Oct. 29, 2011
It's flooding in Thailand.
~ is screwed. = If you are "screwed" then the situation is very bad. This is slang and slightly impolite but VERY common.
Thailand is screwed.
Noda offers vague promises to help stabilize Europe
vague=曖昧（「あいまい」
arrogant = 傲慢
I think Noda was arrogant to offer help.
I think Noda was naive to offer help.
Japan’s jobless rate falls to 4.1%
The unemployment rate is 4.1%.
unemployment rate = 失業率
The unemployment in North Dakota is 4.3%.
Always look on the bright side of life.
Rakuten has an all English policy.
Everyone must speak and communicate in English.
Would you work at a company that speaks only English?
Yes, I would. OR No, I wouldn't.
Rakuten decided to adopt English as its main language.
When a Rakuten has a press conference, it’s all in English.
But should the press be expected to understand English?
If you want to be successful in English you have to adapt.
If the press wants to cover the story properly they have to learn English!
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