Monthly Archives: April 2008

Evolution of Inter-Personal Communication

Posted on April 24, 2008 by ratatosk

Such is the evolution of inter-personal communication. Snail mail E-mail E-cards Personal Messages the Poke Either people just have fewer and fewer things to say. Or communication has become so sophisticated that you can read volumes of nuances in the … Continue reading →

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Yaaaawwnn!!!

Posted on April 23, 2008 by ratatosk

Movies to review: The Kite Runner. The Children of Huang-shi. Books to review: Shopgirl & The Pleasure of my Company by Steve Martin. Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson. Misc blog-debt: Two and a half bikes. Aikido. Kendo 2. Miniatures to … Continue reading →

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Kempo – Joint locks HURT!

Posted on April 20, 2008 by ratatosk

Wrist locks hurt. A lot!! Today, the blackbelts helped us revised the moves to break out of a wrist grab. Then took the escape move, added a variation, and turned it into a wrist lock. It’s deceptively effortless, and causes … Continue reading →

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Pay Per Post

Posted on April 20, 2008 by ratatosk

Came across this website while I was just surfing around. Being able to make money blogging doesn’t sound like a bad idea. If it works, that is. And if you believe testimonials, then it really is working for a great … Continue reading →

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Review: The Forbidden Kindom

Posted on April 20, 2008 by ratatosk

Been waiting for this movie for a good couple of weeks. Jet Li and Jackie Chan!! What’s not to like!? Yarr, it’s got a corny title. Want to know what’s the Chinese title? Translated, it’s “King of Kung Fu”. Sheeesh!! … Continue reading →

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