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But Japan's response to the war-and its apparent denial of its role-is still frequently criticized. To some, Hiroshima's adoption of peace as its mantra is seen as an example of the nation's unwillingness to come to grips with its history. Critics say it has allowed...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: How Hiroshima Rose From the Ashes | 7/26/2005 | See Source »

Jane Roberts is a lawyer who specialized in satellite-technology law and now oversees attorney training at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, an international firm. Married in their early 40s, the couple struggled to have children and was finally able to adopt John (Jack) and Josephine, who were born 4½ months...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Judging Mr. Right | 7/24/2005 | See Source »

Starting next April, Danish newborns will no longer be required to share a last name with either of their parents, following the adoption of a new law that allows a return to the Viking tradition of patronymics. Instead of maintaining a single last name across generations, each generation of children...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: E-mail From Copenhagen: Return of the Vikings | 7/22/2005 | See Source »

All that may change, however, following the adoption of new liberal naming legislation to take effect next year that, among other things, allows parents to give their offspring a patronymic rather than a family surname. The only change from the days of horned hats and pillage is that parents can...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: E-mail From Copenhagen: Return of the Vikings | 7/22/2005 | See Source »

ANGELINA JOLIE is with child. No, not that way. The genetically blessed mother of Cambodian-born MADDOX, 3, is apparently more interested in world peace than in procreation and has adopted internationally again. With much buzzed-about co-star Brad Pitt accompanying her--but not sharing in the adoption--Jolie...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Baby Makes Three | 7/10/2005 | See Source »

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