rgetty said...

rgetty at 10:52 AM JST - 23rd September

Sarge I agree, Global warming is a myth and we are suckers...err well you guys are suckers. However if a byproduct of this myth is cleaner air and less pollution then I'm all for it!

Posted in Hatoyama pledges on world stage 25% emissions cut by 2020 at 10:52 AM JST - 23rd September
rgetty at 11:40 AM JST - 21st September

I agree that the HTV was unique but it almost seems a step backwards, other pods flew to the ISS and docked themselves, having to operate a robotic arm to grab it is unique but not very high tech in my view.

Posted in Japanese cargo vehicle successfully connected to int'l space station at 11:40 AM JST - 21st September
rgetty at 12:51 PM JST - 20th September

The Germans used information from and American at the time, the Germans asked them after the war why they didnt use the guy, I forgot his name. The Chinese would be nowhere without copying everything from the Russians. I am not sure about the Japanese if its homegrown tech or…

Posted in Japanese cargo vehicle successfully connected to int'l space station at 12:51 PM JST - 20th September
rgetty at 02:42 PM JST - 15th July

Hope this cuts down the 5 minutes it takes them to back into a space.

Posted in Nissan unveils new Skyline Crossover with enhanced parking technology at 02:42 PM JST - 15th July
rgetty at 09:52 AM JST - 9th July

You should see the signs here in Singapore telling people not to enter the train before the people get off, yet people still line up not caring right in front of the posters. I think it all boils down to education. I see children all the time acting without manners…

Posted in Subway manner posters attract popular attention at 09:52 AM JST - 9th July
rgetty at 10:15 AM JST - 22nd May

Looks like the J-companies have their work cut out reverse engineering this one! and all those billions dunped into blue-ray , what a waste! They could always pull a coup and pay bigger licensing fees then Samsung. This is just another example of the that J-companies really don't create anything.

Posted in All your movies on a single DVD at 10:15 AM JST - 22nd May
rgetty at 11:45 AM JST - 10th January

wanderlust: I totally agree. People have been touting the Japanese business model for so long, few bad months should not do so much damage. Unless like other things we hear about , Maybe they have been inflating their books too, or as some of you really refuse to believe. Maybe…

Posted in Toyota asks Japan workers to take pay cuts at 11:45 AM JST - 10th January
rgetty at 09:47 AM JST - 5th January

darkmnv: hahahha The Japanese didnt invent the hybrid, like most things they DONT invent they just were the first to market it. Like always the Japanese can afford to put out a product that loses money and not have to worry about it. The prius was losing money the first…

Posted in Toyota secretly developing solar-powered green car: Nikkei at 09:47 AM JST - 5th January
rgetty at 02:58 PM JST - 30th December

He is a smart guy, he will come back to Japan and reap his 15 minutes of fame, But I guess this being Japan he will get about an hours worth.

Posted in Japanese 'tenant' leaves Mexico City airport at 02:58 PM JST - 30th December
rgetty at 11:29 AM JST - 27th December

The US doesn't need the shinkansen technology they have ingenuity, unlike the Japanese. There is a company in the US that has been testing a mag-lev train that will run on existing tracks, no need to build expensive new ones.Its just a matter of having the will to do it.…

Posted in JR Tokai to examine introduction cost of linear-motor bullet train at 11:29 AM JST - 27th December