Podcasts about okinawa

Welcome to Episode 3 of the 4 part Ralph Hettick series.  In this episode Ralph moves to the invasion of Okinawa, the largest and costliest battle in the Pacific and would also be the last major land battle of WWII.Support the show

Ralph welcomes award-winning foreign correspondent Stephen Kinzer to discuss America's bloody history of proxy wars. They'll also discuss the mainstream media's "shameful" coverage of the war in Ukraine, the warhawks on Capitol Hill, and the catastrophic trickle-down effects of American military meddling.Stephen Kinzer is an award-winning foreign correspondent who has covered more than 50 countries on five continents. Mr. Kinzer spent more than 20 years working for the New York Times, most of it as a foreign correspondent. After leaving the Times in 2005, Mr. Kinzer taught journalism, political science, and international relations at Northwestern University and Boston University. He is now a Senior Fellow at the Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs at Brown University and writes a world affairs column for The Boston Globe.We attacked Libya in complete violation of international law, but in accordance with the system that we have used as a substitute for international law. And that's what we call the “rules-based international order.” That's our alternative to international law. And the rules-based international order is great for us because we're the ones that make the rules. We decide everything. We decide who's making war, who's not making war, who's good, who's bad, who needs to be punished, who doesn't need to be punished. Under international law, we can't do that because countries are treated more equally. So I think this is the real way we have turned away from both international law and our own domestic law—we've said that they're all superseded by the rules-based international order, which is a nice way of saying everybody has to do what the United States decides.Stephen KinzerA mantra in Congress is “Israel has a right to defend itself.” But no one ever says in Congress “the Palestinians have a right to defend themselves,” and they take casualty counts anywhere from 40 to 100 times greater in terms of innocent civilians, killed or injured. The Iranians apparently have no right to defend themselves… What is this inverted sense that these countries that are legitimately threatened, that have been overthrown… What's this mindset in official Washington that nobody threatened by the US or Israel has a right to defend themselves?Ralph NaderIn Case You Haven't Heard with Francesco DeSantis1. On Monday, the Writers' Guild of America announced that they have reached an interim agreement with the studios. The proposed deal includes minimum writing room sizes, pay increases, a ban on writing by generative AI programs, and disclosures of streaming numbers with residuals to match, to name just a few of the top line wins for the union. The agreement still needs to be formally submitted to the Guild membership for ratification, but this marks the end of the second longest strike in the WGA's history.2. AP reports that earlier this week, President Biden joined the United Autoworkers on the picket line. This is the first time ever a sitting president has joined a picket line. “Donning a union ballcap and exchanging fist bumps, Biden told United Auto Workers strikers that ‘you deserve the significant raise you need'” and urged the workers to “stick with it.” Biden made this move in part because former President Donald Trump also addressed autoworkers in a speech this week, though he did so at a non-union plant away from the picket line. UAW president Shawn Fain deemed Trump's address to non-union workers “pathetic irony,” per FOX 2 Detroit.3. Senator Bob Menendez of New Jersey is facing a mammoth corruption scandal involving fraudulent halal meat from Egypt and $100,000 worth of gold bars. Per the BBC, Menendez has been forced to resign his chairmanship of the powerful Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Yet, the powerful New Jersey Senator has not resigned his seat, even as a growing chorus of top Democrats have called on him to do so – including New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, New Jersey Senator Cory Booker, Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman, Nancy Pelosi, Bernie Sanders, and many more. One possible upside to all of this is that Menendez's departure from his post on the Foreign Relations Committee could pave the way for a more rational American policy towards Cuba.4. In more Cuba news, NBC reports that on September 24th, the Cuban embassy in Washington was attacked. The assailant hurled two molotov cocktails at the diplomatic mission; fortunately, the diplomatic staff were unharmed. No arrests have been made. This follows a 2020 attack, when a man shot “nearly three dozen rounds” at the embassy from an AK-47.5. CNN reports that the FTC and the attorneys general of 17 states have filed a lawsuit against Amazon,   alleging that “Amazon unfairly promotes its own platform and services at the expense of third-party sellers who rely on the company's e-commerce marketplace for distribution.” Specific examples of the e-commerce giant's anticompetitive practices include “requiring sellers on its platform to purchase Amazon's in-house logistics services in order to secure the best seller benefits, [and forcing] sellers to list their products on Amazon at the lowest prices anywhere on the web, instead of allowing sellers to offer their products at competing marketplaces for a lower price.” Hopefully, this reinvigorated consumer protection regime will serve as a deterrent to other would-be corporate criminals.6. Kyodo News reports Okinawa Governor Denny Tamaki recently addressed the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, and used the opportunity to rail against the proposed US military base in the Japanese-controlled territory. Tamaki noted that the base “was clearly opposed by Okinawan voters in a democratically held referendum" and that the installation of the base would threaten regional peace. Okinawa already hosts most of the American military presence in Japan.7. Variety reports that Anil Kapoor, an A-list actor in India, has won his legal battle against AI. The court “granted an order…acknowledging [Kapoor's] personality rights and restraining all offenders from misusing his personality attributes without his permission in any manner…across all modes and media worldwide.” Kapoor also noted that “My intention is not to interfere with anyone's freedom of expression or to penalize anyone. My intent was to seek protection of my personality rights and prevent any misuse for commercial gains, particularly in the current scenario with rapid changes in technology and tools like artificial intelligence.”8. Finally, the Orchard reports that On September 22nd, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy addressed the Canadian House of Commons. In attendance was Yaroslav Hunka, a 98 year-old veteran who, according to the CBC “fought for Ukrainian independence against the Russians during the Second World War.” Students of history quickly put two and two together, deducing that this “veteran” was in fact a soldier in the 14th Grenadier Division of the Waffen SS, otherwise known as the Galician Division. Prime Minister Trudeau also held a private audience with this Nazi. Uproar in Canada proved so great that the Speaker of the Canadian House of Commons, Anthony Rota, was forced to resign, per the CBC. Furthermore, Polish officials have now formally requested that Hunka be extradited to Poland to face charges for atrocities committed by the Galician SS Division during WWII. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

ICYMI: Later, with Mo'Kelly Presents – An in-depth conversation with world renowned Conductor, Orchestrator, Music Producer & Musical Director Shota Nakama regarding “Sonic Symphony World Tour” (Saturday, September 30th at the Dolby Theatre)…“The Sonic Symphony is an immersive, in-person concert experience celebrating over three decades of timeless music from SEGA's iconic Sonic the Hedgehog franchise”. Born and raised in Okinawa, Japan, Shota is the head of soundtrec; his music and live production company, that's worked on internationally acclaimed video games such as Final Fantasy XV and the hit anime series “The Rising of the Shield Hero” - on KFI AM 640 – Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app

Hello everyone; it's Dr. Shirley! Welcome to Fifteen Minutes of F.A.B., a segment of the Forever F.A.B. podcast, where I review products, services, experiences, and frankly, whatever-- in 15 minutes or less. If the full-length podcast is a couture dress, then FFAB is a button-down Henley paired with leather leggings. If you don't have time to tune in to my full-length podcast, check out Fifteen Minutes of F.A.B. Some have considered it truth in beauty, plastic surgery secrets, or as a nerdy or academic take on wellness and beauty… with a dash of fashion. Consider it what you may, my aim is to engage you as a credible and authoritative voice in most, if not all, aspects of beauty and wellness, with a dash of fashion—including products, wellness services, technologies, new scientific research, and innovations in plastic surgery. As the founder of Holistic Plastic Surgery, my approach to beauty is through a lens of wellness, that is grounded in science, backed by medical study and research, strengthened by clinical experience, and bolstered by surgical training with the use of principles and techniques of plastic surgery. And, there's my love of fashion, of course! I feel uniquely qualified to talk with you about beauty, wellness, aesthetics, and plastic surgery, as well as products and services within those spaces,… not only because of my extensive training and expansive background, but also because I am one of you! Many of the human issues around aging and being a fierce FAB woman as well as an agent for positive change-- I live these, too. You are not alone. Together, we can help the world to become a more beautiful Forever FAB place! So, that said let's get started. [Start the timer (timer sound)!] In this new year, I've decided that it will be one of expansion and discovery. So, I will explore all sorts of topics—near and possibly farfetched, while still focusing on the topics that make the Forever FAB podcast… well, FABulous, namely fashion, the art of living well, and beauty. As part of my philosophy of holistic plastic surgery, where I believe that beauty emanates from within, wellness plays an integral role in my practice. This goes for many aspects of life that help you to live in grace and beauty, including nutrition, exercise, products, technologies, mind-body, spirit, and science.   Main Points: The average life expectancy to date for men and women in the US is 77.28 years. Many factors affect how long you live. These include, but are not limited to: Age Genetics Epigenetics Lifestyle Gender Access to health care Diet Access to clean food Access to clean water Exercise Environment: crime? Education Social support Socioeconomic status And more It can be said that if you do all the right things from the list I mentioned, you know-- eat well, get enough sleep, manage stress-- the FAB Five rules of a Beautiful life-- then you may increase your lifespan. But, this is not guaranteed. There are also factors that have been shown to reduce or shorten your life. These include, but are not limited to: inadequate sleep lack of exercise & inactivity unhealthy diet lack of social support & loneliness Unmanaged stress Smoking Alcohol abuse Drug abuse And so much more. The first question to ask is: do you love your life? Then ask yourself, do you wish to live longer? If yes, then do you have a sense of purpose, one that contributes to the greater good? There is significant interest not only in age management, but also in longevity. According to the Healthy Longevity Clinic, “The definition of longevity is living a longer and healthier life. It means how long a person is going to live, and how healthy his later life will be. You can also understand the term longevity as the description of the state when a person lives beyond their average life expectancy.” (https://www.healthylongevity.clinic/blog/what-is-longevity- definition#:~:text=The%20definition%20of%20longevity%20is,average%20life%20expectancy %20(1).) Research abounds on longevity-- what influences it, how to improve it… Is it even possible for us all to expect to live beyond 100, even to 120? Scanning the titles of the most current research on longevity, the National Institute on Aging (NIA) highlights these papers over the past year: July 20, 2023 Study of fruit flies finds hunger causes brain changes that slow aging May 03, 2023 Immune system profiles of extremely long-lived people April 13, 2023 Aging linked to RNA-length imbalance February 23, 2023 Personality and mortality linked to number of mitochondrial DNA in blood February 09, 2023 Fetal exposure to Great Depression economic hardship linked to accelerated aging December 22, 2022 Anti-insulin protein linked to longevity in queen ants December 08, 2022 Optimism linked to longevity and well-being in two recent studies October 04, 2022 Adopting healthy habits: What do we know about the science of behavior change? September 20, 2022 Leisure activities may improve longevity for older adults The NIA's most recent paper, entitled Today's Research on Aging, Issue 34, highlights the following points: “Older adults in their 90s who are resilient—who can adapt positively under adverse circumstances—have a much higher likelihood of living to age 100 compared with peers who have lower levels of resilience. Compared with the overall U.S. population, the oldest old (ages 95 and older) have more positive attitudes towards life, are more extroverted, and experience less general emotional distress (are less neurotic). The link between social connections and health is well established: Older adults who are socially isolated face a risk of premature death that is on par with the health risks associated with smoking. Researchers estimate that between 15 percent and 25 percent of the overall variation in human longevity may be explained by genetic differences in the population. Men with the genetic variant known as FOXO3 have almost three times the odds of living to nearly 100 years of age than their peers without the genetic variant. On average, long-lived individuals have fewer chronic diseases, better mental health, and better physical and cognitive function than non-surviving members of their age cohort. Among long-lived individuals, men tend to be healthier than women, whites healthier than nonwhites, and highly educated people tend to have better cognitive function than their less-educated peers. Among those ages 65 and older, researchers find that the increase in years spent without disability (disability-free life expectancy) outpaced the increase in disabled life over the past 40 years.” (https://www.prb.org/resources/longevity-research-unraveling-the-determinants-of-healthy- aging-and-longer-life-spans/) It isn't only about activity, it's about the collective. And, it isn't only about your chronological age… it may be related to your telomeres. As it turns out, while your chronological age is one way to describe your lifespan, studies have shown that your telomeres may be a better predictor of survival and mortality. Telomeres are the caps that protect the end of chromosomes that are linear, and telomeres are known to shorten with age. So, the older you become, the shorter your telomeres. (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6651551/) I've actually had my telomeres looked at, and they just indicated that I was right where I should be… Huh? What does that mean, exactly? I don't know! The jury is still out on whether telomeres function as a biological marker of age and aging, or whether they, instead, can serve as biomarkers that influence certain conditions to promote longevity. It's a very interesting topic, one that I may discuss with experts on a future FFAB podcast. Another often-cited reference is made to those communities who experience an extended lifespan. They're the populations living in what's called “Blue Zones.” According to bluezoes.com, “The term “blue zones” was first coined by Dan Buettner, a National Geographic Explorer and journalist, during an exploratory project he led in 2004. After an expedition to Okinawa, Japan in 2000 to investigate the longevity there, he set out to explore other regions of the world with reportedly high longevity. With the support of National Geographic, Buettner, and his team of scientists and demographers traveled the world in search of communities where people not only lived longer but also enjoyed a high quality of life in their old age. After analyzing demographic data and interviewing numerous centenarians, they identified five regions that stood out for their extraordinary longevity and vitality.” (https://www.bluezones.com/about/history/) Those FAB Five are, according to National Geopgraphic: Ikaria, Greece Okinawa, Japan Ogliastra Region, Sardinia Loma Linda, California Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica (https://www.nationalgeographic.com/premium/article/5-blue-zones-where-the-worlds- healthiest-people-live) These are the places around the world where the healthiest people live. What do they all have in common that may contribute to their long and healthy lives? 1. Move every day. 2. Know your sense of purpose. 3. Minimize stress and maximize stress relief. Make stress relief a priority. 4. Eat until you're about 80% full. 5. Eat a largely plant-based diet. 6. Drink alcohol in moderation. 7. Connect with your community. These are the main reasons why those who live in the Blue Zones live longer and healthier lives. As a relevant aside, these reasons sound a lot like the FAB Five rules of a Beautiful Life, the five core tenets around which I try my best to live, myself. They bear repeating: These are Dr. Shirley's FAB Five Rules of Beauty… and by extension, these are also the foundations of living a Beautiful Life: 1. Good nutrition is the first rule of beauty, and the second rule being that of 2. Adequate daily hydration. 3. Consistent, restful sleep. 4. Frequent and effective stress management. 5. Mind, body, and soul nourishment and protection: social support, purpose-driven living, learning something new every day Back to the Blue Zones. What if you don't live in one of them? What do you do? Brian Johnson doesn't live in a Blue Zone-- and he seems to have reverse engineered his age. The American tech entrepreneur made millions when his company acquired Venmo for $26.2 million then sold it to PayPal for $800 million one year later. He is obsessed with longevity-- and he's putting his money-- and his body, where his ideals are. Brian Johnson lives in Provo, Utah-- not in a Blue Zone. In pursuit of life extension, aka longevity, Mr. Johnson follows a strict diet and regimented lifestyle. He takes at least 61 supplements per day and allegedly eats at more than 70 pounds of vegetables a month. And, many of his bodily functions are monitored almost all the time, every day. It has been said that his anti-aging routine costs over $2 million per year. In a July 2023 interview with Fortune magazine online, the 45- year old long-life chaser has stated that four principles guide him: 1. Don't die. 2. Don't kill each other. 3. Don't destroy the planet. 4. Don't underestimate aligning with AI. After these four, nothing else matters for him. (https://fortune.com/well/2023/07/13/bryan-johnson-life-principles/) I believe that Beauty matters-- inside and out. Holistically, outwardly towards others in the form of compassion, and inwardly towards ourselves, in the form of forgiveness and self-love. These are some of the fundamental tenets of optimal living, of a Beautiful Life. The beauty industry is catching on. And yes, I told you so! If you think that longevity and beauty are unrelated, think again. After health and well-being, beauty is now betting on long life. According to The Future Laboratory, “Businesses in the health and beauty sectors are pursuing longevity through rigorous scientific research, exploring solutions in areas such as skincare, nutrition, IV therapies, wearables, biomarker monitoring and more.” (https://www.thefuturelaboratory.com/blog/what-does-the-pursuit-of-longevity-mean-for-beauty- and-wellness-brands) From product and medication development to lifestyle services as personalized nutrition and menopausal symptom monitoring, beauty brands are recognizing that consumers not only want to look good and feel good, but also to optimize their lives… to live a more Beautiful Life, inside and out -- as I often say. The Future Lab recommends that “Beauty, health and wellness brands should focus on offering accessible products and services that are preventative, innovative and restorative.” (https://www.thefuturelaboratory.com/blog/what-does-the-pursuit-of-longevity-mean-for-beauty- and-wellness-brands) That's the future of Beauty, and it is almost here. For now, ponder this. How far are you willing to go to live longer? How much are you willing to pay to optimize your life? Let me know in the comments. This concludes this episode of Fifteen Minutes of FAB on the Forever FAB podcast— And as always, Stay beautiful and Forever FABulous—inside and out! Call to Action If you liked this episode of the Fifteen Minutes of FAB on the Forever FAB podcast, please share it and subscribe to the feed. Did you learn anything new? Review this episode by writing just one word to describe the value you got from listening today, and give this episode a five-star rating. In case you missed it, listen to past episodes or check out who's coming up next on foreverfabpodcast.com. If you enjoy listening to the Forever F.A.B. podcast, get more audio and visuals with a membership through Patreon. Choose the Gold, Platinum, or Diamond tier for premium added content, special co-hosts, lifestyle videos, branded merchandise, and more by visiting patreon.com/ForeverFAB. If you are the Founder of or represent a beauty or wellness brand and want to be featured on an episode of the Forever FAB podcast segment of Fifteen Minutes of FAB, send me some stuff. Visit ForeverFABpodcast.com and fill out the Contact form. For general holistic beauty tips or to set up an appointment with me to discuss your personalized options for leveling up your beauty, go to ElementsandGraces.com and sign up for my newsletter. And for an online e-consultation on time, anytime and on your time, visit Click-Lift.com for your wellness, plastic surgery, and beauty questions on the go. It's time for the elevated house call. Jet Set Beauty Rx offers beauty on call services near your home or other domicile, delivering beauty in the privacy of a medically-equipped mobile aesthetics unit. Reserve at JetSetBeautyRx.com. Thank you for sharing the love. Goodbye, Gorgeous.

Welcome to Episode 2 of the 4 part Ralph Hettick series. . In this episode, we discuss the set up for the invasion of the Philippines and Ralph discusses the invasion of Leyte Island in the Philippines in October 20, 1944. Support the show

This week we talk about Lord Hades's Ruthless Marriage, Cowboy Bebop LIVE, and Yaruki Nante Arimasen! Then we review Susume Higa's fantastic historical manga Okinawa, published through Fantagraphics Books and MSX:Mangasplaining Extra!!! Send us emails! mangamachinations@gmail.com  Follow us on Twitter! @mangamacpodcast Check out our website! https://mangamachinations.com Check out our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/mangamactv Timestamps: Intro Song: “Are You Ready For Me Baby” by Funk Giraffe, Opening, Introductions, Crocheting quilts - 00:00:00 Whatchu Been Reading: Transition Song: “Funkymania” by The Original Orchestra, Morgana loves Lord Hades's Ruthless Marriage - 00:02:40 Darfox talks about his experience seeing Cowboy Bebop LIVE - 00:08:26 dakazu really enjoys Tommy Okuno's middle school drama Yaruki Nante Arimasen - 00:29:49 Next Episode Preview and Rundown: Triple Dip, where we read the beginning of three different manga, including: ATOM: The Beginning by Masami Yuuki & Tetsuro Kasahara, Boy's Abyss by Ryo Minenami, and The Summer Hikaru Died by Mokumokuren - 00:36:06 Main Segment One Shot: Tatsuki Fujimoto Before Chainsaw Man, Transition Song: “It's Over” by Generation Lost, We will review Susumu Higa's tales of the Battle of Okinawa and the modern life of the people living in the aftermath - 00:36:50 Next Week's Topic: ATOM: The Beginning/Boy's Abyss/The Summer Hikaru Died, Social Media Rundown, Sign Off Song: “Crazy for Your Love” by Orkas - 01:29:52

Whenever I talk about the rapidly increasing number of US military bases and operations surrounding China I get empire simps telling me "But the people in those countries WANT us there!" Okinawa shows it's always been a nonconsensual relationship disguised as a consensual one. Reading by Tim Foley.

Full Text of ReadingsFriday of the Twenty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 447The Saint of the day is Saint Lorenzo Ruiz and CompanionsSaint Lorenzo Ruiz and Companions’ Story Lorenzo was born in Manila of a Chinese father and a Filipino mother, both Christians. Thus he learned Chinese and Tagalog from them, and Spanish from the Dominicans whom he served as altar boy and sacristan. He became a professional calligrapher, transcribing documents in beautiful penmanship. He was a full member of the Confraternity of the Holy Rosary under Dominican auspices. He married and had two sons and a daughter. Lorenzo’s life took an abrupt turn when he was accused of murder. Nothing further is known except the statement of two Dominicans that “he was sought by the authorities on account of a homicide to which he was present or which was attributed to him.” At that time, three Dominican priests, Antonio Gonzalez, Guillermo Courtet, and Miguel de Aozaraza, were about to sail to Japan in spite of a violent persecution there. With them was a Japanese priest, Vicente Shiwozuka de la Cruz, and a layman named Lazaro, a leper. Lorenzo, having taken asylum with them, was allowed to accompany them. But only when they were at sea did he learn that they were going to Japan. They landed at Okinawa. Lorenzo could have gone on to Formosa, but, he reported, “I decided to stay with the Fathers, because the Spaniards would hang me there.” In Japan they were soon found out, arrested, and taken to Nagasaki. The site of wholesale bloodshed when the atomic bomb was dropped had known tragedy before. The 50,000 Catholics who once lived there were dispersed or killed by persecution. They were subjected to an unspeakable kind of torture: After huge quantities of water were forced down their throats, they were made to lie down. Long boards were placed on their stomachs and guards then stepped on the ends of the boards, forcing the water to spurt violently from mouth, nose and ears. The superior, Fr. Gonzalez, died after some days. Both Fr. Shiwozuka and Lazaro broke under torture, which included the insertion of bamboo needles under their fingernails. But both were brought back to courage by their companions. In Lorenzo's moment of crisis, he asked the interpreter, “I would like to know if, by apostatizing, they will spare my life.” The interpreter was noncommittal, but in the ensuing hours Lorenzo felt his faith grow strong. He became bold, even audacious, with his interrogators. The five were put to death by being hanged upside down in pits. Boards fitted with semi-circular holes were fitted around their waists and stones put on top to increase the pressure. They were tightly bound, to slow circulation and prevent a speedy death. They were allowed to hang for three days. By that time Lorenzo and Lazaro were dead. Still alive, the three priests were then beheaded. In 1987, Pope John Paul II canonized these six and 10 others: Asians and Europeans, men and women, who spread the faith in the Philippines, Formosa, and Japan. Lorenzo Ruiz is the first canonized Filipino martyr. The liturgical feast of Saint Lorenzo Ruiz and Companions is celebrated on September 28. Reflection We ordinary Christians of today—how would we stand up in the circumstances these martyrs faced? We sympathize with the two who temporarily denied the faith. We understand Lorenzo's terrible moment of temptation. But we see also the courage—inexplainable in human terms—which surged from their store of faith. Martyrdom, like ordinary life, is a miracle of grace. Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Hello everyone; it's Dr. Shirley! Welcome to Fifteen Minutes of F.A.B., a segment of the Forever F.A.B. podcast, where I review products, services, experiences, and frankly, whatever-- in 15 minutes or less. If the full-length podcast is a couture dress, then FFAB is a button-down Henley paired with leather leggings. If you don't have time to tune in to my full-length podcast, check out Fifteen Minutes of F.A.B. Some have considered it truth in beauty, plastic surgery secrets, or as a nerdy or academic take on wellness and beauty… with a dash of fashion. Consider it what you may, my aim is to engage you as a credible and authoritative voice in most, if not all, aspects of beauty and wellness, with a dash of fashion—including products, wellness services, technologies, new scientific research, and innovations in plastic surgery. As the founder of Holistic Plastic Surgery, my approach to beauty is through a lens of wellness, that is grounded in science, backed by medical study and research, strengthened by clinical experience, and bolstered by surgical training with the use of principles and techniques of plastic surgery. And, there's my love of fashion, of course! I feel uniquely qualified to talk with you about beauty, wellness, aesthetics, and plastic surgery, as well as products and services within those spaces,… not only because of my extensive training and expansive background, but also because I am one of you! Many of the human issues around aging and being a fierce FAB woman as well as an agent for positive change-- I live these, too. You are not alone. Together, we can help the world to become a more beautiful Forever FAB place! So, that said let's get started. [Start the timer (timer sound)!] In this new year, I've decided that it will be one of expansion and discovery. So, I will explore all sorts of topics—near and possibly farfetched, while still focusing on the topics that make the Forever FAB podcast… well, FABulous, namely fashion, the art of living well, and beauty. As part of my philosophy of holistic plastic surgery, where I believe that beauty emanates from within, wellness plays an integral role in my practice. This goes for many aspects of life that help you to live in grace and beauty, including nutrition, exercise, products, technologies, mind-body, spirit, and science.   Main Points: The average life expectancy to date for men and women in the US is 77.28 years. Many factors affect how long you live. These include, but are not limited to: Age Genetics Epigenetics Lifestyle Gender Access to health care Diet Access to clean food Access to clean water Exercise Environment: crime? Education Social support Socioeconomic status And more It can be said that if you do all the right things from the list I mentioned, you know-- eat well, get enough sleep, manage stress-- the FAB Five rules of a Beautiful life-- then you may increase your lifespan. But, this is not guaranteed. There are also factors that have been shown to reduce or shorten your life. These include, but are not limited to: inadequate sleep lack of exercise & inactivity unhealthy diet lack of social support & loneliness Unmanaged stress Smoking Alcohol abuse Drug abuse And so much more. The first question to ask is: do you love your life? Then ask yourself, do you wish to live longer? If yes, then do you have a sense of purpose, one that contributes to the greater good? There is significant interest not only in age management, but also in longevity. According to the Healthy Longevity Clinic, “The definition of longevity is living a longer and healthier life. It means how long a person is going to live, and how healthy his later life will be. You can also understand the term longevity as the description of the state when a person lives beyond their average life expectancy.” (https://www.healthylongevity.clinic/blog/what-is-longevity- definition#:~:text=The%20definition%20of%20longevity%20is,average%20life%20expectancy %20(1).) Research abounds on longevity-- what influences it, how to improve it… Is it even possible for us all to expect to live beyond 100, even to 120? Scanning the titles of the most current research on longevity, the National Institute on Aging (NIA) highlights these papers over the past year: July 20, 2023 Study of fruit flies finds hunger causes brain changes that slow aging May 03, 2023 Immune system profiles of extremely long-lived people April 13, 2023 Aging linked to RNA-length imbalance February 23, 2023 Personality and mortality linked to number of mitochondrial DNA in blood February 09, 2023 Fetal exposure to Great Depression economic hardship linked to accelerated aging December 22, 2022 Anti-insulin protein linked to longevity in queen ants December 08, 2022 Optimism linked to longevity and well-being in two recent studies October 04, 2022 Adopting healthy habits: What do we know about the science of behavior change? September 20, 2022 Leisure activities may improve longevity for older adults The NIA's most recent paper, entitled Today's Research on Aging, Issue 34, highlights the following points: “Older adults in their 90s who are resilient—who can adapt positively under adverse circumstances—have a much higher likelihood of living to age 100 compared with peers who have lower levels of resilience. Compared with the overall U.S. population, the oldest old (ages 95 and older) have more positive attitudes towards life, are more extroverted, and experience less general emotional distress (are less neurotic). The link between social connections and health is well established: Older adults who are socially isolated face a risk of premature death that is on par with the health risks associated with smoking. Researchers estimate that between 15 percent and 25 percent of the overall variation in human longevity may be explained by genetic differences in the population. Men with the genetic variant known as FOXO3 have almost three times the odds of living to nearly 100 years of age than their peers without the genetic variant. On average, long-lived individuals have fewer chronic diseases, better mental health, and better physical and cognitive function than non-surviving members of their age cohort. Among long-lived individuals, men tend to be healthier than women, whites healthier than nonwhites, and highly educated people tend to have better cognitive function than their less-educated peers. Among those ages 65 and older, researchers find that the increase in years spent without disability (disability-free life expectancy) outpaced the increase in disabled life over the past 40 years.” (https://www.prb.org/resources/longevity-research-unraveling-the-determinants-of-healthy- aging-and-longer-life-spans/) It isn't only about activity, it's about the collective. And, it isn't only about your chronological age… it may be related to your telomeres. As it turns out, while your chronological age is one way to describe your lifespan, studies have shown that your telomeres may be a better predictor of survival and mortality. Telomeres are the caps that protect the end of chromosomes that are linear, and telomeres are known to shorten with age. So, the older you become, the shorter your telomeres. (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6651551/) I've actually had my telomeres looked at, and they just indicated that I was right where I should be… Huh? What does that mean, exactly? I don't know! The jury is still out on whether telomeres function as a biological marker of age and aging, or whether they, instead, can serve as biomarkers that influence certain conditions to promote longevity. It's a very interesting topic, one that I may discuss with experts on a future FFAB podcast. Another often-cited reference is made to those communities who experience an extended lifespan. They're the populations living in what's called “Blue Zones.” According to bluezoes.com, “The term “blue zones” was first coined by Dan Buettner, a National Geographic Explorer and journalist, during an exploratory project he led in 2004. After an expedition to Okinawa, Japan in 2000 to investigate the longevity there, he set out to explore other regions of the world with reportedly high longevity. With the support of National Geographic, Buettner, and his team of scientists and demographers traveled the world in search of communities where people not only lived longer but also enjoyed a high quality of life in their old age. After analyzing demographic data and interviewing numerous centenarians, they identified five regions that stood out for their extraordinary longevity and vitality.” (https://www.bluezones.com/about/history/) Those FAB Five are, according to National Geopgraphic: Ikaria, Greece Okinawa, Japan Ogliastra Region, Sardinia Loma Linda, California Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica (https://www.nationalgeographic.com/premium/article/5-blue-zones-where-the-worlds- healthiest-people-live) These are the places around the world where the healthiest people live. What do they all have in common that may contribute to their long and healthy lives? 1. Move every day. 2. Know your sense of purpose. 3. Minimize stress and maximize stress relief. Make stress relief a priority. 4. Eat until you're about 80% full. 5. Eat a largely plant-based diet. 6. Drink alcohol in moderation. 7. Connect with your community. These are the main reasons why those who live in the Blue Zones live longer and healthier lives. As a relevant aside, these reasons sound a lot like the FAB Five rules of a Beautiful Life, the five core tenets around which I try my best to live, myself. They bear repeating: These are Dr. Shirley's FAB Five Rules of Beauty… and by extension, these are also the foundations of living a Beautiful Life: 1. Good nutrition is the first rule of beauty, and the second rule being that of 2. Adequate daily hydration. 3. Consistent, restful sleep. 4. Frequent and effective stress management. 5. Mind, body, and soul nourishment and protection: social support, purpose-driven living, learning something new every day Back to the Blue Zones. What if you don't live in one of them? What do you do? Brian Johnson doesn't live in a Blue Zone-- and he seems to have reverse engineered his age. The American tech entrepreneur made millions when his company acquired Venmo for $26.2 million then sold it to PayPal for $800 million one year later. He is obsessed with longevity-- and he's putting his money-- and his body, where his ideals are. Brian Johnson lives in Provo, Utah-- not in a Blue Zone. In pursuit of life extension, aka longevity, Mr. Johnson follows a strict diet and regimented lifestyle. He takes at least 61 supplements per day and allegedly eats at more than 70 pounds of vegetables a month. And, many of his bodily functions are monitored almost all the time, every day. It has been said that his anti-aging routine costs over $2 million per year. In a July 2023 interview with Fortune magazine online, the 45- year old long-life chaser has stated that four principles guide him: 1. Don't die. 2. Don't kill each other. 3. Don't destroy the planet. 4. Don't underestimate aligning with AI. After these four, nothing else matters for him. (https://fortune.com/well/2023/07/13/bryan-johnson-life-principles/) I believe that Beauty matters-- inside and out. Holistically, outwardly towards others in the form of compassion, and inwardly towards ourselves, in the form of forgiveness and self-love. These are some of the fundamental tenets of optimal living, of a Beautiful Life. The beauty industry is catching on. And yes, I told you so! If you think that longevity and beauty are unrelated, think again. After health and well-being, beauty is now betting on long life. According to The Future Laboratory, “Businesses in the health and beauty sectors are pursuing longevity through rigorous scientific research, exploring solutions in areas such as skincare, nutrition, IV therapies, wearables, biomarker monitoring and more.” (https://www.thefuturelaboratory.com/blog/what-does-the-pursuit-of-longevity-mean-for-beauty- and-wellness-brands) From product and medication development to lifestyle services as personalized nutrition and menopausal symptom monitoring, beauty brands are recognizing that consumers not only want to look good and feel good, but also to optimize their lives… to live a more Beautiful Life, inside and out -- as I often say. The Future Lab recommends that “Beauty, health and wellness brands should focus on offering accessible products and services that are preventative, innovative and restorative.” (https://www.thefuturelaboratory.com/blog/what-does-the-pursuit-of-longevity-mean-for-beauty- and-wellness-brands) That's the future of Beauty, and it is almost here. For now, ponder this. How far are you willing to go to live longer? How much are you willing to pay to optimize your life? Let me know in the comments. This concludes this episode of Fifteen Minutes of FAB on the Forever FAB podcast— And as always, Stay beautiful and Forever FABulous—inside and out! Call to Action If you liked this episode of the Fifteen Minutes of FAB on the Forever FAB podcast, please share it and subscribe to the feed. Did you learn anything new? Review this episode by writing just one word to describe the value you got from listening today, and give this episode a five-star rating. In case you missed it, listen to past episodes or check out who's coming up next on foreverfabpodcast.com. If you enjoy listening to the Forever F.A.B. podcast, get more audio and visuals with a membership through Patreon. Choose the Gold, Platinum, or Diamond tier for premium added content, special co-hosts, lifestyle videos, branded merchandise, and more by visiting patreon.com/ForeverFAB. If you are the Founder of or represent a beauty or wellness brand and want to be featured on an episode of the Forever FAB podcast segment of Fifteen Minutes of FAB, send me some stuff. Visit ForeverFABpodcast.com and fill out the Contact form. For general holistic beauty tips or to set up an appointment with me to discuss your personalized options for leveling up your beauty, go to ElementsandGraces.com and sign up for my newsletter. And for an online e-consultation on time, anytime and on your time, visit Click-Lift.com for your wellness, plastic surgery, and beauty questions on the go. It's time for the elevated house call. Jet Set Beauty Rx offers beauty on call services near your home or other domicile, delivering beauty in the privacy of a medically-equipped mobile aesthetics unit. Reserve at JetSetBeautyRx.com. Thank you for sharing the love. Goodbye, Gorgeous.

Pridružite se našim zatvorenim Satsanzima koji se ne snimaju i ne objavljuju javno. Info o njihovom održavanju šaljemo Viberom - samo kliknite na https://cli.re/viber-manifestiranje Podržite nas donacijom:  ✅ Kreditnim karticama: https://cli.re/donacija-karticama  ✅ Ostalo (IBAN, Paypal): https://www.manifestiranje.com/donacija

Welcome to Episode 1 of the 4 part Ralph Hettick series. In Episode 1 we learn about how Ralph entered the US Army and was immediately sent to the west coast for training before shipping out to the Pacific war. On his way he goes through the traditional US Navy “Shellback” hazing ceremony for crossing the equator. Support the show

Subscriber-only episodeWelcome to our premium subscribers and to the full uncut Ralph Hettick series. Mr. Hettick was from central IL and served in the US Army's 96th Infantry Division - the "Deadeye's" - in the Pacific during WWII. There he fought in the lengthy battle for Leyte in the Philippines starting in October 1944 and immediately after went to fight in the battle for Okinawa on April 1, 1945 where he was severely wounded and sent back to the USA at wars end. Stay tuned for additional content at the end .

On this episode we discuss wrasslin, antipork bias, Cowboy Bebop: The Movie, Master Keaton Remaster, Quantum Break, Blood on the Tracks, Welcome Back, Alice, and more! Then we examine the collection of Tatsuki Fujimoto's one shot works with Tatsuki Fujimoto Before Chainsaw Man!!! Send us emails! mangamachinations@gmail.com  Follow us on Twitter! @mangamacpodcast Check out our website! https://mangamachinations.com Check out our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/mangamactv Timestamps: Intro Song: “Are You Ready For Me Baby” by Funk Giraffe, Opening, Introductions, upcoming YouTube updates, Manga Machinations Ko-fi - 00:00:00 Seamus rants about wrasslin - 00:03:55  Darfox reveals his antipork bias - 00:11:36 Whatchu Been Reading: Transition Song: “Funkymania” by The Original Orchestra, Darfox watched Cowboy Bebop: The Movie with Amber - 00:19:03 00:22:43 - dakazu and Darfox gush over Guan Yu's epic journey through 5 gates in Romance of the Three Kingdoms Seamus has more grievances against the upcoming digitally available Pluto - 00:27:25 Master Keaton Remaster is a short sequel to Master Keaton - 00:28:49 dakazu and Darfox talk about Quantum Break - 00:38:55 dakazu talks about the recently finished Blood on the Tracks and Welcome Back, Alice - 00:49:30 News: Yu Yu Hakusho is now available via the Shonen Jump app - 00:52:45 Next Episode Preview and Rundown: One Shot on Okinawa, We will review Susumu Higa's story of the horrors of war and subsequent US military occupation on the island of Okinawa - 00:54:15 Main Segment One Shot: Tatsuki Fujimoto Before Chainsaw Man, Transition Song: “It's Over” by Generation Lost, We review the 2 volume collection of Tatsuki Fujimoto's one shot works - 00:55:41 Next Week's Topic: Okinawa, Social Media Rundown, Sign Off Song: “Crazy for Your Love” by Orkas - 01:27:42

Discover the journey of Dr. Peter Cashio, a dedicated emergency medicine physician, and advocate for veterans' health. Born in Louisiana and raised in Houston, Texas, Dr. Cashio's path to medicine was shaped by his early years as a U.S. Marine Corps intelligence analyst, stationed in diverse locations such as Virginia Beach, Virginia, Okinawa, Japan, and Camp Pendleton, California.After his honorable service in the Marine Corps, Dr. Cashio pursued a passion for biology, earning his undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at Austin in 2000. He continued his academic journey, achieving a Master of Science in Developmental Biology at MD Anderson Cancer Center, UT Houston, in 2005. Driven by a desire to make a difference in patient care, he embarked on his medical education at UT Health Science Center, San Antonio, ultimately becoming a licensed physician.Dr. Cashio's commitment to excellence in emergency medicine led him to complete his residency training at the prestigious University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville, Virginia, in 2012. He is proud to be recognized as board-certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.In his medical practice, Dr. Cashio firmly believes in the importance of listening to his patients. He follows the age-old adage that "listen long enough, and the patient will describe their diagnosis." This patient-centric approach forms the cornerstone of his care philosophy, allowing him to provide personalized and compassionate healthcare.Dr. Cashio's professional interests encompass a wide range of medical fields, including preventative care, men's health, pain management, and critical care. However, he holds a special place in his heart for veterans' healthcare needs and is dedicated to serving those who have served our country.Outside the office, Dr. Cashio balances his life with a passion for powerlifting, a pursuit of aviation knowledge, and a flair for writing. With his family residing in Dripping Springs, he finds inspiration in the beauty of his surroundings.Experience healthcare from a physician who understands the value of time and the importance of each patient's unique story. Dr. Peter Cashio is here to support your health journey, combining expertise, compassion, and a commitment to your well-being.---------------------Check out the My DPC Story RESOURCE PAGE HERE!Find a DPC checklist on how to start your own DPC, DPC conference recordings, and more!---------------------LISTENER'S GUIDE!NEW TO THE POD? Get started by downloading our FREE LISTENER's GUIDE with 10 Episodes that will give you a great introduClick the link below to learn more about the Hint's website builder and Elation Health:Hint's Website Builder link: HEREElation Health: HERE Learn more about Med Mastery: HERESupport the showVisit the DPC SWAG store HERE!Let's get SOCIAL! Follow My DPC Story! FACEBOOK * INSTAGRAM * LinkedIn * TWITTER * TIKTOK * YouTube

Author and host of Netflix's "Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones," Dan Buettner, joins Evanna and Melanie on this week's episode to discuss the secrets of the world's longest-living populations and the remarkable places known as blue zones, where people live vibrant, healthy lives well into their 90s and 100s. He also shares his mission to transform American cities into healthier, happier communities. Dan also provides practical advice on how you can incorporate blue zone principles into your own life, from making healthier and more mindful food choices to nurturing meaningful relationships and finding purpose in your daily routines. Dan Buettner is an explorer, National Geographic Fellow, award-winning journalist and producer, and "New York Times" bestselling author. He discovered the five places in the world—blue zones—where people live the longest, healthiest lives. His articles about these places in "The New York Times Magazine" and "National Geographic Magazine" are among both publications' most popular offerings. Dan now works in partnership with municipal governments, large employers, and health insurance companies to implement Blue Zones Projects in communities, workplaces, and universities. Blue Zones Projects are well-being initiatives that apply lessons from the blue zones to entire communities by focusing on changes to the local environment, public policy, and social networks. The program has dramatically improved the health of more than five million Americans to date. In his new book "The Blue Zones Secrets for Living Longer," Dan returns to Sardinia, Italy; Ikaria, Greece; Okinawa, Japan; Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula; and Loma Linda, California, to check in on the super-agers living in the blue zones. He also explores the combination of purpose, faith, community, down-time, natural movement, and plant-based eating that has powered as many as 10 additional years of healthy living in these regions. And he reveals an all-new blue zone—the first man-made blue zone to be explored. Dan also holds three Guinness World Records in distance cycling. Explore Dan's website to learn more about him and his work. Visit the Blue Zones website to learn more about blue zones and Blue Zones Projects, as well as the “Power 9.” Dan's documentary series, “Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones,” is available to watch on Netflix. Blue Zones Kitchen ready-to-heat meals will be available in Whole Foods across the US in November 2023. Follow Dan on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and X (formerly Twitter). Check out Melanie's new book, "How to End Injustice Everywhere". Check out Evanna's book, "The Opposite of Butterfly Hunting". This season of Just Beings is brought to you by our friends at Vivo Life and Leafside! Learn more about Vivo Life by visiting VivoLife.com. Learn more about LeafSide by visiting GoLeafSide.com. Stay up to date with Just Beings on social media by following @JustBeingsPod. This episode was edited by Andrew Sims.

I'm an introvert. I love being by myself but too much of anything isn't good, including alone time. We need community. We need each other. We need to feel safe with others that we feel connected to and a part of. In Okinawa, Japan they have a term "moai" which refers to a small social group that supports one in mental, emotional, physical and even financial ways. It's one of the reasons Okinawa is a "Blue Zone" and is home to more centenarians that almost anywhere else on earth.   I think we all need a "moai" of open-minded, hopeful, supportive, positive, soul sisters to walk through the hard times and help us celebrate the good ones. We're hard-wired to thrive in small groups and if you're a woman veterinarian, I may have just the thing for you, my 6-month group program, Living A Life You Love.  To join my e-inspiration emails, text REKINDLE to 66866.  Registration is now open for Living a Life You Love.  Questions about the program or if it's right for you? Email me at julie@juliesquires.net

Our next series features WWII veteran and US Army Supply Sgt Ralph Hettick of the 96th Infantry Division. Imagine fighting in the jungles of the Philippines and then being shipped directly to the invasion of Okinawa. Be sure to listen in as Sgt Hettick details his odyssey with the Deadeye Division across the pacific. Heads up infantryman! You are carrying 48 lbs of C2 explosives thru the jungles of Okinawa and a Japanese soldier has you in his sights. What happens to you? Join us and find out.Support the show

This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Wednesday, September 13th, 2023. Accountable2You Jesus is Lord. In public and in private, every area of life must be subject to his Lordship—and our use of technology is no exception. What captures our attention on the screen either glorifies or dishonors our Lord. That’s why Accountable2You is committed to promoting biblical accountability in our families and churches. Their monitoring and reporting software makes transparency easy on all of your devices, so you can say with the Psalmist, “I will not set anything worthless before my eyes.” Guard against temptation with Accountable2You, and live for God’s glory! Learn more and try it for free at Accountable2You.com/FLF https://newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/tim-graham/2023/09/11/dehumanizing-msnbcs-jen-psaki-compares-unborn-babies-broccoli-lumps Dehumanizing! MSNBC's Jen Psaki Compares Unborn Babies to Broccoli, Lumps of Coal On Sunday’s edition of Inside with Jen Psaki, the former Biden press secretary mocked a Republican strategy session where pollsters suggested the term “pro-life” isn’t helping the GOP, so they suggested the term “pro-baby” instead. This spurred Psaki to compare babies to....broccoli and a lump of coal. And to think it’s terribly dehumanizing to call a biological male “he” and “his.” Apparently, comparing a baby to broccoli and lumps of coal is good, swaggering comedy. Democrats have suggested abortion is about a "choice," not a child. The act of abortion is far more dehumanizing than language. https://twitter.com/i/status/1700914367326269442 - Play Video "The branding isn’t the problem here! The policy is the problem, it is hard to roll out an effective rebrand for a product that customers hate.” … you heard that right. The "product" is saving babies from the Planned Parenthood slaughterhouse. Democrats get piles of money and logistical support from the slaughterhouse operators. Psaki was touting an NBCNews.com story which underlined Psaki was doing the usual DNC messaging. The headline was "Democrats say Republican effort to rebrand 'pro-life' won't persuade voters." This story, based on anonymous Senate Republicans, contained all the Democrat arguments that Psaki made in this segment. https://www.foxnews.com/politics/white-house-confirms-more-than-100b-in-taxpayer-resources-spent-on-ukraine White House confirms more than $100B spent on Ukraine war The White House confirmed the Biden administration has spent more than $100 billion on the war in Ukraine, according to documents obtained by Fox News Digital. The information came as a response from the White House’s Office of Management and Budget to Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio and more than 30 Senate Republicans who demanded in January a "full crosscutting" report on security assistance provided to Ukraine. Fox News Digital obtained the OMB letter and spreadsheet responding to Vance more than 7 months later. OMB Director Shalanda Young penned a letter to Vance explaining the security assistance the United States has provided to Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022. "With bipartisan Congressional support, the United States has provided security, economic, and humanitarian assistance to Ukraine as it continues to fight to defend its sovereignty following Russia’s brutal invasion," Young wrote. "This support has been critical to Ukraine’s success on the battlefield, as well as the ability of its people to endure under harsh conditions." Young stressed that President Biden "has made clear" that the United States "will not waver in our commitment to the Ukrainian people as they fight for their freedom and independence." Young told Vance that Biden administration officials "agree that transparency and accountability are paramount to ensuring American taxpayers can be confident in their assistance in helping the Ukrainians fight for their country against Russia’s aggression." Young provided Vance a "table that details supplemental funding provided in support of Ukraine in addition to current obligation levels, which OMB shared with Congress" in August. The table shows that a total of $101,198,000,000 has been obligated/executed by the Office of Management and Budget. In addition to the $101.2 billion already spent, the spreadsheet appears to outline plans to spend an additional $9.8 billion. The table breaks down the spending from the Department of Defense; Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative; State Department; and other federal agencies providing aid. Earlier this year, the Pentagon requested an additional $6 billion due to an accounting error at the Department of Defense. Vance and Sen. Josh Hawley introduced legislation soon after to prevent such mistakes from being repeated. In addition to the more than $100 billion already spent in Ukraine, the White House last month asked Congress to authorize an additional $24 billion. Biden's request comprises $13 billion for defense and $11 billion for economic and humanitarian aid in Ukraine. https://justthenews.com/accountability/whistleblowers/whistleblower-says-cia-officials-were-paid-change-view-covid Whistleblower says CIA officials were paid to change view that COVID originated in Wuhan lab Most officers on the CIA's COVID Discovery Team concluded that the coronavirus originated from a laboratory in Wuhan, China, but they changed their positions after receiving a monetary incentive, a senior-level CIA agent told Congress. The whistleblower informed Coronavirus Pandemic Subcommittee Chairman Rep. Brad Wenstrup and Intelligence Committee Chairman Rep. Mike Turner that at the end of the CIA's COVID review, "six of the seven members of the Team believed the intelligence and science were sufficient to make a low confidence assessment that COVID-19 originated from a laboratory in Wuhan, China," the Ohio Republicans wrote in a letter Tuesday to CIA Director William Burns. The team's seventh member, who was the most senior person, was the only person to believe that the virus originated from an animal, the lawmakers also said. "The whistleblower further contends that to come to the eventual public determination of uncertainty, the other six members were given a significant monetary incentive to change their position," the chairmen wrote. The allegations, which stemmed from a "seemingly credible source" require Congress to investigate how the CIA handled its investigation of COVID's origins, according to the lawmakers. The Republicans are demanding the CIA hand over information to their committees as part of their probe, and they threatened to use "additional tools and authorities to satisfy our legislative and oversight requirements" if the agency does not comply. https://news.usni.org/2023/09/09/u-s-canadian-warships-transit-taiwan-strait-2 U.S., Canadian Warships Transit Taiwan Strait An American guided-missile destroyer and a Royal Canadian Navy frigate sailed through the Taiwan Strait in a tandem Saturday transit, U.S. 7th Fleet announced. The Japan-based USS Ralph Johnson and HMCS Ottawa passed through the strait after drilling with Japanese ships in the East China Sea, near Okinawa, USNI News reported on Friday. “The ships transited through a corridor in the strait that is beyond the territorial sea of any coastal state,” reads the statement. “Ralph Johnson and Ottawa’s bilateral transit through the Taiwan Strait demonstrates the commitment of the United States and our allies and partners to a free and open Indo-Pacific.” During an exercise earlier this week, Ralph Johnson and Ottawa sailed with big deck helicopter carrier JS Izumo and destroyer JS Samidare as part of the trilateral exercise Noble Stingray that included anti-submarine warfare drills. A Canadian Broadcasting Corporation crew aboard Ottawa took footage of a People’s Liberation Army Navy guided-missile destroyer shadowing the formation. “The heavily armed Chinese destroyer, the Luyang, closely followed the convoy of ships in the East China Sea, calling out repeatedly to the Canadians on maritime radio, and coming within just over a kilometer of the allied ships,” reads the CBC report. It’s unclear if Hohhot followed Ralph Johnson and Ottawa during their transit. The last reported U.S. surface ship transit was by U.S. Coast Guard cutter Stratton in June. And lastly a little plug for myself! I’ve launched a podcast about my favorite topic, sports! It’s called Game Time with Garrison & Garrett… you can find us on Apple Podcasts, Itunes, Spotify, and Google podcasts! If you’d give it a listen, I’d greatly appreciate you.

This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Wednesday, September 13th, 2023. Accountable2You Jesus is Lord. In public and in private, every area of life must be subject to his Lordship—and our use of technology is no exception. What captures our attention on the screen either glorifies or dishonors our Lord. That’s why Accountable2You is committed to promoting biblical accountability in our families and churches. Their monitoring and reporting software makes transparency easy on all of your devices, so you can say with the Psalmist, “I will not set anything worthless before my eyes.” Guard against temptation with Accountable2You, and live for God’s glory! Learn more and try it for free at Accountable2You.com/FLF https://newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/tim-graham/2023/09/11/dehumanizing-msnbcs-jen-psaki-compares-unborn-babies-broccoli-lumps Dehumanizing! MSNBC's Jen Psaki Compares Unborn Babies to Broccoli, Lumps of Coal On Sunday’s edition of Inside with Jen Psaki, the former Biden press secretary mocked a Republican strategy session where pollsters suggested the term “pro-life” isn’t helping the GOP, so they suggested the term “pro-baby” instead. This spurred Psaki to compare babies to....broccoli and a lump of coal. And to think it’s terribly dehumanizing to call a biological male “he” and “his.” Apparently, comparing a baby to broccoli and lumps of coal is good, swaggering comedy. Democrats have suggested abortion is about a "choice," not a child. The act of abortion is far more dehumanizing than language. https://twitter.com/i/status/1700914367326269442 - Play Video "The branding isn’t the problem here! The policy is the problem, it is hard to roll out an effective rebrand for a product that customers hate.” … you heard that right. The "product" is saving babies from the Planned Parenthood slaughterhouse. Democrats get piles of money and logistical support from the slaughterhouse operators. Psaki was touting an NBCNews.com story which underlined Psaki was doing the usual DNC messaging. The headline was "Democrats say Republican effort to rebrand 'pro-life' won't persuade voters." This story, based on anonymous Senate Republicans, contained all the Democrat arguments that Psaki made in this segment. https://www.foxnews.com/politics/white-house-confirms-more-than-100b-in-taxpayer-resources-spent-on-ukraine White House confirms more than $100B spent on Ukraine war The White House confirmed the Biden administration has spent more than $100 billion on the war in Ukraine, according to documents obtained by Fox News Digital. The information came as a response from the White House’s Office of Management and Budget to Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio and more than 30 Senate Republicans who demanded in January a "full crosscutting" report on security assistance provided to Ukraine. Fox News Digital obtained the OMB letter and spreadsheet responding to Vance more than 7 months later. OMB Director Shalanda Young penned a letter to Vance explaining the security assistance the United States has provided to Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022. "With bipartisan Congressional support, the United States has provided security, economic, and humanitarian assistance to Ukraine as it continues to fight to defend its sovereignty following Russia’s brutal invasion," Young wrote. "This support has been critical to Ukraine’s success on the battlefield, as well as the ability of its people to endure under harsh conditions." Young stressed that President Biden "has made clear" that the United States "will not waver in our commitment to the Ukrainian people as they fight for their freedom and independence." Young told Vance that Biden administration officials "agree that transparency and accountability are paramount to ensuring American taxpayers can be confident in their assistance in helping the Ukrainians fight for their country against Russia’s aggression." Young provided Vance a "table that details supplemental funding provided in support of Ukraine in addition to current obligation levels, which OMB shared with Congress" in August. The table shows that a total of $101,198,000,000 has been obligated/executed by the Office of Management and Budget. In addition to the $101.2 billion already spent, the spreadsheet appears to outline plans to spend an additional $9.8 billion. The table breaks down the spending from the Department of Defense; Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative; State Department; and other federal agencies providing aid. Earlier this year, the Pentagon requested an additional $6 billion due to an accounting error at the Department of Defense. Vance and Sen. Josh Hawley introduced legislation soon after to prevent such mistakes from being repeated. In addition to the more than $100 billion already spent in Ukraine, the White House last month asked Congress to authorize an additional $24 billion. Biden's request comprises $13 billion for defense and $11 billion for economic and humanitarian aid in Ukraine. https://justthenews.com/accountability/whistleblowers/whistleblower-says-cia-officials-were-paid-change-view-covid Whistleblower says CIA officials were paid to change view that COVID originated in Wuhan lab Most officers on the CIA's COVID Discovery Team concluded that the coronavirus originated from a laboratory in Wuhan, China, but they changed their positions after receiving a monetary incentive, a senior-level CIA agent told Congress. The whistleblower informed Coronavirus Pandemic Subcommittee Chairman Rep. Brad Wenstrup and Intelligence Committee Chairman Rep. Mike Turner that at the end of the CIA's COVID review, "six of the seven members of the Team believed the intelligence and science were sufficient to make a low confidence assessment that COVID-19 originated from a laboratory in Wuhan, China," the Ohio Republicans wrote in a letter Tuesday to CIA Director William Burns. The team's seventh member, who was the most senior person, was the only person to believe that the virus originated from an animal, the lawmakers also said. "The whistleblower further contends that to come to the eventual public determination of uncertainty, the other six members were given a significant monetary incentive to change their position," the chairmen wrote. The allegations, which stemmed from a "seemingly credible source" require Congress to investigate how the CIA handled its investigation of COVID's origins, according to the lawmakers. The Republicans are demanding the CIA hand over information to their committees as part of their probe, and they threatened to use "additional tools and authorities to satisfy our legislative and oversight requirements" if the agency does not comply. https://news.usni.org/2023/09/09/u-s-canadian-warships-transit-taiwan-strait-2 U.S., Canadian Warships Transit Taiwan Strait An American guided-missile destroyer and a Royal Canadian Navy frigate sailed through the Taiwan Strait in a tandem Saturday transit, U.S. 7th Fleet announced. The Japan-based USS Ralph Johnson and HMCS Ottawa passed through the strait after drilling with Japanese ships in the East China Sea, near Okinawa, USNI News reported on Friday. “The ships transited through a corridor in the strait that is beyond the territorial sea of any coastal state,” reads the statement. “Ralph Johnson and Ottawa’s bilateral transit through the Taiwan Strait demonstrates the commitment of the United States and our allies and partners to a free and open Indo-Pacific.” During an exercise earlier this week, Ralph Johnson and Ottawa sailed with big deck helicopter carrier JS Izumo and destroyer JS Samidare as part of the trilateral exercise Noble Stingray that included anti-submarine warfare drills. A Canadian Broadcasting Corporation crew aboard Ottawa took footage of a People’s Liberation Army Navy guided-missile destroyer shadowing the formation. “The heavily armed Chinese destroyer, the Luyang, closely followed the convoy of ships in the East China Sea, calling out repeatedly to the Canadians on maritime radio, and coming within just over a kilometer of the allied ships,” reads the CBC report. It’s unclear if Hohhot followed Ralph Johnson and Ottawa during their transit. The last reported U.S. surface ship transit was by U.S. Coast Guard cutter Stratton in June. And lastly a little plug for myself! I’ve launched a podcast about my favorite topic, sports! It’s called Game Time with Garrison & Garrett… you can find us on Apple Podcasts, Itunes, Spotify, and Google podcasts! If you’d give it a listen, I’d greatly appreciate you.

In this final episode, James' travails from his 2 and half years in the Pacific continue. James will share where he was and how he felt when the war ended as a result of the US dropping two atomic bombs on Japan. You'll also hear about the celebration and  ensuing court martial he and his battle buddy had to contend with! Listen in!Support the show

Several years ago, Tim and Steve recorded a few episodes about the Blue Zones and how people in these specific regions live longer and healthier lives: Ep 080 - Live Longer and Feel Better with Dr Al Peters​ Ep 081 - Eating Habits in Blue Zones with Dr Al Peters Ep 082 - The Importance of Faith, Family, and Friends in Living Longer But you don't need to live in Okinawa or Costa Rica to live longer. Today they outline the 10 concepts of the Blue Zones, which include diet, physical activity, social engagement, and stress reduction. It's a short episode, but a great reminder to prioritize our health and happiness for a long and fulfilling life. With good habits — we can all create our own Blue Zone — by making wise diet and lifestyle choices.

The creator of National Geographic's popular Blue Zones franchise brings readers a beautifully illustrated and informative guide to the blue zones-the places on Earth where people live the longest-including lessons learned, top longevity foods, and the "Power 9" behaviors to help you live to 100-plus a surprising new blue zone. National Geographic Explorer and best-selling author Dan Buettner has traveled the globe to uncover the best strategies for longevity, which he found in the blue zones: places around the world where higher percentages of people enjoy remarkably long, full lives. In The Blue Zones Secrets for Living Longer, Buettner returns to Sardinia, Italy; Ikaria, Greece; Okinawa, Japan; Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula; and Loma Linda, California to check in on the super-agers living in the blue zones and interprets the not-so-secret sauce of purpose, faith, community, down-time, natural movement, and plant-based eating that has powered as many as 10 additional years of healthy living in these regions. And Buettner reveals an all-new blue zone-the first man-made blue zone yet explored. Throughout his two decades of research, Buettner has worked with some of National Geographic's top photographers-including David McLain and Gianluca Cola-to document the healthy habits of the world's long

GET MY FREE INSTANT POT COOKBOOK: https://www.chefaj.com/instant-pot-download ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MY LATEST BESTSELLING BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1570674086?tag=onamzchefajsh-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=1570674086&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1GNPDCAG4A86S ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The content of this podcast is provided for informational or educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health issue without consulting your doctor. Always seek medical advice before making any lifestyle changes. Get the new book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1426223471?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzchefajsh-20&creativeASIN=1426223471&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1GNPDCAG4A86S&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asin Secrets of the Blue Zones debuts on Netflix on August 30 https://www.bluezones.com/documentary/ Dan Buettner is an explorer, National Geographic Fellow, award-winning journalist and producer, and New York Times bestselling author. He discovered the five places in the world – dubbed blue zones hotspots – where people live the longest, healthiest lives. His articles about these places in The New York Times Magazine and National Geographic are two of the most popular for both publications. Buettner now works in partnership with municipal governments, large employers, and health insurance companies to implement Blue Zones Projects in communities, workplaces, and universities. Blue Zones Projects are well-being initiatives that apply lessons from the Blue Zones to entire communities by focusing on changes to the local environment, public policy, and social networks. The program has dramatically improved the health of more than 5 million Americans to date. In his new book The Blue Zones Secrets for Living Longer, Buettner returns to Sardinia, Italy; Ikaria, Greece; Okinawa, Japan; Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula; and Loma Linda, California to check in on the super-agers living in the blue zones and interprets the not-so-secret sauce of purpose, faith, community, down-time, natural movement, and plant-based eating that has powered as many as 10 additional years of healthy living in these regions. And Buettner reveals an all-new Blue Zone—the first man-made Blue Zone yet explored. Buettner also holds three Guinness World Records in distance cycling. Learn more at https://danbuettner.com/ To follow Dan on Instagram and answer questions: https://www.instagram.com/danbuettner/

In this deeply personal video, Krishna America Flores, a dedicated member of the US Marines, shares her poignant journey from enlistment to combat deployment. Born in New York and having grown up with a backdrop of the El Salvador Civil War, Flores enlisted as a Private First Class and quickly rose through the ranks. Her story takes us from the bustling streets of New York to the challenging terrains of Okinawa deployment and the war in Iraq. As a female marine, she faced unique challenges, including a harrowing incident where she was assaulted within the military ranks. This video sheds light on the experiences of female combat veterans, particularly during their combat deployment in Iraq. Flores' narrative is not just about the challenges enlisted marines face, or about solely E-4 marines in motor transport roles, but also about resilience, recovery, and her mission to improve veteran affairs. Join us, as Urban Valor presents this compelling story, offering an intimate look into the lives of war veterans, the realities of military PTSD, and the indomitable spirit of our military veterans.#military #veteran #urbanvalor #combatveteran #ptsd #usmarines #marines

In episode 3, James Jennings talks about the invasion of Okinawa, the most costly battle of the entire war in the Pacific. You'll hear him talk about the training and landing of the troops from the USS Talladega on Okinawa and  more about the US Navy casualties from a Japanese military fanatically resisting an attack on their homeland. Support the show

Question: Do you want to live to be 100? I feel like if you and I were chatting you might not give a resounding yes. We've seen a lot of disease and decay and death, and the idea of being here then might invoke a picture of sorrow and pain. But did you know there are people in their 90's and older still living rewarding and enjoyable lives? As you'll hear today, there are some great stories from Japan. But even here in Lindale, TX, there are several in their 90's still drawing joy out of active, service filled lives.Here's a better question: would you like to live a longer, happier, more productive life with your family that would have happened otherwise with just a few changes? Is there enough life and hope and growth in your life that you'd like to see it happen for the longest time possible? I think most of us would say yes. Well, it's possible. At the very least, a few personal and communal adjustments can make things better for longer. And I know we all want that. 2/3 of all people die from avoidable diseases. In other words, they went out sooner than their bodies were designed to go. Can we do something about that. We can. Let's look at the lives of people who are succeeding in their families and community and learn from them.-- NOTE -- Link to "Island of Ikaria"- Are you happy with your life? Are you living with peace and purpose?- Do you wake up with a mission? Is part of that bringing joy to others?- How are you being disciplined to improve your quality of life?- What is the purpose of food in your life? Do you make meals work for your good?- How can involvement with Christ and His people improve and energize your life?

Población centenaria de Okinawa al Sur de Japón. No sufren demencia y tienen su particular Ikigai. 

In 1944, Sgt. Donald D. Fida was tortured and gutted by Japanese solders and left to die in the Philippine jungle, when his childhood friend miraculously came upon him and saved his life.  Because of this experience, Donald survived and continued to fight til the war's end, living to finally tell his tale at age 99.Twice a Purple Heart recipient, Donald shares his first-person account of his numerous adventures as an Army Scout in the wartime Pacific Theater, describing his combat in the Aleutian Islands, the Marshall Islands (Sitka, Attu), the Philippines (Leyte), and the brutal Battle of Okinawa.This video is airing posthumously; we salute and honor the spirit of this remarkable yet humble man, and are proud to help his voice reach across time and inspire all of us.Heroes Behind HeadlinesExecutive Producer Ralph PezzulloProduced & Engineered by Mike DawsonMusic provided by ExtremeMusic.com

The Krewe sits down with returning guest and author of Pure Invention, Matt Alt! Matt takes the Krewe on a deep dive extravaganza into the history of the beloved Nintendo. From its humble beginnings as a playing card company to its various pivots along the way (hello taxis & love hotels) before its transformation into a behemoth in the video game industry, the Krewe explores the driving forces behind this superpower of the video game industry.------ About the Krewe ------The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!------ SUPPORT THE KREWE ------Use our promo code KOJPODCAST when subscribing to TokyoTreat! Yoroshiku ne!------ More Info on Matt Alt ------Pure Invention: How Japan's Pop Culture Conquered the WorldPure Invention Newsletter on SubStackPure Tokyoscope PodcastMatt's WebsiteMatt on TwitterMatt on InstagramMatt on TikTok 

See The Mighty Godzilla In A Fight To The Death With His Bionic Double! Analog Jones tackles the Godzilla Franchise when they watch Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla.  Quick Facts  Directed by Jun Fukuda Screenplay by Hiroyasu Yamamura and Jun Fukuda Story by Shinichi Sekizawa and Masami Fukushima Distributed by Toho Released on March 21, 1974 (Japan), it wasn't released on home video in the US until 1988 Running time of 84 minutes Budget: $1.2 million ($7.4 million today) Box Office: $20 million ($123 million today) Rotten Tomatoes: 86% Tomatometer, 62% Audience score Starring Masaaki Daimon as Keisuke Shimizu (清水 敬介, Shimizu Keisuke) Kazuya Aoyama as Masahiko Shimizu (清水 正彦, Shimizu Masahiko) Akihiko Hirata as Professor Hideto Miyajima (宮島 秀人, Miyajima Hideto) Hiroshi Koizumi as Professor Wagura (和倉 博士, Wagura-hakase) VHS Description According to legend, when the people of Okinawa are in danger, a monster will appear to save them. The legend is tested as a monstrous cyborg threatens to destroy the Earth. Controlled by evil space invaders, Mechagodzilla rises from the sea and begins a ferocious rampage of death and destruction. Even Godzilla is outmatched by his mechanical double.  But as the battle rages, archaeologists are racing against time to unlock an ancient secret. At a magical shrine, their work proves successful. Out of seaside rock emerges the immense and powerful King Seeser! The monster quickly joins Godzilla in a battle of gigantic proportions! But can King Seeser and Godzilla overcome 50 tons of mechanized and menacing space titanium? The answer lies in the stunning, earth-shattering conclusion of GODZILLA vs. MECHAGODZILLA! How to listen and reach Analog Jones and the Temple of Film Discuss these movies and more on our Facebook page. You can also listen to us on iTunes, iHeartRADIO, Podbean, Spotify, and Youtube! Please email us at analogjonestof@gmail.com with any comments or questions!

Die neue Folge blickt auf die möglichen Kandidaten für die Dienste von Giannis Antetokounmpo, fragt sich, ob der NBA-Champ Weltmeister ist, blickt zur WM nach Okinawa und vieles mehr! Sichert euch euren persönlichen Nährstoffmix bei bioniq.com und nutzt den Code (mehr …) The post RAPID REACTION: Das sind die Kandidaten für einen Giannis-Trade! NBA World Champions? Ben Simmons' Comeback? first appeared on Got Nexxt – Der NBA und Basketball Podcast.

PANTS with Kate Moennig and Leisha Hailey Produced by Melisa D. Monts and Diamond MPrint Productions Edited by Diane Kang  Post Production Sound by Coco Llorens   Leisha finds her American citizenship papers from Okinawa then runs into her high school best friend. Kate thinks she could catch crabs in treacherous waters.    Follow us on Twitter @ThePantsPod Follow us on Instagram @ThePantsPod Email us: kateandleisha@gmail.com Music: Carol Parra @csssuxxx Artwork: Lovefoxxx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In episode 2 of the James Jennings, he'll share his experiences preparing for the invasion of Iwo Jima and what he saw when landed on beach to direct supplies and reinforcements from his ship the USS Talladega.Support the show