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Matt Belisle
Matt Belisle of the Colorado Rockies in 2014
As Belisle’s salary increased each year from 2010 to 2014 with the Colorado Rockies so did his ERA. He took a nearly $1 million pay cut this year to pitch for the St. Louis Cardinals with good results so far (an ERA of 1.50 after 13 appearances).
Chungjangsa
I really miss blue skies in Asia during the summer. The humidity makes them rare. On this unusual day between storms I headed up Mt. Mudeung and enjoyed this lovely place mostly by myself.
Description of Chungjangsa Shrine in Mount Mudeung National Park
Bus 1187 has a stop at Chungjansa.
My one wish is that I’m NOT made a “Minister of War” after my death.
The Japanese invasion described at this shrine was the one led by Toyotomi Hideyoshi. His desire to concur China via Korea ultimately led to the weakening of his finances and power to the point that Tokugawa Ieyasu was able to control Japan, become shogun, and begin the 250+ year Edo Period.
Happy Cinco de Mayo
souvenir vendors at El Pipila (Guanajuato, Mexico)
Today (May 5) is one of the strangest holidays in the USA, featuring long lines at Mexican restaurants and an increase in Corona and margarita sales; Mexican Independence Day is actually September 16. I was in Guanajuato on September 16 many years ago and the celebration is crazy. Since the revolt happened near and through Guanajuato I suppose the party there is a bit bigger than anywhere else in Mexico.
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autographs at GODZ in Tokyo including Stratovarius, Outrage, Children of Bodom, and The Crown
The metal bar Godz in Shinjuku, one of Japan’s many themed establishments in this genre, is not easy to find. You probably don’t want to look at a map as you’re walking the alleys of Kabukicho, or you’ll have five Nigerians all over you trying to get you to go to their place. Study the map beforehand and then walk straight there without talking to anyone or responding to anyone trying to help you. Head downstairs for Godz.
Once inside, strike up a conversation with anyone, and the rest of the evening will be wonderful.
Today’s photo is of some signatures hanging on the wall. I took this picture to compare the Outrage autographs to the ones I have hanging in my office. It looks like Naoki Hashimoto wasn’t with the band when the other three members signed the one hanging in Godz so maybe this one was obtained around the time of 24-7 or “Cause for Pause”.
Lastings Milledge
Lastings Milledge of the Yakult Swallows
The “best 16-year old player” in 2001 is currently working to come back from a couple of injury-plagued seasons in Japan. He has played in just 4 of the Swallow’s 28 games so far this year.
Milledge’s best year as a pro came in 2012 for the Swallows when he hit .300 with 21 home runs. Today’s photo comes from 2013, the first year of a three-year $4.4 million contract for Lastings which has produced only 17 home runs so far and a batting average below .250 for Yakult.