Razaq Ayinla Razaq Ayinla $(document).ready(function(){(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({})}); Senku getting emotional in episode 19 of Dr. Stone: New World was something that surprised even me, despite knowing what would happen. In an episode where death was knocking on his door with every changing second Senku’s final victory lap was a testament to his character in every possible way all of which is thanks to Yusuke Kobayashi’s performance Stone has done such a wonderful job with its side characters at this point in the story that it’s hard to picture an episode without any of them involved (for the most part) But when Senku has the spotlight on him for an entire episode facing the most threatening villain yet we get a clear glimpse at just how much of a force he really is He provides a certain leadership that’s not wrapped up in saying he wants to be the greatest scientist every three seconds He’s got a knack for cussing and he has no romantic interest But that doesn’t mean he still isn’t human let alone a teenager.At the beginning of the story one of the first things Senku wanted to accomplish was finding Taiju and bringing him back to life Having those flashbacks of when he thought he was the only human on Earth shows that even Senku is dealing with his own level of PTSD in silence This was the first time that Senku truly feared for his life more than any other to hear his scream in the anime just hits way harder than the manga ever did Kobayashi is one of the best male voice actors in the anime industry today and it was on full display for episode 19 It’s no wonder he won a Best Voice Actor award for his role as Subaru in Re: Zero Season 2 and Best New Actor at the 11th Seiyuu Awards I’d go as far as to say this was the most range he’s shown for Dr Stone since beginning his journey as Senku.The sarcastic confident tone at the beginning switching up to a panic then to quick calculations with a wonderful preciseness in his voice to finishing it off with a heartwarming ending was one of the best performances of the entire Fall 2023 season Kobayashi was tasked to convey a boat-load of emotions in one episode and he nailed every single one of them That scream he let out is undoubtedly on par with Enoki’s as Yuji Itadori in Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 and it was something we’ve never heard from Senku before.Senku sitting in utter quiet at the end of the episode after defeating Ibara reflecting on how he thought he was alone again hit home hard and that’s in part due to Kobayashi’s performance To voice a character that rarely gets emotional it’s difficult to find the correct way to convey such passionate emotion when said character does reach that point in the story Kobayashi proves once again why he is the perfect voice actor to play Senku Screenshots via Crunchyroll©Richiro Inagaki Ogun State Government has warned allotees of the Ibara Regeneration Scheme not to sell their land after it has been allotted as doing so would negate the scheme’s goal said the state government intends to give the state a world-class new city that would be the pride of all Omoniyi stated this at a stakeholders’ meeting in Abeokuta on Saturday He explained that the government plans to recreate Banana Island or Parkview Estates in Ogun State with the Ibara scheme as the starting point The commissioner said the conditions connected to the allocation mandated that allottees begin construction immediately and that any attempt to resell the land would be faced with swift revocation “This administration intends to create another estate that will be better than Banana Island We want to create another Abeokuta where our sons and daughters who live abroad can find a place they can call their own instead of sleeping in hotels whenever they visit “The agreement is that you will not buy the property for speculative purposes We will not allow anyone to buy and resell those plots there is an agreement under oath that everyone has signed We will revoke those plots no matter how highly placed you are we will go ahead and revoke and reallocate to another person.” Omoniyi staid 232 bungalows with two or three bedrooms were constructed to house civil servants who relocated from Ibadan when Ogun State was established we deny ourselves the value that this land brings to our state Ibara Estate sits on 32 hectares of land valued at over N20 billion in today’s value and this is what the state government has decided to turn into a world-class city that this generation can be proud to associate with “We realized that many people have bought into the GRA scheme since the 1970s but what we have also realized is the fact that rather than the value going up it remained stagnant because there is no new development no innovation and this is de-marketing your assets But with the little intervention we have done in the last three months I’m sure those of you who have assets here know that the value would have been more than double Special Adviser to the governor on Physical Planning and Enforcement said the state has a huge land mass for both investors and developers calling on those who bought more than one acre of land to carry out proper layout on their property praised Governor Abiodun for taking the initiative to give Abeokuta a new lease of life saying structures at the old Ibara housing estate were an eyesore unbefitting of a state capital the Vice Chairman of the Egba Economic Summit Gbenga Adeoye called for the tightening of security in the Ibara GRA to prevent hoodlums from attacking residents Lagos: “E no go work” – Joe Igbokwe reacts as Sowore unveils anti-govt protest venue Mass promotion looms in Abia civil service as Otti approves promotion conversion Workers Day Celebration: Ogun journalist allegedly beaten by students Ogun LG chairman suspends activities of Iyaloja in Mowe market over extortion Ogun Govt seals food company over environmental infractions shaving sticks — Ogun Govt warns intending pilgrims NSF: Ogun students hail Governor Abiodun over world class facilities at MKO stadium Copyright © Daily Post Media Ltd Dr. Stone: New World episode 18 could arguably be the best episode of the season so far. Granted, this season hasn’t given us a single bad episode yet But it goes without saying that when sci-fi and action clash even in the modern Stone Age exciting events occur and twists begin to arise Stone and I’ve been consistently vocal about them over the course of this season But the action is one subject of the series I’ve barely touched upon It may not have the animation quality of other series from this season such as Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End or Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 Stone relies on its interesting characters and love of history and science was amazed at what he saw with Hyoga’s Owari Kanryu-style He didn’t simply brush it off as sorcery and another stupid trick he could overcome and see through when was the last time you watched a shonen anime and one guy wants to learn the other’s battle style after being defeated Stone falls short on in comparison to others it makes up for in its character development and script Senku’s sarcasm and evil laugh are harmless While I do think that Tsukasa was a much better-written antagonist for many reasons He’s supposed to show that not everyone has good intentions and is strictly out for power and pleasure and doesn’t mind shedding anyone else’s blood to obtain it Stone finally has its first true villain in the classic sense.There are no redeeming qualities about Ibara—none A shonen protagonist doesn’t always need to face someone they can talk the fight down from Sometimes it’s good to have a villain be a villain and a hero be a hero Someone like Ibara forces Senku to think in critical life-or-death scenarios he hasn’t face before And what better way to do that than to have the stage set for a 1v1 fight with everyone else petrified and out of the way The final moments of the episode were undoubtedly the best for me Ibara being terrified at the thought of losing and being petrified as Senku shows up on a cliff above him with his iconic grin as he shouts “Yo Ibara!” had me even more excited than when I read this in the manga The voice acting from Yuusuke Kobayashi (Senku) and especially Yutaka Aoyama (Ibara) made everything that much better.The Other Layers of StorytellingWhile Moz vs Senku were definitely the main acts of this episode seeing more backstory on Soyuz and finally seeing his mother’s face is a piece of scriptwriting I previously talked about In the midst of all the action and heart-pumping moments there’s an emotional build-up going on the side of everything as well that reminds us to pay attention to everything going on not just one thing or the other.Seeing the face of Soyuz’s mother for the first time and learning about the family lineage and their talent was a nice side story to keep in the back pocket for when the time comes It’s one that’s been reaching its climax for a while now and could potentially have an impact on the outcome of the arc Stone everything has a purpose in some way or another One minor detail that’s very easy to overlook is how Chrome and everyone lined up when they were petrified. It’s a simple detail but one that somehow led to Senku surviving the Medusa. So looking back, this episode had a little bit of everything. The best part is that it was all executed flawlessly.Episode 18 rating: 9/10If you enjoyed episode 18 of Dr. Stone: New World, then make sure to vote for it in our weekly poll Dr. Stone: New World (Season 3) anime has released a new Prime Minister Ibara visual for its 2nd cour ahead of today’s episode Written by Riichiro Inagaki and illustrated by Boichi, the Dr. STONE manga ended after 5 years of serialization on March 7 all of humanity was petrified by a blinding flash of light high schooler Taiju awakens and finds himself lost in a world of statues His science-loving friend Senku’s been up and running for a few months and he’s got a grand plan in mind—to kickstart civilization with the power of science Stone: New World (Season 3) was revealed on Wednesday The new episode will be released on November 16 Crunchyroll is streaming the anime with English subtitles Also read:Dr. Stone: New World Episode 16 – Senku Uses Brain no JutsuDr. Stone: New World Episode 15 – Senku Prepares for the Worst Viz Media describes the Treasure Island arc as:The Kingdom of Science is now in uncharted waters Motivated to find out the meaning behind the cryptic message they intercepted Senku and a select few prepare for a long overseas voyage What they find on the first stop on their journey might provide a clue to the mysterious petrification that ended civilization Dr. Stone: New World episode 17 will be released on November 16, 2023.Source: Official Website, Official X (formerly Twitter)©Richiro Inagaki Please upgrade to a more modern version to fully experience JapanToday site and for security reasons Virtual celebrities are all the rage in Japan these days After Kizuna Ai became famous two years ago and numerous other virtual YouTube stars have popped up as well cat-eared girl; a zombie with a cute voice and a pet slug; a girl who also speaks perfect English; and a 12-year old with 17 years of idol experience There’s another virtual YouTuber on that list though she isn’t quite as famous as Kizuna Ai official virtual spokesperson for Ibaraki Prefecture Japanese netizens just love her for her feisty personality Hiyori stands at the helm of Ibaraki’s official online video site and YouTube channel She’s the first VTuber to be officially recognized by a local government She even has an official appointment letter from the governor to prove it she fields questions from Twitter users about her role where she says that her purpose is to showcase the charms of Ibaraki prefecture which she sadly notes was voted as the least most attractive of the 47 prefectures in Japan Some people might say that Hiyori isn’t as cute as some other VTubers In her intro video she confidently gives us a little twirl in her cute yellow skirt and blue blazer and is proud of the fact that she represents Ibaraki in professional clothing Hiyori is a very honest character that always expresses exactly what she’s feeling and thinking and she even gets a fire in her eyes when she’s excited about something Japanese netizens had much to say about her: “I just learned about her but I already watched all her videos.” “I’m from Okayama and I want them to do the same thing for my prefecture!” “I like how she does her videos just like a news station.” “I’m grateful to Ibaraki for making such a cute character!” She’s also fiercely proud of her prefecture She does a great job of showing off the great parts of Ibaraki though unfortunately there aren’t any English subtitles -- Popular Japanese YouTuber is virtual schoolgirl who plays games, has existential crises【Videos】 -- Virtual YouTuber cast as anime voice actress in new anime TV series in industry-first move【Video】 -- Newest virtual YouTuber blows her competition out of the water with high-quality intro【Video】 Join the leading Asian tourist attraction to assist our diverse range of customers voted as the least most attractive of the 47 prefectures in Japan I feel Saitama is less attractive than Ibaraki Lake Kasumigaura is pretty nice on sunny days Use your Facebook account to login or register with JapanToday you will also receive an email inviting you to receive our news alerts A mix of what's trending on our other sites Enrolling in Hawaiʻi’s public schools is a straightforward process that involves determining school eligibility and completing an application either online or in person We are committed to providing a high-quality education for all students and we look forward to welcoming your child to our school system. Learn how to determine your school through the SchoolSite Locator App The Department provides bus service in neighborhoods around the islands to ensure broad access to educational opportunities for Hawaiʻi’s students and serves about 25,000 student riders across the state.  Students who consistently attend school are more likely to achieve academic excellence students gain access to a world of knowledge and develop the confidence to reach their full potential.  educational specialists and staff to foster equity and excellence in our public schools skilled and passionate professionals who will help bring the Department’s Strategic Plan to life stories and events from Hawai‘i public schools 1390 Miller St. Honolulu, HI 96813Main Line: 808-784-6200Email In The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom the Giant White Stallion is a unique horse roaming the wilds of Hyrule and while he might not be suitable for every situation The Giant White Stallion is a hefty beast with more HP than your average equine companion but that substance comes at a cost: he’s incredibly slow Nevertheless, in the right situation he can be very useful indeed, so don't dismiss him out of hand! 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Although Japan has one-third the population size of the U.S., it has the lowest rate of gun violence in the developed world with a rate in 2018 of 0.1 compared to 12.2 per 100,000 in the U.S., according to gunpolicy.org Japan no longer wanted to participate in the violence associated with war so the Japanese started voluntarily giving up their guns in the 1960s Japanese are allowed to own guns but an extensive process is involved in order to obtain a gun Japan has reduced gun violence through police training Japan’s police officers are not allowed to hold guns at any time — they must learn martial arts in order to defend themselves and others when walking into a dispute or public issue instead of presenting themselves as a threat with a gun they wrap people disturbing the public in a futon mattress and carry them out the police visit gun owners’ homes once a year to make sure guns are kept securely government has a harder time controlling its citizens This makes it challenging to ensure people are following the laws population is not only bigger but more diverse than those in other countries and a more diverse country usually leads to more ideas and disagreement as to how the government should rule ranked at 28th for quality of life while Australia was ranked fifth Living in a country with a higher quality of life can lead to happier people and less homicide rates President Joe Biden has called on Congress to tighten the nation’s gun laws Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer vowed to bring forward two House-passed bills that include requiring expanded background checks for gun buyers but they face a tougher route to passage in a closely divided Senate with a slim Democratic majority and strong Republican opposition A majority of legislators may want to change gun policy especially from the National Rifle Association But at least three countries have shown the way toward less gun-related deaths than the U.S through extensive gun regulation and citizen cooperation can learn from these other countries to improve gun-control policy Honolulu Civil Beat is a nonprofit organization and your donation helps us produce local reporting that serves all of Hawaii student at the Thompson School of Social Work and Public Health at University of Hawaii Manoa Ideas is the place you'll find essays, analysis and opinion on public affairs in Hawaiʻi. We want to showcase smart ideas about the future of Hawaiʻi, from the state's sharpest thinkers, to stretch our collective thinking about a problem or an issue. Email news@civilbeat.org to submit an idea Sign up for our FREE morning newsletter and face each day more informed A new visual and voice drama have been revealed for the upcoming original anime AYAKA The anime series is scheduled to premiere sometime in July 2023 The new voice drama video features Kana Hanazawa as the twin-tailed Ibara Ichijou, Jun Fukuyama as Taihei Makita, and Yuuichirou Umehara as Aka Ibuki. The first two characters appeared in a new trailer for AYAKA earlier this month and are members of Ayaka Security an organization led by Aka that deals with entities called Aramitama Shinto priest Haruaki Kurama and his pupils, Chataro Fukuwake and Yako Amano, also received a similar visual and vocal drama this past April The anime’s production staff includes Nobuyoshi Nagayama (Love Flops) as director GoRA (K series) as series screenwriter and scriptwriter Misaki Kaneko (Smile Down the Runway) as character designer and Kana Shibue (Sasaki and Miyano) as music composer is handling the animation production for the anime the anime’s voice cast includes Yuuto Uemura as Yukito Yanagi Takahiro Sakurai was originally the voice of Haruaki an orphan who one day encounters an eccentric disciple of his father’s The strange man takes him to his birthplace on Ayakajima made up of seven islands where mysterious beings called “Mitama” and dragons are rumored to reside Yukito meets his father’s two other disciples who protect the harmony of Ayakajima… which soon threatens to collapse Source: AYAKA Official Japanese Twitter Ogun state has experienced profound changes in its urban environment in recent decades presenting numerous challenges such as inadequate infrastructure marked by sprawling informal settlements and a lack of strategic planning urban regeneration has emerged as a critical strategy to redefine this narrative and environmentally sustainable housing framework championed by the administration of Prince Dapo Abiodun entails the holistic revitalisation of urban areas through economic the rapid expansion of cities like Abeokuta and Ota underscores the urgent need for innovative housing solutions The current housing stock often fails to accommodate the growing population leading to overcrowding and substandard living conditions Urban regeneration efforts are poised to address these challenges by incorporating sustainable development principles and contemporary urban planning methodologies A fundamental component of urban regeneration is the redevelopment of underused or neglected spaces with abandoned structures and vacant lots contributing to urban decay The current administration aims to transform these spaces into vibrant residential communities thereby creating appealing living environments that cater to a diverse population This transformation not only enhances the visual appeal of the area but also stimulates local economies by attracting businesses and investors Prince Abiodun’s government has targeted the Ibara Housing Estate as the initial focus of its regeneration initiative which is expected to extend to other regions within the state maximising available spaces and creating interconnected urban hubs as articulated by the housing commissioner Jagunmolu Akande Omoniyi Constructed in 1976 when Ogun state was carved out of the former Western Region the Ibara Housing Estate spans 32 hectares and is valued at over N20 billion at current market rates It was originally comprising 232 two- and three-bedroom bungalows and many of its areas remain undeveloped and the existing buildings have deteriorated detracting from the area’s overall appeal The regeneration initiative aims to revitalise this prime location in the Gateway State Omoniyi emphasised: “The Ibara GRA regeneration project is best understood in the context of our history and the modest ‘pajawiri’ houses built in 1976 were designed to accommodate civil servants relocated from the Western region Ibara was chosen for its proximity to the state secretariat at Oke Ilewo Ibara GRA is at the heart of our state capital which we consider a prime asset in Southwest Nigeria.” notable government reserved areas (GRAs) like Bodija in Ibadan and Alagbaka in Akure emerged following the formation of the Western region preventing the state from fully realising the potential of its landmarks modern buildings comprising detached and semi-detached duplexes are set to rise three hectares are undergoing transformation into a thriving urban center serving as prototypes for the government’s vision for the rest of the estate with completion expected by the end of the year “This area is designed to include approximately 12 semi-detached units and 47 fully detached units Each successful applicant will receive a plot and is required to commence construction promptly Those opting for semi-detached duplexes will have designated lines to ensure uniformity owners can customise their interiors to their preferences,” Omoniyi noted “We aim to prevent speculation on these properties as this undermines the purpose of the initiative Civil servants were relocated to facilitate this scheme and it would be unjust for others to profit arbitrarily from it We are committed to equitable development and aspire to commission the project by this time next year ensuring that property values in the estate are maintained Our vision is to create a new estate that rivals prestigious locations such as Banana Island or Parkview providing a true home for our citisens returning from Lagos eliminating their dependence on hotel accommodations during visits,” Omoniyi added the pricing is set at N45,000 per square meter resulting in a 700-square-meter plot priced at N31.5 million Omoniyi highlighted that in the open market similar plots are valued between N45 million and N50 million Despite facing criticism aimed at undermining its vision the administration remains steadfast in its commitment to revolutionising housing in the state the current government has delivered 4,000 affordable homes across various locations and the ongoing Gateway Aviation Village project at Iperu Remo “Despite attempts to derail our progress through baseless criticisms the government of Prince Dapo Abiodun remains resolute in its mission to transform housing in Ogun State,” the commissioner affirmed indicating that the regeneration initiative will expand to GRAs in Sagamu the government plans to implement infrastructure upgrades within the Ibara GRA to enhance exclusivity for residents A stakeholders’ meeting with current homeowners will be convened to discuss the security framework for the area While we may face challenges regarding settlements around Oloke our goal is to ensure that GRAs worldwide are recognised as high-value areas,” Omoniyi stated He acknowledged the existing infrastructure within Ibara GRA but emphasised the need for upgrades: “Numerous drainages and culverts have failed We must address the electrification needs and engage with the Ogun State Water Corporation to ensure that residents are not reliant on boreholes.” Adeniran is the chief press secretary to Ogun state governor and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Send pictures of your young sports stars to yting@midweek.com Please provide first and last names of athletes pictured the communities they’re from and any information about the event or league they’re participating in Zoe Pang and Sady Moku of Manakoa Gymnastics stand proudly on the podium after taking first and second Congratulations to the Pirates on clinching the Spring 2019 Mānoa Youth Baseball League rookie division championship Shyne Salvador of Honolulu Sharks pushes the ball upcourt during a game at the Jam On It AAU Hawai‘i District Championships at Hawai‘i Convention Center earlier this month The team won the boys fifth-grade level 1 division The Surf Hawai‘i 2010G premier girls team celebrates after capturing the Vegas Cup (9U gold division) Inalei Haunga and coach Keoki Ha‘ole Privacy Policy | About Our Ads Maui Police have arrested a Pukalani man on drug charges after searching a vehicle and his home last week October 12 when police executed a search warrant on a Ford Ranger pickup truck he was operating More than $86,000 worth of crystal methamphetamine was recovered during the October 12 Maui Police confiscated a 2000 Ford Ranger pickup a 2003 Nissan 350Z and a 2008 Honda 1000 Motorcycle during the search and investigation Authorities confiscated 287 grams of crystal methamphetamine or ice worth an estimated street value of more than $86,000 17 grams of marijuana worth an estimated street value of $364 Police also recovered $6,250 in cash from Ibara’s residence on Kaualani Drive in Pukalani Ibara was charged with Methamphetamine Trafficking I and Prohibited Acts Related to Drug Paraphernalia A subsequent No Bail Warrant was issued for Ibara by the Hawaii Paroling Authority for a parole violation The arrest was the result of long-term investigation conducted by members of the Maui Police Department’s Vice Division The official website and Twitter account for Dr. STONE: New World has revealed the addition of three more voice cast members The 11-episode series is part of a split 2-cour season that first premiered in Japan on April 6 The newest cast members voice characters in the Petrification Kingdom Maaya Sakamoto joined the third season as Ryusui’s assistant while Saori Oonishi joined the cast as Amaryllis Returning production staff from past seasons include Shuuhei Matsushita as director Yuuichirou Kido as series screenwriter and scriptwriter TMS Entertainment is handling the animation production for the series again STONE is based on the manga written by Riichirou Inagaki and illustrated by Boichi It ran in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump from March 6 with 26 total tankoubon volumes released under the Jump Comics label A spin-off manga by Inagaki and Boichi titled Dr STONE Reboot: Byakuya ran in the same magazine from October 28 It describes the synopsis of the third season as:  the former members of Tsukasa’s Empire of Might join forces with the Kingdom of Science to build a ship capable of sailing across open ocean to seek answers on the mystery of the global petrification before they can begin their voyage Senku and his friends need to find some key resources and push some new scientific advancements to build the type of vessel they need Source: Dr. STONE Official Anime Twitter, Dr. STONE Official Anime Website Muscle cars are showing surprising strength as consumers shift to SUVs and the market for other cars weakens according to Kelley Blue Book’s expert on vehicles’ residual values Dodge Challenger or Ford Mustang retains significantly more of its value than other vehicles “When the muscle car renaissance began more than 10 years ago a lot of people thought it would be a fad," Ibara said "But they’re sales are strong and values are holding up well The three muscle cars now retain 48%-49% of their value after three years three-year-old vehicles hover between 40% and the high 30s.” Ibara’s analysis flies counter to recent questions about muscle cars’ appeal though generally less than sales of all types of cars “The incentives on them are generally lower and that leads to higher residual values," Ibara said "Cars that have natural demand do better as used cars.” That’s in spite of the fact that the Camaro and Mustang sell lots of convertibles to daily rental agencies because the cars are popular at vacation destinations That leads to a big supply of lightly equipped used rental cars that sell for less than the higher trim levels that customers buy “All the modern muscle cars have loyal followings,” Ibara said That’s showed up in higher prices for the new Camaro and large numbers of owners coming back for a new Camaro Challenger or Mustang when they got a new car Contact Mark Phelan: 313-222-6731 or mmphelan@freepress.com Your browser does not support JavaScript, or it is disabled．Please check the site policy for more information Okayama Prefecture--Instead of boasting of bright lights trendy restaurants and packed tourist spots the Bisei district here is basking in the glow of something increasingly rare: its pristine dark skies at night Residents and officials in Bisei are celebrating the district earning the status of an International Dark Sky Community for its picturesque star-lit landscape Billing itself as the “town of stars,” Bisei became only the third region in Japan to be recognized by the U.S nonprofit organization International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) which is comprised primarily of astronomers It was reportedly the first time that a local area in Asia has been certified in the community category under the program for its area-wide efforts to preserve magnificent starry skies Locals in Bisei hope the designation will help the district grow in popularity as a tourist spot “Our community-wide endeavor was acknowledged offering a chance for us to show off the appeal (of local skies) for both visitors and residents,” said Shota Maeno chief engineer at the Bisei Astronomical Observatory The International Dark Sky certification program was introduced in 2001 by the IDA including the Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park in Okinawa Prefecture and Kozushima island off Tokyo both of which were certified in the park section have been designated as International Dark Sky sites in six categories Located on a highland at altitudes from 300 meters to 400 meters Bisei was formed by merging four villages in 1954 was formed by taking one kanji each from two local rivers A legend says three shooting stars fell on what currently is Bisei in the Kamakura Period (1185-1333) Bisei enacted Japan’s first light pollution prevention ordinance to contain artificial light at night urging citizens to turn off outdoor lighting at 10 p.m with a 101-centimeter Cassegrain telescope Bisei has since enjoyed popularity as an ideal stargazing spot among astronomers and star watchers some 30 years after the ordinance’s establishment Bisei faced difficulty continuing with its activity to protect dark skies as more security lights were replaced with white light-emitting diodes Ibara city last year initiated a program to apply for the International Dark Sky certification as part of efforts to have citizens realize that precious star-filled skies are a “treasure." security lights and outdoor lamps at a total of 740 locations in Bisei were replaced with new ones whose light does not brighten the sky overhead a cooperative group of 30 entities from the authorities industry and academia was set up under the Bisei tourism association’s initiative to discuss ways to attract sightseers after the area’s inclusion in the International Dark Sky list Referring to the series of awareness-raising and other approaches the IDA described Bisei as fulfilling “its commitment to protecting the night sky by working with external partners.” The IDA’s screening committee unanimously agreed on Bisei’s recognition as an International Dark Sky Community during a Nov Maeno said renovation work at the Bisei Astronomical Observatory has been forging ahead “We will make further efforts to allow people to enjoy the night skies over Bisei and learn about space so that as many individuals as possible will become its fans,” said Maeno an official at Ibara city’s Bisei promotional division said he has been involved in the municipality’s program to gain Bisei recognition as an International Dark Sky site since its start in 2018 who also belongs to the Bisei tourism association's secretariat led the city’s efforts to change streetlights to less-pollutive ones and push vending machine operators to switch off the lights at 10 p.m “Many inquiries have been coming in from tourist agencies and stargazing fans since it (Bisei) was certified as an International Dark Sky place,” Ogawa said Ogawa said he expects a guide training program that will start in November to show visitors the attraction of star-filled skies and how to observe celestial bodies will give local tourism additional momentum long-standing challenge is the difficulty in hosting hordes of sightseers deriving from the district’s low number of restaurants and accommodation facilities “Taking advantage of the area’s increased profile we will continuously put in as much energy as that invested in the certification program application into newer efforts,” said Ogawa “We need to develop systems to have those from urban regions want to visit here two and three times as the next step.” SpaceX returns 4 astronauts to Earth; rare night splashdown Information on the latest cherry blossom conditions Please right click to use your browser’s translation function.) A series based on diplomatic documents declassified by Japan’s Foreign Ministry Here is a collection of first-hand accounts by “hibakusha” atomic bomb survivors chefs and others involved in the field of food introduce their special recipes intertwined with their paths in life A series about Japanese-Americans and their memories of World War II In-house News and Messages No reproduction or republication without written permission The three muscle cars now retain 48%-49% of their value after three years That leads to a big supply of lightly equipped used rental cars that sell for less than the higher trim levels that customers buy All the modern muscle cars have loyal followings,” Ibara said The October issue of Kadokawa's Shōnen Ace magazine published the final chapter of Aoi Fujiwara's Hankō Dekinai Ibara-chan (Ibara-chan Can't Rebel!) manga on Thursday Kadokawa will publish the manga's third compiled book volume on October 26 and the younger sister among two siblings in the Hiiragi family She is at the height of her rebellious phase but somehow cannot bring the same rebellious spirit to her older brother all she wants is for her brother to notice her Fujiwara launched the manga in Shōnen Ace in April 2020 Kadokawa published the manga's second volume on April 26 and it released the third volume in June 2019 He has no true allies on the island—only people he has deceived and those he has stalemated into inaction He trusts no one but himself and would never even think of giving his life for another or some greater goal As a "cautious old man," he is willing to sacrifice everything and everyone else as long as he remains safe and sound—which brings us to the second reason Ibara loses: he's a coward Ibara has the physical strength advantage in this fight—even combined There are points in this fight—namely when Senku is running away—that Ibara likely could have caught and killed the teenage boy Ibara's cowardly nature prevents him from pressing the attack He lets the fear of the unknown hold him back—waiting until he is in the strongest possible position before launching any attack Ibara doesn't realize that Senku is playing on this the entire battle If the petrifying the whole island thing didn't make it clear seeing Ibara smugly approach the car only to panic when Senku says the activation words through the speaker shows Senku the old man's true nature Senku throws acid at Ibara to cover up Ryusui's revival and keep Ibara weary of what other tricks Senku might have claiming that the telephone speaker is a gun does the same thing and buys him the final bit of time he needs for a counterattack Senku and Ryusui exploit both of Ibara's weaknesses at once Ibara could never imagine sacrificing himself as Ryusui does for Senku—not only turning into stone but doing so in a way that's sure to get him instantly shattered It is utterly antithetical to Ibara's self-preservation instinct—to the point that he can't process what happened until it's too late Ryusui trusts his friends—trusts that Senku will understand what he has done with the earpiece (and what to do next) and trusts Yuzuriha to put him back together when the fight is over the fight leaves us with a solid message: Be brave and trust in your friends to support you you'll be able to accomplish what no one could do alone And all he has done in the series so far has assured him that he will never be truly alone ever again • Senku needs to wake someone else up ASAP—preferably someone who knows where the anti-biotics are stashed and can treat him while he's passed out for a few days (I wouldn't be surprised if that stab wound gets infected.) • Ibara seems to be who Gen would become if left without a goal he couldn't accomplish alone • I'm so happy this isn't the last episode of the season I love it when a series leaves an episode or two at the end to tie up loose ends and set the stage for things to come Ekibindi ky’ibumba ekimazire emyaka 3,000 kiroho ibara ery’omu Baibuli lihandikirwe omu rulimi rwa Kanani abaseruliiriza ha bantu ba ira nibakozesa ebisigalira bakazoora ebibbali by’ekibindi ekimazire emyaka 3,000 Ekyakizire kubasemeza bikaba bihandiiko ebi basangire ha kibindi kinu bakasobora kurora ebigambo bya Kanani ebikaba bikihandiikirweho “Eshba’al Ben Beda,” ekirukumanyisa “Esi-baali mutabani wa Beda.” Gunu nugwo murundi ogubandize abaseruliirizi kuzoora ekintu ekya ira kihandiikirweho ibara linu Haroho omuntu ondi arukweta Esi-baali arukubazibwaho omu Baibuli (1 Ekyebyomubusinge 8:33; 9:39) Omu ha baseruliiriza abakizoire arukwetwa Yosef Garfinkel akagamba: “Nikihuniiriza kumanya ngu ibara linu erya Esi-baali nirisangwa omu Baibuli kandi nirisangwa na ha kibindi ekyabaireho omu busumi Omukama Daudi akaba n’alema.” Kinu kyokurorraho kindi ekirukwoleka omulingo ebizoirwe omu kuseruliiriza birukusagika Baibuli ibara lindi erya Esi-baali mutabani wa Saulo niryo Isi-bosesi (2 Samuiri 2:10) Habwaki bacwireho “baali” ha ibara linu bagarraho “bosesi” Omuseruliirizi omu n’agamba ngu ayahandiikire Samuiri Eyakabiri n’asobora kuba yali n’ayetantara kukozesa ibara Esi-baali habwokuba rikaba liri ibara lya ruhanga ow’ebisuba ayamanywaga nka Baali ou Abakanani baramyaga Baitu ibara linu nitulisanga omu kitabu kya Baibuli ekirukwetwa Ekyebyomubusinge eky’Okubanza is planning to fight pollution in mountainous and coastal areas across Japan in the form of lights that brighten the night sky to the detriment of star watchers The company is moving to introduce its “lighting friendly to starry skies” in local communities to battle light pollution Panasonic will deliver its new soft orange light to the Bisei district of Ibara Though conventional devices emit strong white light in all directions Panasonic's orange light illuminates only the road side Bisei is famous as the “holy land for stargazers,” because it is home to an astronomical observatory and introduced the Light Pollution Prevention Ordinance for the first time among municipalities nationwide The city continues to make efforts to preserve star-lit skies overhead as a tourist attraction and started upgrading some LED security lights on its streets in July After Ibara city merged with Bisei in 2005 the municipality started thinking of applying for the International Dark Sky Places program of the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) a U.S.-based private organization working for night sky preservation strong white light from security lighting emerged as a problem an official of Ibara asked a Panasonic sales office for advice and the company decided to develop a lighting device that would not pollute star-lit skies on board with the city’s plan Trying to slash introduction costs as much as possible Panasonic sought a way to improve existing lights A black resin sheet was inserted into the inside of the lighting so that the illumination will not reach the overhead sky Ibara will replace all its 400 security lights in Bisei with new ones by the end of the year with an eye on having itself designated as an International Dark Sky Place next year “The lighting perfectly matches the landscape,” said Noboru Nishino “We will further develop our town to attract visitors from across the world for our star-lit skies.” the newly developed light became the first Japan-made product to win the IDA’s Dark Sky Friendly Lighting status in January this year “The lighting will protect people’s life and starry skies at the same time while maintaining a sufficient brightness level for security objectives,” said Kyota Mukunoki a Panasonic official involved in the development of the new product Panasonic is looking to pitch the light equipment to municipalities and other parties moving to utilize star-filled skies as sightseeing resources and preserve historic scenery as efforts to fulfill the U.N light pollution could have negative effects on not only stargazing but also the ecosystems of migratory birds and other animals as well as bugs and plants “White LED light turned on at night is totally different from light that exists in nature,” said Nobuaki Ochi expressing his hopes for the introduction of the new lighting No reproduction or republication without written permission.