Archive for August, 2009

Picture post

Friday, August 7th, 2009

Quick post.

Supper this week.
And now a funny photo from my Disney trip, hope you have a laugh and a great weekend!

A knife in hand, and an old lady

Wednesday, August 5th, 2009

So last night I got knifed. It was a surprise attack, one that I wouldn’t have expected, and it left me with a bleeding gash. Adrenaline was pumping, but my heart rate didn’t seem to change, I mostly stayed calm and in control at the basic level.
The knifing was so fast I […]

Marketing Differences in Japan

Monday, August 3rd, 2009

I’ve noticed a small difference in sale signs here in Japan. It is an interesting reversal of what I consider a normal sale sign, and it stands out like a sore thumb each time I see one.

Sale signs in Japan that tout some range of percentages off always start with the highest number first. […]