That's right kids. If you like coffee a la French Press, or green tea, you'll find that the electric kettle won't overheat your water like a gas kettle.

*As turboke pointed out...why drop another $100?

2. I like how the subtitles aren't really spot-on. Makes it more enjoyable and the clip looked funny to me. People doing silly stuff on TV knows no geographical boundaries.

I like silly shows like this. It's just mindless and enjoyable watching others suffer. (Why do you think the Coliseum was so popular for half a millennium?)

That being said, I use something like this when stuck in bed.

Here's the link to the TV show previously posted. [wwwz.fujitv.co.jp]

It is sad to see how many people think the world revolves around them, or a particular country. Travel people and get a f00king clue. The world is nice and big and it's fun!

@Adam Frucchi - I have a bridge in Brooklyn I'm selling. Seriously, you should have asked someone. Don't tell me you believe everything you read/source.

I've asked in previous posts if people commenting live here, so I'll ask instead, are you commenting on what you perceive Japan to be like based on what you've read, or watched on TV?

I use the HTC Kaiser here in Japan with Softbank. The girlfriend uses some phone with DoCoMo that allows her to have two numbers for personal and business use.

I don't know anyone here that has a 1SEG TV/phone combo, or uses their phone to buy things. Yes FeliCa is widely known, but for whatever reason, people still use Suica cards. Myself included. (Passmo...No thank you. Limited use.)

News Flash: Most people use their phones as just that, a phone.

@areoworks: Yes, iTunes is in Japanese and works fine. Works like a champ with my girlfriends iPod Touch on her Sony computer and both are in 'Japanese'. Swing by the Apple Store in Ginza and get an eye full if you visit. :)
(Her iPod touch works fine on my Macbook Pro too using iTunes in English!) With the iPod Touch, you can change the language to whatever floats your boat.

As for beating the game...well, for the fun time you get, it seems worth it to me. I burn through money faster on things...oh wait, better not go there.

Anyways, I purchased my PSP to watch 1SEG TV. The games/videos/Internet etc. were a bonus. I figured why spend $300 on a TV/Radio, when I can get a gaming platform and more.

As for games, Iron Man was reasonably fun, but I'm digging around for Logan's Shadow. (I'm new to PSP)

The ability to adjust the playback will be nice for video recorded using the 1SEG TV. (At least for the Sumo basho and the junk...err stuff the gf likes.)

As for Google, I guess it might save the extra click to get to my bookmarks.

One thing they did in response to the attack is cancel the closing of the main road "Chuo Dori" on Sunday. This allowed people to just walk across, or hang out in the street. I believe the proper word was "suspend", but it is for an indefinite period.

Ginza still has it's "Pedestrians' Paradise" on the weekends, where they close off the street to vehicles, but it seemed like there were a few more police about the area as well.

Apple...bringing the past, into your future.
:)

@obeygiant: Tethering is using your phone's data connection to gain Internet access. (Typically via a USB cable, or Bluetooth)

Anyways, my Sling is pushing out that rate and it's great. I've been waiting for increased upload speed for some time. I have the "Gold Tier", which is the faster connection. While I don't get the theoretical 2Mbps upload throughput, it does usually average around 1.5Mbps and I'm happy about that. The picture really is better as one would expect and my old Slingbox Classic does the job beautifully.

As for the amount of bandwidth I use...well how much TV do you watch? Now multiply that by 1.5Mbps.

I guess if I like Leopard, Tiger, or whatever I don't have to upgrade if I don't want to. I mean, when people purchased their Apple computers/devices, they got what they wanted right, if not I'm sure they returned it...right?

As for AT&T, it's going to be one big wait and see, unless you're in the know.

I think it would simply get clogged with cigarette butts, or as previously mentioned, LEVEL 2 BONUS ROUND.

Still, you can't use soap with it, so the gf and I never use it and use the sink to wash.

Here in Japan, they're just as dumb. Blaming the head office instead of all the culprits. In fact, England is having its own issues along the same lines.

Everyone is looking to point the finger and while perhaps true at times, unwilling to take their share of the blame.

I do understand that some may want the simple convenience of just using the same number and being able to receive text messages from friends/family, or they may not be wise enough in the first place to understand their options.

As for Jailbreak...I guess it depends on what additional applications will be available out of the box, or via an available download. I don't mind extending my contract though. AT&T works fine for me and I have a craZy amount of Rollover Minutes, since I'm out of the country more than I'm in.

Are you being served?, Vicar of Dibley, Coupling, Keeping up appearances...It's Bouquet, AbFab and a few others.

You'll find me though across the street at the Musee d'Orsay checking out Camille Pissarro's stuff. (My favorite) Seriously though, the Louvre is awesome, but do yourself a favor and check out the Musee d'Orsay while your in the neighborhood.

Anyways, there's still so much I haven't seen at the Louvre. Need to head back one day...soon.