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Meanwhile in Japan
Jul. 4th, 2013 10:41 amJapanese bosses forced female employee to wear bunny ears
A 61-year-old Japanese woman was forced to wear bunny ears as a penalty for missing her sales targets, with photos of her humiliation used in company training programs, reports said.
The woman, who was not named, was employed by cosmetics maker Kanebo in southwestern Oita.
She sued the company claiming mental distress after her bosses instructed her to don costumes if she did not meet her targets, including over-sized rabbit ears on one occasion, several papers reported.
A 61-year-old Japanese woman was forced to wear bunny ears as a penalty for missing her sales targets, with photos of her humiliation used in company training programs, reports said.
The woman, who was not named, was employed by cosmetics maker Kanebo in southwestern Oita.
She sued the company claiming mental distress after her bosses instructed her to don costumes if she did not meet her targets, including over-sized rabbit ears on one occasion, several papers reported.
The end of a Hmanity's Savior
Sep. 2nd, 2012 11:23 pmSun Myung Moon Dies
The Rev. Sun Myung Moon, the Korean evangelist, businessman and self-proclaimed messiah who built a religious movement notable for its mass weddings, fresh-faced proselytizers and links to vast commercial interests, died on Monday in South Korea. He was 92.
The Rev. Sun Myung Moon, the Korean evangelist, businessman and self-proclaimed messiah who built a religious movement notable for its mass weddings, fresh-faced proselytizers and links to vast commercial interests, died on Monday in South Korea. He was 92.
This is scary
Mar. 19th, 2011 10:58 pm[Error: unknown template video]
Of course, you can't feel much effect from a tsunami while at open sea. Except maybe for your balls going in your throat as the ship slides back down after the wave has passed.
But... special attention to one of the comments under the vid:
I think that 12/21/12 is the day Japan and America disappear. Because 9/11 was a tragedy. 3/11 was a tragedy. So 3/11/11 + 9/10/01 = 12/21/12 (will be a tragedy because both tragedies were set in America and Japan). As for the sick 290 people who liked this, I hope they get caught in a tsunami.
"Truly" fascinating. :-0
Of course, you can't feel much effect from a tsunami while at open sea. Except maybe for your balls going in your throat as the ship slides back down after the wave has passed.
But... special attention to one of the comments under the vid:
I think that 12/21/12 is the day Japan and America disappear. Because 9/11 was a tragedy. 3/11 was a tragedy. So 3/11/11 + 9/10/01 = 12/21/12 (will be a tragedy because both tragedies were set in America and Japan). As for the sick 290 people who liked this, I hope they get caught in a tsunami.
"Truly" fascinating. :-0
Those weird Indians...
Aug. 17th, 2009 11:11 pmTo embarrass the weather Gods into providing rain, villagers in an Indian town have put all their unmarried daughters to work, plowing the dry land while naked.
Original idea - Don't know if it will work, but I am buying a plane ticket to India so I can watch - For the purpose of scientific observation, of course. :-)
Article is here.
Original idea - Don't know if it will work, but I am buying a plane ticket to India so I can watch - For the purpose of scientific observation, of course. :-)
Article is here.
When Wen waves the finger...
Mar. 14th, 2009 01:10 am...The markets perk up.
Chinese Premier concerned about assets in US
The Chinese Premier admitted this morning that his goal of 8 per cent growth for the world’s third-largest economy would be tough to meet this year, but he had more weapons in his armoury if need be to ensure Beijing reaches that target.
Speaking at his annual news conference after the end of the session of the National People’s Congress, China’s ceremonial parliament, Wen Jiabao reminded the United States of its responsibilities in easing the global financial crisis – and of its indebtedness to his country, which now owns the bulk of US Treasuries.
"I would like … to once again request America to maintain its trustworthiness, keep its promise and guarantee the safety of Chinese assets," he said. ...
Meanwhile...
Hong Kong stocks surge 4.37% on Chinese premier's remarks, Wall Street rally
Chinese Premier concerned about assets in US
The Chinese Premier admitted this morning that his goal of 8 per cent growth for the world’s third-largest economy would be tough to meet this year, but he had more weapons in his armoury if need be to ensure Beijing reaches that target.
Speaking at his annual news conference after the end of the session of the National People’s Congress, China’s ceremonial parliament, Wen Jiabao reminded the United States of its responsibilities in easing the global financial crisis – and of its indebtedness to his country, which now owns the bulk of US Treasuries.
"I would like … to once again request America to maintain its trustworthiness, keep its promise and guarantee the safety of Chinese assets," he said. ...
Meanwhile...
Hong Kong stocks surge 4.37% on Chinese premier's remarks, Wall Street rally
Too late, Sir
Nov. 26th, 2008 02:39 pmKarzai says US, NATO created 'parallel' government
President Hamid Karzai criticized the U.S. and other foreign countries for creating a "parallel government" in the countryside during a blunt overview of Afghanistan's problems before a U.N. Security Council delegation.
Karzai called Tuesday for the international community to set a timeline to end the war in Afghanistan and asked why — given the number of countries involved and the amount of money spent — the Taliban remains so powerful.
-- I think he knows very well the answer to his own rhetoric questions.
President Hamid Karzai criticized the U.S. and other foreign countries for creating a "parallel government" in the countryside during a blunt overview of Afghanistan's problems before a U.N. Security Council delegation.
Karzai called Tuesday for the international community to set a timeline to end the war in Afghanistan and asked why — given the number of countries involved and the amount of money spent — the Taliban remains so powerful.
-- I think he knows very well the answer to his own rhetoric questions.
Double standard about China
Mar. 23rd, 2008 05:36 pm"China's official Xinhua New Agency published commentary Sunday accusing Pelosi of ignoring the violence caused by the Tibetan rioters.
Tell me which part of the above is not correct? Then why is it not so broadly reflected in the media like what the Dalai Lama says? No, don't answer to me.
"'Human rights police' like Pelosi are habitually bad tempered and ungenerous when it comes to China, refusing to check their facts and find out the truth of the case," it said.
"Her views are like so many other politicians and western media. Beneath the double standards lies their intention to serve the interest groups behind them, who want to contain or smear China," it said." (AP)
Tell me which part of the above is not correct? Then why is it not so broadly reflected in the media like what the Dalai Lama says? No, don't answer to me.
Who killed whom first?
Mar. 22nd, 2008 10:42 amTibetans randomly beat and killed Chinese solely on the basis of their ethnicity: a young motorcyclist bludgeoned in the head with paving stones and probably killed; a teenage boy in school uniform being dragged by a mob. When authorities did regroup, paramilitary troops fired live ammunition into the crowds. Witnesses did not see protesters armed with anything other than stones, bottles of gasoline or a few traditional Tibetan knives. (link)
Um, excuse me... Which is first - the egg or the chicken?
Um, excuse me... Which is first - the egg or the chicken?
So much with the Tibetans' peacefullness
Mar. 15th, 2008 04:33 pmChina is accusing rioters in the Tibetan capital of Lhasa of killing at least 10 people in violent protests Friday. The demonstrations against Chinese rule in Tibet were the worst there in nearly two decades. VOA's Stephanie Ho reports from Beijing.
There is no question there was violence. The issue is what exactly happened?
"The Tibetans are a very peaceful people" (Richard Gere) - Yyyup. No kidding.
Oh, and it initially looked like a very well orchestrated (and well-timed) riot (from outside). But the way it degraded into burnt cars and shops and stabbed people gave all excuses to the Chinese authorities to justify its quick suppression of the event. Tibet's "freedom" and independence doesn't look likely to happen any time soon.
Question is, how far will the "international community" go in this boycott of the Olympics, and how much would each country want to spoil their relations with China. As for the US, the answer is clear: it'll all remain just in words. The trade with China is too important to be scrapped just like that. But it never hurts to beat yourself in the chest a little bit, claiming to be defending "human rights" around the world (while actually violating them on a global scale).
By the way, did you know that the Tibetan society was one of the most backward conservative theocratic patriarchal societies of the 20th century, before it was overrun by the "damn atheistic Chinese commies"? Who knows what an utopian feudal country could've emerged there when/if it became a separate country - had it not had the bad luck of being right under the nose of a mighty country like China. A Tibet on the Balkans would've been a completely different story...
There is no question there was violence. The issue is what exactly happened?
"The Tibetans are a very peaceful people" (Richard Gere) - Yyyup. No kidding.
Oh, and it initially looked like a very well orchestrated (and well-timed) riot (from outside). But the way it degraded into burnt cars and shops and stabbed people gave all excuses to the Chinese authorities to justify its quick suppression of the event. Tibet's "freedom" and independence doesn't look likely to happen any time soon.
Question is, how far will the "international community" go in this boycott of the Olympics, and how much would each country want to spoil their relations with China. As for the US, the answer is clear: it'll all remain just in words. The trade with China is too important to be scrapped just like that. But it never hurts to beat yourself in the chest a little bit, claiming to be defending "human rights" around the world (while actually violating them on a global scale).
By the way, did you know that the Tibetan society was one of the most backward conservative theocratic patriarchal societies of the 20th century, before it was overrun by the "damn atheistic Chinese commies"? Who knows what an utopian feudal country could've emerged there when/if it became a separate country - had it not had the bad luck of being right under the nose of a mighty country like China. A Tibet on the Balkans would've been a completely different story...
Political earthquake in Malaysia
Mar. 10th, 2008 05:49 pm"Near-total government control over Malaysia's broadcast and print media, restrictions on public protests, and wide-ranging security powers historically used to jail opposition activists have long helped ensure electoral victories for the National Front. The government's longstanding two-thirds majority in Parliament has also allowed it to amend the country's constitution at will and to alter electoral constituencies to favor coalition incumbents. Until this weekend's election, the National Front held more than 90% of federal Parliament seats and ran 12 of 13 state administrations.
Question is, what parallels could we spot between the Malaysian situation and the ANC-dominated politics of South Africa? And, is a similar moment coming anytime soon to SA? And, after all, if so, would it be a good thing for democracy in this country, or the opposite?
