Phillip Brown

International insurance titan. Never done anything before it was cool.

[Phillip Brown @phillip_brown]

@Nespresso does anyone know how to use the “Nespresso Smart” app to pair a Nespresso Creativa machine with an iPhone? The Creativa doesn’t show up as an option.

[BSAT Properties @BSAT_Properties]

I was on a train in Tokyo. We stopped between stations. Announcement in Japanese, then in English: "We apologize for the delay. We will resume shortly."

The delay was maybe 3 minutes. Not a big deal.

When the train started moving again, another announcement: "We sincerely apologize for the delay. We were stopped for 3 minutes and 20 seconds. This is unacceptable. Thank you for your patience."

Three minutes and twenty seconds. They measured it exactly. And called it unacceptable.

When I got off at my stop, there were station staff on the platform bowing and handing out delay certificates.

I took one out of curiosity. It was an official document stating that the train had been delayed by 3 minutes and 20 seconds, signed and stamped.

The staff member said in English "for your employer. So they know the delay was not your fault."

I said I'm a tourist, I don't need it. He looked confused. "But the delay affected you. You deserve an apology."

Three minutes. They were treating a three-minute delay like a major incident.

Later I mentioned this to a Japanese friend. They said "oh yes, delay certificates are normal. Trains are supposed to be exactly on time. If they are late, they must apologize."

I said three minutes isn't late, it's nothing. My friend said "in Japan, three minutes is late. On time means on time. Not approximately on time."

They said the train company probably investigated why there was a 3-minute delay. "They will find the cause and fix it so it doesn't happen again."

I kept the certificate. It's framed in my apartment now. A reminder that somewhere in the world, people care about three minutes.

© 6IX.

[The Babylon Bee @TheBabylonBee]

Mamdani Orders Visiting Teams To Redistribute Some Of Their Runs To The Mets https://t.co/uQDijWsxV0

[Phillip Brown @phillip_brown]

@ThatEricAlper The Band

[Phillip Brown @phillip_brown]

Sly Stone died the other day. I attended this show. (This is not my ticket.) The band was late. A brilliant act. There was dancing in the aisles; a riot outside Memorial A and inside the concourse to an extent. Broken windows. I guess people wanted to get inside.

[Phillip Brown @phillip_brown]

@LeadingReport Why only 20%?

[Phillip Brown @phillip_brown]

@JDVanceNewsX Yes

[Dan McLaughlin @baseballcrank]

Look, if you don't want to be prosecuted by Alvin Bragg, commit a crime.

[Phillip Brown @phillip_brown]

@elonmusk “The Camp of the Saints” Check it out.

[Claire Lehmann @clairlemon]

I'm visiting America from Australia, and I have to say that you guys have a truly awesome country. Narratives of decline are off-the-mark. While there are faults, you guys are free & live on bountiful land. Those of us not born here are jealous. Be grateful for what you have!

[Marsh @MarshGlobal]

Exciting opportunity to start your #career with Marsh. We are #hiring an Events Marketing Specialist to join our team and help deliver flawless events as part of our wider #marketing campaign strategy. #Apply now. https://t.co/4FWu4FSuZQ

[Phillip Brown @phillip_brown]

Kennedy Assassination Conspiracy Theories: Oswald Acted Alone | National Review https://t.co/xuWGbBuTSk

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@PapiTrumpo Thanks

[Phillip Brown @phillip_brown]

Why this man isn’t a moderate.

[Rep. Colin Allred @RepColinAllred]

The decision to overturn #RoeVWade forced Texas women to travel out of state for abortion services.

I know that Texans believe in freedom, but this is not what freedom looks like. I'll keep working to codify Roe and protect women's access to abortion care.

[Phillip Brown @phillip_brown]

Yes. Fort Worth. #istandwithevan

[The Band @TheBandOfficial]

On this day in 1974, The Band and Bob Dylan commenced two unforgettable nights at The Spectrum, Philadelphia, as part of their tour! Did you ever catch Bob Dylan and The Band live?

[Masih Alinejad @AlinejadMasih]

Despite enduring torture during her arrest, Sepideh Rashno refuses to cover her hair. She's been sentenced to four years in prison. Today, she shared a picture and reiterated the three words symbolizing her struggle and that of millions of Iranian women: #WomanLifeFreedom

[Phillip Brown @phillip_brown]

@corbydavidson Our dad quit in 64 as a result of the SG’s smoking report. Smart man. Died at 94 in 2020.

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@gordonkeith

[Buitengebieden @buitengebieden]

Tortoise enjoying the hose.. 😅

[Phillip Brown @phillip_brown]

@oldwaver https://t.co/b8gAeDRKge. Don’t know if it’s any good

[Phillip Brown @phillip_brown]

@ThatEricAlper Waters Wine, Washington State, particularly the Syrah