Tag / japan
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On the Brink
While there have been plenty of good things happening this week, the stories that have grabbed my attention of late have all led me to suspect that The Glass is Half Empty. While this could certainly be a case of “the only good news is boring news,” I found that the stories that have most…
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North Korea Announces New Nuclear Plans
Yesterday, North Korean military officials sent a warning to the US and its allies by announcing that it will conduct further nuclear weaponry tests. These strikes have deeply concerned North Korea’s closest neighbors Japan and South Korea, but for the most part, this latest threat is being taken quietly. North Korea quit the “Six Party…
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The Toyota Recalls
One of the most prominent automobile manufacturers in the world is now faced with a major obstacle that stands to damage it irreparably. Many experts assert that the current crisis Toyota faces as a result of severe safety shortcomings will be the most arduous challenge the company has had to deal with since its birth.…
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Feeding Frenzy #1
The voters of Maine took away the right to marry, as the tyranny of the majority strikes again. It’s truly disturbing that fundamental human rights are being decided by popular opinion. Let’s meet the most prominent opponent of Homo sapiens marriage: Maggie Gallagher. Gallagher is the president of the National Organization for Marriage (NOM), which…