Monthly Archives: August 2004

Memories of Hotmail

Posted on August 31, 2004 by

My first GMail tragedy… Come on Google, you can do better than this!

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Minivans In Japan

Posted on August 31, 2004 by

A train of minivans, hailing from Fukuoka-ken, visits Ikeyama Suigen in Ubuyama-mura. I originally posted this in an earlier post here. Japan is one of the few places in the world where it is considered “cool” to drive around in … Continue reading →

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Mystic River

Posted on August 31, 2004 by

The ending of this film bothered me so much that I had to go looking on the net, totally convinced that I had missed something vital in the 0.5 seconds it took me to throw a tissue in the garbage … Continue reading →

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Please, Make the Bad Man Go Away

Posted on August 31, 2004 by

So I’m on a coffee break and the guy next to me says, out of the blue, “I wonder how many legs you can pull off a centipede without impeding its ability to forage for food.” I’m at a loss … Continue reading →

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May the schwartz be with you…

Posted on August 31, 2004 by

Fer chrissakes man, you forgot to use the time-honored meatplow: ode to my schlong Must be Alzheimer’s, you dirty old bastard… Happy Birthday!

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School of Rice

Posted on August 31, 2004 by

I proudly present to you the latest combined efforts of myself and my little bro: School of Rice The purpose of the blog is twofold; first to document rice in the sense of tacky car mods (such as bazooka-like exhaust … Continue reading →

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A Faster 7 Series

Posted on August 31, 2004 by

Spotted during a daytrip to Shikoku we saw many interesting things including a BMW 740i, stock in every way, except for the huge wing on the back. I can’t think of another unnecessary modification to an otherwise nice car that … Continue reading →

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First Post

Posted on August 31, 2004 by

This blog is dedicated to all things rice. So then, what is rice? You shall see, grasshopper, you shall see.

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Earth to Politicians

Posted on August 30, 2004 by

Now we start with the real hurt; time to break out the industrial strength can of Smear. I predict a scandal with drugs, hookers, or some such felony will break soon. Some possible headlines: Jenna and Barbara Sic Secret Service … Continue reading →

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Vitamin White

Posted on August 30, 2004 by

Somehow, I suspect this wouldn’t fly in the states.

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RE: cosmicbuddha.com

Posted on August 30, 2004 by

To all of you who can’t catch a hint (such as repeated refusals as well as a 9-year renewal via Network Solutions AKA Bloodsuckers Inc.): cosmicbuddha.com is not for sale. I don’t give a fuck if you think it should … Continue reading →

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Censored

Posted on August 30, 2004 by

My new favorite milblogger. And SDB, who is giving it up indefinitely. Some days you are asking for it just by turning on the computer.

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Cuddles the Shark

Posted on August 30, 2004 by

My one paranoia, which is really strange since I basically grew up in the sea/swimming pools/mud flats/other various bodies of water, is sharks. Luckily, there weren’t any hairy, hopping sharks back then to haunt my dreams: http://smh.com.au/text/articles/2004/08/29/1093717842562.html (I refuse to … Continue reading →

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JDIC

Posted on August 27, 2004 by

It occurred to me today that I haven’t been to a public library (not counting my bathroom – don’t laugh, even in an extended disaster situation there will always be enough “paper” in there) for a pretty goddamn long time … Continue reading →

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One Question: Why Blogspot?

Posted on August 25, 2004 by

Are you shitting me? Is this really Quentin Tarantino’s blog? QT’s Diary I want proof… Maybe it will be forthcoming when the future releases he mentions start coming out, but I’m kinda skeptical. Maybe I’ll wait for the websleuths to … Continue reading →

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Alexander Yuvchenko

Posted on August 25, 2004 by

New Scientist has put up an amazing interview with a man who survived the Chernobyl disaster, despite being at ground zero: Cheating Chernobyl His description of the reactor room is forever imprinted in my mind.

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"Value for Customs Purpose Only"

Posted on August 24, 2004 by

Back at work this week. What can I say. It’s wonderful – my coworkers are courteous and professional, and management is sincere and warmhearted. I’d much rather be here catching up on ten days worth of e-mail and mostly forgotten … Continue reading →

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Yakitori Stand

Posted on August 23, 2004 by

A new yakitori stand on the street in front of JR Nara station. The guy running it is a real character, and the chow is tasty. Usually open until 5AM on the weekends.

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Since you asked… (Japan Blogs)

Posted on August 21, 2004 by

If you are interested in finding more blogs with Japan-related content, be sure to stop by the JapanBloggers Webring and browse the members list. You’re more than welcome to join us if you maintain a blog that suits the application … Continue reading →

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Why I Love Beer

Posted on August 21, 2004 by

It removes inhibitions. I met this girl ten seconds ago. Bill (on the left) may have met her before, but how the hell do I know. She came in after my cousin Tait (who I have misspelled as “Tate” until … Continue reading →

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