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"Holy crap -- I am listening to an old recording of ISIHAC at this very moment. What a terrible loss for all of us.
I guess given the circumstances a bit of black comedy might be appropriate: "Bring me the headstone of Alfredo Garcia!..." [
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"This isn't really answering your question, but because of my experience with GPSes in Japan I feel compelled to comment.
I think you'd be better off either using a map with numbered blocks (which is what most Japanese people do) or renting a phone..." [
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From DC to NYC by public transit
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"Note this important bit from holgate's link:
SoftBank 3G phones (except 802N, 703N and 905SH) and DoCoMo "FOMA" roaming-ready phones:
They work with your local GSM networks. But you cannot use them with your local operator's subscription..." [
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"holgate is somewhat mistaken; Japan is mostly WCDMA, but some SoftBank phones have built-in GSM roaming capabilities for use on the 1900 MHz band. In theory, you should be able to use another SIM card in an unlocked handset.
However, the..." [
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"Take the free Jamestown Ferry from Williamsburg to Scotland (on the other side of the James River). Drive about five minutes to Surry. Go to Surrey House. Order the ham sandwiches and the peanut soup. You will not be disappointed...." [
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"I am fluent in Japanese, and I'm about to start working for a large Japanese electronics company in Tokyo. I've studied Japanese for eight years. I am American, FWIW, and have lived here my entire life.
That being said, if you intend to remain..." [
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"I just wanted to say that "Electronic Intifada" is a great for a punk rock band, regardless of any sort of Islamic connection." [
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"any good ideas as to where to start looking for some recrataional drugs?
Not unless you want to be banned from the country. They are *extremely* strict about drugs here.
As for the rest of your questions, check out the "Japan" tag to..." [
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"I also like Daft Punk's Discovery album (and Homework, but their latest Human After All was a big departure). Might I recommend some other Filter house, especially anything by Daft Punk co-founder Thomas Bangalter.
Stardust - Music Sounds Better..." [
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From DC to NYC by public transit
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