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The Himalayas are sometime called the earth’s “third pole”. They’re a vital source of water for a large chunk of the world’s population. But the local, national and international systems put in place to protect and manage human development in this vital ecosystem are failing. In this episode, Matt Smith travels to the Himalayas for Future Tense to gauge the size of the problem and possible solutions for safeguarding its future.

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Photo: No known restrictions on publication.1862Moore House, Yorktown, Virginia  http://JohnBatchelorShow.com/contacthttp://JohnBatchelorShow.com/schedulesParler & Twitter: @BatchelorShow 1781: 2of2: The Decisive Year of the Revolutionary War Kindle Edition.by Robert L. Tonsetic (Author)  Format: Kindle Edition https://www.amazon.com/1781-Decisive-Year-Revolutionary-War-ebook/dp/B005ZUSQ92The Treaty of Paris in 1783 formally ended the American Revolutionary War, but it was the pivotal campaigns and battles of 1781 that decided the final outcome. 1781 was one of those rare years in American history when the future of the nation hung by a thread, and only the fortitude, determination, and sacrifice of its leaders and citizenry ensured its survival. By 1781, America had been at war with the world's strongest empire for six years with no end in sight. British troops occupied key coastal cities, from New York to Savannah, and the Royal Navy prowled the waters off the American coast. The remaining Patriot forces hunkered down in the hinterland, giving battle only at opportunities when British columns ventured near. But after several harsh winters, and the failure of the nascent government to adequately supply the troops, the American army was fast approaching the breaking point. The number of Continental soldiers had shrunk to less than 10,000, and the three-year enlistments of many of those remaining were about to expire. Mutinies began to emerge in Continental Army's ranks, and it was only the arrival of French troops that provided a ray of hope for the American cause.In a shift of strategy given the stalemate between New York and Philadelphia, the British began to prioritize the south. After shattering the American army under Horatio Gates at Camden, South Carolina, the British army under Lord Cornwallis appeared unstoppable, and was poised to regain the Carolinas, Georgia, and Virginia for the Crown. However, when General Nathaniel Greene arrived to take command of Patriot forces in the south, he was able to gradually turn the tables. By dividing his own forces, he forced the British to divide theirs, dissipating their juggernaut and forcing Cornwallis to confront a veritable hydra of resistance.1781 was a year of battles, as the Patriot Morgan defeated the notorious Tarleton and his Loyal legion at Cowpens. Then Greene suffered defeat at Guilford Courthouse, only to rally his forces and continue to fight on, assisted by such luminaries as Francis Marion, the "Swamp Fox," and "Light Horse Harry" Lee. While luring Cornwallis north, Greene was able to gather new strength and launch a counterattack, until it was Cornwallis who felt compelled to seek succor in Virginia. He marched his main army to Yorktown on the Peninsula, upon which the the combined American and French armies under the command of General Washington, and Admiral DeGrasse's French fleet all converged. On October 19, 1781, Cornwallis surrendered his weary and bloodied army.In this book, Robert Tonsetic provides a detailed analysis of the key battles and campaigns of 1781, supported by numerous eyewitness accounts from privates to generals in the American, French, and British armies. He also describes the diplomatic efforts underway in Europe during 1781, as well as the Continental Congress's actions to resolve the immense financial, supply, and personnel problems involved in maintaining an effective fighting army in the field. With its focus on the climactic year of the war, 1781 is a valuable addition to the literature on the American Revolution, providing readers with a clearer understanding of how America, just barely, with fortitude and courage, retrieved its independence in the face of great odds....moreCopy Link

A lot of the pro-Trump extremism behind the attack on the Capitol flourished online. Sam talks to Bobby Allyn and Shannon Bond, who both cover tech for NPR, about social platforms and the actions they've taken since the siege, the implications for free speech and whether the internet could fundamentally change. Also, Sam talks to Devon Price, author of the book Laziness Does Not Exist, about the lie of laziness and what it means for productivity.You can follow us on Twitter @NPRItsBeenAMin and email us at samsanders@npr.org....moreCopy Link

For the first book club pick of 2021, Anney and Samantha delve into Madeline Miller's 2018 novel Circe. Join us for discussion of goddesses, witches, myths and feminism. And turning men into pigs. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Yannis Pappas is in studio and the guys talk Yannis getting the "Rona", having a kid, living in New York, getting shot during a robbery, his Maurica Rodriguez character and Cardi B, debate with Malik over the NBA, early podcasting days with Nate Bargatze, a Floyd Mayweather conspiracy theory and much more!

Hey! If you’re enjoying the show, please take a moment to rate/review it on whatever service you use to listen.Here’s the iTunes link: http://bit.ly/wehaveconcerns And here’s the Stitcher link: http://bit.ly/stitcherwhconcernsJeff on Twitter: http://twitter.com/jeffcannata Anthony on Twitter: http://twitter.com/acarboniToday’s stories: This one: https://theconversation.com/the-commuters-paradox-theres-something-to-gain-in-the-space-between-home-and-work-152887And this one, sent in by Ossington: https://www.wired.co.uk/article/cows-climate-change-methane-stopIf you’ve seen a story you think belongs on the show, send it to wehaveconcernsshow@gmail.com, post in on our Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/WeHaveConcerns/ or leave it on the subreddit: http://reddit.com/r/wehaveconcerns...moreCopy Link

00:00 Lil Wayne joins the show to preview the Packers’ matchup with the Rams. 12:07 Will the new-look Nets have any major chemistry issues this season?26:55 Orlando Scandrick joins to preview the Bucs/Saints game.37:03 Skip & Shannon discuss the Jets hiring Robert Saleh & Jags hiring Urban Meyer.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For more than six decades, Fidel Castro's words have echoed through the politics of Latin America. His towering political influence still looms over the region today.The swing to the Left in Latin America, known as the 'Pink Tide', was the most important political movement in the Western Hemisphere in the 21st century. Yet today, this wave of populism has left the Americas in the hands of some of the most authoritarian and dangerous leaders since the military dictatorships of the 1970s. In this week's episode BBC correspondent Will Grant speaks to Mark Mardell about his new book Populista and how strongmen have shaped the region. To buy the book click here: https://amzn.to/3qqT5ke Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/intelligencesquared. 
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Diese Pandemie wird nicht die Letzte sein, darüber sind sich Forscher ziemlich einig. Die Gefahr, dass Viren zwischen Mensch und Wildtier übertragen werden, ist sehr hoch, weil die Menschheit sich stark vermehrt und sich immer mehr Lebensräume erobert. Tiere verlieren dadurch ihre Rückzugsgebiete. Dazu kommt, dass die wachsende Weltbevölkerung auch Nahrung braucht und der Handel mit Wildtieren in vielen Regionen der Erde völlig normal ist. Auf so einem Wildtiermarkt könnte auch das SARS-Cov2- Virus den Sprung zum Menschen geschafft haben. Eine Experten- Kommission der Weltgesundheitsorganisation ist gerade in China eingetroffen, um den Ursprung des Coronavirus herauszufinden, das aktuell die Welt in Atem hält. Man erhofft sich Erkenntnisse darüber, wie man Seuchenausbrüche in Zukunft verhindern könnte. Das wird allerdings schwierig, wenn wir weiterhin Urwälder roden, den Klimawandel nicht besser bekämpfen und den Abstand zu wild lebenden Tieren nicht wahren....moreCopy Link

Raghu Markus, friend of Ram Dass, president of the Love Serve Remember Foundation and all-around brilliant, beautiful, and philosophical being of love re-joins the DTFH to calm us down after a rough week!Visit the Love Serve Remember Foundation's website for more information, and be sure to check out the new Ram Dass book, Being Ram Dass, on sale now!Original music by Aaron Michael Goldberg.This episode is brought to you by: TRU Niagen - Visit truniagen.com/duncan and use promo code DUNCAN at checkout for $20 off your first order! World Series of Poker - Use promo code WSOPDUNCAN to receive 1,000,000 bonus chips when you sign up! Rythmia - Visit Rythmia.com/duncan to receive a $150 discount on your next trip! ...moreCopy Link

Today, the new documentary film MLK/FBI is available to screen. As WNYC's Sara Fishko tells us, it's a dark and revealing update to civil rights movement history. That, and an older Dr. King film, are the subjects of this edition of Fishko Files. MLK/FBI is out today in select theatres and on VOD. King: A Filmed Record...Montgomery to Memphis is available to rent or buy.

Daily Show correspondents Ronny Chieng and Michael Kosta play a game about Elvis and The Lord of the Rings. Heidi Schreck talks about her play What the Constitution Means to Me and audits the cutest civics class ever, where kids read the Constitution. Plus, comedians Danielle Perez and Madison Shepard win the "good sport" award in a quiz about mascots. This episode originally aired on October 23, 2020.

War is an ugly, abhorrent thing--and it's been with humanity since the dawn of our species. While the practice itself is chock-full of conspiracy, corruption and horror, one aspect of war is often ignored: the practice of forcing children to participate. In today's episode, the guys dive into the disturbing stories of children forced into conflict--how the children are taken, how they are indoctrinated, and what happens afterward. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers...moreCopy Link

Mark Kermode and Simon Mayo review the week's movies, including Stardust, MLK/FBI, Blithe Spirit and Dear Comrades! Plus Ralph Fiennes talks about his new film, The Dig. Also on the programme, interviews with key figures from the world of cinema, as well as your emails, and the latest Box Office top ten. 00:22:37 Virtual American road trip films 00:29:28 Rotating charts 00:31:21 Pieces of a Woman correspondence 00:32:43 Top 10 Digital Downloads 00:39:06 Blithe Spirit review 00:42:25 Archive review 00:46:18 Ralph Fiennes interview 01:04:16 Dear Comrades! review 01:10:53 Stardust review 01:18:17 Lobbydown Correspondents 01:22:40 Imperial Blue review 01:26:47 TV MOVIES OF THE WEEK 01:30:23 MLK/FBI review 01:35:22 DVD OF THE WEEK Download the Kermode and Mayo podcast from the BBC Sounds app. Email: mayo@bbc.co.uk Twitter: @wittertainment...moreCopy Link

A few days remain until the Biden/Harris administration comes to Washington. Will the Trump administration's 11th hour power moves hamper the new team? Or can Biden/Harris realize their "Middle Class Foreign Policy" agenda? This week, Doorstep co-Hosts Nikolas Gvosdev and Tatiana Serafin speak with the Atlantic Council's Ash Jain about opportunities for new alliances like the D10 and a way to make the government more responsive to the day-to-day concerns of its citizens.

In this special episode of Stay Tuned, “Policing the Capitol,” former New Jersey Attorney General and CAFE Insider co-host Anne Milgram interviews former Camden, NJ Police Chief Scott Thomson and former D.C. Police Chief Charles Ramsey, both of whom have had influential careers in law enforcement and championed blueprints for police reform. They discuss the police response to the attack on the Capitol on January 6th, how to prepare for the worst, and why departments need to address the problem of officers having ties to hate groups. For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/policing-the-capitol-with-scott-thomson-charles-ramsey To listen to Stay Tuned bonus content, become a member of CAFE Insider at: CAFE.com/Insider  Sign up to receive the CAFE Brief, a weekly newsletter featuring analysis by Elie Honig, and features by CAFE staff: CAFE.com/brief And if you haven’t already, sign up to receive a link to this week’s election focused episode of CAFE Insider: cafe.com/preet  As always, tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at staytuned@cafe.com, or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail. Stay Tuned with Preet is produced by CAFE Studios.  Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio Producer: Nat Weiner; Editorial Producer: Noa Azulai.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....moreCopy Link

Joshua and Ryan discuss how to tactfully decline work obligations. Listen to the full episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists

Joining me is someone who’s become essentially famous for being one of the first Silicon Valley companies that went public through a SPAC. George Arison is the co-founder of Shift which makes it easy to buy and sell cars online. I want to find out how he built his company and about his experience going public without an IPO. George Arison is the co-founder of Shift which makes it easy to buy and sell cars online. Sponsored byGusto – Gusto’s people platform helps businesses like yours onboard, pay, insure, and support your hardworking team. Payroll, benefits, and more. Their customizable onboarding checklists were built to keep you organized. Gusto offers employee benefits made to fit your budget. If you’re not sure where to start, Gusto’s licensed advisors can help you choose the right health benefits for your team. HostGator – Ready to take your website to the next level? Whether you’re a first-time blogger or an experienced web pro, HostGator has all the tools you need to create a great-looking website or online store. A wide range of options includes cloud-based web hosting, reseller hosting, VPS hosting and dedicated servers. Founded in 2002, HostGator is the perfect web partner for business owners and individuals seeking hands-on support. Visit www.hostgator.com/mixergy to see what HostGator can do for your website. More interviews -> https://mixergy.com/moreint Rate this interview -> https://mixergy.com/rateint...moreCopy Link

In 1971, an Old Firm derby at Ibrox ended with the death of 66 fans as they celebrated a late goal. John Hodgman survived the terrifying crush and, 50 years on, asks how Rangers avoided taking responsibility. By John Hodgman. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod