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Small nuclear plants of the modern type. The very best way forward for the environment and for power stability globally

They have a system in Japan where opportunities for ambitious women are not easily attainable, the life of the average salary man is grim and the life of the child in a cycle of juku and bukkatsu is grim. What is the motivation to continue the cycle?

Most exciting game of the series, so far! The final should be amazing!

It wasn’t until about 20 years ago that I learned there were also kamikaze mini submarine missions as well. It must have been truly terrifying for these young mento be stuffed in one and sent to their death.

Starting some kind of peace talks seems an obvious alternative or secondary path. Strangely, not much talk. In the media of a preference for peace

Meloni is correct. The presence of these ngo ships are being advertised to vulnerable refugees who then take risks they may not otherwise.

The students learn the Ainu language, dance and crafts, as well as about traditional food and hunting culture.

my wife learned these kinds of things as well as how to speak introductory Ainu in her university classes over 35 years ago. These classes are still available at national universities.

Young kids out playing all day without supervision. Most of my best childhood memories come from those lazy summer days. I was happy my kids could have them as well. My brothers kids back home -all play is supervised play. I think that is quite sad.

My ultimate nap chamber- my sofa, covered with a comfy blanket. Patent pending

For some it may be the only “me time” they get in their day

I enjoy reading his novels, but when I’m finished, I’m always left feeling,”meh”.

The atmosphere of his short stories are amazing, though!

For these people, God is the ultimate power, not the state. The guns are the only way to prevent the state from demanding that people accept that the state is the final arbiter of morality. That being said- don’t own a gun ,don’t want one-don’t like them

A “hack” I will actually use. Thanks!

Overhyped? We've got Kohaku AND soba…I am counting the minutes.

i have seen these people having torrents of abuse flung at them. These cameras may give abusive people pause, or allow the police to take some action.

Christmas tree,carols at church on Christmas Eve, presents, games and a turkey dinner (if I can find a turkey) if not a ham/ribs/or a big salmon. A Christmas movie Us in the mix as well.

The carol Burnett show was something we could all enjoy.

He kept the high performing workers who are willing to put in long hours-these people tend to be men

The system in Japan is wonderful. Not just the food, but that they are serving each other.

One conspiracy that is best completely avoided.

He is going to let them decide on what ingredients they put in the miso soup…onwards and upwards women of Japan..Kishida is on the job! Whoo!

At the same time they also need to be improving public transit infrastructure and coming up with innovative ideas to move goods into cities without trucks/vans etc.

The democratic message in the 1990’s resonated with me …fast forward to 2022-they have swung the Overton window all the way to very farthest fringes of the left over the last 20 years

I just bet the farm on Canada taking home the cup. No one is going to stop them this year!

Good policy. Nice to see the government acting in the best interests of its people

I can’t imagine anyone is getting by the mighty Canadian squad!

Remember that love is a verb, not a noun. It is something you do, not something you have

The left has been making a mess for long enough. Let the right give it a go. The Democratic process is an interesting beast.

For my whole life, she has been my Queen. She was an amazing role model and I will miss her steadfastness.

She has poise, class and beauty. She also seems to have no love of the dramatic. I think she will fill the role well