Thank you for the clarification, Namibub. The article above does not really make this clear.
So, the first problem is that the Malian musician, Toumani Diabate, despite being a devout Muslim according to rjd_jr, has used quotations from the Qu'ran in his song, and this is not permitted, right?
Phew, that was lucky then! We might have actually heard a couple real phrases from the Koran! Very dangerous, that. Must not allow anyone to be converted to Islam, right?
I have a Koran beside my bed which I sometimes dip into, but perhaps I had better stop immediately, in…
Further news reportage suggests that low-level radiation metal scraps and iron filings are melted down and then carried at 1500 degrees in a 150 litre/liter vessel to a cooling room, and that this process is done by remote control. Some of this liquid spilled onto the floor, causing smoke and…
The title says 'No leakage'. The article says 'No leakage has been reported'. That's a big difference.
Also the authorities say that the smoke has not been allowed to escape. Quote: "The smoke, which has been contained..." So there must be a problem with this smoke, then?
In the (pre-war) Imperial flying boats the passengers could wander up and down stairs, go to the dining room or the lounge, and even have their own cabins to change for dinner, sleep, etc., I believe. Flights to South Africa would stop on Lake Victoria to let the passengers enjoy…
nandakandamanda at 02:38 PM JST - 23rd October
JPYuki: "Was he wearing a life vest?"
Er, they found him lying on the sea bed. What kind of life vest would sink you, and then keep you down?
Posted in Japanese tourist dies snorkeling in Australia at 02:38 PM JST - 23rd October
nandakandamanda at 02:12 PM JST - 23rd October
Thank you for the clarification, Namibub. The article above does not really make this clear.
So, the first problem is that the Malian musician, Toumani Diabate, despite being a devout Muslim according to rjd_jr, has used quotations from the Qu'ran in his song, and this is not permitted, right?
The…
Posted in Sony delays sales of game software over Koran phrase usage at 02:12 PM JST - 23rd October
nandakandamanda at 02:32 PM JST - 22nd October
US supply Japan?
Japan supplies US ships in the Indian Ocean... with whose petroleum products?
Posted in Palin backs shipping Alaskan LNG to Japan at 02:32 PM JST - 22nd October
nandakandamanda at 02:23 PM JST - 22nd October
Phew, that was lucky then! We might have actually heard a couple real phrases from the Koran! Very dangerous, that. Must not allow anyone to be converted to Islam, right?
I have a Koran beside my bed which I sometimes dip into, but perhaps I had better stop immediately, in…
Posted in Sony delays sales of game software over Koran phrase usage at 02:23 PM JST - 22nd October
nandakandamanda at 04:44 PM JST - 10th October
Further news reportage suggests that low-level radiation metal scraps and iron filings are melted down and then carried at 1500 degrees in a 150 litre/liter vessel to a cooling room, and that this process is done by remote control. Some of this liquid spilled onto the floor, causing smoke and…
Posted in Smoke fills nuke power facility in Ibaraki; no radioactive leakage at 04:44 PM JST - 10th October
nandakandamanda at 04:06 PM JST - 10th October
The Emperor himself refuses to visit Yasukuni? Why is that?
Saitama Pref Govt prefers to take their lead from a political party.
Let us hope then that instead they will now teach children the real reason that the Emperor feels it is wrong for him to visit Yasukuni.
Let us…
Posted in Saitama provides schools with gov't document allowing Yasukuni trips at 04:06 PM JST - 10th October
nandakandamanda at 03:10 PM JST - 10th October
I wonder...
The title says 'No leakage'. The article says 'No leakage has been reported'. That's a big difference.
Also the authorities say that the smoke has not been allowed to escape. Quote: "The smoke, which has been contained..." So there must be a problem with this smoke, then?
The…
Posted in Smoke fills nuke power facility in Ibaraki; no radioactive leakage at 03:10 PM JST - 10th October
nandakandamanda at 05:23 PM JST - 9th October
In the (pre-war) Imperial flying boats the passengers could wander up and down stairs, go to the dining room or the lounge, and even have their own cabins to change for dinner, sleep, etc., I believe. Flights to South Africa would stop on Lake Victoria to let the passengers enjoy…
Posted in Airline complaints: Which bothers you the most? at 05:23 PM JST - 9th October
nandakandamanda at 02:40 PM JST - 8th October
Yup, sue the Mum for buying them, and the Dad for going along with it.
Posted in Japanese girl, 4, wearing Crocs loses toe on Singapore escalator at 02:40 PM JST - 8th October
nandakandamanda at 06:14 PM JST - 7th October
Prince Charles is a Windsor and the new Prime Minister is an Aso.
Well, to you lot of Sour Grapers, I would say good luck to him and Camilla. "Long may their lum reek!" as some in Scotland say.
Posted in Prince Charles, Camilla to visit Japan Oct 27-31 at 06:14 PM JST - 7th October