Posted in: M6.7 earthquake hits north of Okinawa See in context
I live in Nago and was getting ready to get into the shower when I felt my apartment move, sway, and shake twice. The first one I was like "okay stop". It stopped for about two seconds and started again-I was ready to jump back in some clothes and head out the door. Needless to say, I waited about 10 minutes before getting in the shower.
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Posted in: Aso says Japan needs to raise sales tax next year See in context
At Bertie..you're right on about that!
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Posted in: Japanese driving pet peeves: Not so different from other countries See in context
Just having the words "Japanese driving" in the beginning of a sentence scares me.
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Posted in: Cyprus president in desperate bid to prevent run on banks See in context
@Bluescript..my thoughts exactly. Iceland's people got tired of owing the "bankers" for something that was created out of thin air - debt and took things into their own hands. Look at them now - their better off than before. Bravo Bluescript!
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Posted in: AKB48 singer shaves her head as act of contrition for dating See in context
She's probably begging because the money is good and steady. I agree with smithinjapan about hoping she gets canned and then maybe realizing the band is superficial.
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Thailand has done a great job in creating an image of a fun place. And it is, but it hides…
Posted in: Thai woman handed record 43-year jail term for lese majeste
Posted in: 49-year-old disqualified exam-taker arrested over refusal to leave toilet
Both China and Japan need to implement a comprehensive vaccination program ASAP.
Posted in: China's latest COVID outbreak worst since March 2020
Less than 24 hours until the return of sanity and competency to the White House.
Posted in: Asian shares mostly higher as Biden inauguration approaches