Tuesday February 14, 2012

JAPAN NEWS AND DISCUSSION

R_M_s's past comments

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R_M_sAug. 24, 2010 - 09:31PM JST

No, those without private health insurance still receive free health care, but they may wait longer, especially for elective procedures.

I think private health insurance is quite affordable here though. I'm surprised some people commenting say they like the Japanese dental system. Its positively archaic. I always make sure I get my dental work done back home

Posted in: Which country has the best health care system?
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R_M_sAug. 08, 2010 - 02:34PM JST

The blur of the boats could be the result of an intentional slower shutter speed setting.

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R_M_sJul. 19, 2010 - 12:29PM JST

A good German Weissbier, or if I'm drinking a local Aussie brew, James Squire Pale Ale

Posted in: Which brand gets your vote for the best beer?
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R_M_sJul. 12, 2010 - 09:32PM JST

As an Australian I always lament come election time that we have 'compulsory voting'. It is NOT an effective system. Many people vote only because they must and as such give little if any thought to their decision. These people in my experience seem to be guided predominantly by what they might hear in the media, exercising little thought of their own.

Optional voting means that those who care about their countries leadership and policies will vote, while those who simply don't care will not. If people feel the government is not doing a good job, they can go and vote. Its the way democracy should work.

Posted in: Should voting in elections be compulsory?
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R_M_sJul. 02, 2010 - 10:10AM JST

Why are they all looking away from the fans? Wouldn't hurt to give them a wave or sign an autograph or two would it? Maybe Honda could have even taken off the shades

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R_M_sJun. 02, 2010 - 10:01AM JST

Draws will be the key to progressing past the group stage for Japan. A win over Cameroon and then draws with Netherlands and Denmark are probably their best shot. In such a scenario they will need to get lucky with the resukls of the other matches, and will also need a couple of goals clearance against Cameroon to give them the upper hand when it comes to for and against.

Posted in: World Cup probably already over for Japan
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R_M_sMay. 19, 2010 - 06:56PM JST

Why isn't the girl in the middle putting her hands up...? Anna is hot. Movie could be ok, might be worth checking out

Posted in: Short Shorts
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R_M_sMay. 14, 2010 - 11:09AM JST

Seriously, jumping down onto the tracks is a moronic thing to do, but can't they see or hear the train coming! Its kinda big, and fairly loud!

Feel very sorry for the parents and the young girl's friend.

Posted in: 15-year-old girl killed by train while running across tracks in Osaka
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R_M_sMay. 13, 2010 - 07:09PM JST

never

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R_M_sMay. 09, 2010 - 10:22AM JST

Don't mean to second guess posters here but, I would bet that the creators, distributors etc of these balls have thought about the breathing issue too. And the strength of the plastic for that matter. Its obviously quite safe, and both mum and daughter look relaxed. I wouldn't mind having a go, looks like fun

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R_M_sApr. 29, 2010 - 12:23PM JST

great picture JT! Best in a while

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R_M_sApr. 23, 2010 - 10:06AM JST

@LostinNagoya bespoke Japanese suits are great, off-the-rack Aoki's are not. If you're a young graduate gearing up for shuukatsu then sure, but no self respecting businessman would be caught dead in one. Japan does produce some of the best suit fabrics in the world though, they have excellent mills here.

I agree that originals from England are the best though! My tailor in Sydney does measures and fits himself, but still has the suits made on Savile Row. They last forever and the fit is superb.

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R_M_sApr. 16, 2010 - 10:01AM JST

my2sense> I know how you feel! I lift weights regularly and when I'm in a bulking phase my friends will say that I'm fat, when by standards back home I would be considered very much in shape. Its only when I get back to some cardio and do a cutting phase that people here consider me to be 'in shape'. I think more education is needed regarding fitness and health in schools.

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R_M_sApr. 16, 2010 - 09:45AM JST
> Nessie at 11:41 PM JST - 15th April
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Forget flying cars, I want a Tardis. 'Dr who' style
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Never go full Tardis.

haha, wise words Nessie.
Posted in: When you were younger, which inventions or technological developments did you think we would now have in 2010, but which have not come to pass?
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R_M_sMar. 30, 2010 - 11:29PM JST

5SpeedRacer5 is on the right track, maybe a little OTT, but on the right track none the less. Toyota makes great cars with a better safety record than any American made vehicle. It does seem odd how quickly the media and the NHTSA jumped on the Toyota case yet have certainly taken their time to take action against American manufacturers for similar issues. U.S auto industry is in bad shape, seems like a good time to hype up bad publicity for the competition....I'm just saying

Posted in: Toyota promises quicker response on quality issues
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R_M_sMar. 18, 2010 - 06:26PM JST

wow. The big girl pulls 74 comments on JT and counting. A 'regular' size model wouldn't have. I guess the salon is getting the attention they wanted

Posted in: Model citizen
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R_M_sMar. 16, 2010 - 08:51PM JST

Yes please.

Posted in: Larger-than-life Erika Sawajiri returns
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R_M_sFeb. 18, 2010 - 08:51PM JST

I agree with ogtob. Had Kokubo finished the day with a medal around his neck, all the complaints about his 'punk' attitude would surely have subsided.

He did bloody well! Otsukaresama Kokubo san

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R_M_sJan. 02, 2010 - 09:11PM JST

C'mon Sarge, it wasn't all that long ago we were reading stories on JT about Yoshinaya halting sales of gyudon because of a ban on US beef! A ban that was in place as a result of BSE outbreaks. From memory, Yoshinoya were locked into a contract forcing them to buy US beef. If they had been able to switch to Aussie, Kiwi or even South American beef they could have continued serving gyudon and maybe even cut costs, like their competitors.

Posted in: Yoshinoya's dilemma: Whether to lower prices or not
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R_M_sNov. 30, 2009 - 10:31PM JST

If you're going to rip on their fashion, you've got to remember that they are 'gyaru' models...They aren't necessarily modelling to please a mainstream audience or show off fashions that people on JT might be into. Rather, they are modelling clothes aimed a niche audience. While I'm not a fan of this look either, I'll bite my tongue as I'm sure these girls might have a few criticisms to make about my fashion sense too.

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