Would you buy something just because it is made in USA? Recently it is becoming harder and harder to buy something that is made in USA. I am looking at my desk and I don't think anything on my desk is made in USA or any other industrial nations. Recently, I came across a coupon that give me 50% off anything on the sit...

I had a chance to look at two of the high riser condominiums downtown Bellevue. I really like to design and layout of Bellevue Tower. It was built in 2009 with North and South Tower with about 500 units. Out of that 62% of those units were never been sold ... I don't see any economic recovery. At least not yet.

My daughter passed away at Swedish Hospital in January 25, 2011. She was in the hospital since November 14, 2010. I just happen to see a bill for 1/1 to 1/25/2011 because we switch insurance on 1/1/2011. She was in the hospital for her seizure but died from other reasons. The bill is over $950,000 for 25 days. I wou...

Yes, there are graffitis in Japan as well. Japanese likes to imitate US ... I guess.

Mayumi Nakamura was elected to be a Treasurer of Seattle Executives Association starting June 1, 2011. Congratulations!

This sign at Shinagawa station is telling people, TEPCO (Tokyo Electric Co.) is operating at 74% capacity. Today was not hot at all, so it will be difficult when hot summer comes to Tokyo.

I found those in front of very busy railroad station (Shinagawa). Can you guess what those are? The answer is in the comment.

The building you see with the golden "whatever it is" is one of the many landmarks in Tokyo. It is a part of Asahi Beer Company ... or is it?

http://en.bloguru.com/ken/106162/saving-energy You can see the Shinjyuku building lights on March 30, 2011. The picture above is tonight. You can see there are more lights on those buildings but not as bright as 2009. It started rain tonight ... It is just a little rain, but everybody has an umbrella. People are scared about nu...

I received this email from the Newport High School. This school is not too far away from my house and the school is where my daughter used to attend. This is disturbing, I hope police catch the people responsible.