the_sicilian said...

the_sicilian at 08:15 PM JST - 9th August

Chinese life worth less?

No, but similar to Hawaii, they want the tourist to feel safe, so they will have a more harsh penalty for those that attack foreigners.

Addiu

Posted in Relative of U.S. Olympic volleyball coach killed in Beijing at 08:15 PM JST - 9th August
the_sicilian at 08:13 PM JST - 7th August

Nothing surprising. This may be Japan's way of showing sympathy to China. This may lead to better relations. Too bad the J-public suffers as a result.

Addiu

Posted in Japan covered up China's poisoned dumpling cases at Beijing's request: Komura at 08:13 PM JST - 7th August
the_sicilian at 05:24 PM JST - 5th August

Or if you are fortunate to live near one of the dreaded US bases that has a hospital, they may take you.

I think it's a product of the medical system here. Not enough doctors, tight hospital budgets. It's just not a good place to be a doctor. Here in…

Posted in Child mortality rate in Japan 2nd highest in world at 05:24 PM JST - 5th August
the_sicilian at 05:16 PM JST - 5th August

Does this mean ANA and JA: will start charging for the Dixie cup of oolong tea?

Addiu

Posted in JAL, ANA considering abolishing or cutting flights on 27 routes at 05:16 PM JST - 5th August
the_sicilian at 05:14 PM JST - 5th August

Basically, until the J-gov repeals article 9, the US will stay. I think the US will gradually reduce its presence over the next 5 to 20 years. Maybe down to zero. But it's really up to the Japanese.

Addiu

Posted in Does the U.S. need to have military bases anywhere in Japan? at 05:14 PM JST - 5th August
the_sicilian at 06:10 AM JST - 5th August

If my day was to be altered to this: Be fed and have women sit on my face, I'd smile like those whales are.....What a life.

Princeska: If this is cruelty, then you must not like being on top of the food chain. You can shed all your clothing and…

Posted in at 06:10 AM JST - 5th August
the_sicilian at 06:04 PM JST - 4th August

The nice thing about Okinawa is that there is a good deal of "haafu" here, and they are accepted fairly well. And I think the marriage numbers here would be skewed towards the Americans marrying J/Okinawan women.

Addiu

Posted in 1 out of 30 babies born in Japan had non-Japanese parent in 2006 at 06:04 PM JST - 4th August
the_sicilian at 05:55 PM JST - 4th August

Funny thing if you read closely:

The weekly magazine Shukan Gendai reported her relationship with another married TV producer in the latest issue published on Monday.

So this means a second married producer? Not good.

Addiu

Posted in TBS announcer Yuko Aoki says 'I won't quit' at 05:55 PM JST - 4th August
the_sicilian at 11:01 AM JST - 3rd August

What I think is funny is anyone in Japan getting upset about a

possible> leak of a minuscule amount versus the large, deadly leaks that have been found and reported at Japanese nuke plants. Hmmm, can't have it both ways.

And as the real story goes, it's not even confirmed…

Posted in U.S. Navy warns of possible radioactive leak from nuclear sub in Sasebo, Okinawa at 11:01 AM JST - 3rd August
the_sicilian at 06:55 AM JST - 1st August

Ahhh, the JT court of opinion/conviction...... Glad justice isn't metted out here.

Basically, we just don't know. What Scribe posted may be true, but may not be. I could make up something and have some horrific detail. With nothing to substantiate it, everything will look like the truth. It's he…

Posted in U.S. Army soldier may face rape charge for assaulting Filipino woman at 06:55 AM JST - 1st August