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I'm a generalist. I make many general statements although this is not one of them. Many, many Americans, for the most part, do not have a work ethic.
Spending several years abroad as a professional singer, I met many different cultures. Many had the same attitudes and mantras that we do. … (4 comments)
I spent part of Saturday afternoon watching the WWII movie, "Objective Burma." Starring Errol Flynn as Captain Nelson, the movie started with a secret American landing in Burma that was aimed at the destruction of a Japanese radar station there. All went well for the Americans until they found out that they … (1 comments)
Recently, Montana's Governor Brian Schweitzer, stated "Over the past five years, Montana has had the second-highest annual growth rate in export value in the nation."
Montana Department of Commerce records show that in 2007, Montana's commodity exports increased almost 35% to a new high of $1.74 billion. Wheat ranked #1 at $613.4 million, which … (2 comments)
A Japanese friend I spoke to the other day was disgruntled because the price of soy sauce is increasing. It's all because we are trying to reduce consumption of fossil fuels . Interest in using food crops (ethanol is derived from sugar beets, wheat, corn or sugarcane) to produce alternative fuel … (5 comments)
If you've ever had to move because of a job-related transfer, then you have experienced firsthand the multitude of detail and preparation needed for such a move, not to mention the emotional upheaval and physical wear and tear this relocation makes. Now imagine that your transfer brings you and your family … (0 comments)
Before I leave this great city, I thought that I would share a few sights with you.....I'll be back in the States tomorrow and look forward to finding some time to catch up with you all!
One of our grandsons recently graduated from high school. Since when he was very young he has wanted to visit Japan. Because "grandpa" knew all about Tokyo (I had visited a few times during the Korean War), I was asked to be the one to accompany him. To make a long story short, I did, for … (4 comments)
If you ever wanted proof that mortgage rates react to global events, the past four days are it. Worldwide, investors are shunning the United States mortgage market in search of higher returns elsewhere.The more they sell, the worse mortgage rates get.The latest catalyst for extra supply: speculation about a Bank … (0 comments)
Recalling-The-Rescue-of A Japanese FishermanIn the above blog I told you the story of Ray Midlo and his war time experience of demonstrating compassion in the face of the inhumanity of war in an article by Jodie Tweed , staff writer for the Brainerd Dispatch. Below is the translated from Japanese to … (2 comments)
Thanks to efforts by Jay Rockefeller, Joe Manchin, Robert C. Byrd and others, West Virginia has been blessed with great new job opportunities, many of which are in the form of jobs created by Japanese companies. West Virginia offers a great source of dedicated employees and a climate much like Japan. We appreciate the great jobs … (1 comments)
What it is about Japan? Our country could certainly learn a lot from them. They are among the world's healthiest folks, and some of the most intelligent.The number of Japanese living beyond 100 has almost quadrupled in the past 10 years, with the once-exclusive centenarian club expected to surpass 28,000 this … (4 comments)
Everett is home to the Boeing Plant, the worlds largest covered building. Their newest concept, the 787 Dreamliner, is beginning production. However, Boeing is trying a new method this time. They are turning over most of the work to it's suppliers and together with them has set up a global assembly … (2 comments)