JAPAN NEWS AND DISCUSSION
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Why do Japanese change their attitude when they communicate with foreigners?
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U.S. Navy investigating how parts fell off aircraft near Atsugi
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Confrontation
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California court to decide if SeaWorld whales are illegal 'slaves'
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Kuroki reported pregnant 2 weeks after denying relationship with Akanishi
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- Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) in Kanto region
- RCS (RCSコーポレーション), Kanto
- Salary: ¥180,000 ~ ¥250,000 / Month includes performance bonus
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- Assistant Language Teacher - TOKYO - late-March start
- Interac, Tokyo
- Salary: ¥230,000 ~ ¥255,000 / Month
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- Assistant Language Teacher - Kanagawa Prefecture - late-March start
- Interac, Kanagawa
- Salary: ¥230,000 ~ ¥255,000 / Month
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jambon
GEN. PETRAEUS: Thank you, Mr. Chairman, Ranking Member, members of the committee. Thank you for the opportunity to provide an update on the security situation in Iraq and to discuss the recommendations I recently provided to my chain of command.
Since Ambassador Crocker and I appeared before you seven months ago there has been significant but uneven security progress in Iraq.
Since September, levels of violence and civilian deaths have been reduced substantially, Al Qaeda-Iraq and a number of other extremist elements have been dealt serious blows, the capabilities of Iraqi security force elements have grown, and there has been noteworthy involvement of local Iraqis in local security.
Nonetheless, the situation in certain areas is still unsatisfactory and innumerable challenges remain. Moreover, as events in the past two weeks have reminded us and as I have repeatedly cautioned, the progress made since last spring is fragile and reversible.
**Still, security in Iraq is better than it was when Ambassador Crocker and I reported to you last September, and it is significantly better than it was 15 months ago when Iraq was on the brink of civil war and the decision was made to deploy additional forces to Iraq. **
http://www.mullings.com/patreaus-open.doc
Posted in: 13 killed in Baghdad as Iraq marks Saddam's fall
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jambon
Posted in: 13 killed in Baghdad as Iraq marks Saddam's fall
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jambon
Nothing like a little accuracy.
Posted in: 13 killed in Baghdad as Iraq marks Saddam's fall
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jambon
"World News" is it?
Shouldn't JT have a "Stupid U.S. Stuff" category?
Posted in: Would-be robber panics and flees, leaving photo ID at Detroit bank
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jambon
"Assalts" on the MSM's freedom fighters no doubt.
Why not put this piece in the editorial section of JT?
Posted in: Iraq PM proclaims Basra assaults a 'success'
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jambon
Sadr is a headshot waiting to happen. See Zarkman.
Posted in: Sadr pulls fighters off Iraq's streets
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jambon
“But the food is always the highlight for me. I’m constantly amazed by restaurant culture here. Tokyo is definitely the world’s top when it comes to food, and being part of it is very exciting.”
It tough to make it in heart of Tokyo. Is this why Bill chose the Shonan "relaxed beach culture"?
(Totally irrelevant: When Singapore was a colony of Japan, from February 15, 1942 to September 12, 1945, the name was changed to Shonan.)
Posted in: Celebrity Australian chef introduces Japan to the pleasure of breakfast
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jambon
his has led to a recent campaign to take apart the more troublesome factions. The worst of the lot are in Basra, where Shia militias make a lot of money off the oil and port operations down there. These gangs were getting greedy, and stealing more than the government was willing to tolerate. Thus in the last week, thousands of Iraqi police and soldiers moved into Basra and began arresting members of the Mahdi Army (run by Shia cleric Moqtada al Sadr). At the same time, police moved in on Mahdi Army groups in Baghdad. But Basra was where the money was, and the fighting was expected to be long and difficult. On March 26th, the government gave the Mahdi Army three days to surrender, or face some real violence. For some Shia gangsters, this seems to mean American smart bombs. That rumor is all over Basra, and the bad guys are truly scared.
http://www.strategypage.com/qnd/iraq/articles/20080327.aspx
Posted in: Sadr pulls fighters off Iraq's streets
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jambon
I didn't see North Korea as a participant.
http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/dprk/dprk-dark.htm
Posted in: Earth Hour blackout highlights global warming
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jambon
"A slight drop in the oceans' temperature over a period of five or six years probably is insignificant, just as a warming over such a short period would be. Yet if there had been a rise of any kind, even of the same slightness, rest assured this would be broadcast far and wide as yet another log on the global warming fire."
Posted in: Earth Hour blackout highlights global warming
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jambon
"Starting off the day with two eggs, butter and cream?"
Fats help the body use vitamins... thank God.
Remember: If it tastes good, it will taste better with butter and garlic.
Posted in: Celebrity Australian chef introduces Japan to the pleasure of breakfast
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jambon
People hate change. JT readers will become used to the new design -- yet again.
With that said, please find a professional who understands color in GUI (links have already been mentioned) and have them do a make over on this site.
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jambon
"Sydney was the first major metropolis to mark Saturday’s Earth Hour, a self-imposed 60-minute black-out, with the lights on landmark buildings, corporate skyscrapers, businesses and homes switched off from 8 p.m."
So they paid twice to fire up those fluorescent lights, eh? (I'll bet the aircraft beacons were not shut off.)
Elsewhere in the news "Oceans are cooling." No one wants to believe / report it.
Posted in: Earth Hour blackout highlights global warming
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jambon
"But Basra was where the money was, and the fighting was expected to be long and difficult. On March 26th, the government gave the Mahdi Army three days to surrender, or face some real violence. For some Shia gangsters, this seems to mean American smart bombs. That rumor is all over Basra, and the bad guys are truly scared. Hiding out in a mosque won't help, because American ground troops are not involved. Iraqi cops have no problem clearing out a mosque."
(cough)
Posted in: Shiite fighters in Iraq bombed as PM offers cash for guns
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jambon
"Cups? That is the most annoying measure for me"
Oh bother...: http://www.gourmetsleuth.com/gram_calc.htm
Posted in: Celebrity Australian chef introduces Japan to the pleasure of breakfast
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jambon
Ah-ha! I thought I recognized this bloke.
http://uktv.co.uk/food/recipe/aid/516685
Too bad they removed the video.
Posted in: Celebrity Australian chef introduces Japan to the pleasure of breakfast
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jambon
Nouri al-Maliki, the Iraqi prime minister, has stressed that the operation is targeting “lawless gangs” in the southern port city of Basra, but fighting has spread to other cities. Members of the Madhi Army, a group of Shia militants loyal to the cleric Moqtada al-Sadr, have staged solidarity attacks.
Diehards. Their days are numbered.
Posted in: Shiite fighters in Iraq bombed as PM offers cash for guns
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jambon
You decide: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,342329,00.html http://www.tmz.com/2008/03/27/allred-goes-tit-for-tat-with-the-tsa/ http://www.gloriaallred.com/CM/Custom/TOCAbout.asp
The more one looks at it the worse it gets.
Posted in: Woman forced to remove nipple ring at Texas airport
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jambon
Here's a breakdown on the terrorists getting their butts kicked:
Coalition Forces in Iraq Kill 15 Enemy Fighters http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=49401
Yes, "enemy fighters" is more accurate.
Posted in: Shiite fighters in Iraq bombed as PM offers cash for guns
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jambon
Grand eggs! (Everything in moderation.)
As for the hotto kehki, don't know how Bill is going to sell the idea of what is considered a snack food as breakfast. Perhaps he might trade the ricotta for some kamabokko.
Posted in: Celebrity Australian chef introduces Japan to the pleasure of breakfast