Posts Tagged ‘Japan’

Evgeni Plushenko, Evan Lysacek Lead After Men’s Figure Skating Short Program in Vancouver

Posted on February, 17 at 7:24 am | Filed Under Sports

Russian Evgeni Plushenko won the men’s figure skating short program at the 2010 Winter Olympics, followed closely by the United States’ Evan Lysacek and Japan’s Daisuke Takahashi.
Contributor: Sherry WightPublished: Feb 17, 2010

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0% Interest Credit Cards

Posted on January, 11 at 7:08 pm | Filed Under Finance

No interest at all is charged for a certain period, with these 0% interest credit cards. The card issuing company makes its profit by the interest they charge on outstanding balances and fees as well. Many companies have found that they better entice people to use their service by giving them no interest for an [...]

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Global Baseball World Series a Plan for Bud Selig and MLB

Posted on January, 7 at 10:36 pm | Filed Under General

Bud Selig announced that he would be retiring from the job of commissioner in 2012, but before that happens, it appears that he wants to institute a Global World Series between U.S. and Japan.
Contributor: Ryan Christopher DeVaultPublished: Jan 07, 2010

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Does marijuana make sweet taste sweeter?

Posted on December, 23 at 7:18 pm | Filed Under Health and Fitness

No, we’re not endorsing use of the weed, just noting an interesting piece of science published online in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences by scientists at the Monell Chemical Senses Center in Philadelphia and Kyushu University in Japan.
The active ingredients in cannabis "act directly on taste receptors on the tongue to [...]

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The Art of Decorative Plates

Posted on October, 20 at 8:24 pm | Filed Under General

A friend recently was kind enough to give me a Satsuma plate to add to my growing collection.  She knows that I enjoy displaying hand painted enamel pieces based on the mythology of Japan.  Although I have no Buddhist connections, the handsome artwork celebrating the origins of the religion is some of my favorite collectible [...]

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How To Get Started With Karate

Posted on October, 14 at 11:36 am | Filed Under General

by William Gofferies
Ok so what is karate? It is a Japanese marital art evolved from the islands of Okinawa. The story goes that this marital art was developed due to the necessity of the farmers living there to protect themselves from armed bandits wearing amour.
What this means is that karate was an art that [...]

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Understanding Japanese Women: Complete Guide To Dating Japanese Women.

Posted on September, 26 at 3:06 am | Filed Under Relationships

Uncover The Hidden Cultural Secrets Of Dating The Beautiful Women Of Japan! Advice To Make Your Relationships More Loving, Strong, And Passionate.

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Makita 18v Cordless Drill Comes in 3 Models

Posted on August, 26 at 6:52 pm | Filed Under General

When it comes to cordless power tools, there are just a few names you can really trust. One of those names is the Japanese firm of Makita. Makita is one of Japan oldest and most respected companies and one of the largest and most prolific tool manufacturers in the world. The current lineup of top [...]

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Visting Japan

Posted on August, 17 at 1:36 pm | Filed Under General

Of all the countries in Asia or the South Pacific there is perhaps no place as exotic, mysterious, or beautiful as Japan. Long ago dubbed the “Land of the Rising Sun” the word Japan literally means “sun-origin” probably because the islanders can see the sun both rise and set from their island. Japan [...]

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Log Cabins gable flashing

Posted on July, 28 at 3:01 am | Filed Under General

Gable flashing on this log cabin

Gable flashing for log cabins is a relatively new concept. In the past typically above doors, windows, and at the top of a log wall things such as insulation and caulking were used. But when a log ends and another form of construction intersects it there is a chance of [...]

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