Summary of "Japan's Big-Works Stimulus Is Lesson for U.S."

Japan accumulated the largest public debt. Because they spent trillions of dollars for many big infrastructure projects to lift the economy from a severe downturn caused by the bursting of a real estate bubble in the late 1980s.Japan spent too much on wasteful roads and bridges, because of the behind closed doors by bureaucrats, politicians and the construction industry. They did not spent on education and social services.Japan should have built public works that address the problems it fafces today, like aging, energy and food sources.America can learn their stimulus package by Japan's troubled experience.

Summary of "A Leader Who Looms (Thailand)"

The article is about the former prime minister of Thailand, Thaksin Shinawatra. Thaksin named his own policy as "Thaksinomics". The purpose of his plan was to elevate rural Thais from poverty and make Thailand more rich country.By improving Thailand's weak social safety, such as the nealy free system of basic medical care,Thailand grew fast.Although he escaped to UK because of the corruption, he justified himself because he believes that his Thaksinomic worked well.

Summary of "Why Beijing is in a Risky Place (China)"

China, most industrialized country is in recession now.Beijing must avoid to sell more manufactured exports because thare is a risk of flooding in already weak market.China has a large foreign reserve (2 trillion dollars), but that will not protect it from the fall in global demand.What Beijing must do is to empower the consumer.The buying power of the population is the only way for China to come out of this crisis.According to WHO, China spends less than 1 persent of its GDP on health care.Poor kids can not attend school without paying fees.To improve the social-ewlfare system is good effect to the economy than the construction of new roads, railways, and bridges.

Listening to the RADIO during the bath time.
I use radio when I take shower recently.

The reason why I started to listen to the radio is depend on my scary emotions.I sometimes feel scary when I am alone in the bath tub especially, after watching scary TV program and so on.
While shampoo my hair, I fear something.And I can not close my eyes.
I know that the fear comes from my mind.If I have strong mind, it will disappear.

I bought a cheep small radio which can be used in any weather few years ago.I enjoyed listening to the radio for a while, but after that, I just forgot about that exsist.
Now, I take my small radio when I go to the bath tub every time.

I prefer to choose FM programs because I want to listen to the music.My favorite music is jazz.When I take bath around midnight, some of FM radio stations are spinning jazz music.It is nice relax time for me.

Around 10pm, I can listen to English education programs in AM station.It is useful to learn Englsh.
Even if I am tired, I could feel very good to be with my small radio.

The radio program is not always same.It is different from listening to the belonged CDs. We cannot know which music comes next.

About some music, we have meeting only once in a lifetime.
I am looking forward to taking bath tonight, too!

Review of 26th, Jan and little diary

This month, I'm very busy to meet friends and going out.
I went to Osaka by business trip. After meeting with client, I met a friend who met in New Zealand 3years ago.
We had not kept contacting for 2years, but I e-mailed her and we could meet because of this business trip to Osaka.
It was nice to meet each other. We were happy!
We had Okonomiyaki for dinner! That was so nice.
We talked aloooooot!

Also, one of my friend came back to Japan from New Zealand.
He had lived in New Zealand for 4years.
I was really happy to meet him because he is very interesting positive guy.

And one more, my French friend came to Nagoya from Tochigi to meet his friends.
We had a party in a pub with many people.
I met some new people and enjoyed talking with them.

Last month, my body condition was not so good, so I didn't go out a lot.
I was depressed.
However, with revival of my positive thinking, many good things came to me.
I have a lot of nice events this month.
I thank many people who support me!

I think I should start to do the exercise to keep the health.


*Review*
Shin's revision:

It was failed---It has failed.

The governments do not have the affordability to repay.---The government can't finance the project.

Their challenge is still continuing.---Their challenge to provide clean water continues.



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