westurn said...

westurn at 03:52 PM JST - 17th April

Cecil Fielder ??? Jr. or Sr. ? damn nigelboy must you always speak in riddles ?

Now, are there Gems in the Japanese talent pool ? If there are, the current batch hasn't proven it ! They lost to the Americans at the WBC, lost out to team USA at…

Posted in Texas reliever Fukumori sent down to minors at 03:52 PM JST - 17th April
westurn at 03:45 PM JST - 17th April

What is this ? More of the amatuer hour !!! Good lord, could this photo be any more messed up ? You got people looking in a variety of directions, the mice have their ears locked so we can't see the person in the back row, 7 of the 9…

Posted in Disney on Ice at 03:45 PM JST - 17th April
westurn at 03:39 PM JST - 17th April

Apple should give Sony the middle finger salute and part ways !

Posted in Apple, Sony settle suit over battery fire at 03:39 PM JST - 17th April
westurn at 03:38 PM JST - 17th April

Oh, and is it me, or is there something just short of a "police state" mentality in Japan. I mean just step outside your home and take a look at all the police, guardsmen, cameras, security doors, gates, fences, barriers, false mirrors, viewing holes in the ceilings, and signs warning…

Posted in Young women lax on security at home at 03:38 PM JST - 17th April
westurn at 03:33 PM JST - 17th April

Netrek, Statistician, etal...

Just a few months ago a book came out here in Japan highlighting this very topic, how Japanese police skew numbers and data to make their precincts appear safer than they really are. In the US, this simply does not happen. In fact, I would say the…

Posted in Young women lax on security at home at 03:33 PM JST - 17th April
westurn at 03:15 PM JST - 17th April

Japan "the" most expensive ? Not right now, but it is safe to say Japan remains in the top teir of world's most expensive cities ! In terms of entertainment prices, Japan remains head and shoulders above the rest. Movies for almost $20 a ticket, beers for $7-$8 a glass…

Posted in New Tourism Agency faces several barriers to boosting visitor numbers at 03:15 PM JST - 17th April
westurn at 03:02 PM JST - 17th April

For Sherlock...

"So why do some supposedly washed up player from low quality league find success in the bigs??"

Probably due to poor talent assesment skills !

Soriano is the best example of that. Poor guy was homesick and just sat on the bench while with the Hiroshim Carp. MLB…

Posted in Texas reliever Fukumori sent down to minors at 03:02 PM JST - 17th April
westurn at 04:28 PM JST - 16th April

Sorry, don't see the connection ! My understanding of hachmikes comment is that the quality in general here in Japan is low. No mention as to who is "washed-up" or not ! And I for one would agree with hachmike's observations. NPB has all but watered down it's talent pool…

Posted in Texas reliever Fukumori sent down to minors at 04:28 PM JST - 16th April
westurn at 04:21 PM JST - 16th April

Finger lickin' good chicken !

Oops, wrong chain !

Posted in Ebi-chan in new McDonald's TV ad at 04:21 PM JST - 16th April
westurn at 04:20 PM JST - 16th April

Actually, "thats" not true. The chances of being burglered are very high, the chances of it being reported to the police though ??? I've had my residence entered on 3 different ocassions in two different towns. Twice I was home, chased em off, called the cops... who did nothing !…

Posted in Young women lax on security at home at 04:20 PM JST - 16th April