About PSPINC and Japan

First PSPINC Office

Feb

28

PSPINC #1 Office Site

This is the office building I rent first few months after I started PSPINC in Mercer Island, Washington. I rented a small office on the 2nd floor. I paid 1 year rent in advance so that I will not run out of money.

When we left this building, we occupied about the 1/2 of the entire second floor.

#Business #Marketing

INC 5000

Feb

28

PSPINC was listed at #3638 on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies in the US for 2012. There were 127 companies in Washington state that made the list, and of those we were also #85 for the Seattle Metro Area.

http://www.inc.com/profile/pacific-software-publishing

#Business #Marketing

New Smartphone OS is Coming!!!

Feb

27

When we think about smartphone OS, we think about Android and iOS. That covers almost all smartphones in the world. Ok, Ok, there are Windows and Blackberry too.But they are very small in numbers.

Now there will be a new OS for smartphones and is from Mozilla. Who is Mozilla?
Mozilla is an organization who produced Firefox browsers. The new OS for smartphones is called Firefox OS. Just remember you heard it here first.

http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/partners/#

#Computer #Internet

Seattle Executives Association

Feb

27

Every Wednesday, I attend Seattle Executives Association with 100 other business owners. It is a very different organization design to benefit companies. If you own a business in the greater Seattle area and would like check out this association, please let me know.

Just remember there is one company per business category, so if your business category is already taken by the current member, you are not allowed to join.

#Business #Marketing

HR Dept. Outsourcing

Feb

27

Did you know my picture is in the front of our HR outsourcing company's web site?

Am I endorsing this company?
The answer is YES.
This company allow us to have fully functional HR dept. without having HR dept. in-house.

http://hrpmsi.com

#Employment #Jobs #Work

One Less Credit Card

Feb

26

I have gone through my wallet and found one credit card that I have never used. I called the bank and ask them to close VISA card. Now I have one less credit card to worry about.

#Life #Politics #Society

Near the Ground Photo

Feb

25

I have been taking dogs pictures from the near the group perspectives. They produce very interesting images. You should try it too some time.

#Animals #Pets

NASCAR Daytona 500

Feb

24

It was a great race to watch today. Danica Patric was the first woman to take a pole position. She finished 8. I was a great finish.

NASCAR is a very interesting auto racing. I think those cars are still running carbonated engines, not fuel injected. That is to save costs but it is not cheap to run NASCAR. NASCAR stand for National Association of Stock Car Racing. There is not much stock about those cars. When was the last time you see V8 Ford Fusion, Chevy Impara or Toyota Camry?

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#Mobile

I need new wiper blades.

Feb

23

Everytime rains, I remember that I needed to buy new wiper blades. But when the rain is over, I forget.

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#Mobile

How important is a strong leader?

Feb

22

Apple's stock price is falling more than 10% this year alone. The sales is not doing bad or any other big problem with the company. The only difference I see is there is no Steve Jobs. It is amazing to see the presence, no presence, of the leader makes such a difference in the stock price.

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#Mobile

Camera with GPS

Feb

21

When photo is taken with the GPS enabled camera, this is what you get from the photos when they are stored in the GPS map overlay display software.

#Hobby

My First online Shopping of 2013

Feb

21

What do you expect, it is a golf bag. I bought it at Taylor Made Preowned web site.

#Shopping

NewsMAIL Comparison

Feb

21

Are we better than than competitors?
We think so, what do you think?

http://www.newsmail.com

#Computer #Internet

Today's Tiny, Pompom and Nano

Feb

20

This post is for Mayumi Nakamura who is in L.A. missing her dogs. Ok, Pompom is my dog but they are all like family.

#Animals #Pets

Mercedes Benz Restoration Project Update

Feb

20

They are waiting for the materials to arrive ... at the mean time they are working on sanding the wood pieces that came out of the car.

#Bikes #Cars

New Printer

Feb

19

We just purchased wide size printer capable of printing posters. If your business needs to printer posters, give us a call.

#Computer #Internet

DELTA is upgrading its fleet

Feb

19

Haneda Tokyo International Airport

Starting June 1, DELTA Airlines will upgrade its fleet of Airplanes servicing Seattle to Japan. They are swapping Airbus to 747-400 and bringing the new service from Seattle to Haneda using 767-300 ER. Kansai service is unchanged.

DELTA Seattle - Narita Boeing 747-400
DELTA Seattle - Haneda Boeing 767-300 ER
DELTA Seattle - Kansai Boeing 747-300 ER

Starting June 1, there will be 5 flights to Japan from Seattle.

UNITED Seattle - Narita Boeing 777
ANA Seattle - Narita Boeing 787 (Currently using 777)

Which airline would you choose?

#Travel

Sad to See This

Feb

18

I see this scene way too often. It is sad to see people taking dispute to the street.

#Life #Politics #Society

New Informakers Demo

Feb

18

New Informakers is being demoed today.

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#Mobile

Business Model Should be Flexible

Feb

18

When cable TV started, it was just a place to watch reruns of network TV programs.However, cable TVs have changed its business model and started produce their own series. Now more than 50% TV viewers are spending time watching cable instead of network TV stations.

Now Netflix, DVD rental company, has started to produce its own series and get this, they are releasing all episodes at once. It is a new business model. I really admire companies adopting to new business models.

http://movies.netflix.com/WiMovie/House_of_Cards/70178217?mqso=81001339

#Entertainment #TV

Using Windows 8

Feb

17

Metro Interface is Not Needed!

I have been using Windows 8 PC for about two months now. I am a Mac user and still use Mac at the office. I did not think I would like Windows 8 but after I install some of the programs and utilities, I started to like Windows 8.

But I still do not see why Windows 8 comes with this tiled interface. It is absolutely useless and annoying at the best. I heard there is way to hide this stupid interface, I really should think about that.

#Computer #Internet

Selling Electronics at Super Market

Feb

16

I found this vending machine at a local super market. It is a very interesting business idea.

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#Mobile

Company Lunch Today

Feb

15

We has company hosted lunch today. Today's menu was Malaysian food.

#Gourmet

Visiting Video Production Company

Feb

15

We have visited a video production company who is also a member of Seattle Executives Association.

#Business #Marketing

Low Cost VPS

Feb

14

If you are looking for a low cost VPS server hosting service, may I suggest FazeWire?
FazeWire became a part of PSPINC last year and is growing rapidly. Just look at the price. I don't even know how we are still able offer this price.

http://fazewire.com

#Computer #Internet

My 1959 Mercedes Benz

Feb

14

Here are some updates I got from Jimmy's ... The colors have been chosen, dashboard assemblies were taken out. A lot of work to come, but it will be one beautiful car when completed. Watch the update on https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jimmys-Auto-Upholstery/135079519842573 (10 photos)

#Bikes #Cars

Never Compromise

Feb

14

This is not good.
There is no room for improvement.

When we build software, we are often face with difficulties. What we do when we face difficulties make us different from the other companies. We will not compromise until we are sure there is absolutely nothing we anyone can do.

Impossible is nothing. Never Compromise!

Compromise comes from the Latin compromissum, which means "mutual promise." It can be a noun or a verb. If you compromise with your lab partner over how to analyze the experimental data, you find the middle ground between your two ideas. Compromise can also mean to erode or diminish. If you never repair your brakes, you will compromise the safety of the car. If you cheat, you compromise your integrity.

#Life #Politics #Society

I am sleepy!!!

Feb

13

Please do not touch me ... I am soooooooo sleeeeeeeepy!!!

#Animals #Pets

Texas Burger in Japan

Feb

13

This is an advertisement in Japan for a famous American Restaurant Chain ... Can you guess which restaurant? I am sire actual burger does not look anything close to this. This burger looks really good, doesn't it?

#Gourmet

iPhone Stand from 100yen Shop

Feb

13

I bought an iPhone stand in Japan for 100 yen ($1.15). How in the world can you sell this this for such a price?

(iPhone not included.)

#Shopping

Product Demo

Feb

12

We have demonstrated "Contact Manage", one of our newest services to our staff at PSPINC HQ. This service enables people share and publish the address book and calendar over multiple devices such as PCs, Tablets and Smart Phones.

#Computer #Internet

10 Year Young Pompom

Feb

12

Pompom still runs like a puppy when we go to the dog park. The only difference is that he need to sleep for a long time after a visit to the dog park.

#Animals #Pets

Takeshita Street

Feb

11

Feb 4, 2013

Weekends and Holidays

This is a image I took at Harajyuku Takeshita Street on Feb 4 (Monday). On weekends and holidays, street will be full of people like the second picture.

#Life #Politics #Society

Asakusa (Old Town) Tokyo

Feb

11

I really like Asakusa in Tokyo. I can spend hours just walking around.

#Life #Politics #Society

1959 MB 220S Restoration Project

Feb

11

I took my 1959 Mercedes Benz 220S to Jimmy's Auto Upholstery for interior upgrade. The project started over 2 years ago and went through the mechanical maintenance and fixes, the exterior painting and now the interior. I will be one heck of a car when it's done. Looking forward to show the car this summer.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jimmys-Auto-Upholstery

#Bikes #Cars

Spending more than you make.

Feb

10

What do you tell to the people who spend more than what they make?
How about the company?
How about the country?

The US spend $20,000 per person than what it takes in. What more amazing is that Japan spends $40,000 per person more than what it takes in. Is it sustainable? You should not bet on it.

#Life #Politics #Society

I am a groomer.

Feb

10

I groomed Tiny, Ponpon and Nano today.

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#Mobile

GPS Information

Feb

9

My new camera has GPS built-in. It show the position where this picture is taken. This is very cool for $220 camera.

#Hobby

Japanese Food Display

Feb

8

Here are some sample of Japanese food display at the from of the restaurants. They look very real but they are made of wax.

#Life #Politics #Society

Going Decaf in Japan

Feb

8

Trying to order any drink in Japan that is Decaf is very difficult in Japan. Even Starbucks Coffee does not pre-brew Decaf coffee. They asked me if I want wait 8 minuets.

Japanese Tea (Chinese Tea) has more caffeine than coffee and they are free in Japan. Some people never heard of Decaf either. So if you are traveling to Japan and you prefer Decaf, bring your own instant coffee.

#Beauty #Health

Tissue Paper Marketing

Feb

7

Pocket Tissue with Advertisement

It is common in Japan to distribute pocket tissue paper packet to people near train station with advertisement. I think it is a great idea.

#Business #Marketing

New Phishing Mail from Tokyo ???

Feb

7

I just received this email today. It says it is from Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi. It is not, the bank name is Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi UFJ. Do not respond to this type of message.

#Computer #Internet

Arrived Back in Seattle

Feb

6

After 8 hours of flight, I arrived at Seattle at 6:25am. It is cloudy and not so cold ... Typical Seattle weather. I had meeting and went seattle Executives Association and came back to the office.

I really need to take a nap.

#Travel

On my way to Seattle

Feb

5

I am at Narita Airport waiting for my flight back to Seattle. They were expecting big snow today but it did not come. It is cloudy and little windy. I will be in seattle in about 10 hours.

#Travel

Hachiko

Feb

4

Have you seen a movie called Hachiko staring Richard Gere? Well, here is the real statue of Hachiko near Shibuya station. It is a very popular meeting spot.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hachi:_A_Dog's_Tale

#Animals #Pets

Tokyo Harajyuku

Feb

3

This was once was a famous young people's town where young girls danced on the street. They don't do that any more, I guess.

#Life #Politics #Society

Ramen Shop

Feb

3

I wish we had noodle restaurant like this in Seattle. It was warm, cheap and tests good.

#Gourmet

Old Tokyo ... Asakusa Sensouji Temple

Feb

3

I went to visit Asakusa Sensoji Temple today. I really like this onld part of Tokyo. Foods are cheap and deliciouse and people are very friendly.

Today is Setsubun in Japan. This symbolizes the beginning of warmer season or end of cold season.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Setsubun

#Blog

Two Digital TV Broadcasting Towers

Feb

2

Oroginal Tokyo Tower

New Sky Tree

There are two twoeres in Tokyo capable of broadcasting HDTV. The new tower os 634m tall and will start boradcastin in May. But they are now testing the broadcast capability now. When they dom they are asking viewers if the have problem receiving the sugnal.

To make any thing perfect, there must be lots of trial and error. There is something we should learn from that.

#Life #Politics #Society

Korean BBQ in Tokyo

Feb

1

I went to JoJoEn in Shinjyuku for dinner tonight. I lloked at the menu and it was really expensive. Each plate you see here is over US$20. But they are soooooooooooooo good.

Kimchi plates are not free like Korean restaurnats in the US. The firs picture shouws the Kimchi set ... 1300yen or oce $15. But they are the best Kimucho I have ever had.

#Gourmet

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