Bailout Plan Rejected, Markets Plunge.

We'll do next what to do. Can I survive in this crisis?

Tolkin's Gown & Other Stories of Great Authors and Rare Books

I believe I am a book junkie, but I don't have many books at home because I borrow almost all books from public libraries near my home and my office.

This books has some stories on dealing rare books such as the first presses of famous books. Book collectors want these rare books. Why? I imagine they would not like reading but love BOOKS.

An Inconvenient Truth: The Crisis of Global Warming and What We Can Do About It

We might beleve it'd be no problem on Global Warming during our lives. We have to live with the inconvenience more such as no personal cars, no air conditioners, no bright lights and less air planes. Our children have to live in the 100 years ago's lifestyle.

Rafting Race: Kawasaki Eco Cup

My son's team built a rafting boat one month ago, and the rafting race "Kawasaki Eco Cup" is held on the Tamagawa River today. However, the boat was  not allowed to entry because the boat was out of a regulation that one adult must be able to get on the boat. It's too floaty...

My son team's boat "Pirates"

The ladies' Japanese drum team sound a fanfare.

Starting Point

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The fastest Team: Japanese Monster Boat "Ge-ge-no Kitaro"

Turnover!

Cluster-Amaryllis: Japanese people feel the Autumn. There are many this flowers on the river area.

Open Cafe

An open cafe is opened at an open space near my home temporalily today and tomorrow. The cafe is held by "64 Cafe + Ranai" where is a cafe restaurant in my town.

I ordered a cup of coffee, and I listened a small concert when I was driking the coffee and reading a book. It's a beautiful weekend.

Principles of Leadership

This book tells me essences of leaderships from 24 books written by the famous enterneuers in both USA and Japan. I favorite Matsushita, Iacocca, Ford and Honda.

I understand the essence is not changed. Every business must think of customers, employees, shareholders and enviroments. If a businness focus only limited area, the business will not continue though it can get large profits shortly. I still have a lot of learning about business.

How Japanese English Sounds to Native Speakers

Have you listened any Japanese English? Their English has much different accents, many mistakes and strange phrases. Many Japanese would not be sure how their English sounds to other country people. I recommend this book, and Japanese should learn speaking English more.