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Main forums / Streetside Patio / The wacky YouTube videos thread / echan

echan@cafe.gomorning.com — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 19:19:31 -0500

Can't say I do!

[youtube]2qUb1cFF79I[/youtube]

Main forums / Streetside Patio / The wacky YouTube videos thread / dunlap

dunlap@cafe.gomorning.com — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 23:05:20 -0500

Remember the good old days?!

[youtube]6iy4x9HO4cM[/youtube]

Main forums / Streetside Patio / The Random Thread / echan

echan@cafe.gomorning.com — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 21:49:12 -0500

QUOTE(HEDOfloe @ Jul 10 2010, 06:38 PM) [snapback]48078[/snapback]are you peeps familiar
with http://www.pixiv.net?
Yes.

Main forums / Streetside Patio / The Random Thread / hedofloe

hedofloe@cafe.gomorning.com — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 20:38:15 -0500

are you peeps familiar
with http://www.pixiv.net
?

there are some rather sweet
illustrations there.
(there's some not-so good
ones, too. I think it's something
like a japanese Deviantart.)

Main forums / Streetside Patio / Gomo Happy Hour / procyin

Procyin@cafe.gomorning.com — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 19:09:47 -0500

[attachment=3570:aibon.png]

Main forums / Morning Coffee / New capsule album - Player / hedofloe

hedofloe@cafe.gomorning.com — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 12:33:22 -0500

....I feel as though....they're getting worse with every release...I also
don't peep the other vocalists
they keep tagging
on. WTF.
I just want to hear Toshiko.

Main forums / Streetside Patio / Why do Korean moviegoers get to see 'Iron Man 2' way ahead of / hedofloe

hedofloe@cafe.gomorning.com — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 12:27:54 -0500

I know I'm late to this, but I think echan has a point.
It doesn't make sense to keep raising the prices
on things as if media entertainment is just like
every other business. The more people download,
the higher the prices go, and the more people
download.

While I don't think lower prices would end piracy,
I do think it would definitely increase sales
and maybe add some value back to
physical things so that people would pay
for slightly more money after that.
As was mentioned, it IS much to do with
perception. The newer generations are become
completely digital; I fear it the most with books.
But then they don't even read books so I don't know...

Main forums / Morning Coffee / Anybody on here use Pandora? / mooph

Mooph@cafe.gomorning.com — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 08:32:49 -0500

I guess I worked backwards. I was a LastFM stalwart first, but after work blocked that site, I switched over to Pandora. While I'm not looking for the foreign stuff probably nearly as much as you, I did find them a helpful way to learn about lesser known non-mainstream American acts that I normally wouldn't have found. So, I think it's a grand service quite frankly. And if you know how to play it, can tweak your stations pretty well to get what you're looking for. It may not be as straight forward as lastfm's multiple artist stations they used to allow, but since they removed that years ago, I pretty much only use them on my 360 anymore.

Main forums / Morning Coffee / Anybody on here use Pandora? / dave

ChangoBoy@cafe.gomorning.com — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 22:26:42 -0500

I remember reading about what a cool idea the service was going to be long long ago, and tried it -- and was disappointed, but made it a point to try it again about every year or so.

I was super excited when they finally managed to add some content from Ayumi Hamasaki, but it was so few titles. And after a few years they haven't gotten much more -- nor anything that matches her style well.

I've been streaming last.fm on my Droid -- I've been meaning to try other steaming services, but last.fm already "knows" what I like, so I haven't tried any others on my phone.

Main forums / Morning Coffee / Anybody on here use Pandora? / echan

echan@cafe.gomorning.com — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 15:38:51 -0500

A very long time ago (more than five years, if I recall correctly), I found Pandora and liked the idea, but was disappointed at their lack of selection outside of mainstream US artists. So I wrote them an email, telling them how much I liked the service, but had never really had a problem finding new, popular music from American artists; I really wanted a way to find new music, particularly foreign stuff. I got a reply from ... it was either the guy that started the company, or someone close to that position, and he said that while they really wanted to do something like that, just being able to continue streaming popular American music was a huge struggle for them, and they didn't see expansion coming any time in the near future. After that point, I don't think I've spent more than about 10 minutes straight using Pandora. :\

Main forums / Morning Coffee / Anybody on here use Pandora? / dunlap

dunlap@cafe.gomorning.com — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 12:27:30 -0500

I'd heard of it a long time ago, before I knew last.fm did custom streaming. I've known people who loved it, but I hear that it's selection is very lacking and that last.fm is where it's at these days. I never used either, though, I have enough to listen to already.

Main forums / Morning Coffee / The Pocchari Scale / shidoshi

shidoshi@cafe.gomorning.com — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 12:15:15 -0500

I hadn't actually noticed that part until now. *laughs*

Main forums / Morning Coffee / Anybody on here use Pandora? / shidoshi

shidoshi@cafe.gomorning.com — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 12:14:04 -0500

So I, like many here, have used Last.fm for a long time now. But with Apple continually (as of late) talking about Pandora and how you can now use it in the background on the iPhone, I've been like, "what is this Pandora thing?"

Anybody use it? I did a quick artist search via the main site, and could find none of the Asian artists that I enjoy, while such artists are easily discoverable on Last.fm. If anybody does use it, am I just doing it wrong, or is its knowledge of Asian artists severely limited?

Main forums / Streetside Patio / Gomo Happy Hour / echan

echan@cafe.gomorning.com — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 01:40:28 -0500

/server irc.efnet.net
/join #gomo
LOLAWESOME
/me pokes everyone for no reason LOLWOW

Main forums / Streetside Patio / Gomo Happy Hour / procyin

Procyin@cafe.gomorning.com — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 21:29:41 -0500

Well there's #gomo and #aibon on EFnet

Main forums / Streetside Patio / Gomo Happy Hour / matsuri

Matsuri@cafe.gomorning.com — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 21:14:16 -0500

QUOTE(Procyin @ Jun 11 2010, 08:14 AM) [snapback]48060[/snapback]I'm in #gomo...

Wait.... I don't think I realized that gomo has an IRC channel.

Main forums / Streetside Patio / Gomo Happy Hour / dunlap

dunlap@cafe.gomorning.com — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 14:28:43 -0500

Pro. No.

[youtube]QNtjXGvqluU[/youtube]

Main forums / Streetside Patio / Gomo Happy Hour / procyin

Procyin@cafe.gomorning.com — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 13:40:00 -0500

Dave can be the Saviour of the GoMo spirit! It still remains strong in him [attachment=3569:102.gif] And echan has a lot of potential to help us out with manga / translation content and conversation!

[youtube]A1Tg0uJf6F0[/youtube]

Main forums / Streetside Patio / Gomo Happy Hour / procyin

Procyin@cafe.gomorning.com — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 11:06:43 -0500

[attachment=3568:dokoaibon.JPG]

Main forums / Streetside Patio / Gomo Happy Hour / dave

ChangoBoy@cafe.gomorning.com — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 11:02:26 -0500

And Doko's on IRC!

Main forums / Streetside Patio / Gomo Happy Hour / procyin

Procyin@cafe.gomorning.com — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 10:14:01 -0500

I'm in #gomo and I see Dave and Echan are away on Skype.

I'm drinking coffee though.

Main forums / Streetside Patio / The Random Thread / hedofloe

hedofloe@cafe.gomorning.com — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:55:55 -0500

I know, I've done some of it myself.
But I've seen 3d modeling in other Japanese
PVs, and it's about the same quality (one
off the top of my head is in Gackt's Tsuki no Uta
which is at least 5 years old and looks just like this
one). It's just weird because of how
big Japan is in the video game industry, and how
big these pop acts are, and yet they can't
get a decent modeler.
I guess the market
doesn't mind
it too much
if at
all.

Main forums / Streetside Patio / Gomo Happy Hour / dave

ChangoBoy@cafe.gomorning.com — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 22:57:54 -0500

Doko, If you're available, I'll download and IRC client to include you too!

Main forums / Streetside Patio / Gomo Happy Hour / matsuri

Matsuri@cafe.gomorning.com — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 22:12:34 -0500

QUOTE(Dave @ Jun 8 2010, 09:00 PM) [snapback]48045[/snapback]"Gomo Happy Hour"

That actually sounds like a great name for a show!

Main forums / Morning Coffee / Kara - We're with you / procyin

Procyin@cafe.gomorning.com — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 21:52:32 -0500

The "We're with you" video was just on TV. I thought of doko.

Main forums / Streetside Patio / The Random Thread / echan

echan@cafe.gomorning.com — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 12:43:05 -0500

QUOTE(HEDOfloe @ Jun 9 2010, 02:08 AM) [snapback]48048[/snapback]How old is that video?
The 3D model is horrendous.
Just because it's modern doesn't mean whoever made the model doesn't suck.

For what it's worth, 3D modeling is crazy difficult.

Main forums / Streetside Patio / Gomo Happy Hour / procyin

Procyin@cafe.gomorning.com — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 09:32:55 -0500

This recording thing is much easier than the mac options. As you can see, it also lets me take notes which time stamps.

[attachment=3567:callgraph.JPG]

Main forums / Streetside Patio / Gomo Happy Hour / procyin

Procyin@cafe.gomorning.com — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 09:03:26 -0500

Ahh, I just read the label.

They represent Africa I guess, because the "Fine Aroma Hops" come from South Africa. Good?

The beer is good anyway.

Main forums / Streetside Patio / Gomo Happy Hour / mooph

Mooph@cafe.gomorning.com — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 08:57:35 -0500

........*arches eyebrow*........are there cute little safari animals on your beer?

Main forums / Streetside Patio / Gomo Happy Hour / procyin

Procyin@cafe.gomorning.com — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 08:42:24 -0500

I won't record the first. I may hold back too if I do. And I wanna hear more Dave.

Also,

[attachment=3566:Photo1614.jpg]

Now what? The next move is your's!

Main forums / Streetside Patio / The Random Thread / dunlap

dunlap@cafe.gomorning.com — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 07:28:24 -0500

haha

Main forums / Streetside Patio / The Random Thread / dunlap

dunlap@cafe.gomorning.com — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 07:28:16 -0500

2010

Main forums / Streetside Patio / The Random Thread / hedofloe

hedofloe@cafe.gomorning.com — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 04:08:37 -0500

How old is that video?
The 3D model is horrendous.

Main forums / Streetside Patio / Gomo Happy Hour / dave

ChangoBoy@cafe.gomorning.com — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 23:37:03 -0500

Well, okay. Perhaps you should record it anyway, but not with the intent of it "being a show" -- otherwise I'm likely to not say much.
If we manage to get into a great bit of conversation though, we can clip that out and do something with it

Main forums / Streetside Patio / Gomo Happy Hour / procyin

Procyin@cafe.gomorning.com — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 23:04:26 -0500

Oh, I see.

If we have fun, maybe we could think about recording.

I want to catch up too. I only have vague ideas of what's going on from Facebook.

Main forums / Streetside Patio / Gomo Happy Hour / dave

ChangoBoy@cafe.gomorning.com — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 23:00:40 -0500

You can Skype from a Droid too!

--
BTW, I just logged in right now with the thought of breaking these posts out to it's own thread...

<3 Already done <3

BTW, I didn't really want this to be recorded, I just wanted to catch up with everyone -- more like a "Gomo Happy Hour"

Main forums / Streetside Patio / Gomo Happy Hour / procyin

Procyin@cafe.gomorning.com — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 19:19:56 -0500

It works pretty well. I use it when I call home sometimes and I don't want to sit at the computer.

Main forums / Streetside Patio / Gomo Happy Hour / echan

echan@cafe.gomorning.com — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 19:10:41 -0500

QUOTE(Procyin @ Jun 8 2010, 04:13 PM) [snapback]48042[/snapback]I have Skype on my PSP
I totally forgot it has Skype. I should try it�c

Main forums / Streetside Patio / Gomo Happy Hour / procyin

Procyin@cafe.gomorning.com — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 18:13:58 -0500

I have Skype on my PSP

Main forums / Streetside Patio / Gomo Happy Hour / dunlap

dunlap@cafe.gomorning.com — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 15:49:44 -0500

QUOTE(echan @ Jun 8 2010, 03:39 PM) [snapback]48039[/snapback]1.) Get 4G iPhone
2.) Install Skype
3.) Receiving Call
4.) Awesome!
That's the plan, but it's gonna be at least a month before I can do that.

Main forums / Streetside Patio / Gomo Happy Hour / echan

echan@cafe.gomorning.com — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 14:40:28 -0500

QUOTE(Dave @ Jun 7 2010, 08:36 PM) [snapback]48037[/snapback]I'll probably be drunk [Friday 11am] anyway.
Haha, don't encourage me�c

Main forums / Streetside Patio / Gomo Happy Hour / echan

echan@cafe.gomorning.com — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 14:39:23 -0500

QUOTE(dunlap @ Jun 8 2010, 05:55 AM) [snapback]48038[/snapback]I always work from home. Maybe when I get a skype phone you can talk to me.
1.) Get 4G iPhone
2.) Install Skype
3.) Receiving Call
4.) Awesome!

Main forums / Streetside Patio / Gomo Happy Hour / dunlap

dunlap@cafe.gomorning.com — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 07:55:00 -0500

I always work from home. Maybe when I get a skype phone you can talk to me.

Main forums / Streetside Patio / Gomo Happy Hour / dave

ChangoBoy@cafe.gomorning.com — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 22:36:22 -0500

QUOTE(Procyin @ Jun 7 2010, 10:50 AM) [snapback]48035[/snapback]So, if you work until 9:00PM, that is my 1:00PM the next day. I get done at work at 6:20PM on Tues/Thurs, which is 2:20AM your time. Which means we'd probably be starting st 3:00AM!? Is that even possible?

I "work" from home on Fridays. Friday 11am for me is Saturday 1am for Korea.

I'll probably be drunk anyway.

Main forums / Streetside Patio / The Random Thread / dunlap

dunlap@cafe.gomorning.com — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 16:45:20 -0500

[youtube]P7k7rUaWUCI[/youtube]

Main forums / Streetside Patio / Gomo Happy Hour / procyin

Procyin@cafe.gomorning.com — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 10:50:23 -0500

So, if you work until 9:00PM, that is my 1:00PM the next day. I get done at work at 6:20PM on Tues/Thurs, which is 2:20AM your time. Which means we'd probably be starting st 3:00AM!? Is that even possible?

Main forums / Morning Coffee / Kara - We're with you / dokokara

dokokara@cafe.gomorning.com — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 13:47:03 -0500

[youtube]wivjcrcVMKs[/youtube]

Main forums / Streetside Patio / Gomo Happy Hour / matsuri

Matsuri@cafe.gomorning.com — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 00:16:33 -0500

QUOTE(Procyin @ Jun 4 2010, 07:13 PM) [snapback]48027[/snapback]Except I'll probably be drinking in the morning then! ha

I just started a new job and am hoping for a schedule that put me working 11:30am-9:00pm in about 3 weeks. (Woo-hoo! Differential shift pay!) So, if that happens.... echan and I could stay up late and you could start drinking early! I don't know that any of the others would be into it, but we could try!

Main forums / Streetside Patio / Stuff to do in the Pacific Northwest? / echan

echan@cafe.gomorning.com — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 23:29:55 -0500

QUOTE(Dave @ Jun 4 2010, 08:36 PM) [snapback]48029[/snapback]And honestly, Portland seemed to have much more character than Seattle.
Portland is easily the coolest city I've ever visited. Not that I've been all over the place, but it's an awesome city.

Main forums / Streetside Patio / The Random Thread / echan

echan@cafe.gomorning.com — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 23:10:28 -0500

watching this gives me the heebie-jeebies all over... BUT I CAN'T STOP WATCHING

Main forums / Streetside Patio / The Random Thread / echan

echan@cafe.gomorning.com — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 23:05:21 -0500

QUOTE(Dave @ Jun 4 2010, 07:25 PM) [snapback]48028[/snapback]Getting back to randomness: http://www.japanesebugfights.com/2.htm
HOOOOOLY CRAP

brb watching

Main forums / Streetside Patio / Stuff to do in the Pacific Northwest? / dave

ChangoBoy@cafe.gomorning.com — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 22:36:40 -0500

Well, we're back now, and thanks for the info on Portland. We actually skipped over Seattle and headed out into the woods.
We spent the night at the Lake Crescent Lodge, and it was fantastic. The hiking in the area was one on the coolest walks I've ever been on.
After that, we headed to Cape Flattery -- which was super cool, and the Beach at La Push, Washington. I definitely want to go back someday -- and make a big-ass bonfire with the plentiful wood on the beach (I think I can do it with only a saw, and a small camping stove). I'll probably post pictures on facebook.

And honestly, Portland seemed to have much more character than Seattle. We had less than 24 hours in Portland, and definitely plan on going back there soon. But next time, I'll take waterproof shoes!

Main forums / Streetside Patio / The Random Thread / dave

ChangoBoy@cafe.gomorning.com — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 21:25:38 -0500

Getting back to randomness: http://www.japanesebugfights.com/2.htm

Main forums / Streetside Patio / Gomo Happy Hour / procyin

Procyin@cafe.gomorning.com — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 21:13:29 -0500

I hadn't thought about that. I've always been worried about production and planning. But I have enjoyed those types of podcasts.

Why don't we schedule a time to drink and BS via Skype. I have most of you on my Skype:

FInch, echan, Matsuri, Dave, codi, and Shidoshi. Except I'll probably be drinking in the morning then! ha

Main forums / Streetside Patio / Gomo Happy Hour / dave

ChangoBoy@cafe.gomorning.com — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 21:07:35 -0500

I'd prefer just drinkin' and BSin' via skype, and not worry about making it into a show.

Main forums / Streetside Patio / Gomo Happy Hour / procyin

Procyin@cafe.gomorning.com — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 20:59:56 -0500

We have another Golden Age in the future! Just wait.

I still want to do podcasts.

Main forums / Streetside Patio / Gomo Happy Hour / dave

ChangoBoy@cafe.gomorning.com — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 20:55:10 -0500

No way, man, it's been a fun ride!

We definitely had our 'Golden Age'

IRC #moma (Daily <3 Dokokara <3)
Our Podcast run.
"The Press Pass"
Morning Magazine #001
Otacon

...sigh...

Main forums / Streetside Patio / The Random Thread / procyin

Procyin@cafe.gomorning.com — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 20:44:35 -0500

QUOTE(Dave @ Jun 5 2010, 10:40 AM) [snapback]48021[/snapback]Gomo is not the place to fulfill your hopes.

That sentence is filled with angst and bitter memories, I think!

Main forums / Streetside Patio / Korean War II / procyin

Procyin@cafe.gomorning.com — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 20:42:52 -0500

In Korean they use this character to flip the virtual bird: ㅗ

Works I suppose.

@HEDO: Yes, I am having lots of fun! Refer to the chicken and beer thread for proof.

Main forums / Streetside Patio / The Random Thread / dave

ChangoBoy@cafe.gomorning.com — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 20:40:34 -0500

Gomo is not the place to fulfill your hopes.

Main forums / Streetside Patio / The Random Thread / echan

echan@cafe.gomorning.com — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 20:39:24 -0500

NB what?

Main forums / Streetside Patio / Korean War II / echan

echan@cafe.gomorning.com — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 20:38:07 -0500

QUOTE(Procyin @ Jun 4 2010, 08:11 AM) [snapback]48014[/snapback]

30 bucks a month! F-you western world! i'm staying in Asia. I recently changed my two-years in Korea plan to a two-decade road map. Don't expect me back for a while, kids!

FUCK YOU! (where's the middle finger emoticon?)

brb crying

Main forums / Streetside Patio / The Random Thread / hedofloe

hedofloe@cafe.gomorning.com — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 17:48:38 -0500

I hope i'm not the only one watching the NBA playoffs here....

go LAKERS...?

Main forums / Streetside Patio / Korean War II / hedofloe

hedofloe@cafe.gomorning.com — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 16:06:36 -0500

ahh, so that wasn't a problem for you at all, then.
no wonder you're having so much fun over there
(or so it seems).

Main forums / Streetside Patio / Korean War II / procyin

Procyin@cafe.gomorning.com — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 14:07:51 -0500

Enough to do everything I need to do independently, and more than other foreigner coworkers who have been here for over a year.

Remember, I've been learning Korean for 3 or 4 years now.

Main forums / Streetside Patio / Korean War II / hedofloe

hedofloe@cafe.gomorning.com — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 13:31:27 -0500

P, how much Korean did you know when
you first went there?

Main forums / Streetside Patio / Korean War II / procyin

Procyin@cafe.gomorning.com — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 10:11:02 -0500

30 bucks a month! F-you western world! i'm staying in Asia. I recently changed my two-years in Korea plan to a two-decade road map. Don't expect me back for a while, kids!

Main forums / Streetside Patio / Korean War II / mooph

Mooph@cafe.gomorning.com — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 08:44:58 -0500

QUOTE(Matsuri @ Jun 3 2010, 08:11 PM) [snapback]48007[/snapback]Depends on which part of the US you're talking about. I kind of doubt we have any real risk of terrorist attacks or gangs around the Northwest. I kind of wish Oregon and Washington would just break off from the rest of the country and have our own little thing going on.

I wouldn't be afraid to go to South Korea though.

The midwest however is like living in a Mad Max movie. Omaha IS Bartertown!

Main forums / Streetside Patio / Korean War II / procyin

Procyin@cafe.gomorning.com — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 06:13:28 -0500

I have a very biased view of America, as I was raised to believe you are bad people. But, media is a big reason for my lack of desire to visit your country.

Anyhow, you will be happy here! And we can start our Gomo Korea division!

Main forums / Morning Coffee / HAN HEE JEONG / hedofloe

hedofloe@cafe.gomorning.com — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 02:02:30 -0500

han hee jeong is borderline too mainstream
for me, but i dig what she's doing. her arrangements
are pretty interesting and her songwriting is
nice.
anyone else like
the noise she's
making?

Main forums / Streetside Patio / Korean War II / hedofloe

hedofloe@cafe.gomorning.com — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 00:03:01 -0500

yeah, i think you have a pretty big misconception of america. about the thefts,
i know i've for certain worried about leaving things around in public
places, but I think it has more to do with media sensationalism
of crime than actual crime i've seen. I mean, unless you're in a pretty shady place,
it would take a lot for regular customers to go and take
your things if you go to the bathroom. that's not to say there
aren't dousches around.

but it's funny because i remember a while ago,
someone interviewed me for a class project and they asked
about national security and I really felt that this country
is one of the safest in the world in that sense. but you're right,
america is also a big target.

I've read from koreans in the paper and people i know in korea,
and yea, everyone says it's not a big deal. but as someone pointed
out, the north does have crazy leaders and you never know what
could happen. I have an ominous feeling something bad is going
to happen soon...

I submitted my application to the teaching program and I'll
see what happens. there are a few practical reasons (money issues,
school loans, etc.) why i probably shouldn't
go, but i hate that this had to come up in the media to get another
doubt into my head. I don't even know korean and I thought I was ready
for a year of that cultural shock and now i get this in my head. I almost
hope they don't accept me so that I don't have
to decide for myself.

Main forums / Streetside Patio / Korean War II / matsuri

Matsuri@cafe.gomorning.com — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 20:11:41 -0500

QUOTE(Procyin @ Jun 3 2010, 03:32 PM) [snapback]48006[/snapback]Hah. I feel that same way about going to America. Which is why I plan to never visit there. You guys have a bigger risk of attack from terrorists or your own gangs than Koreans ever had.

Depends on which part of the US you're talking about. I kind of doubt we have any real risk of terrorist attacks or gangs around the Northwest. I kind of wish Oregon and Washington would just break off from the rest of the country and have our own little thing going on.

I wouldn't be afraid to go to South Korea though.

Main forums / Streetside Patio / Korean War II / procyin

Procyin@cafe.gomorning.com — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 17:32:22 -0500

Hah. I feel that same way about going to America. Which is why I plan to never visit there. You guys have a bigger risk of attack from terrorists or your own gangs than Koreans ever had.

This is the safest country you can be in. People leave their shit (including computers, phones, ipods) lying around while they go to the bathroom in cafes and have nothing stolen. And, your biggest chance of violence is if you get in a fight with a drunk salaryman.

Let me be clear, there is no "climate" of anything. North Korea is never considered a risk to regular citizens.

Main forums / Streetside Patio / Korean War II / hedofloe

hedofloe@cafe.gomorning.com — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 15:57:32 -0500

huh. the papers here were
making a big FUSS out of it.
even if that smooths out,
though
it seems like it's always an issue.
i'm not sure i want to throw myself
in that kind of climate. how does it affect
you? in general, i mean; not just now.

Main forums / Streetside Patio / Korean War II / dunlap

dunlap@cafe.gomorning.com — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 07:41:32 -0500

The people weren't terrorized enough, it seems.

Main forums / Streetside Patio / Korean War II / procyin

Procyin@cafe.gomorning.com — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 22:05:13 -0500

I am here on a secret mission! You will never know! Unless you come here and I will tell you.

Addressing the title, I wanted to make a catchy headline..

Actually, since the election is over, and the President's party lost a lot of power, it turns out the plan for using War to help them gain power has failed..

Main forums / Streetside Patio / Korean War II / hedofloe

hedofloe@cafe.gomorning.com — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 21:08:29 -0500

Ahh, of course.

=)

Main forums / Streetside Patio / Korean War II / echan

echan@cafe.gomorning.com — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 10:21:06 -0500

QUOTE(HEDOfloe @ May 31 2010, 04:51 PM) [snapback]48000[/snapback]what are you over there for?
He's over there for the coffee delivered by college-age girls.

Main forums / Streetside Patio / Korean War II / hedofloe

hedofloe@cafe.gomorning.com — Mon, 31 May 2010 18:51:03 -0500

Are you sure? You even titled this thread with war.
I'm looking to submit my application today. I was being
held up, waiting for the second recommendation letter
i needed. The deadline is june 15th, and I think i'll know by the end of the month or sometime
in july if i'm accepted.
I feel underqualified, and that i am submitting the application closer to the
deadline doesn't help. Really, i only have my bachelor's (just got it in march),
and two semesters of tutoring experience at the college. I'm hoping to use
my experience as an immigrant learning a second language in america and
my ambitions as a fiction writer to distinguish myself a bit.

what are you over there for?

Main forums / Morning Coffee / Kara - We're with you / procyin

Procyin@cafe.gomorning.com — Sun, 30 May 2010 11:09:05 -0500

I wanted to go to the Dream Concert, but my gf refused to go with me! Going alone would probably have been weird.

Main forums / Morning Coffee / Kara - We're with you / dunlap

dunlap@cafe.gomorning.com — Sun, 30 May 2010 10:04:09 -0500

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Main forums / Streetside Patio / Korean War II / procyin

Procyin@cafe.gomorning.com — Sat, 29 May 2010 21:00:03 -0500

Oh there will be no war! It's politics, HEDO. Let me know what's going on with your applying.

Main forums / Streetside Patio / Korean War II / hedofloe

hedofloe@cafe.gomorning.com — Sat, 29 May 2010 00:06:11 -0500

Oh man, this situation is intense. I wonder how this will affect the rest of the world; it can't be as isolated as it might seem.

I didn't know PROCYIN was in KOREA.

I'm applying to teach English in KOREA so I wonder how this will affect that...I wanted to go
for life experience, but I don't want to put myself in the middle of a possible war.

Main forums / Streetside Patio / Korean War II / dunlap

dunlap@cafe.gomorning.com — Fri, 28 May 2010 21:45:40 -0500

Wow, the compulsory training is an interesting fact that I never knew.

Main forums / Streetside Patio / Korean War II / procyin

Procyin@cafe.gomorning.com — Fri, 28 May 2010 20:20:38 -0500

QUOTE(Matsuri @ May 29 2010, 09:33 AM) [snapback]47993[/snapback]I'll add that this training is supposed to happen immediately after high school, but it can be deferred for a few years fairly easily (or so I've heard from various high school age Koreans).

Yeah. I hear it is generally served after the first year of university. Also, recently I have learned that you cannot defer after you turn 28, because Rain has recently received a draft notice, but got a special exception, so he can defer it for one more year.

Main forums / Streetside Patio / Korean War II / matsuri

Matsuri@cafe.gomorning.com — Fri, 28 May 2010 19:33:38 -0500

QUOTE(Procyin @ May 28 2010, 04:55 AM) [snapback]47992[/snapback]Every Korean male must complete two years of military service before they turn thirty.

I'll add that this training is supposed to happen immediately after high school, but it can be deferred for a few years fairly easily (or so I've heard from various high school age Koreans).

Main forums / Streetside Patio / Korean War II / procyin

Procyin@cafe.gomorning.com — Fri, 28 May 2010 06:55:00 -0500

Koreans don't really worry about war anymore.

The North has been posturing for years. Neither government actually wants a war. Especially the North. They couldn't afford it. Also, Kim Jong-Il is dying, and he is trying to slide his son into position as a legitimate military leader. This can't be done unless South Korean blood has been drawn. They are maneuvering their Navy like they are going to attack, and setting up along the DMZ to give a perception of firepower. I wouldn't be surprised at all if Kim Jong-Il silently passes the helm over to one of his sons before this is over.

The South / USFK are also posturing by having Naval exercises and live-fire exercises near the DMZ. The South Korean government doesn't want to put up with the bullshit anymore, so they need to remind the North (and the citizens of the South) that the combined firepower of the the forces could level Pyongyang in an evening.

Many Koreans also feel that the result of this investigation also coincides too coincidentally with the election in June. If Lee Myung-bak's (the President) party can diffuse the situation, and show enough strength in the face of adversity, it will give them a lot of credibility. Further, to most citizens the US Army is not welcome in Korea, and they also need an event which will support their cause in the face of plans to scale back the troop size and hand over full control to the South Korean government.

Military

Every Korean male must complete two years of military service before they turn thirty. So, yes everyone is trained. Further, every year (up to a certain age), men must return for compulsory training. Every man is a reserve.

When this training is happening, flags go up all along major streets which read "민방위" - Civil Defense. It reminds people of their safety. Also, on some bridges, or at the entrance to certain districts or "Gu" (Japanese, -ku) there are flags which mark this location as being loyal to the Republic of Korea (South Korea) in case of war.

Many of the sailors who served on the Cheonan were young men (18-30) serving their military service.

Shelters + Emergency plans

Designated shelters exist all over Korea and are marked by signs that say "대피소" (dae-pi-so). This includes all underground subway stations. I am sure there are evacuation procedures which I don't know about. Every 6 months or so, they have earthquake drills which simultaneously throughout Seoul cars are stopped, sirens go off, and police commanders take over the radio. I am sure this system would be used in wartime.

Also..

There is a hotline, 111, which you call if you suspect someone is a spy or a threat to national security. It scrolls every so often on the subway displays.

Something I missed? I don't know everything, and I will ask about the emergency plans.

Main forums / Streetside Patio / Korean War II / dave

ChangoBoy@cafe.gomorning.com — Fri, 28 May 2010 04:22:22 -0500

Yeah, we hear some stuff, but not much at all.

I've been wondering what the general population of Seoul is doing...
Are people packing up and heading south?
If so, are they doing so to "go visit relatives" or flat out saying "I'm getting out of here!"
and if it is happening, is it to the extent that companies are shutting down?

How does the military work there?
Is everyone trained to fight (like in Israel)?
Are there 'reserves'? have they been called up yet?

What about the equivalent of a "Civil Defense?"
Bomb shelters?
Are there set plans in place? (everyone should have a 'kit' with the following items:____")

Registering with your embassy is a good idea -- they will work to get you out. I recall hearing how the Swedish government used SMS to get people out of Beirut during the last attacks. The cool part is they somehow found a way to broadcast messages to anyone in the area that was roaming back to a Swedish carrier -- so even tourists who hadn't registered would get the message.

Main forums / Streetside Patio / Korean War II / matsuri

Matsuri@cafe.gomorning.com — Thu, 27 May 2010 20:29:17 -0500

There has been enough reporting that I knew that tensions between North and South Korea were rising. I also knew about the Cheonan sinking and that North Korea is allegedly behind it. (I assume that the accusation is true, but I'm no investigator or anything.)

Main forums / Streetside Patio / Korean War II / procyin

Procyin@cafe.gomorning.com — Thu, 27 May 2010 20:19:05 -0500

Here's the email:

QUOTEDear Canadian Citizen,

In May 2010, a multinational investigation team concluded that North Korea (DPRK) was responsible for the sinking of a South Korean warship resulting in 46 casualties. The evolving political response is likely to cause even greater inter-Korean tensions, which could escalate into other forms of confrontation. This situation has been extensively covered by international news media over the last week.

For the moment, Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada has not changed the risk level for the two countries nor released any official warning. The Canadian Embassy to Korea is closely monitoring the situation and will advise the Canadian community in Korea of developments as required. As the situation evolves, you are advised to consult the Travel Report for South Korea for up-to-date information.

Canadians are encouraged to maintain their level of readiness to cope with any emergency situation. It is recommended that:

you ensure that your travel documents, including your passport, are valid;
you have registered with the online Registry of Canadians Abroad (ROCA) and/or updated your registration with your latest information.

Please see the weblinks below for additional information:

Travel report-up-to-date information about Korea
http://www.voyage.gc.ca/countries_pays/rep...g.asp?id=153000

Registry of Canadians Abroad
https://www.voyage2.gc.ca/Registration_insc...nDsAOImpW8w6161

How to obtain a passport
http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/korea...t.aspx?lang=eng

Emergency evacuation
http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/korea...e.aspx?lang=eng

http://www.voyage.gc.ca/faq/evacuations-eng.asp

We hope that this information will be helpful to you,

Your Consular team

Embassy of Canada

Main forums / Streetside Patio / Korean War II / procyin

Procyin@cafe.gomorning.com — Thu, 27 May 2010 20:17:42 -0500

I don't know how much coverage this gets in your American media, but it's obviously on the front page everyday here in South Korea. This whole business started on one of our Friday (I think) beer and chicken delivery nights when breaking news came on the TV reporting that a warship, the Cheonan was sinking in the Yellow Sea. That was March 26th. It was pretty quiet until the investigation team came on TV to blame the North.

In the past week or two, the situation has been escalating. I got an email from the Canadian Embassy telling me that the danger level has not changed, but just in case, they sent evacuation and emergency preparedness information. http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/korea...e.aspx?lang=eng

Important things:

- Four North Korean subs disappear from satellite imgery http://bit.ly/dtXbnP (Yonhap News)

- North Korean soldiers told to get ready for combat http://bit.ly/96PV4R (Chosun Ilbo)

- North Korea plans to cancel non-aggression agreement http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/world/asia_pacific/10160187.stm (BBC)

- Seoul to resume propaganda broadcasts with huge speakers along the DMZ - http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100525/ap_on_...orea_ship_sinks

Main forums / Morning Coffee / The Pocchari Scale / dunlap

dunlap@cafe.gomorning.com — Thu, 27 May 2010 15:14:57 -0500

I like that Finch's post is the preview text, too.

Main forums / Morning Coffee / The Pocchari Scale / shidoshi

shidoshi@cafe.gomorning.com — Thu, 27 May 2010 13:54:46 -0500

Just happening to do a Google search, I just noticed that this is the top hit on Google if you search for "pocchari". *heh*

Main forums / Morning Coffee / Love Exposure / matsuri

Matsuri@cafe.gomorning.com — Wed, 26 May 2010 14:21:44 -0500

The only thing I'm coming away from it with is that single fathers in Japan must be really horrible. Or at the least, people think they are.

Main forums / Morning Coffee / Love Exposure / dunlap

dunlap@cafe.gomorning.com — Wed, 26 May 2010 06:50:35 -0500

You've just been Exposed!

Main forums / Morning Coffee / Love Exposure / echan

echan@cafe.gomorning.com — Wed, 26 May 2010 02:30:41 -0500

Holy shit what did I just watch.

I'm gonna sleep on it and return with something to say tomorrow.

Main forums / Morning Coffee / Love Exposure / matsuri

Matsuri@cafe.gomorning.com — Tue, 25 May 2010 01:28:48 -0500

We just finished the first disc (for some reason echan didn't download disc 2). These people are so messed up. This movie could be some kind of learning tool for psychologists or something.

Main forums / Streetside Patio / Video /audio ripping from magical source? / echan

echan@cafe.gomorning.com — Mon, 24 May 2010 16:18:13 -0500

QUOTE(Procyin @ May 24 2010, 08:14 AM) [snapback]47979[/snapback]So I am doing this IPTV thing for Korean TV now. So, the video is on my computer, so I was thinking that there must be some way for me to rip this and give you guys some interesting videos.

It is GOM player's new TV service, so it plays through their crazy windows app, so it's not immediately obvious how I might do this.

Is there a catch-all program for ripping whatever video / audio on the screen, and works well?
Uhh, don't rip audio/video as it plays on-screen. You'll be adding new compression to an already compressed source! There must be a program for ripping their video/audio streams...

Main forums / Streetside Patio / Stuff to do in the Pacific Northwest? / matsuri

Matsuri@cafe.gomorning.com — Mon, 24 May 2010 15:56:53 -0500

Hmm.... I haven't done much actual swimming at the beaches out here. Wading and splashing yes, but the water is almost always really cold, so actual swimming takes a dedicated swimmer.

I was actually just looking up hot springs in Oregon, and thinking about taking a trip to a nearby one sometime this summer. It's a little ways outside of Portland, but if you didn't mind the drive I'm sure it would be pretty as you would definitely be driving through some forest area. This is the one I was thinking of going to: http://oregonhotsprings.immunenet.com/bagby.htm

Multnomah Falls is a pretty waterfall just outside of Portland. http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/columbia/recreation/waterfalls.shtml

Silver Falls is a pretty awesome little park with a bunch of waterfalls that you can hike around. It's about an hour south of Portland (pretty close to where we live). http://www.oregonstateparks.org/park_211.php

My friend suggested some things in Seattle... She said there's a cool Asian area (Japantown/Chinatown) with a lot of cool shops, Volunteer Park has free botanical gardens and a good view of the city, Pike's Place Market is a big tourist attraction (outdoor market, fresh seafood, lots of shopping stuff), if you want to go to a zoo - go to Woodland Park Zoo, Pacific Science Center (kind of geared toward kids, but still fun), and she said be sure to ride the SLUT.

If you don't have hotel rooms booked for the whole week, and you're looking for something a little different, http://www.mcmenamins.com/ is an interesting Pacific Northwest based chain of hotels, pubs, breweries, wineries, and distilleries. Even if you don't stay the night at one, they're all very unique and interesting and often housed in historical buildings. I think most of the hotels are in and around Portland, but there are pubs all around Oregon and possibly some in Washington as well.

If you do make it down to Portland, and especially if you make it all the way out to Silver Falls, feel free to get a hold of us if you want to go for dinner or something. Echan has his cell phone number on Facebook so you could call or text.

Whatever you guys end up doing, have fun! Plan for rain, as it has been raining a bit off and on. It might be sunny next week, but you really never know. And if you want to look like a local, don't use an umbrella!

Main forums / Streetside Patio / Video /audio ripping from magical source? / procyin

Procyin@cafe.gomorning.com — Mon, 24 May 2010 10:14:02 -0500

So I am doing this IPTV thing for Korean TV now. So, the video is on my computer, so I was thinking that there must be some way for me to rip this and give you guys some interesting videos.

It is GOM player's new TV service, so it plays through their crazy windows app, so it's not immediately obvious how I might do this.

Is there a catch-all program for ripping whatever video / audio on the screen, and works well?