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The One With The Baby On The Bus: Ben always cries when he's near Monica. Ross has an allergic reaction to Monica's Kiwi Lime Pie; his tongue swells up and he has to go to the hospital. Chandler and Joey take care of Ben for the day, but accidentally leave him on a city bus while meeting women. They retrieve him from Human Services, but are a little unsure whether they've got the right baby. Phoebe is displaced when Terry, the manager of Central Perk, hires Stephanie, a professional singer, to play at the coffee house. Rachel arranges for Phoebe to play after Stephanie, but Phoebe feels slighted because, unlike Stephanie, she won't be getting paid. She becomes a street musician, outside Central Perk.

The One With Phoebe's Dad: Ugly Naked Guy decorates his tree. Monica and Rachel, low on funds, make cookies to give instead of cash as holiday tips to the paperboy, the mailman, the superintendent, etc. Then they receive mangled papers and smashed packages; when their heater won't turn off and the super doesn't fix it, they fear he's also upset about not getting cash. Despite the heat, Rachel and Monica have a big Christmas party. Ross tries to make amends with Rachel. He tells her to make a list about him, so she does; he obsesses about her complaints. Phoebe discovers that everything she thought she knew about her biological father (including his picture) is a lie. Her grandmother knows where he lives, and it's not far. Phoebe (accompanied by Chandler and Joey) goes to visit him, but eventually decides she's not ready. Chandler and Joey have to do their Christmas shopping late on Christmas eve.

The One With The Lesbian Wedding: Carol and Susan are getting married; Ross doesn't want to attend, but when Carol's parent's don't approve of the wedding, Ross convinces her that she should do it anyway, and he gives away the bride. Or rather, one of the brides. Monica caters the wedding, but falls behind and recruits everyone to help. Joey's begins appearing in Days of Our Lives as Dr. Drake Ramoray. One of Phoebe's customer's dies on the massage table, and her spirit enter's Phoebe's body so she can attend to unfinished business. Rachel's mother comes to visit, then announces she's thinking about leaving Rachel's father. Ugly Naked Guy plays the Cello.

The One After The Superbowl, part 2: The gang spends time on Marcel's movie set. Ross has a hard time getting time or attention from Marcel. Chandler bumps into Susie Moss, a girl he knew in the fourth grade, whom he embarrased by lifting her skirt during the class play. She comes on really strong but it turns out to be an elaborate scheme to get back at him. Monica and Rachel see Jean-Claude Van Damme; when Rachel tries to get him interested in Monica, he asks Rachel out instead, causing a rift between the roommates. Joey gets a small part in the movie but doesn't perform too well.

The One Where Joey Moves Out: Chandler and Joey attend a party thrown by one of the other actors on Days of Our Lives. He happens to be moving out, so he offers to let Joey have his apartment. Having never lived alone, Joey decides to take him up on it, which disheartens Chandler. Phoebe and Rachel decide to get tattoos; their decision is complicated by the facts that Ross doesn't like tattoos and Phoebe doesn't like needles. Ross, Monica, and Richard go to Jack Geller's birthday party. Everyone is buzzing with rumors of Richard's young new girlfriend (also known as his "twinkie in the city"). Monica hides in the bathtub; her parents come into the bathroom and fool around. Later, Monica reveals her relationship with Richard to her parents.

The One Where Old Yeller Dies: Phoebe discovers that her mother used to shield her from the sad parts of movies, like Old Yeller. She rents all the movies her mother used to show her, and gets rather depressed and pessimistic. Ross, bothered that he's missing significant steps in Ben's development, takes Ben for a weekend. Ben says his first words. At Monica's request, Chandler and Joey start spending time hanging out with Richard. Then they try to be more like Richard: Joey smokes cigars and Chandler grows a mustache. Richard starts to talk and dress like Chandler. They end up spending too much time together, until Richard discovers they view him as a father figure, rather than one of the guys. Rachel finds out that Ross has his future with her all planned out, and she panics.

The One With Two Parties: Rachel's surprise birthday party is split in two to keep her divorcing parents from running into each other. Monica makes flan instead of cake. Phoebe smuggles guests out of Monica's boring party and into Chandler and Joey's raging celebration. ]]> http://www.inquireinto.com/entertainment/humor/watch-the-best-comedy-shows-online-a-basic-guide.html http://www.inquireinto.com/entertainment/humor/watch-the-best-comedy-shows-online-a-basic-guide.html Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:49:31 +0000
There are many advantages of watching great comedy shows. By watching comedy shows that make you laugh out loud releases stress and improves one?s capacity in dealing with problems and in problem solving skills. It may also enhance positive outlook in life.

One of the best things about watching online is that it allows everyone to watch comedy shows for free. Isn't it wonderful to relax without spending that much and enjoying the comfort of your own home while receiving the full health benefits of having a good laugh?

When you find the right comedy shows to brighten up your day, you can expect to feel more relaxed; not only that, you can also experience an increase in your heart rate. This basically means that you will no longer have to engage in aerobic exercises or anything of the sort just to keep your blood pumping.

You must know of course that laughing also benefits the mental and spiritual well being of a person. Try watching hilarious shows after a stressful day at work and you?ll experience an overwhelming sense of lightness as if you?ve disposed an excess baggage you?ve been carrying the whole day. Laughing also lifts the spirits, thus making you see the good things in life.

TV viewing of comedy shows helps you deal with everyday stresses in a more relaxed manner. It?s funny because all it takes is a good sense of humor to power up your day. Doctors are certainly not going to be happy with this.

Laughter benefits health by letting us get some rest. Feeling relaxed after having a good laugh is a natural sleeping pill because people tends to drift off peacefully after having a good laugh. Positive feelings caused by laughter crowd the worry right out of the brain.

So, really, just hook your computer, connect it to the internet and search for the best comedy TV shows online. Get your friends and family members to watch with you, too. It makes it more fun to have somebody to laugh with. ]]> http://www.inquireinto.com/entertainment/humor/how-comedy-shows-bring-families-together.html http://www.inquireinto.com/entertainment/humor/how-comedy-shows-bring-families-together.html Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:47:54 +0000
Media exposures have a strong negative and positive influence on children. Media can shape a kid's attitude in a positive way by emphasizing cooperation, tolerance, respect, and other socially constructive behavior. On the other hand, negative effects include violence, initiation to drugs, alcohol, cigarettes, obesity, and early exposure to sexual behavior.

In order for your kids to be able to adapt the positive values that come with TV watching, make it a family habit. Try looking for shows that are child-friendly and family oriented so the whole family can gather together in the living room. Encourage your kids to pick the shows you can watch together as a family, and then encourage discussion among family members about the show.

Comedy shows are great for the whole family. Laughing out loud together can make you feel a lot closer; and really, there's nothing better than a good laugh to make you more energized. So as you can see, comedy shows not only promote a healthy disposition, they also help you achieve general well being.

Perhaps you are not aware of it, but there have been studies made on the effect of watching TV on children's health, and the result is that children are able to deal with pain much longer. Get your children involved when choosing a particular show to watch so they will have something to look forward to come on family TV day.

It really does not matter what kind of shows your children choose. They can watch movies that even grown ups will enjoy. The important thing is that you can be together and laugh together as a family.

The practice of watching wholesome comedy shows with your children can be stress relieving; it also helps to develop a healthy state of mind.

Doing things together as a family, even by just watching a comedy show and laughing out loud as one, is a well learned lesson for the kids; learn to laugh, don't take things so seriously, and lighten up. ]]> http://www.inquireinto.com/entertainment/humor/how-to-become-a-stand-up-comedian.html http://www.inquireinto.com/entertainment/humor/how-to-become-a-stand-up-comedian.html Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:33:30 +0000
If you are serious in making a career out of your talent, always have with you a pen and paper so you can jot down any witty joke that comes to your mind. At the end of the day, you can review what you've written down.

Although you are supposed to write down all the funny things you come across with, it should not delimit you as a performer. As a professional, it is important to deliver lines naturally. Study your lines well, including the ad lib before you take on the stage. Nothing can be more embarrassing than to stay and stay not knowing what to say or do.

Before going onstage, know whom you are performing for so that you can come up with an appropriate setting. Do not belittle your audience and do not act superior to them because it is embarrassing if the audience dislikes you.

Remember, your audience may already have an impression about you even before you have spoken your first words. Instead of thinking of this as a disadvantage on your part, think of it as an opportunity to take things under control. Start with confidence so your audience will know that you have the ball on your side.

It usually happens with professional comedians to have performances on the same location many times during the week. If you happen to experience this, too, just make sure that you have something different to show every time in order to keep your audience out of boredom. There are different styles that you can assume, so don't be afraid to try one style to another. Practice making a joke out of anything as this helps you to develop your sense of humor.

It is important that you are the one in total control of the situation and not your audience; it can be insulting on your part otherwise. If you sense that your antic is no longer working as much as you expect, don't wait for tomatoes to come flying right at you. Make the necessary adjustments right away.

Being a stand up comedian is not a laughing matter. It takes a good amount of practice and of course knowing who you are performing for to become successful. It's also important that you come prepared; study your lines, know your audience and so on. Discovering what tickles their fancy can pave the way to a flourishing career. ]]> http://www.inquireinto.com/entertainment/humor/a-beginners-guide-to-the-best-comedy-shows-online.html http://www.inquireinto.com/entertainment/humor/a-beginners-guide-to-the-best-comedy-shows-online.html Thu, 07 Jan 2010 09:03:28 +0000
Watching comedy shows can be stress relieving. It can make you feel good about yourself and about everything else. In a way it can help you deal with life?s problems better.

One of the many benefits of watching comedy shows online is that you get to do it for free --- and this is even more stress-relieving, don?t you think so? The mere idea of having a good laugh without having to pay so much is certainly worth the experience.

There are quite a lot of comedy shows that are guaranteed to keep you relaxed. Laughing out loud can actually increase your heart rate by as much as 50%. There?s practically no more need to use a treadmill in this case!

We all know laughter benefits the health of the mind and soul. It is a release of everyday mental stress and watching truly hilarious movies and shows will give you that benefit whenever you need it. Feeling better after a good laugh is enough proof to conclude that laughing must be good for you and not only enriches life but also your physical, emotional, and spiritual health.

Approaching life in a more relaxed way is one way of getting rid of all the stress that we encounter in our daily lives. One of the most powerful tools to your daily moods and emotional state is a good sense of humor.

Laughter benefits health by letting us get some rest. Feeling relaxed after having a good laugh is a natural sleeping pill because people tends to drift off peacefully after having a good laugh. Positive feelings caused by laughter crowd the worry right out of the brain.

So if you feel stressed out, why not try this easy and fun solution. Watch the best comedy shows online with family or friends and have a great setup for laughter, feeling good and you will achieve positive effects by finding yourself more lighthearted, silly, and giving yourself and those around you more to laugh about. ]]> http://www.inquireinto.com/entertainment/humor/season-3-of-the-friends-sitcom.html http://www.inquireinto.com/entertainment/humor/season-3-of-the-friends-sitcom.html Thu, 07 Jan 2010 09:01:53 +0000
The One With The Metaphorical Tunnel: Joey appears in an infomercial for the Milk Master 2000. Phoebe forgets to tell Joey about an audition... but makes it up to him by calling the casting director and pretending to be an agent; Joey asks her to represent him full time. Ross has a hard time accepting that his son plays with a Barbie doll; he tries to get him interested in more masculine toys. Chandler is scared of the "tunnel" of commitment until Joey convinces him to face his fears... but then Chandler overdoes it and scares Janice away for a while. Monica and Rachel welcome Chandler to "their side of the tunnel" and console him with ice-cream.

The One With The Giant Poking Device: Phoebe avoids going to the dentist because whenever she goes, someone dies. Joey tells Chandler about Janice kissing her husband, and Chandler confronts her. She must chose between the two men she loves; it looks like she might choose Chandler, but he decides he can't be responsible for breaking up her marriage. Ross has an emergency at the museum, so Rachel takes care of Ben; Monica bangs Ben's head. Ugly Naked Guy has a new hammock, and looks awfully still; the gang fashions a very long poking device out of chopsticks so they can make sure he's not dead. Gunther continues to brood over Rachel.

The One Where Rachel Quits: Gunther re-trains Rachel on how to be a waitress; she realizes it's time to quit working at the coffee shop. Ross accidentally breaks a little girl's leg, and ends up selling Brown Bird Cookies for her so she can go to Space Camp. Monica's childhood cookie habit returns. Joey gets a job at a Christmas tree lot. Phoebe tries to come to terms with the cruelty of having a Christmas tree.

The One With Phoebe's Ex-Partner: Phoebe's former singing partner (Leslie) performs at Central Perk and asks Phoebe if they can get back together. They eventually do, but soon have problems when Leslie sells "Smelly Cat" to a kitty litter company. Chandler meets a woman (Ginger) in the men's room and asks her out; coincidentally, Joey used to date her-- until an unfortunate incident occurred, involving her artificial leg. Chandler gets over the fact that she has an artificial leg, but when Ginger learns he has a third nipple, she dumps him. Ross continues to struggle with Rachel's career and her involvement with Mark. Chandler has his third nipple removed.

The One Without The Ski Trip: Ross and Rachel's fighting causes the gang to try to hang out with them separately. Chandler, under stress because Ross and Rachel's break-up reminds him of his parents divorce, starts smoking again. Rachel invites everyone but Ross to go skiing for the weekend; they get locked out of the car at a rest stop; Rachel refuses to call Ross for help, so Monica and Phoebe do it behind her back; he comes to their aid and then gets stuck because his battery dies. Ross interferes with Carol's and Susan's "Anniversary".

The One With The Dollhouse: Ross and Monica's Aunt Silvia passes away and leaves a beautiful dollhouse to Monica; Monica invites Phoebe to play with it but then doesn't like Phoebe's ideas; Phoebe makes her own dollhouse, but it catches fire. Joey yearns for Kate, but since he can't have her, he goes out with her understudy; things get hot between Joey and Kate during rehearsal, however, and they end up sleeping together... but it means more to Joey than it does to Kate. Rachel sets Chandler up on a date with her boss; she likes him, but he thinks she's a big dull dud; Chandler tells her he'll call even though he doesn't intend to.

The One With The Screamer: Phoebe waits on hold so she can have her phone repaired before the warranty expires. The gang goes to Joey's play on opening night. Rachel dates Tommy, who seems pretty nice... except when he starts screaming at people; however, only Ross witnesses this behavior and can't convince anyone else. Joey's play gets bad reviews, prompting the director to break up with Kate; Joey and Kate spend the night talking and falling in love. Kate gets a job offer in L.A. and decides to leave. ]]> http://www.inquireinto.com/entertainment/humor/10-of-the-funniest-sitcoms-in-history.html http://www.inquireinto.com/entertainment/humor/10-of-the-funniest-sitcoms-in-history.html Thu, 07 Jan 2010 09:01:12 +0000
10. The Dick Van Dyke Show. A downright hilarious show which has since then become a classic and a measuring stick for all comedians. Even as we approach an entirely new era in comedy, this show is still comparable.

Arrested Development. This show, which revolved around the lives of the Bluth family, was created by none other than Ron Howard. Very funny with absolutely hilarious characters. However, this show only enjoyed a short run on the air.

It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia. Hilarious show with very entertaining characters and interesting stories. The plotlines of this show are much deeper than most comedies out there.

Six. I Love Lucy. Possibly the most popular sitcom of all time. Since first airing in 1951, the reruns of this show have been non-stop.

5. Curb Your Enthusiasm comes from the creator of Seinfeld. A very funny television show which tends to use some profanity during the episodes. Very funny and packed with sexual innuendos.

Four. The Simpsons. Yes, it's a cartoon. But a cartoon that has been making us all laugh for 20 odd years.

All In The Family. Another one of the classics that opened more doors for other sitcoms. Incredibly funny but they did so with intelligence rather than cheap shots.

Two. Seinfeld. Always classified as the funniest sitcom of all time, even though it was often called "The show about nothing." It was not only consistently funny, they knew when to end it. Seinfeld went out with a bang. For those who have watched the entire series, you will note that the show began and ended with the same sentence.

1. The Honeymooners. Four actors was all it took to make this an absolute classic for comedy. Very simple storyline yet hilariously acted and perfectly timed humor. ]]> http://www.inquireinto.com/entertainment/humor/friends-season-5-episodes.html http://www.inquireinto.com/entertainment/humor/friends-season-5-episodes.html Thu, 07 Jan 2010 09:01:05 +0000
The One With The Yeti: Joey continues to keep Monica and Chandler's secret, although he's not to happy about keeping quite. Phoebe receives a mink coat as a family heirloom; since she's against using fur, she plans to cremate it... until she sees herself wearing it in the mirror. Ross sells all his stuff and moves to a new apartment because Emily wants them to have a fresh start at a new life. Emily's demands get to be a little too much for Ross, and he tells her she's either got to trust him or their marriage won't work. Emily decides she can't trust Ross. Rachel and Monica are frightened by a hairy man in a dark storage room; the "Yeti" turns out to be Danny, a new tenent in the building. Rachel and Danny don't seem to get along but end up going out for pizza together. Ugly Naked Guy is back.

The One With All The Thanksgivings: After Thanksgiving dinner at Monica's, the gang tells stories about their worst Thanksgivings ever. In a series of flashbacks, we see Chandler learning of his parent's divorce (1978); Phoebe losing an arm (twice) in past lives (1862 and'15); Joey with his head in a turkey (1992); Chandler hurting Monica's feelings (1987); and Monica getting a little more revenge than she planned, when Chandler loses a toe (1988).

The One With The Inappropriate Sister: Because of his boredom while away from work, Ross offers to help Joey focus on writing a movie. Things get a little tense, however, when Ross wants Joey to work and Chandler wants to play 'Fireball.' Phoebe volunteers to collect Christmas donations for the poor, but ends up getting a bucket full of unwanted 'contributions,' so she gets tough with the donors. Monica arranges for Rachel and Danny to go out. It seems to be going very well until Rachel discovers that Danny has an unusually close relationship with his sister, Krista.

The One Where Everybody Finds Out: Ugly Naked Guy puts stuff in boxes (prepares to move), and sublets his apartment. Ross applies, but competition for the place is fierce, so when a bribe doesn't seal the deal, Ross decides to cultivate and exploit a common interest--nakedness. Phoebe, while looking at Ross' potential new apartment with Rachel, looks out the window and sees Chandler and Monica "doing it." Phoebe and Rachel decide to use their knowledge of this romance to play some practical jokes on Monica and Chandler--jokes which include Phoebe making passes at Chandler. Monica realizes they must know, so she and Chandler play along, and each side tries to see who will crack first. Now everybody knows, except Ross. ...Until he gets the apartment, looks out the window, and suddenly has a return of his rage problem.

The One Where Rachel Smokes: Ben auditions for a soup commercial and Joey comes along to try for a part as well. Things are going great until Joey gets paired with another child and it gets competitive. Joey has a little trouble with his line, however. Rachel starts her new job at Ralph Lauren; she soon feels left out because all the decisions get made on smoking breaks, and she doesn't smoke. She tries to solve the problem by taking up the habit; it doesn't work out too well, so she convinces her co-workers to quit... but that lasts about a day. Phoebe and Monica plan a surprise birthday party for Rachel. Monica, in her usual fashion, takes over completely, leaving Phoebe in charge of only cups and ice. Phoebe decides to make the most of it; she makes everything imaginable out of cups, and serves every kind of ice.

The One With The Ball: Gary decides to ask Phoebe to live with him. She doesn't think it's a good idea, which makes him sad, so she ends up agreeing. After some changes of heart (back and forth) they finally move in together... until one morning Gary shoots a bird that's chirping outside the window. Phoebe breaks up with him. Ross and Joey throw a ball back and forth without dropping it for a couple hours; soon it becomes a contest, joined by Monica and Chandler. Around the tenth hour, they invite Phoebe to join; unfortunately, she doesn't feel like playing. Rachel spends a thousand dollars on a pure-bred, hairless Sphinx cat, like the one her grandmother had when Rachel was a kid. Unfortunately, this cat is not very nice, and a scratched-up Rachel ends up selling the cat to Gunther.

The One In Vegas, Part 2: Ross and Rachel arrive at the casino, where Rachel quickly learns she is "a human doodle". The ink won't come off, so she and Ross spend the day hiding in the hotel room, raiding the mini-bar. Once they're completely drunk, Rachel finally agrees to go back down to the casino--after she draws on Ross' face. Phoebe, playing the slots, is plagued by a lurker: An elderly woman who follows her around, waiting for her to give up a machine that hasn't paid out, then takes over and hits the jackpot (a strategy with absolutely no basis in the laws of probability). She decides to out-lurk the lurker; but during a confrontation with her, Phoebe gets thrown out of the casino. Joey tries to persuade his identical hand twin that they should go into show business. He becomes such a nuisance that he gets thrown out, too. Chandler makes a scene to get Monica's attention. They make up, and Monica continues her winning streak playing craps. Chandler says if she rolls another hard eight, they'll get married. The dice bounce off the table and the roll is disqualified; one die shows a four, the other is on it's edge between four and five. Chander decides it's a four. They arrive at the wedding chapel and are waiting for the previous service to end, when the chapel doors fly open and out walk the drunken Ross and Rachel, newly married. ]]> http://www.inquireinto.com/entertainment/humor/the-successful-way-to-become-a-stand-up-comedian.html http://www.inquireinto.com/entertainment/humor/the-successful-way-to-become-a-stand-up-comedian.html Thu, 07 Jan 2010 08:46:55 +0000
To be a professional comedian the first thing that you should remember is to always carry a notepad wherever you go. Write down every idea that will come across your mind, or perhaps use a voice recorder. Do not assume that you can recall random ideas all the time.

Although you are supposed to write down all the funny things you come across with, it should not delimit you as a performer. As a professional, it is important to deliver lines naturally. Study your lines well, including the ad lib before you take on the stage. Nothing can be more embarrassing than to stay and stay not knowing what to say or do.

It is also quite important that you get to know who you are going to perform for. Different groups or types of people necessitate a different style and you should be able to adjust your lines and your delivery of the lines accordingly. Never take your audience for granted; never give out the impression that you know better because such arrogance can offend your audience, and this can be a reason for them for not liking you at all.

Keep in mind that even before you start opening your mouth, your audience may already have formed an opinion about you, but don't let it intimidate you. Approach the crowd with extreme confidence but without appearing showy. Take control of the situation and make your audience feel relaxed and comfortable.

It usually happens with professional comedians to have performances on the same location many times during the week. If you happen to experience this, too, just make sure that you have something different to show every time in order to keep your audience out of boredom. There are different styles that you can assume, so don't be afraid to try one style to another. Practice making a joke out of anything as this helps you to develop your sense of humor.

It is important that you are the one in total control of the situation and not your audience; it can be insulting on your part otherwise. If you sense that your antic is no longer working as much as you expect, don't wait for tomatoes to come flying right at you. Make the necessary adjustments right away.

Pursuing a career as a comedian is not a joke. Practicing and learning how to deliver a joke with the right timing are very significant to a good comedian. You have to be prepared because it is going to be a long way for you to go and the pay sometimes is not as rewarding as the effort. Stay funny and know what makes your audience laugh; then, you will be fulfilling your goals soon. ]]> http://www.inquireinto.com/entertainment/humor/how-and-where-to-learn-more-native-american-indian-history.html http://www.inquireinto.com/entertainment/humor/how-and-where-to-learn-more-native-american-indian-history.html Sun, 03 Jan 2010 09:34:41 +0000
Indeed, the idealized vision of the samurai's goal was to blend of the art of warfare with other, more traditional, arts such as poetry, painting, or shodo, the art of writing Japanese symbols. Because the samurai formed the foundation for the rest of the Japanese aristocracy, it was crucial that they be educated. This would lead to a surprisingly high rate of literacy amongst this warrior caste.

Finally, Samurai were trained to be masters of the battlefield, and were well-equipped for the task. Each Samurai would be armed with a masterfully crafted long blade known as a katana as well as a shorter blade, called a wakizashi. This equipment, combined with years of training, would culminate in the Samurai becoming the undisputed masters of close quarters combat in ancient Japan.

According to historians Merrill J. Mattes and Paul Henderson, in their book "The Pony Express From St. Joseph to Fort Laramie," there were 24 stations in the St. Joseph-Fort Kearny division. This does not include Fort Kearny. Mattes and Henderson say that the fort itself didn't have a station proper, although there was a stop 40 rods west of the fort (about 220 yards) where the Holliday Stage Lines had a shack at which Pony Express riders may have stopped irregularly to pick up military and civilian mail.

Such multifaceted individuals are a rarity amongst the fighting class of any nation, especially when these defining characteristics of honor, culture, and battle prowess were considered the rule, rather than the exception.

The ultimate result of pursuing these ideals in Japan was the Samurai: a truly fascinating specimen of medieval nobility. ]]>