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In these interview segments, James M. Scott discusses his book *Black Snow*, which chronicles the American air campaign against Japan during World War II. (9)In these interview segments, James M. Scott discusses his book *Black Snow*, which chronicles the American air campaign against Japan during World War II. (9)1923 TOKYO AFTER THE EARTHQUAKE

2. The Failure of Precision BombingPrecision bombing fails due to Japan's notorious weather, violent jet streams, and B-29 mechanical issues. Scott details the challenges of 3,000-mile roundtrip missions and the growing debate over shifting from pinpoint targets to the firebombing of cities, a strategy already employed by the British in Europe. (11)1944 TOKYO

7. The Devastating Aftermath The firebombing results in 105,000 deaths, surpassing the destruction in Dresden and Hamburg. LeMay's success validates his tactical gamble, leading to the systematic burning of other Japanese cities throughout the summer. Scott notes that this conventional campaign had already crippled Japan before the atomic bomb. (16)1946 TOKYO

It's EV News Briefly for Saturday 07 March 2026, everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show.Patreon supporters fund this show, get the episodes ad free, as soon as they're ready and are part of the EV News Daily Community. You can be like them by clicking here: https://www.patreon.com/EVNewsDailyVW SHOWS WORKERS NINTH-GEN GOLF PLANVolkswagen has given Wolfsburg workers a first look at the ninth-generation Golf, expected to carry the ID Golf name and built on VW Group's new Scalable Systems Platform (SSP). From summer 2027, current combustion-engine Golf production shifts to Mexico, freeing Wolfsburg to retool for the ID Golf and an electric VW T-Roc successor.STELLANTIS CUTS ELECTRIC VAN PRICES TO DIESEL LEVELStellantis Pro One is running a European campaign until end of June that matches the purchase price of eight battery-electric vans to their diesel equivalents across compact and mid-size segments. The offer directly closes gaps such as the €7,150 difference between the Opel Combo Cargo Electric and its diesel counterpart, testing whether price parity alone will push fleets to commit.TESLA EYES 400-STALL SUPERCHARGER SITE IN YERMOTesla is planning a 400-stall V4 Supercharger station in Yermo, California on Interstate 15 between Los Angeles and Las Vegas, which would more than double the current record of 164 stalls. The site would be built in six phases as part of a wider retail hub called Eddie World 2, with Phase 1 delivering 72 stalls breaking ground in 2026.UBER BACKS POD HOME CHARGING SUBSCRIPTION FOR DRIVERSUber has partnered with Pod in the UK to offer drivers a home EV charger subscription for £25 per month over three years, with no upfront cost, a lifetime warranty, and potential cash rewards of up to £170 a year through smart charging. The offer arrives as Uber expands its Uber Electric category to eight new UK cities including Birmingham, Manchester, and Leeds.BYD SURGES IN GERMANY AND UKBYD registrations surged 1,550% year-on-year in Germany in February to 3,053 vehicles, while also rising 83% in the UK to 2,154 units and tripling in Spain to 3,003 registrations. The gains come as BYD ramps up its first European plant in Hungary, built partly to sidestep EU tariffs on Chinese-imported EVs imposed in October 2024.NIO SHIFTS EUROPE TO DISTRIBUTORSNio is overhauling its European operations by switching from direct sales to a distributor-led model in Germany, the Netherlands, and Sweden, while retaining direct sales only in Norway. The restructure, moving from a country-led to a function-led organisation, has already seen Nio Germany general manager David Sultzer step down.MILENCE OPENS 400 KW TRUCK CHARGING HUB IN GHENTMilence, backed by Volvo Group, Daimler Truck, and Traton, has opened a 400 kW HGV charging hub at the Volvo Trucks plant in Ghent, its fourth Belgian site, positioned on the TEN-T North Sea–Mediterranean freight corridor. A second phase will add Megawatt Charging System infrastructure, targeting charge times of 30 to 45 minutes for large HGV batteries.UK ADDED TO EU PLANS FOR EV PRODUCTION LIMITSThe European Commission's Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) will open EU manufacturing subsidies to up to 40 "trusted partner" nations including the UK and Japan, following lobbying by UK business secretary Peter Kyle after fears that Nissan's Sunderland plant could close under earlier exclusionary proposals. The IAA also targets lifting manufacturing's share of EU GDP from 14.3% to 20% by 2035, though US firms are expected to be excluded due to American public procurement restrictions.ETHIOPIA'S EV IMPORT SHARE JUMPS AFTER ICE BANAfter Ethiopia banned ICE vehicle imports in 2024 and cut EV import duties, EVs rose from under 1% to around 6% of all vehicle imports, surpassing the reported global average of roughly 4%. The government is driving electrification as energy sovereignty, aided by low electricity costs of around $0.10 per kWh and a tiered tariff structure that exempts domestically assembled EV kits from import tax entirely.ORBÁN'S BATTERY BET HITS A DOWNTURNHungary has attracted approximately €26 billion in foreign EV battery investment, mainly from South Korean and Chinese manufacturers, but battery output has fallen during a prolonged sector downturn weeks before the April 12 national election. The strategy faces additional political pressure after a news investigation into health and safety violations at Samsung SDI's factory undermined the narrative around foreign-capital-led industrialisation.QUEENSLAND PUSHES UNDER-16 BAN FOR E-MOBILITYA Queensland parliamentary inquiry has tabled 28 recommendations including a ban on under-16s riding e-bikes and personal mobility devices, prompted by 12 e-mobility deaths and over 6,300 emergency department presentations in the state last year. Key proposals also include requiring at least a learner car licence to ride, cutting footpath speed limits to 10 km/h, and reclassifying any device capable of exceeding 25 km/h as a motorcycle.

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Charley gives his Top 5 bird sightings from his recent Japan in Winter tour.Please check out the website of our sponsor Tropical Birding: https://www.tropicalbirding.com/If you wish to support this podcast, please visit our Patreon page: https://patreon.com/naturallyadventurous?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link Intro by Jenna Pinchbeck https://www.jennapinchbeck.com/ Jennapinchbeck@gmail.com. Theme music by John Behrens https://nashvilleaudioproductions.com/Feel free to contact us at: ken.behrens@gmail.com &/or cfchesse@gmail.comNaturally Adventurous Podcast Nature - Travel - Adventure - Birding

Ok, damn, this Shinto "religion" (it's not a religion) is the shit. Honestly, where has Shinto been all our life? Well, it has been in Japan but it's never too late to start bringing some of the good stuff into our lives.

Num 10:1-11:23, Mark 14:1-21, Ps 51:1-19, Pr 10:31-32

It's EV News Briefly for Thursday 05 March 2026, everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show.Patreon supporters fund this show, get the episodes ad free, as soon as they're ready and are part of the EV News Daily Community. You can be like them by clicking here: https://www.patreon.com/EVNewsDailyMIDDLE EAST CONFLICT LIFTS UK FUEL AND ENERGY COSTSBrent crude surged past $84 per barrel and UK gas prices spiked to a three-year high of £1.44 per therm after Qatar halted LNG exports following Iran's threat to attack tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, with the RAC warning UK forecourt prices will feel the full impact within a week. Home EV charging costs are shielded for now by the energy price cap — fixed at 24.67p per kWh for electricity until end of June — but wholesale price rises could push the cap higher from July, making both home wallbox and public charging more expensive.​EUROPEAN FLEETS COULD SAVE €246BN BY 2030A new EY and Eurelectric report finds that fully electrifying Europe's corporate fleets could deliver up to €246 billion in cumulative savings and cut one billion tonnes of CO2 by 2030. However, the authors warn that cheaper running costs alone will not drive mass uptake, calling for coordinated action from manufacturers, policymakers, grid operators and finance providers to tackle high upfront costs, uncertain residual values, and charging infrastructure delays.CUPRA BORN FACELIFT BRINGS SHARP NOSE, SMALL TWEAKSCupra has facelifted the Born with a "shark nose" front end, triangular matrix LED headlights, a continuous rear light strip, and new 235 mm tyres across all five wheel options, while the aerodynamically improved 79 kWh variants now claim around 600 km (373 miles) of WLTP range. A new entry "Born Plus" trim pairs a 58 kWh battery with a 140 kW motor — figures that match Ford's Capri LFP option and strongly suggest a switch to LFP cells from the updated MEB+ platform — though Cupra has not confirmed drivetrain details and appears to be saving that announcement for a related reveal, likely the VW ID.3 facelift later in 2026.FORD EV SALES SINK 71% AFTER LIGHTNING EXITFord's US EV sales collapsed 71% in February 2026 to just 2,122 units, the steepest monthly drop in its EV history, driven by the discontinuation of the F-150 Lightning and the expiry of the federal EV tax credit. Ford's Model e division lost $4.8 billion in 2025 and is forecast to lose another $4–5 billion in 2026, with profitability not expected until 2029; the company has already booked a $19.5 billion writedown and is pivoting to a new ~$30,000 midsize electric pickup it hopes will revive the business by 2027.LUCID PATCHES GRAVITY SOFTWARE AGAINLucid Motors has pushed software update 3.4.4 to the Gravity SUV, targeting AC charging improvements and Drive Assist availability, following a January update that resolved around 95% of earlier software issues — with the car averaging a new update every 24 days since launch. Lucid has closed its online configurator for both the Air and Gravity while it prepares its 2027 model year announcement, and Air owners face a $950 hardware upgrade bill to access the newer UX 3.0 platform already running in the Gravity, due to arrive by autumn 2026.MITSUBISHI READIES LEAF-BASED EV FOR CANADAMitsubishi is preparing its first all-new model since the Eclipse Cross for Canadian dealerships in 2026, built on Nissan's CMF-EV platform and LEAF architecture, with spy shots showing a heavily camouflaged prototype that shares the LEAF's roofline, proportions, and rear hatch panel. Both models will be built side by side at Nissan's Kaminokawa plant in Japan, and Mitsubishi may receive the smaller battery pack to undercut the LEAF on entry price — a strategy that would see Nissan supply the foundations while a cheaper sibling competes for the same buyers.ALPITRONIC UNVEILS HYC400 SERIES 2 CHARGERAlpitronic has launched the HYC400 Series 2, retaining the 400 kW maximum output of its predecessor while upgrading to a 22-inch touchscreen (up from 15.6 inches), second-generation silicon carbide power stacks, and a higher continuous output current of 600 A (up from 500 A). The unit maintains 97.5% charging efficiency but standby power consumption rises significantly from 43 W to under 100 W, and cable options narrow to a single 5-metre length; Alpitronic will sell both generations simultaneously to suit different site requirements.​APTERA SHOWS FIRST VALIDATION-LINE VEHICLE PHOTOAptera Motors has published the first photo of a vehicle off its validation assembly line, marking a milestone for its three-wheeled, solar-assisted EV that claims 400 miles of range from a 44 kWh battery and up to 40 miles of daily solar charging, classified as a motorcycle to bypass certain safety regulations. The launch edition price has risen to $40,000 — a $9,300 increase from prior estimates — though a $28,000 model is planned for the future, and with nearly 50,000 pre-orders and a stated daily capacity of 80–100 vehicles, Aptera claims it could fulfil all orders within 500 days of full production, though the end-of-year delivery timeline remains uncertain.​GEELY TARGETS DEFENDER WITH GALAXY BATTLESHIPGeely plans to launch the Galaxy Battleship in the UK in 2028, a blocky hybrid 4x4 aimed squarely at the Land Rover Defender and Toyota Land Cruiser, with a production design expected to stay 90–95% true to the Galaxy Cruiser concept shown at the 2025 Shanghai Motor Show. Built on the GEA Evo platform with steer- and brake-by-wire, it may use an AI-driven plug-in hybrid system with a stated output of around 858 bhp, and Geely is promising an interior that surpasses the Defender's for luxury — a bold claim for the Chinese brand's first foray into the 4x4 segment.​EU UNVEILS LOCAL-CONTENT RULES FOR CLEAN TECHThe European Commission has unveiled the Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA), tying over €2 trillion in public procurement and subsidies to low-carbon and "Made-in-EU" conditions across sectors including EVs, steel, cement, and wind turbines, with the goal of raising manufacturing's share of EU economic output from 14% to 20% by 2035. China is excluded from the initial trusted-partner list — which includes the UK, Canada, and the US — and foreign investments above €100 million from countries controlling 40%+ of global production would face strict conditions including capped 49% foreign ownership and mandatory technology transfer; BMW and Mercedes oppose the Act over fears of higher costs, while Renault backs it and the text must still clear the European Parliament before becoming law.​

Amanda of Swell Entertainment returns to review Maggie Gyllenhaal's The Bride! We discuss Lead Actress favorite, Jessie Buckley and whether she will Norbit her Oscar chances, and we also dive into the Frankenstein lore and what this film adds to the legacy. NON-SPOILER REVIEW OF THE BRIDE! Our Frankenstein Fandom & Expectations - 2:37 Our Thoughts on Maggie Gyllenhaal & Her Influences - 10:30 Review of the performances - 20:42 Review of the production values - 26:09 Oscar Lens - 31:08 SPOILER REVIEW OF THE BRIDE! - 31:48 The Spirit of Shelley - 32:36 Views on Sex, Gangsters & Oscar Voting - 40:21 Let's Talk About Frank - 48:55 Let's Talk About Frankie & The Bride - 54:54 Superfluous Plots, But Themes That Land - 59:25 Finale & Mid-Credits Scene Thoughts - 1:06:00 Grades - 1:11:25 OUTRO: We discuss her upcoming coverage of Formula 1 and her next trip to Japan to visit the Miyazaki Museum! So make sure to follow Amanda on YouTube and social media. Swell Entertainment on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@SwellEntertainment https://beacons.ai/swellentertainment Girly Pop Go for all her F1 Coverage https://www.youtube.com/@GirlyPopGo https://www.tiktok.com/@girlypopgoxo And here's all our links at Mike, Mike and Oscar https://linktr.ee/mikemikeandoscar

Listener discretion is advised. Japanese Airway Study: Kubo A, Kunitatsu K, Nakashima T, Horitani R, Kajimoto Y, Inoue S, Hironishi M. Association between endotracheal intubation and outcomes of nonshockable out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in Japan. BMC Emerg Med. 2025 Sep 24;25(1):185. doi: 10.1186/s12873-025-01341-6. PMID: 40993541; PMCID: PMC12462024.

Daniel Buitrago & Brandon Fifield welcome special guests Travis & Lori Price, Owners & Operators of Fish Em, LLC in studio to talk Kenai River Guide Life, river ethics, and providing a world class fishing experience!    Fur Rondy was bust and freezing ass cold, enjoy the ice sculptures, B's trip up to Coke Wallace's place this weekend, Skilak Lake has some sketchy ice, shout out to all the folks who donated prizes to the 3rd annual Dray Result Party @ Double Shovel Cidery, (AK Wild Sheep, Alaska Gear Company, Alaska Blade Works, Screaming Eagle Archery & BHA Alaska) Alaska Outdoor Mentorship Program, Women hunting Alaska, On this day in Alaska History brought to you by Northern Waste, Travis & Lori's backstory & history, from Virginia and Hawaii to Alaska, building the guiding business, Fishing with Santa Event, favorite part of the Kenai river to fish, timing for flies, beads & flesh, best trout fishing during the pink runs, guides giving guides a hard time, give and take with the locals, a love for the upper Kasilof River, green mountain grille smoked salmon, Traeger Coffee Rub seasoning, Graying in Upper Kenai River, Trivia brought to you by Connoisseur Crude, 2026 Iron Dog Champs, AK State Record Rainbow Trout/Steelhead, Japan eats all our salmon, over 600 registered fishing guides operate in Alaska, Rapid Fire brought to you by Alaska Gun Co, Catch Fish & have Fun!         Visit our website - www.alaskawildproject.com Follow us on Instagram - www.instagram.com/alaskawildproject Watch on YouTube - www.youtube.com/@alaskawildproject $upport on Patreon - www.patreon.com/alaskawildproject Visit Fish Em - www.fishem.net

Are leg arteries ever "too small to treat"?   Around the world, many patients with Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD), especially those with below-the-knee and small vessel disease, are told their arteries are "too small" or "too distal" for intervention.   In this episode of The Heart of Innovation, hosts Kym McNicholas and Dr. John Phillips interview Dr. Naoki Hayakawa, Chief and Director of Endovascular Therapy at Asahi General Hospital in Japan.Dr. Hayakawa is internationally recognized for tackling the most complex chronic total occlusions (CTOs), including small-caliber below-the-knee vessels that others may consider untreatable.  He has served as a live demonstration operator at major international meetings including JET, CCT Peripheral, Kokura Live, and Peripheral CTO Seminars, and has published extensively on:  • IVUS-guided wiring techniques  • Below-the-knee chronic total occlusions  • Drug-coated balloon therapy  • Transradial approaches for complex PAD  • Advanced re-entry and retrograde access techniques   His work challenges outdated assumptions about what is and isn't possible in limb salvage.In this conversation, Dr. Hayakawa sets the record straight on:  • What can truly be treated in small vessel PAD  • When vessels are actually too small  • The importance of imaging and IVUS guidance  • Why patients must seek experienced operators for complex disease  • What global standards of care should look like  If you or someone you love has been told "nothing more can be done," this episode is essential viewing.   - Concerned about leg circulation or told your vessels are too small?Call the Leg Saver Hotline: 1-833-PAD-LEGSBecause "too small to treat" should never be the final answer without expert evaluation.   Subscribe to The Heart of Innovation for global leaders in vascular innovation, limb salvage, and PAD care.  #PeripheralArteryDisease#PAD#LimbSalvage#BelowTheKnee#ChronicTotalOcclusion#EndovascularTherapy#IVUS#CriticalLimbIschemia

Community Prayer and Encouragement

Num 8:1-9:23, Mark 13:14-37, Ps 50:1-23, Pr 10:29-30

On this episode of Japan Station, we're talking about interesting words related to aging and shoulders and a weird ECC commercial.

Welcome to Episode 146 of Tablesetters, where we cover everything happening across the world of baseball. Tonight's LIVE special follows the opening matchup between Team USA and Brazil as Pool B play begins in Houston at the 2026 World Baseball Classic. We're recording immediately after the final out, breaking down Team USA's 15–5 victory over Brazil — examining pitching usage, lineup construction, key moments, and what the result means for the United States as the tournament begins to take shape. Manager Mark DeRosa entered the tournament with one of the most closely watched pitching plans of any national team. Earlier this week he finalized the United States' rotation structure, beginning with Logan Webb starting tonight's opener against Brazil. Webb has quietly developed into one of the most dependable starters in the National League, built around a heavy sinker that generates ground balls and limits damaging contact. In a condensed international tournament where efficiency can matter as much as dominance, that profile made him a logical choice to anchor the first game of pool play. Behind Webb, the American rotation quickly transitions into two of the most overpowering arms in baseball. Two-time American League Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal is scheduled to take the ball in Game 2 against Great Britain, while reigning National League Cy Young winner Paul Skenes is lined up to face Mexico in Game 3. The fourth game against Italy is currently projected for Nolan McLean, though that plan remains fluid as he continues recovering from a recent illness. The structure of the rotation reflects the unique challenge of the World Baseball Classic. Pitchers must operate under tournament pitch limits while also remaining aligned with their Major League clubs' preparation for Opening Day. DeRosa acknowledged earlier this week that managing those constraints requires balancing competitiveness with long-term health and scheduling realities. Offensively, the American roster remains one of the deepest assembled in international baseball. Team captain Aaron Judge addressed the group before the tournament began, emphasizing the pride associated with representing the United States. The lineup surrounding him features elite star power and positional flexibility, including potential platoon usage in center field between Pete Crow-Armstrong and Byron Buxton. The broader tournament landscape only heightens the significance of tonight's opener. The 2026 World Baseball Classic features 20 national teams competing across Tokyo, San Juan, Houston, and Miami through March 17. Japan enters the tournament as the defending champion after defeating the United States in the 2023 final, while several other nations — including the Dominican Republic, Venezuela, and Puerto Rico — arrive with rosters capable of making deep runs. Tonight was the first step in that journey for the United States — and it ended with a decisive 15–5 opening win.

"this job is really primarily a people job" "if you get the right people, you don't have to spend a lot of time micromanaging; get out of their way and let them do their thing" "you have to be the type of boss that people are not afraid to bring bad news" "you all have everything you need to be successful at Dow" "if you treat Japanese people with integrity, trust, respect, like you would want to be treated like anywhere else in the world, you're going to be fine" Brief Bio Peter Jennings is President of Dow in Japan and Korea, overseeing a multi-billion-dollar business and thousands of employees across both markets. He joined Dow as an attorney and spent twenty-seven years in legal roles before being unexpectedly tapped for senior business leadership. Before moving to Japan in 2012, he served in Hong Kong as general counsel for Dow Asia Pacific and later returned to the United States for several senior assignments. His transition from legal counsel to country president reflects a career shaped by adaptability, deep institutional knowledge, and a strong people-first philosophy. In Japan, he became Dow's longest-serving president in the market's history, leading cultural renewal, leadership development, diversity initiatives, and a more open, internationally minded operating model inside a long-established Japanese organisation. Peter Jennings presents a compelling case that leadership success in Japan does not begin with technical mastery, perfect language, or rigid adherence to stereotype. It begins with trust. When he arrived in Japan in 2012, one year after the Tohoku earthquake, he came not as a traditional commercial operator but as a long-serving Dow lawyer with deep corporate knowledge and international experience. That unusual path could easily have created distance between him and a highly experienced Japanese leadership team. Instead, it became an advantage because he did not arrive pretending to know everything. He arrived listening. His early approach was simple and disciplined. He met leaders individually, asked about their biggest issues, wrote everything down, and focused on how he could help. In a market where nemawashi, ringi-sho, consensus-building, and careful internal alignment still shape decision-making, that restraint mattered. Rather than impose a foreign leadership template, Jennings worked to understand how trust and respect are earned locally. He recognised that formal authority in Japan means little unless people feel safe enough to speak candidly. Over time, the proof of progress was behavioural. Senior staff started challenging him privately after meetings. Employees began dropping by for coffee or lunch. More importantly, people brought bad news earlier. For Jennings, that was a decisive signal of culture change. He argues that if people fear punishment, information gets buried. In a high uncertainty avoidance environment, leaders must reduce the interpersonal risk of honesty before they can improve decision quality. That is where leadership and decision intelligence meet: better outcomes come from better information flow, not louder authority. He also reshaped the leadership bench. Over several years, Dow Japan moved from a more traditional senior male model towards a younger, more diverse, bilingual, bicultural team. Jennings takes particular satisfaction not in personal advancement but in seeing talented people, especially women, promoted into larger roles. He frames leadership as removing obstacles, securing resources, and backing capable people rather than controlling them. That is a significant shift away from hierarchical supervision and towards empowerment. Another major insight concerns engagement. Rather than accept low survey scores as a fixed Japan problem, Jennings replaced abstract annual questionnaires with thirty small-group focus sessions built around four direct questions. This surfaced practical barriers that a standardised survey missed. In effect, he moved from broad sentiment tracking to grounded organisational sensing. That approach resembles a more human version of modern management tools such as digital twins or data-led diagnostic systems: the aim is not data volume, but usable insight. Jennings remains optimistic about Japan's future because he sees a new generation less constrained by inherited conventions. He believes many younger professionals want accelerated careers, global exposure, flexibility, and merit-based opportunity. His lesson is clear: leadership in Japan works best when it combines respect for consensus with encouragement for initiative, local sensitivity with global openness, and humility with conviction. Q&A Summary What makes leadership in Japan unique? Leadership in Japan is shaped by context more than cliché. Jennings suggests the distinctive challenge is not that Japanese teams are uniquely difficult, but that trust must be earned carefully and consistently. Consensus matters, and leaders must respect the logic behind nemawashi and ringi-sho rather than dismiss them as slow. People observe behaviour closely before deciding whether a leader is safe, credible, and worth following. Titles alone do not create followership. In practice, leadership in Japan requires patience, consistency, and a visible commitment to fairness. Why do global executives struggle? Many global executives struggle because they arrive overconfident or over-programmed. Jennings argues that outsiders often assume prior Asia experience transfers automatically into Japan. It does not. Japan requires a different cadence, especially around rapport, internal alignment, and decision support. Executives also fail when they underestimate how long trust-building takes. Jennings says it took two to three years before he felt his influence had truly taken root. Leaders who expect quick wins often misread silence as agreement and hierarchy as commitment. Is Japan truly risk-averse? Jennings does not deny caution exists, but he reframes the issue as uncertainty rather than simple risk aversion. In environments with strong uncertainty avoidance, employees can hesitate because the social cost of error feels high. That does not mean they lack ambition or imagination. It means leadership must lower the penalty for speaking up, experimenting, and surfacing problems. When employees believe bad news will be handled constructively, innovation becomes more possible. The issue is less about national character and more about psychological safety. What leadership style actually works? The style that works is people-centred, transparent, and supportive. Jennings repeatedly returns to one principle: leadership is a people job. He believes leaders should ask good questions, listen well, help teams secure resources, and avoid micromanagement. They should also model openness by welcoming challenge and by rewarding honesty instead of punishing it. This style aligns well with consensus cultures because it does not destroy harmony; it strengthens it through trust. Effective leaders also create points of light by visibly backing talented people into bigger roles. How can technology help? Technology can support leadership, but it cannot replace human judgment. Jennings' critique of standard engagement surveys shows that data without context often misleads. Better systems should improve signal quality, not merely produce dashboards. In that sense, tools associated with decision intelligence, workforce analytics, or even digital twins of organisational processes can help leaders identify bottlenecks, bias, and friction. Yet Jennings' own example shows the real breakthrough came from direct conversation. Technology is most useful when it sharpens listening rather than substitutes for it. Does language proficiency matter? Language proficiency helps, but Jennings suggests it is not decisive. He openly acknowledges not speaking Japanese, yet built credibility through authenticity, gratitude, and respectful conduct. He believes leaders can succeed without perfect language if they behave with integrity, remain accessible, and work through strong local talent. Language matters less than whether people believe the leader is genuine, fair, and willing to learn. Cultural arrogance is far more damaging than imperfect fluency. What's the ultimate leadership lesson? The ultimate lesson is that people rise when leaders combine belief with opportunity. Jennings insists that employees already possess the education and ability to succeed; what often separates performance is confidence, encouragement, and the chance to act. Great leadership in Japan is therefore not about overpowering culture but about unlocking potential within it. When leaders blend respect, transparency, empowerment, and resilience, they create an organisation where people are willing to speak, grow, and lead. Author Credentials Dr. Greg Story, Ph.D. in Japanese Decision-Making, is President of Dale Carnegie Tokyo Training and Adjunct Professor at Griffith University. He is a two-time winner of the Dale Carnegie "One Carnegie Award" (2018, 2021) and recipient of the Griffith University Business School Outstanding Alumnus Award (2012). As a Dale Carnegie Master Trainer, Greg is certified to deliver globally across all leadership, communication, sales, and presentation programs, including Leadership Training for Results. He has written several books, including three best-sellers — Japan Business Mastery, Japan Sales Mastery, and Japan Presentations Mastery — along with Japan Leadership Mastery and How to Stop Wasting Money on Training. His works have also been translated into Japanese, including Za Eigyō (ザ営業), Purezen no Tatsujin (プレゼンの達人), Torēningu de Okane o Muda ni Suru no wa Yamemashō (トレーニングでお金を無駄にするのはやめましょう), and Gendaiban "Hito o Ugokasu" Rīdā (現代版「人を動かす」リーダー). In addition to his books, Greg publishes daily blogs on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter, offering practical insights on leadership, communication, and Japanese business culture. He is also the host of six weekly podcasts, including The Leadership Japan Series, The Sales Japan Series, The Presentations Japan Series, Japan Business Mastery, and Japan's Top Business Interviews. On YouTube, he produces three weekly shows — The Cutting Edge Japan Business Show, Japan Business Mastery, and Japan's Top Business Interviews — which have become leading resources for executives seeking strategies for success in Japan.

Zack Wickham from “The Valley” joins Scheana in the studio where they address their friendship fallout – and share how they reconnected. And they've got a lot to catch up on, from Scheana's busy weekend with rugby in Vegas and star sightings at the Actor Awards to Zack's recent trip to Japan (including the travel chaos that comes from having a partner with a contrasting vacation style). They also bond over their shared obsession with viral zoo sensation Punch the Monkey. With Season 3 of “The Valley” premiering next month, Scheana asks Zack what life has actually been like since becoming a reality TV personality — from the changes in his daily routine and self-care habits to the pressure of being labeled a “fan favorite” (Scheana can't relate). They also revisit Zack's early reality TV ambitions, and he reveals the show he had previously auditioned for. Plus, they share their thoughts on this season of “Traitors,” discuss Lisa Rinna's new memoir, and dish on excerpts from the book that hit close to home! Tune in! Follow us: @scheana @scheananigans Co-Host: @zackwickham Purchase your very own copy of the NYT Best-selling book & audiobook MY GOOD SIDE at www.mygoodsidebook.com!Episode sponsors:Order now at drinkwillies.com and use code SCHEANA for 20% off of your first order + free shipping on orders over $95, and enjoy life in the high country.Find furniture, decor, and essentials that fit your unique style and budget. Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. Right now, Tonal is offering our listeners $200 off your Tonal purchase with promo code GOODASGOLD. That's Tonal.com, and use promo code GOODASGOLD for $200 off your purchase.Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

### HEADLINE: THE RISE OF THE PRIVATE SPACE INDUSTRY AND GLOBAL COMPETITION SUMMARY:Bob Zimmerman highlights VAST's private space station, Spanish and South Korean rocket startups, and Japan's recent struggles with repeated orbital launch failures. GUEST: Bob ZimmermanNUMBER: 15 (15)October 1957

FULL STREAM### March 4: Operation Fury and Global Power Shifts (9)SEPTEMBER 1978 TEHRANHeadline: Operation Fury Decimates Iranian Defenses as Allies Watch Closely (10)Summary: By day five, "Operation Fury" has significantly degraded Iranian military capabilities, rendering Chinese and Russian-supplied missile defense systems ineffective. Victoria Coates reports that Iran is increasingly isolated, as Beijing and Moscow have declined requests for direct military help. China, while issuing statements about international law, is facing an energy squeeze as 25% of Gulf oil exports—much of which it relies on—are disrupted. General Blaine Holt discusses the "missile math" of the conflict, noting the asymmetry of $20,000 Iranian drones forcing the use of $4 million Patriot missiles, though massive US bombing campaigns have already serviced over 2,000 targets. Allied nations like Japan and Taiwan are closely monitoring the effectiveness of US missile defense technology for their own security templates. Meanwhile, the US Senatedebates war powers as the air campaign is expected to continue for several weeks. (11)Guest(s): Victoria Coates (Heritage Foundation), Gordon Chang(Author), General Blaine Holt (USAF, Ret.), Steve Yates (Heritage Foundation). (12)

SHOW SCHEDULE 3-6-2026APRIL 30, 1789 NEW YORK INAUGURATION### HEADLINE: LAS VEGAS CONSTRUCTION AND THE DECLINE OF WEST COAST CITIES SUMMARY: Jeff Bliss discusses Las Vegas's massive infrastructure projects, including Brightline rail, while contrasting its growth with the "ghost town" atmospheres currently found in Reno and Portland. GUEST: Jeff Bliss NUMBER: 1 (1)### HEADLINE: GAVIN NEWSOM'S BOOK TOUR AND KAMALA HARRIS'S POLITICAL STANDING SUMMARY: Jeff Bliss analyzes Governor Newsom's national media strategy and book tour alongside Vice President Harris's controversial and ill-timed comments regarding the ongoing Middle East conflict. GUEST: Jeff Bliss NUMBER: 2 (2)### HEADLINE: THE WAR POWERS RESOLUTION AND MODERN CONFLICT REALITIES SUMMARY: Professor Richard Epstein explores the history of the War Powers Act, arguing that modern warfare's speed makes congressional deliberative processes difficult and potentially counterproductive today. GUEST: Professor Richard Epstein NUMBER: 3 (3)### HEADLINE: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN WARFARE AND THE ANTHROPIC DISPUTE SUMMARY: Professor Richard Epstein discusses the integration of Claude AI in military targeting simulations and the public disagreement between the administration and the developer over autonomous weapons. GUEST: Professor Richard Epstein NUMBER: 4 (4)### HEADLINE: SPIKING FUEL PRICES AND REVOLUTIONARY HISTORY IN LANCASTER COUNTY SUMMARY: Jim McTague reports on gasoline prices jumping forty cents in Pennsylvania due to war, while noting Lancaster's unique history as the nation's capital for one day. GUEST: Jim McTague NUMBER: 5 (5)### HEADLINE: ITALY'S HIDDEN GEMS: EXPLORING LECCE AND OTRANTO IN PUGLIA SUMMARY: Lorenzo Fiori recommends visiting the "heel of the boot" to experience Roman ruins, Baroque architecture, and local Primitivo wine away from Italy's over-touristed hubs. GUEST: Lorenzo Fiori NUMBER: 6 (6)### HEADLINE: NUCLEAR PROLIFERATION AND THE FUTURE OF THE NPT SUMMARY: Henry Sokolski addresses China's nuclear expansion and the potential breakdown of the Non-Proliferation Treaty as the U.S. justifies the Iran war as a preemptive strike. GUEST: Henry Sokolski NUMBER: 7 (7)### HEADLINE: TAIWAN'S SECURITY CONCERNS AMID THE MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT SUMMARY: Colonel Grant Newsham explains Taiwan's anxieties regarding energy supplies and how U.S. military success in Iran influences the island's confidence against potential Chinese aggression. GUEST: Colonel Grant Newsham NUMBER: 8 (8)### HEADLINE: GEORGE DOWNING'S 17TH-CENTURY DIPLOMACY AND ESPIONAGE IN FRANCE SUMMARY: Dennis Su details George Downing's 1655 mission to France, where he used Latin to negotiate a secret alliance with Cardinal Mazarin against Spanish influence. GUEST: Dennis Su NUMBER: 9 (9)### HEADLINE: THE RISE OF GEORGE DOWNING UNDER CROMWELL'S PROTECTORATE SUMMARY: Dennis Su explores George Downing's role as Cromwell's intelligence chief and his mission to study Dutch economic success to help transform England into a trading power. GUEST: Dennis Su NUMBER: 10 (10)### HEADLINE: CROMWELL'S DEATH AND DOWNING'S SECRET DEAL WITH THE KING SUMMARY: Dennis Su recounts the "dummy" funeral of Oliver Cromwell and George Downing's opportunistic decision to offer state secrets to the exiled King Charles II. GUEST: Dennis Su NUMBER: 11 (11)### HEADLINE: EXTRAORDINARY RENDITION AND THE RESTORATION OF CHARLES II SUMMARY: Dennis Su describes Downing's betrayal of former allies, his role in capturing regicides, and the grisly display of Cromwell's head at the House of Commons. GUEST: Dennis Su NUMBER: 12 (12)### HEADLINE: THE TAX CODE ORIGINS OF HIGH AMERICAN HEALTHCARE COSTS SUMMARY: Veronique de Rugy traces modern healthcare expenses to a 1920s tax error and advocates for health savings accounts to restore consumer control and transparency. GUEST: Veronique de Rugy NUMBER: 13 (13)### HEADLINE: CHINA'S ENERGY DEPENDENCE AND THE REBUILDING OF IRAN SUMMARY: Max Meish discusses China's reliance on Iranian oil and proposes a U.S. "economic strike force" to stabilize Iran while excluding Chinese interests from reconstruction. GUEST: Max Meish NUMBER: 14 (14)### HEADLINE: THE RISE OF THE PRIVATE SPACE INDUSTRY AND GLOBAL COMPETITION SUMMARY: Bob Zimmerman highlights VAST's private space station, Spanish and South Korean rocket startups, and Japan's recent struggles with repeated orbital launch failures. GUEST: Bob Zimmerman NUMBER: 15 (15)### HEADLINE: WEBB TELESCOPE DATA AND THE BIOLOGICAL RISKS OF WEIGHTLESSNESS SUMMARY: Bob Zimmerman analyzes new asteroid data from Webb and a study suggesting microgravity increases blood clot risks, emphasizing the need for artificial gravity in space. GUEST: Bob Zimmerman NUMBER: 16 (16)

This podcast is listener-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.In today's episode, we take a closer look at DEXA scans — what they measure, what the numbers actually mean, and whether getting one is worth it.These scans are becoming more common in fitness and wellness settings, providing insight into body fat, muscle mass, visceral fat, bone density, and even something called “biological age.” But how should we interpret those numbers? What can they tell us about our health — and what can't they tell us?Using my own recent scan as a starting point, we explore how body composition data can serve as a baseline for understanding our bodies, tracking changes over time, and making more informed decisions about strength training, fat loss, and bone health.In this episode, we talk about:* The difference between total-body composition scans and clinical DEXA scans used to diagnose osteopenia or osteoporosis* What body fat percentage actually measures — and why it's different from BMI* The concept of body recomposition: reducing body fat while maintaining or gaining muscle* Why visceral fat matters for metabolic and cardiovascular health* What biological age means — and why it should be interpreted cautiously* How to understand T-scores in bone density reports* Why the hip and spine are the gold-standard sites for diagnostic bone density scansAnd we close by talking about what really matters most: what we do with the information once we have it — including how strength training, nutrition, and lifestyle choices influence fat, muscle, and bone as we age.

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Step aside, kids, the adults are crashing out at Disneyland too. This week on the Mega64 Podcast, the guys are talking about all kinds of Disneyland drama, our recent viral videos, share their thoughts on Resident Evil Requiem, Highguard shutting down, and more! If you're watching this episode on a plane though, you might want to wait until it lands... Thanks to our sponsor Tenga from Japan. For 15% off your next order use this link (but only if you're an adult): https://usstore.tenga.co/mega64 http://mega64.com http://patreon.com/mega64 http://shop.mega64.com http://twitter.com/mega64 http://instagram.com/mega64official http://facebook.com/mega64 http://youtube.com/mega64archives https://youtube.com/@CringeLords64 https://twitch.tv/mega64podcast Subscribe for more from Mega64

The first ship in a solar-system armada reached its target 40 years ago today. Over the following week, four others joined it. Their target was Comet Halley. It was making its first passage through the inner solar system since 1910. So it was the first chance to study the comet from close range. And space agencies around the world responded. The Soviet Union and Japan each sent two spacecraft, and Europe added one more. The first to arrive was Vega 1, one of the Soviet missions. It and a companion, Vega 2, had first flown past Venus. They scanned the planet and dropped probes into its atmosphere. Both of them flew just a few thousand miles from Halley’s nucleus – its “body” of rock and ice. Europe’s contribution, Giotto, came even closer – just 370 miles. It snapped by far the best pictures of any comet. It found that most of the nucleus was covered by a “crust” that was darker than charcoal. But “jets” of ice and dust erupted from thin spots in the crust. They wrapped the nucleus in a cloud of debris. Sunlight and the solar wind pushed some of that material away from the comet, forming a tail that was millions of miles long. The United States was a notable no-show. A dedicated mission to Halley was scuttled. NASA did turn some craft that were already in space to face Halley, but they were millions of miles away. The next chance to study the comet up close won’t come until 2061. Script by Damond Benningfield

Nick Freitas is on the way! The dogs hated the repair guy. LOUDONE showed up, and then he threw up! LOL Dad wants to make Wolverine claws. Shylo Ferguson (on staff here) ruined Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor. And.... prepare to pay monthly app charges to operate your car.

Friday's show covers a wide range of sports action and news, starting with Shohei Ohtani's grand slam as Japan opens the World Baseball Classic with a win over China. The crew reacts to the Florida Panthers' fourth straight loss and a potential Sergei Bobrovsky trade, the Miami Heat's win over the Nets behind Kel'el Ware's seven-block performance, and NFL offseason buzz, including Tua Tagovailoa's complicated trade and contract situation with the Dolphins. Chris Perkins joins to break down Miami's quarterback plans, draft strategy, and Tua's limitations after an injury-plagued season, while Mike Florio weighs in on Tua's best landing spots, Aaron Rodgers' latest bizarre comments, the quarterback market, and NFL updates like an 18th regular season game and TV contract renegotiations. The show also touches on recent trades, free agency moves, and debates around coaching styles, roster building, and the biggest storylines across professional and college sports

Hour 1 kicks off with World Baseball Classic action where Shohei Ohtani wasted no time making an impact with a grand slam for Japan. The guys also react to the Florida Panthers dropping their fourth straight game and the Miami Heat beating the Brooklyn Nets behind a big defensive performance from Kel'el Ware. The conversation then shifts to the Miami Dolphins and the complicated situation surrounding Tua Tagovailoa, with the crew explaining why trading him won't be easy and why Miami likely won't give up the 11th overall pick just to move his contract. They also discuss Tua's struggles last season, concerns about his arm strength, and how the team may ultimately have to absorb most of his deal while trying to rebuild through the draft.

Hour 4 includes Shohei Ohtani's dominant performance as Japan defeats China in the first game of the World Baseball Classic, followed by a discussion on Raheem Mostert calling out Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel's leadership style. Joe compares coaching approaches with Jason Taylor, noting the balance between holding players accountable and supporting them, and stresses that McDaniel would need to adjust his style if he wants to succeed as a head coach again. Mike Florio joins to weigh in on the NFL, including potential landing spots for Tua Tagovailoa—highlighting Atlanta as a top option—Aaron Rodgers' recent controversial comments, the quarterback market, the league's consideration of an 18th regular season game, and the ongoing renegotiation of NFL TV contracts.

The World Baseball Classic is here! This episode is split into different regions and teams as the guys defend their chosen locations and teams as the best in the game. Which side are you taking?  The World Baseball Classic features 20 teams from the qualifying countries competing to be crowned champion. Last time around Japan took the trophy home as they defeated Team USA. Now it's time to see who will bring home the hardware.   Presented by Nick Walker of Edward Jones Produced by All Sports Best Edited by Isaiah Galindo   Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Overview of the WBC 02:00 Exploring the Locations: Miami, Houston, Tokyo, and Puerto Rico 04:01 The Atmosphere and Cultural Significance of Each Venue 09:03 Team Lineups: USA, Mexico, Dominican Republic, and Others 14:53 Star Players and Notable Performances 19:57 The Impact of WBC on Hall of Fame and Player Legacies 27:59 New Mexico's Representation in the WBC 33:59 Player Insights: Nick, Joey, Samy, and Alex Bregman 39:58 The Future of International Baseball and Final Thoughts

Hello friends! Three-time Austin Music Award winner, Sarah Sharp returns to the show for episode 1550! Sarah has a new album, Deja Vu dropping on May 15th on Spaceflight Records, and the first single, a dreamy reimagining of Bob Dylan's "Don't Think Twice, It's All Right" is available now on all streaming services. Sarah and her amazing band will be playing their usual happy hour show at The Elephant Room during SXSW on Thursday, March 12th from 6-8:30 pm. Go to sarahsharp.com for show dates, music, videos, and more. We have a great conversation about recording Deja Vu live in two days at Eric Johnson's studio, choosing the songs for the album, growing into her voice, her nine-year residency at The Elephant Room, her tumultuous decade and the bright light at the end of the tunnel, her upcoming trips to play in France and Japan, taking the reigns of her career, her many song placements, being a mom, and much more. I had a great time catching up with Sarah. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down! Find Sarah Sharp on Instagram, Facebook, Spotify Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or anywhere you pod. Go to johnny-goudie.com for all things Johnny.   If you feel so inclined. Venmo: venmo.com/John-Goudie-1  Paypal: paypal.me/johnnygoudie

Sports with Rod 3-6-2026 …Shohei lights it up in Japan's first WBC Game …The Return of Don Huely

S&P futures are down (0.3%) and pointing to a slightly lower open today. Asian markets traded mixed on Friday, with Hong Kong the notable outperformer. Mainland China and Japan were modestly higher, South Korea and Singapore finished flat, and Australia underperformed. Indonesia saw the sharpest losses after Fitch downgraded its credit outlook. European markets are higher but remain on track for their worst weekly performance in a year, as energy price concerns and inflation risks dominate. Companies Mentioned: Whitestone REIT, UniFirst, Inspire Brands

What do you get when you mix a lousy jobs report, spiking oil prices and a downturn in retail sales?  Simple, a mess and that is where we start this evening.  This is the Business News Headlines for Friday the 6th day of March, thanks for listening.  In other news, oil popped by over ten dollars a barrel. January retail sales slumped and we'll share by how much. The U.S. will now sell Venezuelan gold. Indonesia will ban social media for children under the age of 16. In other international news Canada and Japan have signed an agreement to strengthen defense and economic opportunities. Customs and Border Protection official says a new process for tariff refunds could be ready in 45 days. We'll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and Sunday is International Women's Day but…there is a but.  Let's go. Thanks for listening! The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

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Baseball goes global! In this livestream we break down the World Baseball Classic — the most exciting international tournament in baseball.We'll dive into:⚾ The strongest teams in the tournament⚾ Team USA's chances to bring home the title⚾ Powerhouse rosters from Japan, the Dominican Republic, and Venezuela⚾ The biggest MLB stars playing for their countries⚾ Dark horse teams that could shock the world⚾ Our predictions for the championshipIf you love baseball, international rivalries, and stacked lineups, the World Baseball Classic delivers some of the best games you'll see all year.

The gang talks about the Xbox shakeup, the latest movies and TV, Resident Evil Requiem, Achilles: Survivor, and so much more!

Col Willie Grills talks about Nitobe Inazō and his book Bushido: The Soul of Japan, and how it shaped the West's perception of samurai.  Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Check out the 2026 Men's Gathering Sign up for Memento, a Lutheran devotional for men. Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Probiotics. They are often marketed as the end of all and be all for all our health issues. And they CAN do some real good. There is NO DOUBT a connection with overall heath and gut health…and NO ONE can deny that. But probiotics gets grey for some women's health issues. A new prospective, single-arm, non-blinded, multicenter study across 31 hospitals in Japan is making some pretty dramatic claims regarding oral probiotics and recurrent spontaneous preterm birth (ePUB). Can oral probiotics reduce spontaneous recurrent preterm birth? Listen in for details. 1. Prevention of Recurrent Spontaneous Preterm Delivery Using Probiotics: Results from a Prospective, Single-Arm, Multicenter Trial. PPP trial Collaborators et al.American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Volume 0, Issue 02. Grev J, Berg M, Soll R. Maternal probiotic supplementation for prevention of morbidity and mortality in preterm infants. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2018 Dec 12;12(12):CD012519. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD012519.pub2. PMID: 30548483; PMCID: PMC6516999.3. Jarde A, Lewis-Mikhael AM, Moayyedi P, Stearns JC, Collins SM, Beyene J, McDonald SD. Pregnancy outcomes in women taking probiotics or prebiotics: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth. 2018 Jan 8;18(1):14. doi: 10.1186/s12884-017-1629-5. PMID: 29310610; PMCID: PMC5759212.4. Othman M, Neilson JP, Alfirevic Z. Probiotics for preventing preterm labour. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2007 Jan 24;2007(1):CD005941. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD005941.pub2. PMID: 17253567; PMCID: PMC9006117.5. Timing of Probiotic Milk Consumption During Pregnancy and Effects on the Incidence of Preeclampsia and Preterm Delivery: A Prospective Observational Cohort Study in Norway.6. Nordqvist M, Jacobsson B, Brantsæter AL, Myhre R, Nilsson S, Sengpiel V. Timing of probiotic milk consumption during pregnancy and effects on the incidence of preeclampsia and preterm delivery: a prospective observational cohort study in Norway. BMJ Open. 2018 Jan 23;8(1):e018021. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2017-018021. PMID: 29362253; PMCID: PMC5780685.7. Gao Q, Sun Y, Qu Y, Li F, Li P. The effect of probiotic supplementation during pregnancy on pregnancy complications: An umbrella meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore). 2025 Dec 19;104(51):e46409. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000046409. PMID: 41430994; PMCID: PMC12727282.SPONSOR WEBSITE: Visit perspectivemedical.org to learn more about the Hemorrhage View C-Section Drape

On this episode Amy and Leemarie are joined by IFBB Fit Model Pros, Lindsay Black and Xuan Ngo to recap the first fit model pro show that took place in Japan. We discuss the judging criteria, posing routines, suits and jewelry and what this first Pro Show winner (congrats Emily Chanel!) says about the division.  We also hint about what this means for the Bikini division separating itself from fit model and what we think we will see at the Arnold International coming up... Stay tuned!   Follow us on IG @preplifepodcast @glamgirlbikini @amyehinger @leemarie183 @lindsey_black_fitness @x_vanquishr   Watch on YouTube: Glam Girl Bikini   Join the team: https://www.glamgirlbikini.com/get-started/    1st Phorm Supplements we use: https://1stphorm.com/?a_aid=glamgirlbikini   

HT2552 - Big Things and Little Things Some friends of ours are visiting Kyoto this week, many of the same places I visited in 2019 in my last visit to Japan. They are sending lots of pictures and I can't help but observing a difference between what they're photographing and what I photographed. Same locations, different visions. I suppose this shouldn't be a surprise, but it does have me thinking. Show your appreciation for our free weekly Podcast and our free daily Here's a Thought… with a donation Thanks!

The U.S., Japan, and other G7 countries are scrambling to secure critical minerals to end their reliance on Chinese-controlled supply chains. Every week, there's news of another mining deal for cobalt, lithium, and other resources essential to powering 21st century technology. But the race to control critical resources may already be over. Decades before countries in the Global West recognized the importance of these minerals and metals, China quietly built out a vast network of mining and refining operations. Nicholas Niarchos, author of the new bestselling book "The Elements of Power: A Story of War, Technology, and the Dirtiest Supply Chain on Earth," joins Eric & Géraud to discuss the history of the battery metal competition and why China's early moves in this space may have given it an insurmountable lead.

From Okinawa, Japan...A tech tip about several mobile apps including Clipboard Remote, Volume Scroll, Edge Gestures, Coreply, File Doctor, Longshot, and Text Mask.Some concise advice about what you're doing that's causing team members to burn out and quit, and why money isn't always the answer.00:00 Location Update02:01 Tech Tip08:19 Concise Advice14:39 Wrapping Up

Big Thunder Topic from Trammin' Episode 298Trammin's adventures in Japan continue with Kirk & Kimmie. The Bagdasarians descended upon Tokyo in the first leg of their trip. Sightseeing, sando-eating, subway surfing, and more were jam-packed into four-plus days. Follow along on their journey through tourist-traps, business complexes, and slices of life in the endless city. Join Kirk & Kimmie as they unpack four whole suitcases on a labyrinthine new episode of Trammin' - A Disneyland Podcast!Listen to full episodes every Windsday and topic-only uploads on Big Thunder Thursdays!InstagramTrammin' - https://instagram.com/TramminPodcastChristian Rainwater - https://instagram.com/imrainwaterMusicLocal Forecast - Elevator Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Trammin' - The Disneylanders, Addy DaddyUsed with permission.Character Art & AnimationNadia Dar - https://nadsdardraws.carrd.co/Trammin.comTrammin' is written without the use of Artificial Intelligence.©Trammin' - A Disneyland Podcast

On this episode, Heather has skeeted into the house fresh off a nose bleed. She is ready to take on her birthday month of March! She shares details of an upcoming shoot she is nervous about and her shows in Texas and her roots in the rodeo. Heading to Japan soon, she is ready to adopt Punch herself. She takes on a voicemail about the theatre kids version of the high school sport team. Episode Sponsors:Head to https://www.squarespace.com/absolutely to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code absolutely.Wake up with clearer skin, smoother hair, and cooler sleep. Use code ABSOLUTELY for an extra 30% off at blissy.com/ABSOLUTELY.Redefine your standard of health. Secure 20% off your order and begin your intentional wellness journey today at Piquelife.com/absolutely. Right now, Merit Beauty is offering our listeners their Signature Makeup Bag with your first order at meritbeauty.com.Join the loyalty program for renters at joinbilt.com/absolutely.Go to Ro.co/absolutelynot to see if you're eligible for the new GLP-1 pill on Ro.Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What if retirement isn't about doing less, but about becoming more? George Jerjian spent his career as a retirement mindset coach, helping others navigate life after work. Then he decided to practice what he preached. He planned an 80-day round-the-world journey, intentionally choosing unfamiliar countries where he'd be forced out of his comfort zone and into transformation. This greatest hits crossover from Stacking Adventures brings George's story to the basement, not because it's about exotic travel (though the destinations are incredible), but because it illustrates something crucial about the retirement mindset. The question isn't whether you can afford to travel. The question is whether you're willing to reinvent yourself when the structure of work disappears. George shares the planning behind his epic journey, including why he used a travel agent (yes, really), how he chose destinations that would challenge him rather than just relax him, and what each stop taught him about identity, purpose, and staying relevant after a career ends. From South Africa's Robben Island and a five day safari that taught him about patience, to Australia's Great Barrier Reef and a Melbourne Immigration Museum exhibit that forced him to rethink identity, to New Zealand's Milford Sound and a Maori dance lesson about seeking approval, to Japan's samurai service culture and Hiroshima's lesson in resilience, to Canada's awe inducing Rockies and French-flavored Quebec. Every stop was chosen deliberately to teach him something, not just show him something. The conversation explores his DARE method for retirement planning, why so many retirees struggle with identity once their business cards disappear, and how intentional travel creates the mindset shift that makes retirement feel expansive rather than diminishing. Along the way, Joe and Crystal plug the "Where in the World is Crystal Hammond?" guessing game (she's not in the continental U.S. or Aruba), announce Seattle and Boston community meetups, and mention the Vault tool for credit monitoring. Plus, you'll hear about George's book, Odyssey of an Elder: Around the World in 80 Days. What You'll Learn: • Why retirement success depends on mindset transformation, not just financial preparation • George's DARE method for retirement planning and identity • How to plan transformational travel versus just vacation travel • Why choosing unfamiliar destinations matters more than comfortable ones • What each stop on George's journey taught him about life after work • How travel forces identity shifts that make retirement feel expansive • Why so many retirees struggle once their professional identity disappears • Practical strategies for reinventing yourself when work ends • How to use travel as a tool for personal growth, not just leisure This Episode Is For You If: • You're approaching retirement and worried about losing your identity • You've saved enough money but haven't thought about who you'll become • You're recently retired and struggling with the transition • You want retirement to feel like expansion, not contraction • You believe travel can transform you, not just entertain you Question for You: If you could take an 80-day trip designed to transform you (not just relax you), where would you go and why? Drop your answer in the comments or the Basement Facebook group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices