desmosedici said...

desmosedici at 03:13 PM JST - 22nd August

Ouch, ouch, double ouch! I felt sorry for the players when seeing their faces, especially Iwase when he was pulled from the mound. Well, there is still the bronze, so go for it. And anyway, as Hoshino will have told you many times, competing in the Olympics is more important…

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desmosedici at 10:25 AM JST - 22nd August

Don't know why the Thai authorities have issued warranties for the arrest of these two Japanese fellows, since Japan and Thailand don't have an extradition treaty anyway and Japan has already indicated it won't extradite these two to Thailand, who are already back in Japan. Since the murdered person is…

Posted in Thai arrest warrant issued for 2 Japanese in murder of compatriot at 10:25 AM JST - 22nd August
desmosedici at 11:15 AM JST - 21st August

One could also ask how Norika will look when she is in her 60's...

Posted in Norika at 11:15 AM JST - 21st August
desmosedici at 01:35 PM JST - 19th August

Suzuki Muneo: mata amerika ni yarareta yo! Actually an entertaining match and far better than any of the Japanese men's matches. And they are not out yet, the bronze medal is still up for grabs.

Posted in US rallies to beat Japan 4-2, reach Olympic final at 01:35 PM JST - 19th August
desmosedici at 01:25 PM JST - 19th August

So, is Japan trying to have these people extradited to Japan or have them tried in their respective countries? Boarding a vessel might constitute entering the soil of the country where said ship is registered. Just harrasing in international waters seems a (very) long shot to bother Interpol with. Interpol…

Posted in Japan seeks to arrest anti-whaling activists at 01:25 PM JST - 19th August
desmosedici at 11:13 PM JST - 17th August

Yeah, Putin told Medvedev that he didn't want to be disturbed till Monday. (when it seems the Russians will be withdrawing)

Posted in Russia denies troop withdrawal from South Ossetia at 11:13 PM JST - 17th August
desmosedici at 01:10 PM JST - 17th August

‘‘It is completely my mistake today,’’ Hoshino said. ‘‘I’m sure the players are frustrated, but I myself am frustrated with my mistake.’’ So, did the players slap him for a change or did he slap himself?

Posted in Japan falls 5-3 to S. Korea for 2nd loss in baseball at 01:10 PM JST - 17th August
desmosedici at 07:23 PM JST - 16th August

Bento: amen to that!

Posted in The do's and don'ts of having an affair at 07:23 PM JST - 16th August
desmosedici at 06:59 PM JST - 16th August

It's the "unemployed former businessman". Anyway, when he gets the bill from this Geragos fellow, he might opt to stay in jail.

Posted in Judge delays ruling in Japanese businessman case at 06:59 PM JST - 16th August
desmosedici at 04:28 PM JST - 16th August

To me that would be an insult. Proves that these "politicians" even grab loose change.

Posted in 3 ministers receive donations from founder of scandal-hit contractor at 04:28 PM JST - 16th August