Monthly Archives: April 2007

Jump

Posted on April 15, 2007 by kuponuts

It is difficult to explain what Jump is in merely few words because it is such a unique thing. Imagine Korean Jackie Chan‘s flying up walls "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon"-style, backed by "Benny Hill"-like short sketches and "Mr. Bean"-like minimalistic dialogues, then you have a thing that somewhat resembles this so-called "comic martial … Continue reading →

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30 St Mary Axe, London

Posted on April 15, 2007 by kuponuts

It took me a while, but at the end I found 30 St Mary Axe. I was surprised it took me so long to spot the 180-metre, 40-floor rocket-shaped building.     30 St Mary Axe is also commonly referred to as "The Gherkin" because of … Continue reading →

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Nintendo World Fashion Show

Posted on April 15, 2007 by kuponuts

I couldn’t decide whether this blog entry should be placed in the Games or the Style and Fashion category…   Just as we speak, Nintendo is holding it’s premiere fashion show at the Nintendo World Store in New York. Super models are expected … Continue reading →

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The Monument, London

Posted on April 11, 2007 by kuponuts

It was a fine day. It was a peaceful day.   There were little people in the City of London on Easter Sunday. The streets were unusually quiet. The temperature was slightly cool with gentle breezes blowing every now and then. It was a real … Continue reading →

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Vaio 2007 Spring Model

Posted on April 11, 2007 by kuponuts

Oh great! Just when I invested my hard-earned money in a Vaio G, Sony Japan decides to upgrade their existing lineup. The new model is now available with a 32GB solid state disk drive option. According to official figures from Sonystyle Japan, what this … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Things

Posted on April 9, 2007 by kuponuts

"Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens,      Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens. Brown paper packages tied up with strings,      These are a few of my favorite things…   When the dog bites, when the bee stings, … Continue reading →

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The Sound of Music

Posted on April 9, 2007 by kuponuts

Now in London, you have much better chance to solve a problem like Maria than getting a seat in the musical The Sound of Music. When they say "… beg, steal or borrow a ticket…" on their promotional poster, believe me, THEY MEAN IT!   Starring Connie Fisher, the … Continue reading →

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A Long Queue

Posted on April 9, 2007 by kuponuts

"Doe, a deer, a female deer,      Ray, a drop of golden sun. Me, a name I call myself,      Far, a long, long way to run." – Do-re-mi, The Sound of Music   Mmm… judging from the number of … Continue reading →

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Top Deck

Posted on April 9, 2007 by kuponuts

I love riding on the top floor of a double-decker bus. For merely £1 on the Oyster Card, I get to tour around London and see all the traffic and buildings from a high viewpoint. It’s the best and the cheapest way to immerse yourself … Continue reading →

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Café RED

Posted on April 8, 2007 by kuponuts

All the time I hear people proclaiming that organic food tastes so much better than normal food like it’s a religion. For one to say that organic food has no difference in taste, if not inferior, is almost like going into a "holocaust denial". Pfft… I was never an organic … Continue reading →

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