April 2009

  • Japanese comic called Ubunchu

    By akgoemans on 4/24/09 12:44am
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    Photo Source: Seotch

    This week, the net was abuzz with news of a manga about Ubuntu, a tech-comic from Japan. It's called Ubunchu; it's meant to be a cute play on mispronouncing Ubuntu. Well, this much was evident from the comic creator's quirky comments in between panels. Who's the tech-geek behind this fun little comic? For those of you who don't already know, it's made by Hiroshi Seo, aka Seotch.

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  • 5 Hot Japanese Male Stars

    By akgoemans on 4/16/09 12:14am
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    We always associate gadgets and technology with Japan. It's not a bad thing. But it also overlaps its human face. So,what's not and what's happening in Japan? Better yet, who are the hottest male celebrities in Japan?

    1. Gackt

    For years to come the sleek and slender form of Gackt will top all such lists. He is a 30-something pop star who has tried his hand at singing, modeling and acting. He certainly has a David Bowie-style charm, a fact that is enhanced by his Glam Rock looks.

    Gackt made a name for himself when he joined the rock band Malice Mizer. While their music definitely falls into the rock category, it also borders a bit on industrial and power metal. Whatever the case, their musical pieces and acts boasted expressive showmanship. Check out one of their songs here.

    Gackt was supposed to be filming for a Hollywood movie called Bunraku. It also features big names like Josh Hartnett and Demi Moore.

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  • That's a rather pink tower

    By akgoemans on 4/6/09 9:17pm
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    By Elmimmo via Flickr.com

    I didn't quite believe it at first. I surfed the net thinking it was an April Fool's joke. No, it wasn't. I know I am going to regret using these words, it looks like the real deal. On hindsight, it was perhaps not the best of ideas of scroll through pictures of the event without an undue explanation to anyone else within viewing range of my computer. Admittedly, it is a tad too late for damage control.



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  • So I've heard ...

    By akgoemans on 4/1/09 10:00pm
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    Source for original photo: Pin Pon via Flickr

    Image License: Derv/Share-Alike/Attrib

    Wouldn't it make more sense to wait for your very own hologram style lookalike to be released? Then you can “beam” over your holographic self whilst you do that thing you do in that place we will not mention. By the way, if mainstream news is anything to go by, holograms are on the way. Or at least computerized video projections that are conveniently being passed off as holograms. The point is, this might be a more viable idea than the homely flushing sound device.



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