The758 said...

The758 at 07:59 AM JST - 18th November

“if people will have me, I will.”

I sincerely hope they won't

Posted in Palin coy about 2012 run, but door is open at 07:59 AM JST - 18th November
The758 at 07:55 AM JST - 18th November

Only 1 .. were more expected?

Posted in Only 1 war-displaced orphan in China visits Japan to search for family at 07:55 AM JST - 18th November
The758 at 07:52 AM JST - 18th November

Oh my ... : )

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The758 at 07:51 AM JST - 18th November

I agree with him bowing ... but in the photo the combination bow/handshake looks quite awkward.

Posted in Should President Barack Obama have bowed to the emperor while he was in Japan? at 07:51 AM JST - 18th November
The758 at 06:00 PM JST - 17th November

He shoulda marched right across the tatami in his cowboy boots, looked the Emperor straight in the eye and given him a good firm American, handshake, dammit.

Then said "HI BIG DADDY!" and given him a slap on the back.

Posted in Obama's bow to emperor causes outrage in Washington at 06:00 PM JST - 17th November
The758 at 09:04 AM JST - 13th November

Growing up in the imperial palace during war time must have been difficult, especially being the target of US bombs.

OT but, when was the imperial palace ever bombed?

Posted in Emperor, on 20th anniversary of accession, concerned young people forgetting history at 09:04 AM JST - 13th November
The758 at 03:00 PM JST - 12th November

Somewhat in the area is Inuyama Castle: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inuyama_Castle It's made of wood, not concrete, and supposed to be quite nice, if a little small

Posted in Komaki: Culture, sex and death at 03:00 PM JST - 12th November
The758 at 02:24 PM JST - 12th November

So much for the separation of church and state

Posted in Bishops shape U.S. health care bill at 02:24 PM JST - 12th November
The758 at 02:17 PM JST - 12th November

The government also stepped up its call for the JAL management to take responsibility for the company’s dire financial condition

This used to be the norm in Japan. They should have done this to begin with.

Posted in JAL to hold large-scale gathering with retirees on pension cuts at 02:17 PM JST - 12th November
The758 at 01:59 PM JST - 12th November

Four kids got their fingers caught. Sounds like an epidemic.

Posted in Minister urges consumers to refrain from using Maclaren strollers at 01:59 PM JST - 12th November