Patricia Yarrow's past comments

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  Patricia YarrowJul. 18, 2012 - 06:36AM JST

  I joined a gym as it is motivating and the weather in Tokyo is usually not conducive to daily outdoor exercise. Best money spent.

  When I lived in the States, I gave up my car for a good bike and never regretted it.

  Nice posts, above, too.

  Posted in: Top 10 expensive habits to cut out

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  Patricia YarrowJul. 02, 2012 - 09:49PM JST

  OK, naysayers. I really like T.M. The uchimizu last year was really refreshing. The place has a lot of interesting stores, Toho theater complex, and great museums, and possibly the best Starbucks in the world. Check out the outdoor seating. The transition between subway and T.M. is short and full of interesting things and places. Do not know what ya'll are complaining about.

  Posted in: Tokyo Midtown holding many summer events to keep cool

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  Patricia YarrowJul. 02, 2012 - 09:46PM JST

  So, what does it cost and where can I get one????????

  Posted in: This could be your dream home – if you’re a goldfish

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  Patricia YarrowJul. 02, 2012 - 09:42PM JST

  Excellent photo, by the way. Shooting himself.

  Posted in: Japan economy 'faces same risks as Europe'

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  Patricia YarrowJul. 02, 2012 - 09:40PM JST

  What was the old geezer going to do with that many fancy melons? Sell them to his buddies?

  Posted in: 69-year-old man arrested for stealing melons worth Y60,000

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  Patricia YarrowJun. 29, 2012 - 10:17PM JST

  Hmmm. Looks like Chrome is the way to go?

  Posted in: Google's Chrome browser to be available on Apple's iPad, iPhone

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  Patricia YarrowJun. 29, 2012 - 10:16PM JST

  What is a "bourse"?

  Posted in: Tokyo bourse 'widens insider trading probe'

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  Patricia YarrowJun. 29, 2012 - 10:16PM JST

  Who wrote this article? Seems to be in the pocket of Noda. This tax increase will not help, ultimately, and makes life more difficult for the rest of us.

  Posted in: Noda's tax success may fail to end Japan deadlock

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  Patricia YarrowJun. 29, 2012 - 10:08PM JST

  888naff, Well, those quiet folks had better find their voice.

  Posted in: Japan slow to execute quake budget in 2011/12

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  Patricia YarrowJun. 25, 2012 - 08:33PM JST

  As Tokyo is literally surrounded by farms, why are there not farmer's markets on every blasted corner outside of every station? Why ONE in expensive Omotesando? Why are farmers not flooding into Tokyo, where many people fear the produce on the shelves due to false/inadequate/laughable labeling against source and radiation counts?????? I buy from organic farmers, and just local farmers when I can find them, but it is completely erratic and by chance that I find them. Why is that?

  Posted in: UNU Farmer's Market: Farm-fresh food and lots, lots more

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  Patricia YarrowJun. 25, 2012 - 08:30PM JST

  Jeez, being comfortable on a long expensive flight is such a luxury that it "exceeded expectations". That will be a fine day when I see that on a flight. How much more expensive are those Dreamliner flights, anyway? WIll these become the new standard, or just the haven for the lucky few with money to burn?

  Posted in: ANA passengers say 787 experience is a dream

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  Patricia YarrowJun. 25, 2012 - 08:26PM JST

  Can I buy in a store and not online? Looks awesomely silly and fun.

  Posted in: That’s no battle station. It’s an ice sphere – in the shape of the Death Star

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  Patricia YarrowJun. 25, 2012 - 08:25PM JST

  When I was there, demonstrations in the tea ceremony in a private room with a kimono-clad practioner totally wowed my visitors from America. Plus it is a lovely place to hang out in and enjoy people watching. Tokyokawasaki-san, there is a lot to be learned from "old fashioned and outdated" hotels. And Sean Connery's movies were a dream compared to today's harsh realities, don't you agree? No need to thrash the Hotel Okura.

  Posted in: Hotel Okura Tokyo

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  Patricia YarrowJun. 25, 2012 - 08:22PM JST

  JT commenters should go to the TED talks. Lots to say and learn there.

  Posted in: Internet life in spotlight at global TED gathering

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  Patricia YarrowJun. 24, 2012 - 10:57AM JST

  SMAP was really supportive of 3/11 victims last year. Good for them and wishing all success. Downers need not give the usual smack downs to SMAP. For once.

  Posted in: SMAP announce 5-dome tour

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  Patricia YarrowJun. 20, 2012 - 10:11PM JST

  Going back to the US for the first time in seven years. I wonder what I will see. What will the shape of the "bodies" be? Will let JT know. Somehow, I fear the worst. And, yeah, I rigorously work out at a local fine sport club to avoid the USA/fat syndrome.

  Posted in: Coca-Cola not to blame for U.S. obesity: CEO

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  Patricia YarrowJun. 20, 2012 - 01:06PM JST

  Coca-Cola working with governments to encourage life styles. Just as duplicitous as cigarette companies sponsoring sports events.

  Posted in: Coca-Cola not to blame for U.S. obesity: CEO

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  Patricia YarrowJun. 19, 2012 - 09:36PM JST

  Once when I was on crutches I had to tap the leg of a surly young dude to give me his seat. It was actually dangerous for me to not be seated at that point in my recovery. He snarled but got up. Other than that unpleasant moment, I had many instances of kindness shown me. These days, healthy, I leave the iconed seats to those who need them, while previous to my time of infirmity I was a bit indifferent. Live and learn.

  I see many instances of kindness on the train. Overly loud earbuds can be turned down with a polite request. Gals and their stupid makeup performances are not attractive to witness. Do it at home.

  Posted in: Commuters' tolerance tested in face of declining public manners

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  Patricia YarrowJun. 19, 2012 - 09:20PM JST

  Here in Tokyo it's pouring rain and gusty wind. It's warm, though, so getting soaked coming back home on the bike wasn't actually unpleasant. Looks like everyone is buckled down and sitting out the evening watching TV and how everyone is doing.

  Posted in: One dead, 52 injured in 15 prefectures after typhoon cuts across Honshu

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  Patricia YarrowJun. 18, 2012 - 04:54AM JST

  JT, Headline still says "Sword"...story says "knife".

  Posted in: Man robs restaurant in Ibaraki