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Alex you say hormones won't lead to the weight. you should research more. There are those who get fat from bad choices but maybe about 10 percent of them have serious issues.

Why are people acting so falsley "aghast"? So she gets a few meals? In every country women get free meals and more from men. It's been happening for centuries. It is NOT a Japanese thing. Men take women out all over the world in hopes of getting lucky. Sometimes she actually likes the guy and things happen. In America women want to shop more and most of them in my local watering hole don't pay for men's meals or drinkls. This is so not a big deal.

I think it has a lot to do with sponser money also. The IOC is as corrupt as the mafia!

I'm sorry but I don't find being nervous over foreigners renting your apartment when they can bail on you at any moment necessarily racism. And most of the people I met crying over it never experienced real racism in their home countries so maybe that little bit of a taste is a learniong experience for them to see how some others live. Being followed in a shop because a pre-judgeing store owner is nervous is small potatoes for a western person from North America. Get over it and understand non whites in your own country who still don't get jobs because certain people don't think they will "fit in".

An App to change people is not a big deal if it represents everybody but to have a make me Asian or Black or White and sell it as a gimmick opens up that "me ching chong" slanted eye game that kids thought was ok.

The stance taken by Asian Americans makes sense for the US. They are still treated as foreigners by many (not that others are not). After over 6 years in Japan and other parts of Asia I personally don't see western folks as being "picked" on in the same sense. Whites were always looked up to in the past from Europe or the US. Now when a few come here and get a little discrimination apartment hunting or in shops I feel its a good learning experience for them. So many I meet feel superior to the "natives" so to speak. The app was stupid for any race but there are anti pc people in the west who want the right to offend anyone they want. The US is still 60 percent white and many still feel you need to conform to their ways to be a true American. How many people still make ching chong jokes in the presence of Asian Americans? Too many. Google is made up of people and those people should have thought better. I am sure there are many Asians who sat in group meetings over this nonsence. Were they uncomfortable?

Yuri why do you defend a man whom your own country did not defend? Don't you have sympathy for a beaten woman? Even if she is crazy do you support the crime?

I think japan has a good idea. Now of course there should be firm regulations as to limit abuse but if low level criminals can learn something that they can take pride in...they may be able to get work on the outside. Or maybe learn better habits for life.

If he is hurt or killed in a US jail. He dies. Simple as that. Should of thought of that before stabbing his wife. How many diplomats do stupid things because they know they can? Many in the US understand it but many also don't want it to be all encompassing. Diplomats break laws regularly in New York. If caught by a low level cop, at least the FBI or CIA should have the power to get involved. And yes they should pay for all traffic violations too. That isn't jail time but it should be paid.

What can he do with 10yen? Yes he stole but as you can see most westerners are not cut and dry on crime. What if he is emotionally sick or just hungry. That deserves jail? making him work in many cases helps rehabilitate the minds of some. Helping them feel they are contributing in some way. You think Buddha would think the punishment fit the crime? He may even build a relationship with the temple and change his life. Jail just adds bitterness and fear to someone already down. And even if he was a "by choice" homeless person, do you think that someone in a great emotional state would choose that life? Come on, think about it. Breaking a rule of law equals a punishment but a punishment doesn't always mean locked in a box. Sounded like the judge had a vendetta.

You are wrong Yuri. Stop trying to muddle up this issue. I agree in certain amounts of diplomatic immunity also but when something is just obvious and the proof is right before your eyes should you ignore it and say "diplomatic"? If he slapped her face and she was not hurt (as much as it sux to say) you might have a case..and we could recommend whatever we wanted to the Japanese government. but he went beyond..he crossed the line. I am not saying that slapping her is good but there has to be a level where a "diplomat" can't count on safety from immunity. Like attempted murder. Or beating your wife on a regular. He is not just at work. He is also walking our streets, eating at our restaurants, enjoying San Francisco. What happens went he punches her in the face in front of kids? "Mommy was the bad man punished? No honey he was a diplomat so it's oK".

It seems that "inaka" people are being a little snobbish here. It is what it is. You live where you like. I have live in Tokyo/Yokohama/New York City/Bangkok/and Atlanta in America's south as well as spending time in L.A./Miami/Singapore/and Hong Kong. I love the city and the opportunities and nightlife and convenience and meeting people on an international scale regularly excites me. I have never had a problem with the expenses, it is what it is. The countryside for more than a small amount of time bores me to tears but I do see why people like it. I like it for the same reasons. I just prefer the BIG BIG cities.

He is human. He was born NOT with a silver spoon but with all the odds stacked against him and he became what others taught him. a beast. He seems to have grabbed a hold of his life. I give him credit for that. Many people in this situation would never come back from the abyss.

Yes tmarie, he was being specific to Japan. He is a doctor specifically treating a certain population of Asian women who by and large throughout his career eat a certain way in general, deal with stress in a certain cultural way, over the years of his doctoring they are physically active or not in ways that are the norm for Japan. Not western countries. All of this has a DIRECT bearing on the womb as any stress releases chemicals in the body that can degrade systems of the body. How and what you eat and how you release stress or deal with it and not release it can be very different among cultural norms. Today's younger generation of girls may not be the same as their mothers but on the average how they eat, how much extra weight they put on, the amount of body fat they carry, average bone density, level of iodine in their diet, an on and on as well as the way they are taught to internalize....their are so many factors. Yes, the average Japanese woman has a different profile than the average western woman and that can have a DIRECT effect on the womb.

But even in the west the truth is the same.....have a baby younger (STATISTICALLY) less problems overall. This is not talking about wealth or emotions or stability...purely physical.

I know this is a very sensitive issue to women but he is spot on...sorry if you don't like it. He is being specific to JAPAN. In Japan women over 30's have more complications regarding getting pregnant, being pregnant, and post pregnancy. It was obvious he was generalizing. It is a number thing ..not every woman over 30 will have problems but the odds are stronger that they will compared to a similarly health 25 year old. If the 40 year old is active and healthy with a viable womb then fine but it may have been easier or healthier or easier on the health of baby/mom if she was younger.

In the west in places like the US/UK...women have a different mentality and existence. How they handle stress is different. How they eat is different, and even things like being too lean can effect pregnancy and its related areas. I have heard this in the US about age of getting pregnant and the ODDS of certain complications. But that is what they are...ODDS. Not certainties. Those of you in the US, why don't you talk to several doctors in the know and get one who isn't basing answers on being PC and trying not to offend a woman's pride and or modern sensibilities. Having a baby when the womb is most fertile is better...and that is more likely skewed toward 20 versus 40. (This has nothing to do with emotional maturity)

Yeah he is worth it. He has a solid ERA and can pitch strong innings deep if needed. Being a back up on the Yankees will maybe extend his career a couple or 3 years if he produces. He didn't get a lot of run support in L..A. and many people inquires as to his availability. !0 mil for a veteran with a solid ERA in MLB is not too pricey. Especially for the Yankees. if it was a small market team he may have gotten half!

888naffSep. 17, 2011 - 08:52AM

leading the way again

Oh a space station..thank US/NASA leading the way again. NHK sell a few commercials make a few bucks...and stop forcing folks to pay if you are a public service. But nice camera.

"I get the feeling people are being far too precious about both their ability to speak Japanese and their status as a native English speaker.

It's only words, after all." ...thank you Cleo.

That makes more sense than all of this bickering. People need to get over themselves. If you like the people that try to speak English with you fine. If you don't have much in common with them...why are you even with them. Too many foreigners feel like a star because they can speak Japanese in japan. Many of my friends here can't...and they are enjoying their stay. everyone has a different level of what they want to get out of living here. For some it is party in Tokyo and have fun. Cool. For others it is being a part of the local community. Cool. Whatever..it ain't your life so why judge others. The general consensus is that this Mike dude took it a little to seriously and only Yuko knows the real deal. If you and a Japanese person have common interests like hobbies or you just wanna jump in the sack however you communicate should be based on understanding each other not pre-contracted "language" rules. I know people who refuse to study any language at all and have a fun life here. who am I to judge.

Most of these fake marriages are to get to a country for the opportunities.China is coming up but with 1.3 billion people some folks have a better chance elsewhere. I know for a fact that many of these girls are not trafficked and chose to come for the seedy stuff. They do it at home but the money is crap. Sit back and listen to em chat those of you who have studied any Chinese or dialects. If someone is working, even as a ho, I have no problem with it as it serves a stress releasing purpose for someone and that someone is usually a Japanese businessman who ain't getting it at home. I worked in New York with a group of Israelis who paid about 10,000 dollars at the time to an American for marriage so they could stay. I believe it should be easier for people to cross borders to some degree. in America we have a shortage of many math and sciences workers and researchers but the government makes it difficult to hire with a cap on the number and its very expensive. Meanwhile we can't get many native born kids to take up the studies......

FB is not at home in private. It is there for all to see. Once someone else sees it...even one person..it is not private. wake up people. Even what we say here can easily be traced back to us.

So a woman commits a heinous crime. Then she walks around town hidden in a veil, except for her eyes. She could really be a man under there for all we know. One of those soft fatty tubby blokes. Whatever is the case, I feel anyone should show their face to any peace officer or authority at any time. To hell with a room. If you are looking for someone dangerous who has time for waiting. Rip that crap off their head. The safety of a society and its citizens is far more important than religious beliefs. Pretty soon every society will have to change its core values because of religion. because of religion, if it is known that you don't believe in Jesus in many places in the states you won't get a job.(I am American by the way and you can talk to many who do the hiring, at their homes in private and hear this kind of talk) They won't say that is why but there will be other reasons for being turned away. Practice your religion at home. Obey the laws of the state. Show your face. If a male cop or security at an important public place sees your face...your problem. Get a new religion or a new face.

I am all for drooling over scantily clad women so I would go. I stand by that comment. I am human and if a girl wants to work there then that is her freedom. If it is an adult establishment then no problem. @Steve you said they are no better than a prostitute. A prostitute is a human being too. A person with feelings. Who are you to judge theses ladies in these cafes in America or Japan. In my athletic days traveling to strip clubs with ball players I met many women who get a rush out of showing off their bodies scantily clad. Is there any illegal activity? Well I can tell you that there is illegal betting on sports at every venue but we don't shut games down. If the machines are illegal take them out. Other than that leave people alone.

If you don't like maid cafes don't go but you are not better than another human because he likes to look at scantily clad women. When I am with a woman in a relationship, I respect her. When she is not with me I can look at anything I want. Is that a crime? Well I guess I am a criminal for life.

Steve..that "man must work 7 days so woman stays home" stuff is just you feeding your ego to say your wife stays home. No one should have to work 7 days a week. People are human and need rest and an outlet outside of the house.

LOVE NOT.....get over it...we are here...and we are not leaving...and no matter how much we may not be no1 in many things it will be a cold day in hell before we ever end up at 15 or 20 or wherever your homeland is. It doesn't bother anyone that you don't like the name America. Most Americans could care less that Russia doesn't want it. If it was Captain Russia it wouldn't bother us cuz we don't fear Russian influence among common people. (I won't even mention the Ukraine no need and S. Korea def needs us more than visa versa). So in this lifetime....Captain America will still be top 1,.2, or 3. Get over it!

Steve @PCFC you sound like someone who would love to go back to a time when women followed their men like cattle. A child's right to a full time mom? Next a husband's right to make her stay at home. And working fathers are the only one's who pay for plane tickets? OK.

"holier than thou"...I must have had a working mom....

Gwragged, why don't you come off as a little MORE superior why don't you. Just because you think having babies is the end all be all everyone does not have too. I wish every airline had a chile free zone of a zone for moms/ families. I have seen many stay at home moms with bad ass kids. Because they think the are superior and don't discipline them. You may think your kids are the worlds best, hell most moms do. that is the problem. Everyone thinking its always someone else's' kid but "not mine".

And mothers in general are not bothered by loud screams from children as much as men. I have read several studies on this and have had my ears in pain in many places while the women just chatted as if it a no big deal. Well it is to many of us. To th point of headaches. Thank you Malaysian Airlines for at least having balls. Hopefully other carriers can make some kind of section...for holier than though mothers too.

Men are hairy? White men mostly. I am mixed race with almost no hair any where and women love it. But being in shape helps that too. And it ain't a testosterone thing either. Doc says its high. 320 pound bench even if I skip the gym for several months. Native American blood and it comes in handy attracting Jwomen. They aren't known for body hair. Nothing wrong with a little but not trimming it and you look like a pasty ape. Have fun with that.

All of it just shows how ridiculous people can be. To grow up your whole life in one country and not be expected to have emotional ties to it regardless of your origin is not realistic. Best of luck to him. Buy him a rink if I could. Let him know there are human beings out there that support human beings.

cactusJack...I am with you 100%. Fear causes mot of the world strife.

Her daddy is a black american soldier...she speaks pretty good English, but I wonder if she can actually sing in Engllish. She is a little more mature acting on TV than some of the pop tarts you see. good luck to her.