Vagante said...

Vagante at 03:24 PM JST - 13th December

Simple compassion dictates that some people will feed stray animals, (or should we call them "domestic animals that do not have a home with humans" ... okay, "stray" is easier). However, compassion is a rare quality in Japan, compared to many other civilized countries.

We have some "stray" cats in…

Posted in Tokyo's Arakawa Ward to ban feeding of stray cats, other animals at 03:24 PM JST - 13th December
Vagante at 12:08 PM JST - 11th December

Apart from the receiving the medal, it will be good if the media can give him a few days of glory.

Posted in Murofushi to receive hammer throw bronze after doping ruling at 12:08 PM JST - 11th December
Vagante at 12:02 PM JST - 11th December

It was his life, his death and his wish. I don't think the guy was wrong. Life and death are inseparable and if more of us took responsibility for our own lives and deaths, the world would be a better place. The taboo surrounding death prevents reasonable discussion and his…

Posted in Suicide on TV condemned in Britain at 12:02 PM JST - 11th December
Vagante at 10:59 AM JST - 28th November

The company could employ enough workers to cover a reasonable workload and schedule, but while they have willing wage-slaves like Yuri, they probably will not.

I'm sure Yuri knows the answer in her heart. Which is more important for her and her family - her relationship with her family or…

Posted in Due to long working hours, I can't pay much attention to my children. I'm worried whether continuing this lifestyle is wise. However, I can't just quit, as I have to earn a living. at 10:59 AM JST - 28th November
Vagante at 10:48 AM JST - 28th November

This is progress? I can see how it can help those with disabilities but for able-bodied people I see dependency on robots as a kind of slavery, not freedom. More human interaction, not less - that's what I'd like to see.

Posted in How would you feel about having robots as domestic servants? at 10:48 AM JST - 28th November
Vagante at 10:21 AM JST - 23rd November

Clearly it's difficult to prevent people from stealing books but isn't the root cause of the difficulty the motivation of the thieves, not the shortage of money or staff?

Posted in It's difficult to prevent people from stealing books due to financial and personnel shortages. at 10:21 AM JST - 23rd November
Vagante at 10:49 AM JST - 21st November

"I can't remember the last time I saw a child reading a book."

We should not be blaming TV or video games, etc. Look to the parents, who should be considering the balance in their kids' lives. Good parenting is the answer.

Posted in Today's society is full of virtual reality: television, video games, email, mobile phones and manga that saps children of their strength. at 10:49 AM JST - 21st November
Vagante at 11:44 AM JST - 8th October

"... Camilla will miss the Indonesian leg of the visit because she does not like very hot weather."

Poor Camilla. It's hard being a royal these days. I hope the Indonesians understand.

Never heard Lizzie complain about the weather.

Posted in Costs for Prince Charles' trip to Japan cut over financial crisis at 11:44 AM JST - 8th October
Vagante at 11:32 AM JST - 8th October

At times like this, I claim some other nationality ...

Unless there is a sign there that says people should not go swimming, I reckon he could get away with it on a legal technicality.

Posted in Naked Briton detained after swimming in Imperial Palace moat at 11:32 AM JST - 8th October
Vagante at 11:24 AM JST - 8th October

" ...with censor detecting moves of head to control it."

Censorship ... it's everywhere! We need to be careful what we allow those 20- to 30-year-old males to see.

;-)

Posted in Nikon unveils wireless headset for digital content at 11:24 AM JST - 8th October