Podcasts about Koji

Sawadee Sabai Episode 6: The Best So Far Show: Sawadee Sabai Artist: DJ Nikobelik Air Date: 12 June 2026 Genre: Dance & EDM / Progressive House / Melodic House / Dubstep / Hard Techno Live recording from May 2 of 2026 from Mission Nightclub in New York City, This episode represents the best of all genres played so far, having Asian influences marked from each genre to provide the best time Tracklist: Fred Again (Bunt Remix) - Delilah Martin Garrix and Ed Sheeran - Repeat it Bunt, the Chainsmokers - Spaces John Summit (Subtronics Remix) - Crystalized Otto - Find my way Keenan To (3EO remix) - Where you are Knock2 and Milli - Dance or Dead Chyl - Show you what you love Jungkook (KDH Remix)- Seven Alan Walker x ISOXO mashup - Faded x skylit Dj Bountyhunter (Dimitri vegas and Junkie Kid remix) - Whoops SLVL - The Last airbender Crystal Rock (Betastic remix) - Pokémon theme song Koji wada (Tatsunoshin and Inquisitve remix) - Butter-fly Kimberley Chen - Ai Ni Fellow Fellow (Wukong Remix) - Hailey's Comet Da Tweekaz - Jägermeister Headhunterz and Krewella - United Kids of the world Martin Garrix, Third Party (Galaticx remix) - Carry You Bunt - Trippin Originally broadcast on Data Transmission Radio. Listen live and explore the archive: https://radio.datatransmission.co

Send us Fan MailWelcome back to Japanese America! In this episode, hosts Koji Steven Sakai and Michelle Malizaki take the podcast on location to Second Street in the heart of Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, to record inside a true culinary and cultural landmark: Kouraku. Originally opened in 1976, Kouraku was recently honored by the City of Los Angeles with an official street sign certifying it as America's oldest operating ramen shop. To celebrate this incredible 50-year milestone, Koji and Michelle sit down with the restaurant's new owner, Mamoru Tokuda-san, who stepped in to take over the reins in January 2023. Mamoru-san shares the deeply moving story of how he transitioned from a restaurant career to volunteering at Kouraku during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, eventually stepping up to preserve the space after the tragic passing of the previous owner, Hiroshi Yamauchi. We also look at the historical roots of Showa-era machi-chuka (Japanese-Chinese comfort food) and why its gentle, balanced flavors have sustained families across four generations. Note: For this episode, Koji reads the English translations of the interview so everyone can follow along with the history. However, we will also be releasing a separate, uncut companion episode featuring Mamoru-san's interview entirely in his own words in Japanese. In this episode, we discuss:The Magic of Showa-Era Nostalgia: Michelle explains why old-school Showa-era aesthetic is suddenly "cool" again and how Kouraku's vintage vibe instantly transports her back to her childhood in Japan. Preserving a 50-Year Legacy: How Mamoru-san balanced the pressure of taking over a historic business with the inspiration he drew from Kouraku's long-term staff—many of whom have dedicated 20 to 30 years to the kitchen. The Science of Machi-Chuka Flavors: The culinary reason Kouraku's stock is kept balanced and gentle, utilizing a chashu-infused soy sauce base rather than the overwhelming flavors of modern specialty shops. High-Tech Meets History: The introduction of Luna-chan, Kouraku's famous cat-themed delivery robot, and how it coexists with an irreplaceable, historic 1980s neon signboard that modern makers can no longer replicate. Food as a Cultural Time Machine: Koji and Michelle share their ultimate childhood comfort foods. Michelle reflects on making homemade gyoza with her mother, while Koji opens up about his lifelong obsession with curry rice, sharing a poignant memory of how his father's experiences in the WWII incarceration camps shaped his relationship with the dish. Links & Resources Mentioned:Visit the Restaurant: Kouraku, Little Tokyo (Los Angeles, CA) Learn more about Japanese American history: janm.orgSupport the show

Youtube version available here!This week the buds discuss one year of Glenn on BudPod, gigantism, Easy Hotels and wackaging correspondence.This week's sketch: 'Matrix Flatmate'Email or Dm us your correspondence to thebudpod@gmail.com or @budpodofficial on Instagram. KOJI!BudPod Live is back! In Bath! Tickets available here - https://komediabath.co.uk/events/128649554-budpod-live-2026-11-03-19-00-00/Stream Glenn's tour show 'Will You Still Need Me, Will You Still Feed Me, Glenn I'm Sixty Moore' on Sky Comedy and NowTVPierre is on tour across the UK, Ireland and Netherlands!Tickets available now at https://www.pierrenovellie.com/Vote here for BudPod for this year's Golden Lobes, Listeners' Lobe award! Thank you guys! KOJI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Avec Kyoko Saito Jeune idole de la J-pop en pleine ascension, Mai commet lʹirréparable : tomber amoureuse, malgré lʹinterdiction formelle inscrite dans son contrat. Lorsque sa relation éclate au grand jour, Mai est traînée par sa propre agence devant la justice. Confrontés à une machine implacable, les deux amants décident de se battre pour défendre leur droit le plus universel : celui dʹaimer. Récemment en compétition cannoise avec "Quelques jours à Nagy", le cinéaste japonais Koji Fukada sort son précédent film. Par Rafael Wolf et Vincent Adatte.

The AI Tutor That Makes Kids Actually Think | E2298This Week In Startups is made possible by:Northwest Registered Agent https://northwestregisteredagent.com/twistLinkedIn Jobs https://LinkedIn.com/twistShopify https://shopify.com/twistPlaud https://Plaud.ai/twistToday's show:*Schools teach kids to memorize formulas. AI helps them skip thinking entirely. Brilliant founder Sue Khim joins TWiST to tell us how her new AI tutor, Koji, uses the Socratic Method to help students solve complex problems on their own. Find out why she says “People aren't anti-AI. They're anti-being replaced and anti-slop.”PLUS Jason's take on the VC horror stories going around X… and his own anecdote about the tenacity and passion of legendary investor John Doerr.Guest:Sue Khim on X: https://x.com/suekhimBrilliant: https://brilliant.org/Viral Koji launch video: https://x.com/suekhim/status/2060378988606878147Relevant Links:Viral Greg Isenberg post about VCs: https://x.com/gregisenberg/status/2061794787825479818Travis Kalanick's story: https://x.com/travisk/status/2062224472426365045Matthew Prince's stories: https://x.com/eastdakota/status/2062860530360959273John Doerr on X: https://x.com/johndoerrRoelof Botha on X: https://x.com/roelofbothaMichael Moritz on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelmoritz/Mohr Davidow Ventures: https://mdv.com/Jason's book “Angel: How to Invest in Technology Startups”: https://www.amazon.com/Angel-Invest-Technology-Startups-Timeless-Investor/dp/0062560700Timestamps:0:00 Sue Khim's Alltuition origin story1:41 Plaud: If your work depends on conversations — interviews, meetings, calls — you need a Plaud NotePin. You can check it out at https://Plaud.ai/twist and use code TWIST for 10% off!4:10 Brilliant: from launch to product market pull10:46 Northwest Registered Agent - Get more when you start your business with Northwest. In 10 clicks and 10 minutes, you can form your company and walk away with a real business identity — Learn more at https://northwestregisteredagent.com/twist15:08 Pricing against tutors, not apps19:25 LinkedIn Jobs - Hire right, the first time. Post your first job and get $100 off towards your job post at https://LinkedIn.com/twist21:22 Koji demo24:11 Keeping Brilliant local while expanding30:22 Shopify - Turn those What Ifs into sales with the e-commerce platform powering millions of businesses. Sign up for your $1-per-month trial today at https://shopify.com/twist40:10 Every founder has a VC horror story44:33 John Doerr went the extra mile to hear JCal's pitch52:55 The LAUNCH investment strategySubscribe to the TWiST500 newsletter: https://ticker.thisweekinstartups.comCheck out the TWIST500: https://www.twist500.comSubscribe to This Week in Startups on Apple: https://rb.gy/v19fcpFollow Lon:X: https://x.com/lonsFollow Alex:X: https://x.com/alexLinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexwilhelmFollow Jason:X: https://twitter.com/JasonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncalacanisCheck out all our partner offers: https://partners.launch.co/Great TWIST interviews: Will Guidara, Eoghan McCabe, Steve Huffman, Brian Chesky, Bob Moesta, Aaron Levie, Sophia Amoruso, Reid Hoffman, Frank Slootman, Billy McFarlandCheck out Jason's suite of newsletters: https://substack.com/@calacanisFollow TWiST:Twitter: https://twitter.com/TWiStartupsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thisweekinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinstartupsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thisweekinstartupsSubstack: https://twistartups.substack.com

Pitate se kako osigurati dobar odaziv na sprovodu? U Keniji neke obitelji zapošljavaju profesionalne narikače koji su prisutni na posljednjim ispraćajima pokojnika.

Youtube version available here!This week the buds discuss the upcoming World Cup, WhatsApp nostalgia, Pierre's annual tweet, British food and another 'Pheromone' moment!This week's sketch: 'Peppa Pig The Movie'Email or Dm us your correspondence to thebudpod@gmail.com or @budpodofficial on Instagram. KOJI!BudPod Live is back! In Bath! Tickets available here - https://komediabath.co.uk/events/128649554-budpod-live-2026-11-03-19-00-00/Stream Glenn's tour show 'Will You Still Need Me, Will You Still Feed Me, Glenn I'm Sixty Moore' on Sky Comedy and NowTVPierre is on tour across the UK, Ireland and Netherlands!Tickets available now at https://www.pierrenovellie.com/Vote here for BudPod for this year's Golden Lobes, Listeners' Lobe award! Thank you guys! KOJI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For I am the greatest thief that ever lived or ever will live! 3 trillion gold rests in the penthouse vault of l'Hotel deVue Montain. When a well-coiffed conwoman, aging tailor, radical engineer, and sentient wizard's orb learn about it, they gotta steal it, right?  Right?!   !! Content Warnings !! 00:20:55 Physical, emotional abuse by a parent 00:25:57 Drugging someone's drink   == CREDITS == Cast: Patrick Perini, GM Cleo Birch as Chianti Pompadour / Ginny McMullet  Cinderblocksally as Sir Pantaloon TookIGuess as Mr. "VV" Vincent Emily Greymoore as Monkey Sara Roberts as Guardian Dispatch Colin Epstein as Derrick Additional voices: BakedToast, David L. Puga, FrogueLikeStabby, Jadyn Carroll, JustMay, Koji, Laura, Silent Bard, SoupTheSundayBar Crew: Colin Epstein, Producer Emily Greymoore, Producer Nick Plaisance, Lorekeeper Renee Juneau, Chronicler Mason Allan, Game Design Consultant Sean Shepherd, Composer Callahan Bevilacqua, Dialogue Editor Colin Epstein, Writer System: Blades '68 by Evil Hat Follow us on YouTube.

Youtube version available here!This week the buds discuss the 'worst non-violent thing', Cormac McCarthy, 'Hell People' and social media.This week's sketch: 'Dirty Billy Pizza.Email or Dm us your correspondence to thebudpod@gmail.com or @budpodofficial on Instagram. KOJI!BudPod Live is back! In Bath! Tickets available here - https://komediabath.co.uk/events/128649554-budpod-live-2026-11-03-19-00-00/Stream Glenn's tour show 'Will You Still Need Me, Will You Still Feed Me, Glenn I'm Sixty Moore' on Sky Comedy and NowTVPierre is on tour across the UK, Ireland and Netherlands!Including a headline show at the Leicester Square Theatre on May 28th!Tickets available now at https://www.pierrenovellie.com/Vote here for BudPod for this year's Golden Lobes, Listeners' Lobe award! Thank you guys! KOJI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

U novom izdanju Radar Foruma, sudija Miodrag Majić, u ulozi izazivača, ugostio je profesora Miodraga Jovanovića s kojim je otvoreno govorio o slomu profesionalne etike, ali i o tome kako bi morao da izgleda „veliki reset“ društva kroz pravnu odgovornost onih na samom vrhu i beskompromisnu lustraciju onih koji su lažima zatrovali javni prostor. Pitanje kako očistiti i resetovati duboko kompromitovani sistem nakon tektonskih političkih promena ostaje ključna tačka razilaženja srpske intelektualne elite. Majić upozorava da se nijedno pravosuđe ne može samo izboriti sa masovnim kršenjem zakona u koje je uvučena polovina građana. Profesor Jovanović podvlači da je lustracija moćno, ali i izuzetno opasno političko oružje koje se lako može pretvoriti u sredstvo revanšizma narednih vlasti ukoliko se njome barata bez hirurške preciznosti. „Oni koji priželjkuju 'veliki reset' često zamišljaju bajkovitu situaciju u kojoj se budimo sa potpuno novim ljudima u državnom aparatu. To je praktično neizvodljivo i politički nepotrebno. Odgovornost, i to pre svega pravna odgovornost, mora biti ustanovljena za glavu te ribe, a ne za rep – to je ono što ljudi podrazumevaju pod '6. oktobrom' i odatle se kreće. Beskompromisna odgovornost stvara zamajac da više nijedna politička elita ne sme da bude sigurna da joj se ništa neće dogoditi dok je na vlasti. Moraju stalno da imaju strah nad glavom, da paze šta rade na dnevnom nivou, umesto da se bahate. To je na jednoj strani, ali na drugoj strani, lustracija je opasan mehanizam ako mu se jednom pribegne, a bez dovoljno jakih i valjanih i opravdanja, a dodao bih i razloga političke razboritosti, onda to može biti alatka kojoj će svaka naredna vlast pribegavati." Više na radar.rs

U 12. epizodi Weekly Dojo podcasta, reiki majstor učitelj Danijel Salijević objašnjava kako izgraditi stabilan unutarnji temelj koji uspješno odolijeva svim vanjskim stresovima i pritiscima. Ulažete li i vi golem trud u svoj život, a osjećate kao da stalno krpate obaveze i trošite zadnje zalihe energije? Saznajte što je izvorno japanski koncept kegare, kako prepoznati duboki energetski umor i na koji način transformirati privremene tehnike samopomoći u trajan motor stabilnosti kroz reiki metodu. Epizoda uključuje i vođenu tjednu praksu fokusiranja na haru te skeniranja tijela za trenutačni povratak u mir i statičnu stabilnost. Preuzmite poklon skriptu "Analiza vaših izazova": https://reiki-dojo.net/analiza-vasih-izazova/

U 12. epizodi Weekly Dojo podcasta, reiki majstor učitelj Danijel Salijević objašnjava kako izgraditi stabilan unutarnji temelj koji uspješno odolijeva svim vanjskim stresovima i pritiscima. Ulažete li i vi golem trud u svoj život, a osjećate kao da stalno krpate obaveze i trošite zadnje zalihe energije? Saznajte što je izvorno japanski koncept kegare, kako prepoznati duboki energetski umor i na koji način transformirati privremene tehnike samopomoći u trajan motor stabilnosti kroz reiki metodu. Epizoda uključuje i vođenu tjednu praksu fokusiranja na haru te skeniranja tijela za trenutačni povratak u mir i statičnu stabilnost. Preuzmite poklon skriptu "Analiza vaših izazova": https://reiki-dojo.net/analiza-vasih-izazova/

Youtube Version available to watch here!This week the buds discuss our Golden Globes triumph! Google maps, Hungry Jack's and sketches are back! This week's sketch: 'Adult Shit Shit'. Email or Dm us your correspondence to thebudpod@gmail.com or @budpodofficial on Instagram. KOJI!BudPod Live is back! In Bath! Tickets available here - https://komediabath.co.uk/events/128649554-budpod-live-2026-11-03-19-00-00/Stream Glenn's tour show 'Will You Still Need Me, Will You Still Feed Me, Glenn I'm Sixty Moore' on Sky Comedy and NowTVPierre is on tour across the UK, Ireland and Netherlands!Including a headline show at the Leicester Square Theatre on May 28th! Tickets available now at https://www.pierrenovellie.com/Vote here for BudPod for this year's Golden Lobes, Listeners' Lobe award! Thank you guys! KOJI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Cannes, Koji Fukada discusses Nagi Notes, a film about loneliness, artistic observation and the invisible tensions connecting rural Japan to the wider world. The post “Nagi Notes”, interview with the director Koji Fukada appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

In Cannes, Koji Fukada discusses Nagi Notes, a film about loneliness, artistic observation and the invisible tensions connecting rural Japan to the wider world. The post “Nagi Notes”, interview with the director Koji Fukada appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

In Cannes, Koji Fukada discusses Nagi Notes, a film about loneliness, artistic observation and the invisible tensions connecting rural Japan to the wider world. The post “Nagi Notes”, interview with the director Koji Fukada appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

In Cannes, Koji Fukada discusses Nagi Notes, a film about loneliness, artistic observation and the invisible tensions connecting rural Japan to the wider world. The post “Nagi Notes”, interview with the director Koji Fukada appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

In Cannes, Koji Fukada discusses Nagi Notes, a film about loneliness, artistic observation and the invisible tensions connecting rural Japan to the wider world. The post “Nagi Notes”, interview with the director Koji Fukada appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

In Cannes, Koji Fukada discusses Nagi Notes, a film about loneliness, artistic observation and the invisible tensions connecting rural Japan to the wider world. The post “Nagi Notes”, interview with the director Koji Fukada appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

What if your biggest problem isn't awareness—it's that people try your food and don't come back?Koji Kanematsu set out to bring onigiri to the American mainstream, convinced the market just needed to be introduced to something new. But for five years, his business sat at break-even: good enough to survive, not good enough to grow.In this conversation, Koji shares how a single shift in product design unlocked demand, why blaming the market can stall your growth, and how small, iterative changes beat big, expensive bets.If you're stuck wondering why traffic doesn't translate into loyalty, this one will challenge how you think about your menu.To learn more about his work, visit onigilly.com_________________________________________________________Today's episode is also brought to you by Table 22. Build predictable revenue outside your four walls with subscriptions, memberships, and product drops. Table 22 helps you design it and shows you the numbers before you commit. Try it free at table22.com. Free 5-Day Restaurant Marketing Masterclass – This is a live training where you'll learn the exact campaigns Josh has built and tested in real restaurants to attract new guests, increase visit frequency, and generate sales on demand. Save your spot at restaurantbusinessschool.com

Youtube Version Here!This week the buds discuss The Machynlleth Comedy Festival, Pierre's new ear worm, immature Johnny Cash and Glenn's 'What Do You Prefer?'Email or Dm us your correspondence to thebudpod@gmail.com or @budpodofficial on Instagram. KOJI!Stream Glenn's tour show 'Will You Still Need Me, Will You Still Feed Me, Glenn I'm Sixty Moore' on Sky Comedy and NowTV.Pierre is on tour across the UK, Ireland and Netherlands! Including a headline show at the Leicester Square Theatre on May 28th!Tickets available now at https://www.pierrenovellie.com/Vote here for BudPod for this year's Golden Lobes, Listeners' Lobe award! Thank you guys! KOJI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Youtube version here!This week the buds discuss animated cartoon crushes, Glenn's latest Pheromone incident and some European wackaging.Email or Dm us your correspondence to thebudpod@gmail.com or @budpodofficial on Instagram. KOJI!Stream Glenn's tour show 'Will You Still Need Me, Will You Still Feed Me, Glenn I'm Sixty Moore' on Sky Comedy and NowTVPierre is on tour across the UK, Ireland and Netherlands! Including a headline show at the Leicester Square Theatre on May 28th!Tickets available now at https://www.pierrenovellie.com/Vote here for BudPod for this year's Golden Lobes, Listeners' Lobe award! Thank you guys! KOJI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Video Version available here!This week the buds discuss Father Christmas, a Tom Waits Bond song, 'Matrix football' and steam punk planes.Email or Dm us your correspondence to thebudpod@gmail.com or @budpodofficial on Instagram. KOJI!Stream Glenn's tour show 'Will You Still Need Me, Will You Still Feed Me, Glenn I'm Sixty Moore' on Sky Comedy and NowTVPierre is on tour across the UK, Ireland and Netherlands! Including a headline show at the Leicester Square Theatre on May 28th!Tickets available now at https://www.pierrenovellie.com/Vote here for BudPod for this year's Golden Lobes, Listeners' Lobe award! Thank you guys! KOJI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

U 33. epizodi podkasta PPP bavimo se novom serijom političkih i društvenih apsurda. Od lažnih dijaloga na vrhu države do zakona koji nam spremaju „Velikog brata“ – analiziramo sve o čemu se šapuće, a što direktno utiče na našu svakodnevicu. Ove nedelje seciramo incident u Narodnoj skupštini i nezapamćeno ofiranje od strane Ane Brnabić. Kako se nečija privatnost pretvorila u mehanizam za političke obračune i bahato disciplinovanje neistomišljenika u direktnom prenosu, i zašto dežurni branioci režima to pokušavaju da normalizuju? Otkrivamo i šta se zapravo švercuje kroz novi Zakon o policiji. Evropski milioni su na kocki zbog probijanja rokova, ali su vlastima očigledno važniji legalizacija biometrijskih kamera za masovni nadzor, gašenje operativne nezavisnosti unutrašnje kontrole MUP-a i sumnjivi uslovi za izbor novog direktora policije. Dok nam premijer Đuro Macut, uz novu vilu na Zvezdari, objašnjava kako stiže da radi na tri radna mesta i žonglira sa sukobom interesa, predsednik države vodi „teške“ konsultacije o izlasku iz krize – isključivo sa sopstvenim koalicionim partnerima. Osvrnuli smo se i na društvene fenomene: bizaran napad iz crkvenih redova na talentovanog dečaka iz Jagodine koji hekla ćilim, ali i na atmosferu oko najavljenih protesta ispred RTS-a povodom učešća Srbije na Evroviziji. Pretplatite se na kanal, ostavite lajk i podelite sa nama u komentarima vaše mišljenje o ovonedeljnim temama.

AI više nije samo pitanje tko ima najbolji model – nego tko kontrolira cijeli sustav iza njega. Dok Anthropic lansira najjači javno dostupni model Claude Opus 4.7, istovremeno skriva još moćnije verzije iza zatvorenih vrata. U ovoj epizodi analiziramo zašto se AI namjerno ograničava, kako investicije eksplodiraju i zašto se prava bitka seli na infrastrukturu._______________0:00 Uvod0:47 Claude pustio svoj najmoćniji model4:30 Google je predstavio nove AI čipove s kojima napada Nvidiju6:30 TPU business i DeepMind zajedno mogli vrijediti oko 900 milijardi dolara7:30 Globalno je uloženo 300 milijardi dolara u tech - 80% iznos uloženo je u AI10:30 Big Tech će potrošiti 665 milijardi dolara na izgradnju infrastruktureTOP I FLOP16:30 Deepseek traži investiciju17:30 Meta će pratiti aktivnosti svojih zaposlenika na računalu19:00 Apple dobiva novo vodstvo20:45 Znanost je toliko napredovala da smo dobili... svjetleće biljke_______________

民間工藝 mín jiān gōng yì - folk craft / traditional handicraft技術 jì shù - technique / skill交趾陶 jiāo zhǐ táo - Koji pottery 融合 róng hé - to combine / to blend繪畫 huì huà - painting捏塑 niē sù - to sculpt (with hands, usually clay)色彩 sè cǎi - color燒陶 shāo táo - to fire pottery陶土 táo tǔ - clay捏 niē - to knead / to mold (by hand)造型 zào xíng - shape / form人物 rén wù - figure / character (person)神獸 shén shòu - mythical animal曬 shài - to dry under the sun陰暗 yīn àn - dark / shaded龜裂 jūn liè - to crack (surface cracks)窯 yáo - kiln燒 shāo - to burn / to fire強 qiáng - strong / sturdy釉料 yòu liào - glaze顏料 yán liào - pigment / paint嘉義新港奉天宮 jiā yì xīn gǎng fèng tiān gōng - Fengtian Temple in Xingang, Chiayi台北保安宮 tái běi bǎo ān gōng - Baoan Temple in Taipei彰化鹿港龍山寺 zhāng huà lù gǎng lóng shān sì - Longshan Temple in Lukang, Changhua板陶窯工藝園區 bǎn táo yáo gōng yì yuán qū - Bantaoyao Crafts Studio of Jiao-Zhi Pottery體驗 tǐ yàn - to experience親手 qīn shǒu - personally / with one's own handsFollow me on Instagram: fangfang.chineselearning !

This week the buds discuss Mr blobby's fancy dress, the baby wee-wee toy, continental cereals, Miss Rachel and Glenn's Room 101.Email or Dm us your correspondence to thebudpod@gmail.com or @budpodofficial on Instagram. KOJI!Stream Glenn's tour show 'Will You Still Need Me, Will You Still Feed Me, Glenn I'm Sixty Moore' on Sky Comedy and NowTVPierre is on tour across the UK, Ireland and Netherlands!Including a headline show at the Leicester Square Theatre on May 28th! Tickets available now at https://www.pierrenovellie.com/Vote here for BudPod for this year's Golden Lobes, Listeners' Lobe award! Thank you guys! KOJI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Where Sakura Petals Dance: Discovering Ainu Roots and Bonds Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-04-16-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: あたたかい春の風がホロホロと桜の花びらを運び、アイヌの村を包み込みます。En: The warm spring breeze gently carries the sakura petals, enveloping the Ainu village.Ja: この村は北海道にあり、先祖伝来の文化を大切に守る人々が住んでいます。En: This village is in Hokkaido, and it is home to people who cherish and preserve their ancestral culture.Ja: ここにいるのは、姉の愛子と弟の浩二、二人の兄妹です。En: Among them are a sister, Aiko, and her brother, Koji.Ja: 愛子は真剣な顔をし、春の陽だまりのなかで深く考え込んでいました。En: Aiko wore a serious expression, deeply lost in thought amidst the spring sunshine.Ja: 彼女は自分のアイヌのルーツを学びたくて、この村を訪れました。En: She visited this village to learn about her Ainu roots.Ja: 周りには伝統的なアイヌの家々が並び、祭りの準備が進められています。En: Traditional Ainu houses lined the area, and preparations for a festival were underway.Ja: 「愛子姉ちゃん、本当にここで俺たちのルーツを見つけられると思うのか？」浩二は少し不安と疑いを込めて尋ねました。En: “Aiko姉ちゃん, do you really think we can find our roots here?” Koji asked with a hint of unease and doubt.Ja: 都会の生活に慣れている彼は、古い伝統をなかなか受け入れることができません。En: He was used to city life and struggled to accept old traditions.Ja: しかし、姉の願いに応えてここまで来ました。En: However, he had come all the way here in response to his sister's wish.Ja: 「大事なのは過去を知ることよ。未来につなげるために。」愛子の声には決意がありました。En: “What matters is knowing the past, to connect it to the future,” Aiko said with determination in her voice.Ja: 「お祭りに参加して、みんなと一緒にお祝いしよう。」En: “Let's join the festival and celebrate with everyone.”Ja: やがて、桜祭りの日が訪れます。En: Finally, the day of the sakura matsuri arrived.Ja: 村人たちは色鮮やかな衣装を身にまとい、伝統的な踊りを披露します。En: The villagers donned vibrant costumes and showcased traditional dances.Ja: 大きなかがり火が焚かれ、その炎が夜空に舞う桜の花びらと絡み合います。En: A large bonfire was kindled, its flames intertwining with the sakura petals dancing in the night sky.Ja: 浩二は祭りの喧騒の中、何かが心に響くのを感じました。En: Amidst the festival's hustle and bustle, something resonated in Koji's heart.Ja: 姉が楽しそうに踊り、笑顔で村の長老たちと話している姿を見て、彼の中にも変化が起こります。En: Seeing his sister joyfully dancing and talking with the village elders, he felt a change within himself.Ja: 彼は初めて、自分の中の何かが目覚めるのを感じました。En: For the first time, he sensed something awakening inside him.Ja: 「愛子姉ちゃん、俺もやっぱりここにいる理由がわかった気がするよ。」浩二は静かに言いました。En: “Aiko姉ちゃん, I think I understand why I'm here now,” Koji said quietly.Ja: 愛子は弟の変化を感じ取り、小さく微笑みました。En: Aiko sensed the change in her brother and smiled gently.Ja: 「私たちは一緒に学んで行くわ、浩二。」En: “We'll learn together, Koji.”Ja: 祭りの終わり近く、村は静けさを取り戻しました。En: As the festival neared its end, the village returned to tranquility.Ja: 桜の花が開く春の夜、兄妹は星空を見上げながらこれからのことを考えました。En: On that spring night when the sakura bloomed, the siblings gazed at the starlit sky, contemplating their future.Ja: こうして、愛子と浩二はアイヌの文化に対する新たな理解と敬意を持つようになり、彼らの心は一段と深く繋がりました。En: In this way, Aiko and Koji gained a new understanding and respect for Ainu culture, and their bond grew deeper.Ja: 二人は今、ただの家族以上のきずなで結ばれています。En: The two are now connected by more than just family ties.Ja: 新しい春とともに、彼らの物語もまた新たに始まろうとしていました。En: With the new spring, their story was about to begin anew. Vocabulary Words:enveloping: 包み込みますcherish: 大切にancestral: 先祖伝来のpreserve: 守るserious: 真剣なexpression: 顔をしamidst: なかでlearn: 学ぶtraditional: 伝統的なpreparations: 準備festive: 祭りのunease: 不安doubt: 疑いstruggled: なかなか受け入れることができませんdetermination: 決意don: 身にまといvibrant: 色鮮やかなshowcase: 披露しますkindled: 焚かれintertwining: 絡み合いますresonated: 心に響くelders: 長老たちawakening: 目覚めるgazed: 見上げながらcontemplate: 考えましたunderstanding: 理解respect: 敬意bond: きずなconnected: 結ばれていますanew: 新たに

This week the buds discuss plane films, Ice Cream ships, Mathilda and celebrity endorsements.Email or Dm us your correspondence to thebudpod@gmail.com or @budpodofficial on Instagram. KOJI!Stream Glenn's tour show 'Will You Still Need Me, Will You Still Feed Me, Glenn I'm Sixty Moore' on Sky Comedy and NowTVPierre is on tour across the UK, Ireland and Netherlands!Including a headline show at the Leicester Square Theatre on May 28th! Tickets available now at https://www.pierrenovellie.com/Vote here for BudPod for this year's Golden Lobes, Listeners' Lobe award! Thank you guys! KOJI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a ReviewAllen L. Davies III, known as Allen the Fun Guy, has spent over 15 years immersed in mushrooms, fermentation, and culinary innovation. With a deep respect for food as a cultural cornerstone, he views it as both sustenance and medicine—capable of nourishing, healing, and driving meaningful change through sustainability and accessibility.An expert in Koji (Aspergillus oryzae), Allen has expanded its use far beyond traditional applications. Since 2020, he has cultivated over seven tons of Koji across diverse substrates, exploring its enzymatic potential in miso, amazake, garum, and functional extractions. His work bridges fermentation, mycology, and bioactive mushroom extraction, pushing Koji into new territory.Through fermentation and functional fungi, Allen is on a mission to make mushrooms more accessible and shift how they're perceived.That vision comes to life with Mycopop—a mycofunctional beverage blending cordyceps and lion's mane with the refreshment of an energy drink or seltzer. Inspired by his collaboration with citizen scientist William Padilla Brown, Mycopop bridges function and flavor, making mushroom-powered wellness part of everyday life.From pioneering fermentation techniques to crafting functional foods and beverages, Allen continues to redefine fungi—not just as food, but as tools for nourishment, transformation, and cultural evolution.All Resources on florafungapodcast.com/213TRY MYCOPOP TODAY 15% OFF USING CODE "FLORAFUNGA"I got a new phone number to text in with any questions, comments, or photos!727-477-5974 Support the showText (727) 477-5974 Flora Funga Phone with your questions, comments, concerns, and IDs Flora Funga: Calm & Collected Tincture — Flora Funga PodcastGoFundMEIf you like the podcast please think of donating to Keep the show happening  $keenie19 on Cash AppFollow my other social media sites to interact and engage with me:Email me to be on the podcast or inperson Interview: floraandfungapodcast@gmail.comFacebookInstagramTwitterTikTokYouTubePatreon---------------------------------------------------------------------------Zbiotics: "FLORA10"Drink ZBiotics before drinking alcohol-Alcohol produces acetaldehyde, a byproduct that your next day...

U ovom podcastu govorimo o najnovijem trendu koji se javio posebno među mlađim ljudima, da se udalje od ekrana i povežu s drugima i sa samima sobom. Nova vrsta kluba pojavila se u Amsterdamu – onog u kojem učesnici odlučuju da budu offline, daleko od svojih telefona i drugih uređaja.

U Amsterdamu se pojavio novi tip društvenog okupljanja – klub u kojem sudionici svjesno ostavljaju telefone i druge uređaje te se „isključuju“ iz digitalnog svijeta. Taj klub odražava novi trend, osobito među mlađim ljudima, koji sve češće traže odmak od ekrana i povratak izravnom kontaktu s drugima i sa sobom.

Send us Fan MailIt is peak Sakura season in the Pacific Northwest. In this episode of Japanese America, Michelle and Koji beam up to the Rose City to sit down with Hanako Wakatsuki-Chong, the Executive Director of the Japanese American Museum of Oregon (JAMO).Hanako shares her personal journey from growing up in Idaho—where her own family's incarceration history was largely absent from her education—to becoming a self-described "steward of memory" and "translator" of the past. We dive into the "quietly defiant" identity of JAMO in its new home in the Flanders Building and the fascinating, diplomatic history behind the 100 Akebono cherry trees that line the Portland Waterfront.Join us for a deep dive into resilience, undeniable belonging, and the "vibe" of planting something beautiful in the soil of a place that once tried to push you out.Learn more about JAMO at jamo.org.CREDITSThe music was created by Jalen BlankWritten by Koji Steven SakaiHosts: Michelle Malazaki and Koji Steven SakaiEdited by Koji Steven SakaiProduced by Koji Steven Sakai in conjunction with the Japanese American National Museum

Vote here for BudPod for this year's Golden Lobes, Listeners' Lobe award! Thank you guys! KOJIVideo version available to watch here!This week the buds discuss Scouse Hogwarts, Wacky Races, Pierre's 'Neaster' and challenging AI's BudPod knowledge.Email or Dm us your correspondence to thebudpod@gmail.com or @budpodofficial on Instagram. KOJI!Stream Glenn's tour show 'Will You Still Need Me, Will You Still Feed Me, Glenn I'm Sixty Moore' on Sky Comedy and NowTVPierre is on tour across the UK, Ireland and Netherlands!Including a headline show at the Leicester Square Theatre on May 28th! Tickets available now at https://www.pierrenovellie.com/Vote here for BudPod for this year's Golden Lobes, Listeners' Lobe award! Thank you guys! KOJI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Koji Kanematsu, the founder of Onigilly Japanese Kitchen, who shares his nearly 20-year journey of introducing Japanese rice balls to the American market. Transitioning from a background in tech startups, Koji applied a systems-oriented approach to transform a 2008 street cart into a growing franchise brand. The conversation covers his early challenges securing funding as an immigrant, the strategic pivot from urban business districts to suburban shopping centers during the pandemic, and his "Panda Express" vision for making onigiri a mainstream, healthy fast-food staple. Koji emphasizes the importance of balancing data-driven tools with human instinct and selecting franchisees who are driven by a passion for the product rather than just financial gain.10 Key Takeaways Identify a Market Gap: Koji founded the business after realizing he couldn't find the healthy, quick, and affordable lunches he enjoyed in Japan while working in San Francisco. Systems-Driven Scaling: Influenced by his tech background, Koji aimed to create a scalable system similar to Subway or McDonald's from the very beginning. Utilize NPO Funding: As an immigrant with no US credit history, Koji secured early funding through NPO lenders like La Cocina, which prioritized his vision and passion over traditional metrics. Operational Efficiency: The brand uses a centralized manufacturing model (commissary kitchens and co-packers) so individual locations only need to cook rice, simplifying the labor and skill requirements. The Power of Education: Success required teaching American consumers that onigiri is a cooked, handheld "soul food" distinct from raw-fish sushi. Adaptability in Crisis: When COVID-19 emptied the financial districts where his shops were located, Koji pivoted his growth strategy toward suburban shopping centers. Franchisee Selection Criteria: Koji prioritizes "detail-oriented" and "passionate" candidates—often former customers—over multi-unit operators who lack a connection to the brand. Human Instinct vs. Big Data: While the company uses AI traffic tools like Placer.ai, Koji personally visits potential sites for several days to verify the "feel" and traffic patterns. The "Slow" Road to Automation: It took 18 years to build the supply chain and automation necessary to support nationwide expansion because manufacturers often refuse to work with small-scale operators. Mission-Driven Growth: Beyond profit, Koji is motivated by the emotional reward of seeing a diverse American customer base embrace Japanese culture through food.

Vote here for BudPod for this year's Golden Lobes, Listeners' Lobe award! Thank you guys! KOJIThis week the buds discuss Glenn's Celine Dion story, Epstein's redacted food recipes, the blue dot drinking game and head injury tat.Email or Dm us your correspondence to thebudpod@gmail.com or @budpodofficial on Instagram. KOJI! Stream Glenn's tour show 'Will You Still Need Me, Will You Still Feed Me, Glenn I'm Sixty Moore' on Sky Comedy and NowTV Pierre is on tour across the UK, Ireland and Netherlands! Including a headline show at the Leicester Square Theatre on May 28th! Tickets available now at https://www.pierrenovellie.com/Vote here for BudPod for this year's Golden Lobes, Listeners' Lobe award! Thank you guys! KOJI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Youtube Version here!This week the buds discuss nu metal karaoke, Salad Fingers, Glenn's earliest 'pheromone' moment and Pierre's new type of stand up.Email or Dm us your correspondence to thebudpod@gmail.com or @budpodofficial on Instagram. KOJI!Stream Glenn's tour show 'Will You Still Need Me, Will You Still Feed Me, Glenn I'm Sixty Moore' on Sky Comedy and NowTVPierre is on tour across the UK, Ireland and Netherlands!Including a headline show at the Leicester Square Theatre on May 28th! Tickets available now at https://www.pierrenovellie.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Video Version Here! - This week the buds discuss turning 40, poisonous clowns, Pierre's Norwich nightmare and cartoon eyes.Email or Dm us your correspondence to thebudpod@gmail.com or @budpodofficial on Instagram. KOJI!Stream Glenn's tour show 'Will You Still Need Me, Will You Still Feed Me, Glenn I'm Sixty Moore' on Sky Comedy and NowTVPierre is on tour across the UK, Ireland and Netherlands! Including a headline show at the Leicester Square Theatre on May 28th! Tickets available now at https://www.pierrenovellie.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Glavni marketing izazovi današnjice vrte se oko toga kako istovremeno postići privlačenje pažnje i izgraditi duboko povjerenje kod publike koja je svakodnevno bombardirana generičkim sadržajem. Ključ uspjeha leži u pojmu autentičnost, ali ne kao praznoj frazi, već kao strateškom isticanju vlastite osobnosti koju konkurencija ne može kopirati. Saznaj kako transformirati svoj pristup prodaji kroz razumijevanje idealnog klijenta i zašto je važno postati "najbolji proizvod vlastitog brenda" kako bi se izdvojili i postali prvi izbor na tržištu.U novoj epizodi podcasta istražujem kako osvojiti tržište koje je, prema riječima marketing stručnjakinje Katje Grubiše, prezasićeno prosjekom, a ne kvalitetom. Razgovaramo o tome zašto tradicionalni marketinški savjeti više nisu dovoljni u 2026. godini te kako pravilno postavljeni ciljevi i sustavna komunikacija čine razliku između hobija i uspješnog biznisa. Katja demistificira rad s milijunskim brendovima i otkriva kako male poduzetnice mogu primijeniti iste strategije bez ogromnih budžeta, fokusirajući se na ono što je uistinu bitno za dugoročni rast.Proljetni upis u mentorski program Poduzetnija. Ispuni prijavnicu u opisu epizode i kreni sa mnom u izgradnju poslovanja: https://saraperanic.com/poduzetnija/U ovoj epizodi ćete saznati:Zašto tržište zapravo nije prezasićeno dobrim brendovima, već isključivo prosjekom i kako to iskoristiti.Koji su ključni marketing izazovi u 2026. godini i zašto strategije iz 2019. više ne donose rezultate.Kako postići efikasno privlačenje pažnje bez korištenja manipulativnih trikova i "uvaljivanja".Na koji način dosljedna i iskrena komunikacija gradi neraskidivo povjerenje s vašom publikom.Što je zapravo autentičnost u poslovanju i kako je strateški ugraditi u vizualni identitet i sadržaj.Kako jasno definirani ciljevi i prodajni sustavi omogućuju vašem biznisu da raste čak i dok ste na godišnjem odmoru.Razlika između marketinga, brendiranja i prodaje te kako ti procesi zajedno kreiraju uspješnu priču.

Europska unija već je donijela AI Act, ali njegova stvarna implementacija tek dolazi. U ovoj epizodi analiziramo kako Hrvatska planira provoditi nova pravila za umjetnu inteligenciju, zašto je jedna odredba u Kaznenom zakonu uznemirila IT zajednicu i može li regulacija istovremeno potaknuti inovacije i zaštititi društvo. Uz to donosimo i širu sliku europskog digitalnog regulatornog okvira te najvažnije top i flop vijesti iz svijeta tehnologije._______________0:00 AI zakon koji je uzdrmao europsku tech scenu: što zapravo donosi?0:50 Kako Europa pokušava regulirati umjetnu inteligenciju — i zašto je to toliko kompleksno?2:40 Zašto je domaća IT scena potpuno poludjela na novi AI zakon?7:50 Koji su sljedeći problemi koje AI regulacija tek otvara?10:20 Money Motion: što smo čuli iza kulisa fintech konferencije?14:50 Bijela kuća ima novi plan za AI — ali kome ide u korist?17:40 Atlassian otpušta 1600 ljudi — što se događa u velikim tech kompanijama?20:10 HealthTech izum koji bi mogao promijeniti način na koji liječimo bolesti.22:00 AI trenira na tuđim radovima — tko zapravo posjeduje autorska prava?_______________

Youtube Version available here!This week the buds discuss RL Stine, the harrowing British press, living in reverse, 'Commando' comics and Glenn's day with the paparazzi.Email or Dm us your correspondence to thebudpod@gmail.com or @budpodofficial on Instagram. KOJI!Stream Glenn's tour show 'Will You Still Need Me, Will You Still Feed Me, Glenn I'm Sixty Moore' on Sky Comedy and NowTVPierre is on tour across the UK, Ireland and Netherlands!Including a headline show at the Leicester Square Theatre on May 28th! Tickets available now at https://www.pierrenovellie.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week the buds discuss Pierre's film idea, colour blindness, the invite cloud of orgy and correspondence!Email or Dm us your correspondence to thebudpod@gmail.com or @budpodofficial on Instagram. KOJI! Stream Glenn's tour show 'Will You Still Need Me, Will You Still Feed Me, Glenn I'm Sixty Moore' on Sky Comedy and NowTV Pierre is on tour across the UK, Ireland and Netherlands! Including a headline show at the Leicester Square Theatre on May 28th! Tickets available now at https://www.pierrenovellie.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week the buds discuss robot Paddington, the BAFTAs controversy, Pierre's Venice trip and Dominos v Papa Johns!Watch the full episode on our YouTube channel here!Email or Dm us your correspondence to thebudpod@gmail.com or @budpodofficial on Instagram. KOJI!Glenn is on tour across the UK! For tickets go to https://www.glennmoorecomedy.com/Stream Glenn's tour show 'Will You Still Need Me, Will You Still Feed Me, Glenn I'm Sixty Moore' on Sky Comedy and NowTVPierre is going on tour across the UK, Ireland and Netherlands! Including a headline show at the Leicester Square Theatre on May 28th! Tickets available now at https://www.pierrenovellie.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week the buds discuss noughties sketch shows, Pierre's salty water, the looping video and the carsinisation phenomenon!Email or Dm us your correspondence to thebudpod@gmail.com or @budpodofficial on Instagram. KOJI!Glenn is on tour across the UK! For tickets go to https://www.glennmoorecomedy.com/Stream Glenn's tour show 'Will You Still Need Me, Will You Still Feed Me, Glenn I'm Sixty Moore' on Sky Comedy and NowTVPierre is going on tour across the UK, Ireland and Netherlands! Including a headline show at the Leicester Square Theatre on May 28th! Tickets available now at https://www.pierrenovellie.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Dok svet priča o ChatGPT-ju, mi otkrivamo hardversku revoluciju iz Beograda koja omogućava da AI uopšte postoji, i to 20 puta brže od svega što ste videli.“ U drugoj epizodi serijala Pojačalo specijala u saradnji sa kompanijom Next Sillicon, Ivan razgovara sa Markom Skakunom, AI Team Leadom u njihovoj beogradskoj kancelariji, o revoluciji u svetu veštačke inteligencije i hardvera koji je pokreće. Marko pruža detaljan istorijski pregled evolucije kompjuterske snage – od generičkih CPU-ova, preko specijalizovanih GPU-ova, pa sve do ultra-efikasnih ASIC čipova. Kroz razgovor se prati i razvoj samog AI-ja, od ranih neuronskih mreža i kompjuterske vizije do "Transformer" arhitekture i "Scaling Laws" fenomena koji su omogućili pojavu masivnih jezičkih modela poput ChatGPT-ja, fundamentalno menjajući zahteve koje postavljamo pred hardver. U drugom delu, fokus se prebacuje na jedinstveni pristup koji NextSilicon primenjuje kako bi odgovorio na ove izazove. Marko detaljno objašnjava inovativnu "dataflow" arhitekturu koja se fundamentalno razlikuje od tradicionalnih rešenja, omogućavajući hardveru da bude fleksibilan, adaptivan i energetski efikasniji. Poseban akcenat je stavljen na beogradsku kancelariju, koja nije samo podrška, već ključni razvojni centar gde timovi rade na najnaprednijim aspektima tehnologije – od dizajna čipa do AI kompajlera. Kroz Markovu ličnu priču, saznajemo zašto je rad na ovakvim "cutting-edge" projektima u Srbiji postao ne samo moguć, već i izuzetno privlačan za vrhunske svetske stručnjake. Podržite nas na BuyMeACoffee: https://bit.ly/3uSBmoa Pročitajte transkript ove epizode: https://bit.ly/4kGroRD Posetite naš sajt i prijavite se na našu mailing listu: http://bit.ly/2LUKSBG Prijavite se na naš YouTube kanal: http://bit.ly/2Rgnu7o Pratite Pojačalo na društvenim mrežama: FB: https://www.facebook.com/PojacaloRS/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/pojacalo.rs/ X: https://x.com/PojacaloRS LN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pojacalo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pojacalo.rs

Full video episodes of BudPod are available on our YouTube channel here!This week the buds discuss the true meaning of 'Boss Baby', Glenn's new annoying thing, mansion shopping and listener trick-a-loos!Email or Dm us your correspondence to thebudpod@gmail.com or @budpodofficial on Instagram. KOJI!Glenn is on tour across the UK! For tickets go to https://www.glennmoorecomedy.com/Stream Glenn's tour show 'Will You Still Need Me, Will You Still Feed Me, Glenn I'm Sixty Moore' on Sky Comedy and NowTV.Pierre is going on tour across the UK, Ireland and Netherlands! Including a headline show at the Leicester Square Theatre on May 28th! Tickets available now at https://www.pierrenovellie.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CYCLONE KOJI STRIKES QUEENSLAND AS BUSHFIRES RAGE ELSEWHERE Colleague Jeremy Zakis. Jeremy Zakis reports that Cyclone Koji, described as a "monster" system with winds reaching 90 to 100 miles per hour, struck the Queensland coast near Townsville. Fortunately, the cyclone's epicenter made landfall south of the major population centers, resulting in damage primarily restricted to uprooted trees and localized flooding rather than widespread structural destruction. As the system moved inland, it depowered into an "ex-cyclone" bringing heavy rain to a region defined by volcanic rock and sharp cliffs rather than sandy beaches. Simultaneously, other parts of the continent, specifically Victoria and Western Australia, are battling extreme heat and bushfires ignited by lightning storms striking dry undergrowth. In these fire zones, firefighters have been observed rescuing exhausted wildlife, including providing water to dehydrated kangaroos and transporting koalas to rangers for care. NUMBER 11933 QUEENSLAND SUMMER