Wednesday February 15, 2012

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    timeon

    I have two MacBook Pro, one at work (17 inch) and one for trips (13 inch). No complaints. Windows? you gotta be joking me

    Posted in: Apple leads mobile computer market

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    timeon

    I don't think it's really a new thing, there was a song called "Tokyo Sabaku" = "Desert Tokyo". My girlfriend, who is from south, is also shocked how cold is the society in Tokyo. it probably has to do with overwork and over-convenience of everything. I remember myself getting philosophical when I lost my bank card, and they put me in front of a machine that did all the paperwork. Including me signing and submitting the necessary documents

    Posted in: No. of people dying alone rises in 'no-relationship' society

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    timeon

    well, in a country where me and my girlfriend were asked to say we're engaged and to mention the planned date for the wedding by the housing agent (otherwise the paperwork becomes "difficult"), and the office of the University where I work discontinued my rent allowance because they can't fill the paperwork for two unmarried people, both having income and living together, there is no wonder for me that having different surnames after marriage is a bureaucratic utopia

    Posted in: Women file suit to keep their surnames after they marry

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    timeon

    Miamum, the business is flourishing. I don't know about the small sleazy parlors, but the luxury hostess bars in Ginza are doing great. I don't think that girl has a case here, since she was paid by the rules in the contract she signed: deductions for being late, etc. However, the mama-san may have breached some laws with the contract itself, since I assume there are some regulations about these contracts

    Posted in: Ginza hostesses battle back against predatory work rules

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    timeon

    I agree with Sarge, since she is one of the top paid tarento for advertisements, and she decided to the "first ever" campaign for the demonic alcohol, why not start with Yebisu or something drinkable?

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    timeon

    and having a puff

    Posted in: Philippines confirms fugitive stripper Minako Komukai arrived in Manila

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    timeon

    probably a mistake for "bathroom"? バストイレ？

    Posted in: Man's body discovered in toilet following apartment fire

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    timeon

    hmm, (thinking really hard) yes!

    Posted in: Come fly with me

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    timeon

    it's actually a priority line for buses in the morning. the embassy staff was already too drunk at that time to care

    Posted in: In protest

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    timeon

    I've already got my ticket :)

    Posted in: Spectacular

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    timeon

    it's not about being historically-correct, which is more or less impossible, but about being politically-correct. that's the big obsession nowadays

    Posted in: Questions of truth circle Oscar favorites

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    timeon

    when you have restriction of 50 km/h in the city and 80 km/h on the highway, it doesn't really worth to buy a fast bike in Japan. except circuits, but those are far. I have a Yamaha 250cc, and it's perfect for Tokyo.

    Posted in: Jump on my bike

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    timeon

    it is disputable that a pc glitch can cause so much harm; however, the sick mind of a theocratic dictator can easily do

    Posted in: Report warns of Iran nuke disaster due to computer worm

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    timeon

    for an insider's point of view, read Feynman's memories. a bit technical, but lots of interesting stuff. He was the scientist in the panel that evaluated the causes of the accident, and he proved the O-ring fault using a glass of ice water

    Posted in: Challenger: 25 years later, a still painful wound

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    timeon

    of course, it may also be a prank to get into the news. but better safe than sorry, the bullying issue must be investigated and addressed. both the bully, but also together with ways to deal with hypersensitive kids, or with kids lacking social skills. and not only in Shiga

    Posted in: 8 graffiti messages pleading for help against bullying found in Shiga

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    timeon

    stunning! that's the Moon behind the ash cloud?

    Posted in: Power of nature

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    timeon

    aciara, and you can also add on your site that one can easily find new bills at any bank, some of them even have a special ATM for those

    Posted in: How to not make a fool of yourself at a Japanese wedding

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    timeon

    you can wear a kimono, but as a rule, you should avoid being more "medatsu" than the bride/groom. I had a similar problem recently, I am used with western-style weddings in Japan, but I was invited to a traditional Japanese wedding. I had a hard tme researching, because most of my friends and coworkers never attended one, and had no idea about the rules

    Posted in: How to not make a fool of yourself at a Japanese wedding

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    timeon

    let's hope the fans will behave

    Posted in: Asian Cup clash is another chapter in Japan-South Korea rivalry

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    timeon

    he arguably got an easy draw, but at this level everybody fights hard and every match is a final. congratulations, it's a great achievement, long awaited by tennis fans in Japan

    Posted in: And the winner is...

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