Scrote said...

Scrote at 10:24 AM JST - 5th July

I'm afraid that even where there are cycling lanes you all too often find them occupied by pedestrians and parked bikes.

Pedestrians often don't seem to use their brains at all: they wander all over the place whilst gawping at their mobile phones, walk in the middle of the road…

Posted in Tokyo residents pedaling to work in increasing numbers at 10:24 AM JST - 5th July
Scrote at 11:27 AM JST - 2nd July

Why not start work on a new constitution immediately? The despot Bainimarama wishes to hold power as long as possible. I'm sure there will be "delays" to even the drawn-out plan.

Posted in Fiji's military ruler: New constitution by 2013 at 11:27 AM JST - 2nd July
Scrote at 10:27 AM JST - 2nd July

Sweaty Aso should try the cool biz look. Every evening we are treated to the sight of his profusely perspiring persona on the news, making him appear even more oily and untrustworthy than he is.

Posted in Aso carries out minor Cabinet reshuffle at 10:27 AM JST - 2nd July
Scrote at 09:01 AM JST - 1st July

This stuff is as much "beer-like" as meths is "vodka-like".

Posted in Aeon, Suntory to launch Y100 beer-like drink at 09:01 AM JST - 1st July
Scrote at 10:08 AM JST - 30th June

One of the farmers has a "Down with Narita airport" sign that you can see as you taxi to the new runway.

Posted in Extended Narita runway to come into use October 22 at 10:08 AM JST - 30th June
Scrote at 10:06 AM JST - 30th June

The Friteuse Sans Huile mentioned by Cos looks great. As a student, a big greasy patch formed on the ceiling above our deep fat fryer, which has dissuaded me from getting another one. What are the chances of finding it here?

Posted in Taking the heat off fried foods at 10:06 AM JST - 30th June
Scrote at 09:43 AM JST - 24th June

They will increase the consumption tax to 10%, or more. You have to buy food, so they will get their hands on your cash eventually. If a 10% tax doesn't provide enough income, it will go up to 15% or 20%.

Posted in FY 2008 tax revenues to fall below by over Y2 trillion at 09:43 AM JST - 24th June
Scrote at 09:04 AM JST - 24th June

New Komeito are a waste of space, a bunch of LDP stooges. I remember them campaigning against LDP corruption, shortly before jumping into bed with the LDP weasels.

Whatever happened to the Komeito policy of votes for permanent residents? The LDP soon shot that policy down in flames. The same…

Posted in New Komeito party election pledges highlight child support, welfare at 09:04 AM JST - 24th June
Scrote at 10:12 AM JST - 22nd June

"If concern for data loss is fully addressed, an increasing number of workers may be allowed to do their work at home rather than commuting to the office"

What this means is that companies want their employees to work at home for free at night and during weekends, but the…

Posted in Electronics makers step up business for stemming PC data leaks at 10:12 AM JST - 22nd June
Scrote at 10:07 AM JST - 22nd June

electric2004: I've also been hit with a 10% bonus cut, thanks to orders from the education ministry. The university is supposed to be "independent", but they still do exactly what the ministry orders, without question. I sent a fairly strong opinion on this to the bureacrats, which will doubtless be…

Posted in Aso, ministers to return 20% of bonuses at 10:07 AM JST - 22nd June