SUNDRY INTERESTING PEOPLE and THINGS:

College buddy and partner in thought crime. Give his place a visit, especially if you think ascerbic erudition is dead in this world.

Christine Cheung; UCR student, Cosplayer, Programmer, Manga Addict.

Some people think Wil Wheaton is just an ex-actor who used to be Westley on Star Trek: The Next Generation. Those people are very wrong.

The beautiful and talented Mari Iijima. Not content with being an accomplished singer and pianist, she has recently started learning Bass guitar.

The one and only Shonen Knife.

Music to bend your mind. Sorry, site is Japanese only.

Mizuki Ichiro!! Singer of such greats as the OP for Mazinger Z. In 1999, sang 1000 songs in 24 hours. Site is mostly Japanese, but has a profile page in English.

The Pillows! How do I describe them? I don't know... I first heard their music in フリクリ, AKA FLCL, FuriKuri, Foolycooly. Has an english section.

This isn't a sponsored link or anything, I just want people to get a good deal on tickets to Japan, JR passes, etc. Plus, I really liked the service I get from the ladies in the Costa Mesa office.

This also isn't a sponsired link, I just feel sorry for people who don't live near a Mitsuwa or a Marukai.