Bulk carrier attacked by pirates
A Panama-flag bulk carrier carrying bags of cement was attacked by pirates Monday morning in the Gulf of Aden. The European Union Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) Operation ATALANTA, which protects ships in the Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean, said the Suez

SPECIAL GUEST ON TONIGHTS SHOW!!!! JEFF SCHROEDER FROM JAPAN!!!!!
Thats right!! Jeff and Zsolt Luka will be calling into tonights show for an ATWFF update LIVE FROM JAPAN!!! Stick around though cuz there will be plenty of Big Brother talk later with Laura Crosby!!!

Quiet Sun + Peter Gabriel + Peter Hammill + TalkTalk + Japan + The Glitter Band + Matching Mole + 801 add up to Random Hold
According to their website that is. Not quite how I would describe Random Hold, mind. Anybody remember them? It wouldn't be surprising if you didn't since I think they sold about 5 records (and I bought two of them!) What started as experimental

japanese style café's and bobbers
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Uk_SrRK_t1Y/SmSezaLQ95I/AAAAAAAAAaU/Ww4tNOVo8GQ/s1600-h/3467639885_2394249b12_o.jpg http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Uk_SrRK_t1Y/SmSezDJukNI/AAAAAAAAAaM/3aU0RnTQ820/s1600-h/3467638693_a96b2fdeaf_o.jpg http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Uk_

Seagull introduces IMSBC Code training module
Seagull AS, the leading provider of computer based training (CBT) for seafarers, has introduced a new module that incorporates the regulatory changes made through the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code that became mandatory under th

The 2nd Int'l Rechargeable Battery Expo BATTERY JAPAN
BATTERY JAPAN, the world's largest rechargeable battery exhibition, will welcome 400* exhibitors and the latest products / technologies from all around the world in Tokyo from March 2nd - 4th, 2011. (*expected) -Dates: March 2nd - 4th, 2011 -Venue:

Japan : Yes You Kan! But Can you???
http://blog.thelordoftrading.com/2010/09/japan-yes-you-kan-but-can-you.html

Greek buyers ordered but Turkish buyers bought
57.700 DWT supramax bulk carrier from STX Dalian shipyard, has been committed for USD 33 Million to Turkish Buyers. The newbuilding bulker, "HULL NO 2007" was to be named "Kefallonia" and was ordered by Greek owners Lykiardopoulo, had long delivery

Japan to take part in India-U.S. naval exercises again
The Japanese Navy will take part, for the second year running, in the joint naval exercises by India and the United States. These will be held off the Okinawa coast, which has the highest concentration of U.S. Marines in the region. The Malabar series

Japan Kurdistan Business Council Website
Japan Kurdistan Business Council Website Looks like this just went live. Announced on Gazette. Nice looking, pro website. I think they plan on doing lots of biz in Kurdistan. Good sign for

Made in Japan/From Japon
Ha ha ha, good one. Must read.... Oh hai yo ku zai mas................MALAYSIA BOLEH !!!!............... A Japanese man was in a hurry to go to the KLIA airport, so he took a Proton taxi. The taxi driver took his sweet time driving within

O2MANIA
does anyone have the djmax songs? XD pacopy plsss )

symbolic meaning of a butterfly
There are many symbolic meanings associated with the butterfly. The Mandarin Chinese word for butterfly is "hu-tieh". "Tieh" means "70 years", therefore butterflies have become a symbol for a long life. In this culture

Everythintg Financial
This thread is for the ever-changing landscape of the financial services industry. I intend this thread to be filled with posts about Funds, Investment banks, insurance companies, and rogue traders

LG Optimus Pad Slate to Begin Pre-Orders on March 15 (Japan)
LG Electronics has just announced that pre-orders for the LG Optimus Pad slate will begin on March 15th and this only applies to the Japanese version of the product (model L-06C). The device will be available on NTT DoCoMo, a major mobile operator in