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ganbaru · 2013-09-07, 07:02

China buys into giant Kazakh oilfield for $5 billion
http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/...98606620130907

Conservative leader Abbott wins landslide Australia election victory
http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/...98503J20130907

Mr Hat and Clogs · 2013-09-07, 07:10

^ le sigh. Not unexpected, but still annoying. (Aust election)

Vallen Chaos Valiant · 2013-09-07, 07:13

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Originally Posted by Mr Hat and Clogs

^ le sigh. Not unexpected, but still annoying. (Aust election)

I am looking forward to the next Federal election already. Hopefully enough of the NBN would survive to be restarted once Abbott is gone.

Abbott doesn't understand why there is any need for faster internet. That statement already guarantees that I can't vote Liberal unless and until Abbott get knifed by Turnbull.

Mr Hat and Clogs · 2013-09-07, 07:51

I missed Abbots acceptance speech. Did he say anything about the NBN? I just know from what I've read in the past about the proposal he put forward being barely an upgrade over what we have now - I wouldn't get much of a performance boost where I am, where as Labour's NBN was fibre to the home, and way way faster (although much much more expensive), and brought us up to the rest of the world. Seriously it will annoy me because the houses at the other end of the street have the NBN, and my end doesn't yet - won't get it till next year (if at all now). I guess we can hope for Telstra to kick up a stink about contracts already made and stuff to keep it going.

andyjay729 · 2013-09-07, 13:29

The 2020 Olympic city will be either Tokyo, Istanbul or Madrid after today's IOC vote.

killer3000ad · 2013-09-07, 15:24

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Originally Posted by andyjay729

The 2020 Olympic city will be either Tokyo, Istanbul or Madrid after today's IOC vote.

Tokyo won. http://edition.cnn.com/2013/09/07/sp...html?hpt=hp_t1

Sumeragi · 2013-09-07, 15:41

Good enough an excuse not to be in Tokyo in 2020.

speedyexpress48 · 2013-09-07, 16:15

On one hand, congrats to my home city for getting the Olympics. Does make me a little bit proud. On the other hand, how will the financials be handled? And I sure hope they don't "rebuild" a lot of places by screwing the little guys...

Sumeragi · 2013-09-07, 16:35

A Kantojin!

*Sets up defenses*

Helius · 2013-09-07, 16:48

Omedetou, Tokyo! Banzai!

SaintessHeart · 2013-09-07, 17:04

You know what could be worse?

Artists start drawing Olympics-theme doujins of Free. *shudders*

Sumeragi · 2013-09-07, 17:08

Why only Free?

KiraYamatoFan · 2013-09-07, 17:14

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Originally Posted by speedyexpress48

On one hand, congrats to my home city for getting the Olympics. Does make me a little bit proud. On the other hand, how will the financials be handled? And I sure hope they don't "rebuild" a lot of places by screwing the little guys...

They say the National Olympic Stadium will take a good share of the money that is reserved for the infrastructures, mainly because of the required renovation for the upcoming 2019 Rugby World Cup. Meanwhile, I must admit I'm surprised to read that a vast majority of the competition sites are already existing within 8 km of the Olympic Village. If there's something that could cost a little extra these days, it would be anything regarding security.

So far, Tokyo's situation is reminiscent of London's in the measure that most infrastructures were already there by the time of the bid.

Chaos2Frozen · 2013-09-07, 17:15

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Originally Posted by Sumeragi

Why only Free?

Because we have yet gotten our shot put Anime

!

andyjay729 · 2013-09-07, 17:40

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Originally Posted by Sumeragi

Why only Free?

Yeah, really. I seem to recall a whole bunch of fanart centered around the 2010 World Cup and the 2012 Games.

Sister Princess · 2013-09-07, 19:23

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Originally Posted by killer3000ad

Tokyo won. http://edition.cnn.com/2013/09/07/sp...html?hpt=hp_t1

Oh Shi- Comike will disappear in 2020.

But having Hatsune Miku on the stage is good right?

Vallen Chaos Valiant · 2013-09-07, 20:21

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Originally Posted by Sister Princess

Oh Shi- Comike will disappear in 2020.

But having Hatsune Miku on the stage is good right?

That's the crazy part; Miku would probably BE at the Olympics. If Vocaloids ended up being an enduring part of the culture that is definitely gonna happen. NicoNico joked about how Japan was suppose to beat London's Closing ceremony with all that world famous music, and thinks that AKB isn't going to cut it. Miku get brought up quite a few times.

EscapeReality · 2013-09-07, 20:23

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/b...urriculum.html

Came out a few months ago, but worth a discussion:
At least 70 percent of books in curriculum is to be made non-fiction.
Having used to hate fiction, I would have to say that I changed my mind about the merit of reading novels after starting to watch anime. If one simply absorbs facts, won't he simply become a reservoir of information instead of a living, feeling being? There are human insights that cannot be revealed through simply reading textbooks. Along with this reduction of literature comes a reduction of emotional/mental maturity and creativity.

ganbaru · 2013-09-07, 21:53

Egypt army attacks Sinai Islamists as militancy spreads
http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/...9860JT20130908

More than 160 anti-Islamist and rival protesters arrested in London
http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/...98700020130908

Anh_Minh · 2013-09-08, 03:50

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Originally Posted by EscapeReality

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/b...urriculum.html

Came out a few months ago, but worth a discussion:
At least 70 percent of books in curriculum is to be made non-fiction.
Having used to hate fiction, I would have to say that I changed my mind about the merit of reading novels after starting to watch anime. If one simply absorbs facts, won't he simply become a reservoir of information instead of a living, feeling being? There are human insights that cannot be revealed through simply reading textbooks. Along with this reduction of literature comes a reduction of emotional/mental maturity and creativity.

I generally hated the books I read for school anyway. People can read fiction in their own time.

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Mr Hat and Clogs Did someone call a doctor Join Date: Apr 2007 Age: 40	I missed Abbots acceptance speech. Did he say anything about the NBN? I just know from what I've read in the past about the proposal he put forward being barely an upgrade over what we have now - I wouldn't get much of a performance boost where I am, where as Labour's NBN was fibre to the home, and way way faster (although much much more expensive), and brought us up to the rest of the world. Seriously it will annoy me because the houses at the other end of the street have the NBN, and my end doesn't yet - won't get it till next year (if at all now). I guess we can hope for Telstra to kick up a stink about contracts already made and stuff to keep it going. __________________

2013-09-07, 16:15	Link #30508
speedyexpress48 Boo, you whore Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Smokin that CO bong	On one hand, congrats to my home city for getting the Olympics. Does make me a little bit proud. On the other hand, how will the financials be handled? And I sure hope they don't "rebuild" a lot of places by screwing the little guys... __________________ Your Friendly Bitcoin Trader\|Go Avs/Broncos

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SaintessHeart NYAAAAHAAANNNNN~ Join Date: Nov 2007 Age: 35	You know what could be worse? Artists start drawing Olympics-theme doujins of Free. shudders __________________ When three puppygirls named after pastries are on top of each other, it is called Eclair a'la menthe et Biscotti aux fraises avec beaucoup de Ricotta sur le dessus. Most of all, you have to be disciplined and you have to save, even if you hate our current financial system. Because if you don't save, then you're guaranteed to end up with nothing.

2013-09-07, 13:29	Link #30505
andyjay729 YOU EEDIOT!!! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: I'm right behind you Age: 41	The 2020 Olympic city will be either Tokyo, Istanbul or Madrid after today's IOC vote.

2013-09-07, 15:41	Link #30507
Sumeragi Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Dai Korai Teikoku	Good enough an excuse not to be in Tokyo in 2020.

2013-09-07, 16:35	Link #30509
Sumeragi Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Dai Korai Teikoku	A Kantojin! Sets up defenses

2013-09-07, 16:48	Link #30510
Helius Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: stuck between galaxies	Omedetou, Tokyo! Banzai!

2013-09-07, 17:08	Link #30512
Sumeragi Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Dai Korai Teikoku	Why only Free?

2013-09-07, 20:23	Link #30518
EscapeReality Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Kazamatsuri City Age: 28	http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/b...urriculum.html Came out a few months ago, but worth a discussion: At least 70 percent of books in curriculum is to be made non-fiction. Having used to hate fiction, I would have to say that I changed my mind about the merit of reading novels after starting to watch anime. If one simply absorbs facts, won't he simply become a reservoir of information instead of a living, feeling being? There are human insights that cannot be revealed through simply reading textbooks. Along with this reduction of literature comes a reduction of emotional/mental maturity and creativity.

2013-09-07, 21:53	Link #30519
ganbaru books-eater youkai Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Betweem wisdom and insanity	Egypt army attacks Sinai Islamists as militancy spreads http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/...9860JT20130908 More than 160 anti-Islamist and rival protesters arrested in London http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/...98700020130908 __________________