Posted in: Aso vows to pull Japan out of economic slump See in context
How will he succeed where his 11 predecessors haven't?
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Posted in: Tokyo university gives away iPhones to nab truants via GPS See in context
[i]"attendance is a key requirement for graduation here"[/i]
Isn't it the only requirement?
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Posted in: Japan going to pot: Celebrity busts and student smokers have authorities in a tizz See in context
Those who say the Japanese aren't burdened by so-called "judeo-christian" puritanism are proven wrong when it comes to drugs. The urge to control people's private lives can be just as strong here as in places where people believe the creator of the universe cares how we eat, dress, or perform sexual congress. Activities which produce no victims should not be crimes.
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Posted in: What is the most effective way to put an end to Somali piracy? See in context
It's ironic how int'l shipping, the industry that's gone the furthest to divest itself of modernity, is beset by a pre-modern plague. That said, my solution to Somali piracy would be to blow up the mansions built by the rich ones. Satellite images could reveal them, give an hour's notice, then drop a 1000 pound bomb on it.
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Posted in: Hawker's family to visit Japan on 2nd anniversary of her murder See in context
[i]"They are also scheduled to have a meeting with the group Sora no Kai, that is campaigning for an end to the statute of limitations for murder cases."[/i]
Not applicable if perp isn't in Japan...wink wink, nudge nudge.
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Posted in: Newborn girl dies after being left in bicycle basket in Tokyo See in context
Not murder. Infanticide. As in, there are mitigating circumstances.
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Posted in: Japanese learn English using Obama speeches See in context
Should read: Japanese using Obama speeches to [i]not[/i] learn English.
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Posted in: Obama masks a big hit in Japan See in context
Don't forget to buy your Obama manju...chocolate with a white cream center.
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Posted in: 2-year-old boy seriously injured after being hit by train in Aichi See in context
Where were the parents?
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Posted in: Woman standing on platform dies after being hit by passing train in Fukuoka See in context
They should train people to stand properly on the platforms. Seems no matter how much safety gurus rail against this problem, no one listens. Perhaps she became scared, and died of freight.
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Putin got a ace in hold, Trump compromised
Posted in: Putin says he is open to direct peace talks with Ukraine
Posted in: Gaza rescue service dismisses Israeli probe into killing of medics as a 'fabricated investigation'
Posted in: Homeland Security Secretary Noem's purse stolen at DC restaurant, officials say
No need to get upset about it Bass. Why? No need to be. But the Dems will be soon enough.…
Posted in: Judge skeptical that Trump's Venezuela deportation notices comply with Supreme Court ruling