So whether you see the blossoms or the vomit, a half full cup of sake or a half empty can of beer, the future of Japan is in the hands of the Japanese, not the New Economy gurus we read about in TIME, Newsweek and Fortune.

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In the example above, 255 calories is equivalent to a half cup of Haagen-Daz vanilla ice cream or a hot dog.

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Tom Williams faked injury to allow fly-half Nick Evans to return to the field in a cup tie and director or rugby Dean Richards has since stood down.

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