Noripinhead said...

Noripinhead at 11:57 AM JST - 3rd October

It was Biden's debate to lose from the beginning; he did not do that. Palin held her own, displayed her natural charm, used a lot of folksy expressions like "heck of" and "doggone it" to appeal to some folks, I suppose. But she was seriously outclassed on the facts by…

Posted in Biden, Palin spar over Iraq, economy in debate at 11:57 AM JST - 3rd October
Noripinhead at 11:37 AM JST - 3rd October

I don't know. I just don't want to spend another 4 years hearing about "NUKE-ular" weapons from the Executive Branch.

Posted in Biden, Palin spar over Iraq, economy in debate at 11:37 AM JST - 3rd October
Noripinhead at 11:13 AM JST - 3rd October

If you want Marge from "Fargo" a heartbeat away from the presidency, then vote for McCain, doggone it!

Posted in Biden, Palin spar over Iraq, economy in debate at 11:13 AM JST - 3rd October
Noripinhead at 06:36 PM JST - 2nd October

Although it's not printed in this article, all of these guys seem have to have the same excuse: "I wanted to see what would happen." Well, it looks like I picked the wrong week to stop writing Odes of Honor to the Men in Blue.

Posted in Policeman held for posting nude photos of children on Internet site at 06:36 PM JST - 2nd October
Noripinhead at 11:49 AM JST - 2nd October

The stock answer to "What's your weak point?" is something like, "Well, I tend to put in too many hours of overtime and am overly concerned about doing a good job."

Posted in What is the trickiest question to answer in a job interview? at 11:49 AM JST - 2nd October
Noripinhead at 10:16 AM JST - 2nd October

More Benny Hill salutes!

Posted in 'Officer' Ueto campaigns against drunk driving at 10:16 AM JST - 2nd October
Noripinhead at 03:18 PM JST - 1st October

When Kazuo Ishiguro is much older, they'll probably give it to him. He's still got a few good novels left in him, and he has yet to top his classic "The Remains of the Day".

Posted in Nobel literature head: U.S. too insular to compete at 03:18 PM JST - 1st October
Noripinhead at 02:58 PM JST - 1st October

Use the Force, Leia.

Posted in CEATEC Japan 2008 at 02:58 PM JST - 1st October
Noripinhead at 06:08 PM JST - 30th September

And you know these guys are also closely watching the lead-up to the U.S. elections as well. How it turns out will have a direct impact on the mood of the Japanese electorate. Throw the bums out or stay the course. Momentum will play a big role.

Posted in Aso prioritizes extra budget, likely delaying general election at 06:08 PM JST - 30th September
Noripinhead at 06:02 PM JST - 30th September

Yeah, those guys were the inspiration for the Imperial Stormtroopers. Clones in armor. Same basic concept. One of them can now be seen dancing in the streets of Tokyo on occasion.

Posted in Edo era firearms at 06:02 PM JST - 30th September