Posted in: AI presents pluses and minuses in new Apple TV+ mystery series, 'Sunny,' starring Rashida Jones See in context
Looks like I'm the only one to have watched it.
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Posted in: The request for federal aid after Beryl opens rift between White House and Texas See in context
The result of climate change begins the hurricane season early.
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Posted in: Missing woman rescued near Tokyo after 36 hours adrift at sea See in context
My close friend attempted to swim from Akashi to Awaji, in Hyogo. The channel is extremely busy with ships and boats, and there are also very strong currents, which ultimately swept him away to Okayama 9 hours later.
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Posted in: Store owner killed, robbed in Wakayama Prefecture See in context
Killing someone and taking away their life for a miserable ¥50,000. The pain for his family and friends.
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Posted in: Man gets 30 years for killing wife, 2 children See in context
I have opposed the death penalty for more than 50 years. It wasn't given in this case.
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Posted in: Olympians' early memories of seeing Michael Phelps and the torch kickstarted their careers See in context
Ben Johnson the drug cheat.
On 27 September 1988, Ben Johnson was stripped of his Olympic 100m gold medal after testing positive for anabolic steroids.
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Posted in: AI presents pluses and minuses in new Apple TV+ mystery series, 'Sunny,' starring Rashida Jones See in context
It's not a "flick" it's a TV series on Apple+ TV. I think it's interesting because it's set in Kyoto.
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Posted in: Tokyo residents seek to block building of massive data center See in context
It would pay local taxes and business taxes.
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Posted in: Super-sub Watkins sends England past Netherlands and into Euro 2024 final See in context
I predict England will win on Sunday, just like I predicted a win yesterday. I'm on a roll.
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Posted in: England ready to grasp shot at 'history' in Euros semifinal against the Dutch See in context
zibala
I predicted an England win. Great result.
Same as you--I predicted the same after the fact
I posted yesterday before the game.
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Posted in: Tokyo residents seek to block building of massive data center See in context
zibala
The average salary for a Data Center Technician in Japan is ¥5086824 in 2024.
This isn't the average salary for entry level foreigners.
I didn’t say it was.
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Posted in: Tokyo residents seek to block building of massive data center See in context
DATA Center map.
https://www.datacentermap.com/japan/
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Posted in: NATO begins sending F-16 jets in new support for Ukraine See in context
Bogeyman in someone's cupboard.
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Posted in: Harris focuses on her personal story, not Biden questions, as she speaks to Black and Asian voters See in context
Very few qualifications are needed to be president and vice president—American-born citizens over 35. Kamala Harris was born in California. Trump faked his uni qualifications.
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Posted in: AI presents pluses and minuses in new Apple TV+ mystery series, 'Sunny,' starring Rashida Jones See in context
All photos are "working".
Last night, we watched the first two episodes. We enjoyed it.
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Posted in: Why are Olympics so good at making us root for sports and athletes we tune out most of the time? See in context
Competition is a part of all sports on a personal and country level.
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Posted in: Japan destroyer sailed into China territorial waters despite warnings See in context
Time to worry when a Japanese destroyer sails into the Port of Shanghai.
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Posted in: Missing woman rescued near Tokyo after 36 hours adrift at sea See in context
Saved by warm seas. A lucky woman.
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Posted in: Tokyo residents seek to block building of massive data center See in context
There are no undersea cable landing stations in Kansai.
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Posted in: Tokyo residents seek to block building of massive data center See in context
The average salary for a Data Center Technician in Japan is ¥5086824 in 2024.
The estimated total pay range for a Data Center Engineer at Amazon is ¥4.9M–¥5.4M per year, which includes base salary and additional pay.
The average Data Center Technician base salary at Microsoft is ¥6.5M per year.
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Posted in: England ready to grasp shot at 'history' in Euros semifinal against the Dutch See in context
I predicted an England win. Great result.
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Posted in: Man gets 30 years for killing wife, 2 children See in context
Awful tragic crime.
Killed his wife Tomoko, 42, and also killed his daughter, 9-year-old Chiyu, and her 6-year-old brother Tora.
They didn't deserve to die.
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Posted in: NATO leaders are descending on Washington. Here's what to know See in context
bass4funk
The US does not give aid to NATO. It makes its defense budget and pays a part of the $2 billion administration fee.
The US aid to Ukraine has nothing to do with NATO.
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Posted in: Clam diggers See in context
Our local beach is very popular for clam hunters. But some years they are declared toxic and uneditable.
https://media.gettyimages.com/id/487937477/ja/%E3%82%B9%E3%83%88%E3%83%83%E3%82%AF%E3%83%95%E3%82%A9%E3%83%88/himeji-japan-japanese-tourists-dig-for-clams-at-shinmaiko-beach-on-may-3-2014-in-himeji.jpg?s=612x612&w=0&k=20&c=a2oOAcP61g7XGiRdN3JK1DiJbgQE2vGGx2_ev5e1gl4=
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Posted in: NATO leaders are descending on Washington. Here's what to know See in context
So if the Republicans retake the Senate and it looks like that could be a real possibility, they would pull back or limit aid.
What "aid" are you referring to?
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Posted in: NATO leaders are descending on Washington. Here's what to know See in context
"Congress has approved legislation that would prevent any president from withdrawing the United States from NATO without approval from the Senate or an Act of Congress. "
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Posted in: Pizza Hut Japan now sells…grilled cheese ramen See in context
zibala
An important part of ramen is the soup base, and you can even add more halfway through.
I live on the edge and add more 1/3 through.
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1 + 1/3 = one and a third. 1 + 1/2 = one and a half.
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Posted in: Pizza Hut Japan now sells…grilled cheese ramen See in context
starpunk
Ramen is an important dish in Japan. When made without chemical additives, it is a healthy meal. We have ramen about every two weeks. Additionally, we also enjoy Soba noodles, Chinese noodles, and pasta. The secret lies in the best chicken broth soup.
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Posted in: Spain beats France 2-1 to reach Euro 2024 final See in context
I'll remember the text: "England to win tonight and in the final. I'll be back soon, guys."
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Posted in: NATO leaders are descending on Washington. Here's what to know See in context
Russian destruction of a Ukrainian children's cancer hospital. UN human rights chief Volker Türk “deplored” the attack which severely damaged the intensive care, surgical, and oncology wards of Ukraine's largest children's referral hospital.
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Posted in: 2 Vietnamese arrested for stealing Tokyo bikes, 70 thefts suspected
Posted in: Mitsui & Co. to buy 10% stake in $5.5 bil. UAE natural gas project
Well, thanks for clearing that up……..
Posted in: Man gets 30 years for killing wife, 2 children