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Chris Lowery
(Seoul officials said the money spent on a failed rocket launch and other anniversary events could have been used to alleviate acute food shortages.)
North korea, will probobly ignore this story, but I hope they take this part to heart, because it's true, no matter who says it.
Posted in: N Korea GPS jamming hits S Korea flights
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Chris Lowery
“North Korea is only further isolating itself by engaging in provocative acts, and is wasting its money on weapons and propaganda displays while the North Korean people go hungry,” White House spokesman Jay Carney said.
God bless America. Let it be known, that in the end, brutal truth, triumps all.
Posted in: N Korea admits failure as world condemns rocket launch
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Chris Lowery
Today, is a day of great things. Its a day in which North Korea can now decide to look to it's own peoples welfare, instead of its powerbase elites. Today they realize, that they cannot succeed on this path, and to continue is pointless, for it will only lead to collapes. Today thier policy will shift. Today perhaps they will begin to develope some common sense and compassion for their citizens. Peace, love and compassion to the people on North Korea. Let this be the beginning of a new day for North Korea, amen!
Posted in: N Korea admits failure as world condemns rocket launch
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Chris Lowery
Too late.
Posted in: G8 foreign ministers demand that N Korea not launch rocket
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Chris Lowery
[Washington wants a system of monitors to ensure food reaches the needy, such as children and pregnant women, and is not diverted to the army.] God bless America for trying.
Posted in: World powers urge N Korea to drop satellite launch
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Chris Lowery
I remember 3/11. West japan, playing with the students, a bit of snow being blown in from the winter clouds, on the mountains, it was that beautiful type of day, clear skys, but a bit of snow in the air. I even remeber looking at the date on the black board and saying " hmm, 3-11-11. Seems so complete, like a full circle, and what a beautiful day" I never played so much with the students all year than I had on that one. So what a tragic shock I Got that evening at church that night. It taught me so much, But me being a man of faith, I think I learned very deeply how important it is to understand the will of God, and to never just throw that statement "It must be the will of God" out there so lightly. I think all people of God got a strong reprimand in there hearts, and a clear messege, that God is everywhere and can do what ever, whenever, and to whomever He chooses. And just mabye our Idea of the 'Day of the Lord' may be a bit distorted. At any rate, I was trully humbled. And my heart is for anyone who has faced any tragedy in their lives. God bless you, and may He comfort you. And ofcourse, God bless Japan. Peace
Posted in: Many across globe don't remember a thing about March 11, 2011
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Chris Lowery
IWish
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Chris Lowery
I feel for coach Zac. Here he goes out, and spots all kinds of wonderful home grown throughout Japan and once they get on the pitch, they fall apart, because of there ingrained mentality.then he figures, the overseas based players will be diffrent, only to see them fall back into a cronie like style of play, where no one takes risks, and pass on critical moments for fear of embarrasment. Its not something he can rebuild so quickly. I am sure he is diapointed. Well at least he dresses well. And the players only have themselves to blame. not the coach. i hope the JFA realizes this. i say zac the whole starting lineup, promote the second string and bring in the best of the u-18 team to fill i. The holes and let Zac have his way, by 2014, best 8 for sure.
Posted in: Zaccheroni under attack after Japan's 2nd straight loss
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Chris Lowery
I really adore Japan, and that's my choice. I even like the chords of the Japanese national anthem, they are very nice and somber, and that is my choice. However, with this action taken, I tend to think that they will be a model for Japan to test the waters of totalitarism. However,as history so blatantely shows, whenever choice is taken away from a people or society, it tends to incite rebellion. I'm all for team spirit, but i feel that this choice should be left up to the school district. To put something like this into law, its almost archaic. What era is Hashimoto ls iving in? How can People be so educated and yet so very imature, insecure, and show themselves once more being weighed in the balances of a free society,and found so very wanting? Peace
Posted in: Osaka votes in favor of enforced singing of Japanese national anthem in public schools
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Chris Lowery
Let's see, 10 million a month, minus 2 million for child support, 1million to uncle Sam, and about 2.3 million in expenses and such., donations to the Yu Darvish Water Fund. leaves him 4.7 to 5 million a month in spare change, not to mention his current savings and investments. i'd say he won't be hard up for cash anytime soon. Good luck Darvish, earn it.
Posted in: Fighters manager says $112 mil too low for Darvish
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Chris Lowery
" The Baltic Bear " , " The Big Unit ", hmm, I think I'll go with, " The Big Unit ". Congrats to Barto, he earned it, and He was due. See what happens when you build up those neck muscles , and move like a ballerina? Good job! But my fav is still Kotoshoo.
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Chris Lowery
The blood type thing always gets me. I never fault my friends for bringing it up; since they give so many real life examples to prove their points.And yet, I guess, while looking into the history of this theory, one might discount it. I personally don't see it as much more than a semi-quasi-like scientific theory. it sometimes rears it head at my Japanese friends, get together s. Not something i would base my life on as far as who i end up with. On the other hand, the blood transfusion thing is something I'm not at all about to throw out as myth. An I find it interesting, is that blood types A,AB, and B can all receive blood transfusions from type O. However Type O would certainly die if they were to receive any other type blood transfusion, other than that of type O. being type O myself, its nice to know you can help anyone, however, a little disconcerting knowing that O's can only help each other. And lets not even get into the "+" and "-" 's i think it would be best to leave it at the transfusion thing, and not get to carried away with the whole relationship aspect. And the dietary part seems good as well. Aside from the racist aspect from where which these theories arise, i think its just best to let people have there opinions. and if a little truth arises from it time and again ' being in Japan, just go, HEH～, MAJIIDE？NARUHODO DA NE, SOKA, SOKA, JA, WAKATA ARIGATO! Or something to the effect, my Japanese isn't so good. Peace
Posted in: The importance of blood type in Japanese culture
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Chris Lowery
Its just a think-tank. Relax. No one is doing anything.
Posted in: LDP's Ishihara wants base on China-claimed islands
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Chris Lowery
Concepts, concepts. Whale meat is delicious. You would know if you tried it. However. Austrailia's refusal to assist Japan in its protection of whaling vessels, is very very inmature. i wonder if they have figured that out by now. They counter what they see as primitive, or barbaric actions with nothing less than childish behavior. Japan says, basically, 'Help us out here please, we know its not a serious event, but we certainly could use your assistance against eco-terroists.' Austraila, like some imature highschool jock, says, ' No, i dont want to, because basically I just don't like the way you do things' I could care less if someone gets hurt, and dont care about future diplomatic relations, which we know Japan will later directly connet to this refusal' thats the story here. Australia clearly needs to have a wider view of things. Mabye they don't approve. But to refuse to assist. i guess we're still just kids on the blacktop at school, and have'nt learned anything. Their foriegn relations officials need to hand back thier diplomas, because they obviously do not know what they are doing. Reconsider Austraila, reconsider fast.
Posted in: Australia refuses to protect Japanese whalers
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Chris Lowery
It was something to see the expressions of Obama in meeting with his Chinese counterpart at the ASEAN summit. Obama always had this look of like "boy your the hot seat now, what are going to pull to try and get out of this one? And, I think I'll let you fry for a little while, to see how you like it." it was priceless, if you dont belive me, go dig it up for your selves and look. It will be worth it. As for this Idea, i dont think there is much to be said, its just not going to happen right now, with the economies like they are. Ten years ago, if this would have happened, Nobel Peace prizes might have handed out and there would have been parades in the streets. Now, it just doesnt favor anyone for this to go through, they can study it till they are blue in the face. Besides this, the timing is way off, and it sounds like some mean joke. China needs to clear alot of hurdles to even hope for such an FTA, and a truly benefical one for all parties at that. If they do however, Copenhagen, and the confetti are always on hand. Although, China may bypass Copenhagen. Peace on the seven seas.
Posted in: China presses for FTA with S Korea, Japan
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Chris Lowery
Ya know its interesting. Its said that the foundational reason complex civilizations initially sprang up was not war, in fact, it was Trade. And in those times, there was no war, and no need for military presence. In fact some 5000 years ago, that it how it was, large civilizations, with nothing but Trade pacts and FTA's beteen them. An intetesting observation of how the human spirit somehow seemingly always tries to come full circle. If it does, our future looks very bright. Trade may lead to a time of peace. Thats a pleasant hope.
Posted in: China, Canada looking at Pacific trade pact
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Chris Lowery
However, if you just commute by scooter, you only pay 1000yen a year in taxes. Go figure.
Posted in: Auto company execs, unions, dealers demand lower taxes
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Chris Lowery
The FTA between the U.S. And Korea did not destroy Korea's overall finical base, and a lot of the TPP will look just like that between Japan and the U.S. And the other nations. These phantom fears must come to an end so that Japan can move forward. Yet Jpan may dictate it's own future, that's what a sovereign nations purpose is from being sovereign in the first place, I only hope Japan makes the correct decision. And does what's best for the future generations and it's future economy prospectus.Peace.
Posted in: Japan to make decision on TPP next week
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Chris Lowery
More information would be helpful. I think Japan is simply utilizing common sense. China on the other hand can afford to just jump in and not worry to much about the effects of it. We can only wait and see how this will play out. I think the Greek referendum kind of slowed things down. We'll see. peace.
Posted in: Japan holds off investing in Greek rescue fund
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Chris Lowery
Doesn't anyone have any discipline? For goodness sake filter your inboxes with a little common sense and confirm any mails you think may be important but maybe suspicious with a simple phone call. What the heck is wrong with people? People are talking better malware and such, what people need to be talking is common sense. Here's a word of advice, if the message is so important, they'll call you, or better yet, call them. peace.
Posted in: New cyberattack hits computers in Diet