Monthly Archives: December 2005

Might as well jump

Posted on December 31, 2005 by
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Off to Ski

Posted on December 30, 2005 by

Adam and T came to Sumoto tonight. We are immediately leaving on a ski trip, so we might not be reachable for a couple days… Breaking from tradition, we are headed for a closer ski resort in Hyogo instead of … Continue reading →

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Let's just call it del.ish

Posted on December 28, 2005 by

Look what just popped up on screen: Once again, please note that YAHOO’S BUYOUT OF DEL.ICIO.US HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH RECENT MINOR GLITCHES/OUTAGES IN SERVICE. Last time it was a server upgrade. The time before that it was a … Continue reading →

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Delusional

Posted on December 28, 2005 by

The Federal Trade Commission has somehow convinced itself that their pitiful attempt at stopping spammers via anti-spam legislation is working. Uh… Do any of those idiots actually use e-mail on a regular basis?

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X-mas Confession

Posted on December 27, 2005 by

I did something quite strange this year. I bought a Christmas cake, and ate it. I have officially been in Japan for too long. The cake was tasty, though.

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Definition: Nirvani

Posted on December 24, 2005 by

(Sanskrit) [Also nirvanee, nirvanin] One who enters, or has entered, nirvana. We still can’t figure out why Beat Takeshi had Iranian factory workers greeting each other with this word in the movie “minna yatteruka.” It bears further inspection.

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Fun with Sharpies

Posted on December 24, 2005 by

May this serve as a warning to never fall asleep in the same room that Adam and Michelle are drinking in. Amazingly enough, I had nothing to do with this. I just documented it for posterity. The funny thing is, … Continue reading →

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Delta Blues

Posted on December 22, 2005 by

Just wanted to point out an outstanding site dedicated to the blues: Junior’s Juke Joint The design is simple, and I suspect that’s the way Junior likes it. Don’t let the looks deceive you – it’s filled with great stories … Continue reading →

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Chikan ha akan

Posted on December 22, 2005 by

Finally: Sweet, sweet justice. After my little sister got stalked home by some sicko in Sakai last year, I have absolutely zero sympathy for these fuckers. I’m also happy there were a couple of off-duty cops involved, as it may … Continue reading →

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He got sauce

Posted on December 22, 2005 by

Fure, fure, Yoshida! Fure, fure, Yoshidaaaaaaa! Sauce maker big in Japan I’m all for the rags-to-riches aspect, but those chop-socky Yoshida Sauce ads just scream Japsploitation. (Yes, Master!)

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Today's Question

Posted on December 21, 2005 by

Why is it even news that Toyota is expected to overtake General Motors as the world’s top automaker? I don’t think anybody can dispute that Toyota makes better cars, or that they are the healthier company. The market wins out, … Continue reading →

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Hachi-roku it ain't

Posted on December 21, 2005 by

Fairly entertaining drifting video: LINK

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Just because he kicks ass

Posted on December 21, 2005 by

Go listen to Christopher Walken reciting The Raven And look at the domain name it’s hosted on! I betcha I know the author of this page.

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The Lyin', the Biotch, and the Po-po

Posted on December 21, 2005 by

Yo, it’s Narnia rap time, ya’ll: SNL – The Chronic of Narnia Rap

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On the left side, on the right side

Posted on December 21, 2005 by

This story helps illustrate the importance of accurate documentation and redundant checking, which I have a hard time explaining to people sometimes. The link above reminds me of a story I heard about a DC-10 accident when I was a … Continue reading →

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As My Elephant Softly Weeps

Posted on December 20, 2005 by

Note: Sorry if I’m boring the hell out of you with wedding stuff, but I only intend to get married once, and I want to document the entire process. Plus, it’ll be all over in a couple months. Yesterday, spurred … Continue reading →

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Rub my tusk

Posted on December 20, 2005 by

Every informational plaque I’ve ever seen about the Narwhal at various aquariums and museums has stated that the true purpose of the tusk of the “unicorn of the sea” is unknown. Revisions, anyone? Mystery of Narwhal Tusk Solved That is … Continue reading →

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Do suru, Aiful?

Posted on December 19, 2005 by

Who would have thought that in the land of Nintendogs, airport pet hotels, and 20,000 dollar chihuahuas that: A. There’s apparently a sizeable market for dog meat (but not heads – an indication it isn’t going into pho dac biet), … Continue reading →

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UK Power Food

Posted on December 18, 2005 by

UK, some of the best western food in Osaka. Until today, we hadn’t been here for 7 or 8 years.

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No diesel, except for bikes?

Posted on December 18, 2005 by

Gas prices at a Shell station in Takaida, Higashi Osaka.

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