Month: April 2009
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Japanese Social Media Prism
Asiajin links to a visual representation of Japanese social media. I don’t get the color scheme, or the non-smoothed WinXP text, but it is nice to get an overview of the various services in use in Japan. The authors note the lack of Japan-based international sites but my question is how does one crack the…
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Unfortunately overheard this conversation _after_ the meal was over
Prep#2: When should we throw out this carrot salad? Prep#1: There isn’t really any sort of expiry date. Just toss it when it begins to smell bad. Me (to wife): Exactly when do carrots marinated in vinegar “begin” to smell bad?
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[vimeo 4130539 w=500 h=281] While viewing the cherry blossoms by the Kamogawa in Kyoto, I spotted a heron fishing and was lucky enough to capture it. Unfortunately, he wasn’t as lucky. Watch the HD vid at Vimeo. (Source: http://www.vimeo.com/)
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Venn-diagramming Mac users in Japan
There has been a wide array of Mac user-types proposed over the years: the Design Afficianado, the Brand User, the Switcher, the Forced Switcher, etc. I have noticed two other groups since I have lived in Japan, which has made me consider user types based on location or culture. First is the Gaijin User. Circumstantial…
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My photographic arms: Sony DSC-V3, iPhone, Sanyo Xacti DMX-HD800. I always have my Xacti in my bag. It takes 9MP stills and 720p video. I tend to use the V3 with a wide-angle lens on outings. My iPhone never leaves my side. After hanging around with Roy, and other truly serious camera friends, I am…
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My photographic arms: Sony DSC-V3, iPhone, Sanyo Xacti DMX-HD800. I always have my Xacti in my bag. It takes 9MP stills and 720p video. I tend to use the V3 with a wide-angle lens on outings. My iPhone never leaves my side. After hanging around with Roy, and other truly serious camera friends, I am…
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@darintenb No. This is the iPhone version.
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@darintenb No. This is the iPhone version.
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京都、哲学の道
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京都、哲学の道