Thursday, August 13

Today’s Focus

• Send the leadership slides—today’s clearest deliverable.
• Message Ms. Judith at Mustardseed for the AI Employees update.
• Check weather and travel conditions before leaving. Habagat rain is affecting parts of the Philippines, with class suspensions in some areas.
• If time remains, tackle the YouPastor chat auto-scroll issue, the highest-priority undated task.

Schedule

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Inbox Triage

Personal Gmail could not be checked. The available Gmail connections belong to Managers of Wealth and ArwenDigital, both excluded from this personal brief.

Todoist

Overdue: None.

• Send the slides to leadership.
• Message Ms. Judith at Mustardseed for an update on AI Employees.
• Prevent long AI chat responses from auto-scrolling to the bottom.
• Prepare the AI Employee project for SEO.
• Transfer the `youpastor.com` email domain to Brevo.
• Create a downloadable sermon PDF/version.
• Send the leadership slides.
• Contact Ms. Judith.
• Review the YouPastor chat auto-scroll fix.

Important World News

• Strait of Hormuz tensions: President Trump said the US has “total control” over the strait, while Iran reported no progress toward reviving an interim peace deal. This matters because escalation could disrupt a critical global energy route. Reuters coverage
• Ukraine struck Russia’s Black Sea infrastructure: Attacks damaged the Novorossiysk naval stronghold and grain terminals, raising military and global food-supply risks. AP coverage
• Typhoon Dolphin hit China: Torrential rain prompted mass evacuations, including around Beijing, with potential regional transport and supply-chain disruption. Reuters coverage

Important Philippine News

• Habagat rain continues: PAGASA expects rain across parts of the country today, and several areas suspended in-person classes. Tropical Storm Nangka remains outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility. Check local advisories before traveling. PNA
• Metro Manila’s garbage problem labeled “critical”: President Marcos linked waste-clogged waterways to worsening floods. This could lead to stricter cleanup and waste-management measures. PNA
• Growth may remain below target: Analysts warn Philippine growth could underperform for longer without structural reforms, affecting business conditions, employment, and household purchasing power. BusinessWorld

Oklahoma City Thunder

The Thunder announced their 2026–27 preseason schedule, while the organization also issued a statement marking Russell Westbrook’s retirement. Takeaway: It is offseason schedule-and-roster context rather than an immediate game development; no current injury or standings issue surfaced. Thunder preseason announcement

Suggested Moves

• Send the leadership slides.
• Message Ms. Judith for the AI Employees update.
• Check weather, flooding, and travel advisories before leaving.
• Review the YouPastor chat auto-scroll fix.
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