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Originally Posted by Q Shoe Guy
(Post 13732451)
So that is what it is.......!
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jib san, sorry for my poor expression and the confusion it caused.
National Geographic, USA today and other news sites have picked up this topic. http://news.nationalgeographic.com/n...a-human-genes/ http://content.usatoday.com/communit...gene-we-dont/1 |
Originally Posted by O Sora
(Post 13736394)
jib san, sorry for my poor expression and the confusion it caused.
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Originally Posted by jib71
(Post 13736704)
Nothing wrong with your expression O Sora! Thanks for providing a simpler version of the story. Those sushi in the National Geographic look rank to me... What itamae would use nori to strap a slab of salmon onto the shari? (with a slice of lemon for good measure ... no doubt there's some PB&J in there too).
I have to add that what French scientists have published is about the polysaccharides only and nori has many other nutrient factors which everyone can digest. After I googled to find nori is very nutrient, I had 2 rice balls yesterday. The combination of nori, lemon and salmon, which might have come from the Paline's state of America, I have never seen it in Japan. But I sometimes see a slice of lemon on squid or scallop shell sushi. |
Good news to KL?
Nikkei excerpt - Wednesday, April 14, 2010
AirAsia To Offer Y14,000 Malaysia-Japan Flights KUALA LUMPUR (Nikkei)--Budget Malaysian carrier AirAsia Bhd said Tuesday that it plans to launch its first flights serving Japan by the end of the year, selling one-way tickets between Kuala Lumpur and Tokyo for as low as 14,000 yen. Operated by AirAsia X, AirAsia's long-distance airline, the flights between Kuala Lumpur International Airport and Tokyo's Haneda airport will begin at a pace of three per week. But the company aims to ramp up to seven flights as soon as possible, AirAsia Chief Executive Officer Tony Fernandes told The Nikkei. The flights are expected to use Airbus SAS' A330 aircraft. The Japanese government has already allotted landing and takeoff slots to AirAsia X at Haneda. |
Originally Posted by kcvt750
(Post 13765854)
Nikkei excerpt - Wednesday, April 14, 2010
^ Wow, Haneda, not Ibaraki. |
Will we see a day when the cheapest route from Tokyo to Fukuoka is via Shanghai?
(Or KL, or Singapore, or ... you get my point). |
Snow on Apri 17th & 7C outside.
Another sign the apocalypse is upon us. |
Originally Posted by kcvt750
(Post 13786317)
Snow on Apri 17th & 7C outside.
Another sign the apocalypse is upon us. |
Japan facts
If you but a bag of "potting soil" in Japan, said bag will contain approximately 25% boulders. Maybe I should just call them rocks, but rocks in the Uluru-sense nonetheless.
I'm just surprised that each rock isn't wrapped separately in plastic. |
Originally Posted by kcvt750
(Post 13881829)
If you but a bag of "potting soil" in Japan, said bag will contain approximately 25% boulders. Maybe I should just call them rocks, but rocks in the Uluru-sense nonetheless.
Do totos now envelope 'rocks' in plastic? I can see how that would solve the smell and splashback predicaments. |
I love these Lost in Translation moments.
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"New" hostel in Osaka.
Management by an architect office. HOSTEL64 Osaka http://www.hostel64.com/ They don't have bunk beds but they have compartments. I think the architect blended well Japanese touch and Western functionality; privacy and sociability. Looks like they advertise on twitter,facebook and flicker. "New" means the building was built in 1964. |
Originally Posted by kcvt750
(Post 13886516)
I love these Lost in Translation moments.
When opening my large bags of soft, moist, potting soil I savoured the glorious lack of stones and rocks. Thanks for pointing out my good fortune, I would have otherwise taken this experience for granted. |
Pepsi Summer 2010 has arrived
This year's Pepsi offering is Pepsi Baobab, named after the African tree.
http://i714.photobucket.com/albums/w...epsiBaobab.jpg http://i714.photobucket.com/albums/w...ist_custom.jpg Unlike previous years, this stuff is actually not bad. It tastes like a citrusy/spicy fruit/ginger ale punch and would probably mix well with tequila or rum. Has the trademarked Diet Pepsi aftertaste. Caution: De gustibus non disputandum est & YMMV. |
Originally Posted by kcvt750
(Post 14036019)
This year's Pepsi offering is Pepsi Baobab, named after the African tree.
Let's see how long it will last this time. Well, today, I post here a funny video about wasabi. 3 million views on youtube. "Annoying Orange Wazzup 2: Wasssabi" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkHJKakHMpo Caution: you might think this is not suitable for children. |
Originally Posted by O Sora
(Post 14041989)
Last year it was Green tea Pepsi, IIRC. I sort of remember they were heavily discounted some months later.
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The Hatoyama Death Watch continues.
I'm sticking to my original prediction. http://i714.photobucket.com/albums/w...ge/dpjfail.jpg |
I hate being right all the time. Even being half-right, since there's no LDP left anyway.
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Originally Posted by kcvt750
(Post 14059732)
I hate being right all the time. Even being half-right, since there's no LDP left anyway.
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If political success is akin to an orgasm, this lack of staying power must leave the population as a whole (pun oversight intentional ;) ) panting and dissatisfied. So the question for who next tries to climb aboard the, ah, podium, should be young and genki, or mature and experienced?
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Originally Posted by Q Shoe Guy
(Post 14060945)
Who is next? The guy running JL?
Gotta love the public. Yesterday polls said ~ 60% of the country wanted him to resign. Today he grants their wish & the the public is shocked. No matter. It's not as if it will make a difference anyway, IMO. |
Japan 1 Cameroon 0
Congratulations to team Japan for their first victory in the 2010 World Cup! :cool:
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Originally Posted by Q Shoe Guy
(Post 14129810)
Congratulations to team Japan for their first victory in the 2010 World Cup! :cool:
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Originally Posted by Q Shoe Guy
(Post 14129810)
Congratulations to team Japan for their first victory in the 2010 World Cup! :cool:
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NZ wine tasting session
160 kinds of NZ wine tasting at Ritz Tokyo on Jul 7 evening.
(3,000 yen/person) They accept first 300 applicants only. Just started. Though the website is in Japanese only, http://www.nz-wines.co.nz/wineclub/ they say "many" wine makers from NZ, who I believe speak English, are to join it. participating wineries: Allan Scott Family Winemakers Anthem Wine Company, Kusuda Wines, Schubert Wines,Staete Landt Vineyard Babich Wines,Churton,Cloudy Bay Vineyards,Constellation New Zealand, Coopers Creek Vineyard,Crossroads, Winery & The Crossings, Highfield,Hunter's Wines (NZ) Ltd, Craggy Range, Dog Point Vineyard,Kauri Bay,Kumeu River,Mt Difficulty Wines,The Crater Rim,Wild Rock, Kokolo Farm NZ,Matua Valley Wines,Misha's Vineyard Wines,Mud House Wines,Murdoch James Estate,Osawa Wines/Flying Mouton, Peregrine Wines,Ra Nui Wines,Richmond Plains,River Farm Wines,Seifried,Seresin Estate,Spy Valley Wines,Te Mata Estate Winery TerraVin Wines,The Millton Vineyard,Urlar ,Villa Maria Estate,Felton Road,Lawson's Dry Hills, Wines,Mountford Estate, Neudorf Vineyards,Palliser Estate,Trinity Hill, Vindico Negociants,Vinoptima Estate,Yealands Estate |
Japan 3 - 1 Denmark
Congratulations to Japan for the win over Denmark and advance to the knock out stage! Good luck vs Paraguay on Tuesday! Ganbare! Faito! |
Originally Posted by msb0b
(Post 14189852)
Japan 3 - 1 Denmark
Congratulations to Japan for the win over Denmark and advance to the knock out stage! http://inventorspot.com/articles/world_cup_fans_japan_are_soccer_shocker_43607 |
Originally Posted by O Sora
(Post 14190040)
Thanks from me and them. ;)
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Originally Posted by msb0b
(Post 14189852)
Japan 3 - 1 Denmark
Congratulations to Japan for the win over Denmark and advance to the knock out stage! Good luck vs Paraguay on Tuesday! Ganbare! Faito! Fun game to watch at the gym....great outcome! ^^^ |
IMO, Japan has no shame in the Parguay game or the World Cup 2010.
The team played better than expected & was tough defensively. We would stand a better chance if the offensive squad was more aggressive. Congrats to the team for exceptional effort! http://i714.photobucket.com/albums/w...age/foot33.gif |
Originally Posted by kcvt750
(Post 14217565)
IMO, Japan has no shame in the Parguay game or the World Cup 2010.
The team played better than expected & was tough defensively. We would stand a better chance if the offensive squad was more aggressive. Congrats to the team for exceptional effort! http://i714.photobucket.com/albums/w...age/foot33.gif And they could not even score a point. Winning requires that effort. As you say, too defensive, to the exclusion of offense. Just a pitiful showing in my opinion. and then afterwards, truly ridiculous. Way to represent? No. |
Originally Posted by mjm
(Post 14218287)
Way to represent? No.
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Originally Posted by kcvt750
(Post 14218296)
At least we're not using France as a role model. ;)
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Al, is that you? :D
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*nothing in there about defending a goose egg |
暑いですね（あついですね） <voice>
=It's hot, isn't it? I've found some cool places/things in hot Japan. 千仏鍾乳洞（Senbutsu Cavern) 16C air and 14C water year round. It is in Kita Kishu. Accessible by JR. Q Shoe Guy, have you ever been here ? Asahi Beer Extra Cold Bar in Ginza,Tokyo. Serves Asahi Super Dry Beer at -2C. 冷やしシャンプー(Hiyashi Shampoo) Available in 22 barber shops in Kumagaya, one of the hottest in Japan. Refrigerated shampoo with menthol is used. |
Originally Posted by O Sora
(Post 14488659)
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Originally Posted by valve bouncer
(Post 14488812)
Great ASD can have a new slogan "freezes your mouth so you don't need to taste it" replacing the ever popular "at least it's not happoshu".
Another cool thing added to my previous post up 2 from here. |
I'd have to agree that Ebisu is the best mass-market beer here.
Anyone else try their "Creamy Top" stout? It seems to only be available on tap at a few Ebisu-specific locations, like the beer hall at Garden Place and the Ebisu bar in west Ginza, but it gives Guinness a run for its money. |
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