Posted in: Kane bounces back for Spurs as Arsenal, Newcastle, Liverpool win on Premier League return See in context
LepyonToday 01:18 pm JST
In other news, observers at the International Space Station saw Harry Kane's penalty miss ball float by the station."
No doubt one of the worst penalties in WC history, along with Roberto Baggio's against Brazil in 94. However worst ever was , Peter Devine, Lancaster City vs. Whitley Bay, 1991. You be the judge.
https://youtu.be/altzU3kU3Lo
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Posted in: Netflix cancels Meghan Markle animated series 'Pearl' See in context
Have a wake for the woke and awaken the woken
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Posted in: Longer naps in the day may be early sign of dementia in older adults See in context
This is a false guilt narrative perpetrated by the corporate establishment to make people work more and not be more relaxed. Instead, these corporate suits want to get the working masses to sleep less, drink more energy drinks, and fancy coffees, stay at the office for an extra 3 hours per day and catch a company authorized 15 minute nap on the train ride home.
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Posted in: Return of the Mac: Burger King’s former rival in Akihabara is back and bigger than ever See in context
To succeed they will need to merge the concept with the weird cafes in Akihabara. Maybe a hamburger dressed as a maid?
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Posted in: '80s Japanese game show 'Takeshi's Castle' to return on Prime Video See in context
They need to merge the concept with some kind of Squid Game scenario in order to get with the modern times....would be a big hit on Netflix
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Posted in: Osaka makes Miami quarterfinals; says she's more grateful See in context
If you lose, lose gracefully
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Posted in: 28-year-old woman who left Japan using dead mother's passport arrested See in context
ID theft perhaps
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Posted in: Japan, U.S. to closely watch currency movement as yen tumbles See in context
This nonsense had been going on for years. The only way the rich make money is by artificially manipulating the markets. In a year or 2 the yen will be back up to 100 or 90 while the manipulators cash in
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Posted in: Will Smith, Chris Rock confrontation shocks Oscar audience; 'CODA' wins best picture See in context
New Will Smith move, Handbags at Dawn Warrior
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Posted in: Japan beats Australia 2-0 to qualify for World Cup See in context
JimizoToday 01:28 pm JST
Some valid points, but the numbers do not lie. They should allocate places based on previous world cup performances and records. For example, in 2018 WC in group stage, South American teams topped 3 of the groups, and 2nd in another. Asian teams such as Australia were dead last, or 2nd last as Korea.
Unfortunately Fifa is all about money making and not quality, so they would not use an objective allocation system based on numbers. To quote Platini, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FIFA_World_Cup, *He said: "[The World Cup is] not based on the quality of the teams because you don't have the best 32 at the World Cup"*
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Posted in: Japan beats Australia 2-0 to qualify for World Cup See in context
TigersTokyoDomeMar. 25 10:40 pm JST
Should reduce Asian automatic spots to two teams based on the poor quality. Have teams 3 through 6 play off against Euros, Africa, central, South America. Unlikely they would win any of those games.
What you're saying is give European nations 3 chances. No, this is what the word qualification means. How is football going to develop around the world if you don't give reasonable slots to Asia and Africa.
Totally illogical response. This would be like saying African and Asian teams should get automatic world rugby or ice hockey slots in order to help "develop" those game. Or maybe give Japan a world cricket spot? In fact this sort of affirmative action is exactly which reduces quality. I want to see the best, and only the best.
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Posted in: Japan beats Australia 2-0 to qualify for World Cup See in context
Should reduce Asian automatic spots to two teams based on the poor quality. Have teams 3 through 6 play off against Euros, Africa, central, South America. Unlikely they would win any of those games. Italy is vastly superior to even the top two teams.
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Posted in: One of the most basic hotel amenities is disappearing in U.S. See in context
Peter NeilMar. 22 09:44 pm JST
Imagine the laughter in the halls of hotel industry marketing departments when another marketing weenie comes up phrases like, “Because we care about you, we’re no longer providing cleaning services.”
They are borrowing right from the Orwellian military playbook with terms like collateral damage, friendly fire Enhanced interrogation techniques, Extraordinary rendition, overseas contingency operations , etcetc....
Doublespeak is the new marketing singlespeak
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Posted in: One of the most basic hotel amenities is disappearing in U.S. See in context
It's all heading towards, BYOB....bring your own box.....
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Posted in: Middle-class life today is a struggle with poverty See in context
They forgot to add the annual economic cost to a family of having a 35 year old hikikomori or parasite single staying at home and sponging off the parents.
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Posted in: 'The Wire' team returns to Baltimore for corrupt-cop tale See in context
Actually, in keeping with the times, any new show should be called Wire-less, or The Crypto Files.....
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Posted in: Rattled by spectator's insult, Osaka loses at Indian Wells See in context
lolozo79Mar. 13 05:26 pm JST
She should've done what many a WWE wrestler has done. Stand defiantly in the middle of the court and shout ''Come over here and say that to my face ! ''
Have to agree, or better yet, had she yelled back, "No YOU suck", then she would have got rapturous applause and become a sort of folk hero......
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Posted in: Cardboard bed one of cheapest on Japanese market See in context
New business idea.....the bento box bed constructed of used and discarded bento boxes. The down side is you have to pick some rice out of your hair and get a lingering odor of soya sauce....but these are minor details
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Posted in: Once a powerful symbol in Russia, McDonald's withdraws See in context
This is a whopper of a tale, but if they want to get out of a pickle and ketchup to the west, then lettuce not forget to ask where's the beef?
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Posted in: Once a powerful symbol in Russia, McDonald's withdraws See in context
rainydayToday 11:18 am JST
I'm not sure how easy it will be for them to continue as Burger Kings.*
Quite simple, rebrand all the stores as Burger Czar........offer free vodka shots with every order of extra superjumbo fries and the place will pack out
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Posted in: 5 men arrested over death of work colleague See in context
Worked on a construction site. the daily work directive was, the nail that sticks up shall be hammered down
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Posted in: Once-taboo ketamine booms for U.S. at-home mental care See in context
What could possibly go wrong?
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Posted in: Man found naked in Sapporo laundromat in middle of the night See in context
The spin this guy is putting on this story doesn't wash.
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Posted in: After Beijing Winter Olympics, China eyes World Cup See in context
They would be better suited to host the Squid Game Cup finals
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Posted in: Britain beats Japan 10-3 to win Olympic women’s curling gold See in context
Shouldn't they be using rechargeable robovacuums to sweep the ice instead of brooms. Would be a good show of tech, sustainability and sport
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Posted in: Britain beats Japan 10-3 to win Olympic women’s curling gold See in context
Awful performance on the big stage
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Posted in: Valieva makes history as Russians win team gold; U.S. takes silver; Japan bronze See in context
Quad..meh. Show me a quinta and I might be impressed.
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Posted in: North Korean Olympics message may signal halt to missile tests: analysts See in context
Why not hire Kim to perform closing ceremonies, with a fireworks display. Kills 2 birds with one stone and saves money..
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Posted in: Olympic spotlight back on China for a COVID-tinged Games See in context
Would have loved too see Borat light the flame for Kazakhstan games in his mankini
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Posted in: With Trump's win, some women wonder: Will U.S. ever see a female president?
Posted in: Self-described Nazi becomes first person jailed in Australia for performing outlawed salute
Posted in: With Trump's win, some women wonder: Will U.S. ever see a female president?
Can we be sure that the prosecution’s evidence is legit?
Posted in: 'Luffy' gang member gets life in prison for robbery and murder of 90-year-old woman