Went to Toyota today. EVERY Prius worldwide is fitted with a data recorder. Every oil change at a dealer, every hiccup, cough and spit is recorded and reported online (to the designers) in real time worldwide. Each new release of a vehicle has all the lessons learned incorporated. All I…
In storage today in Japan is a huge volume of imported rice, doing nothing. Gazillions of tons, which people could be eating and previous Japanese governments were forced to import by pressure from overseas. Can we say the word "sin" anyone?
Speaking of endorsements, how come nobody hasn't freaked at John McCain's pastor, John Hagee, that "unique individual", at http://cufi.convio.net/site/PageServer?pagename=homepage
Now, ya really wanna talk about nutso? By THAT standard, John Edwards is a cool guy!
GrouchyGaijin at 09:38 PM JST - 15th May
Or buy "Kei" cars, the only growing segment. At 47Km/litre, I won't go back to white plates!
Posted in Nissan President Ghosn predicts auto price hikes in Japan at 09:38 PM JST - 15th May
GrouchyGaijin at 09:36 PM JST - 15th May
"Super Size Me!", watch it and you'll never darken their doors again!
Posted in McDonald's Japan ups 2008 net profit estimate at 09:36 PM JST - 15th May
GrouchyGaijin at 09:35 PM JST - 15th May
Went to Toyota today. EVERY Prius worldwide is fitted with a data recorder. Every oil change at a dealer, every hiccup, cough and spit is recorded and reported online (to the designers) in real time worldwide. Each new release of a vehicle has all the lessons learned incorporated. All I…
Posted in Worldwide sales of gas-electric Toyota Prius hybrid top one million units at 09:35 PM JST - 15th May
GrouchyGaijin at 09:31 PM JST - 15th May
Deny! Deny! Deny!= Japan.
Posted in Chemical maker Ishihara Sangyo conceals production of poisonous gas at 09:31 PM JST - 15th May
GrouchyGaijin at 09:31 PM JST - 15th May
Take the cash and shut up.
Posted in Defense Ministry gives Y16 mil to fisheries cooperatives over Atago search at 09:31 PM JST - 15th May
GrouchyGaijin at 09:30 PM JST - 15th May
Birds today, people tomorrow.
Posted in Two teenagers accused of killing 8 swans in Ibaraki lake at 09:30 PM JST - 15th May
GrouchyGaijin at 09:28 PM JST - 15th May
Get these numbers independently audited and I'll believe it.
Posted in Shinsei Bank returns to black at 09:28 PM JST - 15th May
GrouchyGaijin at 09:28 PM JST - 15th May
In storage today in Japan is a huge volume of imported rice, doing nothing. Gazillions of tons, which people could be eating and previous Japanese governments were forced to import by pressure from overseas. Can we say the word "sin" anyone?
Posted in Soaring food prices spark debate on agriculture in Japan at 09:28 PM JST - 15th May
GrouchyGaijin at 09:26 PM JST - 15th May
And Ishihara is depending on these very systems to keep everyone informed should there be a disaster during his intended 2016 Olympics. Yeah!
Posted in Gov't orders Softbank Mobile to check facilities after system glitches at 09:26 PM JST - 15th May
GrouchyGaijin at 09:24 PM JST - 15th May
Speaking of endorsements, how come nobody hasn't freaked at John McCain's pastor, John Hagee, that "unique individual", at http://cufi.convio.net/site/PageServer?pagename=homepage Now, ya really wanna talk about nutso? By THAT standard, John Edwards is a cool guy!
Posted in Obama welcomes Edwards endorsement at 09:24 PM JST - 15th May