JAPAN NEWS AND DISCUSSION
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- Salary: ¥230,000 / Month For a full working month. Some months differ.
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ppokkiya
This was a nice read, especially the response to the last question. I haven't heard anything like that from people I've met in the music industry in a while.
Posted in: Joey Carbone keeps the hits coming
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ppokkiya
If you want a child, do it when you're ready.
Posted in: If you want a child, do it before you're 30, says leading obstetrician
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ppokkiya
It's a sad truth that even if you do have seizures, some doctors and families will let it slide as long as you keep taking your meds (or say that you are). It is so very dangerous if the person that suffers from it does not take their meds and lives a lifestyle that increases the risk of seizures.
I had a minor seizure disorder for most of my life, and even though the meds had a lot of nasty side effects, I took them to protect myself and everyone around me. Someone in my family still has a more severe case, and he's nearly killed two or three people because he says he forgot to take his meds and then almost got behind the wheel with them! Loved one or not, if they know they have it and they aren't following the treatment for it, they need to be kept off of the roads.
My deepest sympathies and prayers to the victims and their families.
Posted in: 8 dead after epileptic driver in minivan rams into pedestrians in Kyoto
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ppokkiya
Aw...This lovely picture brought a smile to my face!
Posted in: Out and about
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ppokkiya
Dennis, it's targeted at children that are losing hair (or have a loved one that is) while going through medical treatment. They're also not available for sale, but they're going to be given to the kids that are going through tough times. My aunt, a cancer survivor, is more victorious and strong than most people I've ever met. I was past the age of playing with Barbies when I saw her bald for the first time, but I'm glad to hear that they are making something that could possibly ease the tough times for kids.
Posted in: Bald 'cancer Barbie' doll to debut in 2013
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ppokkiya
Yikes! I hope all of you guys and gals are doing okay over there!
Posted in: 3 dead, 306 injured in 33 prefectures by typhoon-strength storm
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ppokkiya
Well Papigiulio, some people would have loved to keep their babies, but when they have a truly violent significant other, it's better safe than sorry and winding up as a headline. I'm sure it's not just a bunch of irresponsible parents dumping babies off at a doorstep. Things happen, and people can't always live happily ever after with the family they started. I'm glad that there's a safe place for these children to go and get a chance at a better life.
Posted in: Woman dumped child in baby hatch so she could study abroad; another used it for babysitting
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ppokkiya
Since I don't care for their sound and style, I just try to ignore them as much as possible. If anything bothers me, it's how JT does not cover more news on musicians that put effort into creating their own music and performing it.
Posted in: Why does the existence of AKB48 bother so many readers of Japan Today (judging from the comments on the discussion board)?
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ppokkiya
@RowanM - I will not disagree with you on that! :)
Posted in: J. K. Rowling to release book for adults
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ppokkiya
Guys and gals...we can't prove others entirely wrong and we can't prove ourselves entirely right. If you don't believe, okay. That's your choice. Let the believers remain believers. If someone gets comfort from the belief that the spirit of a loved one is nearby, don't try to call them a fool and take that away from them.
Hopefully someday everyone can find some peace.
Posted in: One year on, 'ghosts' stalk tsunami-hit Ishinomaki
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ppokkiya
This is terrible...I hope the victims can rest in peace and that all of those affected and their families get all of the support they need during this difficult time.
Posted in: Ohio shooter says he chose victims at random
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ppokkiya
Whatever it happens to be about, I'm sure that it will have a better love story than Twilight.
Posted in: J. K. Rowling to release book for adults
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ppokkiya
I'm not a huge fan of it, but when my job required me to have one, I couldn't really say no. >_<
Posted in: What do you think about Twitter?
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ppokkiya
Not sure about the others, but American Red Cross is probably still sitting on some of the money donated, as they usually do. As for this program, I really hope that they do or have done something other than performing. Music is a great medicine for hard times, but what makes it even more meaningful is when the performers have fundraisers, donate, do volunteer work, and encourage others to do the same.
Posted in: SMAP, AKB48 among 20 acts to appear on NHK program to mark 1st anniversary of March 11 disaster
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ppokkiya
This is probably the only time I'll ever say something like this on JT... Aaaaaah! They're so darn cute! :D
Posted in: Ready for boarding
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ppokkiya
While I don't support everything they do, I acknowledge that they have done some good. For example we'll use some of those sickos that put up videos or photos of themselves torturing animals and think they're never going to get caught. 4Chan users succeeded in identifying them, which resulted in the police paying the abusers a little visit. Again, I don't support all they do, but sometimes it's good to see people taking action.
Posted in: Anonymous a loose-knit group of 'hacktivists,' say authorities
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ppokkiya
Cleo, here's a thought...MaboDofuIsSpicy just might have not known that what you said is a POSSIBILITY. Some of the cheapest and best eggs around my area in the States are from family farms, and we know those happy little chickens are being treated and fed well.
Posted in: Egg prices at their lowest in two years
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ppokkiya
After riding Chicago trains most of my life, I have yet to encounter a problem with Japanese trains worse than what I had back home.
Posted in: What do you think are the good and bad points about the subway systems in Japan's cities?
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ppokkiya
Being in a life or death situation, losing your home, or losing people you love in disasters is not the easiest thing to get over. If people can come together and find comfort with each other as they remember those hardships, then that's very good for them.
Posted in: Tohoku victims take part in ceremonies marking 17th anniv of Great Hanshin Earthquake
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ppokkiya
Oh, sorry. As an artist and musician as well as one who appreciates many types of art, do I have to state everything that I've done in my time in order to have my opinion?
She's one artist that has done work that just doesn't happen to impress me.
Posted in: Yoko Ono aims to wow India