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She holds BTC and ETH. image: Scientists used supercomputer simulation to reveal the underlying mechanism by which the irregular fault geometry controlled the variation of the fault slip and resulting uplift Uplift varied from 1-2 meters in some areas a massive 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck the Noto Peninsula in north central Japan resulting in extensive damage in the region caused by uplift when the land rises due to shifting tectonic plates with some areas experiencing as much as a 5-meter rise of the ground surface To better understand how the characteristics of the affected fault lines impact earthquake dynamics researchers in Japan used recently developed simulations to make a detailed model of the fault The findings could help develop models to simulate scenarios of different earthquakes and mitigate disasters in the future The results were published in the journal Earth “During the Noto Peninsula earthquake we saw devastating uplift in some areas compared to others we set out to understand the mechanism controlling the magnitude and spatial and temporal variation of fault slip and the resulting ground surface uplift,” said Ryosuke Ando an associate professor in the Graduate School of Science at the University of Tokyo and lead author of the current study Researchers wanted to develop a model of the 2024 earthquake that built on previous research and used observational data obtained before the earthquake occurred such as characteristics of the faults involved and seismic activity preceding the devastating quake If a simulation based on the real-world fault characteristics could accurately model what happened during the earthquake it would help researchers understand how fault geometry — which describes characteristics such as the shape different angles (including what are known as dip and strike) and direction of motion (slip) of the fault — affects earthquake dynamics There are three major faults involved in the 2024 Noto Peninsula earthquake They are what are known as conjugate faults faults with opposite sense of lateral movement and the Noto Peninsula Hoku-gan Fault Zones while the third (the Toyama Trough Sei-en Fault Dipping refers to the direction of the fault’s incline Observational data on fault traces (where faults intersect with the earth’s surface) and the fault dipping angle were used to build the 3D fault geometry model Data from previous seismic activity were used to establish the model of stress conditions shallower quakes for years leading up to the 2024 earthquake developed with observational data of the fault geometry was able to reproduce the variation in uplift that occurred during the 2024 Noto Peninsula earthquake while in others the effect was not as severe due to less prominent uplift vertical displacement was concentrated near the fault traces where the fault locally deviates from its overall horizontal orientation This points to the fault geometry being key to how the earthquake affects the land “Our simulation with a supercomputer enabled the analysis of the three-dimensional fault geometry We revealed that the fault geometry controlled the overall process through the relative fault orientations to the compressional force acting in the tectonic plate in this region,” said Ando the researchers are considering how this model could be used to develop better dynamic rupture scenarios for future earthquakes “By demonstrating the potential of simulations with detailed models of fault geometries we have shown how the characteristics of the fault slip pattern can be constrained before the occurrence of large earthquakes We expect this finding to lead to building a method to assess the characteristics of hazards caused by future large earthquakes,” said Ando “Nonplanar 3D Fault Geometry Controls the Spatiotemporal Distributions of Slip and Uplift: Evidence from the Mw 7.5 2024 Noto Peninsula Link: https://earth-planets-space.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s40623-025-02187-9 Japan Society for the Promotion of Science; Ministry of Education Science and Technology; Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology https://www.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/ https://www.eps.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/ http://www-solid.eps.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp/~ando/en/ The University of Tokyo is Japan's leading university and one of the world's top research universities The vast research output of some 6,000 researchers is published in the world's top journals across the arts and sciences Our vibrant student body of around 15,000 undergraduate and 15,000 graduate students includes over 4,000 international students Find out more at https://www.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/ or follow us on X (formerly Twitter) at @UTokyo_News_en 10.1186/s40623-025-02187-9 Nonplanar 3D Fault Geometry Controls the Spatiotemporal Distributions of Slip and Uplift: Evidence from the Mw 7.5 2024 Noto Peninsula are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system Copyright © 2025 by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) located in the Teeter Courtyard is a new food-focused experience added to the First Friday at the NOTO Arts & Entertainment District The market features local food trucks and vendors offering a wide range of eats and drinks "It initially started with Day of the Dead," said Concepcion and it was a thing so we thought maybe we could do this every First Friday and give opportunities to people to sell their food maybe find them a place where they can be a brick and mortar here in NOTO." said being part of the Munch Market gives his business more exposure to the community Los GemElotes offers a variety of Mexican street-styled corn so we decided to try it again," Marisa Bermudez said Elvira Bermudez said she's doing new events outside of her brick-and-mortar store to spread the word about her business and give people the opportunity to try the sweet treats she offers More: 'Something new to the area': Kolache treats are now available in Topeka To know which food trucks and vendors will be at Munch Market every First Friday Concepcion encourages people to use the Mobile Munch application In addition to Antojitos Bermudez and Los GemElotes setting up at the April 4 Munch Market Conchis Cuisine and La Casa De Los Abuelos were also present Concepcion said his team is working to bring a more diverse food scene for upcoming Munch Markets at First Fridays He said they hope to bring in a creole food-based vendor as well as an Indian food-based one "We want to bring new initiatives to NOTO and to be completely honest make first Fridays the place to be," Concepcion said "My idea and hope is that we get more vendors so we can have different types of cuisines." This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Noto has served as Chief Executive Officer and a director of SoFi Technologies as its chief operations officer from 2016 to 2018 and its chief financial officer from 2014 to 2017 he was a partner and co-head of Global Technology Media and Telecom Investment Banking at Goldman Sachs & Co and chief financial officer of the National Football League from 2008 to 2010 Noto has served as a director of Franklin Resources Inc Noto’s term will expire at the 2025 annual meeting of stockholders All trademarks are the property of their respective owners Dining When Kendele Sieve thinks about putting together a great cocktail for her restaurants, Noto and Bormio she approaches the process in almost the exact same manner as she would making one that contains alcohol Her advice is to think through how different ingredients play off one another and then build layers from there much in the same way as you would if you were making a dish Freeing yourself from building off a spirit can foster a different sort of creativity one that can come out well beyond Dry January You get a great window into people’s drinking habits and overall beverage trends at both Noto and Bormio Have you noticed an uptick in interest surrounding nonalcoholic cocktails Louis Dining In and Dining Out newsletters to stay up-to-date on the local restaurant and culinary scene we wanted to put some real effort into it because we’ve seen so many people throughout the year at both Bormio and Noto asking for mocktails we saw that we had sold quite a bit throughout the entire year I think more people are going that route; they want to go out and enjoy a drink in some form—maybe they start with something that contains alcohol and then switch to a mocktail for their second We’ve seen a lot of that hybrid approach and it makes sense; maybe someone wants a couple of drinks but doesn’t want both of them to be alcohol-forward We’re also seeing a lot of low ABV requests like spritzes where you can have four drinks and not be loaded and like you’re going to drop to the floor We always have at least three or four N/A cocktails options on our list but we extended those offerings for Dry January and have seen them be so well-received that we’ve decided to expand them beyond the month Do you approach N/A cocktails in a similar manner to those that contain alcohol or is there something fundamentally different about them You can approach them the same way or differently A lot of the mocktails we make use N/A spirits from brands like Seedlip which do a really good job subbing in for rum you can easily build anything as you would a cocktail with an alcohol-based spirit you can be inspired beyond just juices and sugary Kool-Aid which a lot of people used to call mocktails I’ve been to some great bars in Chicago and Nashville and have seen them doing things like infusing teas or taking filtered water and botanicals to almost create their own N/A spirit How does the kitchen inspire your N/A cocktails?  I always say to talk to chefs about cocktails; they make great bartenders because they know how flavors go together I’ll check in with the chefs at Noto and ask them what they’d pair with white peaches in a dish then use that information to make a cocktail We have a peach-ginger fizz on the menu because peaches and ginger go so well together That drink can absolutely be made without alcohol by thinking about how to build those flavors you can use flavors that classically go together in dishes to make teas; I like more savory style cocktails so I think about how different ingredients pair with herbs like sage and rosemary and go from there.  It seems like people are indeed more interested in flavors and the ritual of having a drink than by the alcohol itself How do you capture that in an N/A beverage You can just make that without it being alcohol; combine ingredients with those flavor profiles with an N/A sparkling and you’ve got yourself a cocktail without having liquor in it I think the other thing people respond to is the feel of the glass in the hand Put your mocktail in the same glass as you would a cocktail that contains alcohol That’s what we do at Noto and Bormio We put our N/A drinks in the same glassware that we’d use if you were having a martini or rocks cocktail And we make either shake it or stir it It’s the same methods we would use if we were preparing a cocktail with alcohol in it and it makes you feel like you are still going out and having a good time because you are My two favorite brands are Seedlip and Lyre’s They are so flavorful; Seedlip has an N/A spirit called Garden 108 which is a plant that is dried to make amaro I like both Seedlip and Lyre’s because they are straightforward and they list everything that is in the bottle Tequila is another one that these N/A companies are doing a good job replicating People are usually responding to the spice in it so they will add peppercorns and other spices to agave to make it feel like tequila Viscosity is something that is often lacking in N/A  spirits but there are things you can do to make up for that just a little almond cream milk gives your drink a really good mouthfeel.   You have the wealth of a full restaurant kitchen to play with Any tips you can share to up their N/A game Don’t be afraid to open your spice cabinet and see what you can use for infusions If you want to make seasonal style cocktails this time of year then I’m sure you have cloves and allspice in there see what flavors you want to combine from what you have in your refrigerator or pear and muddle it like you’d muddle a cocktail Add mint or rosemary to get even more complex flavors Anybody can be a bartender and figure out how to put flavors together Sieve understands that one of the ingredients in her delightfully wintry N/A cocktail the Alpine Elixir might raise a few eyebrows she does indeed mean for you to use Ricola cough drops.) “Forget about it being medicinal,” Sieve says “When you eat one when you are not sick It doesn’t give it a menthol taste—just nice sweet herbal notes that make a great simple syrup.” Whether you are making this particular drink or experimenting with other N/A concoctions Sieve encourages you to think about what you already have on hand in a different light which can lead you to flavors and ingredients that you never thought about putting together but this can also be made into a Hot Toddy version Start your mornings with a fresh take on the day’s top local news from Sarah Fenske and Ryan Krull Our award-winning content brings readers revealing profiles Start your mornings with a fresh take on the day’s top local news Metrics details This study reports sedimentological and paleontological features of deposits left by the 2024 Noto Peninsula tsunami in Suzu City Tsunami deposits were found up to 70 m inland from the post-tsunami shoreline along our transect The tsunami deposits were collected at five locations for observation by Soft X-ray and CT images Soft X-ray and CT images identified that the five stratigraphic units (Units 1–5) at the most seaward location (SZ1) and deposits with faint laminae at the other locations (SZ2–4) Grain-size analysis showed that the tsunami deposits generally composed of fine to very fine sand at all sampled locations Unit 3 exhibits climbing ripples with their leeside seaward The ripple tops were probably dragged seaward The eroded upper contact of Unit 4 implies yet another current at SZ1 Diatom assemblages within the tsunami deposits are dominated by marine and brackish species except Unit 4 at SZ1 with more than 30% freshwater terrestrial species Diatom assemblages in the tsunami deposits and beach sand suggest that the SZ1 tsunami deposit was derived from both terrestrial and marine sources while the main source was the coastal beach at the other locations To clarify the causes of such variations and sedimentary processes of tsunami deposits comprehensive research will be needed to describe modern tsunami deposits covering various geological and geomorphological settings and probably also various magnitudes of tsunami inundation (d) Sediment sampling locations and setting of our study site The photograph was taken by the GSI on 15 May 2010 (photograph number: CCB20101X-C09-25) (e) Topographic profile and land use along transect A–D in (c) Elevations are expressed with respect to mean sea level at Tokyo Bay (Tokyo Peil and collected box samples at five locations for sedimentary and diatom analyses Photographs of the field survey locations around the study area in Suzu City. All the locations are indicated in Fig. 1c (i) Tsunami deposit with ripples at location M Thickness of tsunami deposits and distance from the post-tsunami shoreline along transect A–D on Fig. 1d The brown line represents the elevation of the ground surface along the transect (measured 19th January 2024) Black bars show tsunami deposit thicknesses at sites from which the analyzed samples were taken The error bars represent ranges of thicknesses within sampling pits Light gray bars represent thickness of the tsunami deposits at locations where only deposit thickness was measured Cross marks represent locations where tsunami deposits were absent because of the presence of artificial structures (e.g. Tsunami sedimentation is affected by many different factors: topographic effects of small-scale irregularities (e.g. mounts and depressions); relatively large-scale changes in topography (e.g. decreasing water flow velocities as the wave moves far inland; and seawalls or other obstacles that cause quick changes in the velocity and direction of the current With regard to this low ratio of the tsunami deposit distribution to inundation distance a relatively small tsunami such as the 2024 Noto event might be affected more by small-scale topography and obstacles than by large-scale topography whereas great tsunamis are probably more affected by large-scale topography (e.g. topographic gradients over hundreds or thousands of meters) We note that an additional reason for differences between inundation and tsunami sediments might be an irregular source of sediment (e.g. the water depth at SZ1 might have increased over time suggesting that Unit 3 was formed in a deeper environment than Unit 2 The preservation of the shape of the ripple trough depressions and the distinct boundary between Unit 3 and Unit 4 (visible as differences in radiodensity) suggest that Unit 4 was formed by a wave (or a current) different from the one that formed Units 1–3 Unit 4 is considered to be strongly related to the flat-head features at the top of Unit 3 the climbing ripples may have been redeposited in fluid because of a high porewater content; thus the current that formed Unit 4 might make a shape like dragging the underlying sediment seaward looking the surface being stretched and the wisp sticking into Unit 4 Continuation of dragging-like formation was likely to have caused flattening and possibly truncation The sharp lower contact of Unit 5 implies that another wave or current occurred after the phase that formed Unit 4 The differences in diatom assemblages in Unit 4 from those in Units 3 and 5 are consistent with Units 3 and 5 having been formed during different sedimentary phases A possible cause of the partial discontinuity of Unit 4 is erosion by the flow that formed Unit 5 The presence of upward-fining in Unit 5 indicates decreasing flow velocity toward the final phase of deposition it is not unreasonable to conclude that the complicated sedimentation of SZ1 was formed during different sedimentary phases under the three different currents The specific conditions at this location resulted in difference in faces of the tsunami deposits between SZ1 and the other locations; the correlation of the tsunami deposits between SZ1 and the other locations is thus not established in this study and graphs showing vertical changes in mean grain size and grain-size distribution at localities (a) SZ2 The upper and lower part of the tsunami deposit at SZ2 are correlated with those at SZ3 and SZ4 we did not correlate the two units at this location with any part of the SZ1 succession because of the large difference in sedimentary features between SZ1 and the other locations Grain-size analyses revealed two upward-fining in grain size within the tsunami deposit The sand fraction of lowermost sample is poorly sorted (0.84 phi) The mean grain size of the sand fraction is still within the range of fine sand but the lowest sample is coarse relative to upper ones at this location The mud content of this sample (14.78 wt%) is the highest of all the tsunami deposit samples The X-ray image shows that the basal contact with the underlying soil is distinct and the tsunami sand fill irregularities of the pre-tsunami ground surface There is no clear evidence for erosion of the pre-tsunami ground surface (e.g. ripped mud clasts) on either the CT or X-ray images The diatom assemblages within the tsunami deposit are dominated by brackish–marine and marine benthic taxa (Fig. 7b) The brackish–marine species Catenula adhaerens exhibits the highest relative abundance in all tsunami deposit samples from this location The pre-tsunami cultivated field soil is dominated by freshwater terrestrial taxa Tryblionella debilis displays consistent abundance in the field soil The upper and lower parts of the tsunami deposit at SZ3 are correlated with those at SZ2 and SZ4 No part of the tsunami deposit at this location correlates with any part of the tsunami deposits at SZ1 or SZ5 Grain-size analyses showed two upward-fining in the tsunami deposit Parallel- to cross-lamination is visible at 0–2 cm from the top on soft X-ray and CT images The tsunami deposit is divided into an upper brown part (approximately 0–2 cm from the top of the deposit) and a lower dark gray part (approximately 2–5 cm) on the basis of difference in sediment color in the field survey the boundary between the two upward-fining and the presence/absence of parallel laminations in the laboratory analysis The mud content decreases from bottom to top of the tsunami deposit but is exceptionally high near the top of the deposit The boundary between the tsunami deposit and the underlying soil is sharp The upper and lower parts at locations SZ2–SZ4 are correlated because the tsunami deposits at these locations share the characteristic that the boundary identified by a change in color coincides with the one defined by two upward-fining structures The presence of two upward-fining structure at these three locations may suggest that each unit was formed by different two waves This inference does not contradict the eyewitness report of at least two separate tsunami waves the tsunami deposits at SZ2–SZ4 and those at SZ1 could not be correlated in this study The difference in the pre-tsunami surface (SZ1 is on a paved footpath and SZ2–SZ4 are on cultivated field soil) and complicated water flow and sediment transportation around the seawall perhaps caused the variation in appearance of the tsunami deposits The contact of the tsunami deposit with the underlying soil is distinct but not erosional The tsunami deposit fills small-scale topographic irregularities of the pre-tsunami ground surface The diatom assemblages within the tsunami deposit at SZ5 are dominated by brackish–marine and marine species (Fig. 7c) The brackish–marine species Catenula adhaerens has high relative abundance in the lower part of the tsunami deposits the abundances of the marine taxa Delphineis spp and Diploneis interrupta increase to be greater than those of C The pre-tsunami cultivated field soil is dominated by freshwater terrestrial taxa such as Luticola spp Correlation of the tsunami deposits between SZ5 and the other locations is ambiguous The tsunami deposit of SZ5 is difficult to divide into subunits although parallel laminae are found around the top of the deposit There is a single upward-fining of grain size at SZ5 whereas there are two gradings at the other locations (a) Stratigraphic column at location SZ6. (b) Stratigraphic column, photograph, soft X-ray image, CT image, and results of grain-size analysis at location SZ7. The discontinuity exists at a depth of 20 cm below the ground surface, as the core sediment was divided into two acrylic cases at depths of 0–20 cm and 20–40 cm for CT and soft X-ray imaging. (a) Fossil diatom analysis results for location SZ1. The diagram shows selected taxa with a relative abundance of 5% in at least one sample. The scale of relative abundance is the same in (a–f). The specific sampling horizons from U1-1 to U5-2 are provided in the Supplementary Data S5 (b) Fossil diatom analysis results for location SZ3 (c) Fossil diatom analysis results for location SZ5 (d) Fossil diatom analysis results for vented sediments and paddy field soil at SZ6 (e) Fossil diatom analysis results for vented sediments and the light brown sand underlying paddy soil at SZ7 Gray organic paddy soil occurs at depths of 11–32 cm below the ground surface Mean grain size of the sand fraction in paddy soil is 1.56 phi The paddy soil has a higher mud content (25.80 wt%) than the vented sediments (3.10–4.99 wt%) A light brown sand layer underlying paddy soil was recognized below the paddy soil The boundary of the vented sediments and the paddy soil and the one between the paddy soil and the underlying light brown sand were identified by means of differences in color The basal surface of the sand underlying paddy soil was not observed in this study The diatom assemblage in the middle part of the vented sediments at SZ6 is dominated by a freshwater benthic taxon, Sellaphora sp. 1 (Fig. 7d) The assemblages within the lower part of the vented sand and the paddy soil are characterized by the similar assemblages The sand underlying paddy soil contains fragments of marine plankton but few individuals were observed as identifiable valves Mean grain size of the sand fraction in the vented sediments is 1.60–1.67 phi Organic paddy soil appears at depths of 14–30 cm below the surface This paddy soil is muddy sand with the mud content of 28.53–33.55 wt% Mean grain size of sand fraction consist mainly of coarse to medium sand (mean grain size is 0.69–1.72) Light brown medium sand below the paddy soil was recognized deeper than 30 cm from the top of the vented sand The boundaries between layers were identified from difference in radio-density on CT and soft X-ray images and from differences in color The diatom assemblages within the lower part of the vented sand and the paddy soil are characterized by freshwater (Gomphonema spp., Pinnularia spp., Placoneis undulata, Sellaphora pupula complex) and freshwater–brackish (Caloneis bacillum) benthic taxa (Fig. 7e) The sand underlying paddy soil is dominated by marine plankton (Thalassiosira spp.) Samples from the upper and middle parts of the vented sediments have too few diatoms for counting We could not recognize any fragments of sponge spicules or small shells in the beach sand sample under the binocular microscope (a) Detrended correspondence analysis (DCA) results The first and second DCA axes are used as the horizonal and vertical axes (b) Enlarged view of the left rectangle in (a) (c) Enlarged view of the right rectangle in (a) Most samples from the tsunami deposits at SZ1, SZ3, SZ5, and beach sand have similar positions in the DCA plot (Fig. 8) although a sample U4-1 from Unit 4 of SZ1 sits relatively close to those from the underlying field soil near the center of the ordination This result suggests that a large portion of the tsunami deposits were eroded from or near the beach The exceptional sample U4-1 of Unit 4 of SZ1 suggests that Unit 4 includes a different source from the other tsunami samples perhaps some portion of cultivated field soil If vented sediments that have different characteristics from those at SZ6 and SZ7 had appeared on the surface near our transect before the tsunami inundation they could have been the origin of the tsunami deposit although we are not aware of any eyewitness accounts of liquefaction prior to the tsunami arrival Although the mean grain size of Unit 4 is similar to that of the beach reference sample the beach sample lacks the sponge spicules and shell fragments that dominate Unit 4 It is currently unclear whether our beach sand sample unexpectedly did not contain sponge spicules and shell fragments immediately after severe erosion of beach by the tsunami or whether the sponge spicules and shell fragments were sourced from different environments Case studies describing modern tsunami deposits have increased since the 2004 Sumatra and 2011 Tohoku tsunamis but their number remains small compared to paleo-tsunami studies we carried out a field survey in the disaster area within a month of the 2024 Noto Penindula earthquake to document modern tsunami deposits Our detailed observations of the tsunami deposits using soft X-ray and X-ray CT images and grain-size analysis revealed that the changes in sedimentary structures and grain-size within each sampled location as well as among them There was a remarkable difference in sedimentary structures between the most seaward location SZ1 and others even within a small area of about 50 m from the shoreline were likely formed by at least three currents although some sediment sources include cultivated field soils and possibly and deeper-marine sediments influenced predominantly by seaward currents rather than landward ones despite their primarily marine origin was likely due to rapid changes in current velocity and direction caused by the presence of a seawall the tsunami deposits are generally massive with faint laminae and slight grading in grain size provides a valuable analogue for comparing paleo-tsunami deposits and informing coastal development considerations The thickness of the tsunami deposit was measured at 0.5-m intervals at 96 locations up to 48 m from the seawall For detailed observation of sedimentary structures and paleontological analysis sediment samples were collected at five locations (SZ1–SZ5) by pushing a flat acrylic box into the wall of a small pit Location SZ1 was on a path by the seawall; locations SZ2 and 5 were in a small cultivated field landward of the path The locations for sample collection and observations and the heights of debris and watermarks were measured with a network Real Time Kinematic-Global Navigation Satellite System (RTK-GNSS) survey system from Leica Geosystems Inc All data integral to the stated conclusions are 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Sign up for the Nature Briefing newsletter — what matters in science, free to your inbox daily. Anna Noto, age 94, of Nesconset, passed away peacefully on January 18th, 2025. Born in Sicily, Anna was known for her unwavering dedication and meticulous craftsmanship as a seamstress. She married Giuseppe Noto, and together they raised three wonderful children: Giovanni, Francesca, and Antonino. Anna was a proud grandmother to six grandchildren, who lovingly called her Nonna, and was also blessed with two great-grandchildren. A woman of remarkable strength and integrity, Anna’s greatest passion was her deep love for her family. She cherished the time spent with them, whether it was in the garden or preparing her famous meals and desserts. Her warmth, generosity, and devotion to those she loved will be remembered by all who knew her. Anna is survived by her children Giovanni (spouse Rosa), Francesca, Antonino (spouse Teresa); grandchildren Giuseppe (spouse Janine), Alessandra (spouse Matt), Gianluca, Alessio, Giuseppe Weppe and Giovanni; as well as great-grandchildren Marco, and Lucia. She is also survived by many other loving family members. The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to the Hamlet team and to everyone who knew and loved Anna. Her memory will live on in the hearts of all those who had the privilege of knowing her. 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by The Yomiuri Shimbun With CEO Anthony Noto stating that the business could start its crypto services within the next six months, SoFi Technologies is getting ready to re-enter the bitcoin industry This action represents growing hope in the field of digital assets especially as the American legal environment seems to be changing towards more clarity and encouragement of innovation Anthony Noto said on a recent earnings call that SoFi is awaiting unambiguous legislative direction before returning with crypto products He underlined that although SoFi has the infrastructure and will to enter the digital asset market it won’t act until regulations on cryptocurrencies become clearer “We hope the administration and officials arrive with clarity on what the outlook will be,” Noto said “we will move as aggressively as anyone else.” which in recent years has grown wary of crypto amid legal fights this comment indicates a departure in tone SoFi provides trading tools via a relationship with Coinbase the corporation had closed these offerings citing increasing risk and regulatory uncertainties especially under a potential Trump presidency SoFi is reevaluating its earlier retreat as expectations of the U.S Unlike its past venture into cryptocurrencies SoFi aims to do more than merely provide trading tools Noto said the business is investigating a whole spectrum of digital asset capabilities and even asset-backed financing using digital currencies as collateral These initiatives are meant to increase the financial ecosystem of fintechs and satisfy the needs of a more technologically informed clientele SoFi has established a reputation for itself the business has since aggressively entered other markets From foreign exchange and precious metal trading to AI-enhanced financial planning SoFi’s platform now seems to be a complete-service financial hub Including cryptocurrencies would not only improve its products but also help the business to directly compete with other fintech companies like Robinhood and Revolut which have stayed more visible in the digital asset market Noto’s remarks reflect a more general attitude in the banking industry than only SoFi’s aspirations Once distant agencies keeping cryptocurrencies under control are now reviewing their policies as public interest rises and the market starts to develop SoFi’s possible comeback into cryptocurrencies within the next six months indicates that the fintech sector is starting to trust blockchain-based money Companies like SoFi are getting ready to move quickly and take back their place in the crypto market as authorities start to offer more defined frameworks Should the regulatory road open as clearly as Noto expects SoFi’s crypto comeback might be only the start of a more significant institutional move towards digital assets Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInTOPEKA (WIBW) - A new home decor boutique is reportedly opening in Topeka’s NOTO Arts District this week According to a social media post The post from Urban Meadow stated that they will be setting up shop at 824 N Something beautiful is blooming in the NOTO Arts District We’re thrilled to introduce Urban Meadow—a home décor boutique where nature and design come together to create inspiring an emerging leader in operational risk intelligence (ORI) announced on Monday the appointment of William Noto as chief revenue officer The hire comes as Hillstrong scales its SaaS-based ORI platform to meet the rising demands of global manufacturers and critical infrastructure operators navigating an increasingly high-stakes threat landscape Noto brings more than 20 years of industrial cybersecurity and go-to-market expertise, having held pivotal roles at Claroty, Fortinet He is widely regarded for his ability to transform technical complexity into commercial success—driving revenue surges and launching industry-first solutions across the OT cybersecurity ecosystem “William’s arrival marks Hillstrong’s bold step into the future of operational risk intelligence—a SaaS platform that empowers industrial resilience,” said Roger Hill “His success in turning complex risks into revenue wins at Claroty and Fortinet makes him the ideal leader to scale our ORI platform and deliver transformative value to clients and investors.” Noto served as VP of Solution Marketing at Claroty where he aligned enterprise risk strategies with cloud and cybersecurity giants such as AWS his leadership spurred a 77 percent year-over-year growth in OT security revenues he secured a decade-long risk management contract for a major wind farm operator and launched WindSCADA Secure Edition tripling sales with NERC CIP-compliant solutions “I’m energized to join Hillstrong and spearhead its SaaS-driven ORI growth,” said Noto “With my background in risk architecture I’m here to build a platform that not only mitigates operational risks but also redefines how industries thrive in a high-stakes world—positioning Hillstrong as a game-changer.” Hillstrong’s platform offers real-time risk monitoring and actionable threat intelligence through a cloud-native Noto’s leadership will accelerate Hillstrong’s transition from high-touch consulting to a scalable enterprise-grade solution with global reach All rights reserved | Terms and Conditions Privacy Policy | Cookie Policy The Japan Cartoonists Association is hosting a charity auction titled “Manga de GO!” to support victims of the 2024 Noto Peninsula earthquake This unprecedented initiative has gathered an impressive 278 color illustrations from 205 manga artists making it the association’s largest charity auction to date Illustration on the right by Yusuke Murata (One punch man Led by Association Chairman Tetsuya Chiba (creator of Ashita no Joe) Board Chairperson Machiko Satonaka (known for Lady Ann) and board member Go Nagai (famous for Devilman and Mazinger Z)—who is originally from Wajima City in the affected region—the charity auction represents a significant show of solidarity from Japan’s manga community The auction includes collaborative illustrations between different artists further enhancing the unique value of these charitable offerings “This is our largest charity auction ever organized,” said a representative from the Japan Cartoonists Association “The overwhelming response from artists across generations demonstrates the manga community’s commitment to supporting those affected by this disaster.” The illustrations will be released in five weekly batches on Yahoo Auctions, with the first batch going live on May 28 and the final batch ending on June 1. After deducting Yahoo’s commission fees and shipping costs, all proceeds will be donated to the Ishikawa Prefecture Donation Window to directly benefit earthquake victims Interested bidders can visit the official auction page at the Japan Cartoonists Association’s Yahoo Auctions account The donation progress will be reported on the Japan Cartoonists Association’s official website and X (formerly Twitter) account The auction features original artwork from some of the most celebrated names in manga Go Nagai’s participation is particularly significant as he hails from Wajima City in Ishikawa Prefecture one of the areas most severely affected by the January earthquake His personal connection to the region has helped galvanize support among fellow manga creators The Noto Peninsula earthquake struck on January 1, 2024, causing widespread destruction throughout Ishikawa Prefecture and neighboring regions. Many residents are still displaced and facing significant challenges in rebuilding their lives and communities this auction represents not only an opportunity to acquire rare original artwork by legendary manga creators but also a chance to contribute to critical relief efforts for those still recovering from one of Japan’s most devastating recent natural disasters “The power of manga to connect people and provide hope during difficult times has always been remarkable,” commented a spokesperson for the auction we hope to harness that power for the benefit of those still struggling in the aftermath of the earthquake.” Interested bidders can participate through Yahoo Auctions Japan with new batches of illustrations being released weekly until June 1 Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights Sandra MacGregor is a North American writer focusing on luxury travelFeb 02 07:15am ESTShareSaveComment@font-face{font-family: "Schnyder"; src: 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Walk Japan's 5-day culinary and cultural walking tour of the incredible Noto Peninsula This carefully curated walking tour takes participants on an interactive exploration of the rural landscapes of Japan’s Noto Peninsula in the country’s northern Ishikawa Prefecture The easy-going trek takes you through the region’s inviting rural countryside focusing on the region’s acclaimed local cuisine rejuvenating onsen hot springs and incredible handicrafts The new tour came about because of a call for help from the local communities 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit just off the coast of Noto causing hundreds of deaths and major damage to numerous towns the communities demonstrated an amazing resilience and determination to rebuild the head temple of a Zen Buddhist sect in the Noto Peninsula region “In response to a call for help from a local activist group, Walk Japan visited mid-summer, and, seeing the urgency for action and potential amongst the disruption, created this tour as a way for visitors to contribute directly to Noto’s recovery,” notes the Walk Japan website highlights engaging and enriching treks that explore the country’s less-known (and often otherwise difficult to access) regions from Hokkaido in the far north to Okinawa in the south While participants on the Noto tour will see some of the remaining aftermath of the earthquake the focus of the trip is on the strength and authentic hospitality of the locals healing hot springs and restaurants that have reopened and are eager to now welcome guests four-night expertly guided walking tour has a maximum size of 12 participants (with no minimum required to run the tour) and will begin at Kanazawa Station and end at Wakura Onsen The tour is ideal for moderately active people who can manage up to two hours a day of walking and features mainly flat terrain A sample of some of the delectable cuisine you'll taste on the Noto Peninsula walking tour culture and the resiliency of the communities recovering from a 2024 earthquake Here is a brief overview of the Noto tour: Day one starts at Kanazawa Station in the Ishikawa Prefecture participants will have a chance for a quick visit to the elegant of town of Kanazawa including a visit to one of the city’s best sake breweries and a top restaurant You’ll explore a quaint port town and visit a soy sauce and miso paste brewery before heading to your accommodation in Hakui where you’ll enjoy a hot spring bath and a delectable meal On day two you’ll visit a historic shrine and a temple before a stroll through the small port town of Fukuura which is famous for its incredible lacquerware you’ll dine with a talented couple who will explain the ins and outs of the art form as you feast on a meal paired with regional sakes Savor some of the finest ice cream on day three of the tour as you make your way to the coast for a stop at a seaside squid emporium before lunch and an opportunity to learn about the Jomon people A lovely promenade along the water leads you to your onsen hot springs resort overlooking the sea for a museum visit and lunch at a popular local eatery You’ll also get to stop in to a local soy sauce brewery and a world-famous candlestick maker — businesses that have been revived since the earthquake Relish a mouth-watering banquet before a sound sleep at Wakura Onsen On day five the tour ends after a scrumptious breakfast Your tour leader will assist you with advice on how to continue your onward journey A new store is bringing home decor to Topeka's NOTO Arts and Entertainment District offering artisan-crafted goods and sustainable pieces for your home's interior The store is owned by sisters Kim Herring and Kat Metzger The sisters said they always wanted to open a home decor store but didn't know when they would actually start focusing on it "I think during COVID we all learned that being home needs to be comfortable and mindful and that you need to enjoy a tranquil space," said Herring Urban Meadow specializes in biophilic designs which incorporate nature and natural environments into homes to improve one's well-being "We wanted to try to bring nature into your home because we know plants have a very good way of providing some serenity," said Herring it includes a few antique-styled and mid-century modern pieces Jewelry items can be found on shelves as well Shipments for new pieces will come in weekly as the store grows "I think that we offer unique items that you're not going to find 10 or 12 of those items on the shelf," said Metzger "They're going to be very mindfully picked and we're hoping that it'll make a mindful impact on your home." The sisters said they hope to incorporate ways to give back to the community They said they buy from vendors that are women- and minority-owned small businesses "We want quality pieces and pieces that you can't just find at any big box store," Herring said "I think a lot of people are starting to be mindful of where they're shopping and shopping at more small businesses and keeping our money local instead of big business pockets." Metzger and Herring said they have spent many hours in NOTO prior to being businesses owners so setting up shop in the area was the only right choice when deciding on a storefront location and this is the perfect place for this," said Metzger Metzger said she was surprised by the amount of people who had visited the store in the first couple days — and the amount of support they've received Pedro Concepcion said NOTO is excited about Urban Meadow being a new addition to the area "We're super excited for you guys to make the commitment and just the effort to bringing something really beautiful and unique," said Concepcion at the April 4 ribbon-cutting ceremony for the business What are the business hours at NOTO's Urban Meadow?Urban Meadow will open 10 a.m The owners encourage customers to follow their business page via Facebook for more updates Today on day 3 of our Sicilian Food Tour we visit the island of Ortigia and the famed town of Noto both on the east coast of Sicily We visit the bustling stalls of Ortigia’s Saturday market to the golden limestone streets of nearby Noto We finish with a local seafood feast with plenty of Sicilian specialties also known as Città Vecchia is historically the centre of Siracusa or Syracuse and Sicily's oldest recorded settlement founded in 734 BCE Ortigia is joined to the mainland of Sicily by two short bridges It is a popular town as it has everything from ruins bustling markets with fantastic food with sea views all around Which sort of fits the theme as Sicily is too Sicily's Syracuse lemons are famous for their high levels of juice The Sicilian lemon is also distinguished by the thinness of its albedo the white layer between the peel and the pulp soaps and of course limoncello is made out of them We arrive at Ortigia's busy Saturday markets or Mercato di Siracusa and the first thing I fall in love with is a lemon adorned tablecloth There are myriad sellers selling a similar range of patterns on cotton tablecloths There's even a lemon dress that I try on too Pine cones are a symbol of prosperity and here they come in different colours but also as trinket boxes We walk around the markets taking in the sights and the smells These squat eggplants have purple markings and a purple star at the top huge mounds of fresh tomato paste sold by weigh while dried fruit attracts bees who hover around the sweet fruit Pistachios adorn cheeses and delicious biscuit samples are proffered by sellers We hit the fish market where €3 buys you a single oyster and a glass of wine spiky chestnuts and sweet tropea onions are displayed on a rope These are known as "La regina rossa" or the red queen by Italians as they are so sweet A display of food is so beautific that all we can do is stare It is a modern day cornucopia of cured meats artisanal chocolate and of course their famous panini The friendly guys behind the counter pose for pictures and videos just fresh bread liberally sprinkled with crunchy sesame seeds and filled with thin slices of mortadella It is sandwich perfection in its simplicity just that wonderful combination of fresh baked bread and mortadella After shopping we walk the streets of Ortigia that are mostly closed for pedestrians Siracusa Cathedral was built on the ancient temple of Athena There are fashion stores and the main set of ruins right near the markets called the Temple of Apollo built in 600BC Syracuse was founded in 734 or 733 BC by Greek colonists from Corinth and Tenea with Archias serving as their leader and coloniser and you can see the Greek influence in Ortigia The architecture in Ortigia is mostly from the eighteenth century due to the 1693 earthquake that destroyed almost all previous buildings There are also fascist era buildings in medieval neighbourhoods We watch brides and grooms having their photos taken in these pretty streets One of Syracuse's most famous former residents is Archimedes who has two museums dedicated to him and who lived most of his life here A lovely souvenier is a Stomachion puzzle that is a set of 14 pieces that he devised that can have 536 combinations to create a square The name Stomachion is because the game can often give people a stomach ache We stop at the waterfront for a spot of lunch where we try octopus sandwiches and squid ink cannolo filled with baccalau and limoncello spritzes before heading to our second destination White Lotus viewers will remember Noto from some scenes from the series and it's easy to see why this location was chosen We walk through the royal gates to get to the centre of Noto The baroque architecture from the early 18th century is breathtaking particularly at sunrise when the busy city is quiet One of the reasons for Noto's beauty are the buildings made out of the local golden limestone that gives the city a radiant glow Noto is called “il giardino di pietra" or the garden of stone” by locals Many of the baroque balconies feature goose breast iron railings that bulge out - these were said to accommodate the dresses that women wore in the 18th century watching a bride and groom get married at the church watch the spectacle cheering and congratulating the couple Then we come across the famous steps of Noto The art on these colourful steps change as they are actually stickers (some advertising businesses) but there are a couple that provide a great place to get a photo look to your right when walking along the main thoroughfare and you can see the colourful art peeking out from a distance a couple of streets away It took us a few goes to find these as we were too besotted by everything we saw Afterwards we head to Caffe Sicilia on the main thoroughfare for an afternoon gelato and granita as well as one of chef Franco Assenza's cakes Carm tells us that the chef was featured on Chefs Table and is known for adding unusual elements to his cakes a bergamot cake with bergamot marmalade and a finish of white pepper Alongside this we also try their trio of gelati: mulberry lemon and almond with a brioche and coffee before making our way back to the bus to take the drive home Tonight's dinner is local at Fichera Ristorante which is very busy this Saturday night This restaurant has a range of seafood dishes and pizzas Carm has arranged for a range of local Scoglitti dishes For entrees there is an octopus and green olive salad We squeeze the green skinned Sicilian lemon over tiny fried calamari and enjoy a prawn topped bruschetta with a delicious sauce similar in flavour to muhamarra dip The pastas are a Pasta Con le Sarde or sardine penne and a wonderful paccheri with tender It's so delicious that I go back to three helpings I've been looking forward to trying a local specialty called Rotalana which is pizza dough filled with speck This is similar to a calzone although different in shape The dough is so soft and the fillings melt in the mouth It's times like this that I wish I had a second stomach so that I could eat more And to finish it off a lemon sorbet with limoncello drink that puts the perfect ending to a day out in Sicily did you watch The White Lotus season set in Sicily Do you travel to try food that you can't get at home NQN and Mr NQN travelled to Europe as guests of Vietnam Airlines and NQN was a guest of Sicilian Food Tours but all opinions remain her own To book the Sicilian Food Tour follow this link If you use the code NQN when booking (please write it in the date field) then you’ll get a bottle of Cerasuolo Wine from Vittoria This cherry red wine variety is a blend of Sicily’s famous Nero D’Avola & Frappato worth $80AUD Vietnam Airlines offers 23 flights per week connecting Sydney Melbourne and Perth to Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi Vietnam Airlines is continuing to add new routes having recently announced new flights to Milan https://www.vietnamairlines.com/au/en/home – Less than a week after the Tennessee Tech volleyball team and head coach Jeannette Phillips celebrated eight members of the squad with Senior Day festivities the Golden Eagles announced the signing of one of the largest classes of freshmen in the history of the program The purple and gold is set to welcome seven fresh faces to Cookeville for the 2025 season middle blockers Tuva Falk and Jordyn Milhouse "This is the biggest recruiting class we have brought into Tech but due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic we had two classes morphing together and our graduating class is sizeable this year," Phillips explained. The talent level is also very sizeable in this 2025 class. They know they have some big shoes to fill and they are ready for the challenge. This class is all very passionate about Tech and the buy-in from them is already so high we'll be taking a closer look at each of the newest members of the Golden Eagle volleyball family Named to the 2024 JVA Watch List and 2024 IHSVCA Players to Watch List Noto picked up AVCA All-Region Team honors and an All-Conference First Team nod as a senior Her brilliant play as a senior earned her a spot on the Indiana All-Start 4A Team as well Noto piled up 211 kills while hitting .307 over 83 sets chipping in 52 total blocks for good measure the right side recorded 201 terminations on a .337 attack with 47 rejections Her sophomore season saw her secure 110 kills with a .324 hitting percentage and 26 stops "Sarah comes to us as a true right side with experience at a high level," Phillips expressed. "She has been recognized regionally by the AVCA and that is no surprise to us. Sarah is a player who has a high volleyball IQ and truly connects with her teammates on the court and she has the ability to be a physical defensive presence; we are excited to see her take the collegiate stage with us." 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therefore it clearly showed almost all surface structures we assumed that it was well georeferenced and indicated true coordinates Metashape Professional) to produce the post-2024 earthquake orthophoto with spatial resolution of approximately 0.8 m We then selected artificial structures (e.g. fishing ports and schools) that were clearly visible in both orthophotos and extracted the coordinates of their corners from the pre-2024 earthquake orthophoto as ground control points (GCPs) Using the georeferencer processing tool in QGIS 3.16 we manually selected points in the post-2024 earthquake orthophoto corresponding to their respective GCPs and georeferenced them to fit the pre-2024 earthquake orthophoto The average GCP georeferencing error was approximately 0.7 pixels (i.e. This indicated that comparisons between the orthophotos would accurately detect two-dimensional uplift-induced shoreline advance because most shoreline deviation was on a scale greater than tens of meters distortion of the sea surface led to unavoidable errors in representing foreshore morphology this study did not delve into the vertical displacement caused by ground upheaval; instead it considered only the relative horizontal changes in the shoreline before and after the 2024 earthquake Georeferencing was performed only to align the pre- and post-2024 earthquake orthophotos horizontally assuming uniform horizontal movement (i.e. rigid block-type motion) within the study area and therefore some of the aerial images acquired were suboptimal for SfM–MVS photogrammetry (e.g. This was the technical reason why the study area was limited to Minazuki and Yoshiura bays the shoreline of each bay before and after the 2024 earthquake was drawn using the orthophotos Shorelines before and after the 2024 earthquake were manually traced as lines along beaches and around fishing ports Considering the high spatial resolution and good quality of the pre-2024 earthquake orthophoto the traced pre-2024 earthquake shorelines were expected to be highly accurate reflecting the uplift of the underlying rocks produced a clear boundary between the coastal plains and the sea allowing accurate tracing of the post-2024 earthquake shoreline we assumed that the traced pre- and post-2024 earthquake shorelines were of similar accuracy and were thus comparable The post-2024 earthquake shoreline was traced from the orthophoto of approximately 11:00 JST on January 11 At the time of acquisition of the source aerial images used to create the pre-2024 earthquake orthophoto (i.e. the average sea level was relatively high at approximately 0.3 m some sections were traced along near vertical edges of artificial structures (e.g. meaning that the impact of such a high sea level on tracing the shoreline was likely only slight we investigated the extent of the shoreline advance measurement points were placed along the traced pre- and post-2024 earthquake shorelines at 0.5-m intervals distances between the post-2024 earthquake measurement points and the closest measurement points along the shoreline before the 2024 earthquake were measured These measured distances represented the extension of the shoreline the extension distance was defined as the length of the shortest 0.5-m-interval lines connecting the shorelines before and after the 2024 earthquake The expanded area of the coastal plain was measured as the area encompassed by the shorelines before and after the 2024 earthquake We then compared the characteristics of the measured extension distances and the expanded areas of Minazuki and Yoshiura bays Orthophotos of Yoshiura Bay (a) before and (b) after the 2024 earthquake Blue and red lines in panel (a) indicate the shoreline before and after the 2024 earthquake Line colored from purple to yellow in panel (b) represents the extension distance of the shoreline owing to uplift-induced shoreline advance Changes around the Minazuki River mouth Panel (a) is the pre-2024 earthquake orthophoto panel (b) is the post-2024 earthquake orthophoto and panels (c) and (d) are photos of the Minazuki River mouth after the 2024 earthquake (January 18 and panel (c) is a photo of the Igisu River mouth after the 2024 earthquake (January 18 expansion of the coastal plain in combination with changes in shoreface topography and coastal landforms might have reduced the velocity and extent of any tsunami theoretical modeling of tsunami dynamics considering various uplift scenarios is required supporting the supposition that ocean tides likely had little impact on the examined bays we conclude that the presented shorelines might have a maximum horizontal error of approximately 6 m but that this can be ignored given the scale of the shoreline advance induced by the 2024 earthquake the 2024 earthquake altered the sediment budget controlling the shoreface morphodynamics through uplifted-induced shoreline advance indicating that a long recovery time is anticipated for stable coastal landforms the presented shorelines measured immediately after the 2024 earthquake could represent an indispensable benchmark for investigating future changes in coastal landforms and contribute to elucidating the lasting effects of the 2024 earthquake on shoreface morphodynamics on the long-term scale of hundreds of years the differences in the lithologies of the shore platforms would potentially lead to variation in the coastal landforms between the examined bays an Mj7.6 (Mw7.5) earthquake occurred in the north of the Noto Peninsula The related displacement of ruptured faults triggered uplift of up to approximately 4 m along the coast To measure the extent and trend of the shoreline advance The shoreline advance extended the shoreline by up to approximately 200 m in the midsection of both bays This indicates that the extent of the shoreline advance was constrained mainly by the previously existing shoreface topography and sea depth the uplift likely occurred throughout both bays with less variation in magnitude from the north toward the south The area of the coastal plains increased by 0.46 km2; thus all three fishing ports in the bays dried up and became inoperative sandy beaches connected the rivers in each bay to the sea the earthquake-induced uplift of undersea rocks formed new coastal plains meaning that the previous sandy beaches no longer functioned as sediment sinks This might have disturbed the balance of the sediment budget of the corresponding drainage basins and a certain period might be required before stable coastal landforms are formed in the studied bays Other data are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request Mysterious seismic swarm led up to Japan quake Japan earthquakes: The science behind the deadly tremors Schäfer, A. 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future—applications of a weathering-controlled erosion model and a long-term platform surface evolution model sedimentary environments and tectonics in the Wajima area Download references The authors would like to acknowledge Satoko Tsunetaka for her assistance in taking the photos The research is supported by JSPS KAKENHI (Grant No programs for Bridging the gap between R&D and the IDeal society (society 5.0) and Generating Economic and social value (BRIDGE The constructive comments by the anonymous reviewers that helped us improve the quality of our paper are gratefully acknowledged from Edanz (https://jp.edanz.com/ac) for editing a draft of this manuscript Forestry and Forest Products Research Institute conducted the photo shoots and shoreline analyses and wrote the draft version of the manuscript All authors discussed the results and contributed to the preparation of the manuscript Download citation DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-79044-4 a shareable link is not currently available for this article Sign up for the Nature Briefing newsletter — what matters in science Metrics details Major earthquakes have occurred frequently in Japan throughout history and the 2024 Noto earthquake is no exception such natural disasters differ in some respects and specific problems related to these events have also become clear which was the closest university hospital to the disaster area of the 2024 Noto earthquake played a crucial role in serving the local community in the wake of the earthquake The first method used to identify disaster-related patients is to tag them when they are examined by a physician After confirming that a patient was eligible at the disaster-related patient-determination meeting patients’ medical information was extracted from the tag name A total of 421 disaster-related patients were transported and hospitalized by day 31 Fifty-two (14.4%) and 48 (13.3%) patients were admitted for orthopedic surgery and respiratory medicine Forty (11.1%) and 38 (10.5%) patients were admitted to cardiology and nephrology departments These four departments account for 49.3% of the total The number of hospitalized patients in the nephrology and orthopedic surgery departments was high immediately after the 2024 Noto Earthquake We also describe new hospital-specific initiatives and recommendations to improve Kanazawa Medical University Hospital’s system while sharing another hospital experience The location of Ishikawa prefecture (yellow color) Noto Peninsula is located on prefectural North side that juts out from near the center of the Hokuriku region to the Sea of Japan toward the north It is also the peninsula with the largest protruding area on the coastline of the Sea of Japan The straight-line distance from Wajima Morning Market Red circle: A seismic intensity of 7 was observed in Monzen town in Wajima city Purple circle (The number in brackets is the number of hospital beds at the time): Affected by the disaster core general hospitals (From above Sky blue circle: Kanazawa Medical University The Noto Peninsula region is comprised of 12 cities and towns north of Kahoku-gun The Ishikawa area includes the cities of Nanao covering an area of 2404 km2 (of which 2173 km2 is in Ishikawa Prefecture) and according to the Ishikawa Prefecture Regional Development Division the population in Ishikawa Prefecture was 275,225 (as of the 2023 census) The proportion of the population (persons) ≤ 14 years old the proportion of people aged ≥ 65 years was 17.2% indicating that the proportion of this age group has almost doubled in the past 25 years According to actual figures from the 2020 census the aging rate (≥ 65 years) in Oku-Noto (2 cities and 2 towns: Wajima the area was originally a medically depopulated region as follows: (1) There are many elderly residents (2) Many disaster victims require nursing care and it is difficult to evacuate after a disaster Reluctance to leave the primary evacuation center with mental characteristics such as attachment inability to leave because the home remains where the vitality of the local community has declined due to a significant decline in the population and where production functions and development of living environments are at a lower level relative to other regions It was also anticipated that it would be difficult to secure a regional medical system in the event of a disaster This retrospective observational study was conducted in accordance with the principles of the Declaration of Helsinki The Institutional Review Board of Kanazawa Medical University approved the study protocol (approval number: C081) and a waiver of informed consent was granted by the Research Ethics Committee of Kanazawa Medical University 2022 Noto earthquake-related patients were defined as those who were seen because of direct damage from the earthquake or those who were not directly affected by the earthquake but became ill or had a pre-existing illness that worsened because of fatigue from evacuation or deterioration of the environment As this could affect future applications of disaster condolence payments decisions must be made based on careful interviews The number of disaster-related patients was periodically adjusted according to the number of patients to be judged and those eligible for disaster-related treatment were approved percentage of inpatients in each department and trends in the number of inpatients in the main medical departments were calculated from the management section we examined the changes in the number of disaster-related inpatients in the main medical departments The number of hospitalized disaster-related patients in the first month following a disaster Percentage of disaster-related inpatients in each department. Trends in the number of disaster-related inpatients in the main medical departments A disaster response headquarters was established within the hospital on the first day of the 2022 Noto Earthquake The staff members were summoned while checking their safety status and clerks) were mobilized to perform inpatient and outpatient services and triage of patients transported by ambulance The Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT) is a disaster relief force (January 2) and one team is dispatched to each team (January 4) Two nurses were dispatched for three nights and four days to provide disaster relief to the Ishikawa Prefecture Nursing Association to strengthen support for emergency medical centers two trainee doctors supported the weekday night shift for emergency treatment and day and night shifts on Saturdays We also increased the number of nurses by 10 during the day and 15 at night to ensure that the emergency reception desk was staffed both day and night We also increased the number of nighttime office staff members by one Meetings were held with the DMAT at Ishikawa Prefecture Response Headquarters an emergency meeting of hospital department heads and liaison meetings were held From the perspective of hospital functions we were fortunate that although water was cut off in neighboring areas Kanazawa Medical University Hospital had electricity and other lifelines for the first four days and elective surgeries and medical treatment were suspended to some extent during the New Year holiday period we were fortunate that there was no heavy snowfall and that the Shika Nuclear Power Plant was unharmed by the disaster 421 disaster-related patients were transported and hospitalized within the first month Even in situations where the mobile network is cut off hospitals are public institutions and a system is needed to ensure communication between hospitals and the government mobile phones may become unusable because of the crowding of communication routes Medical information is personal and requires a secure interhospital information-sharing system that can be used by all staff and shared with hospitals other than the initial hospital This Starlink-based system has also been added to the disaster prevention and business continuity plan manuals it will contribute to the digital transformation and strategic management of hospitals in the future through departments that manage such as the Integrated Information Management Office Integrated Information Management Department and in the bio-digital application research field the time of the disaster (daytime or nighttime) and severity of the awarded patients may be related to some extent For medical care to be effectively utilized in affected areas and countries it is necessary to accurately predict climate change and to proactively build a medical care delivery system in the event of a disaster; that is to set up details of mutual support between hospitals and an acceptance system and make this information public We received many patients with various conditions because the university hospital was closest to the disaster area By clarifying the trends in the medical situation and what we have experienced as a hospital we would like to use this knowledge for future disaster medical care Conroy, G. 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Rep. 14, 1558. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-52121-4 (2024) Download references and hospital administrative staff for their cooperation in this research The following system companies provided free of charge assistance for the installation of Starlink and remote web conferencing systems: KDDI Corporation Satoru Mashiba of Kanazawa Medical University Himi Municipal Hospital We were able to consult with KDDI Corporation via the Ishikawa Prefectural Government contributed to the conception and design of the study collected the data and performed data analyses wrote and critically revised the manuscript Download citation DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-75844-w The Motley Fool is a financial services company dedicated to making the world smarter The Motley Fool reaches millions of people every month through our premium investing solutions free guidance and market analysis on Fool.com Shares of SoFi Technologies (SOFI 1.22%) have been rocketing higher in recent months as investors appear to be growing incredibly optimistic about the company's prospects Anthony Noto, SoFi's CEO, is certainly helping drive the market's enthusiasm. He just delivered fantastic news for investors in this fintech stock SoFi recently revealed its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2024 (ended Dec Revenue jumped 26% year over year to $2.7 billion for the full year The business now has over 10.1 million customers using nearly 15 million different products But investors might want to focus on profitability. SoFi has now reported five straight quarters of positive GAAP net income And 2024 was the company's first full year operating in the black as adjusted net income totaled $227 million a major improvement from the $54 million net loss posted in 2023 SoFi's individual segments are performing well which measures revenue minus variable costs Each business line is operating profitably Noto and his leadership team have their sights set on notable bottom-line improvements as we look to the future When SoFi reported its Q4 2023 financial results a year ago Management forecasts earnings per share (EPS) will total $0.68 (at the midpoint) in 2026 the expectation is for EPS to increase at a compound annual rate of 20% to 25% SoFi is projected to register EPS of $1.25 It's not unreasonable to believe this is a realistic trajectory for SoFi. Executives only expected EPS of $0.07 to $0.08 last year, but ended up doubling that. Perhaps Noto's previous job working as a sell-side research analyst at Goldman Sachs covering internet stocks has given him valuable insights into how to properly manage the market's expectations SoFi's business model is also set up to see rapidly rising earnings Operating a fully digital platform means the company doesn't need to tie up capital or deal with the overhead of running physical bank branches Two of SoFi's largest expense categories are technology and product development and sales and marketing no investor wants to see management drastically cutting these costs as it could undermine the company's ability to grow But it's worth pointing out that despite those two expense items increasing just 10% in total in 2024 SoFi was still able to boast fantastic revenue and customer growth This fintech stock has been on fire in recent months Impressive financial performance definitely helps Besides fundamental strength driving market sentiment maybe investors are bullish about the economic landscape in 2025 and beyond A favorable backdrop would undoubtedly benefit a banking entity like SoFi with its ability to attract deposits and satisfy loan growth But as things stand today, I believe the valuation has gotten stretched. Shares traded at a compelling price-to-sales (P/S) ratio of 2.7 in August last year they can be purchased for a P/S multiple of 6.8 Investors should consider the high expectations embedded in the current valuation Given the potential for earnings to skyrocket in the years ahead, it's probably surprising that I don't view SoFi stock as a no-brainer buying opportunity today. That's because I believe there's no longer a margin of safety The best move now is for investors to watch patiently from the sidelines for a better entry point Neil Patel and his clients have no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Goldman Sachs Group. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy *Average returns of all recommendations since inception Cost basis and return based on previous market day close Market data powered by Xignite and Polygon.io One year after the Noto Peninsula earthquake CWS Japan reflects on its efforts to support disaster-affected communities CWS Japan continues to address the long-term challenges of disaster recovery while working to build a more resilient and inclusive emergency response system The CWS Japan team spent the New Year praying that no large-scale disasters would occur—in fact the local news in Japan has featured disaster-related articles almost every day since the year began As we mark the one-year anniversary of the Noto Peninsula earthquake I’d like to look back on CWS Japan’s support activities on the Noto Peninsula and share the support that CWS Japan aims to provide to those who are vulnerable in disasters The damaged Wajima Church following the Noto Peninsula Earthquake It seems like just yesterday that a year ago on New Year’s Day a large-scale disaster occurred on the Noto Peninsula and the New Year began on a somber note we received news from the United Church of Christ in Japan the entire infrastructure in Oku-Noto was in a state of destruction and many survivors moved to large-scale evacuation centers Other organizations had to commute to the disaster site from Kanazawa 276 people were certified as having “disaster-related deaths” due to illness caused by fatigue and stress from evacuation This figure is higher than the direct deaths caused by building collapses and exceeds the number of deaths in the 2016 Kumamoto earthquake The government is seeking to fully implement measures to reduce the risk of disaster-related deaths caused by deteriorating health due to prolonged evacuation lifestyles and has decided to submit an amendment to add welfare services to relief items with the aim of strengthening support for the daily lives of disaster survivors who require special care and elderly people who are evacuating at home Nukumori Cafe @ Temporary Housing Community Center I had decided that if I was going to support Noto where the disaster-stricken church is located I headed to Kanazawa 18 days after the disaster and visited the representative of our local partner organization which had begun distributing lunch boxes at the large-scale evacuation center that was opened in Kanazawa City we received a call from a church in the neighboring locality saying “We’re going to Wajima to serve food!” and finally we rented meeting halls in elementary schools evacuation centers and temporary housing in Wajima and continued our activities of commuting from Fukui City to run a mobile cafeteria and café we noticed something: we had seen a few male disaster survivors occasionally when we served meals at soup kitchens but when we shifted to café activities for the purpose of socializing The participants who gathered at the café in the meeting hall were all elderly women so much so that it seemed as if no men were living in the temporary housing there has been a nationwide increase in children’s cafeterias cafés and other activities that provide a place for children to gather the overwhelming majority of volunteers and users are women Many people are experiencing a loneliness epidemic. In the first half of 2024, almost 40,000 people died alone in their homes in Japan and the gender ratio of lonely deaths is overwhelmingly higher for men at 83.5% compared to 16.5% for women.  CWS Japan suspects the problem extends beyond urban areas to disaster-stricken areas as well, and the team will begin addressing the issue at the Community Cafe that we currently operate in Okubo We believe that this movement is in line with CWS Japan’s goal of supporting those vulnerable in disasters Our everyday activities of identifying potential disaster-vulnerable people providing lifestyle consultation and follow-up accompanying support and networking with welfare workers can also be applied in times of emergency We are building up a track record of these activities every day and our team includes certified social workers who are also accumulating specialized knowledge Through building connections with local partners in the region CWS Japan aims to create a robust emergency preparedness response and recovery network to better support communities in disaster-stricken areas These efforts will ensure more families can stay safe in the face of disasters and rebuild when they strike Yukiko Maki is a Program Director with CWS Japan. To learn more about the work of CWS Japan, visit their website (in Japanese) or click here Church World Service is a faith-based organization transforming communities around the globe through just and sustainable responses to hunger For the Press Church World Service • 1.800.297.1516 • info@cwsglobal.org For concerns and complaints, please contact compliancehotline@cwsglobal.org The NOTO Art Center recently announced a new Resident Artist program an opportunity aimed at supporting "emerging artists in their creative journeys while fostering a vibrant arts community." This program is designed to provide selected artists with the resources space and support needed to develop their artistic practice and launch their art careers and businesses "We are trying to do some new initiatives that speaks to arts in our community and new ways to help support artists and offer networking opportunities tools and resources that they need to help elevate their professional art experience," Staci Ogle A studio space in NOTO's Avant Garde Underground common space will be provided to the artist The space also includes facilities for collaboration and networking for the year-long residency The artist will have eight hours per month of classroom space for workshops or community events that the artist may wish to host Ogle said this is the first time the organization is offering this program and organizers are excited "But I also think it's probably new for our city The goal is to help support artists so that we can continue to see artists retention in our city and watch the artists grow," said Ogle The artist will be expected to provide no less than 32 hours of volunteer work at the NOTO Art Center each month contributing to the center’s operations and community initiatives They will also create a cohesive body of work during their residency which will culminate in an exhibition at the NOTO Art Center they will be required to submit a 500-word essay at the end of the residency reflecting on their experience and the impact it had on their artistic career Applicants must be 18 years of age or older and they must be members of Friends of NOTO at the time of the award and throughout the term of the residency "Ideally this is probably a program for an art student coming out of Washburn or somebody who's really thinking about 'Do I want to take my artistry to the next professional level and maybe open a gallery in the future?' or you know some kind of creative center and not really sure how to do that," said Ogle "This could be their stepping stone and give them the skills and confidence that they need to then go out on their own afterwards." artists must submit the following materials along with completing the application form:  Entries will be reviewed and selected by the NOTO Arts Committee and approved by NOTO staff Those interested will have until April 15 to apply Ogle said they hope to have an artist chosen by May "We'll keep looking if we don't get applicants that meet our deadline," she said The selection process will focus on the artist’s potential for growth the quality of their work and how they plan to use the resources provided by the residency Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here Artismo Gallery & Bistro opened in NOTO Arts and Entertainment District one year ago as an art gallery artist collective and live music venue all rolled into one Co-founders Jennie Ketter and Becki Waugh found their inspiration for Artismo as they traveled across the United States and if all these great places and people and ideas we came across had a baby Ketter brought her grandmother’s homemade five-cheese mac and cheese recipe and a background in photography while Waugh serves as Artismo’s resident artist and art instructor they provide creative outlets for other artists in the community from pop and graffiti art to musical performances “Part of what we hope happens here is that people are inspired by each other,” said Ketter Artismo opened in February 2024 in the 800 block of N Kansas Avenue before damage to the building’s roof forced them out Ketter and Waugh reopened on Halloween at 1035 N Kansas Avenue inside the former Davidson Funeral Home “We ended up with three times as much space,” said Waugh “Folks come in and share about their loved ones so it’s an interesting and unique way to meet the community.” Artismo features maker spaces with art supplies for guests to flex their creative muscles and several galleries that display featured artists’ work locally designed cards and other merchandise to support community artists “We have 10 to 15 regional artists on display and the prices are very reasonable,” said Waugh Buyers from as far away as Australia have purchased artwork at Artismo musical tour after a musician who performed at Artismo bought it and took it on the road 'Make friends over a bowl of mac and cheese'Waugh said she and Ketter also make room for emerging artists like Evian Iris “It’s a creative space to share with others who are like-minded,” said Iris “You can make friends over a bowl of mac and cheese.” the kitchen at Artismo offers lunch and dinner menus with sandwiches and quick bites Ketter believes part of the appeal of Artismo is its ability to reach the average person “There aren’t a lot of art galleries in Topeka and Artismo is for the average Joe,” she said “We get a lot of people who like and appreciate art but they don’t go out and see art themselves so this is exposing people to art through our musical events.” Ketter and Waugh have hosted more than 300 concerts and events for the community including an appearance by Masta Killa from the Wu-Tang Clan The venue does charge a cover fee for some larger concerts including an Anti-Valentine’s Day Break Up Ball recently hosted in February all proceeds from the Break Up Ball benefitted the Willow Domestic Violence Center It’s not just professional performers who take the stage at Artismo either The business encourages the public to explore the performing arts by providing access to its music hall with stage Community members borrow musical instruments to create their own sounds and Artismo hosts a free open jam session for the public every Sunday representing a wide range of musical styles Stage rentals are also available for private performances “You can put together your own show with stage and lights,” said Ketter Artismo offers other community art and performance opportunities as well Waugh instructs Paint n Sip parties on the first Saturday of each month and by appointment The first Wednesday of each month is comedy night the second is open mic poetry night and the third Wednesday of the month features figure drawing There are plans for expanding class offerings in the future Waugh believes that part of the success they’ve found over the past year is due to the inviting vibe that Artismo gives off “We’re welcoming to everyone; young people “The feedback we get is that (people) feel comfortable here.” Part of Ketter's and Waugh’s work is encouraging other artists to share their talents with the community He currently has DJ gigs for multiple artists in the Kansas City area that would have been out of the realm of possibility “If it wasn’t for Jennie giving me a call and asking me to get out of my bedroom and do something for the public “I was comfortable making music in my bedroom.” Although Ketter and Waugh have previously both been self-employed this is their first joint business venture they said they’ve learned a thing or two about what it takes to be successful “Every single opportunity is viewed as a learning experience We observe and listen to our patrons and our community Artists have been reaching out for wall space and hopefully that encourages more artists down here,” said Waugh “We’d like to thank the community for the support Upcoming events at Artismo Gallery & Bistro in TopekaArtismo will continue offering opportunities for Topeka to enjoy big-name artists Ketter said they are looking for local openers for the show The venue is also hosting the following musical events this summer: For more information on these and other upcoming events Japan on Wednesday marked one year since a powerful earthquake struck the Noto Peninsula in central Japan including those who succumbed to health issues afterward as efforts toward full recovery continue in the hardest-hit areas Some 21,000 residents in Ishikawa Prefecture remain evacuated or in temporary housing as of late December with infrastructure restoration and the demolition of collapsed homes still incomplete The Ishikawa prefectural government held a ceremony in Wajima one of the areas hardest hit by the earthquake to offer condolences to the victims and pledge efforts toward reconstruction To accomplish restoration and reconstruction efforts as soon as possible is the way to comfort the souls of the victims," Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said at the event He expressed his intention to revise laws concerning disaster relief and countermeasures in a bid to strengthen social welfare and promote government-private cooperation in devastated regions Those in attendance observed a moment of silence for the victims at 4:10 p.m. the same time the magnitude-7.6 quake occurred on New Year's Day last year The region was also hit by torrential rains in September hindering post-quake recovery efforts and increasing the number of evacuees "We are determined to create a future for a new Noto We will devote all our efforts to pave the way for reconstruction," Ishikawa Gov Residents gathered to watch the year's first sunrise early Wednesday on the coast near Mitsuke Island uninhabited rock island in Suzu that suffered a major landslide during the earthquake but it cheers me up to see the sun even a little bit," 74-year-old Sumiko Ikezaki I hope that there will be no earthquakes." a temporary altar was constructed at a shrine in Wajima that had been damaged by the disaster who works for a nonprofit corporation in the city that supports foreigners "I think we have seen some change toward reconstruction Of the 504 fatalities reported as of Friday 228 people in Ishikawa Prefecture died in the earthquake The remaining 276 fatalities across Ishikawa and Toyama prefectures are believed to have resulted from deteriorating health conditions in some cases linked to the stress of evacuation Some fatalities were also attributed to limited access to electricity and water as well as disruptions to services at medical institutions The death toll is expected to rise further with around 200 cases awaiting review for recognition as quake-related deaths The quake caused more than 150,000 houses to fully or partially collapse across Ishikawa All temporary housing for those affected was completed on Dec but this was four months behind the initial schedule due to increased demand and delays caused by the September rains The Ishikawa prefectural government has established 6,882 makeshift homes across 10 municipalities 64 percent reside in the cities of Wajima and Suzu known as a popular tourist destination for fresh seafood A historical marketplace in Wajima was devastated by a fire that destroyed around 240 buildings A total of 88 hotels and Japanese-style inns while 100 sightseeing facilities were damaged in Ishikawa Post-quake deaths to rise in central Japan as 200 cases await review Recordings show crew in Haneda collision thought OK to enter runway Over 60% of quake-affected Noto residents see little recovery: survey To have the latest news and stories delivered to your inbox Simply enter your email address below and an email will be sent through which to complete your subscription Please check your inbox for a confirmation email Thank you for reaching out to us.We will get back to you as soon as possible NOTO Art and Entertainment District’s newest vintage and antique retailer is celebrating its first holiday season by reminding the public of the advantages in buying pre-owned holiday décor and gifts Avenue Collective opened as a shared space for antique dealers and artisans last September Owners Bev Lawson and Brooke Longstaff said the business offers vintage apparel home décor and contemporary items at decent prices Lawson and Longstaff each have their own booths at Avenue Collective They previously rented space at another location before deciding to go into business together “We wanted a fun place with a friendly environment We have some individuals who are very creative and we help each other out hanging displays and cleaning,” said Lawson “We give everyone the opportunity to have their products highlighted because our success is everyone’s success.” Dealer Lisa Cusick rents two booths at Avenue Collective one devoted to mid-century modern items and one for antiques and home décor She said vintage Christmas has been a big seller as younger customers search for treasures they remember from childhood including blow mold yard décor and bubble lights “Customers 17 to 30 are really into buying items that mom or grandma had,” said Longstaff Longstaff remembers one customer who found a replacement at Avenue Collective for the bottom piece of a ceramic Christmas tree that had been broken years before shoppers looking for vintage and secondhand Christmas gifts and décor do so for a variety of reasons with character and personality ingrained into each item There’s a very slim chance that a gift’s recipient will already have or receive anything like it “You can come down here and look at 50 types of Santas,” said Longstaff The women said they’ve met people from all over the world who come to Avenue Collective looking for something they can’t find anywhere else One customer from the Netherlands was looking to add to his collection of more than 150 nativity scenes Vintage items are also more economically priced and often of higher quality than new pieces This is especially true of furniture and home decor which were once made using high-quality materials manufacturers stopped investing as much in materials so antiques can offer a better value than buying new Secondhand gifts are also a good option for environmentally-conscious shoppers There are no energy expenditures involved in buying gently used items Buying secondhand keeps serviceable items out of local landfills and gives them another life Lawson said gifting items from vintage retailers this holiday season has the added benefit of supporting small businesses and keeping tax dollars and jobs local to the Topeka community but we have 25 to 26 small businesses right here Each vendor is their own small business,” she said Department of the Treasury reports that small businesses like Avenue Collective have created more than 70 percent of net new jobs in the United States since 2019 Fifty percent of all privately employed Americans are employed by a small business owner “Your small businesses are your community,” said Lawson you invest in the betterment of your own community.” Although Avenue Collective is typically closed on Sundays the store will open for special holiday hours from 11 a.m His rural upbringing also exposed him to an ingredient that he is still trying to wrap his head around: the pawpaw Although the season is short and they can be incredibly difficult to find McMillen is convinced that the tropical-tasting fruit It seems like pawpaws have been getting a lot of attention lately but not everyone knows what they are or has tried them How would you describe the fruit? It’s a fruit you can find here in Missouri and Illinois—I even have friends who have found them in Boston—that has a really unique tropical taste to it I always describe them as very custard-like in texture and having something of a banana taste and nutty are usually the three ways I describe them Do you remember the first time you ever tried one? I do I remember sitting on the swing at my grandparents’ house and my dad coming in from the field with one “Here are some pawpaws I found on the ground.” I remember tasting it and being so confused because they are fair game for the animals out in the woods but we’d just eat them as-is; we never processed them to make anything people weren’t really harvesting or foraging them or selling them to restaurants They have this story to them that reminds me so much of my childhood and I always ask myself how I can make something different and put a twist on that story how would you suggest someone get their hands on them if they want to try them? If you want to forage if you follow the feeds of people in the local chef community they will also just have them for sale—sometimes even processed so I was able to find someone selling processed pulp by the quart I was also lucky enough to find a tree for $40 last year; it hasn’t produced fruit yet the best way really is to check out people’s Instagram feeds; if you see someone foraging What are some ways you’ve incorporated pawpaws into your cooking? Last year I made pawpaw miso and still have some in my freezer My idea is to make a ravioli with the pawpaw pulp miso which results from a similar process used to make sake I’m also using the pawpaw miso to make a glaze for delicata squash that has been smoked over a hearth This is a no-brainer because the texture is so custardy You can also make vinegar out of it or throw the seeds into some sugar to make a pawpaw sugar I think more and more you are seeing them become available so it’s fun to think of the endless ways you can use them What advice do you have for someone who is interested in experimenting with pawpaws but doesn’t know how to start? I remember learning about Jay’s International market when I was a young cook. I’d go there and end up buying a cart full of things that I had no idea what they were I’d always try something and then see if it reminded me of something else that I was familiar with and you can do that same thing with pawpaws If they taste like bananas to you and you’ve had banana bread We have these connections in our brain that allow us to be creative That’s also the beauty of places like the Tower Grove Farmers’ Market or Soulard Market where you can go and learn something new every time Whether it’s a bottled product or fresh produce you have to take advantage of what we have at our grasp McMillen understands that not everyone is familiar with pawpaws; the native Missouri fruit reveals new facets of itself every time he uses it He’s been experimenting with several different applications lately which incorporates its custardy pulp into a delightful ravioli dish that he has been recently serving at Noto He believes the key to working with something new is to think through what it reminds you of and then use that as a jumping-off point his biggest piece of advice is to be open to the joy of discovery.  Thanks for visiting a magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture triggering tsunami along the Japan Sea coast collating announcements from the national government and other sources indicates that there were 228 direct fatalities and a further 261 related deaths caused by the physical and mental toll of evacuation and post-evacuation life in shelters there are 200 more cases where people are seeking to have deaths classified as disaster-related Heavy rainfall in September led to 16 more fatalities in the area Collapsed houses and the aftermath of landslides still remain of which 6,445 were completely destroyed and 23,225 partially destroyed demolition at public expense was 30% complete as of the end of November It is scheduled to continue until October 2025 All 6,882 temporary housing units due to be constructed for earthquake victims in 2024 were slated for completion by the end of 2024 The 286 units in Wajima and Suzu for those affected by heavy rain are scheduled to be completed as of the end of March 2025 According to the Ishikawa prefectural government 41 earthquake evacuees and 244 evacuees from heavy rain are still living in shelters as of December 24 many residents are yet to rebuild their lives 76 of 87 roads that became impassable due to the earthquake and 40 of 48 due to heavy rain were scheduled to reopen by the end of 2024 and other locations should thereby become accessible excluding those subject to long-term evacuation The national and prefectural governments plan to deploy 298 snowplows This article was written by the Nippon.com editorial department based on data taken from materials from the Cabinet Office Banner photo: Signs of the New Year’s Day earthquake still remain in the Noto Peninsula Posted in: Comics, Comics Publishers, Current News, Marvel Comics, Spider-Man | Tagged: , Spider-Man Vs The Sinister Sixteen by J Michael Straczynski and Phil Noto Michael Straczynski closes out his series of "unlikely duo one-shots" with Spider-Man Vs Sinister Sixteen with Phil Noto Michael Straczynski has been spotlighting unlikely character pairings in a series of action packed one-shots These timeless and standalone stories have co-starred two Marvel icons of Straczynski's choosing—either in unexpected team-ups or thrilling showdowns—from Doctor Doom & Rocket Raccoon to Nick Fury Vs Straczynski closes out the series with a collision course of heroes and villains from every corner of the Marvel Universe in SPIDER-MAN VS Straczynski saved the wildest of his Marvel duo adventures for last bringing along legendary artist Phil Noto for this doozy of a finale!" "One of the most common tropes in the super hero world is that of the amount of destruction that comes when heroes and villains lock horns This led to thinking: What if the owner of a popular restaurant has run it into the ground and needs the place to be destroyed for the insurance money and invites a ton of heroes and villains to dine all at the same time in the hope that a fight breaks out What if initially everyone tries to stay calm to enjoy the experience "It became a great opportunity to shove a truckload of characters and watch the situation deteriorate into chaos," he continued this was the ultimate and only possible conclusion: put everyone into one 30-page story This was probably the most fun book to write So appreciative of Marvel giving me this chance to just write whatever the heck I wanted and come up with fun stories with unlikely associations." With covers by Terry and Rachel Dodson… "I hope we can keep up a long relationship however minor." Toyota wants to maintain lasting connections with disaster-struck regions We investigated this recovery support done with kaizen and sports One year after the magnitude 7 earthquake struck the Noto Peninsula Ishikawa Prefecture signed a cooperation agreement that sprung from the company’s earthquake response work Toyota sent its disaster response specialist He has spearheaded many disaster response teams to support Toyota plants in affected regions including during the 2022 flooding in South Africa it’s not a plant but a town that he’s helping with recovery Through the lens of the Toyota Production System (TPS) he worked at improving the way supplies sent from all over Japan were delivered to residents Helping out at the genba were Toyota’s former pro athletes but they work five times as hard.” They began by taking the 4S approach work that required people to squat down was elevated so it could be done standing comfortably A room that had been jam-packed with items was organized so people could move smoothly Delivery truck routes were redesigned to go from 18 trips per day down to six The number of workers decreased from 60 to 20 and staff were finally able to take time off Toyota used another of its strengths to support the town Members of Toyota’s sports teams deepened connections with people in the affected area through sports former members of Japan’s national women’s softball team came to teach a softball workshop for elementary and junior high school students they are unable to use their home field due to landslides and the children can’t practice as much as they would like the children beamed with joy in being able to play softball Shika Town held a product fair to further deepen connections “I hope we can keep up a long relationship Toyota has treated recovery support not as a one-off an approach rooted in Akio Toyoda’s presidency What can Toyota do to become a company loved in local areas and needed as the “best-in-town?” Toyota continues its steady efforts on the ground listening closely to voices in the affected areas We hope you can feel the Toyota spirit in these life-size initiatives