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The cabal against Conservatism is real.The world's biggest advertisers are getting squeezed between Congress and federal regulators on their history of uniting against purportedly harmful speech, which conservative brands, publishers and politicians portray as illegal and ideological collusion.The House Judiciary Committee released an interim staff report Friday on the defunct Global Alliance for Responsible Media, alleging the World Federation of Advertisers-created coalition colluded with foreign governments to pressure Twitter to censor Americans' speech after Elon Musk closed his acquisition of the social media company, since rebranded as X.Source: Just the NewsYou would think Leftists would learn their lessons, particularly in the wake of the results of Trump's policies…See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Wounded by the pandemic, Bhutan turned to the unlikely industry of bitcoin mining to expand its economy. The WSJ's Shan Li takes us through how the plan is working. Plus: Tech leaders want their AI chatbots to offer more personality in the race to encourage usage. WSJ columnist Tim Higgins discusses how Elon Musk is rethinking xAI chatbot Grok. Katie Deighton hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An inspiring examination of the story of the Good Samaritan; practical encouragement and hope for those who have been hurt in various ways; based on Luke 10:30-35. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1213/29

SummaryWhat if the very thing you want most—revival, breakthrough, transformation—is already inside of you, waiting to be uncovered?In this powerful sermon, Embracing the Untapped, Pastor Roman delivers a Spirit-filled message about the potential God hides in ordinary people and situations. Drawing from the story of Joash in 2 Kings 11–12, we're reminded that God is shaping kings in hidden places. But will we be like Athaliah—killing future potential out of control or fear? Or like Jehoiada—nurturing and protecting what God is growing?With gripping illustrations from the tragic life of billionaire Howard Hughes, biblical parallels to Nebuchadnezzar, and raw honesty about marriage, parenting, and discipleship, this message is a wake-up call for every believer.Don't quit too soon. Don't kill what God is still forming. There's gold under the struggle.Chapters0:00 – Introduction & Conference Testimony1:06 – The Tragedy of Howard Hughes4:30 – The Fall of Nebuchadnezzar6:20 – Honoring God with Our Finances8:00 – The Cornfield Principle: Blessing Others Blesses You11:00 – $1K Offering Becomes a $10K Miracle14:00 – The Rock and the Purse of Gold: Embracing Struggle16:15 – Joash: The Hidden King20:50 – Recognizing and Releasing Potential23:40 – Marriage, Maturity & the Spirit of Athaliah28:05 – Strong-Willed Wives & Passive Husbands31:00 – Don't Take the Reins Too Soon33:35 – Churches Must Make Room for New Pastors36:15 – The Danger of Wounded, Ambitious, or Dominant Spirits41:10 – A Wife's Prayers Can Mold a Man42:50 – Marriage Sabotage: Separate Accounts & Hidden Goals44:00 – Helicopter & Lawnmower Parenting45:45 – Micro-Managing Destroys Potential46:50 – The Power of Covering & Covenant48:40 – Every Weapon You Need Is Already in the House50:30 – From Homelessness to Hope: A Father's Testimony52:00 – Don't Quit—There's Gold Beneath the Rock54:30 – Altar Call & Closing AppealWhat “untapped potential” has God placed in your life, your marriage, or your church?Drop a comment below and share what you're believing God to uncover. Let's believe together for a breakthrough.

An inspiring examination of the story of the Good Samaritan; practical encouragement and hope for those who have been hurt in various ways; based on Luke 10:30-35. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1213/29

Democrats continue shooting themselves in the foot, and it's a blast to watch. I'm going to talk about Trump's triumphs, but let's recap Democrats for the time being. For example, let's not forget about the LA fires. CA is still ripping off homeowners on that deal. And on the heels of that, we got the LA riots from the, what was it? Oh…NO KINGS!How has that deal gone over, now that the money is spent and it did NOTHING to change Trump's policy on illegal immigration. In fact, the president increased the detainees to be deported from 650 to 3000 a day. That's a true FAFO result.And daily the president is deporting these buttclowns and rubbing his policies in the face of LeftistsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join us as we dive deeply into understanding the effects of emotional wounds and scars which keep us away from the love of the Father. Pastor Roy specifically dive into the life of Saul - "Saul Syndrome". Listen and be blessed.

The coaches, Jason Demetriou and Kevin Walters, are back with Ben Dobbin - and their coaching hats are on as they look at the workloads of Origin stars. Is Payne Haas going to last the whole season? The Cowboys have been in all sorts after shifting Dearden to the halves. They've now backflipped on that, and Jake Clifford is in - how can Todd Payten turn this around? No one knows what it’s like coaching their son more than Kevvie and he weighs in on the Kyle and Shane Flanagan situation at the Dragons. We also run through all of our tips for the Mark Hughes Foundation's Beanies for Brain Cancer round of the NRL!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The coaches, Jason Demetriou and Kevin Walters, are back with Ben Dobbin - and their coaching hats are on as they look at the workloads of Origin stars. Is Payne Haas going to last the whole season? The Cowboys have been in all sorts after shifting Dearden to the halves. They've now backflipped on that, and Jake Clifford is in - how can Todd Payten turn this around? No one knows what it’s like coaching their son more than Kevvie and he weighs in on the Kyle and Shane Flanagan situation at the Dragons. We also run through all of our tips for the Mark Hughes Foundation's Beanies for Brain Cancer round of the NRL!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our previous episode, Alisha introduced you to Anna Marie Hlavka. She was a 20-year-old woman who had been living with her boyfriend and sister at the Tudor Arms apartments in downtown Portland. On June 24th, 1979, Anna's sister Rose Ann returned home from the McDonald's where both sisters worked, and she discovered her sister had been murdered. Susan was lying across the bed, the power cord from her alarm clock radio wrapped around her neck. Investigators followed every lead, but the case very quickly went cold. What the Portland Police didn't know back in ‘79 was that the man who, 40 years later, would come up as a match via Parabon Labs forensic genetic genealogy had spent years terrorizing the state of Texas. MAX- “House of Horrors Kidnapped” Portland Police solve 40-year-old murder - oregonlive.com - Oregon Journal July 25 1979- Woman, 20, strangled in bed here - 1979 - Oregon Crime Rates 1960 to 2019 - The big difference between Portland's violence now and record-setting 1987? Guns and indiscriminate shootings - oregonlive.com - How the “Stranger Danger” Panic of the 1980s Helped Give Rise to Mass Incarceration - The Oregonian Aug. 4 1978- Frances L. Bloch - Keeping it weird at the W Burnside McDonald's : r/Portland - Alberni Valley TImes Aug 1 1979- Obituaries - Newspapers.com Joseph Hlavka - The Oregonian July 26 1979 - Woman strangled in NW Portland Apartment - Oregon Journal Aug 3 1979 - Clues scares in woman's murder - Denton Record Chronicle June 28 1972- Two Dentonites Indicted - Abilene Reporter News- Feb. 1 1973- Haskell Rape Charges Filed - Times Record News April 18 1973- Haskell Man Given Sentence - Corpus Christi Times May 8 1986- Rites set for slain girl; hopes fade for 2 missing - Longview News Journal May 10 1986- Crime Spree/Search - Tyler Morning Telegraph May 8 1986- No Top suspect Yet In Slaying of Wood Youth - the Tyler Courier Times May 11 1986- - Hawkins Youths Found Slain - The tyler Courier Times May 12 1986 Autopsy Shows Hawkins Youths Died of Gunshots - Tyler Morning Telegraph May 13 1986- Bryan Drew Boone - Tyler Morning Telegraph May 14 1986 Services - Austin American Statesman May 23 1986- Man charged with strangling near Hawkins - Longview News Journal June 7 1986 -McFadden indicted in robbery case - Austin American Statesman- July 11 1986- Hostage safe as hunt intensifies for jail escapee - Kerrville Times July 11 1986- Hostage gets away from escaped rapist - The Oregonian Feb 28 1958- Injured Worker wins $36,378 - The Bulletin- Driving while under the influence- Joseph Louis Hlavka, Portland, lodged in jail in lieu of $305 fine - Anna working on a wood project - Alberni Valley Times Aug 1 1979- Hlavka (Koivisto) Funeral - The Bulletin Crook County Circut Cout Dec 2 1971 - The Sunday Oregonian June 7 1987- Wounded man still critical - The Oregonian July 7 1988- Senteced to 90 days in jail - The Oregonian Aug 4 1988 Joseph Car Crash - The Oregonian Dec 8 1988 90 days in Jail - Female Murder Victims and Victim-Offender Relationship, 2021 | Bureau of Justice Statistics. - the Tyler Courier-Times May 7 1986- Ore City Man Held In Hawkins - Tyler Morning Telegraph May 6 1986- Hawkins Teen Slain; Two Friends Missing - El Paso Herald Post July 10 1986- Rapist Accused of Murder Escapes - Longview News Journal Aug 27 1986- McFadden due sentence today - Austin American Statesman Aug 28 1986 'Animal' handed life prison term for lake holdup - Austin American Statesman March 17 1987 Trial would ruin budget, officials say - Fort Worth Star telegram June 23 1987 - Thief was 'Animal', murder trial witness says - Longview News Journal June 30 1987- Autopsies detailed at McFadden trial - Seguin Gazette Enterprise July 1 1987 Murderer testifies about McFadden - Longview news Journal July 15 1987- McFadden given death - Longview News Journal Oct 15 1999- McFadden executed for 1986 murder - Serial killer's cell destroyed as Upshur County courthouse demo continuesSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Episode 248: Healing the Wounded SoulIn our spiritual journey, we often encounter physical challenges that test our faith. But what happens when our very soul - our spiritual self -is wounded? Proverbs 18:14 illuminates this profound truth: while our spirit can sustain us through bodily afflictions, a crushed soul is unbearable. This wisdom beckons us to look deeper, beyond our physical struggles, to the condition of our souls. Are we living with unhealed wounds, compensating with harmful behaviors, or simply 'getting by' approaches to life? This episode challenges us to confront these soul-level injuries, reminding us that Christ's redemption isn't just about forgiveness, but complete restoration. It's an invitation to move from mere survival to true wholeness, allowing our healed spirits to become the wellspring of strength God intended. As we reflect on this, let's ask ourselves: What wounds are we carrying? How might our lives change if we allowed God to heal us at the deepest level?

In which we look at the care of the large numbers of wounded during the Overland Campaign, how both sides dealt with the many enemy soldiers taken captive, and what happened with the dead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sermon Series: I Am FreeSunday morning sermon with Pastor Gary Clouse from Valley Community Church in El Monte, CA.Note: This message is available in both audio and video formats on our website. Notes are also available in PDF format.

Relationships can be a mix of power and intensity, but also confusion and pain. When we're in wounded relationships, we might wonder if that pain is a sign of growth or just us repeating old patterns. When we're unsure about the nature of our relationship, it drains our energy and leaves us stuck.What we need is to develop deep clarity and grounding in ourselves. This helps us recognise the difference between a wounded dynamic and a sacred union.Think about the last time you spoke your truth. Did it bring you closer or cause more distance and pain? Use this awareness to make choices that align with safety, love, and growth.Mentioned in this episode:Healing Mother & Father Wounding August 24th. Attend live – replay available for 2 monthsEvolve – October 3rd, 2025 An intimate afternoon and evening with Lorin Krenn in London

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports, an Iranian missile slammed into the main hospital in southern Israel, causing extensive damage.

In this episode of The Cordial Catholic, I'm joined by Catholic Answers author, apologist, and columnist John Clark to talk about the stigmata – the incredible, miraculous wounds of Christ as experienced by some of the most profound saints down through history. And, the incredible evangelical power that the stigmata – and stigmatists – have today! We dig into the lives of great saints like Padre Pio, St. Francis of Assisi, and more and discuss not only the profound properties of their miracles and miraculous lives but their devotion to the Eucharist, to the Church, and what makes them an unshakable witness to the Catholic faith – in our dialogue with our non-Catholic Christian brothers and sisters. Plus, we talk about John's own dad's fascinating conversion story – connected to the stigmatists! For more from John check out his book God's Wounds from Catholic Answers Press and use the coupon code WOUNDED to receive 25% off! Send your feedback to cordialcatholic@gmail.com. Sign up for our newsletter for my reflections on  episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and exclusive contests.To watch this and other episodes please visit (and subscribe to!) our YouTube channel.Please consider financially supporting this show! For more information visit the Patreon page.  All patrons receive access to exclusive content and if you can give $5/mo or more you'll also be entered into monthly draws for fantastic books hand-picked by me.If you'd like to give a one-time donation to The Cordial Catholic, you can visit the PayPal page.Thank you to those already supporting the show!Theme Music: "Splendor (Intro)" by Former Ruins. Learn more at formerruins.com or listen on Spotify, Apple Music,A very special thanks to our Patreon co-producers who make this show possible: Amanda, Elli and Tom, Fr. Larry, Gina, Heather, James, Jorg, Michelle, Noah, Robert, Shelby, Susanne and Victor, and William.Beyond The BeaconJoin Bishop Kevin Sweeney for inspired interviews with Christians living out their faith!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showFind and follow The Cordial Catholic on social media:Instagram: @cordialcatholicTwitter: @cordialcatholicYouTube: /thecordialcatholicFacebook: The Cordial CatholicTikTok: @cordialcatholic

Send us a textMatt Williams shares his journey as a professional deer tracker and explains how his bloodhound Arrow helps hunters recover wounded deer through specialized scent detection abilities.• Bloodhounds excel at tracking in dry conditions and can follow scent trails 40+ hours old• Wounded deer release pheromones that intensify further from the hit site, creating stronger trails as they progress• Different hit locations require specific waiting periods before tracking – 3-4 hours for shoulder shots, 6-8+ hours for gut shots• Grid searching by hunters creates confusing scent patterns that make professional tracking more difficult• Liver hits to the smaller lobe typically cause faster expiration than larger lobe hits due to blood vessel concentration• Fixed-blade broadheads perform better for shoulder shots while expandables excel in soft tissue• Professional tracking requires strict adherence to property boundaries and permissions• Weather conditions like rain and temperature impact tracking success but rarely prevent recoveryFor tracking assistance in central and southern New Jersey, contact Matt Williams at 609-457-5904 or find On the Trail Deer Recovery on Facebook and Instagram.Support the showHope you guy's enjoy! Hit the follow button, rate and give the show a comment!Ghillie Puck- https://www.ghilliepuck.com?sca_ref=6783182.IGksJNCNyo GP10 FOR 10% OFFGET YOUR HECS HUNTING GEAR :https://hecshunting.com/shop/?avad=385273_a39955e99&nb_platform=avantlink&nb_pid=323181&nb_wid=385273&nb_tt=cl&nb_aid=NAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bdhunting/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZtxCA-1Txv7nnuGKXcmXrA

Bath and Leinster end their seasons on a high, lifting the Premiership and URC titles. Will Bath now kick on and pick up next season where they left this one? And what will this mean for Leinster after a few barren years? Owen Farrell is once again a Saracens player after his year in France comes to a premature end. Ashy gives us the inside scope having bumped into him while walking the dog. Plus, they look ahead to the Lions' warm-up game with Argentina on Friday before they head Down Under.

Fernbrook Elementary PTO President, Angela Champagne-From talked with Vineeta Sawkar about establising a Go Fund Me page for the Hoffman family, who were wounded early Saturday morning in their Champlin home. https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-yvette-and-john-hoffmans-recovery?attribution_id=sl%3Ad57dae9e-3cec-49e6-95e7-9ad6f0e9b860&lang=en_US&ts=1749940081&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_content=amp13_t1-amp14_t2-amp15_t1&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=sms&v=amp14_t2&fbclid=IwY2xjawK86IVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETE4Vm1Sck1vTGV4MGcwQWFiAR7ekSXraq_lL-c37EqzMHzSR91V4B0DNOhLHKsqYpQYac0h5LiQ1UqhlvUG9A_aem_0k9VHtYgsYJ0-ZfCmxtriw Photo: Stephen Maturen/Getty Images

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//The Wire//2300Z June 14, 2025////PRIORITY////BLUF: CONGRESSWOMAN ASSASSINATED, SENATOR WOUNDED IN MINNESOTA. ASSAILANT REMAINS AT LARGE. NATIONWIDE 'NO KINGS' PROTESTS REMAIN LARGELY LOW-INTENSITY DURING DAYLIGHT, THOUGH SEVERAL INCIDENTS REPORTED. NATIONWIDE COUNTER-ICE PROTESTS REMAIN MORE KINETIC.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE------International Events-Middle East: The Israeli/Iranian War continues as before, with both nations continuing to trade missiles overnight. Israeli forces have conducted more strikes targeting Iranian Petroleum, Oil, and Lubricant (POL) production facilities, and Iranian forces have responded by striking the POL refinery in Haifa.-HomeFront-USA: Most of the "No Kings" protests did go ahead as planned, though as expected turnout was comparatively low throughout the morning in most areas. During the daytime protest events, most of the participants at most of the "No Kings" protests have been elderly, which resulted in most of the No Kings events remaining relatively low-impact.However, many Counter-ICE protests were conducted separately around the nation, many of which became kinetic. Standard cases of vandalism, civil unrest, and violence were reported in Los Angles, Chicago, NYC, Seattle, and several other major cities.Minnesota: Overnight, an individual posing as a police officer conducted multiple assassination attempts at the homes of two local politicians in Minneapolis. State Senator John Hoffman and his wife were ambushed at their home in Champlin by a gunman who posed as a police officer. Both were wounded during the attack. Later that same night, State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark were ambushed in their home in Brooklyn Park. Both Hortman and her husband were killed in the attack.Due to the similarities in their names, and these incidents taking place in close proximity to each other, the full casualty count regarding these attacks is as follows:Senator John Hoffman - Wounded at the scene in Champlin, expected to surviveYvette Hoffman (his wife) - Wounded at the scene in Champlin, expected to surviveRepresentative Melissa Hortman - Killed at the scene in Brooklyn ParkMark Hortman (her husband) - Critically wounded at scene in Brooklyn Park, later died at the hospital.The assailant remains at large, and a manhunt is underway in the Brooklyn Park area to locate the suspect. The suspect's vehicle (which was camouflaged to appear as a police cruiser) was recovered at the scene of the second series of murders. Inside the vehicle, were stacks of handwritten leaflets marked "No Kings", referencing today's planned protest events. Also found inside the vehicle was a hit list referencing targeting efforts of other politicians, however the details of this document have not yet been released.Texas: This morning a fire was reported at the Marathon Refinery in Texas City. In Austin, the State Capitol was evacuated this afternoon, after an unidentified threat was presented to lawmakers. As of this afternoon, no amplifying information has been released regarding this incident.Virginia: A vehicle ramming attack was attempted in Culpeper, as an individual drove his vehicle into one of the "No Kings" protests that was dispersing. Local authorities state that Joseph Checklick Jr. intentionally accelerated into the crowd, striking one person in the process. The assailant was arrested at the scene.-----END TEARLINE-----Analyst Comments: At the moment, the assassinations (and attempts) in Minnesota are highly controversial topics and speculation does not often make the situation any better. However, in this case some speculation is needed to convey the potential future threats that may be ongoing due to the fugitive remaining at large. When time is of the essence, speculation that aids in the success of an investigation is doctrinal

BOOK OF JUDGES Wounded Leaders 6.15.25 Judges 11:1-3 Now Jephthah the Gileadite was a mighty warrior, but he was the son of a prostitute. Gilead was the father of Jephthah. 2 And Gilead's wife also bore him sons. And when his wife's sons grew up, they drove Jephthah out and said to him, “You shall not have an inheritance in our father's house, for you are the son of another woman.” 3 Then Jephthah fled from his brothers and lived in the land of Tob, and worthless fellows collected around Jephthah and went out with him. Judges 11:29-33 Then the Spirit of the Lord was upon Jephthah, and he passed through Gilead and Manasseh and passed on to Mizpah of Gilead, and from Mizpah of Gilead he passed on to the Ammonites. 30 And Jephthah made a vow to the Lord and said, “If you will give the Ammonites into my hand, 31 then whatever comes out from the doors of my house to meet me when I return in peace from the Ammonites shall be the Lord's, and I will offer it up for a burnt offering.” 32 So Jephthah crossed over to the Ammonites to fight against them, and the Lord gave them into his hand. 33 And he struck them from Aroer to the neighborhood of Minnith, twenty cities, and as far as Abel-keramim, with a great blow. So the Ammonites were subdued before the people of Israel. Judges 11:34-35 Then Jephthah came to his home at Mizpah. And behold, his daughter came out to meet him with tambourines and with dances. She was his only child; besides her he had neither son nor daughter. 35 And as soon as he saw her, he tore his clothes and said, “Alas, my daughter! You have brought me very low, and you have become the cause of great trouble to me. For I have opened my mouth to the Lord, and I cannot take back my vow.” Passion or zeal for God, if not rooted in the truth of God's character and the authority of Scripture, can lead to disastrous outcomes. Jephthah reasons with God like a warrior, not a worshipper. Jephthah shows us the consequences of operating in our own wisdom and strength rather than trusting God's character and faithfulness. When a leader carries deep insecurities and unhealed hurt, that pain doesn't remain internal. It leaks into their decisions, relationships, and the culture they create. God's Spirit may empower someone, but that doesn't mean all their actions are good or Spirit-led.

Lessons From Legends Series: David The Wounded Son | Pastor Deryck Frye by Connect Church

For many fathers, Father's Day isn't a celebration—it's a stark reminder of their perceived shortcomings and a day they'd rather just see come and go. They often feel powerless to change their circumstances. If this sounds familiar, or if you know a dad who feels this way, then you need to hear this. Join Pastor Mark A. Stroud for a powerful and deeply moving sermon, "Saving Dad." He'll share an insightful and inspirational message about the profound importance of fatherhood and the transformative impact a godly father can have today. This isn't just a sermon; it's a lifeline of hope and guidance for every dad striving to find his footing and fulfill his purpose.

For many fathers, Father's Day isn't a celebration—it's a stark reminder of their perceived shortcomings and a day they'd rather just see come and go. They often feel powerless to change their circumstances. If this sounds familiar, or if you know a dad who feels this way, then you need to hear this. Join Pastor Mark A. Stroud for a powerful and deeply moving sermon, "Saving Dad." He'll share an insightful and inspirational message about the profound importance of fatherhood and the transformative impact a godly father can have today. This isn't just a sermon; it's a lifeline of hope and guidance for every dad striving to find his footing and fulfill his purpose.

This week on Bludging on the Blindside, Roy and HG discuss the strawberry moon effect on Cronulla, the Gould report is here, Spencer Leniu comes off the back fence, what happened to the magic sponge? To deal with pigs you need a rifle, AI refs, reputation crisis management, the Broncos bold new logo.

On July 26th, 1979, the front page of the long-defunct Oregon Journal had coverlines “Playboy's perfect ‘playmate'”, “taxpayers missing the boat” and “Democrats back Carter gas plan”. Just beneath those, the main headline read “Woman, 20, strangled in bed here”. Paired with a photo of a young woman's face adorned with a now heartbreaking smile. Her name, was Anna Marie Hlavka. And it would take 40 years for her killer to be named, though he would never have to face the consequences for what he did to Anna.Portland Police solve 40-year-old murder - oregonlive.com - Oregon Journal July 25 1979- Woman, 20, strangled in bed here - 1979 - Oregon Crime Rates 1960 to 2019 - The big difference between Portland's violence now and record-setting 1987? Guns and indiscriminate shootings - oregonlive.com - How the “Stranger Danger” Panic of the 1980s Helped Give Rise to Mass Incarceration - The Oregonian Aug. 4 1978- Frances L. Bloch - Keeping it weird at the W Burnside McDonald's : r/Portland - Alberni Valley TImes Aug 1 1979- Obituaries - Newspapers.com Joseph Hlavka - The Oregonian July 26 1979 - Woman strangled in NW Portland Apartment - Oregon Journal Aug 3 1979 - Clues scares in woman's murder - Denton Record Chronicle June 28 1972- Two Dentonites Indicted - Abilene Reporter News- Feb. 1 1973- Haskell Rape Charges Filed - Times Record News April 18 1973- Haskell Man Given Sentence - Corpus Christi Times May 8 1986- Rites set for slain girl; hopes fade for 2 missing - Longview News Journal May 10 1986- Crime Spree/Search - Tyler Morning Telegraph May 8 1986- No Top suspect Yet In Slaying of Wood Youth - the Tyler Courier Times May 11 1986- - Hawkins Youths Found Slain - The tyler Courier Times May 12 1986 Autopsy Shows Hawkins Youths Died of Gunshots - Tyler Morning Telegraph May 13 1986- Bryan Drew Boone - Tyler Morning Telegraph May 14 1986 Services - Austin American Statesman May 23 1986- Man charged with strangling near Hawkins - Longview News Journal June 7 1986 -McFadden indicted in robbery case - Austin American Statesman- July 11 1986- Hostage safe as hunt intensifies for jail escapee - Kerrville Times July 11 1986- Hostage gets away from escaped rapist - The Oregonian Feb 28 1958- Injured Worker wins $36,378 - The Bulletin- Driving while under the influence- Joseph Louis Hlavka, Portland, lodged in jail in lieu of $305 fine - Anna working on a wood project - Alberni Valley Times Aug 1 1979- Hlavka (Koivisto) Funeral - The Bulletin Crook County Circut Cout Dec 2 1971 - The Sunday Oregonian June 7 1987- Wounded man still critical - The Oregonian July 7 1988- Senteced to 90 days in jail - The Oregonian Aug 4 1988 Joseph Car Crash - The Oregonian Dec 8 1988 90 days in Jail - Female Murder Victims and Victim-Offender Relationship, 2021 | Bureau of Justice Statistics. - the Tyler Courier-Times May 7 1986- Ore City Man Held In Hawkins - Tyler Morning Telegraph May 6 1986- Hawkins Teen Slain; Two Friends Missing - El Paso Herald Post July 10 1986- Rapist Accused of Murder Escapes - Longview News Journal Aug 27 1986- McFadden due sentence today - Austin American Statesman Aug 28 1986 'Animal' handed life prison term for lake holdup - Austin American Statesman March 17 1987 Trial would ruin budget, officials say - Fort Worth Star telegram June 23 1987 - Thief was 'Animal', murder trial witness says - Longview News Journal June 30 1987- Autopsies detailed at McFadden trial - Seguin Gazette Enterprise July 1 1987 Murderer testifies about McFadden - Longview news Journal July 15 1987- McFadden given death - Longview News Journal Oct 15 1999- McFadden executed for 1986 murder - Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

A 69-year-old man was killed and another man injured in a shooting Sunday night in Chicago's Back of the Yards neighborhood.

“From Damaged to Destiny” You may feel broken. Abandoned. Forgotten. But what if the damage wasn't the end of your story—what if it was the doorway to your destiny? In this powerful and healing message, David Heavener reveals the truth about how God can take what life wrecked and redeem it into purpose. You are not your addiction. Not your trauma. Not your mistakes. You are chosen. Designed. And destined. What the enemy tried to destroy, God is ready to restore—and use. #FromDamagedToDestiny #GodRestores #PurposeInPain #DavidHeavener #BrokenButChosen #IdentityInChrist #HealingSermon #GodsPlan #SpiritualRestoration #SermonOfHope #LastEvangelist #ChristianEncouragement #FaithInDarkness #JesusRedeems

“From Damaged to Destiny” You may feel broken. Abandoned. Forgotten. But what if the damage wasn't the end of your story—what if it was the doorway to your destiny? In this powerful and healing message, David Heavener reveals the truth about how God can take what life wrecked and redeem it into purpose. You are not your addiction. Not your trauma. Not your mistakes. You are chosen. Designed. And destined. What the enemy tried to destroy, God is ready to restore—and use. #FromDamagedToDestiny #GodRestores #PurposeInPain #DavidHeavener #BrokenButChosen #IdentityInChrist #HealingSermon #GodsPlan #SpiritualRestoration #SermonOfHope #LastEvangelist #ChristianEncouragement #FaithInDarkness #JesusRedeems

A 69-year-old man was killed and another man injured in a shooting Sunday night in Chicago's Back of the Yards neighborhood.

AP correspondent Julie Walker reports a Colombian senator and would-be presidential candidate is shot and wounded at a rally.

We've got Nick and Mike from Wounded Touch on the show, and let me tell you—these dudes go deep. They’re not just making heavy music, they're living it. Their new album, A Vivid Depiction of Collapse, is this raw, unfiltered punch to the soul about life, fatherhood, growing up, and yeah—things falling apart. We talk […]

How do you trust that voice inside of you, or know the difference between what you truly need versus what the intrusive voices are telling you? This solo episode unlocks it all where I share my personal experiences lately guiding me towards honoring this voice + not only listening, but trusting the whispers within! In this episode: Why spending time in silence + creating space is the catalyst for clarity to spark!How to learn what you LOVE, and how your inner child can meet your adult selfWhat feeling your feelings (without intellectualizing) feels like!How to heal your heart chakra + find your "still waters" Send us a textSupport the showConnect with me: Support mental health awareness month (May!) with ALIVE swag! Click here to peruse the shop. Peek at the Live Vibrant Sisterhood + join the waiting list for the next round! - DM me for deets! I'm on the Gram! Find me on Instagram @mozen_wellness, click here to DM! Would love to hear how you're experiencing this episode + the pod. Come ALIVE with me - click here to see what's new: https://bio.site/mozenwellness Support the show + help us continue healing mental health through this podcast!

We are made up of three parts The Body, The Soul & The Spirit. When you got born again, it was your spirit that was regenerated however, many of the problems that we are facing on a day-to-day basis are the issues of a wounded and broken soul.

This week Kelly and Katai finally finish Bruce Coville's Unicorn Chronicles with the books THE WOUNDED TREE and THE GATHERED GLORY. They talk Cara's continuing nonsense even as a unicorn, satisfying payoffs, sad deaths, fun twists, earned endings, and then get into what they're watching on TV, hot hot hot tooth extractions, and which celebrities they instinctively know to be their soulmates.SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON for ad free and video episodes, bonus episodes, and more:⁠https://www.patreon.com/teencreeps⁠CONNECT:⁠https://discord.com/invite/FYp4QNhruE⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/teencreepspod⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/teencreepspod⁠MERCH:https://teencreeps.dashery.com/TEEN CREEPS IS AN INDEPENDENT PODCAST.*All creepy opinions expressed are those of the hosts and guests. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode, Andy & DJ discuss the Trump admin asking the SCOTUS to allow it to move forward with plans to slash federal workforce, Ukraine and Russia agreeing to swap the dead and wounded troops, and pro sports going all-in for pride month.

DOUBTING THOMAS RIKER. Kira and the crew of DS9 fall under the charms of a Riker, just not the one they think! Transporter Twin Thomas Riker has his eyes set on the USS Defiant and uses sexcraft to get what he wants. In order to stop him, Sisko must reenact Fail Safe -- or is it the TNG episode "The Wounded"? -- with Gul Dukat on Cardassia. Our theme this month is DS9's Season Three Leap Forward, looking at key episodes that showed Star Trek's middle child taking off and finding its own voice. Joining Bryan to kick things off is actor-producer-comedian Curtis Fortier, star and producer of web series 12 Sided Die, featuring Trek alumni such as Tim Russ and Andrew Robinson.The grades begin at (21:30).

What happens when character formation breaks down in church leadership? Steve Cuss and psychologist-theologian Chuck DeGroat work through the hidden dynamics behind pastoral burnout, narcissism, and the slow erosion of integrity. They explore how unexamined coping mechanisms shape identity, why church boards often miss red flags, and what it really takes to create a culture of safety and true accountability. Steve and Chuck offer tools for healthier leadership—inside and outside the church. Resources mentioned in this episode include: The work of Chuck DeGroat at Western Seminary Explore the Soul Care Institute The work of Michael Gurian Chuck DeGroat's When Narcissism Comes to Church: Healing Your Community From Emotional and Spiritual Abuse Chuck DeGroat's Wholeheartedness: Busyness, Exhaustion, and Healing the Divided Self Chuck DeGroat's Healing What's Within: Coming Home to Yourself--and to God--When You're Wounded, Weary, and Wandering Sign up for Steve's Newsletter & Podcast Reminders: Capable Life Newsletter Join Steve at an upcoming intensive:  Capable Life Intensives Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What happens when character formation breaks down in church leadership? Steve Cuss and psychologist-theologian Chuck DeGroat work through the hidden dynamics behind pastoral burnout, narcissism, and the slow erosion of integrity. They explore how unexamined coping mechanisms shape identity, why church boards often miss red flags, and what it really takes to create a culture of safety and true accountability. Steve and Chuck offer tools for healthier leadership—inside and outside the church. Resources mentioned in this episode include: The work of Chuck DeGroat at Western Seminary Explore the Soul Care Institute The work of Michael Gurian Chuck DeGroat's When Narcissism Comes to Church: Healing Your Community From Emotional and Spiritual Abuse Chuck DeGroat's Wholeheartedness: Busyness, Exhaustion, and Healing the Divided Self Chuck DeGroat's Healing What's Within: Coming Home to Yourself--and to God--When You're Wounded, Weary, and Wandering Sign up for Steve's Newsletter & Podcast Reminders: Capable Life Newsletter Join Steve at an upcoming intensive:  Capable Life Intensives Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When a relationship gets messy, it can leave you asking: Is this it? In the middle of hurt and confusion, God is near. He can bring hope, healing, and help you rebuild trust—even when it feels impossible. Find out how in this message.NEXT STEPSHave you made the decision to follow Jesus? You might be wondering what's next for you. We want to help! Check out these resources to ​​discover what saying yes to Jesus means: https://www.life.church/yesLET'S GET CONNECTEDFaith isn't just something we listen to—it's something we live out. And we want to help you do that even more! Check out this short survey to help us understand where you are in your faith journey and how we can support you: https://life.church/podcastconnectABOUT THIS MESSAGENo matter your relationship status, we all want to know: What's the secret to love that lasts? Is real love even possible? The best Love Stories aren't perfect, but they all have a few things in common. Find practical advice and fresh tools each week to help your relationships thrive: https://go2.lc/love-storiesTalk It Over is a weekly discussion guide to help you have meaningful conversations about the weekend message with your family, friends, and LifeGroup: https://life.church/talkitoverABOUT LIFE.CHURCHWherever you are in life, you have a purpose. Life.Church wants to help you find your next step. Our hope is that your journey will include joining us at a Life.Church location throughout the United States or globally online at https://www.live.life.churchFind locations, videos, and more info about us at https://www.life.church or download the Life.Church app at https://www.life.church/appFIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/life.churchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/life.churchTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lifechurchYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@life.churchCONNECT WITH PASTOR CRAIG GROESCHELYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/craiggroeschelFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/craiggroeschelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/craiggroeschelTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@craiggroeschel#lifechurch #craiggroeschel

Today’s devotional takes us deep into the compassionate heart of Jesus. In a world loud with noise and performance, Christ shows us a love that is deeply personal, quietly powerful, and beautifully intentional. Jennifer Slattery unpacks the healing of a deaf man in Mark 7 to reveal how Jesus doesn’t just care for the crowd—He cherishes the individual. This story is a powerful reminder that God sees you, values you, and offers healing not as a show, but as an intimate act of love. What You'll Learn: Why Jesus may have taken the deaf man aside before healing him How Christ’s actions protect dignity and demonstrate personal compassion The difference between public miracles and private moments of grace What this tells us about how God views you—not as a project, but as a person

When a relationship gets messy, it can leave you asking: Is this it? In the middle of hurt and confusion, God is near. He can bring hope, healing, and help you rebuild trust—even when it feels impossible. Find out how in this message.

Hezekiah pleads with God for his life. Chad meditates on the riches found in this wonderful passage. Chris Lizotte sings a beautiful ballad entitled "Unremembered". Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What's New from 1517: Preorder Sinner Saint by Luke Kjolhaug The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction by Donavan Riley Ditching the Checklist by Mark Mattes Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2 by Amy Mantravadi More from the hosts: Chad Bird Lyrics to "Unremembered"   I see the setting sun In the middle of my life And here I come To the bitter end Wounded and rejected Unable to pretend   I know its by Your hand That day turns into night  I cry til morning No strength left to fight You shattered all my bones I'm a bird who cannot fly   Chorus: But today I am living Today I will feast For the rest of my life I'll walk down these streets And give you thanks  For though my wounds are tender My sin is unremembered Forgiveness is found in You   Everything you've done  Was for my benefit To save me from myself Myself and my regrets Only You can make me whole And heal my wounded soul    In struggle or in pain Your mercy comes down In loss or gain I will always be found Praise the Lord, O my soul I will  join the heavenly hosts   All my sins Behind Your back Unremembered 

Fred Saldana was a US Marine during the Vietnam War whose platoon saw intense combat during the Tet Offensive and other significant battles throughout the war. Wounded many times and awarded multiple Purple Hearts, Fred eventually left the Marine Corp full of bitterness, trauma, and anger. For years afterwards he searched for meaning, and ultimately encountered Christianity. In this episode, Fred tells his story of coming to Christ and eventually coming to the belief in nonresistance.Disclaimer: We want to note that there is no official confirmation from the Marine Corp that Fred Saldana is the Marine in the iconic cover photo of LIFE magazine. As Fred himself notes in this interview, in the fog of war it's impossible know for certain. We leave it up to listeners to make what they will of Fred Saldana's story and his conclusion that he is the Marine in this infamous photo. We encourage listeners to compare Fred's Marine portrait with the LIFE magazine cover and draw their own conclusions.This is the 269th episode of Anabaptist Perspectives, a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought. Sign-up for our monthly email newsletter which contains new and featured content!Join us on Patreon or become a website partner to enjoy bonus content!Visit our YouTube channel or connect on Facebook.Read essays from our blog or listen to them on our podcast, Essays for King JesusSubscribe on your podcast provider of choiceSupport us or learn more at anabaptistperspectives.org.The views expressed by our guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Anabaptist Perspectives or Wellspring Mennonite Church.

  Last time we spoke about the Xi'an Incident. In December 1936, tensions in China erupted as Nationalist General Chiang Kai-shek faced a revolt led by his commanders, Zhang Xueliang and Yang Hucheng. Disillusioned by Chiang's focus on battling communists instead of the Japanese invaders, the generals swiftly captured him in a coup. Confined in Xi'an, Chiang initially resisted their demands for a united front against Japan but eventually engaged in negotiation with Zhang and the Chinese Communist Party. As public sentiment shifted against him, Chiang's predicament led to urgent discussions, culminating in an unexpected alliance with the communists. This pact aimed to consolidate Chinese resistance against Japanese aggression, marking a critical turning point in the Second Sino-Japanese War. By December 26, Chiang was released, and this uneasy collaboration set the stage for a more unified front against a common enemy, though underlying tensions remained between the factions.   #152 China Prepares for War 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. Before we jump into the Second Sino-Japanese War of 1937-1945, which I honestly have no idea how long will take us, I thought it would be a good idea to dedicate two episodes to how both China and Japan prepared themselves for war.  Going all the way back to the 1910s, Chinese intellectuals began to view an outright conflict between Japan and China was inevitable. In the discussions about China's strategic options, Jiang Fangzhen pioneered a strategy of protracted warfare, a concept that would later shape China's approach during the Sino-Japanese War. Having studied in Japan during his youth, Jiang developed a keen understanding of the Japanese government and military. As early as 1917, he predicted that China and Japan would become embroiled in a long-term conflict, with the battleground likely to be west of the Peiping–Wuhan and Guangzhou–Wuhan railways. In his work titled "Guofang Lun" or “On National Defense”, Jiang reiterated the importance of protracted warfare as a means to thwart Japan's aspirations for a swift victory. He argued that China should leverage its vast population and extensive territory to extend the conflict, gradually wearing down Japanese strength and turning the situation to its advantage. Jiang recommended that China not focus on defending its coastal regions but instead confront the enemy west of the Peking–Wuhan Railway.   Chiang Kai-shek would eventually come to share Jiang's belief that “the longer the war drags on, the more advantageous it will be for China.” Despite significant public criticism, both the Nationalist government and General Zhang Xueliang, decided against military resistance when Japan invaded Manchuria in September 1931 and attacked Shanghai in 1932. Chiang was particularly hesitant to engage Japan directly, as he was also dealing with a Communist insurgency in central China. He feared that Chinese forces would suffer quick defeat, predicting that Japan would capture key coastal areas and critical infrastructure within just three days, crippling China by dismantling its military and economic lifelines. Following the invasion of North China Chiang was forced to adopt a firmer stance. The Nationalist government proposed a dual strategy of pursuing peace and security while simultaneously preparing for war. If peace proved impossible, China would mobilize its resources for ultimate victory through prolonged conflict. This approach was formalized in the National Defense Plan, which China adopted by prioritizing protracted warfare as its core strategy. After the Sino-Japanese clash in Shanghai on January 28, 1932, the Military Affairs Commission devised a plan that divided China into four defense areas along with a preparation area. While some troops were assigned local security, commanders were directed to concentrate their remaining forces for potential confrontations with Japan. That year, the Military Affairs Commission issued General Defense Guidelines that outlined two strategic responses to a potential Japanese invasion. The first, conservative approach focused on maintaining key positions and utilizing protracted warfare to impede the enemy. The second strategy advocated for decisive battles in key regions to thwart Japan's ambitions and protect China's territorial integrity, prioritizing disengagement from Japanese forces along the Yangtze River and coastline. In August 1935, German military adviser General Alexander von Falkenhausen provided recommendations to Chiang Kai-shek based on his predictions of Japanese advance routes into China. He identified three main routes: one from northern Hebei to Zhengzhou, the second from Shandong toward Xuzhou, and the third crossing the Yangtze River to Nanjing and onwards to Wuhan. He suggested treating the Yangtze River as the primary combat zone and highlighted Sichuan as a possible retreat area. Taking all of this into consideration. in 1936, a draft of a new National Defense Plan divided the country into four zones: a war zone, a defense zone, an internal security zone, and a preparation area. The war zone encompassed ten provinces and established strategies for retreating to predetermined defensive positions when necessary, with Sichuan designated as the main base for the war. In January 1937, the Chinese General Staff Department introduced its annual War Plan, outlining three possible military conflict regions between China and Japan. It proposed two main strategies: Proposal A emphasized sustained combat and retreat to fortified positions if the situation became unfavorable, aiming to eventually go on the offensive against Japan. Proposal B focused on repelling Japanese invasions along the coast and from the north, prioritizing counter offensives against Japanese units stationed near key locations. To prepare, the NRA completed several critical projects outlined in its plans, establishing military supply depots in Nanjing, Bengbu, Xinyang, Huayin, Nanchang, and Wuchang to manage logistics for supplies across various strategic railways. These depots were equipped to sustain the military, with ample ammunition and provisions, including 60 million rounds of small-arms ammunition and food for hundreds of thousands. Despite these preparations, not all projects were completed by the time war broke out in July 1937. In contrast to the Japanese military's tactics, Chinese forces prioritized defensive strategies. For example, at the Mount Lushan Military Officer Training Camp in July 1934, Chiang Kai-shek outlined four possible approaches against Japan, favoring a defense-as-offense strategy. Other options included building fortifications, tenaciously defending key positions, and employing guerrilla warfare through irregular forces to constrain enemy advances. Chiang stressed the importance of national mobilization for the war effort.  There was a significant disparity in equipment between the Japanese and Chinese armies. To give you an idea, each Japanese division included a mechanized group featuring thirty-nine light military vehicles and 21 light armored cars, supplemented by 6,000–7,000 horses, 200–300 automobiles, and specialized troops such as poison gas teams. In contrast, Nationalist divisions lacked any of these capabilities, a typical nationalist division theoretically had an armored regiment, but this unit was equipped with fewer than 72 armored vehicles. Another major weakness of the Nationalist forces was their insufficient artillery. In 1936, a division was officially assigned one artillery battalion, which was divided into three batteries totaling twelve guns. It also included a mechanized cannon company with four direct-fire weapons. By comparison, a Japanese division boasted four infantry regiments and one mountain artillery or field artillery regiment, with each artillery regiment comprising three field artillery battalions and one howitzer battalion. The infantry regiment itself included a mountain artillery section with four mountain guns, while the infantry battalion had one Type 70 mountain gun section with two guns. In total, a Japanese division possessed sixty-four artillery pieces of various calibers, four times the number of a Chinese division and of significantly higher quality. In reality, in 1936, twelve of the twenty elite Chinese “reformed divisions” still lacked artillery battalions. The ordnance available in the “reformed divisions” mostly consisted of the outdated Type 60 mountain gun. Nationwide, very few of the 200 divisions were equipped with any artillery, and those that did often used obsolete field artillery pieces or mountain artillery provided to local forces. Some units even relied on trench mortars as a makeshift solution. The artillery weapons came from various countries, but they frequently lacked necessary observation and signal components, and were often low on ammunition. The majority of mountain guns and field artillery were of the Type 75, which, while capable of providing fire support, had limited range and inflicted minimal damage. To give you an idea of the striking inadequacy of the Chinese artillery, during the Shanghai fighting in 1937, the mountain artillery of the Guangxi 21st Army Group could only reach targets within 1,200 yards, while Japanese field artillery had an effective range of 8,000 yards. Chinese-made mountain artillery suffered due to inferior steel-making technology; the gun shields were constructed from low-quality steel, and the barrels often overheated after firing just a few rounds, increasing the risk of explosions. Additionally, the equipment of local forces varied greatly in quality. In fact, some local units had superior equipment compared to Nationalist units. For example, before the Sino-Japanese War, troops from Yunnan were equipped with French antitank guns and heavy machine guns, which were better than the German water-cooled machine guns used by the Nationalist forces. However, the majority of local troops relied on inferior equipment; the 122nd Division under Wang Mingzhang from Sichuan, noted for its brave defense of Tengxian County during the Xuzhou Battle, was armed with locally produced light and heavy machine guns that frequently malfunctioned, and their Type 79 rifles, also made in Sichuan, were often outdated, with some dating back to the Qing Dynasty. These weapons had limited range and sometimes malfunctioned after fewer than one hundred rounds. Now before the war, both Nationalist and local forces acquired weaponry from diverse foreign and domestic sources. Even domestically produced weapons lacked standardization, with those made in Hanyang and Manchuria differing in design and specifications. Arms manufactured in Germany, France, Russia, Japan, and Italy were similarly inconsistent. Consequently, even within a single unit, the lack of uniformity created significant logistical challenges, undermining combat effectiveness, particularly in the early stages of the war. Despite Nationalist ordnance factories producing over three million rounds of small-arms ammunition daily, the incompatibility of ammunition and weapons diminished the usable quantity of ammunition. Chinese communications infrastructure was inadequate. In the Nationalist army, signal units were integrated into engineering units, leading to low-quality radio communications. In emergencies, telegrams could remain undelivered for days, and orders often had to be dispatched via postal services. By 1937, the entire country boasted only 3,000 military vehicles, necessitating heavy reliance on horses and mules for transport. To effectively equip twenty Nationalist divisions, 10,647 horses and 20,688 mules were needed, but by the end of 1935, only 6,206 horses and 4,351 mules were available. A statistic from 1936 indicated a 5 percent mortality rate among military horses, with some units experiencing a rate as high as 10 percent. The distribution of weaponry led to disputes during army reorganization efforts following the Northern Expedition. Although Chiang Kai-shek's forces were part of the regular army, the quality of their equipment varied significantly. Domestic production of weapons was limited, and imports could not close the gap. Priority was given to small arms; through army reorganization, Chiang aimed to diminish the influence of forces less loyal to him. Nationalist army staff officers observed that troops loyal to Chiang received the best weapons. Northwest and Northeast forces, having cultivated good relations with the KMT, were similarly better equipped, while Shanxi troops received inferior supplies. Troops associated with the Guangxi Clique were given even poorer quality weapons due to their leaders' stronger political ambitions. Troops regarded as “bandit forces,” such as those led by Shi Yousan, Li Hongchang, and Sun Dianying, were naturally assigned the least effective weaponry. This unequal distribution of arms increased some local forces' inclination to align with the KMT while alienating others, which inadvertently led to additional turmoil in the aftermath of the Northern Expedition. Logistical accounting within the Nationalist military was severely lacking. Military expenditures accounted for a significant portion of government spending, roughly 65.48 % in 1937, with personnel costs being the largest component. However, military units prioritized boosting their own resources over accurate accounting. Surpluses were not returned but rather utilized to reward military officers and soldiers for merits in battle, care for the wounded, or to create a reserve. Conversely, if deficits arose, troops would resort to “living off vacancies,” a practice in which they would fail to report desertions promptly and would falsely claim new soldiers had arrived. Military leaders typically appointed their most trusted subordinates to serve as accountants and logistic officers. As the war commenced, these issues became readily apparent. During the Battle of Shanghai in 1937, frontline soldiers sometimes went days without food and went months without pay. Wounded soldiers and civilians had to search tirelessly for medical treatment, and when main forces relocated, they often abandoned grain, ammunition, weapons, and petroleum along the way. General Chen Cheng, the commander in chief during the Battle of Shanghai, noted, “This phenomenon clearly revealed our inability to supply frontline troops, indicating that China remains a backward country with poor management.” Many logistical shortcomings severely impacted troop morale and combat effectiveness. In a 1933 speech, Chiang Kai-shek acknowledged that poor food, inadequate clothing, and ineffective logistics contributed to widespread desertion. Soldiers were further demoralized by reduced or embezzled salaries. A lack of professional medical staff and equipment hampered healthcare efforts, leading to high disease and mortality rates. According to official statistics from 1936, approximately 10 percent of soldiers fell ill annually, with a mortality rate as high as 5 percent. Japanese military authorities reported that one in three wounded Japanese soldiers died, while a Dutch military officer present during the early stages of the Sino-Japanese War observed that one in every two wounded Nationalist soldiers perished. Due to inadequate equipment and limited transport options, Nationalist forces were compelled to recruit farmers and rent vehicles, as they lacked essential facilities such as tents. This reliance on local resources inevitably led to frequent conflicts between military personnel and civilians. China is clearly a vast nation with an extensive coastline, requiring the construction of several significant fortresses during the modern era. These included Wusong, Jiangyin, Zhenjiang, Jiangning, and Wuhan along the Yangtze River, as well as Zhenhai, Humen, and Changzhou along the seacoast. Except for the Wuhan fortress, built in 1929-1930, all other fortifications were established during the late Qing Dynasty and featured uncovered cannon batteries. These fortresses suffered from inadequate maintenance, and many of their components had become outdated and irreplaceable, rendering them militarily negligible. Following the January 1932 Shanghai Incident, the Japanese military destroyed the Wusong forts, leaving the entrance to the Yangtze River completely unfortified. Consequently, there were no defenses along the coastline from Jiangsu to Shandong, allowing the Japanese to land freely. In December 1932, the Military Affairs Commission established a fortress group tasked with constructing fortresses and defensive installations, seeking assistance from German military advisers. After the North China Incident in 1935, the Nationalist government accelerated the construction of defensive structures in line with national war planning, focusing particularly on Nanjing. The Nationalists prioritized building fortifications along the seacoast and the Yellow River, followed by key regions north of the Yellow River. The government also ordered a significant quantity of heavy artillery from Germany. This included several dozen pieces of flat-fire antiaircraft and dual-purpose heavy artillery, which were installed at fortifications in Jiangyin, Zhenjiang, Nanjing, and Wuhan. By the summer of 1937, the construction of nine fortified positions was complete: Nanjing, Zhenjiang, Jiangyin, Ningbo, Humen, Mawei, Xiamen , Nantong, and Lianyungang. In total, China had established 41 forts and equipped them with 273 fortress cannons. Some defensive installations were poorly managed, with many units assigned to their perimeters lacking training and access to proper maps. The barbette positions in the fortresses were not well concealed and could hardly store sufficient ammunition. Troops stationed at these fortresses received little training. Despite these shortcomings, the fortresses and fortifications were not entirely ineffective. They bolstered Chinese positions along the defense line stretching from Cangxian County to Baoding and from Dexian County to Shijiazhuang, as well as in southern Shandong.  Before the war, China's political and economic center was situated along the seacoast and the Yangtze River. As Japanese influence expanded, the Nationalist government was compelled to establish bases in China's inner regions, very similar to how the USSR pulled back its industry further west after Operation barbarossa.The Japanese attack on Shanghai in 1932 prompted the Nationalists to relocate their capital to Luoyang. On March 5, during the Second Plenary Session of the KMT's Fourth Congress, the Western Capital Preparation Committee was formed to plan for the potential relocation of all governmental bodies to Xi'an in the event of full-scale war. In February 1933, the Central Political Conference approved the Northwest Development Bill, and in February 1934, the National Economic Commission set up a northwestern branch to oversee development projects in the region. On October 18, 1934, Chiang Kai-shek traveled to Lanzhou, recording in his diary that “Northwest China has abundant resources. Japan and Russia are poised to bully us. Yet, if we strengthen ourselves and develop northwest China to the fullest extent, we can turn it into a base for China's revival.” Interestingly, it was Sichuan, rather than the northwest, that became China's rear base during the 2nd Sino-Japanese War. In October 1934, the Communist army evacuated its Soviet base in southern China, initiating the Long March that would ultimately end in the northwest. By this time, Chiang Kai-shek had decided to designate Sichuan as the last stronghold for China. In January 1935, the Nanchang Field Headquarters of the Military Affairs Commission, responsible for combatting the Communists and serving as the supreme military and political authority over most provinces along the Yangtze River and central China, dispatched a special advisory group to Chongqing. Following this, the Nationalist army advanced into Sichuan. On February 10, the Nationalists appointed a new provincial government in Sichuan, effectively ending the province's long-standing regionalism. On March 2, Chiang traveled to Chongqing, where he delivered a speech underscoring that “Sichuan should serve as the base for China's revival.” He stated that he was in Sichuan to oversee efforts against the Communist army and to unify the provincial administration.  After the Xinhai revolution, the Republic of China was still suing the Qing Dynasty's conscription system. However, once in power, the Nationalist government sought to establish a national military service program. In 1933, it enacted a military service law, which began implementation in 1936. This law categorized military service into two branches: service in the Nationalist army and in territorial citizen army units. Men aged eighteen to forty-five were expected to serve in the territorial units if they did not enlist in the Nationalist army. The territorial service was structured into three phases: active service lasting two to three years, first reserves for six years, and second reserves until the age of forty-five. The Ministry of Military Affairs divided China into sixty divisional conscription headquarters, initially establishing these headquarters in the six provinces of Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Anhui, Jiangxi, Henan, and Hubei. By December 1936, approximately 50,000 new soldiers had been drafted. The military service law disproportionately favored the middle and upper classes. Government personnel were exempt from enlistment, allowing privileged families to register their children with government agencies. Similarly, students in middle and higher education were excused from service, while youth from poorer backgrounds often felt compelled to enlist due to financial constraints that limited their educational opportunities. Village and town leaders were responsible for executing the recruitment process and frequently conspired with army recruiters. Recruitment principles often favored wealthier families, with guidelines stating that one son should be drafted for every three sons, two for five sons, but no drafts if there was only one son. Wealthy families could secure exemptions for all their male children, while poor families might see their only son conscripted if they were unable to provide the requisite bribe. Town and village heads wielded significant power in recruitment. This new recruitment system also created numerous money-making opportunities. Military personnel assigned to escort draftees to their units would often allow draftees to escape for a fee. Additionally, draftees could monetize their service by agreeing to serve as substitutes for others. For some, being drafted became an occupation. For example, in 1936, 600 individuals were drafted in the Wuhu area of Anhui province, and accounts from regional administrators indicated that every draftee had either been traded, replaced, or seized. Beginning in 1929, the Nationalist government also instituted military training for high school students and older individuals. Students were required to participate in one theoretical class and one practical class each week, totaling three hours. Starting in 1934, students had to complete a three-month military training program before graduating. Graduates of military academies were employed as military instructors. By the end of 1936, over 237,000 high school students had undergone military training. This student military training was overseen by the Society for the Implementation of the Three People's Principles of Sun Yat-sen, which also provided political education and sometimes gathered information on students' political beliefs.  Although the Nationalists made significant efforts to improve the military training of both officers and troops, they inherited deep-seated challenges that they were unable to completely overcome. A lack of facilities, outdated training manuals, low regard for military instructors, and the ongoing influence of regionalism and warlordism hindered progress. The Japanese would also later exploit these shortcomings of the Nationalist army. The Central Military Academy, which evolved from the Whampoa Military Academy established in 1923 in Guangzhou to train officers for the Northern Expedition, became the primary training institution for junior military officers. The academy offered a basic course, lasting eighteen months, which included general education, specialized training in various subjects, and field practice. This was followed by a two-year cadet training program focused on developing the skills necessary for junior military officers. Seventeen classes were admitted before the outbreak of war. Admission to the academy was highly competitive, with military officers receiving attractive salaries. For instance, in 1935, the academy received 10,000 applications for the twelfth class, but only 7% were accepted. Upon graduation, cadets were typically assigned to divisions within the Nationalist army loyal to Chiang Kai-shek. Their training, influenced by German advisors, resulted in a high-quality cadre. In modern China, most sergeants were veterans. While some units provided training for sergeants, a lack of formal education led to their diminished status. Truly qualified sergeants were rare. During his tenure as Minister of Military Training, General Bai Chongxi proposed establishing a sergeant school and creating a professional noncommissioned officer system; however, the Ministry of Military Affairs opposed this on financial grounds. While commanding officers enjoyed rapid promotions, military instructors did not. Furthermore, there was no system for transferring instructors to field commands or assigning commanders to military academies for extended periods. Despite minor updates to cover modern warfare concepts such as tank warfare and machine guns, Qing Dynasty military manuals were still in use at the Central Military Academy at the start of the war. Yeah, 1937 they were still rocking the old Qing books. Following the establishment of the Ministry of Military Training, a bureau for military translation was set up to evaluate existing course materials and translate military manuals, but its contributions were limited. Another significant shortcoming of military instruction focused on theory at the expense of practical application.  To enhance the quality of military officers, the Nationalist army instituted specialized schools for artillery, infantry, transport, engineering, and signals starting in 1931. These institutions were considered to have high-quality administrators and facilities. The Nationalists adopted German military training models, replacing the previously used Japanese models. They appointed German advisors to oversee instructor training at military academies and established three instructional divisions. By the onset of the Sino-Japanese War, 15,000 students had graduated from programs with a German military influence, resulting in the creation of about fifty combat divisions from these instructional units. However, the progress of other Nationalist army units was limited because their training was not aligned with contemporary battlefield realities. Before World War I, troops operated in close formations due to limited firepower. The widespread introduction of machine guns after World War I necessitated a shift to dispersed formations. Although a new drill manual issued by the Ministry of Military Training in 1935 introduced small-group tactics, few units adopted these methods. General Chen Cheng highlighted another underlying issue in 1938, commenting on the outmoded focus on parade ground drills and formal military manners. He noted, “We have paid too much attention to stereotypical formality and procedures of no practical use. Sometimes, even though soldiers could not get a haircut or take a bath for several months, their camps had to be in order. They underwent intensive training in close-order drill but learned little about gun handling, marksmanship, or maneuvering. This was inappropriate in peacetime, yet we continued this practice even after the Sino-Japanese War started, even using it on highly educated youth.” In contrast, the Communist army simplified training, emphasizing two essential skills: live-fire exercises and physical endurance, which significantly enhanced troop effectiveness in the challenging terrain characteristic of the Sino-Japanese War. Ultimately, the Nationalist army's training did not reach all soldiers. Only about half of all combat soldiers received adequate training, while the rest were neglected. According to statistics from the time, there were approximately five million military personnel during the Sino-Japanese War, with three million serving in logistics. Most of these logistics personnel had received little training, leading to disastrous consequences for overall combat effectiveness. As warfare has become more complex, the role of highly trained staff officers has become increasingly important. Napoleon developed operational plans close to the front and communicated orders via courier. During World War I, military commanders collected information at their headquarters and utilized telephones and automobiles to relay orders to the front lines. In World War II, with the battlefield expanding to include land, sea, and air, senior commanders often made decisions from headquarters far from the action, relying on a significant number of staff officers with specialized skills to keep them informed. In China, however, the staff officer system was underdeveloped. By 1937, only about 2,000 commanders and staff officers had received training. Prior to the Sino-Japanese War, most commanders managed staff work themselves, with staff officers serving primarily as military secretaries who drafted orders, reports, and maps. Many staff officers had no formal military training, and as a whole, the branch lacked respect, causing the most talented officers to avoid serving in it. The situation was even more dire for staff officer departments within local forces. For example, in March 1937, Liu Ziqing, a graduate of the Whampoa Military Academy, was appointed as the director of political instruction in the Forty-fourth Army, a unit under Sichuan warlord Liu Xiang. Liu Ziqing's account illustrates the dysfunction within the ranks: “The commander in chief was not supposed to manage the army and even did not know its whereabouts... But he could appoint relatives and former subordinates—who were officials and businessmen as well—to the army. Each month they would receive a small stipend. At headquarters, there was a long table and two rows of chairs. Around ten o'clock in the morning, senior officers signed in to indicate their presence. Those with other business would leave, while the remaining officers sat down to leisurely discuss star actresses, fortune-telling, business projects, mah-jongg, and opium. Occasionally they would touch on national affairs, chat about news articles, or share local gossip. In the afternoons, they primarily played mah-jongg, held banquets, and visited madams. Most mornings, the commander usually presided over these activities, and at first, I reported for duty as well. But I soon realized it was a waste of time and came very rarely. At headquarters, most staff members wore long gowns or Western-style suits, while military uniforms were a rare sight.” Most senior military personnel were trained at the Baoding Military Academy during the early republic. 2/3rds of commanders in chief, 37 %of army commanders, and 20 % of division commanders were Baoding graduates. Higher-ranking officers were more likely to have launched their careers there. In contrast, only 10 % of division commanders and a few army commanders were graduates of the Whampoa Military Academy. Additionally, commanders trained in local military schools and those with combat experience accounted for 1/3rd of all commanders. While the prevalence of civil war provided opportunities for rapid promotion, it also hindered officers' ability to update their training or gain experience in different military branches. German advisors expressed their concerns to Chiang Kai-shek, emphasizing that officers should first serve in junior roles before taking command. During one battle in 1938, Chiang noted, “Our commanders in chief are equivalent only to our enemy's regiment commanders, and our army and division commanders are only as competent as our enemy's battalion and company commanders.” Despite not viewing high-ranking Japanese officers as great strategists, Nationalist officers respected them as highly competent, diligent, and professional commanders who rarely made critical errors. The infantry was the primary component of the Nationalist army, with middle and junior infantry officers constituting over 80 %of all army officers. A 1936 registry of military officers listed 1,105 colonels and 2,159 lieutenant colonels within the infantry, demonstrating a significant outnumbering of Baoding graduates at ranks below lieutenant colonel. However, the quality of middle and junior infantry officers declined during the Sino-Japanese War; by 1944, only 27.3 % of these officers were from formal military academies, while those promoted from the ranks increased to 28.1 %. In 1937, 80 % of officers in an ordinary infantry battalion were military academy graduates, but this percentage dropped to 20 % during the war. Its hard to tell how educated soldiers were before the war, but it is generally believed that most were illiterate. In 1929, sociologist Tao Menghe surveyed 946 soldiers from a Shanxi garrison brigade and found that only 13 percent could compose a letter independently, while the rest had either never learned to read or were unable to write. In contrast, in August 1938, General Feng Yuxiang found that 80 percent of a regiment in Hunan were literate. Regardless, during the Sino-Japanese War, the quality of recruits steadily declined. More than 90 percent of soldiers were illiterate, and few possessed any basic scientific knowledge, which hindered their ability to master their weapons. On the battlefield, they heavily relied on middle and junior officers for guidance.  In autumn 1933, General Hans von Seeckt, the architect of the post World War I German army, visited China at the personal invitation of Chiang Kai-shek. In his recommendations for military reform, he identified China's greatest problem as its excessively large forces drawn from diverse backgrounds. He stated, “At present, the most pressing goal is to... establish a small, well-equipped army with high morale and combat effectiveness to replace the numerous poorly armed and trained forces.” He suggested forming an army of sixty divisions and recommended the establishment of a training regiment for military officers to equip them with the skills needed for modern warfare. Chiang Kai-shek accepted von Seeckt's proposals, and on January 26, 1935, he convened a National Military Reorganization Conference in Nanjing. On March 1, the Army Reorganization Bureau was established in Wuchang, under the leadership of General Chen Cheng. In the same month, General Alexander von Falkenhausen took charge of the German Military Advisors Group. Before war broke out, around nineteen divisions, roughly 300,000 troops received training from German advisors and were equipped with German-style weapons. At the onset of the Sino-Japanese War, the forces stemming from the First Army of the National Revolutionary Army and the Whampoa cadets, who had fought in the Northern Expedition, held the highest reputation and were referred to as the “core central forces” by the Japanese. Other notable forces included the Guangxi Army, Northwestern Army, Northeastern Army, some Uyghur units, the Guangdong Army, and the Shanxi Army. In contrast, provincial forces such as the Yunnan Army and Sichuan Army were viewed less favorably. Nationalist forces were generally far inferior to those of the Japanese enemy. In 1937, General He Yingqin noted that Nationalist forces had failed to prevail in 1932 and 1933, even when outnumbering the Japanese by 4-1.  In November 1937, during a national defense conference, Chiang Kai-shek stated, "In recent years we have worked hard, prepared actively, and achieved national unification. By the time of the Marco Polo Bridge Incident, we were in a better domestic situation and had improved military preparedness compared to before. Since 1935, our strength has doubled. It increased by more than two to three times since January 1932 or September 1931 [when Japan attacked Shanghai and Mukden]. If peace had been achievable, we should have delayed the war for two or three years. Given an additional three years, our defensive capabilities would have been drastically different... Now, if we merely compare the military strength of China and Japan, we are certainly inferior." However, such assessments were overly optimistic, as Chiang failed to recognize that Japan's military capabilities would not have stagnated. 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. Generalissimo Chiang Kai-Shek certainly was dealt a difficult hand of cards for the upcoming poker match he was to play. Yet the Chinese were resilient and they had to be for the absolute horror that would be inflicted upon them from 1937-1945. Until this point, their enemies had been far more lenient, the Empire of Japan would show no mercy.