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Despite your opinion, I will refuse to force her to have access to contraception. What does…
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check out the video in japanese on flu and viruses http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cj632fj6RRs&feature=youtu.be
Posted in: Nago mayor, in U.S., steps up criticism of new Okinawa agreement
Madverts has it sorted.
Posted in: Aviation industry warns of trade war over EU carbon tax
I think we all change our attitude depending on the individual we are speaking to at…
Posted in: Why do Japanese change their attitude when they communicate with foreigners?
M6 quake hits eastern Japan; Fukushima nuclear plant stable Did the earthquake fix the plant?! Awesome!
Posted in: M6 quake hits eastern Japan; Fukushima nuclear plant stable
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Most human ashes can be tranformed into Plants. If the body is underground that can be transformed to micro organism and soil. Plant has a life although not like living creatures. Life after death means different form of life. Not as a human.
Posted in: Do you believe in life after death?
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For celebrities, having cosmetic surgery is understandable. They are selling their looks for millions of bucks. Eighty percent of Korean and Japanese movie stars transformed their looks with knives. Although they are looking better and more western, they are not natural. They look like more comic characters.
For some people, it will get the tragic consequence like Han Myok. She wanted to get the perfect face. In the reality, she was addicted for injecting cooking oil into her face. She was pretty thousand of times before that. It is a sad story of image obsessive Asians. I am proud of my Asian heritage and will never change my appreance with knives. It cause more harm than gain. Good look will not last long. It is just a moment of lifecycle.
Posted in: Strong yen drawing Japanese women to S Korea for plastic surgery
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Imapc
Your comment was very harsh and offending. Female reporters are just doing their job for chasing interesting news. Some female reporters died in war zone for reporting war news for their TV stations. For me, they are heroes of the heroes.
Posted in: Sexy female reporters mobilized to cover L&G chairman
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Learning should have to be fun. Graphical display is more effective than using texts or lectures. English should be learn with Karaoke with the rock band. If the student can sing and memorise three songs a day, he or she is making the good progress.
Posted in: What's wrong with the way English is taught in Japan?
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According the comman law originated from Britain, having sex with minor is a crime and deserve the punishment. For that boy he broke the law when he was twelve. The law will excempt him because of age. However there are many prematured boys will take the advantage of unfairness of law. There will be unwanted social consequences. If there are more boys follow his way, this reporter will be guilty about telling the truth. Too much transparency is not good for immatured and uncaring boys.
Posted in: British boy reportedly becomes a father at age 13
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America has been largest consumer in the world. It was responsible for delivering the high growth and prosperity for trading partners. Such as Japan, South Korea, South East Asian nations, China and India. If US did not buy, those nations will not get rich. High growth was fueled by high credits. It is unsustainable for a long time.
It was also a expense of low skilled American workers. Since the signing of NAFTA, countless Americans lost the jobs. The root cause of trade inbalance was a globalization. It is not good for developed nations like US and Japan.
Globalization is good for developing nations beacuse they have cheap land and labour. They are more attractive for business and investments. At that moment, US is broke and facing the moutain of huge debts. For solving these mess, US needs to import less and export more. It will gradually transform budget from red to black. It will casue some pains to trading partners. However US has no choice and needs to look after helpless citizens and falling banks now. Uncomfortable truth is US needs to spend less and high growth nations like India and China needs to spend more. When everything get back to normal, 'Buy American' slogan can be removed. If the world want US become strong again, they have to give US for reasonable time frame for protectionism.
Posted in: What do you think about the 'Buy American' provision in the economic stimulus bill being debated in the U.S. Congress?
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A shoe isn't a deadly weapon, nor is it even a mildly intimidating weapon.
It is not true for everyone. For infants, disable and frail elderly it is lethal as rock. One young girl was hit with the shoe on her head once, she got a Brain Hamorriage and Coma. I have mentioned that harmless soft fruits are more acceptable.
Just say it out loud to yourself a few times to let the point sink in. I have no hatred or excuse for anyone or anyting else. Making noise or making publicity by my self alone can not change the world. I understand about my limitations. I respect individual rights however I will not favour or bias the intimidation or humilation.
Peaceful protest is a civilzed manner. Violent protest is immature and lawless. It is against the principles of law and order. It should not be encouraged.
Posted in: Protester hurls shoe at Chinese PM during UK visit
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That part in particular suggests that Wen wasn't in fear of his safety in the least.
If Wen died with heart attack because of the shoe, it was a crime. It was not only a physical assualt. Throwing someone with Tomatoes or soft fruits are more reasonable although it is against the law.
It was a stunt for five miniutes fame. It is a physical assault or humilation regardless of any excuses. Common law was origianted from England. Everyone has a freedom to express their disastifaction. However intimidating or shocking someone with the physical object was not permitted by law or public order.
Posted in: Protester hurls shoe at Chinese PM during UK visit
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Yashomun (JP)
On the roads (JP)
Shogun Assasin (JP)
Shogun Samurai(JP)
A Castle of Sand(JP)
A tomb of the wild Chrysanthemum(JP)
Submersion of Japan(JP)
Gone With the Wind(US)
Seven nights in Japan(US)
Sound of the Music(US)
My Fair Lady(US)
Tora Tora Tora(US)
Posideon Adventure(US)
Cave no 7(Taiwan)
Red Cliff (HK)
Fist of fury(HK)
Way of the Dragon(HK)
Enter the Dragon(US)
Hero(China)
Ju Dou(China)
Christmas in August(Korea)
One Fine Day(Korea)
Yadoki Barat(India)
Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak(India)
Posted in: What are some of your favorite feel-good movies?
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Sydney has a lovely weather in spring and summer. It is good for dinning out. Food are tasty and fresh. However it is boring. It is very quiet on Sunday not like Ginza. Most of the shops close early. Gold Coast, Hamilton, White sundays and Broom from WA has more fun.
Posted in: Sydney's best at bargain prices
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Jan 20th of 2009 will be the gloriest day in my living memory. I would like to leave behind the memory of the nightmares and suffering of the countless people.
No one or nothing can change the perception that Mr George Walker Bush was partly responsible creating the world wide depression. He made US broke and left with a mountain of debts. If these strongest consumer broke, the world is broke too. Once might US banks are kneeling on the ground. Daddy Bush said "read my lips" for tax cut. Bush said " it was on my watch for generous tax cut". His spending spree habits and unsustainable budgets created more debts.
He likes self compliments because not many people or media has praised him. His legacy was budget deficits, high unemployment, super expensive long term wars and economy is stupid.
Posted in: Bush, in farewell address, says he acted in nation's best interest
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Molenir
I believe him when he said he acted in the nations best interest. I think, more then anything he believes he did. I just kinda disagree.
I think you come from another planet. It will not change the majority of views for him. He lost his credibilty. His visions and his self compliments are just fairy tales for us. He is entitled for hatred because he promoted for it.
Pls read the comment of Athletes at 09:12 AM JST - 17th January. I strongly agree with Athletes for Bush dishonesty and self-interest.
Posted in: Bush, in farewell address, says he acted in nation's best interest
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VOR
"Democrats are stupid, not but that stupid". No one has been stupid enough as Mr George Walker Bush. He said " Bring em on". He was a draft cheater and AWOL. He admitted in press conference his most stupid action was declaring "mission accomplished". He, cheney and counless republicans Who has never fought for the nation. They are chicken hawks who want to promote the business for their cronies for awarding military contracts. They are corrupted the misused the public money.
Democrat's Clition lied did stupid thing. However no one died. Bush lied and did horrible thing and millions died. Economy and reputaion of nation ruined. Remember US enjoyed the peace and prosperity during the 1990s. It was in Democrats watch. Republicans has track record for ruining economy and making moutain of debts. Daddy Bush and Bush junior are economically stupid and created the huge morgage for future generations.
Posted in: Bush, in farewell address, says he acted in nation's best interest
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Whitehawk
Market deregulation means Bush appointed his crownies for powerful position. Bush removed some restrictions from market. Such as transparcy for intention of short selling. Short selling means forcing particular stock becoming almost worthless like Auction. Market needs to be prudent. Not on his watch. He likes market got wild & uncontrollable. Now he even said he has no idea how much of his money was lost in credit crunch. Sound like he is depending on other for investment. His mentor & business advisor was Karl Rove before.
Democrats introduced the Sub Prime mortgage first. Without Republicans support & implementation, it will not become law. Legislation become law by majority of votes. US enjoyed Golden Age of Peace & Prosperity during 1990s. It was because of the wisdom & sound judgement of Clionton Admin. Bush admin broke US & created mountain of debts. There is two options for making budget from red to black. One is cutting the spending. One is increasing Tax for revenue. He avoided both. He liveed in the fantasy world like Reganomic.
Bush was asked about the "his understanding of budget" by reporter. He replied I understand Budget has so many numbers. No wonder US facing the huge budget deficit & trade deficit. He admitted before he was C grade student during his high school. He will be remembered as the most incompetent, stubborn and immatured president. Thanks God for sending him Taxas soon.
Posted in: How would you evaluate George W Bush's presidency?
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According the Constitution of US, President has an immunity for harsh judgement from the high court. However it does not mean all of his disciples will be kindly treated like him. Some can be ended up in jail for abuse of power & corruption.
Congress has passed the trillions of dollars for Bush demands. Some were missing from book. There are some public outcrys about the corruptions. Human rights abuse for suspected foreigners existed. Military contracts & natural disaster reconstrution contracts were awarded for neo cons cronies.
In Taiwan, former President was hand cuffed for charging his corruption. It is a true nature of democracy & equal justice. Why not US amend the constitution to deter the future abuse of power?
Posted in: Democrats seek criminal probe of Bush 'abuses'
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Bush himself admitted his mistakes & misadventure yesterday. He defended his track record with "why me? "why financial crisis happened on my watch". A few years ago, economists warned about his excessive spending, deregulation of market & generous permanent tax cuts. He ignored all of the warnings & stubbornly keep spending like no more tomorrows.. They are part of the problems for credit crunch. As far as broke Americans are concerned, his presidency was terrible.
Posted in: How would you evaluate George W Bush's presidency?
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US protected not only Taiwan. South Korea, South Vietnam, Thai & Japan during 1960s. Failed for saving one of the nation becoming communist.
Uncomfortable truth is Taiwan is economically dependent on China now. Taiwan need export market for goods & service for surviving. Most Taiwanese do not want the unification. That's absolutely right. Most baby boomers want to keep their seperate their identities. Some elder speak "Hokkein or Fujian dialet from Fujian province". The real Taiwanese meaning is who were settlers of Taiwan before 1947. Migrants after 1947s are still called as mainlanders. So there are some mainlanders in Taiwan.
It is unrealistic for China forcing Taiwan to integrate with them. It is up to Taiwanese to decide. If they say NO China has to respect their wish. If they say YES it is nobody business. It will take many generations. China does not need expensive air craft carriers. If they can sustain their high economic growth for a long time, reunificaion is possible. However current economic downturn exposed the China weakness. China is less attractive for Taiwan now.
Military expansion will destroy the economy & broke the nation. Like Soviet union in late 80s & US right now. It is unwise for China to expand the super expensive navy.
Posted in: China at sea
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Zenpun
Solider, Police,Toilet Cleaner, Prison officer, Fire fighter, Para medic, Nurse, Doctor, Lawyer, Judge, Sushi & Sashimi Chef, Noddle maker, Sake maker and Politician
Posted in: Which professions do you think are recession-proof?
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Zenpun
Bush is nothing more than spoiled son of rich man. He is a fraud & indecent person. He betrayed the trust of countless people.
Posted in: How would you evaluate George W Bush's presidency?
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Papawhale
"Eating whale meat is like eating your dog."
Of course, it is tastier than it. I asked my korean & Aussie friend to try the Whale burgers. Both of them said it is tastier & smoother than dog meat or kangaroo meat. In the ancient time, Vikings from scandianavian region like whale meat so much they even ate without cooking.
Posted in: Protests or not, Japanese keep eating whale