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Betting at 10:33 AM JST - 8th October

You'd think after the many years that have passed since 9/11 that something relatively simple like this would have been detected. A constant barrage from the tv, how much better things have become since then, which they obviously have not. Just pure hot air and goes to show that another…

Posted in American transit passenger with handgun arrested at Narita at 10:33 AM JST - 8th October
Betting at 09:09 AM JST - 8th October

Kids at some later date in time, "Hey mum, let's go to the US one day?". Mum replies, "Gee whiz, I'd love to but we can't". Kids, "Oh golly, why not mum?". Mum, "Uhm.... Because I'm wanted there on kidnapping charges". Kids, "Hahaha very funny mum, who were you accused…

Posted in Arrested American man says reclaiming his children 'not crime' at 09:09 AM JST - 8th October
Betting at 09:33 AM JST - 7th October

Well, considering that if any sex happens on a date and the consequences that might occur (i.e. baby) I believe that women are more selective about their dates. Of course not everyone makes the best decisions about their partners.

Posted in Do you think women are more selective than men when it comes to who they choose to date? at 09:33 AM JST - 7th October
Betting at 09:29 AM JST - 7th October

I thought pretty the same about Hatoyama after hearing his speech the other day. After going to university in the US for a number of years I was expecting his English to be really good, but it sounded really flat.

Posted in Okada eager to improve English language skills at 09:29 AM JST - 7th October
Betting at 11:59 AM JST - 6th October

Have you ever asked a Japanese, "Who is most qualified to raise children, men or women?". I have and it was something I also studied at university in Japanese sociology (minor subject for me though). The overwhelming majority will say, "Of course women are most qualified". As women have the…

Posted in Why do you think successive Japanese governments have refused to sign the 1980 Hague Convention on International Child Abduction, which seeks to ensure that the rights of access of both parents are protected? at 11:59 AM JST - 6th October
Betting at 02:46 PM JST - 5th October

Anyone see the movie released in the 80s I think it was? Whenever I get on an airplane I don't look out the window anymore, just in case ...

But the original b&w, that was truly an incredible show!! Really good stuff.

Posted in 50 years later, 'Twilight Zone' bridges time at 02:46 PM JST - 5th October
Betting at 08:50 AM JST - 5th October

In all honesty, do you think President Obama would have the time to go to Hiroshima? I think he's got more important things to do these days.

Posted in Hiroshima mayor requests Obama visit city at 08:50 AM JST - 5th October
Betting at 12:28 AM JST - 5th October

"Where was the wife during this period?".

In many households, the husband and wife don't sleep in the same bed. In some cases, they don't even sleep in the same room.

Couples I know who do this do it for reasons of finding it easier to sleep, more privacy and…

Posted in Ex-Finance Minister Nakagawa found dead at Tokyo home at 12:28 AM JST - 5th October
Betting at 10:46 PM JST - 4th October

I think that half the speculation that is being thrown about here is completely overboard in the extreme. And has anyone here seen Indonesian police ID? For all we know it might be easy to forge, and any well-meaning or naive person might be easily tricked by some fake ID…

Posted in Japanese tourist was murdered for resisting attacker, Bali police say at 10:46 PM JST - 4th October
Betting at 08:42 PM JST - 4th October

I was pretty surprised by Hatoyama's speech. After hearing a lot on Japanese tv about how good his English was, he sounded extremely average when he gave it. He sounded more monotone than having any "substance".

Posted in Ishihara blames Tokyo 2016 failure on behind-the-scenes deals at 08:42 PM JST - 4th October