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In the opening scene of the series, the main character is seen in a tense exchange with his family before jumping into a deep well.

From Barron's

The competition taking place this weekend is held every year in Sobetsu, a town on the main northern island of Hokkaido, where this game -- essentially a snowball fight -- became a sport 37 years ago.

From Barron's

At the main office of the Cubamax company in Hialeah, northwest of Miami, which handles remittances, shipping and travel, about 10 customers lined up before opening time.

From Barron's

Surprise package: Scottish dance producer Blair Muir's track Rehab hasn't troubled the main UK charts, but was the 10th most played song of the year on YouTube in Newcastle.

From BBC

This is making small businesses the main growth engine for retirement-plan adoption.

From The Wall Street Journal