Posted in: This is part of creating a safe and secure workplace, but the name tags' purpose -- to enhance employees' public service awareness -- remains the same. See in context
To protect employees' personal information being searched on the web based on name tag information and or info posted to social media.
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Posted in: Google says it will stop linking to New Zealand news if proposed new law passed See in context
We’d be forced to stop linking to news content on Google Search...
Not at all - it just means Google NZ would have to pay a pay a fair price for content they profit from.
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Posted in: Pay-by-weight airfares are an ethical minefield See in context
People of healthy weight should get a discount.
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Posted in: In address to Iran, Netanyahu says nowhere in Middle East out of Israel's reach See in context
No doubt, the Israeli intelligence is extremely capable, and has decapitated Hamas and Hezbollah.
But the looming fear is the slow, steady progress of nuclear weapon development by Iran and it's pariah relationship with Russia.
All these actors are pulling the Middle East into the abyss.
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Posted in: U.S. sailor gets suspended term over random attack of 4 near Tokyo See in context
Krieger was under acute alcohol intoxication and in a state of delirium at the time of the incident.
Aka blind drunk - like thousands of people who are not violent when intoxicated.
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Posted in: South Korea warns of 'decisive' action against trash balloons from North See in context
This level of random, potentially deadly nuisance is terrorism.
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Posted in: Seven & i takeover bid by Canadian retailer faces Japan gov't review See in context
Foreign investment is reciprocal.
Japanese companies seek growth and invest outside Japan as the domestic market declines.
For example, Japanese ownership in Australasian FMCG companies is large.
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Posted in: China's growing 'robotaxi' fleet sparks concern, wonder on streets See in context
There's one glitch that San Fran suffers from the driverless taxi introduction - the taxis, when not in service congregate, and block streets which is aggravating for other road users.
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Posted in: What are some movie cliches that really bug you? See in context
British politician: What exactly am I supposed to tell the Prime Minister?
Samuel L. Jackson: [pausing to exhale cigar smoke] Tell him Uncle Sam's in town.
Extras
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Posted in: Canada beats NZ 2-1 in women's soccer after drone scandal; Spain edges Japan 2-1 See in context
That's so un-Canadian.
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Posted in: Trash balloons from North Korea hit South's presidential compound See in context
Trash balloons from Pong-yang hit South's presidential compound
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Posted in: 14 Tokyo high schoolers taken to hospital after eating spicy chips See in context
Easily resolved with a cup of milk. And some adult supervision.
And the eyewatering lesson when the product exits the body.
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Posted in: N Korea warns of 'devastating consequences' over leaflets from South See in context
Then why were they sending similar leaflets into the South not so long ago, covered in poo no less.
NK bio-weapons.
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Posted in: Beauden Barrett sparks New Zealand to 24-17 victory over England in second test See in context
A good match - two smart tries by England and about 30 minutes where NZ were neutralised.
But Barrett 's knack of finding space saved the Eden Park winning streak.
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Posted in: Make room on your grill for smoky charred eggplant See in context
wallace - nasu whisperer.
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Posted in: Brad Pitt at Silverstone for filming of F1 movie See in context
Also, attach means to join or fasten (something) to something else.
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Posted in: Robert Towne, Oscar-winning writer of ‘Chinatown,’ dies at 89 See in context
A great talent and a great movie.
This article is excellent too.
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Posted in: England recalls Marler, Stuart for 1st rugby test against the All Blacks in New Zealand See in context
That's a solid English team. Unfortunately, Japan didn't give them the tough game they needed.
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Posted in: 'Star Wars' fans hone their lightsaber dueling skills at a Mexico City Jedi academy See in context
"Luke - I am your pappi..."
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Posted in: Springboks overcome Wales fightback to pull away at Twickenham See in context
Wales always finds ways to put pressure on themselves.
Two yellows in the first quarter is the best way to lose.
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Posted in: Be careful with umbrellas See in context
Please be careful when calling passengers children.
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Posted in: Why is politics, which should be a profession conducted in service of the people, carried out so badly? See in context
Electorates aren't that great either.
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Posted in: Why is politics, which should be a profession conducted in service of the people, carried out so badly? See in context
Politics is carried out badly for the majority, but it's carried out very well for others.
It's by design.
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Posted in: Jones says Japan will have 'red-hot go' against England See in context
"Of course England have got experience, they're three years into a cycle under Steve Borthwick, we're 10 days into a cycle,"
Vintage Jones.
It will be a good match. England won't be complacent in Japan as they'll want to be ready for two matches in New Zealand.
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Posted in: Mouse shakers, power naps: Corporate America fights 'keyboard fraud' See in context
I'd better stop reading this and get back to work.
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Posted in: Rapper Travis Scott arrested after Miami Beach police say he drunkenly yelled at people on yacht See in context
Maybe he was just free-style rappin' at the people on the other yacht.
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Posted in: Japan looking for first win against England in rugby test match See in context
Jones says he is looking to play a “super-fast” brand of Japanese rugby...
Unfortunately, the rules with it's endless reviews and opposition teams that slow down the game nullify any rapid game plan.
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Posted in: How do you remember all the passwords and user IDs you use in your daily life? See in context
I've written down the password to my password manager.
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Posted in: Have you ever had any trouble with a co-worker in Japan? What did you do to solve the problem? See in context
Had trouble with a supervisor at work for having a can of soda at work at my desk
What flavour soda was it?
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Posted in: Hunting for edible plants with London's urban foragers See in context
I've foraged in the city before, but I'm put off by the dog and cat fecal matter.
Especially raw greens that you don't cook.
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Posted in: Ishiba opts for pragmatic diplomacy; no talk of Asian NATO
Posted in: In Hiroshima peace park, visitors hope Nobel win will boost peace efforts
Tonjiru I make it every couple of weeks. Nabe. Noodles of most types. Sukiyaki.
Posted in: What's your idea of Japanese comfort food?
Is it jockeys that win the race or the horses?
Posted in: Japan's top female jockey quits after suspension over smartphone use