May 30, or 530. 5 3 can be read "gomi" in Japanese which means garbage. So what does May 30 mean in our village? Garbage 0 day. This morning, I participated with most of the village in picking up trash and junk around the village. Along one of the roads, there was an area that was clearly being used as an illegal garbage dump by many people. There were mufflers, car batteries, toilets, beds, bicycles and even a car dumped there. We spent the morning hoisting this junk out of the mud and carrying it in trucks to a location where the local government would come and collect it for us.
There were many children helping out as well. Hopefully this annual garage day will help educate them not to dump trash by the road.
I got a chance to meet more of my neighbors so it was nice. I still have a hard time remembering everyone's name but sharing this massive chore with the whole village was quite a bonding experience. These village chores are called gyoji and there are many others including trimming hedges and trees, cleaning common spaces and fixing roads.
The Japanese countryside is one big dumping ground for rusty cars and old washing machines. You'll also find stuff dumped into streams and gullys on any deserted forestry road. And the more into the countryside you get, the more land people have, so they seem to think, "Hey, why pay to have it hauled away when I can just put it on a corner of my property and let it rust?" Finally, the lack of any effective zoning regulation means that houses will be right next to small manufacturers, construction companies, and the like, who will have even more junk on their property.
Older people come from a period when you just burned everything, so that's what they do, and amazingly, there seems to be no law against it. Unfortunately, most stuff is plastic nowadays. The smell of dioxin is common in the air. And asbestos is used in construction to this very day in Japan, but houses are torn down after 25 years and rebuilt. Home reform shows are popular on TV now, and you can clearly see the preferred technique for tearing down old houses: put a dust mask on and just destroy everything with sledgehammers, creating billowing clouds of dust, containing who knows what.
Living in a country that has such high costs for disposing of garbage makes abandoned trash inevitable. On the other hand, the high cost of throwing stuff away, combined with the requirement of dividing up garbage into a dozen categories in some localities (plastic, garbage, paper, non-burnable, foam trays, milk cartons, batteries, plasic bottles, glass bottles and cans, clothing, etc.) has made me think even when I'm buying something new about what it'll cost me to get rid of it. I would never even think of buying a new mattress unless the old one was completely in tatters: you have to pay them to pick it up and rip it apart, separating the springs, synthetic, and natural material. Most of the cost of a new mattress is paying to get rid of the old one.
Sounds like what Japan needs is a good dose of Freecycling. If you haven't heard of it, it is a listserve on Yahoo Groups where poeple post what they have to get rid of, if it is rusty cars that someone might like to fix up, an old mattress that someone can use because they can't afford a new one, used furniture, excess construction equipment, old computers, children's clothes, an old half can of paint that an artist can use, whatever. All for free. Then someone wants it, and arranges to pick it up. Freecycling is exploding in the States, with at least three new groups in my area in the last month. I see that Japan only has two groups (Tokyo, Osaka) registered at www.freecycle.org, and I thought perhaps you, joi, would enjoy promoting this concept. It too helpes promote community and can help reduce landfill (legal or not) and incineration loads.
Please feel free to email me with comments.
Freecycling will not work in Japan. People do not like used things here and there are tons available already. Basically, Japanese people throw away tons of perfectly good stuff because no one wants it. The late 80s and early 90s were the best gomi picking days. You could literally find stuff like new stereos still in the box, being thrown out. People use Yahoo Auction here to get rid of their good stuff. The "buyer" just pays for the shipping.
The solution to this problem is to have people pay for disposal when they purchase the product. Big ticket items like cars, Washing machines, etc. are all over the country because people are too cheap to pay for them to be properly disposed of. It is really ironic since Japanese people are pretty civic minded.
Would it cost a lot to pay in advance to have your garbage disposed of? Probably. But currently society pays in many ways that when added up, cost a lot more. But with all of the other financial problems this country has, no one is probably in the mood for another law which raises the cost of living in the short run. The time to introduce laws which improve the environment is when the economy is doing well. We have not seen those days for many years.
I am actually of the mindset that we humans, not being the smartest and most responsible animals on the planet, should hurry up and be killed off like the dinosaurs. Yet unlike the dinosaurs we won't need any stinkin' meteor to wipe us out, we will do that for ourselves. With everything we have learned about past cultures, diseases, resources, over population and throwing out junk...it seems inevitable that the next order to take over the planet can learn from our mistakes. I try to litter at least twice a day.
Swap meets and flea markets (or as the Japanese spell it, "free markets") are getting really common, and are in effect freecycling, since the prices are so low. But the merchandise is mostly clothing. Anything big or over 1,000 yen would work at these events.
Swap meets and flea markets (or as the Japanese spell it, "free markets") are getting really common, and are in effect freecycling, since the prices are so low. But the merchandise is mostly clothing. Anything big or over 1,000 yen wouldn't work at these events.
"There were mufflers, car batteries, toilets, beds, bicycles and even a car dumped there."
I remember when I was a kid and my family used to visit her and my uncle, before they moved to the trailer park they were in for the last six or so years of her life, and in which my uncle still lives.
Before that, they lived in a series of rented houses here in El Cajon (that was before the prices went so high, when you could still rent a house for a reasonable sum). Unlike most Californians, they brought with them the stereotypical Deep South attitude of yards.
It's incredible how much the U.S. and other societies have become throw-away societies. I learned to recycle and reuse everything while growing up. I remember how often we would cart our used items and old clothing to our impoverished relatives in Mexico. They were so appreciative of anything we would give them. It's ironic how one learns to appreciate things when one has nothing. I am often shocked when I see perfectly good items thrown out by the dustbin. (Especially when it's the end of the university semester and the students move out.) I used to collect vintage items, and I would often find some of the best pieces by the dustbin, at flea markets, or even by the side of the road. So, I encourage people to donate used items to charities, recycle centers, or even try to sell the item if it's in good shape.
P.S. Great idea! This blog thing.
I long for a day when our cities and towns and villages would act like villages.
I only know four neighbors in my complex, and there are more than 80 people who live here.
Kudos to you for participating in the clean-up.
It's funny how that the common joe blog only thinks of what he/she wants but when it comes the time to dispose of it, it then becomes a problem. Having to get rid of things, is one of the nastiest chore we face in this day and age, and as time passes the garbage heap grows and grows.
Maybe it's not the the consumers problem, but the producers and manufacturers. I know, most people will pay that little bit extra, knowing that the packaging/product that they are about to buy will be environmentally friendly, and will either be recyclabe or bio-degradable.
Another problem is peoples laziness. Sometimes it's much easier to just drop the item on the ground than trying to find the nearest rubbish bin. I know where i live, theres always a rubbish bin every 30 odd so meters down the road, and gets cleaned a few times everyday. Theres is not a single piece of litter in the city in sight. I guess it's all about conveniency to the public, and not having to put in the unnecessary effort required to dispose of an un-wanted object.
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Development of a safer laboratory vervet monkey model for the study of human African trypanosomiasis
Maxwell Waema, Naomi Maina, Simon Karanja, Beatrice Gachie, Maina Ngotho, John Kagira
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine | Vol 3, No 1 | a100 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.4102/ajlm.v3i1.100	| © 2014 Maxwell Waema, Naomi Maina, Simon Karanja, Beatrice Gachie, Maina Ngotho, John Kagira | This work is licensed under CC Attribution 4.0
Submitted: 01 March 2013 | Published: 29 October 2014
Maxwell Waema, Institute of Tropical Medicine and Infectious Diseases, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya
Naomi Maina, Biochemistry Department, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya
Simon Karanja, Institute of Tropical Medicine and Infectious Diseases, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya
Beatrice Gachie, Biochemistry Department, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya
Maina Ngotho, Animal Science Department, Institute of Primate Research, Kenya
John Kagira, Department of Land Resources Planning Management, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya
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Background: There are three subspecies of Trypanosoma brucei: T. b. gambiense, T. b. rhodesiense and T. b. brucei. The first two are infectious to humans, whilst T. b. brucei is not. Identifying an animal model of T. b. brucei that mimics human African trypanosomiasis (HAT) would enable researchers to study HAT without subjecting themselves to undue risks such as accidental infection.
Objectives: This study assessed the sequential clinical, parasitological and haematological changes in vervet monkeys infected with T. b. brucei.
Methods: Three vervet monkeys were infected with a 104 inoculum of T. b. brucei (isolate GUTat 1). Late-stage disease was induced by subcurative treatment with diminazene aceturate 28 days post-infection. The animals were treated curatively with melarsoprol upon relapse. Parasitaemia and clinical signs were monitored daily and, at weekly intervals, the monkeys' blood and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) were sampled for haematology and parasitosis assessments, respectively.
Results: The first-peak parasitaemia was observed between seven and nine days post-infection. Clinical signs associated with the disease included fever, dullness, pallor of mucous membranes, lymphadenopathy, splenomegaly and oedema. Late-stage signs included stiffness of joints and lethargy. The monkeys developed a disease associated with microcytic hypochromic anaemia. There was an initial decline, followed by an increase, in total white blood cell counts from early- to late-stage disease. Trypanosomes were detected in the CSF and there was a significant increase in white cell counts in the CSF during late-stage disease. Infected vervet monkeys displayed classical clinical symptoms, parasitological and haematological trends that were similar to monkeys infected withT.b. rhodesiense.
Conclusion: The T. b. brucei vervet monkey model can be used for studying HAT without putting laboratory technicians and researchers at high risk of accidental infection.
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People: Berry Global Group Inc (BERY.N)
Non-Paper Containers & Packaging
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Galvez, Jean-Marc
Mr. Jean-Marc Galvez is President - Consumer Packaging International Division of the Company. He has been President of Berry's Consumer Packaging Division since January 2017. He previously served as President?—?Europe, Middle East, India, and Africa of Berry's Health, Hygiene and Specialties Division from November 2015 to January 2017. He was President?—?EMEIA Global Building and Geosynthetics for AVINTIV, Inc. ("Avintiv"), which Berry acquired in 2015, from May 2014 to November 2015 and served as Senior Vice President and General Manager of the EMEIA region at Polymer Group, Inc. from April 2012 to May 2014.He holds a master's and bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from Ecole Nationale Superieure de Chimie in Montpellier, France and has completed its general manager executive education at IESE Business School.
Total Annual Compensation, USD 593,657
Restricted Stock Award, USD --
Long-Term Incentive Plans, USD --
All Other, USD 852,578
Fiscal Year Total, USD 1,446,240
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Let P, Q, and R be sentences, each of which is true or false (and none of which is both). The two truth tables below shows that "and" distributes over "or". To be specific, "P or (Q and R)" means the same thing as "(P or Q) and (P or R)". In the arithmetic of real numbers, this is similar to the rule that a*(b+c)=(a*b)+(a*c).


Greystone Real Estate Advisors closed the sale of MirAvanti at Ridgmar in Fort Worth, TX, for $22 million. The Carlyle Group with Greystar purchased the seniors housing property.
MirAvanti at Ridgmar is a newly constructed 101-unit age-restricted independent living community in an affluent submarket of Fort Worth, TX. The units are some of the largest in the area averaging 1,436 square feet. The 10-acre property features a variety of upscale amenities including a resort-style swimming pool; hot tub and cabana; fitness center; lounge and bar; a library; game room; and fully-equipped workshop.


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Len Rus
Len Rus, CPA, has never been on the losing side of an IRS audit in his 30+ year career. Known as a fierce advocate for his clients' best interests, Len helps high net worth families and business owners with tax planning and preparation.
Len loves to travel and has been all over the world. Most important lesson learned? Never drink the local drinks in Fiji.
Len Rus, CPA, a tax partner at the firm, specializes in providing tax planning and preparation services, as well as business consulting, to privately-held businesses and high net worth individuals, many of whom are business owners and investors in the real estate sector.
Clients know Len as a fierce advocate for their best interests, often seeking his input before making decisions about their business. Len takes pride in his ability to stand up to the IRS on behalf of clients – and winning. In fact, Len has never been on the losing side of an IRS audit in his 30+ year career.
Len stays abreast of the latest tax laws and issues — and more importantly, how they impact clients — by being highly involved in various associations. For example, he is a member of the Maryland Association of CPAs' state tax committee and a member of the Baltimore Estate Planning Council.
Staying up-to-speed on the latest tax and accounting issues is an important ingredient to Len's track record in helping clients succeed, but he also knows the importance of sharing his knowledge with staff members. One of Len's passions at the firm is guiding staff members on how to succeed, both inside and outside the office.
Community service is important to Len. He serves as the treasurer of Beth Israel Congregation. He is also a member of Loyola's John Early Society, generations of alumni, faculty, administrators and staff who work to ensure Loyola's continued advancement and reputation for the very best in education.
Master's degree in taxation, University of Baltimore (1991)
Bachelor of arts degree in accounting, Loyola University Maryland (1986)
Baltimore Estate Planning Council
Len has coached his kids in soccer and basketball and offers this advice: "You know it's time to quit when your 12-year-old beats you in basketball without breaking a sweat and you are calling for a defibrillator."
Len believes one can never be too passionate about rooting for the Ravens and Terps.
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The Wayfair Decision Will Significantly Impact Online Sellers
Sales and use tax compliance has changed significantly with the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc. The changes especially impact online sellers. It's imperative that you understand where your business has nexus and how the recent ruling might impact your taxes and reporting requirements.
States Can Now Collect Sales Tax from Online Retailers, Thanks to U.S. Supreme Court Ruling
On June 21, 2018, the United States Supreme Court passed a landmark ruling that will permit individual states to collect sales tax from online retailers.


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How to Bring Pokemon Tower Defense 2 to Mobile . Despite the fact that the mobile platform is no stranger to the presence of games that makes use of licensed content without permission, Sam and Dan's highly successful PTD series is taking a more unconventional route to getting into the Android platform: manually.... Dratini has been featured on 24 different cards since it debuted in the Base Set of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Dratini cards are normally Dragon-type Basic Pokémon.
Play Pokemon Tower Defense Final Version, Release online at pokemontowerdefense.net.net. This is the final version of the tower defense classic by Sam and Dan Games. Control Pokemon Characters and fight off other invading characters in this fantastic tower defense game.
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Through these means, we'll be able to work with you and your family from the beginning of the process to the end, where your assets are successfully and smoothly distributed amongst your loved ones. We not only work with you, ensuring that every detail is addressed just as you would like, but we work with your heirs and family members when you're gone. The attorneys at KLG aim to make the trust administration process as easy and stress-free as the planning process. We want you to feel comfortable and secure trusting the future of your assets with us.
Many states have passed laws and enacted rules to make trust administration a less time-consuming and troubling experience. Trust administration in New Hampshire has evolved over the past few years to be one of the most innovative systems in the country. Although systems have become easier to navigate, it is quite difficult to do so without the help of a skilled attorney.
Having a KLG attorney to assist your trustees is essential to a smooth transition, as they have many legal responsibilities beyond the collection of assets. These duties include the collection and management of the trust assets, the resolution of debts and claims, and the filing of the necessary individual and fiduciary income tax reports and federal estate tax return if one is required, which all must be completed fully and in a timely manner. KLG Estate Planning attorneys will act as a guide for a trustee, checking off all necessary items and holding the trustee accountable. The trustee can be held personally responsible for any loss to the trust, and, as a result, the trustee's personal assets are subject to satisfying the loss. We'll do everything we can to avoid that.
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After a weekend of not doing anything remotely crafty, I suddenly have a million project ideas floating around in my head. I had a major urge to do one of those projects immediately. So I did it. I just need to get a good photo of it before I can share it with you guys.
Cannot WAIT to see what became of canvas, crayons and a blowdryer!!!
I should have known that you have a pink hairdryer AND gluegun.


Melford Dokubo Goodhead Jr., now known as Alhaji Mujahid Asari Dokubo recently set the Nigerian media world literally ablaze at a press conference.
As we watch helplessly the slow but steady destruction of Nigeria, those who refused to listen to the words of truth will expedite its final fall. It is a case of terrible blindness and strange infatuation.
Those of us who expressed fear that Nigeria is marching toward its destruction are like Noah in his day, have been called crazed alarmists.
They hated us because our criticisms revealed the iniquities of the government in power. They accused us of being the cause of all the troubles which had come upon Nigeria in consequence of their actions.
Though without wealth, position, or honorary titles, we're a terror to evildoers whenever and wherever our names and ideas were known. We're hated by the wicked and the corrupt.
Because of our persistence and insistence in condemning evil among us, our views and beliefs were a constant rebuke to their selfishness and corruption.
I think Dokubo was being over generous when he used future tense "will" to predict the breakup of Nigeria. It is not the arrest/non-arrest of Dokubo or re-election/non-reelection of Mr. Jonathan that will lead to the disintegration of Nigeria as we know it.
Well, I have bad news for you: as far as I am concerned, Nigeria is already history!
Just look at the time … and just look at what is taking place in Nigeria today. Nigeria has been robbed of the last vestiges of human civilization.
Reduced from a ruler to a platform of political platitudes, Mr. Jonathan has become a titular head of a nation full of zombies with testimony of ancient evils.
President Jonathan's bone chillingly stupid deaf tone silence and "I don't give a damn attitude" approach to the problems of the country is undeniably the catalyst that has already made Nigeria history.
According to the federal government chief statistician, 38.24 million Nigerians are unemployed. Minister of State Lawal Yerima Ngama said 350,000 registered companies in Nigeria evade tax. N7.935 billion is said to be missing from the revenue collected by the Nigerian Customs Service.
Nigeria's store of provision has been destroyed through jealousy and revenge of the contending factions. All the horrors of starvation are killing our people. A measure of gari is now selling for a talent.
Great numbers of our people steal at night to provide for their basic needs. Many have been seized and put to death with cruel torture. Those who escaped were robbed of the little possessions they had.
There is no hospital in the country that is built for human race. Our people are dying in droves of preventive and treatable diseases.
The rulers, fortified with looted money from our treasury, like beheaded chickens rush to overseas infirmaries for simple ailments such as running nose, cough, or headache!
The most inhuman tortures were inflicted by those in power to further pummel the want-stricken people. These cruelties were frequently practiced by those who were well fed, and who were merely desirous of laying up a store of provision for the future.
Thousands of our people perished from famine, disease, and other manmade disasters. Natural affection seemed to have been destroyed. Husbands robbed their wives, and wives their husbands.
Nigerians have become refugees in their own country fleeing from persecution, poverty, and pestilence. A once proud people have become the laughing stock of the world.
Children are seen snatching food from the mouths of their aged parents. Thousands upon thousands of Nigerians perished every day. Above the sound of terror, voices were heard shouting: "Ichabod!" – Nigeria's glory has departed!
Pensioners, widows, the jobless, the diseased, the hungry, and the homeless screaming and wailing while expiring with hunger and poverty rallied their remaining strength to utter a cry of anguish and desolation.
Men and women, old and young, priests, the innocent, and those who pleaded for mercy were hewn down in indiscriminate carnage. The number of the slain exceeded the slayers.
Not long ago, President Jonathan in an illegal secret deal with an Israeli company contracted a cyber spy program at a sacrilegious cost of $40 million to obliterate every trace of dissent from our citizens.
Everything it deems "heretical" whether persons or writings, the Jonathan administration sought to destroy. Expressions of doubt or questions as to the authority of his administration's excesses, ineptitude, insensitivity, aloofness, and corruption were enough to forfeit the life of critics.
The long enjoyed freedom of conscience that has become one of our most precious and treasured rights is being disturbed and of a fact dismantled before our very eyes.
War and intrigue, and deception have been employed by the Jonathan regime against people who dared to challenge their brutality, looting, wickedness, and preying on the poor and the powerless.
For as wolves hunting their prey did the enemies of truth pursue those of us who dared to claim freedom of speech, freedom of expression, and freedom of the press.
It is only in a spirit of free inquiry that desirable learning can take place. If you believe that your belief or opinion is based on reason, you should support it by argument.
But if your belief is based on blind loyalty, your argument will go against you. You'll realize that argument is useless, and will therefore resort to force either in the form of persecution or by stunting or distorting the minds of the people especially the naïve and the gullible.
Matters of truth are to be ascertained and verified by observation and proof, not by relying on ancient propaganda scoundrels.
Just look at the time … and just look at Nigeria today… Nigeria is already history!
True Nigerian. These are the type of issues/problems we should be discussing rather than stupid sentiments.


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Life On the Edge
Ever since the end of the '60s and the timeless recordings by the Art Ensemble of Chicago, I have been looking for a band with the same kind of aesthetics — deep emotions, subtlety, simplicity, weightless swing. It is the aesthetics of understatement which is louder than a thunder. At last this band is here — Loz Speyer's INNER SPACE, with Chris Biscoe and Rachel Musson playing saxophones, Olie Brice bass, Gary Willcox drums and Loz Speyer trumpet. "Life on the Edge", their debut CD for Leo Records, recorded on the back of extensive touring, really captures the live interactive quality of the music. With 11 pieces of average duration of about 6 minutes, it is a broadcaster's paradise. A jewel in the catalogue of Leo Records.


In the spring of 2001, I moved to this vast archipelago in order to escape from the regular 9 to 5 life of working in the western world. I soon found myself escaping the hustle and bustle of the Kansai area every chance I got. Armed, like most outdoor enthusiasts, with a copy of Lonely Planet's Hiking in Japan guidebook, I set out to scale the majority of the peaks in the book, and then some!
In October 2008, I finally knocked off the last peak in my quest to climb the Nihon Hyakumeizan (Japan's 100 famous mountains). The Tozan Tales is a collection of stories from that long, hard, adventurous quest.
hi, im a hiker from the philippines planning to climb mountains in japan this june-july. i enjoyed your stories. very informative. thanks!
Hello , I got really interested in your blog.
Actually I'm doing a research project for the graduation research class at I-NAC College in Niigata.I am trying to find out foreigner's knowledge and interests in trekking in Japan.
It would be grateful if you don't mind I would like to attatch a questionnaire .
Hi, amazing blog you've got here! Keep up the terrific work!
I will be in Tokyo 2 to 6 of October and I would like to do some hiking for two days (2 dayhikes or a trek of 2 days). Can you advise a your preferred hike (mountain climb) not too far from Tokyo? Thanks a lot for your help, Jensen.
thanks for the kind words Jensen!
As far as places to go for 2 days, you have lots of options. I guess my first question would be: what are you looking for? Volcanic terrain? Beautiful marshlands? Stunning views of Mt. Fuji?
Volcanic scenery can be found in the mountains just outside of Nikko (Mt. Nantai and Oku-shirane). Head to Oze if you're looking for marshlands, and try your hand at Mt. Tanzawa if you're looking for great views of Mt. Fuji (weather permitting).
Hi, love your blog. You're truly lucky to be able to do all this hiking, very jealous! I'll be coming to Japan in June for a mere 2 weeks this year and was wondering if you would be able to help me narrow down my choices. We won't have any overnight gear so we're limited to day treks. I'm trying to decide between Dewa Sanzan, Yakushima, Rishiri & Rebun, and Kumano Kodo. Trying to figure out if Gas-san in Dewa Sanzen will be open late June but getting different reports. Anyways, I'd really appreciate any input you have. Thanks!
June is a tricky month for hiking, as the summer monsoon moves over the main island. It usually rains just about every day between mid June and mid July, but there'll be pockets of good weather in between, but usually not consecutive days of sunny skies. That being said, there's something enchanting about hiking in the rain, and I've climbed close to 50 mountains in pretty terrible conditions, so don't sweat it. If you're truly adverse to the wet conditions, then consider going to Hokkaido, which doesn't have a rainy season.
All of the trails will be open despite the potentially bad weather (unless there's flooding or landslides). As far as choices go, you can't go wrong with any of the places on your list.
My wife's favorite place is definitely Yakushima. Not only can you go trekking, but you can rent bicycles and traverse around the island. Plus, there are hot springs, monkeys, and the chance to see giant sea turtles laying eggs on the beaches!
Rishiri and Rebun are pretty great if you love alpine flowers (and want to escape the rain!) Dewa sanzan will still have quite a bit of snow, depending on how early or late in June you come.
Wes, thanks for that, it's immensely helpful! I think we'll end up in Rishiri/Rebun. Yakoshima would be great, but it's turning out to be a bit far from anything else on our itinerary and kind of expensive to get to. Cheers & enjoy your travels.
Your travels and adventures are truly interesting and amazing.
We are planning a 2-3 month trip to Japan, between late August and late October. mostly going out into areas with both good onsen (away from the hoardes of tourists) and good hikes.
We lived in Japan for about 5 years before and have traveled the Hokkaido and Okinawa area a lot so we are not planning on going there this time.
So far we have narrowed it down to Akita, Aomori, Tochigi, Nagano, Shimane, Wakayama and maybe some parts of Shikoku.
What areas and hikes would you recommend as must do? We are aiming for single day hikes, we do not want to have to travel the whole country with too much gear.
Am unsure what areas in Shikoku are worth doing and you might have some info on that.
Also in Kyushu what would your recommendation be. Am avoiding Beppu like the plague, so anything that is the exact opposite of that would be great.
Sorry for the late reply. I've been in Hokkaido.
Kyushu has some outstanding volcanic scenery. Definitely check out Mt. Kuju and possibly Kirishima national park if you get a chance.
The first snows usually fall on the higher peaks from the end of September, and you have to be prepared if hiking in Tohoku during that time. My favorite peak in Tohoku is probably Mt. Chokai in Akita Prefecture. Spectacular scenery and incredible views. Mt. Hakkoda is also another great option – a much easier hike with a nice hot spring.
Went up both Chokai and Hakkoda, was raining cats and dogs on both days but made it to the top and back safely.
Chokai was definitely a good challenge, Hakkoda was wet as can be but the onsen at the base made it all worth it.
Am going to Ichizushi later in october, am waiting for a break in the weather to try either tateyama or Tsurugi in Nagano, fingers crossed I can do either one tomorrow.
Awesome blog! Im living in Sendai area at present but I have the whole of April to go missioning around the south of japan.
I notice you've done a fair bit of 'wild camping' – i.e. no camp site – pretty much what I love doing. Got any tips for not upsetting the locals?
Could you recommend any multi-day hikes with a view of Mt Fuji (so not actually climbing fuji) – I have all my own gear and am fairly experienced/fit etc.
Also any other multi-day hikes anywhere south from Tokyo that you recon are really worth it? I have a car to get there so that will hopefully help!
Any tips would be grand!
Sorry for the late reply. I've been out of the country.
'Wild camping' basically involves pitching the tent in a non-discrete place by setting up camp after sundown and breaking down camp really early in the morning before daybreak. Another option would be to sleep out in the open without a tent – I've done that about a dozen times and it works well as long as it doesn't rain and the mosquitoes aren't too bad.
As far as multi-day hikes go near Fuji, I'd recommend doing the Mizugaki-Kinpu-Kobushi traverse (you can search for it on this blog) or the Tsurugi traverse on Shikoku island (or Ishizuchi for that matter).
It's still too early to do any trekking in the Alps with all of the snow. You're more that welcome to check out my other blog (japanhike.wordpress.com) for other ideas.
In ozasanosyuku (小笹の宿), it was pleasant.
A panoramic photograph is later published to my blog.
Hi Wes. This past weekend I hiked from Shijonawate-eki to Ishikiri-eki, via Ikomayama. A great day. The best part was the descent down to Ishikiri. It was something out of this world. Can you remember the name of the path?
Thanks for the comment. Yeah, Ikoma is a pretty nice mountain if you can ignore the amusement park on the summit.
The route down to Ishikiri is called Zushidani (辻子谷). It's an amazing course and definitely the best route on the mountain.
Hi Wes. Thanks for the reply. I am planning of returning to the Zushidani and maybe another track in the area. Yeh,The summit was a hoot. No view,just bloody swings,tables & trains. But well worth the climb. Do you have any hikes planned in the near future?
If I'd have to choose 5 favorite blogs on the internet, this would surely be one of them 🙂 Thank you for sharing all this experiences!
My girlfriend go on a trip to Japan in august. We thought to do the (hiking in Japan) trip from Mi-no-koshi to Kubo (Tsurugi/Jirogyu/Maruishi etc). Would you recommend that one? Is not that crowded right?
Also, if we would like to do a 2 days hike in the Japanese Alps and were wondering which one you'd recommend.
Sorry for the late reply. I'm on the road at the moment.
Thanks for the kind words about the blog. I hope my response isn't too late.
Not sure if you've seen the news, but Shikoku is receiving record rainfall at the moment, and most of the island is underwater. It'd probably be best to skip the Tsurugi hike at the moment, as I'm sure most of the buses have stopped and the mountain roads are likely closed.
As far as the Japanese Alps are concerned, you have several options. For a 2-day hike, you could go to Kamikochi and hike up into the backcountry. It's a really beautiful area, but takes a bit of time to get to. Another easier option would be to head to the Chuo Alps, and take the ropeway up to Senjoshiki. From there you can hike up to Kiso-komagatake and either stay at one of the huts up there or camp. The next day, you could climb up and over Mt. Hoken (a challenging hike that has a few chains in place to help you) and then loop back down to the ropeway station, or you could descend the back side of Kiso-koma down to Kiso-fukushima station. That trail doesn't get much use, so it'd be better to buy a map at any Japanese bookstore. A third option would be Yatsu-ga-take. It's easy access from Tokyo and it's a really popular area for hikers and climbers. There's a also a hot spring at one of the huts. Accessible by bus from Chino station in Yamanashi prefecture.
You can find Japanese information on-line, as well as checking out Ted's blog.
The Saba Kaido is also known as the Wakasa Kaido, so sometimes it's helpful to search for that name when you're looking.
I have been reading your blog for over a year now. I like it very much. I will be in Takatsuki, Osaka, and Kyoto between 8/7 – 8/20 visiting wife's family. It would be great if we could meetup and do some hiking together. Some place in the Kansai area. If you don't have any ideas I plan to continue hiking another leg of the Kyoto trail or the "88 Temples Pilgrimage Hiking around Ninnaji, Kyoto. I know Japan is very hot in August, but these trails are at higher altitudes.
Cheers for the message and invite. Kansai gets uncomfortably hot in August, so I usually don't do much hiking in this part of Japan. I usually head north to Hokkaido, Tohoku, or Nagano.
You really need to get above 2000 meters to escape the heat. However, hiking between 4 and 9am may bring relief from the heat (or hiking in the evening). I usually do a sunset hike of Mt. Ikoma once a summer to catch the sunset and to eat ice cream at the amusement park on the summit. That is good fun.
Anyway, let me know your plans once you arrive. I may have a free day in between trips to the Japan Alps.
I'm heading to Japan (Kansai area) in February 2018. Are you also a guide? I'm going to hike Mount Kongo. Am looking for a guide. I'm from Malaysia btw.
You can contact me directly if you would like. I won't be in Japan during most of February, so I probably won't be able to guide you. Mount Kongo is a very popular mountain in winter, so a guide is probably not necessary if you are used to hiking in cold weather. A light pair of crampons is recommended because there may be icy sections of the trail. There is also a ropeway that you can use if you're not comfortable with snow. From the top of the ropeway it's a 30-minute walk through the snow to the top.
may i know how to contact you directly?
I heard from Kaori that she guided you on Kongo. I'm happy that you could find her and she could lead you up the mountain. She's a great person and I hope that you enjoyed your trip.
Nice blog. If you don't mind, two questions… I'm thinking of thru-hiking the Takashima Trail around the second week of March. I expect some snow of course. Is there tons of snow then? Is the trail generally easy to follow in such conditions (previous traffic, marking tape above the snow on trees, etc)?
There will still be quite a bit of snow in mid-March, so I'd definitely recommend snowshoes if you are going. The trail, due to the lack of water sources, is not popular at all, even in the summer, so I doubt you will have a trace to follow. A GPS would be essential as it can be easy to get lost.
The first section from Kunizakai to Akasaka is popular for snowshoeing, but beyond that you're unlikely to see any other hikers.
There is a map for sale of the Takashima Trail, which I recommend picking up. You can purchase it at the tourist information office at Omi-Takashima station and probably at Makino station as well.
I hope that helps. The Takashima Trail is really beautiful and remote and worth the effort and planning.


Reading comprehension is a key language ability that determines how much of a text an individual understands when they go through it. Not surprisingly, most language tests assess this skill.
Here's what you can expect in the IELTS Reading section.
The Reading section in IELTS is designed to test a range of skills that we employ to read various kinds of text and derive meaning. This includes forming a general understanding of a long text, looking for specific details (e.g. a date, figure), identifying the writer's opinion or attitudes, and following how an argument develops.
In both IELTS tests, Academic and General Training, candidates receive three sections to read, each accompanied by a set of questions. Texts are normally adapted from books, newspapers, magazines, and journals, and tend to be of general interest. So, no specialist knowledge is required to understand them.
One key difference between the two tests is that the IELTS General Training Reading section is simpler, as it focuses mostly on basic survival skills.
The Reading section in IELTS lasts 60 minutes, and test takers are recommended to spend 20 minutes per section. Unlike IELTS Listening, no extra time is given to transfer answers, so they have to be written directly on to the answer sheet. Managing time can be tricky here, as candidates aren't really told when to begin or end each section.
A total of 40 questions need to be answered in the Reading section. A variety of question types is used so that the difficulty level remains uniform across test sessions. Answers tend to be short, with most of them being a word or short phrase. Sometimes, a letter or number will do.
Each correct answer is worth one mark. A raw score out of 40 is calculated and later converted to the IELTS 9-band scale using a conversion table. Scores are reported in whole (e.g. 6, 7, 8) and half bands (e.g. 6.5, 7.5, 8.5). To score well in IELTS Reading, see to it that you read up on the format and spend enough time understanding the various question types. Good luck!
In a previous blog post on the topic, we identified two benefits of picking up a part-time job while at university: improving language ability and getting to know more people.
Here are some more reasons why working part-time can be good for you.
When living abroad, especially in a country whose culture is quite different to yours, there could be umpteen ways in which your words or actions may upset those around you. This is because what is seen as normal behaviour in your country may be considered inappropriate in another society.
One of the quickest ways to improve cultural awareness is by being in a cosmopolitan work environment, where you get to observe people from other cultures first-hand. Often work stress brings out the worst in people, highlighting differences in how cultures cope with tricky situations. You get to know why different people behave the way they do. In the long run, this will enable you to respond appropriately to cultural differences by being more sensitive to them.
Now, there's no doubt that most universities too have diverse international student communities. However, students often confine themselves to small groups which make them feel comfortable. The workplace, therefore, is a much better place to learn about cultures, as it forces you to work with all kinds of people, even those whose behaviour you might find odd or annoying at first.
Working part-time is a great way of getting to know the world of work and the challenges it throws up, before formally beginning your career. For one thing, you become aware of various do's and don'ts when working for a business. As well as this, you also learn to deal with office politics, which is an absolute must to survive as an employee. And if you don't happen to enjoy certain kinds of part-time work, at least you'd know what to avoid later on in life.
Overall, part-time work experience is invaluable, as it helps you understand yourself as well as the workplace better. So, when such opportunities come your way, make sure you grab them with both hands.
In this View from Campus blog post, Stefano Papaleo, Director of Undergraduate Admission at Lynn University in Boca Raton, Florida, shares his best advice for international students who are beginning their search for the right college or university. When confronted with the enormous range of options for higher education in the U.S., it is easy to become overwhelmed. Finding that right institution where you wish to study, can be compared to the difficulty of finding a needle in a haystack. No easy task. Here are some helpful tips from Mr. Papaleo.
Q. How would you describe your institution in 5 words?
Q. For what is your institution best known overseas?
A. Undergrad: International Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Sports Management, Psychology, Biology.
Grad: MBA Marketing, MBA Financial Valuation and Investment, MS Applied Psychology, MBA International Business Management, MA Communication and Media.
A. Venezuela, Brazil, Canada, Colombia and China.
Q. How does your institution use an IELTS result in the admissions process?
A. minimum of 6.0 is required for undergraduate admission, and a minimum of 6.5 is required for graduate admission.
Q. What is the most significant challenge most international students have when first considering the U.S. for post-secondary education?
A. I believe it is a very complicated system with an even more complicated admission process. For someone without the help of a high school counselor or an educational consultant it is very hard to navigate the system.
Q. How far ahead should students start the planning process if they are planning to come to the U.S. for study?
A. No later than the equivalent of their junior year in high school.
Q. How should prospective students begin their research when considering higher education in the United States?
A. If they have no help in the process they should look at online resources and guides that can help them narrow their choices.
Q. If a student needs help narrowing down their choices of schools, where can they turn for assistance?
A. If they do not attend an international high school with an experienced high school counselor it is not very easy. EducationUSA can help. There are also several educational consultants around the world that can guide the students for a fee.
Q. There are a lot of possible tests international students might need to take. How can students find out which ones they must / should take for each institution?
Looking for a part-time job is one of the very first tasks that international students take on once they set foot on foreign soil. For many, it generates a handy income that can go some way towards helping them meet their expenses. Some use it to fund activities which they think are beyond their limited student budget.
However, if you thought money was the only motive behind this, think again. Even those with the means to put themselves through college comfortably apply for part-time vacancies. Wondering why?
Here are some pluses of working part-time as a university student.
As a foreign student, the chances are you may not be fluent in the local language, whether it is English, German, French, or Polish. Being at the workplace presents the ideal opportunity to hone your language skills, as it is usually full of native speakers.
There's enough evidence to suggest that putting yourself in real-life situations and forcing yourself to communicate is perhaps the best way to learn a foreign language that you barely know. When you are thrown in at the deep end, you may struggle initially but will very quickly learn to cope. That way, you learn a language faster than you would ever manage in a classroom.
Undergraduate or postgraduate students make up a sizeable proportion of part-timers employed by businesses such as pubs, restaurants, supermarkets, and call centres. So, if you're feeling all lonely in a new country, your workplace may be the best place to start looking for like-minded people. As many among them may be facing the very same challenges as you, it becomes easier to connect with one another. What's more, mates from work are usually more fun, as you tend to forget academic pressures in their company.
And don't be surprised if some of these friendships last a lifetime. Many international students continue staying in touch with their foreign friends even years after returning to their country.
We'll be back soon with more on the benefits of working part-time while at university.
Authored this month by Marty Bennett, an award-winning international educator with a career spanning 25+ years, in the UK and the United States, where he directed international student admissions efforts at five different institutions.
How do students fund their studies in the USA?
When applying to colleges and universities in the United States, one of first experiences most students have is sticker shock. For example, the annual cost for a bachelor's degree program at an elite institution, when combining tuition and fees, living expenses, books and supplies, health insurance, etc., can exceed $75,000 US. While there are institutions where the annual expenses may be under $20,000, the majority are in the middle, out of reach for many aspiring students. Yet, for the fourth year in a row, there are more than one million international students studying in the United States. How do they fund their studies? The Institute of International Education's (IIE) annual Open Doors Report shares that for 65% of students, personal and family sources are the primary source of funding, followed by U.S. colleges or universities at 21%.
According to data from a 2018 NAFSA report international students received over $10 billion in financial support from U.S. sources in the form of scholarships, grants, tuition waivers, assistantships, etc. Which schools gave that aid? There are over 4500 accredited U.S. colleges and universities, but, unfortunately, there is not a master list of which institutions offer financial support.
In general, more aid is available to students seeking graduate (master's or doctoral degrees) in the United States, in the form of graduate teaching or research assistantships that provide tuition waivers, and stipends for work done for specific departments on campus. For prospective undergraduate students, EducationUSA advisers, part of the U.S. Department of State's network of advising centers in over 170 countries, have access to an annually updated list of scholarships/aid, including 100+ colleges that offer full financial aid to qualified international students. Students should contact their local EducationUSA office for information on what is currently available.
The best resources available to find current scholarships for international students are IIE's Funding U.S. Study and EducationUSA. EducationUSA's Your 5 Steps to U.S. Study is considered the best one-stop resource for students hoping to study in the United States, and provides many tips to find financial support, including a searchable database of financial aid.
Keep an open mind and be sure to ask university representatives what financial support is available to international students. Good luck!


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About Ascend
Phil McDivitt
Phil McDivitt brings more than 30 years' industry experience to Ascend Performance Materials. He sits on the board of directors of Ascend and the TPC Group, and serves on the board of directors of the American Chemistry Council. He joined Ascend in 2015.
Kevin Bartol
Kevin Bartol has 30 years of experience in finance, operations, sales and marketing. He came to Ascend in August 2015 from the Rowan Companies, where he was executive vice president and CFO. Previously, he served as CFO, chief sales officer at Jindal Texas Works and COO at Network International Inc. He also is a founder of Saint Arnold Brewing Co.
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Senior Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer
Debbie brings over 30 years experience across leadership roles in the oil, gas and chemical industries. She has accelerated strategic change initiatives in financial shared services, procurement, IT, human resources and supply chain. Debbie is currently leading Ascend's supply chain to deliver global agility.
Carole Wendt
Senior Vice President, Global Procurement, and Chief Procurement Officer
Carole Wendt has a wealth of international experience in the procurement of indirect and direct materials, supply chain and operations. Before joining Ascend in March 2010, she worked 28 years at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. as director of supply chain, general manager of global synthetic rubber/monomer and director of North America purchasing.
Gustavo Nechar
Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
Gustavo Nechar brings decades of HR experience to Ascend. Before joining the company in 2017, he held leadership roles with Dresser-Rand, WABCO Vehicle Control Systems, Valeo and Citrosuco, a Brazilian food and beverage company.
Brian Connelly
Senior Vice President, Operations
Brian Connelly joined Ascend in 2017 as the site director for the Chocolate Bayou facility and became vice president of operations in 2019. His 30-year career in manufacturing includes leadership roles at Celanese, Air Products and Chemicals, BASF and Dow Chemical.
Vikram Gopal
Senior Vice President, Technology
Vikram Gopal has broad experience in the advanced materials industry with expertise in research and development, product development, process engineering and applications development. Before joining Ascend in May 2015, he was vice president of technology at Invista Engineering Polymer Solutions. He is credentialed as a Six Sigma black belt.
Isaac Khalil
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Isaac Khalil has more than 30 years of specialty materials industry experience. He joined Ascend in March 2020 as senior vice president of polyamides. His prior roles include global vice president at Celanese, general manager of Latin America at Honeywell and vice president and managing director of Europe at Minerals Technologies.
Finlay Morrison
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Finlay Morrison has more than 30 years of global chemicals industry experience. He joined Ascend in 2015 as VP of specialty chemicals before moving into his current strategy role. Previously, he was VP of the mining chemical solutions business at Clariant and CEO of Accsys Technologies.
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Kevin Wu
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Dr. Kevin Wu has more than 30 years of chemical industry experience, including various regional and global leadership roles at Rohm and Haas, Shanghai Chemspec Corporation and Celanese. He also served as an advisory member of the Committee of Multinationals within the China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Federation as well as an advisory board member of the Association of International Chemical Manufacturers.
Riz Amanullah
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Amanda Castro has over 35 years of experience in global production and project execution. Before joining Ascend in 2021, Amanda served as project director over a multi-billion-dollar joint venture for Dow Chemical. She holds a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from Universidade Federal da Bahia and an MBA from the University of Michigan.
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Jonathan Craig joined Ascend in 2010 and was named VP of specialty chemicals in 2018. Previous roles at Ascend include senior director of supply chain and director of business planning and analysis. He also has held senior roles with Bigler LP and Biogen Idec.
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John Ferguson has gained more than 20 years' experience and institutional knowledge from his wide range of roles at the company. He joined in 1996 as an engineer and led our intermediate chemicals business from 2008 to 2022, before joining our procurement organization.
John Saunders
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John Saunders brings decades of international leadership and business development experience to his role as head of Ascend's Europe team. Before joining Ascend in 2013, he was head of sales within BASF's engineering plastics unit, led commercial efforts for Allied Signal's nylon business and worked with Chevron Phillips Chemical Company.
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Dr. Lu Zhang has nearly two decades of experience in the development and commercialization of advanced materials. Prior to joining Ascend in 2020 as a commercial vice president for Acteev™, Dr. Zhang held leadership positions at DSM and Celanese.
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Bury St Edmunds' remarkable run of results, during the closing weeks of the season, continued apace with a superb five-wicket win against Copdock & Old Ipswichian last Saturday.
Rock bottom of the Gibbs Denley East Anglian Premier League just five weeks ago, with just one solitary victory from their first 15 fixtures, Bury have turned their season around by registering five wins on the bounce.
They are still in the thick of the battle to avoid bottom spot, and so the danger of a play-off tie to decide their EAPL future, but their fate is in their own hands.
Fresh from wins over Mildenhall, Cambridge Granta, Norwich and Horsford, an in-form Bury bowled out Copdock & OI for just 157 at The Victory Ground.
Sean Park's men, bolstered by a dominant 83 not out from overseas player Murray Commins, reached their target with five wickets in hand, and 16.3 overs to spare.
Norwich's crushing win over Burwell & Exning, by 128 runs, keeps the Norfolk club, who are bottom of the table, just 12 points behind Bury going into the last two weekends of the season.
However, it is now no longer just a two-way scrap at the foot of the table, because Burwell & Exning and Vauxhall Mallards are both just 19 points clear of second-from bottom Bury, with Cambridge Granta also in the mix.
And with 25 points guaranteed for a victory, it is developing into a thrilling end to the season.
Bury skipper Park won the toss and elected to field, and his bowlers responded by performing well as a unit to restrict Copdock.
In fact, only three visiting batsmen reached double figures, led by opener Fergus Atkins, who made a solid 55 off 95 balls.
Jed Cawkwell scored 24 in the middle order, while captain Chris Swallow was 22 not out at No. 8.
For Bury, opening bowler Dominic Manthorpe claimed figures of 8.3-0-24-3, although his wickets were taken during the second half of the innings.
Makeshift opening bowler Park took two for 21, while George Loyd made the first breakthrough (7-0-23-1). Josh Cantrell took two for 32 off his 10 overs.
Bury lost Tom Curran (4) and Max Whittaker (12) early on, before Commins found excellent support from Alfie Marston (36). The duo added 94 for the third wicket to effectively win the match, Commins hitting a six and 11 fours in his unbeaten 83.


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Illinois pulls off monumental upset over No. 6 Wisconsin on last-second field goal
Relive some of the best college football moments of week 8
Illinois pulled off its biggest upset in 12 years with a 24-23 win over No. 6 Wisconsin at home Saturday.
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The win came on a last-second field goal from 39 yards out by kicker James McCourt, who had missed his only other attempt of the game, from 40 yards in the first quarter.
DOWN GOES NO. 6 WISCONSIN!
The first time the Badgers trail all year comes at the hands of @IlliniFootball.
James McCourt wins it: pic.twitter.com/r4WwNMWe0h
The final score — with 0:00 on the clock — was the only time Wisconsin has trailed through all seven games of this season.
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Illinois trailed 20-7 with 10:31 left in the third quarter, but picked up two turnovers in the final eight minutes on a Jonathan Taylor fumble and a Jack Coan interception, the latter of which spurred the game-winning drive. That drive went 32 yards in two minutes, 32 seconds to set up the game-winning kick.
You might want to get to BTN ASAP. @IlliniFootball pulls within 2 of No. 6 Wisconsin with a late TD: pic.twitter.com/RdAvGlo1S3
Wisconsin lost the game despite outgaining Illinois 420-315 and holding Illinois to 2-for-10 on third downs, with the second conversion only coming in the game-winning drive.
The win was Illinois' first over a top-10 team since beating No. 1 Ohio State in 2007, and its first over any ranked team since beating No. 22 Arizona State in 2011.
Here's how the two teams measured up:
22 1st Downs 17
7 Rushing 8
15 Passing 6
0 Penalty 3
156 Rushing 141
43 Attempts 35
3.6 Avg. Per Rush 4.0
264 Passing 174
24 Completions 9
8.2 Avg. Per Pass 8.3
75 Plays 56
5.6 Avg. Per Play 5.6
2-84 Punting: Number-Yards 5-233
42.0 Avg. Per Punt 46.6
2-33 Punt Returns: Number-Yards 1-5
0-0 Kickoff Returns: Number-Yards 0-0
0-0 Interception Returns: Number-Yards 1-0
9-17 Third-Down Conversions 2-11
0-1 Fourth-Down Conversions 0-1
Daniel Wilco has worked at the AJC, Sports Illustrated, and SEC Country. His writing has also appeared on SI.com, Men's Health, and The Cauldron.
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