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  DerekJJul. 23, 2009 - 02:58AM JST

  > This is just plain weird. I know many women who pray for husbands but not in a group setting. > I don't see how this differs from a bunch of people praying for something in church. These ladies have a common goal, so why not pray together?

  Posted in: Praying for a hubby

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  DerekJJun. 18, 2009 - 05:09AM JST

  As stated earlier, a 1-year-old can be very mobile and it only takes a second of inattention for the child to end up where they shouldn't. While in hindsight it is easy to blame the parents, it is also completely understandable how this can happen. RIP little one.

  Posted in: 1-year-old girl killed after father backs car over her

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  DerekJJun. 15, 2009 - 08:46AM JST

  Poor tyke. Leaving a child that age around a body of water is clearly negligent...it only takes a second for tragedy to strike.

  Posted in: 6-year-old boy drowns on fishing trip with father in Chiba

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  DerekJMay. 02, 2009 - 04:19AM JST

  Some here need to realize that the J-cops are no different than cops in other countries where domestic violence laws are not as refined as they have become here in the US. There was a time in most states that if a DV call was made and the cops came out to the residence no arrest would be made if the victim (usually the wife) failed to express a desire to press charges. Nowadays, an arrest is made notwithstanding the desires of the victim. Japan is slowly coming around to this viewpoint from what I understand.

  Posted in: Wife, two children arrested for father's murder in Hiroshima

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  DerekJFeb. 05, 2009 - 11:57AM JST

  Pneumonia can kill anyone. You don't have to have HIV/AIDS in order for it to hasten your demise. There also is no indication that Ai had HIV or AIDS. As she had a history of recent health problems her immune system would understandably be compromised thus making her more susceptible.

  Posted in: Ai Iijima died of pneumonia; no foul play, say police

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  DerekJJan. 15, 2009 - 06:06AM JST

  There should not be a statute of limitations for the ultimate crime. As others have noted, DNA testing has made it a lot more possible to catch murders years down the road. To me, it doesn't matter if the murderer is on his deathbed when they catch up with him.

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  DerekJDec. 25, 2008 - 07:55AM JST

  Funny, I just finished reading this article last night and this morning I got a cell phone email from my fiancee with a picture of the homemade chicken meal she was electronically offering me. Cute....I had nice chuckle and was reminded of just why I love that dear Japanese heart of hers. Merry Christmas, everyone!

  Posted in: A very Japanese Christmas

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