October 2011
Nikkan Sports posts questions and answers from... →
September 2011
WatchHIFF 2011 Trailer
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parislemon: "Free" →
parislemon:
Buried under the massive Kindle news is something arguably more important: Microsoft just got Samsung to pay them to use Android.
This means that two of the major Android OEMs (Samsung and HTC) now pay Microsoft to use the “free” Android OS. The third (Motorola) was just bought by Google.
Think about that for a second.
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“Lost in the “Is it an iPad Killer?” hype is the audacious introduction of the...”
– Fire (via nikf)
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“Japan Opening Series 2012 will mark the fourth season opener in Japan and the...”
– Seattle Mariners and Oakland A’s to open 2012 season in Japan | Yakyu Baka
Super Terrific Japanese thing: Eco-Otome Toilet... →
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Did you know that the Japanese Shinkansen train... →
parislemon:
connectedtravelling:
In 2004, due to typhoons, the Shinkansen total annual delays were 42 seconds. It was a disgrace to Japan. (source)
If a train were to be late for 5 minutes, everyone receives a free journey and an apology from the conductor. If a train is delayed 10 minutes, it would be in the newspaper.
So to say train delays are serious business would be an...
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Top 25 Rickey Henderson Stories of All Time →
americanmccarver:
If you’re not pissing yourself at some of these, there’s no help for you. I mean come on:
In the early 1980s, the Oakland A’s accounting department was
freaking out. The books were off $1 million. After an
investigation, it was determined Rickey was the reason why. The
GM asked him about a $1 million bonus he had received and Rickey
said instead of cashing it, he...
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Asobi Seksu Daytrotter Session!
asobiseksutime:
Our latest Daytrotter session is now up on the wonderful Daytrotter website! CLICK HERE to listen!!
Apple announces iPhone 5 event for Oct. 4 →
If it’s a different form factor from my current iPhone 4, I’m getting one. If it’s an iPhone 4S, I’m not getting one.
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My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2011-9-25) →
Dinosaur Jr. (24)
宇多田ヒカル (24)
Sebadoh (16)
Death Cab for Cutie (14)
Alison Krauss & Union Station (12)
Imported from Last.fm Tumblr by JoeLaz
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Sansanar's "Mole Mole" →
A short but amazing clip of Sansanar’s “Mole Mole” from the group’s forthcoming sophomore album “Sansanar 2 (Taachi)” out on 10/12.
“Pale Flower” is one of the most haunting noirs I’ve seen, and something more; in...”
– Pale Flower :: rogerebert.com :: Great Movies
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Netflix Secures Streaming Deal With DreamWorks →
parislemon:
While the cable companies may not be directly involved here, they should be really worried about deals like this. These types of deals will keep coming, and over time, the value of cable television service will continue to fall.
I just wonder how long it will be until HBO goes direct? That is, how long until you can buy it for a monthly fee without needing cable service at all?...
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Watchvimeo:
As many of you know, finding music for your videos can be somewhat… well, painful. Licensing music on your own can be confusing and finding good free music can take forever. Many of us here at Vimeo are video creators or filmmakers as well and we experience these frustrations on a regular basis. So, we decided to do something about it. Introducing Vimeo Music Store! Vimeo Music Store...
Things Apple is Worth More Than →
minimalmac:
A new Tumblr site about just what it says on tin. Both funny (The Star Wars, Star Trek, Harry Potter, Stephen King and Twilight Franchise Combined) and amazing ( The GDP of Denmark). Instant follow.
(via Kottke)
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Minimal Mac: Keeping A Mac Clean: What I Use →
minimalmac:
Since keeping your Mac clean seems to be a popular topic, I thought I would take a moment to highlight a couple of products I have used for quite some time.
As a Mac Consultant, I often run into keyboards and screens that are less than sparkling (Honestly, who’s really is?). Because of this,…
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“Hideki Matsui, whose favorite movie is “The Natural,” attended the...”
– 9/21/2011: Ichiro Suzuki, Hideki Matsui, Kosuke Fukudome | Yakyu Baka
“Though it’s only in the discussion stage at this point, the Mariners could...”
– Mariners, A’s might open 2012 in Japan | Mariners.com: News
My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2011-9-18) →
Dinosaur Jr. (63)
The Beatles (20)
My Bloody Valentine (12)
Winnie (11)
Dweezil Zappa (7)
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