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[mzrowan]

Japanese train company requires employees to take computerized "smile test" before work each day. The test uses image analysis to rate the quality of the smile from 0 - 100, and gives tips on how to improve the smile.

Holes and inconsistencies in officer's account of "skipgate" emerge as more details released on 911 call, caller's account, and

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[lightcastle]

I just wrote something for my crappy job about the British government twitter guide.

I am suspicious of the 2-D lover thing. I suspect this may be some more "Oooh! Japan is WEIRD" sensationalism.

[mzrowan]

I am suspicious of the 2-D lover thing. I suspect this may be some more "Oooh! Japan is WEIRD" sensationalism.

That concerned me, too, but since the byline would seem to indicate that it was written from within, as it were, I gave it a pass.

[lightcastle]

Mmm... a fair point.

I remain cynical. Because I am grumpy and hungry. :)

[lightcastle]

http://www.mutantfrog.com/2009/07/27/nemutans-revenge-some-fact-checking-and-reaction-to-the-nyt-story-on-anime-fetishists/

[dbang]

We is the English speaking world cannot possible claim "Japan is WEIRD", even if they DO like erotic anime body pillows, when WE have RealDolls.

[lightcastle]

I think someone on the feministing thread specifically mentions that.