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Alexander Yuvchenko
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”
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 business problems than, say, in the halls of Montezuma or the shores of Tripoli. I mean, I don’t even think FedEx does pick-ups in some of those places – and I ask you this – what would your office life be without FedEx, you ungracious cur? I’ll tell you: It would suck very hard, and very hard it would be sucking. OFFICE WORKER TIP O’ THE DAY (limited to areas…
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Yakitori Stand
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)
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 criteria. After joining (or even if you aren’t into the “webring” thing), you’ll probably want to join the JapanBloggers Mailing List (Yahoo.com account required – Register today! It’s free! Non-fattening! And all that other good shit!). A complete list of members in the webring: Aberrations on a Picture Book Achikochi AdamGraunke.com Adrift in Japan Adventurasia :: The Lounge alive in kyoto andrea’s photo blog Antipixel Aranami art and japanese culture…
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Why I Love Beer
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 now, sorry cuz) called her. Jeez, I have no idea what has happened since that Spirytus shot. I’ll shut up now, sorry.
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It’s Amore
Two-story driving range in Nara. Reminded me of Black Rain.
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Toilet Roll Art
True art. In the guy’s john at Osaka University.
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Awaji Bridge
Blue skies, open road.
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CS: Source Beta
CS: Source is out! Counter-Strike on the HL2 engine! So far, only a fraction of the players are actually playing seriously, almost everyone is experimenting with the new physics enabled by this awesome engine. NVG goggles, as pictured here, got a serious power-up, as did flashbangs. No more of the screen just whiting out crap, now you get double/blurry vision and a screeeeching headache when you get flashed as well. If you have a paid copy of Condition Zero, you qualify to beta test CS: Source. A tip: Join servers with a max capacity of 20 or under. If you don’t, prepare for serious lag. Either way, you’ll have lotsa…
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Sumoto Jinja
Front view of Sumoto shrine.
