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ptolemy at 11:38 AM JST - 24th January

Shintaro Ishihara and the unique 4 seasons of Japan

Posted in Who or what is the most recognizable pop culture icon on the planet? at 11:38 AM JST - 24th January
ptolemy at 11:36 AM JST - 24th January

Why does she want to get married before 27? After that she is "Christmas cake". Why all the awards to useless and talentless people? Its PR and marketing. Why to any of this? It's all part of uniquely, unique Japan. Just like the four seasons, the unique snow, Mt. Fuji,…

Posted in Bridal Jewellery Princess Awards at 11:36 AM JST - 24th January
ptolemy at 04:52 PM JST - 23rd January

The big media companies that once invested in serious accountability journalism are shells of their former selves. The Tribune Co. — in other words, the Los Angeles Times and the Chicago Tribune — has slashed its Washington staff by more than half. Newspaper chains such as Cox are fleeing D.C.…

Posted in Obama moves to reshape U.S. policy by closing Gitmo at 04:52 PM JST - 23rd January
ptolemy at 03:59 PM JST - 23rd January

Jack Murtha said, "Go ahead and close the place down and bring the prisoners to my district."

You people in western Pennsylvania in Jack Murtha's district, you need to know that he has offered the welcome mat for terror suspects at Guantanamo Bay to be brought into your neighborhoods. This…

Posted in Obama moves to reshape U.S. policy by closing Gitmo at 03:59 PM JST - 23rd January
ptolemy at 07:33 PM JST - 22nd January

We won't get a judgment based on honesty, openness, and the basis of his performance, but rather, that his criticism will only be behind closed doors. The media elite of the world might criticize him, but they'll never do so publicly because he's been elevated by their tap and their…

Posted in Obama's challenges are clear, remedies not at 07:33 PM JST - 22nd January
ptolemy at 07:27 PM JST - 22nd January

And both together have a combined IQ of my pilot pen.

Posted in Paris Hilton at 07:27 PM JST - 22nd January
ptolemy at 06:27 PM JST - 22nd January

In this speech Barack Obama actually said that government is where people are gonna turn when they need work. And of course people will turn to the government to fix their problems instead of trying to fix them on their own first. It was a campaign speech, and I think…

Posted in What do you think of President Obama's inauguration speech? at 06:27 PM JST - 22nd January
ptolemy at 01:56 PM JST - 22nd January

He'll be puilling weeds, sweeping the platforms, and emptying ash trays for a few days. Then they'll give him a big lecture. He'll bow really deep and say "Sorry for being trouble". Then all will be made anew. Safety issues are less of a factor for the transit companies here…

Posted in Nara train runs canceled after train driver oversleeps at 01:56 PM JST - 22nd January
ptolemy at 01:51 PM JST - 22nd January

Wow the most talentless people on one stage. Must be Guinness Record.

Posted in Best Jewellery Wearer Awards 2009 at 01:51 PM JST - 22nd January
ptolemy at 01:48 PM JST - 22nd January

I'm sure he only did this because he was jealous of richer kids and was upset about his home life. Poor little lad. Instead of locking him up we need to give him a hug and try to understand him. SARCASM OFF

Posted in Student arrested after threatening undercover policewoman with box cutter at 01:48 PM JST - 22nd January