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Last episode we briefly talked about what happened when Ōama passed away, including the apparent conspiracy around the Royal Prince Ōtsu, and then the question as to why his son, Crown Prince Kusakabe, didn't then succeed him to the throne. This episode we are taking a look at that period, but more focused on the rituals and what went into a royal funeral, and then take a look all the way to the eventual ascension to the throne of not Crown Prince Kusakabe, but instead his mother, Ōama's queen, Uno no Sarara. She would eventually be known as Jitō Tennō. For photos and links to other episodes, check out our blog post: https://sengokudaimyo.com/podcast/episode-148   Rough Transcript Welcome to Sengoku Daimyo's Chronicles of Japan.  My name is Joshua and this is Episode 148: A Nation Mourns Crown Prince Kusakabe approached the temporary palace structure that had been hastily assembled in the courtyard in front of the Kiyomihara Palace.   Solemnly arrayed around him, dressed in their court garments, were the ministers and government officials.  Together, they approached the palace building, where the Crown Prince's father, Ohoama, also known as Ame no Nunahara oki no Mabito, lay in state.  He had passed away, and according to the imported Confucian values of filial piety, Kusakabe was now expected to mourn in ritual fashion. The court ritualists had seen to every detail of what should be done and even said, to the extent that the crown prince's actions almost felt like a performance of grief, rather than a heartfelt tribute.  And yet, Kusakabe could not help but feel some emotion at the sight of his father, once the most powerful man under heaven, now laid out in this place of temporary interment.  There would be many more ceremonies and rituals before the final mausoleum would be built and the former sovereign's body finally laid to rest.  Until then, even though Ohoama's spirit had left, his body would remain as a symbol to the people, and as the centerpiece of an elaborate ritual, designed, in part, to continue to bolster the state he had helped to create.   Last episode we went into some of the shenanigans around the death of Ohoama and the succession to the throne.  As we saw, not everyone was apparently on board with the idea that Crown Prince Kusakabe would take the throne, leading to the arrest and execution of Prince Ohotsu.  However, we noted that Crown Prince Kusakabe didn't end up on the throne after all: for whatever reason, he never ascended to the honor, and died in 689 – not even three years after the death of his father.  And so we saw Uno no Sarara, Ohoama's wife and queen and mother of Crown Prince Kusakabe, formally take the reins of state and go on to reign as the sovereign, the Sumera Mikoto, or Tennou, until 697.  From there she would become the first ever Retired Sovereign, keeping her hand in government until her death in 703. This episode we are going to look a little more in depth regarding everything that went on around Ohoama's death and the various rites accompanying his passing. Ohoama's was obviously not the first royal death that we have seen in the Chronicles.  It is perhaps, however, one of the best documented in terms of the funerary arrangements and the various rituals that accompanied his passing.  Some of those arrangements are mentioned previously in the Chronicles, but not to the same extent as we see for Ohoama.  This leaves me wondering: are we seeing something novel—new rites for a new type of sovereign, perhaps?  Or was this just the first time the ritual had been documented to this level of detail?. Before jumping into what we see this time around, we should probably look back at what we have seen around the death of previous sovereigns, and which are still going on here.  First and foremost is the creation—or at least the designation—of a "Palace of Temporary Interment".    This is the Mogari no Miya, with "mogari" being the term for the period between an individual's death and their eventual burial.  In the Nihon Shoki we see this practice go back to the earliest times.  After all, most deaths do not occur on a set schedule, and once someone has passed away, funerary arrangements would need to be made.  Now, if all you are doing is putting a body into a box and lowering it into the ground, you can probably bring it all together rather quickly. However, for centuries the burial practices on the archipelago had been significantly more elaborate.  Even those without royal blood might be afforded a special mound, or kofun.  There would be giant stones selected to create the chamber, and then tons of earth and pebbles placed on top.  There might also be haniwa—clay cylinders—which then might even be topped with special figures.  All of this had to be planned out and taken care of, and in some cases, such as the creation of haniwa, it appears as there was a major industry involved in funerary preparations. In the case of royal family members things got even more elaborate, and based on the size of many of the kofun that we see one can assume that their construction took time.  In fact, I would not be surprised if the construction of a new tomb mound might not have kicked off on or near the ascension of the sovereign just to make sure it would be ready, but even still it would take time for all of the rites associated with a royal burial to be ready to go. And so it was common practice that one would have to wait before a burial could actually take place.  Since you couldn't just leave a body out in the open in the community, the corpse would be deposited, instead, in a temporary building.  These are sometimes referred to as mogari huts,  which would likely be placed well away from others.  Here we should also take into account the general pollution associated with death in its various forms.  So you would want to have the body kept out of sight and away from people as best you could while you prepared for the actual burial at some later date.  For sovereigns, this mogari hut, or hut of temporary interment, was eventually referred to as a "miya", or "palace".  In some cases it seems as if one of the buildings of the sovereign's old palace was used for this purpose, while a new palace was then also built for the new reign. In addition to the place of temporary interment, one of the common traditions we see in funerals in the Chronicles is the role of the eulogy.  While a person lay in state during their temporary interment, we are told that people could come to eulogize and lament.  In the case of a sovereign, the high ministers and politically connected would come together and deliver speeches.  This served multiple purposes.  On the one hand, these rituals reinforced concepts of the State and the central authority in the body of the sovereign.  On the other hand, they also served as markers of status for those delivering the speeches, and provided opportunities to be seen and heard, signaling their support of the system that provided them their own power and authority. So all of this  process and ritual that we see for Ohoama is familiar, from previous royal deaths.  However, it's interesting to note that in the most recent years before Ohoama's funeral, a lot of these traditions seem to have been scaled back.  For one thing, there was the decline of large, keyhole shaped kofun, ever since the introduction of Buddhism in the 6th century and the move to memorial temples over large tombs. Furthermore, as part of the Taika era reforms we see regulations on how long temporary interment may last for those of princely rank and below—though nothing is clearly stated for the sovereign themselves.    Let's look at the most recent royal death's before Ohoama's, but since the beginning of the Taika era.  There are at least three we've talked about.  First off is the death of Karu, aka Koutoku Tennou.  Karu's death is barely remarked upon—he was buried about two months after he passed away, and very little fanfare is given.  One can't help but wonder if this was, in part at least, due to the fact that Naka no Oe was actually in charge and running things at the Crown Prince. Takara hime, aka Saimei Tennou, would pass away in the middle of the Baekje war against the Silla-Tang alliance.  Her body was sent back to Yamato, but the Crown Prince and many of the elites established themselves in Tsukushi—modern Kyushu—to better conduct the war on the peninsula.  Not only was her interment thus delayed, but Naka no Oe's own ascension wouldn't take place for several more years, possibly because of the new capital he was building in Ohotsu.  Naka no Oe's own funerary arrangements were interrupted by the events of the Jinshin no Ran.  In fact, the building of his tumulus was used by the government as a cover to bring in soldiers to prepare for the conflict.  There may have been various funerary rituals planned or even carried out by the Afumi court, but if so they were overshadowed by the civil war that broke out between the two claimants to the throne. As such, Ohoama's appears to be the first royal funeral of this magnitude in a while, and in this case they really pulled out all the stops.  There were various activities and rituals associated with Ohoama's passing up through the 11th month of 688, over two years later, when he was finally buried.  So let's go over what happened and maybe what dragged it out so much longer. First off were the immediate lamentations and eulogies.  Ohoama passed away on the 9th day of the 9th month, according to the Nihon Shoki.  It was the year 686 according to the western calendar.  Two months later the erection of the temporary palace of interment began in the southern courtyard—presumably the area south of the Asuka Kiyomihara palace, where they had previously held the various archery competitions. This took a couple of weeks, and Ohoama's body was finally placed in the temporary palace as of the 24th of that month. While ritual lamentations were raised at the start of the building of the mogari palace and when the sovereign's body was interred, the major rites appear to have started three days after he was laid to rest, on the 27th day,  proceeding for the next three days, from the 27th until the 30th. The rites started with Buddhist monks and nuns who arrived before sunrise and began to perform lamentations in the courtyard of the mogari.  Later that day, we see food offerings, apparently for the first time in the Chronicles. Offering food to the dead is not unique to Japan.  Some in Japan will offer food to their ancestors, especially during the Obon festival.  People will also offer food to kami.  In the case of Obon, a bowl of rice is often served with two chopsticks sticking straight out of it.  This has actually led to a social taboo on leaving your chopsticks "stuck" in food, as it looks as though you are offering the food up to the dead.  Instead, chopsticks will be placed on a chopstick rest, on the table, or even across the top of a dish, just not sticking up out of the food, especially the rice. In this case it isn't clear exactly how the food offering was done, nor what happened to the food afterwards.  In the case of food offered to the kami, it is often the case that once the kami have had enough time to partake of the aura of the food—its spiritual essence—the food will then be removed and often consumed by people.  So for Ohoama's funerary offerings, something similar may have happened—possibly with a feast of some kind to which the various nobles were also invited. Along with the offering of food, we are told of a whole list of individuals who gave eulogies—though we aren't told what the content was.  It is likely that these eulogies were largely ritual utterances—stock phrasing by the participant to demonstrate their active performance of the rituals, rather than a deeply thought sermon about the sovereign.  After all, this seems to have gone on at a rather constant pace for the next several days.  The ritual order seems to have stayed the same, with priests and nuns kicking things off with lamentations in the courtyard, and various nobles presenting their eulogy.  The third day, the 29th, was the same. On the fourth day, the 30th, the last day of the month, the priests and nuns raised lament, and the eulogies were given by a Baekje prince in exile, on behalf of his father, as well as the various Miyatsuko of the various provinces.  In addition there were all performances of all manner of singing and dancing—which makes it sound more like a wake than anything else. With the close of the 9th month, we have a break in the tale of Ohoama's funeral, as the narrative switches over to the next part of the Chronicles covering the reign of Uno no Sarara, aka Jitou Tennou.  The first order of business—other than telling us who Uno no Sarara was and covering some of her history—was to deal with the Prince Ohotsu conspiracy.  So we see Prince Ohotsu arrested, along with 30 conspirators.  Prince Ohotsu was killed at his residence, where his wife and consort ran to him and took her own life as well.  That all happened the 2nd and 3rd days of the 10th month.  The 30 co-conspirators were apparently held for about twenty-seven days while the court debated what to do with them.  Finally, the decree was made to pardon all except Toki no MIchidzukuri, who was only banished instead of executed, and the monk Heng-sin, who was exiled to a temple in Hida, over on Kyushu.  The month after that, Ohotsu's sister, Royal Princess Ohoku, returned to the capital from Ise Shrine where she had been serving as the Shrine Princess—though we aren't told who replaced her. And so it isn't until the twelfth month that we see what appears to be the rites for Ohoama's passing seem to resume.  This takes the form of a universal great assembly held in Ohoama's name at the Five temples, listed as Daikandaiji, Asukadera, Kawaradera, Toyoradera in Woharida, and Sakadadera.  This is an interesting list, as one would have expected that the rites would have occurred at the National Temples established previously—for more on the National temples, we talked about that back in Episode 142.. Daikandaiji, Asukadera, and Kawaradera were, of course, national temples.  Yakushiji is not mentioned, probably because it was still under construction.  At this date it's only been dedicated, and we won't see it show up in the Chronicles until 688—a year and change from the current gathering.  Toyoradera was the nunnery of Toyoura temple, and Sakada temple appears to be another nunnery, formerly known as Kongoji.  It is said to have been in MInabuchi, and ruins of a temple are found in the southeast of Asuka, in an area known today as, funnily enough, Sakada.  There is also a modern temple known as Kongoji nearby, though I can't tell if there is any connection between the two other than the name— whether its a true successor temple or just given that name because of the proximity of the ruins. Either way, in this phase of the funerary rites, we have a combination of temples and nunneries involved.  I wonder if that was so that men and women could gather in spaces for them.  Either way, it is clear that these rites  were held specifically to build merit for Ohoama.  This was probably also the intent behind the actions of the court a week later, when presents of cloth and silk were made to orphans, as well as childless, widowed, and elderly men and women of the capital—those who didn't have someone else to look after them or who were assumed to not have a stable income. Come the first day of the new year of 687, we see a return to the palace of temporary interment, and this time it is in a new and different fashion.  We are told that the Crown Prince, accompanied by ministers and public functionaries, proceeded to the Palace of Temporary Interments and made lament.  We are told that it was the Nagon, Fuwe no Ason no Miaruji, who performed the eulogy, after which everyone once again raised a lament.  Then the common people raised a lament.  Then Ki no Ason and others of the High Stewards of the Palace made food offerings.  After this, the Uneme of the Steward's department raised a lament and then music was performed by the officials of the Department of Music. This clearly indicates an involved ceremony, with set roles and functions.  It is being headed by Ohoama's son, Crown Prince Kusakabe, and attended by all the high ministers, and it is being held on the first of the year in place of other festivities for that day.  Other than the timing, the basic pattern of events is similar to the other rituals of lamentation.  .  The contents of the ceremony might be different, and it was always someone new who was chosen to give the formal eulogy, but there does seem to be some ritual and pattern to the rites performed.  For major ceremonies, we are told of the Crown Prince, the ministers, and the various public functionaries who are there, in attendance, but in other instances we are just told of who is providing the lamentations or the eulogy.  For example, on the 5th day of the first month—four months after the big ceremony, we are told that everyone—Crown Prince down to the common people—proceeded to the Palace of temporary interment and made lamentations. Either way, the period for the next year and change is filled with various ceremonies either at the palace of temporary interment, where Ohoama's body lay in state, or elsewhere in the capital, such as at various temples.  There were also various gifts from the court.  All of this was as much political spectacle as it was grieving.  There are some suggestions that, according to Confucian tradition, a son was expected to mourn the loss of his father for up to three years.  So perhaps that is part of what was happening—the royal family was participating in some costly signaling to both raise Ohoama—and thus, themselves—up on a pedestal and to try to demonstrate the virtue of Crown Prince Kusakabe.  After all, the Queen and her son had been effectively running the government before Ohoama had passed, so it wasn't like there was any actual change and only minor risk.  The timeframe also allowed the court time to send messengers out to inform the far reaches of the archipelago of Ohoama's passing and give them time to come and do homage.  They even sent messengers to Silla, no doubt to both let them know about what had happened and possibly to solicit a condolence embassy.  All of that would also play into the pageantry and mythmaking of the moment, further strengthening the position of the Yamato court, which was, of course, under the control of Uno no Sarara and her son. And so we see numerous, and quite public, displays.  Besides the lamentations and the eulogies, we see repeated gifts to the underprivileged, like giving gifts of coarse and floss silk to those residents of the Capital who were at least 80 years old, as well as to invalids with little hope as well as to the poor people who had no other means to support themselves.  All of it being done in Ohoama's name, even though the reputation no doubt was actually accruing to his son and widow. In the third month we see a special mention: an ornamental chaplet of flowers, known as a mikage, was offered at the Palace of Temporary Interment.  Today, flowers are often found in abundance at Japanese funerals.  Certain flowers may be "gifted" to the deceased as a last gift from mourners, and large, elaborate flower constructions are often used to decorate the funeral parlor where the corpse is laid out.  Groups and individuals may pay exorbitant sums to place flowers with a name card indicating who donated it, and some flowers may be for the grieving family to take home.  There are meanings behind the type of flowers, and often white flowers are preferred, as white is often seen as the color of death.  Some of this appears to be influenced by the West, but flowers have long been symbols and used in various ceremonies and rites.  It is possible that some of this was influenced by Buddhist and Tang court rituals.  Or maybe they just wanted something that was sweet smelling to help cover up the inevitable odor that no doubt resulted from leaving a body out for about six months at that point. Whatever the purpose, we aren't given too many details on just what this floral display was.  Aston calls the "mikage" a "chaplet" and Bentley simply describes it as decorative flowers placed at the mogari palace—the palace of temporary interment.  Once the flowers were placed, then Taji no Mabito no Maro performed the ceremony of the eulogy. Next, in the 5th month, we see the Crown Prince and various government officials once again involved.  This time they were accompanied by the chiefs of the Hayato and the Ata of Ohosumi, accompanied by their people, advancing and providing a eulogy.  The Hayato and the Ata were both indigenous groups of people from southern Kyushu, who were considered to be outside of the Yamato polity, with distinct cultural differences.  It is unclear if they were ethnically Wa people.  Evidence from that area suggests that the people there, whatever their ethnicity, had adopted many of the Yayoi and Kofun cultural life-ways.  This was not without some differences, such as distinct burial practices, such as underground burial chambers.  Hayato were also known in Yamato for their shields, which are often depicted as long, thin pentagonal shapes with red, white, and black figural paintings. The propaganda-slash-merit making continued over the next few months.  In the 6th month we see an amnesty, where criminals were pardoned, and in the 7th month the court unilaterally cancelled out any interest on debts contracted in the year 685 or earlier.  In cases where the debtors already owed service to their creditors, for some reason, they made it so that the creditors could not demand that they provide additional service.  People still had to pay back the balance, but they didn't have to pay back anything extra. The next ceremony at the palace of temporary interment wasn't for about three months later, in the 8th month of 687.  We are told that offerings of food were made, and that only awokimono—green things—were offered.  Bentley translates this passage to say that it was the feast of first fruits, the Niinamesai, and they do use the character for "namé", but not the full name.  As for "Awokimono" – Aston translates this as plain, boiled rice, and says it is meant that it was without meat of any kind.  Indeed, the characters appear to be for blue or green cooked rice.  There is another reading for "Awokimono" as "Hijikioono", and Aston suggests that there may have been some hijiki, or seaweed, involved.  Regardless this appears to have been specifically a funerary tradition. A day after the food was offered—and we aren't told who did that—the elderly people of the capital, both men and women—some possibly with new duds thanks to the silk they had received earlier—came and made lamentation west of the bridge.  I suspect that this means they didn't enter the actual courtyard where the palace of temporary interment was set up, but simply gathered on the west side of the Asuka River, which flowed past the west side of the courtyard.  Later that month, we see another Buddhist ceremony.  Fujiwara no Ason no Ohoshima and Kibumi no Muraji no Ohotomo invited 300 Buddhist dignitaries, known as Ryuuzou and Daitoku, to Asukadera.  There they gave each one of them the present of a kesa—a Buddhist sash worn as part of their vestments.   Kesa were typically stitched together from cloth donated by Buddhist laypersons, and we are told that these kesa were made from the garments of the late sovereign.  The language of the decree itself was apparently so painful—Aston translates it as pathetic—that it couldn't be fully set forth.  That sounds to me like someone forgot to write it down. Eleven days after the assembly at Asukadera, a national Buddhist feast was sponsored at all of the Temples in the capital.  The day after that, a feast was sponsored at the mogari palace. Later that same month, Silla ambassadors arrived at the archipelago.  The Dazai, the viceroy of Tsukushi, met with them and informed them of what had happened.  It is likely that they had left before any word had reached the peninsula, so this was the first they heard of it.  Nonetheless, they all put on mourning clothes, turned to face the East, and bowed three times and raised lamentations.  This was all being done in Kyushu, but nonetheless it was clearly important to the people who were recording these interactions. A similar note in the record appears on the 23rd day of the first month of the following year, where we are told that Ohoama's death was announced to the Silla ambassador, Gim Sangnim, and his colleagues.  They, in turn, made their lament three times.  It is possible that these are records of the same event, and I even wonder if one was recorded on the date they arrived and the other was recorded on the date that they were formally told what was happening.  Either that, or the events of the 9th month of 687 were an informal notice, so that they could get ready, after which they traveled the three months and change to Asuka, where they then were given the formal notification. Moving on to finish out the year 687: on the 22nd day of the 10th month, the Crown Prince and government officials, along with all of the governors and Kuni no MIyatsuko—and not forgetting the common people—all began work on the sovereign's tomb.  This is one of the few tombs that we have some confidence in, though it isn't a keyhole shaped kofun like many others from previous eras.  Today it looks mostly like a round hill, but originally it seems to have been an eight-sided tomb with five distinct levels.  Eight sides suggests a Buddhist influence, as eight is an auspicious number, such as in the 8-fold path.  I can't help but wonder if the five levels were connected to concepts of five in Confucian and Daoist teachings.  For instance, there was the idea of five Confucian virtues as well as the Wuxing, or Gogyou, where we have five specific elements.  Given the importance and influence of continental thinking at the time, neither one would surprise me. The tomb would take almost a year to complete, which almost doesn't seem like enough time given everything that they did.  It is possible that they had already prepped much of what they needed and that the 10th month of 687 was simply the date they broke ground, but either way it was an impressive feat. Meanwhile, as the construction was ongoing, the public displays of mourning continued.  Once again, new year's day celebrations of 688 were postponed in favor of public mourning, with the Crown Prince and all of the ministers making their lamentations on the first day of the year, followed by a company of priests the following day. On the 8th day of the first month of the year we are told that there was a public great congregation of priests held at Yakushiji.  This is the first official event held at Yakushiji, and so presumably the temple was now finished—or at least finished enough.  Since Ohoama isn't mentioned, it is certainly possible that this wasn't directly connected to the ceremonies around the official mourning of Ohoama.  On the other hand, Yakushiji was commissioned by Ohoama for the health of his wife, Uno no Sarara, so I have a hard time thinking that there weren't any connections at all. In the second month of 688, we get a decree that has a few different interpretations.  The decree states that, "in the future, on all days of national mourning, it is absolutely necessary that abstinence be practiced."  Bentley translates this to mean that there would be a feast on the day of national mourning every year after.  The key contention appears to be whether or not the day of mourning was a monthly or annual thing.  The court appears to have been creating a national holiday around the memory of Ohoama, and it may have chosen the second month for that day of mourning and remembrance.  Alternatively, this was for a day of mourning each month of the current year.  The wording is vague.  It is like the question of whether or not "Bi-weekly" means twice a week or once every two weeks, and I don't know that there is any consensus.  Still, it is interesting that they created their own holiday to remember Ohoama, and as far as I can tell this is the first such example of a holiday being used to remember a person in this way. Once again on the 22nd day of the third month, flowers were again presented at the palace of temporary interment.  This was only two days different from when the mikage had been set up in the previous year, so it would seem that the timing was significant—possibly because it was spring and the flowers were blooming.  Fujiwara no Ason no Ohoshima, the same individual who had helped gather the various priests together at Asukadera to hand out kesa made of the sovereign's own garments, presented the eulogy. The ceremonies are then put on hold for a bit.  There is an account from the 11th day of the 6th month where prisoners guilty of capital crimes would have their punishment mitigated one degree while those in prison for lighter offenses would be pardoned altogether.  In addition, only half of the commuted taxes were to be levied.  This might have been more merit-working for Ohoama or it may have been because the nation itself was undergoing a drought and they were seeking the Buddha's favor to bring the rains. Once again in the 8th month we see offerings of food are made, and a lament raised inside the palace of temporary interment.  This time the eulogy was performed by Ohotomo no Sukune no Yasumaro.  The day after that, Prince Ise was given commands regarding how the upcoming funeral was to be handled, which was to happen three months later. The 11th month kicked off with the Crown prince and the ministers once more going to the palace of temporary interment, this time on the 4th day of the month.  They had with them guests from the "frontier lands" as Aston notes—Bentley says foreign countries.  Offerings of food were made, and the Tatefushi dance was performed.  This was a dance with shields and swords, according to later records.  It seems that the dancers also wore armor, or something to approximate armor.  All of the ministers then advanced, each in turn, and pronounced a eulogy, with each recounting the services that their ancestors had rendered to the throne. The following day, there was further ceremony as over 190 Emishi brought tribute in on their backs, and pronounced a eulogy for the departed sovereign. Six days later, on the 11th day of the 11th month, Fuse no Ason no Miaruji and Ohotomo no Sukune no Mimiyuki both pronounced eulogies, and then Tahema no Mabito no Chitoko recited, as a eulogy, the succession to the throne of the royal ancestors.  And when that was finished, Ohoama's body was finally placed in the Ohouchi tomb and the tomb was sealed. And with that, the sovereign was put to rest, after over two years of mourning and ceremony, specifically designed to put on display the court's apparent grief.  Whether they were actually grieved or not, the importance was the performance of grief through the rituals set forth by the state.  Individuals and groups demonstrated their loyalty through their participation.  Noble families used the platform to recount their service and thus demonstrate their own history and pedigree and thus why they were deserving of their status in the court. Furthermore, during all this ceremony around the funerary arrangements, to try to  also have an ascension ceremony for the new sovereign was probably a little too much to try and push through.  It would have also meant that they would been holding a ceremony that should be joyful and august under the pall of the mourning period.  For the Crown Prince to don the robes of office while his father's body lay in the courtyard was probably, as they say, a bad look.  And, as I mentioned earlier, it wasn't like it was making any real, practical difference.  The ship of state was hardly rudderless, with Kusakabe and his mother both guiding it through the various ceremonies. Sure enough, in the following year, 689, the new year ceremonies were no longer about mourning and lamentation.  The queen gave an audience to all the lands in the Front Hall, and the following day the Ministry of Education presented 80 wooden staves, presumably for an old form of the Setsubun festival.  Today, Setsubun, the day before Spring, is celebrated with soybeans, which are tossed at characters in oni masks, and then inside the house.  The cries ring out "Oni ga soto" – "Demons Out" and then again, "Fuku ga uchi" – "Good luck inside!"  Thus evil spirits are kept at bay and good fortune is welcomed into the home.  In the older version of a similar ritual, it seems that wooden staves were used to symbolically drive the demons out, rather than just a handful of auspicious beans. The first month of year 689 continued to look a lot like previous years, prior to Ohoama's death.  There was a banquet given to the Ministers, and gifts of clothing were handed out to them.  And then, halfway through the month, the various officials brought presents of firewood to the palace.  And then a meal was given to the various public functionaries. A few days after that, Queen Uno left to visit the Yoshino palace for a few days, returning two days later. There is something that is not mentioned in all of this that I suspect was happening.  First of all, they had no doubt torn down the palace of Temporary Interment, and they were likely preparing for Crown Prince Kusakabe's ascension.  There are some that suspect Prince Kusakabe was waiting until three years had passed before taking the throne, mimicking a tradition sometimes observed on the continent, but nothing is explicitly said. Instead, we see that on the 24th day of the 3rd month there was another amnesty across the realm,  and we are explicitly told that crimes that hadn't been pardoned in ordinary amnesties were also excepted in this amnesty.  Amnesties typically seem to be part of merit-making to either prevent disaster or to celebrate something auspicious.  Was this clearing the way for the ascension ceremony to take place?  Or had something befallen the royal family? We aren't given many details, but on the 13th day of the 4th month, we are simply told that Crown Prince Kusakabe died.  We aren't told that he had previously been ill, or that anything in particular had happened.  It is just a simple line in the text.  And yet, this must have had tremendously serious consequences.  I think we can fairly safely assume that he was prepared to ascend the throne—unless he was thinking of pulling something like Naka no Oe and running things from behind the scenes.  However, there is plenty of evidence that Uno no Sarara was more likely to be the one to step back and be the power in the shadow.  She had operated from that position before. Whatever the plan was, clearly that plan was no more.  Crown Prince Kusakabe was dead, and his only heir was still a young child.  He also had no brothers to take the throne.  The Chronicles don't mention it, but this must have been a moment of incredible weakness for the court and the Queen.  History as we know it could have turned out very differently from this point. Also, sidebar—Prince Kusakabe's death is recorded on the 13th day of the 4th month.  While 13 would not necessarily be an inauspicious day until the Western superstition was introduced in recent times, the number 4 has long been associated with death because the pronunciation, "Shi" is the same as—or at least very similar to—the pronunciation of the character for death.  This is also the case in Chinese, and so the number four is often avoided and seen as unlucky.  Sometimes hotels will skip both the 4th and 13th floors in Asia to avoid any inauspicious vibes.  In Japanese, the numbers 4—"Shi" and seven—"Shichi"—will often be pronounced with their kun'yomi readings, so "yon" and "nana" respectively.  So I just find it rather an unfortunate coincidence that Crown Prince Kusakabe died on the 13th day of the 4th month.  Yikes. Anyway, if there was any wavering or grief by Uno no Sarara, it isn't mentioned in the Chronicles.  They continue to march on.  Later that same month, Prince Kasuga passed away.  Prince Kasuga was a non-royal prince, and the death of Prince Kasuga and the Crown Prince were met with an equal lack of fanfare or explanation.  Compare to the death of Prince Ohotsu, who was given an entire eulogy about how he was really well liked. Instead, the Chronicle simply moves on.  The rest of the year passes by as though nothing had happened.  The government continued with Uno no Sarara at its head.  In the first day of the first month of the following year, Uno no Sarara formally ascended to the royal dignity in a ceremony where Mononobe no Maro set up the shields, Nakatomi no Ohoshima recited a prayer for the blessings of Heaven, and Imbe no Shikofuchi delivered the divine seal, sword, and mirror to her majesty.  At that point all of the ministers and government officials made their obeisance in turn, clapping their hands as  they did so. One has to wonder if this ceremony wasn't a little bittersweet, given everything that had happened. A few things about the ceremony to note.  First are the three families mentioned:  Despite the fact that the Mononobe house had been defeated by the Soga centuries back, here they stand in their traditional role as soldiers, raising up the shield.  Then we see Nakatomi no Ohoshima—earlier mentioned as Fujiwara no Ohoshima—as the director of the Ministry of Kami matters, handling the ceremony.  And then there is the Imbe, in some ways the rival to the Nakatomi and their descendants, the Fujiwara, who is handling the regalia. Also of note is that the three regalia here are not the jewel, sword, and mirror, but the seal, sword, and mirror.  We mentioned this many episodes back when we had seen these same three used for the ascension ceremony, and noted then that a royal seal appears to be used, rather than mention of a jewel.  The character used, on the continent, referred to the imperial seal of the dynasty, which itself would have been carved into jade, or a jewel.  And in Japan the character is also said to refer to the "Yasakani-magatama", the sacred jewel.  So was it the jewel, and they just called it the seal?  Or is that a later attribution to try and maintain the concept that the three regalia remained the same?  I couldn't honestly say, but either way we see the concept of these three regalia as central to the ceremony. And with that, Uno no Sarara, known to us as Jitou Tennou, ascended the throne.  She would continue the process of making updates to the court and to the laws and regulations.  She would also see the creation of the Fujiwara palace and accompanying city—designed as the first permanent capital city in all of Japan.  She would also take a hard line with Silla and make her mark on the world stage, as well.  But we'll talk about that in future episodes. And so, until next time, if you like what we are doing, please tell your friends and feel free to rate us wherever you listen to podcasts.  If you feel the need to do more, and want to help us keep this going, we have information about how you can donate on Patreon or through our KoFi site, ko-fi.com/sengokudaimyo, or find the links over at our main website,  SengokuDaimyo.com/Podcast, where we will have some more discussion on topics from this episode. Also, feel free to reach out to our Sengoku Daimyo Facebook page.  You can also email us at the.sengoku.daimyo@gmail.com.  Thank you, also, to Ellen for their work editing the podcast. And that's all for now.  Thank you again, and I'll see you next episode on Sengoku Daimyo's Chronicles of Japan.

Demand justice for Bilal Abdul Kareem in Syria - Taji Mustafa. by Radio Islam

I sit down with Colonel Edward Arntson III, who has 24 years of military service, to unpack what leadership really demands when it counts. We start with self-leadership: how you show up, how you carry yourself, and why humility isn't optional. We get into competence, intellectual curiosity, and the overlooked power of energy and tone. What you tolerate becomes the standard. Colonel Arntson shares hard-earned lessons from leading in garrison and in combat, including moments that tested his decision-making, confidence, and character. If you're building a team, leading a family, or trying to lead yourself better, this episode delivers practical takeaways you can apply immediately.More about Colonel Ed Arntson:Ed Arntson, from Buffalo Grove, Illinois, graduated from Concordia College (2002) and commissioned as a Distinguished Military Graduate infantry officer through NDSU. He led rifle and company units in Alaska, Afghanistan, and Iraq, was wounded in combat, and later served with The Old Guard, including a landmark deployment to Taji, Iraq. After CGSC and SAMS, he held planning and operations roles with 1st Cavalry Division, deployed to Korea and Baghdad, and served on the Joint Staff. He commanded 3-187 Infantry and 3rd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division. His education includes Ranger and airborne schools. He's married with two children.CHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction05:07 The Importance of Leadership Development15:31 The Role of Feedback in Leadership27:22 The Power of Tone in Leadership41:59 The Power of Tone in Communication48:25 Building Effective Teams Through Peer Leadership52:37 The Importance of Humility and Tone in Leadership01:06:04 Early Military Career and Deployment Experiences01:21:01 Dedication and Commitment in the Military01:39:26 The Impact of 9/11 on ROTC and Military Careers01:45:54 The Importance of Physical and Mental Readiness01:52:27 A Formula for Effective Leadership02:00:06 Final Thoughts on Leadership and InspirationBecome a BPN member FOR FREE - Unlock 25% off FOR LIFE ⁠https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com/collections/performance-nutritionFOLLOW:IG: instagram.com/nickbarefitness/YT: youtube.com/@nickbarefitness

Mike Ritland wraps up the interview with original Delta Force operator Mike Vining. Hear raw accounts of Urgent Fury in Grenada, Desert Storm bunker-busting, prison riot support, hardened target planning (Tahuna, Taji), moral injury, leadership lessons, retirement adventures, and his upcoming memoir Blasting Through. A legendary career summed up in one powerful close. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pembentukan Komisi Percepatan Reformasi Polri menuai sorotan. Alih-alih menunjuk figur independen, mayoritas anggota tim justru berasal dari elit politik dan petinggi kepolisian. Akankah komisi ini membawa perubahan di kepolisian, atau hanya gimik semata?

Welcome to Hot Topics! In this episode, we're thrilled to feature Shartajeyé Wright-Fitzhugh, the visionary founder of a newly established microschool known as KIDmistry®. We'll explore the inspiration behind her decision to create this innovative learning environment, the specific age group she caters to, and the unique setup of KIDmistry®. Additionally, we'll discuss the significant influence that microschools have on the private school sector.Shartajeyé created her school as a response to the Texas government's systematic defunding of public schools while increasing funding for private schools. She shares the rich history of microschools, emphasizing their crucial role in providing educational opportunities to underserved communities, a practice that dates back to the Reconstruction era. KIDmistry® is dedicated to children aged 0-5, focusing on STEM education and literacy through engaging play and hands-on experiences. With operating hours from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, the school thoughtfully incorporates structured playtime, nutritious meals, and a variety of learning activities throughout the day.Driven by a mission to help black and brown children overcome existing educational disparities, Shartajeyé's committed to ensuring that every student receives quality instruction and the support they need to thrive. As she works toward obtaining accreditation for KIDmistry®, the school's set to officially launch in August 2025. Shartajeyé also encourages others to consider starting their own microschools or educational initiatives, advocating for fresh and creative approaches to learning. Join us for this enlightening discussion about the future of education and the exciting possibilities that lie ahead!Who is Shartajeyé Wright-Fitzhugh?Shartajeyé "Taji" Wright-Fitzhugh is a TEDx speaker, STEM educator, and founder of Kidmistry®, an educational consulting firm helping schools and teachers close opportunity gaps through innovation and equity. A former science teacher, district leader, and co-founder of a personalized learning middle school, she knows firsthand what it takes to reimagine education from the inside out. Through her platform "Taji – The Teacher's Teacher," she equips new educators with practical tools and culturally responsive strategies that transform “Wait, what?” moments into powerful “Aha!” breakthroughs in the classroom. Taji holds a B.S. in Biology from Texas Southern University and dual master's degrees from Southern Methodist University in STEM Education and Urban School Leadership. She's on a mission to ensure that every child—regardless of ZIP code—gets the access, agency, and real-world skills to thrive. Whether she's coaching teachers, speaking on stages, or building microschool models rooted in justice, Taji leads with purpose, faith, and fire.You can find Shartajeyé:On the web: https://kidmistry.com/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556770829972 On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tajiteaches/ On Threads: https://www.threads.com/@tajiteaches On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shartajeyewright/ On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TaJiTheTeachersTeacher On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tajiteachesWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/auUphdsbTKwRate this episode on IMDB: TBA********************************************Follow Gabrielle Crichlow:On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gabrielle.crichlowOn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabrielle.crichlowOn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielle-crichlow-92587a360Follow A Step Ahead Tutoring Services:On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/astepaheadtutoringservicesOn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astepaheadtutoringservicesOn X: https://www.x.com/ASATS2013On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-step-ahead-tutoring-services/On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@astepaheadtutoringservicesOn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@asats2013On Eventbrite: https://astepaheadtutoringservices.eventbrite.comVisit us on the web: https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.comSign up for our email list: https://squareup.com/outreach/a41DaE/subscribeSign up for our text list: https://tapit.us/cipPJOCheck out our entire "Hot Topics!" podcast: https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.com/hottopicspodcastSupport us:Cash App: https://cash.app/$ASATS2013PayPal: https://paypal.me/ASATS2013Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/ASATS2013Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hot-topics--5600971/support Original date of episode: July 20, 2025

Text The Too T3rpd Hotline We got a dope episode for you today! Donovan sits down with Comedian Taji to discuss Taji's comedy origins, her podcast Bigger Than The Stage, some comedy tips, and much more! Make sure to find Taji:https://www.instagram.com/srirachataji/#Bigger Than The Stage: https://www.instagram.com/btts.stl/#Follow Too T3rpd on Instagram  Check out our videos on our Too T3rpd YouTube channel  Leave voicemails to our Too T3rpd hotline (314) 282-7358Sign up for our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TOOT3RPD Follow Donovan @Donovan2408 on all socialsFollow @mp3_video_works on instagramSupport the show

Episode 79 and I'm joined by Brodie. Brodie enlisted in the Australian Army in September 2008. Following initial training he was posted to B Squadron, 3rd/4th Cavalry Regiment, B Squadron and deployed to Afghanistan as part of MTF-3. During the deployment, he operated in various roles including driver, rear gunner, and support within HQ MSS and 2 Troop MSS across multiple FOBs. Post-deployment, he was posted to the 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment (QMI) in Brisbane, serving in both C and B Squadrons until 2015. He then transferred to the Royal Australian Army Medical Corps and undertook 18–21 months of combat medic training at Latchford Barracks. Upon qualification, he was posted to the 2nd General Health Battalion, 1 Surgical Company, working in the nursing department and later in the Emergency Department as an evacuation medic. In 2018, he deployed on TAJI 8 as an ED medic, evacuation medic, and PMV driver. Following this, he supported domestic operations during the bushfire crisis and COVID-19 pandemic as part of Operation Corona, including deployments to Christmas Island and Howard Springs.He later discharged from the Army in 2021. He has worked for various paramedic companies, DVA and Open Arms as a mental health intake clinician. He is now an actor and stay at home Dad. Find us on Instagram and Facebook. @5withadiggerpodcastThis podcast proudly sponsored by Gravel Empire. Cuzkell Contractors. Elite Boxing Club Adelaide.Use "5WITHADIGGER" at checkout for 15% off on Savvy Touch Products.Merch available at www.crewapparelprint.com.auLike. Subscribe. Tell your mates.YOU'RE NEVER ALONE! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shartajeye' “Taji” Wright-FitzhughSTEM Educator | Founder of Kidmistry, LLC | Mom & EdupreneurShartajeye' “Taji” Wright-Fitzhugh is a mom, STEM educator, and founder of Kidmistry, LLC—an education consulting firm designed to support teachers with innovative strategies that bring joy and equity back into the classroom. Through her signature platform, Taji – The Teacher's Teacher, she helps new and novice educators build strong instructional systems, boost confidence, and deliver powerful science instruction.Taji holds a Bachelor's in Biology from Texas Southern University and dual Master's degrees in STEM Education and Urban Educational Leadership from Southern Methodist University. She was part of the first graduating cohort of SMU's STEM-focused M.Ed. program, and now uses her knowledge, lived experience, and deep love for learning to coach teachers and inspire change in schools.As a mother and edupreneur, Taji is navigating this space with heart—turning her passion into purpose to uplift both educators and the scholars they serve. ______________________________________________________________________ The Edupreneur: Your Blueprint To Jumpstart And Scale Your Education BusinessYou've spent years in the classroom, leading PD, designing curriculum, and transforming how students learn. Now, it's time to leverage that experience and build something for yourself. The Edupreneur isn't just another book—it's the playbook for educators who want to take their knowledge beyond the school walls and into a thriving business.I wrote this book because I've been where you are. I know what it's like to have the skills, the passion, and the drive but not know where to start. I break it all down—the mindset shifts, the business models, the pricing strategies, and the branding moves that will help you position yourself as a leader in this space.Inside, you'll learn how to:✅ Turn your expertise into income streams—without feeling like a sellout✅ Build a personal brand that commands respect (and top dollar)✅ Market your work in a way that feels natural and impactful✅ Navigate the business side of edupreneurship, from pricing to partnershipsWhether you want to consult, create courses, write books, or launch a podcast, this book will help you get there. Stop waiting for permission. Start building your own table.

Karibu katika Kipindi cha Katekisimu Katoliki Shirikishi, Padre Dominic Mavula C.PP.S, Mkurugenzi wa matangazo Radio Maria Tanzania anaendelea kufundisha juu ya mataji kumi ya Bikira Maria, anaangazia taji la saba fadhila ya ufukara. Ninayekualika kwa niaba ya Padre Dominic, mtangazaji wako ni Esther Magai Hangu. L'articolo Fahamu taji la fadhila ya ufukara la Mama Bikira Maria proviene da Radio Maria.

Tonight, we are sitting down with our guest from the order of Malchezedek Taji to discuss what they are, the 144,000, Atlantis, the messiah code, the Sophia bloodline and more...Check out the order of Malchezedek and Taji:https://x.com/tajidegrossCheck out Forbidden Knowledge Network and support all 4 documentaries:www.forbiddenknowledge.newshttps://watch.amazon.com/detail?gti=amzn1.dv.gti.763483a7-ad3f-4990-b5b3-98897169249c&territory=US&ref_=share_ios_movie&r=webCheck out We Are Change Colorado!http://www.wearechangecolorado.com/http://www.youtube.com/user/WACCTVCheck out Gaia Avani Naturals!www.gaiaavaninaturals.comCheck out Root to Bloom!http://rtbwholehealth.com/Check out Milagro Mushroomswww.milagromushrooms.comWatch Jones Plantation!https://jonesplantationfilm.com/?fbclid=IwAR0zE6457BtHWhrH1iyHKUscUsnPCPZNkE7tS0wPfw8n3N1Jd6RakDNX38wCheck out my friend The Lion's game!https://store.steampowered.com/app/1193210/Hunt_the_Muglump/Check out Black Flag news!https://x.com/BlackFlag_News

Representing Philadelphia, the rap trio of Tajj, Tarik, and Qu'ran known has Da Youngstas released their 3rd LP titled No Mercy in 1994. This album marked a time of growth for the group who started as kid rappers. Da Youngstas put forth a more mature sound with great production handled mostly by Marley Marl and K-Def that many hip-hop fans believe is the best in their discography. https://www.instagram.com/str8_the_clippa?igsh=cTBzNnFhenRkN3Nl&utm_source=qr https://www.tiktok.com/@brandonhetzel996?_t=ZT-8wexjk9ZlfC&_r=1 https://www.facebook.com/share/16Ya6yiEWp/?mibextid=wwXIfr

On this World Wish Day, Walt Disney World and Make-A-Wish are hosting 50 incredible families to make their wishes come true in a royal fashion! Andrew and AyJay chat with Taji and Stephanie, Disney's Director of External Affairs and Senior Manager of Corporate Social Responsibility respectfully, about their involvement in this event and what this partnership means to this community.We owe a huge thank you to Disney for inviting us out to tell this story. We are so honored to showcase such an incredible event. To learn more about how you can help Make-A-Wish and their efforts, please visit your local chapters website! For Central Florida friends, Give Kids the World is also an amazing resource to these families and are always in search of volunteers. For fellow Disney Cast Members, please visit the VoluntEARs page in Disney Cast Life to find an event that you feel passionate about.  #DisneyWeekofWishes Support the show

Jamming On The Jam With Taji Kenya with June Gachui and Martin Kariuki #DriveOut by Capital FM

We are so thrilled to be welcoming back one of our favorite theatre companies, What Will The Neighbors Say, onto the latest Whisper in the Wings from Stage Whisper. And this time, they are bringing us their latest program, The New to the Neighborhood Residents. And along with this program, they are bringing us the New to the Neighborhood Residents, playwrights/actors Taji Senior and Claire Soleil. Make sure you don't miss this fantastic conversation, as well as the upcoming performance of these great artists and their new works!What Will the Neighbors Say PresentNew to the Neighborhood ResidentsOut of the Earth by Claire SoleilContestant 8 by Taji SeniorDecember 15th@ Theatre Mitu 580Tickets and more information are available at wwtns.org And be sure to follow our guests to stay up to date on all their upcoming projects and productions: Taji: @tajisenior and tajisenior.com Claire: @clairesoleilgardner and @plays_in_placeWWTNS: @wwtnstheatre

Wael Taji Miller is a Visiting Fellow at the Mathias Corvinus Collegium's School of Psychology. Taji's research focuses on the intersection of innovation, evolved psychology, and contemporary societal challenges.We discussed social and cultural evolution, particularly the implications of losing our capacity to engage differing viewpoints. We agreed that the erosion of the possibility of dialogue with those who hold opposing perspectives poses a threat to society. This is a kind of cultural decay that's linked not only to entrenched ideologies but also to the challenges posed by modern technology, which too often amplifies division rather than fostering understanding.Watch this episode on YouTube.Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies - The Beltway BriefingListen for of-the-moment insider insights, framed by the rapidly changing social and...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Our guest this week is documentary filmmaker Taji Ameen. He talk's about his Vice show "One Star Reviews," living in Puerto Rico, having 100 interns, and his new show "Island Classified" which you can watch on YouTube now. For extended Poundcast episodes (Unzipped), subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/poundcast Follow The Poundcast on Instagram and Twitter @thepoundcast For video, check out: www.youtube.com/thepoundcast Join the Poundcast Discord here: discord.gg/GnqUMmX New Pound House "Dope Beats" Pins right here: https://www.rockinpins.com/product/pound-house-dope-beats-enamel-pin Thank you to our #sponsor Hello Fresh, the best meal kit for eating right. Get free breakfast for life at https://www.hellofresh.com/freepoundcast And use the code word "POUNDCAST" at www.louisvilleveganfoods.com for, that's right, 20% off!

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A lot of our achievements come later in life than we might expect. Why is that? Does it have to do with the sacrifices we make earlier in life? Our guest, Dr. Rana Taji, is the Owner of Toronto Medical Eye Associates. She is a lecturer, consultant, and a supervisor for student doctors. Hear why we make so many advancements in our 40s vs. 20s, the career pressure we felt from our parents, whether midlife crises still exist, how to balance all the aspects of your life, and the importance of goals. Subscribe to Uncover Your Eyes on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube, and learn more about Dr. Meenal on Instagram @Dr.MeenalAgarwal

This week we essentially have two episodes in one! "Part 1" features Louis, Armani, Jessie, and King. They take turns asking each other interesting and random questions drawn from a deck of conversation cards. "Part 2" features Alice, Tyrone, Lilibel, and Taji talking about more serious topics such as school, becoming an adult, setting goals, overcoming challenges, and more! (Outro music by Dave Boquist)Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.com

Today I have the pleasure of speaking with Army SFC (Ret) Krendra Harralson.  Krendra grew up in Tacoma, WA and attended Lincoln High School.  As a Sophomore, she joined the school's JROTC program.  During her Junior year, she signed a contract with the WA National Guard at 17, and attended Army Basic Training at Ft. Jackson, SC during the summer before her Senior year in High School.  After graduating in 1998, she completed her AIT at Ft. Sam Houston, TX as a 92B Medic. Her first assignment was with the WA NG Aviation unit as a Traditional Guardsman until Aug 2000.  Then she enlisted in the Active Duty Army and was assigned to Wiesbaden, Germany with the 557th Ground Ambulance Company in 2003.  Her next assignment was to the 4th Engineer Battalion at Ft. Carson, CO.  In 2009 her unit was deployed to Taji, Iraq.  During that deployment, her unit was relocated to Kandahar, Afghanistan where she was battlefield promoted to SSG in 2010.  A year later, SSG Harralson was assigned to the 555th Engineer Brigade at Ft. lewis, WA.  Her last assignment was to Ft. Sam Houston, TX in 2016 and she retired in 2018. After retiring, Krendra competed in the Ms. Veteran America through the non-profit Final Salute Inc.  Later, she received the appointed title of Mrs. Texas 2024 and will be competing for Mrs. USA at Omaha, NE in Aug 2024.  To find out more about Krendra's journey and how you can help, please visit the links below: Final Salute Inc.  https://www.finalsaluteinc.org/Home.html Love Without Boundaries. https://www.lovewithoutboundaries.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093336497504 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/krendra_harralson/

- All Links: https://linktr.ee/pahowdy- Database: https://www.patreon.com/posts/46218140- Jake Anderson (@NFLdrafttalker) made most of my graphics- Zac Reed (@tacitassassin13) made the intro and some of the background music- Gabe Geering (@FFmanbun) made the "Chicken or Crow" theme song for @dynastycrossroads- Background Music from https://app.soundstripe.com/playlists/music You can support pahowdy below...if you, like:Patreon: www.patreon.com/pahowardYoutube: youtube.com/c/PeterHowardPahowdyTwitch: twitch.tv/pahowdyTwitter: @phowdypahowdy writes for dynastyleaguefootball.com.

- All Links: https://linktr.ee/pahowdy- Database: https://www.patreon.com/posts/46218140- Jake Anderson (@NFLdrafttalker) made most of my graphics- Zac Reed (@tacitassassin13) made the intro and some of the background music- Gabe Geering (@FFmanbun) made the "Chicken or Crow" theme song for @dynastycrossroads- Background Music from https://app.soundstripe.com/playlists/music You can support pahowdy below...if you, like:Patreon: www.patreon.com/pahowardYoutube: youtube.com/c/PeterHowardPahowdyTwitch: twitch.tv/pahowdyTwitter: @phowdypahowdy writes for dynastyleaguefootball.com.

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Taji Dio brings a mix of funk and interesting remixes that are sure to grab your attention and make you move. Currently in LA so make sure you check out any set he has coming up but for now, here is where you'll find Taji. ▼ Follow Taji Dio @taji_dionysus [underground-village.com/artists/taji-dio](http://) ▼ Follow Underground Village [underground-village.com](http://)

V  druhej epizóde podcastu Tajné Korene sa vyberieme na veľký road-trip. S moderátorkou Oľgou Džupinkovou spoznáme jej rodinu, korene a ich príbehy. Okrem „banduriek“ od jej 94-ročnej „babči“, úžasných koláčov a bazového sirupu jej mamy sa dozvieme viac o histórii rusínskeho obyvateľstva na Slovensku, vyštveráme sa na zenový kopec, ale pôjdeme aj na samotný koniec či skôr „začiatok“ Slovenska. Vyberieme sa aj po stopách najznámejšieho slovenského Rusína, ktorého prekvapivo nenájdeme v galériách, ale v rozprávkove. Podcast vznikol vďaka finančnej podpore Fondu na podporu kultúry národnostných menšín a Nadácie Milana Šimečku a v spolupráci s Denníkom N.   Novú epizódu podcastu publikujeme každý štvrtok a preplatitelia Denníka N si ho môžu vypočuť v pred-premiére každý pondelok. 

Ever wondered why some runners seem to effortlessly glide through marathons while others huff and puff their way to the finish line? Angie and I unravel this mystery and more as we share the surprising advantages of hitting the brakes on your running routine. Slowing down, it turns out, is not just for the tortoises of the world – it's a strategy packed with benefits that can take your performance to the next level. From building endurance to mastering the art of fat burning for energy, we dive into the physiological and psychological perks that come with a leisurely pace. Angie's vibrant enthusiasm shines through as we discuss how this approach can transform your running experience, making it more enjoyable and sustainable in the long run.This episode is a celebration of taking the scenic route in your running journey, focusing on how it can bolster your mental and physical health. We share stories from our own lives, including how incorporating walking and slower paces has not only eased back pain but also opened up a world of meditative bliss. Join us as we explore the zen of running in snow, the empowerment of a strong mind-body connection, and the importance of the mantra "run slow to run fast." The conversation extends an invitation to our community of runners to engage with our challenges and events, including the upcoming Taji 100 and the Do Hard Things challenge.  So lace up your sneakers, turn up the volume, and let's hit the path less traveled – where slow and steady wins the race.Welcome to the Do Hard Things Podcast with your host Jay Tiegs, Are you ready to amplify and improve your life? Then you are in the right place. On this podcast we have unfiltered conversation with inspiring people who take on challenges and share with us, the wisdom from their journey. We talk about how doing hard things adequately enable all of us to deal with life's struggles and challenges and ultimately improve the quality of our lives. Do Hard Things Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/dohardthingsJoin the Do Hard Things Nation Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/developgritdohardthingsGet Do Hard Things Swag/Join an Event/Get Running Coaching: https://www.dohardthingsnation.com

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On this week's episode of OWN IT, we're talking to Josy Amann and Taji Zaminasli of Media Matters Worldwide. Their agency is 20 years old and is a media planning, buying and analytics agency. It has always been independent and women-owned so their experience is a treasure trove for us.  Josy and Taji also trail-blazed the concept of remote work. Media Matters Worldwide has been fully remote since 2005 – long before the pandemic made it necessary for some. I so loved their perspective and experience that is so valuable. I'm excited for you to learn from them, too. Thanks for listening to this episode of OWN IT with Josy Amann and Taji Zaminasli of Media Matters Worldwide. You can find links to their LinkedIn profiles and the agency website in our show notes at untilyouownit.com. If you're enjoying Own It, please find it on your favorite podcast app and drop us a rating and review. Those help more people discover the show and join our community.  Also, if you're a female or non-binary agency owner, or you want to own an agency someday, join our growing community at that same address … untilyouownit.com.

It's Thanksgiving week and for a Texas HS football team having to practice on Thanksgiving Day means success! Playoffs bring out the best in teams and that was evident this past weekend in the Area Round match ups that were full of overtime battles! This week Host Taylor Arenz talks to six players who helped their teams get to that Thanksgiving Day practice! Demetrius Brisbon Jr, Chapel Hill Bulldogs, QBZiondre Williams, Anna Coyotes, QBNico Hamilton, Lake Travis Cavaliers, RBMicah Ellis, Allen Eagles, RBJack Kayser, Westlake Chaparrals, RB  Taji Atkins, Westfield Mustangs, RB

It's a homecoming for Taji Johnson and several of his teammates as Boston College football heads to Georgia Tech. Taji join Mute and Dan to talk about his upbringing, the Eagles' season and his social justice initiatives on campus. Then Coach Hafley returns for a 1-on-1 with Dan to preview the match-up and cover recruiting the Georgia area.Hosts: Scott Mutryn, Dan RubinGuests: Taji Johnson, Jeff HafleyProducer: Dan RubinSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Score, Sway & Taji previews All In: London, reviews this year's G1 Climax and gives a nod to an old NXT TakeOver main eventFollow us for more wrestling content @ @workingshootpod

The guys sit with growing young artist Taji to get her take on the business and give her some tips on how she can push her career forward. ➤FUEL UP ON YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/bagfueltv ➤FUEL UP ON INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/bagfuel/ ➤FOLLOW ES$O: www.instagram.com/essowrld/ ➤FOLLOW HYNAKEN: www.instagram.com/hynaken/

Score, Tex, BDJ and Taji preview this year's SummerSlam, give a nod to the inaugural TLC match and argue whether or not All-In London is AEW's WrestleManiaFollow us on Instagram and X @workingshootpod

Score, Taji and Sway discuss The Judgment Day's latest successes, introduce the show's new ranking system and prescribe cures for WWE & AEWFollow us @ @workingshootpod

Neek sits with Taji to talk everything about her brand, balancing working in healthcare and future goals.

Gentry and Taji sit down at Gentry's Demon Dogs art exhibition to discuss how it came back, Gentry's path into art, how his mental health affects his work and more.

Score, Tex, Taji and Sway discuss CM Punk's return, the first episode of AEW Collision and the upcoming card for Forbidden Door (or at least what's announced so far)Follow @workingshootpod on all socials

Christ Bearer is an American rapper who was part of the hip hop duo Northstar. The group was signed to Wu Tang Records by RZA. Christ Bearer was born in Long Beach, California and his real name is Andre Johnson. He is also known as Andre Roxx. In 2014, he made headlines when he cut off his own penis and jumped off a balcony in an apparent suicide attempt. He later revealed that he was under the influence of PCP at the time of the incident. Dr. Huang is a Licensed Psychologist and counselor originally from New Jersey. She received her Bachelors Degree from Kean University in Psychology, then completed her Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology from Francis Marion University in Florence South Carolina. Finally, she received her Ph.D. from West Virginia University in Counseling Psychology. Dr. Taji Huang PhD is an Individual, Celebrity and adult Psychologist in Glendale, California. Dr. Huang is a dedicated Life Coach who helps individuals through difficult periods of their lives. She helps to maximize her patients potential to enjoy a successful and productive life. Dr. Taji Huang, Ph.D., provides therapy to individuals and couples in Glendale, CA. She specializes in severe and persistent mental illness, counseling for couples, treatments for trauma-related conditions, and more. If you live in the following areas, call Dr. Taji to see if she can help you regain control over your life. Greater Los Angeles Area Eagle Rock Los Feliz Pasadena Culver City

Tex, Score, Taji and Sway discuss Dom Mysterio's rise to the top, Impact's recent resurges, create their own G1 Climax and how Zeus Network is behind AEW Collision.Follow @workingshootpod for more wrestling content from The Working Title Podcast

We sit down with Clark's blast from the past Jay Fain (AKA Delicious).  Jay is an Army Veteran who was wounded in action when his convoy was hit en route to Taji, Iraq, by an IED/EFP (Improvised Explosive Device).  We chat about the veteran-run businesses and more.      Get $13 off the X8T Tourniquet. Go to www.x8ttourniquet.com and use discount code: goodvibes   Drink NO REMORSE COFFEE!  Get 10% off with discount code: goodvibes. Grab some at https://www.noremorsecoffee.com/category/coffee     Video Episode available on:  https://rumble.com/c/c-1619445 Follow us on IG: http://www.instagram.com/goodvibes_podcast Gear: https://www.goodvibesdudes.com/shop Support Us! https://fundly.com/good-vibes-podcast

Lance, Twan and Taji discuss some of their favorite sneakers so far this year, what's in their closet, other drops they're looking forward to and more.

The Talkbacks we've been doing on Patreon are now going to be posted there early and then put on the Main feed between the end of a Line and the Layover for the start of a new one. This will give us a chance to talk through and reflect on a full Line, as well as giving Greg more time so they don't fall behind on any edits. Enjoy a minimally edited discussion of the creation of Ghosts on a Train!Now that the Line Bulls have encountered ghost Taji, tested Cricket the Whisper's Spirit Locator, and uncovered the secret of The Creature "Friday Feeling", the cast of Ghosts on a Train discuss episodes 56 to 58 along with guest Jaci Seelagy. We discuss Cricket's origins as a Blades in the Dark character, whether they would do another in game holiday, the consequences of killing Taji the Tank Engine, and how Greg would run this Line differently. The gang also discusses the deep sadness that the past few Lines have contained, and what it means for the future!Ghost Lines by John Harper. Music by Sebastian Black and TJ Woods. Art by Yoshiko Agresta.Donate to an Abortion Fund. Twitter Thread with funds for Trigger Law States here. Donate to Equality Texas and Trans Texas. https://ukrainewar.carrd.co/ https://www.navajowaterproject.org/ Follow us on Twitter @ghosts_train, and if you have questions or suggestions for the train email them to ghosttrainpod@gmail.com or leave a voice message at https://anchor.fm/ghosts-on-a-train/message and you might hear yourself on the showWe are a proud member of the Faustian Nonsense Network of podcasts! Join the Faustian Nonsense Network discord here, and support us by joining the FN Patreon!Help the Show by Rating and Reviewing on Apple Podcasts

This edition features stories on two F-15 fighters escorting a commercial airliner bound for Hawaii after a passenger caused a disturbance, a natural gas fire on Barksdale Air Force Base killing a non-Department of Defense (DoD) civilian, the Lajes Field career assistance adviser, volunteers at Camp Taji, Iraq, putting together kits to help Iraqi school children, Soldiers at Joint Base Balad teaching first responders life-saving techniques, children's author, Trevor Romain, visiting Ramstein Air Base to unveil his new character, Cuzzie Bear. Hosted by Airman 1st Class Alina Richard.

Robert Head is the Chair for Hemp for Victory. Hemp For Victory's purpose is to create an understanding about veterans use of Industrial Hemp, CBD, and medical cannabis as a healthy way to manage their mental and physical challenges as a result of their service. Robert served in the army as an infantryman from 2002-2007 with deployments to Iraq in Baghdad and Taji. After the military, Robert went to Texas A&M and finished his degree and around 2016 he got into the cannabis industry by building a farm in Maine that grew organic cannabis and sold it to local dispensaries.

Dalia is new to her job and still learning. Esther, her case management supervisor, brings her to the monthly health sector coordination meeting, so that Dalia can hear about health sector GBV responsibilities and be introduced to her health colleagues. During the tea break, Dalia meets Taji, a midwife supervisor who specializes in sexual and reproductive health. They discuss how the different sectors complement each other in GBV care. In this episode, the focus is on Standard 4 of The Inter-Agency Minimum Standards for Gender-Based Violence in Emergencies Programming, that “GBV survivors access quality, survivor-centered health care, including health services for sexual and intimate partner violence and other forms of GBV, and referrals to prevent and/or reduce the effects of violence.” The Gender-Based Violence Minimum Standards Mini-Series is presented by International Rescue Committee, and hosted on the Women's Protection and Empowerment podcast. This podcast is made possible by the generous support of the American people through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The contents are the responsibility of International Rescue Committee and do not necessarily reflect the views of USAID or the United States Government. This podcast is written and directed by Kristy Crabtree, with support from Jennate Eoomkham and Megan O'Brien. Audio engineering by Jean-Sébastien Robitaille. Voice acting by Mukundwa Katuliiba in the role of Esther, Binja Zihhalirwa as Dalia, and Deborah Chietunda as Taji. Narration by Kim Ramón and Ore Apampa. Music by Abiodun Olode

Anne Marie Dougherty is CEO of the Bob Woodruff Foundation. On Jan. 29, 2006, while reporting on U.S. and Iraqi security forces for ABC's “World News Tonight,” Bob Woodruff was seriously injured by a roadside bomb that struck his vehicle near Taji, Iraq. Following his recovery, he and his wife founded the Bob Woodruff Foundation. To date, the foundation has invested over $80 million to find, fund, and shape programs helping veterans, service members, and their families nationwide. Listen in to hear how this foundation may well be able to help an organization that cares about and serves veterans. 

Tew World Order sits down with Taji for a three-part series. The first episode has Good Faith Boomer and Wyrm discuss how they got into their respective lanes, joining Tew World Order and other fun bits like them debating anime.

Taji sits down with creative mastermind Akile Butler (and his partner in crime Huey Heyster) to discuss the path to creating his popular clothing line Hey Akilogram, Huey's growth as a style icon, mindset shifts over time and much more.