Posted in: Tokyo police advise women on how to stay safe while in elevators See in context
Don't know how it would work on elevators, but you better get out the way of an old lady armed with a furoshiki...
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Posted in: Japan scrambles jets for drone near disputed islands See in context
Where's Astro Boy when ya need him?
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Posted in: If you could make some suggestions to Canadian Sarah Casanova, who is taking over as McDonald's Japan's new CEO and president, what would they be? See in context
How about a McUnagi Rice Dish? Or a cup of McCarrot Sticks (Raw)? And a side order of McGyoza?
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Posted in: Female station attendant subdues violent passenger with judo throw See in context
She should be given some type of medal...maybe by Abe?
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Posted in: Former singer Keiko Fuji, mother of Hikaru Utada, falls to death See in context
"My Sad Heart Wants To Escape To Heaven" is my favorite song of hers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z165JuxnkV0&lch=email&feature=em-comment_received&lc=_psNRVEqid5uIkXksssfF9ekt1NhxA_G8lvOIYGPZhY RIP little girl...
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Posted in: World of advertising undergoes digital change See in context
Here's a tip to help you sell breakfast cereal to a new market: My puppy loves eating Cheerios rather than puppy chow... Now go tell that to frustrated puppy owners whose dogs won't eat dogfood. And increase your cereal market demand. It is also cheaper :>)
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Posted in: Casio high-speed exilim compact camera See in context
My Sony camera died...so maybe I will look into this Casio as a replacement...
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Posted in: TEPCO says radioactive water overflowing at Fukushima plant See in context
Tick...Tick...Tick...Time is running out...
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Posted in: S Korea protests Japanese opinion poll on disputed islands See in context
The Korea Times and the Northeast Asian History Foundation today announcd the 12 winners of the 2013 International Dokdo Essay Contest.
The given topic of their essays was Ten Truths about Dokdo — Not Known in Japan...
The winners received cash awards.
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Posted in: Dressed to thrill See in context
Thank goodness the newspaper identified Vice Foreign Minister Kenta Wakabayashi, third from left.
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Posted in: Elderly lady gives chase as purse snatcher sprints up escalator See in context
Where was the department store security? The guy in the video control room normally would immediately alert the various guards throughout the store and exits...
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Posted in: 4 automakers agree on development of charging infrastructure for electric-powered vehicles See in context
Someday, we will all be riding horses again...
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Posted in: Manning betrayed U.S. by spilling secrets: prosecutor See in context
Of The Government, By The Government, For The Government...
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Posted in: Love Nissin’s Chicken Ramen? Yokohama Grand Intercontinental Hotel has a room just for you See in context
It would be cuter if they put a real live chicken in each room for a pet mascot...
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Posted in: U.S. judge finalizing deal in Toyota acceleration cases See in context
In regards to the mini Chevy and little old lady, she only moved the car in a small circle about triple its width and in only about five seconds---even if she stepped on the accelorator by mistake, it would not have roared like it did out of control. It would have lunged but not roared...
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Posted in: U.S. judge finalizing deal in Toyota acceleration cases See in context
I hope the poor guy in Minneapolis is out of jail after his car accerlerated out of control and they gave him a 20-plus year sentence...Last week I was narrowly missed by a little old lady in a mini Chevy in my condo parking garage after it roared like a NASCAR racing car our of control (impossible for her to have caused that much power in so short of time...
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Posted in: Modeling in Japan 101: Audition tips See in context
Ah...you left out the part of the proper working visa...
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Posted in: 20 children dead from school meal in India See in context
Sounds like GMO out of control...
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Posted in: Croissant doughnuts - the perfect afternoon snack See in context
Love the smiles...
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Posted in: GM, Honda partner on fuel cell vehicle development See in context
Don't hold your breath...
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Posted in: Japanese gifts most wanted by foreigners See in context
"Cow" soap by Kanebo used to be a big hit...
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Posted in: Crazy, beautiful cafes in Tokyo and Yokohama See in context
Thanks to the author for the research. Now a video would be even better...with weekly vids of new places :>)
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Posted in: Horie cooking up dozens of ventures See in context
All I see is the Japanese nail sticking up too high so the government hammers it down...goodness a lot of the computer savy young Japanese had their hopes dashed in trying to make a buck in a "free society"...
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Posted in: McDonald’s ‘artistic’ contest winner sparks debate online See in context
Thanks Zichi for that link to see the other entries. :>)
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Posted in: Japan halts some U.S. imports after modified wheat found See in context
666...
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Posted in: Nissan to recall 841,000 vehicles worldwide due to steering wheel glitch See in context
I drive a 2009 Cube not 2000, sorry, computer took over and changed my typing. Hmmmm...
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Posted in: Sharp reshuffles management after record loss See in context
From Sharp Minds, Come Sharp Products...
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Posted in: Graffiti - art or vandalism? See in context
visual spam or unwanted virus...
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Posted in: NASA astronauts end spacewalk to fix ammonia leak See in context
Taihen yoku dekimashita...well done.
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Exactly, John-san. You take it ALL with a grain of salt.
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Posted in: Man arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting sleeping elementary school girl
Posted in: Canada in talks about joining expanded AUKUS
Gene is exactly right. The only exception being an unknown engineering fault by the mfg.
Posted in: Who or what is legally responsible if self-driving vehicles are involved in accidents?