SumoBob said...

SumoBob at 09:27 AM JST - 10th August

Sorry, that should have read, "Expect half the current number (ie. 50%) of small, private universities and two-year junior colleges to close by the end of the decade."

Posted in Nearly 40% of privately run universities in the red at 09:27 AM JST - 10th August
SumoBob at 09:25 AM JST - 10th August

This is the result of bubble-style private university expansion back in the '90s. Expect the number of small, private universities and two-year junior colleges to close by the end of the decade. Their simple aren't enough young people graduating from high schools to support them, even if they accept failing-grade…

Posted in Nearly 40% of privately run universities in the red at 09:25 AM JST - 10th August
SumoBob at 09:18 AM JST - 10th August

The DPJ will bring fresh new ideas to the reins of power. Then they'll sit down in their new Ministry offices, the bureaucracy will explain how the no-bid contract kickback system works and they'll be dining at "nopantsu" shabushabu before the week is out. Attempting to reform the bureaucracy just…

Posted in LDP losing support among doctors ahead of election: poll at 09:18 AM JST - 10th August
SumoBob at 09:04 AM JST - 10th August

Yay! More "voluntary" police bag searches starting next week. This was just the excuse they were looking for. Thanks, soon-to-be-pumping-gas-for-a-living teen loser.

Posted in Student accidentally sets off fireworks on train at 09:04 AM JST - 10th August
SumoBob at 03:13 PM JST - 6th August

Her debut swimsuit photobook to be released in 3...2...1...

Posted in 13-year-old Ayano Kudo wins 12th All Japan Bishojo Contest at 03:13 PM JST - 6th August
SumoBob at 03:03 PM JST - 4th August

Drawing applause from some of the parents, Osugi and actor Renji Ishibashi, who plays Shinigami Hakase, then declared the establishment of a new political party to run in the election — the Great Shocker Party.

Should be popular with female voters.

Posted in 'Kamen Rider' villains jump on political bandwagon at 03:03 PM JST - 4th August
SumoBob at 02:30 PM JST - 3rd August

The "vote for the DJP means the end of Japan" scare tactics in the media don't seem to be working, so it's come down this; to trying to bump off the competition?

Posted in DPJ candidate injured in car accident at 02:30 PM JST - 3rd August
SumoBob at 03:18 PM JST - 30th July

Hello, Mr. Aso? Don't you have an election coming up to lose?

Posted in Australian fans back Aso's 'manga museum' at 03:18 PM JST - 30th July
SumoBob at 11:31 AM JST - 28th July

Could someone enlighten me please ... what does "pork-barrel" mean?

pork barrel: the use of government funds for projects designed to please voters or legislators and win votes: political pork barrel for the benefit of their respective sponsors | [as adj.] wasteful, pork-barrel spending.

Posted in Aso calls DPJ inconsistent, irresponsible over pledges at 11:31 AM JST - 28th July
SumoBob at 09:09 AM JST - 24th July

“This case will surely affect our business,” one industry official said.

Yes, as in you will no longer be able to enjoy extorting your customers when offering rental apartments. Charge 5 man a month more for rent to make up the difference if you wish, but I think you'll find…

Posted in Court: Landlords collecting renewal fees violates tenants' rights at 09:09 AM JST - 24th July