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cactusJack's past comments

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  cactusJackFeb. 02, 2012 - 11:30AM JST

  Think of how much money is "lost" due to people accessing FB while at work....it must be billions of US$ per year. There is a downside to everything.

  Posted in: Facebook to seek to raise $5 bil in IPO

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  cactusJackFeb. 02, 2012 - 11:27AM JST

  I would move it offshore, pronto.

  Posted in: Silicon Valley braces for Facebook millionaires

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  cactusJackFeb. 02, 2012 - 11:26AM JST

  Yeah, the "Aging Society" is gonna love this. Don't they do market research?

  Posted in: Docomo, Disney to jointly offer smartphones and mobile services

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  cactusJackFeb. 02, 2012 - 11:24AM JST

  Shonen Knife was the peak. Get over it.

  Posted in: Asian stars woo Western record market

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  cactusJackFeb. 02, 2012 - 11:23AM JST

  I remember the guys at my office taking a collection of money so that they could get all the girls giri chocolate at once and spare everyone the hassle of going out and getting it themselves. Girls did the same I think. Lotta love there.

  Posted in: Lots of chocolate, but little love on Valentine’s Day in Japan

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  cactusJackFeb. 02, 2012 - 11:18AM JST

  These big companies are unable to make quick changes to their product lines and production output, and get burned.

  Posted in: Sharp forecasts Y290 bil loss

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  cactusJackFeb. 02, 2012 - 11:16AM JST

  and the golden parachute unfurls....

  Posted in: Sony's Stringer steps down as president, CEO

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  cactusJackFeb. 02, 2012 - 11:15AM JST

  My father in law has the exact same symptoms. Heart doctor prescribes blood thinners, which causes the stomach to bleed.

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  cactusJackFeb. 02, 2012 - 11:13AM JST

  What will a protest accomplish? Nada.

  Posted in: Japan protests to China over undersea gas drilling

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  cactusJackFeb. 02, 2012 - 10:30AM JST

  The reactor is as stable as a blind fat man on crutches.

  Posted in: 8.5 tons of radioactive water leak from Fukushima plant

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  cactusJackFeb. 01, 2012 - 06:43PM JST

  When I take a walk at lunchtime the sidewalks reek of cigarette smoke. To me it seems there has been an increase of people smoking outside in public places.

  Posted in: Gov't figures show lowest ever percentage of smokers

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  cactusJackFeb. 01, 2012 - 04:03PM JST

  Stopped reading at "unemployed".

  Posted in: Man arrested for calling 110 number 109 times to insult police

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  cactusJackFeb. 01, 2012 - 03:54PM JST

  So I guess if the Unqlo or Rakuten internship doesn't work out, and you are not of "world mind", and you are not hired at graduation...you basically graduate without any job at all.

  Posted in: Japan job treadmill grinds down workers and firms

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  cactusJackFeb. 01, 2012 - 01:15PM JST

  40 years + loopholes = as long as you want

  Posted in: Cabinet OKs bill to cap nuclear reactor life

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  cactusJackFeb. 01, 2012 - 10:25AM JST

  Sounds like an exasperated emotional plea rather than based on scientific evidence that reveals the relative safety of the area.

  Posted in: Mayor of village near Fukushima plant urges residents to return to homes

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  cactusJackJan. 31, 2012 - 01:45PM JST

  Suit Up!

  Posted in: AKB48 get a new look for men's suit commercial

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  cactusJackJan. 31, 2012 - 01:44PM JST

  Use The (work) Force.

  Posted in: Japan's jobless rate edges up to 4.6%

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  cactusJackJan. 31, 2012 - 10:36AM JST

  In my case, Mickey would have an enormous butt.

  Posted in: Peach John Disney undies for Valentine’s Day

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  cactusJackJan. 31, 2012 - 10:36AM JST

  Too much artificial flavoring in Japan drinks.

  Posted in: Sakura green tea

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  cactusJackJan. 31, 2012 - 10:33AM JST

  There will come a day when there will whole train cars reserved for the elderly.

  Posted in: Japan's population to shrink two thirds by 2110

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