JohnBecker said...

JohnBecker at 01:24 AM JST - 3rd October

"Jonny Cab" was from Total Recall, not Blade Runner. :-)

Posted in Nissan unveils robot cars that can travel in group without colliding at 01:24 AM JST - 3rd October
JohnBecker at 02:21 AM JST - 30th September

As an American who has visited Japan on two separate occasions (in 2005 and 2007, 2 and 3 weeks, respectively), I can say that Japan was a wonderful country to visit. Only very rarely was communication a problem, getting around is easy, the people I interacted with were fantastic, and…

Posted in No. of visitors to Japan fewer than year before for 13 consecutive months at 02:21 AM JST - 30th September
JohnBecker at 02:11 AM JST - 30th September

It's cool if it works, but even if it does, I don't think people are going to be too thrilled about having to wear goggles.

Posted in Panasonic develops 50-inch full HD 3D PDP and high-precision active shutter glasses at 02:11 AM JST - 30th September
JohnBecker at 01:13 AM JST - 24th September

Dear citizens of Naganohara:

For 57 years, you allowed yourselves to be jerked around by the LDP. They promised a dam they never intended to build, in order to secure your votes. And you voted for them.

Whether the dam is really needed or not is beside the point. The…

Posted in Maehara discusses cancellation of Yamba Dam project with locals at 01:13 AM JST - 24th September
JohnBecker at 12:43 AM JST - 17th September

2:47 AM??? Is this a tradition of some kind, or is she just way too excited about this?

Posted in Highly motivated rookie lawmakers attend Diet session for 1st time at 12:43 AM JST - 17th September
JohnBecker at 12:40 AM JST - 16th September

So true. Just the other day I was thinking, "How I miss the normally bright, smiling faces of salarymen trudging to the office..."

Posted in Though one stratum of Japanese society may benefit from the change in government, others may be hurt. Major corporations may be rescued with tax cuts while workers’ wages remain stagnant. That’s why the gloomy expressions on the faces of Japanese on the street haven’t changed. at 12:40 AM JST - 16th September
JohnBecker at 01:05 AM JST - 15th September

Hm. That site looks like it should feature a review of Quake III Arena and have lots of mIspLazD kaPitAl lEtTrZ.

Posted in Japan Online Shop English portal site attracts 200 shops in 1st month at 01:05 AM JST - 15th September
JohnBecker at 01:03 AM JST - 12th September

Looks like they've incorporated a lot of features that Nikon has had for a couple of years.

I have to wonder about 18MP on a small sensor - there have to be some serious noise issues.

Posted in A whole new class of EOS at 01:03 AM JST - 12th September
JohnBecker at 12:55 AM JST - 12th September

Printing dollars to fund the various bailouts can't be helping either.

Posted in Tokyo stocks fall as weak dollar hits exporters at 12:55 AM JST - 12th September
JohnBecker at 01:26 AM JST - 11th September

Definitely Revolver and Rubber Soul. No need to replace the old CDs that I already have.

I happen to love the music, but even if you don't, you must admit that the Beatles did indeed change the world.

Posted in Beatles fans rush to purchase digitally remastered CDs at 01:26 AM JST - 11th September