Kenji Ozawa - Metropolitan Love Affair 強い気持ち・強い愛
This is my favorite piece sung by Kenji Ozawa. It lifts me up.
Kenji Ozawa is a Japanese musician, and a nephew of Seiji Ozawa, an internationally well-known conductor.
With this track, I wish good luck to anybody, especially those who are getting through entrance exams to universities these days in Japan. The National Center Test for University Admissions, a standardized exam for higher education, has been held across the country throughout this weekend.
Iran-Israel peace treaty?
From BBC;
Iran car explosion kills nuclear scientist in Tehran
I know it sounds extremely bizarre, but cannot stop wondering; Would it be some time possible for Iran and Israel to hold a peace talk and conclude a peace treaty? The precedent would be the case of Egypt under President Sadat seeking a diplomatic tie with Israel in 1979.
Despite mutual hostility, both Iran and Israel still seem to share some common grounds. In contrast to their neighbouring Arab states, many of which are monarchical and authoritarian, Israel and (to surprise?) Iran have the tradition of democracy. Iran is by culture non-Arab, belonging to Shiia Islam community, which also remain conflictive with neighbouring Sunni-led countries.
An Isreal-Iran peace treaty would contribute profoundly to stabilizing the Middle East. This is very ambitious even Machiavellistic, but I want local leaders to take it into account, especially before the bilateral relationship become deteriorating. Or a peace might finally appear following military conflicts or any form of violence. The 1979 Egypt-Israel peace treaty was made after the 1967 war.
Iran car explosion kills nuclear scientist in Tehran
I know it sounds extremely bizarre, but cannot stop wondering; Would it be some time possible for Iran and Israel to hold a peace talk and conclude a peace treaty? The precedent would be the case of Egypt under President Sadat seeking a diplomatic tie with Israel in 1979.
Despite mutual hostility, both Iran and Israel still seem to share some common grounds. In contrast to their neighbouring Arab states, many of which are monarchical and authoritarian, Israel and (to surprise?) Iran have the tradition of democracy. Iran is by culture non-Arab, belonging to Shiia Islam community, which also remain conflictive with neighbouring Sunni-led countries.
An Isreal-Iran peace treaty would contribute profoundly to stabilizing the Middle East. This is very ambitious even Machiavellistic, but I want local leaders to take it into account, especially before the bilateral relationship become deteriorating. Or a peace might finally appear following military conflicts or any form of violence. The 1979 Egypt-Israel peace treaty was made after the 1967 war.
Adamo - Tombe La Neige
From my MP3 player;
Just today did the real snowfall happen, covering enough the streets. This winter in Helsinki has been warm and a bit exceptional. The Christmas and new year holidays were without snow thus darker outside. Such darkness and short of sunshine make me feel down. Does it has something to do with the global warming? With the winter selstice over, it is getting brighter slightly in the morning... uplifting me.
Just today did the real snowfall happen, covering enough the streets. This winter in Helsinki has been warm and a bit exceptional. The Christmas and new year holidays were without snow thus darker outside. Such darkness and short of sunshine make me feel down. Does it has something to do with the global warming? With the winter selstice over, it is getting brighter slightly in the morning... uplifting me.
The longer to live, the happier?
Dawn of a new age: The first person to reach 150 is already alive... and soon we'll live to be a THOUSAND, claims scientist
For me staying outside the world of natural science, ongoing scientific works and development, especially in the field of biology, are often stunning. Not while ago some of them seem available only in science fiction stories.
Such development will definitely change the social meaning of ageing and death. Due to government's budget shortfall, the raise of retirement age together with pension cuts will be justified.
Moreover new, anti-ageing technologies might not immediately be available to all, leading to socio-economic divide in favor of rich and privileged people. Longer lifetime does not necessarily mean happier life.
To survive the extended lifetime, We better look at our life and lifelong objectives in a new perspective.
For me staying outside the world of natural science, ongoing scientific works and development, especially in the field of biology, are often stunning. Not while ago some of them seem available only in science fiction stories.
Such development will definitely change the social meaning of ageing and death. Due to government's budget shortfall, the raise of retirement age together with pension cuts will be justified.
Moreover new, anti-ageing technologies might not immediately be available to all, leading to socio-economic divide in favor of rich and privileged people. Longer lifetime does not necessarily mean happier life.
To survive the extended lifetime, We better look at our life and lifelong objectives in a new perspective.
Mew - Conforting Sounds
From my Mp3 player;
Mew est un groupe danois de Copenhague.
Cela dure un peu longtimps, mais je l'aime bien :)
Mew est un groupe danois de Copenhague.
Cela dure un peu longtimps, mais je l'aime bien :)
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