wanderlust said...

wanderlust at 06:07 PM JST - 20th November

Never did understand the popularity of these "talk shows" in the USA, with anchors and hosts elevated to God-like status. Without their researchers, scriptwriters, producers and the rest of the media circus, these people would be nothing...

Posted in Winfrey to end talk show in 2011 at 06:07 PM JST - 20th November
wanderlust at 09:46 AM JST - 20th November

Pity that they can't help their own people...

...though a lot that "aid" money is really marketing support for Japanese companies abroad, offering money to governments in return to them buying products made by them. But maybe that is helping their own people?

Posted in Japan's foreign aid up in 2008 for 1st time in 3 years at 09:46 AM JST - 20th November
wanderlust at 08:48 AM JST - 20th November

Eco Pedal - making the accelerator heavier when the driver steps on it unnecessarily.

Another dumb "auto" feature from Nissan, who seem obsessed with these gimmicks. It could be very dangerous if a driver suddenly needs to accelerate out of trouble - how will the Eco Pedal judge what is…

Posted in Nissan's new Fuga luxury sedan goes on sale at 08:48 AM JST - 20th November
wanderlust at 12:06 PM JST - 13th November

making the accelerator heavier when the driver steps on it unnecessarily.

Another dumb "auto" feature from Nissan, who seem obsessed with these gimmicks. It could be very dangerous if a driver suddenly needs to accelerate out of trouble - how will the Eco Pedal judge what is necessary? Does it…

Posted in Nissan launches production of new Fuga luxury sedan at 12:06 PM JST - 13th November
wanderlust at 09:47 PM JST - 11th November

I wonder where the putter is kept?

Surely you do not have to carry it separately?

Posted in Nice putt at 09:47 PM JST - 11th November
wanderlust at 08:57 AM JST - 5th November

Read between the lines - more concrete needed!

Now that the corrupt construction companies have lost their dam projects, they need another way of getting money to funnel through to the LDP.

Business as usual - Japan style....

Posted in 121 road bridges closed over fears of collapse at 08:57 AM JST - 5th November
wanderlust at 08:28 AM JST - 5th November

With the gallows shadowing her, Takeuchi faces years of imprisonment as her case wades through Malaysia’s snail-paced legal system

Doesn't this sound exactly the same as Japan's legal system?

Prisoners on death row for 20-30 years, long drawn-out appeals...ironically she'll probably have a better chance of justice under the Malaysian…

Posted in Japanese woman held for drug smuggling in Malaysia claims she was duped at 08:28 AM JST - 5th November
wanderlust at 08:42 AM JST - 2nd November

Surprised that these are on-sale nowadays, the blades must be longer than 5 cm.

Never tell J-Plod that you are carrying one....

Posted in Soldier knife 1891 at 08:42 AM JST - 2nd November
wanderlust at 08:45 AM JST - 29th October

Looking at the way the 'tin can' crumpled, it looks like Japan need not build any more warships; just stick some guns and radar on a few container ships... and find some crews with greater situational awareness.

Posted in Japanese destroyer tried to stop before collision: defense chief at 08:45 AM JST - 29th October
wanderlust at 09:36 AM JST - 19th October

Great drive from Button, and support from the team. Honda must be really regretting letting the team go...

Posted in Button clinches Formula 1 title in Brazil at 09:36 AM JST - 19th October