wibble said...

wibble at 12:50 PM JST - 30th April

IvanCoughalot - I trust you are not being serious? "Just the flu" Thell that to over 50 million people in 1918...

Posted in WHO says swine flu pandemic is imminent at 12:50 PM JST - 30th April
wibble at 12:41 PM JST - 30th April

goldsounds - huh? Since when does protecting the public against antisocial behaviour count as bossing around?

I guess you still believe the effects of second hand smoke and such are a non-issue?

Posted in Author Barry Eisler finds gold on the mean streets of Tokyo at 12:41 PM JST - 30th April
wibble at 07:44 AM JST - 28th April

womanforwomen - I didn't even understand your first post in response to tigris - "Temporary or permanent, the residents share many things with the natives. The rest of the world is in harmony with each others culture and respect the good aspects of each others cultures. We feel sorry for…

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wibble at 09:48 AM JST - 27th April

Shame, question 1 and 2 preclude us doing business together.

I think rather than formulaic structures, sales people would be well reminded first and foremost to 'know your customers, and know how they do buiness'. Not all are the same and what works for one will put off another.

Question…

Posted in Bad sales numbers? Don’t take it personally; your questions sucked at 09:48 AM JST - 27th April
wibble at 09:41 AM JST - 27th April

GW - it doesn't look like they have a problem with it, so why do you?

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wibble at 09:37 AM JST - 27th April

:) that made me smile on a Monday morning, never an easy thing to do

Posted in Gov't to tighten quarantine, immigration checks to prevent entry of swine flu at 09:37 AM JST - 27th April
wibble at 08:58 AM JST - 27th April

"it will stress that government ministries and agencies must cooperate closely to prevent the entry and spread of swine flu in Japan while enhancing coordination with international organizations, according to government sources."

So specifically - what is the government planning? Don't tell me after SARS that governments don't have off…

Posted in Gov't to tighten quarantine, immigration checks to prevent entry of swine flu at 08:58 AM JST - 27th April
wibble at 08:56 AM JST - 27th April

tkoind2 "But truthfully the mikoshi thing seems like stepping over the line even more" the omikoshi thing is about local community and businesses bringing about spirit and good luck for their district or town no? If the maid cafes are part of the local community and town why shouldn't they…

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wibble at 01:10 AM JST - 11th April

Why all the negative comments about hostess clubs? Long and deep cultural roots, a mainstay for many Japanese salarymen who would never think to bring their frustraitions or work issues into their homes.

You may not like it for yourself, or find it 'useless' but don't judge everyone by your…

Posted in Suicide of prominent Ginza club hostess reflects economic downturn at 01:10 AM JST - 11th April
wibble at 10:25 AM JST - 9th April

I think this is great - I'm a big fan of LED lighting, but work is needed to help them be more practical for household lights. The design of the case and shroud still need more work to replace the lighting effect of an incandecent bulb in a legacy fitting.…

Posted in Lawson to shift from fluorescent lights to LEDs at outlets at 10:25 AM JST - 9th April