Posted in: 2 Vietnamese arrested for stealing Tokyo bikes, 70 thefts suspected See in context
on suspicion of stealing two cross bikes
I bet the owners were cross, too. If not livid.
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Posted in: AI presents pluses and minuses in new Apple TV+ mystery series, 'Sunny,' starring Rashida Jones See in context
Didn't I watch this when it was called M3ghan? I think these kind of movies are going to get old real fast.
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Posted in: Japan court OKs gender change without confirmation surgery See in context
So, in short, it's unconstitutional to insist on the acceptance of reality.
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Posted in: Explore Japanese mythology in Hyogo, Shimane and Miyazaki prefectures See in context
Whatever rocks your boat. Superstition, fairy stories and geographical features are just that. At least in the developed world.
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Posted in: Clam diggers See in context
Sure that isn't a euphemism? Sure sounds like one.
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Posted in: 'Pace is too slow.' Women gradually rise in Japanese politics but face deep challenges See in context
carotiToday 01:39 pm JST
it's not about 'pleasing;' someone; it's about gender equality and fair representation. You don't want that?
There is already equality of opportunity. I do not want forced equality of outcome, no. Is that what you want? The latter is most definitely about pleasing certain people.
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Posted in: 'Pace is too slow.' Women gradually rise in Japanese politics but face deep challenges See in context
As a point of reference, in the UK 'only' 35% of MPs are female. I guess that's still not enough to please some people. And no LDP there to blame. What could be another reason, that could perhaps be applied to Japan?
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Posted in: 'Pace is too slow.' Women gradually rise in Japanese politics but face deep challenges See in context
Yes, go out and press-gang women into the government and see where that leads.
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Posted in: Brad Pitt at Silverstone for filming of F1 movie See in context
Yes, as in attach a kōreisha sticker to his car. What's your point?
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Posted in: How France's Macron went from a successful political newcomer to a weakened leader See in context
Lol. Nothing biased in this article.
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Posted in: Alcaraz wins five-set Wimbledon thriller as Gauff eases through See in context
Are the women playing 5 sets yet?
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Posted in: Justin Bieber heads wedding gala thrown by Asia's richest man See in context
Never thought I'd say this, but I think I'd rather read about the Barbie movie or Naomi Osaka.
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Posted in: Man arrested for assaulting employee, refusing to pay bill at hostess club in Sapporo See in context
Don't charge such ridiculous prices then.
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Posted in: Japan's pension fund rakes in record 45 tril. yen profit in FY 2023 See in context
It makes a point of allocating funds evenly to stocks and bonds, both Japanese and foreign, to minimize total investment risks.
Evenly? I'm guessing 95% to US stocks. I certainly hope so.
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Posted in: Elementary school boy drowns during swimming class in western Japan See in context
WTF is this bowing? Does it make anything better? Do they believe a bow exonerates anything? No, it doesn't. Forget the bending at the waist and stand up to your mistakes.
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Posted in: Brad Pitt at Silverstone for filming of F1 movie See in context
I know. It was a joke aimed at a 60 year-old driving Formula One.
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Posted in: WHO agency says talc is 'probably' cancer-causing See in context
This was established years ago.
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Posted in: Brad Pitt at Silverstone for filming of F1 movie See in context
Will he attach a kōreisha mark to the back of the car?
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Posted in: City swelter See in context
It's not bad at all. Man up, people. I've been in far greater temperatures and humidity.
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Posted in: Et tu, crouton? Caesar salad, invented in Mexico by Italian immigrants, turns 100 See in context
I just read an online article about salad...
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Posted in: Japan nursing care bankruptcies hit record high for Jan.-June period See in context
I've taught my children to save and invest. It should be common sense. Then you can pay for your future. Old folk stupid enough to pile cash under their bed are reaping what they sowed.
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Posted in: Suggestive poses and pets in election campaigning tests Tokyo's patience See in context
As a Japanese citizen I feel embarrassed, as I see many foreign visitors pass by those billboards and they must wonder what’s going on,” said Mayumi Noda, an office worker.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but this is a uniquely Japanese problem. Who is so obsessed with foreigners' opinions, except for the Japanese?
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Posted in: BET Awards 2024: Usher is honored, Will Smith returns, and the election is top of mind See in context
'Black Entertainment Television', apparently, though the article fails to mention that. So presumably segregation is a good thing, then?
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Posted in: Rival French parties seek to build anti-far right front See in context
Fighto!Today 09:59 am JST
Bardella is the child/grandchild of immigrant...
So he's French. And obviously cares about France. Good on him for not clinging to some imaginary fielty or, worse, religion.
But others feared the rise of the RN and its nationalist platform would cause growing tensions in French society.
I think the swing to the right is a warning that things have already become far too tense.
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Posted in: U.S. Supreme Court rules Trump has immunity for official, not private acts See in context
From the outside, seems to me the left hate a leader who isn't just a mouthpiece/puppet; which seems to equate to a dictator in their eyes. When Trump wins again, are you going to let him get on with the job or, like before, take every opportunity to sabotage him by smearing his name and trying to get him arrested? Maybe some peaceful™ riots?
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Posted in: Tech tip: Too many passwords to remember? Try using a password manager See in context
wallaceToday 05:34 pm JST
Keychain only works on Apple and Apple browsers. I have used a password manager for many years which works across all my devices, phone, tablet, desktop, and with all browsers. I also have a keychain. I use a different complicated password for every different site and need.
Thanks Wallace. My family only uses Apple products so no brainer for us.
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Posted in: Japan’s new convenience store calorie-bomb sandwiches have even more calories outside Tokyo See in context
rainman1Today 04:52 pm JST
If I am going to enjoy a good helping of junk, which I do sometimes, I wouldn’t be wasting it on anything from Lawson or 7/11.
This is an article about Lawson. Wouldn't be my first choice of decadence (or anyone's, I would hope) but this is what it is.
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Posted in: Japan’s new convenience store calorie-bomb sandwiches have even more calories outside Tokyo See in context
wallaceToday 02:26 pm JST
Too high calorie for me
What does that even mean? Calories make you feel bad? You think calories have a harmful effect, like a virus? If your calorie intake should be 2000 per day and, like me, you have oatmeal for breakfast and salad for lunch, then with those donuts for dinner you're still going to be, I guess, under or near 2000. For one day. If this kind of food makes you vomit, then fair enough. But that's nothing to do with calories.
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Posted in: Japan to appoint first female prosecutor general in July See in context
Quo PrimumToday 03:57 pm JST
Why? Why is it important?
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But to say that an organization's ability to carry out its mission is somehow improved by hiring more women or more minorities? That is true ONLY if those women or minorities are BETTER at their jobs than their predecessors.
Good luck with getting an answer to that. I think the stock response is misogyny or racism..
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Posted in: Japan’s new convenience store calorie-bomb sandwiches have even more calories outside Tokyo See in context
Come on, lads. Where are the "I wouldn't eat that junk if you paid me!" type of comments?
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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