benoa blog tag:www.benoa.net,2008-05-01:/blog//4 2008-05-10T19:50:40Z Live from Tokyo and other exciting places Movable Type Open Source 4.1 Glory of Business Travel tag:www.benoa.net,2008:/blog//4.1858 2008-05-10T19:50:40Z 2008-05-10T19:50:40Z After a 56 hours week, 12 hours on a plane give you a lot of time to wonder why you are doing this...... benoa http://www.benoa.net/

After a 56 hours week, 12 hours on a plane give you a lot of time to wonder why you are doing this...

]]> NWA 003 tag:www.benoa.net,2008:/blog//4.1857 2008-05-10T19:46:30Z 2008-05-11T13:14:03Z 12 hours to Tokyo...... benoa http://www.benoa.net/

12 hours to Tokyo...

]]> T.G.I.F. tag:www.benoa.net,2008:/blog//4.1856 2008-05-09T20:53:42Z 2008-05-09T21:05:16Z 56 hours in a stuffy room...... benoa http://www.benoa.net/

56 hours in a stuffy room...

]]> Kansas City Skyline tag:www.benoa.net,2008:/blog//4.1855 2008-05-09T20:46:36Z 2008-05-09T21:00:36Z benoa http://www.benoa.net/

]]> Reminder tag:www.benoa.net,2008:/blog//4.1854 2008-05-09T20:05:40Z 2008-05-09T20:58:09Z Of how old I am.... benoa http://www.benoa.net/

Of how old I am.

]]> Expert Sushi Eaters tag:www.benoa.net,2008:/blog//4.1853 2008-05-08T22:00:14Z 2008-05-08T22:40:49Z Whether you're a bold sushi eater, a beginner, or looking to go vegetarian, we've got you colored, uh,... covered. Red Label: for expert sushi eaters. Brown Label: for sushi virgins. Green Label: crisp and fresh.... benoa http://www.benoa.net/

Whether you're a bold sushi eater, a beginner, or looking to go vegetarian, we've got you colored, uh,... covered. Red Label: for expert sushi eaters. Brown Label: for sushi virgins. Green Label: crisp and fresh.

]]> Amazon Packages tag:www.benoa.net,2008:/blog//4.1852 2008-05-08T21:25:15Z 2008-05-08T22:25:41Z Unlike many others, Amazon accepts to ship orders to hotels. A 3GPP meeting in U.S. then always means receiving quite a few smiling boxes in my hotel room :-)... benoa http://www.benoa.net/

Unlike many others, Amazon accepts to ship orders to hotels. A 3GPP meeting in U.S. then always means receiving quite a few smiling boxes in my hotel room :-)

]]> Kansas City tag:www.benoa.net,2008:/blog//4.1851 2008-05-05T15:07:21Z 2008-05-08T22:17:00Z An exciting week ahead... Note to self (Mighty Boosh style): Kansas City is not in Kansas but in Missouri!... benoa http://www.benoa.net/

An exciting week ahead... Note to self (Mighty Boosh style): Kansas City is not in Kansas but in Missouri!

]]> Minneapolis tag:www.benoa.net,2008:/blog//4.1850 2008-05-04T19:20:25Z 2008-05-08T22:02:49Z NWA's hub. Good thing when you have a Skyteam Elite status (even from another airline than Northwest) is that you automatically get upgraded to "first class" on internal flights: large comfortable seats and somewhat better service, which makes a... benoa http://www.benoa.net/

NWA's hub. Good thing when you have a Skyteam Elite status (even from another airline than Northwest) is that you automatically get upgraded to "first class" on internal flights: large comfortable seats and somewhat better service, which makes a big difference when you've already spent 12 hours on another plane to get there.

]]> Aisle Seat Tip tag:www.benoa.net,2008:/blog//4.1849 2008-05-04T05:48:32Z 2008-05-05T00:25:06Z On a 3-4-3 configuration (e.g. 777 or 747), never take C or H: twice more chance of being disturbed by a neighbour with a small blader ;-) Instead go for D or G, if you like aisle seat that... benoa http://www.benoa.net/

On a 3-4-3 configuration (e.g. 777 or 747), never take C or H: twice more chance of being disturbed by a neighbour with a small blader ;-) Instead go for D or G, if you like aisle seat that is!

]]> Lunch at Narita tag:www.benoa.net,2008:/blog//4.1848 2008-05-04T05:09:26Z 2008-05-05T00:29:05Z Space, relaxed atmosphere and good choice of food and drinks, a striking contrast with what awaits me on board, and probably next week in general ;-)... benoa http://www.benoa.net/

Space, relaxed atmosphere and good choice of food and drinks, a striking contrast with what awaits me on board, and probably next week in general ;-)

]]> Maybach 62S tag:www.benoa.net,2008:/blog//4.1847 2008-05-03T04:53:19Z 2008-05-03T07:50:07Z Still going through some old photos I forgot to upload, I give you a rear view of a 1/2 million euro car!... benoa http://www.benoa.net/

Still going through some old photos I forgot to upload, I give you a rear view of a 1/2 million euro car!

]]> Time Pack tag:www.benoa.net,2008:/blog//4.1846 2008-05-03T04:48:22Z 2008-05-03T07:48:11Z Spotted in Iidabashi some time ago already. Surprisngly the clock was working and the time accurate!... benoa http://www.benoa.net/

Spotted in Iidabashi some time ago already. Surprisngly the clock was working and the time accurate!

]]> Temporary Measure tag:www.benoa.net,2008:/blog//4.1845 2008-05-03T02:13:29Z 2008-05-03T04:11:21Z In the 70s, a temporary tax on gas was approved by the Japanese Governement and lasted for about 30 years. Its disappearance a few weeks ago made the gas price drop by about 20%. Needless to say that the... benoa http://www.benoa.net/

In the 70s, a temporary tax on gas was approved by the Japanese Governement and lasted for about 30 years. Its disappearance a few weeks ago made the gas price drop by about 20%. Needless to say that the introduction of a new tax was swift... But why taxing users to compensate while oil companies post always higher and more and more unacceptable profits?

]]> This photo was taken while I was queuing together with quite a few others at the gas station on April the 30th: the day before the new tax became effective.

]]> Busena Terrace tag:www.benoa.net,2008:/blog//4.1844 2008-05-02T08:32:42Z 2008-05-02T08:41:38Z Nice private beach & excellent food : a nice choice for your holiday in Okinawa.... benoa http://www.benoa.net/

Nice private beach & excellent food : a nice choice for your holiday in Okinawa.

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Busena Terrace

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