GrouchyGaijin said...

GrouchyGaijin at 03:07 PM JST - 30th May

Bio-mass, excellent! Given the amount of verbally emitted bio-mass at the Diet building in Nagata-cho, a new plant there could probably go a long way to helping Japan meet and even exceed its Kyoto Protocol CO2 emissions targets.

Posted in Mitsui Engineering unveils biomass-run power facility at 03:07 PM JST - 30th May
GrouchyGaijin at 06:37 AM JST - 30th May

In a nation without modern fire prevention standards and sprinkler systems, and a predominance of clutter of combustible materials on every possible surface in the home, candles are a potential menace, and should be saved for emergency use only. "

Posted in Aroma candle at 06:37 AM JST - 30th May
GrouchyGaijin at 07:43 PM JST - 29th May

OK, let's hold the Bush Administration to the same high standards they for which they impeached Clinton. Lewinsky "did" Bill, and Bush "did" America, Iraq & Afghanistan, to name a few countries. So, who deserves impeachment more? Bill or Bush for his "4,000+" dead, many more permanently wounded and the…

Posted in Former spokesman bashes Bush in new book at 07:43 PM JST - 29th May
GrouchyGaijin at 08:02 PM JST - 28th May

Rather than singing his favourite "Bomb, bomb, bomb Iran" he might want to suggest that Christopher Hill et al replicate their diplomatic achievements, modest as they are, to Teheran, and save the world a lot of angst. If the US can talk to Crazy Kim, China and Russia, the only…

Posted in McCain wants nuclear talks with China, Russia at 08:02 PM JST - 28th May
GrouchyGaijin at 07:59 PM JST - 28th May

If you happen to be on the Shinkansen, keep an eye out for the sprawl of new factories marked "EV" between Hamamatsu and Toyohashi stations, North side of the tracks. These guys are really gearing up.

Posted in Toyota revs up hybrid vehicle production with planned 3rd battery plant in Japan at 07:59 PM JST - 28th May
GrouchyGaijin at 07:54 PM JST - 28th May

My understanding is that murder is anger expressed outwardly, and suicide is anger expressed inwardly. Given the cultural norms here to "gamman" and to separate the "honne" and the "tate-mae" to preserve "wa" I'm surprised we don't actually have more than we do. I heard a talking head describe this…

Posted in Suicides in Japan certain to top 30,000 for 10th straight year at 07:54 PM JST - 28th May
GrouchyGaijin at 06:55 AM JST - 27th May

That horse has long left through the unbolted door!

Posted in Panel proposes restricting cell phone use by schoolchildren at 06:55 AM JST - 27th May
GrouchyGaijin at 06:54 AM JST - 27th May

And as a result of that extra daylight, just think how much extra "service sangyo" employers can expect their minions to "volunteer" for! Unless the law includes an overtime ban provision, this move would just be a way to further establish slavery into daily life.

Posted in Fukuda in favor of daylight saving time at 06:54 AM JST - 27th May
GrouchyGaijin at 04:35 PM JST - 25th May

Maria Carey is an interesting study in economic trends. Seems the more money she makes, the less clothes she wears. Hhmmmmm!

Posted in Mariah Carey to throw out first pitch at baseball game at 04:35 PM JST - 25th May
GrouchyGaijin at 04:31 PM JST - 25th May

What an ironic twist, a guy with the same name as the press photographer gunned down during the monks' riots earlier this year.

Posted in FAO picks Japan's Imai as Myanmar representative at 04:31 PM JST - 25th May