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ResortQuest Waikiki Beach Tower
I recently stayed at the ResortQuest Waikiki Beach Tower and found it to be the perfect place for families. I had booked a two bedroom, two bath suite for a party of six. The kitchen allowed us to hold down food costs and accommodate the palate of the little ones even while we were away…
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Asian Art Museum – Ming Dynasty Exhibit
The Asian Art Museum is hosting a special exhibition entitled Power and Glory: Court Arts of China’s Ming Dynasty from June 27-September 21, 2008. Fortunately, Target sponsors a Free First Sundays program that opens admission to the museum for free on the first Sunday of every month. This past Sunday being a “first Sunday,” I…
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Seymour Marine Discovery Center
The Seymour Marine Discovery Center in Santa Cruz, CA, offers young children a close-up look into the world of marine life. The center consists of three small exhibit halls and an open audio-visual space. When I stopped by last weekend, the center was not crowded. Parking was easy and free. The center is located right…
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Palo Alto Airport Day 2007
I stopped by the Palo Alto Airport Day festivities this afternoon. I saw quite a few small planes on display, as well as helicopters from the Santa Clara County sheriff, U.S. Coast Guard and Stanford Hospital. The San Francisco Bay Area offers many fun activities and events. Many charge admission, but some are free. I…
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The Las Vegas of China
New York Times: BiggerThanLasVegas?That’s Macao’s Bet. Las Vegas’s days as the capital of excess may be numbered. The $2.4 billion Venetian Macao Resort, scheduled to open here Tuesday, will give Sin City more than a run for its money. My favorite line from the article? “But Macao’s average gambler is still a day-tripper from Hong…
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Vienna Teng at Bol Park
I attended the free Vienna Teng concert at Bol Park in Palo Alto last night. For those who have never heard of her, Vienna earned a B.S. in Computer Science from Stanford University, only to forgo software engineering for a career in music. Awesome performance. I’m always excited to see successful Asian Americans in careers…
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Los Altos Art & Wine Festival
I stopped by the Los Altos Art & Wine Festival this morning. Even for those who aren’t big fans of art or wine, the Festival offers many interesting attractions. Of course, most of the booths featured arts and crafts items for sale, including photos, paintings, and assorted handicrafts. Also present were local vendors, such as…
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Macao Leaving Las Vegas Behind
New York Times: Macao Surpasses Las Vegas as Gambling Center. Macao surpassed the Las Vegas Strip to become the world’s biggest gambling center in 2006, measured by total gambling revenue, according to industry analysts and government figures released today. I suppose this is good news if you own or run a casino in Macao. But,…
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Top 8 Reasons to Learn English
The United States requires applicants for naturalization to be able to read, write, speak, and understand English. However, the U.S. exempts older applicants who have resided in the United States as a lawful permanent resident for a long duration or those with a medical impairment that affects their ability to learn English. While green card…