lucabrasi's past comments

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    lucabrasi

    I resent the implication the "foreigners" don't want a head on their beer. As someone from deepest, darkest northern England, I expect a decent head on any pint I'm served. That's the way decent beer comes, not like the filth they offer down in London, or in North America.

    No need to add head artificially, or to unnaturally remove it. Just dring the beer as God intended it to be drunk....

    Posted in: Ultrasonic foam device ensures Japanese continue to give their beer far too much head

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    lucabrasi

    Since the day I was born there hasn't been one single day of peace on this great planet of ours....

    You horrible person! ; )

    Posted in: Cheney defends U.S. spy programs

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    lucabrasi

    Bra-si-ru....Vai tomar no cu,,,,

    Posted in: Japan refuses to blame long trip for defeat

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    lucabrasi

    This is what gets me about right-wingers. I bet she's a wonderful mum, and a lovely, caring wife.... yet she has these utterly deranged views on morality and society. WTF is wrong with these tea-party people??

    Posted in: Sarah Palin back at Fox News

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    lucabrasi

    @smith

    So why even bring it up?

    Ha! My thoughts exactly....

    Posted in: Japan refuses to blame long trip for defeat

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    @Serrano

    Give her a map of the world and a pointer. Five goes to locate Syria. Not going to happen, is it?

    Posted in: Sarah Palin back at Fox News

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    @Serrano

    She's probably confusing Syria with Siberia. Difficult for a normal person, but an easy mistake for a mouth-breathing, knuckle-dragging chimp.

    Posted in: Sarah Palin back at Fox News

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    lucabrasi

    @Serrano

    Are you sure you're not thinking of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini?

    Easy mistake to make; I've done it myself. : )

    Posted in: Iran votes for new president

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    @Frungy

    No, I'd agree entirely with you. (I think). One flat fee if you have a TV, otherwise nothing. The number of devices you have should be irrelevant. So yes, a flat tax is the way to go....

    Posted in: NHK may charge viewer fees for Internet, smartphone usage

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    lucabrasi

    Pay the fee, don't complain and thank God you live in a nation where a state-run broadcaster is considered worthwhile.

    Posted in: NHK may charge viewer fees for Internet, smartphone usage

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    lucabrasi

    @ultradarkmelvin

    You've obviously had a bad experience and I pity you; but don't make massive generalisations on the basis of your own life. My (Japanese) wife is caring, loving and loyal to the point of madness. How the hell she's put up with my selfish stupidities over twenty years, I'll never know. But we're still together, and it's wonderful....

    Posted in: Middle-aged males suffering from epidemic of wife-induced disease

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    lucabrasi

    @LFR

    That's why NHK should be tax-funded. No need to run around collecting fees.

    Posted in: NHK may charge viewer fees for Internet, smartphone usage

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    @ambrosia

    It comes down to how you view the role of government. As an unreconstructed hard-core leftie, I'd view the provision of a well-run, adequately-funded state broadcaster as a government duty, a sign of a civilised society. It's then a question of how to pay for it: through taxes or by collecting fees from television owners. I'd actually favour the former, on the grounds of simplicity.

    Of course your libertarians and free-market worshippers howl their protests, but they always hate what benefits the majoriy rather than themselves personally.

    Posted in: NHK may charge viewer fees for Internet, smartphone usage

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    @David

    It's "compulsory" to pay if you own a telly, but I've never heard of prosecutions for non-payment. Unlike the UK, where you can go to prison if you get caught.

    Posted in: NHK may charge viewer fees for Internet, smartphone usage

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    lucabrasi

    @daves

    Bit harsh....

    Posted in: To what extent do you think employers should block employee access to online sites, social networking accounts or monitor email?

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    lucabrasi

    if you think its ok to sit down and read the news when there is work to do then I would be happy to see you headhunted as you put it.

    Ah, there's the rub. If there's work to be done, as on an assembly line, then obviously people should be doing it. But a lot of people are paid to perform certain tasks by various deadlines, rather than being paid by the hour. A wise employer will allow workers to perform those tasks in whatever way suits, as long as the deadline is met. That way there's less pressure on people and a general air of contentment about the office.

    I've never had my own company like you, Storm, but I have been responsible for a small group of workers (five). And carrots always win out over sticks when it comes to motivation.

    Posted in: To what extent do you think employers should block employee access to online sites, social networking accounts or monitor email?

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    lucabrasi

    @badsey

    While I have read and find nothing to argue with in your post, it contains nothing whatsoever to suggest that the Russians informed US security services that the two were planning the Boston attack.

    Posted in: NSA to reveal number of thwarted terror attacks due to data surveillance

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    @Storm

    Well it's your company, so of course you must make the rules. Everyone knows what's expected so that's fair. But I'm sure 90% of people, and 100% of bight, talented individuals would rather have a laid-back atmosphere where, as long as things get done on time, people can use their time the way they choose.

    I've readily worked the odd Saturday without any extra pay because the atmosphere is such that I want to contribute where I can, regardless of salary. By the same token, nobody complains if I spend time on the internet or leave work an hour or so early. It's give and take, I'm very happy with my employers and I know they're exceptionally happy with me.

    And as for you English school quip:

    1) Why belittle eikaiwa teachers? It's the only job some folks can do to put food on the table. Would you put down a Brazilian guy for working in a Nissan factory?

    2) I don't work in an English school.

    Posted in: To what extent do you think employers should block employee access to online sites, social networking accounts or monitor email?

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    lucabrasi

    @Bertie

    Oops! The generally earnest tone of your posts thus far had me fooled....

    Posted in: Get your daily dose of vegetables with cabbage wine from Yamanashi

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    lucabrasi

    Goggles, maybe. But a helmet? For 11g?

    Posted in: Toy ride

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