JonathanJo's past comments

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  JonathanJoMay. 21, 2013 - 07:44AM JST

  I can't tell which are dummies.

  Posted in: Wax men

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  JonathanJoMay. 20, 2013 - 06:32PM JST

  I want a DNC-G6H! Better pictures than a compact camera. Smaller and lighter than a DSLR. 10x zoom range without having to change lenses (equivalent to 28-280mm on 35mm cameras). 3 inch monitor that can be fully twisted and tilted. Good electronic viewfinder as well as the monitor. Stereo microphone and mic socket for good video recording. Manual zoom lens with auto focus and auto image stabilisation. Practically noise-free images up to ISO 1600. Puts a tick in all the boxes for me.

  Posted in: Hybrid mirrorless interchangeable lens camera

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  JonathanJoMay. 12, 2013 - 07:06AM JST

  I can't stop laughing.

  Posted in: AKB48′s Yuki Kashiwagi sparks debate over 'vulgar' video

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  JonathanJoMay. 12, 2013 - 07:03AM JST

  A pity they had to wear plastic macs to protect their fine costumes. And the masks are just a bit scary don't you think? It would be nice to see more pictures of the event.

  Posted in: Gods of luck

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  JonathanJoMay. 12, 2013 - 06:56AM JST

  I quite like the idea of having lasers mounted on my car. Just blast other cars out of my way before I crash into them... ;-)

  Posted in: Denso develops new laser radar

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  JonathanJoMay. 11, 2013 - 08:11AM JST

  Glad to hear of a survivor. Also glad I've never felt the need to buy from Benetton, Primark or Mango. $40 a month is an outrage.

  Posted in: Woman rescued from Bangladesh factory rubble after 17 days

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  JonathanJoMay. 10, 2013 - 08:45PM JST

  These buildings are too new to be relocated to the excellent Meiji Mura building museum (near Nagoya). Perhaps they should start a museum for the Showa period's iconic buildings.

  Posted in: Last 'dojunkai' apartments to be demolished in June

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  JonathanJoMay. 10, 2013 - 08:18PM JST

  Perhaps foreign tourists will start returning. Perhaps...

  Posted in: Mighty dollar

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  JonathanJoMay. 10, 2013 - 04:22PM JST

  I haven't been for many years but always enjoyed Star Tours. For those not attracted to negative G or being suspended upside down 100 feet up in the air, it's a ride where you know you'll still have your lunch inside you afterwards.

  Posted in: Star Tours attraction reopens at Tokyo Disneyland

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  JonathanJoMay. 07, 2013 - 07:49AM JST

  I'm glad none of the passengers and crew was injured.

  Posted in: Plane's engine catches fire after landing at Osaka

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  JonathanJoMay. 07, 2013 - 07:41AM JST

  I moved from XP to Windows 7 and found my printer and scanner (both made by Japanese companies) were not supported by it. It was presumably Epson's and Canon's policy not to issue Win7 drivers for kit they sold me in 2005. To misquote the Nagoya city official "Why should I have to replace my peripherals at the convenience of their manufacturer?"

  Posted in: With no cash for Windows upgrades, local gov't to disconnect some PCs from Net and tape up ethernet ports

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  JonathanJoMay. 07, 2013 - 07:33AM JST

  Many people in China wish they produced less pollution too, but sadly have no vote in the matter.

  Posted in: Japan, China, S Korea to cooperate on air pollution

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  JonathanJoMay. 03, 2013 - 06:57PM JST

  Hope they (especially she) will make more trips, and enjoy them.

  Posted in: Crown prince, princess return from Netherlands

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  JonathanJoMay. 03, 2013 - 07:41AM JST

  Glad the UAE want to learn from Japan's experience.

  Posted in: Japan signs nuclear cooperation deal with UAE

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  JonathanJoApr. 30, 2013 - 06:39PM JST

  Glad this doesn't happen in the UK (except for Edward VIII).

  Posted in: Willem-Alexander becomes new Dutch king

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  JonathanJoApr. 30, 2013 - 07:16AM JST

  excessive washing kills the good bacteria present around the rectum, leaving it open to infections

  Ew.. gross!

  Posted in: National obsession with cleanliness bodes ill for health

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  JonathanJoApr. 28, 2013 - 07:29PM JST

  Marrying royalty is not necessarily good for your mental health.

  Posted in: Crown princess leaves on first official overseas trip in 11 years

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  JonathanJoApr. 23, 2013 - 08:11PM JST

  A wonderful tradition. Always reminds me of Japan's excellent late-springtime weather.

  Posted in: Blowin' in the wind

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  JonathanJoApr. 20, 2013 - 07:57AM JST

  It will also call for more frequent battery inspections, from the present rate of about once every two years

  Two years?! Even my car battery is inspected more frequently than that.

  Posted in: Japan plans extra safety measures for Dreamliner

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  JonathanJoApr. 20, 2013 - 07:53AM JST

  Glad he's still enjoying life.

  Posted in: World's oldest ever man turns 116 in Japan