Posted in: Finland again ranked happiest country in world; U.S. falls to its lowest-ever position See in context
So many years, they pay higher taxes, without complaining! Wink.
I've never gone that far north, but they have the northern lights to entertain them at night. They make the best of what they have? any of you done a 2024 inflation study for Finland. (sorries HOW DO I DO A :) on here). they pay their taxes on time???
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Posted in: Heavyweight seven eye finish line in race to succeed Olympics chief Bach See in context
As a brit I have never u'stood the Coe support. One of the most (arrrogant redacted) ignorant self egoist I ever had the displeasure of meeting. Sure he got the records and then did everything he could do obstruct Crams attempts. Surely by definition IOC should not be headed by egos? I adore the olympics. even stream them (oops)
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Posted in: As Trump thaws ties, Russia has a new public enemy number one: Britain See in context
Great Britain Hilarious, Gone Broke! Naval aircraft carriers Broken Down. But still the Egos are to big for the leaking shiny shoes, from Roumania? All ex-colonial nations should be squealing peace please peace pretty please! All, inc US!
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Posted in: Have you changed your eating preferences due to the surging prices of food and drink products in Japan? See in context
Cut on the food costs, or cut out the broadband costs, or turn the lights off whilst using the smartphone, or take the bus for the market trip??? is Enjoyment of healthy food the most essential, Each to their own priorities.
Fish, veg, fruits for and exercise shoes for me (but I have cut out the Nespresso, that cost rise!! crossed arms)
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Posted in: Japan eyes deploying long-range missiles in Kyushu See in context
Please guys, article was about missiles on Kyushu, 'Time Out' please. POTUS has issued an edict to silence V.O.A.
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Posted in: Mount Fuji climbers to be charged ¥4,000 on all trails See in context
It is an attraction for res. and non res. Any proof that the trashing is only caused by non res. Or by % caused by non-Japanese ethnicity res.? I would pay. But it still looks more magnificent from a distance.
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Posted in: Israeli strikes across Gaza kill at least 413 Palestinians and shatter ceasefire with Hamas See in context
History: Israel was founded on terrorism. Palestine was destroyed by colonialism. hence allowing the land grant to Israel. Unfortunately this is 2025, the destruction of peoples apparently still seems to be acceptable. But, I do not know what to believe, maybe the Truth LOL?
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Posted in: Play ball See in context
Gorgeous and attractively choreographed, ceremonial?? times are changing who was the hitter supposedly concentrating on the knuckle ball?
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Posted in: Water route connecting Kyoto, Osaka reopens after lock construction See in context
A disaster response doubling as a tourist attraction. Nice, Nice, Good use of tax monies!!
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Posted in: Japan eyes deploying long-range missiles in Kyushu See in context
And more importantly, which nationality should be authorized to press the launch button.
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Posted in: Japan eyes deploying long-range missiles in Kyushu See in context
In the above there are so many missiles flying randomly within the japanese residents?
The missiles to be deployed are an upgraded version of the GSDF's Type-12 land-to-ship guided missile, with an extended range of 1,000 kilometers. Deployment in Kyushu would put North Korea and China's coastal areas within range.
A waste of money methinks
"counterstrike capabilities" to hit enemy targets in the event of an emergency, government sources said.
I read it, nought about the Californian Coastal Patrol being involved. So, please which taxpayers should foot the bill?
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Posted in: Police warn public about surge in scam calls using police station number on caller ID See in context
Scammers are more & more clever. Same stuffs happen in hk, (eek sewer). after ?? years all our gov calls/sms now all preceded by #no.. not perfect but smartphone scam % reduced. the solution is out there. But be careful gals and guys, the smarter the phone, the smarter the scammer.
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Posted in: Japan to set new standards for longevity of wooden buildings See in context
It is not just the rainwater ingress, that is primary! but the use of smaller softwood timber sections that although treated cannot withstand the damp/humid a/c repetition. Eugene, if u asked gu-ma how many yen it cost 350yrs ago? (to be fair comparing it to ??? 350yrs ago) and did a little keystroke thing mmh KKK or MMM.
you only get what you pay for. UGHK got same timber frame damp problems (and omission of fire barriers in the rafters), you only get what... sorries you knows.
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Posted in: At least 27 dead as tornadoes ravage central U.S. See in context
No r.c. homes and r.c. foundations. The early warnings have been there for decades. But resilient homes not avoidable in the greatest nation on earth. Tornadoes are naturally destructive. nah more comment.
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Posted in: Astronaut Onishi blasts off on mission as 3rd Japanese to lead ISS See in context
SpaceX and Elon Musk deliver again! But only about 9 months later than planned,
Go Go go Elon, mmh Just a minor representation of T stock holders, When does he send his clone ROB to mars, please, Delay no more! Dare mighty things!
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Posted in: Thousands pay to catch glimpse of Ohtani practise in Tokyo See in context
Although I was crazy about BB I have a strange affection for doing track events.. maybe both rotate rapidly, went to see Hanshin with my son as a young guy. Good athletic stuff on view but why does it take so long, mmmh the first time he did me. "Go get a hot dog",,"I don't like them" you can get a nice potato chips near hemajima!
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Posted in: 5 easy Japanese ways to replace expensive supplements See in context
Fruit, veg, veg fish fish ,cooked seafoods, and in the 'warmer' weather glug glugs (local slang) for mineral waters, When it gets hot the body leaches all minerals (not just sodium) pocari sweat wah somebody on a commision for that advert, common glug glug a fraction of the price (and dosn't leave a 'urea' aftertaste). Daily diet needs to consider the changing ambients. Particularly in Heat index conditions. Sure I lived worked in 40C+ and 100%+RH for a month or so on a gulf project. Thankfully no pocari (hint 30C+95% RH be more careful)
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Posted in: Without fundamental reforms like integrating farmland and recruiting young cultivators, rice prices will keep soaring. See in context
Sp, leaving fallow land has been proven for centuries provide Now it provide flood relief, I ain't going to print loads of links, check it yuself.
The big Q from myself... where will the essential 'young rice pickers' be resourced from, failed bankers expats with large families??
the continued import import import.. to make MY rice cheaper does not cut it. Every nation with fertile soil should maximise its usage. Your offspring may u'stand that in future decades/
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Posted in: Iwaya calls U.S. tariffs 'regrettable' in talks with Rubio See in context
You found the Civic a nice Fit?
mmh surely the 2024 civic is a newer model and more spacious than the aging Honda Fit. Or was it jazzed?
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Posted in: As tuberculosis cases rise worldwide, health officials puzzle over resurgence of a disease once in decline See in context
I was diagnosed TB a few years back. It was actually a non-contagious sister mycobacteria M.A.C. that dwells in soils.
I did research on TB, Japan incidence rates are low, because they hit it with a selection of antibiotics to avoid resistance, same as my place of residence. I can assure these are not the kiddywink ABs that your local GP stuffs you with instead of telling you to get fresh fruit, greens, clean your AC and get some sleep. There are some not so wealthy adjacent nations that cannot afford the multi drug approach, two local nations have 1 in 110 infected active or latent, drug resistant! There is an international TB day. trying to enhance supply for multi drug use to such Asian nations and African nations. TB = six months hit (two stronger AB) only to knock out the infection! A contagious disease so I believe both JPn & HK Govs cover the med+treatment costs. International dollar efforts, meds are well established for M.B.
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Posted in: Britain sees 'exceptional potential' in defense ties with Japan See in context
Nah, Little BRITain just wants cheaper japan cars and trains, so that they can afford a few litre of marine oil for their incredibly reliable navy, (eek). As for HK...wise up please, HK was always China, Ughk just bled it of every cent available, before the 150yr agreement expired, the future of HK was written in its history.
Britain is circling the drain. She wants closer ties? She let China plop its big greedy maw onto Hong Kong without a peep; Britain and the UN let China break a legally binding treaty, a treaty also registered in the UN.
Nonsense; all legally enshrined. But please quote the treaty that you are obviously fully knowledgeable of. (maybe study the 'Basic Law' for a starter)
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Posted in: What are some of your favorite Japanese snacks or sweets? See in context
Where does one start? Wow.
Almost anything not slathered or touched with Mayo.
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Posted in: Egg prices in U.S. continue to hit records, but some relief may be coming See in context
Very uninterested, how much is a carton of beautiful rich yellow yolk Japan eggs in Japan? Please
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Posted in: Pressed to accept a ceasefire in Ukraine, Putin seems likely to seek his own conditions See in context
History tells the future. EU nations signed off on the Minsk 1,2..3? agreements regarding the Donbas States/ provinces whatever, Wealthy UKR business types, nah we lose roubles, Then the trusty Zel got elected. How? thousands of UKr citizens killed by war action or displaced to other blue eyed nations, Why?. Any of you ever understood the reports of UKr corruption and previous non-acceptance to N!!!. So many $billions, so many peoples. But were the Minsk agreements legal?? please do a study of minsk agreements b4 u allow plotus to nuke the whole of europe. (and then will be incapable of paying tariffs). History tells the future 'cos it holds the future! PUT the boot IN turned off the gas, dirty asian monkey reaction. We working people want lower taxes and cheaper non nuclarised LNG.
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Posted in: Pressed to accept a ceasefire in Ukraine, Putin seems likely to seek his own conditions See in context
So he is dealing the cards in the poker shake down, Putin still may have his tarrifs hidden in his cuffs. We honestly do not know what the truth is any more.
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Posted in: Ford shows off a treasure trove of rarely seen vehicles to a select few at its Michigan headquarters See in context
"Bring Your Child to Work Day."
Daddy daddy, the cobra please (psst can you slip me the turny keys?).
A Ford GT 40 needs a proven history of purchasing previous Fordssss, mmmh and what is the width of your parking slot. How much gas can the local station deliver in one shot?? I would rather have a michigan car than a maranello screaming cat. Fords sound like a car, and I like plastic dashes.
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Posted in: SpaceX scrubs flight that was to retrieve stuck astronauts See in context
So why did SX scrub the flight NOW? anything related to yet another first stage bang-bang more pollution published recent experience. Or was that the supposed 'Emergency vehicle' equipped with flashing blues???
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Posted in: Blizzard Entertainment president says 'there's a game for you' no matter what type of player you are See in context
A game for all. Just get the credit card out. Never done it! The Visa credit level is unbelievable. mmh yet another AD. booo.
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Posted in: Police arrest several men for alleged sexual assault of their daughters See in context
mmh, sure they need to hang. They do unbelievable acts (???) an use the web to communicate. E.T. come home please.
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Posted in: Ex-Philippine President Duterte arrested for crimes against humanity See in context
Ok, Enuff. Philippines people to decide on philippines issues, without overlords. Japan peoples to decide on Japan issues, without overlords. Taiwan peoples to decide on their heritage issues without overlord blackmailing. As for overlording Arab nations, beware history always tells the future.
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Posted in: Finland again ranked happiest country in world; U.S. falls to its lowest-ever position
Posted in: Spurred by Trump turnabout, European nations debate conscription
Posted in: Finland again ranked happiest country in world; U.S. falls to its lowest-ever position
Posted in: Finland again ranked happiest country in world; U.S. falls to its lowest-ever position