Separation from family, being diagnosed with a serious disease, a sudden natural calamity -- life is full of bitter experiences.

The people we meet in life sometimes inspire us and, through their example, change us forever.

The electric power supply system should be reformed in a way that will help spur competition on the market and reduce electricity charges while ensuring a stable power supply.

As I waited at the bus stop on a Tokyo street, I nervously looked around for any smokers.

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Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda visited China at the end of last year to meet with his Chinese counterpart, Wen Jiabao.

Adapted with permission from Phil Arnold.

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The chief of the Defense Ministry's Okinawa Defense Bureau was recently found to have held a "lecture" for bureau employees about the upcoming Feb.

Bills relating to a shift in the nation's nuclear power policy were approved by the Cabinet on Jan. 31.

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Proceeding: 99-25
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Proceeding: 99-25
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Proceeding: 99-25
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Author: David Oxenford
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Date Received: 1/30/12
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The practice of kagezen -- literally "shadow meal" -- entails setting out meals at home for a family member who is absent, in hopes that they will be safe while traveling.

WASHINGTON, DC -- In the first bout of the DC Rollergirls’ home-team double-header on January 28, the Cherry Blossom Bombshells (2-1) were pitted a second time against DCRG’s newest team, the Majority Whips (1-2).

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WASHINGTON, DC -- In the second bout of the DC Rollergirls’ January 28 double-header, the DC DemonCats took on the yet-to-be-defeated Scare Force One. Though the DemonCats seemed to have the cheering crowd on their side, Scare Force managed to shut them down early to win the game 229-53.

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Last week, the possibility of a new political party being formed under the leadership of Tokyo Gov.

EUGENE, OR -- The front-end of Saturday’s Emerald City-hosted doubleheader in Eugene, OR featured Rose City’s Heartless Heathers against Emerald City’s Andromedolls. The home team Dolls have won the last three Emerald City season championships.

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EUGENE, OR -- In the first intraleague bout of Emerald City’s season, the Flat Track Furies were looking to get back on track after going winless last season, while the Church of Sk8in were looking to march their way back to the championship after taking runner-up last season. Both teams had many new skaters in pivotal roles.

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As a psychiatrist with still so much to learn, I often try to read essays written by fellow senior psychiatrists for the general public.