Jade名人
@colonel-jade.bsky.social
Software developer, dancer, mathematician.
望みは大賢者になる
望みは大賢者になる
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From turning 60 to reaching 88, Japan marks certain birthdays with their own stories and superstitions. This week we break down the kanji origins behind milestone ages — and how にとって helps express what they mean.
Japan’s milestone birthdays: Why 60, 77, 80, 88 and 99 matter so much
A look at Japan’s milestone birthdays, the traditions behind them and how the grammar pattern “ni totte” expresses their personal meaning.
ebx.sh
December 28, 2025 at 3:19 AM
From turning 60 to reaching 88, Japan marks certain birthdays with their own stories and superstitions. This week we break down the kanji origins behind milestone ages — and how にとって helps express what they mean.
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These fungi boost plant growth and restore depleted ecosystems, but federal funding for a library housing them has been cut – and it may be forced to close
Defunding fungi: US’s living library of ‘vital ecosystem engineers’ is in danger of closing
www.theguardian.com
December 28, 2025 at 2:40 AM
These fungi boost plant growth and restore depleted ecosystems, but federal funding for a library housing them has been cut – and it may be forced to close
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Inspiration, innovation and identity — our 20 Questions interviewees had lots to say about their chosen careers and the paths that led them here in 2025.
Finding a balance between tradition and innovation in 2025
With more than two dozen interviews throughout the year, our 20 Questions column highlighted diverse views on creativity, tradition and cultural hybridity.
ebx.sh
December 27, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Inspiration, innovation and identity — our 20 Questions interviewees had lots to say about their chosen careers and the paths that led them here in 2025.
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Although HHS is considering Denmark’s vaccine schedule, Europe’s real lesson is decentralization: countries set vaccine policy locally with scientific advice, not federal mandates. The US should do the same, argues Cato’s Jeffrey A. Singer, MD. https://ow.ly/2qme50XNQTP
Europe Won’t Centralize Vaccine Policy—Washington Didn’t Get the Memo
Europe stepped back from a one-size-fits-all vaccine policy, while Washington keeps reaching for it.
ow.ly
December 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Although HHS is considering Denmark’s vaccine schedule, Europe’s real lesson is decentralization: countries set vaccine policy locally with scientific advice, not federal mandates. The US should do the same, argues Cato’s Jeffrey A. Singer, MD. https://ow.ly/2qme50XNQTP
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Are Tests Biased Against Students Who Don't Give A Shit
December 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Are Tests Biased Against Students Who Don't Give A Shit
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The Trump administration wants to revamp U.S. childhood vaccination recommendations to align with some other peer nations, including one tiny country in northern Europe.
Should the U.S. model its vaccine policy on Denmark's? Experts say we're nothing alike
The Trump administration wants to revamp U.S. childhood vaccination recommendations to align with some other peer nations, including one tiny country in northern Europe.
n.pr
December 27, 2025 at 3:49 PM
The Trump administration wants to revamp U.S. childhood vaccination recommendations to align with some other peer nations, including one tiny country in northern Europe.
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American identity is based on belief in a broad creed, not on ethnicity, religion, or ancestry. That point should be uncontroversial, says Cato’s Alex Nowrasteh regarding the debate around the “Heritage Americans” idea.
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December 26, 2025 at 8:01 PM
American identity is based on belief in a broad creed, not on ethnicity, religion, or ancestry. That point should be uncontroversial, says Cato’s Alex Nowrasteh regarding the debate around the “Heritage Americans” idea.
https://ow.ly/R3hC50XO2wS
https://ow.ly/R3hC50XO2wS
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We take a look at the Tokyo restaurants that stole our hearts (and stomachs) — as well as those that left us — in 2025.
Tokyo dining in 2025 was defined by sushi and cutting-edge fare
The city’s restaurant scene had no shortage of drama this year as culinary stars set up new shops, Italian stalwarts left and iconic establishments reemerged from their renovation.
ebx.sh
December 26, 2025 at 12:36 PM
We take a look at the Tokyo restaurants that stole our hearts (and stomachs) — as well as those that left us — in 2025.
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Quebec school cellphone ban has had positive impact, students and administrators say
Quebec school cellphone ban has had positive impact, students and administrators say - Montreal | Globalnews.ca
Quebec's expanded school cellphone ban is getting top marks from some students and administrators who say the measure has improved students' concentration and social interactions.
globalnews.ca
December 24, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Quebec school cellphone ban has had positive impact, students and administrators say
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Commentary: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's refusal to yield to China’s demands over Taiwan remarks represents a rare pushback against decades of Beijing's rule-breaking and impunity.
China believes it can do as it pleases — until now
China suffered no tangible consequences from any U.S. President, regardless of political party, for breaking its commitments.
ebx.sh
December 24, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Commentary: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's refusal to yield to China’s demands over Taiwan remarks represents a rare pushback against decades of Beijing's rule-breaking and impunity.
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The United States ranks 15th in the latest Human Freedom Index, down from 8th place in 2000.
The Human Freedom Index 2025 measures economic, personal, and civil freedom in 165 countries using 87 distinct indicators across 12 categories.
Check it out here: https://ow.ly/yULZ50XLLiZ
The Human Freedom Index 2025 measures economic, personal, and civil freedom in 165 countries using 87 distinct indicators across 12 categories.
Check it out here: https://ow.ly/yULZ50XLLiZ
December 22, 2025 at 6:01 PM
The United States ranks 15th in the latest Human Freedom Index, down from 8th place in 2000.
The Human Freedom Index 2025 measures economic, personal, and civil freedom in 165 countries using 87 distinct indicators across 12 categories.
Check it out here: https://ow.ly/yULZ50XLLiZ
The Human Freedom Index 2025 measures economic, personal, and civil freedom in 165 countries using 87 distinct indicators across 12 categories.
Check it out here: https://ow.ly/yULZ50XLLiZ
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“Today’s feature to recognize your friend at your front door can easily be repurposed tomorrow for mass surveillance,” EFF’s @mariotrujillo.bsky.social told Cyberguy. “It is important for state regulators to investigate.” cyberguy.com/ai/amazon-a...
Amazon adds controversial AI facial recognition to Ring - CyberGuy
Amazon Ring now recognizes familiar faces at your door. Smarter alerts sound helpful but critics warn this AI feature crosses a line.
cyberguy.com
December 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM
“Today’s feature to recognize your friend at your front door can easily be repurposed tomorrow for mass surveillance,” EFF’s @mariotrujillo.bsky.social told Cyberguy. “It is important for state regulators to investigate.” cyberguy.com/ai/amazon-a...
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The U.S. Justice Department said Wednesday that it had discovered more than 1 million more documents potentially related to the investigation of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. | via @nytimes.com
A million more Epstein documents have been found, Justice Department says
To date, the department has released about 130,000 pages of information, some of it redacted, to comply with a law passed by Congress.
www.japantimes.co.jp
December 25, 2025 at 1:04 AM
The U.S. Justice Department said Wednesday that it had discovered more than 1 million more documents potentially related to the investigation of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. | via @nytimes.com
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“Osechi ryōri” need not always be about preserved foods. Put together some ball-shaped beef sushi for a change. 👉 ebx.sh/L1LrvZ
December 24, 2025 at 12:20 AM
“Osechi ryōri” need not always be about preserved foods. Put together some ball-shaped beef sushi for a change. 👉 ebx.sh/L1LrvZ
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Law enforcement have a lot of tools when it comes to accessing your personal information, which is why the sites and apps you use need to know the law– and when to push back. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...
How Cops Can Get Your Private Online Data
Can the cops get your online data? In short, yes. There are a variety of US federal and state laws which give law enforcement powers to obtain information that you provided to online services. But,
www.eff.org
December 21, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Law enforcement have a lot of tools when it comes to accessing your personal information, which is why the sites and apps you use need to know the law– and when to push back. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...
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Declaring fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction is not going to make the war on drugs any less unwinnable than it already is, says general surgeon and Cato Institute’s senior fellow Jeffrey Singer.
December 19, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Declaring fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction is not going to make the war on drugs any less unwinnable than it already is, says general surgeon and Cato Institute’s senior fellow Jeffrey Singer.
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Powerful words from P. J. O’Rourke, reminding us that with freedom comes responsibility.
O’Rourke was a libertarian, satirist, and a staunch defender of individual liberty.
O’Rourke was a libertarian, satirist, and a staunch defender of individual liberty.
December 19, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Powerful words from P. J. O’Rourke, reminding us that with freedom comes responsibility.
O’Rourke was a libertarian, satirist, and a staunch defender of individual liberty.
O’Rourke was a libertarian, satirist, and a staunch defender of individual liberty.
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Mass deportations don’t protect working people—they weaken labor standards, silence organizing and empower bad employers.
An attack on immigrant workers is an attack on ALL workers. @jimmy-iupat.bsky.social
An attack on immigrant workers is an attack on ALL workers. @jimmy-iupat.bsky.social
December 20, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Mass deportations don’t protect working people—they weaken labor standards, silence organizing and empower bad employers.
An attack on immigrant workers is an attack on ALL workers. @jimmy-iupat.bsky.social
An attack on immigrant workers is an attack on ALL workers. @jimmy-iupat.bsky.social
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BREAKING: At least 16 files from the Epstein release disappeared from DOJ's webpage, including a photo of Trump, with no explanation.
At least 16 files have disappeared from the DOJ webpage for documents related to Jeffrey Epstein
The Justice Department’s webpage for documents related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is missing at least 16 of its files a day after they were released.
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December 20, 2025 at 9:30 PM
BREAKING: At least 16 files from the Epstein release disappeared from DOJ's webpage, including a photo of Trump, with no explanation.
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From French-made JRPGs to American samurai epics, Japan’s influence shaped the year’s most celebrated games — even when they weren’t made there. 👉 ebx.sh/1GVIzf
December 20, 2025 at 2:03 AM
From French-made JRPGs to American samurai epics, Japan’s influence shaped the year’s most celebrated games — even when they weren’t made there. 👉 ebx.sh/1GVIzf
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Kabuki found new fans, noh went techno and opera sang in multiple languages as Japan’s performing arts scene spent 2025 pushing beyond tradition and toward inclusivity.
Tradition, remixed: A year on Japan’s stages
From kabuki’s newfound fans to experimental theater’s widening scope, Japan’s performing arts scene spent 2025 reaching outward.
ebx.sh
December 19, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Kabuki found new fans, noh went techno and opera sang in multiple languages as Japan’s performing arts scene spent 2025 pushing beyond tradition and toward inclusivity.
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The Odaiba Retro Museum recreates everyday life in Japan from the Showa era, with vintage shops, household items, and pop culture displays. www.hey-japan.com/place/odaiba...
Odaiba Retro Museum
Experience authentic Showa-era Japan at Odaiba Retro Museum. Walk through recreated 1950s-80s townscapes and explore nostalgic artifacts.
www.hey-japan.com
December 18, 2025 at 10:35 AM
The Odaiba Retro Museum recreates everyday life in Japan from the Showa era, with vintage shops, household items, and pop culture displays. www.hey-japan.com/place/odaiba...
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Hundreds of people across Japan have sued the central government seeking damages for "unconstitutional" inaction on climate change, saying the country's "grossly inadequate" response jeopardizes health and livelihoods.
Hundreds sue Japan's central government over 'unconstitutional' climate inaction
The 450 plaintiffs in the landmark lawsuit say the country's 'grossly inadequate' response jeopardizes health and livelihoods.
ebx.sh
December 18, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Hundreds of people across Japan have sued the central government seeking damages for "unconstitutional" inaction on climate change, saying the country's "grossly inadequate" response jeopardizes health and livelihoods.