In Samoa, as part of their transition to manhood, boys receive a tattoo signaling their commitment to their people and their chief. As a symbol of national loyalty, it’s a cultural norm that is exceedingly important.
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Have you ever heard of an omakase restaurant? It’s a unique Japanese tradition where the customer leaves it up to the chef to choose his/her meal. Omakase is a Japanese word that translates, “I’ll leave it up to you.” It comes from the root, “to entrust.”
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Jordan Bohannon looked into Section KK at Carver-Hawkeye Arena to make eye contact with his older brother, Zach, to confirm one last time: The plan they had discussed was still in motion. Earlier in the game against Northwestern, Bohannon had tied Chris Street for Iowa’s consecutive free-throw record.
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As I write this, F-16 fighter planes are screaming over our house. No, we’re not under attack! The Air Force Thunderbirds are in town for an air show and we’re privileged to live near the airport.
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