Monday May 28, 2012

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    avigator

    This might be a good source of current and past earthquakes around the World: http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/recenteqsww/

    Posted in: M5.8 quake jolts Kanto; no tsunami warning issued

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    avigator

    Oops, I meant big one, not bug one. My apologies.

    Posted in: M5.8 quake jolts Kanto; no tsunami warning issued

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    avigator

    Just wondering if the word 'love" is even mentioned in their "holy" book.

    Posted in: Attack on church services in Nigeria kills around 20

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    Too many tragic traffic accidents happening recently. May the families find comfort during their trying times for those who died of got injured, and even those who have been traumatized by the accident.

    Posted in: 7 killed as bus on way to Tokyo Disneyland crashes in Gunma

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    I found this interesting website that predicts a significant Tokai earthquake on or around 8 July 2012. The owner of the page claims to have predicted the March 11, 2011 earthquake exactly on same date when it took place. Now, I posted a reference to that webpage twice in my Facebook account and misteriously got deleted. Go to: http://www.garagegames.com/community/blog/view/15946 If you have a webprovider in Japan try posting it your Facebook accounts to see if it gets deleted like it happened to me. With so many earthquakes it is not a surprise if another bug one hits.

    Posted in: M5.8 quake jolts Kanto; no tsunami warning issued

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    Lord have mercy! Good to know in case it comes close.

    Posted in: Melanoma drug nearly doubles survival time

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    Just a pessimistic scenario. But things could really turn for the worse in difficult times. In the old days people managed to overcome economic difficulties when family bonds were strong. I am not sure about reliance on friends in Japan because I have not been able to see the kind of strong friendships people forge in other countries. But definitely the safety seems to be disappearing little by little.

    Posted in: Nightmarish scenarios of the coming financial collapse

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    Jason and the Argonauts was a good one, back when TV was only in black and white. It was impressive when we were kids. I do not think kids would even watch it because of so much computer effects. But the Greatest Story Ever Told is certainly a classic one. It is sobering movie to our daily problems.

    Posted in: Name some scenes from movies that had such a powerful effect on you that you thought about them often for days after you saw the movie.

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    Patriotism should come from people's heart, not from enforcement. Would you force somebody to love you? How insecure can somebody be to resort to this sort of scheme? It resembles the practice of some religions that profess compulsory conversion. Persuasion is the key to gaining somebody's favorable opinion on a matter.

    Posted in: Osaka votes in favor of enforced singing of Japanese national anthem in public schools

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    I could have sent my family to any place in the US for free, plus paid stipends. But I did not think it was the right thing to do. I think a lot of people evacuated out of fear and over anxiety. Maybe they had a reason for it because of lack of concrete information, or even misinformation and rumors. People kept asking me if I was going to evacuate or if I was going to evacuate my family. My reply: "I go when I glow". In other words, it had to really get that bad for me to even think about possible evacuation.

    I followed Max Ehrmann's advice in his 1920's poem: "Desiderata" "Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness".

    And if another disaster strikes again, I will still stay and adjust to the new conditions and if possible to help those in need.

    Posted in: Gov't feared nuclear crisis would engulf Tokyo, report shows

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    Paul Paul, great reminder for us to focus on the positive, not the negative. Moderator, I apologize if I have posted comments that were negative or could be construed as negative. We all have a chance at improving our thinking skills and controlling impulsive replies. I hope that if a big one hits Tokyo, that nothing will happen to the structure or visitors. Once the opening fever and rush is over, I will take my family to it on a not so crowded day. Have a happy spring-like day tomorrow.

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    These Japanese weekly tabloids must be like the National Enquirer, which publishes 50% facts and sometimes totally ficticious information. It even has a warming to that effect. Best thing is not to even read them, or if you do, do not believe in their stories. They just have no agenda or anything to report on, so they just make it up.

    Posted in: Foreign staff at Tokyo brokerages find flattery gets them everywhere

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    Religion of Peace, agree. If you only knew the source of a lot of these religions, even some Christian religions too.

    Posted in: Koran burning incites deadly riots in Afghanistan

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    avigator

    Good luck. They are heading only one way: Jerusalem.

    Posted in: Arab Spring navigates Islam, democracy

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    Just like the Great Kanto Earthquake Massacre of 1923 never happened. Mostly ethnic Koreans, Okinawans and Chinese. Find for yourself.

    Posted in: China complains to Japan over Nagoya mayor's Nanjing massacre denial

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    Nothing is sure in life, even the job you have today. So, just because you are popular and make so much, a little restrain in spending can help when under the weather.

    Posted in: TV networks drop troubled Tomoko Nakajima

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    Corruption and bribery destroy countries.

    Posted in: Philippines denies casino graft

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    Absolutely agree. In fact, why not retire the imperial family with some separation incentive bonus, to pave the way for a president to be elected head of the State and run similar affairs. After all, this family is highly overburdened with too many duties and with limited privacy and time for themselves.

    Posted in: Crown prince says emperor needs to reduce duties

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    No more Japanese cars for me if I resettle back in the US. Finito! For now, while I am here, no choice but to buy used Toyotas.

    Posted in: Japan's auto industry a shadow of its former self

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    Don't agree with dolphin and "research" whale hunting? Then voice your opinion by way of boycott Japan Inc. products, tourism, services, banking, etc, etc.

    Posted in: Wakayama court clears anti-dolphin hunt activist

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