Month: September 2022

by liberal japonicus Seems we are due another open thread. Seems an approrpriate continuation to note that October was the eighth month, but turned into the 10th. Any other date related trivia to share?

by JanieM From the Wikipedia page on “Permanent Time Observation in the United States”: Permanent standard time is considered by circadian health researchers and safety experts worldwide to be the best option for health, safety, schools, and economy, including the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, National Sleep Foundation, American College of Chest Physicians, National Safety … Read more

by liberal japonicus Something that might interest some, the Asia-Pacific Journal has a nice collection of articles on the Abe legacy. All of them are from a left of center perspective, so you aren’t going to get anything about what a great statesman he was. It is an interesting comparison between Abe, who will have … Read more

by wj …be sure to use a gun rest on your knee. A bunch of Republican candidates for various offices, especially statewide or national offices, were very adamant during the primaries on the subject to their absolute “pro-life” stances. Having won their primaries, they are now busy scrubbing any mention of abortion from their websites, … Read more

by liberal japonicus I have a short essay that I send to foreign friends teaching at universities in Japan when they lose a parent, and here is a bit of self-plagiarism: Japanese culture generally accords a great amount of respect to death and the process of grief. Oftentimes, these are related as quaint behavior of … Read more

by wj We spend so much time discussing politics in the US, it seems like it past time to talk about what’s happening elsewhere. In particular, in the UK. They have finally got a new Prime Minister. No doubt our members in Britain will have something to say on the subject. And it won’t hurt … Read more