GG2141 said...

GG2141 at 11:41 PM JST - 12th March

I hope they don't transfer the money to that scum-bags account in the assumption that he will pay it to the plaintiff. Once a thief, always a thief.

Posted in Avex puts up Y648 mil for music producer Komuro to pay back fraud victim at 11:41 PM JST - 12th March
GG2141 at 04:05 PM JST - 12th March

One hell of a last minute power play. Smacks of a Homer Simpson move.

Posted in Man gets 5 yrs for torching hotel to delay choosing between wife, bride at 04:05 PM JST - 12th March
GG2141 at 11:57 AM JST - 11th March

I don't think the standard "married by 30 or desperate" applies to super models.

Not quite the same deal as mere mortals.

Posted in SHIHO announces marriage to former judo champion at 11:57 AM JST - 11th March
GG2141 at 07:45 AM JST - 4th March

Certainly is expensive: Nice to hear some positive news for a change.

Posted in Helicopter service starts from Shin Chitose to Niseko Village resort at 07:45 AM JST - 4th March
GG2141 at 03:48 PM JST - 3rd March

Turkish ice cream is made from goat milk and mastic resins. It is notable in that it has a much higher melting temperature then regular ice creams. (makes sense in Turkey, I guess)

In turkey it is called salepi dondurma, of which the literal translation of is "Fox testicle ice…

Posted in Foodex 2009 at 03:48 PM JST - 3rd March
GG2141 at 12:13 PM JST - 28th February

Interesting play: Go overseas to become more popular at home.

If he was serious about the job, he would stay at home and get stuff movin' there.

But, alas, no.

Posted in Aso hoping to improve popularity through busy diplomatic schedule at 12:13 PM JST - 28th February
GG2141 at 10:31 AM JST - 19th February

Well, maybe next time he'll consider not appointing another buddy like Drunky McBoozehound to the post.

Posted in Aso apologizes for Nakagawa resignation, admits responsibility at 10:31 AM JST - 19th February
GG2141 at 12:51 PM JST - 18th February

GG2141, blood types were discovered at the beggining of the 20th century... (lol)

I will admit that you have me on that glaring inaccuracy. Still, it makes for a good pub-story.

Posted in Yumiko Shaku to get serious about hubby hunting as blood-type drama airs on Fuji TV at 12:51 PM JST - 18th February
GG2141 at 11:32 AM JST - 18th February

Ironically the Dutch started using blood types as a way of justifying keeping slaves back in the 1700's. The problem was that the bible states that it is wrong to keep fellow humans as slaves, so if it could be proved that the slaves were not "human" then it would…

Posted in Yumiko Shaku to get serious about hubby hunting as blood-type drama airs on Fuji TV at 11:32 AM JST - 18th February
GG2141 at 07:12 PM JST - 12th February

Great Asop fable.

By that logic, the money in your wallet is not being used and thus has no value. Therefore you won't mind whilst I remove it (at gunpoint).

I do get the wider meaning.....BTW.

Posted in Police baffled by Y360 million that disappeared from backyard at 07:12 PM JST - 12th February