umbrella said...

umbrella at 09:58 AM JST - 18th January

I think the unemployment situation has become so impossible that many have just given up. But I fear for the stability of society. There always many smug people around with their "I'm all right jack" attitude and total lack of sympathy for those not so fortunate as them. But when…

Posted in What if your company goes bankrupt? at 09:58 AM JST - 18th January
umbrella at 09:51 AM JST - 18th January

What about speaking? Isn't that kind of more important?

Yes,medievaltimes you would think so, wouldn't you? But then look at the JLPT. When I passed grade 1, I wasn't required to speak in japanese at all. Crazy!

Posted in 543,000 candidates take unified college entrance exams at 09:51 AM JST - 18th January
umbrella at 11:56 PM JST - 26th December

Yeah maybe you're right there Sarge

Posted in Gov't says 85,000 temp workers will lose jobs over next 6 months at 11:56 PM JST - 26th December
umbrella at 11:38 PM JST - 26th December

Feels like the end of an era. Nobody's going to want to be a temporary worker anymore. Even the flood of low grade foreigners to japan may decline as all they can get is temporary jobs. Anyway, I agree with someone above unfortunately, I'm expecting a serious breakdown in law…

Posted in Gov't says 85,000 temp workers will lose jobs over next 6 months at 11:38 PM JST - 26th December
umbrella at 02:20 PM JST - 13th December

Farting on the crowded train and coughing and sneezing without covering the mouth.

Posted in What bad manners annoy you the most in public places? at 02:20 PM JST - 13th December
umbrella at 08:02 PM JST - 10th December

Not long before the social unrest and riots break out in japan

Posted in Nearly 16% of polled firms planning to reduce hiring in 2010 at 08:02 PM JST - 10th December
umbrella at 07:59 PM JST - 10th December

For me, my 2 best exercises are running and sex. And I can certainly say I indulge in both very regularly! Can't be beaten!

Posted in Facilities offering simple fitness regimes spreading at 07:59 PM JST - 10th December
umbrella at 10:24 AM JST - 9th November

BA is the last airline in the universe I would ever fly with. And as everybody is saying, why the hell is it not a legal requirement to include all the rip-off "extras" in the quoted price???????????? BA must think we all stupid...

Posted in British Airways launches online winter fare at 10:24 AM JST - 9th November
umbrella at 09:44 AM JST - 9th November

Inevitable. The choice for many is crime or suicide. Society's breakdown is upon us.

Posted in Elderly crime surging in fast-aging Japan at 09:44 AM JST - 9th November
umbrella at 09:15 AM JST - 8th November

Amusing thread. Hell hath no fury like an english conversation teacher scorned!

Posted in Early learners' brains more efficient when learning English, researchers say at 09:15 AM JST - 8th November