Hotbox08 said...

Hotbox08 at 04:21 PM JST - 5th September

One thing that most people don't realize about the Japanese-American internment issue, is that over half of them were children. And although, adults were given the option of receiving some monetary compensation for their internment; children were not; even though they had to go through the same hardships that the…

Posted in Japanese-American graduate recalls wartime ordeal at 04:21 PM JST - 5th September
Hotbox08 at 04:02 PM JST - 5th September

As far as Ponyo and Japanese movies in general... there is not a heavy demand for these flicks.

Well, if you are talking about a country like South Africa, then yes, there isn't a demand for a movie like 'Ponyo'. The same could be said of this Wolverine movie here;…

Posted in Wolverine at 04:02 PM JST - 5th September
Hotbox08 at 05:25 PM JST - 4th September

Not worth 1800 yen.

Good point. This movie seems like it's probably worth a 200 yen rental. I can think of a ton of better things to do than watching your typical "blow em up with no good dialog and plot" movie.

Posted in Wolverine at 05:25 PM JST - 4th September
Hotbox08 at 05:18 PM JST - 4th September

Two wins over the number one team in the American West, since Ichiro's return.

Posted in Ichiro gets 2 hits in Mariners' win over Angels at 05:18 PM JST - 4th September
Hotbox08 at 11:12 AM JST - 1st September

Anyway, America did compensate them for damages

Not exactly true. Yes, the American government gave them an apology years later, but there was little if nothing in the way of monetary compensation. In fact, the debate still lingers over whether or not Japanese Americans were adequately compensated. Elected officials such…

Posted in Japanese-American graduate recalls wartime ordeal at 11:12 AM JST - 1st September
Hotbox08 at 10:21 AM JST - 31st August

In the end, it was great to see all the over-60 cronies of the LDP pushed out of office. At first glance, looking at the mostly 30-40 something DPJ winners makes me worried that they have no experience in leading Japan. However, at least they have a deeper understanding of…

Posted in DPJ crushes LDP in landslide victory; Hatoyama certain to become next PM at 10:21 AM JST - 31st August
Hotbox08 at 10:52 AM JST - 30th August

Of course, the cops had to have their obligatory donut break.

Posted in Brazen burglar grabs TV while police in house in Florida at 10:52 AM JST - 30th August
Hotbox08 at 06:56 PM JST - 28th August

I think you have been in J-land too long. Your ability to connect the dots, as well as draw meanignful analogies has really declined. First off, the second comment in my post was a generalization about all talento here, not just this gal.

Good point herefornow. The "talento" here, are…

Posted in Britney Hamada breaks into modeling world with double page spread for Flash at 06:56 PM JST - 28th August
Hotbox08 at 06:50 PM JST - 28th August

It is also interesting to read about this:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090828/aponreus/uskidnappedgirlfound

Neighbor Diane Doty said she could see the tents and often heard children playing in the backyard, the corner of which abuts her own backyard. She said she even suspected the children lived in the tents, but her husband said she…

Posted in Horror story emerges after woman kidnapped as child resurfaces 18 years later at 06:50 PM JST - 28th August
Hotbox08 at 04:04 PM JST - 24th August

Sick joke, but I would think the person using the toilet seat, would have the common sense to (a) check the seat first, and (b) put something on it (e.g. toilet paper). I know I always do. I never want my bare bottom to come in direct contact with any…

Posted in Aussie official: Glue on toilet seat a 'sick joke' at 04:04 PM JST - 24th August