Podcasts about chikako

Reflect on today's reading (John 7:1-2,10,25-30) and join Faith to Go host, Charlette Preslar, and Chikako Tsukada as they explore its meaning for our Lenten journey. For more information about Chikako's ministry, visit allsaintsvista.org.Faith to Go is a ministry of The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego. Click here to learn more about EDSD's great work in our region and how you can support this ministry.Remember to get in contact with us!Email: faithtogo@edsd.orgInstagram: @faithtogo

Modern IUDs - intrauterine devices - are a safe form of contraception for most women. But this wasn't always the case. Author Chikako Takeshita traces the history and development of these devices, originally created for population control in 1960s, and talks about one IUD in particular, the Dalkon Shield, which would cause widespread harm to the women who used it, and in some cases, had lethal consequences.Click the 'Follow' button for more women's health stories.Show notes:The Global Biopolitics of the IUD: https://mitpress.mit.edu/9780262547840/the-global-biopolitics-of-the-iud/Chikako Takeshita: Associate Professor at the University of California Riverside - https://profiles.ucr.edu/app/home/profile/chikakotMore information about IUDs: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/24441-intrauterine-device-iud   New to Overlooked? Welcome! Overlooked was launched in 2023 to tell the story of ovarian cancer through one woman's story. In 2024 the show started to cover all kinds of other overlooked topics in women's health - and there are many. The show is hosted by Golda Arthur, an audio journalist and producer. See why Overlooked is an award-winning podcast by taking a listen to our back catalog. LIKE WHAT YOU HEAR? Support Overlooked on Patreon, and get rewards like merch, the ability to send in questions for expert guests, and a 'backstage pass' to the show. GET ON THE LIST for the newsletter to learn the backstory to the episodes, and join a community of people who are deeply engaged with women's health topics. Sign up here: https://overlookedpodcast.kit.com/e4b85028b6 EMAIL US: hello@overlookedpod.com FOLLOW US:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/overlookedpod/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/105541285/admin/dashboard/ LEARN MORE: https://overlookedpod.com/ DISCLAIMER What you hear and read on ‘Overlooked' is for general information purposes only and represents the opinions of the host and guests. The content on the podcast and website should not be taken as medical advice. Every person's body is unique, so please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions that may arise.

In her role as CFO of California Bank & Trust, Chikako Tyler faced the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank—the second financial crisis of her career. Unlike the first crisis, the Great Recession, which forced her to leave a rewarding career in commercial real estate, this time, Tyler was prepared to take charge. In 2009, as the economic downturn decimated the real estate market, Tyler recognized the need for a change. She pivoted to banking, taking on a temporary role at California Bank & Trust, where she quickly discovered her passion for the intricacies of finance. Her journey through various roles in the bank—ranging from specialized asset analysis to risk management—shaped her understanding of the business and led her to the CFO office. By the time Silicon Valley Bank collapsed in 2023, Tyler had nearly five years of experience as CFO under her belt. Drawing on the lessons from her diverse career, she confidently navigated the crisis. Unlike the uncertainty she faced during the Great Recession, Tyler leaned into her role, guiding her team through the tumultuous period. She championed her bankers to manage their customers proactively, quelling any possibility of panic. Tyler's journey from real estate to banking, and from crisis to confident leadership, underscores her adaptability and strategic mindset. Her ability to transform challenges into opportunities has not only defined her career but also strengthened California Bank & Trust's resilience in uncertain times.

Benjamin Flatt, originally from Sydney, is the CEO of the Noto Earthquake Area Reconstruction Support Association. He has been a resident of Noto Town, Ishikawa Prefecture for 28 years. He and his wife, Chikako Funashita, are busy every day working for what is needed and what they want to continue to protect. - シドニー出身の、ベンジャミン・フラットさんは、一般社団法人能登地震地域復興サポートの代表理事です。石川県能登町の人間になって28年。地元の人間だからこそわかる、必要なもの、守リ続けたいことのために、妻の船下智香子さんと毎日奔走しています。

Eight months have passed since the Noto Peninsula earthquake that occurred on January 1st this year. The first Obon festival is approaching. Benjamin Flatt, Sydney-born and Local of Noto, and his wife Chikako Funashita. - 今年、1月1日に起きた、能登半島地震から8か月が過ぎ、最初のお盆を迎えようとしています。現地の様子を、シドニー出身のベンジャミン・フラットさんと、妻の船下智香子さんに聞きました。

Kako so Slovenci, ki so konec 19. in v začetku 20. stoletja potovali na Japonsko, Kitajsko in Korejo, doživljali te dalje dežele? Od tam so domov pošiljali razglednice in iz njih lahko danes izvemo marsikaj. O tem v Podobah znanja pripoveduje jezikoslovka in japonologinja prof. dr. Chikako Shigemori Bučar s Filozofske fakultete Univerze v Ljubljani.Gre za ponovitev oddaje, ki je nastala maja 2022.

Paddle into the inspiring story of Chikako, the heart and soul behind Rincon Paddleboards in Puerto Rico, on Morning Fuel Podcast with John Bundy. Discover how Chikako transitioned from a DJ in New York to launching a successful paddleboard business on the stunning shores of Rincón. Overcoming challenges like Hurricane Maria and the pandemic, Chikako's tale is one of resilience, passion, and the power of community support. Join us as she shares the joy of connecting with nature and the importance of pursuing what you love. Connect with Chikako and Rincón Paddleboards Web - https://rinconpaddleboards.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RinconPaddleBoards/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rinconpaddleboards/ #MorningFuelPodcast #Chikako #RinconPaddleboards #PuertoRico #Entrepreneurship #OvercomingChallenges #CommunitySupport #NatureConnection

Câu chuyện của "Rập rờn cánh hạc" xoay quanh mối quan hệ của chàng trai trẻ Kikuji với bốn người phụ nữ, bốn con người chiếm những vị trí và vai trò hết sức quan trọng đối với cuộc đời anh, là trà sư Chikako, cô học trò Yukiko, phu nhân Ota và cô con gái Fumiko. Năm con người gặp gỡ, gắn kết với nhau, để rồi chia xa bên những chiếc bàn trà. "Rập rờn cánh hạc" là một trong nhiều sáng tác quan trọng của Kawabata Yasunari, góp phần giúp ông giành giải Nobel Văn chương vào năm 1968. Được sự cho phép của công ty sách Nhã Nam, Trạm Radio trích đọc phần mở đầu tiểu thuyết "Rập rờn cánh hạc" của Kawabata Yasunari do Nhã Nam phát hành. Bản quyền tiếng Việt thuộc về công ty sách Nhã Nam. __________ Để cam kết với bạn nghe đài dự án Trạm Radio sẽ chạy đường dài, chúng tôi cần sự ủng hộ của quý bạn để duy trì những dịch vụ phải trả phí. Mọi tấm lòng đều vô cùng trân quý đối với ban biên tập, và tạo động lực cho chúng tôi tiếp tục sản xuất và trau chuốt nội dung hấp dẫn hơn nữa. Mọi đóng góp cho Trạm Radio xin gửi về: Nguyen Ha Trang STK 19034705725015 Ngân hàng Techcombank. Chi nhánh Hà Nội.

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If You Are Lonely, You Are Not Alone: Explorations Into the Lonely SocietyThis podcast brings us face to face with one of the most distressing issues of the modern world. Despite unprecedented wealth, security and opportunity, rates of suicide have risen more or less continuously over the last generation. Young people, who have their entire lives before them, have been especially hard hit. Although we usually think of suicide as an individual problem, in this podcast Chikako Ozawa de Silva, Associate Professor of Anthropology at Emory University, shows how intimately suicide is connected with aspects of modern life that generate loneliness. We discuss her recent book, The Anatomy of Loneliness: Suicide, Social Connection and the Search for Relational Meaning in Contemporary Japan (University of California Press, 2021) which chronicles how a growing sense of alienation within Japanese society has resulted in problems ranging from hikikomori, the practice of young people shutting themselves away from the world, to internet group suicide, in which people voluntarily choose to commit suicide as a group so they can die in the company of others to avoid enduring a natural death so completely alone. We talk about how Japan may be a worrying bellwether for other developed nations in which loneliness increasingly means being unseen, unrecognized, unsafe and unloved. And although there are no magic bullets, Dr. Ozawa de Silva's unique perspective offers hope for ways we can work together as a society to reduce many of the sources of alienation that drive so many people to end their lives.Featuring:Dr. Chikako Ozawa de Silva, Associate Professor of Anthropology at Emory UniversityHost:Charles Raison, Psychiatrist, Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Emory UniversityAbout Emory University's Center for the Study of Human Health:The Emory Center for the Study of Human Health was developed to expand health knowledge and translate this knowledge to all aspects of life – for the individual and populations as a whole. The Center assembles the extraordinary faculty, researchers and thought leaders from across disciplines, departments, schools and institutions to bring this knowledge to Emory University students and inspire them to become leaders for the next generation in meeting challenges facing human health. Follow Us:Blog: Exploring HealthFacebook: @EmoryCSHHInstagram: @EmoryCSHHTwitter: @EmoryCSHH

Nick chats with Chikako Fujii about her career as a company director and dancer, and the importance of international collaboration.For more information about CIC please check the link below.https://jp.cic.com

In this episode of Japan Memo, directly preceding the 2022 IISS Shangri-La Dialogue, Robert Ward and Yuka Koshino host Kotani Tetsuo, professor of global studies at Meikai University and senior fellow at the Japan Institute of International Affairs (JIIA), and Dr Ueki Chikako Kawakatsu, professor of international relations at Waseda University's Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies.Robert, Yuka, Kotani-sensei and Ueki-sensei share their insights on the war in Ukraine's impact on Asia's existing security dynamics, Japan and its neighbours' perceptions of and responses to these shifting dynamics, and invigorated debates in Tokyo surrounding Japan's defence budget and capabilities. Topics discussed include:The effect of Russia's invasion of Ukraine on Asia's security The Kishida administration's response to the crisis at home and with partnersThe Shangri-La Dialogue's potential to foster critical discussions on Indo-Pacific securityDomestic debates surrounding Japan's defence budget, capabilities and revisions to its NSSThe following literature is recommended by our guests for a deeper understanding of the topics discussed:‘安全保障を問いなおす : 「九条-安保体制」を越えて' / 添谷芳秀著 (‘Rethinking Security: Going beyond the “Article 9 Alliance Regime”' by Yoshihide Soeya)‘East Asian Strategic Review' by the National Institute for Defense Studies (NIDS)‘戦後日本の安全保障―日米同盟、憲法9条からNSCまで' / 千々和 泰明 (‘Post-war Japan's Security: The US-Japan alliance, from Article 9 to the NSC' by Chijiwa Yasuaki)‘Strategic Annual Report' by the Japan Institute of International Affairs (JIIA)We hope you enjoy the episode and please follow, rate, and subscribe to Japan Memo on the podcast platform of your choice.Date of Recording: 26 May 2022Japan Memo is recorded and produced at the IISS in London. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ste kdaj pomislili, da bi znanstveniki nekega dne lahko preučevali, ne le kakšne razglednice ste bližnjim in dragim poslali s svojega potovanja v tujino, ampak tudi kaj natanko ste na kartici napisali? – Misel se najbrž zdi absurdna, a deltiologija – se pravi zbiranje in preučevanje starih poštnih razglednic – dejansko lahko pomembno pripomore k rekonstrukciji vsakdanjega življenja naših prednikov in osvetli tiste plasti preteklosti, ki nam ostajajo skrite, če se posvečamo le tako imenovani veliki zgodovini, ki jo pač pišejo kralji in generali. To zgovorno potrjujejo tudi Podobe iz daljnih dežel, še svež, s slikovnim gradivom razkošno opremljen zbornik znanstvenih razprav o razglednicah, ki jih danes hranijo različne muzejske ustanove pri nas, ki pa so jih ob koncu 19. in na začetku 20. stoletja iz Japonske, Kitajske in Koreje nazaj v domovino pošiljali sploh prvi Slovenci, ki so kadarkoli obiskali vzhodno Azijo. Kdo so bili ti ljudje? Zakaj so potovali v tiste kraje? Kako so doživeli kulturni šok srečanja s civilizacijo, o kateri pred odhodom slej ko prej niso vedeli prav veliko? Kaj jih je očaralo in kaj razočaralo? Kako so o tem izkustvu pisali svojim domačim? Jih lahko celo označimo za nekakšne pionirje globalizacije, ki so napravili prvih nekaj korakov v smeri zbliževanja dotlej izjemno oddaljenih svetov vzhodne Azije in slovenskega prostora? Odgovore na ta in druga sorodna vprašanja smo iskali v tokratnih Podobah znanja, ko smo pred mikrofonom gostili predavateljico z Oddelka za azijske študije na Filozofski fakulteti Univerze v Ljubljani, japonologinjo in jezikoslovko, dr. Chikako Shigemori Bučar, ki je skupaj s kolegico z Oddelka, sinologinjo dr. Majo Veselič uredila Podobe iz daljnih dežel in za zbornik napisala tudi tri razprave.

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第239回NYこりんごラジオ、只今オンエアされました！Chikako Part 2 BGM (online-audio-con.mp3本日は、先週に引き続き、プエルトリコSP！プエルトリコ在住のChikakoさんの後半インタビュー！プエルトリコの魅力満載です！

第238回NYこりんごラジオ、只今配信されました！Chikako Part1 BGM.mp3今週のゲストは、ブエルトリコ在住、Rincon Paddlebordsオーナーの、Chikakoさん！プエルトリコの魅力を語っていただきました！YouTubeでは、プエルトリコの風景もみれます！

Loneliness is everybody's business. Neither a pathology, nor a rare affliction, it is part of the human condition. Severe and chronic loneliness, however, is a threat to individual and public health and appears to be on the rise. In 2018, U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May said, “Loneliness is one of the greatest public health challenges of our time,” and appointed the country's first ever Minister for Loneliness. Contemporary scholarship is therefore focusing on loneliness not as merely an individual matter, but as a public health issue that negatively impacts both physical and psychological health, even increasing the risk of mortality. This talk examines what is and is not loneliness, conditions of the “lonely society” and the role of culture in loneliness. Based on my long-term ethnographic studies, I point to how society itself can exacerbate experiences of loneliness. One of the most important messages of this talk, is that the anatomy of loneliness is not the anatomy of a single individual, but of a type of society. Link to The Anatomy of Loneliness: https://www.amazon.com/Anatomy-Loneliness-Contemporary-Ethnographic-Subjectivity/dp/0520383494/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=chikako+ozawa+de+silva+the+anatomy+of+loneliness&qid=1632521910&sr=8-1

Chikako Ozawa de-Silva talks with Dietrich Stout about her research and upcoming book "The  Anatomy of Loneliness"

The Madames chat with Chikako Suzuki, Emmy-winning art director on Marvel’s WandaVision. Chikako’s previous work for Marvel includes Runaways and Agent Carter. She’s worked on other female-centric shows including Dollface and Medium. In 2014, she became the first Japanese person to win an Emmy for art direction for the series House of Lies.  She is a graduate of San Francisco University in Theater Arts and earned a M.F.A. in Scene Design from the Carnegie Mellon School of Drama. WandaVision kicked off Phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The Disney+ series stars Elizabeth Olsen, Paul Bettany, Kathryn Hahn, Teyonah Parris, Kat Dennings, & Randall Park.  For a full transcript of the interview, visit the episode page on our website: Episode page link Email us at themarvelousmadames@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter  Instagram  Tumblr

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In this episode of the ikigai podcast, I am speaking with Dr. Chikako Ozawa-de Silva on the subject of A Lack of Ikigai: Loneliness and Relational Meaning.Chikako is an Associate Professor of Anthropology in the Department of Anthropology at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia.Chikako's research focuses on cross-cultural understandings of well-being, especially mental well-being, and contemplative practice. Her work brings together Western and Asian (particularly Japanese and Tibetan) perspectives on the mind-body, religion, medicine, therapy. 

Another update! It's been a month since my bike accident on 8/26. I'm doing the exercises, healing my brain and bones, and putting out podcasts. On this episode, I tell my story about when Mr. Gregory Hines observed the tap class I was teaching. I discuss how every tap dancer should have their shoes with them at all times and be ready to throw down! Also the story about the time I joined Chikako Iwahori onstage when Cyro Baptista traveled to St. Paul, MN with Beat The Donkey. I am thankful, grateful, and touched by your well-wishes, prayers, and generosity. It is a huge reason why I am healing so well. Thank you! If you'd like to chip in and help me out here's the link. https://www.gofundme.com/f/rick-ausland Ashley Akpaka sent me an AWESOME care package from California. Please check her site out for awesome healthy and delicious snacks! She showed me some love, now I'm showing her some love by sharing this link. Check it out! https://www.amway.com/en_US/myshop/ashleyakpaka This episode features the song "A Person" by Andy Ausland. We used this song in our shows back in the early 2000's. As promised, our website launched on Saturday August 14th, and we've got HTSWT stickers and buttons just waiting to get into your hands! Please check it out, and let us know what you would like to see on it. havetapshoeswilltravel.com Questions? Comments? Ideas? Visit Anchor.fm/HaveTapShoesWillTravel and record a quick voicemail message using your phone. We also welcome your tap dance-related book recommendations and movie suggestions. While you're there, please make a donation to the podcast. It's very easy to become a monthly supporter at the $1, $5, or $10 levels. Any amount is greatly appreciated and goes toward hosting our website and purchasing equipment. Send me an email. Hit me up! rick@havetapshoeswilltravel.com We're on Tik Tok now! Follow us @RickTheTapDancer & @HaveTapShoes Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. @HaveTapShoesWillTravel Thank you to Matt and the staff at Dancing Fair, Cathy Wind & Keane Sense of Rhythm, and Andy Ausland for the music! Bucket Drummin' Volume 1 by The Ausland Brothers is available on iTunes, Apple Music, Amazon, and Spotify. Copy/paste and search it. 10 tracks all-percussion. Perfect for tap class! ADDITIONAL WEBSITES Dancing Fair - dancingfair.com Buckets and Tap Shoes - bucketsandtapshoes.com Twin Cities Tap Festival - twincitiestap.com Keane Sense of Rhythm - tapcompany.org Rhythm Street Movement - rhythmstreetmovement.com Sarah Reich - sarahreich.com M.A.D.D. Rhythms - maddrhythms.com "Go in rhythm, y'all." - Professor Robert L. Reed, St. Louis Tap and Heritage Festival #HaveTapShoesWillTravel #BlackLivesMatter #tapdancepodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/havetapshoeswilltravel/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/havetapshoeswilltravel/support

Torino Ramen brings authentic Japanese flavors to the midwest. In this episode,  Adam Torres and Chikako Eickbush, Owner and CEO of Torino Ramen, explore Chikako's mission to bring authentic ramen to her community.Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule.Apply to be interviewed by Adam on our podcast:https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/

In our penultimate episode, Wez and the pool have interesting balls, Taishi and Chikako spend the night together, and we say goodbye to old and new cast members as the show ends.

This week Taishi and Chikako's relationship comes to a head, as the panel wears amazing t-shirts, a soccer game unnecessarily brings back some old friends, and Tori-chan knows that unzipping is only for after marriage.

On this extra long episode, we meet Chikako's ex-husband, the panel rags on Taishi for the wrong reasons, and Cheri's character is called into question at the most bizarre house meeting we've ever seen.

This week Chikako and Taishi's double date is a spectacular mess, Ryo and Mariko bring a more communal feel back to the house, and our hosts have some asides about Don Quixote and beer knowledge.

On this episode Guy and Mila have a refreshingly human conversation, Taishi is extra, Chikako tries too hard to be sexy, and half of the house lives up to the episode title.

This week we discuss Taishi's intentions and give our inexpert opinions on Wez's show, while the panel continues to sexualize Chikako and speaks for all of us asking why Anna and Eric are coming back.

In Part 4, Episode 3 we jump into Chikako's romantic past, the panel goes too far, and Taishi needs to slow down (ooh-oo-whooaa-oo-whoa-oo-whoa).

Are you emotionally “fit”?  We often focus on our physical health and our financial health, we utilize systems and processes to measure our progress and test how we are doing in these areas; however, we may not have access to systems and processes that support our emotional fitness. Join us today as Nousha Behbahanian interviews Emotion Code Practitioner, Chikako Tsukada, who shares how she transformed and elevated her emotional health.  Chikako Tsukada is now passionate about sharing this process with others and supporting people to elevate and transform their emotional health. In this episode you will discover what a heart wall is and how emotion code can support in dissolving this so called “wall”.  Discover how critical it is to let go of stuck emotions to maintain our long term health and an effective way to renew your emotional health. You will learn about the impact of neglecting our emotional health and how you can stay emotionally fit for many years to come. It is a beautiful process that men and women love to utilize to strengthen their emotional health.  It is simple, easy and creates freedom for you to experience more love, joy and have the clarity to know what you want so you can design a life you love. Nousha Behbahanian and Chikako Tsukada first learned about Emotion Code while at Sanoviv Medical Institute (www.sanoviv.com) enjoying a Retreat with the Team Living Legacy Leaders (www.teamlivinglegacy.com). Chikako Tsukada is a Certified Shiatsu Therapist, Emotion Code Practitioner and Sanoviv Nutrition Advisor.  You can learn more about Chikako’s generous offer for the viewers of the Vibrant Living with Nousha Podcast and YouTube Channel by visiting www.noushabehbahanian.com under the Resources tab, under Vibrant Community Service Providers. This series is designed to inspire, educate and encourage you or someone you know to live a more vibrant, fulfilling life.  Nousha is excited to be on this journey with you.  The truth is you can design and create, a life you love regardless of your circumstances.  If you or anyone you know is struggling with how to live a more vibrant, fulfilling life connect them to our podcast, it’s easy.  Simply subscribe to our podcast and this way each episode will appear in your show feed ready for you to enjoy and share with your friends, family and community.   Follow Nousha on social media @noushaslegacy on Instagram and Nousha Behbahanian on Facebook.  You are invited to join Our Vibrant Living Community on Facebook.  You can also learn more by visiting: www.noushabehbahanian.com. 

INTERVIEWS: Carole Hisasue left a successful media career in Japan for an idyllic life in America… but landed within six miles of the Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant.  Now active with San Luis Obispo Nothers for Peace (SLOMP), she talks about this year’s northern California Hiroshima commemoration, including a Peace Walk with Buddhist Reverend Gyosen...

Hiroshima and Nagasaki Anniversary. Interviews wth Fukushima survivor Chikako Nishiyama and San Luis Obispo Mothers for Peace organizer Carole Hisasue on the northern California commemorative events. NUMNUTZ OF THE WEEK: UC Berkeley professor claims Fukushima radiation "no problem" for USA while EPA spokesidiot claims "Any kind of release i Japan would be non-detectable here!" Flat Earth Society, anyone? PLUS: TEPCO admits radiation at Fukushima up 47 TIMES since just last week and they haven't a clue why; company admits the situation is "bleak." Yet Japanese government allows residents to "come home" to Fukushima (for what, to get more radiation exposure?); TEPCO games leukemia compensation program for workers so only four of almost 10,000 qualify; Palisades NPP in Michigan leaks radioactive water into Lake Michigan - again; Farley in Alabama at ALERT when former award-winning thermal seals prove defective; St. Louis landfill fire breaches fire line on way to nuclear waste dump; Duke cancels Levy in Florida but ratepayers sucked dry to the tune of $300 million; and the nuclear fight in Taiwan gets physical.

Hiroshima and Nagasaki Anniversary. Interviews wth Fukushima survivor Chikako Nishiyama and San Luis Obispo Mothers for Peace organizer Carole Hisasue on the northern California commemorative events. NUMNUTZ OF THE WEEK: UC Berkeley professor claims Fukushima radiation "no problem" for USA while EPA spokesidiot claims "Any kind of release i Japan would be non-detectable here!" Flat Earth Society, anyone? PLUS: TEPCO admits radiation at Fukushima up 47 TIMES since just last week and they haven't a clue why; company admits the situation is "bleak." Yet Japanese government allows residents to "come home" to Fukushima (for what, to get more radiation exposure?); TEPCO games leukemia compensation program for workers so only four of almost 10,000 qualify; Palisades NPP in Michigan leaks radioactive water into Lake Michigan - again; Farley in Alabama at ALERT when former award-winning thermal seals prove defective; St. Louis landfill fire breaches fire line on way to nuclear waste dump; Duke cancels Levy in Florida but ratepayers sucked dry to the tune of $300 million; and the nuclear fight in Taiwan gets physical.

We will explore how people vary in their individual experiences of mental imagery and how this might relate to their creative abilities, with particular reference to writing. Then we will consider neural processes that underlie imagery and its variable expression across individuals.