tantantanuki said...

tantantanuki at 04:32 PM JST - 9th September

In Canada we have something called the Chess and Math Association. Within recent years chess has been introduced to public school students as part of the 'Challenging Mathatics' effort. Students develop analytical skills and logical reasoning. I disagree with those who claim that chess (shogi too) is by nature an…

Posted in Shogi enjoying popularity among children as educational tool at 04:32 PM JST - 9th September
tantantanuki at 02:02 PM JST - 8th September

The terms of John G. Diefenbaker and John F. Kennedy overlapped.
Though Dief was a populist conservative.

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tantantanuki at 01:41 PM JST - 4th August

Sick indeed. At the very least she had serious mental health issues.
The article mentions that she had a one year. I wouldn't be surprised if postpartum depression factored into this mess. Very sad situation.

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tantantanuki at 09:05 AM JST - 24th July

I had a bit of a wild ride in Sendai, Miyagi. Afterwards I checked the magnitude online and then went back to sleep. :)

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