the_sicilian said...

the_sicilian at 09:54 PM JST - 11th October

rjd_jr: I guess you stopped reading after my first sentence. Oh, well.

Helping others, I get that. But whether its a tourist, or Doctors Without Borders, going to war torn and savage countries is just plain foolish.

addiu

Posted in Abducted Japanese doctor says she, other aid worker safe in Somalia at 09:54 PM JST - 11th October
the_sicilian at 08:42 AM JST - 11th October

You know, this now opens the door for McDonalds to serve on US airlines...

I can see it now, the stewardess does not need to say "chicken or beef" anymore. Now it will be "Big Mac or McFish, would you like fries with that?"

addiu

Posted in China Airlines takes MOS burgers to the skies at 08:42 AM JST - 11th October
the_sicilian at 08:35 AM JST - 11th October

Why do the Japanese go to these risky countries and think they will be OK? I understand that this woman is a doctor and was trying to help, but in these unstable countries, they only know the law of the gun.

Hope she comes out of this OK

Addiu

Posted in Abducted Japanese doctor says she, other aid worker safe in Somalia at 08:35 AM JST - 11th October
the_sicilian at 08:32 AM JST - 11th October

This is 100% racism. Those that do not see it are blind.

I have basically accepted this as a risk when getting married. So far, no problems after 15 years, but you never know. I know I'm screwed because I am a foreigner in Japan. It doesn't make it right,…

Posted in British father wants Japan to play fair in child custody battles at 08:32 AM JST - 11th October
the_sicilian at 10:10 PM JST - 8th October

Fat flight attendants, who seem to be only on US airlines. They can barely squeeze through the aisle and they always bang on my shoulder or elbow when they pass by.

Well, that and the mandatory AARP membership (American Association for Retired People). All 55 and older, plus their…

Posted in Airline complaints: Which bothers you the most? at 10:10 PM JST - 8th October
the_sicilian at 08:51 PM JST - 4th October

I must agree with the whole "Look-at-me-the-tramp" outfits these "girls" wear. I see micro sized jean shorts with halter tops, and long boots...WTF. Of course I'm going to stare and wish to be a piece of lycra.

The US is in a jeans and t-shirt mode. Nothing like this.

Addiu

Posted in Japanese girls go sexier in their fashion styles at 08:51 PM JST - 4th October
the_sicilian at 08:47 PM JST - 4th October

They remind me of that American woman who paid all kinds of money for plastic surgery to permanently look like Barbie. Anyone remember her name? I mean, boobs are nice, but the last time I checkd, you couldn't hold a conversation with them, let alone an intelligent one.

Addiu

Posted in Manners more attractive than boobs, says Mika Kano at 08:47 PM JST - 4th October
the_sicilian at 08:44 PM JST - 4th October

Tarento trying to look young: priceless.

And this is up there with the "Jeansest" awards.

Addiu

Posted in Aya Sugimoto introduces 'Godfather' DVD collection at 08:44 PM JST - 4th October
the_sicilian at 07:33 PM JST - 16th September

It does not effect me, as I travel a lot. But I think its BS to charge these rates. It's not like they are cutting costs in the US. I'd rather fly JetBlue and have satellite TV at every seat, and pay less (not to mention the leg room is…

Posted in United Airlines boosts 2nd-bag fee to $50 at 07:33 PM JST - 16th September
the_sicilian at 07:28 PM JST - 16th September

The reason Okinawa does not have much damage is because things here are made of cement. There are no trailer parks here, or houses made of weak 2x4 wood. There are a few log homes, but lots of poured cement and cement block houses. Simple concept really.

There hasn't been…

Posted in Typhoon approaches Okinawa, Amami, Kyushu at 07:28 PM JST - 16th September