Wednesday February 15, 2012

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    browny1

    Their performances (practice games) were pretty lack lustre and showed where deficiencies were - but many teams did the same.

    But the media and shallow sports fans abandoned them like gomi.

    They don't understand that in sports competitions nothing is a given - except maybe Bolt winning the 100/200m.

    And this is even more so in International Competition like the World Cup or Olympics.

    And this is even more so in a sport like soccer where luck - good or bad - plays a critical role due to the low scoring nature of the game.

    So the basic misunderstanding of this premise, fuels the fair weather supporters and media. Ecstatic over a win and Ridicule over a loss.

    3 weeks ago - HIDOII(terrible)OKADA : 2 weeks ago - OKA-chan : Now - OKADA NIPPON.

    You gotta luv 'em.

    Posted in: How come so many people were prepared to write off Japan's chances at the World Cup before the tournament even began?

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    browny1

    Classic argument - A coupla friends of mine.....

    What a load of crock spewed.

    Who gives a rats whether others in other industries do it all the time. All that divergence is way off topic.

    Get a line on it.

    This topic is about the "Holy Whaling Fraternity" who have grubbed their way to get what they want, while portraying a "general public" image of "Us poor folks jus' doin' what we do to keep our traditions" - vomit.

    And they are pathetic for their almighty hypocrisy.

    And don't bring up your mates/acquaintances/colleagues/friends friends dallyings as justification for poo-pooing this topic. Write your own story about the deprivations of your business "do it every day" world.

    They got caught out - simple - and they got smut on their pretty lil' suits. No squirming out. They're outed.

    Posted in: Japan bribed small nations with cash, call girls to get whaling vote: Sunday Times

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    browny1

    to those who think this is not news -

    What on earth makes you believe that the majority of people know details of the sliminess of international dealings, and as such think it's ok?

    Just because in "Your World", "You" know about it, doesn't necessarily transpire for others.

    So this IS certainly news, and all parties on both sides need to be condemned for their gutter crawling. Especially as the topic (whaling)is already contoversial, you'd think they'd be trying to keep the squeaky side clean.

    And in my small business world, I've never come across meat-offerings for favours. To consider it ubiquitous, probably says more about the considerers than reality.

    Posted in: Japan bribed small nations with cash, call girls to get whaling vote: Sunday Times

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    browny1

    Prime blame for this negligence is to be heaped on the unthinking parents, oblivious to reality in their auto-coccoons.

    And the police cannot escape culpability either, for their slackness (where I live anyway) in coming down hard on these criminals. And criminals they are - they break the law and endanger those entrusted in their care.

    And a few trips to the emergency wards of major hospitals to witness the tragic consequences of such neglect might prove helpful too.

    Posted in: 40% of child seats in cars remain unused: police survey

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    browny1

    mikehuntez - it's good that you want to exercise your right to see the movie.

    But you sure make a lot of torrid statements and assumptions prior to your viewing.

    Please post again after viewing to support your arguments.

    Posted in: If "The Cove" is ever shown in cinemas in Japan, will you go to see it, or see it on DVD? If you've already seen it, what did you think of it?

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    browny1

    Proof now that tobacco is simply an insidious drug, with any "social intercourse" argument dismissed.

    Just a fix at any cost.

    Posted in: Smokeless tobacco product goes on sale

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    browny1

    davidatokyo - now that's award winning conjecture. Even suggesting that I may have been trying to turn this into a "whale eating" debate.

    And my original comment re "dolpin & whales" being polluted was perhaps my poor attempt at posting sarcasm - but to partially quote you, "I'm sure I'm not the only one" - who could see the dryness.

    And I'm glad you are all for more thorough research on the health of the Taiji citizens. You should say so more explicitly in your posts as you create the impression, to use my quote, "That it's all OK".

    And in particular, some form of ongoing multi-faceted research following children from infancy to maturity over the next decade or so. Not a voluntary hair sampling either.

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    browny1

    davidattokyo - where did I say anything about high levels of mercury in dolphins or whales.

    As suggested many times please read carefully.

    And now you are inferring, because many posters are not crying for the suffering dolphins they have a one-tracked selfish agenda.

    So many holes in your logic you should be careful to not fall through.

    You seem to be unable to accept that a differing view point may actually not be irrational.

    And re the topic - no-matter-which-way-it's-twisted, the bottom line is that a good many folks of Taiji have elevated mercury levels many times the national average and many times over the governments own safety level, so all concerned should be focussing on that FACT instead of trying to manipulate the details to present an "Oh it's ok" scenario.

    Be Mature. Use the science.

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    browny1

    Before & After independent testing.

    Before - Do you know that dolphin and whale is polluted? No it's not.

         Do you know that you probably have elevated mercury levels?
     No I don't.

    After - Do you know that dolphin and whale is polluted? Yes, but so are other things - why bash us.

        Do you know you have elevated mercury levels.
    Yes, but so what. I'm healthy!!!

    And this is 21st century scientific thinking.

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    browny1

    Many of the leading scientists in this field will say their is no such thing as a "safe" level.

    And to state that the levels are only 4 times the average, so there's no need to worry just isn't science.

    And only 1/3 of the population were tested - rest assured many dolphin eaters would have refused to agree with anything that could add fuel to the foreign conspirators fire.

    This is only the beginning.

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    browny1

    I agree that generally fruit(&vegetables) are of high quality here, but too much emphasis is placed on perfect shape & size. There is incredible wasteage in the industry because of that. Friends who are fruit/ veg farmers often have to sell imperfect produce for rock bottom prices or give them away. I am told other farmers sell such as livestock feed or even throw it away.

    Also the variety of produce is not not really so great. There are the tried and tested staples, but not a lot of innovation in the wider market. Some excellent niche producers, but they are few in number.

    And also many of the fruits are too big. There is the perception here that large is good, but often flavour/sweetness is sacrificed for size. Many large fruit varieties have much higher water content and a diluted taste.

    And sourcing "authenticated" organic fruit/veg is a trick and a half. Had a discussion with a nice guy farmer a couple of years back who assured me his oranges (and rice) were "almost" organic because he didn't use such and such a chemical. He thought I was a little strange when I also suggested that because his farm borders a busy 4 lane road and his neighbours use chemicals then his crop couldn't be organic.

    But yes we are lucky to have pretty good fruit here, but a lot more work needs to be done.

    The company in question - Seika Trading are probably moving in the right direction re imports.

    Posted in: Anytime is fruit time

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    browny1

    Some on here are critical of Takamura for suggesting Japanese eat loads of whale & dolphin, but nowhere does she say such a thing at all.

    And once again some have to bring up the "well look what the others are eating" non sequitur. She's talking about Japanese food customs and culture - for crissakes.

    davidtokyo - Japan I believe, along with Germany, were the greatest whaling nations in the years prior to WW11. Ridiculously so.

    Posted in: Japan's food culture is an endangered species

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    browny1

    davidattokyo - I got it. Bit like the chicken and the egg. Kill first then research or research first then kill - either way you gotta kill.

    And extrapolation of data for population modelling under different scenarios must mean "How many can we kill in order to find out how many we can kill."

    So ok, I'm accepting all of this killing for research, and the research is ongoing because...(see above), when do you think "The killing for Food" notion will be realized. It's obviously an abstract concept at the moment but it is the eventual goal one would assume of all this killing for research. You know - the ultimate motive so as to speak.

    So just a ball park figure is ok. When do you professionally believe the announcement will come. Next year? 10, 20 years. When?

    And yeah I know, I know the research is ongoing, is ongoing, is ongoing but just an educated guess is fine. Like Today is the day we are hunting for meat.

    Posted in: Researchers back from Antarctic no-kill whale trip

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    browny1

    davidatokyo - thank you for the comments.

    So what you are essentially saying is there is no end because there is no end - ad infinitum. Like checking stars in the heavens.

    And I used the term habits liberally, but it is however pertinent to their research. Or could you elaborate on how the whales habits are not being analyzed.

    Posted in: Researchers back from Antarctic no-kill whale trip

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    browny1

    davidatokyo - so after 20+years of compiling data from necessary lethal research when will we see the end? They've ( the non-tools) surely killed in excess of 10,000 whales so it appears their methods of analysis are somewhat in doubt.

    It's not rocket science. They either know their habits after all this time and death or they don't.

    As I've stated many times I'm impartial in this debate, but the great weakness in the pro whaling side, is their clinging to the "research" model, instead of just saying we are hunting whales commercially as we have a right to do so.

    And you called the anti-whaling researchers tools. Mmmm.

    Posted in: Researchers back from Antarctic no-kill whale trip

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    browny1

    davidatokyo - so these research scientists are tools!!!

    Good clinical observation no doubt arrived at by your own thorough research.

    And the Japanese scientists are the only ones doing real research because they kill to get their data. Right? And I guess in accordance with your scientist ranking system they are not tools?

    Good. Now I'm getting an understanding about what lethal research whaling is and how sophisticated it is because the tools are not in charge.

    Posted in: Researchers back from Antarctic no-kill whale trip

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    browny1

    womanforwomen - All your questions have been answered.

    I'd suggest doing a little research and you will find the more detailed answers you are seeking.

    I've been following off and on this story for most of the last decade. A lot of jonni come latelies here need to realize that this story didn't invent itself last Sunday.

    Posted in: 'The Cove' wins Oscar for Best Documentary

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    browny1

    There have been numerable documentaries made on the plight of animals in many countries. MANY countries. I saw my first "evil factory farm film" decades ago. Many of these were made on shoestring budgets and lacked the "Academy" technique, but the messages were in your face.

    The Cove is about dolphin hunting in Taiji. It ISN'T about the gorillas of congo or other such tales to tell.

    It doesn't need to be representative of the whole world animal rights movement and mention every case of animal injustice. Hopefully it does though open some eyes to how people treat animals in general, BUT it's reason to be is to show what's happening in Taiji.

    That's it. It's about Taiji. That's TAIJI. And it was made with a level of tecnical expertise and poise that happens to elevate it in the cinema world's eyes.

    Posted in: 'The Cove' wins Oscar for Best Documentary

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    browny1

    ruger - do not need to criticize the japanese for their traditons!!!

    Well I beg to differ on that one.

    All citizens of the world should have the inalienable right to voice their opinions about something they believe in - irregardless of the country. And preferrably presented without hate and vitriol. What kind of free world is it where we are to be muzzled for commenting on - oh no !!! - a culturally sensitive issue. The dolphin hunters made themselves open game and they will certainly attract a lot more attention now. Crying after the fact with wishy-washy statements - as on tv media this evening - changes nought.

    It's up to the dolphin hunters and associates to present their story to the world instead of waiting for someone "culturally sensitive" to come in and do it for them.

    They've had years and years - this story is not new. I first heard about it at least 10 years ago.

    Posted in: 'The Cove' wins Oscar for Best Documentary

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    browny1

    The lack of openess displayed by the Taiji dolphin hunters is probably the reason for the film to be of such consequence in the first place.

    Their cloaking and veiling, their refusal to discuss and put forward their views in a rational manner well before the filming project began, just made themselves the obvious target. They essentially set themselves up.

    And once they got the local constabulary and town officials to impose highly questionable "laws", in a sense - throwing down the gaunlet - they were doomed to be presented in a dark light casat by their own shadows.

    Why didn't they speak out about their proud culture and traditions and produce some positive media to counter the film makers?

    Why? Perhaps they didn't have faith in themselves and their story, so by covering it up all will go away and everyone will return to hunky-dory land.

    Posted in: 'The Cove' wins Oscar for Best Documentary

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