majimeaussie said...

majimeaussie at 10:08 AM JST - 25th September

It's all part of a ploy to get another woman out of the parliament!!!

If SHE does not get pregnant she is setting a bad example so gets sacked and if she does get pregnant she had better leave the parliament to look after the little tyke.

Posted in Ex-premier's daughter Obuchi named minister on declining birthrate at 10:08 AM JST - 25th September
majimeaussie at 10:27 AM JST - 19th September

I know some girls that would put on 5 pairs of undies before going to the bar so that they and their friends could get drunk for $200.... but I am an aussie

Posted in Aussie pub offers free drinks to women who take off panties at 10:27 AM JST - 19th September
majimeaussie at 10:40 AM JST - 3rd September

no... just clarifying that your statement that "only 2 positive" is not necessarily correct based on the above article.

Posted in Sumo stables searched after 2 Russian wrestlers test positive for marijuana at 10:40 AM JST - 3rd September
majimeaussie at 10:32 AM JST - 3rd September

lipscombe ... from the report above, of 69 tests there are 2 positives and 67 unknowns. The way it is written implies that the other 67 were negative but it is not actually stated.

Posted in Sumo stables searched after 2 Russian wrestlers test positive for marijuana at 10:32 AM JST - 3rd September
majimeaussie at 03:49 PM JST - 2nd September

xpompey8... so it is only all the books about lawyers that have a title "The ..."?

Posted in John Grisham has no shortage of book ideas at 03:49 PM JST - 2nd September
majimeaussie at 10:27 AM JST - 2nd September

For an interesting read (and very different interpretation of the timing) I suggest you read this article.

http://www.japaneconomynews.com/2008/09/01/fukuda-steps-down-foriegn-media-doesnt-get-why/

Posted in Fukuda resigns as prime minister to avoid political vacuum; Aso says he's willing to run for PM at 10:27 AM JST - 2nd September
majimeaussie at 01:22 PM JST - 22nd August

I'm a bit like TJ. Also my place is new so has been designed for a strong earthquake. If it is damaged pretty much every building will be damaged and the insurers will probably go broke trying to pay out. At least that is my theory (and my insurance salesman…

Posted in New quake insurance contracts hit record high rate in FY 2007 at 01:22 PM JST - 22nd August
majimeaussie at 05:49 PM JST - 13th August

How is it a "Hollywood" film when it has been filmed fully in Japan by Japanese producers?

Posted in Actress Megumi Okina appears at Japan premiere of horror film 'Shutter' at 05:49 PM JST - 13th August
majimeaussie at 06:02 PM JST - 12th August

I try to be polite and most of the time I think the Japanese are polite - I do cringe a bit when they call out "Sumimasen" so loudly but in Japan that is not impolite. Also I like the service in Japan as they generally try hard to be…

Posted in What is your general impression of the way people treat waiters and waitresses in restaurants, cafes, etc? at 06:02 PM JST - 12th August
majimeaussie at 06:03 PM JST - 10th July

Sarge: For me, every six months I screw up the time by one hour - it's either one hour earlier or later than I think - when I call someone in the States. I can never keep it straight. Pain in the neck!

But do the US and Europe start…

Posted in What are your views on daylight saving time? at 06:03 PM JST - 10th July