TokyoOldMan comments

When I mention this to some people, they blame it upon the Vaccinations....

I remember seeing this on TV before I came to the Country to work in the very same area, shortly afterwards. Friends of mine back then, recounted how lucky they were, to have caught an earlier train.

It's been a one-off event, and I'm still here in Japan, though not sure for how much longer - given the "Native" Language requirements for employment these days.

It's well known that for some men - Sex keeps you young, & healthy, without which, Men would go into decline.

It's also well known, that money buys you pretty much anything currently possible these days.

Heat is directly related to the performance of the Electro-chemical reaction that occurs in batteries, that's been well known about for many years, and is basically Middle School science. Too much heat can reduce the Battery Life (it drains quicker), too little and the battery power output (capacity) reduces.

https://www.intercel.eu/frequently-asked-questions/temperature-effects-on-batteries/

For Li-Ion - similarly:

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1002007118307536

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOcgscShqZg

@Quo Primum - Originally Indian workers were imported to take over American jobs, because they were cheap, now that they have gotten into management, this pay inversion is sweet revenge for them.

I guess this is what happens when you have Woke Developer's involved.

Trump isn't a Career Politician, but what he said about the Financing of NATO is correct - why should some Members not contribute and simply rely upon the US to pick up the Tab ?

Clearly Trump could have stated things in a better way, though he appears to like the Carrot & Stick approach. I doubt very much, that he would really follow through on what he said - that's just his "talk" / showmanship.

NATO Financing certainly needs to be reviewed, as too NATO's spending money it hasn't got on regular "exercises". Not all members can afford 2% GDP, especially these days, so a rethink is required. Perhaps if all NATO members gave up their Individual Military spending and instead combined into one Large Military force, then that, would be more affordable.

It should have been clear for all to see months ago, Israel is taking this as an opportunity to settle the matter of Palestine, once and for all, and they don't care at what cost this may have to them in Global opinion. Also, I would not be surprised, if quietly, Western Politicians are quietly siding with Israel's approach.

I thought that was me out on the bicycle... then I noticed, they're not wearing T-Shirt and Shorts.

Perhaps a regular "Crime Stopper" like show is required in Japan ?

I wonder why the non-White "touts" in Roppongi aren't being stopped and questioned by the local Police so much ?

i think many "Commenters" here do not really understand the situation that people were/are in over in the Noto area.

Do you think your PayPay would still be working or other Keitei payment system ?

Do you think the ATMs would still be operational ?

Imagine the same thing happening to Tokyo, knocking out pretty much the whole Communication network - then what ? Perhaps you should go off any invest in a bolt cutter... just in case ? Or maybe, you've stocked up already with an emergency supply of bottled water and foods ? Or perhaps, you will keep a stash of cash around the house ?

Free market driven prices for the Metro will inevitably lead to further congestion above ground unless Tokyo follows London's approach of introducing a Low Emissions Zone Tax... which, you never know, they may do, and then Toyota will have to suddenly refocus its view towards its future.

"May have" found. The sonar image as shown elsewhere, has also been likened to a WW2 aircraft, so there is no absolutely certainty here.

Technical Skill sets don't matter when you're over the hill (i.e. the 50 year point).

But, now with the introduction of AI, even younger generations are struggling, what's the point of going to University - an AI will do better research than you ?

It's like we've all entered Hyades upon a conveyor belt.

When you're over 50, unemployed and living off your savings, and can't return to your home country because they don't want your Family either, then an accidental Death would appear to be the only viable option. And don't give me that helpline rubbish, I really now understand why Elderly people commit Suicide. The Government in Japan offers 6 months of unemployment help, and thereafter you're on your own.

Thankfully, sense may prevail.

So you deport a person to Rwanda, then what ? They're going to be allowed to find work in Rwanda in order to have money for food, or will the UK Government pay for everything there whilst they await processing ?

Also, the following makes for interesting reading:

https://www.hrw.org/world-report/2022/country-chapters/rwanda

I wonder if Fujitsu UK, was behind the NS&I implementation of 2FA, which has blocked access from overseas Carriers due to requiring lossless data compression….

The reply was, in essence … “No”.

Iran + Russia + North Korea + China .... the Axis of Evil.. The Candi-floss stick is growing wider....

When I listened to the opening speech for Israel's defense, it started off as being "Genocide" only relates to us Jews.... I sort of turned off after that point, as that pretty much summed everything.

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Threat's get you no where, other than ...

Boeing ATN Put's must be becoming pretty expensive this weekend.

What about this new change in Law from the Delivery Drivers perspective ?

One of the Videos of Justice being Served:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JgYF6VUC4o

Maybe he should also be rearrested over Copyright infringement - unless he has a permit to play someone else's music to a crowd of people.

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2017/06/05/reference/japan-copyright-body-courts-anger-casting-wider-net/

The Legal ramifications of the UK Government's decision are complex and unprecedented. According to some experts, the government's intervention could raise constitutional issues about the separation of powers between the Executive, the Legislature, and the Judiciary. It could also undermine the principle of Finality of Judgments, which means that legal decisions should not be reopened or reversed unless there are exceptional circumstances... [1 & 2]

However, other experts argue that the government's action is justified and necessary, given the scale and severity of the miscarriage of justice. They claim that the government is not interfering with the judicial process, but rather correcting a systemic failure that resulted from the Post Office's misconduct and the Crown Prosecution Service's negligence. They also point out that the government's legislation will only apply to a specific and limited group of cases, and will not affect the general rules of criminal law or procedure.[3]

References:

1 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-56718036

2 https://www.theguardian.com/business/2023/sep/18/post-office-horizon-scandal-victims-compensation

3 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67719051

The ITV series eluded to Fujitsu employees being able to edit the data in the live (production) system, contrary to what the Post Office had been told. This would certainly explain how some Post Office staff reported seeing numbers being changed in front of their eyes without their input.

If this is the case, then one has to wonder why Fujitsu employees had direct access to the Post Office System ? Perhaps they thought that they were editing data within a Development system, and conducting tests ?

Collateral Damage will be aimed at the British Computer Society (A Professional body for IT Workers in the UK), they've released a statement today on the matter - but it doesn't say too much.

It's a sorry state of affaires when a TV Series has to be the impetus for getting Politicians to get up and do something ... 2024 is however a UK Election Year, and on that note - the Liberal Democrat Party Head - Ed Davey is under fire for his part (of inaction) in this Fiasco. The Leader of the Labor Party - Kier Starmer, is also under the spotlight, as he was the head of the Crown Prosecution Service at the time... sadly Politically, there's ample opportunity here for the Tories to turn the tide on the other Parties, which is perhaps why, they're literally bending over backwards to sort this mess out that's been dragging on for many years. (Though it's not the only mess, perhaps another TV mini-Series will be forthcoming)

A 1000US$ that can make you feel sick when wearing it. Not sure about it's future.