greencardfan said...

greencardfan at 06:40 PM JST - 25th September

So,fds, it's wrong for someone to take someone else's life but it's OK for the government to take the offender's. Where's the logic here? This is why the death penalty is NEVER justifiable. And, of course, the chance that an innocent person might be put to death. If it was…

Posted in New justice minister backs death penalty at 06:40 PM JST - 25th September
greencardfan at 04:17 PM JST - 23rd September

Hear, hear, Zurcronium. ZERO TV for kids till the age of two, storybooks, storybooks and more storybooks. Nursery rhymes and songs together. Hell, just TALK to your kids.

Posted in Overzealous mothers prep their infants too early for school at 04:17 PM JST - 23rd September
greencardfan at 07:41 PM JST - 22nd September

Translator 300, "surreptitiously" is the word.

Posted in Girl, 5, found naked, unconscious on Chiba street; confirmed dead at hospital at 07:41 PM JST - 22nd September
greencardfan at 06:26 PM JST - 19th September

Flew United to San Francisco and watched a female cabin crew member spill a meal on a passenger and say "ooops" by way of an apology, totally can relate to Pivot with the fat and cranky bit. UGLY BEYOND BELIEF seemed to be the prerequisite for employment.....

Posted in United voted 'Best North American Airline' in Asia at 06:26 PM JST - 19th September
greencardfan at 04:16 PM JST - 16th September

Hmmm. Not sure if "spectacular" is quite the word. Used T5 in July and August and airside still has the "under construction" feel to it with gaps in the walling and exposed wiring. In true Brit style, cleanliness is sadly not a priority, pales in comparision to Narita, although the…

Posted in Heathrow T5 is no longer shaming BA at 04:16 PM JST - 16th September
greencardfan at 06:07 PM JST - 28th June

Yes, he deserted. He has apologised. After 40 years in NK surely he has paid his dues.

Posted in Jenkins applies for permanent residency at 06:07 PM JST - 28th June
greencardfan at 01:39 PM JST - 25th June

Actually, Mr. Jenkins earns 4.8 million yen a year working 6-7 hours a day, 6 days a week at a museum gift-shop on Sado Island. He helps sell senbei and a portion of the profits go to the abductees fund. One can assume he is taxed, health insurance etc etc…

Posted in Jenkins applies for permanent residency at 01:39 PM JST - 25th June
greencardfan at 01:19 PM JST - 20th May

Well, it's better than playing Pachinko!

Posted in Middle-aged and elderly flock to English conversation courses at 01:19 PM JST - 20th May