Question by ????????: USA EXPORTS OIL to JAPAN?…. Why do our Congress (nancy’s gang) who promised..?
to freeze oil prices and extract us from the war….not do anything about the fact that the USA oil companies export all ALASKA’S oil to japan instead of providing the Americna citizens with it?? WE HAVE LOTS of oil..and the only reason oil is so high at the oumps is because the oil companies raise the prices to cover the fact that Americans are driving and using LESS OIL!
LET’S BOYCOTT the oil business for one whole day each week?
What suggestions do you have to get oil prices down to where they really belong? Let’s USE our ALASKAN OIL!
Best answer:
Answer by Yo it’s Me
Not true:
http://www.snopes.com/politics/gasoline/alaskaoil.asp
And boycotting gas stations for one day will have no affect, people will just buy their gas the next day. It would be better for everyone to cut down their use LONG TERM (but that isn’t going to happen until the price goes way up).
What do you think? Answer below!
Why is our Economy in a Recession?
Daily Market Commentary for November 12, 2008 from Millennium-Traders.Com
Secretary Henry M. Paulson, Jr. on Financial Rescue Package and Economic Update Washington – I will provide an update on the state of the financial system, our economy, and our strategy for continued implementation of the financial rescue package. (read more)
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Economic data released today: n/a
At the NYSE closing bell on the New York Stock Exchange, here is how the major world indices and major U.S. stock indices ended the session on the world market as well as the emerging markets including the stock market closing bell price:
DOW (Dow Jones Industrial Average) triple digit loss of 411.30 points on the day to end the trading session at 8,282.66
NYSE (New York Stock Exchange) triple digit loss of 313.67 points to end the trading session at 5,320.70
National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) loss of 81.69 points to end the trading session at 1,499.21
S&P 500 loss of 46.65 points to end the trading session at 852.30
FTSE All-World excluding U.S. loss of 5.52 points to end the trading session at 140.82
FTSE RAFI 1000 triple digit loss of 168.74 points to end the trading session at 3,282.08
BEL 20 (BEL20) loss of 75.78 points to end the trading session at 2,057.46
CAC 40 (CAC40) triple digit loss of 102.45 points to end the trading session at 3,233.96
FTSE100 (UKX100) loss of 64.67 points to end the trading session at 4,182.02
NIKKEI 225 (NIK/O) triple digit loss of 113.79 points to end the trading session at 8,695.51
New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) stock market indicators for the day:
Advanced stock prices 259, declined stock prices 2,953; unchanged stock prices 44; stock prices hitting new highs 1 and stock prices hitting new lows 481. NYSE quotes for volatile stocks and market trends, as well as stock quotes, stock prices and stock symbols of Day Trading Stock Picks on the New York Stock Exchange stock market for Day Trading online and active Day Trading for those who are or would like to be Day Trading for a living: Best Buy Company Incorporated (NYSE: BBY) stock price shed 1.91 points on the trading session, high on the trading session .77, low on the trading session .70 with a closing stock price at .97; NBTY Incorporated (NYSE: NTY) stock price shed 4.56 points on the trading session, high on the trading session .97, low on the trading session .19 with a closing stock price at .92; Simon Property Group Incorporated (NYSE: SPG) stock price shed 7.23 points on the trading session, high on the trading session .25, low on the trading session .99 with a closing stock price at .31; Nucor Corporation (NYSE: NUE) stock price shed 3.61 points on the trading session, high on the trading session .00, low on the trading session .51 with a closing stock price at .63; Devon Energy Corporation (NYSE: DVN) stock price shed 6.13 points on the trading session, high on the trading session .98, low on the trading session .76 with a closing stock price at .87; Proshares Ultrashort (NYSE: EEV) stock price gained 13.89 points on the trading session, high on the trading session 7.40 low on the trading session .81 with a closing stock price at 6.19; Ultrashort Financial ProShares Corporation (NYSE: SKF) stock price gained 17.93 points on the trading session, high on the trading session 5.69, low on the trading session 7.41 with a closing stock price at 3.93; Goldman Sachs Group Incorporated (NYSE: GS) stock price shed 7.89 points on the trading session, high on the trading session .64, low on the trading session .54 with a closing stock price at .79; CME Group Incorporated (NYSE: CME) stock price shed 11.32 points on the trading session, high on the trading session 6.50, low on the trading session 2.08 with a closing stock price at 5.09; Potash Corporation Saskatchewan (NYSE: POT) stock price shed 10.18 points on the trading session, high on the trading session .68, low on the trading session .21 with a closing stock price at .65.
National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) stock market indicators today:
Advanced stock prices 404; declined stock prices 2,522; unchanged stock prices 69; stock prices hitting new highs 4; stock prices hitting new lows 568. NASDAQ quotes, volatile stocks and market trends, as well as stock quotes, stock prices and stock symbols of Day Trading Stock Picks on the NASDAQ stock market for Day Trading online and active Day Trading for those who are or would like to be Day Trading for a living: Concur Technologies Incorporated (NasdaqGS: CNQR) stock price gained 1.13 points on the trading session, high on the trading session .50, low on the trading session .13 with a closing stock price at .42; Cephalon Incorporated (NasdaqGS: CEPH) stock price gained 0.18 points on the trading session, high on the trading session .09, low on the trading session .71 with a closing stock price at .61; Synaptics Incorporated (NasdaqGS: SYNA) stock price shed 3.31 points on the trading session, high on the trading session .25, low on the trading session .38 with a closing stock price at .34; First Solar Incorporated (NasdaqGS: FSLR) stock price shed 20.70 points on the trading session, high on the trading session 2.34, low on the trading session 0.00 with a closing stock price at 0.20; Google Incorporated (NasdaqGS: GOOG) stock price shed 11.87 points on the trading session, high on the trading session 2.49; low on the trading session 7.76 with a closing stock price at 9.59.
Market trends on the American Stock Exchange (AMEX) and stock market indicators for today:
Advanced stock prices 168; declined stock prices 671; unchanged stock prices 65; stock prices hitting new highs 3 and stock prices hitting new lows 75.
Chicago Board of Trade Futures Market activity for the day, at time of this posting for December 2008 Contracts:
E-mini S&P 500 (ES) end of day price 853.25 change -39.75
E-mini NASDAQ-100 (NQ) end of day price 1,164.75 change -58.25
E-mini S&P SmallCap 600 (SMP) end of day price 242.90 change -13.90
DJIA (YM) end of day price 8,278 change -359
World Currencies for the Forex Market, for Forex Trading by active Forex Traders, at time of this posting:
Euro 0.7993 to U.S. Dollars 1.2511
Japanese Yen 95.140 to U.S. Dollars 0.0105
British Pound 0.6684 to U.S. Dollars 1.4960
Canadian Dollar 1.2374 to U.S. Dollars 0.8081
Swiss Franc 1.1855 to U.S. Dollars 0.8435
Commodity Markets:
Energy Sector: Light Crude (NYMEX: NYM) shed .17 on the day for a closing price of .16 a barrel ($US per barrel)
Heating Oil (NYMEX: NYM) shed .09 on the day for a closing price of .84 a gallon ($US per gallon)
Natural Gas (NYMEX: NYM) shed .29 on the day for a closing price of .56 per million BTU ($US per mmbtu.)
Unleaded Gas (NYMEX: NYM) shed .06 on the day for a closing price of .25 a gallon ($US per gallon)
Metals Markets:
Gold Market Price (COMEX: CMX) shed .50 on the day for a closing price of 8.30 ($US per Troy ounce)
Silver (COMEX: CMX) shed .33 on the day for a closing price of .48 ($US per Troy ounce)
Platinum (NYMEX: NYM) shed .50 on the day for a closing price of 5.10 ($US per Troy ounce)
Copper (COMEX: CMX) gained .01 on the day for a closing price of .66 ($US per pound)
Livestock and Meat Markets (cents per lb.):
Lean Hogs (Chicago Mercantile Exchange: CME) gained 0.48 on the day for a closing price of 55.45
Pork Bellies (Chicago Mercantile Exchange: CME) gained 0.28 on the day for a closing price of 84.95
Live Cattle (Chicago Mercantile Exchange: CME) shed 1.08 on the day for a closing price of 91.73
Feeder Cattle (Chicago Mercantile Exchange: CME) shed 0.98 on the day for a closing price of 96.23
Other Commodities (cents per bushel):
Corn (Chicago Board of Trade: CBT) shed 4.75 on the day for a closing price of 369.50
Soybeans (Chicago Board of Trade: CBT) shed 21.00 on the day for a closing price of 895.00
Bond Market:
2 year bond gained 6/32 on the day for a closing price of 100 20/32 with a Yield of 1.16, Yield Change -0.10
5 year bond gained 21/32 on the day for a closing price of 101 26/32 with a Yield of 2.35, Yield Change -0.15
10 year bond gained 24/32 on the day for a closing price of 102 24/32 with a Yield of 3.66, Yield Change -0.09
30 year bond gained 19/32 on the day for a closing price of 104 14/32 with a Yield of 4.17, Yield Change -0.04
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Daily Market Commentary for March 19, 2009
U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Rep. Nancy Pelosi,D-California said today that Federal Reserve Board Chairman Ben Bernanke deserves a part of the blame for American International Group (AIG) executives receiving 5 million in bonuses at taxpayer expense. (read more at Millennium-Traders.Com)
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Economic data released today:
Jobless Claims:
U.S. Jobless Claims fell 12K to 646K for week of March 14 compared to survey of an increase by 3K; U.S. Continuing Claims for week of March 7 rose by 185K to 5,473,000; U.S. Jobless Claims revised for week of March 7 to 658K from 654K; U.S. Continuing Claims Highest on Record.
Leading Indicators:
U.S. Conference Board February Coincident Index fell 0.4%; U.S. Conference Board: February Lagging Index fell 0.4%.
Philadelphia Fed Survey:
March Business Index down 35.0 versus February drop by 41.3; March Business Index Expected lower by 39.3; March Price Paid down 31.3 versus February drop by 13.7; March Price Received down 32.6 versus February drop by 27.8; March Employment down 52.0 versus February drop by 45.8; March New Orders down 40.7 versus February drop by 30.3; March Shipments down 26.5 versus February drop by 32.4; March Delivery Times down 30.8 versus February drop by 29.2; March Inventories down 55.6 versus February drop by 24.3; March Business Index down 35.0 versus February drop by 41.3; March Business Index Expected to drop by 39.3; March Price Paid down 31.3 versus February drop by 13.7; March Price Received down 32.6 versus February drop by 27.8; March Employment down 52.0 versus February drop by 45.8; March New Orders down 40.7 versus February drop by 30.3; March Shipments down 26.5 versus February drop by 32.4; March Delivery Times down 30.8 versus February drop by 29.2; March Inventories down 55.6 versus February drop by 24.3.
At the NYSE closing bell on the New York Stock Exchange, here is how the major world indices and major U.S. stock indices ended the trading session on the world markets as well as the emerging markets including the stock market closing bell price:
DOW (Dow Jones Industrial Average) loss of 85.78 points to end the trading session at 7,400.80
NYSE (New York Stock Exchange) loss of 38.08 points to end the trading session at 4,937.22
National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) loss of 7.74 points to end the trading session at 1,483.48
S&P 500 (SPX) loss of 10.31 points to end the trading session at 784.04
BEL 20 (BEL20) loss of 8.79 points to end the trading session at 1,689.64
CAC 40 (CAC40) gain of 16.65 points to end the trading session at 2,776.99
FTSE100 (UKX100) gain of 11.94 points to end the trading session at 3,816.93
NIKKEI 225 (NIK/O) loss of 26.21 points at the end the trading session at 7,945.96
New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) stock market indicators for the trading session today:
Advanced stock prices 1,561, declined stock prices 1,543, unchanged stock prices 92, stock prices hitting new highs 6 and stock prices hitting new lows 8. NYSE quotes for volatile stocks and market trends, as well as stock quotes, stock prices and stock symbols of Day Trading Stock Picks on the New York Stock Exchange stock market for Day Trading online and active Day Trading for those who are or would like to be Day Trading for a living: Apache (NYSE: APA) stock price gained 2.33 points on the trading session, high on the trading session .29, low on the trading session .50, with a closing stock price at .24; ProShares Ultrashort Financials (NYSE: SKF) stock price gained 13.44 points on the trading session, high on the trading session 9.86, low on the trading session 0.15, with a closing stock price at 9.10; ProShares Ultrashort S&P 500 (NYSE: SDS) stock price gained 1.97 points on the trading session, high on the trading session .86, low on the trading session .19, with a closing stock price at .31; Direxion Financial Bear 3X (NYSE: FAZ) stock price gained 4.05 points on the trading session, high on the trading session .97, low on the trading session .88, with a closing stock price at .40; CME Group (NYSE: CME) stock price shed 9.01 points on the trading session, high on the trading session 9.95, low on the trading session 6.49, with a closing stock price at 9.00; NIKE (NYSE: NKE) stock price gained 0.25 points on the trading session, high on the trading session .00, low on the trading session .25, with a closing stock price at .17; Claricor (NYSE: CLC) stock price shed 2.27 points on the trading session, high on the trading session .11, low on the trading session .05, with a closing stock price at .69; Rio Tinto plc (NYSE: RTP) stock price gained 4.32 points on the trading session, high on the trading session 0.90, low on the trading session 3.54, with a closing stock price at 4.31; United States Steel (NYSE: X) stock price gained 2.12 points on the trading session, high on the trading session .45, low on the trading session .92, with a closing stock price at .29; Potash (NYSE: POT) stock price gained 2.10 points on the trading session, high on the trading session .90, low on the trading session .00, with a closing stock price at .40.
National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) stock market indicators for the trading session today:
Advanced stock prices 1,236, declined stock prices 1,487, unchanged stock prices 176, stock prices hitting new highs 12 and stock prices hitting new lows 31. NASDAQ quotes, volatile stocks and market trends, as well as stock quotes, stock prices and stock symbols of Day Trading Stock Picks on the NASDAQ stock market for Day Trading online and active Day Trading for those who are or would like to be Day Trading for a living: Oracle (NasdaqGS: ORCL) stock price gained 1.97 points on the trading session, high on the trading session .09, low on the trading session .35, with a closing stock price at .80; Sohu.com (NasdaqGS: SOHU) stock price shed 4.57 points on the trading session, high on the trading session .94, low on the trading session .67, with a closing stock price at .96; Google (NasdaqGS: GOOG) stock price shed 3.60 points on the trading session, high on the trading session 6.00, low on the trading session 7.38, with a closing stock price at 9.50; First Solar (NasdaqGS: FSLR) stock price gained 5.71 points on the trading session, high on the trading session 7.78, low on the trading session 9.00, with a closing stock price at 4.35.
Market trends on the American Stock Exchange (AMEX) and stock market indicators for the trading session today:
Advanced stock prices 350, declined stock prices 226, unchanged stock prices 65, stock prices hitting new highs 3 and stock prices hitting new lows 13.
Chicago Board of Trade Futures Market for the day, at time of this posting:
E-mini S&P 500 (ES) June 09: End of trading session price 780.50; Change for the trading session -11
E-mini NASDAQ-100 (NQ) June 09: End of trading session price 1,203.75; Change for the trading session -9
E-mini DOW (YM) June 09: End of trading session price 7,350; Change for the trading session -93
E-mini S&P MidCap 400 (MF) June 09: End of trading session price 477.40; Change for the trading session -1.30
World Currencies for the Forex Market, for Forex Trading by active Forex Traders, at time of this posting:
Euro 0.7327 to U.S. Dollars 1.3649
Japanese Yen 94.53 to U.S. Dollars 0.0106
British Pound 0.6899 to U.S. Dollars 1.4494
Canadian Dollar 1.239 to U.S. Dollars 0.8071
Swiss Franc 1.1245 to U.S. Dollars 0.8893
COMMODITY MARKETS:
Energy Sector – Nymex:
Light Crude (April 09) gained .47 on the trading session for a closing price of .61 per barrel ($US per barrel)
Heating Oil (May 09) gained .09 on the trading session for a closing price of .37 a gallon ($US per gallon)
Natural Gas (May 09) gained .48 on the trading session for a closing price of .24 per million BTU ($US per mmbtu.)
Unleaded Gas (April 09) gained .07 on the trading session for a closing price of .44 a gallon ($US per gallon)
Metals Markets – Comex:
Gold (April 09) gained .70 on the trading session for a closing price of 8.80 ($US per Troy ounce)
Silver (May 09) gained .1.59 on the trading session for a closing price of .52 ($US per Troy ounce)
Platinum (April 09) gained .40 on the trading session for a closing price of ,128.80 ($US per Troy ounce)
Copper (May 09) gained .09 on the trading session for a closing price of .81 ($US per pound)
Livestock and Meat Markets – Chicago Mercantile Exchange (cents per lb.):
Lean Hogs (June 09) gained 0.48 on the trading session for a closing price of 74.95
Pork Bellies (May 09) gained 1.53 on the trading session for a closing price of 91.75
Live Cattle (June 09) gained 1.73 on the trading session for a closing price of 83.13
Feeder Cattle (May 09) gained 1.68 on the trading session for a closing price of 95.73
Other Commodities – Chicago Board of Trade (cents per bushel):
Corn (May 09) gained 8.25 on the trading session for a closing price of 396.50
Soybeans (May 09) gained 25.50 on the trading session for a closing price of 940.50
BOND MARKET:
2 year Bond Closing price 100, change -3/32, Yield 0.86, Yield change 0.04
5 year Bond closing price of 101 3/32, change -13/32, Yield 1.63, Yield change 0.08
10 year Bond closing price 101 9/32, change -15/32, Yield 2.50, Yield change 0.06
30 year Bond closing price 97 27/32, change -1 20/32, Yield 3.61, Yield change 0.09
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Question by Natta: I am thinking to marry a girl from Japan while i am Thai? Plz help!!?
I am the age of 21, same as my girlfriend. We’re about to finish our degrees at university. And need to make a decision about what we will be doing after..
I met my girlfriend in our exchange programs to New Zealand and have been going out with her for 5 years. We were there together for the first year then she went back to Japan while I carried on my study in NZ. It is a serious relationship but in “long distance”. However, we managed to cope with it for more than 5 years now, we meet about 3-4 times a year when we have holidays. Right now, I am finishing off my degree in England while she is in Japan. We want to be together in the future but it seems way too hard for us.
We are in the process of thinking about where to live, in Japan or Thailand? Since it seems impossible for me to get a job in Japan. While both my parents own their business in Thailand. So it seems easier for us to live in Thailand, in terms of earning money..
But the problem is, I am not sure whether she will feel lonely in Thailand, even though she will be with me? Would she be able to fit in with Thai society? Her parents are worried that she has to go through all the difficulties which she wouldn’t have if she marries a Japanese man. Also it must be hard for her to face the culture difference. So I was thinking to break up with her so that things will be earier for everybody. But I realised it is also too hard for me to cope with a life without her. Every solutions we came across, there have always been problems. We both love each other and believe in our relation. But it is so hard to realise the fact that we are not the same. I don’t really know what to do, I would like any help please..
Best answer:
Answer by Samara
You could travel back and forth! But ask her how she feels first, and she will give you an honest answer.
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How Japanese Translated Business Cards are Critical to Success in Japan
When traveling overseas to Japan for business purposes there are many ways to prepare for a successful trip. The Japanese have a highly developed culture and business etiquette that foreigners should understand before traveling to this distinct environment. Easily, one of the most important items to remember are Japanese translated business cards or “Meishi” as the Japanese call them.
Japanese translated business cards or bilingual business cards are a minimum requirement for anyone traveling to Japan for business. The Japanese place a high value on business cards and there is a definite expectation that any potential business partners will come equipped with business cards that are translated into Japanese. Exchanging business cards is part of the Japanese business etiquette.
In Japan, business cards are utilized to identify an individual’s position within a company. The Japanese recipient also uses business cards to obtain an individual’s contact information for future reference. Most importantly, Japanese business cards will offer a foreigner the opportunity to impress their Japanese counterpart.
The Japanese are very relationship oriented, so any display of effort to honor their customs will be noticed. Japanese business cards are presented at the beginning of any business meeting or affair. Business will not proceed until this process is complete. The Japanese will present their business cards very liberally so it is important to have an adequate number of cards at all times.
When presenting business cards to a Japanese counterpart there are certain rules to follow. While presenting a Japanese translated business card, an individual must use two hands and bow slightly while extending the card. The Japanese printed side must face up. This process is identical when receiving a business card. It is very important to use a card holder or folder to store any business cards that are received. Using a pant pocket is considered to be highly disrespectful.
Possessing Japanese translated business cards will make a difference for anyone traveling to Japan for business. Having these cards made before a trip to Japan is an absolute necessity as these specialized business cards will increase the chances of success when doing business in Japan. Visit http://www.japanprint.com for more information on this subject.
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Morning Briefing
Tuesdays U.S Closing Prices
MarketPrice% Change DJIA 10,194.29 -0.03% NASDAQ 2,203.73 -0.32% S&P 500 1,094.41 -0.42%
U.S. stocks lost some ground on Tuesday, trading little changed, as optimism about the economic recovery and earnings season was tempered by caution over the political landscape.Solid earnings and consumer confidence data were tempered by trepidation before major political and regulatory developments expected later in the week. source – Reuters.
Stocks were able to overcome a weak start, but their advance ran into resistance and rolled over late in the session. However, the slide was stopped short as support was secured at the lows set last week.
Tech emerged to trade with considerable strength for most of the session, thanks to Apple which posted upside earnings and a strong forecast. Support for the stock had been constrained initially as it was learned that accounting changes played a part in Apple’s numbers, but the stock was able to brush that aside.
Advancing Sectors: Utilities (+0.4%), Consumer Discretionary (+0.1%)
Declining Sectors: Financial (-1.7%), Telecom (-1.2%), Materials (-1.1%), Energy (-0.5%), Health Care (-0.4%), Industrials (-0.1%)
source – briefing.com.
ASIA – Source Reuters
MarketPrice% Change NIKKEI 10,325.28 -1.78%
The benchmark Nikkei fell 1.8 percent to a five-week closing low on Tuesday, with exporters hurt as the yen rose broadly after China implemented a previously ordered increase in reserve requirements for some banks.
US DOLLAR INDEX closed at 78.48, Up 0 .37%
The USD Index measures the performance of the US Dollar against a basket of currencies: EUR, JPY, GBP, CAD, CHF and SEK.
(Nb. weaker USD generally tends to lead to stronger commodity prices)
COMMODITIES
Gold - closed at ,097.60 per ounce, up 0.17%
Gold is viewed as defensive and is used as a safe haven in times of trouble.
OIL - US crude settled at .76 per barrel, down 0.67%
Oil is often viewed as a barometer for global economic health – a growing economy needs lots of oil!
WHAT MIGHT MOVE MARKETS TODAY
11.00 am – UK CBI Realized Sales
This number is an index based on the results of surveyed retailers and wholesalers- A higher than forecast actual would be viewed as positive for the UK economy while a lower reading would be negative – This data could impact the FTSE and GBP.
03.00 pm – US New Home Sales.
This data shows the number of new single-family homes that were sold during the previous month -A higher than forecast actual would be viewed as positive for the U.S economy while a lower reading would be negative – This data could impact the DOW,S&P and USD.
15.30pm – Crude Oil Inventories
This data shows the change in the number of barrels of crude oil held in inventory during the past week – A higher than forecast actual would be viewed as negative for the Oil price while a lower reading would be positive . This data will impact Crude oil.
07.15 pm – U.S Federal Funds Rate.
Interest rates are expected to remain on hold at 0.25%
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Major companies reporting today. – source FT
Earnings
Banco Espirito Santo FY €0.46 (€0.49)
Boeing Q4 .36 (-.08)
Caterpillar Q4 .28 (.08)
Etrade Financial Q4 -.04 (-.50)
Renishaw H1 – (15.62p)
SAP Q4 €0.66 (€0.77)
Southern Company Q4 .29 (.26)
Tyco Electronics Q1 .39 (.22)
Vedanta Resources Q3 – (-.49)
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Top Five Reasons to Study Japanese
You can learn Japanese for many reasons. An ancient culture, a thriving economy, interesting people, and splendid landscapes are some of the things the Land of the Rising Sun has. A hop to Japan must persuade you if this list doesn’t. But first, the list.
There are various reasons why you must visit Japan and learn Japanese. It may be the booming economy, gorgeous landscapes, ancient culture, or lovely people. If you still require persuasion, this list will likely do the trick.
Akira Kurosawa – Director Extraordinaire
You have missed out on the best movies of all time if you have not seen Akira Kurosawa’s art works. The sweeping landscapes, exciting scenes, painstaking attention to detail, amazing stories, and timeless appeal make his movies – Seven Samurai, Ran, Throne of Blood, and Dreams, to name some – a requirement for any serious film buff. And since most of his films are in his native language, you should learn Japanese to watch them in all their pure glory.
Japanese Anime
Arguably, Japanese anime isn’t for everyone. The common attributes of anime – exaggerated physical attributes, speech bubbles, and onomatopoeic typography – can be strange when you’re used to conventional cartoons. However, it does possess unique characteristics such as adorable creatures and gripping storylines. Consider Dragon Ball Z and Naruto, and you will have a very good idea of why you have to study Japanese.
Chindogu, A Japanese Art
Of the various Japanese art forms such as origami, ikebana, and tea ceremony, the chindogu is the most interesting. This art form is all about creating everyday gadgets with noble intentions, but end up being useless anyway. In fact, these items only ever bring on the giggles as an achievement.
Do you want to keep your hair away from your noodles with a hairguard? How about a tissue dispenser atop your head as a hay fever hat? These could actually be profitable, weirdly enough. Learn Japanese to talk to the inventors.
Japanese Cuisine
Japanese food needs plenty of attention to detail and effort, even if it might look very simple on the surface. Study Japanese to prepare Japanese food the right way. This way, you’ll be able to easily understand the words used and know the names of the dishes.
Japanese Fashion
Even New York can’t top the garish street fashion of Japan. You will love the avant garde costumes like Kogals, Bosozoku, Lolitas, and Ganguros worn by young people in Tokyo.
The world’s fastest growing economy is also the Japanese one. The third largest Internet users all over the world are also the Japanese. Consider the business opportunities that the country has to give. This should be reason enough to learn Japanese.
And if these reasons are not sufficient for you to learn Japanese, go for the Japanese being the third largest Internet users, and Japan being the fastest rising economy in the world. You can take advantage of Japan’s business opportunities.
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Getting there isn’t half the fun
One of my friends, a former head of Philippine Airlines so he knows what he’s talking about, had what I think is an excellent idea: Use NAIA-3 terminal for all domestic travel. It’s three times the volume of international and it gets all domestic airlines together, where they belong.
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Local News
KAHULUI — One word that came up again and again at the First Hawaiian Bank Economic Outlook Forum on Thursday was “fragile.
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