Stanley50 said...

Stanley50 at 03:05 PM JST - 16th July

Katsu, I knew several, when the their 4% salary raise would have resulted in a 5% income tax raise (31% to 36%). Eventually, they figured on a percentage raise that did not result in going up a tax bracket.

They should have just given more money to their IRA, 401k,…

Posted in U.S. House plan boosts taxes on rich to 20-year high at 03:05 PM JST - 16th July
Stanley50 at 02:58 PM JST - 16th July

I wonder how many people were restraining themselves in the crowd.

I live in Hawaii and no one here holds any grudge against the Japanese. On the contrary, they are quite respected as quiet, law-abiding, deep-pocketed tourists. Plus, half of Oahu have some Japanese blood in them. The visit by…

Posted in Emperor, empress lay wreath at Hawaii cemetery for American soldiers at 02:58 PM JST - 16th July
Stanley50 at 09:07 PM JST - 15th July

"uh uh uh autograph please?"

Im pretty sure it would be "sign prease!"

Posted in Ichiro impressed by Obama as AL beats NL in All-Star game at 09:07 PM JST - 15th July
Stanley50 at 07:34 PM JST - 15th July

So in a way, Malaysia is just like every other country.

Thats right BC! Its not well known, but in some states in the US, you can be prosecuted for converting out of Christianity.

But this will never make the news...

Posted in Malaysia arrests 9 Christians for trying to convert Muslims at 07:34 PM JST - 15th July
Stanley50 at 07:40 AM JST - 13th July

both sexes wear flower leis in Hawaii.

Posted in Hawaii prepares for Japanese royal visit at 07:40 AM JST - 13th July
Stanley50 at 02:44 PM JST - 12th July

to TH:

Google is your friend

Posted in Yahoo Japan news editor says his own staff tend to pander to readers at 02:44 PM JST - 12th July
Stanley50 at 12:29 PM JST - 12th July

Great news for Guam! Hopefully in some years time that place will look more like Hawaii.

51st State?

Posted in Japan offers $336 mil to pay for U.S. Marines' transfer to Guam at 12:29 PM JST - 12th July
Stanley50 at 04:22 PM JST - 10th July

right on Japan! How uncharacteristically compassionate of you!

Posted in New guideline set for granting special permission for illegals to stay at 04:22 PM JST - 10th July
Stanley50 at 04:13 PM JST - 10th July

Good luck, little guy!

Posted in Phoenix adds Japanese guard to Summer League team at 04:13 PM JST - 10th July
Stanley50 at 04:11 PM JST - 10th July

sadly, thousands are not enough. Wake me up when its millions and then youll see change.

Posted in Thousands protest in Iran, defying crackdown at 04:11 PM JST - 10th July