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Lessons on Civility, Spirit, and Resilience In disbelief, the world watches the aftermath of the monster tsunami that struck Japan on March 11^th. It is becoming clear that we are witnessing events of historic proportion, perhaps not only for Japan, but for the rest of the world as well. In the eve of spring, Japan was hit by a triple strike. Unfolding as if in slow motion: first, there was the wave, which previously could only be seen in futuristic movies of apocalypse. Second, the looming nuclear disaster threatened to cripple Tokyo and its vicinities. Lastly, low temperatures and snow hampered rescue efforts and further threatened survival. Note that I did not mention the 9.0 magnitude earthquake, which was responsible for the tsunami, since it alone did little damage—a testament to Japanese engineering and preparation. The severity of the situation and further uncertainty, due to the hundreds of aftershocks and the grave situation at the Fukushima nuclear plant, is powerful enough to test the spirit of the strongest. Nonetheless, the Japanese people remain calm, civil, considerate of others, and organized. This is in the face of the worst adversity to befall their nation since World War II. Full Text
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