Link of the Day [10.29.16]

broderic on October 30, 2016

Carp. So close. They almost could’ve done it. But they play National League style ball. And the Fighters have that Kaibutsu, Otani.

I would’ve loved to have seen a win for Hiroshima. I wanted to see Himetan in Carp red. I wanted to see Maaya cheering, too. I’ll have to settle for fresh Lemon, Miorin, and her dejected cheers.

Hopefully, they’ll be there again next year.

http://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/10/30/baseball/japanese-baseball/fighters-wrap-japan-series-title-dramatic-eighth-inning-fireworks/

Link of the Day [10.19.16]

broderic on October 20, 2016

Hashimoto Nanamin is graduating from Nogizaka46 in February next year, and I feel sad. Another of member of my favorite idol group leaving. This one is tough to take as she is returning to her private life and no longer partaking in the Japanese entertainment industry. Once she’s done she’s done.

I am selfish in that I want her to stick around. Or at least be available as an entertainer. I don’t want to lost track of her. But that is stupid selfish talk.

She deserves what she chooses. She brought her fans so much joy that we she wish gets it back as much.

I wish her well when she graduates.

http://akb48daily.blog.fc2.com/blog-entry-299.html

Link of the Day [10.7.16]

broderic on October 8, 2016

I had some dizziness on Tuesday. I felt like I was tipping over. And then I was anxious. It blew over and I was fine.

I had some dizziness on Wednesday. I had 3 events. I was weak at the end of the day. I thought I was fine. I thought I was going to die. I went to the emergency room to see if I was dying.

I spent the night in the ER. Then I was admitted for observations for another day. I was at the hospital for the next day.

Turns out I have Type I Arnold-Chiari malformation. Yeah sounds scary. Not sure if I should be fine. Who knows. YOLO.

http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/chiari/detail_chiari.htm

“This is a word that, in my experience, the ladies don’t particularly go for.” “Oh, that’s just a typo. It’s supposed to read ‘pushy.'”

broderic on September 24, 2016

Link of the Day [9.24.16]

When you go distributed and base your work in the cloud, always remember, “There are no files on my hard drive.” Your local machine does not own the files on the local file system. The cloud does. O, you may think the files are there, but that is just for the moment. The files are in the cloud. Accept that and prepare for it no matter what. Accept that they could disappear at a moment’s notice. Prepare for them to disappear at a momennt’s notice.

Excuse me while I back up my drive…

http://talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/maybe-be-careful-with-osx-sierra

“I realized that there were some things in life that you can’t find in the afterlife.” “Like love?” “No, coffee.”

broderic on September 6, 2016

Link of the Day [9.06.16]

There are now 47 Nogis to love.

Nogizaka46 just announced their newest members this past weekend. They found another 12 girls to be the third generation of Nogizaka46.

I’m happy for them. They get to be one of the next faces of Nogizaka46, my favorite idol group. I will support them from here on out.

I’m sad for them. Idoling is a brutal business. They are starting at the bottom as novices. They must go through training in dance, singing, and idol maneuvers before they can be said to be ready. Then they face their fans who will bring their attitudes and prejudices against them.

It took the second generation almost two full years for them to all achieve full membership. Will third generation make it to full fledge membership in a shorter time? I’m not sure I have 2 years to find out…

Anyhow, I’ll support them as long as they are Nogizaka46 members. Also, even after.

Support them Japanese people. All of them!

http://www.nogizaka46.com/news/2016/09/46-3-3.php

“What is your stategy for dealing with the waves of incoming British troops?” “The only strategy I know: a straight-up, street-smart, all-American ass kicking!”

broderic on September 5, 2016

I love the nostalgia of looking back twenty years ago to 1996. That was the year I broke. My favorite and I turned 25 during the proto-NewsRadio Quote Month.

Today’s link takes us to a list of music from that era. I remember, love, and cherish some of these songs. It reminds me of sitting on the couch and watching M2.

Sadly, that was then this is now. It doesn’t come back. At least we have “Peaches” from the Presidents of the United States.

http://www.spin.com/2016/08/96-best-alternative-rock-songs-1996/