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The Lost Symbol

Posted on November 26, 2009 by sinyaw

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 →

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To China and Infinity

Posted on November 21, 2009 by sinyaw

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

Posted on November 19, 2009 by sinyaw

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 →

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Layered Stew

Posted on November 16, 2009 by sinyaw

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

Posted on November 11, 2009 by sinyaw

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 →

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ZongZi in November

Posted on November 9, 2009 by sinyaw

ZongZi (粽子) 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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水滸:吊林沖

Posted on November 6, 2009 by sinyaw

這麼好的個英雄,死的多麼悽涼. 先病倒,再醉酒自殺. 他是死也不下梁山的. 想想,他好好的在京裏當官. 被逼上梁山. 一肚子深仇大恨,柔情萬丈,英雄武藝,落的個孤零零的醉死. 這也是施耐庵的伏筆了. 招安一定沒個好下場. 一開始,就死個大將. 水滸的悲劇,就此舖開. 少年的我,到了這就不看下去了. 記得我看三國,關公一死,我也就看不下去了一樣. 現在的我,嘆口氣,繼續.

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Brilliant!

Posted on November 3, 2009 by sinyaw

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 →

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Cheating for a $20

Posted on October 31, 2009 by sinyaw

This is interesting. If you are lazy to click, this economy professor experimented on his students every year. He will get 8 students to bid on a $20 bill. The highest bidder gets it, paying whatever he or she bid. … Continue reading →

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台北兩天

Posted on October 29, 2009 by sinyaw

光輝的十月,台北靜俏俏? 打聽一下,水災的關係. 或者,不想和對岸打對台? 細雨,去了十月的悶熱. 坐捷運到處走走,摸到個歐式建築,裡面是下午茶. 東西比美國高級餐廳還精緻, 好酒好菜又不貴, 盡興而返. 第二天,去碧潭. 這地方30年前,可以和女孩一對一划船. 是個重要約會點. 現在的一代,當然有新招了. 我們幾個老頭,偷到了半天閑. 喝啤酒,看水,看人. 潭邊緬懷舊事,天南地北一番. 經濟還是低迷,台北人繼續等著. 不論那種未來,台北人的答案都是要等. 這心情,鬱悶啊.

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