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Comment on Custom Japanese Vocabulary Sets on Memrise.com Accelerate Japanese Learning by admin

admin — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:09:57 +0000

Hi Robert,

Thanks for your note. Glad to hear that you’re using Memrise.com also. I have experienced your same findings. Some of the word sets are simply sloppy or not relevant. That’s why I put in so much time in creating a Japanese word list that worked for my daily business needs. If you’d like to check it out search for this “Japanese: Business Terms: SEM, Tech, Operations”. That will show you what I’ve got so far. What are you studying? Are you prepping towards a particular goal?

Have a good one,
Brendon

Comment on Custom Japanese Vocabulary Sets on Memrise.com Accelerate Japanese Learning by Robert Walsh

Robert Walsh — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 03:56:39 +0000

I too am using memrise to study Japanese, and I also have found that some of the sets already made by other people are a little messy or a little too easy for my level, is there any chance of getting access to the word lists you have created?

Comment on Roadie vs. Fixed Gear by admin

admin — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 04:31:39 +0000

Hey T_Man,

Thanks for the note. Appreciate the good / honest feedback.

Stoked that you and your buddies ride the way that you do. I think that many roadies / CX folks ride a fixed at one time or another. So, you’re not alone there. Stoked that you’re wearing helmets. Good on ya.

Rice safely.

Cheers,
brendon

Comment on Roadie vs. Fixed Gear by T_man

T_man — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 23:55:27 +0000

I think that your description of fixed gear riders is a little bit too general and stereotypical. Myself and many of my friends commute daily on fixed gear bikes. None of us own messenger bags, beanies or slip on shoes. We also wear helmets and most of us run front brakes.

Why do I ride a fixie you may ask. Simply because it’s a nice change from my road bike. It shakes things up a bit with a different feel. Yes I own a road bike too.

Comment on Roadie vs. Fixed Gear by Business News

Business News — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 11:59:16 +0000

I do have to say that riding around town on a townie is much more relaxing than riding a fixed gear bike around town. Plus strapping groceries to a townie is much easier.

Comment on Best kept Secret Near Shibuya Station in Tokyo: Setagaya Park Area by admin

admin — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 15:28:26 +0000

Hey Deric,
Thanks for the note. Had a great time at the 2011 Los Angeles JET Pre-Departure Conference.

Tabelog and Hot Pepper are the dominant review sites in Japanese. Sunny Pages is the go-to for English language.

To keep super up to date on gigs and touring bands, consult the Metropolis website. That’s the hook-up.

You’ll definitely want to make time to go to Blue Note in Tokyo, the Baked Potato, Motion Blue in Yokohama, etc. From what I understand, there are some other new venues that are not as expensive that have good players, but there names escape me.

You can always catch live bands at The Barge Inn in Narita, but those are more like local westerners doing rock music. Odd scene.

Chiba City may have some venues, but they will most likely be rock-centric.

Let me know if you have any other questions! Find me on Linkedin.

Comment on Best kept Secret Near Shibuya Station in Tokyo: Setagaya Park Area by Deric

Deric — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 16:35:04 +0000

Hi Brendon!

I received your card yesterday at the JET Pre-D Orientation, and can’t for the life of me find your email address. Are there any good concert venues in Chiba? I am not limited to Jazz, and would love to find ANY live music near Asahi. You know, somewhere to go after a long day at work.

Also, what would you say is the Japanese equivalent of Yelp? You mentioned Tabelog in this post.

Comment on Malibu Creek State Park Campground Tips on Campsite Selection by Sarah Azad

Sarah Azad — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 05:48:22 +0000

Thanks for the great tips! The map is very helpful. Just went last weekend and can say the green circled campgrounds on the map are by far the best ones. Oh yes and those little squirrels mean business!

Comment on Malibu Creek State Park Campground Tips on Campsite Selection by admin

admin — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 05:02:42 +0000

Did you ride past the MASH site on your 100 mile mountain bike ride through the Santa Monica Mountains?

Comment on Malibu Creek State Park Campground Tips on Campsite Selection by Ian Murray

Ian Murray — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 03:54:02 +0000

Love that spot – M.A.S.H. site, Original Planet of the Apes, Bulldog, Tapia Mtrwy – great trail running, mtb and a sprinkle of old Hollywood.

Comment on Fixed Gear and Other Bikes at Risk: How to Lock Your Bike to Prevent Bike Theft by antani

antani — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 13:45:10 +0000

you can still steal the seat…. [fail]

Comment on Best Shibuya and Harajuku Day for Vacation While Visiting Tokyo: Exploring Like a Local by admin

admin — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 14:43:34 +0000

thanks, Glenn. Feels good to be writing again, hoss.

Comment on Best Shibuya and Harajuku Day for Vacation While Visiting Tokyo: Exploring Like a Local by Glenn Friesen

Glenn Friesen — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 22:01:33 +0000

Hey, you pressed unpause on writing! Alright! Welcome back, mang!

Comment on Pressing Pause on Writing by Glenn Friesen

Glenn Friesen — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 15:26:45 +0000

Good luck and have fun, man!

Once you return from your odyssey, will you share your stories of the defeating the SEM cyclops?

Comment on Roadie vs. Fixed Gear by Ben Voiles

Ben Voiles — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 15:11:14 +0000

I personally prefer a freewheel Sometimes when I talk to people they act like I’ve committed blasphemy when I say that.
I guess there is supposed to be some kind of spiritual experience when riding a fixed gear bike but I never felt it. I like to coast.
I do like the simplicity of a single speed.

Comment on Pressing Pause on Writing by Jeff Nisbet

Jeff Nisbet — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 16:46:01 +0000

Balloon away but land safely.

Comment on Pressing Pause on Writing by Gary Lazer

Gary Lazer — Thu, 13 May 2010 21:02:38 +0000

Good luck with the new! Read you again soon.

Comment on Long Beach Acts on Promise to Citizens by Becoming the Most Bike Friendly City in the USA- Fixed Gear Riders Rejoice by admin

admin — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 02:41:04 +0000

@Tom Thanks for your comments. What are your thoughts on the position of the automobile marketed as a status symbol?

Comment on Long Beach Acts on Promise to Citizens by Becoming the Most Bike Friendly City in the USA- Fixed Gear Riders Rejoice by China Portrait

China Portrait — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 23:18:56 +0000

I enjoyed reading this update. Thanks!
I am writing from China, the “land of the bicycle,” yet there is not one sigle bike lane in all the country. I know this because I have traveled everywhere here. Me thinks the cause of this might have something to do with trying to force people to buy cars and consume petrol. Similar thing is happening in Japan, where they are slowly squeezing out the bike lanes on already-too-narrow streets in an effort to increase gasoline consumption. It’s a sad state of affairs for cyclists in Asia.

Comment on Long Beach Acts on Promise to Citizens by Becoming the Most Bike Friendly City in the USA- Fixed Gear Riders Rejoice by admin

admin — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 19:54:11 +0000

@Jeff Thanks for the comments. I’m glad to hear that you are hitting the streets and spending your cash where you feel welcome as a cyclist, resident and human. I too agree that Charlie Gandy is doing some good work here in Long Beach.