JREF Bulletin II/06

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JAPAN REFERENCE BULLETIN II/06 - March 18, 2005
The Newsletter of Japan Reference (JREF)
http://www.jref.com/
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Contents

I. Site News
II. Japan Forum Updates
III. New Links in the Japan Directory



I. SITE NEWS
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o JREF ROADMAP
Read about the impending changes at Japan Reference and share your opinion with us!
=> http://www.jref.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22675

o JREF COMMUNITY MEETING
We are planning a JREF gathering in Tokyo. Please join in.
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o TOUR DE NANOHANA
We invite all dedicated cyclists to join the second tour of the Tokyo Cycling Club on March 21st. The TCC is a joint project of JREF and e-Wadachi.com.
=> http://www.tokyocycle.com/bbs/showthread.php?t=44

o JAPAN FRIENDS
Find your perfect match in Japan or around the world. Thousands of profiles with pictures in Japan, and thousands more outside Japan. Service available in English and Japanese.
=> http://japanese-friends.jref.com/

o JREF CONTACT & SUPPORT REQUESTS

=> http://www.jref.com/contact/



II. JAPAN FORUM UPDATES
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-- Threads posted most recently --

Title: "As a Chinese American student..." (Date Posted 18-03-06 by jkc)
o 1 Replies, 28 Views, Last Post: 12:18, 18-03-06 by pipokun
o http://www.jref.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22691

Title: "I Love Lucy" (Date Posted 18-03-06 by pinkkillerkisou)
o 4 Replies, 26 Views, Last Post: 15:01, 18-03-06 by pinkkillerkisou
o http://www.jref.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22688

Title: "Forced and arranged marriage: a social issue for all" (Date Posted 17-03-06 by nurizeko)
o 12 Replies, 105 Views, Last Post: 09:09, 18-03-06 by PRIZMATIC
o http://www.jref.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22681

Title: "Is it safe to use the internet for... uncensored adult entertainment? o_o" (Date Posted 17-03-06 by rezaaheddo)
o 30 Replies, 306 Views, Last Post: 09:01, 18-03-06 by rezaaheddo
o http://www.jref.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22677

Title: "What kind of cheese do you like to put on your pasta ?" (Date Posted 17-03-06 by Maciamo)
o 12 Replies, 75 Views, Last Post: 02:49, 18-03-06 by Pachipro
o http://www.jref.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22669

Title: "What on Earth is going on here?" (Date Posted 17-03-06 by Tsuyoiko)
o 25 Replies, 278 Views, Last Post: 02:55, 18-03-06 by Sukotto
o http://www.jref.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22662

Title: "Is it ok to be an atheist/agnositc?" (Date Posted 16-03-06 by Tollen)
o 9 Replies, 126 Views, Last Post: 11:56, 18-03-06 by pipokun
o http://www.jref.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22652

Title: "The future of English in Japan?" (Date Posted 16-03-06 by yukio_michael)
o 6 Replies, 107 Views, Last Post: 09:55, 17-03-06 by Ewok85
o http://www.jref.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22650

Title: "Japanese and cameras: real or stereotype?" (Date Posted 15-03-06 by ArmandV)
o 22 Replies, 204 Views, Last Post: 23:53, 16-03-06 by ArmandV
o http://www.jref.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22633

Title: "JREF Community Meet (Tokyo)" (Date Posted 15-03-06 by Ewok85)
o 12 Replies, 89 Views, Last Post: 01:22, 16-03-06 by Ewok85
o http://www.jref.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22630

Title: "past....?" (Date Posted 15-03-06 by Tomii515)
o 11 Replies, 98 Views, Last Post: 11:31, 18-03-06 by Glenn
o http://www.jref.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22628

Title: "Translate a song?" (Date Posted 15-03-06 by Tomii515)
o 22 Replies, 252 Views, Last Post: 10:39, 18-03-06 by wakaP
o http://www.jref.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22627

Title: "Dong Bang Shin Ki!" (Date Posted 15-03-06 by Yokan)
o 13 Replies, 111 Views, Last Post: 17:47, 16-03-06 by Yokan
o http://www.jref.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22625

Title: "looking for a asian girl around my age" (Date Posted 15-03-06 by shuya)
o 50 Replies, 311 Views, Last Post: 12:17, 18-03-06 by Carlson
o http://www.jref.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22616

Title: "Shodo - Clean up after" (Date Posted 14-03-06 by Lucas Phillip)
o 6 Replies, 74 Views, Last Post: 09:40, 16-03-06 by Hiroyuki Nagashima
o http://www.jref.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22612

Title: "Skating in Japan?" (Date Posted 14-03-06 by PsychoticNess)
o 9 Replies, 100 Views, Last Post: 03:25, 16-03-06 by Kara_Nari
o http://www.jref.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22606

Title: "White Day" (Date Posted 14-03-06 by Ewok85)
o 17 Replies, 183 Views, Last Post: 06:35, 16-03-06 by nurizeko
o http://www.jref.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22605

Title: "On Japan's death row, executions in secret" (Date Posted 14-03-06 by Jayern)
o 3 Replies, 58 Views, Last Post: 17:49, 14-03-06 by Hachiro
o http://www.jref.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22603

Title: "Price of beer in Japan" (Date Posted 14-03-06 by apash)
o 8 Replies, 92 Views, Last Post: 08:18, 16-03-06 by Tollen
o http://www.jref.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22596

Title: "Slacking in Japan: Budget" (Date Posted 13-03-06 by Harvey)
o 7 Replies, 110 Views, Last Post: 02:05, 15-03-06 by yukio_michael
o http://www.jref.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22588

Title: "The meeting." (Date Posted 13-03-06 by Damicci)
o 18 Replies, 114 Views, Last Post: 01:16, 18-03-06 by TwistedMac
o http://www.jref.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22585


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STATISTICS:
We have had the following activity since 23-12-05
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o 1,817 New Members
o 1,636 New Threads
o 36,481 New Posts
o 55 New Polls


III. NEW LINKS IN THE JAPAN DIRECTORY
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High-Technology & Science Resources
http://www.jref.com/cgi-bin/jump.cgi?ID=13485

Housing Japan
http://www.jref.com/cgi-bin/jump.cgi?ID=13483

Gregg International School
http://www.jref.com/cgi-bin/jump.cgi?ID=13477

Japan Underwater Explorers
http://www.jref.com/cgi-bin/jump.cgi?ID=13475

Japonia
http://www.jref.com/cgi-bin/jump.cgi?ID=13474

Aceneca - Post-translation Editing Services
http://www.jref.com/cgi-bin/jump.cgi?ID=13469

Allon Japanese Marketing
http://www.jref.com/cgi-bin/jump.cgi?ID=13456

mformula
http://www.jref.com/cgi-bin/jump.cgi?ID=13452

Fitness Japan
http://www.jref.com/cgi-bin/jump.cgi?ID=13450

The Japan Shop
http://www.jref.com/cgi-bin/jump.cgi?ID=13449

Japan Hopper
http://www.jref.com/cgi-bin/jump.cgi?ID=13444



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