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Shaolin7
It should be about who they are rather than what they are i.e. pay the most attention to their character and soul, rather than what you see or idealize them being -- their race, their occupation, etc. Youth and beauty fade in time, just remember that -- and as always, the romantic in me genuinely wishes you all luck in your pursuit = ) (although some of you are a bit too cynical at this stage, which is unfortunate!).
Posted in: What makes Japanese women say, 'I never want to see that jerk again!'
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Shaolin7
Because a reunification of North and South Korea would bring the US (via their South Korean alliances) right to the doorstep of China, and all the complications that come with such a thing (again, from China's perspective). It's simple self-interest that they prop up the NK puppet masters.
Except what will happen, as has happened before, is the general populace (North Korean versions of you and I -- albeit heavily indoctrinated), end up suffering while the political elite remain well fed and esconced in their ivory towers. All the while, the NK propaganda machine demonizes the outside world and channels the anger of the people away from where the true responsibility lies. Your simple answers are not so satisfactory for a more complex situation, now are they?
Posted in: With succession set, N Korea throws a party
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Shaolin7
I'm glad to hear the girl is ok, and thankfully not a victim of some darker fate. I never hear of guys like this doing this to someone strong enough to fight back -- an immutable truth about bullies (or worse...) preying on the weak or those perceived as such. As much as I agree with Kyushujoe's stance on the 'macho posturing', it almost makes me wish that just for once, one of these geniuses would pick on the wrong guy and end up getting their just desserts (sorry, Kyushujoe...you can call me out too if you want = )).
Posted in: Man attacks high school girl with stun gun in Fukuoka Pref
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Shaolin7
There's a few information gaps in this story. I can't fathom how it took months for anyone to notice or report? At the very least, you would have expected hotel staff to be aware of a family staying there for an extended period, and to have their suspicions aroused with the childrens' absence (even if just on hotel grounds, let alone attending school). Still, it is good to know they were rescued, particularly that little girl. I find it difficult to rationalize concepts like mercy, compassion, forgiveness...in the face of so many horrific cases of abuse and murder. The world stopped making sense a long time ago.
Proxy, while I admire the effort you probably shouldn't bother calling out the double standard; people will choose to remain willfully oblivious to their own bias and hypocrisy.
Posted in: Jury finds Texas man guilty of starving 3 children
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Shaolin7
This is certainly much better than last year's iteration. Hopefully she'll shine in the interview portion, and show some indication of a brain behind the beauty.
Posted in: Reaching for the universe
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Shaolin7
It looks like two girls enjoying themselves at summer festival. The magnitude of history and the sad legacy of war may be lost on them, but I am quite sure this could be said about many young people all over the world. Some of you are projecting and displacing your bias far too much, over a simple picture. I smile in fondness when I see yukata and think of summer festival season!
Posted in: Mitama Festival
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Shaolin7
I'm happy for Spain, considering the economic mire and deepening troubles they find themselves in -- a momentary sense of joy, something to take their minds off of problems for a little while. I have to wonder what will happen now as reality sets back in for SA residents (and indeed for much of the world), many of whom are struggling in desperate poverty. As others have said, it was not a 'beautiful' game, but the win injects some small happiness for the Spanish.
Posted in: Iniesta scores in extra time to give Spain World Cup
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Shaolin7
I don't know which is sadder, the loss of all these people's lives (amongst the sea of suicides that are committed, worldwide) or some of the commentary by the genuises and paragons of evolution here. You display the very same coldness you are so critical of in Japanese society, talk about being inconvenienced on the way to work...etc. The hypocrisy is disgusting.
Posted in: Internet posting leads to group suicide in Kobe
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Shaolin7
Nice catch, TRichfield! The Tokyo quarters are situated in their self named, iconic looking "cocoon" tower in Shinjuku. Would be nice to see more art related photos instead of the usual vacant, empty smiles of idols and 'tarentos', but I think I'm probably in the minority on that one.
Posted in: Art attack
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Shaolin7
Yes, there were a couple of media guys staying in a more remote luxury hotel (close to the Portugal team I think) that were robbed. Apparently one of them slept through it?? Anyways, it's hard not to be cynical given the crime rates, especially the despicably high rate of rapes. While I will enjoy the spectacle of competition, I won't be cheering for the host nation in any capacity..
Posted in: Ready to roll
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Shaolin7
Give him a chance to grow out of it, Kira! I wasn't exactly a MENSA candidate either, when I was young = ). Further to the point, there definitely needs to be much more active oversight, particularly when it comes to kids. The sheer irresponsibility of some parents and schools is absolutely maddening (not saying that's the case here, as there isn't as much info). The poor parents must be devastated.
Posted in: Young girl dies after falling out of window at school
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Shaolin7
There's more to this. I saw another report stating that the cloth contained a torso with the head and hands dismembered (believed to be a young male) with multiple stab wounds, with the severed legs laid beside the bound cloth in the ditch. Absolutely barbaric and horrific.
Posted in: Severed legs discovered in Niigata parking area
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Shaolin7
Sorry, but I'll have to disagree with your contention. Nurses are not particularly well paid, if you take into consideration unpaid overtime, incredibly heavy workload and the constant schedule turnover, let alone the other job stressors. As Zenny11 has said, they also need to record their daily reports for each individual patient per shift, after every shift (adding up to the bulk of their unpaid OT). From Japanese friends who are nurses, the pay and the hours of work are primary detracting factors in recruiting younger generations into nursing.
If they can manage to recruit more native Japanese into nursing, all the better but as others have pointed out, the Japanese themselves are turning away from it and thus necessitating the desperate 'importation' of foreign help! Good luck and bless the foreign nurses giving it a go -- it is a very difficult task to accomplish, given the compressed time frame. This was a good article to read.
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Shaolin7
There is alot of preaching in the comments but I have to wonder how many people here practice it. People are labelling each other left and right, ascribing titles and pegging everyone else down into some caricature of personality and life. The guy was called out in an article for his boorish behaviour. If the writer felt so strongly about it, why wouldn't she say something? It doesn't need to be confrontational, or aggressive -- a quiet word or two, maybe even a sympathetic and conciliatory tone for two people obviously dealing with the burdens and stress of everyday life. Coming from a woman, perhaps some 'positive' stereotyping would come into play and might soften the angry guy's demeanour, seeing a woman's lighter, softer touch?
Instead, she wrote an article about it, patronizing this guy about his behaviour and citing the need to dispel the scary foreigner 'archetype' while simultaneously perpetuating that same stereotyping mindset when referring to Japanese and Japanese society. The irony on display here would be amusing, if it weren't so sad. Live and let live, and let's all try to be a little less judgemental of each other. Can I get an amen?
Posted in: Dear Angry Western Guy
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Shaolin7
Sorry, that was me that thought there was a recanting from the woman. I had read another article on a different site that I am sure stated that (I even cross-checked it with this article, noting this discrepancy) because I remember seeing his picture. However, after checking up both Japanese and English sides it appears that article was pulled. My apologies, but it doesn't change my feelings on this.
Posted in: Mother of falsely accused groper who killed himself seeks justice
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Shaolin7
Unless I'm mistaken, I believe it was reported that she actually recanted her statement? As noted here and by other news sources, his colleagues and friends vehemently and tearfully denied he had the character to do this. What a sad and senseless end. Somehow, I don't think the accuser or her two partners in crime are losing any sleep, which makes this all the more sickening.
Posted in: Mother of falsely accused groper who killed himself seeks justice
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Shaolin7
That's a great, succinct post, SoggyGyoza. The quote in the last paragraph sums things up rather nicely.
Posted in: The downside of twittering as Japan goes at it 24 hours a day
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Shaolin7
Funny article, I liked it. Needless to say, with anyone contemplating martial arts training, alot depends on you, and on the teacher. To those with kids who are wondering, just go and explore the various options. When taught properly, it instills discipline, the value of hard work, and dedication -- things you can learn in any sporting activity, really. Hope your kids have fun!
Posted in: Mastering the way of the warrior: No belt required
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Shaolin7
These stories seem to be different sides of the same sad tale, with names, locations, ages changing...but always ending in the murder of a child, by one or both of the parents. What I don't understand is why people on here seemingly fall over themselves to 'explain' away murder commmitted by women, yet given the same circumstances where a father is the perpetrator, everyone uniformly condemns them to hell and worse? The horrific nature of a crime like this is damning, regardless of the gender of the person involved. The double standard shown by some here is ridiculous and utterly despicable.
Regardless of the pressures involved, whatever external forces might have been in play, no matter how desperate someone's situation may be -- how on earth can any rational, sane person, father OR mother, conclude that robbing their own child of life is the only solution? And how can seemingly intelligent people try and justify or explain it away as a result of 'pressure'? Give your head a shake, really.
Posted in: Mother turns herself in, saying she killed her 8-yr-old son
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Shaolin7
It's good guys, give it a go.
Posted in: Mango Calpis