the East Hampton gallery and residence for female artists she opened in 2022 she noticed they were all working with the color blue in exciting and different ways and nearly 20 more—that incorporate blue into their creative process Spanning glossy ceramics to polyester and wool textile weavings the show seeks to shed light on under-the-radar creative talents bridging the ever-shrinking gap between craft and art while showcasing historic artistry across disciplines who offered up a grid of 35 individual vegetable-dyed textiles “Each one is its own little jewel,” Perry says The vast majority of artists participating in “Blue Is the Warmest Color” lack gallery representation and are new to Onna House’s program “Our mission is to give visibility and support women artists exclusively,” Perry says but they don’t know who’s going to see their work and when.” She plans to continue collaborating with the roster at Onna House’s historic property in East Hampton which has amplified work by hundreds of women since Perry launched the enterprise two years ago “Blue Is the Warmest Color” will remain on view at Onna House’s Palm Beach gallery until April 15 but Perry plans to periodically rotate the show because so many works were submitted and there simply wasn’t enough room to show the full assortment at once Works that are sold will be delivered to clients making room for a rehang and for works currently in storage to see the light “It’s a goal for us to be able to show as many artists as possible,” Perry says It’s safe to say blue will be on her mind for far longer too: “This turned out to be more beautiful than I ever imagined © 2023 Hudson One Media, LLC. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy LeBeau will channel philanthropic capital to marginalized tribal communities leading strategic initiatives that support their self-determined pursuit of clean energy goals and the assertion of tribal sovereignty LeBeau brings over 20 years of directly related experience she served as Director of the Office of Indian Economic Development at the U.S where she led initiatives for over two years she served as the Executive Director of the Black Hills Community Loan Fund where she expanded the organization's focus beyond homeownership to include credit building and business development opportunities for the community Her passion for community development began in 2001 after earning degrees in finance and economics from Northern State University in Aberdeen she served as a loan specialist with the Bureau of Indian Affairs' Great Plains Region Office of Economic Development working with the BIA Loan Guarantee Program LeBeau earned her Master's in Applied Sciences in Community Development focusing on nonprofit management in Native communities "Onna is known for her ability to organize high-impact projects and advocate for Indigenous communities.  She has consistently advanced economic opportunities for tribal nations through innovative community-driven strategies," said Chéri Smith President & CEO of the Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy.  Her deep commitment to empowering individuals by providing access to technical assistance and loan capital has made her a proven leader in driving financial health and sovereignty for Native communities and the ideal Chief Impact Officer for the Alliance and Managing Director of the Indigenous Power & Light Fund for Energy Sovereignty," Smith said Created by the Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy in collaboration with the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation the Indigenous Power & Light Fund for Energy Sovereignty was launched this week at the Clinton Global Initiative 2024 Annual Meeting where the Clinton Foundation has selected the Fund as a CGI Commitment to Action Focused on expediting the advancement of tribal clean energy initiatives this catalytic pooled fund aims to fast-track tribal clean energy projects by financing upfront costs not typically addressed by federal funding this revolving fund has the potential to unlock billions in federal funding helping Native American tribes and Alaska Native communities overcome the significant financial barriers that currently hinder the implementation of clean energy projects "As Chief Impact Officer and Managing Director of the Indigenous Power & Light Fund for Energy Sovereignty I am honored to be part of an initiative that not only restores economic power to our tribal communities but also champions a clean and sustainable energy future," said LeBeau "We are building a foundation for long-term energy sovereignty while revitalizing our communities for generations to come." the Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy is poised to significantly amplify its impact and drive forward its mission of supporting Native American tribes in achieving clean energy sovereignty through innovative solutions and strategic partnerships About the Alliance for Tribal Clean EnergyThe Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy is an Indigenous-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting Native American tribes in their self-determined transition to clean energy Through no-cost technical and financial assistance the Alliance supports tribes in advancing economic development and strengthening sovereignty with the regenerative power of clean energy The critical work of the Alliance is fully supported by philanthropy Environmental Products & Services Aboriginal, First Nations & Native American Not For Profit Personnel Announcements Do not sell or share my personal information: A gallery showcasing the work of women artists has returned to Palm Beach for the season at 50 Cocoanut Row in The Royal Poinciana Plaza will operate as a pop-up location through mid-April The gallery will feature pieces created by women artists using textiles "Onna House is a place that celebrates the work of lesser-known women artists," Lisa Perry, a New York-based designer and collector who founded the gallery in 2021, told the Daily News in February "We provide women artists a platform to show their work." The gallery is showcasing a new exhibition The exhibition features multidisciplinary works by artists that include Alyssa Goodman For information, visit theroyalpoincianaplaza.com/tenants/onna-house/ Jodie Wagner is a journalist at the Palm Beach Daily News, part of the USA TODAY Florida Network. You can reach her at jwagner@pbdailynews.com. Help support our journalism. Subscribe today Game Recap: Softball | 2/21/2025 10:26:00 PM | Pam LaFosse ©2018 McNeese State University Athletics Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here Cafe Gallery Doka Doka is an Okinawan Yachimun (pottery) gallery and cafe restaurant in Onna There are quite a few seaside cafes in Okinawa but Doka Doka is unique in its combination of handmade pottery tasty food and a magnificent view of the Onna coast Situated on a hill in Onna (central Northwest Okinawa) the cafe is in a beautiful airy building in an area known for its clear water beaches and resort hotels The building is decorated with handmade pottery works and the feel is rustic yet traditional and local to Okinawa Yachimun pottery can be purchased in the gallery in the front of the store and there are even pottery classes for visitors Indoor seating is at tables with an open window view of the sea There is limited seating on the outdoor patio but it is worth the short wait to have an outdoor meal and take in the views of the beautiful blue waters of the nearby ocean The breakfast menu has a limited order and may sell out Breakfast fare is hearty and the portions are generous Sides that accompany the main dish include salad and grilled sausages The cafe lunch menu includes excellent pizzas as well as rice dishes such as taco rice or keema curry Desserts include cheesecake and mango sorbet tea and various fruit juices including mango and Shikuwasa (Okinawan citrus) Prices are fair with most breakfast and lunch sets all less than 2000 yen A la carte dishes without drink are less than 800 yen on average Doka Doka is open for breakfast from 8 a.m Take a break from the beaches to have a relaxing meal with a view at Cafe Doka Doka The exit is directly off National Highway 58 Read now > Sign up for our weekly newsletter of articles from Japan Twins Ivy’onna Cheryl-Ann Perry (Pink Blanket) and Avy’onna Elaine-May Perry (Purple Blanket) 2025 at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb The daughters of Catlyn Johnson and Shondale Perry Surviving to mourn is the Mother: Catlyn Johnson (Macomb) Two Sisters: Shealyn and Nyaesha Triplett (Macomb) Maternal Grandmother: Adele Johnson (Danville Kentucky) Maternal Grandfather: Shawn Malone (Moberly Missouri) and Paternal Grandfather: Gary Perry (Alma Arkansas) They were preceded in death by Paternal Grandmother Karen Perry and Maternal Great Grandmother Cheryl Omalley You will know the little angels with outstretched arms waiting at Heaven’s gate Jones Funeral Chapel in Colchester is handling the arrangements for the family The girls' love comedy story centers on Marika Sakikabara a popular high school girl who does not believe that a relationship between two girls is possible class beauty Aya Fuwa offers Marika 10,000 yen a day to test in 100 days if it is really impossible for two girls to have a relationship Mikami self-published the light novel digitally in 2018, and SB Creative physically published the light novels' first volume in 2020. Yukiko drew the illustration until the third volume and Wata started drawing the illustration from the fourth volume Kayako launched a manga adaptation of the light novels on Square Enix's Manga UP! service in 2020 The manga ended in its third compiled book volume in 2022 The television anime for There's No Freaking Way I'll Be Your Lover! Unless... will premiere in July Yen Press is releasing Mikami's If You Could See Love (Moshi, Koi ga Mietanara) yuri manga in English. That manga ran in Kadokawa's Shōnen Ace Plus website from June 2020 to February 2022 Yen Press has released all three volumes in English Mikami is also writing the scripts for the television anime of cosaic and Group SNE's Murder Mystery of the Dead party game Source: Onna Dōshi toka Arienai Desho to Iiharu Onna no Ko o 100-kakan de Attōteki ni Otosu Yuri no Ohanashi volume 8 Up on a hill overlooking the west coast in Onna Village Café Gallery Doka Doka has created a space where delicious food and drinks pair well with the beautiful Yachimun Okinawan pottery on display There are plenty of similar café-galleries on Okinawa but Doka Doka is one of the most popular among tourists I stopped in at Doka Doka after my trip to zipline at the Sheraton Okinawa Sunmarina Resort nearby Many customers would go to Doka Doka for their handmade pizzas The café has an early morning breakfast menu that ends at 10:15 a.m I was one of the first customers for their regular menu at 11 a.m and nabbed a seat on the balcony overlooking the ocean I had four pizzas to choose from including a four cheese margherita and something called a Doka Doka original The pizzas are 32 cm in diameter and will set you back between 2,000 to 3,000 yen (about $17-25) After the thrill of soaring on a zipline that morning I chose the marinara pizza as I thought garlic and tomato would be a perfect combo to rejuvenate myself I was alone on that day and the 32 cm diameter sounded a little too much for one person But just imagining the fruity taste of tomatoes and the distinct flavor of garlic made my mouth water I placed the order without fighting my appetite I enjoyed the serene ocean view while I waited for my piping hot pizza I had also fun looking at the various pottery by renowned artist and Doka Doka owner Akira Tamada and other artisans’ work on display When the pizza on a Yachimun pottery plate and coffee arrived at my table Although the weather was cloudy on this day the marinara pizza’s vibrant red sauce and garlic scent were intoxicating The pizza was larger than I had anticipated and I considered whether I might need a takeout box I didn’t worry about it anymore and devoured it and the toppings were a perfect combination to complete a delightful meal The tasty pizza and great ocean view transported me to a Mediterranean holiday The only thing missing was a nice glass of beer which I passed on since I was going to get back behind the wheel I will be back for another holiday at Café Gallery Doka Doka very soon *You can also spend the night at Doka Doka and try a yachimun pottery-making class Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors Yet another premiere out of the season preview And yet another series that’s not about kids – or at least The subject at hand with Goukon ni Ittara Onna ga Inakatta Hanashi is college- well This time it’s a romcon and a shoujo romcom to boot a relatively rare subgenre in anime in the 2020’s The staff seems to be nothing special but the source manga gets pretty good reviews everywhere I’ve seen even more so when it turns out the three beefcakes are indeed the three girls promised Turns out they all work as hosts (I assume) at a drag bar and – their leader says – didn’t have time to change after work but there’s no proof to the contrary I must say for me the appeal of this was less in practice than in theory Honestly the whole setup is just a pretext for the cross-dressing girls to troll the hapless dudes who aren’t sure whether to be turned on or freaked out (except for the airhead among them) It’s mildly amusing but not as amusing as it acts like it is Gender-bender comedy can be fun and this could be heading in the direction of exploring some interesting social conventions but I didn’t find myself really liking anybody And the over-reliance on chibi and distorted animation almost never clicks with me I’ll give it another shot next week but this looks like a cutthroat season so I’m going to need to feel a lot more buy-in than I did with the premiere Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Please consider becoming an LiA patron through one of the methods below The official website for the television anime of Yuzuki Akasaka's Mahō Tsukai ni Narenakatta Onna no Ko no Hanashi (The Story of the Girl Who Couldn't Become a Wizard) novel revealed two more cast members on Thursday The anime stars Hana Hishikawa as Kurumi Mirai and Misuzu Yamada as Yuzu Edel there were students taking the test to become fully fledged wizards and among them was a student whom Kurumi admired How will Kurumi adapt and grow with not being selected despite her boundless intellect Mahō Tsukai ni Narenakatta Onna no Ko no Hanashi will be the second anime produced from the winners of the Project Anima contest. When Project Anima announced the story as the winner of its "Another World/Fantasy" category in 2018 the anime was initially slated for a 2021 debut Source: Mahō Tsukai ni Narenakatta Onna no Ko no Hanashi anime's website via Ota-Suke Make friends with lesser-known personalities in the Sanrio universe who take the cake when it comes to kooky Think you know all of Sanrio’s adorable characters Cinnamoroll and My Melody may be the stars of the show eccentric and downright bizarre characters that most fans have never even heard of From a group of eyeless anthropomorphic teeth (salarymen get to know some of the wackiest characters ever created by Japan’s empire of kawaii Sanrio’s early dive into “less is more.” This croc’s entire vibe is simplicity itself: a dopey grin that says “I’m just happy to be here.” Despite being created in 1978 Big Challenges didn’t appear in any Sanrio products until Hello Kitty Island Adventure no complex character arc or reason why his name kind of sounds like a Charles Dickens novel “Let’s make transportation adorable,” and here we are Hopty looks a bit like someone opened MS Paint for the first time and decided to play around with the polygon and paint bucket tool the character’s still charming in its geometric simplicity Bonus points for being part of the Fancy Friends collection a Sanrio sub-brand that was developed for more “sophisticated” families because nothing says “fancy” like a smiling copter Warau Onna looks like something a kid might doodle during art class: a simple crayon drawing of a girl grinning from ear to ear Her name translates to “smiling woman,” which sounds pretty innocent until you dig into her Sanrio profile she’s not just happy — she’s manically happy Her profile describes her as someone who “appears out of nowhere in front of everyone and starts laughing ‘Hahahaha.’” As if that wasn’t strange enough Warau Onna also carries a wand and has the power to fly “Pon pon” is a child-like way of referring to one’s stomach and “hieta” means “chilled.” This poor kid is stuck in an endless cycle of eating too many icy treats like ice cream and popsicles getting a tummy ache and doing it all over again shaved head and slightly frustrated expression he’s got one goal: win that ice cream stick prize It’s adorable and slightly tragic at the same time Sanrio definitely got a bit too freeform with character creation there’s nothing particularly “special” about this crew of nearly identical black-and-white crocodiles They wear T-shirts emblazoned with the letters “G,” “T” and “S,” but that’s about where their uniqueness ends With minimal personality and even less flair it feels like Sanrio simply grabbed a template and hit copy-paste If you’re wondering what sets them apart from each other — or from any other character — you’re not alone naked baby with no idea where he came from — and honestly He’s a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside a diaper-less enigma In case you ever wanted to be judged by robotic insects a band of friendly neighborhood beetle-android hybrids the Beetroid characters have a dream to create a world where humans and insects live together in harmony they’d rather just watch you go about your day they’re people-watchers — probably silently judging your life choices while looking all cool and futuristic Developed in collaboration with KAYAC Inc. with “shiri” meaning “butt,” first appeared in a (now unavailable) tap-and-collect mobile game The bootylicious fairies that make up this gang appear as regular objects and have a curved line that runs down their bodies to indicate a butt crack the nervous-looking butt bell pepper and Yonashi-beibe Their main job is to hula hoop and rap to help with your … digestive issues this quirky bunch starts right at the beginning — your mouth Hagurumanstyle may not win any beauty contests with their eyeless and their name is a bit of a mouthful (pun intended) Known for cracking tooth-related puns in Japanese These little dudes show up when you’re gnashing your teeth from stress offering emotional support right from the comfort of your jaw they’re literally there to help you through the daily grind Meet the Puripuri Unpies, the absolute latest in Sanrio’s parade of weirdness. They’re poop-shaped fairies (yep, poop) that come in different textures and wear cute little ribbons. While they’re yet to be listed on the official character roster, they came in third in Sanrio’s Next Kawaii Project in 2023 and they all look up to Hello Kitty as their idol A new character PV trailer has been unveiled for the upcoming Maho Tsukai ni Narenakatta Onna no Ko no Hanashi TV anime series The anime will premiere in Japan on October 4 Takashi Watanabe (How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom director) is serving as chief director for the series with Masato Matsune (Reign of the Seven Spellblades) as director Hiroko Kanasugi (Mewkledreamy) as series screenwriter Lily Hoshino (Penguindrum) as original character designer Mai Matsuura (King of Prism by Pretty Rhythm Sirius the Jaeger co-character designer) as character designer and Yoko Shimomura (Legend of Mana: The Teardrop Crystal J.C.STAFF is handling the animation production for the series Other staff includes Kentaro Izumi (A Certain Scientific Railgun T) as background art director Mika Funabashi (Sacrificial Princess and the King of Beasts) as color designer and Yurina Yagi (Sacrificial Princess and the King of Beasts) as compositing director The Maho Tsukai ni Narenakatta anime is based on the novel submission of the same name by Yuzuki Akasaka which was selected as the winner of Project ANIMA’s Isekai/Fantasy category It was serialized on the Everystar website from March 2018 to September 2019 Project ANIMA is a joint initiative by DeNA and MBS that focuses on the production of original TV anime and proposals that will serve as the shows’ premises Other categories include Science Fiction/Robot and Kids/Game The 2021 anime series Sakugan was the Science Fiction/Robot category winner Project ANIMA’s submission and selection processes took place between February 2018 and March 2019 Maho Tsukai ni Narenakatta follows a young air-headed girl named Kurumi Mirai the daughter of a prestigious magic family they study at a magic academy that’s filled with complicated classmates Source: Maho Tsukai ni Narenakatta Official Anime Twitter  Want to follow our weekly chart updates and news? Subscribe to our newsletter to get more content in your inbox Mushirase’s stage play “NAITOSHINJUKU TRAP-HOLE” will be performed at Shinjuku Theater Tops Mushirase was launched in 2008 by its leader The company features a script that gives an oblique view of what is wrong in people’s minds a place that holds a special place in Hosaka’s heart and will feature a story centered on Hiroshige Utagawa and Meshimori Onna.Hosaka wrote and directs Kyohei Tsuji (Kawaii konbini tenin Iida-san) NiEW Best Music is a playlist featuring artists leading the music scene and offering alternative styles in our rapidly evolving society the NiEW editorial team proudly curates outstanding music that transcends size Sign In Subscribe Now Singer-songwriters Onna Lou and Shay Wolf will team up for a show in Parksville on March 9 an Argentinian-Canadian artist based in Winnipeg since 2016 blends traditional folk with contemporary sounds Winnipeg-based Wolf is an alt-pop solo artist whose haunting voice and magnetic stage presence captivate audiences As part of the 3.4 per cent of female producers "Shay’s pop music evokes both spaciousness and emotional depth," the release said "Her music explores the beauty and pain of human emotion celebrating resilience and inviting listeners to reflect and connect through her unique sound." Wolf is preparing two singles for release in 2025.  Lou's third studio album Quiero verte volar will be out in November 2025 The album was created with support from Manitoba Arts Council and Manitoba Film and Music. She holds degrees from Berklee College of Music and Universidad Católica Argentina About the Author: Parksville Qualicum Beach News Staff Dialogue and debate are integral to a free society and we welcome and encourage you to share your views on the issues of the day. We ask that you be respectful of others and their points of view, refrain from personal attacks and stay on topic. To learn about our commenting policies and how our community-based moderation works, please read our Community Guidelines The East Hampton art haven for women artists debuted an outpost at The Royal Poinciana Plaza that will be on view through April 1 Onna House, an East Hampton art haven for women artists, unveiled its first gallery pop-up at The Royal Poinciana Plaza in Palm Beach this week the pop-up gallery was designed as a welcoming and inclusive community space where people can come together to learn about and support the careers of women artists over a cup of tea This design reflects the intimate residential atmosphere of Onna House itself Functioning as a home away from home for Onna House The Royal Poinciana Plaza exhibition offers works that are accessible to all collectors in uniquely warm and communal space Presenting multidisciplinary art from diverse practices in addition to works by Brittany Mojo and Ornella Pocetti presented in collaboration with Mindy Solomon Gallery » SUBSCRIBE Tweets by pbillustrated Miles Morales Spider-Man and Werewolf-By-Night to the hunt today two are playing catch up and leading into Blood Hunt #4 and others are on their own journey… Bloodline jumps from the Dracula book to help out Miles Morales Spider-Man As well as lining up the duty that Bloodline will have to kill her own father Blade… … though not everyone knows that Blade has been possessed by ancient vampire Varnae They know that in Black Panther: Blood Hunt #3 Where an also-posessed Black Panther managed to have the wherewithal to tie into The City as seen in recent Avengers… Which helps sent up the end of Blood Hunt #4 Doctor Strange goes further with ghost dog Bats empowered with godhood taking on a Doctor Strange vampire possessed by Victor Strange… While Bloodline and Miles Morales also turn up looking to rescue Doctor Strange's body for another feasting While the one-shots see Werewolf By Night dealing with vampire police welcoming the night. Psylocke dealing with all of Japan's monsters currently empowered… Latverian embassies have their own battles with vampires Werewolf-By-Night is bringing back the oldest of foes… This is the fiftieth anniversary of his first appearance – and death from Ghost Rider #2 and #3 from 1973 by Gary Friedrich and Jim Mooney it looks like this demon from hell may have a point regarding how he was treated by Ghost Rider Though Blood Hunters #3 challenges that with a not-quite-as-old-but-more-insane blast from the past vampire bovine created by Steve Gerber and Frank Brunner for Giant-Size Man-Thing #5 in 1975 Psylocke names her foe as well, Kuchsake-onna who is definitely a thing Dazzler may be infected but is also a being of light While Doctor Doom mixes magic and science in effective fashion before he runs off to deal with Strange Academy and pop up in Blood Hunt #4… While Blood Hunters gives us a new character find for 2024 And Werewolf By Night also catches up with the events of Blood Hunt #4… And while Hallows Eve joins the Blood Hunters… disguised as a vampire The Werewolf By Night seems to have found the dawn already “Ebony Obsidian the Unbreakable” Artist Tim Okamura first heard about Tomoe Gozen a Onna-Bugeisha or “woman warrior” about 10 years ago “I think the fact that the female samurai fought alongside men had the same responsibilities and expectations resonated with me deeply,” he tells My Modern Met sparking a powerful series of paintings titled Onna-Bugeisha where women of color are ready to take a stand and emerge victorious in a dystopian near future Okamura felt drawn to depict women from underrepresented communities both due to having grown up with a diverse group of friends and the lack of representation in portraits he saw in the galleries and museums he visited “I felt called to consciously focus on creating work specifically portraits based in an academic tradition of people who were missing from the museums whose stories deserved to be captured on canvas with great care and reverence,” he says women don ornate kimonos and traditional garments but also hold katanas with a defying look in their eyes The highly realistic approach goes beyond Okamura's proficient use of light and shadow in their expression He expertly depicts the veins and bruises on their arms While hands have been a perennial challenge for painters Okamura appears to depict them effortlessly even reveling in painting them in different poses The artist shares that he has always loved the challenge of painting faces and putting human stories on canvas “Portraying someone in a way that both celebrates them as an individual and points to a larger metaphor for the human condition has always been important to me Therefore I've always worked in the mode of realism I think my technique has developed over time to be more impasto (thicker paint) and with more push and pull on the paint surface The women depicted in his paintings are all real women he knows personally and commends for their positive energy “At the risk of sounding cliché seeing the inner light projecting outward as an important consideration when choosing my subjects whether the painting is about them specifically as in the Onna-Bugeisha series,” Okamura says “I feel very fortunate that I've found such great alignment with the spirit of the work and the women who have participated in the process Having an energetic connection I think is key to creating the best work possible.” “Lethal Hummingbird and Golden Fox” “Encouraging Words (Omoiyari)” Tim Okamura: Website | Instagram My Modern Met granted permission to feature photos by Tim Okamura Powerful Portraits Explore Zimbabwean Identities Through High Fashion Artist Repurposes Persian Carpets as a Canvas for Evocative Portraits of Women Golden Rings Circle Ethereal Portraits of Goddess-Like Women Colorful Flowers Used to Create Empowering Conceptual Self-Portraits Want to advertise with us? Visit My Modern Met Media Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening The official website for the television anime of Yuzuki Akasaka's Mahō Tsukai ni Narenakatta Onna no Ko no Hanashi (The Story of the Girl Who Couldn't Become a Wizard) novel unveiled the first full promotional video and visual for the anime on Thursday The video reveals the anime's cast as well as more staff The anime will premiere in October Hajime Shinagawa's Möbius Dust story was the winner of the "Kids/Game" category, which Project Anima announced the winner of in March 2019. Dōga Kōbō (Oshi no Ko) is producing the anime adaptation which was initially slated for a debut after 2020 Sources: Mahō Tsukai ni Narenakatta Onna no Ko no Hanashi anime's website, Comic Natalie (WJAR) — The day after a 12-year-old boy was stabbed in the leg children once again romped in East Providence's Onna Moniz-John Neighborhood Park But parents on Saturday told NBC 10 News they're concerned "Who would want to hurt a 12 year old all they're doing is messing it up for the little ones," said one parent The injured boy was last reported hospitalized in stable condition So far police report no suspect in custody East Providence continue their investigation after child stabbed in park Onna is Powered by Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and Now Available in the Oracle Cloud Marketplace enabling teams to centralize data from communication and chat platforms Onna's data management platform offers OCI customers these additional benefits: Onna is now available on Oracle Cloud Marketplace offering added value to Oracle Cloud customers Oracle Cloud Marketplace is a one-stop shop for Oracle customers seeking trusted business applications and services offering unique solutions including ones that extend Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications OCI is a deep and broad platform of cloud infrastructure services that enables customers to build and run a wide range of applications in a scalable From application development and business analytics to data management and infrastructure services including Kubernetes and VMware OCI's distributed cloud offers customers the benefits of cloud with greater control over data residency customers can bring enterprise workloads to the cloud quickly and efficiently while meeting the strictest regulatory compliance requirements and act on data to help minimize legal risk users can gain new insights for their business," said Shannon Smith "Onna's participation in the Oracle PartnerNetwork with the Powered by Oracle Cloud Expertise further extends our commitment to the Oracle community and enables customers to easily reap the benefits of Onna's data management platform We look forward to leveraging the power of the Oracle Cloud to help us achieve our business goals." "The cloud represents a huge opportunity for our partner community," said David Hicks "Onna Technologies' commitment to innovation with Oracle and its quality execution helps our mutual customers receive cloud-enabled corporate and IT data management solutions ready to meet critical business needs." Powered by Oracle Cloud Expertise recognizes OPN members with solutions that run on Oracle Cloud. For partners earning the Powered by Oracle Cloud Expertise, this achievement offers customers confidence that the partner's application is supported by the OCI SLAs enabling full access and control over their cloud infrastructure services as well as consistent performance Onna is a data management platform that helps companies build a robust data foundation for managing unstructured data from cloud-based collaboration tools Companies use Onna to respond to critical eDiscovery requests prepare for future data needs with access to live data Onna connects to popular enterprise collaboration and act on data from multiple sources in one place and MySQL are registered trademarks of Oracle Corporation Media ContactKayla MilesPartnerships Managerkayla.miles@onna.com Onna House in the Hamptons (123 Georgica Road NY) will open its doors to the public this summer Onna House is a 1960s modernist home restored by Lisa Perry and founded in 2021 as a space aiming to create visibility and appreciation for the work of women-identifying artists and designers It will function as an exhibition space to engage and collaborate and as a gathering space for people to discover unique new work all while being surrounded by nature in a stunning setting Lisa Perry has been a long-time advocate of women’s rights and a lover and creator of design in many forms Onna House in the Hamptons combines her passions under one roof while supporting and fostering the growth of women artists Inspired by the Japanese sensibilities of the house’s architecture as an homage to the word ‘woman’ in Japanese Today the work at Onna House varies widely bringing together works by international and U.S The inaugural exhibition will highlight the spectacular work by Onna House artist Mitsuko Asakura, alongside the permanent collection. As an artisan in the textile arts of Japan, Asakura moved beyond the craft of dyeing to the art of tapestry weaving She articulated her artistic vision in her book which is also the title of her exhibition at Onna House She says of her work: “The structure of weaving is comparable to that of pointillism in painting Colors never really mix together in textile they keep their distinct colors and fresh transparency under light.”  Onna House’s studio space will feature Ligia Dias’ paper dress collection Dias’ Paper Dress series explores the poster dresses of the 1960s first made for commercial purposes and ultimately transformed to serve as political propaganda Dias questions the notion of creation by exploring new ways of making jewelry and objects Visits to Onna House are available by appointment. Please visit www.onnahouse.com for more information A bazaar in Onna village offers the very best of Okinawa in one convenient location whose name translates roughly to “Roadside Station,” is an amalgamation of restaurants and vendors hawking every island souvenir The market also has 10 stalls serving up fresh Okinawan staples like doughnuts and soba Onna no Eki opened primarily as a farmer’s market in 1990 Its fruits and vegetables come from 400 registered farmers the majority of whom are local to Onna village Tankan mandarin oranges are available in January and February; passion fruit from March to June; mango and pineapple from June to September; dragon fruit from July to November; and bananas from September to October the market sells strawberries from its own farm The first yield from a new passion fruit endeavor is expected toward year’s end Onna no Eki has nearly all of the souvenirs available at Naha Airport and then some called “the blues,” that comes from the acclaimed Mitsuya honpo company known locally for its delectable Okinawan doughnuts except they are deliberately misshaped to maximize nooks and crevices The market also sells its own passion fruit liqueur a tomato curry made by a local farmer and Sango No Umi About a million people visited Onna no Eki last year using gestures and translation apps to communicate; most do not speak English The market periodically schedules performances in the outdoor food court and special events every three months its outdoor picnic tables filled with tourists slurping down steaming bowls of noodles and broth The main market was awash in a flurry of colors and scents colorful bags of locally produced sea salt tarts made with Okinawa’s purple sweet potatoes and rows of atemoya the dog-like guardians placed at the entrance to Okinawan homes A bottle of the local awamori liquor that had been aged at the bottom of the sea sells for 9,800 yen The bottle came with a special cloth to open it so you didn’t cut your hand on a barnacle The seller claims pressure at the sea bottom helps quickly mature the liquor inside There may be something to that; the liquor was sweet and smooth when served with a splash of water on the rocks Pickled goya and some Chinsuko sugar cookies finished the shopping trip Yanbaru is the name given to Okinawa’s heavily forested north The brown rice was shaped with a mold into the island of Okinawa and served on a hot skillet with salad The curry flowed around the rice island like the waters around Okinawa The curry was hearty with just the right amount of spice but the real star of the dish was the rib meat packaged and sold in all its vibrant and delicious glory Costs: Parking (133 spots) and admission is free Meals can cost anywhere for a few dollars for a bento or freshly baked bread Food: Onna no Eki features 10 stalls serving up fresh Okinawan staples like doughnuts and soba De’Onna "Tree" Young-Stephens is an award-winning writer and director based in Los Angeles North Carolina where she developed an interest in film at age eight while enrolled at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts After earning a BS in Public Relations at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Tree moved to Atlanta and got her first job working as a day player on the film 42 She later went on to work as a personal assistant for Taraji P and Janelle Monáe on Hidden Figures and as a second assistant director on numerous films in the Atlanta area she received her MFA from the University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts and received a Student Academy Award and KCET Fine Cut Film Festival Award for her latest short documentary IDA: What drew you to want to tell the story of your current film DE’ONNA TREE YOUNG-STEPHENS: My personal experience with my name drew me to want to tell the story of Not Just a Name I have a personal connection with the topic because I suffered from "name-shaming" as a child My teachers and peers would shorten my name without my permission and I always felt like something was wrong with my name I realized my name is a part of my identity and it’s beautiful l should embrace it even if it makes others uncomfortable I am passionate about social change—films that urge the viewer to engage analyze injustice and create the world anew—as well as films that push the boundaries of self-actualization that tell stories about protagonists who are brave enough to ask the big questions about life DTYS: The biggest resource for me has been community and mentorship my professors always talked about the importance of collaboration and after graduating I found that there's nothing like having a supportive community of filmmaker friends that I can collaborate with for the rest of my life Mentorship has played an incredible role in my journey as a filmmaker It's nice to have someone that believes in you and your ideas             IDA: Can you describe what traits you look for within a mentor?  IDA: What is one thing you like to do as an exercise in finding joy but I like to sit in my car for hours and read IDA: Are there any projects you’re currently working on that you’d like to share with our members?  but right now I’m focused on expanding Not Just a Name While the documentary was specifically about ethnic Black names in America I was blessed to interview people from various walks of life and learn about their experiences with their name I want to bring awareness to this topic because it’s so expansive It can range from changing your last name to assimilate into a specific culture to highlighting the mythical aspects of names as well.  Would you like to receive event invitations and other updates from the International Documentary Association virtual on Zoom or in-person at IDA Office in Los Angeles © 2024 International Documentary Association Privacy Policy to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven  slipped away to be in the arms of Jesus Our little princess was welcomed into the world on August 1 2022 at Atrium Health Union in Monroe to her parents Hydia Tenniya Rivers and Corey Alexander Bennett Although in our arms for just a little while blessed our lives and homes with so much love and many precious memories.  Those who are left to cherish her memory are her parents Hydia Rivers and Corey Bennett; 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By providing training and resources to dive and snorkel operators following the Green Fins code of conduct, the initiative aims to protect coral reefs from harmful practices like anchoring the approach has been proven to help make corals healthier and more resilient “Onna Village has a strong interest in sustainable practices and it is the perfect pilot for the Japanese chapter of Green Fins,” says Makiko Yashiro UNEP’s Regional Coordinator for Ecosystems “We hope that when this initial project is successful we can bring the Green Fins code of conduct to other locales in Japan.”   This will not be Onna’s first foray into environmental protection There is an ongoing coral recovery project that has planted 30,000 corals The village was also named a “Sustainable Development Goals Future City” by the Government of Japan for its superior approach toward the achievement of the Goals Yoshimura is hopeful that Green Fins will have a positive impact “Though I cannot change things just by myself with support from and cooperation with many people we can protect the environment and maintain it for future generations,” he says “I hope that by using the Green Fins code of conduct we will be able to inform divers about environmental issues more effectively and enable divers to have a wonderful diving experience.” “We look forward to protecting coral reefs by working with the Green Fins initiative,” says Nagahama “It is the responsibility of adults to leave this wonderful © 2025 UNEP Terms of Use Privacy Report Project Concern Report Scam Contact Us Your browser does not support JavaScript, or it is disabled．Please check the site policy for more information National Report NAHA—Waves pounded the rocks and coral off Cape Maeda in Onna This was the scene one day in late May at a beach near the "Blue Cave," one of Okinawa’s most popular tourist spots Local surfers were talking about how crazy it would be to swim offshore on a day like this The cape is often heavily congested in summer said the cape is “surrounded by reefs and usually it’s calm like a swimming pool.” People can enjoy leisure activities there without a care in the world while rip currents pull outward from the shore into deeper water according to an official from the Japan Coast Guard's 11th Regional Coast Guard Headquarters “Not even expert swimmers can make it back to the shore once they are swept away,” the official said A JCG study showed that 13 people were killed or went missing in the Cape Maeda area during the 10 years from 2013 to 2022 three were swimming and two were scuba diving Some of the people panicked when they got water in their snorkel But 10 of the 13 victims were not wearing life jackets This suggests they were independent visitors because had they been with a guide they have been urged to wear one of the safety devices “It is difficult to distinguish where rip currents may arise unless you are a skilled local guide,” said Hiromitsu Miyagi for the water to be calm on one side of a cape but there to be a rapid current on the other side those who visit such areas on their own have been swept away by rip currents and drowned,” he said Okinawa’s tourism and wild ocean are ingredients for trouble seven snorkelers and scuba divers died or were reported missing in the Cape Manzamo area 10 people perished at Yonehara beach on Ishigakijima island Many of the accidents occurred along stretches of coast without lifeguards which meant there was a delay in summoning help “There is no end to drownings involving tourists from outside the prefecture,” a JCG official said “They get in the water even if they are not feeling well or the weather is bad saying that they came all the way and they just want a quick dip.” the National Police Agency recorded 116 water-related accidents in the prefecture the prefectural government’s tourist section began publishing the Okinawa Marine Safety Map which lists the number of accidents at each of the prefecture’s 400 or so beaches who heads the JCG’s Boating and Water Safety Division said safety is a prerequisite for tourism promotion “We want to make concerted efforts with all members of the prefecture to reduce water-related accidents,"Kosaka said Child’s body found; 15 missing in Hokkaido tour boat disaster Creator of the popular manga series ‘Yu-Gi-Oh!’ dies at age 60 Rescue efforts move closer to disputed isles; Russia notified Information on the latest cherry blossom conditions Please right click to use your browser’s translation function.) 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See our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy Metrics details Nemacystus decipiens (“ito-mozuku” in Japanese) decipiens is also a significant source of fucoidan which has various physiological activities The genome is estimated to contain 15,156 protein-coding genes ~78% of which are substantiated by corresponding mRNAs Mitochondrial genes analysis showed a close relationship between N okamuranus and Ectocarpus siliculosus genomes identified a set of N Gene ontology annotation showed more than half of these are classified as molecular function Extracellular matrix analysis revealed domains shared among three brown algae Characterization of genes that encode enzymes involved in the biosynthetic pathway for sulfated fucan showed two sets of genes fused in the genome One is a fusion of l-fucokinase and GDP-fucose pyrophosphorylase genes Another fusion is between an ST-domain-containing gene and an alpha/beta hydrolase gene Although the function of fused genes should be examined in future decipiens is another promising source of fucoidan decipiens as a member of the family Spermatochnaceae of the order Chordariales okamuranus is as a member of the family Chordariaceae within the same order Those sporophytes have cortexes that contain assimilatory filaments surrounding the medullas Kenji Iwai under a CC BY open access license they are a source of important biomaterials in the fisheries industry we decoded a draft genome of Nemacystus decipiens and compared it to other brown algal genomes The genome size of N. decipiens was estimated by counting K-mer frequencies of raw reads (K-mer = 32). In Supplementary Fig. S2A A total read of 80.1 Gbp would correspond to approximately 420-fold sequencing coverage of the estimated genome This suggests that the assembled genome of N decipiens has the higher quality of the three brown algal genomes Transcripts assembled with the Velvet/Oases yielded 204,065 contigs (a total of 345 mega nts) with an N50 size of 3,313 nts 152,212 (74.6%) assembled transcripts were aligned to the assembled genome (with default settings) with blat software These data were used to produce gene models and annotations decipiens genes was 7,902 bp and that of exons (coding sequences) was 2,710 bp This feature of brown algal genes should be examined in future An interesting question for future studies is how the variation in quality and quantity of repetitive sequences affects the composition of brown algal genomes Phylogenetic tree of 38 brown algae based on a comparison of 32 mitochondrial protein-coding gene sequences Nemacystus decipiens forms a clade with Cladosiphon okamuranus that may correspond to the order Chordariales Ectocarpus siliculosus forms another clade in the order Ectocarpales okamuranus genome (version 2) and 274 in the E suggesting a small expansion of the TF family in N The most abundant TFs occurred in the Myb family decipiens genome were CBF/NF-Y/archaeal (42) decipiens genome contains four genes with bHLH domains Numbers of orthologous gene groups among the three brown algae Upset plot representing domains associated with extracellular matrix in seven organisms The 40 most abundant domains in the extracellular matrix are shown A set of 26 and additional set of 23 domains were shared among the three brown algae and among Chordariales and 159 domains were unique in the genomes of N The 10 domains were common in the seven organisms Identification of genes for enzymes in the biosynthetic pathway of sulfated fucan in three brown algae Gene numbers in each genome are also shown although the fused mRNA for the latter needs further examination Insertion of a gene for topoisomerase DNA-binding C4 Zinc Finger protein was discovered in in the N Transcriptional direction is shown by the arrowhead Numbers under genes indicate gene ID numbers The ST-domain-containing gene was a component of 10 sulfotransferases Although the function of the alpha/beta hydrolase has not been analyzed yet this may be another means of facilitating sulfated fucan biosynthesis the present decoding of a draft genome of the “ito-mozuku” alga approximately 78% of which were substantiated by corresponding mRNAs decipiens genome assembly is of higher quality than those of the two other brown algae To facilitate understanding of brown algal biology molecular phylogeny using 32 mitochondrial genes showed that N okamuranus share a more recent common ancestor Although taxonomic classification of these brown algae should include morphological and life cycle data the results appear to support the order Chordariales okamuranus can also be deduced from their morphology These results suggest that each organism has unique ECMs whereas the glycosyl transferase family 60 gene is one of the key genes for polysaccharide biosynthesis in brown algae and the glycosyl transferase family 2 was acquired and abundant in the Chordariales lineage The ST-domain-containing gene was a sulfotransferase this draft genome of Nemacystus decipiens may provide a platform for future studies of sulfated fucan biosynthesis Continuous efforts toward maintenance and improvement are urgent Genomic information about the “Onna-1” strain provides a reference for characterization of other strains with different features and may facilitate subsequent improvement of “ito-mozuku” aquaculture to resist various environmental changes Nemacystus decipiens, “ito-mozuku” in Japanese, employed strains established and maintained by the Onna Fisheries Cooperative. 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Genome Res. 19, 1630–1638, https://doi.org/10.1101/gr.094607.109 (2009) Download references Haruhi Narisoko for culturing Nemacystus decipiens and Mr Kenji Iwai for the photo of Cladosiphon okamuranus This research was supported by OIST funding to the Marine Genomics Unit (N.S.) Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University The authors declare no competing interests Publisher’s note: Springer Nature remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations Download citation DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-40955-2 Anyone you share the following link with will be able to read this content: a shareable link is not currently available for this article Sign up for the Nature Briefing newsletter — what matters in science Orbea has released the Onna hardtail mountain bike described as a fun and efficient bike to uncover your passion for mountain bike or begin exploring XC Available across a range of affordable price points the aim is to tempt the trail-curious contingent of cyclists out there to finally press send on a singletrack-appropriate vehicle on which to broaden their off-road horizons The Orbea Onna is a 100mm travel aluminum hardtail mountain bike designed for those of all genders despite the word “Onna” being one of many ways to refer to women in Japanese the original “Onna” was in fact a revolver that the brand manufactured around 1840 the Onna is now reincarnated as a different weapon an MTB designed to deliver good times only It enters the Orbea line-up as an entry-level bike aimed at riders who are new to mountain biking perhaps thinking about heading off the asphalt onto trails for the very first time It’s a modern iteration of the bike on which most of us who consider ourselves mountain bikers discovered our love for the sport Bear that in mind when you take a glance at the geometry figures below The Onna is by far and away the most affordable mountain bike from Orbea with all models coming in well under the price of their more aggressive geometry-rocking Laufey Complete bike pricing starts at £629 ($799 USD) pitting the Onna as a competitor to the Trek Marlin a comparable entry-level hardtail mountain bike that is a common sight across UK trail centers Though the cheapest model is more expensive than that of the Marlin (which comes in at £475) it does trump it in terms of frame details with a tapered head tube in contrast with the straight headtube seen on the Marlin That restricts the Marlin’s use to forks with straight steerers only which tend to be heavier with less adjustability than forks that feature a tapered steerer tube you will have to part with £999 to get the Onna 20 before you get an air spring fork; the cheaper Onna 30 Onna 40 and Onna 50 are all spec’d with an SR Suntour fork running a coil spring The capacity to upgrade to something higher-end remains The Orbea Onna’s geometry and sizing recommendations were curated with a focus on delivering a controlled comfortable and efficient ride feel to riders a little unfamiliar with the bumpy and often unpredictable nature of singletrack In terms of reach it is significantly shorter compared to the vast majority of XC hardtails on the market almost shifted one size down from what more experienced riders will be familiar with the Onna’s reach measurement starts at 365mm It gets a 68.5° head angle and 74.5° seat tube angle Wheel size is dependent on frame size; the XS bike comes with a 27.5″ wheelset only while those riders suited to the Small frame get to choose between 27.5″ and 29″ The Medium through XL bikes all run 29″ wheels only There is also a Junior frame size available (but not in the US) across five price points designed for riders between 145cm and 160cm tall Other notable features of the Orbea Onna include hydraulic disc brakes across the range and internal cable routing including the capacity for stealth routing of a dropper seat post should riders wish to upgrade for more clearance while descending The Orbea Onna is available in now at five price points for the XS-XL frames starting at £629 ($799 USD) for the basic Onna 50 The most you can spend is £1,099 ($1,399 USD) on the Onna 10 spec’d with a RockShox Judy Silver Air fork and Shimano MT2100 hydraulic disc brakes The Junior bike is also available (excluding the US) at five price points Head to the Orbea website for more details on complete bike specifications Orbea.com Jessie-May Morgan is the UK & Ireland Tech Editor of Bikerumor She has been writing about Mountain Bike Riding and Racing and all its weird and wonderful technology for 4 years she was an Intern at the Mountain Bike Center of Scotland and a Mountain Bike Coach and Leader in the Tweed Valley Jessie-May can often be seen riding the Glentress Trail Center and its neighboring Enduro and Downhill Tracks She regularly competes in Enduro at a national level and has recently competed on the World Stage at a handful of Enduro World Series events Jessie-May is testing the latest mountain bikes letting readers know what’s hot and what’s not she weighs 60kg and stands at 5ft 4″ tall (163cm) Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. 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