Monthly Archives: October 2004

I just came back with a mixed 6 pack of imported beer ready to rock, and just before popping them open I was informed that they were ALL NON-ALCOHOLIC! Damn it!!!

What is that Creative Commons tag that you see on the bottom of many blogs, and why is it important? Check out this article that deals with not only copywrite issues of written word, but also music and video. It is interesting how Hilary Rosen, long percieved as “the Man” incarnate by people who oppose … Continue reading »

It seems that the engineers at Disneyland in Anaheim are trying to work out a way of restoring the speed to the teacups in an effort to return the Magic Kingdom to its former glory (here’s the link over at CNN)This is a smart move, but it is just one of many things that they … Continue reading »

Wired has a great article with a big interview with the B Boys, Thievery Corporation, Dan The Automator, Chuck D., Danger Mouse, etc… When is that new Nakamura tape gonna drop?

The tiny blanket fails in hiding the Cheif’s enthusiastic undertaking. During a long cattle drive through the arid lands of the Southwest, sometimes cowboys were forced to use what was readily available on the trail to feed orphaned calves. Occasionally, these practices developed into something different.

When I hear the word Taliban my hardwired neural response has brought up images of terrorists, Osama Bin Laden, and Afghanistan catalogued from National Geographic articles, James Michener’s words, and old news clips. I hadn’t thought about the huge Buddha statues that they destroyed since before the U.S. initiated a regime change, but I haven’t … Continue reading »

Mark just set up Chimpo…er…uh..I mean Champon Adventures, representing the last of us in Kumamoto City. Now I expect he will have something to do at work besides looking for pr0n, but only time will tell.

Apparently they are planning on making a movie. I always wanted to see someone actually get hit by a bullet, just once. The plan sounds good so far. Just one question. Who can they find to play the part of BA that won’t be a dissapointment? It had better not be Ving Rhames, Bob Sapp, … Continue reading »

I have been up for more than 24 hours now, and have good memories of meeting up with Luke, Mark, and Manami, who came up for capoeira and sightseeing respectively. The capoeira meet was crazy (Justin put up his pics here)- I can only say that it was like watching contortionist gymnists sparing with eachother … Continue reading »

Oita remains one of my favorite areas of Kyushu to explore. After work, I’d often hop in my car and drive in the general direction of either Beppu (on the Yamanami Highway) or Oita city (on the 57), and check out signs, attractions, unmarked roads, and other promising prospects that would cross my path. On … Continue reading »