Posted in: UK to mark coronation with street parties and a concert See in context
It was an excellent event to witness.
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Posted in: Britain to start free trade with New Zealand and Australia See in context
Congratulations all involved - more options for consumers.
However carbon miles will be scrutinised rather soon.
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Posted in: Scientists use brain scans and AI to 'decode' thoughts See in context
Ai is replacing many jobs in the medical field.
We predicted you'd write that thought.
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Posted in: The rise in unmarried individuals and financial woes are believed to be driving loneliness among the working population. Better outreach support is needed. See in context
I've just taken my mask off and I feel more connected to people already!
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Posted in: Kirin to buy Australian health food firm Blackmores for $1.24 bil See in context
Further foreign investment by a Japanese corporation, as the Japanese shrinking market offers less and less opportunities. Japan's loss is Australia's gain.
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Posted in: Rugby chief promises end to lopsided World Cup draws See in context
It's a shame because those teams emerging from the harder side of the draw will be battle hardened.
However, looking forward to seeing France hosting the RWC, which is less than five months away!
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Posted in: Xi calls Zelenskyy; says China ready to act as mediator in Russia's war with Ukraine See in context
The Chinese ambassador to France let the cat out of the bag when saying ex-Soviet republics aren't sovereign states.
That's how China sees Taiwan.
I agree with Elizabeth Wishnick who thinks this is just an exercise in China fixing up a glaring example of their world view.
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Posted in: Japan's population projected to shrink 30% to 87 mil in 2070 See in context
The wheels were set in motion back in the 1970s when Japan as a nation was an economic heavyweight.
The wealth then, should have been used to lift the living conditions so Japanese received some benefit of their hard work.
However, they kept workers on long hours, mostly salariman, that weren't present for families.
Understandably, their children and those later "dropped out" of Japan Inc, and are now struggling to support themselves, let alone get married and have children.
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Posted in: For Japan's aging soccer players, 80 is the new 50 See in context
With these senior players, if they do go down, it's not a dive, it's just... old age.
Easier to officiate.
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Posted in: Australian prime minister to attend NATO summit in July See in context
Fantastic that NATO is expanding...
It's sad that NATO is expanding, but the organisation had to grow in response to Russia and Belarus's actions.
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Posted in: Charge to be dropped in Alec Baldwin movie set shooting See in context
Prosecutors said, that time constraints meant they'll drop these charges.
However the investigation continues with new facts and forensic analysis.
Baldwin is not cleared of culpability and charges may be refiled.
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Posted in: Portable handheld microwave shoots to the top of our cooking gadget wish list See in context
A Makita battery powered massage chair would compliment the microwave.
Building is tiring work!
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Posted in: Sapporo lowers age at which kids are barred from opposite sex’s bath at hot springs, public baths See in context
If Japan wants to increase the birth rate, good idea to get young uns mingling early.
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Posted in: Beacon of light See in context
Nice photo (except the ubiquitous road cone).
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Posted in: Japan's twin crises: Low birthrate and marriage aversion See in context
LOw birthrates in any countries. Mother Earth smiles.
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Posted in: Loy Weston brings Kentucky Fried Chicken to 1970s Japan See in context
Loy Western's 2IC Takeshi “Shin” Okawara was a young man who challenged his leader and really shaped KFC's launch to fit within Japan's tastes. Great documentary.
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Posted in: U.N. says it is being forced into 'appalling choice' by Taliban ban on women See in context
During the Soviet Afghan war, many Afghan women supported the communist side against the conservative Islamic insurgents, wishing for modernisation and improvements.
The Taliban remember this and sadly keep women powerless.
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Posted in: Crown prince, princess to attend King Charles' coronation See in context
They should invite all heads of state for this, dont forget to send the invitations to the Pope, Dalai Lama, etc
Definitely forget the Dalai Lama.
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Posted in: Raw sewage blights once-idyllic beaches on Isle of Wight See in context
Raw sewage is a problem to us humans. We also flush toilet cleaners, bleach and wipes in the surrounding waters which are even more deadly, long term.
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Posted in: Man arrested for indecent exposure in front of 13-year-old girl See in context
the incident occurred at around 6:40 a.m.
This creep starts early - as they say, "Early to bed and up with the cock".
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Posted in: N Korea says it tested another 'underwater nuclear attack drone' See in context
OMG! Those binoculars are bazookas!
Pretty sure, they're a pair of Hung Bum 2000s.
in any case as you can see in the picture, the explosion happened behind him.
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Posted in: A duo once more, Ben Affleck, Matt Damon come up for 'Air' See in context
Jason Bateman is added bonus.
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Posted in: Does capital punishment make Japan a 'barbaric' country? See in context
Life imprisonment for premeditated murderers is a harsher punishment than the death penalty. Many criminals say so themselves.
Ian Brady tried to starve himself to death, but authorities put him on a drip feed to keep him alive. You could say that is cruel, vengeful or barbaric. I thought it was fitting.
Living in Japan, not once did I think it was barbaric.
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Posted in: Tarantino says script finished on his final film See in context
The film, which will be called "The Movie Critic", will be set in 1977, he added.
I'll watch this for the period alone.
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Posted in: Japan Penis Festival shrine distances itself from penis mascot See in context
Whoever is wearing that unofficial mascot costume is real dick.
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Posted in: Germany at a standstill as huge strike halts planes and trains See in context
The wage growth will just fuel further inflation and they'll be in the same position next year.
We all have to take our medicine.
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Posted in: Super Rugby Pacific diminished as All Blacks, Wallabies rest See in context
Super Rugby Pacific is further diminished by not having the South African teams.
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Posted in: An Easter trend to try: Painting potatoes See in context
Nice marketing plug for Potatoes USA.
Eggs USA has to fight back with a stronger marketing program.
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Posted in: We need to promote a shift from imported wheat to domestic wheat or rice flour, and expand rice consumption. See in context
Raising the price of wheat to mitigate the impact of inflation on households?
The government is raising the price of IMPORTED wheat.
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Posted in: ‘Shazam! Fury of the Gods’ stumbles with $30.5 million debut See in context
“What audiences are enjoying right now is a diversity of content,” Dergarabedian said. “Overall, it’s shaping up to be a strong month with ‘ Creed III ’ and ‘ Scream VI ’ getting franchise best debuts. We may see the same with 'John Wick 4'.”
Creed III, Scream VI, John Wick 4.
Diversity?
No, it's simply rinse and repeat.
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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