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    myanmar/burma coup...

    Are you referring to Win Myint?
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    myanmar/burma coup...

    Yeah, I've been watching this pretty closely. Extremely troubling to see the military junta pull this. Almost just as troubling was to hear all of these Americans at the end of December complain so strongly about 'why are we sending all this money to foreign countries that hate us?!?!?!'. It's...
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    Masks - what are your objections to wearing them?

    As I've stated before, America is being held back by a severe lack of courtesy for others. Friendly as can be but a major lack of courtesy. The obsession with individualism is crushing thoughtfulness for others. I remember when I moved back to the States, I took my folks to see Steve Martin...
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    Is the Asian culture the true correct culture?

    Back to the topic of Covid in Asia, while most Asian countries have clearly done a superior job of handling the pandemic, the Western world seems to be winning the vaccine response. Spoke to a good friend of mine yesterday - a senior editor at The Japan Times - and he was saying Japan's...
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    Is the Asian culture the true correct culture?

    You're making the mistake of lumping Asian cultures into one bowl. There is a world of difference between the people of China, Japan and Cambodia. I actually find Americans remind me quite a bit of Chinese people with certain aspects of the culture. What's interesting about American culture is...
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    Poll: Should your employer be allowed to fire you because they found someone who can do your job better?

    This has happened to me. Worked for a law firm and was replaced by a more knowledgeable employee. Still allowed to stay on for a another two months before the new employee could arrive in the country. Kind of an odd situation but understandable for a small business that didn't need the...
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    Massive snowstorm hits Japan, trapping more than 1,000 cars on a highway...

    Niigata has some of the best ski slopes if you're ever in the area. The Japanese Alps are slightly more breathtaking than the Iowa Alps.
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    Supposed to go to Dallas's Gaylord Hotel for the weekend

    Thanks for the link. Let us know how it goes. May have to check this out. The ice in the old Fair Park Coliseum in Dallas during the old CHL days was shockingly good. Who'd thunk it
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    Today is Pearl Harbor Day

    Saipan is an awesome vacation destination. There are several Sherman tanks still stuck in the bay and are cool snorkeling spots.
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    Today is Pearl Harbor Day

    I remember back in 1997 taking my folks down to Miyajima on the train. In the same train car was a sizable group of Pearl Harbor survivors and a group of elderly Japanese men that participated in the attack. You would have thought they were old friends and had somehow made amends. Ended up...
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    Meanwhile in Hong Kong ... .

    In case you need more proof Hong Kong is going to hell
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    Today is Pearl Harbor Day

    December 7, 1941 - 2,403 Americans die at Pearl Harbor December 8, 1941 - 'I'm here to enlist to defeat this enemy. Never forget!!!' December 4, 2020 - 2,637 Americans die from Covid-19 December 5, 2020 - 'Oh, yeah? Bummer. I'm going to they club'.
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    More COVID deaths today in US than Japan has had entire year

    What's really impressive, check out Thailand. They are absolutely crushing it. In the last week, a woman returned from Myanmar and illegally violated the 14-day quarantine order after leaving the hotel. Went all over Chiang Mai tourist sites and tested positive. This is actually pretty big...
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    More COVID deaths today in US than Japan has had entire year

    Keep in mind, Japan has one of the oldest populations in the world. If any country could 'benefit' from a Covid outbreak, it would be Japan. They have way too many old folks that the younger generations can't afford.
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    More COVID deaths today in US than Japan has had entire year

    One stark difference I've noticed between the two countries: Japan - 'How do my actions effect other people?' USA - 'Your health isn't my responsibility'
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    What bothers you more as you get older?

    Three pages in and none of you have complained about your viagra expiring and you still have half a bottle left? I call BS.
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    My neighbors wife wants me

    If this ever happened to me, I'm pretty sure it would totally be about her wanting nothing more than me hanging up her stupid Christmas lights.
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    Are you surprised at how many people are traveling this week?

    Land of the Me!
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    I can’t smell or taste.

    Keep us posted on the results. The lady friend lost taste and smell on Friday and I was with her all day Thursday. So far, other than a headache all weekend, I feel fine. (Famous last words)
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    Bodies of a man and his slave discovered in Pompeii...

    Pompeii is definitely one of the 'must see' places in your lifetime. If you haven't been, start planning.
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