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westurn said...

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  westurn at 12:30 PM JST - 2nd July

  "I also hear Vancouver makes Seattle look like a podunk town. Wouldn't mind going there someday if it weren't for the people."

  Ouch !

  Not only the people though knucklerap. Vancouver is so dark and gloomy most of the year that it has suicide rates that elevate the nation of…

  Posted in Fukuoka voted best city in world for shopping at 12:30 PM JST - 2nd July

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  westurn at 12:16 PM JST - 2nd July

  I'm sorry... what's the "news" here ? Isn't this just another misguided Japanese adult ? One that can't deal with the realities of growing up and insists on clinging to childhood memories. Isn't this just the "Peter Pan" syndrome being played out in public ? Any psychiatrists out there willing…

  Posted in Figure skater Miki Ando has soft spot for Russian cartoon character at 12:16 PM JST - 2nd July

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  westurn at 12:13 PM JST - 2nd July

  "Oh in the US"

  Isn't the USA the center of the universe ??? Hmm, a rather short lived time at number 1 for Toyota don't ya think ? I mean afterall GM has held the top spot for more than 70 years ! And if it wasn't for Americans taking…

  Posted in GM retains lead over Toyota at 12:13 PM JST - 2nd July

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  westurn at 08:17 PM JST - 1st July

  Great goin' Itchy ! Ya sign a new contract for 50+ million bones than ya go in the tank, hitting about 40 points below yer lifetime average last time I checked ! And no offense to San Diego, who absolutely suck this year with a .393 winning percentage, but 3…

  Posted in Ichiro gets 5 hits in Seattle win over San Diego at 08:17 PM JST - 1st July

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  westurn at 11:31 AM JST - 30th June

  "Toyota Motor Corp is facing tough decisions..."

  Yeh, like when to give up the ship ! I'll say it again... if you are in the automobile industry you are in for a world of hurt over the next 5-10 years ! Oil and gas prices are not coming down, this…

  Posted in Toyota facing tough decisions over vehicle prices at 11:31 AM JST - 30th June

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  westurn at 11:25 AM JST - 30th June

  Eresay, you are right...

  "the Aussies arent at all concerned about Japan but are hailing Uzbekistan as their main danger in their group."

  Japan will play for a tie against Australia. I expect "everyone" in a Nippon uni to be on the defensive throughout the game. Having posted the obvious,…

  Posted in Japan to reopen rivalry with Australia in World Cup qualifiers at 11:25 AM JST - 30th June

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  westurn at 11:17 AM JST - 30th June

  "beat the Houston Astros" ???

  Are these the same Houston Astros currently sitting in 4th place with a losing record and 10.5 games back in the NL Central ??? Those Houston Astros ? Bwahaha ! Well done Matty, you must be proud !

  Posted in Matsuzaka works 5 scoreless innings for 9th win at 11:17 AM JST - 30th June

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  westurn at 11:12 AM JST - 30th June

  "The fuel tax hasn’t been included in the advertised price, and in most cases, that can mean an extra surcharge of anywhere from 25,000 to 50,000 yen."

  False advertising remains rampant in Japan. Trust me, as one who just purchased tickets outta "hell hole" there are many more hidden charges…

  Posted in Spiraling airfares put squeeze on both passengers and airlines at 11:12 AM JST - 30th June

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  westurn at 11:41 PM JST - 27th June

  "Why don't the Japanese people wise up and kick the Americans out of Okinawa and Japan..."

  Because poll after poll indicates that local business establishments simply don't want them to leave ! Try not to confuse politician rhetoric with the reality of the local businessman ! Sheesh !

  Posted in Court rejects demand to stop U.S. helicopter flights at Futenma base at 11:41 PM JST - 27th June

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  westurn at 11:39 PM JST - 27th June

  Damn Japanese streets are dangerous ! I wonder how many thousands are killed each year in these types of accidents ! Abunaii !

  Posted in Traditional drum master Daihachi Oguchi dies after being hit by car at 11:39 PM JST - 27th June