Archives for: December 2008

This cat was found and nursed back to health after

Heartbreaking cat story

By yoshi // 12.22.2008

This cat was found and nursed back to health after losing his tail and both hind legs. He was nursed back to health by employees of an Akita, Japan bookstore. This is just an incredible act of kindness and at the same time, really heartbreaking for this to happen. I am just in awe. Video after the bump. ... more »

Since men have hentai and life-like creepy sex dolls, LinkThink

Web-kare: Take that eHarmony

By Danalyn // 12.20.2008

Since men have hentai and life-like creepy sex dolls, LinkThink decided women needed something too. Enter Web-kare -a virtual boyfriends social network. There are four androgynous-looking boys to choose from: Ryuuji Ayakawa, Tsukasa Ayakawa, Shun Aiba, Kaoru Souma. Each comes with 150 recorded conversational phrases such as "What's up?", "Do you always stay in the ... more »

  Why, Maruchan...  why?  What have we ever

Yucky-soba

By Michael // 12.19.2008

Why, Maruchan... why?  What have we ever done to you?  You know... some things just should not be.  You're dead to me, Maruchan.  Dead, I say...   :-( ... more »

On November 7th, from the makers of the ASIMO humanoid

Honda's new walking-assist device

By Danalyn // 12.19.2008

On November 7th, from the makers of the ASIMO humanoid robot, a new walking-assist machine was unveiled. This prototype by Honda uses the same ASIMO technology to lessen the load on the user's legs. Intended to help improve mobility of the elderly and physical therapy patients, the walking assist device aims to help users climb stairs and (for ... more »

In what's reported as a world first, a research group

They can read your mind!

By yoshi // 12.18.2008

In what's reported as a world first, a research group in Kyoto, Japan has been able to take brainwaves and adapt it into actual images, in essence creating images from your brain. This is huge! Although I have to admit that the method they are using is not quite what I had in mind for "mind reading", it still ... more »

  My virgin experience with "F-cup cookie" was on

F-cup cookie

By Michael // 12.17.2008

My virgin experience with "F-cup cookie" was on the famous Takeshita-doori in Harajuku this past summer.  Apparently, they're made with soy milk, so if you're lactose intolerant... So delicious you can't stop Growth that won't quit The top will expand The underside will tighten up Bon Appé-tit? ... more »