nandakandamanda said...

nandakandamanda at 05:32 PM JST - 17th July

Militants killing civilians and uniformed Afghans and coalition forces, and coalition forces killing militants who deliberately hide among unwilling civilians, what kind of war and for how long? (I think you mean)

Well, it's a war that will be fought as long as the Taliban try to wrest Afghanistan away…

Posted in Coalition airstrike kills 8 civilians in Afghanistan at 05:32 PM JST - 17th July
nandakandamanda at 12:30 PM JST - 17th July

This is wonderful for many reasons. Congratulations to Yang Yi herself; also to the panel for daring to choose on merit. She will have been aware of the classical beauty of older Japanese and able to use it in her writing, I imagine. "Todai moto kurashi..." goes the proverb, with…

Posted in Chinese novelist Yang wins prestigious Japanese literature prize at 12:30 PM JST - 17th July
nandakandamanda at 10:51 AM JST - 17th July

some14some, why did you write 'children' in inverted commas like that above? Are you inferring that they are not in reality children?

Quote "One should applaud the decision of Chongju's education board that must be concerned about the safety of Japanese 'children'. The situation in Korea seems very explosive incited…

Posted in S Korean city cancels home stays for Japanese children at 10:51 AM JST - 17th July
nandakandamanda at 12:21 AM JST - 16th July

Two brothers and two toys. The younger brother has taken both and refuses to share. A good parent loves both and wishes to see them mature and cooperate in harmony. This good parent would take the toys out of the younger brother's hands and put them on a high shelf,…

Posted in Japan has much to lose from Takeshima reference: S Korean envoy at 12:21 AM JST - 16th July
nandakandamanda at 12:10 AM JST - 16th July

Was just wanting to correct the innocent image some of the earlier posters had of college newspaper delivery guys! ;8) The reality, as Cleo has pointed out, is often quite different. These guys are rough, bullying, and in many cases actual Y members.

Moderator: Stay on topic please.

Posted in 2 Yomiuri newspaper delivery agents arrested for allegedly raping woman at 12:10 AM JST - 16th July
nandakandamanda at 11:15 PM JST - 15th July

Two islands in the sea with a long history of changing hands.

One country says "Let's look at both sides' arguments and move forward towards a harmonious agreement."

One country says, "These islands belong to us. Period. Not negotiable. Let's discuss things peacefully together." This side has already ocupied and…

Posted in Japan has much to lose from Takeshima reference: S Korean envoy at 11:15 PM JST - 15th July
nandakandamanda at 01:35 PM JST - 15th July

I haven't turned it on yet this year. In fact we didn't even have aircon until about 5 years ago. I bought one for my J wife as a pleasant surprise and had it fitted in the living/dining room. Switched it on and left it going for a while. When…

Posted in 216 people taken to hospitals due to heat stroke at 01:35 PM JST - 15th July
nandakandamanda at 01:28 PM JST - 15th July

If your name comes up on the screen and you are blocked, you should have the right to know instantly what is against your name.

The problem for the individual is that the system is generally inscrutable, and therefore discriminatory. High blood pressure time for some.

Posted in One million names on U.S. terrorist watch list: rights group at 01:28 PM JST - 15th July
nandakandamanda at 09:29 PM JST - 14th July

Chatting with a medical student today and he said the best drink is mineral water. Aquarius and Pocari Sweat are too sweet, he said. Coffee etc, expel body water.

The signs of sunstroke are a) thirst b) headache, c) dizziness d) muscle spasms e) loss of consciousness.

Most baseball students…

Posted in 216 people taken to hospitals due to heat stroke at 09:29 PM JST - 14th July
nandakandamanda at 03:24 PM JST - 14th July

The Japanese govt recommends setting air conditioning at a minimum of 28 degrees. We had the directive a couple of weeks ago.

Heat stroke? Word on the street corner here in Japan is to recognize the early warning signs: if you start getting muscle spasms it's time to take action.…

Posted in 216 people taken to hospitals due to heat stroke at 03:24 PM JST - 14th July