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...That gloom is enveloping Toyota City. The town of 420,000 in eastern Japan has been synonymous with Japanese manufacturing prowess for decades. The residents were so proud of Toyota that in 1959 they changed the city's then name, Koromo, to match its most important citizen. But the town's fortunes rise and fall with Toyota's. The firm's sprawling factory complexes lie only a short distance from the town center, and, as in any company town, the paychecks of Toyota employees are the main source of support for its restaurants and shops. According to city statistics...
...Feel Better” features infectious strings and dance floor-ready auto-tuned vocals, while “We Have Love” brims with electronic effects and a catchy chorus: “We have love / Give it up, give it up / There is nothing else to be proud of.” This presence of upbeat, engaging songs on “One Life Stand” ensures a continuation of Hot Chip’s legacy of eccentric, genre-bending dance floor fodder...
Thank you for a very informative cover story on the Haitian tragedy [Jan. 25]. As an American, I was proud to read about the role the U.S. military is playing in rebuilding this nation. President Obama and Congress should offer potential enlistees in all branches of the armed services the option to be sent only to Haiti. There are many Americans who may not support the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan who would surely enlist in a volunteer effort to help assist Haitians recovering from the horrible earthquake...
...pretty exciting,” Saretsky said. “When the gun went off it seemed pretty clear it was going to be between us and BC. We had a two-point lead, but if they beat us we would lose by two. I was really proud of the girls for the way they competed and how they pulled out that victory to ensure the team...
...were struggling with defensive rebounding,” Berry said. “So we made an effort to come out with a defensive mentality, and we were proud to keep them at 17 in the first half...