Posted in: How Japan can drive faster toward a clean-energy future See in context
The new builds in our location have solar panels and Ecofarm units.
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Posted in: Thousands of tons of dead sardines, mackerel wash ashore in northern Japan See in context
They need to be scooped up and incinerated.
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Posted in: Thousands of tons of dead sardines, mackerel wash ashore in northern Japan See in context
It happens far away from Fukushima.
Texas Gulf Coast beach covered as thousands of dead Menhaden fish wash ashore
https://www.foxnews.com/us/texas-gulf-coast-beach-covered-thousands-dead-menhaden-fish-wash-ashore
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Posted in: Activists say their voices are stifled by increasing rules and restrictions at COP28 climate talks See in context
gcFd1
You saved zero.
I didn't buy 44 years of gas. I didn't buy 44 years of insurance. I didn't have to pay for vehicle maintenance. I didn't have to buy 10 new models. I used all those saved bucks for other items.
I didn't pollute the atmosphere as much as you SUV drivers.
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Posted in: Thousands of tons of dead sardines, mackerel wash ashore in northern Japan See in context
The Sardines need testing for diseases.
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Posted in: Putin to seek another presidential term in Russia, extending his rule of over two decades See in context
Two terms are enough for any president.
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Posted in: At COP28, pageantry is over and negotiations get intense See in context
What are climate harpies?
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Posted in: Activists say their voices are stifled by increasing rules and restrictions at COP28 climate talks See in context
gcFd1
How much gas have I saved?
> Where are you keeping it and what are you saving it for?
You tell me. How much gas does your SUV use per year times 44 years. This adds up to some that I didn't burn polluting the environment. How many dollars did I save?
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Posted in: How come there are few new Christmas carols or songs created anymore? Why do we just keep listening to all the old favorites written decades ago? See in context
People are more interested in Christmas songs by pop stars.
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Posted in: Activists say their voices are stifled by increasing rules and restrictions at COP28 climate talks See in context
I haven't owned a car since 1979. How much gas have I saved?
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Posted in: What is Bodhi Day? And when do Buddhists celebrate it? See in context
Different Buddhist traditions and schools may have variations in how they observe Bodhi Day, but the central theme is the celebration of the Buddha's attainment of enlightenment and the inspiration it provides for followers to pursue their spiritual awakening.
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Posted in: West Ham fights back to beat Tottenham 2-1 in the Premier League See in context
Jimizo
a win is a win.
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Posted in: Denmark adopts law making it illegal to burn Koran or other religious texts See in context
Sorry, no its a big step backwards.
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Posted in: Putin continues his blitz round of Mideast diplomacy by hosting Iranian president See in context
Only headline news because of his war otherwise it would be back page.
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Posted in: Hundreds more Palestinians killed as Israel pursues Hamas in south Gaza See in context
JboneInTheZone
isreal is commiting genocide.
> If Israel wanted to commit genocide, why didn’t they just nuke Gaza?
Because it would kill Israelis too.
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Posted in: West Ham fights back to beat Tottenham 2-1 in the Premier League See in context
A great win for Everton over Newcastle thrashing them 3-0 and out of the relegation zone. Another great win for West Ham.
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Posted in: China-EU summit exposes divisions over Ukraine, trade and subsidies See in context
Nobody believes democracy is a threat to Russia.
Russia is the threat to democracy.
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Posted in: 'Oppenheimer' to get theatrical release in Japan, after all See in context
I watched it with my Japanese spouse. We thought it was a good movie but not a great one. We were happy there were no scenes of the bombings and after affects.
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Posted in: Taylor Swift is named Time magazine's person of the year See in context
The Time Picture of the Year is for a person who had great influence, not others. Swift certainly influenced tens of millions of fans. Would have chosen her, probably not.
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Posted in: When is St Nicholas Day? And how did this Christian saint inspire the Santa Claus legend? See in context
St Nick's Day is the 6th, today is the 7th, a day late.
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Posted in: Court rules Japan's dual nationality ban constitutional See in context
I support multiple passports. But many countries do not allow them. I can have a dual nationality but a third country requires I give up the other two. But I don't know how strict they are in enforcing that law.
I suggest there are many international children born here who have two passports under the radar. Japan has the authority to cancel the Japanese nationality but I know of no cases.
Japanese moving to another country like the US and obtaining citizenship are theoretically supposed to surrender their Japanese one.
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Posted in: Kevin McCarthy says he's leaving Congress by year's end See in context
I previously posted he would resign which was strongly denied by the MAGA supporters. History won't be kind to him.
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Posted in: Arsenal's slew of late winners highlights resilience and boosts belief in Premier League title bid See in context
A great win for Aston Villa against Man City and a win for Liverpool keep them in second place just two points behind the leaders Arsenal. Man City how in fourth place.
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Posted in: UK gov't apologizes to families of 97 Liverpool soccer fans killed in a stadium crush 34 years ago See in context
Disappointing not to have a Hillsborough law.
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Posted in: House Speaker Johnson insisting on sweeping border security changes in deal for Ukraine aid See in context
How is the house doing on the fentanyl overdoes, the homeless, reducing mass murders, and reducing poverty?
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Posted in: Japan to introduce electronic arrest warrants, interrogation records See in context
American lawyers are required to fax their legal documents.
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Posted in: What’s the best way to eat Japanese cream stew and rice, together or separate? See in context
The only way is the way you prefer.
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Posted in: UK unveils tough new rules designed to cut immigrant numbers See in context
The NHS and the care homes are unstaffed and would collapse with foreign workers.
‘Many care homes wouldn’t be here without foreign workers:’ fears over Tories’ plans to limit immigration
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/nov/25/care-homes-foreign-workers-tories-plans-limit-immigration
Not from my experience. 100% local. Caring professionals. Male and female. Excellent service.
> Best left to them than an estranged sibling and his foreign partner.
How would you know, according to your claim you have lived in Japan for 40 years?
"Her" foreign spouse too.
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Posted in: Man City charged by English FA after Haaland and others surrounded ref during Tottenham draw See in context
Hahaland flipped his lid.
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Posted in: UK unveils tough new rules designed to cut immigrant numbers See in context
Thank you. I'm not sure it is a "pretty common scenario". I hear U.K. palliative care is much better than in Japan. The principle is to shift the burden from the family.
25% of care home workers are foreigners who are excused from the immigration restrictions.
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Posted in: Tokyo Disneyland apologizes for Minnie Mouse skirt-lifting incident
So tacky, it looks like a rave more than Christmas.
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Posted in: U.S., S Korea, Japan urge stronger international push to curb N Korean nuclear program