It is 12:05 am here in Japan Dec 30

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And the world is in turmoil , Political Assasinations , Crisis of every kind , to make things worse ,..... Wal Mart , now owns Seiyu a National Japanese chain , that has been a fixture in the Japanese community for many years ,..... Wal Mart .

The End is Near .

fixed date:

Edited December 29, 2007 by Guitarfxr

[bland10000]

There are 31 days in December so add 24 hours to your countdown. WalMart has quietly been here since early 2001/2002 when they bought a 35-40% share in Seiyu. I remember Seiyu trying to use that bouncing/smiling yellow thing of Walmart in their ads but they stopped in 2005 when it wasn't producing results.

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Walmart currently owns 95 percent of Seiyu , (I think more than that ) as per a deal made earlier this year .

http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/wal-...2C3E43333729%7D

Yep 31 , ok less than 48 hours , in anycase

http://www.poodwaddle.com/worldclock.swf everybody klik that and contemplate it .

Edited December 29, 2007 by Guitarfxr

[bland10000]

Until Sei-Mart gets a steady line on stale chips and dust-coated packs of Matt Dillon trading cards, I'll stick with Daiso.

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now Thats funny

[bobt]

luckily they haven't invaded Little Cayman yet!

Happy New Year, I'll be celebrating it in Havana, will try to get some live recording this time.

Bob

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This new year thing at 00.00 hours on January the first only is meaningful to western calendar followers. The new year really started around the 23rd-24th of December with the winter's equinox.

Spoken like a Druid

[bobt]

Well, you know, you have to keep track of lunar revolutions for successful MD recording. Wizards know these things, though the druid in me tells me mistletoe is important too... mmm...

especially if the bottom part is inhabited by a fair member, mmmm....

Bob

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bobt--

You're going to Havana? This is THE place, locally known as El Tropical. Outdoor dancehall, patio--foreigners get into the upper VIP balcony but the fun is on the dance floor.

Salón Rosado de Beny Moré, El Tropical, Av 41 y 46, T 290985. Tue-Sun. US$5 min depending on the line up. Seriously raunchy, this massively popular dance venue features some of the best salsa in town, courtesy of a top quality line-up, including the likes of Los Van Van. Unfortunately a local (peso)/tourist (dollar) segregation policy is applied. Pandemonium ensues when big name bands take a break from international touring and play here to impassioned habaneros, usually priced out of such spectacles by top dollar prices. It's advisable to cab it door to door, and not hang around too long at pile-out time. This is a sketchy location, and recent scuffles have led to an increased police presence. There are cabaret shows during the week and afternoon matinées on Sundays.

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Also, bring your MD to this outdoor madness if you're there on a Sunday.

Callejón de Hamel, Hamel entre Aramburu y Hospital. La Rumba de Cayo Hueso, every Sunday from 1200-1500, is an unmissable feast of fast, kicking rumba show and electric jam sessions, which draws huge crowds of tourists and the local community. Invited guests, an artistic community feel and a responsive audience make this a hot venue. There is a small bar in the street, selling a strong drink of rum and honey, US$2. Pack lots of sunscreen and water, as they often run out.

Here's where I got these:

http://www.footprintguides.com/Havana/Club...-and-Clubs2.php

And, ah, be prepared for jinateras. Google the term.

[bobt]

bobt--

You're going to Havana? This is THE place, locally known as El Tropical. Outdoor dancehall, patio--foreigners get into the upper VIP balcony but the fun is on the dance floor.

Salón Rosado de Beny Moré, El Tropical, Av 41 y 46, T 290985. Tue-Sun. US$5 min depending on the line up. Seriously raunchy, this massively popular dance venue features some of the best salsa in town, courtesy of a top quality line-up, including the likes of Los Van Van. Unfortunately a local (peso)/tourist (dollar) segregation policy is applied. Pandemonium ensues when big name bands take a break from international touring and play here to impassioned habaneros, usually priced out of such spectacles by top dollar prices. It's advisable to cab it door to door, and not hang around too long at pile-out time. This is a sketchy location, and recent scuffles have led to an increased police presence. There are cabaret shows during the week and afternoon matinées on Sundays.

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Also, bring your MD to this outdoor madness if you're there on a Sunday.

Callejón de Hamel, Hamel entre Aramburu y Hospital. La Rumba de Cayo Hueso, every Sunday from 1200-1500, is an unmissable feast of fast, kicking rumba show and electric jam sessions, which draws huge crowds of tourists and the local community. Invited guests, an artistic community feel and a responsive audience make this a hot venue. There is a small bar in the street, selling a strong drink of rum and honey, US$2. Pack lots of sunscreen and water, as they often run out.

Here's where I got these:

http://www.footprintguides.com/Havana/Club...-and-Clubs2.php

And, ah, be prepared for jinateras. Google the term.

been to the second., not the first, as to the jineteras, you have to know how far to go, a little flirting opens door, just have to be careful not to go in!!

Thanks for the tips,

Bob

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921 am Dec31. .........Just watching the wheels go round and round.

2008 almost here .

For some reason , this is the only New Years , that I do not look forward to , Just that the worlds condition grows more convoluted .

but , we are all on the same roller coaster , just hope we arent sitting 2 seats behind the kid that just ate 6 hotdogs , drank 2 large rainbow slurpies, and chili cheese fries on top of all that .

Edited September 7, 2008 by Guitarfxr

[bobt]

921 am Dec31. .........Just watching the wheels go round and round.

2008 almost here .

For some reason , this is the only New Years , that I do dont look forward to , Just that the worlds condition grows more convoluted .

but , we are all on the same roller coaster , just hope we arent sitting 2 seats behind the kid that just ate 6 hotdogs , drank 2 large rainbow slurpies, and chili cheese fries on top of all that .

Just hope the wind blows it over you!! As to the world, all we can hope is for bush to decide world domination ain't going to work, and to fix hs own back yard before fixing everyone else's. My political rant 4 the year.

as for the rest, have a great 2008

Bob

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6Pm Dec 31 , 2007 , 6 hours to go .

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It is 7:20 , and on NHK world , the year end Music special has begun , it is being broadcast worldwide, if any of you feel like tuning in , online or on Shortwave Radio .