Posted in: Trump agrees to pause tariffs on Mexico, Canada after they pledge to boost border enforcement See in context
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It was a crazy move. And it backfired.
The DOW crashed,
Canada & Mexico retaliated with counter tariffs
and economists shook their finger at Swaggering Trump noting that consumer prices in USA would increase and cause deep pain.
You can't control the world ,America !!!
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Posted in: Syrian rebels say they have toppled Assad in state television announcement See in context
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Syria is already experiencing food insecurity and this incursion compounds the food crisis as the UN expects @ 1.5 million people displaced.
There are no winners.
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Posted in: Princess Aiko turns 23 with her future as a royal in doubt See in context
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Happy Birthday, Aiko !
May you marry well - regardless of the status of your partner ! !!!
In the 21stCentury, monarchy is an anachronism, anyways.
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Posted in: American man arrested for defacing Tokyo's Meiji Jingu shrine See in context
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Steven Hayes - some advice: GROW UP!!!!
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Posted in: Gov't eyes ¥30,000 cash handouts to stimulate Japan's economy See in context
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Ishiba - a leader of brilliance !!!!!!
Indeed, 30,000 YEN is REALLY going to get the economy rolling !!!
[Barely cover groceries for a week!- Silly man]
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Posted in: Anti-whaling activist Watson stays in detention in Greenland while Danes consider Japanese request See in context
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Let Watson face the Japanese justice system like a man.
Who does he think he is taking the law into his own hands, terrorizing those working o n the high seas just because he has an issue with their industry!?
He calls himself the eco-vigilante of the high seas - rams ,destroys, sinks Japanese and Norwegian whaling ships - with impunity
He has sunk more that a dozen and raided just as many
He sneers at the "Law of the Seas" - which others abide by.
He says, it doesn't apply to him .
He is persona no grata in Iceland - AND, even Greenpeace [of which he was a founder] shuns him because of his extremism.
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Posted in: Hokkaido boat firm president indicted over 2022 fatal sinking See in context
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It's taken over two years to get this far !!
Wonder if justice will be served.
Pernicious greed fostering reckless irresponsibility drove the Presidents initiative to sail.
The buck need to stop with him.
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Posted in: After 21 years, Harajuku’s famous Lolita fashion and cosplay shop is permanently closing See in context
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No great loss IMO
Cosplay caters to the immature Japanese psyche.
So trivial.
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Posted in: Ishiba is an outside-the-box thinker and is willing to raise issues, whether publicly or privately, that others have been, are too timid to ask. See in context
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Outside the sandbox, I think he means.
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Posted in: Concerns over rice shortage growing in Japan See in context
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So I have question for those stock up or hoard rice.
How do you avoid weevils ?
If one stores rice for long the weevils hatch.
I use mylar bags or air tight glass jars and add bay leaves and cloves.
Anybody have some thoughts on that ?
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Posted in: Beach Boys' Brian Wilson placed under conservatorship See in context
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Brian Wilson was the creative force behind the Beach Boys success, who with their easy surfin' sound made a legendary contribution toe music in the 60's and 70's.
Very sad to read how profoundly he is struggling now.
He's a beautiful soul.
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Posted in: G7 nations commit to phasing out coal by 2035 but give Japan some flexibility See in context
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Ummm - such a hypocritical double standard !
What about China !????
Though NOT a G7 country - but hey - WHERE is the International censor on China's massive use of coal for energy ?
China is the world's largest producer and consumer of coals .
Her use has almost QUADUPLED since 1990 - so to date 56% of China's energy is Coal
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Posted in: I hope that Japan will soon become a place where people are not surprised when a woman becomes a president. See in context
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Well - - it will depend on WHO that woman will be.
Hopefully someone whose neurons are firing with greater efficiency than the current leader.
HO HUM
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Posted in: Netanyahu vows to invade Rafah 'with or without a deal' as cease-fire talks with Hamas continue See in context
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It's time Israeli Leaders demonstrate restraint.
What is Netanyahu thinking ? !
It's detrimental for every one - there is no gain for Israel in this.
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Posted in: 3 of 4 suspects charged in Russia concert hall attack admit guilt during court hearing See in context
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The Russian's 'truth serum' will have these guys singing.
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Posted in: State visit to Britain being planned for emperor, empress in June See in context
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Gosh - just wonder how appropriate these plans are, given that King Charles has been diagnosed with cancer and is receiving Chemo, as is also the case with Princes Kate.
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Posted in: Aso praises Kamikawa but says she is ‘not very beautiful,’ and calls her ‘Kamimura’ See in context
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How is he allowed to get away with such a sexist, misogynist, patronizing outburst ! ??????
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Posted in: Just as empires rise and fall, Japan has just been usurped as the world’s largest car manufacturer by China, which is poised to be even more dominant than Japan ever was in the global car trade. See in context
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ahhhhhhh . . . but quantity does not supersede quality.
You can't beat the nano precision of the J tech-engineering mind - the enduring high quality performance of a J vehicle.
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Posted in: Kishida visits quake-hit region as concerns rise about diseases in evacuation centers See in context
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We will do everything we can so that you can have hope for the future," he [KISHADA] said.
We WILL ?????
He should be saying " We HAVE BEEN DOING EVERYTHING - and will continue to do so .
Not only so that the people can have a 'future and a hope' - BUT WE ARE DOING EVERYTHING NOW: by assigning Disaster Relief and medical teams as well as trauma counsellors , providing sufficient healthy food and water and clothing etc needed; and ensuring ALL survivors have appropriate, safe & comfortable lodgings.
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Posted in: Kishida visits quake-hit region as concerns rise about diseases in evacuation centers See in context
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@ tamanegiJan. 14 04:41 pm JST
I'm certainly not PM Kishida's biggest fan but good to see him visit the area and speak with evacuees.
Are you kidding ?????
The earthquake happened January 1 and he is going there now - 2 weeks after the catastrophe ?
His commitment is a joke.
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Posted in: Japan's beloved Hachiko dog statue showcased in pop-up bedroom See in context
It's an absurd piece .
Desperados will commercialize anything to make a name for themselves or profit in some way.
Hachiko as symbol should not be exploited in such pedestrian ways !!
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Posted in: Japan criticizes Russian ban on its seafood over release of treated radioactive water See in context
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Japan criticizes Russian ban on its seafood overg release of treated radioactive water
Is 'OVERG' even a word?
After Chernobyl Russia has pretty good idea about what radioactive damage is about.
They are being smart.
Japan Inc could have dug into some mountains and placed the waste deep in the ground in secure barrels,
In light of the big concern @ the environment, it is shocking International Bodies ok'd
this massive contamination of our oceans.
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Posted in: Prime Minister Kishida wants the U.S. to take a Goldilocks approach that is tough enough to deter Chinese assertiveness, but cautious enough to allow Japan's business interests to thrive. See in context
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Not surpised !
Kishida has been a bit of a a 'fairy-tale' PM since he tool ofice.
Dreaming of a utopian world - not connected to 'real politik'
Except with Asian geo-politics it's not 3 cuddly bears he's dealing with - but an intransigent dragon with a real fire breath.
Good luck.
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Posted in: Djokovic shrugs off injury scare to win Adelaide title See in context
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Bronco: He showed the whole world that it's possible to take a stand against the machine and win.
Absolutely. Now, one year later, 'the narrative' has changed.
Djokovic's principled strength of character is equaled only by his prowess on the courts.
Way to go!
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Posted in: Prince Harry says UK royals got into bed with tabloid press 'devil' See in context
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He and Megan have made this negative energy their life.
Harrys got to let it go, get a life and move on.
Nobody is interested.
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Posted in: He’s the most towering political figure in Japan over the past couple of decades. He wanted Japan to be respected on the global stage in the way that he felt was deserved. ... He also wanted Japan to not have to keep apologizing for World War II. See in context
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Abe - intelligent, elegant, cosmopolitan, well nuanced in international affairs - gave Japan a truly credible, geopolitical & cultural presence .
He did not use his privileged position to profit himself, but worked unreservedly for Japan to be economically strong, politically stable, peace loving nation with a distinct invaluable cultural heritage.
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Posted in: Toyota releases storage battery system for residential use See in context
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J-technology once again demonstrates its cutting edge superiority, with this high quality, viable, practical, cost-efficient storage battery system that offers consistent source of energy. for every-day living.
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Posted in: Osaka Expo mascot needs name; organizers ask for suggestions See in context
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this repulsive 'mascot' ai a reflection of the dissolution of Japanese identity.
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Posted in: 4 found from missing tourist boat off Hokkaido See in context
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@William Bjornson
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Amen !
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Posted in: Ghosn says he is ready to defend himself See in context
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BIG DEAL - he has no choice now, really - sp, he has to put up some defense (with the few millions he has left now).
So many international assets frozen - and there is NOWHERE to escape to any more.
Besides, he's had since 2018 to make his case.
If he had a solid defense he would not have escaped - thereby putting at least 7 other ( Innocent) people in jeopardy with the law.
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Japanese would be sitting duck, especially since Trump is President
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