From dormant volcanoes and salt pans to urban forests and library gardens, these are the places we go for peace and quiet.

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Jay A. Martin sent over these interior photos of Grace Cathedral — a reminder of the need for quiet spaces, inside or outside. Grace Cathedral in Nob Hill offers an example of Gothic architecture.

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Amanda Holden, the shining star on 'Britain's Got Talent', might be a familiar glamorous face on screen, but away from the limelight, she cherishes a quiet life in a quaint Surrey village.

Coates' thinking was clearly at odds with popular sentiment in Japan, and his attitude of saying "yes" to the Games without presenting any supporting evidence served only to remind us anew of the ...

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From Peace to Power: Japan’s Quiet Military Resurgence Posted: April 1, 2025 | Last updated: April 1, 2025 Once constrained by a pacifist constitution, Japan is now emerging as a serious ...