Monthly Archives: March 2005

Amelia Earhart buried on Saipan?

Posted on March 31, 2005 by

I’d never heard this theory before: Fate of Amelia Earhart prompts jail excavation “In the past there had been rumors that Amelia Earhart’s plane was shot down and she was held captive by her Japanese captors on suspicion that she … Continue reading →

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Daihatsu Move: Kitty-chan Model

Posted on March 31, 2005 by

For Mika

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Fruit-infused sake

Posted on March 31, 2005 by

It seems the concoctions my brother and I have dreamed up over the years have finally gone mainstream: Move over, mimosa! I would add as an addendum to this article that if you don’t have two to six DAYS to … Continue reading →

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Nanaca Crash

Posted on March 31, 2005 by

The most addictive Flash game ever: Nanaca Crash

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Gone fishin'

Posted on March 30, 2005 by

Since I had a paid holiday to use up this week, I took the day off and slept until mid-afternoon. In truth, I had intended on waking up early to go fishing, but I got trapped in the intoxicating warmth … Continue reading →

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phobia?

Posted on March 29, 2005 by

After reading this, would you still call my fear of sharks irrational? After years of watching shark documentaries on various nature channels, it is still baffling to me that even after getting bitten, many shark researchers will often continue their … Continue reading →

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Tupelo Honey

Posted on March 29, 2005 by

Was listening to Van Morrison late last night and got caught up in memories when the said track played. When he first started his practice, my father often accepted barter when his patients couldn’t afford treatment. One man brought in … Continue reading →

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While I'm on a musical tip…

Posted on March 28, 2005 by

I’ll point out this one as well: Beatbox Harmonica

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Yeah, but can he play Wipeout?

Posted on March 28, 2005 by

Buddy Rich vs Animal on the Muppets set: http://www.milkandcookies.com/links/27357

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My Superhero Name is "Itchy Pest"

Posted on March 28, 2005 by

The mosquito-free period in Japan seems to be shrinking every year: I clearly remember having stray skeeters bumbling about the house as late as the last week of January, and I was assaulted by a particularly thirsty one again just … Continue reading →

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Illiterate kidnapper script

Posted on March 25, 2005 by

Create a threatening letter in Japanese (JP input/display needed).

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Kancho King

Posted on March 24, 2005 by

The best writing in the “I’m a teacher at a Japanese school” genre that I’ve read in a long while: I am a Japanese School Teacher (the link above is a mirror; the original site is hosed.)

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Weaning Japanese from the Brush

Posted on March 24, 2005 by

Mechanical input of Japanese is a subject that has always fascinated me, so I was happy to find this history of wapro (word processors) in English: http://www.honco.net/japanese/05/ When I first came to this country, one of the first indicators of … Continue reading →

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Shizzolating Japan

Posted on March 23, 2005 by

If you have Japanese language input/display capability, go check out this Javascript that changes standard Japanese into the Kansai dialect: Nandeyanen v2.0

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Back in body, if not in mind

Posted on March 23, 2005 by

This is my state of mind after 3 days of hitting the slopes in Hakuba (quite literally, I’m afraid). It was an awesome trip, overall. Nobody got hurt too badly (although general aches and soreness are shared by all), even … Continue reading →

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Heavy machinery in winter

Posted on March 20, 2005 by

Even better…

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Skidoo

Posted on March 20, 2005 by

Jacking a ride at Hakuba 47 base camp.

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Ski Jumps

Posted on March 19, 2005 by

The ski jumps used for the 1998 Winter Olmypics. I never realized just how big they are…

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The Un-bourbon

Posted on March 18, 2005 by

A 60 dollar bottle of Jack.

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Fridays kick ass!

Posted on March 18, 2005 by

Taking a three day trip up to Hakuba with Adam and T for some boarding – I haven’t been on one that long in ages. Time to unwiiiiiind… Should have some adventures to share when I get back.

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