Podcasts about Arak

Los Tleilaxu comprendieron antes que nadie una verdad que el Imperio prefiere ignorar: la identidad no es el alma. Es una prenda. Puede quitarse. Puede pasarse a otro. Puede coserse sobre carne que nunca supo que estaba desnuda. Lo que el Imperio llama persona, los Maestros del Axlotl llaman molde. Y un molde vacío no tiene opinión sobre quién lo llena.Lo perturbador no es que puedan hacerlo. Lo perturbador es que la prenda pueda creer que es la piel. — "Anatomía de lo Fabricado", atribuido al Archivista Menor Frel Odan, Biblioteca Suprina de Tleilax. Texto confiscado y destruido por orden del Landsraad, año 10.151 A.G.--Aurore Polaris es un actual play de Dune: Aventuras en el Imperio, un juego editado en español por Nosolorol.

//The Wire//2300Z May 11, 2026// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: MASS SHOOTING REPORTED IN CAMBRIDGE. DIPLOMATIC EFFORTS TO END THE UKRAINE WAR CONTINUE. NO CHANGE TO SITUATION IN MIDDLE EAST.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE-----  -International Events-Europe: Following the Victory Day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia, increased focus has been placed on ending the war. During the various VE Day celebrations and speeches, President Putin stated that he is willing to hold direct negotiations with Ukraine's Zelenskyy to seek a direct settlement to the war.Analyst Comment: Until a document is signed by all parties, this is just talk. However, this is the first time that Putin has indicated that he is willing to directly engage with Ukrainian leadership regarding a peace deal. The next stage would be for more direct talks to be scheduled at some point, now that the very basic starting point of negotiations seem to be within the realm of reason by both sides. Time will tell, though.-HomeFront-Massachusetts: This afternoon a shooting was reported in Cambridge near the intersection of River Street and Memorial Drive. One suspect (who has not yet been identified) reportedly engaged passing cars with a rifle, targeting vehicles seemingly at random. The suspect was eventually engaged by police, which resulted in a small skirmish in the street. Eventually, the suspect was either apprehended or neutralized by police, bringing an end to the attack. During the engagement, two individuals were reportedly wounded, though this is a developing situation at the time of this report and details are hard to verify. More information is expected to follow this evening.-----END TEARLINE-----Analyst Comments: The situation in the Middle East remains largely unchanged over the past 48 hours. Targeting efforts on all sides remain challenging to geolocate, as all belligerents are waging lower-level warfare and pretending as if munitions are not being exchanged. Merchant vessels (transiting the Strait either inbound or outbound) continue to be attacked by the Iranians, and the United States continues to strike Iranian gunboats sporadically. Overnight, one vessel was struck by unidentified projectile off the coast of Qatar, marking the first targeting effort this far from the Strait in a month, reminding the world that the entire Persian Gulf is an active warzone, not just the Strait itself. Within mainland Iran, explosions have been reported throughout the country over the weekend, from Qeshm Island, to the old reactor complex in Arak. Locals often don't provide much context for the incidents they observe, and counting exact engagements and munitions is very challenging due to many of these engagements also taking place on the high seas. However over the past few days a handful of targeting efforts have taken place, possibly as many as a couple of dozen incidents all total. More strategically, the hard to predict nature of the conflict has kept most western-aligned merchant traffic from attempting the transit. The only way for a merchant to clear the Strait without getting targeted by the Iranians, is to follow the Iranian instructions for passage. And if a merchant does just that, there's no guarantee that the Americans will allow them through their blockade anyway. The end result is prolonging the conflict, fuel prices climbing higher, with no talks or diplomatic efforts yielding any results.Analyst: S2A1 Research: https://publish.obsidian.md/s2underground Disclaimer: No LLMs were used in the writing of this report. //END REPORT//

Thousands of years of wine history and culture, covering everything from boiled sea snails to Roman Temples, religious influence to vineyard bombings, we arrive at one of the most emotionally resonant wines on the planet that embody courage and the resiliance of the human spirit.  Resources from this episode: Books:  Chateau Musar: The Story of a Wine Icon, Academie du Vin Library, Keevil, S. (2020)  The Oxford Companion to Wine [5th Edition, Kindle Edition], Harding, J., Robinson, J., Thomas, T. (2023) Wine Grapes: A Complete Guide to 1,368 Vine Varieties, Including Their Origins and Flavours [Kindle Edition], Robinson, J., Harding, J., Vouillamoz, J. (2013) Websites:  Agenda Culturel: Lebanon Wine Map (2020) https://irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com/213dd374/files/uploaded/wineries-map-web.pdf Britannica: Baalbek https://www.britannica.com/place/Baalbeck Britannica: Lebanon https://www.britannica.com/place/Lebanon/Lebanon-in-the-Middle-Ages Britannica: Tyre https://www.britannica.com/place/Tyre Chateau Kefraya: https://chateaukefraya.com/en/kefraya Chateau Ksara: Merwah https://shop.chateauksara.com/product/merwah/ Chateau Musar: https://chateaumusar.com/ Chateau Musar: The Story of a Wine Icon https://chateaumusar.com/chateau-musar-the-story-of-a-wine-icon/ Coteaux du Liban: Obeideh https://www.coteauxduliban.com/wines/obeideh Decanter: Torrid times for winemakers in the Middle East - Decanter speaks to producers in Lebanon and Israel about how their day-to-day life and work has been affected by conflict in the region, Kochan, N. (Updated 9 October 2024) https://www.decanter.com/wine-news/torrid-times-for-winemakers-in-the-middle-east-540466/ Domaine des Tourelles: About the Winery https://www.domainedestourelles.com/pages/a-love-story-since-1868 Eater: We Should All Be Drinking More Lebanese Wine - How an why we tali about it, though needs to change, Berrou, F. (27 April 2021) https://www.eater.com/22369382/lebanese-wine-history-drinking Executive Magazine; Lebanon must learn from New World wines' successes, Kahale, H. (10 October 2019) https://www.executive-magazine.com/special-report/lebanon-must-learn-from-new-world-wines-successes Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO): Lebanon: Agricultural damage and loss assessment on the impact of conflict (2025) https://openknowledge.fao.org/server/api/core/bitstreams/8cc256b6-f2c9-4667-8c5d-f66102ddd6d9/content Food Republic: What is Arak, The Trendy Middle Eastern Liquor? Sands, C. (1 August 2023) https://www.foodrepublic.com/1352851/what-is-arak-trendy-middle-eastern-liquor/ Institut National de la Vigne et du Vin (INVV): http://invv-lb.org/  Lamma: Guide to Lebanese Arak https://www.bylamma.com/arak-guide Libanon Weine: Lebanese Wine Regions Map https://libanonweine.de/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Lebanon-Wine-Regions.jpg L'Orient-LeJour: Les années libanaises de Charles de Gaulle, Goursaud, L. (18 June 2024) https://www.lorientlejour.com/article/1417567/les-annees-libanaises-de-charles-de-gaulle.html L'Orient Today: In the Vineyards of Southern Lebanon and the Bekaa, 'War is not over,' Gemayel, F. & Goursoud, L. (8 September 2025) https://today.lorientlejour.com/article/1476530/in-the-vineyards-of-southern-lebanon-and-the-bekaa-war-is-not-over.html The New Arab: 'Our Identity, Heritage, and History': The Damaged Lebanese wineries reclaiming their legacy after Israel's war, Rayday, R. (4 December 2024) https://www.newarab.com/features/damaged-lebanese-wineries-reclaiming-their-legacy-after-war Organisation International de la Vigne et du Vin (OIV) Lebanon's viniviticultural sector in the spotlight (28 September 2018) https://www.oiv.int/lebanons-vitivinicultural-sector-in-the-spotlight Roman Empire Times: Born in the Purple: The Imperial Color of the Roman Empire, Athanasiou, C. (17 September 2024) https://romanempiretimes.com/born-in-the-purple-imperial-color-roman-empire/ Seven Fifty Daily: Exploring the World of Lebanese Wine - Beyond Chageau Musar, Magrini, C.S. (28 February 2022) https://daily.sevenfifty.com/exploring-the-world-of-lebanese-wine-beyond-chateau-musar/ Union Vinicole du Liban https://www.lebanonwines.com/ World Atlas: All 195 Countries Ranked By Total Area (Smallest To Largest) https://www.worldatlas.com/geography/the-smallest-countries-in-the-world.html#h_3361032045781699280567109   Glass in Session Episodes Referenced in this Episode:   S12E2: Algerian Wine Then and Now https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/algerian-wine-then-now-s12e2 S11E4: Corsican Wine, Grapes, History … and a Grave with Goblets! https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s11e4-corsican-wine-grapes-history-and-a-grave-with-goblets S8E5: Wines of Cyprus, Kings, and Commandaria https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s8e5-wines-of-cyprus-kings-and-commandaria S8E4: Let's Absinthe https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s8e4-lets-absinthe S5E6: Wines of Israel and Giving Thanks https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s5e6-wines-of-israel-and-giving-thanks   Link to my new audiobook narration on audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/B0GZ89935Y/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWU-BK-ACX0-509956&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_509956_pd_us Glass in Session® swag mentioned in this show: https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session   Glass in Session® is a registered trademark of Vino With Val, LLC. Music: "Write Your Story" by Joystock (Jamendo.com cc_Standard License, Jamendo S.A.)

La doctora Ranya y su equipo de investigación llegan a lasentrañas del misterio. Ocultos en el interior de la sonda médica y del cazador buscador, yacen relictos de antiguas intenciones: una mano invisible mueve los hilos del tablero. ¿Cómo pudimos olvidarlo? Estuvo frente a nosotros desde un comienzo, sin esconderse; solo dormía, esperando que lo recordáramos.Las piezas se mueven en las sombras, y Ranya sigue el rastro hacia verdades que cambiarán los paradigmas de su realidad y de su propia identidad.Aurore Polaris es un actual play de Dune: Aventuras en el Imperio, un juego editado en español por Nosolorol.

Au Moyen-Orient, le cessez-le-feu entre les États-Unis et l'Iran tient toujours et Téhéran exclut la réouverture du détroit d'Ormuz tant que le blocus américain sera en vigueur. Donald Trump a de son côté évoqué la possibilité de discuter avec l'Iran, sans préciser de date. Dans ce contexte tendu, la désinformation prolifère sur les réseaux sociaux. La dernière infox en date affirme que l'armée iranienne viendrait de dévoiler un nouveau missile, se préparant à une reprise des hostilités. La vidéo est impressionnante. On y voit une énorme machine grise de forme cylindrique transportée sur une route bitumée. La remorque comporte 21 essieux, soit 42 roues pour supporter l'engin. Les comptes qui diffusent ces images affirment, à tort, qu'il s'agit du Perle, « un nouveau missile dévoilé par l'Iran ». Cela indiquerait « la reprise imminente de la guerre contre les États-Unis et Israël ». Pour savoir ce que montre réellement cette vidéo, nous nous sommes intéressés au symbole visible sur un panneau positionné sur la partie centrale de cet engin. Une recherche par image inversée (voir ici comment faire) indique qu'il s'agit du logo de la société iranienne Machine Sazi Arak, spécialisée dans la fabrication d'équipements industriels. Réacteur industriel En consultant les réseaux sociaux de cette entreprise, sous sanctions européennes, nous avons retrouvé d'autres images de ce convoi exceptionnel. Une vidéo publiée en décembre 2023 indique qu'il s'agit d'un réacteur destiné à la production de fer spongieux. L'engin, mesurant 40 mètres de long et pesant plus de 400 tonnes, a été transporté depuis l'usine de fabrication située à Arak, jusqu'au complexe sidérurgique de Butia, en Iran. Le voyage, de près de 1 000 kilomètres, entamé en octobre 2023, aura duré plus d'un an. Sans mener ce travail de recherche, plusieurs éléments permettent rapidement de savoir que ces images ne montrent pas un missile. D'abord, le convoi n'est pas escorté par l'armée, ce qui serait la norme pour le transport d'une nouvelle arme. Ensuite, cet engin, très long, composé de différents tuyaux et autres systèmes de fixation, ne ressemble pas du tout à un missile. Cette vidéo circulait d'ailleurs déjà en juin 2025 lors de la guerre des 12 jours entre Israël et l'Iran. Cette infox refait donc surface au gré de l'actualité. Propagande pro-iranienne Derrière cette fausse information, on retrouve différents comptes persanophones, ouvertement pro-iraniens. Certains partagent depuis des mois la rumeur d'un nouveau missile de dernière génération développé par l'Iran. En réalité, toutes les vidéos présentées comme des preuves sont soit sorties de leur contexte, soit générées par intelligence artificielle. Ces contenus, avec un visuel très impactant, parviennent souvent à cumuler des millions de vues. Un mode opératoire récurrent Ce n'est pas la première fois qu'un engin industriel est présenté, à tort, comme une arme. Ce mode opératoire est en vogue, partout dans le monde. Le dernier exemple en date circulait au Cameroun avec des cuves de fermentation de bière présentées comme des armes nucléaires russes. À chaque fois, on retrouve une vidéo impressionnante montrant une machine industrielle, accompagnée d'une légende racoleuse. Cette recette fonctionne si l'on en croit les millions de vues que cumulent ces fausses informations. À lire aussiCameroun: des cuves de fermentation de bière présentées comme des armes nucléaires

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Tras descompensarse en pleno laboratorio, la doctora Ranya despierta en una noche marcada por visitas inquietantes, secretos familiares y lealtades que nunca se nombran en voz alta. Mientras la investigación por el ataque a los herederos de la Casa Aurore avanza entre pistas manipuladas, reuniones clandestinas y sospechas cruzadas, queda claro que en Polaris la verdad importa menos que a quién conviene culpar. En un juego de intriga, poder y silencios calculados, cada personaje oculta algo… y Ranya está cada vez más cerca del centro de todo.Aurora Polaris es un actual play de Dune: Aventuras en el Imperio, un juego editado en español por Nosolorol.

“Los archivos de una Casa mienten con palabras. Los cuerpos,en cambio, mienten con mayor elegancia: sangra, cicatrizan y callan. El gobernante sabio no pregunta quién le habla con verdad, sino qué verdad ya ha sido escrita en la carne de sus siervos”Del Comentario Anatómico sobre las Dinastías Menores, atribuido a Irina Aurore.

For review:1. Ten U.S. service members were wounded Friday in an Iranian missile strike on Prince Sultan Airbase in Saudi Arabia, the Wall Street Journal reported. Friday's strike reportedly damaged multiple U.S. refueling aircraft and involved Iranian drones.2. The Pentagon is considering sending up to 10,000 more ground troops to the Middle East to potentially support operations in Iran in a move aimed at giving President Donald Trump more military options,  The Wall Street Journal reported Friday. 3. US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he was postponing his deadline for Iran to agree to an American proposal to end the war, setting a new date of April 6. President Trump is reported to be considering ordering a ground operation in Iran to pressure Tehran into acquiescing to American terms to end the nearly monthlong war.4. The US expects the bombing campaign in Iran to conclude within weeks, not months, and Washington can meet all its objectives without using ground troops, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Friday.5. The Israeli Air Force on Friday bombed two of Iran's largest steel factories, according to Iranian media and Israeli security sources, as well as two facilities linked to Iran's nuclear program, in moves that sparked vows of retaliation from Tehran.The Fars news agency reported that Israeli strikes hit Khuzestan Steel near Ahvaz and Mobarakeh Steel in Isfahan, two major production facilities.6. From the Iran War, Pakistan has emerged as an unexpected mediator, offering to help bring Washington and Tehran to the negotiating table.Pakistani government officials have said that their public peace effort follows weeks of quiet diplomacy, though they have provided few details. 7. The Pentagon is weighing whether to redirect weapons originally meant for Ukraine to the Middle East, as the war in Iran strains supplies of some of the U.S. military's most critical munitions, the Washington Post reported Thursday.8. Russia is in contact with the United ‌States about a new round of talks on a Ukraine peace settlement as soon as conditions allow, the Kremlin said on Thursday."We remain open, we are in contact ​with the Americans, and we are counting on holding the ​next round of talks as soon as circumstances permit," Kremlin ⁠spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.

PREVIEW FOR LATER. (7)HEADLINE: Iran's Heavy Water Reactor and Nuclear AmbitionsGUEST: Henry Sokolski SUMMARY:Henry Sokolski explains the dangers of Iran's heavy water reactor at Arak. These reactors are ideal for producing high-grade plutonium for weapons because they can be refueled without shutting down, facilitating bomb-making capabilities., (8)MARCH 1958

//The Wire//2300Z March 27, 2026// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: GULF WAR CONTINUES AS SHIPPING COMPANIES MAKE DEALS WITH IRAN. WAR IN LEBANON REMAINS INTENSE AS IDF NEARS LITANI ON THE EASTERN FRONT. AIRSTRIKES REPORTED AT TWO IRANIAN URANIUM PRODUCTION FACILITIES.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE-----  -International Events-Middle East: Offensive actions and targeting efforts by all sides were temporarily degraded last night as a major storm system descended on the region. A supercell storm system similar to a cyclone descended on the UAE last night, with severe flooding and high winds being reported throughout Dubai.After the weather cleared, major Iranian targeting efforts were reported throughout the region. Port facilitates were struck in Kuwait, and a large fire was observed at the parking apron used by American aircraft at Prince Sultan Airbase in Saudi Arabia, with the smoke plume being visible on Sentinel satellite imagery from this morning.Iran: This morning American/Israeli forces struck multiple nuclear production facilities. The Arak Heavy Water Facility (which was struck years ago) was struck again this morning, and the Yellowcake Refinery in Ardakan was also struck.Analyst Comment: The risk of radiological release at either facility is low, as Arak was not functional and Ardakan was not host to enriched Uranium itself. However, monitoring will continue as radioactive dust is likely to contaminate the local area to some degree, and time will tell how these threats develop as the strikes continue.Lebanon: Israeli forces continue their advance north toward the Litani River, as FPV drone attacks by Hezbollah become more significant. Two drone attacks on Israeli armored columns were reported last night, along the eastern axis of advance. Israeli forces along the eastern front have made the most progress toward the river, with IDF units being observed in the town of Taybeh this morning.Analyst Comment: Hezbollah's media group claims that a total of 21 Merkava tanks have been destroyed so far this campaign, however as always these numbers are usually overinflated. Concerning tank casualties, it's incredibly difficult to tell from a video clip if a vehicle was actually penetrated or not, and most of the clips provided by Hezbollah conveniently cut away before the tank's Trophy countermeasure system is activated. This means that counting destroyed/disabled tanks is mostly a wash. However, from the clips and reports on the ground, this is not an easy fight for the Israelis either. Anti-Tank Guided Missile attacks are a mainstay of Hezbollah, and these attacks have been effective in making the Israeli advance more costly than expected.-HomeFront-Iowa: Last night a major egg farm burned down in Corwith. The Hawkeye Pride egg production facility caught fire shortly after 6:00pm yesterday evening, which resulted in significant damage to the egg farm. Hawkeye Pride is one of the largest cage-free egg producers in the United States, and the extent of the damage to the henhouses has not yet been determined.California: Yesterday evening a blackout was reported in Orange County, mostly affecting the areas of Carlsbad and Encinitas, as well as areas south of Escondido. The cause of the electrical outage has not yet been reported, but services were mostly restored for many customers by sunrise.Florida: Following up on the recent IED threat to MacDill Air Force Base, two individuals have been identified as the culprits of the attack. Ann Mary Zheng and her brother Alen Zheng (both Chinese nationals) have been indicted on charges of emplacing the IED at the visitor's center on March 10th before it was discovered by authorities on March 16th. Mary Zheng was arrested on Wednesday after returning to the United States, while her brother remains in China.-----END TEARLINE-----Analyst Comments: Many nationstates have made th

En nuestra portada de hoy, nombramos las claves internacionales más importantes del día. Entrevista geopolítica con Enrique Dans, Profesor de IE University. Después, repasamos los protagonistas del día en Wall Street. Por último, hacemos análisis de Wall Street con Marc Ribes, cofundador de Blackbird.

#płatnawspółpraca | Zapraszamy na środowe "Onet Rano.", w którym gośćmi Mikołaja Kunicy będą: Ireneusz Raś, Wiceminister Sportu i Turystyki; prof. Bogdan Góralczyk, sinolog; Piotr Arak, główny ekonomista VeloBank; Monika Reszko, psycholożka biznesu. W części "Onet Rano. #WIEM" gościem Dominiki Długosz będzie: Anna Kowalczyk, pisarka, dziennikarka Programu Trzeciego Polskiego Radia. 

"El error más común de las Casas es creer que el linaje es herencia. El linaje es dirección. Un niño no es el pasado que continúa, sino el futuro que se moldea. Algunos lo llaman destino; yo lo llamo ajuste. Cuando una decisión se toma en la oscuridad (en una caverna, bajo hielo o bajo juramento) no se altera solo el presente. Se inclina la balanza de generaciones enteras. Y aquellos que creen estar protegiendo a los suyos rara vez comprenden que ya están participando en su diseño."Notas privadas sobre sucesión y viabilidad

Durante la noche en la Garganta del Hacedor, los niños despiertan, y con ellos emergen las incertidumbres e inquietud. Arak vacila. Yarek siente miradas ajenas posarse sobre él. Chania avanza guiada por un presentimiento imposible de ignorar.En el exterior, Kormys cabalga sobre su Nivalis, huyendo de luces anaranjadas que arden en la distancia y de peligros que se deslizan bajo el hielo.¿Qué es ese sonido que se aproxima? ¿Qué es ese ritmo, ese palpitar bajo la tierra? ¿Y qué palabras deberá pronunciar Arak para que la fe no se convierta en un cuchillo de doble filo?Episodio 16 de la campaña Aurore Polaris--------------------

Nos refugiamos en la Garganta del Hacedor, donde los miembros del culto del "Gusano Espacial" se han asentado desde hace años tras llegar a Polaris bajo el liderazgo de Murbella. Son momentos de tranquilidad, congelados en el tiempo.

Han pasado seis años desde el juicio ante el Landsraad y desde entonces sus consecuencias han madurado en silencio. El delicado equilibrio finalmente se rompe… y la lucha por Polaris vuelve. Te damos la bienvenida a la continuación de esta historia.No ha sido fácil regresar. Diciembre fue un mes complejo para el rol y, además, estamos en plena época de vacaciones. Aun así, volvemos paso a paso.Este 2026, la saga de la Casa Aurore continúa. Que la especie fluya.

Un episodio especial en donde conversamos sobre ideas o temas para preparar el Arco 2 de la campaña.-------------

En la arena imperial de Kaitain, las grandes casas observan en silencio mientras el heredero de Polaris y el último señor de los Zerides se enfrentan ante los ojos del Emperador. La espada decidirá lo que las palabras no pudieron, y en las gradas, los Harkonnen y la CHOAM esperan el desenlace que definirá su próximo movimiento. Entre arena, honor y ambición, se cierra el primer arco de Aurore Polaris, y con él, el eco de un destino apenas revelado.-------------

Episod 174 KeluarSekejap bermula dengan refleksi mengenai perkembangan di Gaza dan dunia Arab sebelum beralih kepada isu dalam negara yang merisaukan, tragedi pembunuhan pelajar SMK Bandar Utama Damansara, Yap Shing Xuen (16), yang mencetuskan gesaan besar terhadap pembaharuan keselamatan sekolah dan intervensi awal di peringkat kaunseling serta disiplin pelajar.Perbincangan turut menyentuh penggunaan media sosial di kalangan remaja, termasuk cadangan mengehadkan akses kepada individu bawah umur 13 tahun dan pengenalan pengesahan identiti pengguna (eKYC) bagi mengekang penyebaran kandungan berbahaya. Satu langkah yang dibangkitkan oleh Menteri Komunikasi susulan kebimbangan terhadap pengaruh dalam talian.Perbincangan berkembang kepada isu hidangan alkohol, susulan majlis makan malam alumni di sebuah sekolah di Ipoh yang membenarkan arak dihidangkan dalam kawasan sekolah serta isu penyediaan alkohol dalam penerbangan Malaysia Airlines (MAS). Episod ini diakhiri dengan tumpuan kepada Sidang Kemuncak ASEAN ke-47, di mana Malaysia sebagai tuan rumah diharap dapat menonjolkan kepimpinan serantau, memacu perbincangan tentang keamanan, tenaga dan ekonomi digital, serta memastikan ASEAN kekal neutral dan berprinsip di tengah ketegangan kuasa besar.Ingin jenama anda dikenali oleh ribuan pendengar?Taja episod Keluar Sekejap 2025!Hubungi +6011-1919 1783 atau emel commercial@ksmedia.my

El juicio del Landsraad comienza. Ante el emperador y las grandes casas del Imperio, la Casa Aurore presenta sus acusaciones contra los Zerides, enfrentando las consecuencias de su propia ambición. Entre discursos, intrigas y silencios calculados, se decide el destino de Kitiak.-------------

Entre las estrellas. abordo de un Heighliner de la Cofradía Espacial, la Casa Aurore se reencuentra para enfrentar lo que viene: un juicio ante el Landsraad que podría elevarlos… o destruirlos. Viejas alianzas se tensan, nuevas lealtades se ponen en duda y los secretos que cada uno carga comienzan a revelarse. El fin del arco de Kitiak marca el inicio del camino hacia el poder.-------------

La Casa Polaris enfrenta el desenlace de su conspiración contra los Zerides. Entre sacrificios Fremen, revelaciones místicas y un asesinato político que altera el equilibrio de poder, los protagonistas sellan su camino y eligen sus alianzas. Lo que comenzó como una misión de intriga local se transforma ahora en un desafío ante el Landsraad.-------------

We wtorek w "Onet Rano." przywita się Mikołaj Kunica, którego gośćmi będą: Wojciech Balczun, minister aktywów państwowych; Piotr Arak, ekonomista; prof. Tomasz Szlendak, socjolog. W części "Onet Rano. WIEM" gościem Marcina Zawady będzie: Martyna Różycka, kierowniczka Działu Reagowania na Nielegalne Treści w Internecie, Dyżurnet.pl.

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Íránský ministr zahraničních věcí Abbás Arakčí se v pondělí v Moskvě setká s ruským vůdcem Vladimirem Putinem. Podle světových agentur jsou hlavním důvodem americké údery na íránské jaderné provozy. Otázkou ovšem je, jaký bude výsledek.

For review:1. Iran has appointed a new chief of intelligence at its Revolutionary Guards on Thursday, the official Irna news agency says, after his predecessor was killed in an Israeli strike last week.2. IDF Strikes Heavy Water Reactor at Arak & Khondab.3. The IAEA confirmed Thursday that IDF strikes had hit Iran's partially built Khondab Heavy Water Research Reactor and damaged the nearby plant“IAEA has information the Khondab (former Arak) heavy water research reactor, under construction, was hit. It was not operational and contained no nuclear material, so no radiological effects."4. Iranian Missile Hits Hospital in Beersheba.5. Iranian missile barrage on Thursday contained cluster-bomb warhead. The IDF Home Front Command said the missile's warhead split while descending, at an altitude of around 7 kilometers (4.3 miles), spreading around 20 smaller munitions at a radius of around 8 kilometers (5 miles).6. Missile strike on Beersheba Hospital raises temperature on regime-change questions.7. White House Statement (from President Trump): “Based on the fact that there is a chance for substantial negotiations that may or may not take place with Iran in the near future — I will make my decision on whether or not to go within the next two weeks.” 8. US Moving Ships and Planes from Vulnerable Sites.9. Iran could shut the Strait of Hormuz as a way of hitting back against its enemies, a senior Iranian lawmaker said on Thursday. The Strait of Hormuz lies between Oman and Iran and is the primary export route for Gulf producers such as Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Iraq and Kuwait.About 20 percent of the world's daily oil consumption — around 18 million barrels — passes through the Strait of Hormuz, which is only about 33 kilometers (21 miles) wide at its narrowest point.

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

For review:1. The foreign ministers of Germany, France and Britain plan to hold nuclear talks with their Iranian counterpart on Friday in Geneva, a German diplomatic source told Reuters.2.  Iran Supreme Leader: US Involvement Will "Result in Irreparable Damage." “Americans should know that any military involvement by the US will undoubtedly result in irreparable damage to them.”3. Iranian media said that Israel briefly hacked state television broadcast on Wednesday. 4. Iran announced Wednesday heavier internet curbs, accusing Israel of misusing the network for military purposes. Critics accused the regime of restricting internet use in order to prevent internal unrest amid the instability caused by the Israeli offensive.5. In a letter to the UN Security Council on Tuesday, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar accused Iran of seeking to “annihilate” Israel through its nuclear program, its plan to build thousands of ballistic missiles, and attacks on the Jewish state by its numerous terror proxies in the region.6. The Israel Defense Forces on Tuesday issued a public message in Persian calling on Iranians worried about the situation in the country — to consider contacting Mossad.7. The IDF warns residents of the cities of Arak and Khondab in central Iran to evacuate for their safety. A heavy-water reactor is on the outskirts of Khondab.8. “I may do it, I may not do it,” President Donald Trump said in an exchange with reporters at the White House amid growing speculation the US could be on the verge of joining the Israeli offensive. 9. Senior officials in the US are getting ready for a possible strike on Iran in the coming days, Bloomberg News Outlet reports, citing “people familiar with the matter.”Some of the sources say that a strike over the weekend is a possibility.

Iranian state TV says Israel has attacked the country's Arak heavy water facility. The United States has threatened a possible travel ban on 36 countries, citing deficient screening and security concerns. Civilian aircraft, drones and autonomous aerial vehicles are on display at the ongoing Paris Air Show.

Bienvenidos a su podcast en busca de la verdad donde todos son bien recibidos y solo pretendemos entretener e informar lo mas objetivamente posible de lo que acontece en este mundo de locos. Me gustaria refrescarles la memoria con la expresión “eje del mal” que fue utilizada originalmente el 29 de enero de 2002 por el entonces presidente de los Estados Unidos George W. Bush​ para describir a los regímenes que supuestamente apoyaban el terrorismo. Los estados-nación que Bush mencionó en su discurso fueron Irak, Irán y Corea del Norte, a los cuales posteriormente se agregaron Libia, Siria y Cuba. Todos sabemos, o deberíamos saber para empezar, que el 11S fue una bandera falsa y que jamas aparecieron armas de destrucción masiva ni en Irak, ni en Libia y muy posiblemente tampoco existan en Corea del Norte. El señor Bush olvidó que casi 20 años antes fueron asesinados el mismo numero de seres humanos en la matanza de Sabra y Chatila que los asesinados el 11S y que fue un 11 de septiembre de 1982 cuando las fuerzas internacionales que iban a garantizar la seguridad de los refugiados palestinos abandonaron Beirut. En este caso ni sus asesinos directos, falangistas antipalestinos junto a soldados israelíes, ni su impulsor político jamas fueron juzgados. A principios de junio de 2025, la situación geopolítica global se ha tensado significativamente debido a una serie de eventos que incrementaron los temores sobre una posible escalada hacia un conflicto mayor, incluso una tercera guerra mundial. El 1 de junio de 2025, Ucrania llevó a cabo la "Operación Telaraña", un ataque masivo con 117 drones contra aeródromos rusos en regiones como Múrmansk, Irkutsk, Ivánovo, Riazán y Amur, destruyendo o dañando al menos 12 aviones estratégicos rusos (o sea capaces de transportar armas nucleares), incluidos bombarderos Tu-95, Tu-22M3 y un avión de alerta temprana A-50. La acción provocó una fuerte reacción rusa, con Vladimir Putin calificando a Zelenski de "terrorista" el 5 de junio y declarando el fin de las posibilidades de un acuerdo de paz. Esta escalada, combinada con la retórica beligerante y los ataques rusos en represalia el 6 de junio contra Kyiv, Lutsk y Ternópil, que dejaron al menos tres muertos y 49 heridos, alimentó especulaciones sobre un conflicto global, como expresó el economista Jeffrey Sachs al advertir sobre "jugar con el apocalipsis" tras los ataques ucranianos. Realmente quedo en nada. Paralelamente, en Oriente Próximo, la escalada entre Israel e Irán alcanzó un nuevo pico en los días previos al viernes 13 de junio de 2025. Israel ejecutó una operación masiva contra Irán, atacando simultáneamente instalaciones nucleares, bases militares y figuras clave, incluyendo científicos nucleares y altos mandos como Hossein Salami, líder de la Guardia Revolucionaria. Esta ofensiva, que incluyó el uso de drones explosivos instalados previamente en Irán, fue comparada con la "Operación Telaraña" ucraniana por su sofisticación y planificación a largo plazo. Teherán confirmó la muerte de al menos seis científicos nucleares y reportó decenas de víctimas por los ataques israelíes, mientras que Israel advirtió a los iraníes que evacuaran zonas cercanas a sitios militares. La operación, que buscó neutralizar las capacidades de misiles y el programa nuclear iraní, marcó un cambio estratégico al atacar no solo infraestructura, sino también la cúpula militar y científica del país. Este intercambio, descrito como la cuarta oleada de bombardeos iraníes contra Israel en 24 horas el 14 de junio, intensificó las tensiones globales, con temores de una escalada que podría involucrar a otras potencias. No es la primera vez que Israel intenta neutralizar la tecnología nuclear iraní asesinando a los científicos iranies implicados en su desarrollo. El 11 de enero de 2012 podiamos leer el siguiente titular en Europa Press: “Irán denuncia que el atentado en Teherán es "obra de los sionistas”. En dicha noticia se nos contaba como una bomba magnética colocada en los bajos del automóvil del profesor universitario Ahmadi Roshan había acabado con su vida. Era director de las instalaciones de enriquecimiento de uranio de Natanz. Pero es que otro profesor universitario y científico nuclear, Masoud Alí Mohammadi, fue asesinado en un ataque terrorista con bomba en Teherán el 11 de enero de 2010. Otra bomba magnética situada en su coche a finales de ese mismo año se cobró la vida de Majid Shahriari, fundador de la Sociedad Nuclear de Irán, concretamente el 29 de noviembre, o sea 11 y 11. Ese mismo dia intentaron también asesinar a Fereydun Abbasi, doctorado en Física Nuclear y que investigaba para el ministerio de Defensa Iraní. Ambos eventos, el ataque ucraniano del 1 de junio y los bombardeos israelíes contra Irán alrededor del 13 y 14 de junio, han sido señalados como puntos críticos que podrían desestabilizar aún más el orden internacional. La combinación de estas acciones, junto con la retórica de líderes como Putin y las preocupaciones expresadas en foros internacionales, ha llevado a analistas y medios, como se vio en publicaciones en X, a advertir sobre el riesgo de un conflicto global. Esto es lo que todos sabemos a través de los medios, y ahora os contare algunas incongruencias. Lo más curioso de incluir a Irán en este eje del mal es que Estados Unidos ha sido el encargado de ayudar a Irán a fortalecerse económica y tecnológicamente sobre todo en tema nuclear. El programa nuclear iraní contaba con reactores de agua pesada presurizada o PHWR, que se sepa el de Arak. Este es un tipo de reactor nuclear que usa agua pesada. En vez de utilizar H2O como moderador de neutrones y refrigerante se emplea óxido de deuterio, esto es, D2O a alta presión. El agua normal tiene afinidad a absorber los neutrones, lo que deja un número insuficiente de los mismos para reaccionar con las pequeñas cantidades de U235 presentes en el uranio natural, sin embargo el agua pesada no absorbe los neutrones tan fácilmente ya que el deuterio ya dispone del neutrón extra que normalmente el agua tendería a absorber. Esto permite que el U235 presente en el uranio natural sea suficiente para mantener la criticidad, o sea, mantener la reacción en cadena. Este tipo de reactores permiten producir plutonio y no necesitan de la alta tecnologia de las centrifugadoras para separar el U235 del resto de isótopos de uranio. Dichos reactores proceden del llamado Programa nuclear de Irán que empezó bajo el mandato del Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlevi de Irán en la década de 1950, con la ayuda obviamente de los Estados Unidos de América. Con la creación de la agencia atómica de Irán y con la firma del NPT (Tratado de no Proliferación Nuclear), el Sha planeó la construcción para el año 2000 de hasta 23 estaciones de energía nuclear por todo el país en conjunto con los EE.UU. En 1976 se firma un tratado estando Gerald Ford como presidente de USA, Dick Cheney, como su Jefe de Gabinete en la Casa Blanca, Donald Rumsfeld como el Secretario de Defensa y Paul Wolfowitz, dentro de la Agencia de Control de Armas y Desarme lo que permitiría a Irán comprar y operar una instalación de procesamiento, de fabricación estadounidense, para extraer plutonio. Estas cuatro personas citadas están en la actualidad entre los mayores opositores al programa nuclear iraní, pero estuvieron involucrados en la promoción de un programa nuclear iraní que permitiera extraer plutonio del combustible de un reactor nuclear. Les ruego que lean el breve texto sobre el Programa nuclear de Irán de la wikipedia para que se den cuenta que no solo USA ha ayudado a Irán a ser una potencia nuclear si no que científicos argentinos, europeos o chinos también han contribuido. Dejare un enlace en la descripción del podcast en Ivoox. La empresa colectiva Kraftwerk Union formada por Siemens AG y AEG Telefunken, se retiró del proyecto nuclear de Bushehr en julio de 1979, dejando un reactor completo en un 50%, y el otro reactor en un 85% completo. Se terminaría gracias a la ayuda de Rusia. Después de la Revolución de 1979, Irán informó al Organismo Internacional de Energía Atómica (OIEA) de sus planes para reiniciar su programa nuclear utilizando combustible nuclear de fabricación doméstica y en eso ha estado desde ese momento. A pesar de los supuestos bloqueos ordenados por la ONU y la crisis diplomática de 2005 por el reinicio del enriquecimiento de uranio las centrifugadoras para separar el U235 del uranio natural han seguido llegando. Recuerdo perfectamente como dentro de la operación Atalanta en Somalia un barco militar español detecto un cargamento de dichas maquinas que tenia como destino Irán. Desgraciadamente me es imposible encontrar dicha noticia, pero pasar, pasó. Antes de julio de 2015, Irán tenía grandes reservas de uranio enriquecido y casi 20.000 centrífugadoras, lo suficiente para crear entre ocho y 10 bombas, según la inteligencia de EE.UU. El 2 de abril de 2015 el grupo de 5+1 con Estados Unidos a la cabeza levanto las sanciones económicas y de colaboración tecnológica con Irán. Irán tuvo acceso a más de 100.000 millones de dólares en activos congelados en el exterior, y pudo reanudar sus exportaciones de petróleo a mercados internacionales utilizando el sistema financiero de comercio global. Estados Unidos no solo le brindo su apoyo tecnológico desde el primer minuto es que sin su participación hubiera sido imposible el crecimiento económico como pais de Irán. En cuanto al tema de las centrifugadoras ya empieza a cansar la verdad... Para hacer un poco de memoria el "inventor" de la primera centrifugadora fue Fritz Lange un científico alemán (como no) por allá los años 30...hasta los años 50 no se volvieron a crear las primeras centrifugadoras comerciales de mano del Prof. Max Steenbeck. Las primeras funcionaban a una velocidad de 240 m/s pero tenían dificultades técnicas (gran tamaño, fugas de gas, no podían trabajar en serie) y hasta el 1952 no se logro crear las digamos del modelo actual que permiten transferir el gas de una a otra en cascada para "purificar" mas el gas de uranio UF6. Fue un científico ruso, Eugeni Kamenev el que logro tal hazaña. Estas ya giraban a 320 m/s. En el 1953 interviene Gernot Zippe un ingeniero austriaco y le da otra vuelta de tuerca y la patenta...creando las de diseño occidental, tanto rusas como anglo derivan todas de este diseño. Hoy en día han evolucionado desde los 3m de altura de las primeras al medio metro de altura de las actuales, la 9 generación...y de los 300 m/seg a los mas de 700 m/seg de las actuales. Las imagenes de los "armatostes" que nos ofrecen por la television de las centrifugadoras iranies (que son imagenes grabadas por la IAEA en sus "incursiones" en busca de armas atómicas) nos indican que o bien los iranies han sabido guardar bien las de tecnologia occidental que compraron en el mercado negro (y que un barco de guerra español retuvo durante unas horas por error...:D) o ciertamente el virus israelí funciono a la perfección dejándolas inoperantes... Sea como sea centrifugadoras sobran en el mundo...los rusos tienen factorías para producir cientos de miles al año, en la Gorkovski Automobile Plant llamada en clave GAZ y en The Urals Electrochemical, entre ambas plantas se podrían fabricar unas 150.000 maquinas centrifugadoras al año. Aparte de que los rusos en su complejo de enriquecimiento ruso funciona cerca de su capacidad nominal de aproximadamente 20 millones de SWU/año, enviar unos cuantos contenedores a Irán no seria ningún problema. El término SWU significa "Unidad de Trabajo de Separación" (por sus siglas en inglés, Separative Work Unit), y se usa para medir el esfuerzo necesario para enriquecer uranio, es decir, para aumentar la proporción de uranio-235 para comvertirlo en combustible nuclear. Entre 100 y 200.000 SWU son necesarios para producir el combustible que utilizara un reactor nuclear en un año. Por lo que 20 millones de SWU dan para muchas bombas. Hay que crear enemigos convincentes como bien se decía en el informe Iron Mountain para hacer creíble una guerra. En la penúltima linea de la portada de The Economist con la previsión del 2020 podíamos leer NPT y después WAR, o sea Tratado de No Proliferación Nuclear y Guerra. Yo creo que no podia ser más claro el mensaje. Han tenido 5 años para planificar el teatrillo que estamos observando entre Irán e Israel. El general retirado de las fuerzas estadounidenses, Wesley Clark, aseguró ante el público que la orden el mismo 11 de septiembre era invadir 7 países árabes en 5 años. Leo las palabras textuales de “Con el Mazo dando” en la descripción del video donde sale este general y que podréis encontrar en la descripción de este podcast. “Lo cierto es que poco después de Afganistán vino Irak, luego Libia, poco después Siria, Yemen y Pakistán; sólo les falta la joya de la corona: Irán. Cuando se les cayó la tesis de Al Qaeda, porque era imposible que el imperio más grande de la historia no pudiese encontrar a un sólo hombre y no pudiese derrotar a una organización de mil locos, tuvieron que "asesinar" a su líder Osama Bin Laden (cuyo cadaver fue "tirado al mar"). Ahora se inventaron un nuevo enemigo más fuerte, de mayores dimensiones llamado Estado Islámico. Es muy curioso que de las cenizas del Medio Oriente, un territorio que ya tiene 24 años de bombardeos, pobreza, hambre y miseria, surja un movimiento con una tecnología y capacidad de fuego más grande que muchos de los Estados que están allí. Y lo más curioso es que este grupo de "radicales islámicos" le declare la guerra a Irán y no se la declare a Israel.” Creo que debemos estar tranquilos ya que hay fuerzas poderosas enfrentadas que no quieren una tercera guerra mundial tal y como les contaba en el destrozadisimo articulo mío “La ley de Murphy dice que evitaremos la tercera guerra mundial”. Allí contaba como el enorme avispero que se ha creado en toda esa zona se cita en el proyecto Gran Israel o plan Yinon…y es que el proyecto Gran Israel se les quedo pequeño hace mucho y ahora planean llevar a cabo uno mucho mas ambicioso llamado fronteras de sangre. Todos y cada de uno de los países que están en esa zona han invertido ingentes cantidades de dinero en armamento, Turquía, Egipto, Irak, Irán, Arabia Saudi que esta siendo dotada de energía nuclear gracias a los norteamericanos, Siria, Emiratos árabes, Yemen, Afganistán, Pakistan, no digamos Israel…incluso la hundida económicamente Grecia ha invertido gran parte de su deuda en armamento. Digamos para terminar que Irán podría tener disponible hace ya bastantes años unas cuantas bombas atómicas de ultima generación y que por tanto estos últimos ataques israelíes son tan solo un teatrillo para intentar escenificar una posible 3 guerra mundial. Ni Israel ha ido con todo contra Irán ni Irán ha respondido con la contundencia que podría hacerlo. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ¿Por qué afirmo que todo esto es un teatrillo? Pues entre muchos motivos porque justamente el dia de mi cumpleaños, el 8 de junio, la nieta del antiguo rey iraní, del sha de Persia Iman Pahlavi, se ha casado con un empresario judío. En los medios nos lo venden como un empresario de éxito de una tecnológica de reparto con drones llamado Bradley Sherman. La joven Iman Pahlavi, de 31 años, cuyo abuelo fue Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlavi e hija del príncipe heredero exiliado Reza Pahlavi, se casó con el empresario Bradley Sherman en una ceremonia formal a la que asistieron destacados miembros de la familia real iraní y que siguió las costumbres tradicionales de las bodas judías. Pero resulta que este empresario de éxito comparte el apellido con el mismísimo yerno de Trump, el apellido Kushner. Se llama Bradley Sherman Kushner, aunque os costara encontrar algo de información al respecto. Yo lo sé gracias a haber visto el tremendo video de Hector, el hilo rojo, junto a sus dos contertulios de siempre, Julio y Elias Grima del canal SoloClima. Su video tenia el subtitulo de “A las puertas de la tercera guerra mundial nuclear” pero ya os aviso que ni de coña se va a producir. Va a ver una escalada, eso si, hasta el momento cumbre que será en julio. Jared Kushner es el yerno de Donald Trump, casado con Ivanka Trump. Jared Kushner vive en el 666 de la sexta avenida donde está el Zara principal y su hermano Joshua Kushner (hijo del magnate empresarial Charles Kushner) es el fundador de la firma de inversión, Thrive Capital, cofundada junto a Oscar Health. No hace falta que os diga que el documental Thrive (Prosperar) que fue presentado por el primogénito de la multinacional Procter & Gamble, Foster Gamble ha resultado un truco que nos vendía la New Age y la agenda 2030. Una de sus ofertas era que descartaremos el dinero en metálico y aceptaremos de buen grado el digital. Realmente no estamos como para ir destruyendo la tecnologia que tanto esfuerzo ha costado crear. Y la tecnologia nuclear es de las caras. Así que creo que todo este teatrillo se va a dar la vuelta para volver a traer a la antigua familia real persa a Irán. Están en Estados Unidos viviendo a lo grande. Lo pueden comprobar viendo las fotografías de la boda de la nietisima. Uno de los eventos astrológicos más significativos de julio de 2025 es la entrada de Urano en Géminis, que ocurre el 7 de julio de 2025. Este tránsito marca el inicio de un ciclo que durará aproximadamente hasta 2033, con una breve retrogradación a Tauro entre noviembre de 2025 y abril de 2026. Urano, conocido como el planeta de la revolución, la innovación y los cambios súbitos, cambia de signo cada siete años aproximadamente, por lo que este es un evento de gran relevancia tanto a nivel personal como colectivo. Hoy, 17 de junio, el príncipe heredero Reza Pahlaví, hijo del último Sah, se dirigirá al pueblo iraní en un mensaje oficial a las 9:00 p.m. Un mes mas tarde, el 17 de julio de 2025: Saturno estará casi en conjunción con Neptuno en Aries. Los tránsitos de Urano en Géminis han coincidido con eventos históricos significativos, como la Revolución Americana, la Guerra Civil de EE.UU. y la Segunda Guerra Mundial. Dicho esto, yo no soy especialmente creyente en la astrología y tampoco creo que hablar sobre ello sea malo “per se”. Lo que tengo claro es que las elites psicopatocraticas si creen en la astrología y la utilizan. Por ello creo que el cambio de gobierno en Irán, de producirse, acontecerá a mediados de julio. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Un periódico llamado “La correspondencia militar” mostró en un titular uno de los famosos duelos de Blasco Ibáñez. Allí veíamos en un apartado titulado “Cuestión Resuelta” como se utilizaban los tres puntos en forma de pirámide para separar el primer párrafo. ¿Por qué un periódico de tendencia militar utilizaría los tres puntos de la masonería y terminaría felicitando al valiente duelista Blasco Ibáñez? ¿No les suena muy actual esa forma de proceder? "Conoce el pasado y podrás luchar en el futuro.” Otra frase interesante es la que comparte Ardi con todos nosotros: "La propaganda no está pensada para convertir a la gente en idiota, sino que se dirige a los idiotas desde el principio" George Bernard Shaw Y termino con una mia: “Experimentar es creer. Creer es empezar a ver. Ver es empezar a experimentar.” ………………………………………………………………………………………. Conductor del programa UTP Ramón Valero @tecn_preocupado Canal en Telegram @UnTecnicoPreocupado Un técnico Preocupado un FP2 IVOOX UTP http://cutt.ly/dzhhGrf BLOG http://cutt.ly/dzhh2LX Ayúdame desde mi Crowfunding aquí https://cutt.ly/W0DsPVq Invitados Dra Yane #JusticiaParaUTP @ayec98_2 Médico y Buscadora de la verdad. Con Dios siempre! No permito q me dividan c/izq -derecha, raza, religión ni nada de la Creación. https://youtu.be/TXEEZUYd4c0 …. ToniM @ToniMbuscadores …. Ira @Genes72 …. Nunkálo Zabras @Nklo_Zabras ALL WAYS WHAT XING …. LaJessi @LaJessibot Donde hay bromas hay verdades | Qué no te engañen la pena es la novia del pene #NoTeRaye #TweetStar Cangreja de Wallstreet y filósofa del barrio #CBD #Anarka ………………………………………………………………………………………. Enlaces citados en el podcast: AYUDA A TRAVÉS DE LA COMPRA DE MIS LIBROS https://tecnicopreocupado.com/2024/11/16/ayuda-a-traves-de-la-compra-de-mis-libros/ El polvorín iraní https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITSIc4atM08 Eje del mal https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eje_del_mal Sabra y Chatila, una matanza que no se olvida nunca https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2m-hECdhNzE La matanza de Sabra y Chatila, 25 años después https://elpais.com/internacional/2007/09/18/album/1190066401_910215.html#foto_gal_1 Reactor de agua pesada a presión https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reactor_de_agua_pesada_a_presi%C3%B3n Programa nuclear de Irán https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Programa_nuclear_de_Ir%C3%A1n 5 puntos clave del acuerdo nuclear con Irán del que Donald Trump retiró a Estados Unidos https://www.bbc.com/mundo/noticias-internacional-43962589 ASI FUNCIONA EL MUNDO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C73-mzPTy6o The Economist 2020 tenia razón?? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UTj8IIqZV0 General Wesley Clark (EEUU): La orden era invadir 7 países árabes en 5 años https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GngpgCE5ubQ EL ASESINATO DE QASEM SOLEIMANI - EL RINCÓN DE ESTULIN https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HRJZfakGsU&feature=youtu.be La ley de Murphy dice que evitaremos la tercera guerra mundial https://tecnicopreocupado.com/2017/04/20/la-ley-de-murphy-dice-que-evitaremos-la-tercera-guerra-mundial/ Arabia Saudita sienta las bases de su programa nuclear https://www.france24.com/es/20190410-arabia-saudita-bases-programa-nuclear Arabia Saudí ultima la construcción de su primer reactor nuclear diseñado por Argentina https://www.elmundo.es/internacional/2019/04/05/5ca7676021efa0ef2d8b4620.html Arabia Saudí gastará más de 74.700 millones de euros en 16 centrales nucleares https://www.europapress.es/internacional/noticia-arabia-saudi-gastara-mas-74700-millones-euros-16-centrales-nucleares-20111210090833.html El colapso de Arabia Saudí es inevitable https://www.burbuja.info/inmobiliaria/threads/el-colapso-de-arabia-saudi-es-inevitable.696956/page-3 Beyond Oil: GE Partners With Saudi Arabia to Diversify the Country’s Economy https://web.archive.org/web/20120310161408/http://www.gereports.com/beyond-oil-ge-partners-with-saudi-arabia-to-diversify-the-countrys-economy/ Saudi visión 2020 (ultima oportunidad de poder descargar esto) https://web.archive.org/web/20111111221114/http://www.ge.com/sa/docs/1306940360312_Saudi_eBrochure.pdf Centrifugadoras que son apresadas por barco de guerra español en operación Atalanta https://www.burbuja.info/inmobiliaria/threads/iran-ha-pasado-algo.276221/page-2# Trump sopesa la venta de reactores nucleares a Arabia Saudí https://www.elperiodico.com/es/internacional/20190224/trump-venta-reactores-nucleares-arabia-saudi-investigacion-congreso-7317872 China y Arabia Saudita comienzan estudio de factibilidad HTGR http://www.world-nuclear-news.org/NN-China-Saudi-Arabia-begin-HTGR-feasibility-study-1705174.html GE-Hitachi ofrecerá 300 MW SMR https://www.energycentral.com/c/ec/ge-hitachi-offer-300-mw-smr 10 minutos - Perfil: Qasem Soleimani https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqk7dOaMPko&feature=youtu.be Hasta los duros generales tienen una madre que los quiere https://twitter.com/shafei_d/status/1214484104160436224 Gobierno de #Irán ha prometido no atacar civiles de #EEUU, si ejército y oficiales de #USA donde quiera que estén y sobre todo en #Iraq, donde han dicho no quedará uno. https://twitter.com/ChalecosAmarill/status/1214370694731042818 Ataque desde Irán a una base USA en Irak https://twitter.com/morphonios/status/1214691810943086598 EE.UU. tiene “demasiado miedo y temor” de que Irán diga la verdad ante la Organización de las Naciones Unidas (ONU), ha planteado Sánchez Marín. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atC0SQ25xb4&feature=youtu.be Irán estaba completamente occidentalizado en los 70 https://twitter.com/phillipkra1/status/1214310194504712195 Para ir abriendo boca relación recaudadores de impuestos y jeques https://www.facebook.com/notes/killuminati-soldiers/the-jewish-roots-of-the-saudi-royal-family/1124881657610724/ Teherán, Bakú y sus Torres de Televisión https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwuKD3BDEes&feature=youtu.be Esquema religión musulmana via Pedro Baños https://twitter.com/tecn_preocupado/status/1215716489816432640 Sistema de misiles, supuestamente mejor que el S300 ruso que impedía los bombardeos aéreos americanos. Lo de Libia no se podrá repetir https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/beware-us-air-force-iran-building-its-very-own-s-300-air-defense-system-77236 Reportan la caída de un avión ucraniano con 180 pasajeros a bordo cerca de Teherán https://twitter.com/RTultimahora/status/1214751883476307968 Un segundo sismo de magnitud 4,5 se ha registrado este miércoles a 17 kilómetros de la ciudad de Bushehr (Irán), cerca de la planta nuclear de Bushehr https://twitter.com/ActualidadRT/status/1214807578070396929 Dos seísmos sacuden el sur de Irán, cerca de una central nuclear https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3yoyWwQnwE&feature=youtu.be Enlace por si desaparece el canal de Youtube de Hispan Televisión https://www.hispantv.com/noticias/noticias-de-iran/124335/lobby-sionista-busca-el-bloqueo-de-hispantv-en-youtube Irán denuncia que el atentado en Teherán es "obra de los sionistas” https://www.europapress.es/internacional/noticia-iran-denuncia-atentado-teheran-obra-sionistas-20120111083332.html Irán acusa a EEUU e Israel de matar a un cuarto experto nuclear en 2 años https://www.elmundo.es/elmundo/2012/01/11/internacional/1326283020.html Assassination of Majid Shahriari https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assassination_of_Majid_Shahriari Muere un científico nuclear y otro es herido en atentados con coches bomba en Irán https://www.elmundo.es/elmundo/2010/11/29/internacional/1291015414.html Condenan a muerte a estadounidense acusado de trabajar para CIA en Irán https://web.archive.org/web/20120112030952/https://www.eluniversal.com/internacional/120109/condenan-a-muerte-a-estadounidense-acusado-de-trabajar-para-cia-en-ira Los ponentes conocen hasta la poesía de Iran, no está mal ver el video para saber algo de Iran 24 Visión Geopolítica Irán: de odiado a deseado https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSPln84BJUE&feature=youtu.be Una princesa iraní y un empresario judío se casan en una gran boda en París https://caliber.az/en/post/iranian-princess-jewish-businessman-tie-knot-in-grand-paris-wedding La nieta del rey iraní se casa con un empresario judío; los exiliados se regocijan https://www.israelhayom.com/2025/06/10/granddaughter-of-iranian-king-marries-jewish-businessman-exiles-rejoice/ La nieta del Sha de Irán se casa con un judío estadounidense https://www.jpost.com/international/article-857273 Ultima hora guerra Israel e Irán. A las puertas de la tercera guerra mundial nuclear. El Hilo Rojo https://www.youtube.com/live/D5XOyBhYj20 El príncipe heredero Reza Pahlaví, hijo del último Sah, se dirigirá al pueblo iraní en un mensaje oficial a las 9:00 p.m. (hora local) https://x.com/UHN_Plus/status/1935016436923252933 ………………………………………………………………………………………. Música utilizada en este podcast: Tema inicial Heros Epílogo Los Prisioneros - Estrechez De Corazón https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNbowGjKQHc

//The Wire//0300Z June 13, 2025////PRIORITY////BLUF: ISRAEL STRIKES IRANIAN NUCLEAR SITES. IRAN VOWS RETALIATION// -----BEGIN TEARLINE------International Events-Middle East: A few moments ago Israeli forces conducted large-scale missile strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities scattered around the nation. The Uranium enrichment and storage facility at Natanz is currently on fire, and the Heavy Water manufacturing center at Arak has also been struck. Several decapitation strikes were reported among key leaders in Tehran, with the leadership of the Iranian nuclear program being the chief target for the first wave of targeting efforts.AC: Regarding other sites, the fog of war prevents an accurate assessment of which locations have been struck, so the battle damage assessments will have to wait a few hours while the dust settles. Iranian media is currently reporting that Iran is expected to officially declare war soon, though this may be more of a reflection of battlefield excitement rather than official government policy.-HomeFront-Washington D.C. - Immediately after the first strikes were reported, Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the United States was not involved in these strikes.Texas: A ground stop has been issued for the George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston.AC: At the moment it's not clear as to what the ground stop is in reference to, other than a general security incident. More details will have to follow later on.-----END TEARLINE-----Analyst Comments: Right now, the immediate concerns center around a near-mid-far threat assessment model, both in terms of physical distance and time: Local threats take precedent over far-away threats, and fast-paced, time sensitive problems must be handled before long term problems that can wait. At the moment, 'near' threat concerns involve potential malign actors conducting attacks in the United States, 'mid-range' concerns pertain to logistics, shipping, and the US personnel that may be within range of any potential Iranian counterattack. Long-term concerns will develop later on as the world awaits Iran's response. Iran does not have the capability to directly strike the American homeland, but they can certainly strike many critical American sites around the Middle East. Considering that Iran had at least four days of very obvious advanced notice of these attacks, that will be a factor to consider as events develop.Locally to the homefronts of most Western nations, the chief concern is that of Iranian agents, saboteurs, and sympathizers that may be located in positions to cause problems. There are no specific threats that have come to light regarding potential terrorism within the homeland as retaliation, however those indicators would probably not be discernable before any attack anyway. Regardless of the politics behind this action, both pro-Israel and pro-Palestine protests are now extremely high-risk events to attend or be located near. Currently the social situation in the United States is primed for any kinetic activity which may strike the match and light the fuse of the tensions that have been building for some time. The context of the thousands of kinetic protests being undertaken right now in nearly every single US State must also be considered; there is enough overlap between the demonstrators currently causing problems, and those who seek to carry out more substantial attacks.Analyst: S2A1Research: https://publish.obsidian.md/s2underground//END REPORT//

"Wielu ekonomistów i analityków zaczyna dzień od przejrzenia tego, co stało się w Stanach Zjednoczonych w nocy" – powiedział w Popołudniowej rozmowie w RMF FM główny ekonomista VeloBanku Piotr Arak. Gość Marka Tejchmana nawiązał tym m.in. do ostatnich wypowiedzi Donald Trumpa ws. Strefy Gazy. Ekonomista wskazał, że ranga USA powoduje, że to, co mówi prezydent USA, jest najważniejsze i może decydować np. o inflacji w Polsce czy decyzjach europejskiego banku centralnego.

Cumhurbaşkanı Erdoğan'ın konuşması sırasında İsrail'e petrol sevkiyatını protesto eden 9 kişi tutuklandı. Dışişleri Bakanı Fidan, İranlı mevkidaşı Arakçi ile görüştü. Bu bölüm iyzico hakkında reklam içermektedir. Türkiye'nin lider ödeme sistemleri şirketi iyzico, “Kasım Fırsatları” kapsamına 28-29 Kasım tarihlerinde yapılan alışveriş verilerini açıkladı. iyzico üzerinden dakikada 30 bin işlem yapılırken toplam işlem hacmi geçen yıla göre %40 arttı. iyzico'yu buradan uygulamayı indirerek memnun iyzico kullanıcıları arasına katılabilirsiniz. Aposto Gündem'e buradan ulaşabilirsiniz.

Celebrate a milestone with us on the Eat Sleep Wine Repeat podcast as we reach episode 200! In this special installment, we return for part two with Vince Anter, certified sommelier and founder of V is for Vino. Join us as we journey to Lebanon, a land steeped in winemaking history. Vince shares his heartfelt experiences filming in this remarkable region, highlighting its unique terroir, the harmony of ancient traditions and modern techniques, and the influence of Lebanon's breathtaking mountainous landscapes. From the iconic wineries of Ixsir, Chateau Musar, and Chateau Ksara to unforgettable tastings, this episode is a tribute to the resilience and innovation of Lebanese winemaking and its growing recognition on the global stage. And a special thanks to Coravin, our sponsor for this episode, for giving wine enthusiasts the chance to explore wines one glass at a time without uncorking the entire bottle. Tune in for an inspiring chat, and don't forget to pour yourself something special! If you want to skip ahead:   5.00: Lebanon Episode overview - significance of recording in Lebanon and the emotional impact  8.00: The transformative power of travel and intersection of wine, food and heritage 10.00: Exploring Lebanon's coastline, valleys and mountains 12.00: Ixsir Winery  in Batroun and Chateau Musar in Ghazir 14.00: Wine styles and Heritage - blending tradition with modern winemaking techniques 17.00: Lebanon's signature Wine traits 17.54: The white grapes Obaideh and Merwah 19.00: Red blends of Bordeaux and Rhône varieties 21.00: Notable Wines and their profiles 22.57: Lebanese Cuisine and wine pairing 26.00: The art of Arak - a grape brandy with Anise, a staple in Lebanese culture 28.15: Resilience of Lebanese people - entrepreneurship and pride in their wine and food 30.00: Why Wine matters in Lebanon - a symbol of cultural pride 34.07: Tips on travelling to and from Lebanon 35.30: The Vino VIP club - Vince's free youtube channel and exclusive Wine club   Any thoughts or questions, do email me: janina@eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk Or contact me on Instagram @eatsleep_winerepeat If you fancy watching some videos on my youtube channel: Eat Sleep Wine Repeat Or come say hi at www.eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk Until next time, Cheers to you!   ---------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------- THE EAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT PODCAST HAS BEEN FEATURED IN DECANTER MAGAZINE, RADIO TIMES AND FEED SPOT AS THE 6TH BEST UK WINE MAKING PODCAST.  

La Fiesta del Arak - Revelacion de milagros - Rab Shaul Maleh by Judaismo

I had the honor of speaking with award-winning Palestinian-American producer, content creator, and storyteller Jenan Matari back in June. Jenan has been harnessing the power of her voice and her social media platform to shine light on Palestine's history and present reality amidst this genocide. We spoke about the ways that social media has been used for Palestine -- from combating propaganda to raising funds for evacuations to mobilizing students and protestors across the world.In Jenan's words, "Palestine is proof that when we connect with each other through applications like this, it can move the needle towards whatever world we're working towards outside of colonialism and capitalism."We also touched on Jenan's Palestinian roots and her work to make PR affordable for minority owned and operated brands through ZAYTOUN Publicity. FOLLOW JENAN ON IG: @jenanmatari@jenan.matari  DONATE to Anas' campaign, Sun of Freedom, which is feeding orphaned & disabled folks in Gaza. (Anas is a wheelchair basketball player)The Free Palestine Cocktail100   ml Watermelon Juice30     ml Lime Juice15     ml Simple Syrup (1:1 ratio) to tasteSmall pinch of salt25     ml green juice of choice (celery, apple, kale)Optional:25     ml Clear spirit of your choice: Tequila, Gin, Vodka, Arak, etc Watermelon slice for garnish Freeze a small layer of green juice in a glass ahead of time. Combine watermelon juice, lime juice, simple syrup, & a pinch of salt in a mixing tin and shake with cubed ice until properly diluted and chilled. Fill glass (containing frozen green juice) with crushed ice, then fine strain the watermelon mixture  over the ice. This will create layers that resemble a watermelon. Glassware:  Collins glass or your favorite tall clear drinking vesselSupport the showCocktails & Capitalism is an anticapitalist labor of love, but we could use your help to make this project sustainable. If you can support with even a dollar a month, that would really help us continue to educate, agitate, and amplify the voices of those who are working to dismantle capitalism and create a better world. https://www.patreon.com/cocktailsandcapitalismFollow us on Instagram and TwitterSome episodes on YouTube. Please like & subscribeThis show is sponsored by Beautiful Trouble — an international network of organizers, artists, and trainers working to equip grassroots movements with the tools to become more creative, effective, and irresistible.

John and James discuss the original Warlord series from DC Comics. Time Codes: 0:00:00 Intro 0:00:36 Opening Comments 0:04:13 Warlord #48 0:10:22 Warlord #48: Claw 0:14:58 Warlord #48: Arak, Son of Thunder preview 0:21:25 Warlord #49 0:28:19 Warlord #49: Claw 0:31:41 Warlord #50 0:45:31 Warlord #51 0:49:40 Warlord #51: Dragonsword 0:54:42 General Discussion 1:02:40 Previews […]

Hilchot Tefilah part 23: Are you a Kohen?! SIYUM Chelek Alef of Mishnah Berurah!!!! (Arak interlude) Birkat Kohanim with 6 people?! Saving women that are dying!? Rav Ovadia didn't shake HER hand!

Audio Siar Keluar Sekejap Episod 116 antaranya membincangkan kerangka baharu bagi mengawal selia perkhidmatan media sosial dan pesanan Internet yang akan diperkenalkan pada 1 Ogos ini dan mula dikuatkuasakan pada 1 Januari 2025. Keluar Sekejap juga mengulas tentang isu tajaan syarikat arak kepada SJK (C) Tche Min di Sungai Pelek yang telah mencetuskan kontroversi serta usul untuk menggantung Ahli Parlimen Machang, Wan Ahmad Fayhsal selama enam bulan kerana dakwaan berkaitan surat layang yang telah diluluskan di Dewan Rakyat. Keluar Sekejap turut menyentuh tentang upacara pembukaan Olimpik Paris 2024 serta keputusan penarikan diri Joe Biden sebagai calon Presiden AS. Bagi yang berminat menaja episod Keluar Sekejap untuk 2024, boleh hubungi +601119191783 atau emel kami di commercial@ksmedia.my

People attending a Kiddush on Shabbat morning generally hear or recite the Beracha of Kiddush and then take a small sip of wine. The question arises as to whether they must recite a Beracha over other beverages that they drink during the Kiddush, such as Arak, whiskey, soft drinks or coffee. Must they recite "She'hakol" over these drinks, or are they covered by the "Boreh Peri Ha'gefen" that was recited for Kiddush? Rabbi Moshe Halevi (Israel, 1961-2001), in his work Birkat Hashem (listen to audio recording for precise citation), records two views on this issue. According to some authorities, if a person drank a sip only for the purpose of Kiddush, and not to enjoy the wine, then the Beracha recited over the wine does not cover other beverages, even if he had in mind for the Beracha to apply to other beverages. The Beracha covers other beverages in this case only if the person intends to drink wine for enjoyment at some point after taking the sip. Meaning, if one recited Kiddush, took a sip of wine, and had in mind to drink several beverages including wine, then he does not recite a Beracha over the other beverages, since the Beracha of Kiddush covers all drinks. Otherwise, according to this view, one must recite a Beracha over other beverages. Others, however, disagree, and claim that the Beracha of Kiddush covers all beverages drunk after Kiddush, regardless of whether the person sipped wine for enjoyment, or whether he plans on subsequently drinking wine for enjoyment. This is the view of the Ginat Veradim and the Mishna Berura (174:39), and this is the ruling accepted by Hacham Ovadia Yosef, in his work Yehaveh Da'at (vol. 5, Siman 20). Therefore, if a person sipped some wine for Kiddush, he does not recite a Beracha over beverages he drinks subsequently, even if he does not plan on drinking more wine. However, Rabbi Moshe Halevi writes that if a person specifically decides not to drink any more wine, then he might be required to recite a Beracha over beverages he drinks subsequently. In order to avoid this Halachic question, it is advisable after drinking some wine at a Kiddush to leave open the possibility of drinking more wine, and not make a definitive decision not to drink any more wine. Summary: If a person recites or hears Kiddush on Shabbat morning and then sips a bit of wine, he does not recite a Beracha over any beverages he drinks subsequently at the Kiddush. Preferably, he should not make a definitive decision in his mind not to drink more wine, for if he does have such an intention, he faces a Halachic question as to whether he must recite a Beracha over beverages he drinks subsequently.

With Palestine Action racking up the victories, it was high time that I spoke with veteran actionist Shibby about the network's mind blowing direct  action successes. We discuss the recent shutdown of a facility in Tamworth, the viral action that just took place in Scotland, and the high-level, low-level, and covert strategies that have been used by these brave activists. We also touch on the ongoing efforts to ban Palestine Action in the UK, and why such a ban will fail to prevent this network from continuing its righteous work. In addition to hosting Revolutionary Lumpen Radio, Shibby is a veteran activist with Palestine Action. We begin with the story of his radicalization.Get plugged in to Palestine Action, attend a trainingJoin the Palestine Action telegram channelFollow @pal_action on Instagram and twitterSubscribe to their newsletterSupport PA defendants and any actionists in jailThe Free Palestine Cocktail100 ml Watermelon Juice30 ml Lime Juice15 ml Simple Syrup (1:1 ratio) to tasteSmall pinch of salt25  ml green juice of choice (celery, apple, kale)Optional:25 ml Clear spirit like Mezcal, Tequila, Gin, Vodka, Arak, etc etc Watermelon slice for garnishFreeze a small layer of green juice in a glass ahead of time. Combine watermelon juice, lime juice, simple syrup, & a pinch of salt in a mixing tin and shake with cubed ice until properly diluted and chilled. Fill glass (containing frozen green juice) with crushed ice, then fine strain the watermelon mixture  over the ice. This will create layers that resemble a watermelon. Glassware:  Collins glass or your favorite tall transparent drinking vesselGarnish:  Small watermelon wedge and/or raisinsSupport the Show.Cocktails & Capitalism is an anticapitalist labor of love, but we could use your help to make this project sustainable. If you can support with even a dollar a month, that would really help us continue to educate, agitate, and amplify the voices of those who are working to dismantle capitalism and create a better world. https://www.patreon.com/cocktailsandcapitalismFollow us on Instagram and TwitterSome episodes on YouTube. Please like & subscribeThis show is sponsored by Beautiful Trouble — an international network of organizers, artists, and trainers working to equip grassroots movements with the tools to become more creative, effective, and irresistible.

Dustin Wallace of Faxon Firearms sits down with Gun Talk Nation's Ryan Gresham for this episode. Faxon has been coming on strong, and the guys are discussing how the brand got started in the firearms industry, the legendary ARAK (and its return), the new Faxon Outdoors brand, the emergence of the 8.6 Blackout and so much more.This Gun Talk Nation is brought to you by Ruger, SecureIt, Range Ready Studios, Black Hills Ammo, SDS Imports, Ballistic Advantage and Stag Arms.For more content, subscribe to Gun Talk at guntalktv.com, on Gun Talk's Roku, Apple TV, iOS app, Android app, or find Gun Talk on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, X and guntalk.com.Copyright ©2024 Freefire Media, LLCGun Talk Nation 06.11.24

Alireza Jafarzadeh, the deputy director of the Washington office of the National Council of Resistance of Iran, is credited with exposing Iranian nuclear sites in Natanz and Arak in 2002, triggering International Atomic Energy Agency inspections. He is the author of "The Iran Threat”. Iran's President's death. What does this mean for the United States?

A bonafide West Coast classic — one whose history is pretty agreed upon — the Martinez holds a very important place in cocktail history, as many believe it to be the bridge between the Manhattan and the Martini. But it's so much more than that, and a drink deserving of a standalone episode. So here we are! Joining us is San Francisco local Nicolas Torres, the bar director of True Laurel. The Martinez is a drink Nico's made countless times in its classic guise throughout his 15+ year career. It also offered the inspiration for one of the most popular proprietary drinks at True Laurel — one that's been on the menu since day one. Listen on (or read below) to discover both of those recipes — and don't forget to like, review and subscribe! Nicolas Torres' Martinez Recipe Ingredients - 1 ¾ ounces Old Tom gin - ¾ ounce sweet vermouth, ideally French - ¼ ounce (scant) Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur - 1 dash orange bitters - 1 dash Angostura bitters - Garnish: orange twist Directions 1. Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice. 2. Stir until chilled. 3. Strain into a petite coupe glass. 4. Garnish with orange twist. In the Pines, Under the Palms Recipe (simplified) Ingredients - ¾ ounce coconut-washed rye - ¾ ounce St. George Terroir gin - ¾ ounce sweet vermouth - ¼ ounce (scant) Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur - 1 dash Angostura bitters - Garnish: pine tips, Arak Directions 1. Mist a rocks glass with Arak.2. Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice. 3. Stir until chilled. 4. Strain into misted rocks glass over one large cube of ice. 4. Garnish with pine tips. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last time we spoke about landings against Arawe, the continuation of the Bougainville campaign and some new action in the CBI theater. Despite a rubber boat disaster, the operation against Arawe went off successfully seeing another allied landing taking the Japanese by surprise. Now the Japanese would be forced yet again to launch a counter attack hoping to dislodge the allied forces from a new beachhead. Over on Bougainville the Marines performed some assaults against hills such as Hellzapoppin ridge to expand the perimeter enough so the Army boys would have an easier time of taking over. Over in the CBI theater, the onion man Wingate was given the task of expanding his chindits and the Americans wanted their very own chindit force. Stilwell decided the time was ripe to unleash a minor offensive in Burma and soon saw what looked like a weakened Japanese perimeter was in fact very strong. This episode is Drive on Sio Welcome to the Pacific War Podcast Week by Week, 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 world war two? Kings and Generals have an assortment of episodes on world war two 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 you can find a few videos all the way from the Opium Wars of the 1800's until the end of the Pacific War in 1945.  Last time we saw General Cunningham's men successfully landing at Arawe where they hoped to build a new PT boat base. Troop A was supposed to land an hour before the main landing to cut the coastal road near Umtingalu village and Troop B would land at Pilelo island to cover the main passage to the harbor. Troop A was a disaster. Their 15 rubber boats were met with 25 mm dual purpose guns that sank 12 boats, killed 12 men and wounded another 70. Troop B was more successful landing on Pilelo and capturing the radio station before engaging in a fire fight. For the main landing at House FIreman Beach, there was little resistance. Sporadic machine gun fire was silenced by rockets as the men landed. The Japanese tossed some air strikes to hit further landings and convoys, but allied CAP managed to limit the damage.  A few days after the landing, the Komori Detachment reached the village of Didmop along the Pulie River where they paused to reorganize and rally the incoming survivors fleeing the landing area. The difficult terrain and river crossings prevented Komori and his men from assembling into offensive positions until December 25th. Meanwhile back on the 18th, the 1st battalion, 141st regiment began an advance from the Itni region aboard 7 barges. Unfortunately for them, two LCVP's bearing 19 men on patrol had been sent by Cunningham to Cape Peiho. The two forces ran into another and after an exchange of gunfire the US soldiers abandoned their LCVP's and retreated back along the Arawe coast. Another patrol traveling by LCVP was also fired upon by Japanese barges near Umtingalu that same day, but was able to return to Cape Merkus. On Christmas night, 100 men of the Komori detachment assaulted the main line of defense across the neck of the peninsula. The inexperienced American cavalrymen of the 112th managed to repel, albeit with some difficulty. The attack prompted General Cunningham to believe Komori was in charge of the lead element of a much larger force, most likely enroute from Gasmata. He therefore requested reinforcements and General Krueger responded by dispatching a company of the 158th infantry by PT Boats. Meanwhile the lack of results from the attack prompted Komori to defer further attacks until the arrival of Major Tobuse's battalion. On the 27th, allied intelligence indicated the Japanese had retaken Meselia and Umtingalu, prompting Cunningham to withdraw all outposts and patrols within the main line of defense. The 2nd battalion, 158th regiment were sent to reinforce the beachhead while Komori and Tobuse finally made contact with another. The first order of business to contain the growing American perimeter. Both commanders believed the Americans sought to repair the unserviceable Lupin Aerodrome. 700 yards from the US line the Japanese established a series of alternate positions taking advantage of the terrain and concealment making it difficult to spot. Cunningham would remark "This is not an organized position in the accepted sense of the word, it consists apparently of shallow trenches and deep fox holes… The ground is covered with a thick green mat about 12 to 18 inches in depth which makes observation absolutely impossible… Officers and men… report that they have not seen a single Japanese and that they are unable to locate machine guns firing on them from a distance of 10 to 20 yards.” From these positions the Japanese harassed the Americans using mortar and automatic weapons fire. Whenever the Americans tried to pinpoint where the fire was coming from the Japanese would simply switch positions to another. Within these parameters only limited skirmishing was carried out for the next few days.  On January 4th, Komori reported repulsing a strong American and two days later received his first citation from Emperor Hirohito for his heroic achievement. Meanwhile a much frustrated Cunningham began sending reports to Krueger he could not spot the enemy and was convinced continued attacks would simply result in further casualties. By January the 9th he reported 75 dead, 57 wounded and 14 missing. He requested Kreuger send him some tanks and on the 9th he received the 1st marine division's 1st tank battalion from Finschhafen. The 1st Tank Battalion had been left behind at Finschhafen because of transportation shortage and limited range for tank operations in the inhospitable terrain of the Cape Gloucester region. Eventually Rupertus would also release the rest of the tank company then in reserve at Cape Gloucester to help out. The Marine tanks and Army infantry quickly worked out the details of how they would go about combined operations. The morning of January 16th kicked off with a squadron of B-24's followed by another of B-25s bombing the Japanese positions. This was followed up by artillery and mortars and then two 5 tank platoons began their assault against a 500 yard front. Behind the tanks were infantry of the 158th and despite the swampy terrain and thick vegetation, the tank-infantry stormed forward. The Japanese resisted ferociously, grounding two tanks that had to be destroyed lest the Japanese seize them later. The Americans destroyed the enemy's positions, crushing numerous automatic weapons and a 75mm mountain gun. But the Americans had no orders to hold any positions, so they destroyed and pulled back to their perimeter for the night. The following morning the Americans resumed the attacks with flamethrowers eliminating small pockets of resistance still remaining. Komori still obsessed with defending Lupin aerodrome to the last man ordered a withdrawal, but not before radioing to the brigade HQ "fight till the glorious end to defend the airfield" which earned him a second Imperial citation on February 7. During these actions the Americans suffered 20 dead, 40 wounded and two tanks. For Komori's men they had 116 dead and 117 wounded. For the next 3 weeks the fighting would deteriorate into a matter of patrol skirmishes, with Komori triumphantly reported back to HQ how the airfield was still in Japanese hands. The reality however was the Japanese were heavily outnumbered and lost control of the air and sea. How many men Komori commanded remains difficult to figure out as no documents were captured after the operation. It appears unlikely there were more than 1000 under his command. Early in the operation the Japanese were supplied by airdrop, often during daylight in view of the Americans. Yet as the Americans tightened their grip over the sea and air more, Komori became increasingly dependent on the trickle of supplies coming over the tortuous trail from Iboki. Carrying and distributing these supplies imposed still more of a drain on his manpower, and he withdrew his headquarters to Didmop to give more attention to this phase, leaving direct defense of the airfield to Major Tobuse. Yet that is all for Arawe for today, because we need to travel back over to New Guinea. Wareo had fallen and now the Australians were advancing upon Fortification Point as General Katagiri's 20th division were retreating towards the northern coast. The 20th division would arrive at Zagaheme and Orarako on the 22nd and 25th respectively. With these movements occurring the Australians now felt the time was ripe to launch an offensive against Sio. On December 20th, General Wootten ordered the 20th brigade to advance through the 4th brigade's positions and begin a rapid pursuit towards Sio. The next day, Brigadier Windeyer had his men advance towards Wandokai while Wootten was reorganizing his forces to allow the coastal advance to continue. Meanwhile the 24th brigade took over the Gusika-Wario-Sattelberg area; the 4th brigade took over the Fortification Point-Masaweng River area; the 26th brigade advance down the coast and would be ferried to the mouth of the Masaweng to support Windeyer's advance. The Australians enjoyed the advantage of aerial support in the form of Bostons, Mitchells, Marauders, Airacobras and Thunderbolts who continuously hammered the Japanese with bombs and strafing runs. Alongside this allied PT boats harassed the Japanese barge fleet, between the 9th and 13th they would sink 23 barges along the coast, mostly south of Sio. Despite the air and sea support the overland advances were particularly rough on the men. From fortification point to Kapugara gorge the coastal track ran along a flat kunai ledge some hundred yards wide, between the sea on each side with sharp coral terraces. They had little cover along the line of the advance. There were also few natives inhabiting the area. The men of the 20th brigade were not in great condition when they began the pursuit. They were stricken with malaria and Colonel Simpson anticipated the enemy might hit their left flank so he dispatched two companies to travel parallel with the main coastal advance and those guys had some even rougher terrain to travel. There was little water to be had along the coast and the long kunai fields increased the heat exponentially. The men occupied Hubika on the 22nd without opposition. The allied engineers would find the gorge beyond Hubika would prevent any progress by the tanks, so the troops would have to proceed without their support. By nightfall the 2/13th battalion would advance another 3000 yards facing no opposition. They got around 1500 yards past Wandokai when suddenly mortar and artillery fire rained down upon them. This was Captain Yoshikawa's 1st battalion, 80th regiment who unleashed a bombardment for 2 hours upon the advancing Australians. Though it appeared like there was a major fight on their hands, it was only rearguard actions. Yoshikawa and his men were retreating towards Ago that night.  Christmas would see Windeyer receive the gift of further artillery reinforcements for his advance. The 62nd battery and 2/12th field regiment came over and on Boxing day Colonel Miyake would decide to abandon Ago and continue the retreat towards Kanomi. On the night of the 26th a company from a boat battalion of the 592nd EBSR, alongside an Australian radar detachment landed on Long Island. This was Operation Sanatogen, the mission was to set up a radar station and observation post on Long Island to help with the landing at Saidor and thwart Japanese barge movements. The Japanese had never placed a garrison on Long Island, but it was used as a staging point for barges moving between Rabaul and Wewak.  At 9am on the 27th, 18 Mitchells and 12 Bostons bombed and strafed the Walingai and Kanomi areas before Windeyers resumed his advance. The 2/13th advanced through Ago and occupied Walingai unopposed by the end of the day. The next day saw Australian patrols running into Japanese positions around Kanomi. At 11:15am a patrol of the 2/13th was fording a creek when they were fired upon. The patrol saw at least 14 Japanese retreating north around Blucher Point as they fired vicker guns and mortars upon them. During the afternoon the allied began a heavy artillery bombardment. The speed at which the Australians were advancing was providing results as the Japanese were forced to further withdraw towards Kalasa. Yet the Australians were stretching their logistical lines forcing Wootten to halt the forward units for 2 days. The two day delay allowed General Katagiri to get his men past Kalasa and reach Sio without any hindrance. On new years eve the 2/15th resumed their advance finding slight resistance around Nanda. At 5:30pm the 2/15th were fired upon by a few bands of Japanese and responded with artillery fire forcing them away. To avoid unnecessary casualties the Australians halted at the last creek before Nanda and resumed the march on new years day. The 2/15th then passed through Kwamkwam and captured Sialum Island during the afternoon of the 2nd. Sialum lies around half way between Fortification Point and Sio and it afforded the Australians a decent area to build a large supply dump on its sheltered. Yet the advance to Sio was not the only one going on, on New Guinea.   Since the battle of John's Koll and Trevor's Ridge, General Nakai's detachment were forced to withdraw farther back into the hills. The Nakai detachment were now clinging to Shaggy Ridge the Kankirei Saddle and the area between the Faria River, Madang and Bogadjim. At Kankirei, Nakai dispatched Captain Ohata Masahiko's 3rd Company of the 1st Battalion, 26th Field Artillery Regiment. General Nakai told Ohata that ‘the enemy is extremely sensitive to the use of artillery fire arms so that the artillerymen are expected to cooperate closely with the infantry men until the very end”.Ohata recalled “I realized what was expected from our commander, and he also said please take good care of your life. It took more than twenty years to train one artillery officer, but a gun is only material. We can replace the gun, but not an artilleryman.' There is a very reasonable explanation for Nakai's order. The IJA artillery field manual indicated their field guns were more valuable than artillerymen. In article 10 it said ‘The gun is the life of the Artillery. Therefore, the Artilleryman must live and die with the gun, and share the honor and shame together with the guns. One must continue to fight until the end'. Nakai at this time prohibited suicide and it seems was trying to save the lives of his artillerymen, lest they die for the sake of their guns. The main Japanese position was at Shaggy Ridge, a 4 mile long spur dotted by several rocky outcrops where the Japanese troops established numerous strong points. From the Pimple, a large rocky peak rising around half way along the crest of Shaggy ridge, the Japanese found it extremely sturdy to defend. The feature often saw a mist envelope it adding to its defensive capabilities.  As the Japanese clung to their heights, the Australians were busy developing their new main base at Dumpu. Airstrips, roads, bridge, culverts and numerous buildings were being worked on and with the recent acquisition of the Ramu valley they were also building a forward air base at Gusap. The only major offensive against Shaggy Ridge came in late October.  In accordance with Vasey's advice, Brigadier Dougherty prepared to attack the southernmost peak of Shaggy Ridge on the 20th. For three days from the 17th Dougherty's patrols crept as near as they could, and early on the 20th, Captain Whyte the F.O.O. of the 54th Battery, directed the fire of his guns on to the Japanese position.  At midday forward units reported that they were within five yards of a four-strand barbed-wire fence; the Japanese position on a kunai covered Pinnacle was about 30 yards away. Between the enemy position and his men, there was a steep gully about 100 feet deep with precipitous slopes on both flanks . The Japanese hand cut fire lanes through the kunai and were dug in and heavily bunkered from the cliff face. Through the clever use of artillery fire, the Australians tricked the Japanese into retiring temporarily to gain shelter. The artillerymen varied the rate of fire so it was never the same, while platoons stormed specific ridges, gaining ground without casualties.To defend his western flank, General Vasey dispatched  the 2/7th to Kesawai 1 and the 2/6th to Kesawai 2. Yet the role of the 7th division for the time being was really limited to patrol activities. On 23rd October a section of the 2/2nd Commando Squadron led by Lieutenant Doig crossed the Ramu and moved up the Urigina Track next day, seeking a way east to the Mataloi-Orgoruna area. Lt Doig entered this new territory on the 25th and by 9 a.m. trees across the track near Orgoruna suggested that the Japanese might be in possession. Between 25th and 31st October Captain Haydon's company of the 2/25th Battalion tried to reach the Japanese track between Paipa and Kankirei. After moving up the Evapia River and then through rugged unmapped country for 4 days the patrol leader was forced to return as he realized that it would be impossible for him to reach his objective without further rations. On the 29th the 2/7th Commando Squadron, an engineer, Captain Gossip of the 2/6th Field Company, and two others left to patrol a road from the Ramu Valley across the Finisterre Ranges towards the Japanese road. This patrol returned on 1st November reporting that there was no possibility of making a road from the Kesawai area towards the Japanese roadhead.  Lieutenant Maxwell of the 2/6th Commando Squadron, performed a three-day reconnaissance towards Yokopi , walked right into an enemy defensive position on the first day out, saw five Japanese looking at him from about 20 yards away, and retired before they could fire at him.  Sergeant Berrell of the Papuan Battalion led his section, three men from the 21st Brigade, and 50 native carriers on a 13 days' patrol into the ranges to patrol enemy movement in the Kankirei area. He returned on 11th November without having found a worthwhile observation post near Kankirei. On the 20th October MacAdie sent a patrol from the 2/2nd Squadron to Josephstaal to find out whether the Japanese were there, and whether a strip could be constructed. Accompanied by Sergeant-Major England of Angau, Lieutenant Green's small patrol of five troopers, 32 native carriers and five police boys left for Sepu where it remained until setting out on the main journey on 3rd November. The route chosen by Green and England did not follow the known native tracks as the Australians wished to avoid any contact with Japanese patrols. The journey would take nine days. Over at Atemble, where the Japanese were known to be in some strength, was bypassed and, although there were tracks of Japanese horsemen at Sambanga and reports from natives that the Japanese did occasionally patrol the area between Atemble and Josephstaal and Madang, there were no encounters. On 13th November Green arrived at Josephstaal, which was not occupied and which had only been visited occasionally by small enemy patrols in recent months. The patrol returned to base on 26th November.    On December 2nd a patrol of 42 men from the 2/33rd Battalion led by Lieutenant Scotts set out, urged on by Eather's hope that it would be able to blaze a track into the heart of the Japanese defenses at Kankirei from the west and get a prisoner. Moving up the Mene River Valley and across the 5500 Feature, Scott established a base on a steep ridge. The next day he moved down a spur to some native huts where the dense jungle was replaced by kunai and then crossed into another spur, where they established an observation post. Meanwhile a patrol from the 2/2nd Pioneer Battalion was attempting to observe the Kankirei Saddle area from the east. On the 7th Lieutenant White led out eight Pioneers, two Angau warrant-officers and 20 natives from Bob's Post following the Japanese Mule Track north to Toms' Post. Next day the patrol moved on along a well-surveyed track, and, about 1,500 yards beyond Toms' Post, saw a strong enemy position ahead on a high feature astride the track. On the 9th and the morning of the 10th White tried to work round to the north of the enemy position to carry out his original task, but dwindling rations, heavy rain, and rugged country forced his return to the track. Accompanied by two men White then advanced along the track but after 20 minutes he came under heavy fire. The three men ran back down the hill which they had been climbing but White was hit by machine-gun fire and fell. All of these patrol actions helped prevent the Japanese from penetrating south and figured out generally where the Japanese were in numbers. On November 9th Vasey relieved the 21st brigade at the front with the 25th brigade. Along with this the 2/6th commando squadron and a Papuan company were sent to reinforce the front while the 2/7th command squadron was withdrawn. And with that, after nearly 10 months since Lt Rooke and his platoon of the 2/7th battalion had arrived on the airstrip at Bena, the Bena Force ceased to exist. They had 12 deaths, 16 wounded and 5 men missing but claimed to have killed over 230 Japanese. They helped build the Garoka airfield; over 78 miles of motor transport road between Bena and Garoka, Sigoiya, Asaloka and Kainantu and produced maps of completely unknown areas In his final report MacAdie wrote: “The force fulfilled its task. Every enemy patrol which crossed the Ramu River was driven back with casualties, and very determined enemy attacks were repulsed with heavy casualties. In addition the enemy lost many men in ambushes on tracks north of the Ramu River... There is no doubt that the enemy regarded this force as a menace to his flank, and little doubt that the size of the force was grossly overestimated.” Now the 2/2nd Commando Squadron would assume the responsibility for the defense of the Bena-Garoka area. November would see the start of an intense hide and seek artillery duel. The Australian artillery was attempting to neutralize the Japanese 75mm guns. Captain Ohata's had placed two gun emplacements on the outskirts of Shaggy ridge in a position that protected the ridgeline in the front. The first emplacement were not entirely concealed and thus quickly became a target. Fortunately the guns survived as the Australian fire hit their shields mostly. Captain Ohata thought he could conceal their muzzle flashes by firing lower. The second gun emplacement was completely covered by shelter yet Ohata would remark ‘However the footsteps of the soldiers who were coming in from the behind the position were spotted by the search airplane. We were indeed astonished by their way of finding the gun position.' By the end of November General Nakai was preparing to hit Kesawai and counterattack towards Dumpu. In early December patrols from the 2/16th were probing Shaggy Ridge. Vasey intended to perform a diversion to attract the Japanese attention away from other pending operations in New Guinea and New Britain. An idea was floated around to have Brigadier Dougherty raid Kankirei, but that's it for New Guinea as major events were unfolding for the CBI theater. Over in Tokyo, on November 5th and 6th the Greater East Asia Conference was being held. Attendees included Hideki Tojo for Japan, Zhang Jinghui for Manchukuo, Wang Jingwei for the Republic of China based in Nanjing, Ba Maw for Burma, Subhas Chandra Bose for Free India, Jose P Laurel for the Philippines and Wan Waithayakon for Thailand. Notable exclusions would be that of Korea and Taiwan, whom the Japanese had annexed and did not want to give any political autonomy to. There was also Vietnam and Cambodia who were not invited so as to not offend the Vichy French government who was still claiming French Indochina to be under their rule. There was also Malaya and the Dutch East Indies, but Japan figured they would be simply annexing these regions as their natural resources were now the lifeblood of the empire. Of the attendee's, Suhas Chandra Bose was only present as an observer as India was still a British colony and the representative of Thailand under strict orders from Plaek Phibunsongkhram was to emphasize on every possible occasion that Thailand was not under Japanese domination, but in fact an allied nation. You might be asking why did Plaek Phibunsongkhram not attend such a grand event himself, well he actually feared if he were to leave Bangkok he would be ousted.  Hideki Tojo made a grand speech, greeting each of the participants and praising the spiritual essence of Asia in opposition to the materialistic civilization of the west. To give you a taste of this meeting here are some of the dialogue amongst participants. Tōjō Hideki stated in his speech: "It is an incontrovertible fact that the nations of Greater East Asia are bound in every respect by ties of an inseparable relationship". Ba Maw of Burma stated: "My Asian blood has always called out to other Asians… This is not the time to think with other minds, this is the time to think with our blood, and this thinking has brought me from Burma to Japan." Jose Laurel of the Philippines in his speech claimed that "the time has come for the Filipinos to disregard Anglo-Saxon civilization and its enervating influence… and to recapture their charm and original virtues as an Oriental people." Subhas Chandra Bose of India declared: "If our Allies were to go down, there will be no hope for India to be free for at least 100 years".   Overall the meeting was characterized by praise of solidarity and condemnation of western imperialism, but in terms of how Asia was going to come together and economic development and such, there really was no meat to any of it. Tojo simply kept reiterating how great Pan-Asianism was against the evils of the white devils. Yet for all the talk of asian unity, the Japanese governments actions were anything but that. The Japanese viewed themselves as racially superior to that of the other asian nations. They saw themselves as the Great Yamato Race and that they were destined to rule over the other asian peoples, similar to a father and son relationship. To actually go off the script so to say, I happen to have covered this topic extremely thoroughly in a 4 part series I did on my patreon about General Ishiwara Kanji. You see, Hideki Tojo's main military/political rival was Ishiwara Kanji, and all of the greater east asian stuff was literally stolen from Ishiwara.   Ishiwara, for those unfamiliar, is someone I believe had an unprecedented impact on global history. Ishiwara pretty much single handedly began WW2 I would argue. He was a very bizarre figure who came to the realization after WW1 that the entire world would be engulfed in what he called “the final war”. To prepare Japan against this apocalypse he believed Japan had to seize Manchuria for her resources, to empower the empire so it could face the United States. He also believed it was absolutely necessary to ally with China and that everything needed to be done to create a harmony between the two peoples. Ironically after Ishiwara caused the invasion of Manchuria, it all in his view got out of hand and he was tossed aside by people like Tojo. He spent the entire war openly criticizing Tojo and the policies of Japan while trying to create this Pan-Asian league, and Tojo simply copied what he was doing, gave it a different name and made sure to eliminate the elements about allying with China and stopping the war with her. Ishiwara is a fascinating figure and to be honest I was so happy with the 4 part series I told on my patreon I might be releasing it on my Youtube channel and on my personal podcast server soon.   Now back to the conference, in the words of Indian Historian Panjaj Mishara  “the Japanese had revealed how deep the roots of anti-Westernism went and how quickly Asians could seize power from their European tormentors”. Tokyo hoped that a major demonstration of Pan-Asianism would lead China to broker peace with Japan and thus join them in a war against the west. A major theme of the conference was that Chiang Kai-Shek was not a proper asian and that no Asian would ally themselves to the white devils. As you can imagine the speeches made by Tojo emphasized how evil Britain and the United states were, yet at the same time praised Nazi Germany. Here are parts of Tojo's speech.   “The need of upholding international justice and of guaranteeing world peace is habitually stressed by America and Britain. They mean thereby no more and no less than the preservation of a world order of their own, based upon division and conflict in Europe and upon the perpetuation of their colonial exploitation of Asia. They sought to realize their inordinate ambition in Asia through political aggression and economic exploitation; they brought on conflict among the various peoples; they tried to destroy their racial integrity under the fair name of education and culture. Thus, they have to this day threatened constantly the existence of the nations and people of Asia, disturbed their stability, and suppressed their natural and proper development. It is because of their notion to regard East Asia as a colony that they harp upon the principles of the open door and equal opportunity simply as a convenient means of pursuing their sinister designs of aggression. While constantly keeping their own territories closed to us, the peoples of Asia, thus denying us the equality of opportunities and impeding our trade, they sought solely their own prosperity. The Anglo-American ambition of world hegemony is indeed a scourge of mankind and the root of the world's evils.”   “As regards the situation in Europe, we are very glad that our ally, Germany, has still further solidified her national unity and, with conviction in modern times. As regards the situation in Europe, we are very glad that our ally, Germany, has still further solidified her national unity and, with conviction in sure victory, is advancing to crush the United States and Britain and to construct a new Europe. The War of Greater East Asia is truly a war to destroy evil and to make justice manifest. Ours is a righteous cause. Justice knows no enemy and we are fully convinced greater of our ultimate victory.”   Meanwhile the allies held the Sextant Conference in Cairo between November 22-26th. This conference established China's status as one of the four world powers, kind of a cheeky jab at Japan and a means to sway Chiang Kai-Shek from surrendering. At the conference plans were made for an offensive in Burma codenamed Operation Champion with sub operations Tarzan and Buccaneer. Lord Mountbatten presented  three plans of action. First Operation Tarzan called for 4 Indian divisions of the British 14th army group's 15th army  to concentrate their forces in Chittagong and cross the Maungdaw-Buthidaung line in mid-January. The next year they would capture the Burmese coast in order to defend Chittagong and occupy Sittwe on the Burmese coast. Then three divisions of the 4th Army, would assemble at Imphal and move east with the objective of destroying Japanese lines of communication and advancing to Arak and various parts of Sidon in northern Burma. In March, the Chindits long-range infiltration force would be parachuted into Burma, behind the Japanese lines while the Chinese Expeditionary Force (CEF) in India would cross the Ho Kang Valley and advance eastward into Myitkyina. The Chindit special forces would then support the Chinese forces and occupy Bhamo in April, while the Yunnan Army would begin operations on March 15 and advance to Lashio in April to join the British forces at Lashio and Bhamo. In the Bay of Bengal, a massive amphibious offensive would also be launched, with 3,000 British and American long-range infiltration troops participating.   Operation Musket would see the capture of Cape Sumatra and Operation Buccaneer was to be an amphibious operation to seize the Andaman Islands in order to cut off the Japanese supply lines. Chiang kai-shek expressed support for Tarzan, but once again insisted for it to be coupled with a massive naval operation in the Bay of Bengal. Though the British were reluctant to do this, US pressure eventually convinced them to land on the Andamans. The Chiefs of Staff then agreed to drive Japan out of Burma and reopen land links with China, with Stilwell conducting the ground attack in the north and Mountbatten commanding the amphibious landings in the south.    The American delegation told Chiang kai-shek that for the following six months, only 8900 tons of supplies could be flown to China via the Hump route each month, even though Chiang continuously pushed for 10000 tons. In the end, President Roosevelt promised to increase the airlift supply to China to 12000 tons, and also promised that B-29 Superfortress bombers would bomb Japan from Chinese bases. By the way if you are interested in the beginnings of the bombing campaigns against the Japanese home islands, please check out the podcast I did with Dave from the cold war channel over on my youtube channel. It is actually B-29's operating in India and China that kicked it all off, and its not often talked about.    Many of the resolutions and promises, would not be really implemented. Politically, many arrangements were also made for the postwar international situation. Roosevelt and Churchill supported the territorial claims of the Republic of China, such as returning Taiwan and Manchuria to the Republic of China and deciding to allow Korea to become independent "in due course". The Cairo Declaration, however, made no specific mention of the future of the Ryukyu Islands. China of course wanted them, but the US believed that the Ryukyu Islands could be left to Japan after the war if they were completely demilitarized. It was also agreed between China and the US that Lushun would be used as a public military port for the Americans after the war, and that Dalian would become a free port. Roosevelt also consulted Chiang kai-shek on the possibility of the abolition of the Japanese imperial system along with the emperor, Hirohito, but Chiang kai-shek mentioned that the cause of the war was the Japanese warlords, and that the issue could be left to the Japanese people to decide for themselves after the war. The Americans did not want France to return to Indochina and offered Chiang kai-shek control of French Indochina; but he publicly declined, as Chiang kai-shek strongly advocated the independence of Korea and wanted to assist in the independence of Vietnam. Roosevelt firmly supported Chiang kai-sheks efforts to end imperialism in East Asia. To end the conference off, on December 1, the Allies issued the Cairo Declaration, demanding Japan's unconditional surrender and the return of all occupied lands.    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. And so the drive to Sio was raging on, the Japanese were not being given a moment to breathe as they continued their withdrawal further north. Back over in Japan, Tojo was trying to win over China, but the allies were making sure to keep Chiang Kai-shek firmly in the fold in a 4d game of global chess.

We're joined by Jewish comedian, activist, and cohost of the Palestine Pod, Michael Schirtzer, who explains why and how he became so deeply committed to the cause of Palestinian justice and liberation. Speaking just days after congress approved a resolution equating anti-Zionism with antisemitism, we discuss how the term “antisemitism” has been used to shut down valid criticisms of Israel. LINKS:—The Palestine Pod—Speech by Palestinian lawyer Lara Elborno at the Stop The War Coalition rally in London on 12.2.24 http://tinyurl.com/583ys8pe—Follow these IG accounts: @michael_schirtzer, @thepalestinepod, @gazangirl, @palestinianyouthmovement, @wolpalestine, @palestine.academy, CALLS TO ACTION—Advocate for Palestine at home, at work, local councils, etc—Get involved with the Palestinian Youth Movement, Within Our Lifetime Palestine, Palestine Action UK, Palestine Action US, —Get engaged in our community with local organizers for Palestine (like local Students for Justice in Palestine chapters)The Free Palestine Cocktail100   ml Watermelon Juice30     mlLime Juice15     mlSimple Syrup (1:1 ratio) to tasteSmall pinch of saltOptional:25     mlMidori Melon Liqueur or green juice25     mlClear spirit of your choice: Mezcal, Tequila, Gin, Vodka, Arak, etc etc Combine all ingredients except (Midori or other green ingredient) in a mixing tin and shake with cubed ice until drink is properly diluted and chilled. Fine strain into a Collins glass or your favorite transparent drinking vessel filled with pebble or crushed ice. If adding Midori, add Midori first and layer the watermelon on top to create the look of a watermelon's rind and flesh. Garnish with a small watermelon wedge and top with a few raisins.Glassware:  Your favorite transparent drinking vesselGarnish:  Small watermelon wedge and raisinsCOCKTAILS & CAPITALISM MERCH!Punk With A CameraSupport the showCocktails & Capitalism is an anticapitalist labor of love, but we could use your help to make this project sustainable. If you can support our work with even a dollar a month, that would really help us continue to strengthen the class consciousness of folks suffering under capitalism around the globe. https://www.patreon.com/cocktailsandcapitalism