The Democratic Party of Japan
BBC News is reporting a ‘Major win’ for Japan opposition. This is a monumental change of power in Japan as a single party has ruled the nation almost continuously since the end of World War II.
August, 2009
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Aug 09
I Prefer Paris: Courtyard Week: 41 rue Jussieu & 28 bis rue Cardinal Lemoine
I Prefer Paris: Courtyard Week
What’s that? Oh, don’t worry about it. It’s just a little post on sixteenth century Parisian architecture. No biggie.
What is it about this stuff? It’s beautiful, but there’s more to it than that. I’ve seen imitation renderings of this stuff in faux-revival homes in Bel Air. And I’ve seen the real deal at San Simeon and the Getty Villa. No, something about seeing the original work in its original location gives it its gravitas.
See the beautiful courtyard at 41 rue Jussieu & 28 bis rue Cardinal Lemoine in Paris.
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Aug 09
Los Angeles Calendar – How Many Sexual Innuendos Can You Find In This Item? – page 1
Book signing for “Hos, Hookers, Call Girls, and Rent Boys”
Los Angeles Calendar – How Many Sexual Innuendos Can You Find In This Item? – page 1.
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Aug 09
Swamp Buggy Racing
I remember there used to be broadcasts of races of amphibious vehicles know as “swamp buggies.” I never really understood the appeal, but then again, I’ve never needed to get through a swamp in hurry. I’m sure if I were in a swamp, I’d want to get out of it quickly. I suppose therein lies the appeal.
A Swamp Buggy Racing
The premise is relatively simple. With the right equipment, and under the right circumstances, it is possible to propel a four-wheeled vehicle across the surface of water. Swamp buggy racing involves vehicles that have been purpose-built to do this. As you can see above, during operation only the foremost portion of the vehicle is visible. The remainder of the craft is obscured by the water plume created by its front wheels.
A stationary swamp buggy in all its glory
The sport seems to be confined to Florida, although the Wikiepdia article on swamp buggies is woefully inadequate.
More to come…
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Aug 09
Sex in the Bathroom…
You Were Having Sex in the Bathroom...
I always lean in to my laptop when I see a new Post Secret.
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Aug 09
How did CA get into this mess?
Total Revenues and Transfers 2008-09
Overlook the fact that it was published in The New Yorker. If you’ve ever wanted a “Why California-is-so-F%$#ed-Up for Beginners” look no further than The States We’re In.
It seems that this issue stopped getting any attention once the temporary budget was passed. It’s a shame, because this problem is going to keep cropping up. How do we fix it?
First we have to understand the nature of the problem and how we got here.
Our problem has a lot more to do with our legislative history than anything else. That, and the legacy of the influence of the Southern Pacific Railroad.
Kyle Hayes