Stonefish said...

Stonefish at 08:32 AM JST - 17th February

The judge ruled that he was forced to drink the alcohol. It does not matter HOW he was forced to do this. The judge perceived that he was forced to drink and died as a result.

Being Japanese, that judge is probably in a better position to understand how the…

Posted in Nightclub host gets 3 1/2 years for forcing rival to drink himself to death at 08:32 AM JST - 17th February
Stonefish at 08:25 AM JST - 17th February

But really, does anyone else have a general gripe with Japanese elevators?

They seem to be really slow and quite often attempt the doors try and close on me when I enter. They seem a but schizo to me.

Posted in Man dies after falling down elevator shaft at 08:25 AM JST - 17th February
Stonefish at 11:48 AM JST - 16th February

I agree ebisen. I think uniforms actually do play a significant psychological role in team operations. And you do neot want to mess with that when you're dealing with aircrafts and people's safety.

On the other hand, yes, the Japanese corporations via society do use uniforms to great effect in…

Posted in Skymark to abolish uniforms of cabin crew, ground workers at 11:48 AM JST - 16th February
Stonefish at 08:22 AM JST - 16th February

Yes, Sicilian, especially those Nuclear power plants build right on top of major geological faults! Disaster waiting to happen.

Posted in Nuclear warships in Japan touch a nerve at 08:22 AM JST - 16th February
Stonefish at 01:01 PM JST - 12th February

I think you've answered your own question : "Crazy".

But then again - could've been kids not knowing what they were getting into. When I was a kid, me and a mate were setting fire to grass tussocks for fun and found ourselves battling to contain a grass fire that…

Posted in Australian police questioning two arson suspects at 01:01 PM JST - 12th February
Stonefish at 12:56 PM JST - 12th February

It says a lot about the Japanese male psyche that they might be more drawn to a lego-land figure than to the macho image of doing battle with the elements to save property, life and limb.
Yeah, I know - we don't need another hero. And BTW I have worked…

Posted in Megumi Yasu serves as poster girl for female firefighter recruitment drive at 12:56 PM JST - 12th February
Stonefish at 08:48 AM JST - 12th February

They look like lego characters. I wonder if they are getting some royalties for that...

Posted in Megumi Yasu serves as poster girl for female firefighter recruitment drive at 08:48 AM JST - 12th February
Stonefish at 03:12 PM JST - 6th February

Oh GW I'm sure you're so right. Sorry for pushing your buttons. You're obviously an expert.

Posted in Libel suit over Nanjing Massacre book finalized with compensation order at 03:12 PM JST - 6th February
Stonefish at 11:57 AM JST - 6th February

Why shouldn't pirates steal a bit of oil money ? Everyone else does. Especially in Africa.

Good luck to them. It looks like a much cleaner enterprise than other oil prospection operations.

Posted in Somali pirates make off with $3.2 million ransom at 11:57 AM JST - 6th February
Stonefish at 08:54 AM JST - 6th February

Nice one usaexpat.

Posted in Ai Iijima died of pneumonia; no foul play, say police at 08:54 AM JST - 6th February