the best of all copy-cats

First it was the operating system. I mean, who doesn't see that Microsoft Vista is an exact copy of Mac OSX Tiger?

And if that wasn't enough, Microsoft has now released a limited-edition red Zune pla

What have YOU been up to?

So last weekend, myself and 6 others headed out West to Mallipo beach. With no camera to present picture proof of the fun-ness that was had, I decided not to blog about the experience.

But now that

heading to Seoul...possible purchases

I'm heading to Seoul this morning, and am planning on wanting to spend some money on some things that I'm not quite sure I'm ready to buy, but that I really want. One of those things is a camera. I've

happy birthday pa!!

Yesterday was my dad's 57th birthday. As you can see, he's holding my gift to him: a note announcing that I have purchased tickets for us to see the November NASCAR race in Phoenix (that's a Phoenix r

things currently online...

Church.

It's not as awesome as it might sound, but still pretty awesome. Do to internet-based programs such as Second Life, you can now "virtually" attend church. This past Sunday I attended LifeChu

"it goes in spurts" he says...

My good friend Robb, whom I recently presented with a birthday rabbit - the now formally-named "Fiver 'The Magnificent'" - is the mother, or father, of all blogging...and one rabbit. Of course, for an

the DEVIL made me post this...

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/front/4820131.html" target="_blank">Oh. My. Sift.

surprisingly popular: Korean transgender weds rapper-boyfriend

I don't understand how a country that could easliy be blamed for introducing "don't-ask, don't-tell" stances into society regarding homosexuality, can be so eagerly supportive of http://fisherwy.blogspot.com/2007/05/transgender-celebrity-harisu-married.html" target="_blank"> the marriage of Lee Kyung-Eun (world-famous transgender celebrity) to Micky Chung (Korean …

it's their day...

Happy Anniversary
Harvey and Cheri Wanier
May 17, 1980 - 2007

Children's Day in Korea; parade

A couple of weekends ago, Children's Day was celebrated here in South Korea. It sounds a bit crazy, I know, but kids have their own day to be pedal-stooled and gifted-to...or so I thought!

Without our parents being here, but still wanting to celebrate the day (it …

mid-night mountain-marching

I know I know...it's Wednesday for all you folks state-side. Maah baadhd!

My birthday was a fairly fun event. As requested, our secretary, Lily, brought in some of Korea's wonderful watermelon instea

A greener Apple

A few Apple-related things:

I just watched Pirates of Silicon Valley. It rocked. It shows how everyone steals, and, more importantly, how much Bill Gates really does suck.

Steve Jobs recently addres

spring's in swing with summer soon

Spring has definitely sprung in Korea, with temperatures remaining in the mid-60s to low-70s for the entirety of this past week. You may have noticed the flower pictures I posted a few days ago - thos

it's...THE LAZER!

I'm having lasik surgery tomorrow. I am pumped for many reasons: no more glasses at the gym; no more glasses in the pool; no more glasses at the bar; no more glasses at my school; no more glasses to see far; no more glasses, none at all!

Yes. Once the lasik procedure …

Friday the 13th; feeling scared!

I just feel like sharing this:

It is worth your time to check out the work of Jonathan Harris. I especially like We Feel Fine, an exploration of human emotion (click the banner above).

You should al

one race early; one year early

When the Cup Series first came to Texas Motor Speedway, qualifying was rained out and Jeff Burton was the winner. In the 12 races since, qualifying went as scheduled and a different driver won each ti

2 things on the horizon

There are two things to keep in mind while looking to the horizon:

1. When the sun is rising, it?s probably at that moment that I?m about to call it a night.

2. As I?ve proven myself a complete fail

some things I'm working on for this week...

In lieu of Apple's stock breaking the 100-mark (I sold mine at around 60, damnit), EVERYONE needs to buy an iPod Shuffle.

Spring is here with Summer FAST approaching!

I bought a head band to combat

Vol.1.1: the "weekly" begins.

Here we go; the start of the weekly blog.

Last weekend Robb and I met in Seoul in search of, purportedly, the only casino in all of Korea that has Texas Hold'em tables: Walker-hill Casino. Via some s

the video blog of god (g) - Mr. Deity

Podcasts are without a doubt the coolest free feature of iTunes. I am not the podcast whore that some of my friends are, but I love an entertaining video-podcast just as much as the next guy.

Two recent discoveries make me go giddy with giggling - the New Yorker …