Wednesday February 15, 2012

JAPAN NEWS AND DISCUSSION

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nimbusDec. 30, 2009 - 04:05AM JST

The best thing - I have a job. The worst thing - I have a job.

Posted in: What was the best thing and what was the worst thing to happen to you this year?
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nimbusDec. 29, 2009 - 07:41PM JST

Come to think of it even flying naked would not be safe. Imagine using a terrorist's body as the carrier of a deadly virus, like ebola. Get on a long flight before symptoms start showing and let the cramp cabin and re-circulated air do the rest.

Posted in: How much more can airlines do to improve security measures against terrorist plots?
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nimbusDec. 27, 2009 - 08:11PM JST

I think another Iranian revolution is coming soon.

Posted in: At least 5 Iranian protesters reported killed
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nimbusDec. 27, 2009 - 09:54AM JST

Fly naked. All bags must be in cargo hold.

Posted in: New U.S. airline rules keep passengers in seats one hour before landing
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nimbusDec. 26, 2009 - 10:23AM JST

According to this AP report, it was not a firecracker.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/usairlinerdisturbance

Posted in: Nigerian man sets off explosive device on plane landing in Detroit
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nimbusDec. 25, 2009 - 04:58AM JST

"...... there are studies by the German ADAC, which clearly show that it is best to avoid warming up the engine by idling and standing and instead one should start driving." Really? I used to own a VW (German car) and lived in a place where it could get really cold in the winter. If I did not start my car and warm it up for 10 minutes, I couldn't even push the gear stick down to put the car in reverse. No heating system on my car's engine and I carry two sets of keys.

The drunk guy probably thought the idling car was his own car.

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nimbusDec. 24, 2009 - 04:10AM JST

My understanding is that if a lay person with no medical background tries to help an injured or sick stranger on the street and that person dies, the lay person is shielded from lawsuits; however, it would be different if the person who renders aids has medical trainning. Is this correct?

Perhaps the two EMTs were worried about being sued if something went wrong.

Or may be they were on an unauthorized coffee break and didn't want to get into trouble for staying away from their station too long.

So many questions but so little information.

Posted in: NYC victim's mom: EMTs were 'inhuman' not to help
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nimbusDec. 19, 2009 - 08:46AM JST

None at all.

Posted in: What advantages does marriage offer that a single lifestyle doesn't?
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nimbusDec. 13, 2009 - 09:19AM JST

If he doesn't know the difference between a bank and an investment bank and lump them all together, then he should just shut up.

The banking industry in the U.S. is one of the most heavily regulated industry. I know because I have been in banking for 24 years, half the time as a federal bank regulator and half as a banker.

This whole mess we are in now is directly and indirectly caused by the government and it goes a long way back, but of course politicians will always try to blame someone else. BTW, I am neither pro or against President Obama, but I found these rescue plans that the government is coming up with are poorly thought out and create new messes of their own.

Posted in: Obama blasts banks for opposing financial overhaul
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nimbusDec. 10, 2009 - 08:07AM JST

Anyone who has anything to do with religion.

Posted in: Which professions, other than politics, do you think have the biggest liars?
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nimbusDec. 07, 2009 - 05:13PM JST

They got a free trip to Japan so why not. They are probably going to have some whale sashimi afterwards.

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nimbusDec. 05, 2009 - 01:31PM JST

"The prosecution maintains that a 6 1/2-inch knife authorities found at Sollecito’s house could be the murder weapon.....defense lawyers argue the knife was too big to match Kercher’s wounds..."

Italy does not have crime labs to determine if the knife is the murder weapon or not? It could be????

Posted in: American college student sentenced to 26 years in Italy for murder
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nimbusDec. 05, 2009 - 08:25AM JST

Judo on ice?

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nimbusNov. 25, 2009 - 03:24AM JST

If a current governor would massacre the supporters of his political opponents so openly, imagine what other illegal activities he could be involved in.

Posted in: Philippines declares emergency after 24 killed
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nimbusOct. 06, 2009 - 12:02PM JST

hollywood likes to make movies that glorify people breaking the law.

Posted in: Wild Speed
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nimbusSep. 30, 2009 - 09:45AM JST

mnemosyne23 - actually the article is not clear if the girl ran out of the burning apartment or just an apartment on the 2nd floor. JT loves to keep us guessing.

Posted in: Girl held for setting apartment on fire after stabbing mother
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nimbusSep. 11, 2009 - 03:54AM JST

I bet she forgot her violin because she was too busy talking to her friend.

Posted in: 18-year-old Japanese woman loses Y8 mil antique violin on Austrian subway
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nimbusAug. 21, 2009 - 10:52AM JST

"drinking the correct amount of beer blindfolded"

To be able to tell how much beer you have just drank from your glass is not an easy thing to do.

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nimbusAug. 19, 2009 - 04:32AM JST

She doesn't look very friendly.

Posted in: Nagiko Tono breaks record for shortest showbiz marriage – divorcing after 72 days
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nimbusAug. 14, 2009 - 04:38AM JST

Too much paper work to file ALL the charges against the guy?

Posted in: Man held for attempted murder of policeman after detention for confining girl expires