Posted in: Man arrested for robbing post office in Fukushima Prefecture See in context
I will give some credence to Rodney's comment Many years ago the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius said, "Poverty is the mother of crime."
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Posted in: Nikka Whisky’s recipe for Bacon French Toast turns bread crusts into the perfect drinking partner See in context
@ Kniknaknokkaer;
I have been eating sandwiches for most of my 82 years and have never removed a single crust.
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Posted in: Pizza Hut adds a 'too much coriander' pizza to its lineup in Japan See in context
There is no such thing as too much coriander, I have made salads using coriander rather than lettuce as the main green with delicious results.
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Posted in: Have the cutest hanami picnic using Rilakkuma sandwich maker See in context
¥ 8,800 for a toaster?
I will continue to be pleased with sandwiches made with two plain slices of bread filled with delicious ingredients.
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Posted in: Teen arrested in school attack says he wanted to experience killing See in context
@ Elvis is here, The vast majority of video game players do not become murderers.
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Posted in: Cozy tent for two See in context
I use a tent for camping out, as Danielsan points out this tent looks too small to stretch out and sleep.
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Posted in: Brazil's Amazon deforestation down 61% in January See in context
Preservation of the environment is the most important issue facing us today. Keep it up Lula.
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Posted in: Maiko session See in context
The Japanese kimono is the world's most beautiful and alluring female garment.
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Posted in: Suspect in convenience store robbery says he was in a foul mood See in context
A wise robber would have gone to a store just a little further away from his home and a bit of a disguise to fool the surveillance cameras would have been prudent.
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Posted in: Manga meat can be yours to eat in the real world with Manga Meat Bone kitchenware See in context
Dear Stephen, I worked in a slaughterhouse for seven years, it was located away from residential areas because of zoning regulations, the byproducts can have a rather unpleasant smell. As far as the screams of animals I can truthfully say I never heard any. Federal humane slaughter laws, in the USA anyway, give animals a quick and painless death.
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Posted in: 'Setsubun' bean-throwing festival held across Japan See in context
Like ジョージ if I ate 82 beans I could blast many oni into oblivion.
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Posted in: Japanese salted plum industry in dire straits, according to umeboshi company’s tweet See in context
I like to start my days with a cup of strong green tea into which I have mashed a couple of umeboshi...delicious!
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Posted in: Ex-police officer sent to prosecutors over two groping incidents on train See in context
"... In the first incident, he pressed his body against a woman’s back."
I can only think of the time I was riding the Ōme Line from Ushihama to Tachikawa and reached up to scratch the top of my head just as the train was loading passengers at Haijima. It was peak commuting time and so many passengers jammed in that I couldn't lower my arm. My body was pressed against other bodies on all sides but there was nothing erotic about the situation.
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Posted in: Yellow world See in context
The young leaves along with the new blossoms are one of my favorite spring vegetables. I season them with bacon and add a splash of apple cider vinegar at the table.
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Posted in: Man dies after being shot outside residence in Saitama Prefecture See in context
@ 1glenn, a sad truth.
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Posted in: Can the French embrace cuisine sans booze? See in context
I can't imagine an order of gyoza without a cold beer to wash it down!
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Posted in: Mother, holding 2 children, jumps off platform into path of train; all 3 dead See in context
Unfortunately depression is a beast that is little understood. I would have thought that Anthony Bourdain and Robin Williams were on top of the world but I would have been wrong. That being said Rest in Peace dear lady and sweet innocent children.
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Posted in: Seaweed in your green tea Frappuccino? Starbucks Japan has a bold idea for its New Year’s drink See in context
My favorite additive for my morning cup of green tea is a couple of umeboshi plums with shiso, gets me ready to face the day.
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Posted in: Crown daisies aren’t just for soups: A fresh take on a popular Japanese vegetable See in context
I use them in stir-fries and have often used them as a component in a garden salad. Delicious!
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Posted in: Blue Impulse See in context
Zizi, I was an air traffic controller at Yokota AB for 8 years and saw several Blue Impulse performances when they were still flying the F-86. I'm sure the Red Arrows are good but don't sell Blue Impulse short. I admire the acrobatic teams of all countries.
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Posted in: 97-year-old man indicted for dangerous driving resulting in death, injury See in context
I live in the USA but recognized my diminished ability to drive safely at the age of 80, gave it up and donated my car to charity. Home deliveries are available and their cost is offset by the money I save by not having a car (insurance, gas, repair bills, etc.)
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Posted in: Georgia runoff: Candidate quality meant fewer Republicans turned out for Walker See in context
Walker had virtually no qualifications that would have made him a capable senator, I find it deeply disturbing that some voters consider party loyalty more important than the actual ability to legislate.
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Posted in: How to turn Napa cabbage into a tasty Japanese salad with just a few ingredients See in context
I spent the decade of the 1960s in Japan and even in those ancient days I ate many nigiri that featured canned tuna. Todays use is nothing new.
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Posted in: Tasty old-fashioned pancakes at Royal Host are a welcome break from fancy fluffy fare See in context
No pancake is better than one made with buckwheat, slathered with butter, drowned with real maple syrup, and served with crispy bacon on the side.
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Posted in: French baguettes get UNESCO heritage status See in context
A crusty baguette along with snails in garlic butter and a chilled dry white wine, a heavenly combination.
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Posted in: Why is turkey the main dish on Thanksgiving? See in context
Turkeys are mean't to be eaten, that's why they say, "gobble - gobble - gobble."
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Posted in: Traditional Japanese food expert’s unusual miso soup raises eyebrows online See in context
I gave an American friend some miso years ago and he spread it sparingly on toast like Marmite or Vegemite, it was quite tasty that way.
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Posted in: With these Japanese grocery store ingredients, you’ll be cooking amazing meals in no time See in context
Years ago I gave some shiro miso to a friend who started spreading it thinly on toast like Vegemite and having it for breakfast along with a cup of coffee, surprisingly tasty.
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Posted in: Ex-nursery school head, employee found guilty over boy's death in school bus See in context
nakanoguy01:
"The parents were robbed of their children by the incompetence of the nursery staff and we're robbed of justice by the incompetent judge. Smgdfh..."
We're not robbed of justice, we're robbed of revenge.
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Posted in: Kaki: The miracle Japanese persimmon See in context
I live in Tennessee where wild persimmons grow prolifically. Like hachiya-gaki they must be fully ripened before they are edible but it's worth the wait, they are small but very sweet. Sometimes opossums and raccoons beat me to the trees.
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Posted in: Thinking of buying a new pair of jeans? Breaking down the cost over time might help you decide
I have two pairs of jeans I bought from H&M about 3 years ago. The pockets started tearing down and…
Posted in: Thinking of buying a new pair of jeans? Breaking down the cost over time might help you decide
Posted in: Attendance and ticket records keep growing at 2023 Women's World Cup
Posted in: Attendance and ticket records keep growing at 2023 Women's World Cup