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Richard_III said...

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  Richard_III at 12:58 PM JST - 24th July

  I'm of the opinion that Japan is probably one of the worst developed countries you can move to if you're seeking skilled employment. There's just too many barriers and I sometimes get the impression that Japanese employers aren't really that bothered about your skills or potential, rather which university you…

  Posted in High-level skills abroad don't guarantee job in Japan at 12:58 PM JST - 24th July

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  Richard_III at 01:57 PM JST - 9th July

  I guess also that a lot of folk got their fingers badly burnt after Horiemon. Many tech related stocks have never really recovered since then - but they were extremely overvalued around that period.

  Mothers and Hercules? I could be missing out but I exclude them from my screening option.…

  Posted in IPOs an endangered species at 01:57 PM JST - 9th July

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  Richard_III at 01:46 PM JST - 9th July

  I wonder if Africans actually support Bono's advocacy or not. Is increasing the number and size of subsidies really the answer to resolve Africa's problems or will they make them worse? On what mandate does Bono claim to have any expertise, knowledge or experience of third-world development?

  Given the record…

  Posted in Based on how well they are keeping their Africa promises, some nations have been really dragging down the G-8 as a whole, questioning the relevance of this group. The irony of their collective increasing impotence is that we have never more needed bold leadership on the big issues of our time. at 01:46 PM JST - 9th July

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  Richard_III at 09:33 AM JST - 2nd July

  The "artist" should really have learnt to paint better before seeking his "15 minutes of fame".

  Posted in English graffiti 'Hack' grounds bullet train at 09:33 AM JST - 2nd July

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  Richard_III at 09:28 AM JST - 2nd July

  God help them.

  Whenever I turn it on it's just some mediocre "celebrities" talking about food.

  Posted in Japanese game shows coming to America at 09:28 AM JST - 2nd July

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  Richard_III at 11:10 AM JST - 25th June

  1. Clean out a load of dead wood in the universities;
  2. The amakudari system is a terrible waste, both of public money and talent (which it destroys);
  3. Too many public workers - I went to the library and there were five staff to provide one book.

  Posted in Gov't economic panel calls for spending cuts before higher taxes at 11:10 AM JST - 25th June

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  Richard_III at 02:26 PM JST - 24th June

  One of the things I hate about going to Europe on business is that the shops close at silly hours and if you can't get any toothpaste you're pretty much buggered and left with using little flints of wood like some wild savage.

  I'm not surprised the killjoy environmentalists, many…

  Posted in Convenience stores oppose calls for shorter business hours at 02:26 PM JST - 24th June

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  Richard_III at 02:30 PM JST - 16th June

  But he indicated that Japanese subscribers may have to wait for years until they will be able to communicate with others in the Japanese language in Second Life, where English is the common language.

  Erm, Japanese is already in use in SL. There's even a "loveho" there....

  Posted in Second Life creator eyes better usability to expand virtual world at 02:30 PM JST - 16th June

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  Richard_III at 11:35 AM JST - 9th June

  Most of the posters here are a bunch of luddites.

  Next they'll be suggesting that swimmers shouldn't be using the latest exercise methods or using energy drinks and gels. This clothing probably only accounts for 1-2% of performance, the remainder down to hard work, physical condition, stroke technique etc. If…

  Posted in Kitajima, wearing Speedo suit, sets 200-meter breaststroke world record at 11:35 AM JST - 9th June

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  Richard_III at 04:11 PM JST - 4th June

  They must be insane.

  I really want to travel round the States a lot more, they're making it increasingly difficult to enjoy a trip there. As soon as you get to the airport you're treated with suspicion. I can imagine for muslim travellers that it's twice as bad. This is…

  Posted in U.S. tightens entry rules for travelers from Japan, Europe at 04:11 PM JST - 4th June