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The Lost Symbol
The Lost Symbol Dan Brown ISBN-13: 9780385504225 Almost all KungKu fictions, a large genre unknown to westerners, describe how the masters, heroes or villains, acquired their superior skills. The methods are well categorized: some magic elixir, a rare script or … Continue reading
To China and Infinity
I came to silicon valley in the mid-80s. The valley was buzzing with energy. It took me two weeks to find a job, an entry level software programmer at a start-up company. The bosses talked about the big dream IPO … Continue reading
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Wicked
Wicked Teal Wicks, Kendra Kassebaum The strategy did not quite work: find a mid-week matinee, take public transportation, enjoy a less attended show. The possibility of rain changed our minds on taking CalTrain. We arrived Orpheum Theater and found a … Continue reading
Layered Stew
Wife told me this simple recipe when I was left to feed myself in the states. I managed to burn my stew. It was still delicious and sustained me for 3 days until the chef came back. The chef then … Continue reading
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Stephen King’s Old Charm
Different Seasons Stephen King ISBN: 978-0451167538 I have many lost books: those I bought, kept, but never finished. This one holds the record. I bought it on a business trip no less than 20 years ago. I read one of … Continue reading
ZongZi in November
ZongZi (ç²½å) is one of my favorite foods. When I was growing up, the best time was ZongZi trading. Each family made its own and traded with friends and neighbors. Mom always put little ribs in hers, instead of boneless … Continue reading
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Brilliant!
I always thought desalination and solar power are so naturally tegether. Don’t we see vast salt ponds lining the coast? All of them use solar power to evaporate the water. If we would capture those vapors, we got water. Right? … Continue reading