smartacus said...

smartacus at 07:55 AM JST - 12th May

It's not just police calls. People misuse ambulances all the time, calling them for minor ailments.

Posted in With citizens paying taxes and having an increased awareness of their rights, more people are of the view that they're entitled to get service from public servants. at 07:55 AM JST - 12th May
smartacus at 03:17 PM JST - 11th May

Just when you think the Keystone Kops can't get any dumber, this happens. They let a kerosene-soaked guy get a lighter.

Posted in Cops under fire for giving cigarette, lighter to kerosene-soaked man at 03:17 PM JST - 11th May
smartacus at 09:01 AM JST - 9th May

I've never believed that oft-repeated claim that married people live longer and are healthier than single people. Married life is much more stressful. You have more financial issues, coping with children growing up and trying to maintain intimacy with your partner.

I remember how shocked I was as a teenager…

Posted in What advantages does married life offer in an era of increasing divorce rates? at 09:01 AM JST - 9th May
smartacus at 04:08 PM JST - 8th May

Urban landscape design in Tokyo is an eyesore and some of the building designs defy imagination, such as that Asahi Breweries building and the Fuji TV headquarters.

Posted in Japan is a disposal ground -- a toilet -- and if a foreign design turns out to be poor, the foreign architect can just go back to their own country and forget about it. at 04:08 PM JST - 8th May
smartacus at 10:48 AM JST - 8th May

How come the Japanese stars always dress beautifully at these events and the foreign guests dress like they are just lounging around at home. You'd think their managers would advise them to dress nicely for their press conference in Japan.

Posted in Juno at 10:48 AM JST - 8th May
smartacus at 06:18 PM JST - 7th May

Actually, I agree with what he says. I certainly hope that the cyclone will do some good and be the beginning of the end for the Myanmar junta.

Posted in Stallone at 06:18 PM JST - 7th May
smartacus at 11:23 AM JST - 5th May

For one thing, it doesn't have to be like that monstrous burger that JT had its Picture of the Day a few weeks ago. The patty should be char-broiled, and the onions should be cooked. You should be able to bite into it without everything spilling out onto you. Finally,…

Posted in What differentiates a really good hamburger from an average one? at 11:23 AM JST - 5th May
smartacus at 08:40 AM JST - 4th May

Judging by the irate housewives in my neighborhood supermarket on Friday, I'd say food. Apparently, Japanese consumers have been sent into a panic over rising prices for foodstuffs and ingredients like cooking oil, etc, and they are freaking out. Heaven help us all if there is ever another rice shortage…

Posted in What will the next wars be fought over? at 08:40 AM JST - 4th May
smartacus at 01:19 PM JST - 3rd May

Andrew Lloyd Webber, Tim Rice and Alan Menken. I think their musicals stand the test of time.

Posted in Who gets your vote for the greatest songwriter of the last 100 years? at 01:19 PM JST - 3rd May
smartacus at 08:05 AM JST - 2nd May

WhiteHawk

Actually, Iran's leader doesn't affect the rest of the world and Fukuda doesn't affect the rest of the world financially or any other way. Statements such as that are indicative of what may be termed an uninformed electorate.

Anyway, since we're being asked the question, I also would like…

Posted in If it were possible, do you wish non-Americans could vote in the U.S. presidential election? at 08:05 AM JST - 2nd May