Mayuki said...

Mayuki at 01:03 AM JST - 10th March

I think charging people to use the toilet is awful, but would people really lower themselves to go in their pants? Really?

Posted in Ryanair chief says he's serious about pay toilets on planes at 01:03 AM JST - 10th March
Mayuki at 09:38 PM JST - 3rd March

This opinion doesn't necessarily mean she is an airhead. When a woman focuses on her appearance to the detriment of her education and intellect and general interest in and awareness of the world around her, fair enough, she is an airhead. If, however, she is well-educated, well-read and has an…

Posted in My appearance is a good investment even when times are tough. at 09:38 PM JST - 3rd March
Mayuki at 10:48 PM JST - 16th February

I agree with Madverts. If I were British, I would be FURIOUS that these people will live off my taxes.

Posted in Baby-faced dad, 13, raises 'broken Britain' fears at 10:48 PM JST - 16th February
Mayuki at 10:44 PM JST - 16th February

Welcome to Japan, Madam Secretary.

Posted in Clinton begins Japan visit with warning to North Korea on nuclear programs at 10:44 PM JST - 16th February
Mayuki at 04:48 PM JST - 15th February

Beautiful shot. I love that he/she is standing on one leg.

Posted in Bird in the hand at 04:48 PM JST - 15th February
Mayuki at 01:04 AM JST - 13th February

"Every society has the haves and have nots. If these folks want to be the "haves" they should take this time to go back to school. There are government supported programs for these folks. Question is will they swallow their pride, move back in with the folks and take these…

Posted in Temp workers bear brunt of recession in Japan at 01:04 AM JST - 13th February
Mayuki at 06:26 PM JST - 11th February

This is a more eloquent explanation of what I tried to say above, from GWDailleult in response to another article about laid-off temp workers.

"Simple. You can't eliminate the bottom rung of the ladder just by telling people they shouldn't be on the bottom rung of the ladder. The ladder…

Posted in The worst thing is that they are treated like they are things, not human beings. at 06:26 PM JST - 11th February
Mayuki at 06:23 PM JST - 11th February

"Why is someone who has been on the job with no background training calling people "amatures" when he himself was hired as one?"

Firstly, it's "amateur", not "amature". And you're a teacher! Eeek! I guess you should have worked your butt that bit harder in your English classes.

Anyway, the…

Posted in Temp workers bear brunt of recession in Japan at 06:23 PM JST - 11th February
Mayuki at 06:14 PM JST - 11th February

"So what are you taking issue with?" - tmarie

"Simple. You can't eliminate the bottom rung of the ladder just by telling people they shouldn't be on the bottom rung of the ladder. The ladder has a bottom rung and somebody has to be on it, unless of course you…

Posted in Temp workers bear brunt of recession in Japan at 06:14 PM JST - 11th February
Mayuki at 06:05 PM JST - 11th February

"temporary workers generally have made a bunch of risky or bad choices to get themselves where they are today. they've been working temp because maybe they didn't study a trade in school or didn't think they needed school(despite the numerous societal messages that they do)."

Hi Sydenham,

I understand that…

Posted in The worst thing is that they are treated like they are things, not human beings. at 06:05 PM JST - 11th February