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MichaelJP said...

  • MichaelJP at 09:03 PM JST - 11th June

    So any venue is illegal if men frequent it in the hope of picking up a girl and eventually having sex? Given that men think of sex constantly throughout the day, this would apply to many establishments.

    Posted in 'Blind-date cafes' attract all kinds of girls at 09:03 PM JST - 11th June

  • MichaelJP at 08:55 PM JST - 11th June

    a phone that will be only popular with a niche market

    All markets were niche markets at some point in time. It will be interesting to see if the iPod effect will boost the popularity and change people's habits. Simply being perceived as a niche product will drive sales amongst…

    Posted in Apple unveils upgraded iPhone at 08:55 PM JST - 11th June

  • MichaelJP at 08:46 PM JST - 11th June

    Treat the cause of the disease, not the the symptoms. I wish someone could ask these cabinet ministers how knife regulation would have stopped the guy driving his truck into a crowd. What he'd used a pointy stick or a big pencil? Would they ban writing instruments?

    Posted in Violent game launch canceled after Akihabara rampage; gov't discusses regulations on knives at 08:46 PM JST - 11th June

  • MichaelJP at 09:11 PM JST - 10th June

    In the morning, a little bit of juice will get you started, but you need protein for slow-release energy throughout the day. Worse, white rice has a very high GI value, spiking blood sugar levels and contributing to a range of health problems later in life.

    Posted in Higher food prices shine ray of hope on rice industry at 09:11 PM JST - 10th June

  • MichaelJP at 07:38 PM JST - 10th June

    Maybe these Chinese commenters fear reprisal from the government if the speak the truth. I wonder if they have read Orwell's 1984?

    • Why does China require all bloggers to be registered?
    • Why is there a national firewall to prevent internet users from freely accessing any site they please?…

    Posted in TV networks clash with Beijing Olympic organizers on security, freedom to report at 07:38 PM JST - 10th June

  • MichaelJP at 07:31 PM JST - 10th June

    I'd love to know the story behind why NTT DoCoMo and KDDI are not offering the iPhone. Did some old executive think it was not Japanese enough? Is there some Japan-style corporate fixing going on with the major carriers that Apple would not participate in?

    Interesting!

    Posted in Apple unveils upgraded iPhone at 07:31 PM JST - 10th June

  • MichaelJP at 03:46 AM JST - 10th June

    Ah, MPLS2, part of the China Olympics propaganda task force of bloggers, failing once again in the attempt to project China as a forward, peace-loving society who really aren't shooting monks in the back of the head and locking up journalists and others who speak out against the rampant human…

    Posted in TV networks clash with Beijing Olympic organizers on security, freedom to report at 03:46 AM JST - 10th June

  • MichaelJP at 08:31 PM JST - 9th June

    These Olympics are certainly more interesting than usual, but not for any good reason. China is like a mentally deficient bully heading for a major fall. Its a pity that a generation of Chinese nationals have been so brainwashed that they will defend the worst of Chinese indiscretions. China will…

    Posted in TV networks clash with Beijing Olympic organizers on security, freedom to report at 08:31 PM JST - 9th June

  • MichaelJP at 08:17 PM JST - 9th June

    About as likely to succeed as the the previous Prime Minister who called on Aussies to pray for rain.

    Maybe Prime Minister Rudd could start by not selling uranium to China? Oops, there's money in that, so I guess that option is off the table. Hypocrite. Sorry Australia, you fail…

    Posted in Australian PM announces new global nuclear disarmament body at 08:17 PM JST - 9th June

  • MichaelJP at 08:07 PM JST - 9th June

    That story about violence against medics [http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/dy/national/20080608TDY02302.htm] was terrible to find out about. I can understand if its older patients with degenerative neurological conditions like alzheimer's, but it sounds like it is patients who expect to be pampered like royalty at a luxury resort.

    I really hope the hospital administration…

    Posted in Indonesian nurses look forward to work in Japan at 08:07 PM JST - 9th June

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