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Last time we spoke about the fifth encirclement campaign against the CCP. After surviving four encirclement campaigns by the NRA, the CCP faced an intensified fifth campaign in 1933, as the Japanese invaded Manchuria and North China. Despite growing in numbers, the CCP struggled against the KMT's modernized army, equipped with German weapons and strategies. A combination of blockades, fortified positions, and superior tactics eroded Red Army strength. By 1934, after significant losses, the Red Army retreated, marking the campaign's end and signaling the start of the CCP's eventual Long March. In the battle between the NRA and the Red Army, the NRA employed strategic counterinsurgency techniques to block Red infiltration and gained local support through loyalty and economic pressure. Meanwhile, the Red Army, hampered by internal issues and a shift in leadership towards the Twenty-eight Bolsheviks, struggled with morale and mass recruitment of untrained peasants. As the Red Army attempted aggressive tactics and reforms, they ultimately faced defeat, leading to their strategic retreat in the historic Long March.   #129 The Fujian Rebellion of 1933 Welcome to the Fall and Rise of China Podcast, I am your dutiful host Craig Watson. But, before we start I want to also remind you this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Perhaps you want to learn more about the history of Asia? Kings and Generals have an assortment of episodes on history of asia and much more  so go give them a look over on Youtube. So please subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry for some more history related content, over on my channel, the Pacific War Channel where I cover the history of China and Japan from the 19th century until the end of the Pacific War. In the previous episode, during the fifth encirclement campaign, I briefly mentioned a rebellion that took place in Fujian province. Now this story actually crosses over a few we will be covering, such as the fifth encirclement campaign, already mentioned but also the Japanese invasion of Shanghai in 1931, part of the Mukden incident. So its a bit tricky for me to cover this one without giving away too much of what we will be speaking about later, but I will try my best to be mysterious.  Now the key player I guess you can say to this story is the 19th Route Army. The 19th Route Army's history can be traced back to the 1st division of the Guangdong Army. In 1926, this division underwent a significant transformation, becoming the 4th Army of the NRA. At that time, Li Jishen was appointed as the commander, with Chen Mingshu serving as the commander of the newly formed 10th Division. Other notable figures included Jiang Guangnai as the deputy commander and Cai Tingkai leading a subordinate regiment. All of these men will be key players in the Rebellion.  During the Northern Expedition, the 4th NRA Army distinguished itself with numerous successful campaigns. The 10th Division was subsequently expanded into the 11th Army. This new formation went on to play a pivotal role in during the Central Plains War of 1930, assisting Chiang Kai-shek in his struggle against warlords' anti-chiang coalition. As a result of this success, the 11th Army was reorganized into the 19th Route Army, with Jiang Guangnai assuming the role of overall commander and Cai Tingkai becoming the army commander. Following these developments, the 19th Route Army then went on to be part of the third encirclement campaign. Now again not to give away too much, but in 1931 the Mukden incident broke out initiating a 15 year war between China and Japan. Most of the action took place in Manchuria, pouring slightly into Northern China and Inner Mongolia, but there was an expedition performed in Shanghai. In many ways it was like a dress rehearsal for what would go down in 1937 during the battle of Shanghai. During the crisis, known then as the September 18th Incident, the 19th Route Army was redeployed to Shanghai.This transition occurred during a tumultuous period when Chiang Kai-shek faced significant political pressure and was forced to resign. The Nanjing National Government, dominated by the Guangdong faction, saw Chen Mingshu appointed as the commander of the garrison responsible for defending Beijing and Shanghai. Now this was a hyper chaotic time for China, and a particularly rough time for Chiang Kai-Shek. Chiang Kai-Shek was dealing with multiple external and internal threats to China and his position as Generalissimo. First off, his encirclement campaigns against the Reds were not going well at all. His men were not accustomed nor trained properly to face guerilla warfare. When they assaulted the Jiangxi Soviet they were entering strange territory and were greeted by the countryfolk as enemies. The Reds, in contrast, felt at home among the villages. For years, they had lived alongside the people and built friendships; forging connections was a key aspect of Communist strategy. Whenever Chiang Kai-Sheks forces came too close for comfort, the guerrillas seamlessly blended into the local population. They established their own Soviets, spread their ideology at will, and disappeared when soldiers approached. They were like a fluid army. Over time, the Chinese public became less concerned about the ongoing presence of the Red Army and more weary of the topic. Those not living in areas affected by Communist infiltration struggled to grasp the urgency of this endless conflict and began to question whether the costs outweighed the benefits. Very little news was reported on the situation, and what was published came primarily from government sources, portraying it as a series of victories for the Nationalists—this battle was a success for the Nationalists, that one ended in a glorious triumph; the KMT troops had the Reds on the run. A few days later, another dispatch would reiterate the same points, as if the earlier battles had never occurred. The front lines never seemed to shift significantly. Chiang Kai-Shek maintained his position as Generalissimo like any other politician, through alliances. One of his key friends was Hu Hanmin. The relationship between Chiang Kai-Shek and Hu Hanmin was never straightforward. Their shared history was marked by significant jealousy, and in February 1931, they faced another separation. During a KMT conference, Hu Hanmin challenged the provisional constitution proposed by Chiang Kai-Shek, arguing that it was prematurely defining various governmental functions. He claimed that Chiang Kai-Shek was consolidating too much power for himself. Chiang Kai-Shek countered that Hu Hanmins concerns were mainly about party authority. This situation echoed their earlier disputes in Canton, where they had debated theories under Dr Sun Yat-sen's influence, but now their conflicts held more weight and didn't end in mere discussion. Hu Hanmin, overwhelmed by his anger, resigned from the presidency of the Legislative Yuan, a significant position at the time. In response, a similarly agitated Chiang Kai-Shek placed him under house arrest, or as the Chinese more delicately termed it, “in soft detainment.” Initially, this fact was not disclosed; Hu Hanmin simply vanished. This was quite an extreme action for someone who advocated democratic processes, leading to a barrage of inquiries from curious Europeans directed at Chiang Kai-Shek. What had happened? Where was Hu? Why had the innocuous Lin Sen been appointed as president of the Legislative Yuan? For a considerable time, the Generalissimo remained silent, but eventually, he reluctantly stated that Hu was fine—indeed, quite fine; it was simply that his personal freedom was temporarily restricted. This was all for his own benefit and that of the KMT. Without this restriction, the misguided individual might attempt to flee to Shanghai, which would only incite dissenting factions and provoke disorder. He was perfectly fine. The incident was added to the ever-growing list of accusations made by Chiang Kai-Sheks opponents, who claimed he was becoming a dictator. They argued that he was squandering the nation's resources to maintain his army while pursuing insignificant Communists, who, if left alone, might actually become good citizens. Rumors circulated that he was nurturing a group of young bullies reminiscent of the Italian "Blue Shirts." Additionally, there were concerns about the shady Chen brothers. Furthermore, it was alleged that Chiang Kai-Shek was in close contact with gangster Tu Yueh-sen in Shanghai, profiting immensely from the opium trade through this connection. In fact, Chiang had recently declared that opium would now be a government monopoly, similar to that of the British in Hong Kong, as he needed the funds. And now, this latest scandal! Criticism of the Generalissimo was rampant, especially among students. April passed, and the uproar over Hu Hanmin faded into discontented whispers, as the People's Congress approached, providing an opportunity for open discussion about the provisional constitution. However, by May 5, people were preoccupied with other concerns. The South was once again causing unrest, led by Wang Jingwei, with Eugene Chen involved as well. It began with the typical manifesto or circular telegram, signed by Wang Jingwei and the Jiangxi generals, who "impeached" Chiang Kai-Shek for his wrongdoings. Another telegram soon followed from the warlord in Canton, accusing the Generalissimo of assuming dictatorial powers. In response, Chiang Kai-Shek convened an urgent meeting of KMT leaders, asserting that the allegations must be openly discussed and investigated. He should have been able to rely on the Party's support during such a crisis, but the situation was unusual due to Hu Hanmin's detention. Some members of his own faction seized the moment to betray him. Sun Fo and Wang Chunghui retreated to Shanghai before moving on to Canton. Shortly after, the Canton warlord declared an alliance between Jiangxi and Guangdong, united in their fight, this was the Chiang-Gui War. On May 25, the southerners issued an ultimatum: Chiang Kai-Shek had to resign within forty-eight hours or face the consequences. A few days later, they established a new national government in Canton. Chiang Kai-Shek announced his intention to suppress the rebels but did not rush into action. Instead, there were discussions—more discussions—in the neutral setting of Shanghai. Throughout June and most of July, these negotiations continued, with Chiang Kai-Shek hoping to prevent a conflict that the nation could ill afford. The southerners persisted with their demands, and their appeal to Japan for support would haunt them for a long time. Their determination ultimately prevailed, and on July 21, it was announced in Canton that a punitive expedition was underway. By mid-August, Bai Chongxi's army was advancing through Hunan on the old route to Nanking. Chiang Kai-Shek prepared for the confrontation, and the capital was on high alert. Meanwhile, in the North, the Mukden Incident broke out. In the South, the generals and their associates held back, anticipating that war could be declared at any moment. However, Chiang Kai-Shek and his advisers understood that he was even less equipped than Zhang Xueliang to initiate an offensive against a powerful foreign nation. There was the League of Nations, established presumably to address crises like this, as well as the Kellogg Pact. Chiang Kai-Shek decided to refer the matter to the League, though his chances of a favorable outcome were slim: America, which might have otherwise been involved, was preoccupied with its own economic depression, and Britain remained indifferent. The more impulsive factions in China believed this response was insufficient, and the dissidents in the South demanded a stronger approach. The students were the most incensed. On September 28, hundreds of students in Shanghai took matters into their own hands. They seized control of a train at the railway station and traveled to Nanking, where they joined forces with fellow students from the capital's university. Together, they marched—five thousand strong—toward the Ministry for Foreign Affairs. They pushed past the guards, stormed the Minister's office, forcibly dragged him outside, and assaulted him. After recovering from his injuries in the hospital, the Minister chose to resign. The students then initiated a sit-in strike, declaring they would remain in Nanking until they received tangible action rather than mere diplomatic efforts. Authorities were unsure how to respond to them, as more pressing issues demanded the government's attention. It was clear that the South and Nanking needed to resolve their differences, as public opinion strongly supported this. Despite the ungracious criticisms emanating from Canton, where Eugene Chen was vocally denouncing Chiang Kai-shek for his diplomatic failures, Nanking sought to negotiate. In October, Chiang Kai-Shek released Hu Hanmin from his mild detention, and he appeared none the worse for the unexpected break. Along with three others, he traveled to Shanghai for a peace conference with the southern leaders. Hu urged the southerners to be reasonable and to cease calls for Chiang Kai-Shek's resignation. Chiang Kai-Shek remarked, “Regardless of the right or wrong of the situation, if desired, all blame can be placed squarely on me.” However, this uplifting scene was short-lived. As the Canton faction continued to insist on Chiang's resignation, Hu abruptly changed his stance and escalated the demands. He suggested that not only should Chiang resign, but he should also be exiled from China entirely. The conference ended in chaos. Various proposals were discussed and quickly dismissed. The South remained resolute; Chiang had to go. The sit-in students, frustrated with just sitting idle, started to escalate their actions. Their numbers had been steadily increasing since the initial demonstration, with boys traveling to Nanking from distant places; by the end of November, there were twelve thousand of them. They marched again to the new government buildings, demanding that Chiang Kai-Shek come out to engage in a discussion. “War on Japan!” they shouted. Chiang Kai-Shek made them wait in the cold winter weather for a full twenty-four hours before he finally appeared. He reprimanded them harshly and ordered them to return to school, leading to a subdued dispersal of the crowd. On December 15th, Chiang Kai-Shek capitulated to public pressure and resigned. Chiang Kai-Shek yet again nonchalantly got up and left heading home into the mountains. This left an extremely uneasy Sun Fo in the presidential chair facing what looked like a full blown Japanese invasion. The Japanese kept reiterating they were merely defending their citizens after the Chinese had attacked the South Manchurian Railway…but yeah they were certainly conquering. Sun Fo desperately looked to any veteran figures for help, but Hu Hanmin fled to Hong Kong, Wang Jingwei, arguably the man responsible for forcing Chiang Kai-Shek yet again to step down was suddenly far too ill to do anything and retired to the Shanghai Hospital. Meanwhile, all of the bankers had lost interest in the Nanjing government since Chiang Kai-Shek had departed, the government literally lost its coffers. The government had no means to properly pay its armies. Now the entire time the government had been tossing offers to Chiang Kai-Shek to come back, but he bided his time. Meanwhile Eugene Chen demanded China break off diplomatic relations with Japan, was told no so he resigned, followed soon after by Sun Fo. Wang Jingwei was tossed into the presidency position, which he must have relished, however it was just then when Shanghai was invaded. Chiang Kai-Shek still held his honorary position as CEC over the special committee so he simply waited and watched. Yet no one could manage the military like the generalissimo nor open the coin purses to fund it. Thus Chiang Kai-Shek was brought back, but not really as Generalissimo, now he had to work collaboratively with others, such as Wang Jingwei.  In 1932, the January 28 Incident unfolded, basically the Japanese performed another false flag operation trying to legitimize an expedition into Shanghai. Japanese marines began to land and on January 28th they were attacking in full force. The 19th Route Army met the enemy in what became a month-long resistance against great odds. Chiang Kai-Shek was being labeled a coward for not doing more against the Japanese, but he was keeping in touch with the commanders of the 19th Rout Army by telegraph. He advised them to guard Liuho, a village just across the Yangtze, believing the Japanese would make other landings to cut them off there. General Tsai neglected to take the advice, and low and behold the Japanese made the landing forcing the 19th Route Army to pull out. The entire situation looked incredibly bad for China. Fingers were pointed at the inept Nanjing government. Yet Chiang Kai-Shek was much more focused on the encirclement campaigns against the Reds. The people angrily accused him of “making war on his own people instead of attending to the real threat, Japan”. To this Chiang Kai-Shek replied “It is useless for China to talk of resisting Japan. When it has not yet stamped out the enemy in its midst. If China ventures to fight the Japanese, the Communists will attack from the rear and chaos will quickly overtake the whole country.” The 19th Route Army were hailed as heroes, receiving a lot of recognition as a prominent anti-Japanese force. Despite Japan's attempts to reinforce its troops, Chiang Kai-shek's return to leadership saw further NRA forces dispatched to join the fight. Eventually, the conflict reached a resolution through diplomatic negotiations, resulting in the withdrawal of the 19th Route Army from Shanghai. With the Japanese threat averted for the time being Chiang Kai-Shek redirected his efforts against the Reds. On May 21, 1932, Chiang Kai-shek ordered the 19th Route Army to enter Fujian and forced the army to engage in a civil war against the Communists in Fujian. On December 6 of the same year, Jiang Guangnai took over as the chairman of Fujian Province, and Cai Tingkai was appointed as the director of the Fujian Pacification Office and commander of the 19th Route Army.  At this point the leadership of the 19th Route Army were not at all happy with Chiang Kai-Shek, who to them seemed to have done little to help face the Japanese. They were not friendly to the CCP by any means and were actively suppressing Communist organizations while fighting the Japanese. When they came to Fujian they continued to suppress communists and supported people's anti-Japanese patriotic movements. On August 18, 1932, the 61st Division of the 19th Route Army collectively executed 69 CCP members and suspected individuals outside the East Gate of Quanzhou, and they also carried out mass killings of government workers from the Soviet area during their offensive against it. Despite this the CCP and 19th Route Army did agree on one thing, the Japanese were a problem.  After November 22, 1933, as Japanese imperialism intensified its invasion of China, the people across the nation once again launched a wave of anti-Japanese salvation movements. On January 17 of the same year, the Provisional Central Government of the Chinese Soviet Republic and the Revolutionary Military Committee of the Workers' and Peasants' Red Army issued a "Joint Anti-Japanese Declaration," proposing three conditions for cooperation with any armed forces to resist Japan: an immediate halt to attacks on the Soviet areas, immediate guarantees of the democratic rights of the people, and the immediate arming of the people to establish armed volunteer forces. However, Chiang Kai-shek's ruling group stubbornly persisted in its anti-Communist and anti-people policies, continuing to intensify attacks on the Red Army, and on May 31, he signed a peace agreement with the Japanese. Chiang Kai-Shek was met with another wave of opposition across the nation for appeasing the Japanese. The 19th Route Army basically concluded the Generalissimo was not going to help wage a war against their enemy. Thus in a rather insane fashion, the leadership of the 19th Route Army resolved to overthrow the Nanjing government so they could unite the anti-Japanese forces and push for a national resistance. At that time, Chen Mingshu, an early leader of the 19th Route Army who had gone abroad and had previously served as the vice president of the Executive Yuan of the National Government, returned to China in May 1933 and devoted all his efforts to opposing Chiang Kai-shek's Nanjing government. In Fuzhou, he secretly discussed three strategies with Jiang Guangnai, Cai Tingkai, and Deng Xizeng: the first was to unite with Guangdong and Guangxi to overthrow Chiang Kai-Shek, supporting Hu Hanmin to organize an independent government; the second was to unite with Li Zongren and Bai Chongxi of Guangxi, and Chen Jitang of Guangdong, seizing Guangdong; the last was to unite with the Red Army to resist Chiang Kai-Shek together.  As a result, neither the first nor the second strategies could be realized. Under Chiang Kai-shek's repeated orders to engage in civil war, the 78th Division and the 62nd Division of the 19th Route Army faced severe blows from the Red Army in Fujian between July and September 1933. Thus, the 19th Route Army found itself in a dire situation where not engaging in the "anti-Communist" actions would lead to its annihilation by Chiang Kai-shek, while engaging in "anti-Communist" actions would result in its destruction by the Red Army. In the context of rising national anti-Japanese sentiment, the upper leadership of the 19th Route Army had to swiftly make the choice to unite with the Communists to resist Chiang Kai-Shek and fight against Japan. On September 22, 1933, Chen Mingshu's main aide, Chen Gongpei, who had participated in the Nanchang Uprising and later left the CCP, secretly arrived at the command post of the 3rd Red Army Corps stationed at Wangtai, to express the political stance of the 19th Route Army to leaders of the Red Army, such as Peng Dehuai, Teng Daiyuan, and Yuan Guoping, regarding anti-Chiang resistance and cooperation with the Red Army. In October, Chen Gongpei accompanied Xu Minghong, the plenipotentiary representative of the 19th Route Army and secretary-general of its headquarters, to Ruijin. On the 26th, he signed the "Preliminary Agreement Against Japan and Against Chiang" with Pan Jianxing, a representative of the Provisional Central Government of the Chinese Soviet Republic and the Workers' and Peasants' Red Army. The main contents included: both sides immediately cease military actions, temporarily define a military demarcation line, restore trade between both parties; the Fujian People's Revolutionary Government and the 19th Route Army agree to the existence and activities of all revolutionary organizations in Fujian, allow freedom of publication, speech, assembly, and strikes, and immediately release political prisoners, among other provisions. The Soviet Provisional Central Government also sent Pan Jianxing as a permanent representative in Fuzhou. Subsequently, Chen Mingshu, Li Jishen, Jiang Guangnai, Cai Tingkai, and others actively prepared to establish a new government and made military preparations against Chiang Kai-Shek. On November 20, 1933, Li Jishen, Jiang Guangnai, Cai Tingkai, and representatives from over 100 cities across the country, along with 100,000 people from various sectors in Fuzhou, convened the National People's Temporary Representative Assembly in Fuzhou. The assembly issued the "Declaration of People's Rights of the Chinese People's Temporary Representative Assembly" and decided to establish the People's Revolutionary Government of the Republic of China. They elected Li Jishen, Chen Mingshu, Chen Youren, Feng Yuxiang , Cai Tingkai, Jiang Guangnai, Huang Qixiang, Xu Qian, Fang Zhenwu, Li Zhangda, Sa Zhenbing, He Gonggan, and other 12 members to the government, with Li Jishen as the government chairman. On November 22, the People's Revolutionary Government was officially established, with the capital in Fuzhou. The People's Revolutionary Government Committee set up a Military Committee, an Economic Committee, and a Cultural Committee, chaired respectively by Li Jishen, Yu Xinqing, and Chen Mingshu; and established a Ministry of Finance, a Ministry of Foreign Affairs, a Supreme Court, and a Political Security Bureau, led respectively by Jiang Guangnai, Chen Youren, Xu Qian, and Li Zhangda. The People's Revolutionary Government successively issued: The People's Revolutionary Government's Internal Telegram. The People's Revolutionary Government's External Declaration.The People's Political Program - Eighteen Articles of the Minimum Program and other documents, openly announcing anti-Japanese and anti-Chiang, and proposing some domestic and foreign policies with certain progressive significance. The "Internal Telegram of the People's Revolutionary Government" announced the government's future mission: 1) to seek the liberation of the Chinese nation and establish a truly independent and free country; 2) to eliminate the counter-revolutionary Nanjing government and establish a political power of the productive people; 3) to realize the equal rights of all ethnic groups in the country; 4) to guarantee the absolute freedom and equality of all productive people; 5) to eliminate the influence of imperialism in China, overthrow the warlords, eradicate the remnants of the feudal system, develop the national economy, and liberate the working people. The "Declaration of the People's Revolutionary Government to Foreign Countries" sternly pointed out the Nanjing government's traitorous behavior and warned the powers not to cooperate with Chiang Kai-shek. The Declaration stated: "We believe that the policies of the pro-American and pro-League of Nations factions are based on dangerous principles... However, it must be recognized that the objective result of the pro-American and pro-League of Nations factions will put China under an international condominium system, which is no less harmful than Chiang Kai-shek's pro-Japanese policies... It is recognized that China's real power must be established on a national basis... We finally declare that overthrowing the Chiang regime is not only necessary for China's independence and national salvation, but also for the military and economic interests of the whole world... In order to enhance international security, we have to warn the powers not to make any loans to the Chiang Kai-shek government in Nanjing, whether it is money, goods, or weapons. We also declare that if any such loans are concluded in the future, the Chinese people and their revolutionary government will completely deny them." The People's Political Program - Eighteen Articles of the Minimum Program declared: "China is a semi-feudal society under the rule of imperialists. The greatest goal of the Chinese revolution is to eliminate the imperialist domination in China; at the same time, to sweep away all feudal forces and establish a government that fully represents the rights of the people..." The 18 articles of the minimum program are: (1) Abolish unequal treaties and renegotiate equal and mutually beneficial treaties with other countries; (2) Foreign-invested or foreign-managed enterprises and cultural undertakings that are harmful to the interests of the Chinese nation may be restricted or confiscated; (3) To sort out new and old foreign debts. All political loans that harm the country should be absolutely denied; others should be repaid conditionally; (4) Implementing foreign trade controls; (5) Strictly implement absolute tariff autonomy; (6) Open up the political system and deny all political rights to counter-revolutionaries who are dependent on imperialism and warlords; (7) All nationalities within China are equal, may freely unite for revolution, and recognize national self-determination; (8) Ensure the people's absolute freedom of body, residence, speech, assembly, association, strike, demonstration and publication; (9) Implement universal suffrage; (10) Abolish all excessive taxes and levies; (11) The principle of "everyone who tills the land owns the land" was established, and land was distributed according to the number of people. Forests, mines, and rivers were completely nationalized. (12) All important banking and transportation enterprises shall be under state control; (13) Use political power and state capital to support the scientific development of agricultural production; (14) Usury is strictly prohibited; (15) Unscrupulous merchants will be eliminated and the people's daily necessities will be sold under the state monopoly; (16) To formulate agricultural and industrial laws, improve the lives of farmers and workers, and ensure the development of agricultural and industrial organizations; (17) Promote universal education; (18) Implement conscription, arm the people, and assist them in their anti-imperialist and economic and political struggles. After the establishment of the People's Revolutionary Government, it caused a great stir domestically and internationally. However, due to Wang Ming's "leftist" closure policy, the local party organization in Fujian initially adopted a hostile strategy toward the People's Revolutionary Government. It wasn't until early December, after the Fuzhou Central Municipal Committee received a letter from the Central Committee dated October 30 addressing the Fuzhou Central Municipal Committee and all comrades in Fujian, that they began to adopt a proactive cooperative approach toward the People's Revolutionary Government and the 19th Route Army. After December 29, the Fuzhou Central Municipal Committee issued a declaration in the name of the "Far East Anti-Imperialist Non-War Anti-Fascist Alliance, Fuzhou Branch," publicly calling for the establishment of an anti-imperialist united front. The People's Revolutionary Government also fully reprinted this declaration in its official newspapers, the "People's Daily" and the "Guoguang Daily." The Fuzhou branch then mobilized people from all walks of life to establish the "Committee to Oppose Kuomintang Air Raids and Support the Soldiers of the 19th Route Army Against the Kuomintang," organizing personnel to visit the stationed troops of the 19th Route Army to comfort the soldiers. The People's Revolutionary Government also adopted a cooperative attitude toward the economic struggles of workers' organizations. On November 18, Chen Mingshu called for an emergency secret meeting of the 19th Route Army and other key figures at Heshui Rock in Gushan. The meeting took place at Longyuan Pavilion, and attendees included Li Jishen, Chen Mingshu, Cai Tingkai, Jiang Guangnai, Chen Youren, Huang Qixiang, Xu Qian, Li Zhangda, and more than ten other military commanders and the chief of staff of the 19th Route Army. The discussion, which lasted from morning until late at night, revolved around heated debates concerning the timing of the uprising. Cai Tingkai advocated for postponing the uprising by one to two months for several reasons; many generals in the 19th Route Army were still undecided or openly opposed to the rebellion, the troops had yet to be mobilized, defenses were unorganized, various forces had not surrendered, and traitors and spies were still active. Additionally, Guangdong and Guangxi were not providing support, and Chiang Kai-shek was already aware of their plans. Cai Tingkai argued for more time to accelerate preparations without drawing immediate attention from Chiang Kai-Shek. In contrast, Chen Mingshu and others believed this was the last opportunity for an uprising. They pointed out that Chiang Kai-shek's forces were concentrated in North China, and Jinpu and particularly in Jiangxi, where his main troops were engaged in the fifth encirclement campaign against the Soviet area. They estimated that only 20,000 to 30,000 troops could be redirected to Fujian. Overestimating the political instability of Chiang's regime, Chen Mingshu believed that once the 19th Route Army raised the flag of rebellion, support from other regions of China would follow. He also felt confident that one division of the 19th Route Army could resist two or three of Chiang's divisions and that with cooperation from the Red Army, even if Chiang Kai-Shek deployed ten divisions, they would prevail. Chen Mingshu concluded that regardless of the outcome, the effort would be heroic and they should proceed without hesitation. The meeting's opposing viewpoints led to intense discussions. Chen Mingshu, visibly passionate, declared that revolution required sacrifice and that delaying any longer would mean submission to Nanjing. Cai Tingkai, while originally advocating for a delay, conceded that the situation had reached a point of no return. He agreed to lead the 19th Route Army and fully back the new government. The meeting concluded with a decision to convene the National People's Provisional Congress in Fuzhou on November 20 to officially declare the uprising against Chiang Kai-Shek. Other topics discussed included replacing the blue sky, white sun party flag, military and financial logistics, and a declaration drafted by Chen Mingshu's advisors, Wang Lixi and Hu Qiuyuan. On November 20, 1933, the National People's Provisional Congress convened at the South Parade Ground in Fuzhou, with thousands of soldiers, students, merchants, and workers in attendance. A banner reading "China's National People's Provisional Congress" adorned the stage, and the leaders of the rebellion, including Cai Tingkai, Jiang Guangnai, and Li Jishen, were present, though Chen Mingshu was absent due to illness. Representatives from 25 provinces and various walks of life gathered for the event. Before the meeting, the 19th Route Army's newly formed air force performed stunts, to the applause of the crowd. At 9:40 AM, the meeting began with Huang Qixiang, who was elected chairman of the presidium, delivering an opening speech and reading the "Declaration of the People's Rights of the Provisional Chinese People's Congress." Several prominent figures spoke, and the meeting concluded with the adoption of proposals to establish the People's Revolutionary Government and a new national flag designed by Ouyang Yuqian. That evening, the presidium decided to form the People's Revolutionary Government of the Republic of China, abolishing the Nanjing government, declaring 1933 as the first year of the Republic, and establishing Fuzhou as the capital. Li Jishen was elected President, and several others, including Chen Mingshu, Jiang Guangnai, and Cai Tingkai, were appointed government members. However the Fujian Revolution failed to gain support from other forces within the KMT. The Guangxi clique was dissatisfied with the fact that the 19th Route Army reconciled with the CCP so they did not support it. Chen Jitang tossed his lot in with Chiang Kai-shek and did not support the Fujian Revolution either. At that time, the CCP was undergoing a power struggle. On December 5, the Central Committee of the CCP, headed by Wang Ming, issued a statement stating that the Fujian government was "non-people and still non-revolutionary and that anyone who wants to take a third way between revolution and counter-revolution will inevitably fail." . Thus, Chiang Kai-shek transferred eight divisions of the National Revolutionary Army into Fujian, and coordinated the attack with the air force and navy. The 19th Route Army quickly collapsed. Four out of the five armies defected before the battle even began. Most of them were disarmed by the Central Army that they had fought side by side with during the Shanghai Incident a year ago. On January 15, 1934, Chiang Kai-shek's forces captured Fuzhou. The People's Revolutionary Government and the headquarters of the 19th Route Army retreated to Zhangzhou and Quanzhou, respectively. By January 21, both Quanzhou and Zhangzhou had fallen, and the Fujian Rebellion had failed. The People's Revolutionary Government of the Republic of China collapsed within two months of its establishment. On the 21st, the remaining troops of the 19th Route Army switched over to supporting the central government, and the Fujian Revolution officially came to an end. Jiang Guangnai, Cai Tingkai, Chen Mingshu and Li Jishen fled to Hong Kong . The designation of the 19th Route Army of the National Revolutionary Army was cancelled, and the troops were dispersed and integrated. I would like to take this time to remind you all that this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Please go subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry after that, give my personal channel a look over at The Pacific War Channel at Youtube, it would mean a lot to me. Yes it was a tad bit of an anti climatic event in the grand scheme of things. Yet the provincial rebellion was notable because the people involved wanted to fight the Japanese and believed their government was not doing enough to challenge the external threat. The reality however was far more complicated, the Japanese were far too formidable, for now. 

In this episode, we're talking about keeping the spark alive in an M&A deal and strategies for avoiding burnout.Key points discussed in this episode:Deal fatigue is common in M&A transactions due to the numerous decisions and interdependencies involved.Advisors can help buyers and sellers avoid deal fatigue by setting expectations, managing timelines, and providing guidance.Patience is crucial, especially for buyers, as the M&A process can take up to a year to complete.Regular status updates and clear communication among all stakeholders help maintain motivation and engagement.Sellers may feel overwhelmed by the due diligence process, but should focus on responding effectively and keeping the business running.Unscrupulous buyers may attempt to "retrade" the deal at the last minute, which sellers can defend against with the help of advisors.Funding sources and approvals should be secured early in the process to avoid delays and frustration.Buyers who are too slow in decision-making risk losing opportunities to other interested parties.Maintaining a positive attitude and leaning on a strong support network can help both buyers and sellers navigate the M&A process.RELATED EPISODES:Episode 195: Win/Win vs. Win/Lose Dynamics in M&A Negotiations. Listen now >>Episode 173: Why is Selling a Business so Hard? Listen now >>Episode 127: The Critical Pillars to M&A Success. Listen now >>   Listen to Shoot the Moon on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.Buy, sell, or grow your tech-enabled services firm with Revenue Rocket.

In this sobering episode, A.B. Ridgeway discusses the tragic story of a solar panel salesman who signed a 25-year, $60,000 contract with a man suffering from stage 4 cancer. This heart-wrenching case serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of having a financial support system in place—particularly a power of attorney and executor—before tragedy strikes. Join A.B. as he dives into the moral implications of financial decisions and how we can protect our families from inheriting debts.3 Key Takeaways:Power of Attorney is Essential A strong financial plan should always include a power of attorney to prevent loved ones from inheriting unintended financial burdens, especially when the person is incapacitated.Beware of Predatory Sales Tactics It's vital to understand the moral implications of how money is made. Unscrupulous sales tactics targeting the elderly and ill can leave families drowning in debt.Verify and Protect Contracts Always ensure that family members have the proper legal documentation (such as a power of attorney) to manage financial matters and avoid signing contracts they don't fully understand or agree with.3 Memorable Quotes:“It's not about how much money you make; it's about how much money you keep, but most importantly, how you make that money.”“We are not our family's representative by birth... we must be appointed to that position by the courts, or we have to take that initiative.”“All money is not good money. Before you envy someone's wealth, make sure you know how they made it.”Tune in to learn how you can protect your family from financial predators and ensure that you leave behind a legacy, not debt.

In this sobering episode, A.B. Ridgeway discusses the tragic story of a solar panel salesman who signed a 25-year, $60,000 contract with a man suffering from stage 4 cancer. This heart-wrenching case serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of having a financial support system in place—particularly a power of attorney and executor—before tragedy strikes. Join A.B. as he dives into the moral implications of financial decisions and how we can protect our families from inheriting debts.3 Key Takeaways:Power of Attorney is Essential A strong financial plan should always include a power of attorney to prevent loved ones from inheriting unintended financial burdens, especially when the person is incapacitated.Beware of Predatory Sales Tactics It's vital to understand the moral implications of how money is made. Unscrupulous sales tactics targeting the elderly and ill can leave families drowning in debt.Verify and Protect Contracts Always ensure that family members have the proper legal documentation (such as a power of attorney) to manage financial matters and avoid signing contracts they don't fully understand or agree with.3 Memorable Quotes:“It's not about how much money you make; it's about how much money you keep, but most importantly, how you make that money.”“We are not our family's representative by birth... we must be appointed to that position by the courts, or we have to take that initiative.”“All money is not good money. Before you envy someone's wealth, make sure you know how they made it.”Tune in to learn how you can protect your family from financial predators and ensure that you leave behind a legacy, not debt.

Three phone conversations with candidates for Iowa House. Rosanne Plante: https://www.planteforiowa.com Kay Pence: https://www.kay4iowa.com Dani Duggan: https://peoplefordani.com Call us at (319) 849-8733! Closing music by Erik Whittaker: https://erikwhittaker.bandcamp.com Full episode notes here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/113421841 rockhardcauc.us

El capitulo se empieza de manera extra-a solamente condenando ciertos ricos. Pero comparando esto con las palabras de Cristo, todo es muy entendible, y edificante.

El capitulo se empieza de manera extraña solamente condenando ciertos ricos. Pero comparando esto con las palabras de Cristo, todo es muy entendible, y edificante.

Stephen Grootes speaks to Consumer Ninja Wendy Knowler about the unscrupulous world of sales agents who prioritise commission over honesty.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a Text Message.In this eye-opening episode, we dive into a disturbing scam that has infiltrated the heart of Arizona's sober living home industry, with devastating effects on the Navajo Nation and Blackfeet communities. Unscrupulous operators have been exploiting vulnerable individuals seeking recovery, while targeting Native American tribes with deceptive practices. We unravel how these fraudulent schemes have been able to thrive, the impact on the victims and their families, and the legal and cultural battles being waged to bring justice to these communities.We explore the systemic failures that have allowed these scams to flourish and discuss the steps being taken to protect those in need of genuine help. This episode sheds light on a crisis at the intersection of addiction recovery, exploitation, and the enduring fight for Native rights.Tune in for a deep dive into this troubling issue and learn how these communities are fighting back against exploitation. Merch store- https://indigenoustales.threadless.com/Email us at info@behillnetwork.com Also check out our Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/indigenous_tales/And our TikTok -https://www.tiktok.com/@indigenous_talesAmanda Bland Dallas area Bakeryinstagram - https://www.instagram.com/cupidsweetsbakes/Cupid Sweets- https://www.facebook.com/cupidsweets

In this podcast, David Rieser (K&L Gates) and Amy Edwards (Holland & Knight) will discuss the challenges and uncertainties of incorporating PFAS compounds into Phase I environmental assessments, including how to detect their presence and manage associated risks in real estate transactions. Now that EPA has identified two PFAS compounds as hazardous substances, ASTM's most recent Phase I methodology (ASTM E-1527-21) allows environmental professionals to include those PFAS compounds as part of their Phase I assessment. Yet it's not clear how they determine whether PFAS are present or likely present at a property, let alone whether that presence is the result of a past or threatened release. On the one hand, PFAS can be associated with certain locations, such as airports which used firefighting foam and certain industries such as manufacturers producing non-stick material and products. At the same time, PFAS have been found in surprising places with no clearly identifiable sources, such as Antarctica. While Phase Is are always more art than science, the level of uncertainty around PFAS makes the process especially fraught. Buyers and sellers will have to decide whether this is an issue they want addressed and consultants will be concerned about their risks of addressing or not addressing PFAS. These choices may affect the ability of the buyer to assert an innocent landowner or bona fide purchaser defense to a CERCLA claim regarding the costs to address PFAS. Unscrupulous parties may look to take advantage of the uncertainty to obtain favorable leverage and unscrupulous consultants may use the uncertainty to sell unnecessary services. In short, this is a good time to hear from experts in Phase I requirements and nuances. Amy Edwards has participated in the ASTM Phase I process from the beginning, has a wealth of environmental transactional experience and has read more Phase Is than she cares to admit. David Rieser is an experienced environmental attorney and has written extensively on transactional issues. Together they intend to talk through the PFAS issues in Phase Is in the hope of finding useful approaches to deal with these thorny issues.

True Crime Tuesday presents Shadow Men: Murder, Media, & Privilege in Jazz Age America with Researcher/Author, James Polchin! On the morning of May 16, 1922, a young man's body was found on a desolate road in Westchester County. The victim was penniless ex-sailor Clarence Peters. Walter Ward, the handsome scion of the family that owned the largest chain of bread factories in the country, confessed to the crime as an act of self-defense against a violent gang of “shadow men,” blackmailers who extorted their victims' moral weaknesses. From the start, one question defined the investigation: What scandalous secret could lead Ward to murder? For sixteen months, the media fueled a firestorm of speculation. Unscrupulous criminal attorneys, fame-seeking chorus girls, con artists, and misogynistic millionaires harnessed the power of the press to shape public perception. New York governor and future presidential candidate Al Smith and editor of the Daily News Joseph Medill Patterson leveraged the investigation to further professional ambitions. Famous figures like Harry Houdini, Arthur Conan Doyle, and F. Scott Fitzgerald weighed in. As the bereaved working-class Peters family sought to bring the callous Ward to justice, America watched enraptured. James Polchin joins TCT today to talk about the fortunes and misdeed of the Ward family, the Peters family struggle to get justice for Clarence, the role the NY Daily News played in all of this, and how things have changed in the hundred years since this story took place! Get your copy of "Shadow Men...": here:  https://bit.ly/3RVI8Y4 Check out James Polchin at his website:  https://www.writinginpublic.com/james-polchin Check out Robert on social media: Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/james.polchin Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/james.polchin/ x:  https://x.com/jamespolchin PLUS DUMB CRIMES AND STUPID CRIMINALS! Let's pay our final respects to the man who killed himself with a firework on top of his head on the 4th of July: https://www.postandcourier.com/news/summerville-man-dead-fireworks-accident/article_62c98748-3ad3-11ef-8818-4763ccc875ed.html Check out the article Tim talked about , the Facebook baby daddy stalker! https://www.yahoo.com/news/happens-nerd-mad-one-man-100000411.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cueWFob28uY29tL25ld3MvaGFwcGVucy1uZXJkLW1hZC1vbmUtbWFuLTEwMDAwMDQxMS5odG1s&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAAX0IXst_0h7DYMirAFXcNpb9GEQtoWooAQ9XD9Oh04ZBiBPX_SKU4qTQN7_GgboGuhk2Y7XCgiSVFSfRTzbd4pokX4N0A5aj-l9nyla2gwLSopNnC9Ymf1ZldUmu3Peh-aSbdvceZrr6s_yrN7nHCam9PCCA9M35ub3PmVv_0nN Check out Jessica Freeburg's website and pre-order her new books:  https://jessicafreeburg.com/books/ Find out where the crew will be in your area: https://www.darknessradioshow.com/p/events/ #crime #truecrime #truecrimepodcasts #truecrimetuesday #shadowmen #thetangledstoryofmurdermediaandprivilegethatscandalizedjazzageamerica  #dumbcrimesstupidcriminals #TimDennis  #walterward #clarencepeters #shooting #murder #westchestercounty #tiptopbread #georgeward #blackmail #prohibition #tenderloindistrict #horseracing  #illegalgambling #bribery  #floridaman #publicsex #verbalthreats #terrorism  #policebrutality #sexcrimes  #floridacuddler #dna

True Crime Tuesday presents Shadow Men: Murder, Media, & Privilege in Jazz Age America with Researcher/Author, James Polchin! On the morning of May 16, 1922, a young man's body was found on a desolate road in Westchester County. The victim was penniless ex-sailor Clarence Peters. Walter Ward, the handsome scion of the family that owned the largest chain of bread factories in the country, confessed to the crime as an act of self-defense against a violent gang of “shadow men,” blackmailers who extorted their victims' moral weaknesses. From the start, one question defined the investigation: What scandalous secret could lead Ward to murder? For sixteen months, the media fueled a firestorm of speculation. Unscrupulous criminal attorneys, fame-seeking chorus girls, con artists, and misogynistic millionaires harnessed the power of the press to shape public perception. New York governor and future presidential candidate Al Smith and editor of the Daily News Joseph Medill Patterson leveraged the investigation to further professional ambitions. Famous figures like Harry Houdini, Arthur Conan Doyle, and F. Scott Fitzgerald weighed in. As the bereaved working-class Peters family sought to bring the callous Ward to justice, America watched enraptured. James Polchin joins TCT today to talk about the fortunes and misdeed of the Ward family, the Peters family struggle to get justice for Clarence, the role the NY Daily News played in all of this, and how things have changed in the hundred years since this story took place! Get your copy of "Shadow Men...": here:  https://bit.ly/3RVI8Y4 Check out James Polchin at his website:  https://www.writinginpublic.com/james-polchin Check out Robert on social media: Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/james.polchin Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/james.polchin/ x:  https://x.com/jamespolchin PLUS DUMB CRIMES AND STUPID CRIMINALS! Let's pay our final respects to the man who killed himself with a firework on top of his head on the 4th of July: https://www.postandcourier.com/news/summerville-man-dead-fireworks-accident/article_62c98748-3ad3-11ef-8818-4763ccc875ed.html Check out the article Tim talked about , the Facebook baby daddy stalker! https://www.yahoo.com/news/happens-nerd-mad-one-man-100000411.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cueWFob28uY29tL25ld3MvaGFwcGVucy1uZXJkLW1hZC1vbmUtbWFuLTEwMDAwMDQxMS5odG1s&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAAX0IXst_0h7DYMirAFXcNpb9GEQtoWooAQ9XD9Oh04ZBiBPX_SKU4qTQN7_GgboGuhk2Y7XCgiSVFSfRTzbd4pokX4N0A5aj-l9nyla2gwLSopNnC9Ymf1ZldUmu3Peh-aSbdvceZrr6s_yrN7nHCam9PCCA9M35ub3PmVv_0nN Check out Jessica Freeburg's website and pre-order her new books:  https://jessicafreeburg.com/books/ Find out where the crew will be in your area: https://www.darknessradioshow.com/p/events/ #crime #truecrime #truecrimepodcasts #truecrimetuesday #shadowmen #thetangledstoryofmurdermediaandprivilegethatscandalizedjazzageamerica  #dumbcrimesstupidcriminals #TimDennis  #walterward #clarencepeters #shooting #murder #westchestercounty #tiptopbread #georgeward #blackmail #prohibition #tenderloindistrict #horseracing  #illegalgambling #bribery  #floridaman #publicsex #verbalthreats #terrorism  #policebrutality #sexcrimes  #floridacuddler #dna

A Forest Service Law Enforcement Officer is conducting surveillance when an unscrupulous hunter causes a deadly encounter.For more information about the podcast, check out https://crimeoffthegrid.com/ Also...We've Got Merch!!  Check us out on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/crimeoffthegridpodcast/ and  (1) Facebook SUPPORT THE SHOW: We would love your support so we can keep the episodes coming! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cotgWe have Patreon! Support and subscribe atPatreon.com/crimeoffthegridSources:https://archives.fbi.gov/archives/atlanta/press-releases/2011/hunter-admits-to-killing-forest-service-officerhttps://www.odmp.org/officer/20315-officer-christopher-a-uptonhttps://www.fs.usda.gov/detailfull/conf/home/?cid=STELPRDB5299328#:~:text=On%20March%205%2C%202010%2C%20Forest,Forest%20southeast%20of%20Atlanta%2C%20GA.

If you're an artist and things are working out well, there will come a time when you need a manager…you need someone to take care of the business end of things while you focus on the music…that's when you need a manager… A manager does everything from booking gigs to devising career strategies… which includes promotion and marketing, networking, and conducting any negotiations on your behalf…and the manager is in charge of financial management…hold that thought… A manager is incentivized by your success…the usual fee is 15% of whatever you make…obviously, the more you make, the more the manager makes and everyone is happy, right?... The entire relationship is based on trust…you, as the artist, must believe that your manager always has your best interests in mind…and you must believe that your manager will never take advantage of you or rip you off…again, you trust your manager with your money… In the vast majority of artist-manager relationships, things are professional and legal…the best managers will take a bullet for their clients…some are even legendary for their skills, dedication, and loyalty to their artists… That includes Peter Grant, who did whatever he needed to do to protect Led Zeppelin and to extract maximum profit from record deals and concert tours… It includes Paul McGuinness, a veteran who took a very young U2 under his wing in 1978 and built them into the biggest band in the world… And then there's Peter Mensch and Cliff Bernstein who have looked after Metallica, AC/DC, Smashing Pumpkins, the Chili Peppers, Muse, Def Leppard, Snow Patrol, and Cage the Elephant, among others… But it's not always sunshine, chocolate, and unicorns…there are bad managers, too…and I'm not talking about general incompetence…I'm talking about people who steal, embezzle, and extort from the very people they're supposed to protect and nurture… This is “Uncharted: Crime and Mayhem in the Music Industry,” episode 18…these are three of the worst, most unscrupulous, and most dishonest managers in rock…have I got some stories for you. Show contact info: X (formerly Twitter): @AlanCross Website: curiouscast.ca Email: Alan@alancross.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the morning of May 16, 1922, a young man's body was found on a desolate road in Westchester County. The victim was penniless ex-sailor Clarence Peters. Walter Ward, the handsome scion of the family that owned the largest chain of bread factories in the country, confessed to the crime as an act of self-defense against a violent gang of "shadow men," blackmailers who extorted their victims' moral weaknesses. From the start, one question defined the investigation: What scandalous secret could lead Ward to murder?For sixteen months, the media fueled a firestorm of speculation. Unscrupulous criminal attorneys, fame-seeking chorus girls, con artists, and misogynistic millionaires harnessed the power of the press to shape public perception. New York governor and future presidential candidate Al Smith and editor of the Daily News Joseph Medill Patterson leveraged the investigation to further professional ambitions. Famous figures like Harry Houdini, Arthur Conan Doyle, and F. Scott Fitzgerald weighed in. As the bereaved working-class Peters family sought to bring the callous Ward to justice, America watched enraptured.Capturing the extraordinary twists and turns of the case, Shadow Men conjures the excess and contradictions of the Jazz Age and reveals the true-crime origins of the media-led voyeurism that reverberates through contemporary life. It's a story of privilege and power that lays bare the social inequity that continues to influence our system of justice.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/houseofmysteryradio. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/houseofmysteryradio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pastor Rick teaches from the letter of James 1:2-5

Pastor Rick teaches from the letter of James 1:2-5

Pastor Rick teaches from the letter of James 1:2-5

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VR Podcast: The Review of Max Mustard on Quest 2 and Quest 3The Game In Question: https://www.meta.com/experiences/5269080709783454/Try Pop Quest Adventure FREE instead?https://www.meta.com/experiences/6713198148701023/0:00 VR Podcast Intro0:41 What is Max Mustard??1:33 What is the Storyline?2:27 First Impressions3:22 This game is NOT ASTROBOT4:20 Game Has No Soul??5:26 Better W LOW EXPECTATIONS6:10 The Upgrade System...7:14 Game Progression9:10 Wall Jumping11:07 Game Mechanics12:14 Astrobot Had EMOTION13:22 Mustard is Fun But GENERIC?14:13 Quest Feels BEHIND older VR15:39 Did Quest DAMAGE VR Quality?16:59 What went wrong?18:25 The BEST PART of Max Mustard19:06 'Best Looking Game on Quest 3'??20:12 MY SYNOPSIS of the Whole Game21:24 Game was TOO EASY?22:54 Replay Ability? 23:50 Wall Jumping?25:22 Super Mario Sunshine Effect26:15 SPOILER TERRITORY27:59 Spoiler FREE Again29:09 YAY OR NAY??30:36 The PROBLEM w Max Mustard31:06 EVERYONE ELSE Loves It!!!33:03 ONE MORE THING... the KETCHUP33:59 Did YOU like Max??Max Mustard Quest 3CLAIMS FROM THE DEV:-Don't just play the game, step inside the game. Each of the 40 hand crafted levels are their own adventure, with exhilarating surprises, unique mechanics and endless variety. No boring bits! It's the perfect combination of first-person power-ups and classic third-person platforming. Once you start playing Max Mustard, you'll never want to put it down.-Unscrupulous businessman, Stubbins is making an absolute fortune caging up and selling adorable mudpups as an elitist vanity product to the super rich. You and Max Mustard team up to save as many as you can. Will you find them all?-Along the way, you're faced with a surprise dilemma when a friend reveals a secret about who they really are. They impose a question on you that impacts the fate of your worst enemy. How will you choose?This week's podcast was made in partnership with Asterion Products. Get $5 off any order $19.99 or more with the code FULLDIVE at https://www.asterionproducts.com Welcome to the Full Dive Gaming podcast, where we dive into all the news, discussion, and insights you need for VR gaming! We release NEW EPISODES on all Your Favorite major platforms: Spotify, Apple, Google... etc. GAME LINKS:-Max Mustard: https://www.meta.com/experiences/5269080709783454/-Pop Quest Adventure: https://www.meta.com/experiences/6713198148701023/SUPPORT US: Join The Discord Server: -https://discord.gg/VWGcT3GLISTEN TO FULL EPISODES:-SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/1BhFGZWRhobzEVsQ9csjhA?si=O_Zo3xtuS7eFJz5jNzbwdw-APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/full-dive-gaming-podcast/id1513469932-GOOGLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vZnVsbGRpdmVnYW1pbmc%3D-OVERCAST:https://overcast.fm/itunes1513469932/full-dive-gaming-podcast-TUNEIN: http://tun.in/pjRQF-PODCHASER: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/full-dive-gaming-podcast-1199646-RADIOPUBLIC: https://radiopublic.com/full-dive-gaming-podcast-8jyN49FOLLOW US:-Twitter: https://twitter.com/FullDiveGaming -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fulldivegaming/EMAIL US:Business Inquiries Only at Natalie@fulldivepodcast.com#vr #vrpodcast #fulldivegaming #quest2 #quest3

Roib discusses the cavity wall insulation claims scandal that has been affecting homeowners, particularly in Halifax. The episode delves into how unscrupulous companies have taken advantage of government incentives for cavity wall insulation, leading to poorly done installations and negative impacts on homes. Rob highlights the importance of doing thorough research before agreeing to any cavity wall insulation work, especially for those on benefits or low incomes. and raises questions about the government's role in regulating such schemes  KEY TAKEAWAYS Cavity wall insulation claims scandal has affected many people, leading to potential legal and home issues. Unscrupulous companies took advantage of government incentives for cavity wall insulation, resulting in poorly done jobs and negative impacts on homes. Government faces challenges in regulating the cavity wall insulation industry, as multiple companies can exploit the system for financial gain. Individuals, especially landlords and tenants on benefits or low incomes, should exercise caution and research before agreeing to cavity wall insulation services. It is crucial to verify if a home has a cavity wall, understand the proper insulation techniques, and ensure reputable companies are hired to avoid potential scams and poor workmanship. BEST MOMENTS "Your home is your castle. As they say, in England, we take our homes very seriously. And so we should."  "In an ideal world, you just give it all to one company and go, right, national scheme, off we go. This is how we do it."  "Always be careful if people are ringing up and telling you that they can do this and do that, just always be a little bit cautious with that." "There might be wood insulation but that's where you've got to do your homework as well."  "Serious questions might need to be asked about a cavity wall installation claim scandal." VALUABLE RESOURCES https://www.msn.com/en-gb/money/other/serious-questions-need-to-be-asked-about-the-cavity-wall-insulation-claims-scandal/ar-BB1iNMC7?ocid=winp2fptaskbar&cvid=c611284349974dfdb6109372f8c0b468&ei=9&sc=shoreline GET YOUR DEVELOPMENT FINANCE HERE: https://propertyfundingplatform.com/WharfFinancial#!/borrowerinitialregistration SOVEREIGN MAN PREMIUM INTELLIGENCE MEMBERSHIP https://dash.sovereignman.com/a/smc12m995/tpnpodcast SOVEREIGN MAN 4th PILLAR https://dash.sovereignman.com/a/4pmain/tpnpodcast WEALTH BUILDERS https://www.wealthbuilders.co.uk/propertynomad ABOUT THE HOST Rob Smallbone is the author of the Amazon best-seller Buy-To-Let: How To Get Started as well as 101 Top Property Tips and Property FAQ's. BOOKS  Property FAQs = https://amzn.to/3MWfcL4   Buy To Let: How To Get Started = https://amzn.to/3genjle   101 Top Property Tips = https://amzn.to/2NxuAQL   WHERE TO FIND US https://linktr.ee/thepropertynomadspodcastuk property, Investment, Property, Rent, Buy to let, Investing for beginners, Money, Tax, Renting, Landlords, strategies, invest, housing, properties, portfolio, estate agents, lettings, letting, business: https://patreon.com/tpnpodcast

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The tax refund has hit your bank account and visions of a shiny new ride dance in your head, but beware! Unscrupulous dealers and scammers lurk in the shadows, waiting to take advantage of your heightened urge to splurge. As you step onto the car lot with cash in hand, you must guard your finances and future vigilantly. Arm yourself with knowledge of common tricks and tactics, from fraudulent lending practices to odometer rollbacks, that separate eager shoppers from their hard-earned returns. Prepare to recognise bait-and-switch pricing, spot unneeded extras and services, and sniff out lemons dressed up as cream puffs. Budget wisely, assess vehicle history reports, and trust your instincts to avoid handing your signature and cash over to a charlatan. Let the fair dealers earn your business as you sign on the dotted line with confidence, not falling victim to sharks circling hungrily this tax season. Drive off the lot safely in the vehicle of your dreams, not one of their schemes!

The federal government is cracking down on compliance in the vocational and education training sector, launching a new integrity unit. It seeks to strengthen the framework to allow students, particularly from overseas, to report dodgy providers if something goes wrong. - وفاقی حکومت پیشہ ورانہ اور تعلیمی تربیت کے شعبے میں جعلسازوں کے خلاف کریک ڈاؤن کر رہی ہے، اس مقصد کے لئےایک نیا انٹیگریٹی یونٹ قائیم کیا جا رہا ہے۔ یہ فریم ورک کو مضبوط کرنے کی اس حکومتی کوشش کا حصہ ہے جس کے تحت بیرون ملک سے آنے والے طالب علم جعلی اور دھوکے باز تعلیم فراہم کنندگان کی اطلاع دے سکیں۔

The federal government is cracking down on compliance in the vocational and education training (VET) sector, launching a new integrity unit. It seeks to strengthen the framework to allow students, particularly from overseas, to report dodgy providers if something goes wrong. - 連邦政府はあたらしい腐敗防止ユニットをスタートさせ職業および教育トレーニングセクター法規違反を取り締まっています。これはそのフレームワークを強化して、何かがおかしくなった場合に学生が海外のものを始めとするいかがわしいプロバイダーを届け出ることができるようにするためです。

The federal government is cracking down on compliance in the vocational training and education [VET] sector by launching a new Integrity Skills Unit. - Pemerintah federal melakukan penindakan terhadap kepatuhan di sektor pelatihan kejuruan dan pendidikan [VET] dengan meluncurkan Integrity Skills Unit baru.

The federal government is cracking down on compliance in the vocational and education training sector, launching a new integrity unit. It seeks to strengthen the framework to allow students, particularly from overseas, to report dodgy providers if something goes wrong.

Have you ever been excited about a business opportunity, only to realize later that you were taken advantage of?    Yep, we've all been there – lured in by flashy ads and sweet talk, only to end up with empty pockets and a whole lot of regret.

Frank Skinner's on Absolute Radio every Saturday morning and you can enjoy the show's podcast right here. The Radio Academy Award winning gang bring you a show which is like joining your mates for a coffee... So, put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy UK commercial radio's most popular podcast. This week, the team are back from Edinburgh and Frank has been on a walking holiday. There's discussion of a train station party, West Brom nobility and an owl.

Bank of America joins the infamous club of consumer abusers in the banking industry, despite the alarm bells set off by the notorious Wells Fargo case. On this week's episode of Corruption, Crime and Compliance, host Michael Volkov explores the shocking details of Bank of America's recent $250 million settlement for account fraud and abuse with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). This episode shines a light on corporate complacency, the inherent risk of ill-conceived sales incentives, and the importance of internal risk assessment in the wake of industry scandals.You'll hear Michael discuss:The fraudulent practices perpetrated by Bank of America, compared to the infamous Wells Fargo scandal. He examines the similarities in the unethical practices and failure to adhere to consumer protection laws, and the recurring patterns in the banking industry's consumer abuse cases.The pitfalls of sales incentives structures, particularly when they lack appropriate checks and balances. Mike elaborates on how ill-considered incentives can encourage misconduct among salespeople.The enforcement actions brought by the CFPB and OCC against Bank of America: fines amounted to $250 million—$190 million for consumer harms and penalties to the CFPB and $60 million in penalties to the OCC.Unscrupulous methods adopted by Bank of America employees to reach their sales targets included illegally applying for and opening credit card accounts and charging customers multiple overdraft fees for the same transactions, significantly hurting consumers financially.Michael dissects the bank's promotional tactics, particularly the false advertising of special offers and the denial of sign-up bonuses due to inherent failures in their business systems. He discusses the negative impact of these practices on customers and the bank's reputation.Highlighting the current stringent regulatory environment, Michael stresses the need for organizations, especially banks, to maintain stringent internal audits and compliance measures. Based on the recent enforcement actions, Michael makes informed predictions about potential regulatory actions against Bank of America and discusses the bank's responsibilities moving forward.KEY QUOTES:"You would think that Wells Fargo's case would have sent alarm bells throughout Bank of America to take a look at their own sales practices to make sure they don't suffer from the same type of abuse of conduct. And what's clear is Bank of America just kept its head down, blinders on, and then developed their own problem." - Michael Volkov"Bank of America employees illegally applied for and then enrolled customers in credit card accounts in order to reach sales incentive goals." - Michael Volkov"This is a tough regulatory environment, and you would think Bank of America would try to address that through some kind of mitigation and sort of risk analysis and conducting audits to make sure that they don't run into future abuses and practices like this." - Michael VolkovResources:Michael Volkov on LinkedIn | TwitterThe Volkov Law Group

For anyone who has owned a pet, you know the bond and emotional attachment that instantly occurs when you welcome them into your family. Online fraudsters also know this and lure you in with your heart, a few pictures, and your wallet. Unscrupulous individuals, social media postings, and fraudulent websites have taken advantage of people's desires to own a new pet.On today's episode of The Protectors, Mike and Mark welcome Steve Baker, a former Director of the Federal Trade Commission in the Midwest. Steve served with the Better Business Bureau as International Investigation Specialist and is the author of the Baker Fraud Report, a newsletter on consumer fraud that goes out worldwide once a week. Additionally, on the podcast, two victims of online pet fraud scams speak out and share how they were targeted. They chose to come forward to help prevent others from becoming victims. It is essential for prospective pet owners to be vigilant, informed, and equipped with the knowledge to identify and avoid these fraudulent schemes. Heed the advice from today's show, and don't fall victim to these heartless schemes.GUEST CONTACT INFO:The Baker Fraud Report: https://bakerfraudreport.com/Links mentioned during the show:Pet Scams Website: https://petscams.com/---------------------------IAFCI CONTACT INFO:IAFCI Website: https://iafci.org/Phone: 916-939-5000Advertising Opportunities and Guest Appearance: IAFCIProtectorspodcast@gmail.com

A LEADERS SUCCESS MAKES THEM A TARGET OF THE LAZY AND UNSCRUPULOUS“If you're competing with fools you will always lose. Its like arguing with idiots they will drag you into their world of debate and then beat with you with experience. To win, to find success, to enjoy constant improvement requires understanding the game of life well. Here is success in a nutshell. If you are doing all you can to be the best you every day, you are well on your way. If you are competing only with you, if you are applying your efforts and ambitions in the direction of your greatest natural gifts, if you are measuring yourself against your yesterday, YOU ARE WINNING! You will be attacked, you will be ridiculed, you will be targeted by those who I want one of two things. Your success to theirs or their misery to be yours.” J Loren NorrisWATCH THE VIDEO 6-28-23:Leading Leaders Podcast for Tell It Like It Is TVMiss something? Catch the full episode on Spotifyhttps://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/j-loren-norrisCLICK HERE for the FREE StoryPower Assessment -https://form.jotform.com/222696275293163 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/j-loren-norris/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/j-loren-norris/support

For more info visit: https://journ.tv — Inadequacy is lack of information, it's living the fear of uncertainty, the unknown, change. The inwardly collapsed turn into sheep and will do as they're told because the alternative of facing their fear is not even considered an option. The Unscrupulous, on the other hand, will take advantage of the sheep's fear and abuse them in order to try to appease their own fear.

Tian Guan Ci Fu/ Heaven Official's Blessing English audiobook chapter 116. https://youtu.be/MlZd7X9pTHQ

In 2020, police in Italy raided an apartment in a small coastal town in the Adriatic. Inside it were one million euros worth of stolen goods. But Italian police didn't find firearms, drugs, or other contraband; they found succulents. Specifically, 1,000 specimens of Copiapoa cacti, all stolen from the Atacama desert in Chile.  This is just one of many stories like this. There's a growing black market that deals in stolen plants. Since the pandemic, theft of plants has become more rampant and more lucrative. Not only is it causing more crime, but this “unscrupulous collection” of plants is one of the leading causes of extinction among plants. And the loss of biodiversity takes its toll on all of us. Join plant expert and author Summer Rayne Oakes as she plunges into the world of plant poaching. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The ‘family' and ‘tribe' are a traditional way of organising African societies. But they can also be a source of conflict. Unscrupulous leaders can stoke tensions or focus resources on certain groups.In this week's episode, Claude asks three guests from south, east and west Africa about how we can stop ethnic interests from influencing politics in Africa. Is the idea of ethnic groups at odds with the idea of a modern state?Evan Lieberman is professor of politics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He's just written a book about South Africa's post-Apartheid democracy called Until We Have Won Our Liberty. He tells us how ethnic interests are sometimes inevitable.Mutemi wa Kiama is an activist and community organiser from Nairobi, Kenya. He's part of the movement Wanjikũ Revolution and the media organisation This Is Africa. He's Kikuyu, the same ethnic group as the Kenyan president Uhuru Kenyatta. But he is very critical of how ethnic groups are used by politicians in Kenya.Bakary Sambe is the Director of the Timbuktu Institute-African Centre for Peace Studies and is based in Dakar, Senegal. He specializes in radicalisation in the Sahel region. He thinks ethnic conflict can often have deeper causes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

But discover they are addicted to the slavery-system and forcibly repossess them, engraging Hashem

Want truth? Stop pretending these things exist in AmericaIn order to fix a problem, one must be honest about the situation we face and that requires accurate language. Maybe it's just me, but it sure seems like there is a lot of programming embedded in the language we use to describe our government's actions. For instance, consider our “debt limit” or “ceiling.” Our what? . . . we don't have a “debt limit.” That is a a feel-good fiction The Party has created. So, if the Freedom Caucus is who they say there are, they will need to to with the budget debate what they did with the vote for Speaker. THEY will need to be the debt limit. “The FDA” sets food and drug safety standards. Uh, no. It does not. We do not have a body that does that at the federal level. If a thing in government is the opposite of what that thing has named itself, that thing should be defended and dismantledhttps://twitter.com/Project_Veritas/status/1613981709539704832 Do we have free enterprise? Home ownership? Conspiracy theories? What does God say?As one might imagine, God--being truth itself--is a big fan of truth in practice: The Bible on TruthProverbs 12:22 : Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, but those who act faithfully are his delight.Ephesians 4:25: Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another.2 Timothy 2:15 : Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.Ephesians 4:15 : Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ,John 8:32: And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” U.S. Debt Ceiling U.S. Free EnterpriseHome Ownership U.S. Immigration LawsBiden to allow illegal immigrants to avoid deportation if they report employers for 'labor abuses'"Unscrupulous employers who prey on the vulnerability of non-citizen workers harm all workers and disadvantage businesses who play by the rules ... We will hold these predatory actors accountable."U.S. Oversight of Pharma BREAKING: CDC to Investigate Link Between Strokes & COVID-19 Vaccines: "The CDC is now saying there have been enough cases of people who have received the vaccine and then suffered a stroke"Fauci addresses the "Fauci Files" and @ElonMusk: “I have no idea what he's talking about Neil, I wish I did… I don't have a Twitter account. I've never had a Twitter account. I don't intend on having a Twitter account and I've had nothing to do with Twitter.”Feb 2022: Chris Cole @US_FDA Exec reveals corrupt business practices with Big PharmaErnest Ramirez on How FEMA Tried to Coerce Him to Change the Cause of Death for His Son After He Died From the Pfizer “Vaccine”

Emmanuel Turlay spent more than a decade in engineering roles at tech-first companies like Instacart and Cruise before realizing machine learning engineers need a better solution. Emmanuel started Sematic earlier this year and was part of the YC summer 2022 batch. He recently raised a $3M seed round from investors including Race Capital and Soma Capital. Thanks to friend of the podcast and former guest Hina Dixit from Samsung NEXT for the intro to Emmanuel.I've been involved with the AutoML space for five years and, for full disclosure, I'm on the board of Auger which is in a related space. I've seen the space evolve and know how much room there is for innovation. This one's a great education about what's broken and what's ahead from a true machine learning pioneer.Listen and learn...How to turn every software engineer into a machine learning engineerHow AutoML platforms are automating tasks performed in traditional ML toolsHow Emmanuel translated learning from Cruise, the self-driving car company, into an open source platform available to all data engineering teamsHow to move from building an ML model locally to deploying it to the cloud and creating a data pipeline... in hoursWhat you should know about self-driving cars... from one of the experts who developed the brains that power themWhy 80% of AI and ML projects failReferences in this episode:Unscrupulous users manipulate LLMs to spew hateHina Dixit from Samsung NEXT on AI and the Future of WorkApache BeamEliot Shmukler, Anomalo CEO, on AI and the Future of Work

One of the elements that make up a surgeon's identity is their website and how a doctor sells their practice, combined with a social platform, patient reviews, and a gallery of pictures. However, the average patient doesn't see or know how easily unscrupulous doctors can manipulate these sites. Join Dr. Rady and his guest website designer and marketing executive, Matt Bartilson from Studio 3 Marketing, to discuss some of these unethical practices and what he has experienced. Learn what you should look out for when researching the many websites and social platforms. Learn how to spot a manipulated review, look for doctored pictures, and what keywords to look for that will tip you off right away to these unethical practices. Don't miss out on another eye-opening episode; you won't believe what is happening in the cyber world of plastic surgery. Instagram: @DrRadyRahban Facebook: @RadyRahbanMDRadyrahban.com

The industry association for dog breeders says demand for puppies is still high despite many going unsold online. Backyard breeding exploded in popularity throughout the pandemic, with prices reaching up to $8000 a puppy . But Dogs New Zealand is concerned people could be breeding dogs that don't end up with a home. The association's director Steven Thompson spoke to Kim Hill.

This hour focuses on ways that senior homeowners can be taken advantage of during the process of selling their home. This is the sale of their biggest asset to be able to pay for their care for the rest of their life, which they may have lived in for many decades, and the biggest financial transaction of their retirement years. Rebecca Bomann, CEO and founder of SASH Services, joins Suzanne to delve into this important topic for senior homeowners as well as their family members and caregivers. Everyone who knows a senior and has a senior loved one in their life will want to pay attention. We think it's important for people to know that this is a possibility, that folks can be vulnerable to this. We'll talk about ways that this can happen and how it can be prevented, with specific examples. The next segments focus on incidents that can happen specifically with home flippers & investors, real estate agents, and even family members. Click to learn more about Rebecca Bomann and SASH Services.

This segment describes ways that unscrupulous house flippers and investors can take advantage of seniors. They're looking to get deals, to purchase a property for less than market value. But if you're 80 years old, hard of hearing, with family living out of town, and a flipper visits you using some of these strategies, it's disgraceful. Rebecca Bomann, CEO and founder of SASH Services, joins Suzanne to describe various ways house flippers try to take advantage of seniors, as well as hot to offset this and protect yourself from these tactics. Click to learn more about Rebecca Bomann and SASH Services.

This segment elaborates on ways that seniors can be taken advantage of by unscrupulous real estate agents. Rebecca Bomann, CEO and founder of SASH Services, joins Suzanne to discuss this topic. Rebecca has a lot of respect for her fellow agents, and there are a lot of really good real estate professionals in this industry. But like any industry, there are a few who are incompetent, insensitive, unscrupulous, or don't know how to address the special needs of senior home owners. Because they come in as a professional, with their license and business card, sometimes seniors don't think they need to be vetted and assume everything they do is above board. Unfortunately this isn't always true. Rebecca describes a few ways real estate agents can take advantage of a senior or be harmful to them in the sale of their home. Also, she provides advice for choosing a good agent, to interview multiple agents and make them earn your trust, and that a good broker explains everything you're signing. Click to learn more about Rebecca Bomann and SASH Services.

This hour focuses on the major ways that senior homeowners can be taken advantage of through the process of selling their home. This final segment may surprise some listeners — one of the biggest sources of folks to take advantage of seniors are their own family members. The family should be there, advocating and having a loved one's best interests in mind, but that's not always the case. Some of the worst offenses come from their own family. Suzanne is joined by Rebecca Bomann, CEO and founder of SASH Services, who provides some real examples and a couple of takeaways from this topic. Click to learn more about Rebecca Bomann and SASH Services.

The ‘family' and ‘tribe' have traditionally been seen as a fundamental way of organising African societies. But they can also be a source of conflict. Unscrupulous leaders can stoke tensions or focus resources on select groups. In this week's episode Claude asks three guests from south, east and west Africa how to stop ethnic interests influencing politics in Africa. Is the idea of ethnic groups at odds with the idea of a modern state?Evan Lieberman is professor of politics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He's just written a book about South Africa's post-Apartheid democracy called Until We Have Won Our Liberty. He tells us how ethnic interests are sometimes inevitable. Mutemi wa Kiama is an activist and community organiser from Nairobi, Kenya. He's part of the movement Wanjikũ Revolution and the media organisation This Is Africa. He's Kikuyu, the same ethnic group as the Kenyan president Uhuru Kenyatta. But he is very critical of how ethnic groups are used by politicians in Kenya. Bakary Sambe is the Director of the Timbuktu Institute-African Centre for Peace Studies and is based in Dakar, Senegal. He specializes in radicalisation in the Sahel region. He thinks ethnic conflict can often have deeper causes. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

When the Day of Honor turns into the worst day of BLT‘s life, it takes a brush with death for her to be honest with herself and Tom Paris. But when the Caatati escalate from late-night charity commercial to armed robbery, Seven offers an unexpectedly human solution to their predicament. Is it mostly blood in the blood pie? Does oxygen deprivation cause romantic feelings? Why aren't there more Alan Altshuld types? It's the episode that's not done hazing Seven of Nine. Support the production of The Greatest Generation.Friends of DeSoto for Democracy.Friends of DeSoto for Justice.Follow The Game of Buttholes: The Will of the Caretaker!Music by Adam Ragusea & Dark MateriaFollow The Greatest Generation on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestGen!The Greatest Generation is now regularly streaming on Twitch.Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!

Long-time listener, first-time guest — Courtland (@csallen) and Channing's (@ChanningAllen) mom, Eva, joins the pod to talk raising twins, buying gifts, selling computer parts, co-founder theft, an Indie Hackers quiz for moms, and why you should never retire.