Wednesday February 15, 2012

JAPAN NEWS AND DISCUSSION

blvtzpk's past comments

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blvtzpkMay. 04, 2009 - 06:07PM JST

I was in a computer store in Niigata today, and I was obliged to disinfect my hands on entering the store (at a 'disinfection station' at the entrance). That's overreacting, but the store is not an 'authority.' Nonetheless, I am interested in how much press this is getting in other countries versus that in Japan.

In Japan I am always reminded of the threat of foreign invasion - be it bugs, questionable food products, flora and fauna, or just simply we gaijins.

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blvtzpkApr. 30, 2009 - 08:20AM JST

Oh, I've got some meat she can eat!!!

“Recently I’ve been drinking a lot at home and it’s lonely.”

That would be a sign of actual or imminent alcoholism in some countries, but in Japan it's just an indicator that it's time to start looking for a partner...to drink with!

Posted in: Waka Inoue looking for carnivore partner
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blvtzpkApr. 23, 2009 - 07:50PM JST

An unstubbed cigarette.

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blvtzpkApr. 20, 2009 - 11:55AM JST

When asked about her rumored steamy relationship with a music producer, Kawahara commented, “Things are going well.”

Glad she got the opportunity to clear that one up. ;

Posted in: Mikase, Kawahara 'as gentle as cotton'
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blvtzpkApr. 17, 2009 - 09:25PM JST

After 10 minutes on Ichiro at the top of tonight's NHK 7PM news, we had about 7 minutes concerning the wonderful 'suprises' (yes the translator used this word at least three times) that the IOC committee was given, as if they were guests at a children's party. Jeez.

Posted in: Would you like to see Tokyo get the 2016 Olympics? If your answer is no, then why not?
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blvtzpkApr. 16, 2009 - 10:41PM JST

What happened to the regular probing questions???

At what age do they hope to be married? What are they going to get their respective boyfriends for Valentine's Day? What are their respective blood types? Do they like chubby men? Can they cook a good breakfast? Etc...

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blvtzpkApr. 16, 2009 - 07:08PM JST

@Nessie at 04:39 PM JST - 16th April

Different cost to the carrier, so different cost to the customer. Perfectly equitable, regardless of the casuse of obesity.

This means that a person suffering from anorexia nervosa should pay less? Get on the scales and determine the ticket price? I'd go on a diet for that!

Someone in a wheelchair (no matter the cause) must cost them more, but they don't charge more for that, for the inconvenience they cause through the need for extra attention. They even get to board planes ahead of the able-bodied patrons. What's with that? (sarcasm, folks...)

The 'litigation' comment concerned the fact that in a litigious country, this could be perceived as a negative prejudice towards a percentage of the community, and that could be the basis of litigation.

It'll be interesting to see how this all pans out.

Posted in: United Airlines to charge obese passengers double on full flights
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blvtzpkApr. 16, 2009 - 06:01PM JST

@ Nessie at 04:32 PM JST - 16th April

The World Cup treatment was generally good by everyone except the authorities and media.

I might be an exception, albeit slightly. On my way to see an exhibition game in Sendai prior to the real competition, a group of elementary schoolkids pointed at me and said 'hooligan' - the media and authorities had certainly got their message through to them.

Posted in: Would you like to see Tokyo get the 2016 Olympics? If your answer is no, then why not?
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blvtzpkApr. 16, 2009 - 09:04AM JST

Doesn't this decision have 'litigation' written all over it...?

Posted in: United Airlines to charge obese passengers double on full flights
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blvtzpkApr. 16, 2009 - 08:12AM JST

@ca1ic0cat at 02:43 AM JST - 16th April

I'd even stand in line to do it.

If Tokyo gets the Olympics you'll definitely be standing in line - for pretty much everything that's going on in Tokyo. Better start getting into training!

Posted in: Would you like to see Tokyo get the 2016 Olympics? If your answer is no, then why not?
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blvtzpkApr. 14, 2009 - 05:18PM JST

I wonder how many disposable hashi are in those bags...?

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blvtzpkApr. 14, 2009 - 03:19PM JST

Things MUST be bad if they're only hiring new employees for ONE day...sheesh! ;)

Posted in: Kii Kitano appointed 'New employee for a day' at Asahi Soft Drinks sampling event
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blvtzpkApr. 10, 2009 - 12:41PM JST

@neverknow2 at 09:30 AM JST - 10th April

Did he suffer from a stroke recently? Whats with talking out the side of his mouth all the time? I dont understand!!

I always feel this trait gives him a gangster-ish appearance, hence my nickname for him: Muggsy.

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blvtzpkApr. 09, 2009 - 08:08AM JST

I know ikebana can be boring, but geez...!!!

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blvtzpkApr. 05, 2009 - 04:43PM JST

The creator of 'Bananas in Pajamas' should sue.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJkPWMaNaIM

This look suspiciously like a pink version of B1 (or was it B2?).

Posted in: AKB48's Umeda named Tokyo Tower image girl
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blvtzpkMar. 23, 2009 - 05:12PM JST

@ TokyoHustla

The police are not here to protect Nova teachers on a lark.

Oh, charming comment there.

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blvtzpkMar. 18, 2009 - 12:32PM JST

In my-soon-to-finish job, I worked with a schemer and a bully. Both of those qualities went hand-in-hand with him, and will continue long after I've gone.

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blvtzpkMar. 18, 2009 - 09:23AM JST

I see the tacky headline remains.

Such titling does not reflect well on yourselves, JT.

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blvtzpkMar. 17, 2009 - 10:48PM JST

I'd throw my support behind her!

Posted in: Aki Hoshino throws her support behind Ichiro
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blvtzpkMar. 16, 2009 - 02:39PM JST

I'm with timorborder on the headline tackiness. Clever, but tacky nonetheless.

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