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The infamous podcast and the measuring stick of them all has a story about one person’s “adventure” in a Chinese prison for eight months for a head butting incident. It explains the culture, the experience, and the guy doesn’t sound like it was that much of a regret. It’s not the deepest of podcasts, but it’s an interesting tale of the more fun moments of one person’s stay. Rats, yes that part was disgusting. (thisamericanlife – Prison)
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China Toddler Rescued. There’s still conflicting reports that the baby has died. Yet across the net is the follow up to the internet sensation video. Sensation sounds fun and glorious but this one is a tragic situation. The lone woman who helped out gets 3k as a reward and growing. There’s not much upside to a story like this, and maybe getting recognized to help is one positive reinforcement for people to give a crap. If the video below doesn’t load, just click the link. (CNN – China Toddler)  
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A few photos that illustrate the day of a visitor like myself in Hawaii. That’s Goh Nakamura below. He played an awkward set at a bar that was louder than he was, but then he figured out the amplification and made it work. Anytime walls are red, you get interesting shots. This took place at a bar called Ichiriki.

 

 

Yes an SLR can catch moments like this. I like the light from the phone. It was quite dark, but it still showed up.

 

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There are things to do in Hawaii aside from the early morning beach visits. It’s food. Ramen Nakamura, or NakamuRamen or as a friend pointed out, RameNakamura and Waiola Shave Ice with Tamlyn Tomita.

 

 

That’s Oxtail Ramen below. It’s coma inducing. Proceed at your own risk. It costs $13, a bit much, but that’s Waikiki for you. Yes those are dried garlic pieces.

 

 

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