It seems not many cars in America are double stacked high. The reason could be that a car stereo stolen recently in the United States varies by region. I had my car stereostolen 5-times. Yes, it is 5 times!

The first time was the day I bought my first car. I have a retreat in energy when the car is parked. I did after that night I went to Westwood and parked behind theFederal Building. After perhaps 100 meters from my car, I remembered I had forgotten to stereo, but I thought, No, it will be alright. Again a few hours later, the car windowshattered Music ido.

The next time is two months later. I have a new stereo to replace. Created each time when we are in public, but each time it is in my garage apartment. … Once was.

After that I had no money to build a new, then we had a boom box in the car. One day, I close the window and it breaks again and the boom box has ido. The police car was overthe alleged that he had clearly tried to steal the car, the steering column is Jack, but for whatever reason just to the boom box.

After my car was stolen. I must again a week later. Less than wheels, seats, oh yes, and stereo. In fact, the only thing that was sad to lose about 36 mix tapes of the last 10 years of my life. I do not think I heard, as most songs. They were all on vinyl, and has too much work to repeat the mix.

I also had a Suzuki Samurai outside once. The stereo comes with him that was like a cheap, only $ 10 stereo. Do not worry, but after about 3 months ago someone stole too.

* Kizashi concept series culminates with world introduction of all-new Suzuki sport sedan.
* North American Car of the Year contender to serve as halo vehicle for maturing Suzuki lineup.
* Chic Kizashi production model to deliver Japanese quality and European flair.
* Kizashi’s exhilarating performance and driving experience reflect Suzuki’s exuberant brand spirit, backed by the confidence of America’s #1 Warranty.

American Suzuki Motor Corp. (ASMC) takes a bold step forward today. “In developing and naming our newest automotive introduction, the Japanese word ‘Kizashi,’ which tells that something great is coming, seemed appropriate for the vehicle,” said Kevin Saito, president, American Suzuki. “Now that the production model Kizashi has arrived, we expect the name and the product itself to clearly demonstrate the bold statement this company knew it would be making with the debut of this vehicle - while also simultaneously suggesting what will emerge in the Suzuki lineup as we look ahead to the future.”Known primarily as a maker of small vehicles and high-performance motorcycles, today marks the global debut of the 2010 Suzuki Kizashi (pronounced “Kee-Zah-Shee”), the company’s first entry into the all-wheel-drive sport sedan segment. Benchmarked against some of the leading cars in the world, the all-new 2010 Kizashi becomes an instant car-of-the-year contender in its own right. With the launch of the Kizashi, Suzuki delivers a unique blend of dynamic performance attributes with premium design aesthetics and craftsmanship yet to be experienced in this category. Scheduled to arrive in North American showrooms this winter, the Kizashi will serve as the company’s flagship vehicle, further expanding and strengthening its current product line of high-quality small cars, trucks and SUVs.

Peter Hammill Live in Japan 31st May. 2009 at Pit-inn, Tokyo

1. The Lie
2. Shell
3. Other Old Cliches
4. The Mercy
5. Time Heals

6. The Birds
7. Been Alone So Long
8. Stumbled
9. Shingle Song
10. Modern

11. Touch and Go
12. Autumn
13. Friday Afternoon
14. Undone
15. A Better Time
16. Still Life

- encore -

17. Vision

- 2nd encore -

18. Again (a cappella)

Peter Hammill Live in Japan 30th May. 2009 at Pit-inn, Tokyo

1. The Siren Song
2. Easy to Slip Away
3. Time Heals
4. Nothing Comes
5. The Mercy

6. The Comet, The Course, The Tail
7. I will Find You
8. Driven
9. Stumbled
10. Time for a Change
11. Patient

12. Meanwhile My Mother
13. Gone Ahead
14. Labour of Love
15. Faculty X
16. A Way Out

-encore -

17. Central Hotel

Peter Hammill Live in Japan 29th May. 2009 at Pit-inn, Tokyo

1. My Room
2. Just Good Friends
3. Too Many of My Yesterdays
4. The Mercy
5. Friday Afternoon

6. Amnesiac
7. Shingle Song
8. Stumbled
9. Our Eyes Give it Shape
10. Sign
11. Primo on the Parapet

12. (in the) Black Room
13. Undone
14. Your Tall Ship
15. Four Pails
16. Traintime

- encore -

17. Losing Faith in Words

Peter Hammill Live in Japan 27th May. 2009 at RAG, Kyoto

1. Don’t Tell Me
2. The Unconscious Life
3. This Side of the Looking-Glass
4. Meanwhile My Mother
5. Gone Ahead
6. Bubble

7. Comfortable
8. Driven
9. If I Could
10. Stumbled （World Premier）
11. Last Frame

12. Unrehearsed
13. Cutains
14. Undone （World Premier）
15. A Better Time
16. Stranger Still

- encore -

17. Ophelia

Hailing from Osaka, Rice Powered Teens are a five piece poppy band headed by two characteristically cute female vocalists, Aiko (lead vocals) and Chika (vocals).

“Our influence from 80’s Japanese pop music but we make it and blend it with now popular recent music. This has created a new sound which suits Rice Powered Teens and is very unique individual to us.” And a quick listen to one of their songs or a live gig will prove it! On one hand it’s the usual fun pop fluffy stuff, not that far away from your average Japanese band. While on the other hand, it has that modern Japanese vocal sound that’s oh so catchy. It’s almost like Britney but on speed and with hair.”

“We have a Japanese fun style” the lead vocalist Aiko tells us. By looking at their line-up, you wouldn’t be able to tell them apart from the usual other bands. They have one lead vocal, one other vocalist, one drummer, one guitarist and one bassist. But look a little closer and you’ll find they’re a bit more unusual and much more attractive! It’s like a good looking people convention.

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Japan today shut down more than 4000 schools to contain an outbreak of swine flu as most of the cases of the A(H1N1) virus are high school students.
Authorities have closed down around 4043 schools– double the previous day — to slow the spread of swine flu, which has so far infected 173 people in the country–the fourth largest national figure on the world infection table.
Many people in the affected urban areas were wearing face masks after the western cities of Kobe and Osaka became the first in Japan to suffer domestic outbreaks of the virus, which spread rapidly through two schools.

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