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On my old RAZR and on my new iPhone, I have pictures of Nagato Yuki from Suzimya Haruhi no Yuutsu. Somehow, it just seems appropriate. The "normal" folks don't ask too many questions, because the images are of her playing bass, so they assume the guitar is the focus. ( View formatted comment » )

Beautiful image for the background. Where's it from? ( View formatted comment » )

Figure. I have little to no need for airsoft guns when I can (and do) have real ones. ( View formatted comment » )

I grew up in the country and have seen animals raised, hunted, and slaughtered for meat when I was a child. It is really very different from exposing children to violence. I wasn't scarred or traumatized at all (Nor was any one else like me), but instead I learned the reality of where food comes from, and understanding the sacrifice taught me a very healthy respect for life--both human and animal. ( View formatted comment » )

I carry a knife everywhere. It is a tool, and one that comes in handy on a daily basis. I cannot imagine experiencing this nonsense, and knowing that this actually happened makes me ashamed to be a human being. ( View formatted comment » )

It says... "Ha- Ha-" (Panting) "Can I have it? Can I have it?" "Horo~n" The "horo~n" is a takeoff from "Nyoro~n", popularized by a fan 4koma derived from Suzumiya Haruhi characters, which you can see here: http://wiki.sos-dan.com/wiki/Churuya-san_Manga ( View formatted comment » )

If it's an ero content article, I don't read it/comment on it. The more ero content that shows up on the front page, the less often I browse the site--especially at work! I know I'm in the minority, but that's the way it is. One thing to think about, though... There have been many times I wanted to give an article link to a friend or link to an article on another website, but I can't because of the risque nature of the navigation content/ads/part of the article/whatever. I'm rather sure that what y... ( View formatted comment » )

I have to agree with you on the MacBook Air. Light enough to make all the sacrifices it requires... EXCEPT FOR THE FREAKING FIREWIRE. ( View formatted comment » )

In OS X: Safari, with Firefox as backup In Linux: Firefox, unless I'm in KDE (In which case I use Konqueror--same core as Safari) In Windows: Firefox ( View formatted comment » )

Those who spot air pressure as the cause are correct. From the Railway Preservation News forum: "To get non-pressurized tank car to implode, all you need to do is hook up a hose to a bottom unloading valve and open the valve while not opening the relief valve on the dome. Gravity will cause the liquid to flow out with no air flowing in to replace it. The tank will crumple long before it empties. " ( View formatted comment » )

I love Nodame Cantabile, but I really only care for the manga. The anime and live action don't appeal to me at all, even with the benefit of hearing the music. I highly recommend the manga! ( View formatted comment » )

A car checkup is 70,000 yen? Not a typo, honest-to-Mirai-chan 7万円?! That is RIDICULOUS. Emissions tests here in the US will run about $30, and general safety tests ran even less. I can't imagine that they do anything that justifies the charge. I guess it giv... ( View formatted comment » )

Is that raw, unpasteurized honey you're taking, Danny? I'm not sure if the 純粋 indicates that or not, and can't make out much beneath it to read, myself. I've just recently been gulping down a couple of tablespoons of local raw honey in the morning a... ( View formatted comment » )

No yaki niku here, but lots of cow tongue if you go to the right Mexican restaurants. Delicious on a corn tortilla with lime juice. ( View formatted comment » )

She is absolutely adorable, it's true. I hope she's as nice off-camera as she is on. As cute as her on-camera voice is, I really like her more natural voice, when she lets it slip. ( View formatted comment » )

No stash here. All of my "attention" is reserved for the woman I marry. I know that makes me unusual 'round these parts. ( View formatted comment » )

We have inheritance tax in the US, as well. I personally think it's vile. How many times must the same income be taxed? ( View formatted comment » )

Great stuff. I'm excited for you guys. I'm working on building my own business for the same personal reasons. Since I'm so early in the process, though, it's exciting to see you find such success. One day I'd be curious to read your personal thoughts on networking/making contacts. ( View formatted comment » )

In the US there are several programs to give retired cell phones to women's shelters (since the phones can be used for emergency numbers, whether or not they have an active account), or to send phones to soldiers overseas to be used to call family. Phones being kept due to the non-portability of data of the data on them is the arrogance of the phone manufacturers coming back to bite them. Despite all the fancy features on Japanese phones, I still can't shake the feeling that the manufacturers have no respect for the consumer due... ( View formatted comment » )

I really don't care much about Skype on the PSP. For domestic calls, I have my cell phone. On the other hand, if I were making international calls more frequently, I would definitely see the utility. I'd rather have a VOIP application on a wifi-enabled mobile phone, though. T-Mobile here in the US offers that in a limited fashion, and there are hacks out there for a few other phones... I prefer Gizmo to Skype, though, since it's open... http:... ( View formatted comment » )

Abuse of police power in one area does not equate with being law. ( View formatted comment » )

Paper Moon creeps me out more than Candy Girl, and that's saying A LOT. ( View formatted comment » )

This is FALSE. Unless you are crossing the border, entering a federal building, boarding a federally-controlled commercial plane, or entering a nuclear power plant, there is NO federal law in the US requiring one to carry some form of identification. Beyond that, it is a state issue. The US Supreme Court has held that a state is allowed to require an individual to identify themselves to law enforcement if asked, but that is different from being required to present identification. People have been arrested for refusing to provide a form ... ( View formatted comment » )

This registration is really amazing to me, but I can believe it. Here in the US, no state that I know of requires one to carry identification unless performing an activity that requires it (driving, carrying a concealed weapon). One must not refuse to identify oneself to the police, but it isn't required to carry ID at all times. This is a HUGE issue of liberty to many people. ( View formatted comment » )