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Heath Ledger found death in NYC
By TOM HAYS, Associated Press Writer 9 minutes ago
NEW YORK - Heath Ledger was found dead Tuesday at a downtown Manhattan apartment, and police said drugs may have been a factor. The Australian-born actor was 28.
Police said Ledger was naked in his bed with an unknown number of sleeping pills near the body.
Ledger had an appointment for a massage at ( Read more... ) -
Haneru no Tobira
The Haneru no Tobira guys clown around tying ridiculous amounts of jump ropes together. Anyone who fails to make three jumps will face the putrid breath of the spider women:
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Japanese Kids Think About Helping Foreigners
January 7, 2008 | by James | Filed Under Discrimination, Foreigners in Japan |
A short news clip from TokyoMX about Japanese schoolchildren learning about difficulties foreigners face in Japan:
The blog Zero, where I found this video link, has already posted an excellent translation of the key points of the video.
Here is the translation of what ( Read more... ) -
All's fair in love, war, and the vending machine game
Vending machines are everywhere in Japan, but those who think there are easy pickings in the 2.3 trillion yen market may be in for a shock when they learn the business is a cutthroat one, according to Weekly Playboy (11/26).
The business has four main players: the drink manufacturers, the vending machine makers, independent owners and landlords, who ( Read more... ) -
Top 60 Japanese buzzwords of 2007
Publisher Jiyu Kokuminsha has announced this year’s crop of nominees for Japanese buzzword of the year. The wide-ranging selection of 60 words and expressions - many of which come from the worlds of politics, sports and entertainment - were selected based on suggestions from the general public, and they provide an interesting look at some of the ( Read more... ) -
Tree man 'who grew roots' may be cured
By Matthew Moore
Last Updated: 2:38am GMT 16/11/2007
An Indonesian fisherman who feared that he would be killed by tree-like growths covering his body has been given hope of recovery by an American doctor - and Vitamin A.- Update: Tree man says he wants to live to see grandchildren
- Telegraph TV: Dede talks about his extraordinary affliction
- Telegraph ( Read more... )
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