Wednesday February 15, 2012

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    ilcub76

    In Japan’s harmony-loving society, conflicts—when unavoidable—are generally settled behind the scenes.

    I think we all know the meaning of this - paying off government officials to keep it quiet. I guess Toyota found out that it doesn't work that way overseas.

    It's not just crisis management that Japanese companies need. They also need to respect the laws of the countries that they do business in. The former lawyer for Toyota who testified before the US congress said that Toyota has no regard for law, hiding evidence of safety failures during litigation.

    Article at: http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/congress-blasts-toyota-withholding-key-evidence-secret-books/story?id=9957579

    Posted in: Toyota fiasco a wake-up call for Japan's companies

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    ilcub76

    Made in Japan and imported from Japan because there is no mention about China anywhere !

    Have you been to Daiso lately? Try finding a product that says "Made in Japan" there. The reason everything is ￥105 is that it's all made in China. I don't know what world you're living in....

    Posted in: Daiso hit with big U.S. fine for lead-laden toys

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    ilcub76

    So Pakistan can arrest and charge Americans, but none of the how many people in the border region near Afghanistan who support and hide terrorists? Sounds like it's time for someone with some cajones to take over.

    Posted in: Pakistan lays out terror charges against 5 Americans

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    ilcub76

    This coming from a country with a DESPICABLE record on accepting refugees.

    http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20070313i1.html

    Posted in: Tokyo artists set the table for Refugees International

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    ilcub76

    I understand people wanting to "get their money's worth" from their tax money, but some of the calls are just ridiculous. Japan should change the law to penalize anyone who does not call with an actual emergency.

    Posted in: False emergency calls continue to come in to police and fire departments

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    ilcub76

    Hawaii dodged the bullet, but let's remember that the largest wave in the 1960 tsunami hit Japan, not areas closer to the epicenter (Chile).

    Posted in: Tsunami races across Pacific but spares Hawaii

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    Wonder if there was lead in the drinks, cups, food, etc.?

    China Airlines is from Taiwan.

    This could just be a case of an undetected heart condition. Let's not jump to conclusions.

    Posted in: 1-year-old Japanese boy dies on flight to Hawaii

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    ilcub76

    Figure skating is nice, but to me it shows how shallow the Japanese are.

    Toyota's safety problems are a matter of life and death to some owners, but skating is being covered more heavily. Were it a foreign company with safety problems in products sold in Japan, there would be 20 minutes of outcry on every newscast.

    Posted in: Figure skating gets more attention than Toyota's problems in Japan

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    ilcub76

    Most gay people think that everyone else is gay.

    You obviously have never read the study by Alfred Kinsey.

    Posted in: Jesus was gay, says Elton John

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    ilcub76

    “If we, the citizens of Israel, want this state to continue to exist, we must be ready to fight for it day and night, in the light and also in the darkness,”

    If this is the work of Mossad, my father said it best -0- For being God's chosen people, the Israelis are some of the meanest SOBs in the world. Defending yourself during an attack is one thing, but assassination is the choice of the offender.

    Posted in: In Dubai attack, signs of Mossad shadow war

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    ilcub76

    If JT wants to do a piece on Nagasaki, maybe they should focus on a festival happening right now -- the Nagasaki Lantern Festival -- much more relevant with the lunar New Year happening at the moment.

    Posted in: Explore home of Japan’s 'hidden Christians' on Goto Islands

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    ilcub76

    Some see a new wave of Japan-bashing

    Mr. Pot, meet Mr. Kettle.

    This has nothing to do with Japan-bashing, but everything to do with internal quality problems at Toyota.

    Remember the elevator issue a few years ago? If that wasn't bashing of a foreign nation, I don't know what was.

    It seems fine for the Japanese to bash foreign companies and such, but want to make a fuss when something happens to one of their own. Hypocrites!

    Posted in: Japan worried that Toyota's problems could hurt U.S. ties

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    ilcub76

    How do you say, "Go to Hell!" in Chinese?

    How do you say, "Piss off!" in Chinese?

    Posted in: China warns U.S. on Dalai Lama meeting with Obama

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    ilcub76

    North Korea is warning South Korea that it will take “strong measures” to foil any attempt to bring down the communist country.

    Kim Jong Il is doing a good enough job of bringing down his country, namely the November 30 redenomination of the NK won. There has been civil unrest and the head economic leader has been sacked. Markets are back in place after being outlawed, showing that the "all-knowing" government has lost control of the economy.

    It's just a matter of time before NK implodes.

    Posted in: N Korea threatens South amid push to restart talks

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    ilcub76

    Today's recipient of the Darwin Award

    Posted in: Man arrested after applying for driver's license renewal while drunk

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    ilcub76

    Burger King? Where? Haven't seen one the whole time I've been here.

    Posted in: McDonald's and Burger King battle it out with new menus

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    ilcub76

    If you one day find yourself in a foxhole being at shot at and you find you are sharing that fox hole with a gay guy and a guy who hates gays, maybe you will realize why you don't start with the military as those guys risk your life doing stupid things.

    I think most people being shot at during combat wouldn't give a rat's A$$ about who's beside them. Most would be trying to save themselves and the others with them.

    Posted in: Mullen says gay ban in U.S. military should be lifted

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    ilcub76

    Straightguy said,

    Once society totally accepts gays, then change the military rules.

    Maybe it should be the other way around. If gays can be accepted in the military, they will almost certainly be accepted in general society.

    Many people on this site say that the Japanese are just now entering the 20th century on human and civil rights, but policies like this in the US don't make America look much better. Repeal "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" and join the 21st century.

    Posted in: Mullen says gay ban in U.S. military should be lifted

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    ilcub76

    “Prius drivers complained brakes were not so sharp.”

    About as sharp as most Japanese drivers I've seen. They actually accelerate before slamming on the brakes where I live.

    Posted in: 14 complaints in Japan over Toyota Prius brakes

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    ilcub76

    Then the Japanese team was nationalized by Hugo Chavez, so Venezuela wins by default.

    Posted in: Japan, Venezuela draw 0-0 in friendly

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