Archive for June, 2009

June 2009 - Posts

Judging by partial returns in the Virginia Democratic primary in just about every major area of the state, we’ve learned a few things. Right now, with just under 70% reporting, Creigh Deeds is nearly out-polling Terry McAuliffe and Brian Moran …

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Work & Employment in Japan - Nihongo Notes

I arrived in Japan on a 1-year working holiday visa during Nov 2008 and soon began looking for work. I spent 6 long months looking for IT work, with some positive feedback but no results. I knew it would take a while and had enough …

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May 2009 (302)

At the time, the Obama campaign responded that, because his European travel was a campaign trip, the Pentagon wouldn’t permit … Rivkin (named ambassador to France) and Roos (named ambassador to Japan) both raised $500,000 or more for Obama, according …

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Traveling from Tokyo to Busan/Pusan???

…incredibly cheapflight from the States to Tokyo, but I am trying to get to S. Korea. Does anyone have any experience with flights from Japan

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alafista.com - A Fusion of Japan's Otaku and Popular Culture

Portal to Japan’s otaku and pop culture scene for the English-speaking community.

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Japan or Greece? Don't know which to pick for a week vacation

Greece is very accessible for Western visitors, with a long history of incoming tourism, Japan still presents a pleasant challenge with strange rules and distinct customs. Greek holiday can be just about lazing on the beach and eating …

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Cagle in Japan: Manga, Maid Cafes and No Political Cartoons

rharrold : Stupid is as stupid does. You shoot from the left. Debase our Judeao-Christian Heritage. Mock our mi… Evil Do’R : Thanks for the laughs Mr. Fish. Some of these will make great holiday cards for my family and friend. … Yes, I know my cartoons are not updating – I’m on vacation in Japan. Last Saturday I did a speech at the Hara Museum of Modern Art; thanks to everyone who came. I had a translator for this talk, and every so often, I would say a short sentence …

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Our Feet Are The Same: Summertime and the men are stinky…

I actually lived in a Japanese small town for 2 years but that was before digital cameras. These picures are from our 2002 Japan vacation, when I was a gauche young girl with freckles, do-it-yourself bangs and one eyebrow. …

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Newest Japanese monster: the flu bug | Howzit Howard

Even at their most alarmed the Japanese did not have the notion that Hawaii was more flu-ridden than anywhere else, and Hawaii remains one of Japan’s favorite vacation destinations. For the first four months of this year, …

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Best Unique Gift Ideas » Holiday Gift Basket Ideas For Every Holiday

For example, Canada Day would be a great time for Canada holiday gift baskets. The Fourth of July is a good time for U.S. holiday gift baskets. In Japan, Kenkoku Kinenbi is a time for Japan holiday gift baskets. …

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