adjacent to the Nara Campus of parent company DMG MORI an official opening ceremony hosted by DMG MORI was held on April 14 The new facility features a manufacturing floor area of 3,800 square metres doubling the capacity of the previous site This expansion is part of Saki's broader strategy to increase production efficiency and meet growing global demand the factory integrates office and engineering spaces to bring design and production engineering teams closer together This setup is aimed at improving responsiveness to customer requirements and fostering technological advancement Saki also plans to recruit additional hardware and software engineers to support continued innovation Are you ready to explore the cutting-edge advancements shaping the electronics manufacturing industry The May 2025 issue of SMT007 Magazine is packed with insights and expert perspectives that you won’t want to miss Has X-ray’s time finally come in electronics manufacturing where we answer this question and others to bring more efficiency to your bottom line If you’re going to Anaheim for IPC APEX EXPO 2025 consider this issue of SMT007 Magazine to be your golden ticket to planning the show an innovator in the field of automated optical and X-ray inspection equipment is pleased to announce the appointment of Mario Ramírez Galindo as Project Engineer in Mexico Mario will support Saki’s customers by providing technical expertise and project management to enhance manufacturing efficiency and inspection accuracy With a strong background in mechatronic engineering Mario brings extensive experience in functional testing he served as Test Engineer II at Plexus Corp where he played a key role in new product introduction (NPI) transitions for medical devices and implementing continuous improvement strategies contributed to significant efficiency gains and process enhancements Mario’s career also includes roles as a Maintenance Engineer at Laboratorios Zeyco where he focused on automation and maintenance of pharmaceutical production lines and as an Automation Engineer at Vimex Electronics where he specialized in developing functional test equipment and automating electronic industry processes A graduate of Centro de Enseñanza Técnica Industrial with a degree in Mechatronic Engineering Mario furthered his expertise with a Master’s Degree in Quality Management from Universidad del Valle de Atemajac and commitment to continuous improvement align with Saki America’s mission to deliver cutting-edge inspection solutions that drive quality and innovation in electronics manufacturing “We are excited to welcome Mario to the Saki team,” said Craig Brown “His deep industry experience and technical acumen will strengthen our ability to support customers in Mexico and enhance the adoption of our advanced inspection solutions.” we introduced you to Zane and his fantastic fleet culminating with the indomitable GR Corolla we get to live out my Swedish wagon dreams with Karl and his awesome fleet Karl is an accountant living in the beautiful Portland Oregon area and more importantly he’s a card- carrying member of the Autopian community Welcome to Members’ Rides! This is where we share the cars and stories of Autopian Members The potential to be featured here is a perk for Autopian Members of every level from the ultra-affordable “Cloth” tier all the way up to “Rich Corinthian Leather.” Click that link and join today Learned to drive on my parent’s 1978 VW Bus and 1982 VW Rabbit Diesel probably since my parents always drove Volkswagens I started with VWs and Audis (1980s models) It doesn’t hurt that my last name is Swedish so I kind of felt some Minnesota-style Scandinavian pride I purchased a POS 1984 Volvo 240 turbo sedan when I still lived in Minnesota in the late 1990s but that was a cool car and so different from a VW I replaced the Volvo with a 1987 Saab 900 SPG which also ended up rusting away but that was easily the top-three favorite cars I’ve even owned I immediately purchased a 1991 Saab 9000 Turbo 5-speed I was going to give the sedan to my ex-girlfriend to use but the sedan started on fire less than a mile after she started following me home from purchasing the wagon The car has just enough power to be interesting while still somewhat good MPG on highway trips It has some sense of sporty feeling but is very comfy It has the fantastic 2.3 liter B235R turbocharged four-cylinder with 250hp & 258 lb/ft torque and modern-day tires give it a ton of grip in the corners without having to upgrade the suspension I wish there was an Alfa Romeo Giulia station wagon instead of a Stelvio SUV That would be the perfect replacement for this car the handling is much sportier (yet still comfortable) which is to be expected since the Aero is Saab’s sporty model and the XC is Volvo’s crossover model The Saab’s engine has significantly more power and torque yet gets better MPG than the XC The Saab is quieter at highway speeds as well I probably should not say this on Autopian but the Saab has a timing chain versus the Volvos’ timing belts Much better traction in wet weather and snow thanks to the AWD individual spark plug coils vs the Saab’s “DI cassette” and cheaper parts/better parts availability The Volvos are also generally easier to work on Volvos have fantastic paint (much better quality compared to the Saabs) It looks the same as when I purchased it @ only 122K miles – the clearcoat on the hood isn’t peeling but is really thin and had a local Saab specialist replace practically all A/C refrigerant seals to get the A/C to hold a charge I overpaid for it due to Covid used car prices and am not happy with how much more money I’ve invested in it I need to replace the engine subframe mounts with urethane replacements (very common 9-5 issue) and fix some oil leaks from the oil cooler lines but then I’ll finally be done resuscitating the car Maybe I’ll get around to replacing some rear suspension bushings that are well-known to create negative camber & squat specifically on the Aero wagons I was a Saab owner in the early 2000s and it was completely different back then which are plentiful at the pick-n-pull yards here in Oregon There are definitely some parts I’d like to purchase that are no longer made When I replaced the front struts for example I was disappointed at the options of shocks too The Bilsteins I ended up with seem softer than the OEM Sachs parts that are no longer available I bought it at an auction in September 2018 I was looking for a replacement vehicle for my best friend She was previously driving a 1992 Volvo 740 Turbo wagon that I picked out for her years prior I was trying to choose from a wide variety of vehicles at that particular auction: Toyota Matrix I had flipped a similar XC70 a year earlier The interior is almost exactly the same as the R and instrument cluster that has the special blue background The front seating area seems more spacious than the Saab Swedish ergonomics are great for all three They really are very similar in so many aspects all three wagons use the Aisin AW55 five-speed transmission that was in tons of other vehicles like Nissan This one is much tamer than either of the others It is not particularly enjoyable to drive fast and the suspension bounces and dives even with new OEM struts it is by far the most capable driving in the snow it is not very sporty or fun to drive fast especially with the Aisin automatic transmission I wish it had more turbo boost for more power and midrange torque but that is what happens when you buy a 212k mile basket case for $1,300 at an auction: I had full intentions of buying cheap I think this is going to be my long-term backup vehicle after I jettison the Saab I’ll likely use the wagon like most people use a spare pickup or SUV I’ve had to do two-point turns in a parking garage ramps It is also difficult to see overhead traffic lights The seats don’t lower very much compared to the XC70 I am always extremely frustrated that Volvo limited the performance in first and second gears in cars with the five-speed automatic like mine Per IPD: “2004-05 S60R and V70R models with Geartronic automatic transmissions are torque limited to 250lbs/ft of torque [out of 295] in 1st and 2nd gear This severely reduces the standing start performance and results in a 0-60 time that is almost two seconds slower than the manual transmission version.” The special “4C” Monroe shock absorbers are stupid expensive to replace They cost $350 for each four corners of the car I know that if you turn up the wick on the engine the seals on one of the headlights were perished and the V07R/S60R have different headlights than all the other models Figure at least $500 for a used xenon headlamp assembly My guess is some other issues like the angle gear were replaced long before I owned the vehicle I really haven’t invested much money into the car except for the PVC replacements I should probably explain that I use a laptop with an old copy of Volvo’s Vida/DICE to diagnose my Volvos Another trick that’s helped that I’ve done on the XC AND the V70R Both of their Aisin AW55-51 transmissions started shifting really hard slamming into gears when decelerating to a stop I installed a brand-new transmission valve body from eBay designed for a Chevy/Saturn/Nissan which are significantly less expensive I am convinced that the majority of P2 chassis Volvos are junked due to transmission problems that do NOT require removal or replacement or the transmission The valve body can be replaced with the engine/transmission in place You just have to separate the lower sub-frame from the transmission on one corner to get about two to three inches room to remove and replace the traction on wet Pacific NW roads is great There are not a lot of them left on the road Those special 4C Monroe shocks are very hard-riding amazingly different compared to the soft XC The V70R feels different as soon as you open the driver’s door and realize how much lower it is to the ground The engine performance is obviously different: the V70R is 300hp versus the 208hp of the XC The V70R has much more turbo lag versus the low-pressure turbo of the XC70 even though they are both 2.5 liter five-cylinder engines It has 183k miles on it and it has LA battle scars on the exterior but it is getting rough around the edges for sure I’m already in the process of selling it to the Polestar salesperson who sold me my Polestar 2 I learned to drive via my family’s Volkswagens and prior to my Swedish fix had a Mercedes-Benz habit for many years I owned a very high mileage (260K or so) 1993 Mercedes-Benz 500E and it was probably the best car I’ve ever owned I had a w219 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG for many years but longed for something that was more “tossable.” I was expecting I’d buy a used VW GTI and test drove one The dealer had a used 2009 C63 AMG on the lot so I asked if I could take it for a test drive The steering was so much better than my W211 E55 AMG the ride was just as bad as the GTI I had just driven but the overall drive was much more communicative I went home and researched the car more and it passed the test The linearity of the power up to the redline of this engine is just fantastic They just don’t make naturally aspirated DOHC V8s like this anymore and you can completely turn off the traction and stability control The engine and the transmission are properly refined but never droning or too loud like some people say about the Stellantis V8s this generation of C-class does not have the best interior and it was a very noticeable step down from my previous E55 Things like the climate control are exemplary and it still has all the toys like power steering wheel adjustments My E55 had the cushy Airmatic suspension that would float over pavement These are highly underrated vehicles compared to a BMW M3 They have wonderful handling and are so balanced and it still felt under-tired at the track The suspension is pretty darn tough below highway speeds It also used to kill new rear tires in less than 10K miles I had an alignment specialist dial out the crazy rear wheel toe-in to get me as close to zero as possible I wish it had a real limited-slip differential especially since the pavement is wet so often in the Pacific NW I replaced a thermostat (the car told me it was going bad I had an independent M-B repair specialist replace a fuel pressure sensor for less than $400 I attempted to replace the valve cover gaskets That wide engine is absolutely shoehorned in there and my attempt to replace them made them leak worse It was $1,000 in labor from the independent mechanic Said mechanic said that even though my engine falls into the range of vehicles that have suspect head bolts but it felt dumb using such a great car while sitting in stop and go traffic so I purchased the Saab as my ‘beater’ so I didn’t put as many miles on the C63 I’ve only put on 22K since purchased in 2019 but still drive it regularly to keep it happy and fresh and the price on the Kawi was just too good to pass up It had been sitting at the dealer for a year so they cut the price by over $1K (this was right at the start of Covid) I read many reviews on it and felt it was exactly what I was looking for My previous 2009 Triumph Street Triple R had been stolen the previous summer so I felt like I finally needed a replacement I have not had a motorcycle since way back in 1992 I bought a basket-case Suzuki GS850 after the salesperson told me it was what won the first Cannonball run I only had it for a year or so before it died The exhaust is louder than the non-Café Z900s and sounds fantastic I love the helmet lock – so frickin’ convenient All motorcycles should have one as standard equipment I absolutely love twisty roads with decent pavement Long highway slogs are not this bike’s best environment The promotional deal the Costco promotion changed the downpayment from $3K to $1K I knew I didn’t want to drive the C63 for commuting I ended up with a much more expensive model than the $300 lease The vehicle architecture is based off of a gas-powered Volvo XC40 Similar to the Fiat 500e I owned previously it was not designed from scratch as an EV platform The steering wheel and the majority of the switchgear are identical to the Volvo parts the seats are not as comfy as a Volvo – not even close I have not had a brand-new vehicle since my 2013 Scion FR-S so just having a brand-new vehicle is a rush this brand-new vehicle is so luxurious compared to a 2004 Saab My number-one favorite thing is being able to use my cell phone app to preheat the car via climate control heated seats and heated steering wheel prior to “starting” the car when it is cold outside kind of had that feature:  he spec’d the auxiliary ‘gas’ heater You could preheat the Bus without starting the engine in the harsh Minnesota winters by twisting the green heater/timer dial on the dashboard The interior space is cramped compared to the overall size of the vehicle I’ve had to hard reset the infotainment twice It is more like restarting a computer versus a car I wish I could diagnose it like pulling fault codes on a regular vehicle I always want something different than what the majority gets I’m not proud that my Polestar was made in China but I weighed it with the fact that Volvo is exporting US-made vehicles to China The Benz is definitely challenged traction-wise and the Polestar’s instant torque and all-wheel drive provide immediate launches where the Polestar is more impressive below 65MPH or so The Benz is not a light vehicle at around 3700lbs but yet compared to the EV it feels very lightweight They are really complete opposites even though they have fairly similar 0-60 times the C63 is still faster in this metric as well as the ¼ mile My new commute to work is so minimal that the engine of the gas cars wouldn’t even have an opportunity to warm up prior to getting to work now Are you an Autopian Member? Don’t miss out, we have a lot of fun and you could be world famous and see your cars plastered all over the best car site on Earth! Click Here to learn more and become a Member today Google News MSN News Apple News+ I think a V70R with a manual transmission and an E63 wagon would make a killer combo for 2/3 of a garage Of course Miata is almost always the answer for the final 3rd That would indeed be a pretty freaking fantastic garage Which generation Miata would you throw in there I’m split between a pristine OG NA1 or a 30th anniversary ND with a limited slip I’d also consider taking a bit of a step up and go with a NA2 NSX between 1997-2001 (the ones with the bigger motor and 6 speed but still have pop-up headlights) my wife) had a 9-5 2.3t wagon from this generation Honestly the only deficit with the car was that my passenger princess wife had to be extremely careful when reaching into the back seat to tend to our (car seat restrained) kiddo lest she turn the key with her knee as we barreled down the highway at surprisingly high velocity The subsequent restart and shift back into gear (while still moving) was quite a shock (to both us and the drivetrain) A neighbor who had recently moved here (PNW) from Nebraska had a beautiful silver one I was sad that I didn’t know that was happening and I might have bought it I think it’s good that temptation was never presented Haha I’m with you. I want one so bad! But they do not seem easy to keep on the road. When I was working with Karl on this I stumbled across this thread that permanently scared me away from them I think. Maybe… https://www.reddit.com/r/Volvo/comments/1eswknj/my_cost_of_ownership_2004_volvo_v70r/ I’m not proud that my Polestar was made in China but I weighed it with the fact that Volvo is exporting US-made vehicles to China.” My wife has a Polestar 2 as well and has the same opinions thanks for keeping the Swedes going (I’ve sort-of wanted a used XC70 for a while I’ve had a soft spot for Volvos and Saabs for as long as I can remember There’s a beautiful 9-5 NG in town that I drool over every time I see it (although I don’t think I’d ever want to own one) Kudos to you for doing something different and keeping these great cars on the road Man the things I would do for a nice 9-3 convertible… Saabs are such great cars I still get sad when I remember I can’t have a new Saab Does the lack of new Saabs make you want to Saab ..and yet you continue to do stories about members rides and keep overlooking our 2020 Connect. that has a 10K upgraded performance suspension installed carbon fiber diamond tucked interior and and soon to be installed sound dampening sheets then covered by alcantara faux leather fabric. Hey man, I pull people from the list here: https://www.theautopian.com/how-to-sign-up-for-autopian-member-rides/ so if you want to be featured go there and fill out the survey and I’ll get to you but we’re having the van partly wrapped Monday. We’ve been building this van for the last 4 years brake performance slotted dimpled rotors and more. I don’t have you on the spreadsheet that populates from that but I will check the master again when I’m not at the day job well I contacted mercedes about what I needed to get on this list. I mean like questions you’d ask ect. but I asked David if he and other wanted to participate in a cross country van tour with track timed events at each stop david decline saying his van’s CVT wouldn’t survive the trek and then embedded in there is the link to the survey Let me know once you’ve filled that out and then it should populate onto my list and we can go from there The questions vary with each garage because the questions I will have for a transit are not relevant to a Miata and vice versa of that’s right you want me to pay for my membership in order to be featured. I wonder if Karl’s ex-girlfriend already was an “ex”-girlfriend when the incident with the car catching fire occurred … Impressive collection all around Karl (and as usual but what really draws me is your striking Z900 I’ll never tire of dual analog gauge setups Kawasaki green looks so much better in small doses like here (bikini fairings forever – why won’t they come back already??) rather than in large eye-seering swaths across full bodies There’s an upcoming write up (once the weather improves enough to get bikes out of storage) that you’re sure to love Three times now I’ve dragged my ZX7R out of the garage to give it a wash and take photos so I can sell it But that green looks so amazing I just keep it instead I love the analog gauges as well – so simple and easy to read Fun read and a tip of the cap to Karl for his taste in Swedish wagons The V/XC70 has been on my list for so long she exposes them to hot air at nearly 200 degrees The changing colors are due to the reaction between the wood and the dye during the heating process Saki Takeshita tells designboom that in the course of her experiments she’s found out that it’s possible to use the ‘eeyo’ method on other kinds of wood and her several chairs during the event as can testify ‘Although balsa wood absorbs the most dye water and thus has the greatest range of color change,’ she shares with designboom There are no artificial finishings or added paints in the final product The designer only lets nature and naturality take over her chair designs Visitors during the DESIGNART Tokyo 2024 can witness the dyed balsa wooden chairs on the second floor of the Tokyo Midtown Galleria which stays there between October 11th and November 4th Saki Takeshita varies the time she blows dry the dyed balsa wood with hot air, depending on the kind of color and saturation she looks for. Because of this, the designer can also shift the patterns and where the colors can appear around the wooden chairs and she can choose where to point the hot air to unravel the reaction of the wood from the dye She says that this method can allow graphic processing on the wood’s surfaces with natural grain and texture still being intact throughout During the DESIGNART Tokyo 2024 there are twelve gradient-like balsa wooden chairs on the second floor of the Tokyo Midtown Galleria It is here that the designer showcases her material research the gradience of the colors looked more muted and subtle and her objects leaned more towards vase-like objects the dyes appear more saturated to further highlight the reaction of the wood and dye to the heat She also adds that the color reaction may depend of the compatibility of the balsa wood with the dyes Visitors have time to see the chairs in person until October 27th detailed view of Saki Takeshita’s eeyo a set of dyed-balsa wooden chairs that have changed colors the shift happens because of the reaction between the balsa wood and the dye when exposed to heat Saki Takeshita varies the time she blows dry the dyed balsa wood with hot air eeyo is on view at Tokyo Midtown Galleria between October 11th and November 4th the designer showcases her material research view of the dyeing and heating process of the wood detailed view of Saki Takeshita’s dyed wooden chairs in Tokyo design: Saki Takeshita | @sakitakeshita16 event: DESIGNART Tokyo 2024 | @DESIGNART_TOKYO venue: Tokyo Midtown Galleria 2F, in front of Pella Fine | @tokyomidtown_official AXOR presents three bathroom concepts that are not merely places of function but destinations in themselves — sanctuaries of style Eden Prairie resident Saki Tsuchiya has led a full life From her incarceration in an internment camp as a child to her 60-year marriage that produced a loving family Saki has experienced her share of pain and joy The 91-year-old exudes positivity and a desire to share her story and the lessons she has learned along the way Saki was the third youngest of the 10 children She remembers attending Bailey Gatzert School and playing badminton and hopscotch with her younger siblings and friends in their neighborhood “It was difficult for my mom to try to prepare meals for this big family with such a meager salary She said one of her brothers would often fish for the family’s supper and the older siblings helped care for the younger ones Saki was 8 when Japan bombed Pearl Harbor on Dec She recalled that people yelled at her family and other people of Japanese heritage after the attack one of her brothers was watching a movie at the cinema when the bombing occurred “It was Japan that bombed Pearl Harbor,” said Saki Saki recalled houses belonging to Japanese Americans “were searched Families were afraid to have any possessions that appeared too Japanese These things were given away or destroyed.” About 10 weeks after the bombing, on Feb. 19, 1942, President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued Executive Order 9066 The order authorized the forced removal of all individuals considered a threat to national security from the West Coast to concentration camps called “relocation centers” or “internment camps” further inland which resulted in the incarceration of about 120,000 Japanese there was a lot of confusion within her Japanese community about what would happen to them When they finally had to leave their homes all they could take was what they could carry Saki and her family first lived in a temporary camp on the fairgrounds at Puyallup They slept on cots in former horse stables stuffing straw in canvas bags to make mattresses Saki recalled there was no privacy in the living quarters or the bathrooms.  They were then transported to the Minidoka War Relocation Center in Idaho “What a desolate area it was!” Saki remembered tumbleweed and sand – truly a desert-like area.” She described the terrible dust storms that would occur “The wind blew the sand so hard that one could barely see Saki’s 12-person family lived in two small rooms within a barracks that was constructed from wooden frames and covered in tar paper The camp was surrounded by a barbed wire fence and armed guards were posted on watch towers “We were not allowed to leave camp,” Saki said with most teachers being Caucasians willing to work at the camp Saki recalled that for her and the younger children living in the internment camp “did not impact us like it did my older siblings who had Saki’s brother Joe volunteered to join the Military Intelligence Service (MIS) which intercepted and interpreted Japanese communications first to Camp Savage in Savage and then to Fort Snelling in St After the exclusion orders were rescinded in December 1944 because there was nothing there for us,” said Saki Three of Saki’s older siblings had joined Joe in the Twin Cities her parents and her younger siblings remained at Minidoka the older siblings in Minnesota worked and pooled their money to buy a house When Saki and her remaining family finally moved in August 1945 they traveled by train from Idaho to the Great Northern Railway station in Minneapolis you can imagine how we felt when that taxi cab came in front of this house Saki began junior high school in Minneapolis “My sister and I were the only Japanese at that junior high school,” said Saki “There was a great deal of curiosity about us “It was difficult to try to explain that our family had been in an internment camp in Idaho It was quite obvious that people in this area were totally unaware of the mass evacuation that had taken place.” Saki lived across the street from Trinity Lutheran Church “It turned out that some of my junior high school friends were attending that church “I got involved in a young people’s group called the Luther League.” Saki was involved in the Christian Fellowship Club she enrolled at the University of Minnesota to become a nurse thanks to the financial support of her brother Fred While taking a Japanese language class at the university Saki met another student named Albert Tsuchiya “because I didn’t want to do any dating while going to school.” after graduating from college and becoming a registered nurse “he supposedly sprained his ankle and came out of the game and struck up a conversation.” He again asked her on a date they got married at Trinity Lutheran Church and began their life together while Saki continued working as a nurse until she had her first child they welcomed three children into the world and then added a fourth after moving to Bloomington Some of her happiest memories were when she and their children would go to their cabin on Blue Lake in Hubbard County Saki recalled that Albert “worked very hard cleaning up the weeds on the lake so the kids could swim.” They would fish In 2018, Saki and Albert moved to The Waters in Eden Prairie to get her settled someplace she could continue on,” said Cheral Tsuchiya What brings her joy now are visits and Zoom calls with her family along with various activities with her friends at The Waters Saki’s son Brian described his mother as “very giving Saki Tsuchiya has given much of herself to her community and the people she loves When asked what important lessons she has learned during her life “Enjoy life and every day because you never know how many days you have left.” Our next dining destination is Saki Japanese on Collier Boulevard in South Naples Although we did go to the East Naples location on Tamiami Trail in December 2022 Things got off to an appetizing start with the “Gyoza Pork” ($8.99) Gyoza is the Japanese equivalent to Chinese potstickers The thinner skins mean that gyoza get crispier than potstickers I had the sushi and sashimi for one ($26.99) nine pieces of sashimi and a California roll While the menu clearly states that the sashimi is chef’s choice One that looked like tuna but was very veiny and didn’t taste like tuna and a second which I did not recognize — and was told it was indeed tuna and while 85 percent of this boat was really good the veiny piece was rejected by my mouth — to put it as politely as possible — and the unrecognizable piece was not touched This is the first time I can remember leaving any sushi at the table But the rest of the dish was perfectly fine My dining companion picked the “Chicken Yaki” ($16.99) The word “yaki” basically means cooked over direct heat and shows up in the names of many well-known Japanese dishes Saki Japanese opened a second location on Tamiami Trail in East Naples During that visit we started with two rolls from the sushi bar — the “Sweet Potato” sushi roll shrimp and is topped with crunchy tempura pieces I selected the salmon from the hibachi menu brown or fried) and a bounty of hibachi veggies I recommend this dish or at the very least ordering something from the vast hibachi menu This meal comes with a tasty Japanese house salad It was 2018 that we had that last official visit The restaurant features nearly 30 specialty rolls like Mango Tango with mango and salmon my partner in dine and I had picked the King Cobra roll – shrimp cream cheese and cucumber topped with spicy crab All the ingredients were fresh; the roll was gigantic – plenty enough for two The shrimp was beautiful to the eye as well as the tummy That’s more generous than your average restaurant or someone’s getting fired after the owner reads this no one knew I was there to review the restaurant nobody likes it too dry or too oily; and as that goes There was nothing – beyond the amount and taste of the shrimp – extraordinary about the fried rice but there wasn’t anything to complain about either My dining companion ordered the chicken and vegetable tempura which comes with either brown The tempura comes with both a soy and a creamy-based dipping sauce and the entire dish was met with enthusiasm The service during each of these visits was prompt and efficient More: ‘Watts for Dinner’: The Brewery – Olympic-sized food and fun And: Hey Marco Island, looking for a place to eat? Prices indicate time of visit and may vary This newspaper pays for all meals related to dining reviews Saki Yew speaks with GAY TIMES about her unforeseen exit from Drag Race UK her planned impersonation for Snatch Game and whether she’s received an open invite for season seven With her “Frankenstein” drag – aka the infusion of her Australian Filipino and Mancunian backgrounds – Saki Yew was one of the most anticipated contestants on this season of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK the theatre queen’s journey came to an abrupt end in episode two when a homophobic shower forced her to withdraw from the competition A queen with a sense-of-humour, however, Saki is monetising her misfortune with her own line of bath mats. “Oh I’m going to have to bring this out,'” Saki tells GAY TIMES ‘How am I going to make money out of this?’” Although her Pork Chop status prevented her from showcasing more of her drag Saki undeniably made her mark on Drag Race UK with her comedic burlesque routine and “worker bee” runway as well as her much-needed conversation with Zahirah Zapanta about microaggressions and discrimination faced by queens of Asian descent “That conversation has just spread like wildfire,” says Saki ‘That means so much and I can relate.’” Read ahead for our full exit interview with Saki Yew where she reminisces on her shock exit from Drag Race UK whether she’s received an open invite for season seven and which celebrity she planned to impersonate on Snatch Game You just have to deal with it and keep moving forward [I’m] still putting things to place so that it doesn’t happen again and making sure [my knee is] strong enough to deal with work to keep going it happened in the hotel room and then I kind of kept it to myself which was probably the wrong decision because I wanted to do the episode that’s when I actually spoke to someone on the Queen Team I think I need to talk to a medic.’ And that’s when everything happened the doctor said I would be able to just walk properly without pain in two weeks but then I took extra weeks to make sure that it was fully healed I am going to keep my lips nice and tight with that… Yeah I mean you have to laugh about it because it’s something so little you slipped in the shower and that’s what took you out You can find them on You Better Merch on their website under the Saki Yew merch I’m going to have to bring this out.’ I went ‘How am I going to make money out of this?’ It’s like one of those airline safety videos I could do that on how to enter a shower and safely exit You would see it through the fashion that I would bring You saw in episode one with me and Zahirah that conversation has just spread like wildfire ‘That means so much and I can relate.’ It’s nice to see someone actually talking about it on such a public platform for the next set of younger Asian queens it’s about time that it’s happened and that we all get recognised for what we do in our art-form We can do everything in that little Rolodex of drag It’s just so nice that curses are being broken I haven’t been out in Manchester yet to see the effect I see that we both get recognised for who we are not just get called the complete opposite drag queen I hope that when Zahirah is in the village she doesn’t get called Saki anymore and she actually gets called Zahirah Sometimes you have to get on with the job and laugh it off You literally just took the words out of my mouth I was absolutely gunning for those wins for the Rusical and girl group because that’s all I really trained in I couldn’t stand on it and I sat on a stool ‘I have to hand stitch everything’ and kind of had to alter things I couldn’t compare to the House of Zen because their outfits were incredible it wouldn’t have been as bad as Kiki Snatch and Actavia’s but the option that I was going to go with was Imelda Marcos I was going to do her as her older self and just really haggard It was just a different take to what Manila did I’m just going to take it as it comes I’m going to try and be as busy as I can I’m going to try and see as many people and fans as I can Drag Race UK season 6 is streaming in the UK on BBC iPlayer Here's everything you need to know about I Kissed a Boy star Lars the franchise's first-ever trans contestant supporting social justice leaders at the forefront of social change Log InHOME FIXTURESLEAGUE TABLEPROGRAMMESPLAN YOUR VISIT DIRECTIONSMATCHDAY GUIDEPLAYER OF THE SEASONCLUB ACADEMYACADEMY TRIALS MAY 2025  SearchSaki Signs for the PrideLCLNewsRoomJan 231 min readWe're excited to announce the signing of Saki Kumagai from AS Roma for an undisclosed fee (Image: Sarah Ray-gain)Saki Kumagai – one of the finest Asian footballers of all-time – has signed for London City Lionesses who wears the captain’s armband for her national team is a versatile defensive midfielder who can also drop into defence known for her ability to read the game and perform in high-pressure moments With a career that spans for over a decade at the very highest level She arrives at Hayes Lane with an impressive CV five Champions League triumphs and a World Cup winners medal winning seven Première Ligue titles in France the Frauen-Bundesliga in Germany and the Serie A Femminile in Italy Kumagai is ready to start the next chapter of her career in the capital of England: “I’m happy to be a part of this team and I can’t wait to get started at the stadium.” Director of Football Ronald Thomson stated: “We are pleased to have such an exciting and talented player in the building Saki has joined the Pride - and now it's your chance Become a half season ticket holder now and join us at Hayes Lane You may not be able to find the page you were after because of: You might find one of the following links useful: Explore optical phase modulation with a LCOS spatial light modulator optical device AccuFiz infrared interferometers provide accurate measurement of IR optics and precision surfaces CRDS gas analyzers are key to analyzing trace and high purity gases Optical 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Owned and operated by AZoNetwork, © 2000-2025 Your Ads Privacy ChoicesIMDb has commenced operations at its relocated and expanded Nara Factory to strengthen production capacity and advance future technology development Saki has relocated its Nara Factory in Yamato Koriyama City (Nara Prefecture) to a larger site that is adjacent to the Nara Campus of its parent company DMG MORI CO. (hereinafter referred to as “DMG MORI”) Operations at the new facility officially began on 17 February Following the completion of renovations across the Nara Campus the opening ceremony hosted by DMG MORI took place today The factory’s manufacturing floor area has been expanded to 3,800 square meters approximately doubling the production capacity of the previous site The expansion responds to the growing global demand for X-ray inspection systems and enhances overall production efficiency The new facility includes integrated office space This promotes cross-functional collaboration and strengthens the company’s ability to respond quickly and effectively to customer requirements Saki also plans to continue building its technical capabilities by recruiting more hardware and software engineers from across Japan In alignment with its commitment to environmental responsibility Saki has installed energy-efficient equipment at the new factory and is continuing to pursue its goals of carbon neutrality throughout its operations By fully leveraging the capabilities of the new facility Saki contributes to solving the challenges faced by its customers through innovative automated inspection solutions that promote labor-saving and skill-less operation Saki remains committed to sustainable growth and contributing to the advancement of society the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Crime Laboratory Division has now identified the man investigators believe is responsible for the decades-old cold case murder of 86-year-old Mary Moore Searight in Paris Mary Moore Searight was found inside her home by her unofficial caretaker Searight was air-lifted to a hospital in Dallas where she succumbed to her injuries three days later Searight owned and rented out several properties in the Paris community including homes along the same street on which she lived was among the neighbors interviewed by the Paris Police Department on the evening of the crime Cady attempted to conceal an unexplained laceration on his right hand and had inconsistent explanations about the injury Investigators obtained DNA swabs of Cady’s hand Searight’s case was identified by the Texas Rangers as being eligible for the Texas Department of Public Safety’s (DPS) Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) program which is funded by the Department of Justice/Bureau of Justice Assistance (DOJ/BJA) DOJ/BJA provides investigative funding for agencies across the United States to further unsolved sexual assaults and sexually related homicides with the hope of bringing justice to victims and their families.  while reviewing Searight’s case information investigators determined the swabs taken from Cady’s injured hand were also eligible to be submitted for further analysis under the SAKI Program at DPS’ crime laboratory in Garland That testing led to the discovery of Searight’s DNA on the swabs taken from Cady’s hand the Texas Rangers and the Paris Police Department arrested Cady—who was already in the Hopkins County Jail for another crime Republished courtesy of Texas DPS After helping Lyon become a European powerhouse the Japan captain is confident that the Italian champions have 'potential' to conquer the continent When Saki Kumagai won the first of her five Champions League titles back in 2016 That today she tells GOAL with confidence that she believes she can lift her sixth European title with the Italian side then says a lot about the progress they have made since their establishment in 2018 in establishing a new unit called MEX Orient While the new unit’s website mexorient.com does not yet seem to be operational we understand that MultiBank plans to use MEX Orient to onboard clients from smaller underserved markets in different corners of the globe MEX Orient will act as a partner and affiliate of MultiBank Group MEX Orient is now actively recruiting introducing brokers (IBs) and country managers in a variety of locations MultiBank itself was more active in the Far East, before MultiBank moved its headquarters to Dubai from Hong Kong in 2022 has been operating an FX Broker advisory firm from her nikisaki.com website for the past number of years Niki posted the following note today on social media regarding the new venture 〽️ MEX Orient—Part of the MultiBank Group Family—is Ready to Conquer Global Markets MultiBank is not just a forex broker—it is a masterpiece a lasting legacy crafted by the fearless leader MultiBank Group is a comprehensive and professional ecosystem that ranks among the top 10 brokerage firms in the world and endorsements from over 20 regulatory bodies it is recognized as one of the most transparent and reliable financial organizations globally a groundbreaking organization founded under the leadership of Naser Taher and managed by my team and me As a partner and affiliate of MultiBank Group MEX Orient is set to launch soon with a mission to attract top talent and provide exceptional opportunities for financial market professionals worldwide Our goal is to transform this system into a cultural bridge in financial markets pioneering specialized operations tailored to different regions and their unique economic landscapes A heartfelt thank you to Naser Taher for his continuous support and to the entire MultiBank family for their relentless efforts and invaluable contributions Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" With FNG's Newsletter you'll get all the latest breaking FX Industry news stories - in a concise daily email Get FNG's daily newsletter to receive notice of all articles like this one Aida had stated on X/Twitter in February that she had been undergoing treatment for stage 4 cancer. At that time, new bone metastasis had occurred, and she needed radiation therapy. Aida recently canceled an autograph session for the Kokū no Tsuki manga (pictured right) that was set for Saturday due to not feeling well Aida most recently provided the story for the Kokū no Tsuki manga with artist Rо̄ Nishimoto and the first compiled book volume had just shipped on July 26 Source: ihr HertZ & Craft's X/Twitter account playHow Japan stunned Brazil with two injury-time goals at the Olympics (2:20)Sophie Lawson analyses Japan's late comeback victory against Brazil at the Olympics For a team who were once champions of the world and Olympic silver medallists in 2012, expectations surrounding Japan were always going to be high in the women's football tournament at the Paris Games the luck of the draw -- as well as how competitive the women's game has become -- meant that Nadeshiko were never going to have it easy despite their proud history Having lost to reigning world champions Spain in their campaign opener three days earlier, the Japanese looked headed for a second defeat on Sunday -- trailing Brazil 1-0 as the tie ticked over into injury-time Although two of the three third-placed teams in the women's tournament can still qualify for the quarterfinals, Japan were in real danger of missing out especially given their group-stage finale on Wednesday loomed as another testing encounter against Nigeria Somehow, not only did Japan come back from the dead, they mustered a full revival with two quickfire last-gasp goals to pull off a dramatic come-from-behind 2-1 win over the Brazilians Having spurned a golden opportunity to take the lead just before halftime when Mina Tanaka saw her penalty saved by Lorena, the Japanese then fell behind through Jhennifer's 56th-minute opener But as Nadeshiko were awarded a second spot-kick with a minute remaining, this time it was Saki Kumagai who stepped up and made no mistake in finding the back of the net to level the scores It was a classic captain's goal and should not have come as a surprise even if Kumagai -- a centre-back by trade -- had only scored twice previously at international level Japan's most-experienced player with over 150 caps to her name and a veteran of the highest order having won nine major European league titles and five UEFA Women's Champions League crowns during her time with Lyon Having only scored twice previously in over 150 caps for Japan Saki Kumagai showed real mettle under immense pressure with her injury-time equaliser against Brazil -- especially after Japan had missed an earlier penalty in the first half. Alex Gottschalk/DeFodi Images via Getty ImagesIf ever there was anyone with the mettle and composure to handle the pressure Having equalised at such a late stage of the contest the Japanese might have been forgiven had they been content to hold on to the solitary point and channel all their energies for one final battle against Nigeria They are after all a fearless outfit. They showed that when they beat the mighty United States in the final to become world champions in 2011 Just last year, in the most recent edition of the FIFA Women's World Cup they pulled off one remarkable victory after another -- including a stunning 4-0 rout of eventual champions Spain -- before ultimately falling short in the quarters And with Brazil reeling from what they thought were two points dropped, it soon became all three -- as a misplaced pass from Rafaelle Souza was capitalised on by substitute Momoko Tanikawa with a long-range strike that sealed the unlikeliest of fightbacks depending on how the second Group C tie of the days pans out Nadeshiko will at least be just three points off the pace in second place or be one of four teams all tied with a victory each the most important thing for them is that they remain in control of their own destiny and their haul of six points should almost certainly be enough for progress to the last eight even if it comes as one of the third-placed qualifiers Japan are firmly back on the right path to go further at the Olympics It might not have been the case if not for a stunning comeback -- inspired by a leader who did not fail to rise to the occasion when she was needed the most is pleased to announce its sales partnership agreement with Blue Star Engineering & Electronics Ltd Blue Star E&E will offer technical sales for Saki’s full range of 3D solder paste inspection (SPI) and automated X-ray inspection (AXI) equipment and software solutions to customers Overseas Sales Chief Manager and Anusorn Wiriyapongpibool Technical Sales Manager Saki Asia Pacific interacted closely with Rajesh Sahu Blue Star E&E at productronica India 2024 Saki is committed to maintaining its high level of customer service and has been very careful to choose the right distribution partners specialist partners like Blue Star E&E Saki is able to ensure customers benefit from the same specialist technical knowledge and customer service that they would receive if they came directly to Saki “Blue Star E&E holds a leading position in the Indian market providing a comprehensive range of quality assurance and measurement solutions across various industries Our strategic partnership with Saki enables us to further strengthen our offerings in the PCB Testing and Assembly sector by incorporating advanced inspection technologies such as AOI This collaboration enables us to deliver comprehensive SMT line solutions tailored to meet the high standards of quality and efficiency that our customers demand” “Our robust network of local offices and technical support teams across India ensures we are well-positioned to serve the rapidly growing electronics manufacturing sector.” “We recognize the excellent capability of Blue Star E&E’s team Despite being a relative newcomer to the SMT business in India their experienced SMT team have many established connections in this industry We anticipate a robust future for this organization in the fiercely competitive Indian market,” said Anusorn Wiriyapongpibool — The Japanese presence on the LPGA Tour was significantly expanded for next season when Miyu Yamashita took medalist honors and four compatriots also earned their 2025 tour cards at the final qualifying tournament please disable the ad blocking feature and reload the page This website uses cookies to collect information about your visit for purposes such as showing you personalized ads and content By clicking “Accept all,” you will allow the use of these cookies Users accessing this site from EEA countries and UK are unable to view this site without your consent By Yu Hirasawa / Yomiuri Shimbun Correspondent Yamashita shot an 8-under 64 in the fifth and final round to finish atop the leaderboard with a 27-under 331 total in the last stage of the LPGA Q-Series Yamashita is a 13-time winner on the Japan LPGA Tour Chisato Iwai placed second at 21 under and twin sister Akie was another five shots back in a tie for fifth place as both finished among the top 25 plus ties that secured tour cards who sank a birdie putt on the 18th hole to squeeze into a group of three that tied for 24th place Baba became the first Japanese in 37 years to win the U.S Our weekly ePaper presents the most noteworthy recent topics in an exciting © 2025 The Japan News - by The Yomiuri Shimbun BALTIMORE — Saki is a sweet, 8-year-old chihuahua looking for her forever home. She is in foster care right now through Animal Allies Rescue Foundation Her foster mom says she is an easy-going pup who is happy to just cuddle with you on the couch She doesn't love walks and is way more content being a homebody and her foster says she has only heard her bark once when breakfast was later than she wanted If you're looking for a snuggle buddy to love Saki might just be the perfect dog for you She just needs to be spayed and then she is ready to take home AARF is a 100% volunteer-run non-profit dedicated to the rescue and senior dogs and cats in the Baltimore region To contact AARF call 443-461-4353 or email info@animalalliesrescue.org If you aren't ready for a pet of your own, you can still help out. AARF operates exclusively through a network of foster homes and they are always looking for more volunteers. You can find more information on that here This is my exploration of the Disaster Report series where I will chronicle my playthrough like a text-based Let’s Play Now let’s continue Zettai Zetsumei Toshi 3: Kowareyuku Machi to Kanojo no Uta.. Rina Makimura and Saki Honjou had narrowly escaped a fire tornado and paused to catch their breath in an alleyway… Saki commented on how it was curiously dark for that time of day given the fact it was about 04:00 pm when the fire whirl struck and sunset in March in Tokyo was historically over an hour away so Saki decided that we should take refuge somewhere for the night I received Disaster Manual 12: Evacuation of Buildings which explained to keep clear of any building whose pillars had X-shaped or deep diagonal cracks Disaster Manual 13: Traveling at Night went on to suggest only being outside in groups We sheltered in the Hongou Office Building and listened to the radio The news reiterated that Central Island had suffered the brunt of a 7.0 magnitude earthquake at 07:10 am Parts of the West District were submerged or experiencing soil liquefaction so survivors should evacuate to Nishi Daisan Junior High School Saki said that the earthquake was bigger than she thought so I told her to cheer up as we were both uninjured Saki was still shaken up by the purple-suited man who shot Morita so I wondered who he was and she wondered why the head of the Morita Group conglomerate would have left her trapped beneath a car in a collapsed tunnel she decided to change the subject to why I had come to the island so I told her that I was supposed to start university soon I then asked where she was going when the tunnel collapsed as she was on the side heading away from Central Island but quit and was on her way to do something that she really wanted to do I assumed it had to do with her singing earlier but I decided against asking her more as she seemed reluctant to go into details so she confirmed that she was single after a messy break-up some time ago which she seemed to enjoy before telling me that I was out of tune and Saki said that she was glad we were together I received Disaster Manual 14: Use of Radios and Disaster Manual 16: Evacuation to Shelters Manual 14 just said to carry around a portable radio to receive important broadcasts and Manual 15 suggested watching the TV and listening to the radio Manual 16 went into detail about registering with a shelter if you are not taking residence inside of it so that you can receive your ration of relief supplies We woke up and were on Sakuramachi Street by 09:15 am Saki was positive that we could reach the shelter fairly promptly though I cautioned her against feeling complacent This caused me to develop a [Calm] personality it did give me Disaster Manual 80: Effects on the Personality which said a disaster can affect someone’s mental wellbeing I also received Disaster Manual 17: Day-After-Quake Actions which warned to stay away from broken buildings and loose objects and to help those trapped or injured while ensuring you tend to any injuries that you may have sustained The road had cracked in half lengthways along it so we cautiously walked along the narrow path but broke into a run when a tremor caused a building to slide down towards us I was knocked to the ground when it stopped then led the way to a vehicle which we could push backwards to use as a step up to the next section of road There were some Black Long Boots next to the car I found some Work Gloves and equipped them which just contained a puff piece about Café de Centria’s “Reverse Strawberry Tart” There was what I took to be a broken billboard sticking up out of the road so I pushed it over and carefully crossed it (though the camera quickly spinning halfway across for no reason did cause me to fall off it once) I grabbed a Pink Suit and a Jump Compass from up the road then went back down where I found a Monotone outfit I picked up a Chef Hat before climbing up the broken road sections so we went into the hotel and I received Disaster Manual 18: Call for Help It suggested saving your energy by tapping on something instead of calling out and keeping mobiles on standby in case rescue teams were looking for weak signals I also got Disaster Manual 19: Rescue Activities which dealt with simple first aid It was 10:02 am when we entered the Hotel High Urban which had almost completely collapsed inside I picked up and equipped a Tight Skirt outfit then found a Hotel Flyer which talked about how well-positioned the hotel was I also found a Flashlight (Empty) and a Jack before I called out and found the person from the window I received Disaster Manual 20: Rescuing from High Places which basically said that she shouldn’t attempt to jump down from two floors above me (the rubble from the floors above meant that I was almost up to the first-storey windows) I found a space to crawl through which gave me access to the stairwell; unfortunately that wasn’t directly connected to the trapped person’s bit of floor I went up several flights and had a rest on a bench then edged along against a wall to the bit of floor directly above them though I left an Orange on the floor as I was running low on backpack space I went down one level and grabbed a Folk Song Compass before edging along the wall to another chunk of floor which allowed me to climb up some furniture to another bit section before dropping down and reaching my objective: a ladder I may have technically fallen and hurt myself on the last bit I did replace my Gauze Mask with the Smoke Mask and my Tall Brown Boots with the Leather Sneakers I decided to push the ladder onto the floor below me I grabbed a Western Helm from just outside and dropped down safely to the ground floor then I offered to climb up to unstick the trapped person she soon called for me to go up anyway… I had to use the Jack to free the schoolgirl’s legs I was also given Disaster Manual 21: Use of Ladders Saki asked her to join us on our trip to the shelter and I received Disaster Manual 22: The Need for Disinfection which suggested using whiskey rather than sake or shochu in an emergency Guaranteed to know more about Transformers and Deadpool than any other staff member RuPaul’s Drag Race UK is officially back Back BACK – and we couldn’t be more thrilled about it The BBC Three show returned for its sixth season at the end of last month with 12 queens from across the UK competing to be crowned the UK’s next Drag Race superstar the show also provides plenty of first-class drama and one queen who has been ruffling feathers is Chanel O’Conor who is originally from the Isle of Bute in Scotland Chanel clashed with fellow queen Charra Tea and viewers took to social media to share their thoughts ‘Chanel may be the low-key villain and drama of the season.’ Speaking about the disagreement between Chanel and Charra Saki Yew – who had to leave the competition due to an injury – said everyone could feel the tension that was happening between those two this is what I think and this is what you think.”’ When asked if Chanel is really a ‘villain’ Saki was forced to withdraw from the competition after slipping in the shower and injuring her knee and viewers saw her say goodbye to the other queens in emotional scenes You work so hard in preparing for the competition because it’s going to be a lot,” Saki explained ‘For it to be taken away just because you slip in the shower it’s kind of crappy but you just have to accept it and move on But it was nice to be able to say goodbye to the girls in the Werk Room.” Nathan Katnoria is heat and Closer online's Senior Digital Writer He writes about all the latest and greatest reality TV Big Brother and Love is Blind UK and has interviewed everyone from Charlotte Crosby to Chloe Brockett and Miles Nazaire to Megan Barton-Hanson Company number 01176085; Bauer Radio Limited Company number: 1394141; Registered office: Media House Peterborough PE2 6EA and H Bauer Publishing Company number: LP003328; Registered office: The Lantern H Bauer Publishing are authorised and regulated for credit broking by the FCA (Ref No: 845898) Both programs support early career and emerging directors with mentorship and other resources Roundabout Theatre Company has announced the appointment of Saki Kawamura as its 2024-2025 Directing Fellow Kawamura will assist on Roundabout productions work with the theatre's artistic team as a script reader and develop a project of her choosing during her fellowship.  The fellowship was launched in 2017 to support early career directors with development opportunities particularly artist who have historically been denied equitable opportunities in the industry.  The Directors Group will meet monthly with established artists for mentorship and workshops on topics such as transitioning from assisting to directing Visit RoundaboutTheatre.org.  Gail Kriegel's new play follows a family affected by mental illness The Tony-winning Best Musical continues at the Walter Kerr Theatre Noah Himmelstein will direct Matthew Puckett's original musical Neumann is the Tony nominated choreographer behind Hadestown and Swept Away one Tony winner is playing the trumpet while the other is channeling Madame Rose Due to the expansive nature of Off-Broadway Thank You!You have now been added to the list Blocking belongson the stage,not on websites Our website is made possible bydisplaying online advertisements to our visitors Please consider supporting us bywhitelisting playbill.com with your ad blocker.Thank you Today's print edition Home Delivery The 28-year-old widow of a wealthy elderly businessman in Wakayama Prefecture dubbed the “Don Juan of Kishu,” was found not guilty Thursday of murdering her husband by drug overdose in a dramatic marriage-for-money case The Wakayama District Court ruled that there was reasonable doubt that Saki Sudo who admitted she married the 77-year-old Kosuke Nozaki for money but denied murdering him killed him in May 2018 to obtain his inheritance He had about ¥1.3 billion in assets.googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1499653692894-0'); }); With prosecutors only presenting circumstantial evidence the key to the trial was whether Nozaki was deliberately killed Prosecutors had sought life imprisonment for Sudo In a time of both misinformation and too much information quality journalism is more crucial than ever.By subscribing Your subscription plan doesn't allow commenting. To learn more see our FAQ Sponsored contents planned and edited by JT Media Enterprise Division Ganasamhati Andolon Chief Coordinator Zonayed Saki on Sunday stressed the need for fixing a specific timeframe for the next national election “If the election is to be held after December the reasons must be explained,” he said after a dialogue with the National Consensus Commission Referring to Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus’ announcement that the election will be held between December this year and June next year “Other advisers also said they will not go beyond this timeline We think the timeframe should be more specific and finalised through discussion.” The discussion was held with National Consensus Commission Vice-Chairman Prof Ali Riaz in the chair A 10-member delegation of Ganasamhati Andolon participated in the discussion at the LD Hall of the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban Ganosamhati Andolon joins talks with Consensus Commission The Ganasamhati Andolon Chief Coordinator hoped that the government would sit with the stakeholders to fix the time for the election “If the polls are deferred beyond December the rationale must be clarified,” he said he said the Constitution cannot be changed without people's mandate or without a Parliament administrative matters (reforms) beyond the Constitution can be changed through executive orders by the interim government and validated by the next government On Article 70 of the Constitution that doesn't allow an MP to vote in Parliament against his or her party “We have proposed reforming it in a way so that MPs can vote freely on all matters except the votes of confidence and budget bills This will help balance power and enhance Parliamentarian’s role as a true representative of the people.” Speaking on the balance of power between the President and the Prime Minister Ganasamhati Andolon Executive Coordinator Abul Hasan Rubel said “Now the President cannot act apparently without the permission from the Prime Minister “We want to change it by giving the President the authority for specific appointments and certain tasks,” he said He also demanded a structural balance among the three branches of the state—executive and judiciary—within the Constitution Ganasamhati Andolon agreed with 138 out of 166 reform proposals of the National Consensus Commission The party partially agreed with 13 others and disagreed with the 11 proposals and did not make any comment over four reform proposals Consensus Commission members Safar Raj Hossain Dr Badiul Alam Majumdar and Dr Iftekharuzzaman were present at the discussion moderated by Chief Adviser’s Special Assistant Monir Haider the Consensus Commission opened a series of talks with political parties to forge a national consensus on state reform initiatives The commission has already held talks with 17 political parties Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami and National Citizen Party (NCP) under the leadership of Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus the Commission was tasked with shaping a unified national stance on critical reforms MUMBAI: An 18-year-old college student died while his friend was injured after the scooter they were riding on was hit by a truck from behind at the Saki Naka junction in Andheri (East) late Thursday night The police have registered a case against the truck driver identified as Mohammad Ashfaq Mohammed Hanif Shaikh (Shutterstock) The deceased was identified as Rehan Shakir Khan after taking a turn at the Saki Naka junction a truck coming from behind knocked into their vehicle Both came under the truck and were dragged by the heavy vehicle for a few metres was a class 12 student at Bhatia College and stayed with his father and four siblings RuPaul’s Drag Race UK season six star Saki Yew who was forced to quit the show through injury has teased a potential return to the franchise.  Mid-way through episode two, which aired on Thursday (3 October), Australian drag queen Yew hurt her knee slipping in the shower She hobbled into the werk room on crutches to share the news “I’m going to say goodbye to you. I’m gutted because it’s not the way I wanted to leave, but I have to be smart about this and look after my body,” she said Yew told PinkNews that the injury had healed and she felt in a “good place” after making the “devastating” decision to leave.  She encouraged fans of the show to keep an eye on her social media to see the whole wardrobe she had planned for Drag Race and jokingly advised everyone to: “Hold on to everything in that shower And asked about a possible return in a later season of Drag Race UK or one of the franchise’s many spin-offs she said: “That’s something you’re going to have to wait [to] see and suggested that Cardiff-based Justin Drag She also revealed that she had a controversial figure planned for her Snatch Game: Imelda Marcos, the former first lady of the Philippines, who, in 2018, was convicted on fraud charges involving the funnelling of $200 million (approximately £150 million at the time) to Swiss foundations.  Saki said that despite her idea being “controversial” she had planned to portray Marcos as “poor and haggard”.  RuPaul’s Drag Race UK is available to watch in UK on BBC iPlayer and from 9pm on Thursdays on BBC3 Share your thoughts! Let us know in the comments below and remember to keep the conversation respectful.  About us Contact us Advertise Work for us Terms and conditions Privacy policy KALAMAZOO — A jury has returned a not guilty verdict in the case of a Milford man accused of a decade-old rape in a Western Michigan University dorm room 27 of four counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct and one count of assault with intent to commit penetration in the Kalamazoo County 9th Circuit Courtroom of Judge Kenneth Barnard said via an emailed statement that the work of his law firm "continues to show those people falsely accused of sexual assault that justice is still a viable pursuit "Our hope and goal is that this pursuit leads to aid the healing process for those falsely accused," he said acquittals; these are important elements of a broader process of securing justice and helping those falsely accused to recover This case exemplifies the long-term trauma that can stay with someone accused of sexual assault." after about 6½ hours of deliberation over two days special assistant to the state attorney general who is assigned to the Kalamazoo County Sexual Assault Kit Initiative said the verdict is only the second acquittal out of 24 cases prosecuted so far as part of the grant-funded effort that sought justice in 225 cold-case sexual assaults The reported victim in Watson's case was an 18-year-old freshman at WMU in November 2013 when she said Watson entered her dorm room and assaulted her She reported the incident to WMU Police within 24 hours and rape kit evidence was collected but she chose not to pursue prosecution at that time.In 2022 the Sexual Assault Kit Initiative team approached the victim about pursuing justice "We wouldn’t have brought the charges if we didn’t think this happened," House said "Some of the jurors spoke after and said they were disturbed by what they had heard had happened but didn’t feel they could convict him beyond a reasonable doubt." House added that although sexual assault cases present a particularly difficult challenge since there are rarely independent witnesses the SAKI team will continue to pursue the remaining 25 cold cases not closed "It is important for victims to have their voices heard and have their cases tried even when we can't guarantee the outcome," she said Contact reporter Susan Bromley at sbromley@hometownlife.com or 517-281-2412 You have reached ESPN's UK edition. Stay on current site or go to US version For a team who were once champions of the world and Olympic silver medallists in 2012, expectations surrounding Japan were always going to be high in the women's football tournament at the Paris Games Having lost to reigning world champions Spain in their campaign opener three days earlier, the Japanese looked headed for a second defeat on Sunday -- trailing Brazil 1-0 as the tie ticked over into injury-time Just last year, in the most recent edition of the FIFA Women's World Cup And with Brazil reeling from what they thought were two points dropped, it soon became all three -- as a misplaced pass from Rafaelle Souza was capitalised on by substitute Momoko Tanikawa with a long-range strike that sealed the unlikeliest of fightbacks. Nonetheless, depending on how the second Group C tie of the days pans out, Nadeshiko will at least be just three points off the pace in second place or be one of four teams all tied with a victory each. Either way, the most important thing for them is that they remain in control of their own destiny. Beat Nigeria, and their haul of six points should almost certainly be enough for progress to the last eight, even if it comes as one of the third-placed qualifiers. Japan are firmly back on the right path to go further at the Olympics. It might not have been the case if not for a stunning comeback -- inspired by a leader who did not fail to rise to the occasion when she was needed the most. The Oyo State Rapid Response Team (RRT) has confirmed four deaths, linked to a suspected Lassa fever outbreak in Saki West local government area of the State. The fatalities consisted of three males and one 32-year-old female who was preparing for her marriage. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi had earlier tasked the Oyo State Rapid Response Team to Saki, following numerous calls from Saki West Local Government reporting an outbreak that has led to a number of deaths. The team, consisting of the Director of Public Health, the State Epidemiologist, State Disease Notification Officer (DSNO), State Laboratory Focal Persons, representatives from WHO and Red Cross, as well as the PHC Cordinator of Saki West and the LGA DSNO, embarked on a comprehensive investigation to the scene of the incidence. Background information gathered that one of the apprentices at the hospital, who had returned from Iwajowa and fell ill about two weeks before the incident, was suspected to have introduced the infection. She likely transmitted it to her co-workers and the hospital owner. Three of the deceased exhibited typical symptoms of Lassa fever, including craniofacial bleeding, while the hospital owner showed fatigue and self-medicated with antimalarials and antibiotics. His condition only prompted hospital admission when his self-treatment failed. Extensive contact tracing was conducted, with particular focus on high-risk contacts who had been involved in the bathing and burial of the deceased. The hospital where all the deceased were associated was closed down for decontamination. The hospital that admitted the deceased health facility owner, without being informed of the deaths from an ‘unknown’ illness, was also shut down for decontamination, and the doctor was placed under surveillance. Public awareness campaigns were held to educate the community about Lassa fever, its transmission, symptoms, and preventive measures. The RRT provided on-the-job training to health workers in the affected areas to reinforce Infection Prevention Control protocols and prevent further spread of the disease. Sample collection was also carried out on a person exhibiting symptoms, pending laboratory confirmation. The linelisting of contacts is still in progress, focusing on individuals at high risk. Advocacy visits were also conducted to the palace of the Okere of Saki, who was represented by his second-in-command, and was briefed on the outbreak and the necessary containment measures. Local government authorities within Saki West were equally informed and aligned with the efforts to manage the situation. Investigation also revealed that the outbreak initially involved Saki West LGA but has now extended to Iwajowa and Kajola LGAs while the DSNOs in the respective LGAs have been instructed to begin preliminary containment efforts while awaiting the full deployment of the State RRT. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); The House directed the LG vice-chairman, Rasaq Adeyemi, to take up the mantle of the council leadership in an acting capacity. The Oyo State House of Assembly on Tuesday suspended the chairman of Saki East Local Government, Emmanuel Adedokun, over various allegations. The allegations, ranging from party misconduct, lack of religious tolerance, and inappropriate funds allocation, arose from a petition by Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stakeholders in the local government area (LGA). The House announced the suspension during its plenary after deliberations on the petition submitted to it. The petition demanded accountability on movable equipment like bulldozers and the 10 per cent supposedly being deducted from the salaries of political functionaries. “We appreciate the gesture of Governor Seyi Makinde in his vision of bringing people from another party to boost membership of our party across the state. “But, in our own case, the beneficiary of this gesture has come to maim and destroy the party to boost his own faction from the other divide he came from. “The moveable equipment like the bulldozer in the local government has been taken away since he assumed office and has not been returned and without remitting any money to the coffers of the council. “It is on the aforementioned that we are calling on your support to save our party from the hands of Mr Adedokun and the lives of our leaders and elders, who have suffered enough for the sustenance of the party PDP,” the petition read. The House directed the LG vice-chairman,  Rasaq Adeyemi, to take up the mantle of the council leadership in an acting capacity. It also said the secretary to the local government (SLG) should assume the position of vice-chairman in an acting capacity. The House further directed its Standing Committee on Local Governments, Chieftaincy Matters and State Honours to investigate the allegations and report to the House appropriately. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices “Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.” Mr Bwala argued that another achievement of Mr Tinubu’s government is the increased monthly allocation to states Dangote expressed confidence that the new leadership of NNPC Limited will propel the country’s energy industry to new heights and respect for constitutional rights are foundational pillars of the Nigerian Republic She stated that the access to finance for SMEs initiative would be launched by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu The governor appreciated the strong synergy between the legislature and executive Mr Oni warned that anyone found engaging in illegal mining would be held accountable and prosecuted © 2025 Peoples Gazette™ Limited The entire Michael Koleosho family has condoled the Okere of Saki Oba Khalid Olabisi over the death of one of his wives expressed sadness over the loss of the queen “It is with utmost sincerity and deep sense of loss that I write on behalf of the Michael Adeniyi Koleosho family of Sakiland to sincerely convey our deepest condolences to you and your family over the death of your beloved wife “We pray for Allah’s comfort and solace for the royal family and the entire Sakiland and website in this browser for the next time I comment The Oyo State government has reiterated its commitment to enhancing agricultural productivity and fostering economic growth through its ongoing Saki-Ogbooro-Igboho road rehabilitation project which aims to connect major communities in Oke Ogun is expected to significantly improve the transportation of farm produce to urban areas Chairman of the Oyo State Project Performance Monitoring Agency (OYSPPMA) the team was warmly welcomed by HRM Oba Khalid Oyeniyi Oyedepo III who expressed gratitude to Governor Engr Seyi Makinde and the Oyo State government for their dedication to infrastructure development “We are grateful to Governor Engr Seyi Makinde and the Oyo State government for their support in developing our infrastructure particularly in the agricultural sector,” the monarch said Engr Salawu praised Governor Makinde’s commitment to developing all zones of the state emphasizing the administration’s focus on agriculture as a key driver of economic revival “Good roads are essential for driving economic growth The OYSPPMA chairman assured that the agency is committed to ensuring that the people of Oyo State receive value for their money through effective infrastructure development The agency’s efforts are geared towards maximizing the potential of the state’s agricultural sector and boosting economic growth The Saki-Ogbooro-Igboho road rehabilitation project is a testament to the Oyo State government’s commitment to improving the lives of its citizens and fostering economic development With the project’s expected completion farmers in Oke Ogun will have easier access to markets leading to increased productivity and economic growth The All Progressives Congress APC in Oyo state has described Governor Seyi Makinde's alleged brazen disregard of the Supreme Court's.. the Giwa Adini of Oyo state has extended his warm felicitations to the Chief Imam of.. 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