presto345 said...

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

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…

Posted in Tully's first parfait at 10:08 PM JST - 13th June
presto345 at 09:42 PM JST - 13th June

I fail to see how Hamas' and other militant positions have help the Palestinians achieve either their country or any kind of real peace.

Their hatred for the Israelis is deeply rooted and understandably so, which does not justify their reciprocating violence.

Posted in Gaza militants bombard Israel at 09:42 PM JST - 13th June
presto345 at 09:39 PM JST - 13th June

Well in a nation of 12-year-olds.... ;)

Wish that were true. Wouldn't have all the problems of an aging population. Did you say '12-year-olds', with a wink, I notice, to disguise the swipe? I guess it doesn't matter if someone making a clever remark here is not from Okinawa, or…

Posted in Actress Yui Aragaki closes official blog at 09:39 PM JST - 13th June
presto345 at 08:42 PM JST - 13th June

One generation's "weird" is another's norm.

Absolutely. And Neo-Rio wondered too: 'by what standard'? BTW, the article contains several grammatical errors.

Posted in Akihabara becoming increasingly weird at 08:42 PM JST - 13th June
presto345 at 08:33 PM JST - 13th June

GASP... oh wait, who is she again?

She is a very popular model/actress from Okinawa with recognition at home and abroad. And she is attractive too. Don't judge if you haven't really seen her, please.

Posted in Actress Yui Aragaki closes official blog at 08:33 PM JST - 13th June
presto345 at 08:21 PM JST - 13th June

I enjoyed watching Abarenbo Shogun for a quarter of a century, (that's how long it was on the air) and so did millions of others. Dismissing Matsudaira's acting with 'couldn't act' is cheap, but everyone is entitled to one's opinion. Sifting through my collection of vinyl I found an LP…

Posted in Matsuken swaps samurai act for Hawaiian music at 08:21 PM JST - 13th June
presto345 at 07:35 PM JST - 13th June

Israel has been overstepping its boundaries a little to far a little too long. Their government condones the action of violent settlers who illegally occupy Palestinians territory and beat up peaceful civilians. Seemingly unreasonable violence of Hamas is the perfect understandable response vicious Israel can expect. It's about time Israel…

Posted in Gaza militants bombard Israel at 07:35 PM JST - 13th June