Category Archives: Witness to my life

How about Steaks?

Posted on July 1, 2014 by sinyaw

Of course there is a matching recipe for steaks. Silly you. Buy the best steak you can find. USDA Prime will be excellent. Other than that, the exact cut matters little, as long as it’s about an inch thick and … Continue reading →

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World Famous Wang-Family BBQ, the Recipe

Posted on June 25, 2014 by sinyaw

BBQ aficionado will tell you that there is no BBQ recipe, only a philosophy. Since Kid asked for this, I will try. BBQ back ribs is a multi-day process. Use high-quality and long (12 inches) tongs. Have thick gloves or … Continue reading →

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Playing 2048

Posted on June 3, 2014 by sinyaw

May 31st, 2014 If you have not heard of it, 2048 is a game, free and open sourced, that is highly addictive. I have spent untold number of hours on it. Last night, I achieved the goal of creating the … Continue reading →

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Best Sushi in Tokyo

Posted on April 20, 2014 by sinyaw

“It’s the best Sushi in Tokyo,” our host boasted. “That’s a bold claim.” We both thought that’s really more of a personal opinion of our host than an unbiased journalistic assessment. Our expectation, nevertheless, heightened as we took in the … Continue reading →

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How to Lock SmartCar with Disconnected Battery

Posted on April 2, 2014 by sinyaw

SmartCar has a curious design. There is no way to lock the car without using electricity. The key is a standard remote control one that can be used to lock, unlock, or open the trunk gate. Like all other cars, … Continue reading →

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Taipei’s Sunflowers

Posted on March 31, 2014 by sinyaw

March 29th, 2014 One of the best features of this hotel is the jogging path. It is close to the “Freedom Square” (used to be known as Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Park). I enjoy the run around the perimeter and come … Continue reading →

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Lasagna, an Adverture

Posted on March 28, 2014 by sinyaw

Kids, and many, knew that I love watching cooking shows. They also knew that I am a theorist, not a experimentalist, of culinary arts. For that matter, I am not even a good enough critic. Heavy smoking during my youthful … Continue reading →

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An Episode…

Posted on March 13, 2014 by sinyaw

March 11th, 2014 Woke up early, it’s a sunny day in Seattle. Dealt with email, luggage was packed last night, I headed for the airport. Wife has been in California for the past two weeks. Yay! I was about to … Continue reading →

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Earphones, Saga Continues

Posted on January 24, 2014 by sinyaw

Loyal readers knew my obsession with earphones. In addition to delivering good sound. I learned that I have two requirements that are hard to meet with the same product. I need a pair for running, on treadmill or on the … Continue reading →

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Hawksmania

Posted on January 19, 2014 by sinyaw

Seattle Seahawks is having a great season. Riding on last year’s moment, they finished the season winning 13 games out of 16 and clinched the conference champion. They won the first game of the play-off and will face the long-time … Continue reading →

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