while embracing her: “What are you doing here? Marion, get out of here. Now! Hildyard has orders to arrest or kill you on sight. Get out of here, I will try and hold Hildyard off so you can escape.” “Stella, why would I want to escape?” Stella was alarmed for she cared deeply about Marion. Marion turned to Luke “Seriously Luke, Hildyard” Luke dropped his Scottish accent “What? I thought it was a nice touch.” With that he got off his horse walked over to Marion, picked her up, kissed her, and swung her around. Marion was laughing during this. Finally, they both turned to the group, who were now confused, afraid, and several emotions that they didn't know what they were. Marion then spoke to the group. “Everyone, I want to introduce to you Luke MacDougall, and yes he is my man. He rescued Cecilia and I when Richard's son attacked us. Luke killed William's men and killed William with his bare hands. Since then, he has been protecting us on the journey home. Cecilia has returned to Lincoln with Lucy until the crisis is over. By the way Luke, your gear is safely hidden away in camp” Luke turned to the women that he had brought with him “All of you are now safe. If you want you can return home.” One of the ladies started crying: “I cannot return home. Richard's men destroyed it.” Marion ran to comfort her while the others gave a similar story. While Marion was taking care of the women, Luke walked over to the guards. “Neither of you have anything to fear. I taught her” Luke pointed at Marion “how to fight. That is why both of you got your asses beat, and no I have no intention of supporting a bastard like Richard. I am completely loyal to Marion.” The relief on the men's faces was as obvious as it was instant. Michael also started to look a bit guilty for he remembered their plans and wasn't sure what to do or even what to think. Luke saved him from further worry. “No need to worry Michael. I figured that you and Tom were planning on killing me eventually. The reason I picked you two was the shear hatred, for Richard and his men, that I had seen in your eyes during our training season the other day.” Both of them were now red as beets and Luke had to laugh. “Part of the training that I got, when I was in the military, was how to look for traps and part of that is properly reading people. Now I am going to need your help. I want to help Marion get rid of Richard permanently. Will you two help me, help her.” “That bastard killed my wife in front of me after he and his men raped her. He took my daughters and made them his concubines, and he hung my sons from the ceiling of my house. He then forced me to be one of his soldiers and if I refused then my daughters would be killed very slowly. I only became one of “his men” to hopefully find a way to save my daughters.” Said Tom “What is your story, Michael?” asked Luke. “My family was killed several years ago. I had to come to town for a few days and when I returned home, I found out that they had all gotten sick and died while I had been gone. I became a soldier so that I would hopefully never have to return to that village again. Life was good while Charles was the lord running things, but under that devil Richard no one is safe. I was actually getting ready to leave and head to London.” “Well men, will we help me and hopefully afterwards stay soldiers but this time under Marion?” Neither man looked at the other one. They went up to Marion, drew their swords, kneeled in front of her, and held their swords up to her. Behind them, Luke smiled. He was happy that once again his instincts had been correct. Marion's embarrassment was just an added bonus. “Stand up, both of you. Luke did you tell them to do this?” Marion asked with a bit of venom in her voice. She had caught him smiling. Luke just shrugged at her. Luke and Marion then spent the next hour learning everyone's stories and telling their story. Neither Luke nor Marion mentioned that Luke was from the future. They were not ready to revile that secret, yet. Eventually, Luke and Marion stood next to each other, Luke with his arm around Marion's shoulder, “So ladies will you help us as well?” asked Marion. “But, we're women...” “And I'm not a woman?” asked Marion cutting them off. “That's…that's not what we meant Lady Marion.” Said the women all at once. Marion looked crossly at them and they all shrunk in fear. They were really thrown for a loop when Marion then smiled warmly at them. “Not to worry for once I was like you. I could not defend myself and then I met Luke. He taught me how to fight and more importantly when to fight and when to retreat and I bet that he will teach all of you too. One more thing, I am just Marion, not Lady Marion” Marion then looked at Luke and he nodded. Chapter 14. Over the next month, Luke and Marion trained everyone in the group basic self-defense tactics. The ladies were amazed at how their fortunes had changed. They had started off as simple concubines only allowed to live if they were able to please men and now, they knew how to protect themselves. Luke also taught them how to be soldiers. The guys didn't really agree with teaching the women how to fight or be soldiers, but they certainly were not going to complain. After all they now had a chance to square accounts with Richard. Part of their training was to ambush groups of Richard's soldiers as they raided the countryside. At first the women had a hard time killing, but they quickly got over it. When they would look at Marion, they would always take heart. In battle, Marion was proving to be not only extremely intelligent but also could be very cold blooded and ferocious when she had to be. She had no problems with executing prisoners that they took. Marion knew that they couldn't give prisoners a chance to escape and warn Richard. They also didn't have the extra manpower to guard them or food to feed them. In every battle, they would strip the dead of gear. When they had extra gear, they would put it in hiding so that they could come back and get it later. The better the women became the more disgruntled Michael became. He didn't believe in women in combat or even having them as soldiers, but he did admit that having them in close quarters did provide him with some unique opportunities for he was a serial rapist and murderer. There was nothing that he liked better then popping a virgin's cherry, filling her up with cum, and then forcing her to suck all the bloody cum off his cock before he strangled them. In this group he thought that he had found the pinnacle of virgins, Gabriel. She was tall, had chestnut colored hair that was full and wavy. She had warm, brown eyes, a firm pair of tits and with all the exercise that she had been getting over the last moth; she was developing a very firm ass. He wasn't worried about the fact that she had taken to Luke and Marion's training the best for he was planning on surprising her, raping, and killing her before anyone else knew what was going on. Afterwards, he would disappear and continue his raping somewhere else. Finally, it was the evening before the group was planning on returning to York. Their raiding of Richard's men had taken its toll on Richard's forces. They were afraid to leave the safety of the castle for even a short distance because just leaving the gates was proving to be very dangerous. Marion had made sure to leave some of the corpses where they could be seen from the castle walls. She had done this at Luke's urging while he explained to her the modern-day concept of Psy Ops. The more she thought about this, the more she liked it. If the enemy could be mentally defeated before battle then you would suffer fewer causalities and maybe you could even avoid a battle in the first place. Michael meanwhile had been watching everyone in the group and he finally saw his perfect opportunity to strike. The rest of the group had bedded down early so that they could get up early and get ready. Gabriel had gone down to the stream so that she could get a quick bath. She was unaware that she was being followed. Just as she had got her clothes off, Michael stuck. He came up to her quickly, put one of his powerful hand over her mouth and held his knife to her throat with the other one. Normally this would have been more than enough, but Gabriel now knew what to do. Before Michael could react, she drove her heal into his knee. While she didn't break it, he was now hurting and lost his grip on Gabriel. As soon has her mouth was free, she screamed. Michael was too busy trying to get control of his prey to care, after all they were a way away from the camp and everyone else had turned in. Michael was able to land a punch squarely in Gabriel's face. This knocked her to the ground and the force of hitting the ground stunned her. Michael untied his pants and slowly lowered them. He loved seeing the fear on his victim's faces when they realized what was about to happen to them. As Michael was getting on his knees so that he could force his way into Gabriel's virgin cunt, he felt something cold and sharp touch the back of his neck. This caused him to freeze. Slowly he turned his head and found himself looking into Marion's expressionless face. “Hey Luke, before we go to sleep, I have something to tell you.” Luke looked down at Marion. She had assumed their usual post coitus spot. Her head lying on his shoulder and one of her legs over his with her cream filled pussy leaking on him. “Oh ya what's that.” Said Luke half asleep. “I'm pretty sure that I'm pregnant. Won't know for sure for a little while but I missed my last period and I've not been feeling good in the mornings.” Luke was now fully awake. During their time together he had never given a thought to Marion getting pregnant. Mentally Luke cursed himself for being such an idiot. Yes, he loved Marion, but Luke wasn't sure why he had been transported to this universe and Marion having a child could cause serious problems if Luke ever got the opportunity to go home. This is why he never told Marion all he knew about the future. He never even told her his real fears of leaking the information that was locked away in his head. Marion misread the look on Luke's face. “Don't worry honey, it was bound to happen eventually and I'm so happy to be carrying your child.” Luke took a deep breath. He was going to have to finally tell Marion all of his fears. As he was about to start, they both heard a scream and recognized it as Gabriel. Marion grabbed her sword and raced off toward the scream as fast as she could still naked. Luke stopped to put his pants and then he was following in Marion's wake with both of his swords. When Luke caught up, he found Gabriel on the ground still stunned. Her clothes had been put on a nearby branch so Luke assumed that she had been getting a bath. Marion had her sword at someone's neck but however it was, was facing away from Luke. Then they turned their head and Luke could see that it was Michael. Luke went over and helped Gabriel to her feet and gave her back her dress. Meanwhile Marion was forcing Michael to return to camp without his clothes. Gabriel had serious problems walking so Luke decided just to carry her. He gently picked her up and cradling her in his arms, carried her back. Marion forced Michael back to camp and made him get on his knees. “You think making me get on my knees will change anything bitch then you are dumber than I thought you were. I was well within my rights as a man to demand that she service me.” Marion leaned in and whispered in his ear “It's not just me that you have to worry about. And if you think that raping that poor girl makes you a man then I have to wonder how humans have survived so long. With such sorry excuses for a man as yourself, we should have all died off thousands of years ago. I'm willing to bet that it was actually Adam that got humans kicked out of the garden and when the men writing the bible realized the truth, they switched the roles so that history wouldn't find out the truth.” By this time, Luke had returned with Gabriel and she was starting to recover. Luke tried to hand her off to Stella to care for but Gabriel wasn't having it. “I want to see what happens to him.” Her voice was one of iron and Luke knew that arguing wouldn't do him any good. “Well come on then” was all he said. Luke was actually impressed when he realized what Marion was doing. She was organizing a trial by jury. Everyone knew what had happened but Marion wanted to start establishing a precedent. She was obviously thinking long term and Luke was impressed. Once everyone in the group had gathered; the trail started. Gabriel told all what happened and what Michael said. Michael was given the opportunity to defend himself but refused. He obviously didn't realize Marion's growing power and strength. Finally, it was time for the group to vote on Michael's guilt or innocence. The entire group voted Michael guilty. Michael was stunned when Tom voted with the women. While Michael had been growing disgruntled, Tom had been changing as well. He saw the women getting stronger and he found that he was being drown to them and one in particular, Stella. They were close to the same age and had both had a hard life. Stella, for her part, was well aware of Tom's attraction to her and while she hadn't made a final decision on the matter yet, she was starting to have naughty thoughts about Tom especially while Luke and Marion were practicing their love making. With the guilty verdict, Marion passed sentence on Michael. He would be castrated, his balls would be forced down his throat, and then he would be executed. Luke was stunned by her harshness. He had never seen Marion so cold as she was now but he didn't argue. After all, this was her time era not his, and after the word got around of what she was capable of then hopefully there wouldn't be as much resistance for her. Marion ordered Michael tied to two trees. She then stood in front of him as she slowly sharpened her knife. Finally, Marion reached down and cut Michael's balls off. As he was screaming, Marion put his balls in his mouth and then covered his nose and clamped his mouth shut so that he would have to swallow his balls. After he swallowed his balls, Michael was crying. Luke and Tom cringed but didn't look away; after all nobody had forced Michael to attempt to rape Gabriel. Marion then drew her knife across Michael's throat, cutting the jugular and carotid. It took a minute or so for Michael to bled out. During that time, Stella came up next to Tom and held his hand. After all, Michael had started off being Tom's best friend. Marion then ordered that Michael's body be left where it was. It was getting late and they had to travel almost half a day tomorrow to get back to York. Chapter 15. Marion grows as a leader but only after some serious pain. It was early the next morning when Luke and Marion woke the group up. The sun was just starting to light up the Eastern sky but everyone in the group was used to getting up this early. They made sure to cook up an extra hardy breakfast for they didn't know when they would be able to eat again. Over the previous month the scared young women that had traveled out of York with Luke had been replaced with strong, young women that thought like soldiers and fought like lions. They now all carried swords and knives and knew how to use them. Every one of them also wore a leather overcoat that they could wrap around themselves to protect against swords or even long-range arrows. Under that they wore a green shirt and pants. Sown inside each shirt was light steel and leather armor that Luke had designed to deflect blows. They each also carried a helmet that was radically different than anything else currently in use. It looked a cross between a World War two German helmet and a modern U S military helmet. He had designed it this way to be able to give maximum protection with the materials available. Gabriel also carried a bow that she had gotten to be very good with. She was good enough to put an arrow into someone's eye from fifty paces. Luke was extremely proud of the ladies and of Tom. Tom had helped train everyone in sword use and had grown to love each of the ladies like sisters except Stella. No, her he loved romantically. What's more she was also falling in love with him. Tom was armed like all the women and he loved this new gear. It was lighter than his previous gear and protected him far better. It was a warm morning when they set out and there wasn't a cloud in the sky. They made quite a sight the seven of them, Marion, Luke, Tom, and the four women that were “suppose” to be Luke's whores. In that group there was from oldest to youngest: Stella, Pollyanna, Alice, and Gabriel. Stella was the leader of the group being the oldest amount them. Pollyanna was showing signs of wanting to become an engineer like Luke. Alice was showing an interest in medicine, while Gabriel was the sharpshooter and Luke thought that she might make one hell of a sniper. One of the other things that Luke had started teaching them was how to read and write for soldiers needed to know how to read orders and make out reports. It took the group almost half a day to reach York. During their trip they had to hide once to avoid a large patrol that Richard had sent out. Yes, they could have taken the patrol out but it was now far more important for the group to get to York. When they got to the gates Luke had to talk fast to get through. Once through, the group was deeply disturbed by what they found. The town had gone further downhill. The people were now walking skeletons and the streets were full of filth. The soldiers walking around took whatever they pleased including having their way with anything they pleased. Marion actually vomited at the horror that was before her. Still, they had a mission to accomplish. All the ladies were well aware that every soldier had their eyes on them. Many of the soldiers whipped out their cocks and waved them at the women. Marion actually snickered at some at the tiny cocks that were being waved at her, for Luke's was far bigger. At least she was still feeling good enough to snicker. Finally, the group reached the castle. Luke told the guard who he was and they let him in. They easily remembered him. Once in the group was in for another surprise, especially Tom, for Richard was in the middle of an orgy and Tom's daughters were in it. Luke had to act fast to keep the group under control for Tom was furious and Luke's “whores” were about to gut Richard where he was. Problem was that there were too many of Richard's loyal men in the room and they wouldn't have made it out, even with their skills. They had to release the men loyal to Marion first, that is if any of them were left. First thing that Luke had to do was to make his report. Richard wasn't happy that he was being interrupted mid orgy but he did stop long enough to listen. “I am sorry Milord, but we traveled all the way to London and did not find a trace of William. We heard some rumors of him but we could not find him.” “Well, you may go now, but I shall want to talk to you more later about this matter.” “Yes Milord.” Luke turned around and got the hell out of there and made his way back to his chamber. Once there, he found Tom puking his guts out, Stella was trying to comfort him. The ladies were white as ghost, seeing the fate that so far, they had avoided. Marion was the worst one, of the group, for not only was she puking but she was crying her eyes out. She had known some of the women that she had seen in the orgy. That is even if you could call the women people anymore. Luke knew that they had to move fast for he figured that it wouldn't be long before Richard came for “his” women as well. Within an hour Luke got a message that Richard wanted to see him immediately so Luke put the rest of the group on alert and he left to meet with Richard. “Ah Hildyard, Good to see you.” “It is good to be seen, sir.” “So, you found no sign of my son or his men?” “No Milord and we traveled all the way to London. If they had been there, we found no signs of them. We came back a different route and still found no signs of them.” “Now tell me about the whores that came in with you.” “Well, traveling fast does tend to make any fat disappear and they travel faster when they are healthy.” “By my count, you left with four, but I could have sworn that I see you come back with five.” “The fifth one is my intended, sir. I also must report the loss of one of my men. We were ambushed on the road. Tom and I had to fight hard to get out. By the time we did, there was no sign of Michael. We think that the bandits took him for we searched afterwards and found only some of his gear.” “So you couldn't find my son and you lost one of my men in the process; Hildyard, if you disappoint me anymore then I will take back the whores and might even have to take your intended. Do I make myself clear?” “Yes, Milord.” “Good, now get the fuck out of my sight.” To be continued in part 4, Based on a post by somethin fishy, for Sex Stories.
Today's episode of Quick Sixty with Matty Rose is on demand! In today's show, Matt is joined by former Stampeder John Bender to break down the loss to the Montreal Alouettes as they get swept in the season series.(27:45) Matt and John look at the new rules coming into the CFL beginning next season as a new era is set to begin under the new Commissioner.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
The seventh installment of attendee recordings from the 2025 Chico Review with those who came to Chico to share their work and their stories with incredible reviewers. This year I recorded with over 40 attendees! I've also linked to the guest's Instagram and Websites so you can see the work. And again this year, I was recording in a variety of spaces at the beautiful Chico Hot Springs resort so there may be a number of different ambient sounds across the recordings. The Chico Review is the country's premier Photobook Retreat. Organized by Charcoal Book Club, The Chico Review takes place over six nights at Chico Hot Springs Resort, near Livingston Montana. Sixty-four applicants will spend the week with over twenty of the most influential and creative photographers, book makers, gallerists, museum curators, and photobook publishers in the industry. The 2026 Chico Review is now open for applications. https://chicoreview.com https://www.charcoalworkshops.com 02:05 - Anastasia Davis https://www.anastasiadavisphoto.com https://www.instagram.com/anastasiadavis_ 09:16 - Chris Mammone https://www.chrismammone.co.uk https://www.instagram.com/chrismammonephotographer 17:55 - Christina Diaz https://www.christinamdiaz.com https://www.instagram.com/christina___diaz 24:14 - Jesús Umbría https://umbriabrito.com https://www.instagram.com/milton_bananas This podcast is sponsored by the Charcoal Book Club Begin Building your dream photobook library today at https://charcoalbookclub.com
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Allison McCune Davis spent the first chapter of her career in the fast-paced world of television, earning an Emmy in LA before returning to the Midwest to raise five children and eventually launch a thriving business in natural health. Now, she's on a mission to help women reimagine what's possible after sixty. In this inspiring conversation, Allison shares the personal health struggles that led her to embrace natural medicine, how she found purpose in midlife, and why she believes Sixty Is a Good Start. Whether you're nearing sixty or already there, this episode will challenge you to think bigger about vitality, purpose, the second half of life, and what you are doing to…age well.BUY Sixty Is a Good Start and Reignite: The Sixty-Day Dare Planner on Amazon and support this podcast at https://amzn.to/4oKKMyk (book); https://amzn.to/4719aFJ (planner)Please, support The Aging Well Podcast by hitting the ‘like' button, subscribing/following the podcast, sharing with a friend, and….BUY the products you need to… age well from our trusted affiliates and support the mission of The Aging Well Podcast*.The Aging Well Podcast merchandise | Show how you are aging well | Use the promo code AGING WELL for free shipping on orders over $75 | https://theagingwellpodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/promo/AGINGWELLBerkeley Life | Optimize nitric oxide levels | Purchase your starter kit at a 15% discount | Use the promo code: AGINGWELL15 | https://berkeleylife.pxf.io/c/6475525/3226696/31118Rebalance Health | products created by hormone health experts to lower cortisol, improve sleep, and minimize the impact of stress on the body and mind | https://get.aspr.app/SH1AkZ or https://rebalancehealth.com with the promo code: AGING WELLProlon | The Fasting Mimicking Diet (FMD) is a revolutionary five-day nutrition program scientifically formulated to mimic the effects of a prolonged water fast while still allowing nourishment - supporting the benefits of fasting without the challenges and risks that come from water-only fasts. | For the best available discount always use this link: https://prolonlife.com/theagingwellpodcastL-Nutra Health | The medical division of L-Nutra, focused on helping people manage and potentially reverse chronic health conditions, like type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, insulin resistance, and obesity, using personalized, lifestyle-based programs grounded in evidence, not prescriptions. | Use this link: https://l-nutrahealth.com/theagingwellpodcastThrive25—Your personal longevity advisor | https://www.thrive25.com/early-access?via=william-jeffreyFusionary Formulas | Combining Ayurvedic wisdom with Western science for optimal health support. | 15% off Code: AGINGWELL | https://fusionaryformulas.com/Jigsaw Health | Trusted supplements. “It's fun to feel good.” | Click the following link for 10% off: https://www.jigsawhealth.com/?rfsn=8710089.1dddcf3&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=8710089.1dddcf3Auro Wellness | Glutaryl—Antioxidant spray that delivers high doses of glutathione (“Master Antioxidant”) | 10% off Code: AGINGWELL at https://aurowellness.com/?ref=1957Dr Lewis Nutrition | Fight neurodegeneration and cognitive decline with Daily Brain Care by Dr Lewis Nutrition—a proven daily formula designed to protect and restore brain function. | 10% off code: AGINGWELL or use the link: https://drlewisnutrition.com/AGINGWELLTruDiagnostic—Your source for epigenetic testing | 12% off Code: AGEWELL or use the link: https://shop.trudiagnostic.com/discount/AGEWELL*We receive commission on these purchases. Thank you.
In this episode, we preview one of the biggest games in Sanford Stadium history: Georgia vs Alabama under the lights in Athens. We break down the rivalry history, painful past losses, Kirby Smart vs Kalen DeBoer, and what the Dawgs must do on both sides of the ball to finally slay the boogeyman. We also talk offensive line concerns, breakout players, Alabama's road struggles, and the keys to stopping Ty Simpson and Bama's passing attack. Beyond the big game, we react to the AP Poll, dive into the newly released 2026–2029 SEC schedules, and give picks for other marquee week five matchups. We hope you enjoy this episode, and as always, GO DAWGS! TIMESTAMPS:00:00:00 - Intro00:02:58 - Live Call-In Show00:04:10 - Patron Shoutouts00:05:09 - Georgia vs Alabama History00:20:07 - UGA Offense vs Alabama Defense00:32:59 - UGA Defense vs Alabama Offense00:48:25 - AP Poll + SEC Schedule Talk01:04:08 - Week 5 Pick'em01:23:34 - Score Predictions SUPPORT OUR PODCAST: For just $5/month, you can support our podcast & unlock exclusive perks. Visit https://www.patreon.com/rowsixty & join today! CONNECT WITH US:Patreon: patreon.com/rowsixtyFacebook: facebook.com/rowsixtyInstagram: instagram.com/rowsixty/TikTok: tiktok.com/@rowsixtyYouTube: youtube.com/rowsixtyWebsite: rowsixty.comStore: rowsixty.com/store GET YOUR GAMEDAY GEAR HERE: peachstatepride.com/collections/uga
Al Danto, senior lecturer in entrepreneurship, has been a trusted mentor and beloved member of the Rice Business community for more than two decades. A serial entrepreneur, he launched his first company at the age of 23, growing it through multiple acquisitions before selling to a private equity-backed group. After earning his MBA at Rice Business, he returned to teach New Enterprise, Enterprise Acquisition and their corresponding E-labs – guiding students as they build and acquire businesses of their own. He is also a driving force behind the Veterans Business Battle. Beyond his professional success, Al has had a personal journey few could imagine. In May 2022, Al experienced two life-threatening medical crises and was placed on advanced life support. Sixty-five days later, he walked out of the hospital determined to return to the classroom, and by October, he was back. In this episode of Owl Have You Know, Al shares his extraordinary career journey, his story of recovery and why he urges everyone to “grab life” and make a difference. Episode Guide:00:22 Meet Al Danto: The Entrepreneurial Legend01:01 Al Danto's Early Ventures and Successes07:56 Scaling the Business and Strategic Exits12:32 The Rice MBA Experience16:55 Launching Universal Worker20:31 Rice Alliance and the Rice Business Plan Competition25:52 Teaching and Mentoring at Rice29:22 Identifying the Secret Sauce of Successful Entrepreneurs33:42 Personal Health Challenges and Overcoming Adversity43:38 The Role of Mentorship and Support in Success49:00 The Veterans Business Battle: Supporting Veteran Entrepreneurs51:24 Vision for the Future of Rice UniversityOwl Have You Know is a production of Rice Business and is produced by University FM.Episode Quotes:On the tough realities of entrepreneurship and success[26:44] Maya Pomroy: For people to sign up to really take these risks, what do you think that it is that you bring? That people are so excited about.[26:53] Al Danto: First thing I try to do is talk you out of it. It's not easy. I mean, it's tough. You have — it's really hard. I mean, you see a lot about the glamour, and you see all this stuff. You know, 80% of business startups — fail. I think at Rice, what we do is we have a fertile ground, right? To plant these seeds in. You have support. You have nurturing, and you have everything, but it's a tough road. To me, a lot of it is you make the decisions. I personally think, for most cases, if you start a business, the success or failure comes to you. You know, 86% of plane crashes are pilot or human error. Which we talk about in class. And I think entrepreneurship is pretty similar.On making ideas real and sustaining Rice's entrepreneurial legacy[28:50] The reality is you have to get out there and you have to do it, and you have to make these things real. And I think, you know, we've done that. It's kind of in our DNA. And so now, five years, six years in a row now, the No. 1 Graduate Entrepreneurship Program — it's not because of me, it's because of what was started long ago, and it's because of support. And now our alumni come back in, and they say what they've done — the good and the bad — that we bring back in.Believing in something bigger and rowing together at Rice[50:30] I think it's important to have something that you believe in. I think if you can't believe in, and anytime you see a military veteran, they put their life to go give us freedom. And a couple years ago, one of the veterans told me the best way that you can show our support is not to thank us, but to go out there and take advantage of the freedoms that we have. I think entrepreneurship is one of them as well. So it's really been great, and every year these guys have not wanted to let the next person down, and they've stepped up and stepped into it. And I think that's just not letting the next person down. And I think everyone that goes through Rice is going to experience that. It's tough, but you're in the rowboat mentality. We're in this together, and we have to get through it, and y'all will. And that's part of it.Show Links: TranscriptGuest Profiles:Al Danto | Rice Business
the guys get together to discuss topics and show the newest additions to their collection from the 1991 release of the Super Nintendo Entertainment System to some of the best Nintendo 3ds Batman games and Pokemon games and the addition of the Lion Fire Zord from the Power Rangers Ninja Steel Series and much more on this episode that you do not want to miss and make sure to tune in!
After two decades of work, supporters of an international agreement are celebrating ratification of a tool aimed at reversing ongoing threats to oceans around the globe. Sixty nations have signed onto the High Seas Treaty. It's a legally-binding document that maps a direction for marine biodiversity in international waters. It addresses threats such as pollution, overfishing, and damage caused by climate change. The goals align with those of many Indigenous populations, many of whom are bearing the brunt of diminished ocean diversity. At the same time, there are concerns about the ability to enforce the agreement against nations that choose to ignore it.
In today's marketplace, the role of multicultural consumers isn't just important—it's essential. During this week's DEI After 5 episode, I sat down with Hernan Tagliani, an expert in multicultural marketing, to unpack why brands must stop treating cultural celebrations like Hispanic Heritage Month as optional or seasonal gestures.We started by calling out something many of us notice: some companies go all out for certain commemorative months but remain silent during others. That silence is not neutral. It sends a message about who and what a brand values. Hernan pointed to companies like E.L.F. Beauty that have made multicultural marketing a core part of their DNA—and the results show in their growth. Contrast that with brands that shy away or do nothing, and you see the difference between thriving and being left behind.The data is clear. Forty-four percent of consumers today identify as multicultural, and that number will reach 48% by 2027. Among Millennials and Gen Z—the generations already shaping culture and purchasing power—over half identify as multicultural. That's not a niche market; that's the market. Ignoring it isn't just a missed opportunity, it's a risk to your brand's relevance.Hernan also highlighted the growth within the Hispanic community in particular. Sixty-seven percent of Hispanics in the U.S. are U.S.-born, and more than half live in middle and upper-class households. Eleven percent are considered affluent. This is a demographic with spending power, influence, and an expectation that brands will see them, respect them, and engage authentically.And here's the key word: authenticity. Consumers today are savvy. They know when a brand is simply checking a box versus making a real commitment. The Target backlash we discussed is a good reminder: you can't claim to support diverse communities in your marketing and then pull back when there's pushback. That erodes trust quickly.So what does authenticity look like? It's about weaving diversity into your strategy year-round, not just during heritage months. It's about investing in diverse businesses, elevating diverse voices, and building marketing campaigns that reflect the lived realities of your consumers. It's about being bold—loud and proud, as Hernan says—because your consumers are watching, and they want to know if you're willing to stand by your values.The bottom line is this: engaging multicultural consumers isn't just a marketing tactic; it's a business imperative. The brands that embrace inclusivity and cultural relevance authentically will not only deepen loyalty but also drive long-term growth. The ones that don't will find themselves struggling to keep up in a marketplace that's moving on without them.As Hernan reminds us, the time for action is now. Cultural celebrations are not checkboxes on a calendar—they are opportunities to connect, to engage, and to grow. Brands that take them seriously, with authenticity and courage, will thrive in the diverse future that's already here. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit deiafter5.substack.com/subscribe
Today's episode of Quick Sixty with Matty Rose is on demand! In today's show, Matt is joined by Mike Klukas to break down the loss to the BC Lions at McMahon Stadium. Vernon Adams Jr doesn't return to the game after an injury.(31:11) Matt and Mike look ahead to the remaining schedule of the regular season as the Stamps eye postseason action with 4 road games and 1 home game left.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
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Sixty-two years ago, a quarter of a million people gathered for the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom on August 28, 1963. On today's show, we take a look at the life and legacy of a central organizer of the march, Bayard Rustin. Rustin was an openly gay civil rights leader and a trusted advisor to labor leader A. Phillip Randolph and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This show first aired in June 2021. Featuring: Bayard Rustin, architect of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom Ashon Crawley, University of Virginia Associate Professor of Religious Studies and African-American and African Studies Nancy Kates, filmmaker and producer of _Brother Outsider: The Life of Bayard Rustin_ Bill Sutherland, Fellowship of Reconciliation Reverend A.J. Muste, pacifist and mentor of Rustin George Houser. Fellowship of Reconciliation Louis John, nephew of Bayard Rustin Devi Prasad, pacifist Credits: Making Contact Team Episode host: Anita Johnson Producers: Anita Johnson, Salima Hamirani, Amy Gastelum, and Lucy Kang Executive Director: Jina Chung Engineer: Jeff Emtman Digital Media Marketing: Lissa Deonarain Music Cory Gray – “Medieval Tension” Ketsa – “This Way Joyous” Blue Dot Sessions – “Rally” Blue Dot Sessions – “Rayling” Dee Yan-Key – “Hold On” Dee Yan-Key – “Go Down Moses” Blue Dot Sessions – “3rd Chair” Andy G. Cohen – “Our Young Guts” Learn More: Lost Prophet: The Life and Times of Bayard Rustin, by John D'Emilio | Bayard Rustin Fund | Troublemaker for Justice: The Story of Bayard Rustin, the Man Behind the March on Washington, by Jacqueline Houtman, Michael G. Long, Walter Naegle | I Must Resist: Bayard Rustin's Life in Letters by Bayard Rustin, edited by Michael G. Long | Bayard Rustin: Troubles I've Seen | Martin Luther King, Jr. Papers | PBS on the March on Washington | History.com on the March on Washington | AFL-CIO and Bayard Rustin | Washington Post | NY Times Making Contact is an award-winning, nationally syndicated radio show and podcast featuring narrative storytelling and thought-provoking interviews. We cover the most urgent issues of our time and the people on the ground building a more just world.
The guys get together to discuss topics such as remembering the legacy of Charley Kirk, a post-fight break down of the Canelo vs. Crawford boxing match and the release of Actor Charlie Sheen's new memoir The Book of Sheen and much more on this episode that you do not want to miss and make sure to tune in!
In this episode, we relive Georgia's dramatic 44–41 road win over Tennessee in Neyland Stadium. We cover everything from our Pigeon Forge trip to the Vol Navy tailgating scene and surprisingly cordial Tennessee fans. The Dawgs overcame a 21–7 deficit behind Gunner Stockton's breakout 304-yard, 3-TD performance, a dominant second-half rushing drive, and clutch plays from Colbie Young, Zachariah Branch, and London Humphreys. We dig into Kirby Smart's culture win and why Georgia's offensive line shuffle and defensive lapses still leave room for improvement. Special teams excellence, Tennessee's kicker meltdown, and updated AP poll talk round things out before rapid-fire reactions to Clemson's struggles, Miami's rise, A&M's thriller over Notre Dame, and Vanderbilt's shocker at South Carolina. A much-needed bye week looms before the massive showdown with Alabama in Athens. We hope you enjoy this episode, and as always, GO DAWGS! TIMESTAMPS:00:00:00 - Intro00:00:39 - Dawgs On Top!00:01:22 - Pigeon Forge00:04:24 - Gameday Atmosphere00:10:50 - Weekly Concession Stand Report00:14:26 - Clark's Fun Facts00:24:49 - UGA Offense vs Tennessee00:50:53 - UGA Defense vs Tennessee01:03:53 - UGA Special Teams01:10:40 - Culture Win01:13:37 - AP Poll Reaction01:16:35 - Week Three Games Recap01:27:25 - 3-0! SUPPORT OUR PODCAST: For just $5/month, you can support our podcast & unlock exclusive perks. Visit https://www.patreon.com/rowsixty & join today! CONNECT WITH US:Patreon: patreon.com/rowsixtyFacebook: facebook.com/rowsixtyInstagram: instagram.com/rowsixty/TikTok: tiktok.com/@rowsixtyYouTube: youtube.com/rowsixtyWebsite: rowsixty.comStore: rowsixty.com/store
Episode Two Hundred and Sixty Seven: They don't support you back!
This conversation delves into the foundational principles of American law, focusing on the separation of powers and federalism. It explores the historical context, key thinkers, and the intricate mechanisms that govern the relationship between the federal and state governments. The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding these concepts for legal education and exam preparation, while also highlighting the dynamic nature of federalism and its implications for contemporary governance.In the intricate tapestry of governance, two foundational concepts stand out: Separation of Powers and Federalism. Imagine a system where power is not concentrated in a single entity but is distributed to ensure balance and prevent tyranny. This is the essence of these principles, which have shaped modern democracies.Separation of Powers:The doctrine of Separation of Powers divides government responsibilities into distinct branches to limit any one branch from exercising the core functions of another. The intent is to prevent the concentration of power and provide for checks and balances. As James Madison famously noted, "The accumulation of all powers, legislative, executive, and judiciary, in the same hands... may justly be pronounced the very definition of tyranny."Federalism:Federalism, on the other hand, is a system of government in which entities such as states or provinces share power with a national government. The U.S. Constitution establishes this system, allowing for a division of powers between the federal government and the states. This ensures that governmental power is not only separated horizontally among branches but also vertically across different levels of government.Understanding these concepts is crucial for appreciating the structure and function of modern democracies. They ensure that power is balanced and that citizens' rights are protected from potential governmental overreach.Subscribe Now: Stay informed about the principles that shape our world. Subscribe now for more insights into governance and democracy.TakeawaysUnderstanding the foundational principles of law is crucial for law students.Separation of powers and federalism are key concepts in constitutional law.Historical context shapes the current legal framework.Key thinkers like Montesquieu, Adams, and Madison influenced the Constitution.Defining core concepts is essential for exam success.The legislative branch is designed to be the most powerful yet checked.The executive branch has significant powers but is limited by checks.The judiciary interprets laws and has the power of judicial review.Federalism allows for a balance of power between state and federal governments.States serve as laboratories of democracy, experimenting with policies.law school, constitutional law, separation of powers, federalism, legal principles, Supreme Court, exam preparation, American government, historical context, legal education
This conversation delves into the complex doctrine of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing in contract law. It explores its foundational principles, historical development, and practical implications across various contexts, including insurance and employment contracts. The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding both the functions and limitations of good faith, as well as the comparative perspectives between US and English law. Practical guidance for law students and legal practitioners is provided, focusing on drafting, advising, and litigation strategies related to good faith claims.In the realm of contract law, the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing is a fundamental principle that ensures fairness and honesty in contractual relationships. Imagine entering into a contract with the expectation of mutual benefit, only to find that the other party is acting in bad faith. This covenant serves as a safeguard against such scenarios, promoting trust and integrity.The Essence of the Covenant: The implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing is not explicitly stated in contracts but is inherently understood to be part of every agreement. It requires parties to act honestly and fairly towards each other, ensuring that neither party undermines the contract's purpose. As legal scholar John Doe notes, "This covenant is the backbone of contractual fairness, preventing parties from exploiting loopholes to the detriment of the other."Real-World Applications: Consider a scenario where a supplier deliberately delays shipments to pressure a buyer into renegotiating terms. Such actions would violate the covenant, as they undermine the contract's intent. Courts often intervene in these cases, emphasizing the importance of good faith in maintaining contractual balance.Understanding the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing is crucial for anyone involved in contractual agreements. It not only fosters trust but also ensures that contracts serve their intended purpose without manipulation. As you navigate the complexities of contract law, remember that this covenant is your ally in promoting fairness and integrity.Subscribe Now: Stay informed about the latest in contract law by subscribing.TakeawaysThe implied covenant of good faith is a foundational principle in contract law.Good faith requires parties to act honestly and fairly in their contractual obligations.It is not a subjective moral obligation but a legal standard.Good faith cannot override express terms of a contract.Claims for breach of good faith must be distinct from express breaches.Insurance contracts have a heightened duty of good faith, leading to tort liability.California has unique approaches to good faith in employment contracts.Relational contracts require a higher degree of cooperation and trust.Good faith serves as a gap filler in contracts, addressing unforeseen issues.Documenting everything is crucial for proving or disproving bad faith. contract law, good faith, fair dealing, legal principles, implied covenant, contract disputes, law students, legal analysis, historical context, comparative law
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In this episode of Row Sixty, we dive into Georgia's SEC opener against Tennessee in Neyland Stadium. We look back at the Georgia–Tennessee rivalry history, including Kirby Smart's dominance in Knoxville, and break down what the Dawgs need to do on both sides of the ball. We talk about Gunner Stockton, Mike Bobo's offense, Tennessee's run game, Joey Aguilar, and why Georgia's defense is the Vols' biggest nightmare. We also cover penalties, physicality, and what it takes to win in Neyland before wrapping up with our Week 3 Pick'em slate and score predictions. We hope you enjoy this episode, and as always, GO DAWGS! TIMESTAMPS:00:00:00 - Intro00:05:00 - Emergency Call-In Show!00:09:30 - Georgia vs Tennessee History00:27:01 - UGA Offense vs Tennessee Defense00:37:32 - UGA Defense vs Tennessee Offense00:46:43 - Keys to the Game00:56:15 - Week 3 Pick'em01:08:20 - Score Predictions SUPPORT OUR PODCAST: For just $5/month, you can support our podcast & unlock exclusive perks. Visit https://www.patreon.com/rowsixty & join today! CONNECT WITH US:Patreon: patreon.com/rowsixtyFacebook: facebook.com/rowsixtyInstagram: instagram.com/rowsixty/TikTok: tiktok.com/@rowsixtyYouTube: youtube.com/rowsixtyWebsite: rowsixty.comStore: rowsixty.com/store
The guys get together to discuss the newest addition to their figure collection like the Maximum Sweat line of WWF and they also talk about attending New York Comic Con and also the craze of the Squish Mellows and the Labubu's trend and much more on this episode that you do not want to miss and make sure to tune in!
Bryan Matthews, Caleb Jones and Jay G. Tate reconvene to discuss the most pressing news, which today centers around the Tigers' big win over Ball State and if that performance actually means anything. Other things discussed: • Sixty-eight yards really isn't much. • Xavier Atkins is a complete and total G. • Keyron Crawford has really come alive, right? • Same for Sly Smith, who was a menace last weekend. • Are we happy or unhappy with Jackson Arnold? • Is Jeremiah Cobb actually better than Damari Alston? • What was Hugh Freeze talking about with the "straining" chatter? • What happens now at tailback with both Durell and (potentially) Damari out? • Corey and Chris Wells had a great time at Auburn this past weekend. • Is Georgia CB Lasiah Jackson on flip watch? • Shoutouts. The show is presented by VooDoo Wing Company with locations in Auburn, Mobile, Tuscaloosa, Florence, suburban Charlotte, Chapel Hill and Las Vegas. Check them out IN PERSON for delicious chicken or on the web at www.voodoowingco.com.
In this episode of Row Sixty, we break down Georgia's 28–6 win over Austin Peay in a game full of delays, empty stands, and plenty of fan overreactions online. We start with the unique game day atmosphere & our Weekly Concession Stands Report. From there, we dive deep into the Gunner Stockton debate, offensive line injuries, and the emergence of running backs like Chauncey Bowens. Defensively, the Dawgs shined once again, holding Austin Peay under 200 total yards and proving this unit will keep Georgia in every game. We also highlight standout defenders like CJ Allen and Raylen Wilson, and discuss Brett Thorson's return on special teams. Finally, we look at the new AP Poll, recap last week's pick'em games, and turn our eyes toward a huge SEC opener in Knoxville against Tennessee. We hope you enjoy this episode, and as always, GO DAWGS! TIMESTAMPS:00:00:00 - Intro00:02:16 - Patron Shoutout!00:03:52 - Gameday Atmosphere00:13:39 - Weekly Concession Stand Report00:22:23 - Clark's Fun Facts00:23:14 - UGA Offense vs Austin Peay00:46:50 - UGA Defense vs Austin Peay00:52:23 - UGA Special Teams00:54:06 - Silver Lining00:59:01 - AP Poll Reaction01:03:29 - Week Two Games Recap01:12:47 - Pep Talk SUPPORT OUR PODCAST: For just $5/month, you can support our podcast & unlock exclusive perks. Visit https://www.patreon.com/rowsixty & join today! CONNECT WITH US:Patreon: patreon.com/rowsixtyFacebook: facebook.com/rowsixtyInstagram: instagram.com/rowsixty/TikTok: tiktok.com/@rowsixtyYouTube: youtube.com/rowsixtyWebsite: rowsixty.comStore: rowsixty.com/store
This episode is part of the Lunchador partnership with the ESL Rochester Fringe Festival (@rochesterfringe) to preview events you might not know about!Guest: The Erie Canal was all the new rage, way before California's New Age! To celebrate its 200th anniversary, The Biscuit Brothers—Rochester's time-travelin' buskers—bring you a side-splitting, foot-stomping, hand-clapping original take on the Erie Canal! Prophets and phantoms. Charlatans and scallywags. Sixty cents a day. Love songs with canal themes. A national landmark. All done with only one reference to Sal. All made possible with clawhammer banjo that doubles as time machine.Venue: School of the Arts: Ensemble TheatreTime: 9/13 @ 6pm, 9/20 @ 2pmShow Link: Check out RochesterFringe.com for all the events and get the app to able to find events on the fly when you visit.Mentioned in this episode:Joe Bean RoastersJoe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts everyone. Use promo code Lunchador for 15% off your order! https://shop.joebeanroasters.comDialed In: A Coffee PodcastGet Dialed In to the world of coffee with Aaron and Wade! Tastings, coffee news and opinion and more! https://dialedincoffee.captivate.fmBehind the GlassPodcast and gallery focusing on underrepresented artists utilize the space to amplify their work. Curated by @Richardbcolon @qua.jay. Check out the podcast or join them in person first Fridays at 240 E Main St, Rochester, NY! https://behind-the-glass-gallery.captivate.fm
Today's episode of Quick Sixty with Matty Rose is on demand! In today's show, Matt is joined by Mike Klukas to preview the Labour Day Classic Rematch as the Stampeders travel up the QE2 to battle the Edmonton Elks, looking to take the season series.(27:23) Stamps reporter Aazam Ali Nanji joins the show to break down the depth charts for both the Stamps and Elks.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
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In this episode of Row Sixty, we preview Georgia Football's week two matchup with Austin Peay at Sanford Stadium. We look back at the brief history between the two programs, share injury updates, and break down what to expect from the Bulldogs on offense and defense. From Gunner Stockton's development to the run game and defensive fundamentals, we highlight the key storylines heading into Saturday. We also talk about Kirby Smart's challenge to fans, the importance of building depth before SEC play, and wrap with our score predictions. We hope you enjoy this episode, and as always, GO DAWGS! TIMESTAMPS:00:00:00 - Intro00:02:51 - Patron Shoutout!00:04:59 - Georgia vs Austin Peay History00:07:12 - Austin Peay Scouting Report00:19:16 - Injury Report00:21:45 - UGA Offense vs Austin Peay Defense00:28:26 - UGA Defense vs Austin Peay Offense00:35:12 - Kirby Calls Out Fans00:38:57 - New AP Poll Reaction00:44:45 - Week 1 Recap (Tennessee, Miami, TCU)00:54:02 - Week 2 Pick'em Games01:08:25 - Score Predictions vs Austin Peay SUPPORT OUR PODCAST: For just $5/month, you can support our podcast & unlock exclusive perks. Visit https://www.patreon.com/rowsixty & join today! CONNECT WITH US:Patreon: patreon.com/rowsixtyFacebook: facebook.com/rowsixtyInstagram: instagram.com/rowsixty/TikTok: tiktok.com/@rowsixtyYouTube: youtube.com/rowsixtyWebsite: rowsixty.comStore: rowsixty.com/store
The sixth installment of attendee recordings from the 2025 Chico Review with those who came to Chico to share their work and their stories with incredible reviewers. This year I recorded with over 40 attendees! I've also linked to the guest's Instagram and Websites so you can see the work. And again this year, I was recording in a variety of spaces at the beautiful Chico Hot Springs resort so there may be a number of different ambient sounds across the recordings. The Chico Review is the country's premier Photobook Retreat. Organized by Charcoal Book Club, The Chico Review takes place over six nights at Chico Hot Springs Resort, near Livingston Montana. Sixty-four applicants will spend the week with over twenty of the most influential and creative photographers, book makers, gallerists, museum curators, and photobook publishers in the industry. The 2026 Chico Review is now open for applications. https://chicoreview.com https://www.charcoalworkshops.com 02:59 - Felix Denomme https://www.instagram.com/godspeed.felix/ 10:23 - Gregory Jundanian https://www.jundanianphotography.com https://www.instagram.com/gjundanian/ 16:37 - Michelle Arcila https://www.michellearcila.net https://www.instagram.com/michelle.arcila/ 22:30 - Owen Davies https://www.owen-davies.com https://www.instagram.com/owendaviesphoto/ 32:26 - Susan Weiss https://www.susanweissart.com https://www.instagram.com/susanweissart/ This podcast is sponsored by the Charcoal Book Club Begin Building your dream photobook library today at https://charcoalbookclub.com
In this episode, we break down Georgia's season-opening 45-7 win over Marshall and share our firsthand experience at Sanford Stadium. We cover the live call-in show at Tres Amigos, highlight the atmosphere upgrades (and quirks), and give our first concession stand report of the year. On the field, we discuss Gunner Stockton's strong debut, explosive young talent on both sides of the ball, and the continued dominance of Georgia's defense. We also touch on national storylines including Alabama's upset loss, Texas vs. Ohio State, and Clemson's latest stumble. We hope you enjoy this episode, and as always, GO DAWGS!TIMESTAMPS:00:00:00 - Intro00:05:19 - Patron Shoutouts00:06:34 - Game Day Atmosphere00:16:40 - Weekly Concession Stand Report00:21:22 - Clark's Fun Facts00:27:00 - UGA Offense vs Marshall Defense00:39:41 - UGA Defense vs Marshall Offense00:46:05 - UGA Special Teams00:49:42 - Week One Games Recap00:59:52 - 1-0! SUPPORT OUR PODCAST: For just $5/month, you can support our podcast & unlock exclusive perks. Visit https://www.patreon.com/rowsixty & join today! CONNECT WITH US:Patreon: patreon.com/rowsixtyFacebook: facebook.com/rowsixtyInstagram: instagram.com/rowsixty/TikTok: tiktok.com/@rowsixtyYouTube: youtube.com/rowsixtyWebsite: rowsixty.comStore: rowsixty.com/store
Today's episode of Quick Sixty with Matty Rose is on demand! In today's show, Matt is joined by Mike Klukas to preview the Labour Day Classic as the Stampeders welcome the Edmonton Elks to McMahon Stadium for the first time this season. (20:20) Matt and Mike go down memory lane and revisit some of Mike's favourite experiences in the Labour Day Classic as a player, including Dave Dickenson's most memorable moment. Plus, stamps reporter Aazam Ali Nanji joins the show to bring the latest from stamps practice and the injury report for both Alberta teams. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
In this episode, we finally arrive at game week as Georgia prepares to open the 2025 season against Marshall in Sanford Stadium. We preview the Thundering Herd's new coaching staff, roster turnover, and scheme, and discuss what we want to see from the Dawgs on both sides of the ball. We also reflect on Georgia's past matchup with Marshall, highlight key players like Gunner Stockton and the running back room, and break down depth chart battles on defense. From Week Zero takeaways in Dublin and Hawaii to full predictions for massive Week One showdowns like Texas-Ohio State, LSU-Clemson, and Notre Dame-Miami, it's a jam-packed kickoff episode. We hope you enjoy this episode, and as always, GO DAWGS! TIMESTAMPS:00:00:00 - Intro00:00:44 - Offseason & Carnivals00:05:42 - Announcements00:12:44 - Georgia vs Marshall History00:21:27 - Marshall Scouting Report00:29:00 - UGA Offense vs Marshall Defense00:37:38 - UGA Defense vs Marshall Offense00:47:07 - Week Zero Recap00:56:18 - Week 1 Pick'em01:13:39 - Score Predictions vs Marshall JOIN OUR PICK'EM LEAGUE:https://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com/college/register/joingroupGROUP ID: 4510PASSWORD: DAWGS (all caps) SUPPORT OUR PODCAST: For just $5/month, you can support our podcast & unlock exclusive perks. Visit https://www.patreon.com/rowsixty & join today! CONNECT WITH US:Patreon: patreon.com/rowsixtyFacebook: facebook.com/rowsixtyInstagram: instagram.com/rowsixty/TikTok: tiktok.com/@rowsixtyYouTube: youtube.com/rowsixtyWebsite: rowsixty.comStore: rowsixty.com/store
We talk the takeover of DC, the stakes in Intel & Nvidia, the redistricting push, the control of The Kennedy Center, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the meeting with Putin.
John Wilson speaks to Pete Townshend, songwriter and guitarist of British rock band The Who about the band's farewell tour of the US.Through his powerful stage presence and pioneering use of technology, Townshend transformed The Who from a hobby wedding band to one of the biggest and loudest outfits of the 1960s and 1970s. His artistic approach created tension with singer Roger Daltrey, the band's only other surviving member. Sixty years after first coming together, the pair completed their farewell tour of Italy earlier this year and are currently saying goodbye to America.Townshend says he is proud of his influence, even if his rock and roll generation put his parents out of work, who were both musicians in more traditional wartime dance bands. He also reveals the inspiration behind his infamous smashing of guitars may have just been one big misunderstanding. The Interview brings you conversations with people shaping our world, from all over the world. The best interviews from the BBC. You can listen on the BBC World Service, Mondays and Wednesdays at 0700 GMT. Or you can listen to The Interview as a podcast, out twice a week on BBC Sounds or wherever you get your podcasts.Presenter: John Wilson Producer: Alex Loftus and Edwina Pitman Editor: Nick Holland Thank you to the This Cultural Life team for helping to make this programme.Get in touch with us on email TheInterview@bbc.co.uk and use the hashtag #TheInterviewBBC on social media.(Image: Pete Townshend. Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Desert Trip)
In this bonus episode of Row Sixty, we take a trip down memory lane with former UGA linebacker and team captain Ryne Rankin. Ryne reflects on his recruitment journey, special teams legacy, and what it was really like inside the locker room during the pivotal 2015 season. We cover everything from wild SEC environments to the infamous Alabama game, the transition from Richt to Kirby, and how Ryne's experience as a D1 athlete shaped who he is today. Plus, we dive into his current life as a firefighter, hog hunter, and proud UGA ambassador. This is one of our favorite interviews ever—raw, funny, and full of insight. We hope you enjoy this episode, and as always, GO DAWGS! TIMESTAMPS:00:00:00 - Intro00:01:54 - Meet Ryne Rankin00:05:06 - "The Closer"00:06:14 - Recruitment00:11:27 - Choosing Georgia00:13:10 - NIL Then vs Now00:20:08 - 2015 Season00:26:01 - Making Spurrier Quit00:27:34 - Playing in Sanford00:29:51 - Special Teams00:32:12 - Team Captain00:37:10 - Bama Beatdown00:42:38 - Infamous Holding Call00:46:00 - Tennessee Game00:50:42 - Rowdy Environment00:54:54 - Fight00:58:50 - GSU & GT01:02:13 - Mark Richt Legacy01:04:25 - The Kirby Era01:09:00 - Lightning Round01:17:37 - 202501:22:52 - Coaching01:29:45 - Firefighting01:37:02 - Love Talking Ball! JOIN OUR PICK'EM LEAGUE:https://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com/college/register/joingroupGROUP ID: 4510PASSWORD: DAWGS (all caps) SUPPORT OUR PODCAST: For just $5/month, you can support our podcast & unlock exclusive perks. Visit https://www.patreon.com/rowsixty & join today! CONNECT WITH US:Patreon: patreon.com/rowsixtyFacebook: facebook.com/rowsixtyInstagram: instagram.com/rowsixty/TikTok: tiktok.com/@rowsixtyYouTube: youtube.com/rowsixtyWebsite: rowsixty.comStore: rowsixty.com/storeVisit: peachstatepride.com
In this episode, we celebrate the return of college football and dive straight into Georgia's 2025 season schedule. We go game by game, from Marshall in week one to Tech in the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, offering insight, predictions, and plenty of banter. We discuss potential stumbling blocks like Auburn and Texas, the importance of early development, and why 10–2 or 11–1 seasons should still be viewed as elite in today's college football landscape. We also make our playoff picks, share bold Georgia takes, and preview our first-ever live call-in show from Athens. We hope you enjoy this episode, and as always, GO DAWGS! TIMESTAMPS:00:00:00 - Intro00:06:26 - Pick'em League00:08:40 - CALL IN SHOW00:09:47 - Patreon00:11:07 - On this Episode...00:13:21 - vs Marshall00:16:52 - vs Austin Peay00:18:12 - @ Tennessee00:23:47 - vs Alabama00:28:49 - vs Kentucky00:32:02 - @ Auburn00:38:21 - vs Ole Miss00:39:54 - vs Florida00:44:00 - @ Mississippi State00:45:50 - vs Texas00:48:57 - vs Charlotte00:50:35 - @ georgia tech00:57:39 - Season Record Predictions01:03:10 - CFP Semifinal Predictions01:10:24 - Bold Takes for Georgia 202501:13:27 - IT'S FINALLY HERE! JOIN OUR PICK'EM LEAGUE:https://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com/college/register/joingroupGROUP ID: 4510PASSWORD: DAWGS (all caps) SUPPORT OUR PODCAST: For just $5/month, you can support our podcast & unlock exclusive perks. Visit https://www.patreon.com/rowsixty & join today! CONNECT WITH US:Patreon: patreon.com/rowsixtyFacebook: facebook.com/rowsixtyInstagram: instagram.com/rowsixty/TikTok: tiktok.com/@rowsixtyYouTube: youtube.com/rowsixtyWebsite: rowsixty.comStore: rowsixty.com/storeVisit: peachstatepride.com