Farmboy said...

Farmboy at 09:22 AM JST - 3rd September

Someone should tell him that when your saxophone is 44 years old, it is neither interesting nor collectible.

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Farmboy at 08:39 AM JST - 3rd September

I think there's no question that the request will be granted. Obama will listen to the generals if they say more troops are needed. The US is not there to "topple Afghanistan" by the way, but to topple Al-Qaeda in Afghanistan ... at least that was the goal at one…

Posted in Obama weighs request for more U.S. troops in Afghanistan at 08:39 AM JST - 3rd September
Farmboy at 08:17 AM JST - 3rd September

It's sad that so many things in Japan depend on trust, and now that just won't work anymore. These kinds of crimes will increase, I'm afraid.

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Farmboy at 10:01 AM JST - 2nd September

Well, the first thing is to help people to understand that committing suicide is NOT the way to deal with bullies. I think mansen's suggestion above about education is good, forming groups for self-defense is good, learning to deal with aggression is good, learning boxing is good, but let's face…

Posted in What is the best way to combat bullying in schools? at 10:01 AM JST - 2nd September
Farmboy at 03:56 PM JST - 1st September

Family Mart is and always has been a Japanese company, and there is no evidence to the contrary on their homepage. If you think differently, let's see the link.

Posted in FamilyMart now has more overseas outlets than domestic stores at 03:56 PM JST - 1st September
Farmboy at 11:03 AM JST - 1st September

Selfishly speaking, I hope they make it easier for foreigners who pay into retirement plans to get a retirement, and make mutual retirement agreements such as the totalization agreement with the US more accessible.

For Japan, it seems like stimulating the economy and assisting in job creation is essential. Additionally,…

Posted in For you personally, what changes would you like to see the new DPJ government bring about in Japan? at 11:03 AM JST - 1st September
Farmboy at 09:25 AM JST - 31st August

The758,

Well, there are several groups that believe they are descendants of one of the Lost Tribes of Israel. They've been around for awhile. There are also groups of Japanese Christians that are interested. It does seem strange that there are connections, but the connections are there.

Posted in Teen becomes 100,000th visitor at Holocaust center in Japan at 09:25 AM JST - 31st August
Farmboy at 07:51 AM JST - 31st August

Well, congratulations! Hope this works out.

Posted in DPJ crushes LDP in landslide victory; Hatoyama certain to become next PM at 07:51 AM JST - 31st August
Farmboy at 07:25 AM JST - 31st August

Blue Tiger,

The center is not run by "Japan," and is not pointing any fingers. Have you been there?

Posted in Teen becomes 100,000th visitor at Holocaust center in Japan at 07:25 AM JST - 31st August
Farmboy at 02:00 PM JST - 30th August

Interesting that nobody here has been to the museum, knows anything about the place, who runs it, or why, but that doesn't stop the strong expression of viewpoint. This must be a miracle.

Posted in Teen becomes 100,000th visitor at Holocaust center in Japan at 02:00 PM JST - 30th August