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Academic work is rewarding if one can find time for it.
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I resolve to use media more creatively in 2010.
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World AIDS Day reminds us that HIV/AIDS is still a major global issue.
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The International Day for Tolerance reminds us to respect others and appreciate diversity.
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The kindness of strangers really counts when we need help.
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Get up early and take lots of water for enjoyable summer cycling.
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World Population Day on 11 July 2009 focuses on investing in girls and women.
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Millions of refugees need protection and support.
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Flying a sport kite requires humility and persistence.
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World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (17 May) raises awareness of critical issues in global networking.
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Equal employment opportunities for women and men are essential in hard times.
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Bicycle brake adjustment is tricky, but good work prevents accidents and builds character.
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Kyoto's Teramachi Street is changing dramatically.
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Open document formats enable computer users to choose software more freely.
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Some women stand up to violence against women.
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Men must help end violence against women and girls.
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Teachers face hard challenges at the end of the academic year.
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I resolve to enjoy both work and play in 2009.
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The Universal Declaration of Human Rights turns 60 on 10 December 2008
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Sincere cross-cultural dialog promotes mutual understanding and appreciation.
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Cults destroy independent thinking and normal human relations.
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Model lessons might inspire high students to go to college.
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Software freedom promotes respect for human rights.
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Careless use of words shows disrespect for language and life.
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Advice can be superficial without deep listening.
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Detailed course evaluations may cause chagrin, but they're helpful and interesting.
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Group health checkups build solidarity through shared unpleasant experiences.
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People often gain profound insights from experiences that seem trivial.
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New occupations bring new challenges and new rewards.
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There are many things to do after an accident!
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Never ride a bicycle against traffic, especially at night!
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Young people can learn to become impulsive volunteers.
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On 3 May we celebrate freedom of expression and denounce the harassment, imprisonment, and killing of journalists around the world.
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Today I rode my touring bike from Ritto to Nagahama (Shiga Prefecture, Japan).
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I've been teaching at Kyoto Notre Dame University since 1977.
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Free software promotes liberty by enabling people to control technology.
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On March 21 we celebrate poetry and remind ourselves that racism still exists.
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I hope a day will come when International Women's Day is no longer necessary.
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Sheldon Brown (1944-2008) inspired a generation of bicycle lovers.
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Competent people don't become competent by doing things that are easy.
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Sometimes cheap stuff is pretty expensive.
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There is something humbling, yet reassuring, about the constant flow of a river.
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I resolve to promote media production by students in 2008.
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Christmas is a good time to reflect on what is important in our lives.
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Young people can contribute important messages to society through broadcasting and Internet media.
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Graduation research is stressful, but students gain confidence and pride when they succeed.
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Cycling is a great way to enjoy free time in Autumn.
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Marriage requires far more adjustment than most people can imagine.
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Extracurricular activities help students develop leadership skills.
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Which is worse: losing one's voice or having nothing to say?
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Students bring the campus to life when they come back after summer.
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Weight control takes discipline, not expensive products.
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Scholarship in the humanities greatly enriches our lives.
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Open Campus activities give high school students a chance to learn about alternative futures.
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In the summer of 1968 I surveyed and fought fires in the Okanogan National Forest.
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Overseas adventures give young people new perspectives on life.
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It's nice to work at a leisurely pace in summer.
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It's impossible to have a conversation without a common language.
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It's an honor to meet parents who have raised their children to be good, independent adults.
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When teachers die, their students confront human mortality.
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Small changes can make an office environment much more efficient and satisfying.
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Typhoons and other large storms humble us with nature's power.
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People can show dignity and generosity in many ways.
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We have to adapt if we want to get along as cities change.
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Rain makes life inconvenient, but it also make life possible.
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Desertification matters to everyone on our planet.
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Miraculous accidents can bring people together in gratitude.
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We can all grow in compassion for people who suffer.
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Little incidents add humor to the rush of urban life.
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We can find interesting stories behind very ordinary activities.
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Brainstorming works well when people are willing to share their ideas and stories without hesitation.
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We should take good care of the things we have.
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A friendly chat with a stranger made me feel great to be alive.
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Many people seem unaware of the environment when they use personal communication and entertainment devices.
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The first week of classes is exhausting but full of positive energy.
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Formal ceremonies bind communities in solidarity.
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April 1st marks the beginning of new experiences for many people in Japan.
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Many people suffer from the violent selfishness of suicide by passenger train.
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Graduation day brings complicated emotions.
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I appreciate the freedom of not having a mobile phone.
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Fake science and unethical reporting for infotainment hurts everyone.
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I've been teaching at Kyoto Notre Dame University since 1977.
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I get the blues from grading and paperwork at the end of every academic year.
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Many TV dramas celebrate immaturity and inept job performance.
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Students respond to social issues with critical and responsible attitudes.
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Bullying will continue until adults learn to respect the dignity of every person.
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January 15th is a day for Americans to celebrate Dr. King's legacy through service.
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Journalism can be dangerous, but democracy depends on free, uncensored information.
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I resolve to promote information freedom in 2007.
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Challenges like public speaking can help students overcome their fears and face the future with confidence.
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First impressions based on appearance are not reliable.
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Natural disasters force people to respect nature and to depend on each other.
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We can be inspired by the wisdom and compassion of some young people.
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Anxiety can make intercultural encounters tense but very rewarding.
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Our university E.S.S. club helps young people meet the challenges of communicating across cultures.
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Curiosity can give people courage to overcome their inhibitions.
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Looking beyond ourselves and our daily lives can give us comfort and wisdom.
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Sharing painful experiences with old friends reminds us that we're not alone.
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I am responsible for my search for meaning in the world.
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All of our senses help us learn deeply and enjoy new environments.
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Sometimes we have to choose whether to follow groups and leaders or to follow our principles.
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We can learn a lot by reflecting on how we have changed in various situations.
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Good relations between organizations depend on goodwill and mutual respect.
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Some experiences may be hard to describe in short answers to friendly questions.
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