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Archive for February, 2006

Damm Spam!!!

Posted by Netsato on February 18th, 2006

Being held hostage to spam is pain in the butt! Spam filtering software is okay, but it’s really nothing more than a way to sort the spam out of your inbox into a different place - you still need to manually check the spam to see if you have any real mail in there.
I’ve been […]

Is it time to re-install WindowsXP?

Posted by Netsato on February 17th, 2006

I’ve been  helping out people with computer problems for sometime now. Recently, I was working with one computer that was just so overwhemled with junk that Internet Explorer didn’t even start.
The client said “can you fix it?”
“Well, I may spend 3 hours trying to figure out why this isn’t working, and I may not even […]

What are Good Gifts for a Japanese Homestay Student

Posted by Netsato on February 10th, 2006

Whenever a new homestay student arrives, it is customary for them to bring the host family gifts from their home country. Most Japanese exchange students will bring hashi (chopsticks) or a Japanese fan.
Now at the end of their stay with you, what should the host family give to the student as a going away present? […]

Cirque Hawaii Review

Posted by Netsato on February 9th, 2006

My wife and I were recently treated to an evening out (without the kid). We went to see the new stage show in Waikiki, Cirque Hawaii. Veterans of the Vegas style stage shows like Cirque du soleil, “O,” Blue Man Crew and the like, we entered the former Waikiki Imax Theater with somewhat low expectations. I […]

Eating your Child

Posted by Netsato on February 7th, 2006

My son was taking a bath with mom and when I walked in the bathroom, I could smell the sweet fragrance of his fruity shampoo.
“It smells like yummy watermelon,” I said in a big-bad-wolf like voice. “I’m going to EAT YOU UP!”
“Oh noooo nooooo,” he replied sheepishly with deep concern. “If you eat me, […]