Reviews of Windows Vista

September 3rd, 2010

The Top Ten Windows Watchdogs

There seems to be this cycle to the Windows Operating Systems. First Microsoft announces that the new software is secure. Then, after it is released, its security gets ripped to shreds and Windows spends the next few years issuing patches. This continues until Microsoft issues a new version of Windows which they assure us is secure. Etc. Etc.

Since Bill and the gang clearly have trouble keeping a handle on their own

A Visitors Guide To Tokyo Japan – Part 2

August 23rd, 2010

First of all, travel to Tokyo can be expensive so be sure to do a little checking into prices and comparing of prices before you make your final travel arrangements. For those veteran travelers you will find that many of the hotels are wonderful and less expensive than those in other major cities in the world. Foreign travelers will even qualify for a little discount if the reservations are made ahead of time.The food in Tokyo is often

Oahu, Hawaii: Attractions and activities

August 19th, 2010
Kenzo Tange's St. Mary's Cathedral in Tokyo

Aloha it is.

I will try to tell you as much as I can about the islands…I went to college in Honolulu at Chaminade University of Honolulu…I lived in Kahala and went to school in St. Louis Heights there. I was there just about all through the nineties. I returned to California once in 1999 and once in 2001 and then finally in 2002…I have been here since with an exception of a short excursion in 2004.

Nissan’s CEO Bets ‘credibility’ on Raising Profit

August 18th, 2010
Yoko Ono at her hotel in Tokyo last week

The Nissan Motor Co. Chief Executive Officer Carlos Ghosn, who rescued the automaker from near bankruptcy seven years ago, said that his credibility is on the line after missing last year’s earnings goals.

According to the average of 16 analyst estimates compiled by Bloomberg, Nissan’s profit probably plunged 33 percent in the three months ended March 31. Earnings in the year-ago period were bolstered by a 17 billion yen one-time gain from selling the Nissan Diesel Motor Co.

Interest Rate Hikes Send Mixed Signals To Real Estate Investors

August 15th, 2010

December 20, 2005 – Successive interest rate increases by the Fed have left everyone wondering what is going to happen next with Real Estate. Will the boom continue or is this the beginning of a gradual slow down?

As Jim Jubak, writing in Jubak’s Journal, points out, the effect of steady increases will have a much broader impact than just on those who have adjustable-rate mortgages or are locked in because of bad credit ratings. He reports that many

From Pandemonium to Peacefulness: Welcome to Tokyo!

August 7th, 2010
that's tokyo!

In Japan’s capital, it would appear that there is a perfect blend of opposites. In one direction you would find the peaceful, carefully maintained landscapes of Hamarikyu Garden and in the other, the chaotic and frenzied atmosphere of the Tsukiji Fish Market. Both are a must-see as they are regarded to be two of the most popular tourist attraction spots in the city.

It is for these opposites that Tokyo is the ideal destination for any traveller; with

Reflections: Traveling in Japan

July 31st, 2010

There’s something to be said about the electric vibe that Tokyo possesses. Despite having lived over two years in Japan (between my first trip back in 2001, and my current time here), it was only very recently that I made my trek to Tokyo: The massive megapolis that many claim is the aortic centre of Japan. As such, Tokyo’s heartbeat is that like no other, moving at a pace likened to that of an adrenaline rush.

Over the

Prosperity With the Evisu

July 28th, 2010

The evisu or evisu genes is a Japanese clothing company that specializes in producing premium denim wear through traditional, labor-intensive methods. It was founded in 1998 in Osaka, Japan by Hidehiko Yamane a Japanese clothes designer, and the man behind the popular clothing brand evisu clothing line. The evisu brand was originally called Evis which is the name of the Buddhist god of prosperity, but was eventually changed to what we all know today as the evisu genes.

The

Top 20 Sign Translations Gone Wrong

July 24th, 2010
Tokyo Summer Night

It’s amazing how many signs there are that are not translated correctly. There’s actually a website dedicated to showcasing signs that people have found during their travels around the world called engrish.com. You’d think companies would learn from others mistakes and hire a localization company that has professional translation services to get it right. Well for now, maybe they’ll read this article and look into hiring a professional translation service so they don’t make the same mistakes.  Here

Super Hotels in Japan

July 20th, 2010
Tokyo

Super Hotels
Although Super Hotels are classified as a budget hotel, they offer some pretty good services which separate them from other hotel chains. For example, they have a free breakfast buffet, well lit rooms and lobbies, wireless internet access, some buildings with all non-smoking rooms and even some hotels featuring hot springs (onsens).

The system
One of the most unique aspects of the Super Hotel is the check-in which is done through an ATM-like machine in the lobby.