Monthly Archives: May 2007

Random Marine Biology Update

Posted on May 31, 2007 by

Sometimes I get jealous of my little bro and sis working at the Monterey Bay Aquarium – how cool is that? – and just want to join in on the rampant fish nerdicalism they must be enjoying every day. So … Continue reading →

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This is me, holding my tongue

Posted on May 31, 2007 by

You know, it really shouldn’t be illegal to shoot a certain number of in-laws in one’s lifetime, say three or so. At the very least, dueling (between in-laws) should be brought back on a trial basis. That is all. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||| … Continue reading →

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i has a bucket….

Posted on May 29, 2007 by

Just… can’t… stop… looking into its eyes! (thx J)

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Tainted by Marriage (Thai Government Bank Discrimination)

Posted on May 29, 2007 by

Okay, I have a really fucked up situation that needs airing, even if the country in which I am currently residing isn’t being ruled by an elected government and the province we live in is still officially under martial law. … Continue reading →

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Pop Quiz

Posted on May 25, 2007 by

Question: What was I trying to take a photo of this fine evening? Hint: It’s a lucky omen in Thailand, especially if it’s in your house. ||||||||||||

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On the Road 2007 (Part 2)

Posted on May 25, 2007 by

On a typical road trip, the driver is the big man who calls the shots and ultimately determines whether one arrives safely or stuck in a ditch. The navigator’s main responsibilities include reading maps, changing music, spotting promising meal venues/interesting … Continue reading →

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Skink thing

Posted on May 24, 2007 by

Look who’s made a home under my old subwoofer box:

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Nam Opened for Yoshimoto!

Posted on May 21, 2007 by

Well, this was certainly unexpected when I said we were going to see Yoshimoto perform in Bangkok this past weekend: This story actually belongs to Nam – so let her tell you sometime how she ended up on stage before … Continue reading →

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Sushi Steadicam

Posted on May 21, 2007 by

Brilliant! A whole movie could be shot like this… There are plenty of abandoned kaitenzushi (conveyor belt sushi) shops in Japan to use as sets, too! (thx t)

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Yoshimoto Entertainment in Thailand

Posted on May 19, 2007 by

This time we’re off to see Yoshimoto perform in Bangkok at the Imperial Park Queens Hotel. The organizer is an old friend of Nam’s and he came to our wedding last year. We are using our Thai Air mileage for … Continue reading →

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Rude Place Names

Posted on May 19, 2007 by

Where in the world is Wank? How about Felcher? Labia? Find out in this awesome Google Maps plot: themoononline.com list of rude place names (via b3ta)

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On the Road 2007 (Part 1)

Posted on May 18, 2007 by

Ten days ago, we set off on a road trip. The rainy season had not yet really started, but it was giving us a nice preview. Wherever we went, the fields were green. The basic idea of any successful road … Continue reading →

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momentous – 999999999

Posted on May 8, 2007 by

This was the entire point of that other post. Some might wonder why I choose to commemorate 99999 999.9 instead of 100000 000.0. Well, I can’t really explain it; that’s just not how it’s done – we follows the little … Continue reading →

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"May a thousand raging codfish rape your tonsils with great abandon!"

Posted on May 7, 2007 by

Quick! Is it: A. An ancient curse translated from Icelandic Norse OR B. Merely the best I could do on short notice?

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Studio Six Productions

Posted on May 6, 2007 by

The title says it all: How the CIA used a fake science fiction film to sneak six Americans out of revolutionary Iran That’s the best Wired article I’ve read in ages. It’s hard to believe that my all-time favorite Wired … Continue reading →

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Beautiful

Posted on May 6, 2007 by

1. The sunset we saw a few days ago standing on our balcony at our house out in the sticks 2. The hot pizza (double pepperoni / tom yum) that I ordered online and was delivered in the pouring rain … Continue reading →

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Sushi – The Swimming Bones

Posted on May 6, 2007 by
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Upgraded to MT 3.35

Posted on May 6, 2007 by

This is a test post. We have upgraded to Movable Type 3.35.

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The Mean Side

Posted on May 5, 2007 by

This is an update of the adopt-my-child situation. If you shared my anger and shock in that first post, this one will just blow your mind. /////////////////////// Yesterday, Nam and I agreed upon a course of action after carefully considering … Continue reading →

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Stripes

Posted on May 5, 2007 by

I totally just smoked this guy who wanted to race, on the way home. I’ve been a really good boy and not given into temptation until today, but this guy was a total asshole and cut me off. He was … Continue reading →

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