Vanity Fair does Tsukiji

One of the better write-ups I've seen on sushi. Well-researched, with even a brief nod to True World Foods.

Badass Batteries

I've been really impressed with the set of Sanyo Eneloop NiMH batteries we bought in Japan earlier this year. Happy to report that Costco is now carrying a starter set for around $26, 8 AAs + 8 AAAs + charger. Holds useful charge for a long time. Highly recommended.

Is This Heaven?

It's Laguna Seca.


It's been said that around 60 of these Toyota 2000GTs reached the U.S. This sure looks like all of the surviving cars were here today!

Car Geeking in Monterey

Next year, we're replacing the Maclaren with a McLaren.

Is Hotswap.com spamming Craigslist users?

Mighty annoying if true.

To: porsche@rchen.net
Date: Aug 6, 2007 6:04 AM
Subject: Old Craigslist Post

Hi. I'm interested in your car if it's still available, but I'd like to see a video first. Could you post a video of your car on
hotswap.com?
-Irene

No.

Elvis has left the building

The car has been sold, and this was the scene about an hour ago:
These moments are always a little bittersweet, but
the girl *completely* overshot that and went DEFCON 1 when I told her the car was going away.

And here I quote: "I want the Porsche forever and ever!!! (Banshee wail) (Kicks legs)"

Sheesh.

Hey, how 'bout some pills instead?

Money != Happiness (NYT)
Children != Happiness (Salon/NPR)

Hella good UI

Our kid doing her first product demo. I fear for the day she discovers the YouTube feature...