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so, the bears are a MAJOR disappointment - at least i can be entertained by div II. this 62 sec play is pretty darn amazing.

this story is on the front page of the nytimes…interesting cultural explanation for why folks in japan are creating products like this dual-use skirt (see below) - turns into a fake vending machine…

But the devices’ creators also argue that Japan’s ideas about crime prevention are a product of deeper cultural differences. While Americans want to protect themselves from criminals, or even strike back, the creators say many Japanese favor camouflage and deception, reflecting a culture that abhors self-assertion, even in self-defense.

“It is just easier for Japanese to hide,” Ms. Tsukioka said. “Making a scene would be too embarrassing.” She said her vending machine disguise was inspired by a trick used by the ancient ninja, who cloaked themselves in black blankets at night.

i haven’t written anything in a while…why not?

well, sleep deprivation will do that to you…and, the cal vs. os game destroyed me…here’s the end of the game. while this was no way to end a game, the loss had nothing to do with riley…

wow…wow…wow…great stuff mr. harbaugh :)

and, go bears! i had to take a pic of this in case it doesn’t last…yes, as a cal fan, i’m used to disappointments :)

as you know, we had our 2nd last monday - hugo mateo loeb. since then i’ve been spending a ton of time not sleeping, but not really being awake either :)

to pass the time (i.,e 10 minute chunks) i’ve been reading books (yes, actual books), posting to twitter, flickr, and my blog, and watching tv and dvds, etc…all without a computer. so, what exactly have i been consuming/posting and what’s different? here’s a quick rundown by media type:

newspapers: new york times exclusively, no change pre/post baby…

books: a ticket to the boneyard (simple page turner) and the ghost map (great analysis of cholera in 19th century england). i highly recommend the ghost map and what’s fascinating is that the author, steven johnson, is also ceo of outsidein. additionally, i’ve been reading these books on my phone. it’s the perfect way to kill 10 minutes and put yourself to sleep in the middle of the night :) and, these “books” can be read with one hand & without a light…critical to reading with an infant in your arms :)

tv: mind-numbing shows to pass the time -> the bachelor, dancing with the stars with mr. cuban, and survivor. and, the best of all, watching cal beat oregon with hugo sleeping on my chest. GO BEARS!

movies: blades of glory was absolutely perfect for my state of mind…no documentaries or award winning films right now :)

and finally, the net: very occasional twittering, lots of flickr posting (all pics of hugo of course), some work-related google reader snacking (on the phone only), scrabulous on facebook (the best facebook app, period!), and a very small amount of email. btw, letting everyone know about hugo via flickr was fantastic. our friends and family had immediate access to the photos without us having to do much. and, they could congratulate us in a very low touch way (via commenting) w/o any expectation of a response…perfect for new parents!