Wednesday February 15, 2012

JAPAN NEWS AND DISCUSSION

timeon's past comments

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timeonAug. 30, 2011 - 12:17AM JST

I like him even more because he's a "hafu", and he succeeded because of his hard work and talent, not "tarento"

Posted in: Koji Murofushi wins men's hammer at the worlds
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timeonAug. 25, 2011 - 01:32PM JST

it is not reported on this site, but yesterday another horrible working accident happened: two workers fell into a hydrochloric acid tank where they suffered the most agonizing death imaginable. is it a coincidence, or the working-related accidents are on the raise?

Posted in: Worker crushed to death by slab of concrete at constructon site at Ebisu Station
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timeonAug. 24, 2011 - 07:08PM JST

in the context of an inspired article published recently "Return of hosiery", I find this commercial a bit disappointing

Posted in: TV commercial of the week: adizero vs MiniSkirt
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timeonAug. 24, 2011 - 02:03PM JST

Who would have thought about that?:) Just ask me and my coworkers, we are the living proof of the result in that study

Posted in: Long work hours linked to alcohol abuse: study
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timeonAug. 22, 2011 - 12:20PM JST

I'm also a fan of hosiery, and IMO legs are much sexier and stylish when wearing stockings. That's one of the reasons I love Japan :)

Posted in: Return of hosiery: Sheer torture or pure polish?
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timeonAug. 22, 2011 - 12:03PM JST

five-speed manual transmission? do they sale it in Jp as well? I have a really hard time finding a MT car here (except some sport cars and trucks)

Posted in: Subaru of America holds the line on pricing for 2012 Impreza
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timeonAug. 22, 2011 - 11:54AM JST

similar stance with Cleo's. if the dog does something "illegal", such as attacking somebody on the street, getting on somebody's property and causing damage, etc., the owner should be liable. However, as with humans, if the dog is defending his property from an intruder, or defending his owner from an attack, the situation is different. as it is with humans

Posted in: Should dog owners be prosecuted if their animal attacks someone?
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timeonAug. 19, 2011 - 04:27PM JST

does the "most emotional" part have anything to do with the underground betting on high school baseball games?

Posted in: Koshien: The most emotional sports tournament in the world
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timeonAug. 18, 2011 - 07:43PM JST

Mazda is my favorite Japanese car, sorry to hear they fare so badly

Posted in: Toyota and Lexus brands retake ACSI lead with Cadillac in tow; Lincoln, Buick shift into reverse
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timeonAug. 18, 2011 - 01:06PM JST

“Men have become so apathetic in Japan,” Ishihara told the four players. “I want women like you to become leaders and show the way.”

For once I must agree with him.

Posted in: Ishihara recommends World Cup team captain Sawa for PM's job
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timeonAug. 18, 2011 - 08:59AM JST

garter belts and leather boots - I like their music :)

Posted in: Korean group After School to collaborate with Hello Kitty
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timeonAug. 17, 2011 - 09:08AM JST

at my working place, we has AC on gas, which consumes a minimal amount of electricity. Of course, solar panel would be ideal (we're working on that), but at the moment gas is a nice alternative at home, my AC stays on 28 C, set on auto, and a fan is also helping. as the electricity bill proves, it's the right choice

Posted in: 35 deaths, 7,071 hospitalized due to heatstroke in one-week period
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timeonAug. 16, 2011 - 04:33PM JST

"women to stay at home as nature intended"

wow, may I send this deep wisdom to my female friends with a PhD in science from Harvard? I assure you they are very "natural" girls, and their deepest desire is to stay home, cook and clean

but I do agree with you on the University issue. but try knocking on humanities doors, many friends of mine found it difficult to make a career with a PhD in literature or history

Posted in: Cameron: Riot-hit UK must reverse 'moral collapse'
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timeonAug. 16, 2011 - 04:23PM JST

the new laws and intentions are laudable, but there will be problems with enforcing them, mainly due to corruption. I was pleasantly surprised by the strong police presence in Shanghai at night. But then I got puzzled when illegal taxis and pimps were offering services right near the policemen...

Posted in: China imposes new rules to fight child trafficking
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timeonAug. 16, 2011 - 04:16PM JST

"sings" or "lip synchs"?

Posted in: AKB48's Tomomi Itano sings for 1,700 fans
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timeonAug. 15, 2011 - 05:18PM JST

Disillusioned, you can get the normal car license at 18 in Japan, 20 is for large vehicles. And you can get the motorcycle license at 16

Posted in: 19-year-old, without license, arrested after fatal car crash in Chiba
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timeonAug. 07, 2011 - 09:08PM JST

yeah, my flight today to Jeju was cancelled... Tomorrow they say it's gonna be ok

Posted in: Typhoon Muifa churns toward China's Qingdao port
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timeonAug. 06, 2011 - 09:20AM JST

China, if smart, has a great chance here. take swift action, punish those fisherman (even only for parade), and show their "commitment" to local stability, blah, blah. if smart

Posted in: Japan Coast Guard seizes 2 Chinese boats over illegal fishing
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timeonAug. 05, 2011 - 06:51PM JST

is beer medication?

Posted in: Stopping medication addiction
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timeonAug. 05, 2011 - 05:50PM JST

But mountain, you also have to enrich the stuff, that's what I didn't know you can do home. sorry, never heard of that radioactive dude

Posted in: Swedish man caught trying to split atoms at home