This time around, most people see the current field of Republican hopefuls as a noisy blur, an only-in-America phenomenon -- or a "matsuri, " as one woman described it, in reference to Japan's colorful, oft-chaotic outdoor festivals.

CNN: Can Tokyo learn from the American political 'matsuri'?

Perhaps this means earning a paycheck at your current job while doing a part-time internship in your new field.

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