Wednesday February 15, 2012

browny1's past comments

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    browny1

    Been a fan of Nadeshiko for at least 8 years and great to see their recent successes.

    But the mainstream media (not necesssarily the sports media) "playing safe" reporting of the team is a mystery.

    For example this week before the Australia game there was a focus on the "tall" Oz side esp one player who stood at the formidable height of 173cm - WOW! No mention that Japan as the world champions saw off the truly tall American, European teams earlier this year. Or a report on how the teams hotel door bell was being rung the night before so the players were tired.

    The media loves to bathe itself in the teams glory but hasn't got the stamina to call it as it is. Even this morning some in the media referring to the own goal as "their" goal because it "glanced" the defenders or it put pressure on the defenders or whatever.

    Just say it as it was - a great kick weakly blocked by the goalie, then unbelievably deflected / knocked in by the NK defender.

    Sadly much of the johnny-come-lately media still doesn't understand "sport".

    Posted in: Nadeshiko Japan earns Olympic soccer berth

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    browny1

    Smoking caused diseases, esp heart disease, lung cancer, diabetes complications, circulatory & respiratory diseases take a good few decades to arise.

    Smoking rates going down now will not save those who have been addicted for much of their lives.

    Lung cancer in Japan has passed stomach cancer as the leading cause of cancer deaths. It HAS NOT peaked yet.

    Learned opinion suggests it may in a decade or so.

    Disbelievers are so impatient. Wait and you will see.

    Posted in: Japan may soon lose top longevity ranking

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    browny1

    Frungy - some serious faults with your smoking analysis.

    A more thorough investigation will reveal significant authorative data re smoking and dis-ease.

    No conspiracy, No cover-up - just facts.

    Shouldn't be too hard.

    Posted in: Japan may soon lose top longevity ranking

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    browny1

    Worried - still confronting those demons?

    Get out more - it helps.

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    browny1

    Worried - you appear to have a few issues with men who marry japanese women.

    Perhaps you know of some troubling situations, but attempting to put forth an acceptable argument while tarring men with the one almighty brush doesn't add much credibility to your whines.

    Try and seek out some of the successful partnerships out there and surprise yourself.

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    browny1

    Actually Japan's International relationships are more open, trusted and stronger now than they have been for many years.

    Helped of course by the current tragedy, but many hard working members have earned the respect of other countries.

    Kan, while being a "media fizzler", is no more inept than the countless dummies before him and now. In fact he certainly surpasses most for being honest.

    The rabid ldp is worried his good relationships with the international community might thwart their "overthrow" plan, hence the increase in villifying the "devil".

    Posted in: Prime Minister Naoto Kan is facing calls from both within his party and from opposition parties to resign. Do you think his days are numbered?

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    browny1

    pamelot - my sentiments exactly.

    What a revelation. Some men become distracted by beautiful women.

    I'd like a grant to do a follow up study.

    Posted in: Men act stupid when talking to beautiful women, study shows

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    browny1

    They've actually been friends for quite a long time(Early Prez Bill days) and apparently always kept in touch.

    So nothing special here.

    Posted in: Hi Hillary

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    browny1

    And I thought all the Robin "Yak" Hoods were busy handing out riceballs to the suffering victims in Tohoku.

    Posted in: Man dies in suspected gang-related shooting in Saga Pref

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    browny1

    Unbelievable - but according to govt statistics, 25%, that's 1 in 4 of residential houses in Japan are vacant.

    A Hollowing Out of society, probably unprecedented in modern non-at-war countries anywhere in the world.

    Posted in: Rise in number of empty houses a growing problem for Tokyo

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    browny1

    Gurukun - I agree with most of the above opinions, but I think your suggestion is probably the most significant reason.

    A "How Dare they/he/she..." attitude was stirred.

    Like when Horae-mon challenged the status-quo a few years back.

    The devil incarnate.

    Posted in: Why do you think such a big deal has been made by media and police about a student's online cheating during university entrance exams?

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    browny1

    Capital Punishment.

    Posted in: How can universities prevent cheating in exams by students who use cell phones to access sites in search of answers??

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    browny1

    Saborichan - you comments on the borrowing and exchanging(2 ways) of techniques, plots and ideas is common in all aspects of artistic endeavour. Music, Film, Art, Architecture, etc.....!

    But that falls well short of supporting kujiranikusuki's assertion that, "Usually westerns are based off Samurai movies".

    Moderator: Back on topic please. "True Grit" has nothing to do with samurai movies.

    Posted in: True Grit

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    browny1

    kujiranikusuki - that's a classic comment - "Usually Westerns are based off Samurai movies"

    What all the 100's & 100's of 'em???

    A handful of remakes & inspirations.

    Need something more substantial to qualify that - like some facts.

    Posted in: True Grit

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    browny1

    herefornow - "...reponsible govt. certainly not since Koizumi left office."

    That's worth storing in the quotable quotes archives.

    And Kan is hardly alone in "the grabbing @ popular straws" crowd. It's the staple diet of political officiandos - esp here.

    Posted in: Kan promises to find remains of fallen soldiers on Iwoto

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    browny1

    "Countries" don't usually make movies - esp in the democratic world.

    Most popular movies (as listed) are made by individuals or private consortiums who express their own leanings, even in a so called "based on fact" story.

    Nations as entities can't be held responsible.

    Posted in: When filmmakers make movies about real people or events, such as "The Social Network," "The King's Speech," "United 93," "Ali," "Nixon," "JFK," "The Alamo," and so on, how much artistic liberty do you think is OK in how they portray the subject?

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    browny1

    Lummox's post is to the point.

    And I'd add that ALL movies are fictional representations unless definitively stated otherwise - never!

    So I suggest people drop the baggage and enjoy the creativity of films and primarily base ones likes & dislikes on the "cinematic experience."

    Posted in: When filmmakers make movies about real people or events, such as "The Social Network," "The King's Speech," "United 93," "Ali," "Nixon," "JFK," "The Alamo," and so on, how much artistic liberty do you think is OK in how they portray the subject?

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    browny1

    South K vs Aust. - "...better team without a doubt"???

    The neutral commentators(British) I listened to all said Aust should have been at least 2 goals up at half time. Very slopppyyy finishing by Aust saved SK for sure.

    Posted in: Japan beats South Korea to set up Asian Cup final clash with Australia

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    browny1

    smithin.. there are a few live free online streaming options.

    Just google it on the day.

    Posted in: Australia, South Korea into Asian Cup semifinals

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    browny1

    Wow - Oz & Iraq - what a game. Tough & Tense.

    Even with some unpolished finishing & passing at times, that was the highest level game I've seen to date. 2 very competitive teams.

    Next weeks games look the goods.

    Posted in: Australia, South Korea into Asian Cup semifinals

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