hereandthere said...

hereandthere at 08:13 AM JST - 28th July

don't see anything "humiliating" there, on the contrary I see great responsibility on the part of "dad" giving the kid some freedom, but keeping the kid from being able to run wild.

the dogs on the other hand... looking for that tree.

Posted in Tight leash at 08:13 AM JST - 28th July
hereandthere at 08:37 AM JST - 27th July

"Taspo logs could help their reviewers figure out what areas cardholders live in and what behavioral patterns they have." ...ya think!?

Posted in Tobacco maker group hands over taspo user data to prosecutors at 08:37 AM JST - 27th July
hereandthere at 07:52 AM JST - 22nd July

johnnyreb >it's her religion. she chose to follow it. if it's going to treat her as such, it's her decision.

I really doubt she made any choice to follow...

Posted in Malaysian Islamic court orders woman caned for having a beer at 07:52 AM JST - 22nd July
hereandthere at 11:51 AM JST - 21st July

** If you speak a second language, speak it at home. Or find a play group or caregiver where your child can hear another language regularly.**

that's a good point... and make a point of teaching the kids at home too... don't rely on the schools!

Posted in Unraveling how children become bilingual so easily at 11:51 AM JST - 21st July
hereandthere at 02:17 PM JST - 16th July

let's lose the personal income tax, that would be fair.

Posted in U.S. House plan boosts taxes on rich to 20-year high at 02:17 PM JST - 16th July
hereandthere at 08:00 AM JST - 16th July

The tax increase would be limited to the top 1.2% of earners — families that make more than $350,000 a year.

these are the same 1.2% who pay the majority of taxes already... well at least 0bama(min.$400K/yr) and company are included... though I imagine certain "government" employees will find a…

Posted in U.S. House plan boosts taxes on rich to 20-year high at 08:00 AM JST - 16th July
hereandthere at 08:31 AM JST - 15th July

would think almost all of those "jobs" deal with their abilities in their native language thus work related to "home" countries... and the fact they can now communicate in Japanese as well.

most "business" level bilinguals(including Japanese) I know, have never had a problem getting work... and almost all jobs…

Posted in Record 11,000 foreign students find jobs in Japan in 2008: survey at 08:31 AM JST - 15th July
hereandthere at 06:49 PM JST - 13th July

just call me Mr. 5.8%

Posted in No. of summer travelers abroad expected to fall 5.8% at 06:49 PM JST - 13th July
hereandthere at 07:20 AM JST - 21st June

maybe that can include "インドカレー" or "アメリカンドッグ"

Posted in Japan forms consortium to check farm produce brand registrations abroad at 07:20 AM JST - 21st June
hereandthere at 07:39 AM JST - 19th June

new opportunities for the local... yakuza.

Posted in FSA eyes formation of small local lenders for low-income people at 07:39 AM JST - 19th June