All categories - 11 December 2006

I have heard before, and am aware that much of the older japan is a windy bunch of roads that are unlabled and unnamed. Is this true of all of japan?
Where I lived in Hokkaido it is set out all in grid system and you can buy mapbooks that have VERY detailed maps, all the way down to the outline of the house and gararge/carport and even has the names printed on them. Are the other parts of Japan like that? Or just the newer areas... I would be interested to know
They are not free, you have to buy them. We always had them, and most business have them. Its handy for looking for someone because all you need to know is the area and family name. If you know the fathers name, you can find the house perfectly.

2006-12-11 20:21:41 · 8 answers · asked by twikfat 4 in Japan

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I have a question about people working in the graphic design industry.?

Hi,

I am a Japanese and live in Japan having worked in the graphic design industry.
In here, most of the workers in this industry work for over 14~16 hours everyday (and sometimes all night) and, in most cases, employees don't get paid for the extra hours.
It's common knowledge in Japan that a designer usually has to work longer, harder and a salary is lower than other jobs and thus some workers change their jobs as they can't find hope in their future so to speak.
Of course there're some exceptions, like getting a high salary or don't have to work for that long etc.., but it's quite few.

And I wonder if design firms in other countries (like in the U.S.) also work this hard or...?

Any opinions or information would be appreciated.

2006-12-11 20:21:26 · 2 answers · asked by Taka 1 in Programming & Design

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what celebrity would you kiss?

anyone who answers brad pitt, angelina jolie, tom cruise, or any of the "obvious" ones, will suffer the consequences. and that would be getting sat on by an elephant with irritable bowel syndrome.

2006-12-11 20:21:24 · 31 answers · asked by wrldzgr8stdad 4 in Polls & Surveys

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Does anti-D actually make a person happy or just not depressed?

2006-12-11 20:21:17 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

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i am suing someone in calif. as pro per and i do not know how to subpoena for documents or people. any help?

2006-12-11 20:21:09 · 6 answers · asked by JSF 1 in Law & Ethics

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when you fall down, why does the world laugh at you?

2006-12-11 20:21:04 · 29 answers · asked by Piggy 6 in Polls & Surveys

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Must you forget about your past; the pains, the cries,the out-rage news, or remember them in the future.?

2006-12-11 20:20:49 · 4 answers · asked by Ganiat P 1 in Psychology

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Implantation Bleeding, when can you take pregnancy test?

Hi,

Im 2 weeks late on my period, but think i ovulated late. I had some small spotting on Saturday when i wiped, thought it my period was coming but it didnt, so im thinking implantation, ive sore breasts, nausea, tired. I was wondering how many days after implantation can you take a test.

2006-12-11 20:20:22 · 7 answers · asked by nichennichennichen 1 in Trying to Conceive

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Theres more than one way to skin a cat..?

Why would you want to, where did this saying originate from- I know what it means, just dont know how it came to be- seems stupid?

2006-12-11 20:20:20 · 8 answers · asked by Georgie 5 in Words & Wordplay

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How can I tell guy that they're always on my mind when I turned him down the first time?

we were very close friends who did everything together like bestfriends, that's how i saw our relationship. But he liked me as in more than bestfriends. I knew that but I did'nt see him in that way. So this other guy comes along who I thought was more of my type, I recently had a baby by him and he's nothing what I expected. Now I'm missing the things me and the other guy use to do together. would you tell the other guy how ur feeling not saying for the reason of trying to get with him but can he forgive u and continue being friends?

2006-12-11 20:20:18 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Singles & Dating

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Suggestions from indians?

Can anyone share their experience of divorced indian women remarrying with an infant. what are the difficulties? what are benefits?

2006-12-11 20:20:16 · 9 answers · asked by life 1 in Marriage & Divorce

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My Boyfriend is totally ignoring?

i just broke up with my BF because he totally ignored me. at skool he would sit there with all his friends talking about other chicks and boy stuff. While i sat with my other friends and it has really gotten me down. what should i do

2006-12-11 20:20:08 · 7 answers · asked by Calleigh 1 in Singles & Dating

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why pigs have long mating time and cows,bulls, goats all have short time of mating?

2006-12-11 20:19:52 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Zoology

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Do you like Writing.............?

2006-12-11 20:19:47 · 13 answers · asked by Michaellearnstorock 2 in Books & Authors

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Athiests........is this why you are here? Self hatred and guilty consciences?

Most Athiests here are guilt ridden or hate themselves. They are either trying to justify their beliefs and soothe their conscience, or they ask questions that produce insults to rationalize their lack of self worth.

Which one are you? When I was an athiest I hated myself.

I admit my mind is closed, so "educating people" is no good answer. If it isnt from the Bible, we dont want it.

Satan can only enter minds not hearts...I know the truth and shut my mind up since. Jesus said to Judas "open your eyes and your heart....not your mind"

Just fishing.....am I warm or WAY off?? Self hate...or conscience?

I certianly admit..I have been wrong before. If I am wrong, its ok. If not, perhaps I have helped you get honest, and you will seek help!
I hate the sin, but I love the sinner. All religious and non religious are sinners. Hate me if you wish. But I love you and want to help you come to awareness. I am a psych grad BTW. I feel many hurting souls here.

Blessings,
David

2006-12-11 20:19:39 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

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how to keep a perfect relationship?

how can i keep a perfect reletonship. is it bad to see the girl you want to marry every often?

2006-12-11 20:19:31 · 7 answers · asked by igben i 1 in Singles & Dating

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Please solve my dilemma?

My girlfriend said shes going to rape me?
Do I call the cops before or after?

2006-12-11 20:19:23 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

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what do I do if I know..pretty much that a school superintendent embezzled 250 thousand dollars?

2006-12-11 20:19:22 · 11 answers · asked by Olive 4 in Law & Ethics

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if you could be a storm system...?

what would you be and why? could be anything from a quick puff of spring breeze, to a torrential rain storm. be creative!!

2006-12-11 20:19:20 · 4 answers · asked by wrldzgr8stdad 4 in Philosophy

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what causes projectile vomitting while asleep?

my child is now three yrs old and from being a baby has been sick nearly every night after being asleep for about an hour or two and he brings his whole stomach up. He also can be eating a meal and wont be able to get the food down without bringing it straight back out again and gags very easily.

2006-12-11 20:19:04 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

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Is it okay to take a break?

I'm in a relationship, we've been together for about nine months. Right now, I am not sure if being in a relationship is the right thing for me. I feel I have some other issues I need to work on, dealing with the deaths of two close people and other personal issues. Is it a bad thing to take a break and deal with these issues and once they've been dealt with, possibly continue our relationship? Or am I just better off breaking up and ending it. My idea for the break is to set a 3-4 month time limit and once that time is up, sit down with each other and see if we can make our relationship work or not. I have no intention to go out and date, I specifically need some "me" time. Please give me some advice/opinions.

2006-12-11 20:19:03 · 10 answers · asked by Meg P. 1 in Singles & Dating