ichibanshibori said...

ichibanshibori at 08:36 AM JST - 19th October

I completely agree with David Axelrod's description of Fox news, and am proud that someone in the White House spoke on the record about the bile that is spewed by Fox television under the false name of "news".

Unfortunately, as Mr. Murdoch controls a large percentage of US and international…

Posted in White House advisers say Fox News is not news at 08:36 AM JST - 19th October
ichibanshibori at 02:57 PM JST - 7th October

Yet another classic Japanese animation remake by Americans. Unfortunately, there are no Japanese film or television companies with the intestinal fortitude or cash to make this film domestically.

Posted in Aya Ueto, Koji Yakusho attend world premiere of 'Astro Boy' in Tokyo at 02:57 PM JST - 7th October
ichibanshibori at 06:47 PM JST - 14th September

American Airlines was rated the worst US airline in 2008 (http://bit.ly/pv0NL). I strongly recommend that passengers choose airlines other than American Airlines and JAL should this merger actually happen.

Last time I had the unfortunate experience of flying with American Airlines, I had many items stolen from my checked bags…

Posted in JAL in talks to strengthen ties with American Airlines at 06:47 PM JST - 14th September
ichibanshibori at 02:15 PM JST - 6th April

I wish that American Airlines could implement technology to keep their staff from stealing from customers checked luggage. Last time I had the unfortunate experience of flying with American Airlines I had many items stolen from my checked bags and their customer service refused to take any responsibility for my…

Posted in American Airlines to expand in-flight web access at 02:15 PM JST - 6th April
ichibanshibori at 09:58 PM JST - 30th March

The main obstacle to the introduction of the concept of 'fair use' in Japan is JASRAC (Japanese Society for Rights of Authors, Composers and Publishers). JASRAC is a monopoly which controls the rights to nearly all domestic popular music in Japan and charges broadcasters 1.5% of their total operating profits…

Posted in Japan may adopt so-called 'fair use' in secondary use of copyrighted work at 09:58 PM JST - 30th March
ichibanshibori at 11:26 PM JST - 9th February

Last time I flew with American Airlines they had no recognition of the importance of their customers whatsoever, so I suppose this is a minor improvement!

I'd like to personally thank American Airlines for stealing my gifts and personal belongings from my checked luggage when I flew with them from…

Posted in American Airlines adds customer-recognition technology at 11:26 PM JST - 9th February
ichibanshibori at 10:40 AM JST - 29th January

American Airlines was rated the worst US airline in 2008 (http://tinyurl.com/cf9tkf). It does not surprise me that AA would sacrifice passenger safety in pursuit of profits. There is a big difference between a 'seat cushion' and a 'life raft', and no PR spin can alter that fact. I recommend all…

Posted in American Airlines limiting passengers on some jets at 10:40 AM JST - 29th January
ichibanshibori at 08:49 AM JST - 18th December

Blackwater should have lost their license to operate in Iraq last year after killing 17 unarmed Iraqi civilians on 6 September 2007. Good riddance!

Posted in Blackwater may lose license in Iraq at 08:49 AM JST - 18th December
ichibanshibori at 07:49 AM JST - 7th December

People on earth make no secret of the fact that they disagree with the way that Japanese 'research' whale meat ends up on dinner tables and accuses Japan of insensitivity to world opinion.

Posted in Japan to arrest anti-whaling activists, newspaper reports at 07:49 AM JST - 7th December
ichibanshibori at 07:47 AM JST - 10th April

This isn't a new product -- 'Chikara Mizu' was originally released by Kirin in 1994. This is just a new package, with DNA added.

Posted in Drink up at 07:47 AM JST - 10th April