JAPAN NEWS AND DISCUSSION
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- Corporate Business English Trainers
- ACT Systems, Inc.（株式会社アクト・システムズ）, Tokyo
- Salary: ¥269,500 ~ ¥280,000 / Month
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- English Instructor (Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe)
- Berlitz Japan, Inc. (ベルリッツ・ジャパン株式会社), Kansai
- Salary: ¥125,000 ~ ¥250,000 / Month
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- FT English Teachers for Kids - Osaka
- Kohgakusha Co., Ltd. （株式会社興学社）, Osaka
- Salary: ¥255,000 ~ ¥275,000 / Month Travel Expenses, Encouragement of Japanese learning*
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Hotbox08
These guys look as skinny as most top marathon runners.
Posted in: On your marks
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Hotbox08
As well as every rider on Team Astana. That team has a whole bunch of egos on it.
Posted in: Alberto Contador wins Tour de France
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Hotbox08
Congrats to Ai! That's right, her English is pretty good and she is very humble and cute too.
Posted in: Miyazato wins Evian Masters for her 1st LPGA title
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Hotbox08
I'm also hoping no one gives into the demands of NK, for once. If everything goes according to original script, NK will demand more money in aid in exchange for "total disarmament" yet again. We pay more money to them, and all's well until they need more, and so they will start launching more "test missiles", and the cycle starts over again. The only way to break this viscious cycle is to NOT pay NK anything.
Posted in: N Korea says it is open to new dialogue on nukes
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Hotbox08
Sad story. My condolences to woman. No matter how "coldly" you may feel a person treats you, it certainly doesn't warrant warrant murder.
Excellent point, JenniferKim! Seeing these kinds of hypocrisies are quite surprising. But then again, if you visit JT long enough ...
Posted in: 20-year-old man arrested for killing woman in Tokyo apartment
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Hotbox08
Good advice, Taka. It's something that should be done when encountering police anywhere in the world.
Posted in: Charges dropped against black Harvard scholar
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Hotbox08
Good film? You're the type that probably thinks "Transformers 2" should be nominated for an Oscar.
Posted in: Bolt from the blue
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Hotbox08
Uh, pukey2. The article and others on this website about the eclipse say nothing about "Japan was the only country to have this opportunity". All news media outlets here were reporting from places like India and Shanghai.
Posted in: Solar eclipse shrouds Asia in darkness after dawn
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Hotbox08
Well, I'm believing in both stories to some extent. Yes, Gates probably abused his power by stating "You don't know who you are messing with". The police then abused their power to disregard identifying themselves (We are the police, and we don't have to identify ourselves to you). Remember, it is the public's right to ask police for proper identification as well. Abuse of power goes both ways.
Posted in: Charges dropped against black Harvard scholar
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Hotbox08
abromofo
I'm betting that you can't distinguish between the various pronunciation patterns inherent in Mandarin Chinese. Believe me, it is a difficult language to understand, much less master. The complexities with the pronunciation is something to behold. Then again, I haven't even mentioned Cantonese.
Posted in: Unraveling how children become bilingual so easily
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Hotbox08
Then I guess it gives the police every right to arrest you if you were found to be "tumultuous", for example, having a BBQ party on your own property. Heck, in the States, I've seen disorderly drunks, yelling obscenities at police, not being arrested and questioned like this. All they are given is a stern warning and sent home.
Point is, until the results of this case are made clear, the clear definition of what constitutes "loud and tumultuous" behavior is vague at best, and thus an excuse. At what point did Gates' behavior become loud and tumultuous? Did he spit in their faces? Were neighbors complaining? Did he strike or punch at the cops? Was Gates in anyway a threat to the police or anyone else? We won't know until proven in a court of law.
Posted in: Renowned African-American scholar Gates arrested; claims racism
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Hotbox08
Gosh .. Another excuse
Posted in: Renowned African-American scholar Gates arrested; claims racism
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Hotbox08
The unfortunate thing is, until it is proven in a court of law, that Gates said this, is a matter of "He said ..."
One thing that is not mentioned in this article is that Gates had just come back from a trip to China and had an infection which inhibited his breathing; which would make it difficult for him to "raise his voice" as the police has claimed he did.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/usharvardscholar_disorderly
Posted in: Renowned African-American scholar Gates arrested; claims racism
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Hotbox08
You're right, nandakandamanda. Both Gates and the cops were causing some problems for each other. Things got out of hand on both sides. I guess until a thorough investigation is done, and we hear both sides of the story, we won't know who started what, and if proper protocol was followed by both parties.
The point is, we shouldn't condemn both the cops, nor Gates for being guilty until proven innocent. Then again, Gates will probably make his side of the story look bad for the cops, while the cops will probably make their side of the story look good for themselves. The unfortunate consequence is that we may never know the true story.
Posted in: Renowned African-American scholar Gates arrested; claims racism
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Hotbox08
Well, what's good with identification if it isn't going to be accepted as legal? Oh, that's right... IDs should be considered fake unless thoroughly proven to be legal. Suspects should be considered guilty until proven innocent. I thought it should be the other way around?
Posted in: Renowned African-American scholar Gates arrested; claims racism
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Hotbox08
Boyz II Men I know. Who's noborito?
Posted in: Boyz II Men add their voice to Tokyo Olympic bid
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Hotbox08
I'm also sad that Watson couldn't pull it through. It would have been historic if had won. He's been fun to watch though.
Posted in: Watson squanders his chance at a historic win in British Open
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Hotbox08
Then again, if Tomas Rosicky is so great and loyal, then why hasn't he remained with his old club, Sparta Prague? Why did he go off to Borussia, and then Arsenal? In fact, didn't he remain with Sparta for only three years? Truly there must be more loyal players than that.
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Hotbox08
Good point. The only ones who are not doing any "badge-kissing" are the non-stars. From the likes of Ronaldo, Zidane, Henry, and Beckham, there aren't any football stars who don't change teams nowadays. Yes it's sad, but the only ones who stay put with one team for a long time are those who are not very good and thus not in demand. It's the same in every major team sports in the world. I just can't see how this is an isolated event.
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Hotbox08
Well, I've seen so many star players do such a thing. Cristian Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, Kaka, and Del Piero to name just a few. And last time I checked, They have all switched teams at one time or another; kissing a whole slew of badges.
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