matt_and_fish_2.jpg Originally uploaded by Durf. Matt Staples posing with Daniel Fish’s little tyke, Jordan Lee da Silva Fish. I’m not sure where “Naked Noodle” is located but I’m guessing it doesn’t involve lots of Japan-style hot ramen slurping. The soup splashback could get painful.
Archive for May, 2006
I want a new computer
This looks like loads of fun. Multiple workspaces on your PowerBook, and a switching mechanism that makes use of the sudden motion sensor in the machine. Watch the video of the SmackBook in action! Medallia Blog: SmackBook Pro Archives
International theft
This article in The Oxford Student, titled “Christ Church locked in cross-continental dispute with Japan over stolen 16th century rare book,” is an interesting one. In 1995 some guy stole a bunch of valuable books from Oxford University. One of these books made its way to Nippon Dental University, where it now resides in the [...]
PhotoBooth
PhotoBooth Originally uploaded by Durf. I forget what this effect is called . . . “brushed radiation” or something. Anyway I use this computer to help me tie my tie when I have to go to a meeting. Beats wandering around looking for a mirror.
That’s one rich pig
Gold and silver Originally uploaded by Durf. The golden pig was full of silver. We put 500-yen coins in here when we bring them home. The pig was heavy, and it was time to count . . . The total wasn’t quite enough for the plasma TV, but it’s getting close. These are going to [...]