Japan was already becoming known as the land of the gadget, though, and, almost inevitably, the country's love affair with literature began weakening under the relentless assault of every manner of diversion served up by consumer electronics.
Ms. Reeves emphasized that "in every case of diversion and black market arms dealings, a government is involved".
But all the new calendars -- of business, information, entertainment and politics -- insist on the unbroken continuousness of time, the never-ending utility or diversion in every passing moment.
Follow-up after urinary diversion was scheduled every 3 months during the first 2 years and subsequently every 6 months for 5 years or more.
Every spy group needs a diversion, in case something goes wrong.
But even when equipped with every possible high-tech toy and diversion, sometimes the solution to your problems doesn't depend on a microchip or a wireless connection.
They provide a fleeting focus for attention on the crowded streets, but Sheth can't help but fill the frame with other diversions; every inch of her photographs erupts with people and things.
Some are just looking for a diversion on a dozen Saturdays every year.
