http://www.lang-8.com/118639/journals/rss Tomo's latest journal entries Lang-8 Inc. Sun May 27 16:28:02 UTC 2012 Sun May 27 16:28:02 UTC 2012 Lang-8 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Lang-8 I asked her if she would be able to get an IPad for me before she left. I was so excited when she told me that she got me IPad over the phone. Fiinally, my much anticipated IPad came to my home with my aunt. IPad is available only in the US market so far, because Apple has postponed the release date for non-US market due to the exceedingly-high demand in the US market. As usual, the design of Apple's product box was nice and cool. Unboxing an apple product is an exciting ritual. I removed the outer film off gently and lifted up the cover box. A glossy IPad, which was neatly sitting inside appeared. I gently removed it from the box and unwrapped the protection film off slowly. The IPad was a little smaller and heavier than I thought. However, it was so sleek and cool! I turned the power button on, and the screen directed me to connect the IPad with a computer for activation. I connected the IPad to my laptop with the provided cable connector and completed sync. Familiar-looking icons immediately appeared on the screen, because I am an IPhone user. The IPad detected the WiFi in my house, and I tapped the password to connect the network. Then I tapped the icon of the web-browser and enjoyed net-surfing for a while. I loved the the touch-screen interface. It was so smooth and responsive and very easy to operate. The screen was so crisp and clear, and I would like to download a movie from I-Tunes store. Anyway, I was very satisfied with my new gadget, and it would add some colors to my everyday life.



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]]> http://www.lang-8.com/118639/journals/448788 http://www.lang-8.com/118639/journals/448788 Tomo Mon Apr 19 00:06:38 UTC 2010 While I was watching the whole scene, I screamed within my mind "run!, run!, hurry!, hurry!". I felt relieved as I saw the honey bee made the escape, and I leaned back in the couch. At that moment, I heard "tsk" from somewhere. I turned my head slightly to find out who did it. It was the roommate. He glared the TV screen with chagrined eyes. I was quite surprised at the fact that he sympathized with the yellow jacket but not the honey bee! I realized while I was screaming within my mind "run!, run!, run!", he was probably screaming within his mind "get it!, get it!, get it!, right next to me. I guess we have a huge gap between us!

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]]> http://www.lang-8.com/118639/journals/402439 http://www.lang-8.com/118639/journals/402439 Tomo Wed Mar 10 19:28:09 UTC 2010 While there, they happened to see a bride and a bridegroom who dressed in the traditional Japanese wedding kimonos being led by a priest to the main shrine. A couple of foreign tourists, as well as my sister-in-law, were taking pictures of the scene. I have only seen such scenes on TV or in movies. So, I guess that she was probably welcomed by the Kami-sama (the God)!

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]]> http://www.lang-8.com/118639/journals/397392 http://www.lang-8.com/118639/journals/397392 Tomo Sun Mar 07 08:03:26 UTC 2010 In the book, the author warns us that we will face peak oil within this one or
two decades. So called "peak oil" is the point at which maximum global petroleum extraction is reached, and the rate of production enters a permanent decline.
The author warns that it will cause catastrophic chaos in our society if we do not compensate for the decline. Using various scientific data, the author tries to prove that peak oil will occur in the very near future. At the same he suggests possible countermeasures.
The content of the book was so serious and heavy that I was depressed for
a while after finishing it. However, I think the book is a must to read for everyone.

Posted at Thu Mar 04 19:08:27 UTC 2010
]]> http://www.lang-8.com/118639/journals/394295 http://www.lang-8.com/118639/journals/394295 Tomo Thu Mar 04 19:08:27 UTC 2010 In Japan, there is a similar expression "Sazae-san syndrome".
"Sazae-san" is a very popular and long-running cartoon program, which is broadcast on Sunday evenings. When "Sazae-san" starts, the viewers are reminded that the weekend is almost over.
I also get the same feeling on Sunday evenings and Monday mornings, but once I get to work, the feeling disappears. This might sound a little ridiculous, but I sometimes imagine how I would use the money if I hit the lottery. I imagine that I would quit my job and buy this, that and do this, that and the list goes on.
However, what if I could keep the feeling I get on Friday nights seven days a week?
I would be happy all the time and would not need to hit the lottery anymore!
But wait a minute, I feel happy on Friday night precisely because I worked hard for the week and can now look forward to a two day weekend.
But if I hit the lottery and quit my job, everyday is a weekend, and I would not get the feeling on Friday nights anymore because there would be no more 5 hard working days!
Mmm, this is deep!


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]]> http://www.lang-8.com/118639/journals/389835 http://www.lang-8.com/118639/journals/389835 Tomo Mon Mar 01 18:54:24 UTC 2010 Now, I am starting to understand the tendency of my frequent errors.

I often forget to add or choose wrong articles like "a, an, the".
I choose a singular form of noun when it has to be a plural form or vice versa.
I make some preposition choice mistakes and sometimes choose a
wrong tense form of a word.
Some of my expressions do not sound natural to English native
speakers.

So, what is the solution?

I will continue posting my journals on Lang-8!




Posted at Thu Feb 25 19:34:50 UTC 2010
]]> http://www.lang-8.com/118639/journals/385391 http://www.lang-8.com/118639/journals/385391 Tomo Thu Feb 25 19:34:50 UTC 2010 Patagonia is an apparel company in the U.S. that is widely recognized
for its commitment to protecting the environment. They only use
organically grown cotton for their products, which gives their shirts a soft and tender feel.
Once I felt the gentle texture of organic cotton, I no longer wanted to wear
clothes made from chemically treated textiles.
However, wearing Patagonia is not without sacrifice. Their products are a little pricey for casual wear and are not as durable as clothes which are
made from non-organic textiles.
However, I love their products and will remain a loyal customer.

Posted at Mon Feb 22 19:19:01 UTC 2010
]]> http://www.lang-8.com/118639/journals/381760 http://www.lang-8.com/118639/journals/381760 Tomo Mon Feb 22 19:19:01 UTC 2010 community, my eyes caught some moving objects in the darkness.
It was a pair of coyotes. At first glance, I could tell that they were not
ordinary house dogs. They were roaming around looking for food.
I was very surprised by what I saw. "Why are coyotes roaming around in
my community!" I wondered.
You may think that I live in the countryside or near the mountains, but I do not.
I live in a middle-sized suburban city.
Fortunately, I was in my car and I was safe, but it was quite a surprising
experience.

Posted at Wed Feb 17 19:04:15 UTC 2010
]]> http://www.lang-8.com/118639/journals/376192 http://www.lang-8.com/118639/journals/376192 Tomo Wed Feb 17 19:04:15 UTC 2010 perfect for multi medias and the one fills in the gap between a smart phone and a laptop. Some trend watchers made disappointed comments on the
product because it neither support SD Slot Card nor flush player, but I
really like it and I will absolutely buy it when it comes out.


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]]> http://www.lang-8.com/118639/journals/372139 http://www.lang-8.com/118639/journals/372139 Tomo Sun Feb 14 04:56:09 UTC 2010 released by the largest book retailer in the US, Barned & Nobles.
Now, I can literally read and download books or magazines anywhere.
My first impressions of Nook are good. The fit and finish of the product
are not bad and the operating system ( Android by Google) is easy to use and user-intuitive. The download speed of books is quick and it takes
less than 30 seconds.
A couple of points which I hope they improve are the responsivness of the
touch screen, which is little dull, and the dictionary function, which only
looks up the words in original forms.
Overall, I am pretty much pleased with the product and I will take it with me on my next business trip!



Posted at Fri Feb 12 18:44:45 UTC 2010
]]> http://www.lang-8.com/118639/journals/370802 http://www.lang-8.com/118639/journals/370802 Tomo Fri Feb 12 18:44:45 UTC 2010
I am a married guy who is an associate with an automobile company in
the US.
The purpose of joining Lang-8 is to brush up my English writing skills.
I am a native Japanese speaker and I may be able to help someone who isstudying Japanese.

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