Posted in: Bear killed after 2 days in Akita supermarket See in context
Lindsay, very valid question. If it was box trapped, it could be 'injected' FIGHTO why do you jump to a shot solution, tho no mention of vet attendance. Some months ago I saw an article about a certain meat being sold in vending machines in... a winter destination. At least the animal appears to have enjoyed a enjoyable last meal. no quip. It was a wild animal, safety first.
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Posted in: Health insurance cards to no longer be issued as info will be integrated with My Number cards See in context
Jennie,
admission, I am not jpn resident tho got family and apartment there. I have an ID card/number(chipped). R.O.A., immigration channel, departure channel, driving license, no health ins here. But public hospital access, car license renewal (needed for insurance application. Ins Co not allowed to use it excepting traffic offenses),
bank services, police immigrant checks (ID please). hospitals, if you sign up all public hospitals can access records.. bang crash wreck beeeboo already 'first responders' give ID of incoming. I also sign up for my private hospital to make all available. so insurance? you have to make a honest declaration anyway! The disaster is when you loose it, on line police hot no case no. next day immi appt. JUST ask. data leaks happen from on-line shopping etc, not seen any significant data losses in ~30yrs, somethings in 2019.. not internal intl hacks.
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Posted in: Health insurance cards to no longer be issued as info will be integrated with My Number cards See in context
I do not consider it a problem in japan, any comparisons with your home countries?
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Posted in: HIV cases and deaths declining worldwide See in context
Saw a very recent similar post here. Attributing the HIV decline on reduced stigma so people come forward far more early for treatment. Earlier treated earlier controlled. or 'cos the potential sickies are more aware of the lifestyle 'issues'.
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Posted in: Man gets 8 years for dangerous driving resulting in death after charge upgraded See in context
'average' cars take some time and intent to hit ~200kph. what was the unknown inexperienced driver cocooned within? ok I got 200kph kit but not for country roads, and fit for the task, i.e got brakes on them. and drive with my eyes open, homicide by dangerous driving
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Posted in: Japan to offer interest-free loans to elderly to quake-proof homes See in context
am I seeing an inheritance twist, the loan will be repaid by the heir by selling the property, now the inheritance tax will be increased? admittedly I have not reviewed the IHT situation for a few yrs.
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Posted in: Scientists seek miracle pill to stop methane cow burps See in context
I would follow the seaweed approach, researched already for several years and already applied, but only for specific types, species. I 'guess' seaweed more readily available and suitable to bovine eating habits. Other seaweeds are already used in vegan diets. Mr Beer, if you have ever regularly spent time with a vegan overnight, compare to a cow eater, bedroom got none of the CH4 smell in the morning. Cow produced methane is an acknowledged contributor to global warming, garlic seaweed or cut the bovine out of the diet?
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Posted in: Eddie Jones tells Japan to keep faith after heavy defeats See in context
With the wallabies he was the 'dreamer in the team', with England he truly graduated to the 'nightmare in the team' lookk on the bright side.. eh can only get better. (but I would not wager on it).
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Posted in: If you usually put up a Christmas tree where you live, how many days or weeks before Dec 25 do you put it up? See in context
beginning of advent ? fourth sunday b4 Xmas until 6Jan from memory. I stopped doing it some years ago when I realised that the local neighbours were 'competing' with bigger internally lit trees and LED light systems in all their windows. Unfortunately it has just become another reason for rampant consumerism. Nov is for all saints day. 1or 2 Nov
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Posted in: Japan to revise duty-free rules; refund consumption tax on return See in context
Tax return could be claimed at the a'port, refunded later when fully validated by the stores using bank transfer. UK used to do something like that what a mess. I didn't bother as I already had sufficient savings compared to buying UK stuff in asia.
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Posted in: Hand-built fantasy tower brings value to Tokyo, creator says See in context
so correct without him meaning it, 'sad and devoid of life' compared to the current surroundings. as he built it himself, earthquake codes??
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Posted in: ‘For the very first time I really enjoyed sex!’ How lesbian escort agencies became a form of self-care in Japan See in context
I have nothing against sex out of marriage, in my experience a non-marriage m-F whilst raising a son has kept us together for c 26yrs now, we both realised that a marriage was not viable. I do not u'stand same sex relationships. Therefore not my business. I do get angered when the rainbow movement makes such a big issue about m-m, f-f, relationships. nought special about it, we keep our relationship in-house and are internally proud of it. no dancing down the streets etc. All pride proponents have no 'pride' as humans?? Said my piece, now back to my own natural life.
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Posted in: Mount Fuji convenience store becomes 'lawless zone' as tourists hurl abuse at security guards See in context
what about a bit of a business solution. Set up a line of screens showing the shot with with a download facility, 100yen?? in a parking lot 2-3km down the road. or set up a permanent webcam, that livestreams??
dunno
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Posted in: Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections hit record high in Japan See in context
pneumonia is contagious, but more threatening to the elderly who have weaker immune systems. From what I heard from my Docs when being treated for M.A.C., a mycobacteria infection is that the low flu period before covid then isolating stuff during (I always have had a vulnerable lung) reduced the natural immunity so the slightest 'infection' passing around stresses the natural immunity. Makes sense we were not out getting hammered with multiple 'friends etc' and picking up baccies regularly, kiddywinks were not coming home from school sick once a week. Maybe wearing a mask in sickie places should just become natural for a few yrs, we do it in hospital visits, sickie persons.. sickie protection. I got no problem with it!
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Posted in: Ceasefire begins in Israel-Hezbollah war See in context
I have not seen the version of the later later western press yet, but a ceasefire based upon the IDF still having control over bordder towns they have ordered to be evacuated.??? It was announced very early our morning that Biden had brokered the deal, with an intrinsic u'standing that IDF would retain border areas. Fact check. US CBS, Fox etc. I am hopefull (in very lower case typee).
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Posted in: Kyoto green onion theft victim becomes Kyoto green onion thief See in context
something about summertime blues (greens?)?
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Posted in: Trading house Itochu looks to finance Seven & i management buyout See in context
and where is Itochu going to raise the finance, A side swipe IPO?
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Posted in: Trump pledges 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico; more on China too See in context
Maybe he is one of the few US people that realize that the workers of alllother countries to be tariffed are intrinsically more productive than US workers... so US workers have to bear the cost of the tarriffs, I reckon some investment from the 1% of US is needed to go back down the ladder. or is that too CCP???
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Posted in: U.S. consumers to bargain hunt in annual 'Black Friday' spree See in context
If you have not got it, do not spend it, Then when you got it you will appreciate the purchase ten times more. mmh anybody want to explain that to the image conscious Gen ????????
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Posted in: Do you acknowledge the reality of human-caused climate change? See in context
Jay, like it. let's go for banning jet fighters, massive war marine vessels, highly polluting one-way missiles, and not least mutiple communication satellite launches... plus space travelling tourist (elitist). that would improve the environment.
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Posted in: Driver arrested after fatal hit-and-run incident in Kanagawa See in context
this is a regular occurrence typically involving elderly pedestrians or cyclists in my place. but in daylight 17:30? typically the driver is aware. not seen a report of a drive-away as I remember. the cops got the cam coverage, what does that show?
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Posted in: University professor arrested on suspicion of threatening woman in her 80s See in context
obviously a 'professor' of law, if there was no law... so he did not threaten her! eeeks
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Posted in: U.S. to deploy missile units to Japan islands in Taiwan contingency See in context
So many words, the US requires conflicts to fill its' coffers, it will not change anything about the Far east conflict, just dragging sub-contractors in. If the PRC decides to do it over that small stretch of water. Best to put a helmet on your head, zip the mouths. US policy is the disconcerting factor at this immediate moments
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Posted in: What do you think of restaurant guides like Michelin? See in context
If you enjoy and appreciate food, you and others around you know where the good ones worthy of the tab are, and so do all the others queuing to eat there. want a tired guide.. look for the long queues! that's where the good food is.
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Posted in: Defining dangerous driving faces tough going in Japan See in context
First start with the insurance, anybody driving under the influence insurance is void. Driving in excess of 45kph insurance is void, road racing, time trialing, insurance is void. Driving without valid 3rd part cover. Go to jail do not pass go to not get assisted legal aid. Drinking alcohol is drinking alcohol, every nation I drive in has defined limits. Does quote prof make a living out of defences. Speeding is speeding, I have driven in many nations inc jpn, If drivers cannot see the limits??? negligence? I am not an innocent regarding speed, but I am perfectly aware of it. booked ~10 times in forty years, never had a D&D or dangerous driving.
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Posted in: 2nd Australian dies after suspected Laos methanol poisoning; death toll 6 See in context
maybe the tourist agencies, whatever, should have a legal responsibility to warn of such dangers, not just limited to drinking but also tick borne diseases etc? would the young adventurous types take note? Sad
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Posted in: How would you rate Japanese cities in terms of barrier-free facilities at train stations, on buses, in restaurants, stores and other public areas? See in context
For city stations the anti-storm raised entrance steps are still a BFA barrier, but hand rails now ubiquitous. Ramps were becoming more common. on the way in, maybe the way down was more exciting (quip). Lifts should be more obvious. I am always beguiled by lack of tactile studs/ tiles at all crossings, entrances/exits, buildings shops station platforms, (tactiles are for the visually impaired)
Q; does jpn have a BFA legislation, if not they are (mmmh 2006/7 -2024) behind other asian places
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Posted in: Japan sets monthly record with 3.31 million visitors in October See in context
Scanning the above, the left hand can never shake the right hand w/o a surgical adjustment? not one comment on where the carbon footprint of the increased visitors rests. The country of origin as in industrial products. All nations are crying out for tourism income. How many of the above spend their jpn earned bucks(y) in jpn? I adore jpn so many places worthy of the pre-bucket list. guilty I take a 3hr flight to get there.
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Posted in: Ishiba criticized in Japan for 'bad manners' at APEC summit See in context
how about cutting the 'noise' and having comments about his contributions to the outcome of the APEC sit-down summit? I note most of the above comments do not target his 'lack' of decorum.
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Posted in: Australia eyes $30 mil fine for social media flouting under-16s ban See in context
It is a vital discussion long overdue, to protect supposed responsible adults of the future generation. Do parents want on-line grooming, naked video distribution etc. There are already laws in force to prosecute the perps. I reckon at least one case a day now being disclosed in my place.. not just with minors also ex-class mates perping late teens. where to start... throw out the 'woke' acceptance and introduce a new legal awake society?
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Life is a precious gift. Working for peace is a challenge second to none.
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Posted in: Trump says he will block Nippon Steel from taking over U.S. Steel
Posted in: Trump says he will block Nippon Steel from taking over U.S. Steel
So many English teachers on this site claim to know what's best for the USA. Comical.
Posted in: Trump says he will block Nippon Steel from taking over U.S. Steel