sappquest said...

sappquest at 11:36 AM JST - 24th February

Oh, I just remembered 2 years ago they were covering one of the golf tournaments in the US and Tiger was in the play-off about to make a putt that would win the match. He stepped up to the ball and was about to swing when they went for a…

Posted in Some teed off by Japanese media swarming over Ishikawa at 11:36 AM JST - 24th February
sappquest at 11:17 AM JST - 24th February

Agree totally with the article about it being a waste giving media passes to japanese media. They don't really care to give results of competitions once the japanese players fall out.

Posted in Some teed off by Japanese media swarming over Ishikawa at 11:17 AM JST - 24th February
sappquest at 04:29 PM JST - 17th February

marklie, if there is another difference please explain. I may be missing something.

Posted in No charges will be filed against Michael Phelps at 04:29 PM JST - 17th February
sappquest at 04:28 PM JST - 17th February
- in the event = during the event
Posted in No charges will be filed against Michael Phelps at 04:28 PM JST - 17th February
sappquest at 04:28 PM JST - 17th February

Sappquest - seriously, can you not see the difference between what is done in the event itself and what is done halfway around the world and three months later? I wish people would think just a little before stating an opinion.

Sure, in the event there is a lot of…

Posted in No charges will be filed against Michael Phelps at 04:28 PM JST - 17th February
sappquest at 03:08 PM JST - 17th February

It is very hypocritical that the IOC head can be upset at Usain Bolt for celebrating as he crossed the finish line at the Olympics but excuses Phelps' current situation as youthful exuberance... Why such a big difference in the way they are treated?

Posted in No charges will be filed against Michael Phelps at 03:08 PM JST - 17th February
sappquest at 09:55 AM JST - 15th February

Contrary to what the article says, Japan does not play in the cricket World Cup.

Posted in Squash poised for a breakthrough in Japan at 09:55 AM JST - 15th February
sappquest at 09:54 AM JST - 15th February

I checked the BA fare and the total comes up to something like 98,000 yen with all taxes.

Posted in Jetstar Asia/Valuair remove fuel surcharges at 09:54 AM JST - 15th February
sappquest at 04:42 PM JST - 12th February

The boy may of ran out onto the tracks, but what in the lord possessed him to do so!!! The slightest bit of common sense should tell anybody, young or old, that trains/cars also win in a collision with us mortals.

I know someone who many years ago used to…

Posted in Mother and son killed by train in Gunma at 04:42 PM JST - 12th February
sappquest at 03:52 PM JST - 12th February

Disillusioned - What are you on about?

I haven't seen the scene of this accident but in some cases there are buildings/shops right next to the tracks near to the crossings. The article doesn't state if the car was waiting to cross or was parked in a parking lot. Either…

Posted in Mother and son killed by train in Gunma at 03:52 PM JST - 12th February