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Unleashing Your Inner Loser
This proves that just about anybody can publish a book these days: How to Date a White Woman: A Practical Guide for Asian Men This is so pathetic on so many levels, I don’t know where to start. I think the publisher can sum it up for us best: Perfect to use as a reference, for dating, and for romantics everywhere, this book contains over 200 pages how to guide, on love, dating and relationship for the Asian man with a Caucasian woman. You know what Asian men need to be successful with chicks? I’ll give you a hint: It sure ain’t another book to stick their noses in, Einstein.…
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Bass Otaku
An excellent article on Takahiro Omori and the pro bass fishing scene in the US and Japan: Bass Fishing in America
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I, Mexican’t
This weekend, when asked to describe a burrito to a SE Asian man (probably my future father-in-law, if such things matter), I described it as a “Mexican springroll.” Sometimes I just have my moments. That got me hungry, so I made fajitas for us all. In the age of Teflon-coated, feng shui-infused, drop-forged-in-space cookware, cast iron griddles still kick ass. However, my newly-purchased titanium wok (purchased at Jusco, 2000 yen) positively 0wnzz0rs for black bean sauce stir fry, garlic chicken, and the assorted curry dishes I have tried cooking in it. It heats faster than steel and is light enough to perform street tricks with (I’ve tried the Jive Nelly…
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Staremaster
Is it just me, or is this artwork on a stepping exercise machine kinda disturbing?
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Adventures in Soy
What is Nigari? Nigari is a liquid extract left over from the processing of tofu. Nigari is rich in minerals and is claimed to be an excellent dietary supplement. Supposedly, the high magnesium content of nigari works in the intestines to block the absorption of fat into the body. Nigari is claimed to be especially effective when taken with foods rich in B vitamins such as pork or mushrooms. Nigari is poured over food before it’s eaten; some people say it’s tasteless, and others claim it’s slightly bitter. Nigari, in case you haven’t figured it out yet, is a huge health fad in Japan. I also think nigari is a…
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Reporting for Duty
CBFTW is back blogging in a big way. For those of you who don’t know, he’s running the best stationed-in-Iraq blog since Just Another Soldier got shut down (IMHO). Link: MY WAR: Fear and Loathing in Iraq
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Jalisco Smiles
Next round of shooters is on me: Mexican tequila set to flood Japanese market under FTA If I ever see another bottle of that Suntory-branded tequila stocked at a bar again, I’ll bitch slap the barkeep. At least spring another couple bucks for a bottle of Cuervo Silver, if nastiness is your thing (it’s imported by Suntory anyway). The Suntory brand stuff is pure pukejuice.
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Instapundit on CNN Japan
Watched the Professor Reynolds interview on the international version of CNN this morning. It was kind of short, but he ended by saying that CBS should own up to their mistake – it was a milestone for bloggers, IMHO. This is the first time I’ve seen something like this broadcast in Japan. This was the Paula Zahn show, by the way. She interviewed wonkette after that, but she was about as interesting as her site, as in “not.”
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This is not an endorsement
In my inbox today: “I think I’m going to vote Republican this year. The Democrats left a bad taste in my mouth.” – Monica Lewinsky Now that’s just crude. More, please.
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Primary Cause: “30 minutes or it’s free”
USMC cargo helicopter crashes and explodes in crowded Okinawa city; three crewmen injured. Most significant backlash? Marines are criticized for allowing pizza deliveries through while blocking “Japanese police detectives, local political leaders and diplomats from Tokyo.” Well, duh. US Marines could eat any of those for lunch, too, but pizza is boneless (as opposed to spineless). The whole “Go back to Japan” remark puts things in an interesting light. And: “When Okinawans feel isolated from the central government, they rise,” said Mr. Okamoto, now a lobbyist, as he recounted waves of anti-base sentiment since World War II. “It may be happening again.” Say Wuuuuuuuuuuut? Overall, I think the writer tried…
