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L'enregistrement d'un disque dans une baignoire, un langage félin, et un live de Holeteeth? C'est dans Dig Dig Diggers cette semaine avec Les Américains, Lutèce Lockness et Holeteeth par Ouest Track et Radio MegaHébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
Cinematographers Darren Tiernan, ISC and Peter Deming, ASC are the DPs of Spider Noir, the new MGM Plus and Amazon Prime series starring Nicolas Cage as the hard-boiled 1930s New York detective version of Spider-Man. The character is based on Marvel Comics featuring Spiderman Noir, and first introduced in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. Tiernan and Deming created a series that looks like a classic film noir using vintage lights, custom LUTs and a “noir vocabulary.” We dive into: -How the production created a dual release simultaneously in both black and white and color. -Lead DP Darran Tiernan worked for months on LUT development and a workflow that kept every department aligned on both versions from day one. Monitors on set showed what the scenes would look like in black and white. -Why both Darren and Peter used old tungsten lights with Fresnel lenses instead of LEDs whenever possible. Not out of nostalgia, but out of necessity for getting the hard light that defines film noir. -How rigorous preparation, from shot decks before the first meeting to photo boards and green screens on location, allowed creative freedom to take risks in the moment when the cameras were rolling. -Why the goal was never to recreate classic noir but to absorb its philosophy of shadow, composition and expressionistic light and apply it to this specific story. That distinction is what makes Spider Noir feel fresh rather than like a period piece. Find Darran Tiernan: https://darrantiernan.net/ Instagram: @dazt Find Peter Deming: Instagram @peter_deming Spider Noir is now streaming on MGM Plus and Amazon Prime. SHOW RUNDOWN: 03:10 Close Focus 14:42-01:06:55 Darran Tiernan interview 01:06:58-01:39:36 Peter Deming interview 01:40:40 Short ends 01:53:43 Wrap up/Credits The Cinematography Podcast website: www.camnoir.com YouTube: @TheCinematographyPodcast Facebook: @cinepod Instagram: @thecinepod Blue Sky: @thecinepod.bsky.social
Aʻohe hana nui ke alu ʻia. No task is too big when done together. What helps us remember that we are not meant to walk through life alone? When have you experienced the strength that comes from support, connection, and community? What becomes possible when we open ourselves to shared purpose and collective care? In this heart-touching Aloha Sunday service, Nancy Little, PhD, LUT draws from an ancient Hawai'ian wisdom teaching to explore the sacred power of aloha, partnership, and belonging. In a world that often emphasizes independence and striving, Nancy reminds us that healing, hope, and transformation grow stronger when hearts join together. As this community moves into a season of openness and possibility, Aloha reminds us that strength, healing, and hope deepen when we walk together. Russ Little will sing Hawai'ian music and play the ukulele for a special treat for Unity Fort Worth! Please wear your Aloha attire or colorful clothes; leis will be provided. Website: https://unityfortworth.org Facebook: https://facebook.com/unityfw YouTube: https://youtube.com/unityfortworth
Lesung : https://www.bibleserver.com/LUT/1.Mose25%2C20-28Jakob: Sein Name kann folgendes bedeuten: Fersenhalter, betrügen / hinterlistig sein, Gott möge beschützenJakob – und die VorgeschichteJakob ist der Enkel Abrahams und auf seiner Familie liegt eine große Verheißung GottesEs gab die Verheißung an Rebekka vor der Geburt: »Zwei Völker sind in deinem Bauch und zwei Nationen werden sich aus deinem Innern trennen. Das eine Volk wird stärker sein als das andere und der Große wird dem Kleinen dienen.« 1.Mose 25,23, NLBSein Zwillingsbruder Esau verkauft sein Erstgeburtsrecht an Jakob für ein EssenJakob – Teil 1: Segen für einen Betrüger?Von der Sehnsucht nach Segen und der Gefahr eigensinniger Wege (1.Mose 27)1. Alle sind auf der Suche nach Segen – und sie versuchen, den Segen selbst zu erzwingenkeiner fragt nach Gott und fragt nach seinem WillenKeiner sucht slden Segen bei Gott, sondern durch die eigene KraftWo versuchst du gerade nachzuhelfen, weil dir Gottes Handeln zu langsam erscheint?An welcher Stelle deines Lebens hast du aufgehört zu vertrauen und begonnen, selber alles kontrollieren zu wollen?2. Der Segen für einen Betrüger!?Letztendlich, in der Weiteren Geschichte, geht es Jakob nicht gutJakob bekommt den Segen nicht, weil er gut wäre. Sondern allein deshalb, weil Gott gnädig ist.Segen vom gnädige Gott, obwohl betrogen wurde3. Jakob ist der klassische Antiheld zu Jesus ChristusJakobwäre gern Erstgeborener, erschleicht Segen für sichzieht Esaus Kleidung an, um Lieblingssohn vom Vater zu seintäuscht und betrügt seinen Vaterversündigt sich am Vater, um Segen für sich zu bekommenJesusverlässt seinen Platz als Erstgeborener im Himmel, damit wir Segen bekommennimmt unsere Schuld auf sich, das was uns von Gott trenntbleibt seinem Vater treu und lässt sich selbst verraten und verurteilenTrägt den Fluch am Kreuz, damit wir Segen bekommen„Durch die Tat von Jesus Christus hat Gott allen Völkern den Segen geschenkt, den er Abraham zugesagt hatte.“ Galater 3,14“allein seine Gnade genügt “ CCLI 5282557
In questa puntata del Fotobar, la discussione si riallaccia alle novità presentate al Mobile World Congress 2026 di Barcellona, espandendo l'analisi ai più recenti e discussi dispositivi nel panorama della fotografia mobile. Dopo aver approfondito le caratteristiche del Leica Leitz Phone e dello Xiaomi 14 Ultra nei precedenti appuntamenti, il focus si sposta su due flagship di riferimento: l'Oppo Find X9 Ultra e il Vivo X300 Ultra. Anteprime del mercato: Uno sguardo ai rumors e alle imminenti evoluzioni tecnologiche del settore, con particolare attenzione alla futura Nikon Z9 Mark II, che beneficerà delle tecnologie derivate dalla recente acquisizione di RED.Buon ascolto! Oppo Find X9 Ultra e la tecnologia periscopica: Analisi approfondita del comparto ottico del nuovo top di gamma Oppo, caratterizzato da un sistema periscopico a cinque prismi che introduce uno zoom ottico 10×(equivalente a un 230mm f/3.5). Viene esaminata la resa del sensore spettrale, la gestione del rumore elettronico – tra le più basse e costanti della categoria – e la particolarità del file RAW nativo, privo di interpolazioni software e maschere di contrasto aggiuntive. La fisica dell'immagine e il confronto con le fotocamere tradizionali: Una riflessione nata dalle dichiarazioni di Simon Liu (Director of Imaging Technology di Oppo), il quale ribadisce come uno smartphone non possa sostituire una fotocamera tradizionale a causa dei limiti fisici imposti dallo spazio e dalle ottiche, ponendo l'accento sul concetto di “miglior file immagine disponibile quando non si ha una fotocamera con sé”. Vivo X300 Ultra e l'orientamento al video professionale: Uno sguardo alle peculiarità del dispositivo Vivo, che propone una focale principale da 35mm equivalenti e una forte ottimizzazione per il comparto video, grazie al supporto per il caricamento di tabelle LUT, il formato Log a 10-bit e la registrazione in 4K a 120 fps. La percezione della Street Photography con lo smartphone: Un dibattito cruciale sulla percezione sociale dello strumento fotografico in contesti stradali. Contrariamente alla tesi che vede lo smartphone come uno strumento “discreto” capace di rendere i soggetti più naturali, l'esperienza sul campo evidenzia come la fotografia mobile venga spesso percepita come più invasiva e orientata alla condivisione non consensuale sui social network, mentre l'uso di una fotocamera tradizionale genera maggiore tolleranza e un senso di finalità artistica. “Prodotti che non hanno bisogno di esistere”: Una nuova rubrica critica in cui viene analizzata la Panasonic Lumix TZ300, una compatta superzoom considerata un'operazione commerciale anacronistica, e il sistema GoPro Mission 1 / One Pro ILS, criticato per la complessità strutturale a fronte di pesanti limitazioni operative (mancanza di autofocus e controllo elettronico del diaframma con ottiche Micro Quattro Terzi). Buon ascolto! Leggi gli articoli del nostro Magazine: https://magazine.discorsifotografici.itSeguici su Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/discorsifotograficiSeguici su Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/discorsifotografici/Scrivici a: info@discorsifotografici.it
Tekoäly etenee organisaatioihin nopeammin kuin mikään aiempi teknologiamurros. Mutta mitä se oikeasti tarkoittaa johtamisen, organisaatiorakenteiden ja ihmisen työn kannalta?Tässä jaksossa vieraana on Mika Ruokonen, LUT-kauppakorkeakoulun teollisuusprofessori, joka on tutkinut tekoälyä johtamisen ja liiketoiminnan näkökulmasta jo vuodesta 2019. Ennen akateemista uraansa hän on toiminut johtotehtävissä mm. Sanomalla ja Futuricella.Jaksossa käsittelemme:
In our six-week Unapologetic Manifestation series, we're embracing our creative power and discovering how to unapologetically partner with the Divine to claim the life we desire. Outer results reflect inner awareness. In this message with Gretchel Johnson, LUT, we explore the transformative power of consciousness itself. When we elevate our assumptions, release old identities, and align with spiritual truth, life reorganizes accordingly. Manifestation is not about controlling outcomes—it is about becoming the version of ourselves that naturally lives what we seek. Website: https://unityfortworth.org Facebook: https://facebook.com/unityfw YouTube: https://youtube.com/unityfortworth
Make a Logo on Fiverr At NAB 2026, the National Association of Broadcasters show floor in Las Vegas delivered a clear message: creators are no longer “small productions.” From AI-powered tools to full broadcast workflows, today's YouTuber is running a studio—and the gear on display proves it. This walkthrough highlights the most important innovations in video production, audio production, and AI Video Production, showcasing the new products shaping content creation right now. Sony Camera App & Wireless Control: Smarter Multi-Cam Production Sony's latest camera control app is all about wireless flexibility. Instead of physically adjusting each camera, creators can now tweak focus, color, and exposure remotely in real time. This is a game changer for multi-camera YouTube setups, especially when matching shots across different Sony bodies. Add in their 5G-enabled transmitter hardware, and you're looking at a future where remote production—from events to mobile shoots—becomes seamless and scalable. Epidemic Sound AI Tools: Smarter Audio for Video Creators Audio production is getting a major AI boost. Epidemic Sound introduced tools that analyze your footage and suggest music tracks automatically, placing them directly on a timeline. Even better, the “Adapt” feature lets you extend or reshape sections of music—perfect for pacing YouTube edits. Instead of replacing composers, AI here acts as a creative assistant, speeding up the workflow for creators who need fast turnaround. HP Z Series Workstations: Portable Power for Video Editing HP's ZBook lineup continues to dominate mobile editing. With high-end Intel and NVIDIA RTX configurations, these machines can handle multi-camera edits, color grading, and even light live streaming on-site. For bigger productions, their desktop workstations push into serious territory with massive RAM and storage options—ideal for creators dealing with 4K and beyond. Neewer Teleprompter X17 II: Professional Delivery Made Easy The Neewer X17 II teleprompter isn't just for reading scripts—it's a full communication tool. With app-based controls, adjustable displays, and flexible mounting, it lets creators maintain eye contact during interviews, Zoom calls, or scripted content. For YouTubers looking to tighten delivery and boost professionalism, this is a simple but powerful upgrade. OBSBOT Tiny 3: AI Tracking Gets Even Better OBSBOT's Tiny 3 builds on its AI tracking reputation with smoother motion and improved responsiveness. Whether you're pacing during a presentation or recording a dynamic tutorial, the camera follows you automatically. The added mounting flexibility and improved image performance make it one of the best webcam-style upgrades for solo creators. OBSBOT Talent II: All-in-One Streaming Studio (Coming Soon) The upcoming Talent II is shaping up to be a powerhouse. With multiple HDMI inputs, Wi-Fi 6, 5G support, and battery operation, it's designed for portable, multi-camera live streaming. Built-in failover connectivity means your stream stays live even if one network drops—huge for on-location YouTube productions. Elgato Stream Deck & Bitfocus Buttons: Total Production Control Elgato continues to dominate creator control systems. The evolution of Stream Deck into enterprise-grade setups—combined with Bitfocus Buttons—means you can automate nearly every part of your production. From triggering scenes to controlling lighting and overlays, this system transforms a desk into a command center for serious creators. Panasonic AW-UE150A PTZ Camera: Broadcast Control in a Compact Form Panasonic's PTZ camera lineup brings broadcast-level control to smaller studios. With joystick operation, programmable presets, and smooth zoom capabilities, it's ideal for live shows, podcasts, or hybrid events where multiple angles are needed without extra operators. PTZOptics Prototype Camera: Next-Gen Broadcast Flexibility PTZOptics teased a powerful prototype capable of 4K60 recording with extensive connectivity options including SDI, HDMI, and fiber. While details are still under wraps, this camera signals where broadcast and creator gear are merging—offering pro features at more accessible levels. PTZOptics PowerLink: Wireless Camera Connectivity Simplified PowerLink acts like a wireless bridge for cameras, enabling remote placement without running cables across a venue. It supports PoE and battery operation, making it ideal for sports, events, or roaming camera setups in large production environments. SanDisk USB-C Storage: Faster Mobile Workflows SanDisk continues to refine creator storage with USB-C and MagSafe-compatible drives. These solutions allow creators to offload footage directly from phones, preview content, and move files quickly into editing workflows—saving valuable time during production days. ATOMOS Ninja TX & TX Go: Monitoring Meets Flexibility ATOMOS introduced compact monitoring solutions with touchscreen controls, LUT support, and wireless capabilities. These devices function as both confidence monitors and color-checking tools, giving creators more control over their footage in real time. OSEE Omni 12 ISO Switcher: Affordable Multi-Cam Production The Omni 12 ISO brings high-end switching features—like multiple inputs, ISO recording, and multi-stream output—into a more accessible price range. It's a strong competitor for creators who want broadcast-style switching without breaking the bank. Proton Mini Cameras: Tiny Cameras, Big Shots Proton's miniature cameras are designed for tight spaces—think car interiors, rigs, or creative angles. While they lack automation features, their size opens up creative possibilities that standard cameras simply can't achieve. Domo RX/TX Wireless Systems: Ultra-Compact Broadcasting Domo's wireless transmitters are built for drones and mobile setups, offering HEVC transmission in extremely small packages. For creators experimenting with aerial or POV footage, this technology expands what's possible without bulky gear. YoloLiv Yolobox Extreme: All-in-One Streaming Solution The Yolobox Extreme combines switching, streaming, recording, and guest integration into one unit. With support for multiple inputs and platforms, it's ideal for creators running live shows, podcasts, or hybrid events without a full production team. Platypod Mounts: Flexible Camera Positioning Anywhere Platypod offers a modular alternative to traditional tripods. With adjustable mounts and compact designs, creators can place cameras in unconventional spots—perfect for creative angles or tight shooting environments. RodeLink II UHF Wireless Microphone: Reliable Audio Anywhere Rode's new UHF wireless system delivers stronger, more reliable connections than traditional 2.4GHz setups. With onboard recording, 32-bit float audio, and rugged construction, it's built for professional interviews and field recording—exactly what YouTubers need when audio can't fail. Build Your Production Desk with B&H: Creator Studio in a Box B&H showcased a complete creator desk setup, combining switchers, monitors, audio gear, and ergonomic furniture. It highlights how modern creators are building fully integrated studios—even in small spaces. ASUS ProArt Systems: AI-Ready Creative Workstations ASUS ProArt systems continue to push into AI-powered workflows. With RTX 5090 GPUs, high color-accuracy displays, and customizable controls, these machines are built for editing, rendering, and emerging AI-driven video production tools. Canon CJ20ex5b IASE S: Broadcast Optics for High-End Production Canon's professional lens system delivers 4K UHD performance with a wide focal range and precise control. While aimed at broadcast professionals, it shows the level of quality and flexibility creators can aspire to as their productions grow. Check out the Geekazine Merch, including "I AM AI " T-Shirt. Thanks for reading! Don't forget to subscribe to Geekazine: RSS Feed - YouTubeTwitter - Facebook Tip Me via Paypal.me Send a Tip via Venmo RSS Bandwidth by Cachefly Get a 14 Day Trial Be a Patreon: Part of the Sconnie Geek Nation! Reviews: Geekazine gets products in to review. Opinions are of Geekazine.com. Sponsored content will be labeled as such. Read all policies on the Geekazine review page. Reviews: Geekazine is also an affiliate of Amazon Last Updated on May 1, 2026 11:23 am by Jeffrey PowersThe post Sony, Elgato, & Rode: The Best Tech for YouTubers at NAB 2026 appeared first on Geekazine.
Erika on uppoutunut Love is Blindin maailmaan ja Irene ihmettelee miksei Yyteriä hyödynnetä enempää. Siskokset ehdottavatkin, että koko Pori siirrettäisiin lähemmäs merta. LUT:n all male panel puhututtaa ja Irene kertoo suhteestaan Paula Noroseen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Johan Schelstraete kreeg 7 jaar gelden eindelijk een diagnose: hij heeft alzheimer. Hij stelde vast dat heel wat mensen een zeer beperkt beeld hebben van de aandoening. Om die reden schreef hij een boek. Een intienmgesprek met Johan en zijn echtgenot e Lut.
Roberto è un coach giovane, ma che ha già in cascina una bella esperienza, sia in termini di allenamento che di gare fatte da runner.In questa intervista lo conosciamo meglio, tra Trail Running University, RunTrento, Caramelle Gommose e molto altro...Versione video su Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5v3y3oPniNsUn po' di link per seguire Roberto e i suoi progetti.Trail Running University: https://www.trailrunninguniversity.com/Instagram TRU: https://www.instagram.com/trailrunninguniversity/Instagram RunTrento: https://www.instagram.com/runtrento/Caramelle Gommose: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vQbh4Waw7yrBk5cdDD8AaInstagram Roberto: https://www.instagram.com/roby_dega/----------------------Supporta questo progetto tramite un contributo mensile su Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/da0a42In alternativa, puoi fare una donazione "una-tantum".PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/lorenzomaggianiBuymeacoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/da0a42Acquista il materiale ufficiale del podcast: https://da0a42.home.blog/shop/Iscriviti a "30 giorni da runner": https://da0a42.home.blog/30-giorni-da-runner/Seguimi!Canale Telegram: https://t.me/da0a42Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/da0a42/Profilo Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/37970087Club Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/da0a42Sito: https://da0a42.home.blogOppure contattami!https://da0a42.home.blog/contatti/I miei microfoni:- HyperX Quadcast: https://amzn.to/3bs06wC- Rode NT-USB: https://amzn.to/4cTfaAu----------------------Un grazie a tutti i miei sostenitori:Matteo Bombelli, Antonio Palma, George Caldarescu, Dorothea Cuccini, Alessandro Rizzo, Calogero Augusta, Mauro Del Quondam, Claudio Pittarello, Luca Felicetti, Andrea Borsetto, Massimo Ferretti, Andrea Pompini, Joseph Djeke, Luca Demartino, Laura Bernacca, Vincenzo Iannotta, Patty Bellia, Pasquale Castrilli, Laura Ravani, Xavier Fallico, Nicola Monachello, Gabriele Orazi, Matilde Bisighini, Carmine Cuccuru, Letizia Beoni, Giulia Rosaia, Marco Allaria, Gregorio Maggiani, Fabrizio Carbonara.----------------------Music credits: Feeling of Sunlight by Danosongs - https://danosongs.comDiventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/da-0-a-42-il-mio-podcast-sul-running--4063195/support.
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.grounded.dayWe stopped last week at the story of Prophet Salih. We didn't finish it. Tonight, inshaAllah, we push through — all the way from Salih to Lut to Shu'aib. Three Prophets, three nations, three types of corruption. And then next week, we begin the long passage on Prophet Musa.Quick RecapWe've been tracing a pattern. Prophet Nuh was the first Prophet to fac…
Hay un viejo dicho militar que dice que los aficionados hablan de táctica, los profesionales de logística y los estrategas de geografía. Y la geografía no se negocia ni se reforma. Está ahí, es inmutable. Eso es exactamente lo que convierte a Irán en una pesadilla para cualquier planificador militar que se atreva a pensar en una invasión terrestre. Estados Unidos e Israel consiguieron hacerse con el dominio del aire en apenas unas horas. La marina iraní ha sido prácticamente aniquilada, la capacidad de lanzamiento de misiles balísticos se ha reducido sensiblemente desde el principio de la guerra y las defensas antiaéreas están prácticamente desmanteladas. Pero Irán no se ha rendido. Sigue lanzando oleadas de misiles y drones contra Israel, contra bases estadounidenses y contra sus vecinos del Golfo. Ha cerrado además el estrecho de Ormuz al tráfico internacional y existe el riesgo de que se cierre también el mar Rojo. Esto ha puesto sobre la mesa meter tropas en suelo iraní, algo que nunca se plantearon en Washington. Ahora se prepara para esa posibilidad. Entre portaaviones, marines, paracaidistas de la 82.ª Aerotransportada, Rangers y fuerzas de operaciones especiales, hay entre 6.000 y 8.000 efectivos de combate terrestre desplegados o en tránsito. A eso el el Pentágono lo ha denominado disponer de la "máxima opcionalidad". Pero la pregunta que todos se hacen es por dónde van a entrar. Irán es una fortaleza natural. Al oeste y al sur, los montes Zagros, con picos de más de 4.000 metros. Al norte, la cordillera de Elburz, que supera los 5.600. Al este, los desiertos de Kavir y Lut que son muy extensos y extremadamente áridos. En el centro una meseta elevada donde se asienta Teherán. Cada punto de acceso es, en realidad, una trampa, también en la costa del golfo Pérsico. En la isla de Jark se gestiona el 90% de las exportaciones de crudo iraní, pero atacarla dispararía el precio del petróleo todavía más. Reabrir por la fuerza el estrecho de Ormuz exigiría una campaña de desgaste muy costosa. Las islas de Abu Musa y los Tunb mayor y menor tienen un valor militar limitado. El puerto de Chabahar está en medio de la nada, a gran distancia de cualquier centro de poder. Y el eje Abadán-Jorramchar, la opción terrestre desde Irak, es exactamente la ruta que siguió Sadam Husein en 1980 creyendo que sería un paseo. Lo que iba a durar semanas se convirtió en ocho años de carnicería con un millón de muertos. Además, la fuerzas terrestres iraníes (el componente decisivo en caso de invasión) permanecen esencialmente intactas. Las brigadas de infantería y las unidades de guerra asimétrica de los Guardianes de la Revolución no se destruyen con bombardeos, se dispersan, se ocultan y esperan. Irán puede movilizar en torno a un millón de hombres armados. Es un país forjado en la revolución y en la guerra, que ha convertido la resistencia en doctrina nacional. Cada una de las puertas de entrada permite pasar, pero ninguna resultados predecibles. Los objetivos que provocan presión real son demasiado arriesgados, los que minimizan el riesgo carecen de efecto estratégico. Irán ha convertido la geografía en un arma, y esa es una batalla que no se gana desde el aire. En La ContraRéplica: 0:00 Introducción 3:48 Irán: mapa de escalada 34:54 ¿Le saldrá esto bien a Donald Trump? 38:14 La naturaleza de los partidos 45:36 Chupacirios y santurrones · Canal de Telegram: https://t.me/lacontracronica · “Contra el pesimismo”… https://amzn.to/4m1RX2R · “Hispanos. Breve historia de los pueblos de habla hispana”… https://amzn.to/428js1G · “La ContraHistoria del comunismo”… https://amzn.to/39QP2KE · “La ContraHistoria de España. Auge, caída y vuelta a empezar de un país en 28 episodios”… https://amzn.to/3kXcZ6i · “Contra la Revolución Francesa”… https://amzn.to/4aF0LpZ · “Lutero, Calvino y Trento, la Reforma que no fue”… https://amzn.to/3shKOlK Apoya La Contra en: · Patreon... https://www.patreon.com/diazvillanueva · iVoox... https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-contracronica_sq_f1267769_1.html · Paypal... https://www.paypal.me/diazvillanueva Sígueme en: · Web... https://diazvillanueva.com · Twitter... https://twitter.com/diazvillanueva · Facebook... https://www.facebook.com/fernandodiazvillanueva1/ · Instagram... https://www.instagram.com/diazvillanueva · Linkedin… https://www.linkedin.com/in/fernando-d%C3%ADaz-villanueva-7303865/ · Flickr... https://www.flickr.com/photos/147276463@N05/?/ · Pinterest... https://www.pinterest.com/fernandodiazvillanueva Encuentra mis libros en: · Amazon... https://www.amazon.es/Fernando-Diaz-Villanueva/e/B00J2ASBXM #FernandoDiazVillanueva #iran #eeuu Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals
Chaque nouvel enregistrement de ce podcast est une occasion pour moi de l'améliorer, et je dois dire être très satisfait de la sélection de mars. Bon, vous allez vite vous en rendre compte, je tourne un peu monomaniaque — mais c'était impossible pour moi de faire autrement. Un beau bébé de 1h15 qui, je l'espère, vous accompagnera bien en ce début de semaine ensoleillé.La sélection de mars 2026(00:00:00) World of Warcraft: Midnight"Silvermoon City", Joshua Ra Goodman, Adam Burgess, Russell Brower, Blizzard Entertainment(00:06:32) Esoteric Ebb"Waterlane", Anders Bach, Kristian Paulsen, Brian Batz(00:11:17) Marathon"Code Race - Brendan Angelides Remix", Ryan Lott, Brendan Angelides(00:15:36) Life is Strange: Reunion"Past Life - Midnight Version", Tessa Rose Jackson, FFM(00:19:15) Greedfall 2"The Story of Life", Olivier Deriviere(00:22:44) Path of Exile"Fortune Seekers", Kamil Orman-Janowski(00:25:32) Deadline Delivery"Speedin'", Evertape(00:29:13) Sekatsuku"Chase", Junko Shiratsu, SEGA GAME MUSIC, SEGA SOUND TEAM(00:34:11) Rage Racer"DEEP DRIVE", RIDGE RACER Series, Bandai Namco Game Music(00:39:03) Rave Racer"EXH NOTES", RIDGE RACER Series, Bandai Namco Game Music(00:45:31) Ridge Racer Type-4"MOVE ME", RIDGE RACER Series, Bandai Namco Game Music(00:50:16) Swiftrace Canyon"Cave", SiLi(00:54:21) Denshattack!"Beppu Ramen Express", Sean Bialo(00:58:55) Valorant"Clarity - BUNT. Remix", Zedd, VALORANT, Foxes, BUNT.(01:02:13) R:Racing Evolution"RISING", R:RACING EVOLUTION, Bandai Namco Game Music(01:06:45) Ridge Racer 7"Calm", RIDGE RACER Series, Bandai Namco Game MusicLire la Carte Blanche de Lutèce McDuck sur la musique de Path of Exile et Path of Exile 2Suivez moi sur Patreon / Instagram / Bluesky Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
Lesung: Markus 11, 1-10 (NGÜ)Predigt über Mk 11,1-10: Jesus kommt – aber anders als erwartetDer Weg nach Jerusalem ist voller ErwartungAuftrag vin Jesus mit genauen Anweisungen (Markus 11,2-3 NGÜ):„»Geht in das Dorf, das ihr vor euch seht. Gleich beim Ortseingang werdet ihr einen Esel finden, der angebunden ist, ein junges Tier, auf dem noch nie ein Mensch geritten ist. Bindet es los und bringt es her. 3 Und sollte euch jemand fragen, warum ihr das tut, dann antwortet: ›Der Herr braucht das Tier; er wird es nachher sofort wieder zurückbringen lassen.‹«Jesu Ankündigungen treffen zu und die Erwartungen werden erfüllt. ABER: Jesus kommt anders, als die Jünger gehofft haben. Und trotzdem wird die Verheißung erfüllt (Sacharja 9,9 LUT 2017):„Du, Tochter Zion, freue dich sehr, und du, Tochter Jerusalem, jauchze! Siehe, dein König kommt zu dir, ein Gerechter und ein Helfer, arm und reitet auf einem Esel, auf einem Füllen der Eselin.“Ein anderes Bild von einem König : Jesus kommt um zu dienen, in Bescheidenheit, und nicht damit ihm gedient wird.Die Menge reagiert begeistert:„Und viele breiteten ihre Kleider auf den Weg, andere aber grüne Zweige, die sie auf den Feldern abgehauen hatten.“., Markus 11,8, NGÜund sie jubeln: Hosianna! “Und die vorangingen und die nachfolgten, schrien: Hosianna! Gelobt sei, der da kommt in dem Namen des Herrn! 10 Gelobt sei das Reich unseres Vaters David, das da kommt! Hosianna in der Höhe!“” Markus 11,9-10, NGÜHosianna:Mischung aus Bitte, Hoffnung und Jubel :als Hilferuf („O HERR, hilf du doch auch weiterhin!“ Psalm 118,25)als Ruf der Hoffnung: Rettung nahtals Jubelruf: Ich bin gerettet!Der Hosianna-Ruf drückt die Freude und Hoffnung der Bevölkerung aus über den helfenden König, der kommt und die von Leid, äußeren Nöten, befreit.Sie hatten große Erwartungen – und doch kommt Jesus anders, als erwartet. Seine Erlösung und Befreiung hat eine andere, tiefere, Dimension. Sein Eingreifen entspricht nicht immer unseren Erwartungen.Wir dürfen und sollen ihn anrufen , mit seinem Hosianna. Und gleichzeitig hat er die Freiheit zu Händen wie er möchte.Was erwartest du von Jesus?Worauf hoffst du, was Jesus für dich und deine Situation tun kann?Wie gehst du damit um, wenn sich nicht erfüllt, was du erhofft hast?Welchen Hosianna-Ruf bringst du heute morgen vor Gott?Hosianna dem, dem alle Ehre gebührt!
In the 4-week journey toward Easter, we're walking the Way of the Christ through Jesus' teachings to awaken the Christ presence within and live it boldly in the world. For our second week, we explore the sayings commonly known as the Beatitudes of Jesus with Lesa Walker, LUT. The Beatitudes are far more than a series of blessings—they are strong affirmations of alignment with God-Mind. They outline a way of Being that places our roots deep into the rich soil of God substance, sustained by the spiritual flow of Life, setting the stage for how we are to BE in the world gone mad! Website: https://unityfortworth.org Facebook: https://facebook.com/unityfw YouTube: https://youtube.com/unityfortworth
Converse comigo no WhatsApp caso queira aprender Color Grading: https://api.whatsapp.com/send?phone=5554996799638&text=Assisti+o+v%C3%ADdeo+sobre+LUT+e+estou+interessado+em+aprender+Color+GradingO link do LUTCalc: https://cameramanben.github.io/LUTCalc/LUTCalc/index.html00:00 Intro00:49 Usar LUTs te faz uma fraude?02:02 Os pré-requisitos pra usar um LUT05:25 LUTs de gerenciamento de cor07:14 LUTs híbridos (responsáveis por mais de uma tarefa)09:20 LUTs criativos - Como NÃO usar13:14 LUTs criativos - Como usar27:21 LUTs criativos - Truques que podem ajudar29:20 Aprenda Color Grading de verdade!
Jesus sagt uns "Seid standhaft, und ihr werdet euer Leben gewinnen" - in Lukas 21, 19 (LUT).Beständigkeit ist eine wertvolle Eigenschaft, die nicht nur in Christen und von Christen geschätzt wird. Wie können wir als Christen Beständigkeit entwickeln? Was motiviert uns dazu und und welche konkreten Möglichkeiten stehen uns dafür zur Verfügung?
Dans cet épisode, nous entrons dans l'un des moments les plus bouleversants de la vie d'Ibrahim (ʿalayhi as-salâm).Un jeune homme se lève face à son père.Puis face à son peuple.Puis face à tout un empire.Babylone est puissante.Les statues sont sacrées.La tradition est intouchable.Mais lorsqu'Allah ouvre un cœur à la certitude, le silence n'est plus possible.Des étoiles à la rupture intérieure,du dialogue douloureux avec son père au bris des idoles,de la solitude du croyant au feu qui devient paix…Cet épisode raconte le prix de la vérité.Nous découvrons comment un homme rejeté devient Khalîl Allah — l'ami intime d'Allah.Et comment, derrière le feu, commence déjà l'exil…accompagné de Lût, le neveu fidèle,et de Sârah, la femme courageuse qui quitte tout pour l'invisible.Un épisode sur la certitude.Sur le courage solitaire.Sur ce que signifie choisir Allah quand tout un monde s'y oppose.Car on peut brûler un corps…mais on ne brûle pas une conviction.
In our 4-week series on The Four Agreements, we're exploring practical pathways to deepen connection, act with intention, and create a vibrant, thriving spiritual community by showing up as our best, most authentic selves. In our second week, Dr. Nancy Little, LUT, weaves the Second Agreement—don't take things personally—with our Core Value of Integrity. How do we stay true to ourselves when our feelings are hurt? What keeps us steady when criticism or misunderstanding arises? When pressure builds, what anchors our integrity? Drawing from Don Miguel Ruiz's teachings, Dr. Nancy Little will explore how spiritual strength helps us choose response over reaction. Integrity isn't proven when life is easy—it is revealed when we remain aligned under pressure. Website: https://unityfortworth.org Facebook: https://facebook.com/unityfw YouTube: https://youtube.com/unityfortworth
Surah Hud is the 11th chapter of the Qur'an and teaches believers about faith, patience, and remaining steadfast upon the truth. The surah recounts the stories of the prophets Nuh (عليه السلام), Hud (عليه السلام), Salih (عليه السلام), Ibrahim (عليه السلام), Lut (عليه السلام), and Musa (عليه السلام), describing how they called their people to worship Allah alone and to abandon wrongdoing. It highlights the mercy of Allah toward those who believe and repent, and the consequences faced by those who persist in disbelief and arrogance. Surah Hud reminds Muslims to remain firm in obedience, trust in Allah's wisdom, and have certainty that justice and guidance come from Him alone. This video series is a curated collection of reflections and summaries drawn from the 30 Days with the Qur'an series, where each Juz was explored over the month of Ramadan. While not a full tafsir, these concise and heartfelt talks aim to highlight key themes and insights from each Surah to inspire a deeper connection with the Qur'an. In this series, we've taken those reflections and focused them surah by surah, offering a dedicated video for each chapter of the Qur'an. The goal is to spark curiosity, build motivation, and encourage further study of the Qur'an in a manageable, engaging format. Whether you're revisiting familiar Surahs or exploring new ones, these summaries are here to help you pause, reflect, and fall in love with the Qur'an all over again.
Today you get a chance to learn with a 2x Oscar-winning film chemist who spent nearly 30 years working at Kodak. He's the co-creator of Genesis, the man behind the Joker LUT, and the person who built the Kodak Look Management System - basically the first film emulation out there (so good, Kodak's "jaws dropped").It's a very special treat to further introduce you to Dr. Mitch Bogdanowicz, who's about to share some important grading and filmmaking lessons from his 50 year career in the business. We'll also be revealing the process behind how we built our film emulation plugin Genesis.Also, Mitch's knowledge goes far beyond just film chemistry. After working in the film business for nearly 50 years (and nabbing two Academy Awards along the way), he's an incredible problem-solver and collaborator – skills he's passed along to his three kids, who all have done major work in Hollywood and film.Mitch also covers:Why finding the perfect LUT won't make your job easier — and what you need to do insteadThe thing most colorists try to do that works against getting great filmic imagesWhy only focusing on color is "career suicide"How to be a stand-out collaborator instead of an order-takerThe right process for problem-solving in a gradeWhy recording out to film for "the film look" is mostly a waste of moneyWant to understand what makes film the gold standard in high-end grading — and get those aesthetics in your own work using tools you already have? Grab a seat for this free webinar (limited spots): https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/2217700512834/WN_0NLV1YmKSdS6MqdH9flVYw
Paris n'a pas toujours été celui de la capitale ! Si vous avez lu "Astérix", vous savez qu'avant de s'appeler Paris, notre capitale s'appelait Lutèce. Sauf qu'avant de s'appeler Lutèce, elle avait un autre nom assez proche de celui qu'elle a aujourd'hui. Dans "Ah Ouais ?", Florian Gazan répond en une minute chrono à toutes les questions essentielles, existentielles, parfois complètement absurdes, qui vous traversent la tête. Un podcast RTL Originals.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
Sam Lawrence is the chef-owner of Bridges, an ambitious and stylish restaurant on the edge of Manhattan's Chinatown. Formerly the culinary director of Ignacio Mattos's restaurant group, he opened Bridges in 2025. It won a Michelin star in its first year. Today on the show, Sam shares about bringing Bridges to life, Michelin recognition, and his plans for year two of the restaurant. Before that, Matt has a great conversation with Fatima Popal. Fatima is the chief operating and financial officer of the Popal Group, a family-owned hospitality business based in Washington, DC, that is behind beloved restaurants like Lapis, Pascual, Lutèce, and Maison Bar à Vins. For this Resy Generations interview, we talk about what it's like running a family restaurant business, and what it's like to sit down for dinner with your family (and coworkers). The views expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers – not of Resy—and do not constitute professional advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Our 2025 Advent series, Light for the Journey, we focus on the gifts of Hope & Faith, Peace, Love, and Joy that come with the incarnation of The Christ. In Unity, we know that incarnation—the embodiment of the Divine—is not something that happened only once in Jesus. Rather, it simply is the Beingness of Infinite Essence that each of us is. With that in mind, how are we being Love in the midst of a world that would prefer us to live in fear and grief? How would it look if we were to return to Love in everything that comes our way? Let's talk about it! Join us this Sunday as Lesa Walker, LUT, helps us explore how to embody Divine Love. Website: https://unityfortworth.org Facebook: https://facebook.com/unityfw YouTube: https://youtube.com/unityfortworth
The Cinematography Podcast Episode 335: Jess Hall Cinematographer Jess Hall, ASC, BSC reunited with director Matt Shakman to bring the retro-future world of The Fantastic Four: First Steps to life. The two had collaborated on several projects together, such as Marvel's Wandavision. “I have a lot of faith in Matt Shakman,” says Jess. “I went into it with a lot of goodwill behind me. I was very aware that this was one of the original Marvel, it is the first family of Marvel, so I took that responsibility very seriously. I got very well prepared and I made sure that I was making choices that I thought would bring success to the project as well as tell the story that Matt wanted to tell.” Fantastic Four: First Steps required a higher level of pre-production planning than most, involving intense collaboration with the special effects team and production design. Many complicated sequences were prevised to meticulously establish the intended 1960s aesthetic. Jess achieved this period look through his lighting, camerawork, and lens choices. For the majority of the cinematography, he chose the relatively new Panavision Ultra Panatar II lenses, which coved the IMAX camera and were customized to his specifications. He also used a 16mm camera and Hasselblad lenses for some of the newsreel sequences. Color was crucial for establishing the 1960s aesthetic, and Jess infused it with a comic book vibrancy. He was inspired by a 1968 Fantastic Four comic book, creating a unified color palette for the LUT that featured blue, green, orange, and pale blue. Complex lighting setups were essential, incorporating miniatures, bluescreens, blackscreens, and motion capture performances. Jess opted for tungsten lights on Mr. Fantastic's (Pedro Pascal) lab set—a deliberate, retro choice that grounds the technology in the past. He found controlling the light challenging on bluescreen and blackscreen stages, as the lack of background required him to carefully conceive and control the light sources to maintain a sense of photorealistic depth. The production team prioritized creating as much of the film practically as possible to achieve the photoreal look director Matt Shakman wanted, with characters and scenes enhanced with VFX in post. Both Ben Grimm “The Thing” (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) and the Silver Surfer (Julia Garner) performed in motion capture suits. Rather than working on a volume stage, blue screens and black screens were used for the space sequences. A miniature scale model of the Fantastic Four's ship helped bring it to life, while a realistic 1960's Times Square set was built for the New York action sequences. For the planet-eater Galactus, Jess had a unique practical concept: treating him like a miniature. An extremely detailed costume was constructed, and Galactus moved through a small-scale set. Jess used specialized lighting and camerawork on his suit to create the illusion of the villain's immense, terrifying size. Find Jess Hall: Instagram: @metrorat See The Fantastic Four: First Steps streaming on Disney+ SHOW RUNDOWN: 01:56 Close Focus 13:10-59:54 Interview 01:00:08 Short Ends 01:10:09 Wrap up/Credits The Cinematography Podcast website: www.camnoir.com YouTube: @TheCinematographyPodcast Facebook: @cinepod Instagram: @thecinepod Blue Sky: @thecinepod.bsky.social
As you anticipate Thanksgiving 2025, what arises within you? How do you feel about your “harvest” as the year draws to a close? To close out our Attitude of Gratitude series, join Dr. Nancy Little, LUT, for an uplifting Sunday service celebrating gratitude as a way of seeing—not just something you feel when life is easy. When you learn to tune into the flow of abundance, you engage in a spiritual practice that opens your heart to the good that's always available. Dr. Nancy will guide our exploration of how living in gratitude transforms ordinary moments into bountiful blessings. Through these practices, you can discover peace, joy, and deeper connection in every season of life. Come be inspired, listen to music, sing, reflect, and leave with your spirit refreshed and your heart overflowing with thanks. Website: https://unityfortworth.org Facebook: https://facebook.com/unityfw YouTube: https://youtube.com/unityfortworth
The autumn season invites deeper reflection and nudges us to pause and honor those who came before us. With our The Wisdom We Carry series, we celebrate our ancestors, mentors, and spiritual teachers whose love and wisdom still shape our lives today. In the second week of our series, Dr. Nancy Little, LUT guides us in exploring how the light of past generations continues to shine through us. In turn, we then become light bearers for future generations. Together we will reflect, remember, and celebrate the eternal flame of Spirit that connects us all. Website: https://unityfortworth.org Facebook: https://facebook.com/unityfw YouTube: https://youtube.com/unityfortworth
Famed Chef Jonathan Waxman came to Wine Talks through a mutual friend who we lost last year to cancer; Melvin Masters was a one-of-a-kind character in the wine trade and Jonathans partner in the famed Jams Restaruarant. On a recent trip to Nashville, Tennessee, I insisted that the group I was with follow me to Roberts Western (most probably the last true country bar in Nashville), for a fried bologna sandwich. They looked at me crosseyed and followed blindly. You see, we had just finished dinner and everyone had overeaten and were tired. But I knew if I didn't go the first night we were there, I wouldn't make it. Pray tell, why would one do that? Well, if Jonathan Waxman says the first thing he did was take famed Italian Chef Giada De Laurentiis to experience the $5 fried bologna sandwich. Who shouldn't? A slice of flat top freid bologna between two pieces of white bread with a side of Lays potatoe chips, I was in hog heaven. Add a PBR, and you are off to the races. Jonathan Waxman is the kind of chef who can turn a honky tonk fried bologna sandwich in Nashville into high culinary art, then philosophize about the virtues of a perfectly marbled 1961 steak—all before your first glass of Beaujolais is finished. In this episode, you'll discover the inner workings of an acclaimed chef's mind as Jonathan shares the flavors, friendships, and formative experiences that shaped his career. You'll hear about how “wine comes first, food comes second” became his guiding principle, the serendipitous plane rides sourcing lamb and lobster for legendary winery dinners, and the awe-inspiring meals in the kitchens of France that sparked his lifelong passion for simplicity and flavor. Alongside host Paul Kalemkiarian, Jonathan revisits the rollicking days at Michael's and Jams, brushes elbows with food world icons from Alice Waters to Melvin Masters, and reveals the quiet intensity required to survive and thrive in the high-wire environment of fine dining. From the intricacies of nouvelle cuisine to the rainbow of immigrant influences shaping American food culture, you'll gain an insider's appreciation for the nuances of restaurant evolution, the subtle art of pairing local wines with regional dishes, and the uncompromising drive that keeps chefs inventing and adapting—even when the world turns upside down. Whether you're curious how the Michelin Guide still shapes a restaurant's fortunes, or just want to know what it's like to be mentored by legends while flying by the seat of your pants, this episode peels back the layers of taste, tradition, and tenacity, one delicious story at a time. Jordan Winery https://www.jordanwinery.com Willie's Wine Bar (Paris) https://www.willieswinebar.com Chez Panisse https://www.chezpanisse.com Domaine Chandon https://www.chandon.com Bordeaux Wine Region https://www.bordeaux.com Napa Valley https://www.visitnapavalley.com Michael's Santa Monica https://www.michaelssantamonica.com Barbuto https://www.barbutonyc.com Jams (NYC) https://www.jamsrestaurant.nyc Wally's Wine & Spirits https://www.wallywine.com Blue Hill https://www.bluehillfarm.com Daily Provisions (NYC) https://www.dailyprovisionsnyc.com Lutèce (Historic, closed, for reference) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lut%C3%A8ce_(restaurant) L'Orangerie (Historic, closed, Los Angeles) https://www.classiccafela.com/lorangerie/ Spago (Wolfgang Puck's Restaurant) https://wolfgangpuck.com/dining/spago-beverly-hills/ Mi Piace (Pasadena, CA) https://www.mipiace.com Campanile (Historic, closed, Los Angeles) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Campanile_(restaurant) Union Pasadena https://www.unionpasadena.com Benno (NYC) https://www.bennonyc.com French Culinary Institute/New York French Cooking School (now Institute of Culinary Education) https://www.ice.edu Le Cordon Bleu https://www.cordonbleu.edu Monterey Bistro (Historic, closed) https://www.seemonterey.com/listings/monterey-bistro/1197/ Ritz Paris Place Vendôme https://www.ritzparis.com #WineTalks #JonathanWaxman #PaulKalemkiarian #ChefInterview #FoodAndWinePairing #RestaurantStories #Barbuto #JamsRestaurant #ChezPanisse #AmericanCuisine #ItalianCuisine #WineCulture #MichelinStars #CulinaryInspiration #FoodHistory #ImmigrantInfluence #WineTasting #RestaurantIndustry #NouvelleCuisine #CulinaryMentorship #WineExperiences #PBR #bolognasandwich #giada #giadadelaurentiis
In this far-ranging episode, we discuss: Why is Shaykh Khaled so different? What colonialism did to Islamic institutions The story of Lut and much more!
Lucas needs to organize his video library, so we talk through some options for how he could approach it. Also, a flurry of new firmware releases is bringing some exciting new features to various cameras, and Leica is releasing a monochrome film stock. If you enjoy the show and want to contribute to our hosting costs, we'd welcome your support on Patreon. You can check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/cameragearpodcast Want to send us a question or comment, or just learn more about the show? Check out our website at https://cameragearpodcast.com, or email us directly at cameragearpodcast@gmail.com. Notes: Panasonic Firmware updates for Lumix S1RII, S1II, and S1IIE Cameras Announced [CineD] Sony BURANO Firmware Update V2.01 Released [CineD] Leica SL3 and SL3-S Firmware Update v3.1.1 Released [CineD] Sony a6700 adds smarter file transfers and improved LUT support [DPReview] New firmware lets Nikon Z8 users create 180MP images and improves autofocus precision [DPReview] Leica MONOPAN 50 Harman Launches Its Red 125 Redscale Pro-Finished Film in 120 Format [PetaPixel]
durée : 00:25:12 - Musicopolis - par : Anne-Charlotte Rémond - Ninon et Anselme ont tourné une poignée de porte sur l'île de Lutèce, et les voici projetés contre le mur de Notre Dame. Mais à quelle époque sont-ils arrivés ? Les voici revenus devant la cathédrale, mais ni l'un ni l'autre ne la reconnaît vraiment ! - réalisé par : Philippe Petit Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.
In this Cine Gear 2025 wrap-up episode of CineD Focus Check, Johnnie is joined by acclaimed cinematographer Markus Förderer, ASC (Red Notice, I Origins, Stowaway) for a rich and thoughtful conversation. Set against the cinematic backdrop of the Universal Studios lot, the two dive deep into the current state of lens technology, digital cinematography, and the importance of preserving the emotional core of storytelling amidst rapid technological change, and the state of the filmmaking industry in general. This Cine Gear 2025 wrap-up episode is sponsored by FUJIFILM. Check out this week's educational One-Minute Tip from them at (08:40)! Markus joined us once before over a year ago in a prior episode of the Focus Check podcast, talking about his project CineFlares after it launched, and his work on Constellation. Check it out here if you missed that episode. From discussing metadata integration in modern lenses and the rise of affordable anamorphic glass, to reflecting on the potential and limitations of AI-generated visuals, this episode offers a grounded and inspiring perspective from one of Hollywood's most thoughtful DPs. Markus also shares insights on his lens test platform CineFlares, custom LUT workflows, and how he chooses optics based on narrative needs, not specs. If you're passionate about the intersection of story, gear, and artistry — this one's for you. Chapters & Show Notes: (00:00) - Intro and Cine Gear impressions Johnnie and Markus open the episode from Cine Gear LA 2025 at Universal Studios and share first impressions of the show. (01:04) - Markus Förderer on his career and latest work From Germany to Hollywood — Markus talks about September 5 (available on Apple TV), Red Notice, and Independence Day: Resurgence. (02:08) - CineFlares: Lens testing reimagined Markus introduces CineFlares.com, a motion-control-based lens test platform with over 100 lens sets and 1,500+ clips. (03:56) - What impressed Markus at Cine Gear He discusses new smart lens tech, metadata tracking, and RED/Nikon's collaboration with Preston. (04:40) - Lens metadata and autofocus on large productions Why autofocus still can't replace a good focus puller — and how hybrid systems are evolving. (07:40) - Small AF rigs for solo shoots Markus shares a jungle shoot story using PDMovie's compact autofocus motor system. https://www.cined.com/pdmovie-live-air-2s-worlds-smallest-wireless-follow-focus-handwheel/ (09:40) - Favorite new lenses at Cine Gear Iron Glass, Zero Optik chip mounts for metadata, and the new Xelmus Apollo “Aura” lenses. (11:28) - Sigma's AIZU full-frame High-Speed Prime line A look at Sigma's new AIZU 1.3 T-stop cine primes and their unique three-dimensional character. https://www.cined.com/sigma-aizu-cinema-prime-lenses-a-talk-with-kazuto-yamaki-san/ (14:10) - What makes a lens cinematic? Markus discusses personality, bokeh, barrel distortion, and why clean ≠ compelling. (18:24) - Flare behavior and subconscious texture How internal lens reflections subtly shape the emotional feel of an image. (19:22) - Affordable anamorphics: SIRUI IronStar A hands-on look at SIRUI's 1.5x squeeze lens series, priced around $1,200. https://www.cined.com/sirui-ironstar-1-5x-t1-9-anamorphic-full-frame-cine-lens-announced/ (23:00) - Cameras that stood out Markus reacts to FUJIFILM's upcoming GFX ETERNA cinema camera and its internal film emulation science. https://www.cined.com/fujifilm-gfx-eterna-2025-release-confirmed-new-technical-details-explained/ (25:09) - FX2, rolling shutter, and global shutter tech The pros and cons of older sensors, rolling shutter artifacts, and RED Komodo X's global shutter advantage. (30:00) - Industry mood check: post-strike recovery Markus sees improving energy in the industry, with more global shoots and cautious optimism. (31:58) - Long takes and storytelling rhythm Thoughts on Apple's The Studio, one-take shots, and why editing still matters emotionally. (34:30) - AI image generation and its limitations Markus argues that real, human-captured moments can't be replaced by AI dream-logic imagery. (37:02) - Final thoughts and sign-off A warm Cine Gear 2025 wrap-up with hopes to reconnect at the same show next year — and a reminder to leave your comments below. Thanks for watching/listening — if you enjoyed this conversation, don't forget to like and subscribe on YouTube and your favorite podcasting platform, and let us know in the comments which topic resonated most with you. See you next time on CineD Focus Check!
Feeling as if you are being called out of your comfort zone to rise above perceived limitations? Longing to say yes, while holding back with resistance? Wanting to step out in faith? Join Dr. Nancy Little, LUT, as she reminds you that YOU are capable of feats that may appear as super-human to others. You will explore how to strengthen your resolve and illuminate your faith-filled path forward. Nurture your Christ-nature as you embrace your courage to metaphorically “walk on water” to heightened spiritual consciousness. Website: https://unityfortworth.org Facebook: https://facebook.com/unityfw YouTube: https://youtube.com/unityfortworth
Today Joe examines why it’s probably not a good idea to look to Martin Luther in matters of faith and reason. We look at Luther’s call to ban Aristotle from the Church, arguably the most important contributor to Western ethics and phenomenology. And Joe examines Luther’s absolutely wild claim that he is the “new Noah,”….yes, like the ark. Transcript: Joe: Welcome back to Sam Popery. I’m Joe Smar and I want to unpack a fascinating writing from the father of Protestantism, Martin Luther, and to show why I think you should probably change how you view Lut...
Emilie Frèche est une romancière, scénariste et réalisatrice française, qui depuis des années s'engage naturellement aux côtés de celles et ceux qui en ont besoin. Son moteur premier, ce qui la pousse à livrer bataille et à mener le combat, c'est l'injustice. Née dans un milieu aisé et artistique, plutôt tourné sur la mode et la déco, la littérature et la culture au sens plus large, Emilie Frèche les a néanmoins ajoutés seule et plus tard à son bagage.Femme libre, multiple, Emilie Frèche le dit elle-même, elle s'est construite "contre", comme en opposition au schéma familial qu'on lui présentait.Alors son enfance et sa jeunesse, son rapport à la beauté, comment elle s'est mise à écrire, ses trois fils, son judaïsme laïc, Samuel Paty, Ilan Halimi ou "les Amants du Lutétia", son verbe préféré, sa rencontre avec Jérôme Guedj et la coca de sa grand-mère, tout cela et bien plus encore c'est à découvrir dans ce nouvel épisode de « Tant qu'il y aura des femmes » !Générique composé par Jean ThéveninDistribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
Last time we spoke about the Battle for the Great Wall of China. In 1933, the Kwantung Army faced logistical struggles and sought political deals with Chinese warlords to seize North China. Despite capturing key areas, chaos reigned as their unauthorized operations defied Tokyo's orders. When Emperor Hirohito demanded a withdrawal, the army reluctantly complied, derailing a coup attempt. Though peace talks followed, distrust persisted, and rogue Japanese commanders plotted fresh offensives. Amid international tensions and League of Nations' inaction, chaos loomed over China's battle-scarred plains. As tensions rose in North China, General Muto hesitated to advance without orders from Tokyo. With imperial approval, he launched a renewed offensive on May 3rd, leading the Japanese 6th and 8th Divisions to sweep through Chinese defenses. Despite Chinese concessions led by pro-Japanese Huang Fu, the Japanese pushed toward Peiping. Failed coups and desperate peace talks ensued. By May 25th, ceasefire talks began, but Japan's strengthened position left China scrambling to secure stability. #148 The Tanggu Truce Welcome to the Fall and Rise of China Podcast, 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 the history of Asia? Kings and Generals have an assortment of episodes on history of asia 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 where I cover the history of China and Japan from the 19th century until the end of the Pacific War. As we last left off the IJA 6th and 8th Divisions had just taken up new positions threatening the Peiping-Tientsin area. Meanwhile the Tientsin Special service Agency had tried every scheme they could think of to establish a coup against Peiping. All of these actions were done to increase Japan's poker hand at the negotiating table. On May 17th Huang Fu arrived at a very panicked Peiping. Two days prior, the Japanese had taken an even harsher stance, demanding the Chinese forces withdraw to a line running between Shunyi, Paoti and Lutai. This demand would send the Chines further west than the line agreed upon for the ceasefire. So the Chinese ignored the demand and this inturn brought the negotiations to a standstill. On the 18th the Army General staff in Tokyo drew up a new draft titled “essentials for the Guidance of North China”. Having been chasing around the Kwantung Army like a dog chasing a car, Tokyo HQ wanted to finally draft some real legislation to reign in their unruly pet. On the 19th the General staff submited an ultimatum instructed the Kwantung Army to withdraw to Manchukuo after it reached an agreement with the Chinese, specifically to obtain the right to garrison specified locations within the Great Wall. On the 21st the Kwantung Army drew up its version of a ceasefire proposal, submitted it to the General staff who approved it. Here is a complete breakdown of it: “1) The cease-fire agreement is of a purely military nature and excludes political factors. For by returning to Manchukuo in general as quickly as possible, the imperial Japanese army will demonstrate that it acts in the cause of justice and fairness and will manifest the essence of the Japanese spirit. 2) The withdrawal line of the Chinese army and the cessation line of the Japanese army should conform generally to that referred to in the "Basic Outline" of the General Staff; that is, it should conform to the policy of the Kwantung Army and to Nagatsu's proposal. However, the return of the Japanese army to Manchukuo will be voluntary, after observance of the cease-fire terms by the Chinese army has been confirmed, and will not be specifically prescribed in the text of the agreement. 3) In order to prevent any delay in the establishment of a ceasefire, the designs of the Tientsin Special Service Agency will be terminated. 4) The site of the cease-fire agreement must be selected with consideration for the issuing of commands to military units in accord with the plans of the Japanese army command with respect to any situation which may necessitate military action at any time during the course of negotiations for cease-fire. Furthermore, a location convenient to the gathering of foreign diplomatic officials and press correspondents and to meddling intervention by third powers must be carefully avoided.” On the 22nd, the Kwantung Army ordered the Tientsin agency to discontinue their activities as the Japanese were now willing to accept a ceasefire. The Japanese and Chinese then agreed on a date and place, that being located along the Peiping-Shanhaiguan railway to sign a ceasefire agreement. For the talks, the Japanese naval attache at Peiping, Lt Commander Fujiwara Kiyoma was chosen who visited Huang Fu's residence on the 22nd. Talks began and by 2am the next day, He Yingqin received a letter officially instructing him to abide by the ceasefire terms. Thus the first step had been taken. On the 25th Chinese officials Li Zuyi and Xu Yenmu rode with Fujiwara to Miyun, then a temporary HQ for the IJA 8th Division. There they passed mounds of dead chinese placed specifically along the roadside, obviously to intimidate them. They arrived to Miyun at 4am to officially show the ceasefire proposal letter to General Nish of the 8th division. Then they got a slap in the face, a new demand was tossed at them. "As the first step, in order to verify the compliance of the Chinese army, the Japanese army may at any time use airplanes or other means to inspect the withdrawal of the Chinese army. The Chinese authorities shall afford them the necessary protection and facilities."This last minute new demand was imposed because Tokyo HQ believed it was necessary to have aerial observation to make sure both parties did not breach the agreement. The two Chinese officials did not want to devolve the talks so they signed it and returned to Peiping. The official negotiations began on May 30th at Tangu. The Kwantung delegation was led by Major General Okamura Yasuji, their vice chief of staff. He was assisted by Colonel Kita Seiichi, Lt colonel Nagatsu Sahishige, Majors Kono Etsujiro, Endo Saburo and Fujimoto Tetsukuma, Captain Okabe Eiichi and Secretary Hayashide Kenjiro of the Japanese embassy in Manchukuo. The Chinese delegation was led by Lt General Xing Pin and assisted by Chen Zungzu, Xu Yenmu, Chang Xukuang, Li Zeyu and Li Shuzheng. At the offset the Chinese Army declared Tangu under martial law as the Japanese navy dispatched the battleship Kamoi with the 14th destroyer squadron to cruise offshore. The first session of the talks began at 4pm, only lasted some 30 minutes as both sides exchanged formal credentials and such. During that night both sides proded each other trying to figure out what either would accept. Nagatsu decided to show some of the Chinese delegates a document titled “annex document concerning the Organization of Police”. This had been drafted by the Kwantung Army to try establish a demilitarized zone in northeastern Hubei, whose security would be maintained by Chinese police units. The specifics of the document said such a feat would require a force no larger than 20,000 men, with no single units exceeding 200 and they should be armed with nothing stronger than a rifle, pistol or bayont. Nagatsu personally believed this was way to much to ask of the Chinese and advised changing the wording to what the Chinese police could wield as "shall not be constituted of armed units hostile to Japanese feelings." After seeing the faces of the Chinese upon reading the document, Nagatsu would remark "This evening the Chinese appear to have gained the impression that our proposal will be excessively harsh." The second session of talks began at 9am the next day whereupon General Okamura presented their draft accord: “1) The Chinese army shall immediately withdraw to the regions west and south of the line from Yench'ing to Ch'angp'ing, Kaoliying, Shunyi, T'ungchou, Hsiangho, Paoti, Lint'ingk'ou, Ningho, and Lut'ai, and undertakes not to advance beyond that line and to avoid any provocation of hostilities. 2) The Japanese authorities may at any time use airplanes or other means to verify carrying out of the above article. The Chinese authorities shall afford them protection and facilities for such purpose. 3) The Japanese army, after ascertaining the withdrawal of the Chinese army to the line stated in Article 1, undertakes not to cross the said line and not to continue to attack the Chinese troops, and shall voluntarily withdraw, in general, to the Great Wall. 4) In the regions to the south of the Great Wall and to the north and east of the line defined in Article 1, the maintenance of peace and order shall be undertaken by the Chinese police force. The said police force shall not be constituted of armed units hostile to Japanese feelings. feelings. 5) The present agreement shall come into effect upon its signature.” To these demands Xing Pin stated that since the Chinese army had alrady withdrawn to or even beyond what was asked of them, the Japanese forces should respond promptly by withdrawing from the battle zone and to the Great Wall. Xing Pin added that he hoped his Japanese colleagues understood the Chinese Army might be required to help quell bandits that might disturb the vacuum caused by the Japanese withdrawal. To this the Japanese neither agreed nor disagreed and the meeting ended by 9:20. During the interlude the Chinese frantically sought to push further concessions. But the Japanese took a hard stance and stated they would accept nothing until their demands were signed upon. Talks officially resumed at 10:57 and within only 15 minutes both teams signed a truce agreement. Not a single change had been made in the draft the Kwantung Arym had presented. By 2 pm Xing Pin began a request that the Chinese Army be permitted to deal with bandits in the evacuated zone, as police alone most likely would not be enough. Once the Tangu truce had been signed, the Chinese began to fear rebellious warlord types, particularly Feng Yuxiang might try to exploit the demilitarized region now that the Chinese Central Army had been withdrawn. The Japanese took a solid stance opposing any exceptions to their truce and would never allow Chinese Army units within the demilitarized region. The Japanese in response to the Chinese demands stated "In case there shall be in the Demilitarized Zone armed units disturbing peace and order which the police force shall be unable to cope with, the situation will be dealt with by common accord between the two parties." The Chinese had no choice but to agree to this. The final session resumed at 3:45 pm, whereupon the Chinese tried to obtain agreement on two specific aspects of the truce: The Japanese reconnaissance aircraft would not conduct inspection flights without giving prior warning The Japanese Army would not misconstrue a move by the Chinese Army which had already withdrawn behind the line established in the truce agreement to return to the authorized line. The Japanese simply refused to even discuss these issues and a 4:05 pm the Chinese simply signed. The Japanese then submitted 4 new demands: 1) Withdraw the two cavalry divisions [formerly of the Northeastern Army] from the area southwest of Fengning in Jehol province. 2) Move the forty divisions of the Chinese Central Army presently in the Peiping-Tientsin region to some other appropriate region for the restoration of peace and order in that region. 3) Remove the entrenchments and military establishments of the Chinese army [used by Yii Hsueh-chung's army] in the area around the mouth of the Pai River. 4) Exercise strict control over anti-Japanese activities, which are the basic cause of Sino-Japanese conflict. To this the Chinese agreed with the last 3 demands and promised to “investigate” the first. At 4:10 the truce talks officially ended. As a consequence of the Tangu Truce, the Japanese Army had gained a foothold in northeastern Hubei. They would press further in the coming years, thus this truce was basically their first step in conquering north China. As you can imagine the Japanese were not done milking every drop from the Chinese. During the entire Tangu treaty talks, the Japanese had intentionally kept everything limited to military matters. The Japanese also sought to deal with what was expected to be a collosal anti-japanese movement in north china. To this end Foreign Minister Uchida Yasuya was given a list of demands to press upon the Chinese: 1) The Peiping Political Affairs Council will unreservedly suppress all anti-Japanese movements and other related anti-Japanese activities of the Kuomintang in the area under its jurisdiction. 2) The said Council will unreservedly suppress all activities that disturb the peace in the area along the Great Wall by the use of militia units, or other means, from the area under its jurisdiction. 3) The said Council will unreservedly remove all obstacles to legal peaceful traffic across the Great Wall. 4) The said Council will, with the agreement of the Japanese, establish facilities for the maintenance of order in the cease-fire district. The Japanese preferred this be met by a written agreement, rather than a formal treaty that would only hurt the face of China further, thus creating even more anti-japanese movements. Real talks began at Dairen on July 3rd, where the Kwantung Army suggested that responsibility for civil administration and maintenance of order in the demilitarized region be transferred from the Hubei provincial government to the Political Affairs Council at Peiping. The reason as to why, because the Japanese believed they could easily control said body. When the IJA 6th and 8th Divisions withdrew from the demilitarized zone, they had left behind small units at Miyun, Chenchangying, Xiachangcheng, Fengtai and Yutien who went to work exerted silent pressure upon the Chinese during these future negotiations happening at Dairen. The Chinese at Dairen were represented by Li Shuzheng, the director of the Peiping-Lioaning Railway; Yin Tung and Xue Qiyen of the Political affairs council and Li Qichen the head of the Mukden-Shanhaiguan Railway Bureau. General Okamura and Colonel Kita came to the meetings, but only in capacity for observation. Included in the agenda of conversation was the disposal of pro-manchukuo militia forces in the demilitarized region and railway service between China proper and Manchukuo. Now the idea to transfer administrative responsibility over the demilitarized region to the Political affairs council in Peiping offered numerous challenges. The council was essentially an organ of the Executive Yuan of the Nanjing government. Their purpose was to overlook negotiations for Nanjing. Moreover their membership lacked prestige and they commanded no military forces, thus had little influence over Northern China. If they tried to influence the demilitarized region, a single army, such as one led by Li Qichen would easily overpower their authority. Northern China was still very much warlord dominated by this period. Li Qichen was a particularly strong warlord in the region. By December of 1932 he had begun recruiting men in the Qinxi district of Liaoning where he was receiving aid from the Japanese. His men assisted the Kwantung Army at Xumenzhai and later fought under the guidance of Captain Okada Kikusaburo at Shanhaiguan. However by Japanese standards, Li Qichengs army was nothing more than a bandit force. Thus after the Tanggu Truce, the Kwantung Army chose to distance itself from Li Qicheng and instead focus all their efforts in cooperating with the Political affairs council. Ironically one of the first things the Kwantung Army consulted with the council was a new policy to dispose of Li Qichens Army and others. Thus 4000 of Li Qichen's forces were reorganized into a peace preservation corps with the rest simply disbanded. The finer details on how this would occur were negotiated between Li Qichen and the council, meditated by Kwantung officers at Tangshan on July 16th. It was also decided the Kwantung Army would set up an office at Tangshan headed by Li Qichen who would overlook the dispersal of militia units in the demilitarized region. By August 12th, the peace preservation corps was fully established. Many pro-manchukuo militia units were reorganized via the first Dairen conference as it became known. Xu Yuan's army at Qinhuangdao was reorganized into a reserve peace preservation corps under the direct guidance of Lt Colonel Nakano Hidemitsu. They would be stationed at Yutien. Another force station near Qinhuangdao which had been recruited by the Kwantung army during Operation Nekka was ordered to transfer 2000 of its troops to Manchukuo and have the rest disbanded. Additionally there existed some 15,000 bandits operating in the demilitarized region. The largest of these bands was the East Asia Federation Combined Forces led by Guo Yazhou. He was in league with Xu Yusan and equipped like a regular Chinese Army. Once the ceasefire had been in effect, his men were conscripted in Manchukuo and would be used unofficially by the Kwantung Army. Another large bandit army was led by Lao Haozu, known colloquially as the “old rat”. Many of these bandit groups were made up of discharged troops and deserters from pro-Manchukuo militia units. After much discussion the Political affairs council took over the civil administration for the demilitarized zone, excluding the area consisting of the Great Wall. Another large item of discussion at the first Dairen conference was the restoration of train services between China Proper and Manchukuo. During the conflict the Chinese Army had ripped up a ton of railway track between Peiping and Shanhaiguan. By April 21st trains from Peiping could only operate as far as Tanggu. Meanwhile Mancukuo's Mukden to Shanhaiguan railway was operating 3 trains a day between Shanhaiguan and Tangshan after numerous repair efforts by June 1st. Service between Tanggu and Tangshan was only restored by July 3rd when the Japanese garrison at Tientsin began guarding operations between the two cities. At Dairen both sides agreed to rapidly restore the railway service between Mukden and Peiping while making Tangshan the temporary connecting point. The section between Shanhaiguan and Tangshan was to be administered by the Mukden- Shanhaiguan railway, thus by Manchukuo while from Peiping to Tangshan would be retained by the Chinese governed Peiping-Liaoning railway. The Chinese argued that once the railway lines were all restored, management over Tangshan to Shanhaiguan should be returned to the Chinese. However the Manchukuo representatives instead argued for joint control over the railway from Peiping to Shanhaiguan. Despite all the agreements met at Dairen, so much remained unresolved with the demilitarized region. The area immediately adjacent to the Great Wall had not been turned over to the political affairs coucil, the demilitarized region was still infested with bandits, many council members were not keen on any of the ongoings and relations between them and the Kwantung Army were anything but cooperative. Given all of this, in October of 1933, Huang Fu and He Yingqin came to the Japanese asking if they could form more official dialogue to deal with the problems and this led to the Peiping conference of November 1933. The Chinese were led by Huang Fu, He Yingqin, Yin Zung, Yin Juken and Cao Shangming. The Japanese were led by General Okamura, Colonels Kita ad Kikuchi Monya, Lt Colonels Nemoto Hiroshi and Shibayama Kaneshiro and Secretaries Nakayama and Hanawa Yoshitaka of the Peiping Legation. Because the talks had been opened by the Chinese, they had hoped they would control the agenda and in that they were sorely mistaken. The Japanese immediately pounced upon them and brought forth such demands. “1) The Kwantung Army hopes the Political Affairs Council will, as it solidifies its ability to maintain law and order, quickly and 5 safely assume administration in the area south and west of the Great Wall, exclusive of the Great Wall. 2) For the time being, the Political Affairs Council recognizes, in the area under its jurisdiction, the various agencies designated by the Kwantung Army as necessary for the handling of transportation, economic matters, and other affairs. The council will provide assistance in the operation of these agencies. 3) For the time being, the council agrees to lease to the Japanese army the land and buildings in the area under its jurisdiction which are needed for the purpose of stationing Japanese troops. 4) To provide facilities for trade, transportation, and communications in the area south of the Great Wall, the Political Affairs Council will appoint a delegate who will immediately begin consultations with a delegate designated by the Kwantung Army.” The Chinese agreed to the second demand allowing for the establishment by the Kwantung Army at Shanhaiguan, Gubeikou, Xifengkou, Panqiaokou, Lengkou and Qielingkou that Japanese garrisons could be stationed at Shanhaiguan, Xumenzhai, Chenchangying, Taitouying, Lengkou, Xifengkou, Malankuan and Gubeikou. The Chinese also agreed to part 4 in regards to airline connections. Thus with that the Japanese had effectively taken away China's ability to defend the Great Wall. Furthermore on the pretex of guarding said Great Wall, the Kwantung Army had forced the Chinese to recognize its right to garrison troops along the area just inside the Great Wall. Fully satisfied, the Japanese delegation departed Peiping on November 10th. The Kwantung Army still sought to extend the Peiping-Liaoing railway services to Mukden, but this inevitably raised the issue of China Proper recognizing Manchukuo. In December Yin Zung, head of the Peiping-Liaoning Railway, traveled to Nanjing to discuss said issue, but would return to Peiping empty handed. Additionally Sun Fu who led a faction within the KMT, began persuading the Central Political Council to pass some legislation specifically withholding Huang Fu from holding authority in handling issues involving North China, because it was feared amongst many it would lead to a mistake that would see recognition of Manchukuo. On April 11th of 1934, Huang Fu attempted a discussion at Nanchang between himself, Chiang Kai-Shek and Wang Jingwei. The result of this discussion was him receiving greater authority over matters involving postal services, train services and tariffs. Despite this, the anti-Japanese part of the Nanjing government continued their efforts to hamper the efforts of Haung Fu and Yin Zung. In May, Major General Ushiroku Jun of the Kwantung Army, Attache Shibayama and Usami Kanji the chief of the Manchukuo railways Bureau, began secret talks with Yin Zung over at Shanhaiguan. They all agreed to establish a new corporation, the Eastern Travel Bureau, who would receive a million yuan provided in equal shares by the Mukden-Shanhaiguan railway bureau in Manchukuo and the Peiping-Liaoning Railway Bureau. Profits and losses would be shared equally; the general manager would be chosen from one bureau with the assistant manager chosen from the other and trains would run daily from Mukden and Peiping performing a transfer at Shanhaiguan. This idea was bitterly fought over at Nanjing, but after specific amendments would be ratified by July 1st. The first train departed Peiping on July 1st and ironically it would be interrupted midway between Tanggu and Lutai by a bomb explosion on the track. Many Chinese civilians were hurt, but no incident broke out. And we all know that little bomb had to be part of some grand false flag scheme. The establishment of air services between China Proper and Manchukuo would prove to be the most difficult one to settle. During the talks in Peiping, the Chinese agreed to provide transportation facilities that would include airline connections. But this did not materialize until February of 1935 when the Kwantung Army came up with a draft for a Sino-Japanese corporation. It would be funded equally by both sides, the Chinese would furnish the airfields and facilities, while the Kwantung Army would supply pilots and crews through the Manchukuo Aviation Corporation. The Kwantung Army also had a nefarious plot involved in this deal. By securing the civilian airline service they hoped to provide pilots and crews who at the flip of a coin could become covert military operators, providing direct flights into China Proper. At first the Chinese showed no interest in such plans, so the Kwantung Army began military transport flights to Peiping from Jinzhou to twist their arm. By June the agreement extended to airfields at Paoting, Xuzhou and Qingdao. The Chinese fought these demands as best they could, but would continuously be outplayed. Still the Kwantung Army was impatient to implement the civilian airline change and presented a new deal in June of 1935 offering to provide 55 percent of the funding from their side. To this the Chinese counter proposed the airfields be located along the border, but the Japanese would not agree to this. By August China sent conditions to ratify the idea: “1) two-thirds of the capital investment would be provided by China and one-third by Japan 2) airport facilities would be restricted to the Peiping-Tientsin region; and 3) flight operations would be entrusted to the aviation department of the Eastern Travel Bureau.” The Japanese still made demands, now seeking flights to all 5 provinces of North China. To this the Chinese officials stated they would await instructions from Nanjing. The Kwantung Army broke off the talks and stated they would do whatever action they considered necessary to resolve the issue. By early September Fu Zuoyi, the governor of Suiyuan province authorized a military flight to Paotou, then on September 28th and October 10th, Japan conducted civilian test flights between Tiantsin, Tsinan and Qingdao. Following the resolutions over the railway issues, on July 9th of 1934 Yin Zung went to Shanghai with Huang Fu and then to Dairen by July 23rd to meet with General Okumara, Colonel Kita and Attache Shibayama to make deals over other issues. One issue was Japanese control over the entrance of Korean and Japanese into the demilitarized region; the transfer to the Chinese of the Qing Dynasty's mausoleum in Malanyu; the disposition of the peace preservation units and the need for a postal service between China and Manchukuo. While this all sounds perhaps stupid to even mention, every single issue discussed was basically indanger of the Chinese accidentally recognizing Manchukuo, which was the crux of it all. In the end the Japanese made enormous inroads into North China through these negotiations. They forced the accommodation on rail and communication services between China Proper and Manchukuo, to normalize most trade between them and place their loyal proteges within the demilitarized region as so called police units. This was all accomplished through the Peiping Political Affairs Council who de facto had recognized Manchukuo. All of this severely weakened the position of Nanjing in North China and enhanced Japan. But it was not Japan proper, but the Kwantung Army really running the show. However there was absolute chaos going on in Japan during the times, known as “government by assassination”. Prime Minister Inukai Tsuyoshi was assassinated on May 15th of 1932, leading to the collapse of his cabinet. On May 26th a unity cabinet was formed under Admiral Saito Makoto. Civilian politicians were being knocked out by the military, particularly right-wing military figures. Admiral Saito Makoto selected Uchida Yasuya for foreign minister. At the time he was a retired diplomat and president of the South Manchuria Railway Company. Saito was plunged into the wild times of Kwantung insubordination. To meet the chaos he advocated 3 general principals: “(a) its separation from policy toward Manchukuo and Mongolia (b) an emphasis on economic measures; and (c) cooperation with the western powers” By reading not so between the lines, you can see the official Japanese policy was basically to let the Kwantung run amok and plan accordingly for what seemed to be an enormous annexation program targeting North China and Inner Mongolia. It was to be an extremely volatile balancing act of encroaching upon Nanjing, but not enough so to bring the wrath of the western great powers down upon Japan. Minister Uchia had served a foreign minister for 4 cabinets. In 1928 he signs the Kellogg-Briand Pact and during the Manchuria crisis he tried to fight the Kwantung Army, pushing them to stop their invasion. Yet it was also he who helped recognize Manchukuo in 1932 and he who withdrew from the League of Nations in 1933. He oversaw Operation Nekka and the resulting Tanggu Truce. All of this spat in the face of international cooperation and basically showcased Japan to be a bully. Thus he was really failing his initial goals and resigned in 1933 due to old age. He was succeeded by Hirota Koki who initially began his tenure advocating for establishing better relations with the US, USSR and China and specifically to normalize Sino-Japanese relations. Hirota was also confronted with a naval disarmament conference scheduled for 1935. There Japan would be asked to make conciliatory moves with the US. Alongside this a lot of problems were brewing with the USSR because of the establishment of Manchukuo. On the other side, Chiang Kai-Shek and Wang Jingwei continued their appeasement stance, only to see Japan seize more and more from China. Yet Chiang Kai-Shek was adament, they must finish off the internal communist threat before embarking on what seemed to be an existential threat in the form of Japan. 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. The Kwantung Army was not only efficient at slicing up China with its dagger, but rather capable with the pen as well. Continuous negotiations were leading the Chinese to hand more and more over to Japan. How long could the Chinese people continue to support their seemingly incapable government during these times of crises?
Last time we spoke about the Battle for the Great Wall of China. In 1933, the Kwantung Army faced logistical struggles and sought political deals with Chinese warlords to seize North China. Despite capturing key areas, chaos reigned as their unauthorized operations defied Tokyo's orders. When Emperor Hirohito demanded a withdrawal, the army reluctantly complied, derailing a coup attempt. Though peace talks followed, distrust persisted, and rogue Japanese commanders plotted fresh offensives. The Tanggu truce was anything but fair to China. The Japanese followed it up with continuous negotiations aimed at slicing more and more out of China. By 1935 North China was practically annexed if but all in official terms. The Japanese seized postal rights, train rights, airline rights, set up puppets to police a new demilitarized zone and seemed never appeased fully. Yet they did not only have their eye on Northern China. #149 Incidents in North China: Operation Chahar Welcome to the Fall and Rise of China Podcast, 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 the history of Asia? Kings and Generals have an assortment of episodes on history of asia 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 where I cover the history of China and Japan from the 19th century until the end of the Pacific War. May 1935, marked the peak of Sino-Japanese efforts at reconciliation. Yet this quickly fell apart in June as the Kwantung Army continued to encroach in North China. More specifically they began to look at Chahar province. Between January and May of 1935 some 50 instances of anti-Japanese violence had broken out in North China and behind these outbursts seemed to be Yu Xuecheng, the chairman of Hubei's provincial Government. He was not alone in his efforts as many KMT members, generals in the Central Army and Blue Shirt Society also had helping hands to play. The Japanese were particularly infuriated by incessant attacks from the bandit army led by Sun Yungqin and the assassinations of two pro-Japanese figures operating in Tientsin, Pai Yuhuan and Hu Enpu. Even with th support of the Kwantung Army, maintaining law and order in the demilitarized region established by the Tanggu Trace proved a serious undertaking. The Nanjing government tried exploit the situation, encouraging Sun Yungqin's bandits to create chaos in the demilitarized region. Sun Yungqin's bandit frequently crossed the Great Wall into Rehe in raids. Each time the Kwantung Army attempted to catch them as they fled into the demilitarized region. They particularly liked to do so in the Zunhua district where the official He Xiaoyi supplied the bandits with munitions and provisions. On May 17th, the Kwantung Army was fed up and elected to cross the Great Wall to crush Sun Yungqin once and for all. The Japanese army attache at Peiping, Major Takahasi Tan, notified the Chinese authorities of this decision, claiming the Kwantung Army had the authority to do so under certain provisions within the Tanggu agreement. Beginning on May 20th, the Sugihara Mixed Brigade began its hunt and claimed to have uncovered evidence that Yu Xuecheng had helped guide Sun Yingqin's bandits away from their force. The Japanese also argued the bandits were operating in Manchuria and were calling themselves the “Northeastern Patriotic Volunteers” led by General He Yingqing, the current chairman of the Peiping Branch Military Council. The bandits were said to have been completely crushed within 5 days by a single brigade. The Japanese also forced the resignation of Yu Xuecheng who refused to organize an anti-chiang kai-shek movement. Shortly before the operation launched, two pro-Japanese newspaper publishers, secretly supported by the Japanese Special Service Agency were assassinated in Tientsin. On May 2nd, Hu Enpu of the Kuochuan pao “national rights” was shot in bed at the Peiyang Hotel in the Japanese concession. That same night, Pai Yuhuan of Chen Pa was murdered in his home. Consul General Kawagoe reported to Tokyo, Hu Enpu and Pai Yuhuan were performing a mission through their newspapers to arouse anti-chiang Kai-shek sentiment in North China. As stated by Kawagoe "Hu and Pai did not have a particularly close personal relationship, but they were regarded with extreme suspicion by the Chinese. Since they were assassinated on the same night, we immediately suspected there was some political intrigue behind these crimes." Japanese police looked into the matter and discovered the criminals had used a car bearing the plate number 1063 which was owned by Shen Qucheng who was a resident of the Japanese concession. Many suspects were interrogated, and given what they were saying, the Japanese suspected the man behind the assassinations was General Yang Hu, the peace preservation commissioners of Shanghai and an alleged member of the Blue Shirt Society. The Japanese also believed Yang Hu was hiding in the French concessions in Shanghai. In protest of this, the Japanese invoked the Boxer Protocol and Tanggu Truce: “1) The Sun incident and the assassinations of the pro-Japan, proManchukuo newspaperpublishers violated the North China [T'angku] Cease-fire Agreement of May 1933. The North China Cease-fire Agreement stipulated that China would not take any action disturbing the peac e on either side of a line from Lut'ai to Paoti and T'ungchou. The above provision extends to all of China and should of course be applied to any defiant deeds of Chines e officials that threaten the peac e in the Peiping-Tientsin region. The Sun incident and the assassinations of Pai and Hu are clearly contrary to the above agreement. 2) The official note exchanged by China and Japan upon the return of Tientsin in 1902 is applicabl e to the murder of Pai Yühuan. This note stated: "In the event a Chines e national who is employed by a foreign army is accused of disobeying the law, the commander of the army that employs the said Chines e national, in order that the matter may be decided in the most suitable manner has the option of punishing him personally or voluntarily delivering him to the appropriate Chinese authorities. Your government must agree to this arrangement.” Since Pai, as already stated, was in the employ of the Japanese army, his murder is clearly a deed which violates the above note." Thus the Japanese invoked the right that the commander of the Tientsin garrison had the authority to maintain security and try any criminals. Because the Japanese Army claimed it had authority to conduct investigations, trials and deal punishment within two miles of the Peiping-Shanhaigaun rail line it insisted to do so given the recent events. This actually distorted some of the specifics of the Tanggu Treaty, thus the Japanese were on loose grounds. On May 25th, Tokyo HQ was forewarned of the actions the Kwantung Army would undertake in North China. So Tokyo sent Colonel Sakai Takashi the Tientsin army chief of staff and attache Takahasi Tan called upon Yu Qiaqi, the secretary general of the Political affairs council and General He Yingqin. In fact Sakai backed this up with a threatening public statement: “The execution of anti-Manchukuo plots under the direction of the Chinese authorities, assistance to the "Chinese Patriotic Volunteer Forces," and various acts of terrorism directed against Japan are destructive of the cease-fire agreement. The headquarters for these crimes are in Tientsin and Peiping. Should this state of affairs continue, it will become necessary to incorporate the above two cities in the demilitarized zone. The murders of Hu and Pai are violations of the provisions of the Boxer Settlement and a challenge to Japan. If similar acts hereafter occur, Japan will, on the basis of its treaty rights, be forced to consider what action is necessary for the defense of its rights”. Additionally, Sakai demanded the withdrawal of all KMT aligned units, Blue Shirt Society members, the Political Training Corps of the Peiping Branch Military Council and the 3rd Regiment Military Police from North China. He also wanted Yu Xuecheng dismissed as chairman of Hubei. The next day in a move to intimidate Yu Xuecheng, the Tientsin Army deployed armored vehicles, artillery and machine guns directly in front of his official residence. It seemed now the Japanese sought to incorporate all of Hubei into the new demilitarized region. To make this happen, Sakai had independently put forward these demands, but they were recognized as an ultimatum from Japan, one for which for now had no deadline. Chiang Kai-Shek, Wang Jingwei, Huang Fu and He Yingqin conferred over the situation and chose to informally talk with the Japanese while they kept the press quiet on the matter. The Chinese took their time, so to pressure them further, the Kwantung Army deployed a infantry battalion and one cavalry brigade at Shanhaiguan, while the Kawaguchi detachment concentrated around Gubeikou and two air force squadrons were brought over to Jinzhou. The Tientsin Army readied two battalions at Tientsin and Tangshan, both prepared to advance to Peiping at a moments notice. After sending numerous orders not to escalate things, Tokyo HQ sent Colonel Kita Seiichi, the chief of its China desk to demand the Kwantung Army not use anymore force. Meanwhile the Imperial Japanese Navy, under the fear of Anglo-American intervention avoided escalating the situation, but kept the 3rd fleet on full alert. Under immense pressure the Chinese buckled. At 6pm on June 10th, He Yingqin orally advised Major Takahashi that Nanjing would issue a directive ordered the immediate withdrawal of local KMT organs from Hubei; that the 51st NRA Army would depart by rail from Hubei between June 11th and 25th; that the end and 25th NRA divisions of the Central Army would also depart Hubei and that the KMT would issue a directive prohibiting anti-japanese activities throughout China. It was an incredibly embarrassing act and became known as the He-Umezu agreement. Under its provisions the Japanese had expelled the Central Army from North China, Yu Xuecheng's forces, all anti-Japanese organizations of any sort and all anti-Japanese officials were removed. The Japanese had heavily capitalized on the assassinations in Tientsin, however other incidents enabled our good friend Doihara to cause further mayhem. Following the Tanggu truce, Song Queyuan's 29th Army, consisting of the 37th, 38th and 132nd divisions had been deployed throughout Chahar with his headquarters based at Kalgan. His troops understandably displayed a lot of anti-japanese attitude and behaviors. Like a broken record, it was only a matter of time until an incident organically presented itself. One of the first ones broke out in Changpei. According to the Japanese, so get your grains of salt ready, a group of 8 led by staff officer Kawaguchi Kiyotake of the Tientsin garrison and Ikeda Katsumi of the consulate at Kalga and planned an excursion to Inner Mongolia late October 1934. After completing all the necessary paperwork and procedures, such as securing visas and giving advance notice to the Chinese officials in the areas they would voyage, the Japanese departed Kalgan for Tolun on October 27th. Upon entering Changpei's south gate they were suddenly stopped by troops under Song Queyuans 132nd division alongside some Peace Preservation Corps men. Their commanding officer punched Ikeda as the rest of the party were threatened with Dao swords and rifles. After 40 minutes a Chinese security officer showed up to allow them all to pass through the South Gate. The Japanese foreign Ministry and Army were obviously outraged by this incident. The vice Consul at Kalgan, Hashimoto Masayasu complained to the chief of staff of the 132nd division and Major Takahasi at Peiping lodged an official complaint with Song Queyuan. On November 25th, Song Queyuan ordered the general commanding the 132nd division, Chao Tengyu, to apologize and dismissed the officer who punched Ikeda. Song Queyuan then guaranteed safe travel for all Japanese throughout Chahar, without any inspection of their possession and he promised to withdraw his troops west of the Great Wall. All of this because a guy was punched, you can really get the sense the Chinese were walking on eggshells. In late 1934, a large contingent of Song Queyuan's cavalry had deployed to the area around Fengning in Rehe. They were defending strategic positions and establishing large peace preservation corps. The Kwantung Army repeatedly demanded they withdraw from the area and the Chinese had made promises as to such by December 31st. Rather than comply, the Chinese launched an offensive and captured 40 Manchukuo militiamen. Song Queyuan rewarded his men with a bounty of 300 silver yuan and ordered the arms of the enemy by handed to the district government of Kuyuan. On January 17th, the Kwantung Army moved the Nagami detachment of the IJA 8th Division from Chengde to launch a punitive expedition against Song Queyuan's forces in the Kuyuan area. On the 20th the Peiping Branch Military Council informed the Kwantung Army Song Queyuan was already withdrawing his men. Thus the Nagami detachment who had advanced as far as Tat'an turned around for the Great Wall on the 22nd, when they were suddenly attacked by Song Queyuan's troops near Hungnit'an. The Kwantung Army were outraged by what they were calling the first incident in western Rehe. The so-called incident would be resolved on February 2nd nar Ta'an when Zhang Yueting acting on behalf of the NRA 37th division and Major General Tani Hisao on behalf of the IJA 7th division agreed to the following terms: “1) In the future China will strictly prohibit actions that antagonize the Japanese army and will neither move troops into Manchukuo nor adopt a threatening attitude toward Manchukuo. The Chinese will completely suspend their current spying activities, such as scouting the movements of the Kwantung Army. 2) If China violates the above pledges in the future, the Japanese army will act independently and firmly, but the responsibility will be borne by the Chinese . If the Chinese forces increase their military strength or contemplate strengthening their fortifications, the Japanese army will regard these moves as hostile acts. 3) China is to have the government of Kuyuan district return all arms confiscated (from the Manchukuo militia and turn them over to the Japanese army at Nanweitzu by February 7. 4) The outcome of this conference will be jointly announced on February 4. In particular, the Chinese should be careful that in making their announcement they do not distort the contents of the agreement or engage in counterpropaganda”. Can you imagine there was a second incident at Changpei? 4 members of the Japanese Special Services Agency based out of Abga, some 40 miles northwest of Tolun had come to the same southgate around 4pm on June 5th, traveling to Kalgan. There they were detained by units of the 132nd division who refused to recognize their identification papers. They were apparently held without proper bedding or food, threatened with Dao swords and bayonets. The Japanese claimed it was all done under orders from Song Queyuan's chief of staff and that their officials were interrogated by the chief of military police at Changpei. On June 11th, Lt Colonel Matsui Gennosuke, the head of the Japanese Special Service Agency at Kalgan, demanded an apology from Song Queyuan and for the men responsible to be punished and for further guarantees for safe travel. Matsui also insinuated that unless Song Queyuan severed ties to Nanjing and became Pro-Japanese he might suffer the same fate that had befallen Yu Xuecheng. Clearly the Kwantung Army was looking to remove Song Queyuan's army from Chahar province. There were two major reasons for such a thing, so they could better protect the northwestern flank of Manchukuo and to support Prince De who was attempting a campaign to make Inner Mongolia independent from China. On June 11th the Kwantung Army directed the Mukden Special Service Agency chief of staff, our old buddy, Doihara, currently in Peiping, to confer with the army attache there and with the Tientsin garrison. They were to push for Song Queyuan's army to be withdrawn south of the Yellow River as rapidly as possible. Tokyo HQ always keeping a close eye on their troublesome Kwantung Officers dispatch this notice to Doihara "Although we desire the evacuation of Song Queyuan's army from Chahar province, we disagree that we should, at this time, demand its withdrawal south of the Yellow River. Rather, its transfer to the Peiping-Hankow Railway line would be advisable." On June 13th, the General Staff advised the Kwantung Army the same message. The General staff then ordered every detachment in North China to act discreetly "If we shun excessive publicity at this time, we should, in view of the present situation, be able to achieve practical results without publicity." Since they were already getting their way in Hubei, Tokyo HQ did not want to risk rocking the boat in Chahar concurrently. Then came a second western Rehe incident, according to the Chengde Special Service Agency, "On June 11, when a party led by a senior official of Fengning hsien was about to enter the town of Tungchatzu [in Manchukuo, about eight kilometers north of Tushihk'ou], it was attacked by rifle fire from Sung Che-yuan's troops stationed at Tushihk'ou. The next day, June 12, a member of the border police force in Hsiaoch'ang [in Manchukuo, about fifteen kilometers north of Tushihk'ou] was also fired upon by the same troops of Sung in the vicinity of Hsiaoch'ang." On June 17th, the Kwantung Army General Minami Jiro met with the Tientsin Army chief of staff Sakai and the Special Service Agency chief at Kalgan, Matsui for a full report on the incident. After reviewing it, Minami drafted a policy to guide the Kwantung Army: “The withdrawal of Sung Che-yuan's army will worsen the confusion in the Peiping-Tientsin region. This incident should be handled separately from the North China problem and should be negotiated locally with Sung Che-yuan. Our demands will be limited to the following: 1) withdrawal of the troops invading Manchukuo, together with their advance unit at Tolun; 2) removal of the forces back to the Kalgan area; 3) an apology by Sung Che-yuan; 4) punishment of those directly responsible for the Changpei incident; and 5) prohibition of anti-Japanese actions in the future.” The Chinese realized they needed to reach a quick settlement with the Kwantung Army. On the 18th He Yingqin met with Consul General Suma over in Nanjing. Suma was presented with a set of harsh demands from the Kwantung Army and that same day reported to the Executive Yuan he had decided to relieve Song Queyuan of his posts as governor and commander of the 29th Army. He then appointed as acting governor and provincial commissioner of civil affairs, Qin Dechun, who would take the 132nd division implicated in the Changpei incident south. The message was relayed to the Japanese military attache in Nanjing, Lt Colonel Amamiya Tatsumi. The man who relayed the message was Vice Foreign Minister Tang Yujen who also stated this "In view of the fact that China has moved voluntarily to dismiss Sung Che-yuan, to transfer his army, and to punish those responsible, we request that we not be confronted with an ultimatum in the form of various demands from the Kwantung Army with a deadline for reply." On June 19th, Nanjing officially implemented the promises made by He Yingqin and Tang Yujen and in turn the Kwantung Army wired Doihara in Peiping to stand down and wait to see if the Chinese did what they said they would. Doihara was probably disappointed he could not perform his 100th false flag operation he must have been cooking up. For any of you who watch my Youtube content, I used clips from the Chinese WW2 Drama series “Young Marshal” that depicts Doihara hilariously. You can check it out in my long format documentary on the Japanese invasion of Manchuria, its meme gold Doihara's clips, freaking out and smashing phones and such. At 10 pm on June 23rd, Doihara, alongside Matsui and Takahasi visited Qin Dechen at his residence to negotiate a final understanding. There Doihara demanded China implement several measures to promote better relations with Japan such as withdrawing Song Queyuan's army southwest; give an apology for the Changpei incident; punish all those responsible; dissolve all the anti-japanese organizations in the region; ban Chinese immigration into Inner Mongolia; cease any oppressive actions against Mongolians and cooperate and encourage trade between Manchukuo, Inner Mongolia, North China; and appoint more Japanese military and political advisers. Just a laundry list he had worked up. So Qin Dechen apologized for the Changpei incident, stated they were already withdrawing Song Queyuan's men and dissolving all the anti-japanese organizations. Now he was orally agreeing to all of this, but he refused to put it in writing, prior to receiving the greenlight from Nanjing. Doihara understood and gave him time to talk to his government. The next day however another incident occurred, this time near Tuxukou. There a contingent of Song Queyuan's withdrawing troops fired upon Manchukuo police forces and in response the Tolun Special Service Agency dispatched a Mongolian unit led by Li Shuxin. It was not really much of an incident, just a minor confrontation all things given, so the Kwantung Army told Doihara to deal with Qin Dechen in private about it.On June 27th, Qin Dechen sent a formal reply to Doihara's demands in what became known as the Qin-Doihara agreement. It conformed with all the demands, seeing Song Queyuan's troops depart southwest while the security of Chahar was entrusted to two peace preservation units. One unit was responsible for the Chinese population, the other over the Mongolian. On August 28th, Song Queyuan was appointed garrison commander over the Peiping-Tientsin region with his 29th division joining Chao Tengyu's 132nd division and Liu Juming's 2nd division. Thus after the He-Umezu and Qin-Doihara agreements the Japanese had now expanded their influence into both Hubei and Chahar. 1935 saw a wave of incidents break out in the demilitarized region, prompting the Japanese to go into numerous negotiations with the Chinese to clamp down on anything they didn't like. Then on October 4th, Japan unleashed a document titled “Concerning Policy towards China”: “The goal of our foreign policy is the development of East Asia and the maintenance of the security of East Asia through the cooperative concert of Japan, Manchukuo, and China, with Japan as the nucleus; this is likewise the objective of our policy toward China. To realize this objective on the basis of the outline below, the central and regional authorities of China must, by fair and just means, adjust their relations with Japan and Manchukuo so as to bring about an environment favorable to the establishment of basic relations between Japan, Manchukuo, and China. 1) China should adopt a good neighbor policy toward Japan, thoroughly suppress anti-Japanese activities, and abandon its policy of reliance on Europe and the United States. It should put this policy into practice and as a matter of course cooperate with Imperial Japan on practical problems. 2) Although China must eventually extend formal recognition to Manchukuo, until then it must recognize de facto the independence of Manchukuo and abandon its anti-Manchukuo policy. At least in North China, which borders on Manchukuo, the Chinese should promote economic and cultural cooperation with Manchukuo. 3) In view of the Communist threat emanating from Outer Mongolia and posing a common menace to Japan, Manchukuo, and China, China should cooperate in measures aimed at eliminating this menace from the region bordering Outer Mongolia. 4) When the above points have been put into effect and we recognize the good faith of China concerning friendly cooperation with Japan and Manchukuo, we shall first conclude comprehensive agreements on friendly cooperative relations between China and Japan, and thereafter draw up the agreement needed for regulating new relations between Japan, Manchukuo, and China” To this Chiang Kai-Shek replied could not recognize Manchukuo but that his government would do whatever it could peacefully to maintain economic activity between the people north and south of the Great Wall. He also stated no other country on earth was more concerned with the Communist menace in Mongolia than China. All of the appeasement efforts had brought Wang Jingwei to his boiling point and on August 8th he departed for Shanghai as he and his entire cabinet resigned. Chiang Kai-Shek personally came over and asked Wang Jingwei to withdraw his resignation given he offered him further support, and Wang Jingwei relented. Then on the morning of November 1st, after attending a meeting, Wang Jingwei was shot by a Chinese reporter for the Chenkuang Press, a company notably associated with Chiang Kai-Shek. Rumors spread the assassination attempt was inspired by anti-japanese elements such as Generals Yang Qi and Tang Shengzhi. With Wang Jingwei in the hospital, Chiang Kai-Shek was forced to take a larger role with the North China situation. Then Wang Jingwei departed for Europe seeking better medical care and wired his resignation on November 29th. Thus Chiang Kai-Shek succeeded him as president of the Executive Yuan and the coalition between him and Wang Jingwei had officially ended. With Chiang Kai-Shek now the only funnel from which action could be directed, the Japanese sent Ambassador Ariyoshi to China to persuade Chiang Kai-Shek to grant some form of autonomy for North China. By this point autonomy for North China had become part of Japan's national policy. Chiang Kai-Shek in response to this growing threat went to Taiyuan, the capital of Shanxi, to meet with Yan Xishan. There he proposed that if Yan Xishan could unite the Northern Warlords, Chiang Kai-Shek would appoint him chairman of the political affairs council, with added authority over finances and diplomacy. Chiang Kai-Shek urged him to come attend the 6th plenum of the Kuomintang Central Executive Committee scheduled for November 1st. At this time Yan Xishan's Shanxi was struggling financially so he reconciled with Chiang Kai-Shek. To this effect Chiang Kai-Shek sent his vice chief of the Army General Staff Xing Pin to tour the north trying to persuade those like Song Queyuan and Han Fuju to not support the North China autonomy movement. The Japanese interpreted these efforts to thwart the autonomy movement as the underlying cause of all the anti-japanese incidents breaking out continuously. To this the Nanjing government disclaimed no responsibility and insisted they were doing everything the Japanese asked of them. The Japanese began a massive campaign aimed at all the important leaders in North China. One man they managed to gain influence over was Yin Jukeng who on November 25th at Tungzhou, announced the inauguration of the East Hubei Anti-Communist Autonomous Council, claiming autonomy for the entire demilitarized region. Yin Jukeng's council consisted of 9 members whereupon he was chairman and took charge of foreign relations and military affairs. As you can imagine Nanjing immediately labeled him a traitor and ordered his arrest. Chiang Kai-Shek then rapidly sent word to the Japanese an official response to their “Concerning Policy towards China” document: “To satisfy the various demands from the Japanese side, there should first of all be established in Hopei province an autonomous political administration; ultimately, this administration should be similar to that governing the southwestern region. Whether or not this administration should be extended to other regions will be determined after the results in Hopei have been ascertained. 1) Although the campaign to wipe out the Communists is progressing, the Communist bandits have fled toward Kansu. Since this raises the danger that the Communists may spread into Inner Mongolia, the defense against the Communists in North China should be conducted jointly. 2) Certain aspects of the new monetary system are not suited to North China, and appropriate modifications will be made in this respect. 3) Efforts are to be made to harmonize economic interchange among the people on both sides of the Great Wall. 4) To meet the special needs of the region, the local administration should be given authority to enable it to exercise suitable control over financial matters in North China. 5) Pending issues are to be settled locally in a rational manner. 6) The aim will be to employ talented people to carry out the above tasks and to establish an ideal government.” Chiang Kai-Shek dispatched He Yingqin to reign in the situation at Peiping, but upon his arrival he believed the situation was beyond his control. He Yingqin reported that it was his belief the only way for Nanjing to retain some degree of authority in the region was to create a new political organ to do so. Thus on December 11th, the Nationalist government established the Hubei-Chahar Political Council chaired by Song Queyuan. Song Queyuan declared the new council would assume all responsibility for administering Hubei and Chahar and promised "to respect the wishes of the people, endeavor in particular to relieve the economic distress of the region, and maintain the peace of East Asia on the basis of Sino-Japanese amity." Thus within all this madness now two autonomous regimes co-existed in North China. The East Hubei Anti-Communist Autonomous Council would administer 22 prefectures while the Hubei-Chahar Political Council would administer Hubei, Chahar, Peiping and Tientsin. As you might imagine, relations between these two councils was complex and ambiguous. The 22 prefectures the former administered were under the jurisdiction of the other. One was a Japanese puppet, the other was controlled by Nanjing who refused to recognize the other. Japan immediately exploited their newfound chaotic gains in North China. In May of 1936 the 2000 troops of the Tientsin garrison army was boosted to 5600 led by General Tashiro Kan'ichiro. This was done under the guise it was to defend against communists and protect Japanese citizens. The position of the commander of the Tientsin garrison was officially promoted to encompass full responsibility for the situation in North China, exactly the same as the Kwantung Army's role over Manchukuo. Thuse both the Kwantung Army and what was henceforth called the China Garrison had clearly defined roles. One would be responsible for Manchukuo, the other over North China. Japan had neutralized Rehe, Chahar and Hubei, all of whom would fall directly under their influence. But was Japan satisfied? 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. Its not always through military means that nations can encroach upon other nations. Japan was showcasing how it could bully away parts of China through threats alone it was working miracles. How long could Chiang Kai-Shek carry on like this? Would it be Japan or his own people that would hang him for losing China?
In this episode, I talk about how Lut (as) rose to prophecy and what his nation was like. I also give advice and make connections from his prophethood to our Ummah now.
We keep asking what's gone wrong with Muslims today—but we're ignoring the one thing that's always brought nations to their knees. From the people of Nuh, to Aad and Thamud, to the people of Lut—every collapse began with the same root cause. In this episode of The Disease and the Cure by Imām Ibn al-Qayyim, Ustadh Abdulrahman Hassan explains how sins—when ignored, normalised, or made public—have always led to destruction, and how that same legacy is unfolding again today. Are we walking the same path? Are we prepared for what follows? Sign up now to AMAU Academy: https://www.amauacademy.com/ AMAU Academy: https://www.amauacademy.com/ AMAU Junior: https://amaujunior.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amauofficial/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AMAU Telegram: https://t.me/amauofficial YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AMAUofficial Twitter: https://twitter.com/AMAUofficial iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/al-madrasatu-al-umariyyah/id1524526782 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/08NJC1pIA0maaF6aKqZL4N Get in Touch: https://amau.org/getintouch BarakAllahu feekum. #islamicknowledge #seekingknowledge #ummah #sins
Une aventure incroyable, celle d'un défi que se lance en 2016 l'explorateur Christian Clot : enchainer coup sur coup 4 expéditions d'un mois dans les 4 milieux les plus extrêmes de la planète afin de voir comment réagit son corps et son mental. La première expédition l'amène clandestinement, sans autorisations, dans le désert brulant du Dasht-e Lut en Iran : température en moyenne de 57 degrés à l'ombre.Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
Une aventure incroyable, celle d'un défi que se lance en 2016 l'explorateur Christian Clot : enchainer coup sur coup 4 expéditions d'un mois dans les 4 milieux les plus extrêmes de la planète afin de voir comment réagit son corps et son mental. La première expédition l'amène clandestinement, sans autorisations, dans le désert brulant du Dasht-e Lut en Iran : température en moyenne de 57 degrés à l'ombre.Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
Une aventure incroyable, celle d'un défi que se lance en 2016 l'explorateur Christian Clot : enchainer coup sur coup 4 expéditions d'un mois dans les 4 milieux les plus extrêmes de la planète afin de voir comment réagit son corps et son mental. La première expédition l'amène clandestinement, sans autorisations, dans le désert brulant du Dasht-e Lut en Iran : température en moyenne de 57 degrés à l'ombre.Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
Earlier this year, we lost one of the greatest and most influential chefs ever to ply his trade in the United States, when André Soltner passed away at age 92. On the day the culinary community pay their respects at a celebration of his life in New York City, we wanted to share this previously unaired conversation with Chef Soltner, recorded in 2016 as part of Andrew's research for his book Chefs, Drugs, and Rock & Roll. André Soltner was of course best known for his restaurant Lutèce, where he was the chef (and for 22 years, also the owner) from 1961 - 1994. (For more about his life, please see William Grimes' excellent New York Times obituary.)This conversation took place in Chef Soltner's apartment on the Upper East Side of Manhattan on December 5, 2016, just five weeks after the death of his wife Simone. It covers his first interest in the culinary arts, his feelings about nouvelle cuisine, the brutality of old-school kitchens, his disposition toward the young American chefs who rose up during Lutèce's heyday, the pain of a negative review, and whether or not the legend of his only taking five nights off in the restaurant's lifespan was true. (He also does a quick but memorable impression of Julia Child.) Chef Soltner's kindness, generosity, and good humor shine through in this conversation. We hope it offers those who never had the opportunity to know him a sense of his personality, and those who did know him a welcome remembrance.Huge thanks to Andrew Talks to Chefs' presenting sponsor, meez, the recipe operating software for culinary professionals. Meez powers the Andrew Talks to Chefs podcast as part of the meez Network, featuring a breadth of food and beverage podcasts and newsletters. * photo by/courtesy of Eric Vitale Photography THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW:Andrew is a writer by trade. If you'd like to support him, there's no better way than by purchasing his most recent book, The Dish: The Lives and Labor Behind One Plate of Food (October 2023), about all the key people (in the restaurant, on farms, in delivery trucks, etc.) whose stories and work come together in a single restaurant dish.We'd love if you followed us on Instagram. Please also follow Andrew's real-time journal of the travel, research, writing, and production of/for his next book The Opening (working title), which will track four restaurants in different parts of the U.S. from inception to launch.For Andrew's writing, dining, and personal adventures, follow along at his personal feed.Thank you for listening—please don't hesitate to reach out with any feedback and/or suggestions!
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and Directing
Oren's on another commercial shoot and Matt's just started another new show! Everything's great, or is it? Matt and Oren chat about why the vision you pitch can be really, really hard in reality. Especially as budget, storyboard, timings, weather, and the nuances of handling this particular client unfold.And the guys go deep into a discussion of the first principles of filmmaking, and when might be a good time to break or rethink them. ---Get a great deal on Magic Mind! https://magicmind.com/shootit ** NEW LINK!!!Matt's Endorsement: Animator Joe Cappa, maker of "Meet the Boys" and "Haha You Clowns" has the greatest pacing of his soft, bone-dry jokes. https://www.youtube.com/@JoeCappaOren's Endorsement: Using a stylized LUT while shooting (even though it might be dialed back) instead of defaulting to Rec 709. Doing so generates a conversation around style and feel, while on set with the client and gets them comfortable with a more stylized look before post starts. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apple's App Store Awards finalists showcase the most innovative and exciting apps across Apple platforms for 2024, highlighting incredible developers and groundbreaking applications that push the boundaries of technology and creativity. From professional video tools to immersive storytelling apps, this year's selections offer something for every type of user. iPhone App of the Year Finalists: -Kino: A professional video capturing app from the makers of Halide that allows cinematic video recording with advanced filmmaking tools like LUT grading and time codes. -Runa: A comprehensive running and training plan app that customizes workout plans, tracks progress, and integrates with fitness platforms like Strava. -Tripsy: A privacy-focused travel planning app that organizes trip details, imports reservations, and provides weather forecasts without extensive data sharing. iPhone Game of the Year Finalists: -AFK Journey: A fantasy RPG with storytelling similar to Kingdom Hearts and Final Fantasy. -WearCleaner: A comedic stealth game about a werewolf janitor trying to hide his supernatural identity during night shifts. -Zenless Zone Zero: An anime-style RPG with strategic gameplay. iPad App of the Year Finalists: -Bluey, Let's Play: An educational game for children featuring the popular Australian cartoon characters. -Moises: An AI-powered music app that separates vocals and instruments, helps with learning songs, and provides chord detection. -Procreate Dreams: A $20 2D animation app for creating storytelling videos with timeline controls and drawing tools. Mac App and Game of the Year Finalists: -OmniFocus 4: A powerful task management app with advanced features like defer dates. -Adobe Lightroom -Shapr 3D CAD Modeling -Mac Games: Frostpunk 2, Stray, and Thank Goodness You're Here Apple Arcade Game of the Year Finalists: -Balatro+: A unique card game mixing poker and solitaire mechanics -Outlanders 2: A city-building strategy simulation -Sonic Dream Team: An adventure game featuring classic Sonic characters Apple Vision Pro App and Game Finalists: -Jigspace: 3D model interaction app -NBA Live -What If: An immersive Marvel-inspired story experience -Games include Luna, Thrasher Arcade Odyssey, and Vacation Simulator Apple Watch App of the Year Finalists: -Look Up English Dictionary: A vocabulary-building app with daily word features -Lumi: A photography tool showing sunrise, sunset, and golden hour times -Watch to 5K: A comprehensive running training program integrated with Apple Health Cultural Impact Finalists: -Diverse apps and games focusing on storytelling, accessibility, and social connection, including Oko (navigation for visually impaired), Partyful (event planning), and The Wreck (narrative adventure game) Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. You can also contribute to iOS Today by sending an email to iOSToday@TWiT.tv.
Apple's App Store Awards finalists showcase the most innovative and exciting apps across Apple platforms for 2024, highlighting incredible developers and groundbreaking applications that push the boundaries of technology and creativity. From professional video tools to immersive storytelling apps, this year's selections offer something for every type of user. iPhone App of the Year Finalists: -Kino: A professional video capturing app from the makers of Halide that allows cinematic video recording with advanced filmmaking tools like LUT grading and time codes. -Runa: A comprehensive running and training plan app that customizes workout plans, tracks progress, and integrates with fitness platforms like Strava. -Tripsy: A privacy-focused travel planning app that organizes trip details, imports reservations, and provides weather forecasts without extensive data sharing. iPhone Game of the Year Finalists: -AFK Journey: A fantasy RPG with storytelling similar to Kingdom Hearts and Final Fantasy. -WearCleaner: A comedic stealth game about a werewolf janitor trying to hide his supernatural identity during night shifts. -Zenless Zone Zero: An anime-style RPG with strategic gameplay. iPad App of the Year Finalists: -Bluey, Let's Play: An educational game for children featuring the popular Australian cartoon characters. -Moises: An AI-powered music app that separates vocals and instruments, helps with learning songs, and provides chord detection. -Procreate Dreams: A $20 2D animation app for creating storytelling videos with timeline controls and drawing tools. Mac App and Game of the Year Finalists: -OmniFocus 4: A powerful task management app with advanced features like defer dates. -Adobe Lightroom -Shapr 3D CAD Modeling -Mac Games: Frostpunk 2, Stray, and Thank Goodness You're Here Apple Arcade Game of the Year Finalists: -Balatro+: A unique card game mixing poker and solitaire mechanics -Outlanders 2: A city-building strategy simulation -Sonic Dream Team: An adventure game featuring classic Sonic characters Apple Vision Pro App and Game Finalists: -Jigspace: 3D model interaction app -NBA Live -What If: An immersive Marvel-inspired story experience -Games include Luna, Thrasher Arcade Odyssey, and Vacation Simulator Apple Watch App of the Year Finalists: -Look Up English Dictionary: A vocabulary-building app with daily word features -Lumi: A photography tool showing sunrise, sunset, and golden hour times -Watch to 5K: A comprehensive running training program integrated with Apple Health Cultural Impact Finalists: -Diverse apps and games focusing on storytelling, accessibility, and social connection, including Oko (navigation for visually impaired), Partyful (event planning), and The Wreck (narrative adventure game) Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. You can also contribute to iOS Today by sending an email to iOSToday@TWiT.tv.
Apple's App Store Awards finalists showcase the most innovative and exciting apps across Apple platforms for 2024, highlighting incredible developers and groundbreaking applications that push the boundaries of technology and creativity. From professional video tools to immersive storytelling apps, this year's selections offer something for every type of user. iPhone App of the Year Finalists: -Kino: A professional video capturing app from the makers of Halide that allows cinematic video recording with advanced filmmaking tools like LUT grading and time codes. -Runa: A comprehensive running and training plan app that customizes workout plans, tracks progress, and integrates with fitness platforms like Strava. -Tripsy: A privacy-focused travel planning app that organizes trip details, imports reservations, and provides weather forecasts without extensive data sharing. iPhone Game of the Year Finalists: -AFK Journey: A fantasy RPG with storytelling similar to Kingdom Hearts and Final Fantasy. -WearCleaner: A comedic stealth game about a werewolf janitor trying to hide his supernatural identity during night shifts. -Zenless Zone Zero: An anime-style RPG with strategic gameplay. iPad App of the Year Finalists: -Bluey, Let's Play: An educational game for children featuring the popular Australian cartoon characters. -Moises: An AI-powered music app that separates vocals and instruments, helps with learning songs, and provides chord detection. -Procreate Dreams: A $20 2D animation app for creating storytelling videos with timeline controls and drawing tools. Mac App and Game of the Year Finalists: -OmniFocus 4: A powerful task management app with advanced features like defer dates. -Adobe Lightroom -Shapr 3D CAD Modeling -Mac Games: Frostpunk 2, Stray, and Thank Goodness You're Here Apple Arcade Game of the Year Finalists: -Balatro+: A unique card game mixing poker and solitaire mechanics -Outlanders 2: A city-building strategy simulation -Sonic Dream Team: An adventure game featuring classic Sonic characters Apple Vision Pro App and Game Finalists: -Jigspace: 3D model interaction app -NBA Live -What If: An immersive Marvel-inspired story experience -Games include Luna, Thrasher Arcade Odyssey, and Vacation Simulator Apple Watch App of the Year Finalists: -Look Up English Dictionary: A vocabulary-building app with daily word features -Lumi: A photography tool showing sunrise, sunset, and golden hour times -Watch to 5K: A comprehensive running training program integrated with Apple Health Cultural Impact Finalists: -Diverse apps and games focusing on storytelling, accessibility, and social connection, including Oko (navigation for visually impaired), Partyful (event planning), and The Wreck (narrative adventure game) Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. You can also contribute to iOS Today by sending an email to iOSToday@TWiT.tv.
Apple's App Store Awards finalists showcase the most innovative and exciting apps across Apple platforms for 2024, highlighting incredible developers and groundbreaking applications that push the boundaries of technology and creativity. From professional video tools to immersive storytelling apps, this year's selections offer something for every type of user. iPhone App of the Year Finalists: -Kino: A professional video capturing app from the makers of Halide that allows cinematic video recording with advanced filmmaking tools like LUT grading and time codes. -Runa: A comprehensive running and training plan app that customizes workout plans, tracks progress, and integrates with fitness platforms like Strava. -Tripsy: A privacy-focused travel planning app that organizes trip details, imports reservations, and provides weather forecasts without extensive data sharing. iPhone Game of the Year Finalists: -AFK Journey: A fantasy RPG with storytelling similar to Kingdom Hearts and Final Fantasy. -WearCleaner: A comedic stealth game about a werewolf janitor trying to hide his supernatural identity during night shifts. -Zenless Zone Zero: An anime-style RPG with strategic gameplay. iPad App of the Year Finalists: -Bluey, Let's Play: An educational game for children featuring the popular Australian cartoon characters. -Moises: An AI-powered music app that separates vocals and instruments, helps with learning songs, and provides chord detection. -Procreate Dreams: A $20 2D animation app for creating storytelling videos with timeline controls and drawing tools. Mac App and Game of the Year Finalists: -OmniFocus 4: A powerful task management app with advanced features like defer dates. -Adobe Lightroom -Shapr 3D CAD Modeling -Mac Games: Frostpunk 2, Stray, and Thank Goodness You're Here Apple Arcade Game of the Year Finalists: -Balatro+: A unique card game mixing poker and solitaire mechanics -Outlanders 2: A city-building strategy simulation -Sonic Dream Team: An adventure game featuring classic Sonic characters Apple Vision Pro App and Game Finalists: -Jigspace: 3D model interaction app -NBA Live -What If: An immersive Marvel-inspired story experience -Games include Luna, Thrasher Arcade Odyssey, and Vacation Simulator Apple Watch App of the Year Finalists: -Look Up English Dictionary: A vocabulary-building app with daily word features -Lumi: A photography tool showing sunrise, sunset, and golden hour times -Watch to 5K: A comprehensive running training program integrated with Apple Health Cultural Impact Finalists: -Diverse apps and games focusing on storytelling, accessibility, and social connection, including Oko (navigation for visually impaired), Partyful (event planning), and The Wreck (narrative adventure game) Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. You can also contribute to iOS Today by sending an email to iOSToday@TWiT.tv.