Posted in: Rolls-Royce posts record car sales in 2022 See in context
The Haves' wealth has, in many cases, grown to unspendable wealth, which is to say that they can spend it seemingly carelessly without danger of depleting the ever-growing pile.
The Have-nots are in for a lot more pain.
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Posted in: 5,000 sprint for title of Lucky Man See in context
Clearly it's one of those 'Japanese' things where some people train and prepare especially for this event and would shamelessly trample you to better their 'luck'. And if one lands a coveted super-ultra-mega-lucky title, defending it will become life encompassing.
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Posted in: Japan adopts new policy promoting greater use of nuclear energy See in context
No surprise here, but can we please have international presence and technical advice headed so as to not overlook the kind of simple but "unexpected" shortcomings of the Fukushima plant.
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Posted in: Everything is allowed: Vienna's dementia-friendly concerts See in context
Take a page out of this book, Japan.
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Posted in: 26-year-old man arrested for dumping mother’s body in mountain forest See in context
Yah, but dumped? Like an unwanted fridge? At least dig a hole, for her dignity.
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Posted in: This crazy wearable cushion is Japan’s hottest winter fashion See in context
Where are the sleeves?
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Posted in: 'Avatar 2' has world premiere in London See in context
Avatar is the last movie that I saw in a cinema. That's how bad it was. It scared me off movies.
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Posted in: Man rides motorbike into lobby of Fukuoka police station; demands they crack down on rude driving See in context
Oh, it's a CC110... Lock him up!!
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Posted in: Man rides motorbike into lobby of Fukuoka police station; demands they crack down on rude driving See in context
Mighty
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Posted in: Man rides motorbike into lobby of Fukuoka police station; demands they crack down on rude driving See in context
Proving once again that the might CT110 can go anywhere!
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Posted in: Woman dies after falling out of moving car; driver arrested See in context
No, Kurisupisu, not true. I hit a guy who jumped out in front of me on my motorbike. He said he looked. I said it was attempted suicide. The cops let me go.
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Posted in: U.S., Japan, S Korea warn of unparalleled response if N Korea holds nuclear test See in context
Red rag to a bull.
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Posted in: Australian health insurer says data of all 4 mil customers hacked See in context
And then there's the change to digital currency. You'd better spend your savings before that happens.
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Posted in: Japan’s black fallen leaf incense is the coolest way to scent your room See in context
Thank you Ebisen, I'd always imagined it to be so.
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Posted in: Man arrested for assaulting 93-year-old father in Tottori See in context
63
93
Street fight
Familial
It doesn't add up.
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Posted in: Man arrested over attempted sexual assault of high school girl See in context
If it weren't so god damn scary, it'd be funny.
Glad she got away. Anybody else missing nearby recently?
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Posted in: Bulky boxes of wagyu beef can be yours with Japan’s rental frying pan/meat subscription service See in context
I suppose it's not too extravagant by Tokyo standards. You'd struggle to feed your family once a month with it though... It is typical, however, that unsubscribing is going to be problematic.
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Posted in: 81-year-old woman arrested over murder of 85-year-old husband See in context
So, Randy, what is the remedy? Is it achievable?
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Posted in: Elon Musk sells nearly $7 billion worth of Tesla shares See in context
The rich get richer.
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Posted in: Over half a million yen in cash comes floating down river in Toyama See in context
Possibly, Kumgaijin, but I've received unclaimed money that I've handed in. The cops sent me a letter inviting me to claim it. I was pleasantly surprised as I had forgotten about it.
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Posted in: Man arrested over 61 cases of theft at internet cafes See in context
I'll bet you a buck that he smokes, drinks and plays pachinko.
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Posted in: ‘Hungry’ police officer sent to prosecutors for stealing food from detainee's lunch See in context
'the authorities discovered a half-eaten saury tossed in the trash can used by staff.'
Not so hungry after all, huh?
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Posted in: Man threatens convenience store employee after bungled shoplifting attempt See in context
Some here assume that it is his bicycle. Perhaps, but more likely only through possession being 9/10 of the law.
Soup kitchen in Hokkaido? Me thinks not.
But if I was to put it on the line for food, it'd be from a supermarket, and for more essential items than canned drinks.
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Posted in: Man arrested for beating 78-year-old father to death with hammer See in context
snowymountainhellToday 08:02 am JST
Anticipating there will be an appropriate followup story here with his trial & sentencing.
So funny.
R.I.P.
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Posted in: Woman arrested over attempted murder of boyfriend See in context
@SMH, hoping, yes. Holding my breath that there's an update?, no.
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Posted in: What you eat can reprogram your genes See in context
@ Alan-
The research is clearly ongoing.
It would be interesting to know more about how Vegan/vegetarian diets affect the genome.
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Posted in: Bench pressing bodybuilder capsule toys hold your chopsticks and instant noodle lids shut in style See in context
I'm not usually prone to saying such things, but I love the quirkiness.
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Posted in: As McDonald’s Japan restricts French fry sales, rival boosts its fry sizes by 25%, at no extra cost See in context
Although few and far between, I love Freshness Burger! Who remembers their lasagne burger? Awesome!!
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Posted in: Police sergeant disciplined for stealing about ¥200 from shrine donation box See in context
Sounds fishy to me. How does he maintain a smoking habit without money? Does he regularly steal? irregularly smoke? Or just pull the wool over the eyes of his inquisitors?
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Posted in: 5-year-old boy dies after car collides head-on with truck See in context
Ibaraki? Seatbelts?? Pfft.
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Japan will continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation in China That's hilarious.
Posted in: Japan will continue to monitor COVID situation in China
Posted in: Japan, Greece step up security ties as 'strategic partners'
One rule for them, another for the rest of us.
Posted in: Contracts in Tokyo Olympics bid rigging case totaled ¥40 bil, sources say
What career ? Never heard of her anyway
Posted in: Eva Green tells UK court 'B movie' could have wrecked career