Podcasts about Gerona

... pues es la imagen del madridismo. Ese rostro en primer plano que nos enfocaron de Serge Ibaka sentado en el banquillo con la mirada perdida, y el partido también, en los momentos finales del segundo partido en El Pireo, es la que se nos quedó a todos y que nos dejaba muy tocados en la eliminatoria. Volver con un 2-0 obviamente era lo peor que nos podía suceder y sucedió. Cuasi incomparecencia de los nuestros en el primero en el que Olympiakos fue muy superior; ya en el segundo se mejoró la imagen, no podía ser de otra manera y tampoco pudimos llevarnos la victoria. Bien que la actuación arbitral no fue ecuánime para ambos equipos y nos perjudicó, pero hay que saber en qué momento se está tanto de la temporada como de cada partido y no somos o no deberíamos ser tan inexpertos o pardillos de pensar que nos van a regalar algo. Que no hay que normalizarlo obvio, pero hay que estar más concentrados y no irse de los partidos sabiendo lo que nos estamos jugando. 2-0 por unas causas o por otras que ya nos dejaban sin red. Salvando el primer match ball en contra en el tercero con una gran actuación de un quinteto poco habitual y dejándose la piel en defensa, no se pudo ya igualar la eliminatoria en el cuarto y forzar el quinto en un partido igualado a la par que, como toda la temporada, con altos y bajos, racheados, a tirones, y en la guerra de guerrillas los parciales de los griegos con Papanikolau a la cabeza a base de triples se distanciaron claramente en el marcador +12 a falta de poco más de tres minutos del final. Arreón final que casi, si hubiera entrado el último lanzamiento de Abalde, obra el milagro. No queda otra que volver mejor el año que viene, solo queda una liga que puede salvar la temporada y que seguimos con firmeza contando partidos con victorias, dos más estos días en Gerona en el oasis entre la eliminatoria contra Olympiakos y otra más en casa contra Valencia en un gran partido de Feliz y de todo el equipo.

El ciclista naronés Marco Veiga ha hecho historia al proclamarse campeón de España de Enduro en la categoría absoluta, tras imponerse en una exigente prueba celebrada en San Hilario Sacalm (Gerona). El recorrido constó de cuatro tramos, más de 30 kilómetros y 1.700 metros de desnivel, todo ello bajo duras condiciones climatológicas. “Fue una carrera muy técnica por la lluvia, tuve que mantener la concentración cada segundo”, explicó Veiga, que logró imponerse por algo más de siete segundos al vigente campeón, Edgar Carballo. Visiblemente emocionado, el gallego valoró este logro como el mayor de su carrera deportiva y expresó su satisfacción: “He sacado lo mejor de mí, aún no me lo creo. Gracias a todos”. Con este título, Veiga cierra una temporada brillante y ya pone la mirada en la Copa de España de Enduro, que se celebrará próximamente en Galicia.

Os cuento la que se ha líado con el desalojo de un imán en Salt que llevaba 5 años sin pagar el alquiler.Este podcast está asociado a la red de Sospechosos Habituales donde podréis encontrar otros muchos podcast de diferentes temáticas.

Os cuento la que se ha líado con el desalojo de un imán en Salt que llevaba 5 años sin pagar el alquiler.Este podcast está asociado a la red de Sospechosos Habituales donde podréis encontrar otros muchos podcast de diferentes temáticas.

Una cerámica lo recuerda desde este lunes en la esquina de la popular taberna El Rinconcillo. Hablamos con Martín Carlos palomo, secretario de la Asociación de Amigos de la Cerámica 'Niculoso Pisano'

Welkom bij Bewuste Leiders Podcast, de podcast van Roald Ploegmakers. Tijdens het tweede seizoen onderzoek ik samen met mijn partner, Susanne Amoraal hoe je bewust leiding kunt geven aan jezelf als man of vrouw, binnen relaties en in het leven.Samen bespreken we onderwerpen zoals de balans tussen mannelijke en vrouwelijke energie, de impact van de mannen- en vrouwenwond, en hoe dit alles ons individueel en als samenleving beïnvloedt.Vanuit onze werkervaring, maar ook vanuit onze ervaring als liefdes- en businesspartners, onderzoeken we thema's als relatiedynamieken, triggers en intimiteit.In deze aflevering:We bespreken de man-vrouw energie. Wat is het? Wat zijn de kenmerken en eigenschappen? Iedereen heeft deze energie in zich. Mannen hebben ook vrouwelijke energie en andersom.We hebben het over gezonde mannelijke en vrouwelijke energie maar ook gewonde mannelijke en vrouwelijke energie. De mentale mannenwereld en de vrouwelijke gevoelswereld. En wat volgens ons aantrekkelijk is aan gezonde mannelijke en vrouwelijke energie.Het werd een leuk gesprek!Over de hosts:•    Roald Ploegmakers is een ervaren coach en begeleider, gespecialiseerd in het ondersteunen van ondernemende mannen in hun persoonlijke leiderschapsreis. Hij zet zijn achtergrond als therapeut, ademcoach en lichaamswerker in tijdens zijn mannenretraites en individuele coachtrajecten.•    Susanne Amoraal is een moderne mysticus die vrouwen begeleidt op hun pad naar persoonlijke heling en professionele groei. Ze faciliteert vrouwenretraites en is founder van de internationale ‘Mystic Women Community'. Met haar mediamieke gaven inspireert zij vrouwen om hun vrouwelijke energie te omarmen en te versterken.Roald en Susanne wonen samen met hun twee kinderen in Spanje, Catalonië. Vanuit hun bedrijf Anahata BV bieden ze op maat gemaakte koppel- en privé retraites. Alle retraites die zij aanbieden vinden in de prachtige natuur rond Gerona, Spanje, plaats. #Gamechangers #BewusteLeiders #Podcast #RoaldPloegmakers #susanneAmoraal #mannenwerk #vrouwenwerk #vrijheid #missie #Man-VrouwEnergie #daadkracht #verbinden #aantrekkelijk #veiligheid #heling

06 24-02-25 LHDW Courtois es el futbolista que más condiciona el juego del rival. Para mí es el mejor futbolista actual. El R.Madrid gana sin despeinarse al Gerona

06 24-02-25 LHDW Courtois es el futbolista que más condiciona el juego del rival. Para mí es el mejor futbolista actual. El R.Madrid gana sin despeinarse al Gerona

Faire tourner et assurer la 3e place au classement, tels étaient les enjeux de cette dernière journée de la phase de qualification de la Ligue des Champions ! Les hommes d'Arteta ont rempli les objectifs fixés par le club en s'imposant 2-1 en déplacement à Gérone et regarderont les matchs de barrage bien au chaud ! Place maintenant au choc de dimanche face à City ! Il ne faudra pas se manquer ! Bonne écoute !

Last time we spoke about the South China Sea Raid. In January, General Krueger reinforced the American beachhead at Lingayen Gulf while Admiral Halsey launched Operation Gratitude, targeting enemy ships based on faulty intelligence. Despite not finding the expected battleships, American forces decimated a Japanese convoy, sinking numerous vessels and claiming 113 enemy aircraft. Meanwhile, on Luzon, the 1st and 14th Corps advanced against Japanese defenses, capturing key positions despite fierce resistance. As both sides prepared for counteroffensives, the battle intensified, marking a pivotal moment in the Philippines campaign. On January 17, the 58th Brigade and supporting regiments launched a daring operation to destroy enemy positions. As American forces advanced, they faced fierce resistance, but some regiments achieved notable successes. Task Force 38 executed airstrikes on Formosa and Hong Kong, inflicting damage despite heavy losses. Meanwhile, Japanese forces struggled to regroup amid American pressure. General Suzuki devised a plan to fortify Leyte, but ongoing air raids hampered supply efforts. Tensions escalated as both sides prepared for decisive confrontations in the ongoing battle for control. This episode is the Mandalay Offensive 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.  We last left off with, General Krueger strategically positioned General Mullins' 25th Division on the right flank of the 43rd Division to bolster the assault forces at the Rosario front. This maneuver was also intended to facilitate the continuation of the 14th Corps' advance to the south. Following the successful repulsion of General Nishiyama's local counterattack, General Wing ordered the 63rd, 158th, and 172nd Regiments, which had been stalled, to launch an offensive from the west along the Damortis-Rosario road. Simultaneously, the 103rd and 169th Regiments were tasked with advancing northward along Route 3, originating from Pozorrubio. In contrast, while the 58th Independent Mixed Brigade and the 23rd Division worked to contain General Swift's 1st Corps, General Yamashita was reinforcing the San Jose sector. He further instructed the Shigemi Detachment to maintain a defensive position in Binalonan. Although the 27th and 161st Regiments had successfully relieved the 103rd Regiment in the Binalonan area, Major-General Shigemi Isao ultimately opted to halt further troop movements. He decided to leave only a small garrison in Binalonan while the majority of his forces prepared for a decisive stand at San Manuel.   As the situation unfolded, the 3rd Battalion of the 161st Regiment encountered minimal resistance, allowing them to advance into the northern half of Binalonan by nightfall on January 17. In a parallel effort, General Patrick directed the 1st Regiment towards Urdaneta, where they successfully eliminated a small outpost belonging to the Shigemi Detachment. Additionally, he dispatched the 20th Regiment to the Cabaruan Hills, where they achieved their objective by reaching Lunec and securing the central area of the hills by the end of the day. On January 18, the offensive momentum of the 6th and 25th Divisions persisted. The 20th Regiment advanced to a low ridge approximately 2,500 yards west of Cabaruan, where American forces identified the primary defenses of the 2nd Battalion, 71st Regiment. Meanwhile, the 161st Regiment successfully cleared Binalonan, and the 27th Regiment moved forward to seize control of the Bactad area, further consolidating their gains in the region. Simultaneously, Wing's units were gearing up for a significant new offensive. In line with this strategy, the 2nd Battalion of the 169th Regiment advanced along Route 3, deftly circumventing the town of Sison, and finally reached a crucial road junction located to the northeast of the town. Meanwhile, to the north, the 172nd Regiment executed a successful nighttime ambush against a Japanese artillery battalion. Following this victory, they dispatched a company to seize control of a strategically important hill, rising 600 feet and situated approximately 1,000 yards north of Rosario. This position enabled American forces to exert control over a substantial portion of the surrounding area. By the conclusion of the day, the 158th and 63rd Regiments established contact through patrols about a mile south of Amlang, as they prepared for a coordinated assault that was set to launch on January 19. This offensive culminated in the collapse of the last Japanese defenses just two days later. Concurrently, the 172nd Regiment successfully established a patrol base on Hill 606. From this vantage point, patrols ventured into Rosario, discovering the town was heavily mined, riddled with booby traps, and defended by concealed machine-gunners and riflemen hiding amidst the rubble of the buildings. On January 19, the 103rd Regiment initiated an assault on Hill 600, located at the southern end of the ridge line east of Route 3. At the same time, the 2nd Battalion of the 169th Regiment faced several intense counterattacks from retreating Japanese forces that had been bypassed at Mount Alava and Sison. Despite the fierce resistance, the relentless pressure from Japanese troops and increasingly heavy artillery fire ultimately compelled the battalion to withdraw by noon. Nevertheless, the American operations succeeded in diminishing the Japanese presence in the region. Looking southward, the 161st Regiment cautiously advanced toward San Manuel, while the 27th Regiment effectively moved into Asingan, successfully cutting off Shigemi's escape route. Further south, the 1st Regiment rapidly progressed along Route 3 toward the Agno River, capturing the towns of Villasis, Carmen, and Rosales. Meanwhile, the 20th Regiment commenced an assault on the 2nd Battalion of the 71st Regiment stationed in the Cabaruan Hills. On the front commanded by General Griswold, the 14th Corps was in the process of mobilizing along the Camiling-Anao line, preparing to initiate an advance toward the Tarlac-Victoria line. The 160th Regiment began its march, covering seven miles southward from Camiling along Route 13, while the 129th Regiment took a strong position in Anao, establishing vital contact with other outposts of the 37th Division stationed at Paniqui. The advances made on January 20 were notably swift, with the 148th Regiment successfully capturing the towns of Gerona and Pura. Meanwhile, the 37th Reconnaissance Troop made significant progress by entering the guerrilla-occupied area of Victoria, and units from the 40th Division advanced to within four miles of Tarlac, signaling a promising push toward their objectives. In the area around Cabaruan, the Japanese forces had sustained heavy losses during the initial attack. In response, Colonel Patrick made the strategic decision to withdraw two battalions from the hills to reinforce the southern advance. Probing slowly through the roughest ground in the Cabaruan Hills on January 20 and 21, the 20th Regiment's reinforced battalion jumped off in the morning of the 22nd in what was expected to be the last attack, its way paved by an especially heavy artillery and air bombardment. But from the start, operations did not go as planned. The air strike, conducted by Fifth Air Force A-20s was four hours late, subjecting the infantry to "a nerve racking wait," and did not include requested napalm. Air and artillery concentrations were, however, well placed, and it seemed improbable to the waiting infantry that many Japanese could have lived through them. A combined tank-infantry assault began about 12:30 and proceeded slowly but steadily for almost two hours. Then the attackers were stopped cold by a tremendous burst of rifle, machine-gun, and light artillery fire from the very hillsides that had received the weight of the bombardments. Company E, in the lead, fell back; Company G's officers were all either killed or wounded, and the company was temporarily scattered; Company F was pinned in place; and two supporting tanks were knocked out. Casualties mounted quickly to 10 men killed and 35 wounded. As a consequence, Patrick found it necessary to redirect one battalion from the 1st Regiment to support the ongoing attack. Simultaneously, the remainder of the 20th Regiment pressed forward toward Cuyapo, while the bulk of the 1st Regiment continued its eastward movement toward the guerrilla-held Balungao. Additionally, the 6th Reconnaissance Troop reached Guimba, successfully establishing contact with patrols from the 14th Corps, which was crucial for coordinating their efforts. On another front, with Mount Alava now vulnerable, the 169th Regiment launched a vigorous assault on January 20, managing to secure the summit of the mountain by nightfall. In contrast, the 103rd Regiment continued to face heavy casualties during their frontal assaults against Hill 600, ultimately gaining only a precarious foothold on the exposed southern slopes. Meanwhile, in a significant naval development, Admiral Halsey's Task Force 38 exited the South China Sea through the Balintang Channel on January 20. The task force was poised to execute further strikes against Formosa, aiming to disrupt enemy operations and bolster the Allied offensive in the region. The following day, with significantly improved weather conditions, Admiral McCain's aircraft carriers launched a coordinated series of airstrikes targeting Formosa, the Pescadores Islands, and the southern Ryukyu Islands. These operations resulted in the destruction of 104 Japanese aircraft on the ground, the sinking of seven oil tankers, and the loss of seven transport ships, along with additional damage inflicted on another seven vessels.  For the first time since November 1944, TF 38 felt the sting of kamikazes. Operating just 100nm east of Formosa, TF 38 was not difficult to find. Just after noon, a single aircraft appeared to conduct a conventional bombing attack on TG 38.3's light carrier Langley. One bomb hit forward. Personnel casualties were light, but the carrier was conducting flight operations three hours later. Within minutes, another aircraft also evaded radar detection and the CAP to commence a suicide dive against Ticonderoga. The kamikaze struck the flight deck and penetrated where its bomb exploded. An impending strike was spotted and ready to launch; now these aircraft provided fuel for the fire which was quickly spreading. Just before 1300hrs, another group of eight kamikazes and five escorts resumed the attack on TG 38.3. Only two suicide aircraft survived the CAP to dive on the wounded Ticonderoga. One was sent spinning into the water by antiaircraft fire, but the final attacker crashed into the carrier's island. More fires were started. The crew succeeded in putting out the flames by 1415hrs and correcting a nine-degree list by 1800hrs. Though the ship was saved, the cost was high. Some 143 men were killed and 202, including her captain, were wounded. In addition, the air group lost 36 aircraft. As a final farewell, kamikazes attacked the two destroyers on picket duty just 65nm off Formosa at 1310hrs. A single Zero had joined a returning strike. Before it could be identified as enemy, it dove on destroyer Maddox, striking her amidships. This and the explosion of the bomb aboard created a fire that was quickly extinguished. After a final day of strikes on January 22 against the Ryukyus, during which eight ships were sunk, Task Force 38 set course for Ulithi. Upon arrival, Admiral Halsey transferred command of the Fast Carrier Force to Admiral Spruance, who would lead the final offensives in the Central Pacific.  Meanwhile, back on Luzon, on January 21, the 160th Regiment swiftly cleared the town of Tarlac and began its advance toward San Miguel. Simultaneously, the 145th and 148th Regiments moved unopposed toward La Paz. The speed of 14th Corps' advance had stretched Griswold's supply lines abnormally and had exposed his left from Cuyapo to La Paz, a distance of nearly 25 miles. He had no definite information about suspected Japanese concentrations in the vicinity of Cabanatuan, on Route 5 just 15 miles east of La Paz. His worries about the security of his flank were hardly put to rest by reports of new contacts with Japanese forces at Moncada, now 20 miles behind the front, and at La Paz. Elements of the 129th and 145th Regiments easily took care of the Japanese in the Moncada area; but during the night of January 21, a pitched battle developed at La Paz when a platoon of Japanese infantry, supported by one tank, attacked a 148th Regiment perimeter at a road junction a mile west of town. The Japanese finally withdrew after destroying a bridge that carried a secondary road across a river a mile east of La Paz; but because of this, Griswold reported to General Krueger that it would be impossible to extend 14th Corps' left any further south until he had more information about Japanese forces east of La Paz. To mitigate this risk, he decided to keep General Beightler's 37th Division positioned in reserve while General Brush's 40th Division continued its advance southward along Route 3 toward Bamban. As a result, elements of the 160th Regiment and the 40th Reconnaissance Troop reached Capas and conducted patrols toward Camp O'Donnell on January 22. Meanwhile, the 161st Regiment began probing the defenses established by Japanese forces under Shigemi. The 103rd Regiment faced severe losses during their assault on Hill 600, necessitating a withdrawal to reorganize. Concurrently, the 169th Regiment launched an attack on Hill 355, making slow and costly progress against fierce resistance on the steep, barren slopes. By January 24, most of Hill 355 had been cleared, allowing the 3rd Battalion of the 103rd Regiment to move in and conduct mop-up operations in the area. As the 158th Regiment looked northward and secured the area around Amlang, they initiated an eastward push towards the positions held by the 172nd Regiment. However, their advance was slow, with only a modest gain of 500 yards achieved. Over the next two days, the 158th faced a grueling battle, making painstaking progress as they advanced foot by foot across exposed hills and ridges, all while enduring relentless machine-gun, mortar, and artillery fire. It wasn't until January 26 that they successfully broke through to Cataguintingan, where they provided much-needed support to the 172nd Regiment's ongoing assaults into Rosario. Meanwhile, by the evening of January 23, the 161st Regiment had managed to secure the southern slopes of the barren ridge north of San Manuel. They established trail blocks in the Aboredo Valley, effectively controlling movement in the area. To the south, the 108th Regiment had taken control of the Capas region, while the 160th Regiment successfully captured Bamban. However, it became increasingly evident that the American forces were now confronting the well-fortified and organized defenses of the Kembu Group. The Kembu Group's strength lay in the terrain it held, in the depth of its defenses, and in the great number of automatic weapons (aircraft and anti-aircraft) it possessed. Its major weaknesses were its immobility; the inadequate training and armament of the bulk of its troops; shortages of food, ammunition, and field artillery; and the rudimentary state of many defensive installations, a state deriving from the late start in establishing the positions at and west of Clark Field. The health of the command was poor from the start, and medical supplies were short. Morale was not of the highest order, and many of the troops were easily disaffected Formosan, Okinawan, and Korean labor personnel. In brief, the Kembu Group was the poorest armed, prepared, and supplied of Yamashita's three defense commands. On the other hand, as the 40th Division was soon to learn, even poor service troops, whatever their state of training and armament, can put up stiff resistance in good defensive terrain.  In preparation for the defense of Clark Field, General Tsukada assembled a diverse array of forces, totaling approximately 30,000 troops, although the majority consisted of air and naval personnel. He strategically divided his Army units into four distinct detachments. The Takayama, Takaya, and Eguchi Detachments were positioned along the first and second lines of defense, facing eastward toward Highway 3. Their defensive line extended from the hills west of Bamban to the vicinity of Fort Stotsenburg. In contrast, the Yanagimoto Detachment maintained its mobile units at Angeles and Porac, ready to respond to any potential enemy paratrooper landings on the southern flank of the Clark Field defenses. Additionally, Rear-Admiral Sugimoto Ushie commanded naval units comprising about 15,000 men, tasked with defending positions behind the two forward lines. In light of this formidable opposition, General Griswold made the strategic decision to utilize January 24 for consolidation and regrouping. This involved preparing for further advances southward while also probing into the enemy defenses that had already been uncovered. The 160th Regiment was able to secure Lafe Hill, although they were unable to establish a foothold on Hill 500, highlighting the challenges that lay ahead. To the north, American forces initiated another offensive against the Cabaruan Hills. The units of the 1st Regiment made only modest progress, yet they managed to advance closer to the main defensive positions as night fell. Meanwhile, at San Manuel, the 161st Regiment launched its first assault against the Shigemi Detachment, which encountered unexpectedly fierce resistance. As a result, the Americans were only able to establish a fragile foothold in the northern section of the town. Further north, Wing directed the 103rd Regiment to set up a line of departure along Route 3, aiming to strike eastward at the northwestern slopes of Hill 600. At the same time, they were tasked with advancing up the southwestern slopes of the exposed Hill 700 to secure that strategic location, as well as Hill 800 to the northwest. The 169th Regiment, advancing to the left of the 103rd, was assigned to capture Question Mark Hill. Concurrently, the 63rd and 172nd Regiments were ordered to launch simultaneous assaults on Hills 900 and 1500, respectively, while the reserve 3rd Battalion of the 63rd Regiment was also committed to clear Benchmark Hill. This coordinated attack was scheduled for January 25. The initial phases of the assault showed promise, with the supporting forces making significant headway. However, the 103rd Regiment faced considerable difficulties, managing to secure Hill 800 only by nightfall. Notably, the 172nd Regiment achieved tactical surprise, successfully clearing most of Hill 900. Over the next two days, the 63rd Regiment regrouped around Hill 1500 in preparation for its own offensive. Simultaneously, the 161st Regiment continued its slow advance southward through San Manuel, facing intense opposition. Patrick's units on the Cabaruan Hills managed to gain a mere 300 yards against determined resistance. Meanwhile, Brush pressed his attack on Clark Field, with the 160th Regiment clearing Hill 500 and advancing nearly a mile along the ridge from Lafe Hill, while the 108th Regiment secured Hills E and G. The following day, the 40th Division continued its southward maneuver. Any movement by American troops along the generally open ridges west of Route 3 inevitably brought down Japanese machine-gun and mortar fire, often augmented by fire from the dismounted aircraft automatic weapons, anti-aircraft guns, and light artillery. Seeking cover and usually pinned in place, the American infantry would call for close-in mortar and artillery support, wait for the concentrations to be fired, and then drive forward a few yards, when the process had to be repeated. Each time, the Americans managed to overrun a few Japanese machine-gun or rifle strongpoints. There was little choice of routes of advance. Draws, providing some concealment in scrub growth or bamboo thickets, were usually covered by well-emplaced Japanese weapons both within the draws and on the ridges to each side. Possession of the high ground, as ever, was essential. Yet the troops had to employ draws whenever possible to outflank Japanese ridgeline strongpoints, and often draws and ravines proved to be the only routes by which tanks, tank destroyers, and cannon company self-propelled mounts could get to the front to fire against Japanese cave positions along the sides of the ridges. The capture of one Japanese-held cave served only to disclose another, and one machine-gun position was overrun only to provide access to the next. Dislodging the Kembu Group from such defenses in depth was to prove a slow, laborious, and costly process, demanding the closest teamwork between the infantry and its supporting arms. Casualties, as a rule, would not be heavy on any one day--progress would be too slow and the troops would spend too much of their time pinned down awaiting fire from supporting weapons. But a daily attrition rate of about 5 men killed and 15 wounded for each battalion engaged would soon begin to have its effect. Meanwhile the 160th Regiment swiftly captured Hills 636 and 600 in rapid succession. However, the 108th Regiment lost control of Hill G during the engagement. On January 26, Griswold committed the 37th Division to the fight, with the 145th Regiment successfully capturing Mabalacat and Mabalacat East Airfield. They then shifted westward across Route 3, overrunning Clark Field Runway Number 1. In the Cabaruan Hills, American forces gained only 150 yards at a considerable cost. In response, Patrick decided to deploy another battalion from the 1st Regiment to eliminate this pocket of resistance. The following day, this two-battalion assault proved successful, resulting in the destruction of an entire battalion of Japanese troops, with over 1,400 enemy soldiers killed. Further north, the 161st Regiment finally broke through the main defenses of Shigemi's forces. Before dawn most of the Japanese left in San Manuel scrambled across the draw on the east side of town and fled to join the 10th Reconnaissance Regiment north of San Nicolas, but not before launching a final counterattack to cover their escape. At 0930 the 161st Infantry's two battalions resumed the drive southward through the town, and by 1330 San Manuel was clear. In a heroic but tactically unimportant stand the Shigemi Detachment had virtually fulfilled its self-imposed desire for annihilation in place. The detachment had lost 750 men killed; all its tanks, artillery, trucks, machine guns, and mortars had been either captured or destroyed. Probably no more than 250 troops escaped, and many of them were unarmed and wounded. The 161st Infantry and attached units had lost approximately 60 men killed and 200 wounded; the 716th Tank Battalion lost 3 tanks. Meanwhile, Wing's offensive continued on January 27, with the 103rd Regiment successfully reaching the crest of Hill 700 and the northwestern slopes of Hill 600. Unfortunately, they lost both positions to a brutal Japanese counterattack amidst a violent tropical downpour. On January 28, the 172nd Regiment captured Rosario, while the 63rd secured the southern crest of Hill 1500. Both regiments completed the capture of this strategic feature by January 30, thereby finalizing the occupation of the crucial road junction area. Further south, on January 27, the 160th Regiment advanced only 500 to 800 yards to the west and southwest. The 108th Regiment made a more substantial advance of about 1,000 yards southwest from Hills E and G but failed to reach Hill 5. The 145th Regiment pushed south along Route 3 for an additional three miles, reaching Culayo and Dau before taking control of the guerrilla-occupied Angeles, which had recently been abandoned by the retreating Yanagimoto Detachment. In a similar vein, the 148th Regiment secured Magalang without encountering any resistance. As we shift our focus from Luzon, we turn our attention to Burma, where we will delve into the ongoing developments of Operation Capital. Picking up from our previous discussions, we find ourselves in Central Burma, where the 2nd British Division and the 19th Indian Division are making significant strides toward Shwebo. The 2nd British Division successfully captured Ye-u on January 2, followed by the establishment of a crucial bridgehead across the Mu River just three days later. Meanwhile, the 19th Indian Division also advanced, reaching the Shwebo area by January 5. On January 8, a coordinated assault was launched by units from both divisions, culminating in the capture of Shwebo after two days of intense and brutal combat. To the west, General Festing's 29th Brigade began probing the northern flank of the 15th Division at Twinnge. Concurrently, other elements of the 19th Division worked to solidify their positions by establishing additional bridgeheads over the Irrawaddy River at Thabeikkyin and Kyaukyaung. On January 10, the 20th Indian Division captured Budalin and subsequently pushed towards Monywa, where the 33rd Division had only left a small contingent to serve as a rearguard. However, the campaign faced unexpected challenges; heavy rainfall during the first week of January brought all transport operations of the 4th Corps to a standstill, significantly hampering the Lushai Brigade's planned assault on Gangaw. After enduring a heavy aerial bombardment, the attack on Gangaw finally commenced on January 10. The Lushai Brigade managed to overpower the limited defending forces, forcing them to retreat after a brief skirmish. With Gangaw now under their control, the Lushai Brigade refocused their efforts on reconnaissance, monitoring the flanks of the 7th Indian Division. Meanwhile, the 28th East African Brigade took the lead in the advance, successfully displacing a Japanese garrison at Tilin on January 22. By this time, the 114th Brigade had begun to follow in the wake of the East Africans, while the 89th Brigade executed a long maneuver to the left, advancing toward Pauk in parallel with the other offensives. Although General Kimura was aware of some movements on his southern flank, he perceived these as mere feints by minor forces intended to divert his attention southward. Following a relentless barrage of artillery and air strikes, the 20th Division launched its offensive against Monywa on January 20. This assault faced fierce resistance, and it took two days of intense and bloody combat before the division was able to secure control of the town. After capturing Monywa, the 80th Brigade advanced towards Myaung, while the 110th Brigade shifted its focus to Ayadaw before launching an attack on Myinmu. By January 25, they had successfully established a bridgehead in that area. Meanwhile, to the east, the 2nd Division commenced its assault on Sagaing on January 14. They made significant headway against the forward defenses of the 31st Division, with other units managing to secure a bridgehead at Ywathitgyi. General Katamura, concerned about the expanding bridgeheads established by the 19th Division across the Irrawaddy River, ordered the 15th and 53rd Divisions to neutralize these positions before they could become fortified. As a result, during the last week of January, the Japanese forces executed a series of coordinated night attacks on Kyaukmyaung. By this time, British-Indian troops had dug in deeply, supported by formidable artillery and machine-gun positions. The ensuing conflict was marked by brutal carnage, with the 15th Division suffering a staggering loss of one-third of its personnel, while the 53rd Division was compelled to withdraw to Kyaukse after incurring heavy casualties. In parallel, the 89th Brigade successfully occupied Pauk on January 28, as General Messervy's forces geared up for a decisive push towards Meiktila. Looking northward, General Sultan was also advancing his own offensive aimed at reopening the Burma Road to China. He ordered the 50th Chinese Division to move towards Lashio and deployed the Mars Task Force to Hosi. Additionally, he dispatched the 36th British Division towards Mongmit, although the British advance was expected to be slow until additional forces could be brought into alignment for a more coordinated effort. General Sun's newly established 1st Army initiated a delayed offensive against Namhkam, which resumed in early January. This resurgence was marked by the 90th Regiment's strategic capture of the hill that overlooks the southwestern entrance to the Shweli River valley. Concurrently, the 112th Regiment advanced through Loiwing, subsequently crossing the river to approach Namhkam from the northeast. Meanwhile, the 88th Regiment entered the valley via the main road, making a direct push across the small plain toward Namhkam. The 89th and 114th Regiments executed a broader maneuver around the southern end of the Shweli valley; the 89th crossed the river on January 7 and advanced northward toward Namhkam, while the 114th crossed three days later, navigating through the hills toward the Namhkam-Namhpakka trail. To the south, the 475th Regiment progressed through Mong Hkak and reached Mong Wi on January 6, preparing for another challenging march across the hilly terrain toward Hosi, with the 124th Cavalry Regiment following closely behind. So close is Tonkwa to the mountains that the 475th found the trail rising steeply on the 1st day's march east. Like a crazily twisted drill it bored its way farther east and ever higher. In some places it was 15 to 20 feet across; in others, just wide enough for a man and a mule. As they rounded the turns, the men would peer ahead and look out across the valleys to where lay row on row of hills. Trees were everywhere. In flat places carved by erosion, the Burmese had cut and farmed terraces, and little villages clung to the mountains like limpets to a rock. Because existing maps were unreliable, so that map reconnaissance could not locate water and bivouac areas, and because the sheer fatigue of climbing the steeper slopes was formidable, march schedules went down the mountain side, with quite a few steel helmets and an occasional mule. Halts were a matter of common sense leadership at platoon or company level. The march was tactical but no Japanese were encountered, though rumor of their nearness kept the men alert. The Chinese had passed that way before, while a screen of Kachin Rangers was preceding the American column. Speaking the local dialects and carrying radios and automatic weapons, the Kachins were an excellent screen which masked the MARS Task Force while reporting anything that might be suspicious. Despite the difficult march, crossing the 400-foot wide Shweli was not too hard. The bridge built by the Chinese some weeks before still stood, a triumph of Oriental ingenuity, with bundles of bamboo for pontons and vines for cable. The Shweli was beginning to tear it apart, but work parties from the 475th kept it operable.  Meanwhile, spurred into action by General Wedemeyer after a month of inactivity, General Wei's Y-Force finally resumed its offensive operations in late December. They promptly dispatched the 2nd, 6th, and 71st Armies to launch an assault on the forward positions of the 56th Division at Wanting. Simultaneously, the 53rd Army executed a wide flanking maneuver to the west, aiming to encircle and attack the Japanese forces from the rear. Faced with the intense pressure of this four-pronged offensive, General Matsuyama was compelled to withdraw the 148th Regiment to a position north of Mongyu. He also ordered the Yoshida Force to mount a counteroffensive toward Muse and committed the reserve 2nd Regiment to secure Namhpakka. On January 5, the 53rd Army reached the vicinity of Muse and began crossing the river; however, they were met with fierce resistance from Matsuyama's timely counterattack, which thwarted their advance. Ten days later, Sun's forces initiated a well-coordinated offensive against Namhkam, which ultimately succumbed on January 16 as the 55th Regiment retreated toward Khonung. With the Shweli Valley now firmly under Allied control, Matsuyama began to tighten his defensive perimeter in anticipation of a final withdrawal toward Hsenwi. On January 17, the Mars Task Force made significant progress by reaching the Hosi sector, where they immediately engaged Japanese outposts. The 475th Regiment successfully secured the advantageous high ground near Nawhkam village. Over the next two days, American forces clashed with the 4th Regiment, capturing the strategically important Loikang Ridge and the elevated terrain overlooking Namhpakka. On January 19, the Mars Task Force attempted to disrupt Japanese supply lines by blocking the Burma Road through demolition and artillery bombardment, coinciding with the arrival of the 55th Regiment, which was sent to bolster the defenders. In a parallel effort, the 114th Regiment managed to sever the Namhkam-Namhpakka trail at Loilawn on the same day. Faced with this escalating threat from the south and the intensifying Chinese assaults on Wanting, the 56th Division was compelled to further contract its defensive perimeter. As a result, Wanting fell on January 20. Fortunately for Matsuyama, General Wei received orders from the Generalissimo to conclude the Salween campaign immediately, which meant that the Chinese forces would remain in their positions until they could be relieved by Sultan's units. Over the course of nearly nine months of intense combat, Wei's Y-Force had successfully reoccupied an impressive 24,000 square miles of Chinese territory and had defeated one of the most elite divisions of the Japanese army, along with elements from two additional divisions. However, the fighting was far from over. Sun continued to dispatch the 112th and 113th Regiments toward Wanting and Mongyu, aiming to clear the final stretch of the road leading to China. Meanwhile, the 89th and 114th Regiments pressed eastward to cut off the Burma Road north of Namhpakka, further complicating the situation for the Japanese forces. In the southern region, from January 20 to January 24, the Mars Task Force continued its strategic operations, executing ambushes and demolition missions while successfully repelling several intense counterattacks from enemy forces. By late January, pressure by MARS Task Force and that of the Chinese forces in the north began to register on the Japanese. The soldiers of the 4th Regiment could see the aerial activity that kept MARS supplied. Not recognizing what they saw, they were so impressed by a big supply drop on the 24th that they sent a report to the 56th Division of a large airborne force being landed along the Burma Road. Accepting this report, General Matsuyama decided to destroy his ammunition and retreat south. His superiors on January 24 agreed to let him retreat, but only after he had evacuated casualties and ammunition. Forty vehicles with gasoline accompanied by a Major Kibino of the 33rd Army staff were sent north to support the 56th in its withdrawal. The Japanese truck convoy made its run north the night of January 24. The trucks were heard, and the Americans placed heavy fire on the road. Kibino had been making the trip in a tankette. Hit by a 4.2-inch mortar shell, it burst into flames clearly visible from the American lines. Kibino clambered out, jumped on a truck, and succeeded in getting his convoy through to the 56th Division. Next day the derelict tankette was credited to the 2nd Battalion, 475th Regiment. But  Encouraged by the additional supplies of gasoline and inspired by the heroic examples of Major Kibino and the personnel of the truck companies, the 56th Division renewed its efforts and, during the next four days effected the evacuation of over 1000 casualties and moved several tons of ammunition to Hsenwi.  Meanwhile, General Matsuyama began to systematically reposition his forces toward Namhpakka, a strategic maneuver that would enable Chinese troops to occupy Mongyu on January 27. In a broader context, by the end of January, the 36th and 50th Divisions were also engaged in crossing the Shweli River, preparing to advance their offensives further southward. In the Arakan region, Operation Romulus exceeded expectations. The 1st Battalion of the 111th Regiment had been defending Akyab. On December 31, as the rear guard of the Sakura Detachment crossed the Kaladan River and moved eastward the Battalion was ordered to withdraw to Ponnagyun. As intelligence suggested very few Japanese were left on Akyab island, a recce aeroplane reported the locals showing no anxiety and on January 2 messages were dropped in Urdu and Burmese asking them to sit on the ground if the island was still occupied or stand with their hands in the air if not. Captain Jimmy Jarrett of ‘C' Flight, 656 AOP Squadron, then landed to a rousing reception and found the Japanese had quit on December 31, although nobody believed him until a senior officer flew in to confirm it. This prompted General Christison to swiftly initiate an amphibious invasion. Notably, this operation was executed without the anticipated naval bombardment and without deploying the reserve 26th Indian Division. As a result, the 3rd Commando Brigade successfully captured Akyab on January 3, facing no resistance, and the 25th Indian Division soon followed, reinforcing the area. From Akyab, the 9th York and Lancasters were transported by boat to establish a strategic blockade along the Yo River at Ponnagyun. There, they encountered significant Japanese forces. After a fierce engagement, however, the Japanese defenders were compelled to retreat toward Myohaung by January 11. In response to the evolving situation, Admiral Mountbatten devised a plan to land the 3rd Commando Brigade and the 25th Division on the Myebon Peninsula. This operation aimed to sever the primary lines of communication for Japanese forces, while preparations were made for the 26th Division to conduct a landing on Ramree Island. In response to the urgent military situation, Operation Passport was swiftly conceived and executed on January 12. British-Indian forces successfully landed at the southern tip of the peninsula, supported by both air and naval operations. Once ashore, the commandos advanced inland, facing intense resistance from fortified hill positions. Their efforts culminated in the capture of Pagoda Hill and the village of Myebon. However, as they pushed forward, opposition intensified, making it increasingly difficult for the British-Indian troops to reach Hill 831. Simultaneously, the 82nd West African Division, now commanded by Major-General Hugh Stockwell, entered the Kaladan Valley to relieve the 81st Division, which had been engaged in combat for over a year. The West African forces began to apply pressure against the Matsu Detachment units stationed at Myohaung and Minbya, although these Japanese forces managed to maintain their positions despite the mounting assaults. Meanwhile, planning was underway for the deployment of the 3rd Commando Brigade and the 51st Indian Brigade to land at Kangaw, coinciding with General Lomax's invasion of Ramree Island.  Early on January 21 the naval bombardment group opened fire. Christison and the other Force Commanders were watching through field glasses from the bridge of HMS Queen Elizabeth in her first engagement since the Dardanelles in 1915. Christison later said: ‘Some shells fell on a marsh behind the Jap defences, and I saw a number of duck spring up. “Duck”, I shouted. “The Royal Navy never ducks”, said the Admiral.' With her second salvo Queen Elizabeth scored a direct hit on the Japanese ammunition depot, which facilitated the landing operations. The 71st Indian Brigade successfully captured Kyaukpyu with minimal resistance. This victory enabled them to advance toward Minbyin and Kyaupyauk, both of which fell into their hands by January 23. In the subsequent days, the brigade continued its advance toward the Yanbauk Chaung, where they encountered fierce Japanese defenses. At the same time, other elements of the division worked to secure Cheduba and Sagu Kyun Islands, further consolidating their strategic position in the region. On January 22, the commandos and the 51st Brigade successfully landed in the Kangaw area near the Min River. However, they faced violent and frequent counterattacks from Japanese forces, which hindered their ability to expand their beachhead. Despite these challenges, the intense pressure from the commandos ultimately forced the Japanese defenders at Hill 831, Myohaung, and Minbya to retreat toward Kani, marking a significant shift in the operational landscape. 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 advanced against Japanese defenses, capturing key positions despite heavy resistance and casualties. Meanwhile, in Burma, British-Indian troops advanced, seizing key locations despite heavy resistance. Both fronts faced intense combat, leading to significant territorial gains against Japanese forces by the end of January.

En este primer episodio de 2025, conversamos con Nuría Josa, interventora general en la Diputación de Gerona, quien nos inspira a innovar con valentía. Hablamos sobre cómo la automatización, la IA y la robotización están transformando la función pública, destacando la importancia del intraemprendimiento y la colaboración público-privada. Nuría y su equipo son un referente de eficiencia, demostrando que el conocimiento técnico, combinado con una actitud valiente, puede impulsar grandes avances en las administraciones públicas.

El quinteto tejano Restos está de gira por vez primera en España desde el pasado nueve de enero que arrancaron en Gerona y siguieron en Barcelona, Zaragoza, Segovia y ayer en Valencia. Hoy actuarán en Madrid, mañana en Avilés, pasado mañana en Vitoria y el domingo terminan en Santander. Se llama así porque se formaron a partir de los “restos” del grupo Western Youth y su rock plenamente “americana” suena de influencias claras de Tom Petty, The Band, Steve Earle, Eagles, Poco, etc. Ah, Manolo Mené formó en los ochenta su banda Restos tras la disolución del grupo Mamá. En Recoletos Jazz están haciendo un homenaje a Antonio Vega con Tam Tam Go!, Alba Molina, Andrés Suárez o Rebeca Jiménez quien actuará también hoy. DISCO 1 BLANCA The Ballad of-Lucy Gray BlairdDISCO 2 RESTOS Leave The CityDISCO 3 ZACH BRYAN American NightsDISCO 4 TAM TAM GO! & ANTONIO VEGA PasaránDISCO 5 RESTOS Wild Heart DISCO 6 RESTOS Ain’t Dead YetDISCO 7 RESTOS Slow Down LoveDISCO 8 RESTOS Manolo Mené Ella sabe mentirEscuchar audio

De Barcelona a Mongolia en bici.Este es el resumen de la aventura que Olga y Manel están a punto de empezar.Este fin de semana, cargarán las alforjas con ropa, herramientas y mucha ilusión para salir de Mataró (Barcelona) con sus gravel y seguir el track hasta Turquía. La etapa 1 termina en Gerona, la 2 pasada la frontera con Francia y a partir de ahí el día a día dirá. Sin prisas, sin pausas y sin presiones. Ingeniero y médica, lo han dejado todo y no tienen prisa por volver aunque otros proyectos les esperan en Valencia a su vuelta. Lo que se encuentren por el camino y el dinero ahorrado acabarán de definir la duración de este viaje, entre risas y nerviosismo, calculan que unos 6 meses.Nos sentamos con los protagonistas de este proyecto para que nos cuenten más sobre este bikepacking. ¿Dónde dormirán, cómo comeran, qué material llevan, cómo ha reaccionado la familia, por qué países pasarán, cómo afontar el pasar por países en conflicto? Estas y otras preguntas, con sus respectivas respuestas, en el episodio completo disponible en Youtube (video) y en podcast en todas las apps de podcast (Spotify, Ivoox, Apple Podcast, Podimo, etc).Si te ha gustado el podcast, dale a me gusta suscríbete y deja un comentario. ¿Hasta dónde llegará esta pareja dando pedales? Laura dice que a Mongolia y Carlos a Andorra. 

Jim Boardman and Jay Reid are back to discuss the latest goings-on in and around Anfield, including the local reaction to the derby that didn't go on. Also this week: the win against Gerona, the return of Alisson Becker, the future of Darwin Nunez, a look ahead to Fulham and then Southampton, a referee gets sacked and English football finally notices that Arne Slot exists. The derby didn't go ahead, because of the threat to safety posed by Storm Darragh, a decision made after consultations between the clubs, the council and the police. Of course not everyone across the park sees it that way… Having had a bit more rest than expected Arne Slot's side travelled to face Gerona in the Champions League, yet didn't exactly look like a side benefiting from the extra time off. What was described by many as a game of basketball did end with Liverpool gaining all three points, courtesy of Mo Salah converting the penalty won by Luis Diaz, so no real harm done and plenty to learn from. One big learning point was being reminded just how good a keeper Ali is, the first choice keeper back after injury and given no easy ride. As Jay and Jim point out, it's not being critical of Kelleher to say he's not as good as the main man, because few if any are anywhere near that good. It was also another chance for Darwin Nunez to stake his claim for a place as a regular starter. With Jota on the verge of a return and Chiesa not too far behind, it could be one of his last chances for a while, but taking chances isn't exactly his strong point at the moment. Is the criticism of Darwin a bit over the top, given all the other stuff he does when he isn't trying to score, or is it justified for a player wearing that Liverpool No.9 shirt and costing what he did? The mark of Everton never seems too far away in football these days, and Liverpool's next match sees them face another side whose boss used to be at Everton. Fulham's Marco Silva became the boss at Goodison a couple of years after beating Liverpool as manager of Hull, but that's probably just a coincidence and didn't even get a mention when the Blues were looking for a new boss at the time. Nowadays he's managing a Fulham side that was involved in one of the worst yet best Anfield games last season, the 4-3 win for the Reds after going 3-2 down. They are a side that can cause Liverpool problems, especially at their own place, but this is Anfield! It was for the 4-3 though… News this week that David Coote had been sacked by the PGMOL following the release of a video that suggested he didn't really like Liverpool or their former manager Jurgen Klopp. Coote had been on VAR for the derby that saw, amongst other things, Jordan Pickford go unpunished for a challenge on Virgil Van Dijk that could have been career ending and certainly put him out for a lengthy period. There are many more to mention, and questions have to be asked of PGMOL about how rife this level of apparent bias might be. Questions that won't be answered of course. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

04 11-12-24 LHDW El Gerona pierde ante el Liverpool y se queda sin opciones. Los ingleses siguen líderes de todo, Champions, Premier y dejando un gran fútbol

04 11-12-24 LHDW El Gerona pierde ante el Liverpool y se queda sin opciones. Los ingleses siguen líderes de todo, Champions, Premier y dejando un gran fútbol

06 09-12-24 LHDW El R.Madrid gana en Gerona tirando de nuevo los primeros minutos del partido, ¿Culpa de Ancelotti?, no acaba de arrancar bien los encuentros

06 09-12-24 LHDW El R.Madrid gana en Gerona tirando de nuevo los primeros minutos del partido, ¿Culpa de Ancelotti?, no acaba de arrancar bien los encuentros

Hoy conoceremos la vida de nuestra Marie Curie, Nuestra Margareth Thatcher, la bioquímica Ana María Lajusticia Bergasa, La Dama de Magnesio. La pequeña Ana María nació en Bilbao el 23 de julio de 1924. De familia humilde, se dedicaba a comé codillo, a plantar pepinos y a cocer el puchero en una perola a fuego lento, hasta que llegó un hombre bajito con bigote que le quitó a media España lo de comé y lo de que tu padre te viera hacer la comunión. Sin el cabeza de familia su madre Delfina y ella quedaron al cuidado de su tío materno, que con tantas mujeres y niños que mantener parecía el Emérito. En 1937, justo cuando falleció su padre, empezaron a darle taquicardias nocturnas por la presión de ser buena estudiante y contribuir a la economía familiar, no se le fuera a ocurrir lo de trabajar por dinero. A los 15 años se mudó aquí a Madrid y llegó hasta COU. Luego, su abuela Felicidad (no dejen influenciarse por el nombre que es la misma que le puso a su hija Delfina) le recomendó que estudiara Química, porque así podía trabajar, seguro en el Burger King, y a unas malas como profesora o en la industria. Ana María le hizo caso a su abuela y se metió en la Facultad de Química, licenciándose con méritos en 1947. Con 24 años fue nombrada jefa de un laboratorio en Vizcaya y en 1948 se mudó a Gerona porque la contrataron en una mina para supervisar la extracción de “cosas” y dónde conoció a su futuro marido. Yo soy Química y con 43 años me llevo todo el día cantando “Las ruedas del autobús”. En 1955, con 31 años tuvo un accidente y le pusieron unos varillas de bambú como a las plantas pa que crezcan derechitas. El uso del corsé durante más de 20 años y la artrosis que tenía le dejaron los músculos de la espalda como la papada de Camilo José Cela. Para colmo, en 1967, cuando tenía 43 años le diagnosticaron Diabetes tipo II y se le empezó a quedá cogío por las noches el tendón del dedo gordo y fue entonces cuando se acordó que era química y se puso a investigar, llegando a la conclusión de que su alimentación era deficiente. Era 1976 y nacía en su cabeza el Naturhouse de antes. Ana María se jartó de chicharitos, arvellanitas y tapitas de caracoles pa lo de la falta de magnesio y a los 52 años salió corriendo como Forest Gump, se le cayó el corsé y ya no tuvo que usarlo nunca más. En 1980 creó su propia marca, con su nombre y su foto. En esta época ya tenía la mirada como si los polvitos que usaba no fueran precisamente de magnesio, la rebequita por encima de los hombros y el pelo como si fuera todos los días a un bautizo. Su método no quedó demostrado científicamente, pero la mujé facturaba al año más de 10 millones de euros, que no está mal pa lo poco que han gastado en marketing. Se casó, tuvo hijos que se pelearon por herencias, le secuestraron a la sobrina, Mari Angels Feliu, la farmacéutica de Olot y sobrevivió a 7 Papas. Desgraciadamente, el pasado 7 de noviembre nos dejó a los 100 años, aunque ustedes siempre podrán recordarlo cuando vean crecer una planta derechita o coman chicharitos.

Nada Surf están de gira por España con nuevas canciones. Su álbum “Moon Mirror” satisface las mejores expectativas de un grupo fiel a su estilo, a su evolución, rodado por lo largo y ancho de este planeta desde 1992, con un sonido aún más poderoso y enloquecedor en sus conciertos. Hablemos y que se toque algo. ¿No? Esta noche Jesper Lindell and The Brunnsvik Sounds arrancarán en Madrid una gira que seguirá por La Lastrilla (Segovia), Bilbao, Vigo, Avilés, Santander, Gerona, Barcelona, Valencia y Zaragoza. DISCO 1 NADA SURF The One You WantDISCO 2 VERA NOOR Broken robot heartDISCO 3 JESPER LINDELL One Of These Rainy DaysDISCO 4 ALL AROUND FOLKS  I hear The RoadDISCO 5 AMERICA Always LoveDISCO 6 NADA SURF Second SkinDISCO 7 NADA SURF Open SeasDISCO 8 NADA SURF In Front Of me NowDISCO 9 NADA SURF Moon MirrorEscuchar audio

Gerard Freixes es una de las caras más conocidas dentro de la comunidad Gravel. Su visión le ha permitido crear uno de los eventos más importantes del mundo The Traka, en Girona, donde gente de todo el planeta se reúne para disfrutar del gravel en sus diferentes distancias y formatos. Con el éxito y rápida evolución de The Traka, nace Gravel Earth Series. Un circuito de varias carrera por el mundo, siempre enfocado al ciclista profesional específico de Gravel y al deportista amateur pero con el gravel en mente.Todo organizado por la empresa que fundó, Klassmark, con un compromiso medio ambiental desracable: No Nature, No Future.En el episodio de hoy hablamos con Gerard de cómo y por qué empezó a organizar eventos de gravel cuando originalmente ellos venían del trail running, qué novedades tendremos en las Gravel Earth Series, nuevos eventos y ubicaciones, porque The Traka es tan importante, cómo se puede mejorar la seguridad en una carrera de Gravel y muchas cosas más. Decimos muchas cosas más porque el episodio dura casi 90 minutos... el doble de lo que duran normalmente las entrevistas en Gravel Studio Podcast.Gracias por escucharnos, si te ha gustado suscríbete al podcast y deja un comentario =) Si lo estás viendo en Youtube también. ¡Comparte el episodio y el podcast en redes o grupos de whatsapps de gravel! Todo ayuda a seguir haciendo esta comunidad gravelera donde cada día somos más. ¡Hasta el martes que viene!@gravelstudio_@carlosmancera4@laucyclecoach

Repentance draws a person out of darkness into eternal light. It transforms the penitent into a completely new person. But how exactly does repentance work? How do you repent? What are the various elements and facets of repentance? The authoritative book on these questions, Shaarei Teshuva, the Gates of Repentance, was written in the 13th century by Rabbeinu Yonah of Gerona. In this special 10 days of repentance edition of the podcast, we explore the very profound and powerful section of this book that deals with the impetuses of repentance.  Join us as we prepare for Yom Kippur and strive to improve ourselves with the power and the magic of repentance.– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –DONATE to TORCH: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a donation to help fund our Jewish outreach and educational efforts at https://www.torchweb.org/support.php. Thank you!– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –Email me with questions, comments, and feedback: rabbiwolbe@gmail.com– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –SUBSCRIBE to my Newsletterrabbiwolbe.com/newsletter– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –SUBSCRIBE to Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe's PodcastsThe Parsha PodcastThe Jewish History PodcastThe Mitzvah Podcast This Jewish LifeThe Ethics PodcastTORAH 101 ★ Support this podcast ★

05 19-09-24 LHDW El PSG gana al Gerona, aunque genera dudas, ¿Le da al PSG para ganar Champions?.El City un equipazo con 16 jugadores de primer nivel

Retour sur la victoire du PSG face à Gerona lors de la 1ère journée de la phase championnat de LDC

If one has a close friend or family member who is gravely ill and enduring a great deal of suffering, and the physicians have determined that the patient cannot be cured, it is permissible, or proper, to pray that the patient should die so he does not suffer any longer? A possible Talmudic source for this kind of prayer is the story told in Masechet Ketubot (104) of the death of Rebbe (Rabbi Yehuda Ha'nasi). The Rabbi took ill, and all the Rabbis prayed on his behalf. Rebbe's maidservant went to the roof of the house and cried, "The upper worlds want Rebbe, and the lower worlds want Rebbe. May it be His will that the lower worlds prevail over the upper worlds." The maid went inside, and she noticed how terribly Rebbe was suffering. His illness forced him to make frequent trips to the restroom, causing him an inordinate amount of discomfort. The maid returned to the rooftop and cried, "May it be His will that the upper worlds prevail over the lower worlds." Once she saw Rebbe's suffering, it seems, she changed her prayer, and prayed that Rebbe should die. Seeing that Rebbe remained alive in the merit of the Rabbis' prayers, the maidservant threw a glass off the roof, and when it reached the ground and shattered, it made a loud, sudden noise that disrupted the Rabbis' prayers. At that moment, Rebbe died. The Ran (Rabbenu Nissim of Gerona, Spain, 1320-1380), in Masechet Nedarim, references this story, and draws proof from the maidservant's prayers that in certain situations, it is proper to pray that a patient should die. Specifically, the Ran explains, such a prayer is appropriate if there is no longer any possibility of the patient recovering, and the patient endures suffering because of his illness. On this basis, the Ran explains the Gemara's comment in Masechet Nedarim (40a) that visiting an ill patient is vitally important, because if one does not visit the patient, then he "does not pray for him – neither that he should live, nor that he should die." The Ran explains that one of the purposes of visiting the sick is to observe the patient's condition firsthand so he will be aroused to pray. Sometimes, he will be aroused to pray that the patient should live, and in other occasions, he will be aroused to pray that the patient should die. Specifically, as in the case of Rebbe's maidservant, if one sees that the patient cannot be cured, and endures suffering, he should pray for the patient's life to end so he will not suffer any longer. A different view is presented by the Ben Ish Hai (Rav Yosef Haim of Baghdad, 1833-1909), in his Ben Yehoyada commentary to the Talmud (Masechet Ketubot). He explains that the maidservant made these pronouncements not as prayers to G-d, but rather to relay to the Rabbis information about Rebbe's condition. As she tended to the Rabbi's needs, she knew about his condition and wished to convey the latest information to Rebbe's colleagues. When she saw that Rebbe was suffering, she announced to the Rabbis that the time had come for the "upper worlds to triumph over the lower worlds" – meaning, that Rebbe should die. She was telling the Rabbis that they should stop praying, because their prayers were prolonging Rebbe's suffering. According to the Ben Ish Hai, then, one should not pray for a terminally ill patient to die, but one should instead stop praying for the patient to live, once the situation is such that the prayers would just be prolonging the patient's suffering. This is in contrast to the view of the Ran, who ruled that one may actually pray for the patient to die in such a case. Rav Moshe Feinstein (Russia-New York, 1895-1986), in Iggerot Moshe (Hoshen Mishpat 2:75), posits that even according to the Ran, this Halacha is extremely limited in scope. The Ran stated that one may pray for a patient to die only once it is certain that the patient will not recover. Apparently, Rav Moshe explained, Rebbe's maidservant – who was known to be an especially righteous woman – had a unique power of prayer, and she sensed in this situation that her prayers would be ineffective and Rebbe would not survive. In such a case, the Ran maintains, it is appropriate to pray that a patient should die to avoid further suffering. In the vast majority of situations, however, we have no way of conclusively determining whether or not a patient will survive, and so such a prayer would not be appropriate. Others, however, disagree, and maintain that just as we rely on doctors' medical assessments in other areas of Halacha, such as when a patient should be fed on Yom Kippur, or driven to a hospital on Shabbat, we likewise rely on doctors' assessments in this regard, as well. Accordingly, the Aruch Ha'shulhan (Rav Yechiel Michel Epstein of Nevarduk, 1829-1908), in Yoreh De'a (335:3), accepts the Ran's view as practical Halacha, ruling that if a patient is suffering and it is certain that he will not recover, one should pray for him to die. A third view is presented by Rav Moshe Sternbuch (contemporary), in his Teshubot Ve'hanhagot. He tells that Rav Shmuel Rozovsky (1913-1979), the great Rosh Yeshiva of Ponevezh, was very ill and endured terrible pain. A disciple visited him, and Rav Rozovsky asked the student to pray "that the Almighty shall spare me from suffering – either that I should leave, or that the suffering should leave." In other words, the appropriate prayer to recite in such a situation is that the patient should no longer suffer, and that G-d would decide how this should be achieved – either through the patient's recovery, or through the patient's passing. This is reminiscent of the story told of a certain Lubavitcher Hasid who, like many Rabbis in Lubavitch, was sent by the Lubavitcher Rebbe (Rav Menachem Mendel Schneerson, 1902-1994) to a remote location to help facilitate religious life, but he had a very difficult time. The conditions were so harsh that this Rabbi endured poverty and poor health. Finally, after a number of years, he sent a letter to the Rebbe asking if he could be relieved of his mission, which was causing him great suffering. The Rebbe wrote a letter back to the Rabbi saying, "Every person who comes into this world has a purpose to fulfill. Your purpose is this mission that I sent you on. Instead of asking to be relieved of your mission, you should be asked to be relieved of your suffering." The Rabbi heeded the Rebbe's advice, and decided to remain. With time, the condition improved, he was very successful. In a similar vein, when a terminally ill patient is suffering, according to Rav Sternbuch, the appropriate response is to pray that the suffering should end, in the manner in which G-d sees fit. It is not for us to decide how the suffering to end; we should simply beseech G-d that it should end quickly in the way which G-d decides. It would seem that this is, indeed, the best approach to take in such a situation. Summary: According to some opinions, it is permissible, and even appropriate, to pray that an ill patient should die if the doctors have determined that he cannot be cured and he is enduring great suffering. However, the preferred practice in this unfortunate circumstance is to simply pray to G-d for the patient's suffering to end, in the manner which G-d decides is best for the patient.

Volvemos a abrir nuestro mapa de viajes con el periodista Enrique de Vicente y el escritor Javier Sierra para conocer de su mano la ciudad de Gerona. Entre otros lugares mágicos conoceremos la muralla, la catedral de Santa María, con su claustro y los capiteles con escenas grabadas de monstruos, el relicario de los “Sants Dubtes”, el tapiz de la Creación, el relicario de la Verónica, la gárgola de la bruja y la cabeza de “Dalí”. Será un recorrido marcado por la simbología y la leyenda entremezclada con la historia. Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

What up party people. Sorry, I don't know why I just did that. Apparently we're putting these things back on YouTube now because so many of y'all requested to not just listen to our dreamy voices each week but you actually want to see our beautiful faces too. SO I didn't want to look like Will Farrel and not know what to do with my hands but I think whatever I just did was actually worse. Anyways, we're talking Giro updates and whatever in the hell Tadej has going on with his mix-matched kit, we answer some listener questions pertaining to DJ and the bike fit sorcery he has going on, Scott tells us about his planned return to gravel racing to try and upkeep his undefeated record, and we also touch on some happenings across the pond at the Traka 360 this past weekend. Or is it the 200? No one knows.   This week's episode is being brought to you by Dynamic Cyclist, the online fitness platform designed to tune your body to be limber and strong so you can keep on enjoying those long days in the saddle like Dizzle without risk of injury and soreness. Head over to dynamiccyclist.com today to check out there programs such as stretching & mobility, strength training, injury prevention and more. Whether you're a total cycling noobie, seasoned athlete, or getting up there in years and consider yourself a master of the craft, they have something for everyone and make sure to use discount code BONKBROS for a free 7-day trial plus 10% off a monthly subscription.    If you have any questions or feedback for the show you can drop us a note at bonkbrospodcast@gmail.com or you can holla at ya boys on the Bonk Bros insta (@bonkbros @dylanjawnson @adamsaban6 @tylerclouti @raddaddizzle @scottmcgilljr). Alright let's get it started already.   Patreon: http://patreon.com/patreon_bonkbros     Silca (discount code: crockpotanator4000): https://silca.cc/?utm_source=Bonk+Bros&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=stripchip&utm_id=Bonk+Bros+Podcast   Dynamic Cyclist (discount code: BONKBROS): https://new.dynamiccyclist.com/a/43703/xkYViFV8   For more Dylan Johnson content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIf1xvRN8pzyd_VfLgj_dow Intro/ Outro music by AlexGrohl on Pixabay.com: https://pixabay.com/music/id-111445/  Listener Question Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1T37wGRLk6iYTCF6X_DQ9yfcaYtfAQceKpBJYR5W7DVA/edit?ts=642eb6d6     The Following Was Generated Using AI And Should Not Be Held To The Higher Standards Of Sentient Beings - Riverside.fm   Summary The conversation starts with a discussion about asbestos in Scott's grandma's house. They then transition to talking about watching TV and Dylan's lack of a TV. The conversation shifts to mountain bike tires and the high prices of certain brands. They discuss different tire options and their experiences with different brands. The conversation then moves to gravel racing and the upcoming BWR North Carolina race. They discuss the race date and Scott's potential participation. The conversation ends with a discussion about Dylan's recent rides and Adam's desire for faster speeds. The conversation covers various topics including the Unbound gravel race, heat acclimation, the Giro d'Italia, and the Troca gravel race. The hosts discuss the different routes of the Unbound race and the importance of knowing the gravel conditions. They also joke about Dylan's lack of preparation for the race. The conversation then shifts to heat acclimation and the benefits of training in hot weather. They briefly mention the Giro d'Italia and Tadej Pogacar's performance. Finally, they discuss the Troca gravel race and the confusion around the different distances. In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss the Troca 360 race and its impact on participants' preparation for the Unbound gravel race. They also talk about the Gravel Earth series and the need for race organizers to clarify the competitive distance and prize money. The hosts then shift to a discussion about the Bolt Shave razor and its weight, jokingly suggesting alternative names for the product. They briefly touch on CBD products and their effectiveness. The conversation concludes with a listener question about Dylan's bike fit. In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss saddle position and bike fitting. They also joke about sponsored ads and share their thoughts on cyclocross. They brainstorm YouTube challenges and unconventional bike setups. In this final part of the conversation, the hosts discuss various topics including challenges at Unbound, carbon fiber striders for toddlers, VO2 max tests, golf, and t-shirt designs. They also joke about their own abilities and share funny anecdotes. The hosts mention upcoming merchandise and encourage listeners to send in t-shirt design ideas and favorite sound bites.   Keywords asbestos, TV, mountain bike tires, gravel racing, BWR North Carolina, rides, speed, Unbound, gravel race, heat acclimation, Giro d'Italia, Troca, Tadej Pogacar, Troca 360, Unbound gravel race, Gravel Earth series, race distance, prize money, Bolt Shave razor, CBD products, bike fit, saddle position, bike fitting, sponsored ads, cyclocross, YouTube challenges, unconventional bike setups, Unbound, challenges, carbon fiber strider, toddler, VO2 max test, golf, t-shirt design, merchandise   Takeaways Asbestos can be a concern in older homes and should be properly removed. Not everyone watches TV and some people prefer to watch videos on their computers or phones. Mountain bike tires can be expensive, and it's important to choose the right tire for different terrains. Gravel racing is a popular cycling discipline, and races like BWR North Carolina offer exciting challenges. Riding long distances can improve endurance and fitness levels. Speed is a topic of interest for some cyclists, and achieving faster speeds can be a goal for training. Knowing the gravel conditions is important for gravel races like Unbound Heat acclimation can be beneficial for performance in hot weather races Tadej Pogacar's performance in the Giro d'Italia is impressive The Troca gravel race had confusion around the different distances Participating in the Troca 360 race may impact recovery and preparation for the Unbound gravel race. Race organizers should clarify the competitive distance and prize money to avoid confusion. The Bolt Shave razor is heavy but durable, making it easier to use. The effectiveness of CBD products is inconclusive and varies from person to person. Dylan's bike fit philosophy is to ride without fuss and not worry about the details. Saddle fore-aft position is important for proper bike fit, with the knee ideally positioned over or slightly in front of the pedal spindle. Having a backup bike for racing can be beneficial in case of mechanical issues, but it may not be necessary for mountain biking. The hosts express their opinions on cyclocross, discussing the requirement of having two bikes and suggesting alternative rules. They brainstorm YouTube challenges, such as riding a century without a saddle or running a marathon in unconventional shoes. The hosts joke about sponsored ads and share humorous anecdotes. Unbound is mentioned as a potential venue for a challenge Discussion about carbon fiber striders for toddlers Humorous conversation about VO2 max tests and their significance Anecdotes and jokes about golf Plans for t-shirt designs and merchandise Titles The Quest for Speed in Cycling The Joys and Challenges of Long Rides Gravel Race Routes and Preparation The Importance of Heat Acclimation The Heavy-Duty Bolt Shave Razor Dylan's No-Fuss Bike Fit Philosophy Reimagining Cyclocross Rules Brainstorming YouTube Challenges Golf and Anecdotes Challenges and Unbound   Sound Bites "Dude, just go in there with a sledgehammer and knock all that shit out." "I mean, that would assume that I have friends, you know?" "Quick and easy." "Especially" "Why would you even show up?" "And then you can press a button and it'll give you a DJ-ism" "So who else besides Pete Stetona did the 360?" "No, that people did the 360." "Yeah, I feel like the race promoters need to put up a pretty significant amount of prize money for one, one of the three distances, not multiple." "Most people use the acronym 'COPS' for saddle fore-aft position: knee over pedal spindle." "That's what the long dong stem is for." "I recently got into waxing my chain with the Silco Croc-Potinator 4000 and I absolutely love the process." "Dude, you should do it on one of those city bikes." "No, no dude it took them like 20 hours to finish it. They had blisters and stuff." "No, a 53 really sucks. A 69 is at least in the... A 53? Dude, that's like everyday citizen."   Chapters 00:00 Dealing with Asbestos and TV Preferences 02:02 Navigating the World of Mountain Bike Tires 05:55 Excitement Builds for BWR North Carolina Race 08:36 The Joys and Challenges of Long Rides 11:24 The Quest for Speed in Cycling 15:41 DJ-isms and Sauna Blankets 23:07 Impressive Performance in the Giro d'Italia 26:01 Cycling in Gerona and the Troca Gravel Race 28:13 Traka 360 and Unbound Gravel Race 30:20 Clarifying Race Distance and Prize Money 35:25 The Heavy-Duty Bolt Shave Razor 39:06 The Inconclusive Nature of CBD Products 41:39 Dylan's No-Fuss Bike Fit Philosophy 46:14 Waxing Chains and Bike Maintenance 53:42 Opinions on Cyclocross 56:53 Brainstorming YouTube Challenges 59:42 Humorous Anecdotes and Sponsored Ads 01:05:54 VO2 Max Tests and Humor 01:09:11 Golf and Anecdotes 01:12:22 T-Shirt Designs and Merchandise  

El calentamiento global que padecemos desde hace años tiene efectos gravísimos en numerosos lugares del mundo. España y Grecia son los países europeos que sufren más estrés hídrico. Según diferentes informes el 75% de nuestro territorio corre riesgo de desertificación y los expertos señalan que debiéramos reducir el consumo de agua en todos los sectores.Esta semana hablamos del estrés hídrico con Julio Barea, responsable políticas de agua de Greenpeace; Leandro del Moral, catedrático del departamento de Geografía Humana de la Universidad de Sevilla; Luis Babiano, gerente de Asociación Española de Operadores Públicos de Abastecimiento y Saneamiento, y Lluís Espada, concejal de Medio Ambiente y de Infraestructuras y Servicios Públicos de Roses, municipio de la provincia de Gerona, Cataluña.Escuchar audio

04 29-04-24 LHDW ¿Peligra el 2º puesto del Barça en Liga?, el Gerona acechando. Huele a timo el fichaje de Vitor Roque, apenas ha jugado unos minutos esta temporada

Resaca de la victoria ante el B. Dormund en Champions y cómo encara el Atleti el partido de liga ante el Gerona importantísimo de cara al 4º puesto.

Many people ask whether grape juice may be used instead of wine for the Misva of "Arba Kosot" – drinking four cups of wine at the Seder. This is, indeed, an important question with which the Halachic authorities have grappled, both in regard to this Misva as well as in regard to the Misva of Kiddush. When it comes to Kiddush, the Rambam (Rav Moshe Maimonides, Spain-Egypt, 1135-1204) ruled that wine which is Mebushal – meaning, it has been brought to a boil – may not be used. The Shulhan Aruch (Orah Haim 472) does not follow this view of the Rambam, but according to some authorities, it is preferable not to use Mebushal wine for Kiddush. The grape juice which is commonly sold in stores today is Mebushal (as it has undergone pasteurization), so this is one disadvantage of using grape juice for Kiddush. It should be noted that the Shulhan Aruch permits using for Kiddush freshly-squeezed grape juice produced on Friday, so if somebody squeezes grapes to produce grape juice before Shabbat, which is obviously not Mebushal, he avoids this disadvantage. The second Halachic disadvantage of grape juice is that it fails to meet the standard mentioned by several Halachic authorities (Magen Abraham, and Hid"a in Birkeh Yosef) who maintained that one should preferably use aged wine for Kiddush. This refers to wine which was contained in a vat for at least forty days. Grape juice never even begins the fermenting process, and thus certainly does not meet this preferred criterion. Thus, although from a strict Halachic standpoint grape juice may be used for Kiddush on Shabbat, it is preferable to use wine. Ideally, one should use non-Mebushal, aged wine. The next level would be aged wine that is Mebushal. The third level would be non-Mebushal grape juice, and the fourth level would be Mebushal grape juice. When it comes to the four cups at the Seder, there is an additional factor that must be taken into consideration. Namely, the wine drunk at the Seder must have the quality of "Mesame'ah" – it brings a person joy. The Halachic authorities address the question of whether grape juice, which has no intoxicating effect, meets this requirement. Hacham Ovadia Yosef draws proof from the comments of the Ran (Rabbenu Nissim of Gerona, Spain, 1315-1376) in Masechet Pesahim, and from the Gemara's discussion in Masechet Baba Batra (93), that even wine which is not intoxicating is suitable for the four cups of wine at the Seder. He applies this conclusion to grape juice, as well. As a practical matter, Hacham Ovadia, as well as Hacham Bension Abba Shaul (Israel, 1923-1998), ruled that one should preferably use wine for the four cups, even if this poses some difficulty, but women, and those for whom drinking wine is very difficult, may use grape juice. Hacham Bension adds that a person who cannot drink four cups of wine should use wine for at least the final cup, as he will go to sleep soon afterward. Another option is to mix wine and grape juice for the four cups. It should be noted that Rav Moshe Feinstein (Russia-New York, 1895-1986) is cited as having ruled against the use of grape juice for the four cups at the Seder. However, as mentioned, the leading Sephardic Sages of the last generation – Hacham Ovadia Yosef and Hachan Bension – allowed the use of grape juice for women and for those who have considerable difficulty drinking four cups of wine. Summary: One should use wine, and not grape juice, for the four cups at the Seder, but women, as well as men for whom drinking four cups of wine poses considerable difficulty, may use grape juice. Preferably, they should mix wine and grape juice, or drink wine for at least the fourth of the four cups.

Es la mujer más longeva del mundo y vive en Gerona. A sus 117 años, María tiene un historial médico que sigue sorprendiendo a los especialistasPara muchos, el nombre de Maria Branyas no les diga nada. Pero su historia es digna de ser estudiada en los apartados de los libros de historia. Esta mujer vive en una residencia de Olot (Gerona), ha pasado dos pandemias, la gripe española y el COVID, y la Guerra Civil. Por no hablar de las dos guerras mundiales.María Branyas nació en San Francisco (California) un año después del terremoto que destrozó la ciudad. A los pocos años, ella y su familia se trasladaron a Cataluña. Es madre de tres hijos, abuela de 7 nietos y bisabuela de 11 bisnietos. María ha tenido una vida plena, tranquila, con orden y estabilidad emocional, la familia siempre ha estado cerca, no ha hecho nunca dieta y come un yogur cada día. Quizá, en alguno de estos aspectos que describen la vida de María, esté su secreto mejor guardado: la longevidad. Porque María ostenta el título de ser la mujer más longeva del mundo. Acaba de cumplir 117 años y en este tiempo no ha tenido ninguna enfermedad grave.La ciencia está fascinada con su caso. Uno de los expertos interesados en su historia es el doctor Manel Esteller, director del Instituto de Investigación contra...

This week on the podcast we welcome Thomas English from Trek Travel to discuss the Provence to Girona gravel tour. Thomas shares his personal experience growing up in the Camargue National Park and how he discovered his love for cycling. He discusses the inspiration behind the Provence to Girona tour and the unique landscapes and cultural experiences that participants can expect. Thomas provides a detailed overview of the nine-day trip, highlighting the diverse terrain, cultural differences, and the sense of adventure that comes with gravel cycling. He emphasizes the importance of local expertise and the immersive experience that Trek Travel provides for its guests. Trek Gravel Trips  Support the Podcast Join The Ridership  About the Guest(s): Thomas English is a guide for Trek Travel, a company that specializes in guided cycling trips. Based in Lyon, France, Thomas grew up in the Camargue National Park and developed a love for cycling at a young age. He has a background in field medical engineering but decided to pursue his passion for cycling and guiding. Thomas has been working for Trek Travel since 2019 and has guided numerous trips, including the Provence to Girona gravel tour. Episode Summary: In this episode, Craig Dalton interviews Thomas English from Trek Travel about the Provence to Girona gravel tour. Thomas shares his personal experience growing up in the Camargue National Park and how he discovered his love for cycling. He discusses the inspiration behind the Provence to Girona tour and the unique landscapes and cultural experiences that participants can expect. Thomas provides a detailed overview of the nine-day trip, highlighting the diverse terrain, cultural differences, and the sense of adventure that comes with gravel cycling. He emphasizes the importance of local expertise and the immersive experience that Trek Travel provides for its guests. Key Takeaways: The Provence to Girona gravel tour is a nine-day point-to-point cycling adventure that takes participants from the south of France to Catalonia, Spain. The trip offers a diverse range of terrain, including salt flats, vineyards, pine forests, and limestone rock formations. Participants will experience the cultural differences between the French and Catalan regions, including language, cuisine, and architecture. The tour provides an immersive and authentic experience, with opportunities to interact with locals, visit historic sites, and enjoy the natural beauty of the landscapes. Trek Travel focuses on building relationships with local partners and creating a supportive and enjoyable experience for guests. Notable Quotes: "Gravel in many ways has an adventurous spirit. It takes you off the road and allows you to explore quieter and more remote areas." - Thomas English "Cycling is a universal language, but the culture and use of bikes can vary between regions. Gravel cycling allows you to experience the local culture and landscapes in a unique way." - Thomas English Automated Transcription: [TRANSCRIPT] [00:00:00] - ():  Craig Dalton: Hello, and welcome to the gravel ride podcast, where we go deep on the sport of gravel cycling through in-depth interviews with product designers, event organizers and athletes. Who are pioneering the sport **** - (): I'm your host, Craig Dalton, a lifelong cyclist who discovered gravel cycling back in 2016 and made all the mistakes you don't need to make. I approach each episode as a beginner down, unlock all the knowledge you need to become a great gravel cyclist. **** - (): Yeah. This week on the podcast, we welcome Thomas English from Trek, travel to the show. To talk to us about a new gravel tour they're doing from Two Jarana. The trip looks absolutely amazing. So super excited. To dig in with it and learn more about it and how it came to be. Truck travel since our last conversation with them on the podcast. Has really gone deep on gravel travel, building out several new trips this year, including one in the black Hills of South Dakota. An ACIAR ago to the Dolomites trip in Italy, as well as this To Jerome and a trip that we're going to be digging into today. **** - (): I had a great experience. In 2022 on my truck travel trip to Jarana and was doing everything I could to join this trip in April. I don't think this particular one's going to happen. Because of some other commitments, **** - (): . But I'm pleased to have this conversation with Thomas. So you can learn more about it. **** - (): before we jump in, I do need to thank this week sponsor. **** - (): A G one. The last few weeks, I've been talking a little bit more about my sleep routine, but today I want to talk about age one and my morning routine. Taking care of your health, isn't easy, but it should at least be simple. 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So, if you want to take ownership of your health, start with Tri AIG one and get a free one year supply of vitamin D plus K2 and five free AIG. Travel packs with your first purchase. **** - (): Exclusively at drink. aig.com/the gravel ride. That's drink. dot com slash the gravel ride. Check it out today. Would that behind us, let's jump right into my conversation with Thomas. **** - (): Thomas, welcome to the show. [00:03:17] - ():  Thomas English: Hi, Greg. Thank you for hosting me. [00:03:19] - ():  Craig Dalton: We're dealing with the challenges of international video conversations today with you in France and me in California. [00:03:28] - ():  Thomas English: Absolutely. Long distances. [00:03:32] - ():  Craig Dalton: Um, I'm excited to get into this conversation with you. Uh, I've been a big fan of Trek's commitment and enthusiasm around gravel travel. **** - (): And when my buddy Rich hit me up and told me about this Provence to Girona trip, I was like, I got to talk to someone about this. This sounds awesome. [00:03:52] - ():  Thomas English: It's epic. So the, the idea of the trip came in about two years ago now. Uh, I was involved in the design because my roommate is actually a trip design coordinator, if you want the truth. **** - (): So the two of us got this whole thing running and it's going to be an epic journey. [00:04:11] - ():  Craig Dalton: I love it. I can't wait to talk more about it, but to set the stage, I just want to learn a little bit more about you. We established that you're currently living in France. But where did you grow up and how did you initially find the bike? [00:04:24] - ():  Thomas English: So long story short, uh, I'm actually based in Lyon, France right now. So closer to the French Alps, about two and a half hours away from the sea. I actually grew up in the Camargue National Park, which is where the The Rome River creates a delta. It's famous for mosquitos, flamingos, and, uh, bulls, if you want the whole truth. **** - (): And it's very flat, so cycling wise, it gets pretty boring pretty quickly. But the scenery is worth it. And if you're beginning with gravel, it's definitely a good spot to start. [00:04:58] - ():  Craig Dalton: And, you know, obviously gravel, we can argue about how long gravel has been around, but did you initially start as a road rider [00:05:05] - ():  Thomas English: or a mountain biker? **** - (): That's a very tricky question, because I think when, when you start cycling for me, it was, it was, you know, the first key to freedom my parents gave me. I was fortunate enough as a kid to grow up on a boat. So I think I grew this lack of, uh, you know, freedom for a little while being being like. On a boat with with parents. **** - (): It sounds very spoiled, but we were adventuring in a different way. It's more swimming and and canoeing out to places. And so as soon as we got back to lands, the bike was this this real weapon of freedom and this tool to go adventure and come back in late and get told by my mom. But I think, yeah, it was one bike does it all and I think I, I mainly did mountain biking as a teenager because it was a thing, you know, it was the era of downhill and free rides as they used to call it. **** - (): It's taken a whole new shape nowadays and gravel came naturally because we, we can do it in many ways. And especially as a company, I think it's, it's a trend and it's very much growing at the moment and it's the perfect. You know, where to explore a new region and mainly you can just get off the roads and go to, you know, access quieter places and places you, you'd wish to go on foot, but you can actually do it with the bike and it hasn't got to be too much of a distance on the road. **** - (): Yeah, 100%. [00:06:23] - ():  Craig Dalton: It sounds like you grew up with quite an adventurous spirit. How did you find your way into guiding for Trek? [00:06:29] - ():  Thomas English: I started working for Trek for in, in 2019. So this is my sixth season, which I travel and. It's an, it's an amazing place to, to work, uh, good people, you know, the, the support and logistics from A to Z, uh, whatever you get on the guest experience, when you call up the office or the guest services, uh, we feel on, on in the field and feeling that supports from, from, you know, a guide in the field, you don't really find that anywhere else. **** - (): So that's one, one thing to mention. Uh, but I, I, I kind of fell into it because I have a friend that was a guide a year before me. That was the one of the first reasons. Um, but mainly because I was working as a field medical engineer, uh, in the previous life. And there is a moment where you want to follow your dream. **** - (): And I was out there adventuring in the mountains every weekend. So I realized I could do it for a living and take people with me, which is what I care for. [00:07:31] - ():  Craig Dalton: Amazing. I feel like. It might be interesting to hear, what is the life of a guide like? Do you, do you ride all year round and guide all over the place? **** - (): Or are you located in France and you only ride trips in [00:07:46] - ():  Thomas English: France? So that's a fascinating question that we often get from people on the trips, from people outside the trips, from friends and family, or from the first newcomer that you, you, you meet in a, in a party in an evening, for instance. I, I think the life of a guide is is very much full on. **** - (): It's a season is very long in cycling and it's getting longer. Uh, it's some people would rather do it as a very seasonal thing, like riding through the nice period in the, when it's warm and you can ride in shorts and then there'll be a ski instructor in the winter. So. Each guide kind of have their, their own algorithm to, to go about it. **** - (): Uh, for me, it's, it's a full time commitment and then I get a bit of time off, uh, in the winter months to go travel and discover new places. And it kind of sticks to my, my character and my way of doing things. I like to go work hard, play hard in many ways, even though that sounds, uh, Very, very general, it's full season and then a bit of time off to, to go and relax and recover and adventure some more, but it is, it is a lifestyle more than a career. [00:08:56] - ():  Craig Dalton: Yeah. What does that look like for you, Thomas? So are you guiding road trips into Spain one week and then gravel trips in, in France? How does, how does the year end up playing out? So [00:09:07] - ():  Thomas English: at the end of the year, when -you've already guided a little bit, which I travel, you submit a survey to the favorite regions or your favorite regions, your top five. **** - (): I think it is, um, places you'd rather you'd like to go guide. And if you're lucky, you're going to get a few of those pics. Um, but for the, for the main part, you're, you're assigned to a region for a duration of time. It can go from, um, A couple of trips to a whole bunch of different trips in that region. **** - (): We have regions that also cover multiple trips. If I take Provence, for instance, we're actually running three trips out of there and nearly a fourth with the gravel, which will be leaving Provence and going all the way to Spain and sorry, Catalonia and Girona. And so. That's, that's more or less how it operates. **** - (): You're assigned and then you, you'll guide multiple weeks in a row. We try and we try and do maybe three weeks in one week off as a rhythm. [00:10:04] - ():  Craig Dalton: Got it. Yeah. And my, my experience with the team in Girona was that, that between the two guides, they would switch off between time in the van. And time riding. It wasn't lost on me that you've got it as a guide. **** - (): You've got to be motivated and enthusiastic every day. You're out there on the bike with guests as a guest. If we're tired, if we're grumpy, we can suffer and let you know it. But I imagine as a guide, you're really there to elevate the spirit and never share if you're down. Are there days on the bike when you're guiding that you're just tired? [00:10:41] - ():  Thomas English: Oh, yes, absolutely. And, but you don't show it. I think it comes from, from an inner part of you, it's, that's what I said by it's a lifestyle more than a career. It's, um, we always swap with, uh, our co guides. Uh, so one of us is going to be in the support van, one of us is going to be on the bike. It takes different shifts, uh, depending on the trips and the parameters. **** - (): Uh, but yes, you, you're always on, we're always on top of things. And. You know, a lot of people on the outside of the job think that we are the fittest cyclists out there and you've got to be an absolute athlete. You, you get the training for sure. And, and some guys are more into cycling than others. Uh, but the, the real, the reality behind it is we take care of people no matter what. **** - (): Yeah. [00:11:24] - ():  Craig Dalton: Yeah. Yeah. I imagine that's, you know, I see this. All over the place, right? You have people who are innately just skilled at being good spirited, being uplifting and having had that experience with truck travel and that Girona gravel tour definitely saw that like it was more about the experience. **** - (): None of the riders were trying to show how strong they were as athletes, although clearly they were, they were really there to just make sure we were having a great time. And that's what I think is so great about traveling on bike as a guest and gravel travel in particular. You just have a team around you whose sole job it is to not only find the best rides and routes for you, find the best cafes, create the best overall experience. **** - (): And it is, you know, it's obviously an investment taking one of these trips, but there is a pretty massive return when all you need to do as a guest is ride your bike all day. [00:12:25] - ():  Thomas English: Yes, and I'll double up, I'll double up on that in a way that I think you come on a holiday to be on a holiday and There is nothing more relaxing entertaining Fulfilling as when you sign up and you just let go of everything and you just have to enjoy it That's that's the main part is we take care of all the rest the you know, the logistics It's not that you're not necessarily capable of Of it, you know, I've, I've caught myself going on multiple guided trips, whether it's hiking or other activities, um, other than cycling and you, you, you appreciate having the, the local expertise, you know, it, it might not be something that's, that's in the itinerary, you know, but, but your guides might know so much about the geology, the plants, or even just the best cafe, because that's where they cycle past every morning and that's their local, their local terrain or their backyard. **** - (): And that's where it makes the whole, the whole world of difference. You. Okay. The impact of, of that vacation or of that experience on your life is so different when you actually witness it with someone local and you share it with friends. Yeah, a [00:13:32] - ():  Craig Dalton: hundred percent. I want to jump into the Provence to Girona gravel bike tour. **** - (): This is very much a tour because it's point to point the experience I had with track out of Girona. We stayed in a single hotel and we explored routes in every single direction, which was fantastic. But as I've said before on this podcast, there's something about point to point travel or touring or what have you that is incredibly special. **** - (): So how did the idea for the Provence to Girona gravel route come up? And then we can dig into some of [00:14:08] - ():  Thomas English: the details. Okay, so that also refers to a question you previously asked on what does the life of a guide look like? Well, to be quite frank if I'm not guiding a trip with people on board I'm usually bikepacking and I've got the packs all set up on the gravel bike and I'm sleeping outside Which sounds ridiculous to a lot of people in on this planet But it's actually one of the most freeing experiences you you can get out there for yourself. **** - (): It doesn't have to be far It's sometimes just right out right out your front door and you just roll to a place you haven't checked out or you haven't seen and It is the most it is the most freeing thing and you're also you feel very Self sufficient it teaches you a lot of different things and skills where you have to approach people and places Uh, but the main idea behind this trip from Provence to Girona, and we named it that way because there, there are two places that actually ring, uh, or resonate to cyclists, uh, whether they're roadies or already very much accomplished gravel riders. **** - (): Uh, it was the first point to point that we, we were thinking of putting in the book. It's based on a race called, a race route called La Poco Loco that came together, I think in 2019. And it's very tracks since then, but that's what really inspired me initially, and I had written portions of it in a, in a few bits and pieces and on different holiday times. **** - (): And this was the perfect, this was a perfect opportunity to actually start from one point, go all the way and see if we can actually make it work with hotels and accommodations and places to check out. It [00:15:46] - ():  Craig Dalton: sounds super special. What is, I imagine over the course of that Provence to Girona, the terrain is going to vary quite wildly. **** - (): Can you talk through a little bit and if it's helpful to talk through the various nine days, just what is gravel like in Provence and how does it change over the course of those nine days? [00:16:09] - ():  Thomas English: So I can give you a global overview of of the trip if you want not to go into too much detail because nine days is It's quite epic and and you do see a lot But I do want to say that I grew up in in the area where we begin the trip in so, you know I remember I remember being in in my youth in my young age and teenager and adventuring here and there at the weekends And putting all these things together in the culture of the South, because it's, it's a very strong culture in the South of France. **** - (): And this, the, the, the landscape had me stop and take many pictures. Of a place that I've, you know, I've grow, I've, I grew up in. You, you get accustomed to seeing these things on a regular basis. And coming back to it a few years later, it stops you. You're, you're blown away by the beauty of summer's scenery. **** - (): And when I say that, it's on the first day, for instance, We will start the trip and we'll greet everybody, uh, right by the, a bit of a, it's a, it's a swampland where it's famous for ornithology for birdwatching, uh, just south of Montpellier. So imagine a huge city, all buzzling and whistling and noisy and, you know, just the heart of a big city and you just escape, we greet you in this, you know, you just come off the train or come out of the airport and we greet you in this really quiet bird sanctuary. **** - (): With a nice French buffet, you know, proper Provence, there might be some rosé involved for those who, who want to start with that, um, giving you a few, a few bits and knots about the culture and the area you're in and throughout those first 60Ks, which is quite a, quite a bit for a first day, you get to see everything, so much variety from, from the sea, the sea, the salt flats to. The hills, a bit. Of vineyards here and there and the, and the pine forests. **** - (): I mean, you, you, I can't wait to see the smiles on people's faces when we reached the hotel after the first day. Sounds [00:18:05] - ():  Craig Dalton: like an amazing start. [00:18:06] - ():  Thomas English: It is. It is true. So as I was saying, we, we did the Reese, we did the research with my roommates. Who's a, who's a true design coordinator and she's not from the region, but both of us were like kids. **** - (): And you know, it's, it's the joy and the accomplishments of bringing something together that actually works out. And to see the, the, the versatile, the, how versatile the, the. The bike actually is on different terrains. You, you ride a bit of, you know, open forest road to single track, um, and all this on the, under the blue Provence skies, because, you know, it is subject to a bit of wind from the north, um, let her mountain or the missile for the East as you go. **** - (): It's, it's, it's a superb. It's just an area of France that is very underestimated because it's. It's usually some some somewhere between a place you just drive through to get to Spain or you just go to Montpellier or like a few places on the coast, but people don't really stop on these on these areas. **** - (): So. We've got these beautiful barren landscapes in, in some part of the trips that are just untouched, not no cyclists. You just, it's just epic adventure. [00:19:15] - ():  Craig Dalton: Yeah, I think that's, what's mind boggling to me when I think about this trip is just the, the versatility of the gravel bike, that's easy to maybe to conceive of a point to point ride on a road bike. **** - (): And you're sort of following a map, but traveling onto these single track trails and just kind of getting off the beaten path just adds this additional layer of. Intrigue and joy. I think on each day's ride. And I [00:19:40] - ():  Thomas English: think we we call, you know, the inner child in our in ourselves. Um, I think a lot of cyclists will refer to that. **** - (): But I think gravel in many ways has a bit of an adventurous spirit. And you might agree with me on that one. But, you know, it kind of takes you out there. You're not on a on a on the road. You might be leaving civilization for a little bit. We've designed this trip so we can always access you. The route in many points, but for the most part, you know, the whole stress of having traffic and cars around you that you might have on on on the road or uncertain of our road trips, even though we do take very quiet roads there. **** - (): It's it's in existence. You won't have, you know. Any vehicles on most of our itineraries because we're, we're mainly on, on gravel and yes, like from, from one place to the next, you'll, you'll see us, uh, a part of the landscape that not many people get to witness or get to see because it is completely different experience from sitting in the car or riding on the road than being on those single tracks. **** - (): Yeah, [00:20:48] - ():  Craig Dalton: absolutely. What are the next handful of days have in store for riders? [00:20:53] - ():  Thomas English: So yes, I, I touched base on the, on the first one. Sorry, I was, I was kind of selling that first day because. It blew our minds. So I think I like I said, I can't wait to see people smiles as we roll into the first hotel. It is a point to point. **** - (): So we are going to be changing hotel every day apart from our fifth day where we'll have a proper rest day. Um, but the first day we, we leave Montpellier where, where it's, it will be more of a greeting point. Beautiful scenery on those first 60 K's through like what I've said before, the difference. Uh, see. **** - (): Salt flats, single track, into the forest, up in the hills, back in through into vineyards. And we, we have a hotel a little bit on the outskirts of the city. Where the French rugby team has actually been hosted for the trainings, if you, if you want a little, the little hints there. But so, no rugby match on that first evening. **** - (): The next day we kind of sneak out through a secret passage that follows a river out of the city. And we're heading to one of my favorite places in France, which is called Le Lac de Salagout. Uh, the Salago Lake famous spot for kite surfers and for geologists because the soil is a bit of an ochre red. It very much has the color of grapes, so not to bring it to too close to wine, but that's my French side. **** - (): Um, you cross the hills and you arrive on this beautiful blue emerald lake with this, this red kind of, you know, tar looking gravel. It makes a mess of the bikes and it makes them look very adventurous all of a sudden because they get covered in this little red, red dust. Uh, but it's an epic scene to arrive and we're staying in the village. **** - (): That's a little bit the outskirt of it in the national park called Moore's and it's very famous for its, um, Dolom, Dolomitic, uh, rock formations where erosion is just left. These huge limestone columns, uh, beautiful maze of, that was just shaped by nature, uh, and our hotel is, is nestled into that, into that rock face. **** - (): And there'll be a nice little pool to, to relax after, after a big day on the bike. So, like I said, we go a little bit further up north after the first day where we were actually stationed by the sea. On the third day, we leave that beautiful area in the quiet morning, and we hit the hills. There'll be a bit of climbing in the morning. **** - (): And for those who have got an idea of what Provence looks like, or the whispers you've heard of the adventures down there, we're going to be going through a few stone villages. Very, very French. You might come across a You know, to a dish vu like these iconic French cars or markets. Or we can stop and have CA coffee and a cafe, uh, to cross the plains from these hilly villages or hilly, hilly based villages all the way to a bigger town, again called busier. **** - (): Which is famous for multiple reasons, but we're, we'll have a nice sit down lunch in a very retro French cafe where people are playing Pétanque just outside, uh, in front of a lock, you know, we sat there and all the locals were coming around to chat us up. So, you know, it might take a bit longer than scheduled. **** - (): Don't be in a rush there. It is a big day. Uh, but that's, that's kind of the idea, um, is to actually enjoy the ambience and the culture as you're, you're crossing these landscapes, not just whizzing past. [00:24:23] - ():  Craig Dalton: Yeah. Taking an opportunity to enjoy the riding as well as the culture seems like the reason you'd be there for sure. [00:24:32] - ():  Thomas English: A hundred percent. And so that brings me on to the fourth day. So Béziers is a bit, a bigger, a bigger town. We, we have lunch on the outskirts of it, by that lock, as I, as I presented. And there, there are famous pieces of architecture, if, if this is what you enjoy in, in the French history. We are going to go past some very impressive monuments that I can state later. **** - (): Um, and we follow what we call Le Canal du Midi. Which is a, a French icon. A lot of people, a lot of French people would actually go down there on holiday, uh, either rent a boat or kayak up and down this canal. Um, it is, it is a beautiful piece of French architecture and the waterways in France are famous in the history of, of the country for transporting goods, you know, the different wars and battles, why was it separated here or there, uh, the historical borders as well. **** - (): But this, this third day finishes. Back back on the coast again after following this famous canal and we'll be heading we'll be heading the next day. And getting closer to the, to the Pyrenees to go to a place called Billister after crossing a few national parks and famous birdwatching areas again, um, we'll, we'll be climbing a little bit more than the previous days. **** - (): The third day and the fourth day are quite, quite. Big days on the bike. So it's not for the faint hearted, but we'll support everybody, you know Croissant takes you a long way as they say and there's one thing in France for sure is you can't you can't go hungry Because once you've done this little, you know section of gravel you come across this little village and there'll be a bakery and for sure You know the smell of it everything just kind of entices you to get down there and grab something to go So we'll make sure you try the good ones And there are some specialties of the South that are proper to the South, um, that you can only find in the bakeries down there and we'll make sure you try them. **** - (): Um, and you know, that fuels the climb up to this little village of Belista, which used to be one of the main points of interest in, in this area for, uh, white wine growing. Um, they, they still do. It used to be a massive cooperative and we are staying in a, in a hotel called Le Riberac. It is. It is something out of this world. **** - (): We were astonished by what they've done with this eco lodge. You might be sleeping in a wine tank. Yes, we are sleeping in a wine tank. Um, there are spa and, you know, different treatments you can do all around the grape over there. It is one of a kind. It is a place that was designed by two amazing architects. **** - (): The owners is an amazing couple that we got to meet and had the pleasure to have a nice glass and a sit down conversation with. And they really have, you know, an ambience about this, this whole environment that they created, the team that they put together. They still have a part of, um, the cellar that is functional, that, uh, gathers most of, uh, the winemakers of the area as a cooperative. **** - (): And the wine, the wine is delicious down there. The, the riding up will maybe annoy a few, maybe. make others enjoy the adventure twice as much. Um, you know, we all come at a different, at a different place when it comes to climbing on a bike, but that's a good place to finish day four solid before a rest day. **** - (): And we are, we are entering what we call peak at that, which was the scene of multiple combats between, uh, what used to be the Spanish empire and France at a time. And, you know, these perched castles up on the hills, this limestone rock face and this little tower up top with a, with a, with a Catalan flag and the border changed so many times in the past, you know, hundreds of years or decades that it's, it's just very interesting to see the cultural changes throughout the trip because you go from a very Provence, French, uh, south, south of France part with all its influences and its culture. **** - (): And the food evolves as you go down the coast, getting closer to Spanish influence and, you know, the way people talk and behave and, oh, it's just, it's just superb. You get to see that even with a foreign eye, I think. Yeah, it's so [00:28:54] - ():  Craig Dalton: interesting to see and hear that not only will the terrain change, but you'll get these subtle changes in culture across the nine days, uh, changing from the south of France culture to the Catalan culture at the end. [00:29:11] - ():  Thomas English: Absolutely. And if, and if you've been to Gerona, as I've heard you, you've experienced that, that part of the culture and, and, you know, cycling. Cycling is international. It's, it is a universal language. Um, uh, there is a bike in every country you go to, and that's, that's not a lie, that's the truth. But the, the culture that a com, you know, comes with it. **** - (): Maybe the French and the Spanish or the French and the Catalan don't necessarily see the bike. In the same way, you know, maybe the French will use it as a commuter to go get their fresh baguettes from the bakers in the morning, whereas Catalan people will use it to go from, you know, place to place or there's always a different use for it. **** - (): But this, this, this area we're going to is not famous for, you know, holiday and it's not overcrowded. We're really taking you. On, on the unpaved. Uh, this is a proper adventure. Um, we're taking all these, these detours to get to Ballista, um, which is definitely, definitely one of my, one of my crushes for, um, for this trip, because we'll have a rest day in that little village. **** - (): We'll probably have, Awesome activities to go enjoy off the bike for those who want to. You also have the opportunity to, you know, relax because we do come, we do cover between 350 kilometers and 400 kilometers over the first four days. It is a pretty. High level trip, we, we classify as avid. So not to be intimidated by it. **** - (): It does require quite a bit of, you know, physical preparation and a good level of, of writing, uh, but the, but the, the technicity of the gravel stays stays very accessible in many ways. And it's all about how, if you're okay with adventuring the whole day on the bike, you'll, you'll enjoy this trip very much the same as we did my roommates. **** - (): Um. Uh, actually used, uh, the money plus, which is the assist version of our gravel bike and she absolutely loved it. And, you know, we have very different levels of cycling, the 2 of us, but we kept it together and, you know, it's, it's just very complimentary. You get to enjoy the adventure together. So a big rest day on day 5, uh, to recover from, you know, 4 days of adventuring already. **** - (): Uh, there's a pool at the hotel. It's an eco lodge. So they have all these amazing green certifications. We, we do a great job at Trek Travel at building relationships with the people we work with, because I don't see us as a big tour operator where we just walk in, you know, give our standards and, and then, you know, move on to the next season or go somewhere else next season. **** - (): We do build these relationships, and I think you feel it on trip with us. If you've traveled with us before you, you get to appreciate. All the little details that we look into, we always try and better, um, the experience, you know, when you, when you arrive in Bethesda, I can tell you already, uh, Raquel, who's, uh, actually from Madrid originally, who's just fallen in love. With. That region. [00:32:18] - ():  Craig Dalton: Yeah, that's so special as you were mentioning before. I mean, one of the really. Exciting parts of getting a guided tour is having these locals who can show you the ins and outs of the local area and the hotspots and the great riding. Phenomenal. **** - (): So it sounds like at this point, you're up for arrest day. [00:32:39] - ():  Thomas English: A hundred percent. Yes, it's, it's just, it's, it's going to be, it's going to be, uh, you know, not a resurrection, but it will be, it will be one of those that you actually need to push on for sure. **** - (): And, and we'll see if people are up for activities, but I'm, I'm already guaranteeing a lot of people will stay back and say, we need a day to just relax and recover and prepare for the next four. But we, on the fifth day, we, we start tackling the Pyrenees. , we'll be going through what we call the, this, this, the circus. It's, um, it's this beautiful, uh, ochre lime, um, formation, rock formation facing Canigou, which is one of the highest peaks, uh, in this part of the Pyrenees. So you can, you can see this, this dark mountain in the background, uh, slowly getting closer. **** - (): And you got all these different rock formations that we're snaking through to and getting closer and closer to the mountain will be staying in in an old, um, spa and treatment, um, uh, facility area on on the night of day six, uh, to tackle called Dallas on day seven. So. If you, if you, if you, if you've had too much gravel over the, the first six days, don't, don't worry, we've got you covered with a bit of pavement just to, just to rest, uh, a little bit from gravel on, on day seven, because Col d'Arès is, is definitely a stinger, as we call it in, in, in the area, um, it is a bit of a steep one for 13, 13 kilometers, and we do have a section of gravel for those who, who want to keep the trend going, uh, it is, the base of it is this beautiful medieval town where, uh, We'll offer a bit of a treat and, you know, a bit of a quick snack if people want to start tackling the climb on a, on a, a bit of a light bite. **** - (): And once you reach the top, it can be, it can be two, two rooms, two ambiance, as we say in French. Um, it can either be beautiful and sunny or, uh, as it was when we were up there, uh, last fall, quite miserable and windy. Uh, but the views on the Pyrenees that you get from up there no matter what, are just. **** - (): Absolutely stunning. And you descend all the way to this Catalan village after crossing the border, um, called Camprodon, famous for its beautiful stone arch bridge. And from there we are in Catalonia. And the following day, day eight, takes us along the Vies Verdes, uh, which is an old rail to trail, uh, all reconverted. **** - (): Um, it is part of the Pyrenees, if you've heard and followed some of the racing across the Pyrenees. So we are going to be, like, using some of these tracks. And it's beautiful, what we call Catalan gravel. It's very nice, you know, small compact limestone. It takes you all the way back into the Mecca of cycling today, Girona. **** - (): And you will definitely feel the Catalan countryside. If you've been on the Girona gravel trip, you know what I'm referring to, but you will, you will smell, you will, we say you will taste, because usually you have a bit of stuff on your water bottle, and we have the tips for you there, um, but it's, it's, you, you, you get a second country on, on this trip and it hits you like, like a, like a day ride. **** - (): I don't know how to, how to say it in any other way. You cross this border and, um, You're, you're, you're in Catalonia and on these gravel paths, just, um, you know, flying along, along the Via Verde, you, you enter Girona from, from the back, the back door, and we are, we will be staying at Hotel Nord, which I think you say that on our, on our trip there, um, which is the perfect, you know, little nest in, into the city. **** - (): And, yeah, I think it's a good, it's a good way to, to go from, from the South of France, Provence, specific architectural types, all the way into a completely different culture, a completely different, you know, language, accents, influence, uh, but you, you'll, you'll get to, you'll get to feel the connection between the two countries, between that border that's been distorted over the years and the centuries. **** - (): Um, you'll, you'll definitely get that cultural aspect of the trip because we, we felt it as we were, as we were prepping it and we have a, a, a, a nice last day ride, uh, just to, to spend the legs more, more or less, um, before we say farewell. And that's a, a good way to, um, a good way to then spend a bit of time in Girona if you want to stay in Girona or head towards Barcelona, which is another great city to explore after Montpellier in France. **** - (): Um, this, yeah, this trip kind of starts and finishes in, in two really cool points of interest as well, which is another good reason to, to come and join this adventure. [00:37:26] - ():  Craig Dalton: Amazing. Anything else you'd like to add about the trip before we go? [00:37:30] - ():  Thomas English: you know, you create some pretty special bonds over nine days. Uh, sometimes it is over the rest day. Sometimes it's straight off the first day. Um, we are going to be riding these amazing checkpoints as it are seven top, top end, uh, gravel bike. Um, 45 seat tires, which is very comfortable, but after, after eight days of proper riding, you'll probably be in need of a good rest and maybe sometime off the bike. [00:37:56] - ():  Craig Dalton: What an amazing journey and adventure. Thanks so much for coming on and telling us about this trip. It sounds fantastic. I have a love for these point to point adventures. And everything you've described from the terrain to the cultural changes that you're going to experience over the nine days makes this track travel trip. **** - (): Sound amazing. **** - (): Thank you for spending some time with us this evening. And I look forward to seeing you in France at some point. [00:38:24] - ():  Thomas English: Thanks a lot. [00:38:25] - ():  Craig Dalton: That's going to do it for this week's edition of the gravel ride podcast. I hope you enjoyed learning more about that. to Gerona adventure that Trek travel has in store for us. They've got some slots this year, I think starting at the end of April. **** - (): So head on over to track travel.com and check out some of the photos to go with. Thomas's great. Narration of the trip. **** - (): I hope everyone's 20, 24 is filled with many, a gravel adventure. **** - (): Until next time here's to finding some dirt onto your wheels.    

06 12-02-24 LHDW El R.Madrid sentencia la Liga tras ganar al Gerona. ¿Es el mejor partido de Vinicius con el Madrid? Gran gestión de Ancelotti con la plantilla

In this episode  Aimee shares how she unexpectedly found her family a place to live in Gerona thanks to a stroke of luck from a fellow expat leaving for Australia. They delve into the complexities of navigating the rental market in a bustling European city, where seasonal fluctuations and cultural nuances play a significant role.The conversation takes a spooky turn as Aimee shares tales of their resident ghost, "Walter Geist," whose antics add intrigue to their historic neighborhood in Gerona's Jewish quarter. From elevators opening mysteriously to unexplained noises, Rebecca and Aimee explore the fascinating intersection of history and modern living in their European abodes.And what's an expat discussion without a nod to the cultural oddities? Aimee introduces the topic of bidets, a common European home essential, and the quirks that make expat life both challenging and enriching.Enjoying the Bonjhola podcast? Don't forget to share it with fellow adventurers dreaming of their own move-abroad!Where to find Aimee: Instagram: @vibrancenutrition Nutrition Coaching: vibrancenutrition.com Podcast on Nutrition: Blasphemous Nutrition Where to find Rebecca: Instagram and her life in Paris: @beseriouslyhappy Podcast for Interior Design Entrepreneurs: Don't Design While Drinking Biz Coaching for Interior Designers: seriouslyhappy.com Book on Interior Design Psychology: Happy Starts at Home

05 04-01-24 LHDW Rodrigo de Paul a debate. Y la gran pregunta del momento, ¿Ganará el Gerona la Liga?. La mayoría cree que se le alargará la campaña.

04 04-01-24 LHDW Gerona 4 Atlético 3, nueva decepción de los colchoneros. ¿Responsabilidad de Simeone?, Adiós a la Liga. Está a 10 puntos de los líderes

05 03-01-24 LHDW El discurso perdedor de Simeone. El futuro de Michel, actual entrenador del Gerona, ¿Donde entrenará?, ya tiene ofertas de la Premier

Welcome to the first episode of "Bonjhola," where hosts Rebecca and Aimee share their journeys as they uproot their lives and move from the United States to Europe. In this introductory episode, Rebecca, a seasoned interior designer, and Aimee, a practicing nutritionist, discuss their upcoming moves to Paris, France, and Gerona, Spain.Expect candid conversations about the realities of transitioning to a new country, navigating different visa processes, and the emotional rollercoaster that comes with such a life-changing decision. Rebecca and Aimee pull no punches as they share the good, the bad, and the messy details of their experiences, offering valuable insights and advice for anyone considering a similar move.Join them as they discuss the logistical challenges of relocating with pets and families, the importance of finding the right immigration lawyer, and the unexpected surprises they encountered along the way. From visa requirements to cultural adjustments, Rebecca and Aimee provide a raw and unfiltered look at the expat life, complete with practical tips and plenty of humor.Whether you're dreaming of living abroad or simply curious about the realities of expat life, this podcast is for you. So grab a glass of sangria and join Rebecca and Aimee as they navigate the ups and downs of moving to Europe one episode at a time.Don't forget to subscribe for future episodes filled with more real stories, practical advice, and plenty of laughs!Where to find Aimee: Instagram: @vibrancenutrition Nutrition Coaching: vibrancenutrition.com Podcast on Nutrition: Blasphemous Nutrition Where to find Rebecca: Instagram and her life in Paris: @beseriouslyhappy Podcast for Interior Design Entrepreneurs: Don't Design While Drinking Biz Coaching for Interior Designers: seriouslyhappy.com Book on Interior Design Psychology: Happy Starts at Home

04 19-12-23 LHDW El Gerona gana y recupera el liderato, ¿hasta cuando llegará? ¿veis a Michel entrenado al Barça?. Oriol Romeu mejor jugador catalán, que declive

04 11-12-23 LHDW El Gerona le da un baño al Barça y deja retratado a Xavi. Enumeramos los errores del entrenador culé que son muchos. Peor son sus declaraciones

05 11-12-23 LHDW ¿La victoria del Gerona al Barça retrata a Simeone? su planteamiento fue cobarde en Montjuic y desperdició una oportunidad de ganar al Barça

Esto es HistoCast. No es Esparta pero casi. Una vez más nos lanzamos a las defensas y murallas los asaltos a posiciones fortificadas y lo hacemos con Raúl Catalán, Eduardo Kavanagh, @LordCirencester, @tamtamveramendi, @HugoACanete y @goyix_salduero.[Presentación de Hugo

Sergio Valentín comenta toda la actualidad del fútbol con Isidoro San José, Jaime Ugarte, Dani Blanco y María Trisac.

Sara Sanz comenta la última hora del estado de los incendios en España como el de Portbou en Gerona.

The Shulhan Aruch (Orah Haim 303) explicitly forbids combing one's hair on Shabbat, given that combing invariably results in the removal of some hairs from the head (listen to audio recording for precise citation). Pulling hair from one's head on Shabbat falls under the category of Gozez – shearing. During the construction of the Mishkan, the hair of animals was removed from the skin as part of the process of preparing the skin for use in the Mishkan. Since the Shabbat prohibitions are modeled after the categories of work done in the construction of the Mishkan, it is similarly forbidden to remove hair from one's head on Shabbat. As a result, one may not comb his hair, as this always causes hairs to be removed.At first glance, one might argue that this should be permissible on Shabbat due to the principle of "Melacha She'ena Sericha Le'gufa." This principle makes an exception in cases where the person's action is not intended for the purpose of the Melacha (forbidden act). Here, the individual's intent is to comb his hair, not to remove hair, and this would therefore seemingly qualify as a "Melacha She'ena Sericha Le'gufa." The Ran (Rabbenu Nisim of Gerona, Spain, 1290-1380), however, refutes this argument, noting that in the original Melacha of Gozez, during the construction of the Mishkan, the intent was not the removal of the animal's hair per se. The hair was removed for the purpose of preparing the skin, and not to use the hair. Therefore, since the model of Gozez is a case where the act was not performed for the purpose of hair removal, the prohibition similarly applies to all cases of hair removal, even if this is not the person's objective or intent.Another argument that could be raised is the fact that one has no interest in removing hair while combing. His concern is not that hairs should fall, but rather that he look presentable, and therefore perhaps it should be permitted. The Sha'ar Ha'siyun (notes to the Mishna Berura by that work's author, Rabbi Yisrael Meir Kagan, 1839-1933), however, notes that since one cannot comb his hair without causing hairs to fall, he is considered as though he wants the hairs to fall, and combing is therefore forbidden.The Mishna Berura cites the Yeshu'ot Yaakob as decrying the fact that so many people are unaware of or unwilling to accept the prohibition against combing hair on Shabbat (listen to audio recording for precise citation). The Yeshu'ot Yaakob condemns these people as willful Shabbat violators who actively desecrate the Shabbat by combing their hair. The Mishna Berura exhorts Rabbis to teach their congregations about this prohibition, so that hopefully at least some people will be alerted to this issue and will refrain from combing their hair on Shabbat.One should therefore arrange his hair on Shabbat with either his hands, or with a soft-bristle brush that does not uproot hairs. Women must also be instructed to comb their hair with only soft-bristle brushes, and not with regular combs.Interestingly, the Maharam Shick (1807-1879) wrote that if a person appears in the synagogue on Shabbat with combed hair, he is classified as a public Shabbat violator, as he must have violated the prohibition of combing hair on Shabbat. We, however, do not follow this view, given the possibility of combing in permissible fashion, as discussed. A person who appears with combed hair may be given the benefit of the doubt that he combed his hair through permissible means. In any event, this is a Halacha of which many people are unfortunately unaware, and something that we should all be mindful of.Summary: It is strictly forbidden to comb one's hair on Shabbat, except with one's hands or with a soft-bristle brush. This applies to both men and women.