Midaregami

This site has revolutionized my world.

…if only it hadn’t been a CCG. I can’t afford CCGs, but I can afford the odd custom card game, if I know I’m getting the whole set, the complete enchilada, in one fell swoop. Nonetheless, I might make an exception, simply because a Penny Arcade Card Game is a great idea.

But nevertheless, this is the coolest keyboard ever.

Yes, I got it from Slashdot. I know, lame.

Looks like an old friend has been busy.

What I want to know is who wrote the blurb.

I wonder how typical my answers were. Demographically, I’m one in a vast sea of young, paste-colored males—and not a particularly vital example, at that. Socially, I’m a god-damned shut-in. And I barely use email anymore. Surely you can top that, yes?

Does anybody else know about this book, or is it only news to me? The premise is intriguing: a fairy tale book with clues to actual treasure in it. The book was published in November of last year, and so far none of the 12 items have been found. Makes me want to go on a road trip…

This isn’t the kind of link I normally post here, because it’s pretty depressing, but this forum thread (from BBT) has changed the way I think about homelessness.

*[EDIT]* Sorry, that’s from SA via BBT.

Marxy knows much more about the Japanese music industry than I do. He’s also much, much more articulate about it than I am. Lots of what he writes is fascinating—take this piece, all about the immense power that Jimusho (agencies) have over the artists they represent.

How does anything remotely creative happen in this climate? Maybe it’s nothing to do with creativity, and everything to do with reputation—maybe you can record whatever you want as long as you don’t piss off the boss.

Wow, it’s just like Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. (I love the term “Wasuresaseya.” Just rolls right off the tongue, it does.)

Gabe pointed out this article about ancient, naturally-occurring nuclear fission reactors.

Yes.

(Fossilized Nuclear Reactors would be a good name for a band.)