Bovinus said...

Bovinus at 08:58 PM JST - 23rd June

I know I will be switching to Sapporo. If other companies also put their CO2 emission levels on the cans I will choose the lowest one because beer is beer.

Posted in Sapporo to attach 'carbon footprint' label on beer cans at 08:58 PM JST - 23rd June
Bovinus at 12:43 PM JST - 23rd June

I assume by 'employees' it means the Japanese staff. I never heard of teachers getting 2000 yen deducted or receiving anything either.

I'm very happy that he is facing criminal charges and hope he gets a good lengthly spell in prison.

Posted in Police set to build criminal case against ex-Nova president at 12:43 PM JST - 23rd June
Bovinus at 04:03 PM JST - 21st June

I'm not sure the 'ethics' that kids study in school has any effect. We never did that in Australia (or religion). It's the role models who matter.

I think it's important to remember this is just one guy, one murderer.

Posted in Murder in lotus land at 04:03 PM JST - 21st June
Bovinus at 07:37 PM JST - 20th June

This problem has been getting worse for ages but I think the government is going to try to fix it up a bit (discounts for fatties in the gym, higher health insurance premiums for airships etc). The anti-smoking campaigns of the 90s were very successful so maybe we can get…

Posted in Australia world's fattest nation, U.S. 2nd at 07:37 PM JST - 20th June
Bovinus at 09:18 PM JST - 19th June

How un-Japanese!

Posted in Okubo handed 3-match suspension for kicking Oman goalkeeper at 09:18 PM JST - 19th June
Bovinus at 10:16 AM JST - 16th June

Remember that when you are are congratulated on your use of chopsticks to return the compliment: "You use a spoon very well".

Posted in Stereotypes ’R’ Us at 10:16 AM JST - 16th June
Bovinus at 02:10 PM JST - 14th June

What is the area of a room 3.5 metres by 2.7 metres? What is the area of a room 10 feet 4 inches by 5 feet 4 inches? Which sum was easier? Which system is superior?

But having said that, change is difficult.

Posted in Why doesn't the U.S. switch to the metric system? at 02:10 PM JST - 14th June
Bovinus at 12:32 PM JST - 11th June

Just don't eat beef, whiny losers. It's not hard to not put dead bits of cow in your mouth. Most people do it every day. If you must eat meat, eat chicken or pork (or fish) instead. I can't believe people are so spoilt and concerned about such trivialities.

Posted in 80,000 rally against U.S. beef in South Korea at 12:32 PM JST - 11th June
Bovinus at 12:28 PM JST - 11th June

None at all. I go walking late at night by myself. I don't carry weapons. I just believe Japan is a safe enough country where the chances of being attacked or killed by a stranger are so minisculy small that 'safety precautions' are unjustified.

Posted in What measures are you taking for your own personal security when you are out and about? at 12:28 PM JST - 11th June
Bovinus at 09:48 AM JST - 10th June

So tomatoes are contaminated with animal faeces? I wouldn't describe that as the happiest news I've heard all week.

Posted in McDonald's, others stop serving, selling raw tomatoes over concerns about salmonella at 09:48 AM JST - 10th June