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This is what I call a healthy and civilized debate unlike much of the garbage and FUD being released by the blogosphere and press. If you aren't aware, Burton Group recently released a document outlining the business implications of ODF vs. OpenXML
Although I agreed with the technical merits of the document, I personally expressed reservations on the quality of the write-up internally within Microsoft UK as the paper received more attention. I personally thought the paper's structure and analysis was collegiate at best during my first read. As Burton released a response to the criticism today, I decided to reread the paper and follow it by the ODF Alliance rebuttal before reading Burton's response to ODF Alliance.
To those close to this format debate from a technical vantage, I can only say kudos to Burton Group for releasing a very professional response to ODF Alliance that argues both the technical and business merits. It is clear that Burton was likely caught off guard by the level of animosity their report would generate coupled with the fact that the report was trying to be a technical assessment in addition to a high-level overview -- something I would've never done with this topic. I am happy that Burton takes their online reputation seriously and is confident enough to debate the issue with a level of technical civility.
For what it's worth I think the ODF response is actually written more carefully than Burton's original document, however, the issues discussed by them are orders of magnitude more minuscule in importance compared to the comprehensive solution that OpenXML was designed to resolve. One only has to look at point #10 in their response to understand that they are being disingenuous at best. I'll be clear. ODF 1.0 DOES NOT allow for full fidelity recreation of Microsoft's legacy file formats, for that matter, neither does ODF 1.1 or ODF 1.2. The key word is "fidelity," it may look similar, it may be able to manipulate aspects of the document, but there will be functionality loss when doing anything more complex than basic word processing. This is why projects like the ODF Translator are so important. The people working on that project know exactly the complexities of trying to resolve two formats that have been designed with completely different goals.
I'd love to hear your thoughts on the quality of the arguments.
*This post of the 2008 ODF/OpenXML Debates has been brought to you by my bad McDonald's dinner that won't let me fall asleep and the Letter 'H.'

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text: M. Soccer: Card drops overtime heartbreaker at UCLA November 2, 2012 0 Comments Share tweet Ryan Hoaglund By: Ryan Hoaglund In the late stages of overtime, a player dressed in UCLA powder-blue kicks a beautiful, arcing ball that soars gloriously over half the length of the field and lands neatly at the feet of his teammate. The ball only remains on the ground a few short milliseconds before it is again launched into the air, this time connecting with the underside of the crossbar and taking a fateful bounce across the line and into the goal. Game over. Dozens of players wearing blue jerseys sprint from all over the field to come together and celebrate an electrifying victory. Junior JJ Koval (2) equalized for Stanford late, but No. 5 UCLA scored a golden goal in double overtime to dash the Cardinal's postseason hopes (AVI BAGLA/The Stanford Daily). In short, it was a beautiful scene in college soccer, a thrilling competition that came down to the last touch. But if you're from a Stanford team in need of a victory to keep its postseason chances alive, you probably see things differently. The Cardinal (7-8-1, 3-4-1 Pac-12) headed into Los Angeles on Thursday night looking to use the momentum from last week's overtime victory at UC-Santa Barbara to score an upset against the No. 5 Bruins (12-2-2, 7-1-0). With the end of the regular season rapidly approaching, Stanford's players knew they would probably have to win out to have a chance at making the NCAA tournament. Their dreams were likely thwarted Thursday night with a 2-1 defeat, but not before Stanford challenged the heavily-favored Bruins to an exhilarating, double-overtime match in which the Cardinal controlled a significant portion of the game. The game started at a quick pace with sophomore Zach Batteer forcing a save from UCLA keeper Earl Edwards, who would prove to be very active throughout the game as Stanford continued to press on the attack. Just 16 minutes into the game, UCLA got on the board when it executed perfectly on a corner kick and was a little fortunate. Hutchins managed to save the first attempt off a header from junior Joe Sofia but couldn't hold the ball, and Victor Chavez was there to volley in the loose ball. With the lead, the Bruins played back on the ball, staying conservative to avoid getting burned on the counterattack. It appeared that this strategy was working and that UCLA was going to get out of the game with an easy victory, but Stanford started to wear down the Bruins' defense toward the end of the half. In the 33rd minute, freshman Ty Thompson was able to sneak a ball past the defense to Hunter Gorskie, who drilled the ball in for what looked like the equalizing goal. Unfortunately for the Cardinal, Gorskie could only celebrate for a matter of seconds as the play was blown dead for offside. In the closing seconds of the half, Zach Batteer broke away on a counterattack and gave the team a good rush of confidence going into halftime. Head coach Jeremy Gunn reflected his team's confidence at halftime, saying he still expected to win out and earn a berth in the NCAA tournament. "I think you've written us off too early," he told the Pac-12 Network's Cobi Jones. "If we win all three of these games we'll be flying up the RPI's with a chance to get into the tournament." The second half was all Stanford. The Cardinal came up with a number of close opportunities. Adam Jahn broke free for a good shot in the 49th minute but had it blocked by the UCLA defense; minutes later, J.J. Koval snuck past for a close range shot but had it blocked by the keeper; in the 63rd minute, Dersu Abolfathi got off two shots but neither was able to get past the Bruin defense. The equalizer came in the 73rd minute off a throw-in, when Koval's volley got past the keeper to the far post, netting the team's first goal of the game and his second of the second season. The rest of the half was tightly contested, but neither team was able to come up with the deciding goal. Batteer came close, though, receiving the ball at the top of the box and forcing a save from Edwards. The Bruin keeper was called into duty twice more, once on another strike from Batteer and again on an attempt by Jahn. The Cardinal could breathe a sigh of relief when UCLA forward Reed William's 88th-minute shot sailed just over the top of the Stanford goal. At the end of regulation, it would remain 1-1. In the eighth minute of overtime, Aaron Kovar came inches from hitting the golden goal as his shot missed just wide of the woodwork. Stanford goalie Drew Hutchins made a highlight-reel kind of play to fend off the Bruins a little longer, diving to his left to deflect forward Ryan Hollingshead's strike at goal. The junior made one more save in the first overtime, allowing the team to regroup for second overtime. After 102 full minutes of play, in just the third minute of second overtime, the Bruins struck the brutal blow. Off a perfect pass by senior Chris Cummings, forward Fernando Monge broke free of the Stanford defense and fired off a game-ending shot from directly in front of the Cardinal net. As the UCLA players rushed out onto the field to celebrate, the Stanford players began to realize that their hopes at a postseason had all but faded. Despite the disappointing result, however, Stanford did anything but fold under pressure. Stanford will travel to San Diego State on Saturday for a 7 p.m. road contest, in need of a win and some help from the NCAA selection committee. 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This Georgian grade II listed building is where modern oriental opulence meets regency romance by the sea. Decorated by its owner - an interiors stylist (Elle decoration etc) it is individual, quirky, sexy and totally unique – the epitomy of a modern luxury bed and breakfast in Brighton.
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Hello Tom, TL> James Olsen <jamesml(at)planetolsen(dot)com> writes: >> I'm trying to compile PostGreSQL 7.1.3 on my slackware (4.0?) box. >> ../../../src/include/libpq/pqcomm.h:33: redefinition of `struct sockaddr_un' TL> This would seem to be an autoconfiguration failure. If you look at that TL> include file you'll see that it only tries to define struct sockaddr_un TL> if HAVE_STRUCT_SOCKADDR_UN is not defined --- which indicates that TL> configure failed to find any definition of struct sockaddr_un in the TL> system header files. Thank you for your response. I did a quick cheat and added '#define HAVE_STRUCT_SOCKADDR_UN 1' to src/config.h and I was able to successfully build the software. Thank you! In regard to troubleshooting "configure": TL> But evidently there is one; so why didn't TL> configure find it? Perhaps your system keeps it in an odd place. TL> Please see if you can figure out why configure missed this. Unfortunately, this is a bit above my current abilities to troubleshoot. It looks like this is the mini-program used to test for sockaddr_un.. #include "confdefs.h" #include <sys/types.h> #ifdef HAVE_SYS_UN_H #include <sys/un.h> #endif int main() { struct sockaddr_un un; ; return 0; } If I keep the "sys/un.h" include, I get: In file included from /usr/include/sys/un.h:1, from test.c:3: /usr/include/linux/un.h:7: parse error before `sa_family_t' /usr/include/linux/un.h:7: warning: no semicolon at end of struct or union /usr/include/linux/un.h:9: parse error before `}' test.c: In function `main': test.c:6: storage size of `un' isn't known If I remove the "sys/un.h" include, I get: test.c: In function 'main': test.c:6 storage size of 'un' isn't known I did some digging, and I think I traced down which un.h is being used. It's contents are: ================= ifndef _LINUX_UN_H #define _LINUX_UN_H #define UNIX_PATH_MAX 108 struct sockaddr_un { sa_family_t sun_family; /* AF_UNIX */ char sun_path[UNIX_PATH_MAX]; /* pathname */ }; #endif /* _LINUX_UN_H */ ================= I have no idea what's valid and what's not, or what it should be. I might be alone in having this problem, I don't know how much energy should be devoted to rooting out the cause. of it since I'm now aware of the necessary work-around. --James
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Billy Graham released from hospital
Posted November 21, 2013
Montreat, N.C. — Evangelist Billy Graham returned home to Monteat on Thursday following a two-day stay at a hospital in Asheville.
Graham, who celebrated his 95th birthday earlier this month, was admitted for tests and observation after experiencing respiratory congestion.
"Mr. Graham was alert and in good spirits during his stay," Dr. William R. Hathaway, chief medical officer at Mission Hospital in Asheville, said in a statement. "We are pleased with the results of Mr. Graham's evaluation."


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Akuto Jul 20, 2013 12:44 PM
Anime Stats
Days: 45.3
Mean Score: 8.30
- Total Entries154
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Fate/Zero 2nd Season
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Mean Score: 8.25
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Hey everyone!:) Sorry for the delay. The votes have been all counted up & the winners have been decided. Click the banner to check out the winners or click here.
Monthly Contests- Yes or No | Hall of Fame | Staff Recruitment | Suggestions
The next contest will begin in the first week of October so be sure to check it out!
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Akuto Aug 26, 2012 9:43 PM
Hey awesome members! :) The time has come for YOU to cast your vote! 22 contestants have submitted in their hardwork(banners) & now YOU are the judge! Choose the banner you believe shines over the rest! Voting will end Aug. 31st! :)
UPDATES: The club now has 2,000+ plus members! I wanted to thank you for supporting the club! Also, since the club is growing, we would love your SUGGESTIONS to make the club even better! So just click here & give us your ideas & input! :)
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Akuto Aug 12, 2012 12:52 PM
Anime Afterlife is hosting its second BANNER contest & THIRD OFFICIAL CONTEST! The theme will be 'FRIENDSHIP!' Fight for 1st, 2nd or 3rd place & create a masterpiece that will blow everyone's mind! Contests in the club are always a huge success so let's keep the dice rolling :) The club has over 1,900+ MEMBERS so your work will not go without notice! Click the banner to sign up today!
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Voting for the Action Banner Contest is now open! It's your time to cast your vote for the banner you think deserves 1st place! Take your time & choose the banner you think is the best! It'll take no more than 2 minutes! Click the banner above & vote! There are 24 banners so the choice will be tough but one will reign supreme. Until next time, stay true to the club & take care :)
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Akuto May 15, 2012 11:06 PM
This is the first newsletter from iCards! The club was launched this past Saturday & already has 400+ members so I would like to thank everyone for being part of the club. 300+ LE & 400+ LE will be open later today & many more this week. Once the club is set, we'll have more games & events to offer. Hopefully, there will be a new layout each month to keep the club's look fresh.
The club already has 400+ members so if you are willing to help out & become part of the iCards' staff, click here! Right now, the club is hiring 'Card Makers' but if you have any other job that you would like to do for the club, just post in the 'Staff Recruitment thread'.
Until next time, take care & stay true to the club! :)
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1,500 MEMBERS! Anime Afterlife now has 1,500 members after only 4 months! This club is progressing beyond expectations & I'm grateful to all the members. In honor of reaching a huge milestone, AA has a brand new LAYOUT & has become more organized than before. Things are changing for the best! Click the banner to check out the new club layout!
AA now offers 'OFFICIAL MEMBER CARDS!' Click here to request your member card today! Hurry & get them before they run out.
BANNER CONTEST! We had a successful Poster Contest in February & now it's time to have a Banner Contest. Let's see who takes first place this time! This month's theme will be ACTION! You don't have to be an expert to participate so don't be shy & sign up TODAY! Click here to sign up for the 'ACTION BANNER CONTEST!'
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The News-Leader - Hulshof Joins Energy Protest
Candidate unveils energy plan as part of call for drilling.
Sam Hananel
Missouri Rep. Kenny Hulshof on Thursday used the simmering fight in Congress over offshore oil drilling to unveil the energy plan he's promoting in his bid for governor.
More than 100 of Hulshof's Republican colleagues have addressed the empty House chamber during the August recess to demand a vote on expanding oil drilling in offshore waters and allowing exploration in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Reserve.
But Hulshof's speech Thursday also called for more exploration of oil and gas in Missouri, saying he wants to unlock the considerable oil deposits believed to lie within the state.
"I don't think that Jed Clampett is going to be moving to Beverly Hills because of the riches he found in Missouri oil, but there is an estimated 1.4 billion to 1.9 billion barrels of oil in western Missouri," Hulshof said in remarks on the House floor.
Energy policy has become an issue in the governor's race, where Hulshof's Democratic rival, Missouri Attorney General Jay Nixon, is airing a television ad criticizing Hulshof for supporting billions in tax breaks to big oil companies.
Hulshof promised to work with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources to find out how much oil the state has so that more investors will consider drilling operations there. He also pledged to work to bring a refinery to Missouri and work with the Department of Economic Development to encourage more investment in energy exploration in the state.
Part of Hulshof's energy proposal mirrors a plan unveiled last month by State Treasurer Sarah Steelman during the GOP gubernatorial primary campaign. Steelman said she would urge the economic development office to lure an oil refinery to the state.
Hulshof's gubernatorial campaign released details of his energy plan following his floor speech.
Nixon spokesman Oren Shur said the Democrat agrees with Hulshof about the need for more drilling both offshore and in currently protected areas of Alaska.
"But unlike Congressman Hulshof, Jay Nixon knows we don't need to give billions away to big oil companies when they're making record profits and Missourians are paying record prices at the pump," Shur said.
Shur said Nixon also would focus on finding potential oil reserves in western Missouri and boost investments in renewable forms of energy like solar, wind, ethanol and cellulosic biofuels.
Other Missouri Democrats quickly pounced on Hulshof's speech, pointing out that Hulshof has missed 42 percent of the votes in the House since starting his bid for governor but found time to fly to Washington to announce his energy plan.
"Of course he skips out on the job when there's important things to vote on in Congress, but he goes back to Washington for a political stunt on behalf of big oil," said Missouri Democratic Party spokesman Zac Wright.
Hulshof campaign spokesman Scott Baker said the speech was necessary "because of (Democratic House Speaker) Nancy Pelosi's failure to take action on our nation's energy crisis."
"If Democrats hadn't chosen to sell out to environmental extremist groups for the past 20 years, we wouldn't be in the mess we're in," Baker said. "As it is, it's like pulling teeth to bring sensible energy legislation to the floor of the House in 2008. That is unacceptable for the working people of Missouri."


text: We have booked a standard view room at POR for our November trip. We are pretty easygoing and don't really spend a lot of time looking at the "view" out of the hotel window when we are on vacation, and we are in the AB section anyway since we are a family of five, so I didn't book anything special as far as room locations go. the kids are 13, 10, and 7, so no itty bitty ones on this trip! I read here that some of the standard buildings are better than others for various reasons. We will be getting a rental car when we land at MCO, so we will have a car, so what other reasons are there to *request* a specific room location (I highlighted request because I understand that without paying for a preferred room, we risk getting the "worst" room, and if so, we're OK with that LOL) I was thinking that the only thing we would really care about is the pool and maybe the foodcourt so that we have easier access to the refillable mugs , although no matter how close we are, I don't really see us schlepping around outside at all hours of the morning and night to get our 12 free oz of Coke...I think we will realistically stop at Target or Walmart on the way from the airport for juice, water, and pop and use the refillable mugs in the room. Really....any reasons to request anything, or will we be OK taking our chances and taking what we get?


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His Holiness the 17th Karmapa's First Visit to the United Kingdom - Contact News
By Marine Ragueneau / May 29, 2017
His Holiness the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa, Ogyen Trinley Dorje, made his first visit to the United Kingdom this month.
At 31 years old, Ogyen Trinley Dorje is head of the Karma Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism, a reincarnation lineage that dates back more than 900 years. His Holiness was born in eastern Tibet but fled to India in 2000, where he now resides at the Gyuto Monastery near Dharamshala. He is the only reincarnate Lama to have been recognised by both His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the Chinese communist government.
The Karmapa's 11-day visit began on May 17 and the first public event was held on May 20 in London's Battersea Park.
"I would like to express my great delight at this opportunity that has come to pass for me to visit London, the capital of the United Kingdom, for the first time. Especially, I would like to extend my warmest greetings to all you friends who are gathered here. I have been waiting for a long time to visit the United Kingdom, and now that opportunity has finally arisen and I'm so happy about this."
"Even though it's my first visit, still the time allotted for this visit is very short. However, I consider this to be merely the beginning. I think of this opportunity of this short initial visit as a gateway so that I will be able to come again and again in the future" said His Holiness in his opening speech.
Among several teachings, empowerments, and visits, Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorje taught a three-part teaching, Eight Verses for Training the Mind, based on the lojong text by Geshe Langri Tangpa. He made a visit to the British Parliament and held seminars on animal welfare and the environment at the Cambridge Veterinary School and Cambridge University. Ending the historic visit, His Holiness held a Life Long Empowerment in Surrey on May 27.
With further travel scheduled throughout Canada beginning on May 29 in Toronto, the Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorje will continue to bring Tibetan Buddhism to an international audience.


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Newman Properties are delighted to offer to the market this contemporary and spacious two bedroom luxury apartment in a highly sought after area of Bathgate. Built by David Wilson in 2007 this apartment is one of the largest and comprises of lounge, breakfasting kitchen, two double bedrooms, en suite and bathroom. The property also benefits from double glazing and gas central heating throughout.
The ideally located property benefits from designated parking and well maintained common grounds.
The property benefits from being situated near Bathgate Town Centre where you will find a range of shops to cover everyday needs. Here, you will also find the public library, health centre and nearby sports centre. Public transport from Bathgate is good, with regular bus and rail services to Edinburgh; there is a service every half an hour with the journey into Edinburgh Waverley taking approximately thirty minutes. There is easy access from this area to the M8 Edinburgh to Glasgow motorway and also the surrounding area of Livingston.
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Enter property via white door into bright and spacious reception hallway. This hallway provides access to all the accommodation. Fitted carpet, entry system, two shelved storage cupboards, additional utility storage cupboard plumbed for washing machine smoke detector, radiator, power points and access to attic.
Lounge 162 x 124
Contemporary and spacious lounge has feature french doors and paris balcony overlooking the front of the property, allowing natural light to flood this attractive room. Fitted carpet, radiator, electric fire, telephone point, TV point, blinds and power points.
Breakfasting Kitchen 124 x 94
Modern kitchen is fitted with luxury base and wall units with contrasting worktop. Stainless steel sink with drainer and chrome mixer tap, gas hob, electric oven, extractor fan, integrated fridge & freezer, radiator and vinyl flooring. Part tiled walls. Window overlooks the rear of the property and there is also ample room for table and chairs in this well proportioned kitchen.
Master Bedroom 92 x 120
This large and airy master bedroom has a window overlooking the front of the property. Feature French doors with paris balcony. Fitted carpet, built-in wardrobe, telephone point, TV point and power points.
En Suite Bathroom 911 x 310
This En Suite Bathroom is part tiled, 2 piece white suite, power shower and shaver point.
Bedroom Two 106 x 106
Another good sized double bedroom with window overlooking the rear of the property. Fitted carpet, radiator, built-in wall to wall wardrobe with additional built in wardrobe for extra storage and power points.
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Bright fully-tiled bathroom is fitted with white three piece suite comprising of WC, wash hand basin and bath. Vinyl flooring, shaver point, radiator and window overlooks the rear of the property.
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Next handgun
Alright I finally broke down and bought something a while back....my new .22 pump action so now I'm good on my .22 rifle aspirations for now. I got something fun and just accurate enough...and something my girlfriend even likes which is a VERY good plus.
But now I'm in the handgun market again and figuring out what to buy.
The subjects are currently 1911, CZ 75 B or SP-01, CZ P-07
I saw a full size Kimber that has extreme finish wear and looks like it was carried like all hell...but it's a Kimber 1911 so it should still be good. Price tag was 425 BUT as I have good relations with one of the guys in there I figured out that I would be 400 out the door in cash for a kimber 1911
Then I saw two other 'new' used guns...a CZ 75 B and a CZ 75 SP-01
The B model is 475 before tax and the SP-01 is 550 before tax. If we go by what we saw before then the Used guns can have about 25 dollars taken off and it would be out the door....but not confirmed.
So 400 out the door for a heavily used 1911 Kimber
425-450 out the door for a new looking and fantastic looking CZ 75 B
500-525 out the door for an SP-01
Also for 500 dollars including tax I could get a new CZ 75 P-07 at Acadamy brand new. The other guns are all used.
What do you think? With the SP-01 and p-07 I do gain a tactical rail.
What will the gun be used for?
I would go with the 9mm CZ's myself. ;)
I would take a close look at that Kimber.....what model is it? If it doesn't show any signs of abuse or excessive wear you could always have it refinished. You could do a complete Robar refinish which would be better then factory(includes frame, slide and internal parts) for around $250 if I remember correctly. You'd have a solid 1911 with one of the toughest finishes available.
That's right guys, I'm slowly coming around.
I'd go CZ this time
I like the SP-01 tactical out of the 4 versions of CZ 75 :cool:
CZ-USA -> Product Categories
Eh I like the SP-01 but now I'm thinking I need a lighter pistol...and a polymer pistol might be the way to go.
For a while I was liking the Ruger SR9 but I think I've settled with the p-07
It's 450 or 500 including tax new and Acadamy has them in right now. I'm going to wait about a month or so to get some cash together as I have a few obligations...but it should be fine.
cz po7 duty
i purchased the po7 when it first came out. had to send it back because the sights were way off and the magazine would not fall out. they sent me a new gun, the accuracy is now great but the magazine will not fall out. disappointing.
75b's swallow everything thnrowed at them , and are accurate shooters.....but i would avoid absolutly their P07 till they fix numerous problems with it. i'm a user of a specific CZ forum and i've read loads of complains about this pistol.
all in all, CZ 75's are very reliable,heavy it's true, but built like tanks.
i use my shadow in ipsc and idpa, i couldn't ask for more from a pistol. out of the box, everything is great, trigger, cycling, sights, all very well settled in. you can expect the same from 75B's trust me...
I have read about problems with the p07 before too.
I bought a CZ pcr.excellent pistol 14+1 in a compact package.very accurate right out of the box.a b-day present from the wife:).
CZ 75s are great guns, they won't let you down. However, $400 seems like a good deal for the Kimber depending on the model. If the wear is just cosmetic (i.e. the gun was carried a lot but not abused), I'd go for that one and just have it refinished.
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September 7, 2010
Checking the Numbers
Freaky Concerns
On the first day of September, Tim Lincecum dominated the Rockies, allowing just one run over eight innings. He walked one batter and tallied nine strikeouts. This was the prototypical Lincecum game in the previous two seasons and one that would produce more, "yeah, that looks about right" reactions than anything else. After all, Lincecum was a strikeout machine with impeccable control and a devastating fastball-curveball-changeup repertoire that kept hitters off-kilter. He won, and deserved, two straight National League Cy Young awards and was presumably not even at what would normally be considered a pitcher's peak. The 2010 season has been of a different variety for "The Freak," however, and his great performance against the Rockies elicited a different reaction—a collective sigh of relief from the Giants' faithful. See, at a very crucial juncture with the wild card within reach and the NL West seemingly up for grabs, Giants fans were more worried than confident that their ace would deliver the goods.
Why, you ask? Well, in August, Lincecum made five starts and never lasted more than six innings. His peripherals were relatively poor, and his general run prevention skills were on the fritz. Overall, Lincecum pitched in just 25
Yes, the Giants were in contention for much of last year, but as I explained at the time, their offense was so historically poor that it would have been the worst offense to ever qualify for the postseason. In other words, their record may have indicated there was a chance, but it was very, very slim. This season is another story, as the Giants are currently just one game behind the Padres for the NL West title, and two games behind the Phillies for the wild card. Because of their current status in the playoff picture, struggles by any of the Giants' major contributors are going to be all the more magnified. But is this the first time Lincecum has ever gone through a rough patch? He may be a dynamite pitcher, but if Roy Halladay and Cliff Lee can surrender runs over a stretch, Lincecum really should not be expected to be perfect every time out.
To find out, I computed his RA over every five-game stretch from 2007-09. Here are his worst spans:
What should immediately stick out is that all five of these spans occurred in 2007, when Lincecum was still getting his feet wet as a rookie. The 8.17 RA on display lately does raise a red flag in the sense that it is way worse than any five-game stretch since the 2008 season. Over the last two seasons, his worst spans consisted of 4.65, 4.15, and 4.09 RAs, which are in no way awful. Essentially, during his two Cy Young runs, at his worst he resembled a slightly above average pitcher. But, these results are not exactly concerning Giants fans. Instead, the cause for concern is the inputs leading to that output—his repertoire and pure stuff. Simply put, his fastball is slower this year than it was last year, which marks a more substantial downturn in velocity compared to the 2008 campaign.
People have noticed, too, as a Google search for a discussion of the matter generates a bevy of links of articles and posts wondering exactly what is happening to one of baseball's best. Earlier in the year it didn't matter much as Lincecum was still mowing batters down, keeping balls in play on the ground and while his walk rate had risen a bit, it was right in line with his 2008 mark. Add in that Lincecum himself openly admitted to his desire to use off-speed pitches more in an attempt to help preserve his arm for the long haul and there was no reason to panic. Lincecum had simply evolved into a different pitcher. Instead of throwing flames at hitters, he offered a slightly slower heater but with plenty of movement, which likely looked even faster to the hitters due to the added off-speed pitches. One of the tenets of perceived velocity is that showing the batters slower perceived pitches—which can be breaking balls, changeups, or simply fastballs located on the outside corner—can enhance the perceived velocity of other pitches, like inside heaters. He had become a different pitcher with similar results.
But when the results started to move south over the last few weeks, and Lincecum went so far as to alter his windup—which was reportedly unalterable all throughout his high school, college, and minor-league days—everyone took notice. As one scout told me, "That's usually the sign of a guy who doesn't have an answer to his problems and is just searching for something, especially in this case where his mechanics are so different than the norm." With regards to the decline in Lincecum's "stuff," another scout had this to offer: "His stuff doesn't look the same as the past two seasons. Hitters seem more comfortable in the box against him and are taking better swings. He's also not throwing as hard and his off-speed stuff lacks bite and movement." The decrease in velocity has already been established, but are his off-speed pitches really being delivered with less bite?
The table below shows Lincecum's PITCHf/x information over the last three seasons:
I grouped the table by pitch and year so it is easier to examine the trends. First off, it should be noted that Lincecum's fastball is very confusing. As Josh Kalk pointed out a couple of years ago, he actually throws a two-seam fastball, even if the pitch boasts movement and velocity characteristics inherent in four-seamers. The PITCHf/x algorithm recently began classifying two-seamers as separate pitches, categorizing approximately 12 percent of Lincecum's pitches this season as such, but since we have photographic evidence that he has thrown a two-seamer all along, I am going to lump what the system classifies as a fastball together. With that in mind, his usage of the pitch has dropped off from the 2008 season, but he is throwing it at a rate similar to last year's. The velocity is down, sure, but a dropoff of one mph isn't deadly, and we don't truly know yet the magnitude of such a drop from a value or production standpoint. The real issue with the heater is the movement. Not only is Lincecum throwing the pitch slower, the numbers here confirm the scout's take that his pitches lack bite.
His off-speed pitches, however, are not showing any signs of a substantial drop. His slider, though thrown less often, is showing more movement. The curve is showing less vertical movement, meaning it is dropping less, but that isn't likely to be enough to make a severe difference. The changeup could be perceived to be less effective due to the compounding effect of a half-inch drop in both movement components, but again, these changes are not as substantial as the drop in horizontal movement for the fastball. What seems to be happening is that the off-speed pitches are ever so slightly less effective, while the fastball is no longer as intimidating. This could lead to hitters becoming more comfortable in the box, especially if their confidence goes through the roof when they see an ace changing his mechanics to help solve a perceived problem.
What happens now? Well, it seems clear that the Lincecum we saw in 2008 and 2009 isn't around right now. That isn't to say that the current version is ineffective, because he is still fantastic, but rather that if the velocity and movement are wont to return, he will need to continue his development as a pitcher. The best attribute of Greg Maddux and Pedro Martinez was their pitching intellect, their ability to adjust to whatever they had left in the tank and make it work. In only his third full season, Lincecum doesn't need to adjust to being a pure balls-in-play pitcher relying on guile, but he also can't throw his new fastball thinking it is just like the old one. It will be interesting to see how he finishes the season, as very strong performances from here on out could help alleviate all of this concern and show that he has adapted to a new form of his repertoire. Either way, it is very intriguing to watch a young pitcher develop at the major-league level. Pitchers, by nature, are fickle. That Lincecum had a poor five-game stretch is not all that interesting when taken alone. That his inputs could have been broken is a much more important question, and one that this data can only begin to answer.
Eric Seidman is an author of Baseball Prospectus.
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Thanks for this. As a huge Giants fan, I have obviously been concerned, and this helped me understand better what went on in August.
Sep 07, 2010 07:29 AM
If Zito doesn't improve from his current spot, he's 5th in the rotation as Sanchez and Bumgarner have been much better. Now it's unlikely that Bumgarner would get any postseason starts due to being in his first season, but Zito won't be getting anything more than the 4th spot in the postseason rotation.
Sep 07, 2010 07:49 AM
Well, Cinci will obviously have the worst postseason rotation no matter who makes the playoffs. (Unless the Rockies are able to get in.)
Sep 07, 2010 07:51 AM
I do question statements like, "this isn't likely to make a difference." pitchf/x is still a new tool and we've never been able to quantify minute differences in fastball speed and movement, or that of off-speed pitches. Until truly detailed analysis is done with this data (which will likely have to wait until the data is entirely reliable) we just don't know the threshold for curveball or fastball effectiveness.
Sep 07, 2010 10:42 AM
Also, I think the vertical movement on his fastball is probably more telling anyway, if one mile per hour means that pitch loses another inch to gravity then that's significant.
Sep 07, 2010 10:44 AM
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The brief was to choose 3 words from the list of nouns, verbs and adjectives and to create a story. The words i have chosen: circus/big party/dancing. After that we were suppose to create 6 illustrations which would support the story. Here you can see 3 out of 6 illustrations i made.
The story i wrote for this brief:
It was one of those rainy days, when you are all alone in your room, looking outside with the hope that the rain will stop soon and you could go out there to play, to run and to enjoy the minutes of your existence. But the weather was so bad and the rain-drops were so heavy that no hope could be seen in small coin like Sophies eyes.
Suddenly outside in the very corner of the window frame the girl saw a small shiny dot which was moving closer to the house. After a while the girl could properly see the small nicely dressed creature which were heading to the big puddle in their courtyard. Sophy grabbed her coat and ran out into the rain. She came out just in time to see how the creature jumped in to the huge puddle and disappear. In a second she was near that place but couldn't see anything else except her own reflection in the water. The girl was ready to go home, but curiosity overwhelmed her and she decided to try to jump into the water, as the creature did. She stood up, closed her eyes, hold the breath and…
For a second she felt as a jellyfish but straight away she found a hard wooden floor under her feet. "Where am i?",-she thought. Sophy looked around, it was quite dark and she needed a moment for her eyes to get used to the light, but soon she could properly see the empty circle room with a lots of doors.
Show me five fingers,
Let me see.
Show me four fingers,
Touch your knee.
Show me three fingers,
Touch your nose.
Show me two fingers,
Touch your toes.
Show me one finger,
Let me see.
With this finger,
Point to me.
In this way the first door was chosen. It was big and red but the hand was so worm that the girl was not afraid to open it. Inside the room she saw a lot of acrobats, doing amazing tricks, jumping around, laughing and singing. Girl was so adored, that she decided to try other doors.
Zoom, zoom, zoom,
We're going to the moon.
Zoom, zoom, zoom,
We'll get there very soon.
5, 4, 3, 2, 1,
Blast off!
The second door was so bright and colorful than she were suppose to screw her eyes. Behind the door she found a room full of clowns. Colorful faces and big shoos were all over the place. There were so many of them that it was a bit creepy and Sophy clothed the door straight away. "This one gonna be the best one, i'm sure", and she came closer to the white soft door with an amazing pattern on it, slowly she pushed it and came into the absolute darkness, the door disappeared behind her…
Sophy didn't know what to do, but she was frozen, she couldn't move. The bright pointed light appeared in the middle of the empty space. The gorgeous, swan like, ballerina was making pirouettes and moving so gracefully that Sophy was amazed and here eyes opened so wide that it seemed you can feet the whole universe in there.She was trying to catch every move that ballerina made. The room get lighter and lighter and new ballerinas appeared, they were moving around the place in a beautiful costumes. "I would like to have such a lovely costume too",- thought the girl. She looked in one of the mirrors, which were all around the walls and discovered that she is actually wearing one of those, her hair was tided up and she looked exactly like one of them. Ballerinas took her hand and they all together danced in circles, spinning round and round.
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Readers' responses to Debito Arudou's May 1 Just Be Cause column, "Yes, I can use chopsticks: the everyday 'microaggressions' that grind us down," his followup June 5 JBC column, "Guestists, Haters, the Vested: Apologists take many forms," and Colin P.A. Jones' counterarticle, "Much ado, but microimportant" (Zeit Gist, June 5):
Ice-breakers aren't microaggressions
Yes, Japanese will routinely ask foreigners if they can use chopsticks. But has Debito ever listened to any Japanese-Japanese conversations? One would be hard-pressed to find an interaction between casual acquaintances that doesn't begin with something about the weather.
Is this reliance on the same ice-breaker when confronted with the need to make conversation also "microaggression"? Or is it simply a reflection of the Japanese tendency to use set phrases and forms when convenient?
Non-white foreigners endure real racism
First and foremost, Debito Arudou seems to gloss over the fact that you can define and quantify microaggressions all you like, but the Japanese will not care. They did not ask us to come; we chose to come. To provide a parallel relevant to most gaijin (I am not offended by the term), Americans generally hate missionaries for going somewhere uninvited and then expecting people to change. While this is not about religion, it is the same concept: uninvited, yet wanting people to change.
That aside, I think the author is fundamentally misinterpreting the underlying reasons behind why the Japanese ask the questions they do.
First, "Wow, you can use chopsticks?!" is in no way driven by subconscious racist tendencies — it is driven by what I consider to be an accurate stereotype. Americans generally DO NOT use chopsticks, and I would bet that over 75 percent of Americans cannot. I know for a fact that my brother and mother cannot, and my dad just pretends he can. It's a comment out of genuine surprise, because all the information they have been given their whole life is that Americans don't use chopsticks, which, excluding the upper-middle class that loves sushi, is true.
Gaijin are offended because they've been living here for years, but the Japanese person talking to them most likely does not know that, and even if they do, have not thought deeply enough on the subject to recognize it.
Honestly, I hate the question, and I hate having the same conversation about where I am from over and over again, but this is just me being selfish and only thinking about it from my point of view, because I have had the conversation a thousand times. For the Japanese person asking me, it is most likely the first or maybe second time they have had a conversation with a foreigner in their life, so to them they are asking relevant questions to show interest in who we are.
Moreover, when Japanese meet other Japanese people, the first thing they ask is where they are from, and if they say Osaka or Nagoya or Okinawa, they say something equally stereotypical, like "Ohh, okonomiyaki!" or "You must surf." I personally cannot think of better small-talk questions a Japanese person could ask a foreigner.
As for food, Japanese are extremely proud of their food, and believe it is fundamentally different from all other cuisines. As such, the "can you eat" conversation is a way for them to test their subconscious belief that their food is unique and that foreigners like other food better.
This is a very interesting concept, and I think in the context of a racist America it is extremely relevant, because Americans have lived side-by-side with people of other ethnicities their whole lives. However, Japanese generally have no exposure to gaijin (e.g. white) foreigners, so this may not actually apply.
More importantly, none of the examples outlined really pertain to nonwhite foreigners in Japan, those towards whom Japanese tend to be far more discriminatory (consciously or subconsciously).
Overall, I disagree with the interpretation that the daily interactions we as gaijin have with Japanese are microaggressions, and I hope that foreigners will focus on more accurately understanding the reasons Japanese act they way they do towards gaijin. Moreover, if battling racism is a concern, I encourage others to start with advocating for the nonwhite gaijin living in Japan, as they face far more detrimental racism that being asked if they can use chopsticks.
For Indians, read 'curry'
I've been living in Japan for almost three years. The first thing the Japanese ask me is, "Do you eat curry every day?" since I am from India and they only know that Indian curry is very famous.
Curry has become an identity for Indians in Japan.
Takanezawa, Tochigi
Microaggression right back atcha
Wow, I feel strangely relieved that this nagging emptiness in the pit of my stomach every time I go through the motions of a pointless conversation has a name. I always felt like a puppet with the some racist locals jamming their derisive narrative up my behind so I could be controlled. I've now found that the best counter is being "passive microaggressive":
Irritating Local: Oh, you use chopsticks well!
Me (smiling): I also know how to use a fork and knife. Let me teach you how to use it …
IL: Why, you speak Japanese fluently!
Me: Well, I try. I'm not as good as you — you've got a great Japanese accent!
Me (mock surprise): Really? Oh.
IL: Why do you foreigners have big eyes?
Me (mumbling): So we can avoid car accidents because of how you drive.
IL: Pardon?
Me (smiling): So we can look for a new wife.
IL: You have big feet.
Me (mumbling): Not as big as the holes in your teeth.
Local: Pardon?
Me: We've big feet to step over the holes in the street.
IL (for the 100th time): What country are you from?
Me: Guess.
IL: You're from — (before they finish the sentence I cut them off)
Me (in my best Adam Sandler impression): Yes, you're absolutely right! Oh wow, you're sooooo smart, you remembered! Aren't you a clever one? Who's a smartypants? Why, you're a smartypants! Why, you must have the IQ of one of those delicious whales of yours …
Naturally the above replies are adjusted to how offensive the questions were when first asked. I believe that by mirroring these microaggressive patterns back, people can see it for the ugly venom it really is.
Kasukabe, Saitama
Where is the positivity?
Ever since Mr. Arudou posted his original article, I've heard nothing but "microaggression this" and "microaggression that" from friends who are currently expats in Japan. I will admit, I'm not currently in Japan, so my last experience with with these microaggressions may be just over a year ago, and on top of that I lived in the countryside of the countryside — Rokkasho-mura, Aomori Prefecture — so even while in Japan I didn't receive too much exposure.
But what I don't understand is, why doesn't anyone think of just looking at them in a positive light? Why can't you try to see the positive in what is being conveyed rather than the negative?
In the case of the infamous "O-hashi wa jouzu desu ne" ("You're good at using chopsticks"), most of the time I see people interpreting it as "You hold the dexterity of my 5-year-old!" but in reality the major intent here is, "I appreciate the time and effort you put into learning our style of eating utensils," aka "our culture." If anything, the speaker is expressing that they're proud of your accomplishments. I don't know about you, but when I got here, using chopsticks wasn't exactly the easiest thing in the world, but I kept at it and now I use them without thinking about it.
In fact, you could even make them happier by demonstrating some of that humility Japanese culture is so well-known for:
With friends (while picking up rice and eating politely without making a mess): "You kidding me? I'm dropping food all over the place, half the rice is on the floor and not in my mouth. There's no way I could be that good at it." That might get a laugh, or possibly: "This nothing but pure guesswork; I don't really know what I'm doing."
With people you need to be more polite with: "No, no, I'm still learning. After all, I can't get it to the point where I don't waste rice by picking up that last grain."
With your boss: "No, sir, I can't possibly be doing all that well, but I am always open to suggestions — and while on the topic, would you mind giving me some pointers?"
Other infamous phrases:
"You speak good Japanese!"
"O-seji wa jouzu desu ne!" ("Well, you're good at flattery!") This may sound sarcastic in English, but every time I use this the Japanese person usually runs to their friend and is like "Oh my God, he knows that phrase and can use it right!" Or: "Katakoto shika hanasenai no desu ga, sou itte kurete ureshii desu!" ("I can only speak broken Japanese, but hearing you say that makes me happy!")
"How long will you be in Japan?"
When talking to foreigner-friendly Japanese: "Depends on when my visa expires, but if I could find a Japanese girlfriend, that would be nice, and maybe I could stay longer."
Contrary to what a lot of people seem to get from this common question, most Japanese people are pleased to hear that you enjoy living in their country. When they went through Japanese high school, they either experienced or were taught a lot of negative things about their country as a means of reinforcing humility. Hearing you, a person from another country, finding good things within their culture that make you interested in staying longer usually pleases them.
I say "usually" because there is always the xenophobic type. In those awkward, rare experiences of talking to xenophobic Japanese, try: "Well, Japan sure has its tough spots; it surely seems like a country made in Japan by Japanese people. I'll be sure to leave when I am no longer needed."
Bear in mind, xenophobic Japanese usually aren't going to want to hear anything but something along these lines. It is my personal opinion that if you leave them with a positive impression, by mirroring their internal thoughts, you can improve their impression of foreigners. The direct, frank style of activism, on the other hand, is notorious for achieving nothing, and instead instigating problems.
So I hope my point has been made: There are ways you can turn this microaggression into a positive experience for yourself. If we're lucky enough, people will be impressed by your capabilities and will stop asking these questions.
Finally, take what I've stated here with a grain of salt. When I lived in Japan, it was for a mere eight months, and as a high school exchange student through Rotary International. I had my youth and linguistic ability on my side, plus the fact I was in a very rural part of Japan. So of course it may not be as easy as I'm indicating, but give it a shot and you might be pleased with the results.
DeForest, Wisconsin
Putting gaijin in their place
To put it simply, in Japanese culture those on top (the senpai) judge those on bottom (the kouhai). When a complement is given in a hierarchical society like Japan, there is ALSO reinforcement being given about WHO IS ON TOP.
In Japan, no matter what wise thing a senpai (senior, higher-ranked person) might say to a kouhai (junior, lower-ranked person), the kouhai DOES NOT complement the senpai; the kouhai merely says "un," because if the kouhai were to compliment the senpai, it would imply that the kouhai were (gasp) wise enough to be in a position to judge whether or not what the senpai said was wise! If the kouhai were to complement the senpai, the senpai would reply with "namaiki — how rude of you; your complement implies that you are above me."
I think some NJ (non-Japanese) from more egalitarian cultures may not fully appreciate the true status-confirming meaning of compliments in such hierarchical/feudal societies. In these societies, it is generally the higher-status person who compliments the lower-status person (the reverse of this is very rare). The psychology behind this is the same as an adult complimenting a child, a manager at work complimenting his subordinate, or a master complimenting an apprentice.
These types of compliments may be sincere, but they also inherently establish a hierarchy and pecking order. In Japan, where almost all interactions and relationships are hierarchical, compliments from a Japanese person to a "perpetually newbie" NJ about things that are uniquely Japanese are often a manifestation and cementing of this pecking order.
Remember, we are not talking about a Japanese person complimenting a NJ on completing the Tokyo Marathon here. Instead, we are talking about using chopsticks and speaking basic Japanese — things that adults in Japan may compliment kids on.
So before we NJ let these compliments go to our heads, let's not forget what skills/accomplishments are being complimented here. The use of these types of compliments to establish a hierarchy/pecking order/rules of the game cannot be overemphasized. They can have strong negative implications by lowering the status and expectations of the person on the receiving end of such compliments.
It's racist but not malicious
Gaijin (or gaikokujin, if you prefer) sometimes forget that in most places in Asia, ethnicity and nationality are often the same, or perceived to be so, and this is especially true in Japan, probably because of the isolationist Edo Period. Even people of Korean descent whose families have lived in Japan for generations are not considered Japanese, and are not full citizens!
While I find all that Mr. Arudou said to be generally true in my experience, Japanese racism (and it certainly is racism), which derives from this association of ethnicity with nationality, is entirely inclusive, and I do not find it malicious. To the Japanese, you are either Japanese — or you are not.
Joshua Tree, California
The U.S. is microaggressive too
I always enjoy these cultural articles, even though it's been six years since we retired and moved back to the U.S.
These ritual questions are simply easy formulas for Japanese to follow to break the ice with foreign residents, not an attempt to put us in our place.
Living in Ibaraki Prefecture, we quickly found that the nattou question was aimed at humor, as many of my coworkers were less enthusiastic about it than my wife was. People soon learned that I followed judo and sumo and had done my ritual climb of Fuji.
Likewise, my wife was into shell painting and calligraphy in local community centers. These deeply Japanese interests obviated the need to pursue further "othering" questions early in our stay — probably out of concern that I'd want to show photos from our latest local excursion.
Japanese "othering" is not more extreme that ours. We have plenty of regional stereotypes and put-downs in the U.S., and we always suspect that new immigrants are not fully American. Later we come to accept new people on an individual basis. Japanese are no more "microaggressive" than anyone else.
By the way, do you like nattou?
Whidbey Island, Washington
Nothing compared to Austria
Sorry, but I am a bit sick of this.
If you come from Europe, especially — like me — from Austria, you will be very happy here for the lack of racism in Japan (at least if your skin colour is white).
In Austria, everybody staying for more than eight years is obliged to take a language test in order to get his visa, there is open racism in the streets, on TV, in Parliament — everywhere. The antiforeigner and neo-Nazi party now accounts for 30 percent of the vote and probably will soon be the strongest political force. It is widely acknowledged there that foreigners are beings of a lower class. And so on and so forth.
Looking at what is happening in Europe, I can only wonder what you are complaining about. Being different than the mainstream masses is not so bad, after all. I enjoy those microaggressions, as they prove that I am different.
And if "decades" of experience as a foreigner haven't succeeded in teaching you a way how to deal with those microaggressions, something is wrong — possibly with you.
I think readers would be better served if they were told strategies of how to counter those microaggressions successfully, instead of reading over and over again the stories of the oh-so-poor Caucasian gaijins in Japan.
A stranger with a bit of experience in dealing with Japanese persons should be able to make the "aggressor" laugh about himself, instead of getting angry and spewing his anger into a newspaper column.
Same script in Seoul
Reading your articles was quite interesting. Being a six-year resident of South Korea with a Korean wife and 1-year-old daughter, I have suffered a lot of these situations: the chopsticks, the taxi drivers, the eternal feedback loop of "How long have you been in Korea? What are you doing here? Do you like Korean women? How many have you had sex with? Oh, you're so handsome. Oh, you speak Korean so well…" And so it goes on.
The worst of it these days, though, is walking around with my daughter. Everyone wants to touch her, tells us how cute she is, and when I'm not there everyone tells my wife she doesn't look Korean, to which my wife replies, "Her father is American." That, apparently, is a bit of a conversation stopper.
Anyway, long story short, I wanted to let you know that first, it isn't just Japan, and second, it's nice to know that a word has been thought of and that people are noticing just how infuriating it can be to have those around you pointing out how different you are several times a day, every day, for years on end.
Expat responses conditioned by West
I read with interest the column "Guestists, Haters, the Vested: Apologists take many forms." Although what you said seems to apply very much only to Japan, what you ARGUE applies around the world, and to certain Western nations in which there seems to be a larger movement to shout down anyone who upsets the status quo.
It reminded me of the current climate in Canada, where if you protest about lower tuition, environmental issues, or nearly anything else that "threatens" the economic status quo, you are discredited. If your movement gets large enough, the mainstream press does nearly everything it can to discredit you.
Although this is a huge oversimplification, I believe it is because after decades of existing in a consumerist-capitalist society, people truly value their financial stability above all else and will fight even against social or economic reform that would benefit them in the long term because they have been conditioned to think about short-term financial gratification.
I believe you could fit the "Apologists," as you call them, into this category, as they clearly are afraid of being hammered down and suffering any repercussions along with it (loss of reputation leading to loss of job, clients or students).
For me, the interesting thing to consider is: Did Japan make them into Apologists who seek to maintain the status quo so that they may pursue their dream of financial stability, or was it Western culture? I agree with you that most Apologists tend to be white — and white American males at that — so I think it is clear that the West primed them for this behavior, and Japan triggered it.
Edmonton, Alberta
Arudou's analysis is spot-on
Kudos to Mr. Arudou for his strikingly accurate portrait of not only the microaggressive racialization techniques of well-intentioned Japanese, but also the equally well-intentioned but underthought reactions of non-Japanese who don't want to "rock the boat."
As someone who has performed primary research, including ethnographic fieldwork, on issues of cultural identity in Japan, I can say that Mr. Arudou is spot-on in his analysis.
Keep on fighting for the next generation, Mr. Arudou.
Sakado, Saitama
Perfect example of microaggression
A Japanese lady in her 60s complained to me the other day that somebody in the train had offered her a seat, and she wasn't amused at all because this had been happening more often lately. According to Mr. Arudou, this fits his definition of "microaggression." Somebody judged the lady by her appearance — "This person looks old she must need a seat" —and assumed that she was too frail to stand, very much to the annoyance of the woman concerned.
I am using this example to show that this kind of "inappropriate" behavior is not limited to interaction between Japanese and foreigners. Furthermore, to use a single catchword for a complex phenomenon is a very sloppy approach, to say the least. But we are already used to Arudou's sloppiness, such as when he translated "uso mo houben" as "a lie is a means to an end," for example, and used it to categorize Japanese culture.
In his latest article (on June 6), Mr. Arudou claims that he is fighting for a better world for his children, a phrase that is supposed to show his altruism and thus enable him to claim the moral high ground and silence any opposition. But I wonder why he preaches to the already converted in an English newspaper. According to my own experience, the Japanese people are very open to listening to foreigners' opinions. I have been invited on many occasions to talk about topics such as ecology, human rights and life in Japan in general.
In the second half of his latest treatise, Arudou finally reveals himself as a true crusader. As if he wanted to give a perfect example of true microaggression himself, he categorizes other foreigners as socially awkward, tech-savvy, nerdy dorks, apologists, haters, guestists. He reminds me more of another American who used the slogan "You are either with me or against me."
Maybe he has to realize that he may have switched his nationality formally, but that his internalized American value system might not exist in other parts of the world. Basically, between black and white there are many shades of grey.
There are many fine columnists who write in The Japan Times about Japan, often critically but still in a balanced and substantiated way. Mr. Arudou is not among them.
Address sickness, not symptom
In his June 5 column, Mr. Arudou doubles down on last month's polemic against microaggression. Instead of actually addressing the points others have made, he simply calls them names such as "apologists," "haters" and "guestists." This doesn't help anyone, and it doesn't further the conversation in any meaningful way whatsoever.
Instead, he keeps comparing Japan to the U.S. and "Western" countries, as if Japan should have to live up to everything that the U.S. supposedly is. The U.S. is full of microaggression, but we are also used to it. Most of us from the U.S. grew up in relatively multicultural societies, not a nearly homogeneous one like Japan.
Not only does he engage in ridiculous ethnocentrism; he accuses anyone who questions the importance of this focus on small annoyances as furthering white privilege.
If he really wants to change Japan for the better, I have some suggestions. Foreigners who live in Japan should work to change attitudes about foreigners and reduce discrimination, but they should do so by engaging their Japanese neighbors. Volunteer for your community, work in politics if you can, talk to Japanese people about it. Microaggression is the symptom of a problem — focus on changing that problem by making yourself an asset to your country and your community.
Attitudes don't change overnight, but if you work hard at engaging people, you might change a few minds. Cure the sickness, not the symptom.
Ugly words, ugly article
Uncle Tom. Apologist. Hater. Ugly words from an ugly article. I can understand the editors' notion of how commentary that brings eyes to the page is a good thing, but I cannot understand how publishing a column that labels anyone who disagrees with the author's "theory" (very badly misused word there; it was not one) with labels best left to the dustbin is a good editorial choice.
The author fails to actually support his point of view that somehow Japan is worse than other nations in microaggressions, and instead takes anyone who disagrees with his opinion to task and labels them. For someone who a paragraph or two before was claiming that Japan does not view us as unique individuals, the hypocritical move of stating the reasoning behind anyone who doesn't buy into his preaching is rather ironic.
The author apparently wants us to believe that he's doing this "for the children" as opposed for his own ego, and dismisses any criticism of his actions or views as "haters gonna hate." I prefer another saying: pot, kettle, black.
As for the editorial choice of publishing such remarks, that is of course up to the editors of The Japan Times. It might indeed bring eyes to the page, but not mine any more. I'll be skipping the Community section, as being told I'm somehow a gaijin version of an "oreo" for disagreeing with an author's opinion isn't exactly a great way of building community or addressing the very real issues with discrimination in Japan.
Matsumoto, Nagano
Microaggression is a real word
(In his June 5 Zeit Gist column) Colin Jones talks about his annoyance at the reframing of words and he wonders why terms like "microcharity," "microhelp" and "microkindness" are not used while "microaggression" is.
He suspects the reason is because the term "microaggression" can be used "to describe something that happens to me, me, me." I suspect the reason is because "microaggression" is a real word.
Mr. Jones says he is "all for gently letting people know when their questions are out of line," but where is his line? The "immaculate conception"? Tom Cruise knew what he was getting himself into when he made "Top Gun" — long before any "tediously repetitive micro-assaults." My kids, however, haven't chosen to be celebrities, yet. Personally, if I see someone famous, I leave them alone.
I don't think I am "the center of the universe" ? I just want a better universe.
He admits that "numerous small slights could accumulate into a significant problem," before accusing victims of what he calls "baseless claims of persecution" — of wasting "otherwise productive" time!
He seems to be saying, "If you don't like it here then don't rock my boat — just go home!"
Jones missing the point
Regarding the so much-discussed microaggressions aftermath articles, I have a few opinions for Colin P.A. Jones and Arudou Debito.
I don't know why this article caused so much indignation among some groups of people. Maybe it is because it was labelled as "microAGGRESSIONS" and ironically these people felt attacked by this term, or just because this group of people live in eternal denial of the status quo in Japan and feel that it is their duty to live like the "eternal guest" no matter what (as pointed out by Debito in his last article).
Colin P.A. Jones mentioned how much he admires Debito's efforts but how uncomfortable it is for him to frame "Japanese interactions with foreigners" as microaggressions. For him, it's pointless and counterproductive to even mention the existence of such microaggressions. According to Mr. Jones, the term is wrong and too "ambiguous" because it can be easily taken to mean every first interaction with a native japanese.
I do not feel that the term is incorrect or out of frame. People who are aware of the implications of the term "microaggressions" are not talking about those irritating and repetitive conversations. Do not lose the point here. We are talking about the assumptions that makes foreign people feel attacked AND alien in Japan.
Being asked how tall you are 50 times per day is irritating but not a microaggression. To receive an English menu without being asked first, or being asked if you know how to use chopsticks are aggressions because they are based on the assumption that you are an "alien" that does not belong in Japan, and therefore know nothing about Japanese society and do not have the right to be part of it. Ever. This is just as wrong as assuming in America that most Afro-Americans are criminals. Conscious or not, these acts are just racist and wrong.
Colin P.A. Jones asks what the goal of pointing out microaggressions is. The point is to create awareness to act — not the big activism acts, but the small ones.
For example, "Japanese Only" signs are a big no for me, as they remind me of those "No Jews allowed" signs in Nazi Germany. They simply give me the creeps. We live in a global world and there is no place for that kind of treatment.
I believe that Debito's passive acts (most of them) are real proof of how to act against these microaggressions. Microaggressions should be tackled with tolerance and dialogue. Those who prefer not to acknowledge this problem should just step aside or at least do not get lost in discussion about whether or not the term "microaggression" is correct. That simply does not matter. The problem is real and I believe that most NJ people who have lived in Japan are aware of it.
I don't see how publishing articles against Debito's points of view is of any help. I'd be happy to hear about any solutions to this problem rather than that "microaggressions are just another work of fiction by the extremist paranoid Arudou Debito." Paranoid or not, I believe he is making good points that many of us can relate to, not works of fiction.
I guess that NJ living in Japan should now practice their tolerance on two fronts: first against microaggressions, and secondly against "apologists."
Guadalajara, Mexico
Assumptions of inferiority
It's an interesting article, and Jones makes a lot of valid (if stab-like) arguments. I think for me the term "microaggression" is an important one because it's illustrative of the closed-off state of Japanese society. I'm not arguing it's a cause of any huge problem that needs to be addressed, even if Arudou is. I'm saying it's an indicator of how backward Japanese approaches to foreigners are, and that is a result of a number of factors that Jones doesn't take into account.
If you look at the common Japanese foreigner baits, they all start from a viewpoint that the object of the observations is sub-par, inferior. "Oh, you're good with chopsticks"; "Oh, you can speak Japanese"; "Oh, you can eat squid." These observations start from an assumption that a) Japanese society is highly unique and foreigners have little to no exposure to many of its key elements, and b) that, coming from outside Japan, they are normally unable to assimilate in various ways, thus making assimilation worthy of comment.
I think Jones fails to address the problematic origins of these seemingly harmless gestures. No one in America would express surprise that a Russian could eat gumbo. No one in Germany would be surprised that a Brazilian could drink Jaegermeister, even if they might be surprised that the Brazilian actually likes it.
It's weird, not a normal part of equal Japanese conversational strategies, and comes consciously or unconsciously from a standpoint of superiority, like an American starting a conversation with a foreigner by saying, "So, Iran, huh? You guys haven't heard of democracy yet, right?"
It's not the microaggressions that are the problem; it's the assumptions about the relationship between Japan and foreign countries from which they come.
If Japan is to move ahead as a nation among nations it needs to realize it's a culture among cultures, and these microaggressions are signs that it isn't managing that yet. Jones' approach to the issue is based only on the context of microaggressions in Japanese society. They need to be viewed in a global light, because Japan is a global player and, like it or not, heavily reliant on other countries in many ways.
Matsuyama, Ehime
Japanese care about others
A well-written response by Colin Jones regarding the so-called "microaggressions" of Japanese trying to make small talk with foreigners.
I had the privilege of living there for years and returned in April after seven years for a vacation. The way people care for each other, whether out of obligation, duty, habit or sincerity, is striking compared to in the United States. The Japanese care about other people. Mr. Jones is absolutely correct that if Debito were to go ignored, he would write a column complaining of this instead.
Mr. Jones' accusations of solipsism in Debito's views are apt. If Japanese wish to engage me in asking silly questions that
lead to broader conversations, I welcome it. Thank you, Japan, for your kindness.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Evolution is a gradual thing. The crocodile has looked the same for millions of years, or something like that. And so has the Porsche 911.
Take this picture, for example. It (probably) shows the rear end of the future 911, the 998 version - due in 2011. Doesn't really look like a new species, does it?
OK, so it's shelled in the current car's body, but Porsche is unlikely to move out of its comfort zone on that, so don't expect anything radical. Except, maybe, some fatter wheelarches.
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It'll have Porsche's twin-clutch PDK gearbox, too. We've no idea what that stands for, but we do know it's very good.
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It might even creep over 30mpg. Allegedly. Which means you can probably squeeze an extra lap out of each tank.
Nothing is official yet, although it looks like the 998 will be the same old animal. But like Darwin sort of proved - if it ain't broke, don't fix
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