This topic has been endlessly discussed before.
Marriage is a bond between man and woman. Sure. That's what it used to mean. It is a man-made definition, let's not forget. Marriage is used more loosely today to mean for example a binding agreement in business. Language is constantly changing. And…
japan just hoping to prove that there are bigger suckers in the world
They are not hoping anything of the kind, and I find the statement offensive. But what could I expect from ...
The Japanese have found a niche in the market. Good for them. The filthily rich in…
It's hard to see energy prices in proper perspective. If we compare prices at the pump today to what they were just before the first oil shock in the early 70s then 170 yen per liter is still a bargain. Remember the price of crude now is about 50 times…
I wish shops in Japan didn't have to try to be trendy in order to survive here
They need to serve a product that continues to satisfy the customer as well. Then, I think, there are just too many coffee shops, boutiques, eating houses, etc., etc. in urban areas. Competition…
presto345 at 11:33 AM JST - 19th June
And when will be the time then? Isn't the legislation meant to change views now and not at an indefinite time in the future (whose…
Posted in What are your views on same-sex marriages? at 11:33 AM JST - 19th June
presto345 at 11:20 AM JST - 19th June
God? Whose God? Yours?
Posted in What are your views on same-sex marriages? at 11:20 AM JST - 19th June
presto345 at 11:18 AM JST - 19th June
This topic has been endlessly discussed before. Marriage is a bond between man and woman. Sure. That's what it used to mean. It is a man-made definition, let's not forget. Marriage is used more loosely today to mean for example a binding agreement in business. Language is constantly changing. And…
Posted in What are your views on same-sex marriages? at 11:18 AM JST - 19th June
presto345 at 05:50 PM JST - 15th June
Thank you Conrad for your efforts to put things in perspective.
Posted in Taiwan recalls top Japan rep as tensions rise over ship collision at 05:50 PM JST - 15th June
presto345 at 07:11 PM JST - 14th June
They are not hoping anything of the kind, and I find the statement offensive. But what could I expect from ... The Japanese have found a niche in the market. Good for them. The filthily rich in…
Posted in Japan exports watermelons to UAE for 1st time at 07:11 PM JST - 14th June
presto345 at 10:55 PM JST - 13th June
You had to respond. I was saying ... Read again please before firing off a response. Do not put words into my mouth. I said Hamas was not justified…
Posted in Gaza militants bombard Israel at 10:55 PM JST - 13th June
presto345 at 10:48 PM JST - 13th June
I predict next the airlines are going to implement a passenger-weight charge. At check-in we'll have to undergo a weigh-in as well!
Posted in United joins American in charging $15 for first checked bag at 10:48 PM JST - 13th June
presto345 at 10:33 PM JST - 13th June
It's hard to see energy prices in proper perspective. If we compare prices at the pump today to what they were just before the first oil shock in the early 70s then 170 yen per liter is still a bargain. Remember the price of crude now is about 50 times…
Posted in 2 truck drivers die as fuel protests spread across Europe at 10:33 PM JST - 13th June
presto345 at 10:10 PM JST - 13th June
Good for Seibu!
Posted in Seibu ends Hanshin's winning streak at 10:10 PM JST - 13th June
presto345 at 10:08 PM JST - 13th June
They need to serve a product that continues to satisfy the customer as well. Then, I think, there are just too many coffee shops, boutiques, eating houses, etc., etc. in urban areas. Competition…
Posted in Tully's first parfait at 10:08 PM JST - 13th June