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"Choosing love ain't love, unless the choosing is free." What happens when an artist stops caring about the "industry machine" and starts caring only about the truth? Today, we sit down with 2-time JUNO and 17-time CCMA Award winner Tenille Townes to discuss the most transformative chapter of her career yet. Last time Tenille was on the show, we were navigating the beautiful chaos of Bonnaroo 2022. Four years later, the "Nashville production" has been stripped away, leaving a raw, empathetic songwriter who isn't afraid to let the "hero complex" shake. In this episode, we dive deep into her 2026 evolution: The Independence Declaration: Moving from the major label system to becoming the CEO of her own vision. "Enabling": A breakdown of her devastating new single and the thin line between compassion and self-erasure. The "Dolly Moment": Why Tenille's current pivot mirrors the legendary independence of Dolly Parton and Joni Mitchell. Kintsukuroi: Learning from the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery—and why we are more beautiful for our cracks. The Living Room Tour: Why she's trading "band walls" for the vulnerability of a girl and a guitar. From Whispers to Symphonies: Preparing for her upcoming run with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. Tenille isn't just an observer of other people's pain anymore; she's turning the lens inward. This is a conversation about boundaries, accountability, and the courage it takes to stop rescuing others so you can finally rescue yourself. CONNECT WITH TENILLE TOWNES New Single: "Enabling" (Out Now) Tour Dates: 2026 Canadian Tour & Texas dates with Muscadine Bloodline Instagram: @tenilletownes JOIN THE JRODCONCERTS COMMUNITY Instagram: @jrodconcertsmedia Web: jrodconcertsmedia.com Support: If you love the show, please leave us a 5-star review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! ___ Cheerios: Try Cheerios Protein! https://www.cheerios.com/shop-protein-bundle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Visit our website ➡️➡️➡️ https://www.majesticproduction.com/This week on Make Pro Wrestling Majestic Again 222, we're exposing the fake awards, the weak narratives, and the so-called “experts” who live in their little echo chamber pretending they run wrestling. The WON Awards? Total disaster. Completely predictable. If it's not “WWE bad,” they don't want to hear it. AEW wins everything — shocker! It's embarrassing people take this stuff seriously. We break it down. No nonsense. No fear.We also talk about David Finlay leaving NJPW — big move. Where's he going? Who's smart enough to grab him? And WrestleMania ticket sales? Prices through the roof, barely a card announced, and we're a month out. Incredible. One PLE away and still no direction. We say what others won't.Then — the real power conversation.We're talking about the wrestlers who didn't just win matches — they changed the entire physical standard of the industry.“Superstar” Billy Graham — the blueprint. Before him? Regular bodies. After him? Main-event physiques. Hogan copied him. Ventura copied him. Did he create the bodybuilding era of champions?Lex Luger — the Total Package. Stage-level symmetry. Cosmetic perfection. Did he turn wrestling into a physique showcase?Karl Gotch — the shooter's shooter. Hindu squats. Catch wrestling. Japanese dojo culture. The godfather of functional conditioning.Kurt Angle — Olympic gold. Suplex city before it was cool. Legitimate athleticism elevated overnight.Chyna — revolutionary. Muscular. Credible. Changed the ceiling for women forever.George Hackenschmidt — from carnival strongman to organized athletic development.Brock Lesnar — speed, mass, violence. Redefined heavyweights.Lou Thesz — technique king. The traveling champion who set standards.Mae Young — toughness that embarrassed the boys.Mark Henry — real-world strength meets wrestling dominance.These are the people who changed the power world. Not influencers. Not internet favorites. Real impact.If you love wrestling, if you love greatness — you're in the right place.Let's make it majestic again.Watch our full podcast here ➡️➡️➡️ anchor.fm/majestic-production

In The Sacred Science of Ancient Japan, you will discover the Japanese equivalent to Atlantis: records of ancient legends handed down as historical texts, stories of an age when gods and men interacted. Avery Morrow examines the provenance of these works, but more importantly, he discuss the importance of their content and the important messages they have for the world, through a rough comparison to the works of Julius Evola and René Guénon. Avery Morrow is the author of The Sacred Science of Ancient Japan and various articles providing new perspectives on Eastern traditions. He is currently studying the Eastern classics and Shinto esotericism at St. John's College in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Avery's Website: www.avery.morrow.name Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ex 39:1-40:38, Mark 1:1-28, Ps 35:1-16, Pr 9:11-12

This is a re-release of Ichimon Japan episode 28. On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: How do Japanese names work? Topics Discussed How people in Japan normally state their family name before their given name The complicated history of naming practices in Japan Commoners being prohibited from using family names during the Edo Period The Meiji era laws that mandated every Japanese person take a family name The reluctance of some people to take a family name during the Meiji Period The fact that many (most?) people with the surname Satō (佐藤) are probably not descended from samurai The fact that many commoners were given last names based on the geographical features of the area in which they lived The story of how the Furo (風呂) family supposedly got their family name from Minamoto no Yoshitsune The most common family names in Japan in 2019 How many Japanese family names there are The prevalence of rare Japanese last names The regional nature of some Japanese family names The convention of naming boys based on their birth order How it's easy to forget people's first names in Japan Some of the factors people in Japan consider when naming a baby Asking people in Japan about the kanji they use for their given name as a way to spark conversation The phenomenon of siblings having related names Interesting names in anime The practice of picking a baby name based on the way a name is written How much it usually costs to have a shrine pick a baby name for you What a seimeihandanshi is What it might cost you to have a seimeihandanshi pick a baby name for you A list outlining the most popular baby names in Japan of 2019 The Japanese naming convention of tōriji How shorter names have become common in Japan in recent years How female names that end in -ko used to be more common And much more! Note: Just for the sake of clarity, I'd like to point out that the story of the Furo family name did not occur during the Meiji Period (actually it probably never even occurred in the way it is normally told). However, because the story was introduced alongside the changes of the Meiji Period it's possible to be left with the impression that there was a connection there. There is no direct connection. The story was simply brought up as an example of the many interesting ways in which people in Japan acquired last names. 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You can join for just $1 a month and that comes with perks like early access to episodes, a shout-out at the beginning of a future episode, bonus content, and discounts to Kimito Designs. For $3 a month you get all that plus access to Japanese Plus Alpha, a podcast produced by me (Tony Vega) that focuses on the Japanese language and its many quirks. Whether you are studying Japanese or just enjoy learning about language and linguistics, you'll enjoy Japanese Plus Alpha. And it goes without saying that if you sign up, you'll also get my undying gratitude. Thanks in advance! Support on Patreon Mobal Link Use my Mobal affiliate link to get a 10% discount on their voice & data plan. Their voice & data plan is perfect for those who want a Japanese phone number while in Japan. Using this link gets you a discount and it provides me with a small commission which I use to fund JapanKyo. Get 10% off of Mobal's Voice & Data plan: https://www.mobal.com/tonyjapan Get a T-Shirt! Support the show by getting a t-shirt! MechaNekoSushi.com Sources, Links, Videos, Etc. Here are some of the main Japanese-language sources that were used when doing the research for this episode. 全国名字ランキング 【名字】風呂 実在する珍しい名字 (5) 通字と偏諱 日本人の苗字はこうしてつけられた 【CGS 日本の歴史 5-9】 NHKネーミングバラエティー日本人のおなまえっ　日本一短い名字「井」 名付けを神社にお願いするには？方法や金額相場や初穂料について解説 名付けはどうやって決めた？先輩ママに聞いてみよう 赤ちゃんの名付け！気をつけるポイントと名付け方法 神社での命名にかかる料金はどれぐらい？手順や注意点を解説します！ Here are some of the main English-language sources used when doing the research for this episode. A Long History of Japanese Names This is the Tofugu article mentioned during this episode. The Japanese Naming System - Morphology and Semantics of Individual Names by Anja Collazo This is the thesis mentioned during this episode. Japan's Name Culture: The Significance of Names in a Religious, Political, and Social Context by Herbert Plutschow Here are the Ichimon Japan episodes mentioned during this episode. Why are school rules in Japan so strict? (All About Kōsoku) | Ichimon Japan 23 What is seppuku? (The Basics of Samurai "Suicide") | Ichimon Japan18 Here is the latest episode of Japan Station. Yūrei, Ghosts & Yōkai, A Chat w. Zack Davisson | Japan Station 50 If you would like to check out the Kimito Designs shop, then use the link below. Remember to use the coupon code OPENING10 when you check out to get 10% off (valid until the end of 2020). Visit KimitoDesigns.com Japanese Vocabulary List Most episodes feature at least one or two interesting Japanese words or phrases. Here's some of the ones that came up on this episode. All information is from Jim Breen's WWWJDIC. Myōji 苗字 : 苗字(P); 名字(P) 【みょうじ】 (n) (See 名前・2) surname; family name Namae 名前 : 名前(P); 名まえ 【なまえ】 (n) (1) name; (n) (2) (See 名字) given name; first name; Furo 風呂 【ふろ】 (n) (1) (See お風呂) bath; bathing; bathtub; bathroom; (n) (2) bathhouse; public bath Kenkō 健康 【けんこう】 (n) (1) health; (adj-na) (2) healthy; sound; fit; wholesome Futoi 太い 【ふとい】 (adj-i) (1) fat; thick; (adj-i) (2) deep (of a voice); thick; sonorous; (adj-i) (3) daring; shameless; brazen; audacious Seimeihandan   姓名判断 【せいめいはんだん】 (n) (yoji) fortunetelling based on writing or pronunciation of one's name Iemoto 家元 【いえもと】 (n) head of a school (of music, dance); head family of a school Himawari ひまわり (n) sunflower (Helianthus annuus) Tsumugi 紬 : 紬; 紡ぎ 【つむぎ】 (n) pongee; soft thin cloth woven from raw silk Tsumugu 紡ぐ 【つむぐ】 ; (v5g,vt) (1) to spin; to make yarn; (v5g,vt) (2) to spin (a tale); to assemble (e.g. words); to put together Kotoba o tsumugu 言葉を紡ぐ : 言葉を紡ぐ; 言葉をつむぐ 【ことばをつむぐ】 (exp,v5g) (poet) to express in a refined fashion; to weave a web of words Wa 和 : 和(P); 倭 【わ】 (n) (1) (和 only) {math} sum; (n) (2) (和 only) harmony; peace; (n,n-pref,adj-no) (3) Japan; Japanese-style We Want Your Questions Is there something about Japan that confuses you? 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Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Love Confessions Amid Tokyo's Snowy Valentine Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-02-15-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 東京のオフィスビルは、バレンタインデーの雰囲気に包まれていました。En: The office building in Tokyo was enveloped in the atmosphere of Valentine's Day.Ja: 窓の外には白い雪が街を覆い、オフィス内は赤やピンクの装飾で彩られています。En: White snow covered the city outside the windows, and inside the office, everything was adorned with red and pink decorations.Ja: ハルトは、デスクに座って仕事をしながら、そわそわとした気持ちでいっぱいです。En: Haruto was sitting at his desk working, his mind filled with a restless feeling.Ja: 彼の心は、バレンタインのギフトを渡すことでいっぱいでした。En: His thoughts were all about giving a Valentine's gift.Ja: ハルトは同僚のユキに密かに想いを寄せていました。En: Haruto secretly had feelings for his colleague, Yuki.Ja: 彼女は明るくて親しみやすい性格で、オフィスの人気者です。En: She was bright, approachable, and very popular in the office.Ja: しかし、ハルトはシャイで、なかなか自分の気持ちを伝える勇気がありません。En: However, Haruto was shy and lacked the courage to express his feelings.Ja: バレンタインデーに告白する絶好の機会を逃したくないと思っています。En: He didn't want to miss the perfect opportunity to confess on Valentine's Day.Ja: その日のランチタイム、観察力に優れた同僚のミカがハルトのデスクにやってきました。En: During lunch that day, a perceptive colleague, Mika, came to Haruto's desk.Ja: 「ハルト、ユキさんに気持ちを伝えるのは今しかないよ」と彼女はささやきました。En: "Haruto, there's no time like now to tell Yuki how you feel," she whispered.Ja: ミカの励ましに少し勇気をもらったハルトは、ユキのデスクにこっそりと手作りのチョコレートを置くことに決めました。En: Encouraged by Mika's words, Haruto decided to discreetly place his handmade chocolates on Yuki's desk.Ja: 午後も仕事が進む中、ユキは自分のデスクに戻りました。そして、見慣れないチョコレートを見つけます。En: As the afternoon work continued, Yuki returned to her desk and found unfamiliar chocolates.Ja: 「これ、誰が置いたのかな？」とユキは首をかしげました。En: "I wonder who left these?" Yuki tilted her head.Ja: チョコには小さなカードが添えられています。「いつもありがとう。あなたが好きです」と書かれたそのメッセージを読み、ユキは優しい微笑みを浮かべました。En: Attached to the chocolates was a small card that read, "Thank you always. I like you."Ja: そのメッセージを読み、ユキは優しい微笑みを浮かべました。En: Reading the message, Yuki smiled gently.Ja: その瞬間、ハルトは意を決して「それは僕が…」と静かに言いました。En: In that moment, Haruto quietly said, "I was the one who...".Ja: ユキは驚いてハルトを見つめますが、すぐに優しく答えました。「ありがとう、ハルトくん。とても嬉しいわ」と彼女は笑顔で言いました。En: Surprised, Yuki looked at Haruto but soon responded warmly, "Thank you, Haruto-kun. I'm very happy," she said with a smile.Ja: ミカは奥からその様子を見て、満足そうに頷きました。En: Mika watched the scene from afar and nodded in satisfaction.Ja: ハルトは初めての一歩を踏み出せたことに心の底から安堵しました。En: Haruto felt a profound sense of relief in taking his first step.Ja: 彼は気づきます。愛のために勇気を出すのは、いつでも価値のあることだということを。En: He realized that summoning courage for the sake of love is always worthwhile.Ja: オフィスの中で、冬の寒さも忘れるような、温かい瞬間が広がっていました。En: A warm moment spread throughout the office, making everyone forget the winter's chill. Vocabulary Words:enveloped: 包まれてatmosphere: 雰囲気adorned: 彩られrestless: そわそわとしたsecretly: 密かにapproachable: 親しみやすいcourage: 勇気perceptive: 観察力に優れたdiscreetly: こっそりとunfamiliar: 見慣れないtilted: 首をかしげsummoning: 意を決してprofund: 心の底からsatisfaction: 満足worthwhile: 価値のあるconvey: 伝えるresolve: 決してencouraged: 励ましにhead: 首gently: 優しいrelief: 安堵blush: 微笑みopportunity: 機会moment: 瞬間spread: 広がってchill: 寒さconfess: 告白subtle: 微妙なreflected: 反映されgesture: 仕草

A World War II Story of Nazi Espionage, Betrayal, and the Secret History Behind Pearl Harbor It began with a letter from a screenwriter, asking about a story. Your family. World War II. Nazi spies. Christine Kuehn was shocked and confused. When she asked her seventy-year-old father, Eberhard, what this could possibly be about, he stalled, deflected, demurred, and then wept. He knew this day would come. The Kuehns, a prominent Berlin family, saw the rise of the Nazis as a way out of the hard times that had befallen them. When the daughter of the family, Eberhard's sister, Ruth, met Nazi leader Joseph Goebbels at a party, the two hit it off, and they had an affair. But Ruth had a secret—she was half Jewish—and Goebbels found out. Rather than having Ruth killed, Goebbels instead sent the entire Kuehn family to Hawaii, to work as spies half a world away. There, Ruth and her parents established an intricate spy operation from their home, just a few miles down the road from Pearl Harbor, shielding Eberhard from the truth. They passed secrets to the Japanese, leading to the devastating attack on Pearl Harbor. After Eberhard's father was arrested and tried for his involvement in planning the assault, Eberhard learned the harsh truth about his family and faced a decision that would change the path of the Kuehn family forever. Jumping back and forth between Christine discovering her family's secret and the untold past of the spies in Germany, Japan, and Hawaii, Family of Spies is fast-paced history at its finest and will rewrite the narrative of December 7, 1941.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

Brittany Cote is my 3rd guest who's part of the Breakthrough Artist Program put on by the St Paul and District Art Foundation.  Inspired by Japanese and Aboriginal Culture, Brittany brings two very distinct styles to our community.  A fun, bright energy from Kamloops BC, Brittany is an asset to our town and we look forward to her contribution to the Art Exhibit for this program on April 18th!

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On the practice of sitting, walking, becoming, and living as yourself, precisely where you are. (0:00) – Introduction and Guest Welcome (2:21) – Gru's Journey to Zen Practice (5:53) – Elena's Personal Reflections (12:18) – The Concept of "Becoming Yourself" (19:34) – The Role of Precepts and Ethical Practice (32:29) – The Importance of Confidence and Effort (37:46) – Conclusion and Gratitude This long-awaited new book from Shunryu Suzuki: Becoming Yourself: Teachings on the Zen Way of Life, edited by Jiryu Rutschman-Byler and Sojun Mel Weitsman, is one of my favorite books of 2025. Jiryu Rutschman-Byler is a Soto Zen Buddhist priest and teacher in the lineage of Shunryu Suzuki Roshi, with dharma transmission from Sojun Mel Weitsman. Jiryu has trained residentially in Zen temples since 1996, and currently serves as a co-Abbot of San Francisco Zen Center through his role as Abiding Abbot of Green Gulch Farm Zen Center. Shunryu Suzuki was one of the most influential spiritual teachers of the Twentieth Century and a founding father of Zen in America. Suzuki's Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind, first published in the U.S. in 1970, is considered one of the most important Buddhist books in modern history, and has been translated into more than thirty-five languages. A Japanese priest of the Sōtō lineage, Suzuki taught Buddhism in the United States from 1959 until his death in 1971. He was the founder of the San Francisco Zen Center and the Tassajara Zen Mountain Center. While contemporary Buddhist figures such as His Holiness The Dalai Lama, Thích Nhất Hạnh, and Pema Chödrön are more familiar to American audiences, Shunryu Suzuki was among the first Buddhist teachers with cultural influence in the West and was the first to establish a lasting practice community in the U.S. Importantly, the warmth, humor, and simplicity of Suzuki's teachings made Buddhism accessible. For decades, the San Francisco Zen Center has preserved an archive of Suzuki's original audio teachings, most of which have never been edited or published. Becoming Yourself: Teachings on the Zen Way of Life offers newly available teachings by Suzuki, exploring a practice he describes as fundamentally about "becoming yourself." Rather than offering a philosophy or even a set of techniques, Suzuki points to a way of being, and calls readers to the simple practice of zazen, or "just to sit," as the expression of a fulfilling life and grounded ethical orientation. Becoming Yourself is a result of the painstaking efforts of the Zen community over many years. Archiving, transcribing and interpreting Suzuki's intention clearly and accurately proved to be very challenging work. The final editor and compiler of the book is Jiryu Rutschman-Byler, a senior teacher and co-Abbot of the San Francisco Zen Center. As we learn in these pages, "becoming yourself" is not meant to be understood as an idea but rather tried out as a way of being. It is a practice of deeply connecting with how it feels to be alive in your surroundings, whether on a meditation cushion or not, and stepping forward from that connection. It is opening to your life, wherever you are, and finding right there a deep well of innate wisdom, compassion, and care.

If your hair is playing up then this is the episode for you.Perdita is talking us through all the very best products for hair that is being affected by the weather and isn't playing ball.From the best masks and serums to the best affordable brands, Perdi has all the expert info to share.I'll also be chatting about a great "healthy nail" manicure.

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 On this episode of Dentist Money's Two Cents, Matt and Rabih discuss what dentists can learn from Japan's economic history and its ripple effects across global markets, including how forces like the Japanese carry trade and currency fluctuations shape financial stability worldwide. They also talk about the strength of the United States dollar, why asset allocation should evolve over time, and the hidden risks of holding too much cash. Tune in to hear about the importance of aligning decisions with individual goals, risk tolerance, and proactive asset management. Book a free consultation with a CFP® advisor who only works with dentists. Get an objective financial assessment and learn how Dentist Advisors can help you live your rich life.

Jeff and Mark open the episode with early-season baseball energy (NCAA baseball starting, spring training nearing, and WBC chatter) before noting the passing of relief legend Elroy “Roy” Face and revisiting stories tied to Ralph Terry. They share a run of baseball oddities and news, including the White Sox adding bidets at a Japanese player's request while misspelling his locker name, Hideo Nomo sausage race, and former Yankees pitcher Kei Igawa's acting debut. They also discuss Puerto Rico WBC insurance issues, including Bad Bunny offering to cover premiums for Carlos Correa and Francisco Lindor, plus the Rangers' planned Nolan Ryan bloodied-jersey replica giveaway tied to the Bo Jackson line drive. The main feature is a career-focused tribute to recently deceased Tigers legend Mickey Lolich, from his childhood accident that helped turn him into a left-hander to his workhorse peak to his iconic 1968 World Series performance. The episode closes with the Wax Pack Heroes game from a 2003 Topps pack, along with show plugs and contact info. 00:00 Welcome Back to Two Strike Noise + Baseball Is Back 01:23 RIP Elroy “Roy” Face: The Baron of the Bullpen 04:59 Square-Dance Caller Dad & Other Roy Face Oddities 05:56 Japan Notes: Murakami, White Sox Bidets & a Name-Tag Fail 07:59 Baseball Players Are Children: NoMo's Sausage Race & More 09:10 More Japan: Iga's Acting Debut + Kuroda as TV Murderer 11:30 WBC Injuries & Insurance: Hamate Bones and Bad Bunny Steps In 13:07 Nolan Ryan Bloodied Jersey Giveaway (And the Ventura Mix-Up) 14:39 Main Story: The Life and Legend of Mickey Lolich 31:06 Time for Wax Pack Heroes: Mitch Roasted, Scoreboard Update & New Topps Hunt 49:36 Wrap-Up: Final Score, Where to Find the Show, Streams, Email & Baseball's Back Connect With Us YouTube: www.youtube.com/@twostrikenoise Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/twostrikenoise BlueSky: @twostrikenoise.bsky.social Email: twostrikenoise@gmail.com Support a Great Cause: Don't let your common cards collect dust! Donate them to help spark a child's interest in the game at http://commons4kids.org/. #baseballhistory #mlb #AddieJoss #MickeyLolich #AllStarGame #BaseballCards #TwoStrikeNoise #DeadBallEra

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Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Rekindling Bonds: A Heartfelt Reunion in Snowy Hokkaido Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-02-14-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 北海道の冬。En: Winter in Hokkaido.Ja: 真っ白な雪が大地を覆い、寒さの中にも不思議なあたたかさが漂う。En: The ground is covered in pure white snow, and amidst the cold, there is a mysterious warmth in the air.Ja: ハルキは久しぶりに故郷へ帰ってきた。En: Haruki has returned to his hometown for the first time in a long while.Ja: ここは、おじいさんが始めた花農場だ。En: This is the flower farm started by his grandfather.Ja: 東京での生活を送りながら、いつも心のどこかでこの場所を想っていた。En: While living in Tokyo, he always thought of this place somewhere in his heart.Ja: サクラは温室の中で、新しい花の手入れをしている。En: Sakura is inside the greenhouse, tending to the new flowers.Ja: 赤いバラがバレンタインデーのために咲いている。En: Red roses are blooming for Valentine's Day.Ja: 彼女は長い間、ひとりで農場を守ってきた。En: She has been protecting the farm alone for a long time.Ja: ハルキが去った後、責任感に押し潰されそうな日々もあった。En: After Haruki left, there were days when she felt overwhelmed with responsibility.Ja: でも、彼女にはユキがいる。En: But she has Yuki.Ja: まだ中学生のユキは、いつも家族を繋ぐことを考えている。En: Yuki, still in middle school, always thinks about keeping the family together.Ja: 「お兄ちゃん！」ユキが元気にハルキを迎える。En: "Oniichan!" Yuki cheerfully greets Haruki.Ja: 「会えて嬉しいよ。温室に行こうよ。サクラ姉も待っているよ。」En: "I'm so happy to see you. Let's go to the greenhouse. Sakura ane is waiting for you too."Ja: 温室に入ったハルキは、あたたかさと花の香りに迎えられる。En: When Haruki enters the greenhouse, he is greeted by warmth and the fragrance of flowers.Ja: しかし、サクラの顔を見ると少し緊張する。En: However, when he sees Sakura's face, he feels a bit nervous.Ja: 彼女の目は、少し冷たく見えた。En: Her eyes seemed somewhat cold.Ja: 「おかえり、ハルキ」と、彼女は静かに言った。En: "Welcome back, Haruki," she quietly said.Ja: それでも、彼は決意した。今回の訪問は特別なものでなければならない。En: Still, he was determined. This visit had to be special.Ja: 日が沈んで、夜が訪れた。En: The sun set, and nightfall came.Ja: 三人は、ユキが準備したバレンタインデーの小さなパーティを開く。En: The three of them had a small Valentine's Day party prepared by Yuki.Ja: キャンドルがテーブルに並び、手作りのチョコレートがハート型になっている。En: Candles lined the table, and handmade chocolates were shaped like hearts.Ja: 和やかな雰囲気の中で、突然サクラが声を荒げて言った。En: In the tranquil atmosphere, suddenly Sakura raised her voice.Ja: 「どうして帰ってこなかったの？」En: "Why didn't you come back?"Ja: ハルキは驚いたが、謝ることにした。En: Haruki was surprised but decided to apologize.Ja: 「ごめん、サクラ。ずっと仕事に忙しくて。でも、そんな言い訳はしたくない。これからはもっと協力したい。」En: "I'm sorry, Sakura. I've been so busy with work. But I don't want to make excuses. From now on, I want to help more."Ja: 涙がサクラの頬を伝った。En: Tears ran down Sakura's cheeks.Ja: 「私も辛かった。でも、一緒に頑張りましょう。」En: "I had a hard time too. But let's work hard together."Ja: ユキはその様子を見て、幸せそうに笑った。En: Yuki watched them with a happy smile.Ja: 「よかった...お兄ちゃん、お姉ちゃん。」En: "That's great... Oniichan, Oneechan."Ja: その夜、星空の下で三人は約束した。En: That night, under the starry sky, the three of them made a promise.Ja: これからは家族としてもっと時間を大切にしよう、と。En: From now on, they would cherish their time together as a family more.Ja: ハルキは故郷との絆を強く感じ、サクラは肩の荷が少し軽くなった。En: Haruki felt a strong bond with his hometown, and Sakura felt a little less burdened.Ja: ユキはそんな二人を見て、次の家族の集まりを楽しみにしていた。En: Watching the two, Yuki looked forward to the next family gathering.Ja: 農場には、また新しい春が訪れるだろう。En: A new spring would surely come to the farm again. Vocabulary Words:amidst: 中にもmysterious: 不思議なtending: 手入れをしているblooming: 咲いているoverwhelmed: 押し潰されそうなfragrance: 香りnervous: 緊張するtranquil: 和やかなapologize: 謝るburdened: 肩の荷が少し軽くなったamid: 中でcheerfully: 元気にdetermined: 決意したgathering: 集まりresponsibility: 責任感cherish: 大切にしようstarry: 星空hard time: 辛かったbond: 絆nightfall: 夜が訪れたgreenhouse: 温室line: 並びexcuse: 言い訳promise: 約束truly: 本当にsibling: 兄弟姉妹return: 帰ってきたfarewell: 別れprotection: 守ってきたanticipate: 楽しみにしていた

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: A Valentine's Day Confession Amid Ueno Park's Festive Glow Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-02-14-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 上野公園は、バレンタインデーのお祝いで賑わっています。En: Ueno Park is bustling with Valentine's Day celebrations.Ja: 冬の冷たい風の中、桜の模様と明るいライトが優しく輝いています。En: In the cold winter wind, cherry blossom patterns and bright lights shine gently.Ja: 人々は楽しそうに笑い合い、幸せな雰囲気が漂っています。En: People are laughing happily together, and a joyful atmosphere prevails.Ja: ソラは決意を持った少し若いアーティストです。En: Sora is a slightly young artist with determination.Ja: 彼女はスケッチブックを持って、祭りのシーンを描きたいと思っています。En: She holds a sketchbook and wants to draw the festival scene.Ja: 彼女は絵にもっと感情を込めたいのです。En: She wants to infuse more emotion into her art.Ja: しかし、人ごみに飲み込まれたら、友達のヒロを見失ってしまいました。En: However, caught in the crowd, she lost sight of her friend, Hiro.Ja: ヒロはシャイな学生です。En: Hiro is a shy student.Ja: 今日は特別な日です。En: Today is a special day.Ja: 彼はソラに自分の気持ちを伝えようと決めています。En: He has decided to express his feelings to Sora.Ja: 彼は勇気を出すのに苦労していましたが、今日は違います。En: Although he struggled to muster courage, today is different.Ja: だが、ソラが見当たりません。En: But, Sora is nowhere to be found.Ja: ヒロはその場に留まることに決めました。En: Hiro decides to stay put.Ja: 動けば、ソラがもっと見つけにくくなるからです。En: If he moves, it will be even harder to find Sora.Ja: 時間が過ぎて、ソラはスケッチを続けながらヒロを探します。En: As time passes, Sora continues sketching while searching for Hiro.Ja: 彼女は少し不安ですが、集中を切らさず、祭りの中のいろんな場面を紙に描いていきます。En: She is a bit anxious, but without losing focus, she captures various festival scenes on paper.Ja: すると、ふとした瞬間、彼女の目にヒロが映りました。人々の波に押されて困惑しているようなヒロを。En: Then, in an unexpected moment, Hiro catches her eye, appearing bewildered as he's pushed around by the crowd.Ja: 「ヒロ！」ソラは嬉しそうに叫びながら近寄ります。En: "Hiro!" Sora shouts happily as she approaches.Ja: ヒロもソラを見つけて安心した顔をします。En: Hiro too spots Sora and looks relieved.Ja: 「ソラ、無事でよかった。」ヒロは少しほっとした声で言いました。En: "Sora, I'm glad you're safe." Hiro says in a slightly relieved voice.Ja: そして、ヒロは一息つき、心を決めます。En: Then, Hiro takes a deep breath and makes up his mind.Ja: 「実は…ソラ、君が好きなんだ。」En: "Actually... Sora, I like you."Ja: ソラは一瞬、驚きます。En: Sora is momentarily surprised.Ja: しかし、その後ニッコリ笑います。En: However, she then smiles warmly.Ja: 「ありがとう、ヒロ。私も、絵にもっと感情を込めたいと思っているの。」En: "Thank you, Hiro. I also want to put more emotion into my drawings."Ja: その日、ソラは感情を強く表現する絵を描きました。En: That day, Sora created art that strongly expressed her emotions.Ja: ヒロは自分の想いを伝えられて、自信がつきました。En: Hiro gained confidence by conveying his feelings.Ja: 上野公園の空は、彼ら二人の新しい一歩を祝福するように、なおも輝いていました。En: The sky over Ueno Park, as if celebrating their new step, continued to shine brightly. Vocabulary Words:bustling: 賑わっていますprevails: 漂っていますdetermination: 決意infuse: 込めたいanxious: 不安bewildered: 困惑しているrelieved: ほっとしたcourage: 勇気emotion: 感情capture: 描いていきますmomentarily: 一瞬confidence: 自信express: 表現するcelebrating: 祝福するshy: シャイspecial: 特別なan unexpected moment: ふとした瞬間struggled: 苦労していましたmuster: 出すのにcrowd: 人ごみspot: 映りましたsight: 見失ってしまいましたrelief: 安心したappearing: していますslightly: 少しart: 絵sketching: スケッチを続けながらdrawings: 絵joyful atmosphere: 幸せな雰囲気festival scene: 祭りのシーン

Have you ever mixed up Japanese verbs that sound very similar?Today, we're going to explore commonly confused verbs that many learners struggle with such as karimasu, kashimasu, kaeshimasu, karimasu.Let's take it step by step and untangle these tricky verbs together.

Welcome back to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu! In this electrifying continuation of his conversation with geopolitical strategist Peter Zeihan, Tom dives into the forces shaping the next era of global power. From the much-debated Thucydides' Trap and the real state of China's future to America's political and demographic crossroads, this episode is a masterclass in understanding the seismic shifts rocking our world. Peter Zeihan makes a compelling case for why China's rise might not be the threat many fear, citing geopolitical bottlenecks, demographic crises, and internal political strife. The conversation then takes a sharp, honest look at America's own challenges—from aging demographics and political party chaos to the hard realities of reindustrialization and immigration reform. Along the way, Tom Bilyeu and Peter Zeihan examine the impact of social media on truth, the lessons (and perils) of historical mass migrations, and whether technology can rescue countries facing population decline. Get ready to have your assumptions challenged and your worldview expanded with practical insights on what's really at stake for the future of nations. Whether you're interested in economics, politics, or the fate of entire civilizations, you won't want to miss this wide-ranging, thought-provoking discussion! Website: https://zeihan.comFree Newsletter: https://zeihan.com/newsletterTwitter: https://twitter.com/PeterZeihanYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ZeihanOnGeopolitics What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER:  https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show SCALING a business: see if you qualify here.:  https://tombilyeu.com/call Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.: https://tombilyeu.com/ ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu's Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Quince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpod Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impact Ketone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription order Incogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code IMPACT at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/impact Blocktrust IRA: Get up to $2,500 funding bonus to kickstart your account at https://tomcryptoira.com Netsuite: Right now, get our free business guide, Demystifying AI, at https://NetSuite.com/Theory Huel: High-Protein Starter Kit 20% off for new customers at https://huel.com/impact code impact Thucydides' Trap, China collapse, U.S. global power, demographic decline, Xi Jinping purges, Chinese military, First Island Chain, U.S. Navy, Japanese alliances, one-child policy, population overcount, industrialization, Han Chinese, civilizational collapse, warlords, agricultural dependence, U.S.-China relations, globalization, reindustrialization, NAFTA, industrial policy, political chaos, American demographics, immigration reform, labor shortages, party realignment, social media impact, media regulation, assimilation, European immigration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Millions flock to Spain's Sagrada Família to marvel at its towering tree-like columns, remarkable displays of light and ornate stonework. One hundred years after the master architect Antoni Gaudí's death, Spanish journalist Lluís Amiguet explores why so many people, regardless of faith, come to visit a Barcelona church that is still far from finished. Amiguet hears how Gaudí was inspired by what he called “The Great Book Of Nature” and learns how this might have been of particular interest to visitors from Japan who were among the first to come and see Gaudí's work. He meets Japanese architect Hiroya Tanaka who believes there are secret codes hidden within Gaudi's plans, talks to Òscar Tusquets who organised a petition for work to stop on the church before suddenly changing his mind and he tours the towers of the world's tallest church.

Join Andrew and Indiana for a conversation about their love for J-Pop. In this episode, the hosts discuss how they originally found this genre and why it has become so famous globally. They talk about the “City Pop” trend, the unexpected ways they stumbled upon their favorite bands, and why listening to 90s Japanese music makes them feel nostalgic. Finally, they share a list of albums and songs to help you start listening, too. Press play to practice your English and find some great new music! The Best Way to Learn with This Episode: Culips members get an interactive transcript, helpful study guide, and ad-free audio for this episode. Take your English to the next level by becoming a Culips member. Become a Culips member now: Click here. Members can access the ad-free version here: Click here. Join our Discord community to connect with other learners and get more English practice. Click here to join. Here are the listening recommendations made by Andrew and Indiana: Spacy – Tatsuro Yamashita: Click here Wet Land – Hiroshi Yoshimura: Click here Sugar Babe – Songs: Click here Happy End – Kazamachi Roman: Click here Haruomi Hosono – Hosono House: Click here PONPONPON – Kyary Pamyu Pamyu: Click here Fun Fact Andrew mentions that listening to Japanese electronic music makes him nostalgic for old video games. This is no coincidence! Haruomi Hosono (recommended by both hosts in this episode) was a founder of Yellow Magic Orchestra, a band that pioneered using arcade sounds in pop music. Their 1978 hit “Computer Game” actually sampled sounds from Space Invaders!

World leaders and diplomats from roughly 120 countries gather in Germany for the Munich Security Conference, where strained transatlantic ties have taken center stage. Also, Tarique Rahman, the leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), has emerged as the big winner in this week's pivotal election. And, students in Gaza are slowly getting back to their education after more than two years of war. Also, Kenyan plans to reopen two checkpoints along its border with Somalia, after nearly 15 years of closure. Plus, a Japanese tap dancer brings rhythm to the streets of New York City. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

News that the improved Siri is delayed don't fully ring true, but tales of Apple Health+ being at least trimmed down do. Plus Apple Creator Studio continues to have surprises for subscribers, all on the AppleInsider+ podcast.Contact your hosts:@williamgallagher_ on Threads@WGallagher on TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on emailWes on BlueskyWes Hilliard on emailWes's blog HillitechSponsored by:CleanMyMac by MacPaw: Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use  code APPLEINSIDER20 for 20% off at clnmy.com/APPLEINSIDERSquarespace: Get a free trial at squarespace.com/APPLEINSIDER and then 10% off your first website or domain purchase with code APPLEINSIDERMasterClass: Get 15% off annual memberships at MasterClass.comNordStellar: Unlock your 10% discount at nordstellar.com/appleinsider with the coupon code nordappleinsider-10-NORDSTELLARLinks from the Show:Siri testing isn't going well, new features probably won't ship in iOS 26.4Apple Health+ scaled back internally, new focus on incremental improvementApple Creator Studio users are hitting generative AI usage limits far too soon600 Japanese companies want a free ride in Apple's ecosystemUK gets Apple and Google to agree to easy App Store changesOne song can ruin your entire Apple Music algorithm & there needs to be a fixHow to get your 2026 Apple Music Replay playlistDiscord age verification not a requirement for every user, but still badDiscord's upcoming safety update makes age verification hard to avoidFTC uses selective Apple News study to ask Apple to stop promoting 'leftist outlets'After angry staff complaints, Tim Cook says he will push lawmakers on immigration policy2025 sales surge means one in four smartphones on Earth is an iPhoneSupport the show:Support the show on Patreon or Apple Podcasts to get ad-free episodes every week, access to our private Discord channel, and early release of the show! We would also appreciate a 5-star rating and review in Apple PodcastsMore AppleInsider podcastsTune in to our HomeKit Insider podcast covering the latest news, products, apps and everything HomeKit related. Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or just search for HomeKit Insider wherever you get your podcasts.Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: advertising@appleinsider.com (00:00) - Intro (01:59) - Siri delays (17:35) - Apple Health+ (27:32) - Apple Creator Studio limits (41:23) - App Store worldwide (49:54) - Apple Music's algorithm (01:01:39) - Controversy Corner (01:11:26) - One in four smartphones ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This week, the Yoshitsune legend finds its legs with Heike Monogatari--one of the most epic works in Japanese history. Except that while Yoshitsune is a bigger deal here than he is in Azuma Kagami, he's still far from the main character....so where does he show up, what changes does Heike make from the Azuma Kagami version, and what's still missing from our hero's story? Show notes here. 

Kathy Clugston and the GQT team are in Tyne Valley, Newcastle.Kathy's joined by Dr Chris Thorogood, Bethan Collerton and Matthew Wilson, who tackle a variety of questions from troubled Aspidistra, yellowing Choisya and planting for winter colour. The team also discusses beech hedges, how to tackle the issue of invasive Japanese knotweed and unlikely exotics thriving in northern gardens.Later in the show, Bunny Guinness enlightens us on the benefits and use cases of grow lights within greenhouses. Producer: Dan CockerAssistant Producer: Suhaar AliA Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4To view the plant list, please go to the Gardeners' Question Time and open this week's episode page.

Hey there! It's Michael here, and welcome back to Phrasal Verbs in a Minute from Happy English. I'm here every Friday with a quick one-point lesson to help you learn a new phrasal verb and sound more natural when you speak.Today's phrasal verb is chisel away at. A chisel is a tool used to shape wood, a little at a time. When you chisel away at a task, it means you work on it little by little over time. Like my friend Alex has been chiseling away at writing his novel for the past year. He only writes a few pages a week, but it's adding up.And my neighbor has been chiseling away at renovating his house - one room at a time.These days, I'm chiseling away at improving my Japanese reading and writing. A little practice every day really makes a difference.So how about you? What's something you've been chiseling away at recently? Let me know in the comments, and remember to follow or subscribe so you don't miss the next Happy English Podcast and next week's Phrasal Verbs in a Minute.Hey, thanks for listening - and until next time, keep learning and keep it cool.Happy English Podcast – Speak English Naturally I'm Michael from Happy English, and I help people speak English more naturally, confidently, and clearly.

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Aram and Jack start the show with the latest on Emmanuel Clase. Then, they answer questions submitted via Discord, X, and Instagram.Discord:If you were a gm, please exclude the dodgers, pick  the 3 teams you'd most want to takeover for the next 6-8 years and try and win a World Series with. - Ryan on DiscordWho do u think will be your number top 3 teams watched this season on your mlb app recap. - RyanDark horse buyer and seller at the deadline?  It's time for a 6 month out prediction on one team for each side. - LandoHO8What prospects/minor leaguers are you excited to watch in camp? Who breaks camp with the big league team and who breaks camp april 15? **cough cough** konnor griffin april 15 call up. - Ryboi808Which of the three big Japanese signings have the most pressure to succeed this year between Murakami, Okamoto, and Imai ?? - Marco__X:Building upon the Spring Breakout concept, there should be a “Summer Breakout” too. Thursday at the end of All-Star break. 15 primetime exhibition games at MLB ballparks before the leaguers return from break. Who says no? - Ely Sussman on XWith Schwellenbach on the 60 Day, who do you guys think the Braves could still sign / potentially trade for before the start of the season? Yes I'm aware they probably are gonna do neither. - EastADown7678 on XIG:As a Phillies fan.. how badly did we botch this offseason? Garcia instead of Bader... still had an excess to spend even after whiffing on Bichette and resigning JT.. I feel like we could have done so much more/higher quality moves. I love the idea of letting the young guys play, but we needed more help if we're gonna push through this last crack in the window. - @gbilot1 on IGWho are your biggest out of nowhere breakout picks for this season? - @ryanconchado on IGFollow The College Baseball ShowJoin our Baseball Groupchat!Subscribe to Our New Newsletter!Use Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGMCheck out Thompson Cigars and use my code JUSTBASEBALL for a great deal: https://thompsoncigar.comCheck out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comCheck out Aura.com: https://aura.com/Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Thompson Cigars and use my code JUSTBASEBALL for a great deal: https://thompsoncigar.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-just-baseball-show/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dustin Reid covers the shifts in global fixed income, remaining confident in the U.S. economy for the first half of the year. He thinks tax refunds will provide economic stimulus, and “obviously the Trump administration is putting a lot of money in the mortgage market.” He argues that “at some point here, duration is going to be a sell,” but thinks that's more of a “March discussion point.” Dustin also covers the Japanese bond market as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi aims to bring back Abenomics.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before trading, read the Options Disclosure Document. http://bit.ly/2v9tH6DSubscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Angus Taylor is the new leader of the Liberal Party, after winning a spill motion. The 18th anniversary of the national apology to the Stolen Generations marked in Canberra. And in sport, Freestyle skiier Cooper Woods wins gold to secure Australia's first medal at the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics. - 自由党の、新たな党首にアンガス・テイラー氏が選出しました。これにより、テイラー氏は野党の代表に就任します。「盗まれた世代」への国家による謝罪から、きょうで18年を迎えました。ミラノ・コルティナ冬季オリンピック・フリースタイルスキー男子モーグルで、オーストラリアのクーパー・ウッズ選手が初優勝。オーストラリアにとって今大会、初の金メダルを獲得しました。1週間を振り返るニュースラップです。

Angus Taylor is the new leader of the Liberal Party, after winning a spill motion. The 18th anniversary of the national apology to the Stolen Generations marked in Canberra. And in sport, Freestyle skiier Cooper Woods wins gold to secure Australia's first medal at the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics. Recorded 13 February. - 自由党の、新たな党首にアンガス・テイラー氏が選出しました。これにより、テイラー氏は野党の代表に就任します。「盗まれた世代」への国家による謝罪から、きょうで18年を迎えました。ミラノ・コルティナ冬季オリンピック・フリースタイルスキー男子モーグルで、オーストラリアのクーパー・ウッズ選手が初優勝。オーストラリアにとって今大会、初の金メダルを獲得しました。1週間を振り返るニュースラップです。2月13日収録。

U.S. men's hockey opens the Olympics with big win in Milan, an American snowboarder falls short of a three-peat, a Japanese golfer leads at Pebble Beach, a CFP star QB is granted another season, the NBA announces an All-Star injury replacement and a former World Series champion dies. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

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After Brett's been rabbiting on about the "cold opening's" for far too long, Joel decides he'll try his hand at one.   TRAINING WEEKS Brett lays down another big week of training which sees a shock return to Victoria's much loved racing course - Caulfield. Joel battles sickness but manages one weekend run as he confidently assumes he'll still manage the 9:00min 3000m at the Pulse 5000m on 25/2. THE BIG Q Joel's athlete Sam Friend asks his coach a question on when exactly to tackle a HM race in a M block. This leads to a lengthy conversation from Brett and Joel, speaking as both athletes and coaches on when and how to place a 21.1km distance race as you're peaking for a full distance competition. GIVE SOME KUDOS Brett kicks off this segment by shouting out his Japanese training partners who are back in Melbourne training with MTC. Jude sends his kudos to fellow Queenslander Liam Boudin on his recent Marugame HM result. Joel closes out the segment with someonerunning related, in Jimmy Gressier. TWHSOITWTWATSA Joel isn't sure about a typical Sydney-sider runfluencer run club. Brett takes down fellow FTK co-hosts Grego & Joel while Jude turns detective to shed light on Jimmy Whelan's recent signing with Salomon. This leads to an agreement between the hosts on the certain social media rules (restrictions) that Jimmy must follow if he is to feature on the FTK main show. SIGN UP TO OUR PATREON TODAY: www.patreon.com/forthekudos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forthekudos Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forthekudos TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@forthekudos Brett: https://www.instagram.com/brett_robinson23 Joel: https://www.instagram.com/joeltobinblack Jude: https://www.instagram.com/judeethomas  

Our Global Head of Fixed Income Research Andrew Sheets explains how key market indicators reflect a constructive view around the global cyclical outlook, despite a volatile start to 2026.Read more insights from Morgan Stanley.----- Transcript -----Andrew Sheets: Welcome to Thoughts on the Market. I'm Andrew Sheets, Global Head of Fixed Income Research at Morgan Stanley. Today I'm going to talk about the unusual alignment of a number of key indicators. It's Thursday, February 12th at 2pm in London. A frustrating element of investing is that any indicator at any time can let you down. That makes sense. With so much on the line, the secret to markets probably isn't just one of a hundreds of data series that a thousand of us can access at the push of a button. But many indicators all suggesting the same? That's far more notable. And despite a volatile start to 2026 with big swings in everything from Japanese government bonds to software stocks, it is very much what we think is happening below the surface. Specifically, a variety of indicators linked to optimism around the global cyclical outlook are all stronger, all moving up and to the right. Copper, which is closely followed as an economically sensitive commodity, is up strongly. Korean equities, which have above average cyclicality and sensitivity to global trade is the best performing of any major global equity market over the last year. Financials, which lie at the heart of credit creation, have been outperforming across the U.S., Europe, and Asia. And more recently, year-to-date cyclicals and transports are outperforming. Small caps are leading, breadth is improving, and the yield curve is bear steepening. All of these are the outcomes that you'd expect, all else equal, if global growth is going to be stronger in the future than it is today. Now individually, these data points can be explained away. Maybe Copper is just part of an AI build out story. Maybe Korea is just rebounding off extreme levels of valuation. Maybe Financials are just about deregulation in a steeper yield curve. Maybe the steeper yield curve is just about the policy uncertainty. And small cap stocks have been long-term laggards – maybe every dog has its day. But collectively, well, they're exactly what investors will be looking for to confirm that the global growth backdrop is getting stronger, and we believe they form a pretty powerful, overlapping signal worthy of respect. But if things are getting better, how much is too much. In the face of easier fiscal, monetary, and regulatory policy, the market may focus on other signposts to determine whether we now have too much of a good thing. For example, is there signs of significant inflation on the horizon? Is volatility in the bond market increasing? Is the U.S. dollar deviating significantly from its fair value? Is the credit market showing weakness? And do stocks and credit now react badly when the data is good? So far, not yet. As we discussed on this program last week, long run inflation expectations in the U.S. and euro area remain pretty consistent with central bank targets. Expected volatility in U.S. interest rates has actually fallen year-to-date. The U.S. dollar's valuation is pretty close to what purchasing power parity would suggest. Credit has been very stable. And better than expected labor market data on Wednesday was treated well. Any single indicator can and eventually will let investors down. But when a broad set of economically sensitive signals all point in the same direction, we listen. Taken together, we think this alignment is still telling a story of supportive fundamental tailwinds while key measures of stress hold. Until that evidence changes, we think those signals deserve respect. Thank you as always, for your time. If you find Thoughts on the Market useful, let us know by leaving a review wherever you listen. And also tell a friend or colleague about us today.

What if the biggest thing holding you back from your next breakthrough isn't a lack of strategy… but a lack of attention? In this powerful and deeply moving episode of DREAM THINK DO, Mitch sits down with Mae Yoshikawa - writer, yogi, teacher, TEDx speaker, and founder of Kizuki Journaling - for a conversation that challenges how we think about awareness, action, and big dreams. Mae shares how the Japanese concept of kizuki - those quiet "aha" moments of realization - can become the foundation for meaningful change in leadership, business, and life. Drawing from her personal journey through profound grief, cultural expectations, and identity shifts, Mae reveals why awareness must come before action - and why skipping that step often leads to burnout, fear, or staying small. If you're an entrepreneur or leader who feels the tension between playing it safe and stepping into something bigger… this episode is for you. SEE FULL SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: https://mitchmatthews.com/447

Nick is in Riyadh ahead of this weekend's Saudi Cup. The city also plays host this week to the Asian Racing Conference, where Nick catches up with NYRA CEO David O'Rourke, alongside Total Performance Data supremo Will Duff-Gordon. At the track, trainer Tom Clover talks about his quartet of runners across 4 Middle Eastern venues over the next fortnight, while Toshi Onikubo runs the rule over the Japanese contingent. David Yates is in Closutton, drawing out the thoughts of Willie `Mullins on his key Cheltenham contenders.

This week’s guest is Chad Bareither. Ron and Chad discussed making culture changes in the workplace, powerful aspects of Japanese culture, the importance of cleaning up, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn:  The quote Chad likes (3:06) His background (4:29) Chad’s thoughts on culture change (6:37) An anecdote about Japan (10:08) A powerful anecdote about a manufacturing plant (16:29) Examples of companies that are doing things well (17:56) Chad’s final words of wisdom (27:59) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 GA 498 | The Power of Improving Less GA 556 | What a Successful Lean Transformation Looks Like Chad on LinkedIn Bareither Group Get All the Latest News from Gemba Academy Our newsletter is a great way to receive updates on new courses, blog posts, and more. Sign up here. What Do You Think? Have you ever tried to implement cultural changes at your organization?

This week we look at the amazing story of Austin Applebee; Epstein, Mandelson and Starmer; Epstein and Trans;  The Too White Countryside; Billy Eilish and "Stolen Land';  Sanae Takaichi wins Japanese election; Mandani reads from Quran;  Islamic child abuse; Bradford NHS asks for 'Close Relative Marriage Nurse'; Feedback; the Good Things about Canada; Ricky Gervais on Virtue Signalling; German Greens ban salt - hospitals fill up; When is assault not an assault - when it is done for Palestine;  Zali Stagel justifies 'globalise the intifada';  Haviv Retag Gur; Nationalising Prostitution in Scotland; LGBTY Scotland leader convicted of grooming; Dundee girls vindicated; Church of Scotland decline continues;  Is AI biased towards evangelicals; Michael Jackson Irish Folk Style; and the Final Word; with music from the Peat Bog Faeries; Nana Mouskari; the Battlefield Band; Lada Strings Duo;  The Stone Coyotes; Michael Jackson; and Eden Bridge...

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If you have been feeling lost, like you are doing everything "right" but still cannot feel where your life is going, you are not broken. You are overloaded with noise and under supported with your own truth. In this episode, I walk you through a simple Japanese framework for finding your life purpose (Ikigai) in a way that is grounded, practical, and real-life friendly. No quitting your job on a whim. No blowing up your marriage. No pretending you are moving to Bali to become a crypto bro or a sound healer. We also talk about the sneaky way self-sabotage shows up right when you are about to choose the path that would actually make you feel alive, and how "confusion" can become a protective strategy that keeps you safe from being seen. You will learn how to use the 4 circles of Ikigai (what you love, what you are good at, what the world needs, and what you can get paid for), plus a 60 second somatic practice to feel expansion vs contraction in your body so you can stop outsourcing your purpose to overthinking. If you want a simple map to move from confusion into clarity and from self-sabotage into self-leadership, join us free inside the Liberated Life Tribe and grab the Self Liberation Blueprint at liberatedlife.com 0:00 You are not lost, you are overloaded 0:12 A simple Japanese framework for finding purpose 3:22 The 4 parts of purpose 4:14 How self-sabotage blocks your purpose 10:11 60-second somatic purpose practice 12:10 The biggest purpose myth that traps people 13:05 Practical steps to find your "true next thing" What you will learn • how to find your life purpose without burning your life down • the Ikigai method explained in simple, usable language • why confusion often creates paralysis (and paralysis feeds self-sabotage) • how fear of being seen keeps you "researching" instead of living • how to spot Sunday dread as a soul signal • how to test purpose with one small action this week (not a massive overhaul)   Josh's Trusted Products | Up To 40% Off Shop All Products Biohacking⁠ ❤️ WAVwatch - Now 15% off with JOSH100