■M'sAir Plugin■
A city generator plugin !
And m_BodyGen plugin !
2012-06-15
2012-06-05
Vandal behind mystery graffiti signs arrested - Yahoo! News Singapore
Vandal behind mystery graffiti signs arrested - Yahoo! News Singapore
My opinion about the arrest of the female artist who was arrested for putting up humorous and relatively harmless stickers in an art commando raid in public places:-
Hardly worth wasting the Police's valuable time and expertise on. She should not have been arrested !
If some semblance of maintaining law and order is necessary, why aren't there community seniors or "village" elders present who can perform a ritual of disciplining the so-called wayward expression of artistic caprice ?!
She did NOT convey any message which was anti-government, anti-gay, anti-lesbian, anti-any-religion, or anti-any-race !
My opinion about the arrest of the female artist who was arrested for putting up humorous and relatively harmless stickers in an art commando raid in public places:-
Hardly worth wasting the Police's valuable time and expertise on. She should not have been arrested !
If some semblance of maintaining law and order is necessary, why aren't there community seniors or "village" elders present who can perform a ritual of disciplining the so-called wayward expression of artistic caprice ?!
She did NOT convey any message which was anti-government, anti-gay, anti-lesbian, anti-any-religion, or anti-any-race !
2012-04-30
2012-04-22
Passengers detrained from stalled LRT train
TODAYonline | Singapore | Passengers detrained from stalled LRT train
What on earth is happening to the once infallible train system of this country ?!
What on earth is happening to the once infallible train system of this country ?!
2012-03-30
2012-03-04
2012-02-27
2012-02-25
2012-02-15
2012-02-03
2012-01-31
2012-01-25
Your Mobile Carrier May Be Sending Your Phone Number to Every Site You Visit
Your Mobile Carrier May Be Sending Your Phone Number to Every Site You Visit | Gadget Lab | Wired.com
but
"the same traffic routing that can cut BlackBerry owners off for days also prevents tinkering by ISPs"
but
"the same traffic routing that can cut BlackBerry owners off for days also prevents tinkering by ISPs"
2012-01-24
2012-01-21
Scientists report breakthrough in seaweed
Scientists report breakthrough in seaweed
Let's see how long this takes to reach consumer markets, if at all.
Let's see how long this takes to reach consumer markets, if at all.
Firewood ash at Nihonmatsu homes found to contain high levels of radioactive cesium ‹ Japan Today: Japan News and Discussion
Firewood ash at Nihonmatsu homes found to contain high levels of radioactive cesium ‹ Japan Today: Japan News and Discussion
It doesn't matter whether the firewood had been kept indoors or outdoors. Nuclear radiation pass through anything that permits it to, so things inside the house can also be irradiated and become radioactive.
It doesn't matter whether the firewood had been kept indoors or outdoors. Nuclear radiation pass through anything that permits it to, so things inside the house can also be irradiated and become radioactive.
2012-01-20
2012-01-19
2012-01-17
Singapore Exchange Withdraws Suit Against China Sky, Directors - Businessweek
Singapore Exchange Withdraws Suit Against China Sky, Directors - Businessweek
It's tough to discipline foreign-listed China companies.
It's tough to discipline foreign-listed China companies.
2012-01-16
2012-01-15
The Party Is Ending in Super-Rich Abu Dhabi - Yochi J. Dreazen - International - The Atlantic
The Party Is Ending in Super-Rich Abu Dhabi - Yochi J. Dreazen - International - The Atlantic
Ah well, let's call it a day for the M-E power base, and look eastward at the REAL Middle Kingdom.
Ah well, let's call it a day for the M-E power base, and look eastward at the REAL Middle Kingdom.
2012-01-14
2012-01-07
PAP mood turns sour over pay cuts
PAP mood turns sour over pay cuts
Well, to be expected, if the allegatiosn are true about insiders being unhappy. But hey, you want to serve the peopl, you should not care about the pay, OK.
Well, to be expected, if the allegatiosn are true about insiders being unhappy. But hey, you want to serve the peopl, you should not care about the pay, OK.
2012-01-05
eNets domain renewal failure / POSBank hacking ??
Did the eNets domain renewal failure open a window of opportunity for unauthorised access to DBS / POSBank accounts ?
2012-01-04
商品検索 - fu-bi（フウビ）■ デザイン雑貨、テーブル & キッチンウェア、アクセサリ
商品検索 - fu-bi（フウビ）■ デザイン雑貨、テーブル & キッチンウェア、アクセサリ
These real life real world bags are made to appear like 2D versions !
These real life real world bags are made to appear like 2D versions !
2011-12-26
2011-12-25
2011-12-23
2011-12-20
Another 3D Printed ATM Skimmer - Fabbaloo Blog - Fabbaloo - Daily News on 3D Printing
More needs to be done to ensure that garage kit DIY 3D printers are not used for criminal purposes.
Another 3D Printed ATM Skimmer - Fabbaloo Blog - Fabbaloo - Daily News on 3D Printing
Another 3D Printed ATM Skimmer - Fabbaloo Blog - Fabbaloo - Daily News on 3D Printing
2011-12-19
2011-12-18
StorySeller
http://www.myspace.com/storyseller
Korean woman rock band - fugly but deadly serious rock musicians.
2011-12-16
2011-12-15
2011-12-13
2011-12-12
2011-12-10
Dolomite discovery ends 100-year treasure hunt
http://www.rdmag.com/News/2011/12/Environment-Materials-Dolomite-Discovery-Ends-100-Year-Treasure-Hunt
A more efficient way to make molecular hydrogen
http://www.rdmag.com/News/2011/12/General-Science-Chemistry-A-More-Efficient-Way-To-Make-Molecular-Hydrogen
2011-12-09
2011-12-08
2011-12-06
2011-12-04
Innovative Ambient Air Cons - Water Wave Air Conditioner Improves Every Aspect of Your Environment (GALLERY)
Innovative Ambient Air Cons - Water Wave Air Conditioner Improves Every Aspect of Your Environment (GALLERY)
I really think these look good, but wheteher they work effectively, who knows.
I really think these look good, but wheteher they work effectively, who knows.
2011-12-03
Playbook vs ipod touch g4
My Blackberry Playbook has better sound than my Apple iPod Touch G4, for music.
2011-11-27
2011-11-26
Asia Sentinel - The Rich Get Richer Off the Backs of the Poor
Asia Sentinel - The Rich Get Richer Off the Backs of the Poor
Is it really about FREE markets and capitalism ?
Is it really about FREE markets and capitalism ?
2011-11-25
2011-11-23
The Achilles Heel of Mobile Enterprise Apps | ZDNet
The Achilles Heel of Mobile Enterprise Apps | ZDNet
Spend more !
Oh well, writer has a good point, though...
Spend more !
Oh well, writer has a good point, though...
2011-11-22
MF Global trustee doubles estimates of shortfall | Reuters
MF Global trustee doubles estimates of shortfall | Reuters
Probably 90 per cent of assets listed in the world's aggregated accounts are empty imaginary non-tangible items - just saying.... Just so you're prepared.
Probably 90 per cent of assets listed in the world's aggregated accounts are empty imaginary non-tangible items - just saying.... Just so you're prepared.
2011-11-15
2011-11-08
2011-11-07
2011-11-05
2011-11-04
2011-11-03
More Radioactive Radium Found in Tokyo [Not From Fukushima] | Japan Probe
More Radioactive Radium Found in Tokyo [Not From Fukushima] | Japan Probe
"According to the Japan Times, radium was not heavily regulated in Japan until after 1957. There is a very real possibility that quite a lot of this material was thrown away or buried in parts of Tokyo before 1957, and there is even a chance of careless businesses that illegally disposed of it after the regulations were in place.
Today the media is reporting the government will be checking another 15 abnormal spots in Setagaya."
*headpalm*
"According to the Japan Times, radium was not heavily regulated in Japan until after 1957. There is a very real possibility that quite a lot of this material was thrown away or buried in parts of Tokyo before 1957, and there is even a chance of careless businesses that illegally disposed of it after the regulations were in place.
Today the media is reporting the government will be checking another 15 abnormal spots in Setagaya."
*headpalm*
Safety zones around nuclear plants to be widened to 30 km | The Japan Times Online
Safety zones around nuclear plants to be widened to 30 km | The Japan Times Online
In that case, small countries like Singapore should never have nuclear power on-site.
In that case, small countries like Singapore should never have nuclear power on-site.
2011-11-02
2011-11-01
2011-10-31
Ya I know all that new technology is making even grannnies and granpops into internet photo upload mavens, but PLEASE, Everyone, can you not try to use a smaller image size of your gloriously high resolution photo of your kids, dog, cat, dolls, gundam models, etc etc.
The entire blog post is obliterated in full picture viewing mode - no, to be more precise, the pictures are spread wider than the current computer screen resolution of 1366 x 768 (of my cheapskate notebook). Hey, that's a pretty respectable current screen resolution.
The entire blog post is obliterated in full picture viewing mode - no, to be more precise, the pictures are spread wider than the current computer screen resolution of 1366 x 768 (of my cheapskate notebook). Hey, that's a pretty respectable current screen resolution.
2011-10-29
2011-10-28
2011-10-27
2011-10-26
2011-10-25
Comet Elenin ha ha ha harrrrrrrr
Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2011 http://spaceweather.com/ Comet Elenin has disintegrated and all you doomsday prophets can go suck.
2011-10-24
Blackberry Playbook
I'm sorry World, but I just had to get myself the BlackBerry Tablet. I hope you understand.
Cambodian village has disturbing reputation for child sex slavery - CNN.com
Cambodian village has disturbing reputation for child sex slavery - CNN.com
I think the only way out, is to have brimstone and fire cleanse this place like it did Sodom and Gomorrah.
I think the only way out, is to have brimstone and fire cleanse this place like it did Sodom and Gomorrah.
Chinese tourists to the rescue in California | CNNGo.com
Chinese tourists to the rescue in California | CNNGo.com
Tourists from China are the big spenders overseas.
Researchers identify mysterious life forms in the extreme deep sea (w/ video)
Researchers identify mysterious life forms in the extreme deep sea (w/ video)
"Recent studies indicate that by trapping particles from the water, xenophyophores can concentrate high levels of lead, uranium and mercury and are thus likely highly resistant to large doses of heavy metals. They also are well suited to a life of darkness, low temperature and high pressure in the deep sea."
"The team documented the deepest known existence of xenophyophores, single-celled animals exclusively found in deep-sea environments. Xenophyophores are noteworthy for their size, with individual cells often exceeding 10 centimeters (4 inches), their extreme abundance on the seafloor and their role as hosts for a variety of organisms."
Amazing stuff; valuable information.
TODAYonline | Voices | Criticise only when offering alternatives? Be open then
TODAYonline | Voices | Criticise only when offering alternatives? Be open then
If you have a better alternative, add those to your questioning of majority rule's proposals.
2011-10-23
2011-10-22
2011-10-21
UN rights office urges probe into death of Libya’s Gadhafi - The Washington Post
UN rights office urges probe into death of Libya’s Gadhafi - The Washington Post
Indeed. The circumstances of his death do not add to a sense of real closure. He should have been taken alive to face trial. Most unsatisfactory, and begs the question of what happens to all the deals which he had made.
Indeed. The circumstances of his death do not add to a sense of real closure. He should have been taken alive to face trial. Most unsatisfactory, and begs the question of what happens to all the deals which he had made.
BlackBerry maker accused of infringing BBX trademark
BlackBerry maker accused of infringing BBX trademark
Well now, I am thinking about whether I ought to buy a new Blackberry device and Playbook, or just switch over to Samsung Galaxy Tab II, which itself has some problems with Apple. No iPhone for me, thank you very much.
Decisions, decisions...
Well now, I am thinking about whether I ought to buy a new Blackberry device and Playbook, or just switch over to Samsung Galaxy Tab II, which itself has some problems with Apple. No iPhone for me, thank you very much.
Decisions, decisions...
2011-10-20
News: Bukit Timah Nature Reserve's announcement as an Asean Heritage Park
News
Happy news about parks in Singapore, but need to know more about the AHP as an organisation, who funds it, what does it do etc....
2011-10-19
NHK WORLD TV | TOKYO FASHION EXPRESS
NHK WORLD TV | TOKYO FASHION EXPRESS
Somewhat annoyed that I missed the name of the boutique which was featured on the "Bicycle Fashion for Girls - Pedaling in Style!" section of the show.
Japanese information on nuclear accident
www.meti.go.jp/earthquake/nuclear/pdf/111017a.pdf
This is the official update from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.
2011-10-18
Another Gothic n Lolita boutique in Singapore
Someone emailed me about this
Home LIVEO MUSIC - LiveoMusic.com - Asia's 1st 'Live' Video Station
So, uhm any aspiring music groups out there who need to do this, well, go talk to them or something.
Rio Tinto / BHP
UPDATE 5-Rio Tinto retreats from aluminium, $8 bln of assets on block | Reuters
compare that stock price uplifter to the following updates on BHP
for example.
Marian McPartland with Tierney Sutton - East of the Sun, West of the Moon
She sings better than many other better-known popular artistes
Marian McPartland with Tierney Sutton - East of the Sun, West of the Moon
http://www.jazzradio.com
Piano Trios channel
Marian McPartland with Tierney Sutton - East of the Sun, West of the Moon
http://www.jazzradio.com
Piano Trios channel
Doctors tried for removing live patients' organs - seattlepi.com
Doctors tried for removing live patients' organs - seattlepi.com
Crap. Racket. Happens everywhere it can happen. Desperate patients needing organs and willing and able to pay for illicit ones. Don't ever let yourself be admitted to a suspicious hospital or surgery.
2011-10-17
RIM's BlackBerry outage: $350 million max hit, but losing enterprise | ZDNet
RIM's BlackBerry outage: $350 million max hit, but losing enterprise | ZDNet
argh - so should I go buy that PlayBook or Samsung Galaxy Tab II ?!
GRRRR
If PlayBook, then I need to upgrade my BB handset to a larger RAM model.
Running BB OS6 on a 256 RAM Bold 9700 is caveman, brudder.
BlackBerry to rebrand its QNX platform for both phones and tablets as BlackBerry X or BBX
BlackBerry to rebrand its QNX platform for both phones and tablets as BlackBerry X or BBX
I dunno.... still researching if PlayBook is worth sticking my daily life into for the next 2 years.
RIM’s poor play: QNX on PlayBook before smartphones — Mobile Technology News
RIM’s poor play: QNX on PlayBook before smartphones — Mobile Technology News
Maybe not such a poor play, doesn't really matter in the larger scheme of things, but certainly something to keep in mind.
Malaysia orders block of The Pirate Bay, MegaUpload, FileServe, more - TechSpot News
Malaysia orders block of The Pirate Bay, MegaUpload, FileServe, more - TechSpot News
+ missed this news
+ sometime mid-2011
+ a lot of legit 3D content also hosted at the blocked sites, too bad
Please do not use pirated 3D content in your digital art projects !
2011-10-16
White Mountains Trail foliage GPS tour - Boston.com
White Mountains Trail foliage GPS tour - Boston.com
The main website has several other great Fall season recommendations for sightseeing, visiting, or just simply enjoying the outdoors.
World's only evidence of co-existing humans, dinosaur tracks found in China
World's only evidence of co-existing humans, dinosaur tracks found in China
THIS MAY CHANGE EVERYTHING WE THOUGHT WE KNOW ABOUT HUMAN HISTORY.
THIS MAY CHANGE EVERYTHING WE THOUGHT WE KNOW ABOUT HUMAN HISTORY.
2011-10-15
2011-10-10
2011-09-09
2011-03-24
2010-11-05
2010-09-03
2010-01-30
web authoring app KompoZer - downloads
KompoZer - downloads
"KompoZer is a complete web authoring system that combines web file management and easy-to-use WYSIWYG web page editing. " They say....
It's Free.
"KompoZer is a complete web authoring system that combines web file management and easy-to-use WYSIWYG web page editing. " They say....
It's Free.
2010-01-06
2009-12-22
2009-11-25
Shocking and Annoying Revelations
Quite surprised by the nature and extent of the revelations exposed. Nothing short of scandalous.
2009-11-21
My Vote for 22 Nov 2009 EM London Asia Capital PLC
IN CASE THERE IS ANY DOUBT
http://www.londonasiacapital.com/
versus
http://www.londonasia.com/
Read the linked documents for full background.
2009-11-18
I Am Very Annoyed
I am very annoyed. Mudslinging. Shut Up and Sit Down. I have cast my vote. http://www.londonasiacapital.com vs http://www.londonasia.com
2009-11-10
Freedom of Speechers
Will all the protestors who want Freedom Of Speech guaranteed in Singapore please Sit Down and STFW. Some of us have to live here, and it's Fg peaceful and safe as it is !! You Go Home !
2009-10-14
2009-10-12
2009-10-08
2009-10-07
2009-09-22
2009-09-13
2009-09-12
2009-09-08
Another Opinion Made Public 3
"The reluctance of the Singapore government to step in to protect consumers’ interests have damaged their credibility. MM Lee Kuan Yew even reprimanded the investors that they “went in with their eyes open” and hence have no right to blame the FIs for the losses they suffered now."
Incendiary device set off. Expect rebuttals if not retribution.
Incendiary device set off. Expect rebuttals if not retribution.
Another Opinion made Public
"Temasek’s exit from Chartered Semiconductor will mark the dawn of the semiconductor industry in Singapore and yet another blemish on its record under the leadership of Ho Ching after Shin Corp, ABC Learning, Merrill Lynch and Barclays Bank."
2009-09-04
2009-08-30
My 3D Visual Kei Band
Band Name: Covenant System ( Kobenanto Shissutemu )
Vinch ( Leader ), Drums
Seph, Guitar
Bii, Guitar
Azu, Bass
Michi, Vocals
TJ, Keyboards
Composed and rendered in Poser Pro; post-prod using GIMP and Windows Movie Maker; includes 3rd-party 3D and 2D content.
Anime Manga Industry M&As
Mergers and Acquisitions by Japanese publishers involving targets in Europe.
2009-08-27
2009-08-25
JAPAN INTERNATIONAL CONTENTS FESTIVAL ( CoFesta )
JAPAN INTERNATIONAL CONTENTS FESTIVAL (Called “CoFesta”) is the world's largest comprehensive contents festival.The events connected with the contents industry like games, animation, manga , characters, broadcast, music and film are held in cooperation with each other.
While various contents from Japan influence and improve each other and cooperate in media technology industry to inform of our statement, CoFesta aims to be the world's largest contents festival which create new capability and spread it abroad widely.
A purpose of the CoFesta
To provide the opportunity when a person concerned with the contents all over the world can see a lot of Japanese contents at a time in order that the contents in every field in Japan are sent to the world in cooperation with each other.
To bring international collaborations and business in providing opportunity to exchange with world contents centering on Asia, and also interchange of people concerned with contents.
While various contents from Japan influence and improve each other and cooperate in media technology industry to inform of our statement, CoFesta aims to be the world's largest contents festival which create new capability and spread it abroad widely.
A purpose of the CoFesta
To provide the opportunity when a person concerned with the contents all over the world can see a lot of Japanese contents at a time in order that the contents in every field in Japan are sent to the world in cooperation with each other.
To bring international collaborations and business in providing opportunity to exchange with world contents centering on Asia, and also interchange of people concerned with contents.
2009-08-23
Chinese Buying Power !
P2P Foundation » Blog Archive » Chinese group buying explained
If one quarter of Humanity said - "We want an iPod each" - wow, go figure !
If one quarter of Humanity said - "We want an iPod each" - wow, go figure !
2009-08-21
AliPay - enormous potential on-line business
Watch AliBaba.com's Alipay - an on-line payment business for China's internet community.
One quarter of Humanity is Chinese. Average out the expenditure potential and you get.....
One quarter of Humanity is Chinese. Average out the expenditure potential and you get.....
The Gini Coefficient
Either I had been dozing off during Economics class back in the day, or this item mooted in 1912, had been intentionally omitted from our syllabus.
It can be used as political arsenal:
http://kentridgecommon.com/?p=5028
It can be used as political arsenal:
http://kentridgecommon.com/?p=5028
Congratulations Gypsy Queen J-Rock Band !
Opening for Hoain Japan Festival 2009
http://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20090820-00000179-bark-musi
and more information here:
http://www.gypsy-queen.com/blog_aki/
http://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20090820-00000179-bark-musi
and more information here:
http://www.gypsy-queen.com/blog_aki/
2009-08-20
2009-08-19
Chip Goodyear, Iraq, Australia,Singapore,Temasek, BHP,
See this link:http://www.abc.net.au/7.30/content/2006/s1570933.htm
and this one:
http://johnharding.com/2009/08/18/charles-chip-waterhouse-goodyear-iv-and-saddam/
Was there more than meets the eye, in one of Singapore's de facto SWFs and its CEO-designate parting ways ?
Surely deals such as mentioned in the first article happen as a matter of course around the world 24x7, and the Public are none the wiser until all comes to light for one reason or another.
and this one:
http://johnharding.com/2009/08/18/charles-chip-waterhouse-goodyear-iv-and-saddam/
Was there more than meets the eye, in one of Singapore's de facto SWFs and its CEO-designate parting ways ?
Surely deals such as mentioned in the first article happen as a matter of course around the world 24x7, and the Public are none the wiser until all comes to light for one reason or another.
2009-08-17
Technical - Blocking Unwanted Parasites with a Hosts File
Who knows if this will really work or just leave another by-pass or hijack route open....
2009-08-15
Male-ness
http://asianhunks.blogspot.com/2009/08/chaiwat-in-volume-magazine.html
Great himbo-style costumes and accessories
http://asianhunks.blogspot.com/2009/08/shake-magazine.html
Rarely-seen perfect combo of slim and taut body proportions. Chuck out the over-muscled freakazoid chunky male proportions already.
( also love the magazine name ! Ha hahahah ! )
Great himbo-style costumes and accessories
http://asianhunks.blogspot.com/2009/08/shake-magazine.html
Rarely-seen perfect combo of slim and taut body proportions. Chuck out the over-muscled freakazoid chunky male proportions already.
( also love the magazine name ! Ha hahahah ! )
2009-08-10
2009-08-03
2009-08-02
Literary Analysis
I ain't no scholar of literature, so this sort of thing simply impresses me and makes me interested to find out more.
Book Review and the East vs West literary backgrounds of reviewers
Let's look at two reviewer's pieces on David Peace's Occupied City, his second book in his planned trilogy.
First, read the what the West-based reviewer has to say:
http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/books/book_ reviews/article6733250.ece
Then read what an East-based reviewer has to say:
http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/fb20090802a1.html
Now ain't that a wonderful insight ?
I want to read the book.
Peace, David, OCCUPIED CITY, Faber and Faber, London, 2009, 288 pp.
First, read the what the West-based reviewer has to say:
http://entertainment.timesonline.co.u
Then read what an East-based reviewer has to say:
http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/fb2
Now ain't that a wonderful insight ?
I want to read the book.
Peace, David, OCCUPIED CITY, Faber and Faber, London, 2009, 288 pp.
2009-08-01
I think I need to become a virtual tourist to Germany !
tralallalalaalal
off to Germany in Second Life
( 3D-JC packs toothbrush and change of fundoshi )
off to Germany in Second Life
( 3D-JC packs toothbrush and change of fundoshi )
I have combined my blogs
I have combined the old posts from my older blog to here, propriety be cast to the winds !
Merging this blog with another
I am combining my bloggies....
Don't ask why - it's just something I want to do.
Don't ask why - it's just something I want to do.
2009-07-31
Living Building Exterior ( virtual display )
555 KUBIK_ extended version from urbanscreen on Vimeo.
http://gizmodo.com/5323671/3d-projection-gives-building-fantastical-undulating-skin
Dollfie Links I want to take note of
http://www.redlionbjd.com
http://kidili.webcity.com.au/~nin47681/admin/catalog/
http://www.domuya.net/
Nice purple shirt
http://kidili.webcity.com.au/~nin47681/admin/catalog/
http://www.domuya.net/
Nice purple shirt
Agua De Beber - Quarteto Em Cy
Agua De Beber - Quarteto Em Cy
An inspired acapella introduction. Very well done.
An inspired acapella introduction. Very well done.
2009-07-29
I now look like a gothie all right
Suffering from a sub-conjuntival haemorrhage
so
really gothie-looking
so
really gothie-looking
More tongue-clucking - Entrepreneurial Immorality
"Kleiner-Backed Terralliance Sues Ex-CEO Olson For IP Misuse"
Tut tut tut tut
I could find links of similar greed expose ("ex-poh-says" sorry I don't have the keyboard nor the font to type that special e letter) all day.
There are so many being reported, among the millions of schemes which go undetected / unreported.
Tut tut tut tut
I could find links of similar greed expose ("ex-poh-says" sorry I don't have the keyboard nor the font to type that special e letter) all day.
There are so many being reported, among the millions of schemes which go undetected / unreported.
Scams and schemers - in Japan
I thought there were millions of scams like these around Asia, but to have them in Japan - tut tut tut tut.
2009-07-28
getting more beautiful
"FOR the female half of the population, it may bring a satisfied smile. Scientists have found that evolution is driving women to become ever more beautiful, while men remain as aesthetically unappealing as their caveman ancestors."
OK OK you got me for girl dolls !!!
ack - Japanese Anime Cute, with interchangeable character clothing and accessories !!!
http://www.pinky-st.net/index.html
and here:
http://www.mr-hobby.com/vance/figures/index.html
http://www.pinky-st.net/index.html
and here:
http://www.mr-hobby.com/vance/figures/index.html
2009-07-27
2009-07-25
Viewsonic LCD monitor with a samsung base ?
I just bought a viewsonic LCD monitor.
I noticed while attaching the base to the screen that the word "Samsung" is printed onto a part of the base underside.
Strange.
I noticed while attaching the base to the screen that the word "Samsung" is printed onto a part of the base underside.
Strange.
2009-07-24
Happening Club and Vehicles...
http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.ListAll&friendId=1000006610
Now that is one helluva happening club
And these are very happening future eco-city vehicles:
http://psipunk.com/plus-concept-vehicle-for-future-megalopolis/
http://psipunk.com/ipse-futuristic-individual-mobility-concept-will-let-you-drive-in-underwater-mode/
Now that is one helluva happening club
And these are very happening future eco-city vehicles:
http://psipunk.com/plus-concept-vehicle-for-future-megalopolis/
http://psipunk.com/ipse-futuristic-individual-mobility-concept-will-let-you-drive-in-underwater-mode/
2009-07-23
2009-07-22
Quincy Jones - On the Street Where You Live
Really surprising mix of samba marching-band style with solo saxaphone jazz club style. Phew. And those typical ascending fourth note series - Quincy Jones all the way.
NHK Pacific Ocean live: Solar Eclipse
Live NHK feed from a boat in the Pacific Ocean. Very clear skies, total darkness, and weird orange light all around the horizon. Stars visible. Light before and after the total eclipse was dim, although out in the wide open Pacific under clear skies.
Watch CCTV4 for the solar eclipse live
The live solar eclipse was broadcast over CCTV4 and the feed was from AnHui.
It was dark as night in the city.
The corona was clearly observable for a couple of minutes.
Now switching to Taiwan.
It was dark as night in the city.
The corona was clearly observable for a couple of minutes.
Now switching to Taiwan.
Not Fair - pouring rain, nullified eclipse
Bah !!!
It is raining buckets. I can't tell if the dim light is because of the tropical squall or whether it's the solar eclipse.
It is raining buckets. I can't tell if the dim light is because of the tropical squall or whether it's the solar eclipse.
solar eclipse 22 July 2009
Well it is 0425 hrs local time which is +8 hours GMT.
I am now at 103º48´ East of Greenwich.
There was a strong wind with smokey smells 1.5 hours earlier ( Approx 0700 hrs local time ) followed by brief rain.
Right now, the sky is overcast, and the light appears dim, somewhat like sunrise on a cloudy morning.
expected window of eclipse at my destination =
08:40:51 to 09:43:55 in the morning
I am now at 103º48´ East of Greenwich.
There was a strong wind with smokey smells 1.5 hours earlier ( Approx 0700 hrs local time ) followed by brief rain.
Right now, the sky is overcast, and the light appears dim, somewhat like sunrise on a cloudy morning.
expected window of eclipse at my destination =
08:40:51 to 09:43:55 in the morning
2009-07-21
2009-07-20
Mathematicians and Libel
Not completely thought through, but forms a good starting point from which to discuss the topic. See my tags for this post to get a flavour of what the topic is.
2009-07-19
START !!!
My daily real life blogging starts here and now.
My manga-style 3D story series has infested my previous life-blog
My manga-style 3D story series has infested my previous life-blog
2009-06-27
My blogger blogspot bloggies
Just a listing:
http://3dreferences.blogspot.com
http://ibr-remote.blogspot.com
http://2dreferences.blogspot.com
http://my-video-creation-refs.blogspot.com/
( for my own reference only - as and when I have something to note )
http://music4my3dvr.blogspot.com/
( again, for my own reference primarily - music creation software )
http://3d-jcprivate.blogspot.com/
( Private access only - moved from my own website to blogspot hosting as of today )
http://unrealconsumption.blogspot.com/
( stupid pre-2008 crash finance-economics lifestyle )
http://3dreferences.blogspot.com
http://ibr-remote.blogspot.com
http://2dreferences.blogspot.com
http://my-video-creation-refs.blogs
( for my own reference only - as and when I have something to note )
http://music4my3dvr.blogspot.com/
( again, for my own reference primarily - music creation software )
http://3d-jcprivate.blogspot.com/
( Private access only - moved from my own website to blogspot hosting as of today )
http://unrealconsumption.blogspot.com/
( stupid pre-2008 crash finance-economics lifestyle )
2009-06-01
Another psychological reaction
We're all gonna die, so who cares what we do ?
The inevitable destruction and demise of Humanity is at hand.
Humanity is it's own tool of destruction.
We can do nothing to save ourselves; so why should we even begin to try.
2009-05-27
2009-03-11
Some Anthro issues
http://dienekes.blogspot.com/2005/12/dual-origins-of-japanese.html
to be comapred and contrasted with
http://www.experiencefestival.com/japanese_people_-_genetics_and_physical_anthropology
to be comapred and contrasted with
http://www.experiencefestival.com/japanese_people_-_genetics_and_physical_anthropology
2009-01-31
IS/IT Security during workforce reduction
http://www.informationweek.com/news/security/management/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=212903521&cid=nl_tw_networking_H
quote begins
Graham Cluley, senior technology consultant at Sophos, sees the risk of similar incidents as companies downsize in response to the troubled economy.
"As belts tighten and the credit crunch continues to hit around the world, more and more companies will be making the decision to make staff and contractors redundant," he said in an online post. "...[A] disaffected employee could create havoc inside your organization so make sure that appropriate security is in place."
quote ends
2009-01-24
Yu Sheng Lo Hei - Lunar New Year phrases
I beg to differ with all the sage and erudite research published at various authoritative websites by academic researchers.
The following, according to my tradition-abiding mother, comprise the correct, final and only version of the auspicious phrases to spout during the Yu Sheng Lo Hei (Fish Salad Lucky Toss).
From her undated newspaper clipping, sourced in Singapore, with my comments in parentheses:
For each ingredient, say this ( Mandarin pronunciation):
Raw Fish: Nian Nian You Yu - for abundance ( every year you shall have abundance)
Lime: Da Ji Da Li, for good luck ( sorry, dunno )
Five Spice Powder and Pepper: Wu Fu Lin Men, for good fortune ( sorry, dunno )
Plum Sauce: Tian Tain Mi Mi, for a honeyed year ( Every day shall be a sweet day)
White Radish: Wan Shi Ru Yi, for success ( In ten thousand things shall you be successful)
Red Chilli: Zhao Cai Jin Bao, for prosperity ( I think this means a lot of gold entering your purse )
Lettuce: He Qi Sheng Cai, for harmony and wealth ( exactly as it says)
Carrot: Bu Bu Gao Sheng, for eminence ( With each step you gain eminence)
Pickled Red Ginger: Hong Yun Dang Tou, for good luck ( sorry, dunno )
Oil: Fu Yun Nian Nian, for good fortune and luck ( Prosperity gathers each year )
Peanuts: Jin Sha Man Tang, for prosperity ( Gold sand fills your halls)
Crispy crackers: bian di huang jin, for prosperity ( The entire floor of your home be filled with gold )
When tossing: utter anything auspicious, including sheng yi xing long, for brisk business ( business with spirit of dragon ?), and sheng ti jian kang, for good health ( body be healthy).
Here are some links:
( which my mother refutes !!)
2008-12-20
2008-10-31
2008-10-09
Damn Stupid Financial Institutions
I won't name the bank, stock broking house, custodial vehicle, nor equities involved.
All I can say is this: when you buy foreign or off-shore counters, do YOU ask you banker for details of their custody vehicle ? Is it important where they hold the offshore scripts ? YOU BET IT IS !!
Case in point: I invested in non-China non-Hong Kong equities. I only find out that the custodial service uses a vehicle in Hong Kong when I receive a letter from my stockbrokers informing me that China is imposing a 10 per cent withholding tax on corporate entities parked there - guess what, the custodial service is a corporate entity.
What the fuck ?! My non-China non-Hong Kong holdings are subject to 10 per cent withholding tax simply because the idiot brokerage uses a custodial service based in Hong Kong ?!
What the shit !!!
This is the worse time ever to liquidate my offshore holdings in that service.
Just let me say this - thank goodness I did not go along with the Lehman mini-bonds which the main bank was offering. Those are now in default, because Lehman has gone bust.
Idiots. All greedy, brainless idiots.
If you see an investment banker or any banker for that matter, Treat With Extreme Prejudice.
All I can say is this: when you buy foreign or off-shore counters, do YOU ask you banker for details of their custody vehicle ? Is it important where they hold the offshore scripts ? YOU BET IT IS !!
Case in point: I invested in non-China non-Hong Kong equities. I only find out that the custodial service uses a vehicle in Hong Kong when I receive a letter from my stockbrokers informing me that China is imposing a 10 per cent withholding tax on corporate entities parked there - guess what, the custodial service is a corporate entity.
What the fuck ?! My non-China non-Hong Kong holdings are subject to 10 per cent withholding tax simply because the idiot brokerage uses a custodial service based in Hong Kong ?!
What the shit !!!
This is the worse time ever to liquidate my offshore holdings in that service.
Just let me say this - thank goodness I did not go along with the Lehman mini-bonds which the main bank was offering. Those are now in default, because Lehman has gone bust.
Idiots. All greedy, brainless idiots.
If you see an investment banker or any banker for that matter, Treat With Extreme Prejudice.
2008-10-03
2008-09-28
First Formula One Night Race - Alonso Wins !!
Wow, it was the most dramatic ( if not historical ) Night Race for the F1 Grand Prix.
Winner Alonso, driving for team Renault, started in last place ( 15th position ), because the day before during the Preliminary Qualifying Race, his car sprang a leak. He drove extremely well and deserves the win.
But it was a complicated and exciting Final. Team Ferrari started with Massa in the lead position.
But very early in the Final, Piquet of Renault crashed his car, causing the Safety Car ( MacLaren Mercedes ) to rule the circuit and several other teams jumped into the pit-stop opportunity, leaving a couple others out but needing to pit-stop. These two cars were low on fuel ( their starting strategy ), so they had to make pit-stops during the Safety Car round, which earned them penalty 10 seconds stop time.
That threw the strategies of all teams into total chaos.
Then Massa made his pit-stop and some screw-up caused him to pull away from the pit-stop team servicing his car, drive over one of his mechanics, and leave with the fuel nozzle still attached !!. He narrowly missed another car on the main circuit, while doing so. From 1st position, he fell to 15th.
Later in the race, another crash ( car of Team *something* India ) because of wet surface at a corner, brought the Safety Car out again. Not entirely that driver's fault, but because other cars had bunched up due to one car getting into a bit of a problem at the corner.
Finally, the remaining Ferrari car crashed against the side wall and Team Ferrari was out of the race. Because of this crash, the Japanese driver moved up from 9th to 8th place, and that earned him a Grand Prix point ( awarded to top 8 only ).
Now drinking red wine in celebration of the race.
Winner Alonso, driving for team Renault, started in last place ( 15th position ), because the day before during the Preliminary Qualifying Race, his car sprang a leak. He drove extremely well and deserves the win.
But it was a complicated and exciting Final. Team Ferrari started with Massa in the lead position.
But very early in the Final, Piquet of Renault crashed his car, causing the Safety Car ( MacLaren Mercedes ) to rule the circuit and several other teams jumped into the pit-stop opportunity, leaving a couple others out but needing to pit-stop. These two cars were low on fuel ( their starting strategy ), so they had to make pit-stops during the Safety Car round, which earned them penalty 10 seconds stop time.
That threw the strategies of all teams into total chaos.
Then Massa made his pit-stop and some screw-up caused him to pull away from the pit-stop team servicing his car, drive over one of his mechanics, and leave with the fuel nozzle still attached !!. He narrowly missed another car on the main circuit, while doing so. From 1st position, he fell to 15th.
Later in the race, another crash ( car of Team *something* India ) because of wet surface at a corner, brought the Safety Car out again. Not entirely that driver's fault, but because other cars had bunched up due to one car getting into a bit of a problem at the corner.
Finally, the remaining Ferrari car crashed against the side wall and Team Ferrari was out of the race. Because of this crash, the Japanese driver moved up from 9th to 8th place, and that earned him a Grand Prix point ( awarded to top 8 only ).
Now drinking red wine in celebration of the race.
2008-09-27
2008-09-17
2008-09-12
2008-09-09
"Foreign Workers"
One essential thing is to get rid of the tendency to regard foreign workers as cheap, expendable substitutes for a decline in the domestic labor force. Japanese need to socially and culturally reinvent themselves to live with the foreign population.
Tuesday 09th September, 06:31 AM JST
Masahiko Ishizuka, who teachers at Waseda University’s Graduate School of Journalism. (Nikkei Weekly)
Singaporeans need to think about this too.
Tuesday 09th September, 06:31 AM JST
Masahiko Ishizuka, who teachers at Waseda University’s Graduate School of Journalism. (Nikkei Weekly)
Singaporeans need to think about this too.
2008-08-26
Worst global economic difficulties in 40 years will drag on, says Bank of England
The view from BoE. See also adjacent post about Temasek's view.
Credit crunch to last to 2010 - Temasek
Heed the view of Temasek.
See also adjacent post by Bank of England Deputy Governor Charles Bean.
See also adjacent post by Bank of England Deputy Governor Charles Bean.
2008-08-25
2008-08-19
Probe finds problems at Singapore warehouse
http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/feedarticle/7733917
Probe finds problems at Singapore warehouse
2008-08-18
Patent Inflation
http://www.digitalmajority.org/forum/t-81836/subprime-patents
"Subprime Patents" crisis to come ?
Well, the discussion ought to weigh the counter-balancing effects of patent-busters, or pirates, or those who simply will ignore IP rights for humanitarian reasons.
"Subprime Patents" crisis to come ?
Well, the discussion ought to weigh the counter-balancing effects of patent-busters, or pirates, or those who simply will ignore IP rights for humanitarian reasons.
Private Equity
"Apax Partners Reportedly Courting Asian Shareholders
Apax Partners LLC is reportedly in talks to sell a 10% stake to three Asian investors: Government of Singapore Investment Corporation Pte. Ltd.; Australia Government Future Fund and Japanese financial services firm, Takefuji Corp. (Offshore)"
Apax Partners LLC is reportedly in talks to sell a 10% stake to three Asian investors: Government of Singapore Investment Corporation Pte. Ltd.; Australia Government Future Fund and Japanese financial services firm, Takefuji Corp. (Offshore)"
2008-08-13
Check your DNS safety here
This guy is the one who discovered the problem with the internet earlier in 2008, which allowed for DNS cache poisoning, if not fixed.
London Asia Capital
http://www.investorschronicle.co.uk/InvestmentGuides/Funds/article/20080812/a05ed554-6867-11dd-af6e-00144f2af8e8/Bargain-basement-funds.jsp
"Another slightly less drastic example comes in the guise of London Asia Capital and its private equity offshoot London Asia Chinese Private Equity Fund Ltd. Again, this seemed like a great idea at the time - a specialist fund, advised by London Asia, that would invest in small-to-mid cap companies about to be floated or already on Western markets. To be fair, most of its investee companies seem to have prospered, but the timing was dreadful. Chinese stocks are down at least 50 per cent from recent highs and heading even lower, with small caps particularly badly hit. That huge downward pressure - Indian small-cap investors have suffered similar falls - has made valuing Chinese investments very difficult and the parent company London Asia recently suspended its shares while the management worked out what the company was actually worth."
"Another slightly less drastic example comes in the guise of London Asia Capital and its private equity offshoot London Asia Chinese Private Equity Fund Ltd. Again, this seemed like a great idea at the time - a specialist fund, advised by London Asia, that would invest in small-to-mid cap companies about to be floated or already on Western markets. To be fair, most of its investee companies seem to have prospered, but the timing was dreadful. Chinese stocks are down at least 50 per cent from recent highs and heading even lower, with small caps particularly badly hit. That huge downward pressure - Indian small-cap investors have suffered similar falls - has made valuing Chinese investments very difficult and the parent company London Asia recently suspended its shares while the management worked out what the company was actually worth."
2008-08-11
I HAVE MIGRATED THIS BLOG
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS BLOG IS NOW HOSTED EXTERNAL TO MY WEBSITE.
ALL CONTENT FORMERLY APPEARING WITHIN MY WEBSITE HAS BEEN MIGRATED.
ALL CONTENT FORMERLY APPEARING WITHIN MY WEBSITE HAS BEEN MIGRATED.
Internet DNS Poisoning Patch Failed
http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=9112198&intsrc=news_ts_head
Messy messy situation. Be prepared to abandon the Internet if this gets worse.
Messy messy situation. Be prepared to abandon the Internet if this gets worse.
Internet Security Issues 2008: Gmail account theft
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/securityfix/2008/08/new_tool_automates_cookie_stea.html?nav=rss_blog
GMAIL USERS - LOG OUT AFTER USE AND WIPE THOSE COOKIES CLEAN.
GMAIL USERS - LOG OUT AFTER USE AND WIPE THOSE COOKIES CLEAN.
2008-06-12
Nanodielectrics face their biggest test in space - R & D
Nanodielectrics face their biggest test in space - R & D
Quote:
"While silicon dioxide has historically been the dominant dielectric material for silicon-based electronics, Marks and his research group have been trying to create next-generation semiconductor and dielectric materials with properties that silicon and silicon dioxide can't provide—such as transparency, printability and physical flexibility. The dielectric material would need to be thin, be a good insulator and be able to stabilize the charges moving through the semiconductor by having what is called a high dielectric constant, which is the relative ability of the material to store an electric charge for a given applied field strength. What resulted were SANDs, which Marks and his team created through a dipping process that creates self-assembled molecular thin films. Not only do SANDs meet all the requirements for next-generation dielectrics, but they were also found to be resistant to radiation.NASA is interested in SANDs because the radiation in space severely damages electronics—especially dielectrics, since silicon dioxide captures the radiation, which then forms holes and electrons and irreversibly builds up a destructive charge in the transistor. For long space trips—like the current mission to Mars—such electronics are exposed to years of radiation. Early tests with nuclear reactors showed that SANDs are largely resistant to such radiation damage."
Unquote
Quote:
"While silicon dioxide has historically been the dominant dielectric material for silicon-based electronics, Marks and his research group have been trying to create next-generation semiconductor and dielectric materials with properties that silicon and silicon dioxide can't provide—such as transparency, printability and physical flexibility. The dielectric material would need to be thin, be a good insulator and be able to stabilize the charges moving through the semiconductor by having what is called a high dielectric constant, which is the relative ability of the material to store an electric charge for a given applied field strength. What resulted were SANDs, which Marks and his team created through a dipping process that creates self-assembled molecular thin films. Not only do SANDs meet all the requirements for next-generation dielectrics, but they were also found to be resistant to radiation.NASA is interested in SANDs because the radiation in space severely damages electronics—especially dielectrics, since silicon dioxide captures the radiation, which then forms holes and electrons and irreversibly builds up a destructive charge in the transistor. For long space trips—like the current mission to Mars—such electronics are exposed to years of radiation. Early tests with nuclear reactors showed that SANDs are largely resistant to such radiation damage."
Unquote
Scientists discover nanoscale rapid transit for water - R & D
Scientists discover nanoscale rapid transit for water - R & D
Using carbon nanotubes ( nanoscale tubules ).
Using carbon nanotubes ( nanoscale tubules ).
PHENOM - FEI COMPANY
PHENOM - FEI COMPANY
Science can be .... weird or sexy or - urgh izzat lip gloss or lip gross up close ?! Thank goodness I don't use the stuff.
Science can be .... weird or sexy or - urgh izzat lip gloss or lip gross up close ?! Thank goodness I don't use the stuff.
2008-06-06
2008-06-02
2008-05-21
Superconducting State Can Be Induced By High Pressure In So-called High-temperature Superconductors
ScienceDaily (2008-05-21) -- Superconductors can convey more than 150 times more electricity than copper wires because they don't restrict electron movement, the essence of electricity. But to do this, the materials have to be cooled below a very low, so-called, transition temperature, which often makes them impractical for widespread use. Now for the first time, scientists have found that in addition to chemical manipulation, the superconducting state can be induced by high pressure in so-called high-temperature superconductors.
2008-02-26
2008-02-10
2008-02-08
2008-02-03
2007-12-26
2007-12-24
Towards Cloaking Visible Light: Three-dimensional Metamaterials For The Optical Wavelength Range
ScienceDaily (2007-12-24) -- Last year researchers from Duke University stunned the world when they announced a cloaking device for the microwave range. This device made use of metamaterials that had a negative refractive index for electromagnetic radiation. The metamaterials were carefully designed split-ring resonators with a structure size much smaller than the wavelength. Only 10 stacked layers of metamaterials were necessary to achieve the desired invisibility effect. Now researchers have succeeded in manufacturing a stacked split-ring metamaterial for the optical wavelength range.
2007-12-18
2007-11-05
2007-10-16
2007-10-11
2007-10-02
[tutorial] How To Convert Photoshop Brushes To Gimp
[tutorial] How To Convert Photoshop Brushes To Gimp
Version 1 or photoshop brushes only. Version 2 is undocumented, according to the website.
Version 1 or photoshop brushes only. Version 2 is undocumented, according to the website.
2007-10-01
2007-09-01
genomic phylostratigraphy
A team of scientists led by young Croatian evolutionary geneticist Tomislav Domazet-Lošo from Ruder Boškovic Institute (RBI) in Zagreb, Croatia, developed a novel methodological approach in evolutionary studies. Using the method they named 'genomic phylostratigraphy', its authors shed new and unexpected light on some of the long standing macroevolutionary issues, which have been puzzling evolutionary biologists since Darwin.
2007-08-28
refresher links for poser freebies
http://www.digitalmeanderings.com/main.htm
http://www.poser-corner.de/freebies/index.php
http://3dconnect.deviantart.com/journal/6667912/
http://www.poser-corner.de/freebies/index.php
http://3dconnect.deviantart.com/journal/6667912/
2007-08-27
'Lucky bag' binge turns into Pandora's box | The Japan Times Online
'Lucky bag' binge turns into Pandora's box | The Japan Times Online
This is about financial instruments, not about shopping !!
This is about financial instruments, not about shopping !!
2007-08-20
2007-08-14
2007-08-01
2007-07-24
2007-07-15
2007-07-09
Understanding Genetics: Human Health and the Genome
Understanding Genetics: Human Health and the Genome: "HomeFeature StoryGenetics in the NewsEthics & IssuesAsk a Geneticist"
2007-07-03
2007-07-01
2007-06-30
2007-06-28
2007-06-08
2007-05-29
2007-05-27
2007-05-24
2007-04-17
2007-04-12
2007-04-07
2007-04-06
2007-04-02
2007-03-26
Luvaglio Plc London | LUXURY:FASHION:TECHNOLOGY | Luxury Electronics | Luxury Technology | Luxury Mobile Devices | Luxury Lifestyle | Rohan Sinclair L
2007-03-25
2007-03-07
2006-12-04
2006-12-02
2006-11-01
2006-10-28
windows annoyances references
http://www.g4tv.com/techtvvault/features/2361/Windows_Tip_Eliminate_XP_Annoyances.html
http://www.tweakxp.com/default.aspx
http://www.tweakxp.com/default.aspx
2006-10-17
Investment hints
Article 1:
Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2006
Few female execs in bureaucracy
Kyodo News
The ratio of women among executive government officials was only 1.7 percent as of January 2005, the National Personnel Authority said Monday.
The government says it is trying to raise the figure to 30 percent by 2020. To do so, more woman have to be hired, but the ratio of women among newly employed fast-track bureaucrats is only 21.1 percent, the authority said.
"We will urge ministries and agencies to recruit more women while making efforts to raise interest among female students in working for governmental organizations by holding seminars and other ways," an official said.
The Japan Times
Article 2
(C) All rights reserved
Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2006
Few female execs in bureaucracy
Kyodo News
The ratio of women among executive government officials was only 1.7 percent as of January 2005, the National Personnel Authority said Monday.
The government says it is trying to raise the figure to 30 percent by 2020. To do so, more woman have to be hired, but the ratio of women among newly employed fast-track bureaucrats is only 21.1 percent, the authority said.
"We will urge ministries and agencies to recruit more women while making efforts to raise interest among female students in working for governmental organizations by holding seminars and other ways," an official said.
The Japan Times
Article 2
(C) All rights reserved
2006-09-30
Photos of Nite-time Eiffel Tower are illegal
Image copyright
Images of the Eiffel Tower have long been in the public domain; however in 2003, the operating company SNTE installed a new lighting display on the tower, which they then copyrighted. The effect is to put the night-time image of the tower under copyright. It follows that it is no longer legal to publish contemporary photographs of the tower without permission. The imposition of copyright is not without some controversy. The Director of Documentation for SNTE, Stéphane Dieu, commented in January 2005 "It is really just a way to manage commercial use of the image, so that it isn't used in ways we don't approve". However, it also has the effect of prohibiting tourist photographs of the tower. [5]
I think it may be a very good idea for every tourist landmark in the world to come under such copyright conniving, daytime or night, and someone will find a way, no doubt.
Images of the Eiffel Tower have long been in the public domain; however in 2003, the operating company SNTE installed a new lighting display on the tower, which they then copyrighted. The effect is to put the night-time image of the tower under copyright. It follows that it is no longer legal to publish contemporary photographs of the tower without permission. The imposition of copyright is not without some controversy. The Director of Documentation for SNTE, Stéphane Dieu, commented in January 2005 "It is really just a way to manage commercial use of the image, so that it isn't used in ways we don't approve". However, it also has the effect of prohibiting tourist photographs of the tower. [5]
I think it may be a very good idea for every tourist landmark in the world to come under such copyright conniving, daytime or night, and someone will find a way, no doubt.
2006-09-22
2006-09-21
2006-09-14
Firm offering 'manga' online in Asia
Thursday, Sept. 14, 2006
Firm offering 'manga' online in Asia
Electronic books distributor eBook Initiative Japan Co. said it will distribute Japanese "manga" comic books via an Internet portal site in Singapore starting Tuesday.
The service will initially offer 30 titles, including a collection of "Ge Ge Ge no Kitaro" by Shigeru Mizuki, in their original and Chinese-language versions, the Tokyo-based company said.
The number of tiles will be boosted to 50 by the end of the year.
The new service will be handled jointly with two Kyocera Corp. group firms -- Kyocera Communication Systems Co. in Tokyo and Kyocera Communication Asia Pacific Pte. in Singapore.
Customers will need special software to read the manga.
Firm offering 'manga' online in Asia
Electronic books distributor eBook Initiative Japan Co. said it will distribute Japanese "manga" comic books via an Internet portal site in Singapore starting Tuesday.
The service will initially offer 30 titles, including a collection of "Ge Ge Ge no Kitaro" by Shigeru Mizuki, in their original and Chinese-language versions, the Tokyo-based company said.
The number of tiles will be boosted to 50 by the end of the year.
The new service will be handled jointly with two Kyocera Corp. group firms -- Kyocera Communication Systems Co. in Tokyo and Kyocera Communication Asia Pacific Pte. in Singapore.
Customers will need special software to read the manga.
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