http://edition.cnn.com/2016/06/30/europe/belarus-naked-workers-trnd/index.html?iid=ob_homepage_showcase_poolIt's one of the ways to scorn the dictator. But, for females, isn't it embarrassing to be naked in front of coworkers including mal…

http://edition.cnn.com/2016/06/29/tennis/sharapova-harvard-business-school/index.htmlI think that parallel careers are especially needed for athletes. If an athlete lose physical function due to accidents or disease, the one won't get job …

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Line_11,_Shenzhen_MetroLine 11 is expected to play a role as Airport Express train. Though Line 1(Luobao Line) has already been the airport rail link, it takes a long time to move between the airport and dow…

http://edition.cnn.com/2016/06/27/architecture/miniature-scenes-of-apocalyptic-architecture/index.htmlIt's kind of ruin spotters, who are excited to visit ruins. But, visiting ruins is dangerous, because ruins can easily collapse and ruins…

http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/news/asia/single-view/view/dhaka-metro-construction-officially-launched-again.htmlDhaka and Karachi are the world's biggest cities that has no urban rail system. Owing to this event, Dhaka will have a met…

http://edition.cnn.com/2016/06/25/opinions/brexit-step-backward-charles-kaiser/index.htmlAs is written on the article, US voters should learn what happens when people vote irresponsibly for referendum. It showed how important the moral of …

http://edition.cnn.com/2016/06/24/europe/scotland-eu-referendum/index.htmlUntil 2000s since World War ?, European countries has aimed at unification, while these countries are trying to be independent from EU in 2010s. I guess it's the res…

http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/news/asia/single-view/view/sanying-line-turnkey-contract-awarded.htmlJudging from population around Taipei, I think that current metro networks in Taipei is enough for the city. But, Taipei still has many…

http://edition.cnn.com/2016/06/22/politics/john-lewis-sit-in-gun-violence/index.htmlFirst reason for maintaining current state about gun is to protect gun manufacturers. Second reason for that is American culture that they are entitled to …

http://edition.cnn.com/2016/06/21/health/zika-kissing-saliva/index.html?iid=ob_homepage_featured_poolWe must be aware of infection caused by sexual intercourse. If we catch disease related with sexual intercourse, it's embarrassing to reve…

http://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/chinas-xi-weaves-poland-into-new-silk-road-planEuropean countries like UK and Poland are economically approaching People's republic of China. On the other hand, some countries are trying to get out …

http://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/big-blow-to-hong-kongs-faith-in-one-country-two-systemsWhen Islamic extremists broke into Charlie, Placards "Je suis Charlie (I am Charlie)" were holded.When Kenji Gotoh was kidnapped, Placards "I…

http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/zero-tolerance-for-hate-speech-says-shanmugamIt's ironic that the biggest democratic country is facing danger of extremists, while people in Singapore, the country having less political liberty, are in…

http://www.straitstimes.com/business/hard-work-perseverance-will-aid-singapores-economic-transformation-tharmanAlso in Japan, people having perseverance against hard work and consideration for coworkers who are senior to them are called "T…

http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/sia-to-introduce-longest-non-stop-flights-to-san-francisco-will-stop-services-toDirect flight is convenient in business situations. But, it's not cost-effective, when it comes to travelling. …

It was so easy, because it was the easiest level. What made me surprised was the system that all the answer sheets are marked at Beijing. It's probably because the exam is authorized by Chinese government. If it's scored in each country, e…

http://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/very-hot-drinks-probably-cause-oesophageal-cancer-un-cancer-agencyBasically, whatever hurts genes can be cause of cancer. In this case, heat is expected to loosen chemical bonds between genes. In mo…

http://www.straitstimes.com/tech/askst-is-it-safe-to-use-apple-pay-what-if-i-lose-my-iphoneAs long as we can control our accounts through the Internet, online payment would be safe. Even when a man lost a smartphone, he/she can suspend acc…

http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/education/moe-no-penalty-for-using-singlish-appropriatelyIt showed dialects or slangs which has longer history can be included in an official language. In Japan during Meiji period, those who spoke Ryu…

http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/high-speed/single-view/view/las-vegas-high-speed-line-promoter-drops-chinese-partner.htmlIt seems to be difficult for China's Sifang to penetrate market in developed countries, even if it succeeded in Ind…

http://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/isis-video-shows-assyrian-temple-blown-up-in-iraqThough I don't know their viewpoint on history, destroying ancient sites easily is not acceptable. Even if preserving those sites seems to be id…

http://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/france-may-force-rail-strikers-back-to-work-transport-ministerGoing on strike should be workers' rights. But, in recent Japan, freshmen are educated to obey all of what their companies demand. And j…

http://www.straitstimes.com/business/economy/singapore-is-10th-most-expensive-asian-city-for-expats-surveyWhat made me amazing was all the Japanese cities listed on the ranking fell down. The reason for that is weaker Yen. But, I think pop…

http://www.straitstimes.com/politics/singapore-and-myanmar-announce-visa-exemption-for-30-day-tripsIt's rare that the developed country admits visa exemption for citizens in developing nations. I'm sure that promoting reciprocal economy or…

http://www.channelnewsasia.com/mobile/singapore/cross-island-line-could/2577450.html Cross Island Line will be needed, if it works as express service of East-West Line. Conventional trains on East-West Line runs too slowly for passengers m…

http://edition.cnn.com/2016/06/06/politics/us-navy-alcohol-ban-japan/index.htmlWe have to make sure that whether crime rate of US military men is higher than that of the Japanese citizens. Crimes by US men are easily taken up, because of s…

http://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/france-floods-ease-as-seine-recedesSince Tohoku Earthquake in 2011, houses along coastlines haven't been favored because of fear for Tsunami. But, this flood also revealed the risk of banks along ri…

One of my coworkers turned out to have been a high school student in Tennoji Ward, Osaka. Among students in the ward, high school girls in Shitennoji High School were called "Walking gravestone", which is their uniform colored gray and loo…

http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/urban/single-view/view/auckland-city-rail-link-breaks-ground.htmlWhen I visited Auckland 3 years ago, Kiwi Rail networks around Auckland were not electrified. But now, in addition to completion of electri…

http://edition.cnn.com/2016/05/31/africa/nigeria-cities-pollution/index.htmlThe issues of PM2.5 are considered to be symbol of newly industrialized countries such as China. But, I didn't know the situation in Nigeria is more serious than t…