Wednesday February 15, 2012

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    browny1

    Good luck to Kazumi and his ventures.

    But this article is a very generalized look at what is macrobiotics. For example it does not exclude animal foods or oil, in fact theoretically nothing is excluded (altho many things are not eaten often)and instead the focus is on balance. Many traditional diets of the world, taking into account the climate, seasons and indigenous plants are truly macrobiotic. Traditional Japanese cuisine for Japan, Traditional middle-eastern cuisine for Middle East. The Aboriginals of Australia traditional regional diets could be termed macrobiotic.

    Achieving balance in our lives - Ying / Yang - is the core gained through our food, thoughts and actions in accordance with our environment.

    Just a few more words out of millions.

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    browny1

    For energy waste and inefficiency in the so called developed world, Tokyo must be up there near if not on the top.

    To spout what 10,000's before him have already proclaimed long & hard, with far more nouse and conviction, Ishihara certainly believes he is a saviour.

    The greenhouse gases resulting from his 24hour/365 day mega-mess probably is melting the pole alone.

    Posted in: Ishihara rebukes countries over climate change stance

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    browny1

    He has as much right as any to spend his money where and how he wants.

    But in this case that's not the critical point.

    It's his manner and timing. To do a "patronizing visit to the poor peoples supermarket for the press" - and I was squirming when I watched it - and then switching hats soon after and defending it as "my style and I'm not changing" certainly creates an air of arrogance.

    A wiser politician of any bent would be acting differently. He does himself no justice with his attitude and the press - esp weekly - will milk it for heaps.

    Sadly I'd say he's just another spooner gumming up the works.

    Posted in: Japan, Iran, 5 others competing for seats on U.N. Security Council

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    browny1

    ".......was not he type of person to kill himself". As others have stated - what the hell does that mean???

    A close friend back home topped himself after an argument with his wife. Sure he didn't like his job, but he was the leader type. Everyone always listened to him. Full of energy, life of the party and all of that plus 3 kids 4yrs - 12.

    No note, no nothing - just an exhaust hose in the car window.

    So the point that a proven slime like Miura (girlfriend mysteriously disappears in LA & turns up dead 5 yrs later, wife bludgeoned in murder attempt, wife shot & murdered....) with all the heat on him now, decides to exit the easy way, is of no surprise whatsoever.

    The media here appears to pouring it on the LAPD to explain.

    Get a life media.

    Posted in: Case against Miura formally dismissed; supporters question jail suicide

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    browny1

    Nippon5 - you're right. It's inevitable if you're a consumer that you'll buy Am. made sometime. And yes I purchase books, cd's, etc from the US. But I can't recall anything of value (above $100) that's Am. made.

    But I'd hazard a stab. and say that the majority of my Am. brand goods are made everywhere but US. Levis - Malaysia, K2 skis - China, Nike trainers - Indonesia, Quicksilver surf wear - Mexico etc etc.

    The best 100% Am. purchase I've made recently was a book from a Vermont publisher titled "The End of America" by Naomi Wolf.

    And I kid you not, I just checked on the details and it was god damn printed in Canada. Jeez.

    But back to the topic. The Yamato bust is certainly not going to be a "relatively unusual case in Japan" as stated in the article. The depth of companies intertwinings will be revealed surely and surely over the days, weeks & months. Unfortunately.

    Posted in: Mid-sized insurer Yamato Life goes bust, affecting 1,000 employees

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    browny1

    Buy American you say?

    I can't think of anything in particular from America that I would want to buy. Not saying Am. products are not ok, just I can get about everything I want of a good quality made locally. I don't think Ford, GE, IBM etc etc are going to sway me.

    And yes I agree with many that the world has been too reliant on the US to buy all their stuff. The sooner the US global omnipresence wanes a little, perhaps a more balanced global economy can start to develop.

    Posted in: Mid-sized insurer Yamato Life goes bust, affecting 1,000 employees

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    browny1

    terusensei - geez you're a hard case.

    History in the making for oz soccer and you're spitting (enuff to cross to the other side) coz it ain't your club.

    Phew!!!

    Go You Reds.

    Posted in: Adelaide powers toward Asian Champions League final but stalemate in Japan

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    browny1

    Agree with all above.

    Since when does playing at an amateur level automatically tie you to a professional league?

    This is the reason why baseball admin. here generally stinks - Too much self professed power in the hands of a few.

    And the Giants Watanabe is the king pin. He enforced this.

    Bullying at it's finest.

    Posted in: Japan's baseball teams to curb talent drain with ban

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    browny1

    Nippon5 - you're afraid of hospitals here in Japan?

    At least people here can enter one.

    In the states 20% of the population can't or have no financial means to pay off the exorbitant costs that would be incurred.

    So many Americans fear of governments running their lives - ala 1984 - always brings a smile.

    All governments of all persuasions together with the support of the Incs. already run your life. They just let folks run with the bait for a while (who then think they're free) before reeling them in. Patronizing talk is standard fare for all sides of politics.

    The disgusting sums of money spent on American presidential campaigns and the equally disturbing amount of time spent on "informing the people" with talk after talk after talk after talk (and still the people don't know???)will truly be judged by history as national self-flagellation on an unprecedented scale in world history.

    Palin vs Biden is like some sad re-run of an even sadder sit-com that millions think is fun.

    And the whole Obama vs Mcain (Dems v Reps) circus - both with God on their sides - can't take that necessary side step to see what's real and what's not. They just talk the talk and the turkeys gobble it up.

    And finally at least with Palin she is what she is. The smarm and glibness of the silver-tongued ones hasn't coated her as yet - but it may well do if she sticks around.

    Posted in: Biden, Palin spar over Iraq, economy in debate

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    browny1

    Sumo has certainly lost it's cred. The faithful will only beieve what they already believe but those who scratch a little below the pomp will surely find many questionable aspects.

    My first intro to sumo 15 yrs ago mesmorized me. I went to a regional basho - with many of the national champions - and saw man-mountains pounding and flattening one another. I was hooked. Followed Takanohana. He was just so much above the others in skill, power, temperament. Then I began hearing/reading the stories of steroid abuse and match rigging and frankly I dismissed them. This IS real I thought. My mind was suddenly freed of such one day, when watching the final bout between Takanohana and his bros Wakanohana. The winner would win the basho and more importantly Waka would probably become a Yokozuna.

    The feeble manner in which Taka threw the bout was mind-boggling. Replay after replay showed the vastly superior Taka just taking a pathetic fall and everyone going crazy over the new super hero. What a farce.

    I couldn't be bothered for years after that until a couple of years ago when I Started watching again and became mildly interested with Asa & co. But with all the crap surrounding it now, the sooner it sinks into it's own quagmire the better. At least in other traditional entertainment like kabuki or noh we know it's not real.

    Posted in: With the latest allegations of match-fixing, what future do you see for sumo?

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    browny1

    Suicides in these cases generally are an escape from the overwhelming oppressiveness cast by the "shame culture". To remain and survive in this society would be akin to a living hell for many. As noted earlier compassion and forgiveness are not woven into the fabric of this society to any great extent, as is generally the case in some other modern societies. There is no honour in takings one life under such conditions. It is not noble. The act only wreaks havoc with the lives of many others - most of whom are completely innocent. Those choosing escape over facing squarely the realities of their actions create so much sorrow, despair, anger, and head shaking - why, why, why? But they're dead and they don't have to be accountable - they escaped. Making the tough 30+ calls at night to tell people that their friend has "offed" himself and witnessing the wave of pain over the ensuing weeks, certainly knocks any notion of chivalry, as ascribed by some.

    This society must begin to deal with the prevailing epidemic of self-murder and look inwards and see if there are some cultural misgivings that really need reflecting and acting upon.

    30,000+ suicides a year equals misery for millions.

    Posted in: What do you think of suicide as a means to atone for a scandal or wrongdoing?

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    browny1

    serindip - Yes - I can only agree - the lack of respect for the local environment is truly disappointing.

    My inlaws live in a nice coastal town near the beach and it more often than not resembles a dump. A beautiful outlook, white sand and heaps of rubbish - much of it local.

    People regularly burn trash - including plastics & cans - on the beach and the local small fish factory, 20 mtrs from the sea, does the same from time to time. My inlaws say "Oh no, you can't complain", because they'd feel ashamed. So it goes on and on and on.

    Unfortunately much stiffer, strongly enforced penalties are required, because the old "shame system" doesn't work as does the slap on the wrist.

    I applaud the efforts of volunteers, but we should focus further on the causes of such pollution, and especially if the origins are domestic and act upon it without hesitation.

    I wish.

    Posted in: Volunteers clean up Hokkaido beach

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    browny1

    Kimigano - it was such a slow, sluggish morning until I read your words of insight.

    Thank you. Now I feel fresh and awake, ready to start the day with a smile a mile wide.

    Go Team Yasukuni.

    Posted in: Japan ministers, but not premier, visit war shrine

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    browny1

    Agree with all of the above. Matsuda is a true olympian.

    Just a little disappointed that the local networks here couldn't have focussed even a little on the historical moment of the day. That being, Phelps, irregardless of whether you like him or not, becoming the greatest winner of all times and he's not done yet. Doubtful if anyone will ever surpass his feats. To miss such a blazing opportunity by the japanese media in general reflects on their self serving interests.

    Posted in: Matsuda takes bronze on historic day for Phelps

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    browny1

    The Aussie swimmer who broke the world 100m record in the 1st leg of the race doesn't even get a mention.

    Posted in: Kitajima wins gold with world record in 100 breaststroke; U.S. takes relay gold

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    browny1

    Patrick - wouldn't "looking the part" be qualifying oneself as a fashion victim? Just following what one is "expected" to look like!

    Posted in: Osaka postman fights to keep mustache

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    browny1

    Crab Theory abounds.

    Contempt & ridicule for anyone shining any light outside of the box, even if it's not so strong.

    Naysayers start DOING something 'cept whining.

    Posted in: 'Eco-actress' Saya Takagi under attack

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    browny1

    This not so much about "OMG, 2 whales murdered.." as just another example of the system failing and deceiving the public once again. Food mis-labelling and other associated deceptive practices have broken many of the Japanese consumers trust and confidence in what they have been lead to believe - naively or not - is a safe and trustworthy system. Any organization lying to it's customers is one not to be believed and trusted period.

    Posted in: DNA tests uncover undocumented whale meat on sale in Japan

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