Author Archives: aiko

Aiko’s Trek Through the West: Valier Rock City, Taxidermy, and Cowboy Art

Posted on July 7, 2011 by aiko

There are few things I love more than cool rocks.  Thus, when my dear friend Scott Brauer, told me about a place called Rock City in Montana that’s reminiscent of the stone structures of Goblin Valley in Southern Utah, I … Continue reading →

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Aiko’s Trek Through the West: Hiking in Glacier

Posted on July 6, 2011 by aiko

EDIT: Now with decent pictures. My shoulders are lousy with bug bites. When I put on my night shirt, I noticed some rust-colored stains exactly where the bites are… Gross. Anyway! Hiking! Is what I did for three days straight.  … Continue reading →

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Aiko’s Trek Through the West: The Trail Run

Posted on July 3, 2011 by aiko

I had originally conceived of this trip as centered on trail running, but had no specific plans. Well, that just changed. In trying to figure out what to do for the 4th of July, I noticed that the town of … Continue reading →

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Aiko’s Trek Through the West: Seattle–> Two Gallants–> Spokane–> Farragut State Park

Posted on July 2, 2011 by aiko

I’m off driving around the west for a few weeks, and Guillermo and I discussed what to call this adventure. I’ve been referring to it as my “Western States Road Trip.” This, admittedly, has little dramatic impact. He suggested “Aiko’s … Continue reading →

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Round of 256: Division I Right Side

Posted on June 23, 2011 by aiko

I’m finishing this up last minute as I’ve been desperately trying to wrap up grading and empty out my classroom so I can get the hell outta dodge as soon as possible.  I know very little about any of these … Continue reading →

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Results: Round of 256, Division F, Left Side Results

Posted on June 18, 2011 by aiko

I got my first opportunity to man Guillermo’s massive vote-tracking spreadsheet for this round, and let me tell you it’s a finely crafted piece of work.  Let me also tell you that it might drive you insane if you have … Continue reading →

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Round of 256: Division F, Left Side

Posted on June 16, 2011 by aiko

I’m pleased to be posting for this round, so to listen go to the Grooveshark link, and submit your votes in the comment section below by 8pm EST on Saturday, June 18. We’ve got a bracket of returning champs, hopeful … Continue reading →

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