New Technology: Honda says brain waves control robot?

Honda Research Institute Japan Co. President Tomohiko Kawanabe flashes a V-sign as he explains Honda's new robotic technology researched with ATR Computational Neuroscience Laboratories in Tokyo Wednesday, May 24, 2006. Patterns of the changes in the brain taken by an MRI machine, shown on the screen at left, which are used in hospitals to take images of the brain, were relayed to a robotic hand, at front. A person in the MRI machine made a fist, spread his fingers and then made a V-sign. Several seconds later, the robotic hand did the same movements. Honda hopes to some day link a person's thoughts with machines in everyday life.


This Future Asimo's hand is showing a "V-sign" and it was controlled by Human brain signals.

A person in the MRI machine made a fist, spread his fingers and then made a V-sign. Several seconds later, a robotic hand mimicked the movements.


The machine for reading the brain patterns also would have to become smaller and lighter — like a cap that people can wear as they move about, said ATR researcher Yukiyasu Kamitani.

More:
http://www.wright.edu/~morley.10/Research_draft.htm

Comments:
I saw that TV news last week, it was really interested me. With this new technology Human can drive a car without using a steering wheels, gear shift knob and breaking padel physically I guess. Besides that it can be used on daily work too, like Typing on computer, households products ....etc....linking a person's thoughts to machines.

Maybe another 10 years from now, our dreams will comes trues.

Hatori-san Farewell party

Special farewell party for Hatori-san family.

They will move to Tokyo city start from today. Therefore, we had a small farewell party at Cannery Roll restaurant. We really enjoyed the meals with Hatori's family.

This is her daugther named Arisu-chan with my Yuki too.


This is Mitsuki-chan.

Wish them a nice trip to Tokyo city and will start a new life soon.
Keep in touch and Thank you!

Introducing Japanese Foods to you

Would you like to try these Japanese foods?

This first set is called "Kattsu Dong" Set. (980 yen)
"Kattsu" means Deep fried pork meat and "Dong" means rice bowl.


And this is "Japanese Curry Udong" Set. (980 yen)
Udong is means Japanese Noodles but it is thicker and a bit elastic feels compare to our "Lai Fen".
Japanese also got Curry and their Curry taste is not as hot as Malaysian nor Indian. The taste is unique and you should try it. I like it very much.


This is the Kids set, with Udong and fried prawn too. (580 yen)

EMERGENCY MEDICAL RELIEF TEAMS TO YOGYAKARTA, CENTRAL JAVA

Yogyakarta, Central Java, Indonesia was hit by a 6.2 magnitude earthquake just before 6 am on Saturday, 27 May 2006 (2300 GMT on Friday). MERCY Malaysia is deploying three (3) Emergency Medical Relief teams to assist in relief efforts.



An earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale hit Yogyakarta, Central Java Indonesia, approximately 25 kilometres north of the Indian Ocean coast and 440 kilometres east of Jakarta early Saturday morning. Reuters Foundation reported, fatalities are mostly caused by head injuries and broken bones. Presently, officially 2, 711 people are confirmed dead and countless others are in need of immediate medical attention

http://www.mercy.org.my/
http://earthquake.usgs.gov/regional/world.php?region=Indonesia

Comments:
Condolences to the victims!

Biotech for closer ties (MALAYSIA & JAPAN)

TOKYO: Bio-technology will be the basis of a new era of cooperation between Malaysia and Japan, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abullah Ahmad Badawi.

He said his Japanese counterpart Junichiro Koizumi has agreed the two countries must work together on this sector, especially on bio-fuel, in the face of rising world oil prices.

Speaking to reporters after meeting Koizumi at the latter’s office here yesterday, Abdullah said the two agreed there was an urgent need for an alternative fuel, and that bio-diesel was the most effective option.

Malaysia was already talking with two Japanese companies on this matter, Abdullah told Koizumi.

“I also told him that the collaboration on bio-technology must not be confined to only bio-fuel but be expanded to cover a whole spectrum – from food production to pharmaceuticals and cosmetics,” the Malaysian leader said, adding that Koizumi agreed with him.

Abdullah said there had been three eras of collaboration between Malaysia and Japan in the past 40 years.

“I see bio-technology as the next opportunity for our two countries to work together,” he said.

However, Abdullah assured Koizumi that the special preference given to bio-technology would not be at the expense of existing sectors such as manufacturing and ICT.

Koizumi in turn informed Abdullah that the Japan-Malaysia Economic Partnership Agreement, commonly referred to as a free trade agreement, had been passed by the Japanese Parliament and would take effect once it had been ratified.



“I reminded him that the agreement required Japan to set up a skills training centre for automotive industry workers as well as programmes to help improve the Malaysian automotive industry.

On May 25 last year, the two prime ministers signed the agreement designed to eliminate tariffs on US$27bil (RM97.2bil) worth of goods, and liberalise some trade in services.

Malaysia, the largest passenger car market in Southeast Asia, agreed to remove tariffs on unassembled automobile parts imported and assembled locally by Japanese automakers.

It will also remove tariffs on vehicles that do not compete with Malaysian models. In return, the Japanese government will open its tightly controlled agriculture sector.

Source: TheStar

Comments:
Good moved, I think the Japanese is already seeking for alternative power and better for environment fuel since long time ago. Due to recent oil price increased, these Biotech oil has become reasonable to be list in as main sources soon. Now, Palm oil from Malaysia PLUS Technologies from Japan, they had found a right Partners.

World's Hottest Movie -> THE DA VINCI CODE!!!

The hottest movie is on town now, "THE DA VINCI CODE". .......... Leonardo Da Vinci
I believed it will be the movie of the YEAR soon.

Have you watched it already?
Tell me about your feels, ....... do you believed it? Or still....... believed in God?



Will you become one of these people ........shown below?

Burning the books or CDs?



I haven't watched it yet, but I will find a day to watch it.
At Japan, there were already 960,000 people had watched it, just in 2 days! How's about in Malaysia? or Singapore? or Germany? or China?....... Mahe ....where ever you are.
Check this out:
Sonypictures

Let's discuss it over the internet!

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0382625/
Cast overview, first billed only:
Tom Hanks.... Robert Langdon
Audrey Tautou ....Sophie Neveu
Ian McKellen.... Sir Leigh Teabing
Jean Reno.... Captain Fache
Paul Bettany.... Silas
Alfred Molina.... Bishop Aringarosa
Jürgen Prochnow.... André Vernet
Jean-Yves Berteloot.... Remy Jean
Etienne Chicot.... Lt. Collet
Jean-Pierre Marielle.... Jacques Sauniere
Marie-Françoise Audollent.... Sister Sandrine
Rita Davies.... Elegant Woman at Rosslyn
Francesco Carnelutti.... Prefect
Seth Gabel.... Michael
Shane Zaza.... Youth on Bus
(more)

www.movieweb.com



Part 1
www.youtube.com



Part 2


Part 3



The da Vinci code the video game

New LED head Lamps concept car - AUDI Allroad

Futuristic looks! Wish to install on my Outlander too. Any comments from you?

This is ASTON MARTIN Rapide's LED Headlamp too. Superb Awesome!

Made in Malaysia: NAZA 206 Bestari Launched in Malaysia today

I believed you guys had seen this model many years ago and it was a PEUGEOT 206 originally. Naza had rebadged it and called as NAZA 206 Bestari with the price of RM68K to RM70K on the road.


The overall aim when designing the 206 Bestari suspension, was to ensure supple yet controlled suspension movement to maximise ride quality while, unlike many cars, enhancing driving pleasure by providing a distinctly sporting feel.

The 1.4 litre engine delivers a maximum power of 55 kW (approximately 75 PS) at 5500 rpm and a stall torque of 120 Nm at 2800 rpm.

It is coupled with an MA/5N 5-speed manual transmission or an AL4 4-speed automatic gear box with adaptive and sequential control (Tiptronic System Porsche).

The MA/5N transmission is adapted to the torque and power characteristics of the TU3 engine.

The front suspension consists of a pseudo-McPherson strut, acting on a lower wishbone with a linked anti-roll bar and hydraulic dampers set to a pressure of 3 bars.



The rear suspension consists of two rear suspension arms rigidly attached to a cross member, with two torsion bars, ananti-roll bar, and two hydraulic dampers.

Hydraulically operated power assisted steering is standard and discs are used at the front, while drums look after the rear.

The 206 Bestari provides the occupants with a number of safety systems in terms of impact protection, including two front air bags, combined with pretensioning seat belts with force limiters, front seat belt web locks and Three-point rear seat belts.

ABS with Electronic brake force distribution (EBFD) and emergency brake assistance (EBA) are standard on the Tiptronic System Porsche version.

Based on a pre-launch survey, NCSB predicts sales will reach 10,000 units this year for both the domestic and international markets.
Thestar
KY driver

Comments:
With the budget of RM70k actually we had not much choices to buy a good car in Malaysia. It was due to taxes structure and local automotive industrials factors.

Buying a Rebaged Peugeot might be a good options to you if you are looking for a affordable continental compact car. If you planning to buy this babe, I would suggest you to book it now since most of the parts and components still not fully localized yet.

This car will be a direct competitor to HONDA Jazz (Fit in Japan) and TOYOTA Yaris where their price are similar. However, if you are looking for a low maintenance cost vehicle, then this NAZA 206 might be a bit costly for you. The body is heavy than japanese models and the engine is smaller than original 2.0L engine from Peugeot, I think it will consume more petrol (Gasoline) than you thought.

As I always said, Buying a car (New or Used) is always a risk to get a problem car, its depend on your LUCK. As you know The car is "made by HUMAN, designed by HUMAN and HUMAN make ERRORs", therefore I always wish you GOOD LUCK to buy any cars.

As usual, our beloved Minister (This time is Najib TPM) will shown us his "THUMB UP" signed, and the same smilling face everytime. Here is the photo from The Edge newspaper.



If you wish to know more about this model please click on the above title. Thanks Paul Tan providing the detials and photos on his blog. ARIGATOU, Terima Kasih!

Naza 206 Bestari Sporty version:
Paultan: Naza-206-bestari-sport-concept/

Naza's Engineers had redesigned the Front & Rear Bumper a bit, Add Twin exhaust at the back, Side mirror with Signals lights on it, Head lamps with BMW angel's eyes feature, Roof spoiler, and the logo or NAZA mark on it.

This photo was copied from Paultan blog. It was a nice looking head lamps.


Youtube Peugeot 206 2 doors crash test


Indian Special edition...watch out!


Youtube Real crash...don't try this on road!


Youtube Not to try this too! Watch out.

BMW Style head lamps on Proton WAJA

Hey guys and friends, have you ever seen a Waja with HID and BMW head lamps on it? I have the contact, anybody is interest to buy one please let me know. Isn't it looks GREAT!

The price and conditions to be discussed in secret later.

My Outlander achieved 12.3km/l

Do you believe that my Outlander achieved better fuel consumption rate as mentioned on the catalog (11.6km/l)? Which is 12.3km/l in city drive condition.

HELLO KITTY helps Mitsubishi to boost SALES in Japan

For your information only, the latest MMC CM is using HELLO KITTY as a sales person, isn't it looks CUTE!

RINGGIT is getting stronger

Ringgit poised to hit 3.55 against US dollar soon.



KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit is expected to hit 3.55 “soon” in line with the appreciation of regional currencies against the US dollar as well as clearer currency policies from the authorities in guiding investment decisions, analysts said.
The ringgit closed 3.58 yesterday, the strongest against the greenback since it was depegged in July last year.

For Bank Negara statements click here
Latest business news from AP-Wire

USD vs YEN which one is stronger now

May 8

A market monitor at a Tokyo currency trader shows the U.S. dollar falling below 112 yen Monday morning, hitting its lowest level since last September


More related websites:
http://news.tradingcharts.com/
http://www.theforexsite.com/jpy.php
http://www.z-forex.com/trading-terms.html

http://finance.yahoo.com/currency?u

创业六锦囊，闯出一片天。 (From Canry)

工字不出头，不少人都想创业；但创业路不易走，既要苦恼资金不足、担心没有专
家咨询，又要苦恼市场激烈竞争……。从选择甚么行业创业，已让人伤透脑筋，那
么该怎样实现“老板梦”？选择在哪个行业创业需要考虑的因素有很多，包括社会
环境、个人经验、处事风格、想达到的目标等，每个人都不同。因此，先将一些需
要具备的基本元素以及步骤列清楚，可以帮你少走冤枉路。

第一步：弄清楚自己的职业性格必须清楚自己适合甚么行业，是倾向制作、手工作
业的行业？是擅长与人交际，作为中间商的服务行业？还是精打细算，商业头脑精
明的投资业？

第二步：确认经济实力及盈利目标先问问自己，成功的定义是甚么？想赚多少钱？
通常，这些目标可分成4类：A：兴趣实现型：不把赚钱与否作为衡量生意的标准。
B：单枪匹马型：目标只以个人收入多少来衡量。C：稳步发展型：创业目标是一个
系统的稳步发展规模，但也局限于简单的人事管理结构。D：野心家：有信心闯一
番大事业，但是要达成必须有实质的资金投入及外部资金的支持。

第三步：自我审视能力及经验挑选一个熟悉的领域，善用以往累积的人脉和经验，
将使你占有更大的优势。所谓“万事起头难”，但如果是熟悉的领域，无异已打下
好的基础。

第四步：寻找成功的例子从政府机构的数据和调查报告，寻找一些已证实成功或者
将来有获利前景的行业。这些调查或许会给你带来惊喜呢！就以中国均瑶集团创办
人王均瑶为例，有一次他从报纸上看到一则消息：中国是目前世界上唯一一个白酒
年消费量超过牛奶的国家，每人平均喝奶量不到7公斤。从这奇怪现象中，他有预
感，随着中国人生活水平提高，对健康食品要求也会不断提高；而牛奶作为一种极
佳的天然影响品，肯定会越受人们的重视与喜爱。虽然竞争激烈，但他相信做得
好，是前途无限的行业，于是决定进军乳品业。如今，均瑶牛奶已遍布全中国，市
占率及品牌也位居前列。

第五步：进行细节研究进入某行业前，首先要了解如果经营此行业，需要投入多少
资金，需要多少时间产生利润，在甚么时候、甚么情况下能达到收支平衡。当然，
也包括该行业前景及发展趋势预测。

第六步：心态归零对所有生意或投资，都以具体任务落实，瞄准目标提高成功机
率。若能在刚起步时就集中在需要达到的目标并加以实现，必能提高整个企业的长
远发展潜能。

小虾米也能开红盘

个人创业好，还是与大组织成立公司妙？虽然个人创业没有资源优势、市场规模优
势、信息优势，但却有本身的特殊优点，如反应快、决策与执行迅速、利益冲突小
等。然而，个人创业也有其要诀，包括以下几点：• 学习销售自己身为小企业经
营者，若产品没有技术优势和性能的独特之处，那么卖点就是创业个人。创业不在
于初时投入大笔资金，先可投入小量资金，若招揽得当，现金慢慢回笼，业务就可
正常运转。• 对顾客要大方新事业不宜收费过高，因为抓住顾客、开拓市场是最
重要的。如你愿意，还可提供免费服务，让他们知道你能做甚么。就算没合作，他
也可能会介绍其它顾客给你。妥善经营人脉是成功第一步。刚开始若能从家中直接
提供产品或服务最好，这对创业资金不足者特别重要。很多IT创业英雄就是从家里
一桌、小计算机开创自己的公司。• 创业不遗余力创业初期最需要的不是资金和
独门技术，而是「勤奋」。长时间工作对创业者是不可或缺的。把会计、书信等行
政工作留到夜晚。朝九晚五的时间是用来建立人际关系、作演示文稿、打电话或与
顾客见面。• 真诚面对顾客永远记住，和顾客说话要有礼貌，脸上保持发自内心
的微笑，不论他们令你多么生气。要尽力使顾客满意自己的服务，经常提供更多服
务，这是小企业主最佳的广告方式。

融资三利器

许多人想创业，却卡在资金问题上。其实资金支持不仅是传统商业贷款，以下三大
融资利器可助你轻松创业。1.善用政策注意各银行的小型贷款项目，包括个人贷
款，因小型贷款也适合用来创业。小额贷款从几万令吉到10万令吉不等，创业者可
根据本身的情况，选择小额贷款的额度和贷款期限。小额贷款手续较简单，不需要
大量材料及证明，可让创业者简单的开始生意。2.善用金融工具除了小额贷款，你
也可利用银行的金融工具，如利用自己或别人的房产、存单、有价债券来办理抵押
贷款。需要注意的是，无论那种贷款，应按合约要求按期偿还本金与利息，否则银
行会根据情况扣收抵押。3.善用社会资源很多人因无法符合资格而遭银行拒绝提供
贷款，这时可选择合伙创业。最简单的方式是，两个志同道合朋友或家庭成员共同
投资成立合伙企业。也可向一些创投公司或资产投资公司推荐自己的创业计划书，
邀请这些公司加入投资。本地已有一些企业诚邀有志创业的人士提出建议书，若获
批准不但能获得资金的协助，在各方面也能获得辅助。

Special Article from my friend Canry.
Sorry only in Mandarin.

Today is YOU & Harald Wedding, Congratulations!

Congratulations to you two!
GONG XI GONG XI!!!
おめでとうございます～！

I guess today should be your happiest moment. We are sorry that we can't attend your wedding at Germany. Wish you all the best and will have a good start for a new family life style soon.


Cheers! Kampai!
Thank you for sharing these photos to us. Keep in touch and
Friendship forever.

Links:
http://nelsonnetwork.blogspot.com/2006/04/update-information-from-yu-you-at.html
http://nelsonnetwork.blogspot.com/2006/01/lets-meet-miss-you-yue.html

Yuki's Birthday!

Today is my daughter birthday.
After came back from INUYAMA Monkey Park, we had prepared a small party for her too.

Golden Week Holiday trip 3 - INUYAMA Monkey Park

This is Monkey Park at INUYAMA city.
Can you find me in this picture! I was sitting at last 3 rows.






How many monkeys in this photos? There are thousand of monkeys in this zoo that's why its called Monkey Park.

This place is good for the kids and family.