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SEASON 5 EPISODE 3 - We have the honor of having on the BrowGuru on today's special episode

Do not adjust your radio dial! Bona fide movie star Kumail Nanjiani joined us in studio to discuss his celebrity encounter with Michael Douglas, his return to stand-up comedy, Jerry Lewis energy, President Trump's entirely true fat shot drug story, baby skull x-rays, why stand-ups like Russell Brand stink and much more! Then music sensation Uwade performed a stunning solo electric version of "Harmattan" from her new album "Florilegium." Watch or listen to another hour of today's episode with a dip into the Terrence Howard-Bill Maher meeting of the minds and Doug's Browse the Brow game with OFFICE HOURS+, and get tons of additional content at ⁠patreon.com/officehourslive⁠ with a FREE seven-day trial. We've got a bunch of new merch available now at ⁠⁠⁠officehours.merchtable.com⁠ Find everything else at ⁠⁠⁠officialofficehours.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 News and events from around East Clare for the weekend  of the 10th-11th May 2025   -13.56 Weather forecast  sponsored by Paddy Punch engineering Scariff, read by Jim Collins   News sponsored by Leona's Nail and Brow bar  Scariff https://www.facebook.com/Leonasnails

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 News and events from around East Clare for the weekend  of the 3rd-4th May 2025   -14.59 Weather forecast  sponsored by Paddy Punch engineering Scariff, read by Jim Collins  News sponsored by Leona's Nail and Brow bar  Scariff https://www.facebook.com/Leonasnails

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Trybello has the best brow serum on the market without prostaglandin, so you can regrow and nourish your brows naturally.Find out just how quickly and how significantly their serum can transform your brows at https://trybello.com/products/bello-eyebrow-serum Trybello LLC City: Miami Address: 40 SW 13th St Website: https://trybello.com/

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by thy love's milky brow - #4156 (91R62 percent 380 left) by chair house 250501.mp3by thy love's milky brow ■チェアハウスのピアノ音楽創作の秘密を説明した電子書籍を作りました。誰にでもできる穏やかで優しいピアノ音楽の作り方の秘密を書いてみました。このままだと、この秘密を誰にも伝えずに消えてしまう予感なので、その創作の秘密を、全くの初心者に効率良く伝えるにはどうすれば良い..

#4156 91.62% 380 left): May. 1, 2025: By thy love's milky brow (again, John Keats from Apr. 12, 2025) Today's pure primal piano music here. Happy if this music makes you feel peaceful.. : ) Looking for absolute natural beauty every day for Piano Ten Thousand Leaves. Target number is 4536: This piece may might have good 1/f fluctuation characteristic although I stopped investigating it each piece. ######## Latest Album: 29th SELECTION ALBUM JUST RELEASED ######## "shin Clair De Lune" - the 29th selection album of piano ten thousand leaves The best song in the last few years, Shin Clair De Lune, was born, so I named the album after it. The opening song is that song. youtube: FULL VIDEO with 20 full songs in very high quality sounds https://youtu.be/_KoD3Urfn38?si=WP2OCvwwVeLYyfnU Album Download: iTune https://music.apple.com/jp/album/shin-clair-de-lune/1796986397 spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/0IesFKVy7eEyvrfn90AW8b?si=_-BDNh2JQ3yUSQyOpSUSFQ appleMusic https://music.apple.com/jp/album/shin-clair-de-lune/1796986397 amazonMusic https://amazon.com/music/player/albums/B0DXKJ5655?marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&musicTerritory=US&ref=dm_sh_Af4hYEidL5bbME7ncUiUORjxE all music streaming services: https://linkco.re/mF4G0R43?lang=en

News and events from around East Clare for the weekend  of the 19th-20th April  2025   -14.39 Weather forecast  sponsored by Paddy Punch engineering Scariff, read by Jim Collins  News sponsored by Leona's Nail and Brow bar  Scariff https://www.facebook.com/Leonasnails

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An Nuacht á leamh ag Bernadette Watson   News sponsored by Leona's Nail and Brow bar  Scariff https://www.facebook.com/Leonasnails

This was a debut crossword by Kathleen Duncan -- congrats!! -- and it was a doozy. Jean managed to get through it in fairly good time, but Mike ran into the proverbial lexicographic abyss in the southwest corner, and managed to escape just in the NICK of time. To hear more about his harrowing escape, and Jean's easy sashay through the very same puzzle, have a listen to today's podcast, and, as always, please tell others about us on social media.Show note imagery: A SHEAF of paper, not to be confused with a SHEATH of ... paperWe love feedback! Send us a text...Contact Info:We love listener mail! Drop us a line, crosswordpodcast@icloud.com.Also, we're on FaceBook, so feel free to drop by there and strike up a conversation!

On this week's episode, the girls spiral into full-blown beauty chaos after a devastating revelation: Hunter's eyebrows are giving blocky. They unpack which brands seriously missed the mark on capitalizing on space tourism (Revolve X Space, where were you?), and break down exactly how they'd film their GRWM content en route to orbit. Meanwhile, their mom somehow ends up in the press line for a Menendez brothers trial update (??), Michaela is deeply offended that she's received zero Ozempic allegations, and Hunter's husband's vasectomy sends the internet into a tailspin. Follow us! Hunter: https://www.instagram.com/huntermcgrady Michaela: https://www.instagram.com/michaelamcgrady Subscribe to Patreon for exclusive episodes and content: https://www.patreon.com/Themodelcitizenpodcast

 News and events from around East Clare for the weekend  of the 19th-20th April  2025   -13.53 Weather forecast  sponsored by Paddy Punch engineering Scariff, read by Jim Collins  News sponsored by Leona's Nail and Brow bar  Scariff https://www.facebook.com/Leonasnails

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News and events from around East Clare for the weekend  of the 12th-13th April  2025   -14.40 Weather forecast  sponsored by Paddy Punch engineering Scariff, read by Jim Collins  News sponsored by Leona's Nail and Brow bar  Scariff https://www.facebook.com/Leonasnails

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In this week's FTR podcast, it starts off with a discussion regarding Jay Joy's presentation to New West Council. He asks if the 3.5% Climate Action Levy can be removed from the utility bills of New West residents and business owners. Coun. Nakagawa says no way. While Mayor Johnstone tells Joy he was 'misinformed'. So who was right?A familiar face showed up to the special Queensborough Council meeting to advocate for a new turf and track field at Ryall Park South. Former NWP mayoral candidate Ken Armstrong made a presentation to Council asking them to support this important investment in his Queensborough neighourhood. Find out what the staff response was and why Armstrong left the meeting a very happy man!Metro Vancouver presented their new trimmed down budget this week and it included double digit budget increases for as far as the eye can see. Yet Metro Vancouver wanted taxpayers to applaud their efforts at spending less. Should they?Tis the season of resident association meetings. A few of them have taken place the last few weeks including in Brow of the Hill, West End, Massey Victory Heights and Downtown. They were packed with federal politicians, wonder why? As one federal election candidate said "this election is considered as a job interview". Does that also mean it's also time for a performance review for our former Member of Parliament?Queensborough MLA Steve Kooner asks the BC NDP Minister of Education some tough questions about funding for a bus transporting high school students to NWSS. The Minister's response in the Legislature might come as a surprise!Popular CKNW host Mike Smyth talks Metro Vancouver budget and whether it's appropriate to fly the USA flag at Queen's Park Arena. Listen in to the interview and summary of responses from his callers.The FTR podcast is available on all major platforms including Apple Podcasts and Spotify. If you enjoy it, be sure to tell your family and friends to follow!

In this episode ofThe Life of KG,the tables have turned! This time,Emily takes over as guest host to interview me, Katie Godfrey, about myjourney from salon owner to business mentor and entrepreneur.Inside This Episode, We Chat About:- How I built mysalon, academy, and product line – and made them passive income streams.- Why I transitioned fromworking IN my business to working ON my business- The highs and lows ofcoaching and consulting in the beauty industry- Lessons learned fromburnout, boundaries, and business growth- Myupcoming book launch!- Personal revelations, mindset shifts, andthe impact of my trip to BaliThis episode is packed with real talk, personal growth insights, and business strategies that every beauty entrepreneur needs!

Welcome to Season 6 of Tech Powered Luxury, brought to you with Azure Communications! This week on Tech Powered Luxury, we sit down with the Queen of Brows herself, Kim O'Sullivan. With over 14 years at Giorgio Armani, training under industry legends like Pat McGrath, and now expanding her brand globally, Kim has built an empire rooted in expertise, passion, and an obsession with perfect brows.Kim fell into the beauty industry at 19 while working at Brown Thomas, where she was hired by Giorgio Armani Cosmetics - marking the start of a 14-year career with the luxury brand.✨Training with beauty legends like Pat McGrath and Linda Cantello shaped her philosophy on beauty and service, setting the foundation for her own business.

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Emma har, som utlovat, provat en ny BUS-nattmask för första gången och i veckans avsnitt så berättar hon hur hon gick tillväga på kvällen när masken åkte på, hennes initiala reaktion när hon vaknade och hur hon nu upplever resultatet av denna BUS-nattmask! Frida har på sitt håll testat att göra ett Brow Lift hemma. Hon berättar såklart också hur hon gjorde och hur resultatet blev. Och på tal om ögonbryn, Emma har hittat en ny gel som formar ögonbrynen in i minsta lilla strå, dessutom är det en budgetprodukt! Men det slutar inte där, det snackas mer ögonbrynsbeauty som hyllas av både Frida och Emma och dessutom får vi veta om nya paletter som landat på hyllorna!Klipps av Gabriella Lahti. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

​In the Bryan Kohberger trial, the defense has filed a Motion in Limine #7 seeking to exclude any witness testimony referencing "bushy eyebrows" as an identifying feature of the intruder. This motion specifically targets the anticipated testimony of a surviving roommate, referred to as "D.M.," who reportedly described the intruder as having "bushy eyebrows" during her initial interviews with law enforcement. The defense argues that such testimony is unreliable due to D.M.'s limited opportunity to observe the intruder, her potential impairment from alcohol consumption, and the vague nature of the description, which could apply to a vast number of individuals.Additionally, the defense contends that D.M.'s artwork, which emphasizes prominent eyebrows, may have influenced her recollection, further questioning the reliability of her identification. They assert that allowing such testimony would be more prejudicial than probative, potentially leading the jury to make improper associations based solely on the defendant's physical appearance.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protomail.comsource:022425-Defense-Motion-inLimine-7-RE-Witness-Identification-Bushy_Eyebrows.pdf

​In the Bryan Kohberger trial, the defense has filed a Motion in Limine #7 seeking to exclude any witness testimony referencing "bushy eyebrows" as an identifying feature of the intruder. This motion specifically targets the anticipated testimony of a surviving roommate, referred to as "D.M.," who reportedly described the intruder as having "bushy eyebrows" during her initial interviews with law enforcement. The defense argues that such testimony is unreliable due to D.M.'s limited opportunity to observe the intruder, her potential impairment from alcohol consumption, and the vague nature of the description, which could apply to a vast number of individuals.Additionally, the defense contends that D.M.'s artwork, which emphasizes prominent eyebrows, may have influenced her recollection, further questioning the reliability of her identification. They assert that allowing such testimony would be more prejudicial than probative, potentially leading the jury to make improper associations based solely on the defendant's physical appearance.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protomail.comsource:022425-Defense-Motion-inLimine-7-RE-Witness-Identification-Bushy_Eyebrows.pdf

​In the Bryan Kohberger trial, the defense has filed a Motion in Limine #7 seeking to exclude any witness testimony referencing "bushy eyebrows" as an identifying feature of the intruder. This motion specifically targets the anticipated testimony of a surviving roommate, referred to as "D.M.," who reportedly described the intruder as having "bushy eyebrows" during her initial interviews with law enforcement. The defense argues that such testimony is unreliable due to D.M.'s limited opportunity to observe the intruder, her potential impairment from alcohol consumption, and the vague nature of the description, which could apply to a vast number of individuals.Additionally, the defense contends that D.M.'s artwork, which emphasizes prominent eyebrows, may have influenced her recollection, further questioning the reliability of her identification. They assert that allowing such testimony would be more prejudicial than probative, potentially leading the jury to make improper associations based solely on the defendant's physical appearance.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protomail.comsource:022425-Defense-Motion-inLimine-7-RE-Witness-Identification-Bushy_Eyebrows.pdfBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

​In the Bryan Kohberger trial, the defense has filed a Motion in Limine #7 seeking to exclude any witness testimony referencing "bushy eyebrows" as an identifying feature of the intruder. This motion specifically targets the anticipated testimony of a surviving roommate, referred to as "D.M.," who reportedly described the intruder as having "bushy eyebrows" during her initial interviews with law enforcement. The defense argues that such testimony is unreliable due to D.M.'s limited opportunity to observe the intruder, her potential impairment from alcohol consumption, and the vague nature of the description, which could apply to a vast number of individuals.Additionally, the defense contends that D.M.'s artwork, which emphasizes prominent eyebrows, may have influenced her recollection, further questioning the reliability of her identification. They assert that allowing such testimony would be more prejudicial than probative, potentially leading the jury to make improper associations based solely on the defendant's physical appearance.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protomail.comsource:022425-Defense-Motion-inLimine-7-RE-Witness-Identification-Bushy_Eyebrows.pdfBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

​In the Bryan Kohberger trial, the defense has filed a Motion in Limine #7 seeking to exclude any witness testimony referencing "bushy eyebrows" as an identifying feature of the intruder. This motion specifically targets the anticipated testimony of a surviving roommate, referred to as "D.M.," who reportedly described the intruder as having "bushy eyebrows" during her initial interviews with law enforcement. The defense argues that such testimony is unreliable due to D.M.'s limited opportunity to observe the intruder, her potential impairment from alcohol consumption, and the vague nature of the description, which could apply to a vast number of individuals.Additionally, the defense contends that D.M.'s artwork, which emphasizes prominent eyebrows, may have influenced her recollection, further questioning the reliability of her identification. They assert that allowing such testimony would be more prejudicial than probative, potentially leading the jury to make improper associations based solely on the defendant's physical appearance.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protomail.comsource:022425-Defense-Motion-inLimine-7-RE-Witness-Identification-Bushy_Eyebrows.pdf

​In the Bryan Kohberger trial, the defense has filed a Motion in Limine #7 seeking to exclude any witness testimony referencing "bushy eyebrows" as an identifying feature of the intruder. This motion specifically targets the anticipated testimony of a surviving roommate, referred to as "D.M.," who reportedly described the intruder as having "bushy eyebrows" during her initial interviews with law enforcement. The defense argues that such testimony is unreliable due to D.M.'s limited opportunity to observe the intruder, her potential impairment from alcohol consumption, and the vague nature of the description, which could apply to a vast number of individuals.Additionally, the defense contends that D.M.'s artwork, which emphasizes prominent eyebrows, may have influenced her recollection, further questioning the reliability of her identification. They assert that allowing such testimony would be more prejudicial than probative, potentially leading the jury to make improper associations based solely on the defendant's physical appearance.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protomail.comsource:022425-Defense-Motion-inLimine-7-RE-Witness-Identification-Bushy_Eyebrows.pdf

Dr. Natalie Homer hosts Dr. Guy Massry, Dr. Sean Blayden and Dr. Deepak Ramesh as they discuss surgical nuances of endoscopic forehead lifting, including a debate on the necessity of paracentral fixation and their preferred fixation techniques.   If you're an ASOPRS Member, Surgeon or Trainee and are interesting in hosting a podcast episode, please submit your idea by visiting: asoprs.memberclicks.net/podcast

I this episode Colin is joined by Curt Rogers, Owner of Rogers Natural Resources. Curt discusses the equipment he uses for forestry mulching and what he has learned over the years from mulching in many different situations.Colin talks about how him and Curt have worked together to get a lot done on client properties when being at the same property. Curt and Colin talk about planting warm season grasses and the major differences between CRP blends and blends that are more based for whitetails and have a low percentage of grass in them. Curt talks about managing invasives and what solutions he uses to treat and control many common invasives very easily. Colin and Curt talk about the top equipment they both use and recommend for guys starting in habitat management on their property. https://www.instagram.com/legendary_habitat/https://www.facebook.com/LegendaryHabitat/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbIsv6Orm9cD025IBFx8DWAhttps://www.legendaryhabitat.com/https://splitbrowhabitat.com/

Send us a textThe podcast title sums it up perfectly. Helina is accompanied by Lauren Kerr, a fellow Lash and Brow expert, who underwent the same weight loss surgery by the same surgeon at the same hospital. Despite this shared background, their journeys have been quite distinct. Helina believes this episode will be highly informative for our audience, reminding us of her favourite motto: 'Never compare your chapter one to someone else's chapter 10.'

Sermon for February 16, 2025 | Preaching text: Luke 6:17-26

Can you really get salon-worthy brows for a fraction of the price? We put the viral peel-off eyebrow tint to the test. Plus, we break down three ridiculously simple makeup tricks to make your eyes look bigger, brighter, and more lifted using products you already own. Watch us on Youtube LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED: Maybelline Tattoo Brow 3 Day Eyebrow Gel Tint Dark Brown $13.50 Wonderskin Makeup Wonder Blading Lip Stain $34 Sephora CollectionEyelash Curler Original $32 1000HOUR Heated Eyelash Curler $20 SUBSCRIBE: Subscribe to Mamamia Sign up for our free You Beauty weekly newsletter for our product recommendations, exclusive beauty news, reviews, articles, deals and much more! GET IN TOUCH: Got a beauty question you want answered? Email us at youbeauty@mamamia.com.au or send us a voice message, and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. Join our You Beauty Facebook Group here. You Beauty is a podcast by Mamamia. Listen to more Mamamia podcasts here. CREDITS: Hosts: Erin Docherty & Emily Vernem Producer: Cassie Merritt Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Want to Start or Grow a Successful Business? Schedule a FREE 13-Point Assessment with Clay Clark Today At: www.ThrivetimeShow.com   Join Clay Clark's Thrivetime Show Business Workshop!!! Learn Branding, Marketing, SEO, Sales, Workflow Design, Accounting & More. **Request Tickets & See Testimonials At: www.ThrivetimeShow.com  **Request Tickets Via Text At (918) 851-0102   See the Thousands of Success Stories and Millionaires That Clay Clark Has Helped to Produce HERE: https://www.thrivetimeshow.com/testimonials/ Download A Millionaire's Guide to Become Sustainably Rich: A Step-by-Step Guide to Become a Successful Money-Generating and Time-Freedom Creating Business HERE: www.ThrivetimeShow.com/Millionaire   See Thousands of Case Studies Today HERE: www.thrivetimeshow.com/does-it-work/  

This is The Zone of Disruption! This is the I AM RAPAPORT: STEREO PODCAST! His name is Michael Rapaport aka The Natural Born Disruptor, The Gringo Mandingo aka The Charles Oakley of The Jews, The Monster of Mucous aka Captain Colitis aka The Disruptive Warrior aka Mr. NY aka The Inflamed Ashkenazi aka The Smiling Sultan of Sniff aka The Flat Footed Phenom aka Milk aka Mitzvah Mike is here to discuss: Luka Doncic traded to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis, NBA Trade Deadline, Grammy Freak Off Vibe, Kendrick Lamar's Dominance, anti-semetic students on visa now on notice & a whole lotta mo'. This episode is not to be missed! CaptainPicks To Win In Sports Betting: https://www.winible.com/checkout/1357777109057032537?store_url=/captainpicks&c=kickoff Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Send questions & concerns to: iamrapaportpodcast@gmail.com Subscribe to Rapaport's Reality Feeds: iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/867-rapaports-reality-with-keb-171162927/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rapaports-reality-with-kebe-michael-rapaport/id1744160673 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3a9ArixCtWRhfpfo1Tz7MR Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/rapaports-reality-with-kebe-michael-rapaport/PC:1001087456 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a776919e-ad8c-4b4b-90c6-f28e41fe1d40/rapaports-reality-with-kebe-michael-rapaport Stand Up Comedy Tickets on sale at: MichaelRapaportComedy.com If you are interested in NCAA, MLB, NBA, NFL & UFC Picks/Parlays Follow @CaptainPicksWins on Instagram & subscribe to packages at www.CaptainPicks.com www.dbpodcasts.com Produced by DBPodcasts.com Follow @dbpodcasts, @iamrapaport, @michaelrapaport on TikTok, Twitter & Instagram Music by Jansport J (Follow @JansportJ) www.JansportJMusic.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just when you think it's safe to take it easy leading up to the trade deadline, the National Basketball Association pulls out what might be the Trade of the Century (maybe the Trade of All Time?) to give Adam Murray and Andrew Riche, Place To Be Nation's NBA-Team, are geared up and hyped up to discuss whether or not the L.A. Lakers or Dallas Mavericks leveled up. Luka Doncic is a Laker, but did we find out at the same time that the Don did? Anthony Davis is a Maverick, but is there a chance that Dallas got better and worse at the same time? Did Adam actually give GM LeBron an A+ grade for the first time in his career, or did the Lakers look to the future after LeBron? Will this deal leading to a flurry of equally shocking and weirdly desperate trades by playoff teams? How quickly did this deal REALLY come together? We hit all of the angles, all the potential conspiracy theories, salaries, spilled tea, and more! So suit up, and trade it out... I mean, take it out in episode 332 with the NBA-Team!

Hour 1 with Rick "Doc" Walker: Luka to the Lakers and The Brow to Dallas plus other hot sports topics / What happens to teams when stars pressure to bring their family members in? / You can't let the patients run the asylum / There's a ton of talented WRs coming up these days, and Doc explains why

Today's crossword was looking sharp -- and not just because ARMANI was in the grid (but it helped). We liked the daunting open-endedness of 48A, "_____ intended!", NOPUN; appreciated the BROW knitting induced by 24A, Move slightly, BUDGE; and just the opportunity to say 7D, Italian anise-flavored liqueur, SAMBUCA. A great debut crossword by Landon Horton, in our estimation it deserves to peg the JAMCR meter with a full 5 squares.Finally, we've got listener mail! So, for those of you wondering how to pronounce Rummikub, the answer lies within!Show note imagery: TSAI Ing-wen, the former Taiwanese president.We love feedback! Send us a text...Contact Info:We love listener mail! Drop us a line, crosswordpodcast@icloud.com.Also, we're on FaceBook, so feel free to drop by there and strike up a conversation!

It's a crossover episode of Finding Favorites and Upper Middle Brow - Leah Jones, Jesse Dukes and Chris Bagg are talking about robot friends and enemies. We start with M3GAN and go on a winding conversation from there. Subscribe to Upper Middle Brow and rate them 5 stars: https://uppermiddlebrow.com/ Recommendations from this show: Ted Chiang's Exhalation Alien: Romulus Duncan Jones Moon Honorable Mentions: Robocop The Terminator/Terminator 2 Short Circuit M3gan Robot Visions Doctor Who Follow Finding Favorites on Instagram at @FindingFavsPod and leave a 5 star rating on Apple Podcasts, GoodPods or Spotify. Got a question or want to suggest a guest? email Leah at FindingFavoritesPodcast@gmail.com Support Finding Favorites by shopping for books by guests or recommended by guests on Bookshop.

Last time we spoke about the third arakan campaign. In December, General Bruce's forces advanced through Leyte, securing Ormoc and preparing for a decisive push toward Valencia.. The 305th and 306th Regiments steadily overcame enemy positions, while the 307th secured the airstrip. As Japanese forces began to retreat, the 12th Cavalry captured Kananga, opening Highway 2. Meanwhile, in Burma, General Slim devised Operation Extended Capital, aiming to outmaneuver the Japanese and cut off their supply lines, setting the stage for a crucial battle. As Admiral Mountbatten pivoted from Operation Dracula to launch Operation Romulus in Arakan, General Christison devised a three-pronged assault on Akyab. Facing fierce Japanese resistance, Private Kweku Pong displayed extraordinary bravery amidst chaos, earning recognition for his valor. Meanwhile, the 28th Army struggled to defend its positions, ultimately retreating under pressure. Amidst strategic deceptions, the Allies advanced through challenging terrain, culminating in significant victories that shifted the tide in Burma, showcasing courage and tactical ingenuity in the face of adversity. This episode is the Victory at Leyte  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.  As we last left off, General Krueger's forces had effectively secured the Ormoc Valley, prompting many Japanese units to begin a challenging retreat toward Palompon. From that point, the best General Suzuki's troops could manage was to hold their positions for as long as possible. The Japanese had pockmarked Matagob and the area surrounding it with foxholes and emplacements and had dug spider holes under the houses. South of Matagob, where the road climbed into the hills, the enemy had utilized natural caves, gullies, and ridges on both sides of the road and dug many deep defensive positions. Some of these were eight feet deep, two feet in diameter at the top, and widened to six feet at the bottom. The Japanese had emplaced machine guns in culverts and had constructed several well-camouflaged coconut log pillboxes on the forward slopes of the ridges. An excellent, almost invisible installation, which served as an observation post, was dug in on the forward slope of a ridge about three miles north of San Miguel. It had a concealed entrance on the reverse slope. From this post eight miles of the road to the north and east could be observed.  Meanwhile, eager to deliver a decisive blow, Krueger organized his forces for a four-division assault along a wide front toward the west coast. General Bruce's 77th Division was tasked with advancing west along the Palompon road, while the three divisions of General Sibert's 10th Corps embarked on a difficult trek across the mountains to reach the northwest coast. The northwestern mountains of Leyte west of Ormoc Bay provided a difficult barrier to any movement toward the northwest coast. The area was the last one available to the Japanese either for escaping from Leyte or for staging defensive actions. In general, the terrain was rough, increasing in altitude from broken ground and low hills in the north to steep rocky ridges and high hills in the south. The northern part was either under cultivation or covered with cogon grass. Toward the south, the cultivated fields and grasslands were gradually supplanted by dense forests. Palompon had been extensively used by the Japanese as an auxiliary port of entry to Leyte. The town was the western terminus of the road that ran north and eastward across the northwestern hills to join Highway 2 near Libongao. It was this road junction that the 10th and 24th Corps had seized. The Palompon road, as it was called, followed the lower slopes of the hills until the flat interior valley floor was reached. The confining hills were steep-sided with many knife-edged crests. Such was the area into which the forces of the 6th Army had driven remnants of the Japanese 35th Army. To facilitate the capture of Palompon, Bruce planned to land the 1st Battalion, 305th Regiment near the port, while the other two battalions advanced westward on the Palompon road. To support this operation, Admiral Kinkaid would provide amphibious vehicles, LCMs, and a PT escort. However, while preparations for the amphibious assault were underway, the 2nd and 3rd Battalions of the 305th Regiment departed from Valencia on December 22, quickly crossing the Togbong and Pagsangahan Rivers without encountering any opposition, and eventually halting just beyond the Humaybunay barrio.  The 302nd Engineer Battalion, which followed behind the assault battalions, fought the "battle of bridges." The engineers worked around the clock, frequently without any infantry protection, to restore the bridges as soon as possible. The bridges were to be sufficiently strengthened initially to support 2.5-ton truck traffic for infantry supply, then they were to be reinforced to carry 20 tons in order to bring M8's forward, and eventually to 36-ton capacity to carry the M10's. General Bruce had hoped that sufficient Bailey bridges could be made available for important crossings to carry traffic while engineers built wooden bridges under the Bailey bridges. Only a limited number of Bailey bridges were furnished, however, and engineer progress to the west was slowed down. At the same time, patrols from the 128th Regiment successfully eliminated the last enemy strongholds in the Limon area, while the 127th Regiment advanced to Lonoy, where the 1st Cavalry Division was gearing up for its westward push. Finally, the 24th Division, now under Major General Roscoe Woodruff, dispatched the 34th Regiment to launch an attack toward Tuktuk. On December 23, as aircraft bombed Palompon, the 2nd and 3rd Battalions of the 305th Regiment resumed their advance. The Americans steadily progressed along the road, successfully forcing the Takahashi Detachment to retreat to the mountains northwest of Matag-ob, where they had to fend off a series of strong night counterattacks. That same morning, the assault units of the 1st Cavalry Division moved out from the highway, facing no resistance as they advanced west through the mountains. This initial day of marching established the pattern for the following days, with the cavalry regiments continuing to push forward through challenging terrain, encountering only sporadic resistance. Additionally, from December 23 to 26, the 34th Regiment conducted extensive patrols along the west coast of the Leyte peninsula. Meanwhile, the advance echelon of the 1st Division successfully linked up with the 68th Brigade, reaching the Bagacay sector the next day. However, the main body of the division had to carve its way through dense jungle on its way to Bagacay. The 102nd Division was also advancing toward the area south of Matag-ob, but after failing to make contact with the 35th Army or the Takahashi Detachment, its units began to retreat to Villaba in the following days. On December 24, while the 1st Battalion was boarding at Ormoc, the remainder of the 305th Regiment launched another offensive. At 1000 on 24 December the assault troops jumped off. The Japanese resistance was light and intermittent, but American progress was slow because of the rough, irregular hills in which the enemy had established positions in foxholes, spider holes, and caves. Since it was not possible to bypass these positions, the regiment had to clear each one before the advance could continue. The force received some artillery fire but a mortar platoon from Company A, 88th Chemical Weapons Battalion, silenced the enemy guns. At 1500 the battalions set up their night perimeter 500 yards short of the road bend. During the night a Japanese force of twenty men, which tried to penetrate the defenses of the 3d Battalion, was killed. Both the 127th and 128th Infantry Regiments sent out patrols on December 23 to reconnoiter the terrain. At 08:00 on December 24 the two regiments started for the west coast. Throughout the march to the sea, they encountered only small parties of the enemy, who put up no effective resistance, but heavy rains, dense, almost impassable forests, and steep craggy hills slowed the advance. The commanding officer of the 127th Infantry said of the hills encountered on December 24: “The morning was spent in climbing to the top of a mountain ridge. The climbing was difficult but as we later found out, the descent was much worse. The trail led almost perpendicular down the side. After reaching the bottom, another ridge was encountered, this almost straight up, everyone had to use hand holds to pull themselves up. All in all there were seven ridges from the bottom of the first descent to the first possible bivouac area.” The hills were less rugged from then on. Throughout the march both regiments also received supplies by airdrop, which was not completely satisfactory since none of the drops was made at the requested time and frequently there was a wide scattering of supplies. On December 25, the 1st Battalion of the former unexpectedly came across the remnants of the 1st and 57th Regiments. The Japanese forces suffered significant casualties and were compelled to disperse, but they eventually managed to reach Bacacay later that night. Meanwhile, the 305th Regiment made slow progress along the Palompon road against a well-entrenched enemy. However, the crucial development was that its 1st Battalion successfully landed at Buaya without facing any opposition.  A light fast armored column moved north to clear the road and to forestall any Japanese counterattack from that direction as the rest of the task force went rapidly south through the barrio of Look to Palompon, which fell at 1206. This closed the last main port of entrance on the island to the Japanese. Within four hours after hitting the beaches the battalion had secured the barrios of Buaya and Look as well as Palompon, and had strong patrols operating to the northeast and south. The troops met no opposition at any point. It was doubtless with great satisfaction that General Bruce sent the following message to the Commanding General, 14th Corps: "The 77th Infantry Division's Christmas contribution to the Leyte Campaign is the capture of Palompon, the last main port of the enemy. We are all grateful to the Almighty on this birthday of the Son and on the Season of the Feast of Lights." The 1st Battalion occupied a defensive position in the vicinity of Look on 25 December, and rested on 26 December, which was Christmas Day back home. It spent the next five days sending out patrols and awaiting the arrival through the mountains of the rest of the 305th Infantry. Once again, Suzuki's plans were thoroughly disrupted. Palompon was to have been used as the rear center of the line of communications and the army headquarters was to have been established at Kompisao, but the seizure of Palompon on 25 December by the 77th Division forced Suzuki to change the location of his army headquarters. He then selected as a base of operations an area in the vicinity of Ginabuyan that overlooked Silad Bay and was about three kilometers north of Villaba. The new area was a plateau with an elevation of about 1,200 feet, heavily forested and having rocky eastern and western slopes that made it "a natural fortress." From it one could command a view of Ormoc Valley to the east and the Camotes Sea and Cebu to the west. There were a few Filipino huts, and cultivated fields and coconut groves, interspersed with salt beds, lay along the beach. The area "was admirably suited for an extended period of defensive action." General Suzuki ordered the units of the 35th Army that were retreating westward to repair to the vicinity of the new base of operations.  He sent orders for his retreating units to gather there instead of in Palompon. Although Suzuki anticipated being able to support 15,000 men in this self-sufficient area, an assessment of the available resources revealed that they would only last for two weeks. Consequently, the Japanese began preparations for Operation Chi-Go, which involved the amphibious movement of several units, including the 35th Army headquarters and the majority of the 1st Division, to other islands in the Visayas. At the same time, on December 26, the 34th Regiment received orders to capture San Isidro. The next day, its 1st Battalion left Calubian and moved to the high ground overlooking the port, while Companies F and G conducted amphibious landings at Gigantangan Island and Taglawigan before securing Daha. The reinforced Company G then re-embarked on the landing craft and proceeded toward the San Isidro Bay area, where they encountered heavier resistance than anticipated and were ultimately forced to retreat. At the same time that the 2nd Battalion, 305th Regiment was being withdrawn for an overwater movement to Palompon, the 3rd Battalion continued its advance along the road, successfully covering over 1,000 yards by December 28. That day the foremost elements of the 5th and 12th Cavalry Regiments broke out of the mountains and reached the barrio of Tibur on the west coast, about 2,800 yards north of Abijao. By nightfall on the following day, the 7th Cavalry was also on the west coast but farther north. In its advance it had encountered and destroyed many small, scattered groups of the enemy, most of whom showed little desire to fight. The regiment arrived at Villaba, two and one-half miles north of Tibur, at dusk, and in securing the town killed thirty-five Japanese. Additionally, the 34th Regiment launched a coordinated assault on San Isidro, successfully overcoming all enemy resistance and capturing the port. In the following days, the troops moved south along the coast, eliminating small, poorly equipped Japanese units. Looking south on December 29, the 128th Regiment reached the high ground overlooking Tabango and Campopo Bays, while the 127th Regiment secured the high ground overlooking Antipole Point, completing the advance of the 32nd Division. Further south, the 3rd Battalion, 305th Regiment continued its push along the Palompon road despite strong resistance, while Company B secured the barrio of San Miguel. At 0930 on 30 December the 305th Infantry struck along the Palompon road, the 3d Battalion driving west, and the Provisional Mountain Force attacking east. The Mountain Force encountered only scattered resistance until 0930, when the Japanese, from well-entrenched positions in the precipitous sides of the road at a point about four miles east of Palompon, directed strong machine gun fire along the road. The Mountain Force dug in for the night on high ground overlooking the point at which its advance had been halted. The 3d Battalion succeeded in overcoming the opposition which had halted it the previous day, and pushed forward to a point about 1,000 yards southwest of Tipolo. The Japanese had emplaced artillery on curves in the road and could fire directly on the advancing American troops. Although the 305th Infantry lost one tank to enemy artillery fire, it was able to destroy three 75-mm. guns and capture two others intact. Meanwhile, Company C conducted a reconnaissance in force and executed an amphibious landing at Abijao, advancing 1,300 yards north to establish contact with elements of the 1st Cavalry Division near Villaba. By this time, most of the Japanese forces had successfully regrouped in the Villaba-Mount Canguipot area. Consequently, on December 31, Suzuki launched four strong counterattacks against the forces at Villaba; however, enemy artillery disrupted most of these assaults before elements of the 77th Division arrived to relieve the cavalrymen. With the westward advance to the coast complete, General Eichelberger's 8th Army officially took command of all units on Leyte Island, following MacArthur's announcement that organized resistance had ceased. As a result, on January 1, the 77th Division was instructed to relieve the 32nd and 24th Divisions, while the divisions of the 10th Corps moved to staging areas in preparation for upcoming operations. The 8th Army also assumed control of operations on Samar Island, which had similarly been secured against enemy forces. Units from the 1st Cavalry Division had pushed through heavy resistance to reach the strategic Taft-Wright Highway that runs through central Samar. On December 8, the cavalry successfully captured Wright, the western end of the highway, and then moved east to connect with friendly guerrilla forces advancing from Taft on the opposite coast, thereby securing control of the highway. Meanwhile, following the successful invasion of Mindoro, American forces continued their efforts on Hill Drome and Ellmore Field, with General Dunckel's troops conducting extensive patrols to locate enemy stragglers while awaiting the arrival of the 21st Regiment. The only opposition faced came from the persistent assaults of the 4th Air Army and the 1st Combined Base Force. On December 21 and 22, the 1st Resupply Echelon was attacked by enemy aircraft. About twenty kamikazes attacked the convoy, so damaging two LST's that they later had to be abandoned, and inflicting lesser damage on two destroyers and a Liberty ship. The 3d Battalion, 21st Infantry, en route to Mindoro in this convoy lost 6 men killed and 32 wounded; U.S. Navy losses were about 70 men killed or wounded; the Japanese lost 7 planes in kamikaze attacks and 3 others to shipboard antiaircraft fire. Then, from December 28 to December 30, Task Unit 18.3.15 was also attacked by kamikazes. Meanwhile, Admiral Okawachi was getting Admiral Shima's 2nd Striking Force ready for a hit-and-run surface attack on enemy invasion ships near San Jose, known as Operation Rei-Go. However, a proposed counter-landing on Mindoro, which was supported by Marshal Terauchi, Admiral Fukudome, and General Tominaga, faced strong opposition from General Yamashita and his 14th Area Army. The Area Army staff adamantly maintained that it would be impossible to move any sizeable forces to Mindoro but agreed to dispatch a small raiding unit to hamper enemy development of airfields in the San Jose area. On or about 24 December, an order was issued to the 8th Division to organize a task unit for this mission as soon as possible. Ultimately, a reluctant compromise was reached, allowing a small raiding unit from the 8th Division to be sent to disrupt enemy airfield development in the San Jose region. The raiding detachment was a specially organized provisional unit which included a small number that originally belonged to the Gi-Go Airborne Raiding Unit. It assembled at Batangas and prepared to embark for Mindoro. While this unit was being organized, Shima's warships left Camranh Bay on December 24. However, as they approached Mindoro on December 26, a lone PBY reconnaissance plane spotted them. In response, 105 aircraft were sent to conduct low-level attacks on the Japanese force.  At 19:40 the first wave of planes found the vessels just offshore. Before the wild engagement was over, the full wing strength had attacked every ship at least once. "When I saw a solid sheet of flame," reported one pilot in describing the AA, "I knew I was over the vessel." While wheeling away from the target, each pilot flashed on his running lights to avoid collision. Some planes landing in the Mindoro blackout for rearming, made as many as three strikes against the enemy vessels. Although PT boats, lurking close to shore, fired torpedoes at the silhouetted Japanese targets, only the destroyer Kiyoshimo went down, and the fleet persisted toward the beachhead, where at 22:40 it fired star shells which began an ineffective 40-minute bombardment. Only one Liberty ship, which had not sought refuge behind Ilin Island as directed, was sunk. Naval gunfire and simultaneous Japanese air attacks caused little damage at Hill, but made it difficult for the airmen aloft to land. With gasoline running short, most of the pilots made as many attacks as possible and then headed through the night and bad weather for Leyte, a flight more dangerous than the Japanese AA had been. When a full count was made, losses during the engagement totaled 26 aircraft. For the force engaged this was a heavy loss, but it was not in vain, for several Japanese survivors attributed the amazingly poor bombardment by their fleet to the aerial clawing which had demolished main batteries and killed a majority of the gun crews. Dunckel thought that without a doubt the airmen had saved the beachhead from serious losses: "The action of our Air Units on that night," he wrote, "will stand forever… as one of the most gallant deeds to be established in the traditions of American fighting men." On 26 December 1944, then with the San Jose bombardment force, Kiyoshimo was crippled by two direct bomb hits in attacks by U.S. Army bombers during the approach to Mindoro, Philippines. The ship was then finished off by a torpedo from U.S. PT-223, 145 miles south of Manila ; 82 were killed and 74 injured. The destroyer Asashimo rescued 169 survivors, including ComDesDiv 2, Captain Shiraishi Nagayoshi, and Lieutenant Commander Kajimoto; U.S. PT boats rescued five others.Despite this, Shima pressed on toward his target, entering the anchorage area at 23:00 to commence bombardment of San Jose. After approximately forty minutes of shelling, during which one auxiliary vessel and a PT boat were sunk, the Japanese ships withdrew northwest at high speed, still under fire from enemy planes. Although Shima's force ultimately managed to escape, the air attacks resulted in the sinking of the Kiyoshimo and damage to the Ashigara, the light cruiser Oyodo, and three destroyers, with a loss of 26 aircraft. The bombardment prevented landings at the Mindoro strips and many pilots, finding their planes running low on fuel, headed through the darkness and heavy weather toward Leyte fields only to crash on the way. Following this unsuccessful operation, on December 31, the raiding unit from the 8th Division finally crossed the Verde Island Passage by landing craft to reach Calapan in northeastern Mindoro, and then proceeded to Pinamalayan, arriving there on January 5. We must now depart from the Philippines and proceed to Bougainville to report on the preparations for a new Australian offensive.  Previously, we observed that General Savige's 2nd Corps had successfully relieved the American troops stationed at the Cape Torokina perimeter.  The Australians had now reached the conclusion that the Japanese had disbanded depleted units to reinforce others and were maintaining a well- disciplined and efficient force. They decided that, at the end of November, the force included the 38th Independent Mixed Brigade, built round the 81st Regiment, and the 6th Division with three depleted infantry regiments -13th, 23rd and 45th. Of these the 38th Brigade was believed to be chiefly concentrated at Numa Numa, with part of the 81st Regiment forward on the trail; most of the 13th Regiment was believed to be round the Jaba River-Gazelle Harbour area, with the 23rd farther south, and the 45th round Kieta on the east coast. The Allied Intelligence estimates of the whereabouts of the main Japanese forma- tions on Bougainville proved accurate. The main shortcoming was that the strength of the naval troops was underestimated. At the time of the arrival of the Aus- tralians there were about 11,000 naval men, including 3,500 civilian workers, on the island; the 87th Garrison Force, about 4,000 strong, was in the Buka area, and in the south were two strong forces of marines: the 6th Sasebo Special Naval Landing Force (about 2,000) and the 7th Kure Special Naval Landing Force (about 1,500). Indeed the naval forces were about as strong in fighting men as the 6th Division. The successful attack on Little George by the 9th Battalion on 29th November, six weeks before it was expected, surprised the enemy commanders and convinced them that the Australians were determined to open an offensive. Reinforcements numbering 450 were hurried into the central area (there were 2,000 troops deployed in or forward of Numa Numa) and Colonel Kaneko Atsushi of the 81st Regiment took command. A further 1,000 troops were sent from Kieta and the north to Numa Numa. Hyakutake was convinced that the attack on the Numa Numa trail would be accompanied by a landing at its eastern end with the object of severing his force. The quantity of artillery used in the attack on Little George and later Arty Hill convinced the Japanese that a determined thrust was being made. Arty Hill was defended by men of the 5th and 11th Companies of the 81st Regiment. Meanwhile the 13th Regiment was attacked on the Jaba River. Lieut-General Kanda of the 6th Division did not propose to contest the south bank of the river, considering that the crossing was merely a feint and the principal offensive would be made by sea; the main body of the defending force-1,500 men-was retained in the Mosigetta area. By January Kanda estimated that one Australian division, its name yet unknown, was south of the Jaba, with 25 guns. From 23rd to 26th November the 9th Battalion, with the 12th Field Battery and other detachments under command, took over this sector. The 9th Battalion's first task was actively to reconnoitre the Sisivie area with a view to attacking it later; and to secure ground from which such an attack could be launched. It had been believed that the main supply route from Numa Numa passed through Sisivie, but captured docu- ments and interrogation of prisoners revealed that Sisivie was merely an outpost and that the Piaterapaia area was the terminus of the enemy's line of communication; consequently the battalion's efforts were con- centrated in that direction. At 1.50 p.m. on the 24th one rifle shot was fired from Little George into the battalion's area the first shot in the Australian operations on Bougainville. On the 25th a small patrol moved stealthily to the rear of Little George and was fired on, two men being wounded. On the morning of the 29th the battery in the Doiabi Valley fired high-explosive and smoke shells on to Arty Hill, mortars fired smoke bombs on to Little George, and into the smoke a single platoon attacked. At the run the men reached the top of Little George before the Japanese emerged from shelter, opened fire with machine-guns and threw grenades. The attackers did not falter but worked their way forward in pairs, one man firing on a post while the other moved close and threw in grenades. Lieutenant Deacon, the commander, was 3 wounded but carried on. In about half an hour the position was gained. Two Australians had been killed and six wounded, of whom three remained on duty. Twenty Japanese dead lay on the hill, in- cluding a lieutenant and a sergeant. The expected enemy counter-attack was made in the evening by about 40 Japanese. It was a frontal thrust and gained no ground. Until dawn the enemy tried in vain to infiltrate. While these operations were in progress on the Numa Numa trail, the 2/8th Commando, next on the right, had taken over responsibility for the tangled mountain area rising to an altitude of 4,000 feet south and south-east of Mount Bagana, and known as the Hanemo sector. When the commando squadron took over from a company of the 164th American Regiment there had been no contact with the enemy for several weeks, and it was believed that only a handful of Japanese were in the neighbourhood. For five weeks from 24th November, when the relief was completed, a commando troop patrolled but met Japanese only twice, killing two and capturing another. By 27th December, when the 61st Battalion relieved the troop, it was considered that the area was clear and the flank of a force advancing down the coast would be safe. Additionally, Brigadier Raymond Monaghan's 29th Brigade was deployed to the southwestern edge of the perimeter, and a company from New Guinea was assigned to scout the Jaba River area. On December 3, Matthews sent a platoon to Sisivie, but the defenders were able to pin down the Australians with intense fire. After successfully repelling a strong enemy counterattack, the 9th Battalion advanced on Bawabu Ridge toward Pearl Ridge, with Matthews' C Company ordered to capture Arty Hill on December 18.  Matthews planned an attack on Arty Hill by a full company. At 7 a.m. on 18th December Major Blanch's C Company formed up on the sheltered side of George and Little George, on top of which men of a supporting company were walk- ing about nonchalantly to mislead the enemy into thinking that it was to be another uneventful day. Twelve New Zealand Corsairs at- tacked the Japanese positions; the battery of the 4th Field Regiment opened fire from its positions in the Laruma River Valley; medium machine-guns fired from Mount Deacon and Bawabu Ridge that is, from each flank-on to the reverse slope of Arty Hill at ranges up to 1,000 yards. After thirteen minutes of bombardment, the attackers advanced through the smoke along the razor-back ridge which was the only means of approach to the bare hill. Months of intermittent shelling had destroyed the bush and so loosened the soil on the steep slopes that the men had difficulty in scrambling up them. By 8.10 the leading troops were near the crest of Banyan Knoll and were meeting sharp small arms fire from Japanese in covered weapon-pits. Grenades were hurled down on them. They pressed on. Sergeant Allan, commanding the right platoon, led the way to the top of Banyan Knoll, shot a Japanese machine-gunner and himself fell dead. His men carried on up the slopes of Arty Hill. As at Little George, the attackers worked in pairs, one man covering an enemy post with fire while the other attacked from a flank with grenades. After more than an hour of close fighting the position was won and the defenders were digging in and setting up wire in preparation for the probable counter-attack. There was none: a prisoner said that there were not enough men left to attack. Five Australians were killed and 12 wounded of whom 4 remained on duty. Twenty-five Japanese dead were counted, 2 Japanese were taken prisoner, and from 10 to 20 recently-buried bodies were found. Two days later, Lieutenant-Colonel John McKinna's 25th Battalion began to relieve the exhausted 9th Battalion and was immediately tasked with taking Pearl Ridge, although its initial probing attacks were met with fierce resistance from the determined defenders. Meanwhile, Monaghan had deployed Lieutenant-Colonel Herbert McDonald's 15th Battalion to the Jaba River area, where they effectively cleared out enemy outposts. By the fourth week of December, the unofficial ceasefire on Bougainville had collapsed. Intense fighting erupted in two of the three main sectors, resulting in the deaths of over 100 Japanese soldiers, with their forward positions in each area being captured. The Australians were also bringing in additional reinforcements to sustain their offensive. According to Savige's strategy, Brigadier John Field's 7th Brigade was to be replaced by elements of Brigadier John Stevenson's 11th Brigade in the central sector, with orders to move south and join the rest of Major-General William Bridgeford's 3rd Division for an assault toward the Puriata River. Additionally, a strong contingent from the 11th Brigade was set to advance along the northwest coast of the island toward Soraken Harbour, aiming to push the northern enemy forces into the confined Bonis Peninsula. However, before these plans could be executed, McKinna was intent on capturing Pearl Ridge and aimed to launch one final attack with all his companies by the end of the month. Unbeknownst to the Australians, the few defenders in the area had recently received reinforcements in the form of a battalion under the direct command of Major-General Kijima Kesao, which significantly strengthened the ridge. Nevertheless, on the morning of December 30, aircraft bombarded the Japanese positions for about 40 minutes. At 08:00, the infantry advanced under the cover of artillery and machine-gun fire, with A Company facing heavy resistance just in front of Pear Hill that they could not overcome. Due to this setback on the right flank, McKinna ordered D Company to undertake a challenging climb along Pear Hill instead of the narrow spur where the attack had failed. Meanwhile, C Company made slow progress through dense brush but eventually managed to cut the enemy's track to the west. After repelling several enemy counterattacks during the night, the four companies renewed their assault on December 31. Although the march over Arty Hill and through thick underbrush was physically demanding, D Company managed to approach Pear Hill undetected. With A Company drawing enemy fire, D Company launched a powerful attack following an artillery bombardment that successfully pushed back the Japanese defenders. Meanwhile, B Company captured Baker's Brow to the west, and C Company held its position along the western track. However, by nightfall, Kijima's troops began testing the defenses established by C Company. In the early morning, the Japanese launched a fierce counterattack from the south and southeast, managing to penetrate two forward Australian positions. After an hour of intense hand-to-hand combat, the assault was ultimately repelled with the help of artillery support, and Australian patrols later found that Pearl Ridge had been abandoned by the enemy. Throughout the morning and into the early afternoon, the Australians conducted mopping-up operations until the ridge was completely cleared. With control of Pearl Ridge secured, the Australians gained a strategic vantage point that allowed them to observe from one side of Bougainville to the other, aiding future operations. During the battle, the Australians suffered 10 killed and 25 wounded, while the Japanese lost 34 killed and 1 captured. Shortly after taking Pearl Ridge, the 11th Brigade assumed control of the central sector as per Savige's orders, while the rest of the 7th Brigade began moving south. In conclusion, Major-General Percy Clarkson's 33rd Division began its deployment to Morotai in late December, with Colonel Ray Cavenee's 136th Regiment landing on the island's west coast on December 22. Four days later, the regiment advanced into Japanese-controlled territory to engage Colonel Kisou's 211th Regiment, receiving support from elements of the 130th Regiment moving overland from the Doroeba Plain and the 3rd Battalion of the 137th Regiment marching from Morotai's southern coast into the interior. This coordinated effort aimed to prevent the Japanese from dispersing into smaller groups in the island's mountainous regions. On January 3, the 136th Regiment located and attacked the 211th Regiment at Hill 40, with the 1st and 2nd Battalions advancing from the southwest while the 3rd Battalion approached from the north. After two days of intense combat, the Americans successfully captured Hill 40, inflicting significant casualties on the enemy, and then began pursuing the retreating Japanese forces to the north. Two thousand yards to the north, the 3d Battalion was settling down for the night. Its march from Radja had started badly. From the beginning the battalion had been harried by the enemy. On the nights of December 26-27 and 27-28, its perimeter had been attacked viciously by an estimated enemy battalion. (The 3d Battalion of the Jap 211th Infantry. It had been detached from the 211th for a special mission to Radja to await and guide reinforcements from Halmahera. The five reinforcing barges were ambushed after slipping through the Navy PT screen, and were destroyed along with fifty tons of food and supplies.) The battalion had experienced the hardest march of its history. The jungle was more difficult than that encountered by the Pilowo column. Moreover, to join the Hill 40 battle it had to abandon trails for cross-country movements. Although the battalion had marched and fought its way forward for ten days it was still in fighting trim. The number of Japs killed and found buried along the trail indicated terrible losses for the Japs. The battalion commander, Major Ralph Pate, attributed the lack of enemy resistance during the past two days to the withdrawal of the enemy. Actually, as he learned later, the 3d Battalion, Jap 211th Infantry Regiment, had been destroyed as a military force. By January 14, when the 136th Regiment was finally withdrawn to the main perimeter, the Americans reported having killed 870 Japanese soldiers and captured 10, suffering 46 men killed and 127 wounded in the process. 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. General Krueger's forces captured Palompon, disrupting Japanese plans, while American troops advanced through challenging terrain, overcoming resistance and securing key locations. Japanese forces planned a counter-landing on Mindoro, but faced fierce opposition. 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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Joi Mebane She is a trailblazing entrepreneur and beauty educator with over 21 years in the industry. As the visionary behind The Look by Joi, she's crafted signature brow techniques and an innovative beauty line, featuring the popular 60 Second Brow Kit and signature lipsticks.   The Look by Joi is a leading beauty brand founded by acclaimed makeup artist Joi Mebane. Known for its innovative brow and beauty products, The Look by Joi empowers individuals to define their unique look with ease and confidence. Rooted in Joi's artistry and extensive industry experience, the brand offers a curated selection of high-quality, user-friendly tools and cosmetics, from brow kits to vibrant lip colors. At The Look by Joi, we believe in effortless beauty that's accessible to all, with each product designed to enhance natural features. From the runway to everyday, The Look by Joi is transforming beauty routines with expert innovation and a personalized touch.  1. Building The Look by Joi Brand    - Joi's journey from makeup artist to entrepreneur, founding The Look by Joi to empower beauty professionals.    - The creation and success of her 60 Second Brow Kit and signature lipsticks as staple products.   2. Beauty Education and Mentorship    - Joi's role as a beauty educator, with a community of over 10,000 professionals.    - Her mission to teach strategic business and self-care practices that help professionals succeed in beauty and business.   3. Global Inspiration and Product Development    - Joi's travels abroad to source materials and gain inspiration for her beauty line.    - How her global perspective influences product design and enhances the brand's self-care mission.   4. High-Profile Media Features and Bravo Appearance    - Joi's media exposure on NBC, Fox News, and Bravo's *Below Deck Mediterranean*.    - The impact of these appearances on brand visibility and credibility in the beauty industry.   5. Atlanta Fashion Week Partnership    - The Look by Joi's exclusive makeup partnership with Atlanta Fashion Week, providing beauty services and brand exposure.    - Joi's approach to leveraging high-profile events like Atlanta Fashion Week to strengthen brand awareness and influence.   6.Balancing Leisure, Business, and Self-Care    - Joi's dedication to incorporating leisure and self-care into business, balancing work with wellness and travel.    - Tips on how other entrepreneurs can achieve similar balance in their careers.   7. Future Growth and Goals for The Look by Joi    - Joi's vision for the brand's growth, upcoming product lines, and new initiatives.    - Long-term goals for expanding her influence in beauty education and product innovation. #SHMS #BEST #STRAWSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Joi Mebane She is a trailblazing entrepreneur and beauty educator with over 21 years in the industry. As the visionary behind The Look by Joi, she's crafted signature brow techniques and an innovative beauty line, featuring the popular 60 Second Brow Kit and signature lipsticks.   The Look by Joi is a leading beauty brand founded by acclaimed makeup artist Joi Mebane. Known for its innovative brow and beauty products, The Look by Joi empowers individuals to define their unique look with ease and confidence. Rooted in Joi's artistry and extensive industry experience, the brand offers a curated selection of high-quality, user-friendly tools and cosmetics, from brow kits to vibrant lip colors. At The Look by Joi, we believe in effortless beauty that's accessible to all, with each product designed to enhance natural features. From the runway to everyday, The Look by Joi is transforming beauty routines with expert innovation and a personalized touch.  1. Building The Look by Joi Brand    - Joi's journey from makeup artist to entrepreneur, founding The Look by Joi to empower beauty professionals.    - The creation and success of her 60 Second Brow Kit and signature lipsticks as staple products.   2. Beauty Education and Mentorship    - Joi's role as a beauty educator, with a community of over 10,000 professionals.    - Her mission to teach strategic business and self-care practices that help professionals succeed in beauty and business.   3. Global Inspiration and Product Development    - Joi's travels abroad to source materials and gain inspiration for her beauty line.    - How her global perspective influences product design and enhances the brand's self-care mission.   4. High-Profile Media Features and Bravo Appearance    - Joi's media exposure on NBC, Fox News, and Bravo's *Below Deck Mediterranean*.    - The impact of these appearances on brand visibility and credibility in the beauty industry.   5. Atlanta Fashion Week Partnership    - The Look by Joi's exclusive makeup partnership with Atlanta Fashion Week, providing beauty services and brand exposure.    - Joi's approach to leveraging high-profile events like Atlanta Fashion Week to strengthen brand awareness and influence.   6.Balancing Leisure, Business, and Self-Care    - Joi's dedication to incorporating leisure and self-care into business, balancing work with wellness and travel.    - Tips on how other entrepreneurs can achieve similar balance in their careers.   7. Future Growth and Goals for The Look by Joi    - Joi's vision for the brand's growth, upcoming product lines, and new initiatives.    - Long-term goals for expanding her influence in beauty education and product innovation. #SHMS #BEST #STRAWSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Joi Mebane She is a trailblazing entrepreneur and beauty educator with over 21 years in the industry. As the visionary behind The Look by Joi, she's crafted signature brow techniques and an innovative beauty line, featuring the popular 60 Second Brow Kit and signature lipsticks.   The Look by Joi is a leading beauty brand founded by acclaimed makeup artist Joi Mebane. Known for its innovative brow and beauty products, The Look by Joi empowers individuals to define their unique look with ease and confidence. Rooted in Joi's artistry and extensive industry experience, the brand offers a curated selection of high-quality, user-friendly tools and cosmetics, from brow kits to vibrant lip colors. At The Look by Joi, we believe in effortless beauty that's accessible to all, with each product designed to enhance natural features. From the runway to everyday, The Look by Joi is transforming beauty routines with expert innovation and a personalized touch.  1. Building The Look by Joi Brand    - Joi's journey from makeup artist to entrepreneur, founding The Look by Joi to empower beauty professionals.    - The creation and success of her 60 Second Brow Kit and signature lipsticks as staple products.   2. Beauty Education and Mentorship    - Joi's role as a beauty educator, with a community of over 10,000 professionals.    - Her mission to teach strategic business and self-care practices that help professionals succeed in beauty and business.   3. Global Inspiration and Product Development    - Joi's travels abroad to source materials and gain inspiration for her beauty line.    - How her global perspective influences product design and enhances the brand's self-care mission.   4. High-Profile Media Features and Bravo Appearance    - Joi's media exposure on NBC, Fox News, and Bravo's *Below Deck Mediterranean*.    - The impact of these appearances on brand visibility and credibility in the beauty industry.   5. Atlanta Fashion Week Partnership    - The Look by Joi's exclusive makeup partnership with Atlanta Fashion Week, providing beauty services and brand exposure.    - Joi's approach to leveraging high-profile events like Atlanta Fashion Week to strengthen brand awareness and influence.   6.Balancing Leisure, Business, and Self-Care    - Joi's dedication to incorporating leisure and self-care into business, balancing work with wellness and travel.    - Tips on how other entrepreneurs can achieve similar balance in their careers.   7. Future Growth and Goals for The Look by Joi    - Joi's vision for the brand's growth, upcoming product lines, and new initiatives.    - Long-term goals for expanding her influence in beauty education and product innovation. #SHMS #BEST #STRAWSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.