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Posted: Sat Jul 29, 2006 10:13 am Post subject:
Tu_triky wrote:
an article that shows the reticent caution of the japanese with regard to
immigration even when it concerns those of Japanese descendence
http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20060719a2.html
Stricter visa rules eyed for foreigners of Japanese descent
By AKEMI NAKAMURA
Staff writer
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party's special committee on foreign workers proposed Tuesday that the government set stricter regulations for foreign nationals of Japanese descent when they renew their visas.
Holders of the Japanese ancestry visa can renew the three-year permits almost unconditionally. But under the new proposals, foreigners with Japanese blood would have to have regular jobs, speak Japanese and prove they are paying into social security.
Joined: 15 Jun 2004 Posts: 46182 Location: Los Skandolous, California Country:
Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2006 12:47 am Post subject:
Device uses waves to �gprint�h on water surface
Researchers at Akishima Laboratories (Mitsui Zosen), working in conjunction with professor Shigeru Naito of Osaka University, have developed a device that uses waves to draw text and pictures on the surface of water.
The device, called AMOEBA (Advanced Multiple Organized Experimental Basin), consists of 50 water wave generators encircling a cylindrical tank 1.6 meters in diameter and 30 cm deep (about the size of a backyard kiddie pool). The wave generators move up and down in controlled motions to simultaneously produce a number of cylindrical waves that act as pixels. The pixels, which measure 10 cm in diameter and 4 cm in height, are combined to form lines and shapes. AMOEBA is capable of spelling out the entire roman alphabet, as well as some simple kanji characters. Each letter or picture remains on the water surface only for a moment, but they can be produced in succession on the surface every 3 seconds.
Researchers at Akishima Laboratories have developed similar devices in the past that used waves to draw pictures on the surface of water, but those devices had trouble producing letters with straight lines (such as the letter K). Additionally, it took the previous devices up to 15 minutes of data input time to produce each letter.
The newly developed technology uses improved calculation methods for controlling the wave generators, relying on formulas known as Bessel functions. In addition to being able to draw letters consisting of straight lines, the input time has been drastically reduced to between 15 and 30 seconds for each letter.
Akishima Laboratories expects the technology to be incorporated into amusement devices that combine acoustics, lighting and
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Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2006 4:35 am Post subject:
Even with the explanation I still wonder how they managed to do this.
You know, the idea behind this project probably is they wanted some kind of device to move the water aside, at the onsen, so they can look at naked ladies. _________________
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Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2006 4:51 am Post subject:
tabana wrote:
Even with the explanation I still wonder how they managed to do this.
You know, the idea behind this project probably is they wanted some kind of device to move the water aside, at the onsen, so they can look at naked ladies.
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Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2006 6:00 am Post subject:
Lifestyle
SHOPPING BY PHONE TAKES OFF
Mobile Phone Purchases on the Rise Among Women (July 25, 2006)
Shopping by mobile phone is enjoying growing popularity among young women, who are discovering the allure of being able to purchase the goods they desire anywhere, anytime. All sorts of items are now just a few button presses away, including brands of clothing worn by popular fashion models and accessories. Popular mobile phone websites specializing in online shopping have seen their sales take off, and apparel manufacturers have been scrambling to create their own sites. New phone technologies are expected to further stimulate this market in the future.
A Fortune to Be Made
In a poll conducted by a market research firm in February 2006, 20.8% of the female respondents said they had made purchases with their cell phones, mainly of such goods as clothing and shoes, CDs and DVDs, and books and magazines. Commenting on this trend, the president of one online business explains that cell phones enable young women to shop on their way home and to get hold of new products featured in magazines that would otherwise sell out quickly in the shops.
Online shopping by phone (PANA)
One online fashion merchant reportedly raked in \10 million ($86,950 at \115 to the dollar) in a single evening from sales of dresses and other items after it launched a line of women's clothing worn by a popular model and featured in a women's magazine. The retailer says that half of all orders were made from mobile phones. The Xavel, Inc., which operates girlswalker.com, one of the biggest mobile phone shopping websites for women, saw its revenues rise 60% in fiscal 2005 (April 2005 to March 2006) to \4 billion ($35 million). It expects a further 45% rise in fiscal 2006.
Cell Phone Technology
Improvements in services made possible by advances in cell phone technology are behind the market growth. With so many choices, new sites to assist cell phone shoppers have been set up to provide a comparison of prices on about 500,000 items available over the Internet. Apparel manufacturers and other companies with catalogue shopping services have joined the competition, and the range and number of goods available for purchase by cell phone will undoubtedly continue to grow.
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Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2006 6:39 am Post subject:
Competition is driving down prices for admission to Happening Bars, or Happu-Baa, in Shibuya, where couples can go, drink, chat and have sex on stage, reported Shukan Taishu/Mainichi.
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