Website/Facebook: izumirotary.com More: Popular Springfield restaurant closing for good; The Railyard announces opening date My order: This recently opened Japanese-themed restaurant offers sushi My husband and I ordered the lunch specials which offered a selection of one “rotary plate” off the conveyor belt and a choice of protein and rice or noodles I opted for Shrimp Izumi Fried Rice ($11.95.) He ordered the Chicken Hibachi Noodle ($11.95) We split an order of Veggie Spring Rolls ($3.59) were Mango Paradise Roll and Cilantro Salmon Roll Likes: Friendly servers are quick to help with the ordering process The conveyor belt parades a variety of appetizers and desserts by each table making it easy to choose the rotary plate that came as part of the meal The entrees arrived piping hot delivered by a robot train above the conveyor belt that stops at the table and announces the order interactive atmosphere and unique dining experience For me it was a high-tech spin on memories of a diner in my hometown that delivered meals on a little train that went around the restaurant Dislikes: Reaching up to retrieve the meals on the robot train were a bit of a stretch for both of us but thankfully our server was able to assist I think I’d enjoy sampling a few of the rotary plates ($2.59-3.59 each) or the Hibachi Combination Bowl entrée with chicken steak and shrimp with yum-yum sauce ($11.95) Explorations—Playwright Julia Izumi and the Invention of Japanese American Art and Identity Gallery 902, The Pierre and Maria-Gaetana Matisse Gallery Experience The Met collection anew as artists working across disciplines—including poetry and more—respond to works on view in encounters that can only happen at The Met Join playwright and performer Julia Izumi as she explores the lives of Bumpei Usui and Yasuo Kuniyoshi two Japanese American artists trying to make art in this country in a time when they couldn't even become citizens guests are invited to witness whimsical resurrections of Usui and Kuniyoshi—played by Izumi and fellow Japanese American theater artist Aya Ogawa—compare modern art styles of the East and West and discuss what it means to be a Japanese American artist as the identity is just being invented Learn more about Julia Izumi though advance registration is recommended Priority will be given to those who register Assistive listening devices are provided in the gallery where the program begins We encourage you to bring your own headphones contact access@metmuseum.org or 212-650-2010 Image: Photo of Julia Izumi by Justin McCallum Engage with art and culture with a variety of virtual events for all audiences Experience The Met collection through drawing and respond to creative challenges Hear new insights and untold stories from Met insiders including curators and scholars and take a closer look at the works of art on view in the galleries Browse Departments & Services News Achievements collegedeansoffice@american.edu Battelle-Tompkins, Room 200 on a map Back to top and Hasset at the Mathias Student Research Conference At American University, undergraduate students are making real contributions to one of the world’s most pressing health challenges: HIV. In the Izumi Lab, housed in the Department of Biology, students work under the guidance of Professor Taisuke Izumi on cutting-edge research aimed at curing HIV and improving the lives of those who live with it With projects spanning from immune system activation to novel drug evaluation tools the lab is a training ground for the next generation of scientists and Dacia have demonstrated exceptional commitment “Their contributions have significantly advanced our research on HIV biology and serve as inspiring examples of undergraduate excellence in the sciences at American University.” We sat down with the three students to talk about their work Dacia Marquez presenting at the Mathias Student Research Conference Dacia: My passion for medical biology stems from my lifelong experience navigating chronic illness requiring constant infusion treatments and lifelong medications I have continuously sought to understand the mechanisms behind my treatments and why cures for chronic immune diseases remain unknown why I expose myself to as many immunology opportunities as I can Hassett: When I was first exposed to biology I was very interested in how our bodies work Both chemistry and biology courses helped answer these questions which encouraged me to major in biochemistry I was able to learn more about what was happening on the molecular level so I’ve loved science ever since I was a kid was watching the 1997 movie GATTACA in my AP Biology class Learning more about the underlying mechanisms that make everyone so unique is what my passion for biology is rooted in and the questions that GATTACA had me thinking about inspired me to pursue a career in biology specifically Dacia: I think our HIV research will make a real-world impact in the future because it focuses on the one key factor of why HIV has no cure and why combined retroviral therapy (cART) is a long-term treatment I want people to know we are one step closer to developing an effective HIV cure due to Latency Reversal Agents efficacy I hope this research provides an alternative function cure strategy for the treatment of HIV As the utilized inhibitors have already been approved by the FDA for use in cancer treatments I hope these steps towards the creation of an HIV cure can reduce stigmas often associated with HIV Grace: I hope that the system I am assisting in developing will allow for better health outcomes for those living with HIV there is still a lot of stigma against the LGBTQIA+ community that comes with hearing “HIV.” As someone who belongs to this community I hope that my work will contribute towards eliminating harmful stereotypes by continuing to raise awareness for HIV as a global public health challenge that we should strive to develop effective treatments for Grace: Lots of late nights and early mornings but going that extra mile is worth it when you see that your results can have a significant impact on the research community I also received the CAS Fellowship last summer so I was able to really dive deep into my research and gain a more comprehensive understanding as to the implications of my work Dacia: I would have to say our lab is very hard working we wouldn't be in the positions we are in today Our publications are our little “trophies” of dedication Hassett: Many hours in the lab led to the publishing of these works Research takes time and patience to see positive results Keeping consistent throughout the process is essential when pursuing a project and it has been amazing to see all the progress made in these past two years Dacia: I plan to take a gap year after graduation and join the Peace Corps to serve undeveloped Spanish-speaking countries in need of medical services I want to work in the National Institute of Health (NIH) in an immunology-based lab focusing on Rheumatoid Arthritis and autoimmune diseases I’m very passionate about helping my chronically ill community and advocating for them Hassett: I will be taking the MCAT and applying to medical school this summer I hope to become a surgeon while staying active in research These past few years have shown me how vital research is in creating positive change both in the realm of medicine but also in our communities I hope to attend graduate school for genetic counseling All the skills I learned through participating in research such as the importance of scientific communication have inspired me to pursue a career that advocates for effective communication with patients as they navigate difficult healthcare decisions I also hope to combine my research and clinical experiences together for a PhD Dacia: I would tell them not to get discouraged when they face adversity in the laboratory or the classroom Stay optimistic and focus on putting energy into your strengths You are the only person capable of making yourself succeed Hassett: Never limit yourself when thinking about topics/ interests to pursue A lot of different projects have overlapping aspects you can explore If a topic you would like to learn more about isn't a current ongoing project there are many amazing faculty members willing to help Grace: Embrace collaboration every chance you get but just know that you deserve every achievement you get and every mistake you make is a chance to learn and grow both as a person and scientist Professor Izumi shares some words about his students: the first undergraduate student to join my lab in August 2023 began as a Dean’s Office-funded research assistant supporting mammalian cell culture work during the fall semester She later led an HIV cure study investigating FDA-approved cancer drugs and presented her research at both the Mathias Research Conference and the Rising Stars in Cell Biology Symposium hosted by Johns Hopkins University in 2024 She received the 2024 CAS Summer Undergraduate Fellowship and is currently pursuing an Independent Study in Biology "Dacia joined my lab as a freshman in spring 2024 trained under Hasset during the summer to master cell culture techniques and assumed cell culture maintenance responsibilities in the fall 2024 as a Federal Work-Study-funded research assistant including equal authorship with Hasset on our latest HIV cure article in Viruses Dacia presented at the 2025 Mathias Conference alongside Hasset and will present independently at the Rising Stars in Cell Biology Symposium this year She is a 2025 CAS Summer Fellowship recipient and a candidate for the Honors in Biology program "Grace joined my lab in spring 2024 by taking my BIO-401: Mechanisms of Pathogenesis course in fall 2023 She developed a novel microscopic technique to visualize single HIV virions and has co-led two publications as co-first author As a 2024 CAS Summer Fellowship awardee and Honors in Biology student Grace presented her work at the 2024 Rising Stars Symposium and the 2025 Mathias Research Conference." Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Smaller, more casual versions of Izumi can also be found on some ships. These include Izumi on the Park, which offers grab-and-go options and ice cream on Royal Caribbean’s newest ships A la carte sushi as well as hot and cold plates are available at Izumi Sushi the original Izumi restaurant on Royal Caribbean Izumi is one of the specialty restaurants on Icon of the Seas (Photo: Jorge Oliver) Most Royal Caribbean ships offer some version of Izumi restaurant an Asian-inspired dining experience that includes rolls as the chefs entertain diners with jokes and cooking tricks The smaller Izumi restaurant offers a quicker with a shorter a la carte menu and no live cooking A staff member at Izumi Hibachi on Independence of the Seas (Photo: Marilyn Borth) Though each Izumi restaurant is slightly different On the newer ships, color schemes run the gamut of reds, oranges, browns, grays and blacks used in a variety of geometric designs. On older ships, such as some of the Radiance-class ships aqua and sky-blue mix with orange and brown for a more casual feel the wall art is the strongest indicator of the restaurant's Japanese menu; on some ships the samurai figure outside the restaurant says it all Izumi seating options can include two- and four-person tables (sometimes just two two-person tables pushed together) as well as cafeteria-style long tables or bar-style counters with stools There's also a sushi counter for those who don't need access to the full menu Across all Izumi restaurants on Royal Caribbean, the dress code is smart casual Izumi specialty restaurant aboard Radiance of the Seas (Photo: Jorge Oliver) All Izumi restaurants on Royal Caribbean are open for dinner, with Izumi Sushi also serving lunch on most ships. Izumi in the Park stays open throughout the day and closes after the late dinner seating Menu items at Izumi restaurants on different ships can vary slightly the edamame is complimentary and on other ships Izumi Hibachi & Sushi features a full-scale hibachi menu with free starters Dessert is also included in the Hibachi experience you'll find miso or wonton soup and vegetable fried rice as starters Sushi aficionados can choose from a wide range of sashimi choices signature rolls and a handful of chef's signature rolls Three desserts are available as well in both restaurants: crispy sesame balls one for the regular sushi and Japanese cuisine menu and a second room with tables of eight spots set around the cooking area Izumi in the Park offers sushi to-go options, along with ice cream bubble cones. These restaurants are located in the Central Park neighborhood and are open until late to serve passengers looking for a mid-afternoon or after-dinner snack Izumi Hibachi & Sushi and Izumi Sushi offer kids’ menus, and gluten- and lactose-free items are available in all Izumi restaurants on Royal Caribbean ships Izumi is now located just off Central Park on Deck 8 (Photo: Aaron Saunders) Izumi Hibachi & Sushi is a prix-fixe restaurant that offers set menus Its two-tier pricing structure is based on the type of combo chosen: Classic or Premier with additional choices available as part of the Premier combo A good selection of a la carte items are available at Izumi Sushi Restaurant which also offers a prix-fixe menu that includes one small plate View both the Izumi Menu and Izumi Hibachi & Sushi Menu on Royal Caribbean's website Note that menus are samples only and are subject to change by ship and itinerary Izumi Hibachi & Sushi on Independence of the Seas (Photo: Marilyn Borth) On 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close at hand positioned on the back of the legs for pedaling comfort Prices are accurate and items in stock at time of publishing This is the first time the developers of the game have shown Izumi's official artwork for the game Izumi is a character who uses water powers and because of this she has quite a bit of range One of the slides (fourth image below) showed Izumi's crouching C attack Serizawa noted that the scarf Izumi wears transforms depending on the moves that you do The sixth image in the gallery below shows the creative process the developers of Under Night In-Birth 2 went through when designing Izumi from changing her hair and clothing styles to showing her with birds instead of fish The seventh image below shows the final version of Izumi's character artwork Serizawa noted that the team is working on her pixel art and balancing currently You can view more about Ogre who was released last month, or see more about the bone witch Uzuki who was the first DLC character added 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Tokyo Izumi Tenku no Yu is a 24-hour spa directly connected to Haneda Airport Terminal 3, featuring around a dozen hot springs and baths. Relax in the outdoor bath while watching planes come and go, and even catch a glimpse of Mt Fuji on clear days. There are also plenty of couches and reclining chairs, plus dry, steam and stone saunas.  It costs ¥4,800 for adults (¥4,000 between 1am to 5am) and ¥2,000 for primary school students and under. The admission fee includes a face towel, bath towel and access to the entire facility. Those staying at Hotel Villa Fontine receive a ¥2,000 discount (¥1,000 for children). Note that baths are not available between 10am to 1pm daily, and that hotel guests have priority entering Izumi Tenku no Yu if the facility reaches capacity. facebooktwitterpinterestinstagramAbout us You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser or activate Google Chrome Frame to improve your experience The Pearl Izumi Expedition Pro off-road shoe aims to offer off-road comfort with road-shoe stiffness and light weight The Pearl Izumi Expedition Pro clipless shoes are designed for gravel and cross-country riding My size 45 shoe without cleats weighs 345g on my scale they set out to give riders every bit of performance to finish that upcoming race The Pearl iZumi Expedition Pro features a stiff heel to toe 1:1 EX Pro Carbon sole for pedal efficiency The stiff carbon sole makes every pedal stroke feel precise while the bottom tread layer has a minimal but effective open tread design to help shed mud The abrasion-resistant TPU tread lugs are about 4/16th of an inch tall to help dig into the dirt and give traction when off the bike the decently deep treads provided great traction even on steep I have no complaints about walking comfort when it comes to quick hike-a-bike scenarios in these shoes The Expedition Pro is wrapped in a sleek bonded perforated synthetic leather upper that breathes decently well The upper wraps well around the foot without losing its shape over time I typically wear a regular width size 10.5 shoe and the large open toe box was a highlight for me compared to shoes with a narrow toe box that hurt my feet not long into the ride the BOA L6C allow independent adjustments along the mid and forefoot The dual offset BOA system offers lots of clicks for adjustability although they only turn to tighten and not loosen It seems these BOA laces aren’t made out of stainless steel wires like they typically are; they appear to be made out of a fabric-like lace material that is less stiff and therefore more comfortable I’ve also tested the Specialized Recon 2.0 gravel shoe and while I would say the Recon 2.0 shoe is a bit more comfortable the Pearl Izumi Expedition Pros were surprisingly comfortable from the beginning My usual size 45 fit like a glove and stayed comfortable during and after the break-in period The back of the shoe cups my heel comfortably while the front of the shoe provides a nice bed for toes to rest on The shoe does a nice job keeping feet in a good position while on and off the bike with no pressure points I ride flat pedals on my mountain bike and clipless shoes on my gravel/road bike so I tested the Expedition Pro’s on gravel and road rides only Throwing the shoes on and locking in fit is quick and easy Every clip in and clip out was precise thanks to a well-designed TPU cleat channel And while the on-the-bike performance was noticeably good I think that is to be expected of a stiff “Pro” race shoe the power transfer is notably efficient thanks to the carbon sole One can argue that performance is all in the rider but “Pro” equipment can definitely help take your riding to the next level whether you are racing or not I could hear the tiny rocks crunching and hitting the carbon sole I did try to avoid bigger rocks when walking something I was not used to doing when walking in my Recon 2.0’s The scratches on the carbon sole appear to be purely aesthetic though I found that rocks also scratched and peeled some of that TPU layer within the first couple of casual gravel rides that is what gravel and dirt will do to any shoe but I would like these shoes to last a good while Perhaps Pearl iZumi could add a thin layer of TPU over the carbon to protect it even if it adds a few more grams There is enough TPU tread to walk around in but these aren’t all day walking around shoes The Pearl Izumi Expedition Pro shoes proved to be comfortable for long rides Breathability is OK; my feet tend to run hot on rides so I would like to see more breathable mesh materials and or maybe air channels to help keep things cool The sturdy toe cap and heel protector do a nice job shielding against bumps and bruises the Pearl iZumi Expedition Pro off-road shoes are a great choice for long-day training rides and race-ready performance If you’re looking to just get out an casually explore on your gravel bike these might not be the best choice; for that Enter your email for the top stories in mountain biking plus product picks and deals delivered to your inbox each week Cafe Moxo opens Saturday in its new Montvale Junction home just shy of nine months after a fire in the 400 block of East Adams Street shut down the downtown dining darling “We’re staying true to who we are,” Mark Forinash who co-owns Cafe Moxo with his wife Shawna “We want to be the same restaurant that closed last June More: Cafe Moxo poised to fill home of popular Springfield eatery in 2025 “At our core are the same hand-rolled noodles in our soup the new address at 2661 Chatham Road (formerly home to Three Twigs & Co.) places Cafe Moxo in a very different neighborhood than its original home of 17 years at 411 E Montvale Junction is a retail oasis surrounded by thick residential areas sitting alongside one of Springfield’s main commuter arteries To provide the same quick service, Forinash has created a coffee bar and to-go pick up area for advance online orders with its own door and check out area to quickly serve on-the-go commuters. There’s also curbside service for orders placed online at cafemoxo.com This new central location allows Cafe Moxo to offer in-house delivery service throughout Springfield for orders of $50 or more “Our goal is to provide the best service possible,” he said Services include dine in and al fresco seating curbside side pickup and in-house delivery service throughout Springfield More: 'Supporting the community that's supported us.' Cafe Moxo workers volunteer post Adams St. fire The menu offers breakfast selections ranging from Cinnamon Toast Crunch French toast to avocado toast bacon and sausage patty with egg on toasted sourdough Forinash called the new address Cafe Moxo’s “national headquarters.” That said he hasn’t forgotten where the business came from We haven’t abandoned the downtown,” he said “We do fully anticipate opening another location downtown We just need to get our feet underneath us here first.” New sushi restaurant openingIzumi Rotary & Bar – Springfield’s first conveyor belt sushi restaurant – opens March 13 on Springfield’s west side free meals will be given to the first 30 patrons through the door The opening special – a $15 coupon for the first 30 customers – will be available for the first three days of business Marine who most recently worked as a sushi chef in Dallas came to Springfield to be closer to family More: New, conveyor belt style restaurant opening in Springfield will be city's first “I noticed there wasn’t a conveyor belt concept,” Wu said “And I thought that was an experience I could bring to my new home.” Dine-in customers have two automated ways to select their meal Menu items can be ordered on a tablet located at each of the 42 tables with dishes delivered via robot a variety of other dishes parade by on the conveyor belt that snakes past every table Color coded plates indicate price point (black plates $2.59 The cashier rings up the bill based on the tablet order and plate colors Menu selections include teriyaki and hibachi dishes with rice or stir-fried noodles Appetizers range from crab rangoon and egg rolls to the more exotic like takoyaki (an octopus-filled dumpling.) Items tempting from the conveyor belt range from sushi rolls as well as a variety of desserts like creme brulee and cheesecakes A separate bar area specializes in martinis and margaritas Take-out service also is available. Orders can be placed in advance at izumirotary.com occupies half of the new duplex at 3061 Wabash Ave that recently rose from the parking lot in front of Gordon Food Service Potbelly Sandwich Shop is slated to fill the other half of the duplex later this year Cousins Maine LobsterA recent press release from Cousins Maine Lobster announced the Shark Tank-famed mobile eatery was launching its first food truck with a Springfield-Peoria route More: Inspector: Springfield restaurant 'on the verge of a roach infestation' But the rolling eatery’s actual itinerary indicates the business will be appearing in the Capital City about as frequently as the perfect summer day its signature sandwiches – lobster rolls – conjure up The black food truck adorned with a giant red crustacean is scheduled to be in Springfield twice in March March 8 in the Scheels’ parking lot (3801 S “We will not restrict our operations only in Springfield,” emailed Varun Salveru operations manager for the Chicago-based franchise with the license for the Illinois market “We will be visiting all the cities and counties in central Illinois making occasional visits to southern Illinois.” The Chicago franchise’s March itinerary for its fleet showed 8 visits scheduled for central Illinois communities stretching from Peoria Heights to Springfield Cousins posts a 30-day itinerary on its Facebook page of communities where their food trucks will be visiting The menu features two versions of lobster rolls: Maine (with the lobster served chilled with mayo on a New England roll) and Connecticut (with the lobster served warm with butter and lemon on a New England roll) Fresh lobster also is featured in a lobster bisque soup ($8/cup blended with macaroni and cheese or topping tater tots and tucked in tacos or quesadillas Other selections include New England Clam Chowder ($8/cup Kids menu has grilled cheese or cheese quesadilla w/ tots ($11) Take home options include a do-it-yourself lobster roll kit (1-pound for $120 More: New ownership hasn't changed the great pizza at this Springfield favorite restaurant Company founders Sabin Lomac and Jim Tselikis had one food truck operating in California when they pitched their business in 2012 on the ABC’s Shark Tank the Los Angeles-based company has more than 60 trucks operating across the country Sorrento’s Pizzeria in Lincoln has closed after a half century of serving its signature pizza from the Logan County square But the pizzeria’s departure might not be the last word on this family-owned business “It is with mixed emotions that I must tell you Sorrento’s is closing,” owner Lisa Drew posted on the restaurant’s social media “Whether this will be a permanent or temporary closing remains to be determined but I will be sure to keep you informed.” Drew said the building at 1614 Broadway St. as well as the Sorrento’s Pizzeria name and recipes remains on the market with the potential for someone else to reopen the business Sicilian natives Giovanni and Anna Curcuru served Sorrento’s first slice in 1969 from its original home on the north side of the Logan County square Their son Serafino “Sammy” Curcuru took over the business The A La Carte column highlights restaurant openings as well as personnel changes and business news Natalie Morris can be reached at 217-737-7254 or by email at natalie.sjr@gmail.com Assistant Professor Jared Izumi is developing a virtual reality program that could eliminate bias from child behavioral assessments schools use to assess the behavioral abilities of young children may be biased against students from underserved communities This is all the more alarming considering behavioral assessments can impact the educational trajectory of a student’s life assistant professor of counseling and school psychology in the Attallah College of Educational Studies has been analyzing rater bias in schools since he wrote his dissertation on the subject “The decisions that are informed by these behavioral tests can be irreversible and lifelong,” said Izumi “If you’re making those decisions for a child Behavioral assessments in schools rate children on social skills These are usually evaluated through rating scales the current method can be problematic because the perception and biases of the person giving the ratings can negatively impact children’s scores Izumi is developing a program to eliminate rater bias with the use of virtual reality and artificial intelligence “I wanted to look at whether we can just evaluate kids directly by observing their behavior within a virtual reality environment,” said Izumi “I want to reduce the bias associated with the rater so that we can get a truer picture of each child’s functioning.” Designed for third- to sixth-grade students Izumi’s program requires children to wear a VR headset The students will enter a virtual school environment where they will be tasked with responding to a variety of scenarios that usually play out in a classroom a person recorded the action on a computer after a child performed some action within the VR world This initial program was used in a 2023 study as more of a proof of concept Izumi is now working on developing and testing the use of AI in the program The AI would remove the need for a person to record the behaviors by automatically coding the child’s reaction within the program asking a teacher for help or attempting to problem-solve the AI will have to figure out how the user responded such as by raising their hand or yelling at a teacher,” Izumi said “So the AI has to understand the intent of the child So it would be much more complex than the current iteration.” The AI would also be able to adapt the VR environment to the children’s behavior Characters and features in the VR environment would respond in more realistic ways encouraging children to feel as if the virtual world is real “Then their responses will be similar to how they respond in reality,” Izumi said “The goal is that we can have appropriate responses in VR but only if the responses in VR are similar to the responses in reality That requires a pretty intelligent AI system.” In addition to improving the assessment of children’s behavioral skills Izumi hopes his program will also be used for treatment or intervention to help schools engage students who have less developed social and emotional skills schools use roleplaying to help children refine these skills But Izumi said this practice is problematic “We’re noticing in schools that kids have greater challenges with their social and emotional skills,” Izumi said “So schools will use roleplaying but having a first-grader do a roleplay is pretty pointless.” students will be able to repetitively practice these skills in a controlled environment “It’s about figuring out what skills we need to teach them through better assessment,” Izumi said it’s important to have adequate treatment or interventions especially with the lack of social and emotional skills that we have seen since the pandemic This is a new way of conducting this work that was literally impossible just a short time ago I am always thinking about how we can move the field forward.” Read more from Chapman Forward magazine.  This is a snapshot of the inspections conducted by the Lane County Health Department licensed restaurants receive unannounced inspections that focus on food temperatures Violations: Restaurant scores are based on a 100-point scale and priority foundation violations deduct 3 points Violations recorded on consecutive inspections result in point deductions being doubled Scoring: Scores of 70 or higher are considered compliant Restaurants scoring below 70 must be re-inspected within 30 days or face closure or other administrative action Restaurants display a placard by the entrance to indicate whether they have passed their last inspection The latest inspections are now available to view here Priority Violations: The chlorine sanitizer concentration specifically the chlorine sanitizer was swabbed at 0 ppm when it is supposed to be above 50 potentially hazardous food has not been consumed within the required time period or is not properly date-marked; specifically ham dated 2/2 is still sitting on the shelf with the rest of the deli meats in the walk-in The premises are not maintained free of insects There are a number of drain flies in the facility Priority violations: Potentially hazardous food is not maintained at proper hot or cold holding temperatures milk is at 50° F in reach behind the front counter when it should be under 41° F Priority Violations: A handwashing sink is not accessible for employee use at all times is used for purposes other than handwashing or is not operated properly handwashing sinks around the restaurant are filled with ice or used for tasks other than handwashing a food handler in the sushi preparation area rinsed single-use gloves that should only be used for one task Raw or ready-to-eat food is not properly protected from cross contamination; specifically raw tuna and raw eggs are stored above ready-to-eat food and vegetables  Poisonous or toxic materials are not properly separated or located; specifically a fly strip is hanging on the ceiling above the food preparation area drink or use tobacco in unapproved areas or use an inappropriate beverage container for drinking two personal beverages are stored on top of the ice machine A test kit is not provided or is not accurate enough to measure the concentration of sanitizing solutions employees were unable to locate chlorine test strips during inspection the handwashing sink behind the front counter has residue of a dumped beverage specifically fish is thawing in the basin of a handwashing sink in the front of the facility or records are not maintained or provided as required for raw partially cooked or marinated-partially cooked fish served or sold in a ready-to-eat form sushi is being served to customers without proper certification to serve raw fish Ready-to-eat food is not properly date-marked multiple containers of cooked meats in the cooler were unmarked and cooked yesterday presented in the correct format or does not contain the required information there is no consumer advisory that warns consumers about raw and undercooked meats on the menu Working containers of poisonous or toxic materials are not clearly labeled a bucket of yellow powder identified as cleaner was not properly labeled Priority Violations: Freezing temperatures are not recorded or marinated-partially cooked fish served or sold in a ready-to-eat form the facility receives fish raw or undercooked from Young Ocean and Ideal Sushi but does not have an updated agreement from these suppliers for 2025 Ready-to-eat food is not properly date-marked; specifically burger patties in the prep cooler have an internal temperature of 45° F instead of 41° F drinks and "things to do" reporter for The Register-Guard With tips on restaurants or local happenings you can reach her via email at spierotti@gannett.com WINNER OF THE RAIC’S 2025 PRIX DU XXE SIECLE Kiyoshi Izumi’s design for the Yorkton Psychiatric Centre (1964) draws on his analysis of a predecessor: the Saskatchewan Hospital at Weyburn When that psychiatric treatment facility opened in 1921 it was the largest building in the British Commonwealth Izumi made extensive analysis of the Saskatchewan Hospital’s long and communal areas filled with natural light It also reflects Izumi’s keen interest in better understanding the perception of psychiatric patients which prompted him to experiment with LSD under the supervision of psychiatric researchers Humphry Osmond and Abram Hoffer “The object was to understand some of the experiences and problems of the mentally ill so these problems could be considered in the building design,” he wrote in his 1970 article “LSD and Architectural Design.” Yorkton’s sloped ceilings in the communal areas and extensive use of wood ceilings create a warm atmosphere and recognize the need for acoustic control to prevent echoes from disturbing patients The design elements of the patients’ rooms were developed through models and incorporate many nuanced features which is obliquely angled to avoid reflections at night that could disturb a patient Traditional closets that might generate fearful thoughts about what they contain were avoided in favour of a storage area at the head of the bed Controllable lighting and a natural wood ceiling contribute to an inviting atmosphere Born in Vancouver to Japanese immigrant parents Izumi is the earliest known Canadian architect of Japanese descent Although his parents and two siblings were interned following the 1942 introduction of Canada’s War Measures Act with the aid of its small Japanese community Izumi graduated from the School of Architecture at the University of Manitoba in 1948 receiving the Pilkington Travel Scholarship and later an RAIC scholarship for graduate studies at MIT in Boston Taking advantage of postwar economic expansion Izumi bolstered the development of modernist and civic architecture in Saskatchewan He partnered with his former classmate Gordon Arnott and structural engineer James Sugiyama to open Izumi Arnott and Sugiyama and Sugiyama’s in-house structural expertise the team flourished and was responsible for many important civic buildings in Saskatchewan during its 15-year existence (1954-1969) the firm was responsible for a cultural hat trick: the expanded Norman Mackenzie Art Gallery and the Saskatchewan Centre of the Arts (now Conexus Arts Centre) At the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon the firm created the second master plan that guided the postwar expansion of the campus and the Western College of Veterinary Medicine Izumi Arnott and Sugiyama designed all of the Yorkton Psychiatric Centre’s furniture and employed durable long-life-cycle materials such as Estevan brick and terrazzo flooring which became a hallmark of their work of the 1950s and 60s Bernard Flaman :: The Yorkton Psychiatric Centre represents Kiyoshi Izumi’s resilience and perseverance and also his incredible talent as an early modernist architect in Canada The nuanced grouping of buildings that are the former treatment units were designed not just with the long list of patient needs in mind but are also sensitive to the climate and landscape and offers clues to contemporary designers who are striving for longer material life cycles and greater sustainability Dustin Valen :: Designed by one of the first Japanese-Canadian architects in this country the Yorkton Psychiatric Centre is a triumph over the racist attitudes and policies enacted by Canada’s federal government Izumi’s work also testifies to the growing postwar alliance between science and architecture and points to architects’ key role in humanizing the built environment of Canada’s rapidly expanding welfare state His sensitive approach to hospital design remains a model for how architects can encourage patient-centered approaches to healthcare by paying special attention to the emotional and physical needs of hospital users Inderbir Singh Riar :: Kiyoshi Izumi’s Yorkton Psychiatric Centre is a rare and inspiring example of a postwar Canadian architect not imposing architecture as total solution to healthcare and science to discover humane forms suited to treatment Izumi’s experiments with LSD in order to approximate psychiatric patients’ perceptions was a somewhat naïve attempt at approximating the mystery and difficulty of the mind a bold desire to enter another realm of consciousness in order to perceive a richer and more complex world Izumi’s unity of thought and action arose from a firm belief he articulated in 1948 in a “democratic planning process” that required objectivity and acceptance of all points of view Izumi fulfilled this early ethical creed in the Yorkton Psychiatric Centre by respecting patients and above all creating a building destined to last 2025 RAIC Gold Medal: Charting the Course 2025 RAIC Gold Medal: Community Champion 2025 RAIC Gold Medal: Ethics in Action 2025 RAIC Gold Medal: The Genius of Collaboration 07mayAll Day14sepGroundwork Exhibition - Canadian Centre for ArchitectureMontreal, Quebec Groundwork is a three-part film and exhibition series exploring the conceptual development and field research of contemporary architects cultivating alternative modes of engagement with new project sites the CCA will take a critical look at how designers across diverse geographies and contexts engage with their environments in preliminary phases of projects and stages of transformation will be highlighted as revelatory aspects of architectural work that help to deepen our understanding of new critical modes of practice and engagement the project questions how different architects situate themselves in relation to changing natural and disciplinary boundaries The exhibition is on from now until September 14 For more information, click here 13febAll Day11mayElana Herzog - ExhibitionToronto, Ontario This exhibition surveys the 35 year career of Toronto-born Brooklyn-based artist Elana Herzog and is curated by internationally Canadian artist Jessica Stockholder It features a new site-responsive installation made This exhibition surveys the 35 year career of Toronto-born Brooklyn-based artist Elana Herzog and is curated by internationally Canadian artist Jessica Stockholder It features a new site-responsive installation made using wallpaper designed by the artist Part of Herzog’s process is to encrust textiles onto – and into – different surfaces explains “while working in the building trades I became intimately acquainted with the built environment and how it is constructed On a very personal level I learned about how systems interact and are installed in buildings – what’s behind the walls and under the floors.” Her work can be described as a form of domestic archeology often engaging architecture and other more intimate forms of material culture For more information, click here 01mayAll Day30Arthur Erickson: Design in MindVancouver, British Columbia The Arthur Erickson Foundation has announced the world premiere of ArthurErickson: Design in Mind The immersive pop-up exhibition will run from now until May 30 This experience marks the culmination of the AE100 Centennial Celebration a year-long series of events honouring the life and work of architect Arthur Erickson For more information, click here 08mayAll DayTMU Department of Architectural Science Year End Show 2025Toronto, Ontario Toronto Metropolitan University's Department of Architectural Science encourages its students to test boundaries and apply their skill to prevailing issues present within their evolving surroundings Toronto Metropolitan University’s Department of Architectural Science encourages its students to test boundaries The annual Year End Show presents the culmination of the 2024-25 academic term showcasing the impressive and cutting-edge works of our top students in all four years of study and at the graduate level For more information, click here To view this year’s thesis booklet, click here 08mayAll Day14University of Montreal - Cohort 2025Montreal, Quebec The annual exhibition of graduates from the Faculty of Planning at UdeM will soon be back for an extended 2025 edition A full week to admire the innovative projects of future architects For more information, click here 09mayAll Day11housed…[un]housed...[re]housed… 2025 SymposiumToronto, Ontario The housed…[un]housed...[re]housed… symposium will shine its academic light on our affordable housing and unhoused crisis in Toronto Given our recent pressing issues and experiences with affordability issues The housed…[un]housed…[re]housed… symposium will shine its academic light on our affordable housing and unhoused crisis in Toronto the symposium will probe and discuss precedents with a critical and multi-disciplinary lens and expand on the Fair Housing Act discourse which prohibits discrimination and the Ontario Human Rights Commission that housing is a human right For more information, click here 09may7:00 pm10:00 pmPresence roma XLV exhibition - CambridgeCambridge, Ontario The University of Waterloo School of Architecture class of 2025 is proud to reaffirm its  long-standing Presence in Rome with an exhibit of our design projects For more information, click here 13mayAll DayUniversité de Montréal School of Architecture's 60th anniversaryMontreal, Quebec Come and celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Université de Montréal School of Architecture on Tuesday the school is preparing a commemorative catalog and visuals to reminisce on the school’s 60-year history since joining the Université de Montréal To register for the event, click here 14mayAll Day24City Building 2025 - Call for SubmissionsToronto, Ontario This is an exhibition of contemporary works by artists who explore our changing urban environment while looking at local architecture and urban issues Artists interested in participating are being asked to send a image list, current CV /artist statement, and 4 to 6 jpegs to [email protected] Selected artists will pay $40 per selected work The exhibition will be on display from May 14 to 24 For more information, click here 24mayAll Day25Doors Open TorontoToronto, Ontario Doors Open Toronto invites the public to explore the city’s most-loved buildings and sites The event provides rare access to buildings that are not usually The event provides rare access to buildings that are not usually open to the public and free access to sites that would usually charge an admission fee it has attracted more than two million visits to nearly 700 unique locations and remains the largest event of its kind in Canada For more information, click here How to find all of the meditation spots at the start of AC Shadows What is Kuji-kiri and how do you unlock and find spots for this activity in Assassin's Creed Shadows? Kuji-kiri is an activity found in Assassin's Creed Shadows that Naoe can do It involves finding a quiet spot to sit down and meditate and is an important part of the individual questline called "Naoe's Journey," which spans a good portion of the campaign This questline plays a significant role in the campaign alongside your quest to hunt down the Shinbakufu and engaging in Kuji-kiri is great for learning Naoe's backstory and life in Iga up to when you first see her at the start of the game You can't just sit and meditate anywhere though You instead have to look out for locations that will also display an orange icon illustrating a meditating figure This icon also doesn't appear until you're near a meditation spot though if you see question mark icons on the world map it's quite possible that they might be Kuji-kiri locations This guide will explain where you can find the four Kuji-kiri spots in the starting region of Izumi Setts as well as what the Kuji-kiri minigame entails These are all of the Kuji-kiri locations in Izumi Settsu: This is the first Kuji-kiri you're likely to find as the shrine is en route from Makinoodera Temple where you leave once you're fully recovered following the events of the prologue As you'll be on the story quest to find Tomiko and along that path you will discover Eboshigata Hachiman Shrine on your left As you past the torii gate and head up the steps the orange Kuji-Kiri icon should also appear so head to that spot and sit down to begin your meditation As soon as you've unlocked the hideout after reuniting with Tomiko you'll discover there's actually a Kuji-kiri spot there Just head to the very east side of the map and you'll find it on a small spot of land in a pond surrounded by waterfalls and a cherry tree you ought to come across this one as you travel southwest and come to the sub-region Katano Foothills Keep following this path and you will reach a place called Rolling Glen where you will find a Kuji-kiri spot in front of a Torii gate and where you can also see Osaka castle in the far distance The fourth one is a little out of the way from the others as you actually have to cross a river to get to it It also doesn't have a specific location name but is technically in the sub-region of Nakayama Peak though much closer to bordering with Amagasaki - in fact there is a Kakurega safehouse you can unlock very nearby If you go west from either Amagasaki Castle or the Amagasaki Kakurega stick to the coast and you'll find the Kuji-kiri spot just as you leave Amagasaki over a small bridge The meditation spot is under a tree and overlooking the sea interact with it as Naoe and she kneel at that spot and get into a position to meditate This takes the form of a rhythm minigame where button icons will appear in a diamond formation on screen (this can either be directional inputs A ring will appear around an icon and you have to wait until it has shrunk around the icon before pressing the corresponding button These rings appear in a clockwise direction but will start to fade the more zen you get You'll need to stay in sync to the rhythm and keep pressing at the right time until you start seeing kanji characters appear where the button icons once were The visuals on screen will also start turning monochrome displaying all the button icons again and forcing you to complete the mini-game from the beginning be aware that your press counts as long as you do so when the ring is on the faint but thick circle around the button image It's therefore better for your timing to be early than late completing the minigame will flashback to her story before the events in the prologue and you'll be thrown into a substantial playable mission As the flashbacks occur in chronological order leading up to the moment you first see her from the start of the game it shouldn't matter what order you find these Kuji-Kiri spots Completing Kuji-kiri will also earn you 500 XP and 1 Knowledge point which you need to unlock Naoe and Yasuke's Mastery skill tree tiers That's it for the Kuji-kiri locations in Izumi Settsu, which should also then allow you to advance the next part of "Naoe's Journey." 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Rock Paper Shotgun is a registered trademark of Gamer Network Limited, an affiliate of IGN Entertainment, Inc. 2025Assassin's Creed Shadows: Old Kofun Walkthrough (Izumi Settsu)In this Assassin's Creed Shadows walkthrough we're taking you through the Old Kofun in the Izumi Settsu region For more tips, tricks, and guides for Assassin's Creed Shadows, head to the IGN wiki @ https://www.ign.com/wikis/assassins-creed-shadows/ and alumni to dive into their unique insights From classroom innovations and personal stories to cutting-edge research and community impact CAS Conversations offers fresh perspectives from the incredible people shaping our campus and beyond has been making headlines as outbreaks continue to spread among wild and farmed birds across the United States the potential for the virus to mutate and pose a greater threat is keeping scientists on high alert understanding bird flu has never been more important In this CAS Conversation, we speak with virologist and American University biology professor Taisuke Izumi to break down everything we need to know about bird flu From how the virus spreads to its risks for humans to ongoing efforts to prevent a major outbreak Izumi provides us with valuable insight into this evolving public health issue and how does it differ from other flu viruses we hear about is a respiratory virus that primarily infects birds bird flu mainly spreads among wild and farmed birds usually through direct contact with infected birds PH: How does bird flu spread among birds and is there any risk to humans TI: Bird flu spreads when birds come into close contact with infected birds Wild birds can carry the virus without getting sick but when it spreads to farmed chickens or ducks certain strains have infected other animals and humans usually through direct exposure to sick birds human-to-human transmission is extremely rare PH: How exactly could people contract bird flu TI: People can contract bird flu through direct contact with infected birds but not from eating properly cooked poultry or eggs so as long as poultry is cooked to 165°F (74°C) and eggs are fully cooked Handling raw poultry or consuming undercooked eggs from an infected bird poses minimal risk but everyone should always follow food safety guidelines PH: How widespread are the human cases—and how serious a total of 70 confirmed cases have been reported in the United States since 2024 These cases are very rare and have primarily occurred among individuals who work closely with infected animals the first human death from bird flu in the US was reported in Louisiana there is no evidence of sustained human-to-human transmission of bird flu PH: What precautions are in place to prevent a major outbreak such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) closely monitor bird flu outbreaks to prevent major incidents Farmers implement measures such as testing birds and culling infected flocks to halt virus spread the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) granted a conditional license for an avian influenza vaccine developed by Zoetis to protect poultry from the virus Health experts also monitor for any mutations in the virus that could increase its danger to humans While the seasonal flu vaccine does not directly protect against bird flu getting vaccinated can reduce the risk of simultaneous infections co-infection with both avian and human influenza viruses could potentially creating a new virus that spreads more easily between humans receiving the seasonal flu vaccine is a recommended it is essential to avoid contact with sick or dead birds PH: Is there a realistic chance of bird flu evolving in a way that poses a major threat to humans TI: While bird flu viruses can mutate and potentially become more infectious to humans Scientists closely monitor these viruses for mutations that could facilitate human-to-human transmission was caused by an avian-origin influenza A virus that adapted to humans resulting in an estimated 50–100 million deaths worldwide the risk of a similar pandemic remains low but experts continue to study and prepare for any potential changes PH: What’s the most important thing the public should know about bird flu right now the risk of bird flu to the general population is low It is essential to wear proper protective equipment (PPE) such as thoroughly cooking poultry to an internal temperature of at least 165°F and ensuring eggs are fully cooked Professor Izumi is a researcher specializing in emerging infectious diseases His work focuses on understanding the persistence of these infections to develop an HIV functional cure strategy and treatments for the long-term effects of COVID-19 he investigates chronic herpesvirus infections under microgravity conditions using a unique cell culture device The Pro Air mitts are available in four colours The soft nose wipe panel is an excellent addition for me  The finger pull tabs are well done and very sturdy quality option that use a different from the norm palm material to blend modern and retro stylings together Palm provides good comfort and grip despite the lack of built-in padding Wrist material creates a gap when holding the bars The dust may have settled after Tadej Pogacar’s exciting victory at Strade Bianche but the Italian race claimed its fair share of victims there were plenty of bloodied and bruised riders at the end of the day and it was clear from the race images that some riders' hands really suffered.  I’m reviewing the Pearl Izumi Pro Air mitts an interesting product from the American manufacturer They combine modern and more retro styling in a well-received combination.  pro cyclists would have their gloves custom-made from soft and the tan colour palms of the Pro Air mitts hark back to that classic retro styling for me.  The gloves are thin and offer a great bar feel that’s a little different from other gloves The gloves retail for $50 /  €50 / £45, but if you are looking for warmer gloves, head to our best winter cycling gloves buyers guide for the best of the best selection.  three of which have a black coloured synthetic leather palm Only the navy pair which I have tested have the lighter tan option There is a simple Pearl Izumi wordmark on the outside of each hand and a ‘PI’ logo on the inside bottom of each wrist.  My navy test pair use a thin mesh section on the back of each hand with a light check pattern and there is also a soft microfibre nose wipe panel.  Laredo is the name of the material used which AX Materials makes It’s an artificial leather replacement that is PFC chemical-free The brand describes it as a ‘direct alternative to goat and grain leather’ for a breathable and durable alternative It’s very soft and looks stylish to me with its light perforations.  The material is a few millimetres thick and there is also zero padding which means you get a very direct bar feel the nature of the material makes things really comfortable and there’s a slightly different feeling compared to say a mitt with gel inserts for instance.  airy and comfortable and I do like the feel the Laredo palm material provides There isn’t the same sticky grip some gloves with silicone or gel palm grippers have assured feeling when you hold the bars or shifters and the dark navy exterior goes well with a lot of kit The gloves pull on and pull off using two neat but the nature of the material means I end up with a bit of a gap around the outside of the wrist which doesn’t look quite as neat That just might be the way the gloves fit on my hands though.  The palm material is also still very soft and comfy after several washes and regular use and so far there is minimal discolouration which I was half expecting from darker bartape over time  There are no specific care instructions for it but I hope it stays that way over time.  These gloves have a higher retail price than plenty of others though they aren’t the most pricey on the market If you want some gloves to protect your hands and provide padding I think the styling and AX Loredo palm are what is going to really appeal and I suspect the decision to use this specific material has also bumped up the cost slightly If it does it for you and you're happy to spend the money then you won't be disappointed These are good quality gloves that you can use for a range of riding I have used them on and off-road and have found them to be both comfortable and durable They have been washed quite a few times and still look good as does the Loredo material which lends a really nice retro feel to a thoroughly modern mitt.  Despite having a degree in English Literature he has spent his entire working life in the cycling industry in one form or another He has over 10 years of experience as a qualified mechanic with the last five years before joining Cyclingnews being spent running an independent workshop This means he is just as happy tinkering away in the garage as he is out on the road bike and he isn’t afraid to pull a bike apart or get hands-on with it when testing to really see what it’s made of.  He has ridden and raced bikes from an early age up to a national level on the road and track and has ridden and competed in most disciplines He has a keen eye for pro-team tech and enjoys spotting new or interesting components in the wild Tom has already interviewed some of the sport's biggest names including Mathieu van der Poel He's also covered various launches from brands such as Pinarello tackled the Roubaix Challenge sportive aboard his own rim-brake Cannondale SuperSix Evo tested over 20 aero helmets in the wind tunnel and has created helpful in-depth buying advice relating to countless categories from torque wrenches to winter clothing.  you will then be prompted to enter your display name The world came together 50 years ago to ban biological weapons and in today’s volatile geopolitical climate we can ill-afford to let this moral safeguard “erode”, the UN’s High Representative for Disarmament Affairs said on Wednesday 26 March marks the 50th anniversary of the entry into force of the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) – the first multilateral disarmament treaty to ban an entire category of weapons of mass destruction Secretary-General António Guterres hailed the Convention as a cornerstone of international peace and security having contributed for over five decades to “collective efforts to reject the use of disease as a weapon.” which effectively prohibits the development stockpiling and use of biological and toxin weapons ensuring that advances in biology and biotechnology are used solely for “peaceful purposes” – and not to trigger artificial epidemics that threaten us all Disarmament chief Izumi Nakamitsu told Member States in Geneva that the BWC “remains a testament to the conscience of humankind” “We must ensure the instruments of the 20th century can respond to today’s global 21st century challenges,” stressed Ms In his message, the Secretary-General urged all States parties to actively participate in the Working Group on Strengthening the BWC – which verifies compliance capacity-building and assistance – and called on the Group to accelerate its efforts in this milestone year “These efforts reinforce the commitment in the Pact for the Future for all countries to pursue a world free of biological weapons,” he said While the vast majority of UN Member States have joined the convention The Secretary-General called on those governments to ratify the treaty without delay The UN disarmament affairs office, UNODA is working to support the convention’s implementation – especially in Africa where it has engaged 100 young scientists through the Youth for Biosecurity Fellowship in the last five years let us stand united against biological weapons,” said the Secretary-General As the world grapples with new global health challenges and geopolitical uncertainty the BWC remains a vital barrier against the misuse of science is essential to prevent biological weapons from ever being used again – whether in conflict “Let’s use this occasion to...recognise that the use of biological weapons must not only be unthinkable but also impossible,” concluded Ms increasingly dangerous new technologies and an elevated nuclear risk the Secretary-General on Monday highlighted his concern that the UN Conference on Disarmament is consistently failing to deliver As United Nations-led talks on nuclear disarmament continued in Geneva UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned on Sunday that “the drums of nuclear war are beating once again”.      It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our dear husband     Yasuo was born on October 22 He was a lifelong learner with a zest for exploration and openness to the world that rivalled that of Curious George after completing a degree in English literature from Taisho University in Tokyo Yasuo spent a year travelling around the world He returned to Japan in 1968 to begin his religious studies at the Tsukiji Academy in Tokyo He then continued studying religion at Ryokoku University in Kyoto and completed a six-month internship at the Jodo Shinshu Temple in Yamaguchi prefecture to serve as the ordained minister of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism at the Lethbridge Buddhist Temple and Yasuo and Sachi made the courageous decision to leave behind their family and friends in Japan and arrived in Canada to begin their new life     Yasuo’s education continued in North America he received the certificate in Clinical Pastoral Education from Vancouver General Hospital He continued his religious studies at the Vancouver School of Theology and regularly contributed articles to the Japanese newspaper Yasuo obtained his Master’s degree in Buddhist Studies from the Institute of Buddhist Studies in Berkeley he served as the head minister in temples across Canada and the Buddhist Temple of Southern Alberta (BTSA) he received a certificate from the Hongwanji in Kyoto recognizing his 50 years of service as a minister Izumi delivered his final Dharma talk as the head minister of the BTSA which he had helped to establish several years earlier through tireless work     Yasuo shared the Dharma through his writing throughout his life He is the author of books written in Japanese and English ”To Light Up One Corner,” “Kudensho,” and “The Story of Hanako,” a story written from the perspective of Hanako the family’s beloved black Labrador Retriever He worked diligently to compile many of the sermons he wrote and delivered over his career in a series of booklets called “Dharma: My Guiding Light.” His final booklet shortly before arriving in Canada to begin their new life Together they would share hopes and dreams for the future as they navigated the country that would become their permanent home Shortly after he began his new job at the Lethbridge Buddhist Temple Sachi helped write addresses on the envelopes for each member stamped and mailed the early editions of Yasuo’s newsletter Yasuo and Sachi soon came to love Canada and made many new friends who welcomed them into their lives and homes for New Year’s Day dinners Yasuo could often be found with Sachi getting ice cream at Dairy Queen or McDonald’s and taking road trips simply to enjoy the beauty of nature     Yasuo’s career demanded his attention 24 hours a day Dad took the most pleasure in the simplest things in life and he taught his three daughters and two sons — his “treasures,” as he once referred to them — not to take anything for granted and instilled in them an appreciation and love for all things in the world teaching them to treat all living things with respect and compassion “Results will come later,” he often told them Dad would pack Sachi and his five children into one of many station wagons over the years to go camping in Chilliwack or take the ferry from Vancouver to Victoria every Christmas for a real adventure that would include visits to Miniature World His children would all grow up to share his curiosity and appreciation of nature as well as his love of reading and lifelong learning Yasuo would welcome three sons-in-law and two daughters-in-law to his family He especially looked forward to spending time with his sons and sons-in-law playing golf and engaging in deep conversations over beers     Yasuo had nine grandchildren “Ojiichan” or “Grandpa” was a gentle and kind-hearted man with a child-like sense of humour He was possessed by a mischievous spirit and would gleefully participate in arm wrestling matches with them and competitions to see who could do the most push-ups writing their names in Japanese calligraphy (shuji) and watching action movies and YouTube videos together they watched in awe as Ojiichan chanted sutras and delivered sermons to a rapt audience a man who was smaller than most of his grandchildren suddenly appearing larger than life with the attention he received from his congregation was a pillar in the Japanese and Buddhist communities and beyond and he could fill a room with his energy and his easy-going and friendly nature He was a man of few words but had the ability to inspire everyone he met with his genuine kindness He truly believed that all living beings are equal and started the annual Pet Memorial Service held each February at the BTSA He was well-known for his charitable work serving the community and in 2018 he received the Consul-General of Japan’s Commendation recognizing his efforts in sharing Japanese culture and Jodo Shinshu Buddhism in the community he could be found at Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden at the bell ringing service in frigid Alberta temperatures an event that attracts upwards of 100 visitors he could be found enthusiastically pounding out a beat on the taiko drums during the annual Obon Odori Festival at Galt Gardens brightly decorated with paper lanterns that he brought in through donations from Akita prefecture in Japan He made regular visits to the Lethbridge Correctional Centre as a chaplain meeting with inmates and listening without judgement and to Chinook Regional Hospital as a spiritual care advisor where he showed genuine compassion and offered guidance to patients and families in their darkest moments “We all must die when the time comes and we must part from our loved ones one day     Amida Buddha of great compassion appears for our suffering ‘I am with you always.’”     Yasuo retired from his formal work as a minister in October 2023 but continued to contribute to the community He volunteered his time teaching Japanese calligraphy at Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden Yasuo taught himself the art of Japanese “sumi-e” painting and included many of his original works in his final booklet He will be remembered for his unwavering and lifelong dedication to sharing the teachings of the Buddha and could always be heard reciting the Nembutsu We feel peace of mind knowing that he has heard Amida Buddha calling to him your true home of the Pure Land is ready for you.” and that he is there with Hanako waiting patiently for his loved ones to be born in Amida’s realm and be with them again     The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the many people across the country who offered their friendship support and encouragement to Yasuo during his 54- year life in Canada as well as the paramedics at Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services the staff at the Chinook Regional Hospital Intensive Care Unit and Christensen Salmon Generations Funeral Home for their care and compassion     An opportunity to express condolences and sign a memorial book will be made available at Christensen Salmon Generations Funeral Home located at 703-13 Street North November 14 (excluding Saturday and Sunday) Condolences may also be posted on the Tribute Wall on the Christensen Salmon Generations Funeral Home webpage at csgfh.ca The family respectfully declines flowers or Koden Community Safety Department Director To Resign Amid Tension With Cambridge Police Department From Lab to Startup: Harvard’s Office of Technology Development Paves the Way for Research Commercialization People’s Forum on Graduation Readiness Held After Vote to Eliminate MCAS 8 Takeaways From Harvard’s Task Force Reports “It’s a sad story,” states a character at the end of “Set My Heart on Fire,” Izumi Suzuki’s first novel to be translated into English Suzuki switches genres to tell the story of a young woman navigating the hookup Suzuki and the protagonist share enough in common — a first name marriage to a Japanese free saxophonist — to raise the question of how much Suzuki herself seeps into Izumi’s detached musings This question is especially pertinent to Izumi’s thoughts on addiction and youth which are the main driving force in a novel with a sparse plot The novel follows Izumi’s life over the course of a decade — from 23 years old to her mid-30s — though very little actually happens in the first half of the novel Izumi leads readers in first-person through her sexual conquests with rock artists and her feeling of being a misfit Her impartiality towards everything lasts until she meets Jun thus starting a relationship that cleaves her life into a distinct before and an after It is only after Jun that Izumi fully understands her attachment to her carefree youth as well as her fixation on what it means to be past one’s “golden era.” This lost time looks like a town going into decline The musical aspect of the novel comes naturally as Suzuki seamlessly eases readers into it She manages this by slipping in the name of a band or song playing in the background of a scene such as Izumi running “at a different tempo” to her lovers and describing the repetitiveness of a night as if “an echo-chamber effect pedal had been plugged into time.” Suzuki even subtly notes the condition of a continually westernizing and modernizing Japan by having Izumi mention the influence of overseas rock icons on Japanese music and the rise of bustling shopping districts is the temporal transition between vignettes Although the vignettes are arranged chronologically the time jumps between them are inconsistent ranging from as short as several weeks to as long as several years The omission of the exact time passed is a bit disorienting forcing readers to filter through characters’ conversations and Izumi’s internal monologue to fill themselves in on the current situation as well as events that were passed over in the time jump Izumi is delightfully contradictory as a self-aware narcissist harboring a deep self-loathing her inner thoughts come across as overly direct to the point that it nearly becomes awkward to read Both her highs — “There’s no one else in the world like me” — and her lows — “Who could be honest with a monstrous woman like me?” — stick out as peculiarly pointed and on-the-nose in the midst of Izumi’s otherwise nonchalant tone There are also moments where Izumi’s narration borders on metafictional; she feels so detached from her life it is as if she is “watching everything from a slight distance… It’s just like watching a film.” At another point Izumi uses literary terminology to describe her life’s trajectory claiming there is “no consistent overarching storyline,” and that she “just is not a protagonist.” Her self-awareness adds another dimension to her that calls for readers’ sympathy towards her situation When conversing with a friend about her own resigned acceptance of events and indifference towards their outcomes Izumi recalls the moment she realized that nothing she did could change the world she was born into — a world “created for [her] and it resembled a bad dream.” Suzuki maintains Izumi’s appeal to readers by balancing out her hopelessness and pessimism with a determination to make the best of a “broken” world some exorbitant happiness could always come along” sheds a new light on her thrill-seeking lifestyle: the men and pills she goes through are not just reckless choices but desperate attempts to hang on to life the men of her youth transition from sexual escapades to representative figures of the different eras of Izumi’s youth Izumi describes the man at the focus of her decade-long obsession as “the symbol of a vanished time,” of which she “couldn’t let it go.” Observing Izumi’s change from letting “everything pass” to belatedly realizing she may not want to let go is the core of Suzuki’s poignantly-written piece on a woman forced to outgrow her youth —Staff writer Nicole L. 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Try a different filter or a new search keyword giving new listeners a full purview of the worlds Kobayashi created over this period You’ll immediately get a sense of the eccentricity you’re dealing with here on “Mas Que Nada,” a cover of Sergio Mendes’s samba touchstone Kobayashi switches it up with synths and funky rhythms as if the track was filtered through Memphis style instead of Brazil “Coffee Rumba,” off her 1982 album Nuts Nuts Nuts juxtaposed against the syncopated robotics of the bass and drumline With “Quiet Explosion”’s Plastics-esque groove the first half of Choice Cuts is an exercise in Kobayashi’s love of the new wave of techno-pop The second half is defined by more conventional funk and jazz structures that are no less lively “Palm St.” makes you want to shimmy the entire time such is its infectiousness coupled with the overdub of Kobayashi’s voice conjuring a night at the Copacabana complete with a giant ballroom and copious percussion section Bookended by the “Crazy Love,” it’s abundantly clear Kobayashi was a faithful student: the addictive track is a product of the Philadelphia machine Choice Cuts proves Izumi Kobayashi an adept maestro and blender of influences spearheading a five-year run of brilliance with her buoyant style Dr. Lance Izumi, senior director of the Pacific Research Institute’s Center for Education, recently wrote “The Great Classroom Collapse.” The book centers around a fundamental question: Why can’t kids today read or do math “The Great Classroom Collapse” is divided into three sections: as well as the state of American education more broadly Neeraja Deshpande: The crisis of student behavior is constantly covered in the news A lot of them say that they would like to manage behavior Lance Izumi: Sometimes the problem isn’t even the teacher The teacher may want to manage the classroom but the issue often lies with the administration in the district The district may implement policies that force leniency in the classroom One thing a high school student in Northern California told me was that when incidents occurred the perpetrators were never held responsible for their actions There were no consequences for their behaviors which encourages similar behavior in the future This is why the fire alarm was constantly being pulled; those kids knew there would be no repercussions and that they would not be held accountable adhering to a social justice theory that discourages discipline because it might disproportionately affect certain minority or racial groups they are preventing real learning from occurring in the classroom for everyone Neeraja Deshpande: Why do you think student behavior across the nation has deteriorated these past few years Lance Izumi: Many people wonder why there is so much disruption in schools today A lot of this actually stems from the fact that these kids are not learning I talk about an interview with a mom who is also a former teacher in Georgia Her child had huge reading problems because he was being taught using a very ineffective reading instructional method This led to behavioral issues—he started to act out due to frustration and anger filing complaints and getting legal counsel he was put into a situation where he received more effective reading instruction he is now flourishing…which highlights that he wasn’t taught the fundamentals leading to frustration and negative behaviors One point I make in the book is about the bad apple theory: a disruptive child affects not only themselves but the entire classroom Research shows that the performance of all the other kids declines when disruptive behavior is not corrected teachers are forced to use certain curricula that are ineffective and lead to students not learning what they could have learned with better curricula Lance Izumi: [Bad curricula have] put up blocks for kids I spoke to a math tutor in…the San Francisco Bay Area He told me that he works with affluent kids who when it comes time to multiply simple fractions don’t know that they can just get the answer—three-eighths—by multiplying the numerators and denominators they’re asked to color pictures and shade in different parts to eventually arrive at the answer of three-eighths The tutor remarked that students would be given 20 problems to solve by coloring in pictures He questioned how that method is efficient or helpful when they need to calculate something quickly This math tutor had previously been a high school teacher in that school district he felt obligated to follow the prescribed method his students had poor performance—certainly not as high as it should have been But it wasn’t his fault; it was the fault of those who insisted on using these ineffective curricula with students Neeraja Deshpande: What relationship does the teacher licensure system have with these curricula Lance Izumi:  One of the things I cite in the book is that if you look at what is being taught in the schools of education at universities—specifically these teacher credentialing programs—it turns out that in California the vast majority of these schools received D and F grades from the National Council on Teacher Quality This is because they fail to teach prospective teachers how to use phonics and other research-based reading methods if you’re coming through a system and earning your credentials from schools that are receiving such poor grades for not teaching effective methods what good does it do to have a teaching credential you might be worse off than if you knew nothing because you’ll enter the classroom and teach kids a wrong and demonstrably ineffective method This is what these schools of education promote—progressive teaching methods—that can actually hinder students’ ability to read you might at least try your own experimentation to see what works You’d likely be better off doing that than being convinced that a bad method is the right approach ©2025 Independent Women's Forum is an educational 501(c)(3) dedicated to developing and advancing policies that aren't just well intended IWF is the sister organization of Independent Women's Voice I thank Council members for the opportunity to brief you once again on the implementation of Security Council resolution 2118 (2013) on the elimination of the chemical weapons programme of the Syrian Arab Republic I wish to state the United Nation’s concern regarding the deteriorating security situation in Syria and reiterate the appeal by UN Special Envoy for Syria in this Council just two days ago for de-escalation and calm and for all parties to respect their obligations under international law to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure Since the last consideration of this matter by the Council the Office for Disarmament Affairs has been in regular contact with its counterparts in the OPCW Technical Secretariat on activities related to resolution 2118 Since the Council’s previous meeting on this matter the OPCW Declaration Assessment Team (or DAT) has continued its efforts to clarify all outstanding issues regarding the initial declaration and subsequent declarations submitted by the Syrian Arab Republic Following the delays reported at the Council’s previous meeting on the matter the twenty-eighth round of consultations between the DAT and the Syrian National Authority took place between 10 and 18 September 2024 I am informed that during this round of consultations the DAT conducted technical meetings with experts from the Syrian National Authority during which the status of outstanding issue was discussed the DAT continues to analyse the information gathered during the twenty-eighth round of consultations from the documents submitted by the Syrian National Authority and explanations provided by Syrian experts The DAT has also continued to follow-up with the Syrian National Authority with regard to the results of the analysis of the samples collected in May 2024 in order for the DAT to proceed with its assessment of the relevant outstanding issues Through a note verbale dated 11 November 2024 the Syrian National Authority provided explanations of the results of the analysis of these samples The DAT is currently assessing the information provided and will report on the outcome of this assessment in due time through a note verbale dated 1 November 2024 the DAT requested the Syrian National Authority to identify among the more than 1,000 pages of information submitted during the twenty-eighth round of consultations those elements relevant to the explanations it had provided to progress in resolving outstanding issues the OPCW Technical Secretariat had not received the Syrian National Authority’s response to this request Izumi Co., Ltd. ( (JP:8273) ) has provided an update has announced a resolution to acquire up to 1,000,000 of its own shares through the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s Off-Auction Own Share Repurchase Trading System This move is part of the company’s strategy to enhance corporate value and improve capital efficiency by increasing shareholder returns in response to shareholder feedback and market trends focusing on enhancing corporate value and shareholder returns The company is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market and engages in strategic financial activities to optimize capital efficiency Learn more about 8273 stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page Disclaimer & DisclosureReport an Issue Izumi Co., Ltd. ( (JP:8273) ) has provided an update Disclaimer & DisclosureReport an Issue Sushi is by far one of my favorite meals to have. There are various sushi restaurants in the city of Fort Collins and most of them will provide a truly great experience JAWS sushi on West Elizabeth is my personal favorite Fort Collins did not have an all-you-can-eat sushi option for quite some time That was until Sushi-Fi opened on E Harmony back in June I have gone to Sushi-Fi a few times since it opened and I remain a fan They have a basic all-you-can-eat option for $33 a person and a premium all-you-can-eat option for $48 I typically go for the basic roll option and I am more than satisfied with my experience Here is my experience at Sushi-Fi when I went for the first time A post shared by Tanner Chambers (@tannerchambers_) There is now another all-you-can-eat sushi spot in Northern Colorado. The new restaurant is called Sushi Izumi. The restaurant opened its doors in October and there has been a lot of enthusiasm about more all-you-can-eat sushi options in Fort Collins but there are now more choices in the Choice City I have not been to Sushi Izumi yet. However, while looking at their menu I found that Sushi Izumi has rolls that are approachable and a little something for every taste pallet You can check out the new Sushi Izumi at 200 West Prospect Road Fort Collins, CO 80526 Sushi Izumi is open and is an exciting place for sushi lovers in Northern Colorado.\nRead More Sushi is by far one of my favorite meals to have. There are various sushi restaurants in the city of Fort Collins and most of them will provide a truly great experience A post shared by Tanner Chambers (@tannerchambers_) There is now another all-you-can-eat sushi spot in Northern Colorado. The new restaurant is called Sushi Izumi. 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