Mark_McCracken said...

Mark_McCracken at 10:04 AM JST - 24th October

The text mentions AC/DC, Britney Spears, the Bee Gees, Marilyn Manson and Barney as being played at Gitmo, but none of those singers was quoted or mentioned as being outraged. Since the headline read, "U.S. bands blast use of their music in Gitmo interrogations" perhaps the text could show a…

Posted in U.S. bands blast use of their music in Gitmo interrogations at 10:04 AM JST - 24th October
Mark_McCracken at 07:55 PM JST - 23rd October

Dead again. "The connection has timed out The server at www.v-fj.jp is taking too long to respond."

Fukuoka Gov. Wataru Aso should be ashamed.

Posted in Fukuoka opens English e-shopping site to help small firms at 07:55 PM JST - 23rd October
Mark_McCracken at 09:37 AM JST - 23rd October

The headline makes claims not supported by the text. No one is quoted nor mentioned as saying they "blast the use of their music."

Moderator: Expressing outrage is the same thing as blasting, we think.

Posted in U.S. bands blast use of their music in Gitmo interrogations at 09:37 AM JST - 23rd October
Mark_McCracken at 07:50 AM JST - 19th October

Great exposure for a talented Japanese actor.

Posted in Hiroyuki Sanada to appear in final season of 'Lost' at 07:50 AM JST - 19th October
Mark_McCracken at 03:57 PM JST - 17th October

I believe deals can be struck by talking to the managers of large 4 and 5 star hotels, if you plan on staying for several months. I knew of someone living in one of the best hotels in Osaka, for like $100 a night because they had worked out a…

Posted in Home away from home at 03:57 PM JST - 17th October
Mark_McCracken at 01:51 PM JST - 17th October

‘‘It will be beautifully decorated with a limited amount of lights in consideration of the environment.’’

Helping the environment - by lighting a brand new tower at night. Ranks up there with using Eco Points to help the environment by encouraging consumption.

Posted in Tokyo Sky Tree to become world's tallest tower at 01:51 PM JST - 17th October
Mark_McCracken at 01:10 PM JST - 3rd October

Democrats have to be displeased with the lack of change from Obama at this point, regardless of whether they are willing to admit it or not.

Posted in Chicago's Olympic loss is blow to Obama, too at 01:10 PM JST - 3rd October
Mark_McCracken at 12:40 AM JST - 3rd October

here we go...

Posted in Hatoyama urges IOC to choose Tokyo as 2016 Olympic host at 12:40 AM JST - 3rd October
Mark_McCracken at 12:24 AM JST - 3rd October

17 minutes to go, is that correct?

Posted in Hatoyama urges IOC to choose Tokyo as 2016 Olympic host at 12:24 AM JST - 3rd October
Mark_McCracken at 12:13 PM JST - 25th September

Does this mean the days of JAL President Haruka Nishimatsu being "famous as a modest executive" are over?

http://www.japantoday.com/category/shukan-post/view/jal-president-becomes-famous-as-modest-executive-on-youtube

Posted in JAL seeks public funds but Maehara says rehabilitation plan insufficient at 12:13 PM JST - 25th September