Posted in: Uta Abe eliminated in women's 52-kg judo at Paris Olympics See in context
Uta Abe has entered the lexicon with that embarrassing lack of composure.
Don't be such an Uta Abe! Will be heard on the playgrounds around Japan.
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Posted in: Canada faces more allegations of drone use as scandal widens See in context
Where there is smoke, there is fire.
Not much surprise, that it goes back further.
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Posted in: World Rugby says transgender women should not play for elite teams See in context
this is not transphobia, its clearly common sense, to protect naturally born females in a physical contact sport. Is it fair? No, but life isn’t fair. It is what it is. I can’t be the president of the USA - wasn’t born there, I can’t be a racehorse jockey - too big and heavy. I can’t be an opera tenor: too bassy, trans women can’t play rugby with woman. The list of can’ts, - goes on and on. We get it, we support your desire to transition, but just because you transition doesn’t mean you get 100% of what you want from being a woman.
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Posted in: Abe's abrupt call to close schools triggers confusion See in context
John BearaToday 10:33 am JST
Well thank you. My wife will be without a full month salary... since she's an english teacher.
unfortunate.
If she is a grade school teacher, perhaps she should investigate a direct hire gig. Even part time teachers get a set salary for 12 months and a small bonus.
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Posted in: Abe's abrupt call to close schools triggers confusion See in context
FuzzyToday 11:02 am JST
**Note that no single kid has died of Covid-19-led illness in Japan**; their mortal rate is near to zero % even in epicentre China. Most victims are very elderly or those having other chronic disease.**
This is true. However, there is an important distinction to be made. While kids may not be getting ill from the virus, the still do get infected by the virus. In turn, they can infect their parents, grandparents I.e. those at greater risk from illness. Given how easily viruses tend to spread among kids, this move is more about protecting the adult population than the kids.
Yes! Fuzzy, thank you! At least someone here gets it!
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Posted in: 'Where's Abe?' critics ask, as coronavirus spreads in Japan See in context
We found him, and the critics are even unhappier now. Damned if you do, damned if you don't.
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Posted in: Abe's abrupt call to close schools triggers confusion See in context
Why not close colleges, universities
They are already on spring break, not such a big issue telling them to close. Most students (undergrads at least) are already absent.
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Posted in: Samsung launches new oversized smartphone See in context
Poor battery life - ever had a smartphone before?
what apps are you running in the background that could be closed? what power saving settings have you employed?. You can easily double battery life on most android devices with a few smart moves.
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Posted in: Kokuyo, Murata, Intel develop wireless charging desk See in context
No iphone though, Apple decreed this technology unnecessary for it's loyal fanbase.
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Posted in: Nikon COOLPIX P7700 digital compact camera See in context
A decade ago Nikon P&S digital cameras were the cream of the crop
???eh? they were rubbish!, their SLR were and still are great. Their P&S cameras were always breaking - the lens mechanisms.
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Posted in: There’s something about Sawa See in context
Saori Yoshida the wrestler is hotter, if physicality is what is sexy to you.
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Posted in: Apple to unveil mini iPad in October: report See in context
It wouldnt surprise me if it becomes more successful than the full size ipad
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Posted in: A Japanese woman’s guide for getting a date See in context
Avoid any woman with this line of thinking like the plague! immature, superficial, vapid.
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Posted in: Docomo unveils 5 new LTE-compatible smart devices See in context
Nice,shame about docomo's ridiculously priced plans.
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Posted in: Barry Bonds sentenced to house arrest, probation See in context
America - you can have highly regulated alcohol, nicotine and caffiene and that's it - anything elso is pure satan spawn evil! nasty nasty performance enhancing drugs! .......sigh. There are far bigger issues in the world. why this is even became news in the first place is just nuts. The US should sort out it priorities.
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Posted in: Japan to host Brazilian President Lula as state guest in late March
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Posted in: Japan seeks exemption from U.S. steel, aluminum tariffs
Go, Trump! If people don’t like it, then they should do what we do here in Japan. Pay three yen…
Posted in: Trump pushes for plastic straws as he declares paper ones 'don’t work'