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I arrived at this school, located in our neighborhood, around the time the students had finished whatever festival they had participated in on the weekend. There was just a little late afternoon light left and I took a few photos while the teachers reflected on the day's activities. 

Lines, shapes and colors... a welcomed photographic opportunity.

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Sun, 15 Aug 2010 22:56:45 -0700 I am back... and making confused vodka again http://cheriton.posterous.com/i-am-back-and-making-confused-vodka-again http://cheriton.posterous.com/i-am-back-and-making-confused-vodka-again
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Okay, I know I have been avoiding posting to Posterous this year and I apologize. It has been my opinion that very few people read what I post on social networking site and probably less who actually care. But when I went back recently and read some of my earlier posts, I found it interesting to me to read what I was doing one or more years ago. So, for my own records, I am going to continue to post stuff. There, I said it.

What better way to get back into the Posterous Groove again but with a vodka infusion post. Today I got things started with a cucumber version and a old favorite, Juicy Fruit.

They ought to ready next weekend.

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Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:44:00 -0700 Sage and Thyme Vodka http://cheriton.posterous.com/sage-and-thyme-vodka http://cheriton.posterous.com/sage-and-thyme-vodka

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Vodka Season is officially open for 2009. Today I have started on a Sage and Thyme infused vodka, to be used as a Thanksgiving Martini later in November. Now, what to do about the garnish?

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Sun, 24 May 2009 17:11:00 -0700 Missing cat notice http://cheriton.posterous.com/missing-cat-notice http://cheriton.posterous.com/missing-cat-notice

I observed this sign during a walk through Hiroo this afternoon. Well the English is not perfect but it is clear little Kuro is missing. A one-year old female b&w. I thought the choice of tape to adhere this sign was very appropriate.
 
Come home soon, Kuro-chan!

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Sat, 23 May 2009 08:27:00 -0700 Morning in Sugamo http://cheriton.posterous.com/morning-in-sugamo http://cheriton.posterous.com/morning-in-sugamo

An early morning stroll through Sugamo and a little shopping.

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Fri, 15 May 2009 19:31:00 -0700 The start to Friday evening http://cheriton.posterous.com/the-start-to-friday-evening http://cheriton.posterous.com/the-start-to-friday-evening

Back in Hong Kong after a day trip to Shenzhen and now savoring a glass of champagne at The Grand Hyatt.

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Wed, 13 May 2009 19:05:00 -0700 Sunset from Two Rooms http://cheriton.posterous.com/sunset-from-two-rooms http://cheriton.posterous.com/sunset-from-two-rooms

Enjoying a fabulous dinner tonight at Two Rooms on Omotesando.

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Mon, 11 May 2009 06:48:00 -0700 Differences between camera and monitor http://cheriton.posterous.com/differences-between-camera-and-monitor http://cheriton.posterous.com/differences-between-camera-and-monitor

I finally understand why images sometimes appear different on my camera display and my computer display. Often I think I've got a good image when I capture and preview it on my camera. Yet later when I view it on my computer, the colors and contrast seem different. The answer is very simple but it only occurred to me recently.
 
My cameras' displays are a glossy screen while my computer monitors are both matte screens. Perhaps an excuse to buy some new computers?

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Sat, 09 May 2009 17:14:00 -0700 News from China http://cheriton.posterous.com/news-from-china http://cheriton.posterous.com/news-from-china

I returned from a business trip to Shanghai this afternoon. I read this new item in the China Daily over breakfast on Thursday morning. It's an amazing country.

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Wed, 29 Apr 2009 13:24:00 -0700 Interesting chair design http://cheriton.posterous.com/interesting-chair-design http://cheriton.posterous.com/interesting-chair-design
I encountered these chairs at a neighborhood store during a walk this afternoon. Someone has an active imagination.

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Tue, 28 Apr 2009 17:45:00 -0700 Hot and Hot? http://cheriton.posterous.com/hot-and-hot http://cheriton.posterous.com/hot-and-hot

Much to my surprise this shop turned out to be a hair salon. Just passing by.

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Fri, 24 Apr 2009 05:54:00 -0700 Friday morning walk http://cheriton.posterous.com/friday-morning-walk http://cheriton.posterous.com/friday-morning-walk A quiet street in Daikanyama.

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Mon, 20 Apr 2009 20:01:00 -0700 Champagne Glasses http://cheriton.posterous.com/champagne-glasses http://cheriton.posterous.com/champagne-glasses Champagne soldiers in a row at Beacon awaiting their call to service.

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Wed, 15 Apr 2009 06:48:00 -0700 Perfect Morning Walk Weather http://cheriton.posterous.com/perfect-morning-walk-weather http://cheriton.posterous.com/perfect-morning-walk-weather
Clear blue skies, warm spring weather and no humidity. The perfect recipe for a perfect morning walk. Today was the first day of the year for a walk in shorts and a t-shirt. I can't think of a better way to get the day off to a good start.

Passing under the Hibiya Line at Nakameguro Station, a commuter laden train is ready to transport those with an even earlier start to their work day.

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Mon, 13 Apr 2009 06:37:00 -0700 Kitten on a wall http://cheriton.posterous.com/kitten-on-a-wall http://cheriton.posterous.com/kitten-on-a-wall

During this morning's walk shortly after sunrise, I encountered a kitten in a tree that was watching me intently. I managed to coax it down as far as the wall next to the lane before it scampered away. I had one and only one chance for a photograph. The poster on the side of the wall was too tempting not to include in the image.
 
If you look closely at the tree on the extreme left side of the photo, you'll see the kitten's mother keeping an eye on the action.

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Wed, 08 Apr 2009 18:57:00 -0700 iPhone iDea http://cheriton.posterous.com/iphone-idea http://cheriton.posterous.com/iphone-idea
Here's an idea for the iPhone. As an option on the phone, the more frequently used apps are automatically promoted to the front pages. The more you use an app, the closer to page 1 it moves. Yes, I know this can be done manually but how about the option to have it done for you? 

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Sun, 05 Apr 2009 17:33:00 -0700 Pee wine bar in Tokyo http://cheriton.posterous.com/pee-wine-bar-in-tokyo http://cheriton.posterous.com/pee-wine-bar-in-tokyo

Okay, I know sometimes an acronym works well for a business or organization. Think about IBM, NATO, BBC and so on. But in the case of this wine bar in the (ahem) trendy Tokyo district, Shibuya, I don't think this acronym is at all the right marketing message. If you do find yourself there for any reason, I'd probably avoid the Chardonnay.

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Sun, 05 Apr 2009 11:42:00 -0700 Proud Merchants http://cheriton.posterous.com/proud-merchants http://cheriton.posterous.com/proud-merchants

Some stores that feel good about their businesses. Let's hope their services are better than their spelling. Near Gaienmae Station.

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Fri, 03 Apr 2009 18:15:00 -0700 My cat might be a spammer http://cheriton.posterous.com/my-cat-might-be-a-spammer http://cheriton.posterous.com/my-cat-might-be-a-spammer

This morning, while I was in the shower, one of our cats nestled herself on the keyboard of my MacBook Pro. The rationale of cats is beyond human understanding but I suspect she enjoyed the warmth of the notebook. In the process of getting seated and comfortable, she managed to open 362 tabs in Safari and then switch over to Mail. Then she opened a new message and was able to enter data in several fields. I wouldn't have believed it if I hadn't seen her results. I captured screenshots from the Mac to share. It sure looks to me like she is sending out spam from my computer.

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Thu, 02 Apr 2009 17:51:00 -0700 China aims to lead the world in electric cars http://cheriton.posterous.com/china-aims-to-lead-the-world-in-electric-cars http://cheriton.posterous.com/china-aims-to-lead-the-world-in-electric-cars

An article in the New York Times leads off with, "Chinese leaders have adopted a plan aimed at turning the country into one of the leading producers of hybrid and all-electric vehicles within three years, and making it the world leader in electric cars and buses after that". This news should come as no surprise to anyone but it should be of significant concern to the US automobile manufacturers and suppliers who are struggling to restructure themselves in order to return to business as usual. Building 20th century technology cars. China clearly sees the future of transportation and understands the volatility of oil supplies and prices. Strategic investments now will pay off later.

I recall in 1997 when Toyota starting making the Prius and Detroit laughed when they learned Toyota would lose $5000 per car sold. I can't say for sure but I think Toyota saw it differently. They knew they needed to build the cars now, even at a loss, in order to improve the technology and build brand awareness. Eleven years later, it is the hottest hybrid car in the market and they are turning a profit on each car. Not only that, other manufacturers are now licensing the technology for their own cars. 

Earlier this year, Chrysler CEO Robert Nardelli was going to be interviewed in Business Week and offered readers a chance to submit questions for the interview. As far as I know my question was not used but it wanted to ask him why Chrysler couldn't break away from the pack in Detroit and focus only on high fuel-efficiency and alternative fuel small and medium-sized cars with exceptional technology in the form of user experience. (Think of Apple on wheels.) Leave the trucks and luxury cars and sports cars to other companies. Just do one thing and do it very, very well.  Build what America and the world needs. Not what they want this year.  

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