Re: Why is the Hyde Amendment so controversial?

einsteinboricua wrote:

Here's the thing: why should tax dollars be used for abortions when it's mostly an elective procedure?

Re: Tucker Carlson Bogeyman du Jour: the Metric System

Yes, and I wish the Europeans would get on board with metric measurements too. There is no need for confusion when I say my shoe size is 31cm.

Re: Imperial System

Huh? I use yyyy-mm-dd quite frequently, for file numbering and things like that. But I live in a country where dd-mm-yyyy is very common. yyyy-mm-dd would be more consequent, sure. But still I am glad people here use that and not the much worse mm-dd-yyyy. Nothing more did I say. But it's ok if you...

Re: Imperial System

Why would you rearrange the order of digits in a number? Consistency of order. If you normally read from most significant digit to least, why would you flip the order for dates? Why would you not keep it consistent across clock times? I hope you did understand though, what I was trying to say? I di...

Re: Imperial System

Well the european (Is it used all over Europe?) date format is simply the exact reverse of what you call "logical", which doesn't make it completely "unlogical". I know another date format that is far less "logical" than those. It is NOT the exact reverse of ISO 8601. ...

Re: Imperial System

I agree. Would be logical for us to all adopt SI measurements.

Next, if only we could get the Europeans to adopt a logical date format... yyyy-MM-DD (ISO 8601) or East Asian format is the only logical choice.

Re: Washington Measles Outbreak

Why don't we introduce some accountability into the mix? Your kid gets measles and possibly dies? Why not treat it like a parent that doesn't use seat belts for their kids or those vegan parent who fed their newborn nuts/juice till it died? Your unvaccinated kid pops up with measles in public? Why n...

Re: Mispronounced Words

People who pronounce "bruschetta" like it's German. Come on, does it look like pork knuckle and sour kraut? It's Italian. "bru-sKetta".
karaoke - it's "kah-rah-oh-kay", not "carry-oh-key"
Kyocera - it's "kyo-say-rah", not "key-oh-ser-a"

RE: "Happy" Videos - Any From Your Town?

Tokyo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBMjOorPZ1M

RE: Mizuho, Other Japanese Banks Lend To Yakuza

What's the story here? You need to include some sort of link or reference. Also, you're trying to connect two things which aren't even remotely similar. <table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="...

RE: Luckiest Couple Ever Gets Married On Yamanote Line

The thread title is nonsense and a little too "fresh-off-the-plane-japanophile-tourist" <table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/lewis" class="quote" target="_blank">lewis</a> (<a href=...

RE: US Supreme Court To Weigh Political Contributions.

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/BMI727" class="quote" target="_blank">BMI727</a> (<a href="#76" class="quote">Reply 76</a>):<br/><i>I don't think the rich are looking out for m...

RE: Spain - Gibraltar - UK Relations Escalate Further.

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/Asturias" class="quote" target="_blank">Asturias</a> (<a href="#119" class="quote">Reply 119</a>):<br/><i>It is time to give Gibraltar back. Thi...

RE: Azdot Wants TUS-PHX Rail Link-I Have A Better Idea

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/PHX787" class="quote" target="_blank">PHX787</a> (<a href="#0" class="quote">Thread starter</a>):<br/><i>6) STRICT BEHAVIORAL RULES will be enfo...

RE: Capitol Cities Visited More Times Than Your Own?

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/DocLightning" class="quote" target="_blank">DocLightning</a> (<a href="#28" class="quote">Reply 28</a>):<br/><i>London...eek, I dunno. 5? Madrid...

RE: Capitol Cities Visited More Times Than Your Own?

Well, I'm an American who has only been to DC once (<acronym title="Washington - Dulles International (IAD / KIAD), USA - Virginia">IAD</acronym> many times), and works in central Tokyo. So, need to count up the years times 5 days a week - 20 paid leave days per year. Other than that, here are the o...

RE: Wifi Issues In Japan

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/PHX787" class="quote" target="_blank">PHX787</a> (<a href="#0" class="quote">Thread starter</a>):<br/><i>I've been using a mobile wifi router at...

RE: Cost Of Driving In AZ, Japan, Vs JR East Usage

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/PHX787" class="quote" target="_blank">PHX787</a> (<a href="#19" class="quote">Reply 19</a>):<br/><i>really? Where can I get a Japanese license t...

RE: Cost Of Driving In AZ, Japan, Vs JR East Usage

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/PHX787" class="quote" target="_blank">PHX787</a> (<a href="#0" class="quote">Thread starter</a>):<br/><i>Trying to figure out...what's a better ...

RE: House Across WBC Turned Into Lgbt Tribute

Why would it drive them crazy? Those people want more attention.

RE: Help Hotel In Tokyo

What's your price range, and what do plan on doing?

If you want a fantastic bang for the buck, nice hotel then New Otani.

Otherwise, a business hotel would suit you fine. Toyoko Inn is a good option.

RE: Japanese Pop Star Markets PAN Am TV Show Gear

Where are you getting the idea that she/her company acquired the rights to the brand in Japan? Looking at the Rakuten link, it only appears in of the promotional material for that clothing brand. <acronym title="Bradford - Regional (BFD / KBFD), USA - Pennsylvania">BFD</acronym>. Kyari is just anoth...

RE: 7.3 Mag Aftershock Hits Off Coast Of Japan

That was interesting last Friday. Was on the train and didn't realize it was an earthquake until the shaking continued for a little bit too long. For <acronym title="Aero California (Mexico)">JR</acronym> here in Tokyo, no big deal though and it only delayed us by 2 or 3 mintues. I think the effect ...

RE: Favorite Sushi Restaurant.

This vegetarian sushi is fantastic: <a href="http://www.sushi-potager.com/" target="_blank">http://www.sushi-potager.com/</a> <a href="http://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1307/A130701/13122014/" target="_blank">http://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1307/A130701/13122014/</a> Photos: <a href="http://tabelog.com/tokyo/A130...

RE: Favorite Sushi Restaurant.

This place is good--> http://www.kyubey.jp/

RE: IOS 6: First Impressions?

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/Klaus" class="quote" target="_blank">Klaus</a> (<a href="#95" class="quote">Reply 95</a>):<br/><i>You missed my point. In most cases the routing...

RE: IOS 6: First Impressions?

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/SR117" class="quote" target="_blank">SR117</a> (<a href="#68" class="quote">Reply 68</a>):<br/><i>Let me illustrate my point a bit better with a...

RE: Should Obama Be Reelected?

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/EA+CO+AS" class="quote" target="_blank">EA CO AS</a> (<a href="#10" class="quote">Reply 10</a>):<br/><i> Well, how does the saying go about doin...

RE: Should Obama Be Reelected?

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/YankeesFan" class="quote" target="_blank">YankeesFan</a> (<a href="#0" class="quote">Thread starter</a>):<br/><i> Should Obama be reelected? My ...

RE: Bin Laden Raid Book To Be Published-Dishonorable?

What's insane is how FOX news saw fit to expose his real name/identity and now Al Queda groups have put a hit out on him and his family.  <img src="http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-forums/graphics/smilies/banghead.gif" width="25" height="20" border="0"/>  ...America's Patriotic news n...

RE: Where To Go In Tokyo!

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/PHX787" class="quote" target="_blank">PHX787</a> (<a href="#0" class="quote">Thread starter</a>):<br/><i>I already intend on seeing: Sky Tree, I...

RE: Companies You Boycott

American Airlines and United Airlines for their terrible customer service and poor attitudes.

Even if you don't have the nicest planes or service amenities, you could at least deal with people in a pleasant and civil manner.

Never had those issues on any other US airline that I've flown.

RE: Here Comes The ObamaCare Decision

Is anyone familiar with the full list of exceptions to the mandate tax?

I could just imagine the US government pulling something like requiring payment from ex-pat citizens who already have overseas nationalized plus additional private healthcare.

RE: People's Favourite Adam Sandler Movie?

Wow, surprised that no one mentioned Punch Drunk Love.

I hate all his other movies though.

RE: Cashier Forgot To Scan Item. Bring It Back?

I feel like I'm in bizzaro land here. By having you come back, the store is wasting your time. They are at fault in the matter and if there is an issue, the onus should therefore be upon them to resolve things. How much time does this return cost you? Is your time worth nothing? <table border="0" al...

RE: Describe Your Last BM With A Movie Title

8 Mile
15 Minutes
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

RE: Federal Judge Emails Racist Obama Joke To Buddies

That joke isn't racist at all.

It's just a bad taste, vicious attack on Obama's dead mother, labeling her as a slut.

RE: Apple Announce Mac OS X Mountain Lion

This is bit ridiculous. "Mountain Loin" marks the 3rd time that Apple will have used the same animal to describe different versions of OSX.

Puma = Panther = Mountain Lion

So, huh, is this supposed to be a throw back to version 10.1 or 10.3?

RE: Galaxy S2 Or IPhone 4S?

I'd also consider the <acronym title="Luxair (Luxembourg)">LG</acronym> Optimus LTE if I were you. I've been debating between an iPhone 4S, Galaxy S <acronym title="Business Air (United Kingdom)">II</acronym> LTE, or Optimus LTE. After spending half an hour with the both of those Andriod phones, the...

What Is The Best Terminal At Heathrow?

I will cast my vote for LHR.

RE: Things I Hope Will Go Away In 2012

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/PSA53" class="quote" target="_blank">PSA53</a> (<a href="#55" class="quote">Reply 55</a>):<br/><i>Bilinguals only required for job.Discriminatio...

RE: Things I Hope Will Go Away In 2012

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/Airstud" class="quote" target="_blank">Airstud</a> (<a href="#47" class="quote">Reply 47</a>):<br/><i>People who pronounce the "s" in "Illinois,...

RE: What Did You Get For Christmas?

Let's see..

Heartbreak and disappointment.

Anything else?

...

Nope, that's about it.

RE: Perry's Vial Anti-gay Message

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/DocLightning" class="quote" target="_blank">DocLightning</a> (<a href="#51" class="quote">Reply 51</a>):<br/><i>Even Pat Robertson said on the 7...

RE: 14 Car Pile-up Includes 8 Ferraris

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/PPVRA" class="quote" target="_blank">PPVRA</a> (<a href="#3" class="quote">Reply 3</a>):<br/><i>I feel worse for the insurance company. . bet th...

14 Car Pile-up Includes 8 Ferraris

Article: <a href="http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/national/news/20111204-OYT1T00304.htm?from=top" target="_blank">http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/national/ne...s/20111204-OYT1T00304.htm?from=top</a> <img border=0 src="http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/photo/20111204-757124-1-L.jpg" width="500" height="369" border="0"/><im...

Zynga Demands Workers Surrender Pre-IPO Shares

<a href="http://tinyurl.com/7relcuh" target="_blank">Zynga Leans On Some Workers to Surrender Pre-IPO Shares</a> (WSJ) Un-fricken-believable. Seriously, as a start-up, you ask workers to shoulder your risk and receive low pay in exchange for shares which may or may not be worth something. However if...

RE: The Dreaded Abortion Debate

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/ALTF4" class="quote" target="_blank">ALTF4</a> (<a href="#74" class="quote">Reply 74</a>):<br/><i>No, because you stop it before life is formed....

RE: Google (girls),,, Umm, Yum Yum

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/varigb707" class="quote" target="_blank">varigb707</a> (<a href="#0" class="quote">Thread starter</a>):<br/><i>I love Google.</i></font></td></t...

RE: Rick Perry's Strange Speech In NH

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/Dreadnought" class="quote" target="_blank">Dreadnought</a> (<a href="#7" class="quote">Reply 7</a>):<br/><i>Gingrich is probably the most intell...