Posted in: Do you acknowledge the reality of human-caused climate change? See in context
Why is this worded to sound like a profession of faith? Is criticism of the assumptions behind the conclusions of some climate scientists no longer allowed? If so, that is NOT science and it IS dangerous.
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Posted in: How women’s basic rights and freedoms are being eroded all over the world See in context
Go ahead. Compare Afghanistan and the US. Worthless.
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Posted in: Israel and Hezbollah trade accusations of ceasefire violations See in context
I would think that if the choice were exchanging accusations or bullets the former would be preferable.
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Posted in: Thousands of Lebanese return to their homes as Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire takes hold See in context
This is a ceasefire, not a peace treaty. The fighting will certainly resume after the period’s expiration which nearly coincides with Trump’s inauguration.
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Posted in: Thousands of Lebanese return to their homes as Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire takes hold See in context
JT usually doesn’t reproduce Middle East coverage as balanced as this article. Good work.
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Posted in: Cyclists in Japan risk jail for using mobile phone, riding while drunk See in context
Why use a photo of a light motorcycle? That is NOT a bicycle. They are faster and heavier. Any collision with a pedestrian will result in greater injury. They should require a license and be restricted to streets.
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Posted in: Do you think that a man giving up his seat on a bus or train to a woman, holding a door open for her or holding her chair as she sits down is outmoded? See in context
I think forcing courtesy down the throat of someone who doesn't need or want it and expecting praise for it is outmoded.
Who expects praise?
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Posted in: Kim Jong Un calls South Korea a foreign, hostile country See in context
Wait until South Korean youth start dodging conscription - “late stage capitalism”. That’s when Kim will attack the south.
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Posted in: Do you think that a man giving up his seat on a bus or train to a woman, holding a door open for her or holding her chair as she sits down is outmoded? See in context
Screw her.
See Patricia Yarrow’s post, mine, and several others.
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Posted in: Do you think that a man giving up his seat on a bus or train to a woman, holding a door open for her or holding her chair as she sits down is outmoded? See in context
Patricia Yarrow
Simply being polite is never out of date. Same for gentlemanly behaviour; always good. I smile and say, "Thank you".
True. It’s the social glue that some are working hard to remove.
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Posted in: Tariffs, tax cuts, energy: What is in Trump's economic plan? See in context
marc laden:
Long live Kamala presidency .
Viva! Viva!
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Posted in: Empress emerita Michiko discharged from hospital after surgery See in context
Good news for the family especially the Emperor Emeritus.
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Posted in: Japan slips to 4th in Asia-Pacific power ranking: think tank See in context
My dreams of the restoration of the “Greater East Asian Co-Prosperity Sphere” are shattered.
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Posted in: Everest climber's remains believed found after 100 years See in context
Hawk, I agree.
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Posted in: Actress Nobuyo Oyama, voice of iconic anime character Doraemon, dies at 90 See in context
Watched it with the kiddies years ago. The theme music came to mind immediately. R.I. P.
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Posted in: On U.S.-Mexico border, the records of Trump and Harris reflect the national mood of less immigration See in context
Just in time for the election, Auntie Kamala.
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Posted in: Kyoto temple suffering from littering tourists claiming not to understand Japanese verbal warning See in context
Crucifixion? Won’t work. Attracts too many gawkers.
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Posted in: Israeli army chief says military is preparing for a possible ground operation in Lebanon See in context
Hamas and Hezbollah were conjoined at birth. Both are terrorist organizations supported and largely directed by Iran’s clerical regime. Both target civilians. Both hide behind their own civilian populations. Neither care about civilians’ lives - both consider “martyrdom” virtuous. Their vicious and mendacious character is only matched in degree by the stupidity and willful ignorance of their useful idiots living outside the region. Peace will only prevail when the Palestinians and Lebanonese turn on them. That is not likely to happen soon.
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Posted in: In election, Hollywood is about cash not endorsements See in context
The glitterati should stick to entertainment and their kinky parties.
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Posted in: Japanese Trump supporters See in context
This propaganda photo could be enhanced by adding a caricature of Harris with horns, tail, and hooves.
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Posted in: Lebanon sees deadliest day of conflict since 2006 as Israeli strikes kill 492 See in context
Since October 7, 2023 Israel has evacuated a minimum of 100,000 of its citizens (of all faiths and ethnicities) from northern Galilee due to continual bombardment by Hezbollah.
Why hasn’t the Lebanonese government evacuated their southern border region? Could it be that Hezbollah - the actual rulers - wants to keep civilians in harms way to act as human shields? And why didn’t the UN remove armed Hezbollah fighters after the 2006 war as promised?
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Posted in: Japan researchers identify fat-burning proteins See in context
Who doesn’t exercise for the natural feeling of well-being (“high”) it usually delivers?
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Posted in: Japan's outgoing PM Kishida stresses need for U.S. leadership See in context
Once again I am thankful that none of the posters here are in responsable positions of leadership.
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Posted in: Kishida, Biden hail stronger Japan-U.S. ties in farewell meeting See in context
Who’s the guy on the right?
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Posted in: Biden administration appears to be in no rush to stop U.S. Steel takeover by Nippon Steel See in context
Biden is close with the United Steelworkers, the labor union whose members work for U.S. Steel and worry about the loss of job protections.
Close with union leaders.
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Posted in: Japan slow to cater for vegetarians despite growing demand See in context
Japan slow to cater for vegetarians despite growing demand
So reads the headline. The article, however, features foreigners. It makes me wonder if the demand will ever be met as tourist numbers may not be reliable from year to year. Remember that these are the same tourists whose numbers posters here have complained about.
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Posted in: Trump’s die-hard support may be explained by one of his most misunderstood character traits – ‘charisma’ See in context
Interesting.
Whether or not Trump has charisma is moot. You’re welcome to your opinion.
The Harris-Walz campaign are desperately trying to sell faux charisma to voters under the label of “Joy”. It won’t work. That’s not to say she won’t win votes posing as a “build the wall” tough on illegal immigration former brilliant prosecutor, friend of Israel, and wunderkind economist and he won’t win votes posing as a law-and-order governor and loyal Corgi.
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Posted in: Rising Sun welcome for Trump See in context
Quite a few Japanese war brides went to Wisconsin after the war and Kikkoman America (opened in 1973) has their HQ there!
The Yaoko supermarket chain - VERY big in Saitama Prefecture - bought Kikoman soy sauce made in Wisconsin from soy beans grown there. (c. 2000) That was very large volume.
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Posted in: Fukushima peaches go on sale at London luxury department store Harrods See in context
We eat peaches only when my wife’s friend in Gifu sends us a box gratis. Too expensive - ANY peaches - in Tokyo.
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Posted in: Two types of chocolate give this elegant loaf cake deep flavor for a Valentine's Day treat
Posted in: SoftBank reports 3rd-quarter loss weeks after announcing AI investment with Trump
Posted in: Legal hurdles keep high-profile rape victim's film off Japan screens
Posted in: Explosion at Taiwan department store kills 1; 11 others hospitalized