PSPINC CEO Kenichi Uchikura's Blog

HopTile

Jul

31

Designed for artists and professionals, HopTile highlights your creation more than any other web tools.

http://www.hoptile.com

#Life #Politics #Society

Linked In

Jul

31

I just passed 1,000 connections at Linked In.
That a lot of people.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/uchikura

#Computer #Internet

I love this song.

Jul

30

Enjoy. This video made me smile.

#Music

Software Company You Can Count On!

Jul

30

Do you know computers do not make mistake unless it is broken? That is true, no computer is capable of making any mistake. And since it is human that program the computer, human causes 100% of mistakes.

So no company can blame on the computer for doing something wrong. And all the human mistakes can be classified in two. (1) A pure and simple mistake like typo in the source code. (2) An unexpected situation that is not accounted for in the design.

Ether way people must learn from the mistakes they make. That is the reason why you should not always buy the version 1.0 of the software. That is re reason why Ashton-Tate released their first dBASE software as dBASE II instead of I. (I you know this, you are old.) That is the why Microsoft Windows 1 and 2 really never gone anywhere.

You need software that is that is around long enough and tested by many before you should adopt. That is one of the reasons why you can trust software company like us being around of 28 years.

#Life #Politics #Society

MacPro

Jul

28

I have been using MacPro for many years and because it is 32bit system, I cannot upgrade to the latest operating system. But I thought I will get by using the apps that I have now. Lately I am starting to see more slow downs and freezes than before.

I might have to buy a new mac. I do not like current MaPro and MacMini is too small. Why does Apple drop making the computer that looks like a computer?

#Computer #Internet

Waiting for dinner

Jul

27

Dogs are waiting for dinner.

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#Mobile

Life

Jul

27

My late father's older sister passed away yesterday in Japan. My mother was there to see her off. She lived 26 years after my father passed way. She must have been 90 something. RIP.

#Life #Politics #Society

Mail Client Software Marketshare

Jul

24

#1 Apple iPhone 28% -0.48
#2 Gmail 16% -1.5
#3 Apple iPad 11% +0.01
#4 Outlook 9% +1.35
#5 Google Android 9% +0.76
#6 Apple Mail 8% +0.28
#7 Outlook.com 4% -0.48
#8 Yahoo! Mail 4% +0.06
#9 Windows Live Mail 2% +0.06
#10 AOL Mail 1% +0.1

Where is Thunderbird?
I don't really believe this statistics but as a mail server software developer, we need to support all email client software.

https://emailclientmarketshare.com

#Computer #Internet

New Product

Jul

23

Do you have a product or a business idea?
If I like your idea, I will help you build it.
What do you think?

#Business #Marketing

Calligraphy

Jul

20

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Kenichi Uchikura

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http://howyouare.com/calligraphy/

#Arts

Very Warm Day

Jul

18

Golf today … The thermometer on my car was reading 98F. I shot very well but I run out of gas on back nine.

#Sports

Largest Company in Each State

Jul

17

Here are some interesting things about this map.

- Boeing is listed in Illinois not in Washington
- Costco is No.1 in Washington, not Microsoft or Amazon
- Chevron is No.1 in California not Apple

https://image-store.slidesharecdn.com/ba828e82-06c0-42c1-9b68-aaabe03cee72-original.png

#Employment #Jobs #Work

Small Business Expo

Jul

17

I think PSPINC really match up to any of those guys in technology but not in the marketing budget. PSPINC is not a venture business, so it has to grow organically. It was a well promoted shows and we enjoyed being there.

#Business #Marketing

Curry in Germany

Jul

14

When you herar a word curry … you think about Indian Food. In Germany, curry means sausages being cooked in ketchup and curry powder. It is very popular food.

#Gourmet

Oskar Schindler's Factory

Jul

13

Oskar Schindler's Factory just outside of Krakow downtown. You know Oskar Schindler by the movie called "Schindler's List".

#Life #Politics #Society

Auschwitz and Birkenau

Jul

13

Auschwitz

Auschwitz II - Birkenau

One of the most memorable places I have ever visited,

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Privatizing Postal Service

Jul

13

I learned in Germany that German Postal Service is run by DHL. I forgot my glasses in Berlin and my daughter sent it to me by Postal Service (DHL) … It cost my daughter 3.45Euro … about US$4.00 … Amazing. It would have cost me 5 to 8 times that if I had to sent it to Berlin.

#Life #Politics #Society

Interesting Sign at Duomo

Jul

11

You are allowed to take pictures but you are not allowed to use tripod.

#Travel

Auschwitz

Jul

10

Auschwitz II-Birkenau

We need to remember so that we may not do it again.

We visited Auschwitz which is located about 50 miles (80km) from Krakow. Although, it is one of the most visited places in Poland, I would not call it a sight seeing spot. But I am glad that I had chance to visit.

I will post pictures of Auschwitz and Auschwitz II-Birkenau next week as it might be too graphic to some. Have a good weekend!

#Life #Politics #Society

Krakow, Poland

Jul

10

Krakow Poland. Second largest city in poland with 1.5 million people. Their currency is called złoty. 1 złoty is about 27 US cents. It's not much to see in this historic city.

But be careful withdrawing money using ATM … One at the hotel charged me 33 cents per złoty. Luckly, I exchanged only $150.

#Travel

Stress and Internet

Jul

10

It may be me but there is a direct relationship between the stress level and speed of Internet access. Faster the access is less stress you feel. I was on vacation so I should not be feeling stressed about not having fast Internet, but I really did.

#Computer #Internet

Germany to Italy

Jul

10

Stuttgart to Milan … The air fair was only about $20 … unbelievable. This flight was less than an hour and took us right over Alps. We took a bus to the central station and walked about 10 minuets to the hotel. This hotel had a very good Internet that made us all feel; less stressed.

#Travel

Rhine Wine and Cruise

Jul

10

This is supposed to be Germany's Oldest Hotel

Castle on top of the hill is a hotel … I don't want to go up there.

Cheap Dinner

We did Rhine River Excursion … We drove for about an hour and had down stream and got on the boat upstream for about an hour to our restaurant. We had chicken and fresh fries and very small amount of wine tasting. For 80 Euro, I would not recommend it. We saw about 4 castles and explanations were coming from the loud speakers.

I learned that grapes grown around this area are not allowed to use any chemicals ,,, this supposed to be the purest wine in all of Germany.

#Travel

Japanese Anime Culture in Germany

Jul

9

I don't know if I should be proud of this or not.

#Culture #Tradition

From the FRA Airport to The Hotel

Jul

9

I met my daughter at an airport lounge. They had frankfurt ,,.

Police were everywhere at the airport.

The Car rental center was located at the basement floor.

This was our car for next 5 days.

View of Frankfurt downtown from the note.

This was the hotel.

TAXI

Post Office … It is operated by DHL

Toilets were often not free.

Water was cheap but you have to pay for the bottle.

You can get your bottle mopey back when you return it.

T Mobile Hot Spot WiFi at our hotel was slow and not reliable specially when I try to connect iPhone and iPad.

We went to a mall near by and had hot dog for lunch.

It was very good.

German version of T.J.Maxx???

This is a drug store chain. By this time I realize there is not air conditioning in many places in Germany.

This was the only means of Internet at this hotel.

This hotel had a great breakfast buffet.

Fresh Orange juice … Start of a second day.

After I me my daughter, we went to pick up a rental car … I rented from Hertz not from Enterprise (Seattle Execs Member Company) because Enterprise did not have Stuttgart drop off option.

The car I reserved was Mercedes E Class but the upgraded me to CLS with diesel engine. I guess it is normal to have diesel engine in Germany. The car had navigation system which they programmed it to operate in English. This navigation system was a life saver. If you rent a car there, you need to get one with the navigation.

The hotel we stayed was about 30 minuets away by car but I have remind you that I was doing 100mph. The hotel I stayed had no room temperature control that I can control. And the Internet was not free, I ended up buying T-Mobile Hot Spot for 4.99 Euro for 24 hours. The Internet connection was slow and their password and user name was LLLLLLLOOOOONNNNGGGGG. I would not recommend it.

The hotel we stayed was a quite away from Frankfurt downtown and there was not much there. Please see the comments on the photos.

#Travel

From Seattle to Frankfurt 06-25-2015

Jul

9

Airplane arrived late from Frankfurt

I usually fly other way to get to Japan.

I think it is ready to go to Seattle again.

You have t walk long long way.

Quick passport control and you are out.

There are three areas like this at FRA

I flew on Condor Airline from Seattle to Frankfurt. This airline is owned by Thomas Cook, the travel agency. The plane was delayed about an hour because it was delayed arriving from Frankfurt. the business class tickets were about 35% cheaper than Lufthansa or any other airlines. Overall this airline is very good. I would recommend it.

The Frankfurt airport is big, it is really big. Their Free internet is provided by Telekom.de (T Mobile) but you had to register. Without that I would have had hard time meeting my daughter.

Airport looks dated, looks like the airport of 1980's. Especially looking at the big board that is not LED.

#Travel

Heading Home

Jul

7

I'm at airport lounge waiting for my flight watching CNN. One thing I don't miss is the election for 2016 presidency. I do not like Ms. Clinton and I don't want another Bush. Either way, I don't want to see them smiling on TV.

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#Mobile

Apple Store Frankfurt

Jul

7

This must the most airconditioned place in eniter Frankfurt. Free WiFi ... A/C ... Very Nice.

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#Mobile

Free WiFi

Jul

6

Like Japan, Free WiFi spots are very rare in Germany. So when you find the Free WiFi (like Starbucks), people hitch rides even when they have to stand in 90F weather.

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#Mobile

Euro Trip is Almost Over

Jul

6

I just have two more night in Frankfurt.
I said good bye to my daughter this morning and I said bood bye to my mother.
My mther is on her way to Japan.

It is still 84F out but that is much cooler than 98F we experienced in Berlin.
I am staying at Holiday Inn where I can set my own A/C temperature.
Believe it or not, there are many hotels and restaurants here don't even have air conditioning.
And even where there are A/C, people still like to sit outside (in the shade).

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#Mobile

Check Point Charlie

Jul

5

It is almost 100 degree. Too hot.

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#Mobile

iCloud Storage

Jul

5

Because I am taking photos with iPhone, I was quickly running out of free iCloud of 5GB. I tried to purchase or upgrade it to 20GB by purchasing additional space, I was not able do so in Ploand. This morning, I was able do so from Germany. I think there is purchase block in Poland.

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#Mobile

Are you kidding?

Jul

4

It is 98F here in Berlin in the shade and it is expected to higher tomorrow.

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#Mobile

The Last Stop in Poland

Jul

4

ARBEIT MACHT FREI

"Arbeit macht frei" is a German phrase meaning "work makes (you) free." The slogan was placed over the entrances to a number of Nazi concentration camps during World War II, including Auschwitz I, where it was made by prisoners with metalwork skills and erected by order of the Nazis in June 1940.

#Life #Politics #Society

Final Destination ... Berlin

Jul

4

We flew from Krakow to Belin on the Air Berlin. 1 hour 20 min flight was quick. Late night dinner at the pub near my daughter's apartent.q

#Travel

Street Parking Ticketing Machine

Jul

1

Poland

Italy

It looks like the one you find in Seattle ... I wonder if it came from the US to Europe or vise-versa.

#Travel

Italian People

Jul

1

We flew from Milan to Krakow ... I have never neen people talk so much in the airplane. They were non stop even during te safety demo. They also cut in line if you are little slow. I think it is just the way it is.

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#Mobile