Far East Cynic

Cultural differences…………..

Went out with the S.O. for Sushi tonight. I O.D.’ed on it eating 15 plates so now I am very sleepy. However I did think I should relate this little incident that almost started a catfight: The S.O. and I had waited about 20 minutes we got seated at a

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Their own worst enemy………

Yes I am……….. But besides me, there are a few others out there who are expert at shooting themselves in the foot. Lets start with Dear Leader. You know, the dorky looking guy with huge glasses who according to Colbert: “Likes James Bond, Good Scotch and Daffy Duck cartoons”. Always

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I thought O-4’s were hinges…?

I wonder if these guys are anything like JOPA? H/T to MajMike, via LEX Subscribe in a reader

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This cannot be good…………..

The little bastards in North Korea may have gone and done it: South Korean government officials said North Korea performed its first-ever nuclear weapons test Monday, the South’s Yonhap news agency reported. South Korean officials could not immediately confirm the report. South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun convened an urgent meeting

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So what have I learned?

Not very much apparently. This week has been almost surreal and now that I am back in Japan it seems as if it did not happen. More in a subsequent post when I am not so tired. The time difference really is taking a toll on me. Its 9pm but

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Dear Phibian……and the rest.

Madame Chiang has an answer for you about women………… Read for yourself. Good food for thought. UPDATE! Thanks to the commenter who pointed out that screwed up the link. Its fixed now.

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A real lesson

I just saw on TV that the Amish folks in Pennsylvania allowed the wife of the murderer to come to the funeral. Because ” they belive it is a gift to receive forgiveness, and then to pass it on”. So while Pat Roberston and others will be decrying the whole

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The week that was

Well, I went and spent money on THE book. (Woodward’s…). Also bought Thank you for Smoking DVD, which went on sale today. The news shows continue to talk about all the bad news this week and in particluar Mark Foley. This thing seems to have taken on a life of

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Jumpin’ Jehosaphat!

What the hell was Mike Foley thinking? Actually, he probably was not. He just thought he was having a little innocent fun……..now the whole world knows about it. He says it was the booze……I discount that theory some what. All booze does is lower your inhibitions and make really dumb

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Win some-lose some

First things first. To the lady who quietly upgraded me on CX-THANK YOU! That was a nice surprise. Business class on CX is pretty sweet! To the shrew from SATO who booked me on a non upgradeable ticket out of NRT, simply because I have the temerity to want all

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