dontpanic said...

dontpanic at 07:51 PM JST - 20th November

ashika, the only interference with the engine is to time the stop well and place the pistons in the ideal position for a quick restart. As youre using the engine less you use less fuel. There is no damage as there is still a good coat of engine oil lining…

Posted in Mazda i-stop Wins 2010 RJC Technology of the Year Award at 07:51 PM JST - 20th November
dontpanic at 11:52 PM JST - 19th November

usaexpat, the child migration programme was initially dreamed up as a way of improving the chances of hopelessly impoverished or orphaned children. The idea seems laudable but it was managed with criminal arrogance and delivered some of Britains most vulnerable people into despicable hands. It was one of those sad…

Posted in Australian PM Rudd apologizes to 500,000 child victims of institutional abuse at 11:52 PM JST - 19th November
dontpanic at 11:09 PM JST - 19th November

I should have read the article more thoroughly, its the restart thats unique.

Posted in Mazda i-stop Wins 2010 RJC Technology of the Year Award at 11:09 PM JST - 19th November
dontpanic at 11:07 PM JST - 19th November

These systems usually work when the car has warmed up. Essentially the car senses when neutral is selected and the clutch is at rest (such as at traffic signals) and cuts off the engine. When the clutch is pressed and a gear selected then the car will quickly restart the…

Posted in Mazda i-stop Wins 2010 RJC Technology of the Year Award at 11:07 PM JST - 19th November
dontpanic at 10:50 PM JST - 19th November

Tokyo is a great place to eat but using only Japanese inspectors to rate Japanese restaurants devalues the guide.

Posted in Tokyo secures more 3-star Michelin ratings than Paris at 10:50 PM JST - 19th November
dontpanic at 07:34 PM JST - 19th November

the_sicilian, youre right in many ways but if the car the police have in their possession can be linked to the suspect, that will probably be enough to issue an indictment. I imagine the US military's hands are tied by the SOFA agreement so overtly frustrating the police investigation now…

Posted in Hatoyama, Hirano urge U.S. to cooperate on Okinawa hit-and-run at 07:34 PM JST - 19th November
dontpanic at 09:24 PM JST - 16th November

5SpeedRacer5 I said what I meant to say and I didnt say the Japanese invented competition for resources. However we're discussing a resource that is soon to disappear, not baiting the Japanese or japanophile posters. As sorry as I feel for people who may have to pay more for their…

Posted in Stores, restaurants worried about record 40% cut in bluefin tuna catch at 09:24 PM JST - 16th November
dontpanic at 09:00 PM JST - 16th November

"arguing she was not aware the stimulants were an illegal drug"

Dumb argument, I believe here too ignorance of the law is no defense.

Posted in German woman who pleaded not guilty at lay jury trial convicted at 09:00 PM JST - 16th November
dontpanic at 08:26 PM JST - 16th November

"Things will get really ugly"

It will and has on the previous cases to. The UK wants to be seen to exercise a code of morality, so the charges must be faced and if proven those responsible must be dealth with.

Posted in Britain investigating fresh Iraq abuse claims at 08:26 PM JST - 16th November
dontpanic at 08:16 PM JST - 16th November

Eyeblack, well said!!

Posted in Australian PM Rudd apologizes to 500,000 child victims of institutional abuse at 08:16 PM JST - 16th November