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Chinese Google Maps
Today, I recognized the connection between literacy and computer literacy when I reset the default language on a MacBook Pro to 简体ä¸æ–‡. Within the Language & Text settings under System Preferences, a user can select a language for the computer. I had thought that selecting a language other than English would only alter the language…
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Happy Hollow Park & Zoo
Yesterday, I visited the Happy Hollow Park & Zoo in San Jose, CA. The park just re-opened the previous weekend after an almost two-year renovation. When I arrived shortly after 10 a.m., I already saw a long line of cars waiting outside the toll booths. The parking lot itself was already about a third full.…
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Not Just a Nation of Knock-Offs
New York Times: China Drawing High-Tech Research From U.S.: For years, many of China’s best and brightest left for the United States, where high-tech industry was more cutting-edge. But Mark R. Pinto is moving in the opposite direction. It’s one thing for a Chinese engineer to return back to China for better career opportunities. However,…
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Waterproof Mattress Pad
The Newpoint Terry Waterproof Mattress Protector is absolutely fantastic. If you have any one in the house that is potty training or with incontinence issues, this is this mattress protector is the product to use. On Amazon, this mattress protector comes in sizes from Twin (currently at $9.88) to California King (currently at $29.99). So,…
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Old Mandarin Islamic 清真è€åŒ—京
I first heard of Old Mandarin Islamic through the Check, Please! Bay Area television show on KQED. You can view that episode on the KQED website or download the free episode from iTunes. Anyways, I finally made my way to San Francisco this past weekend for a taste test and ended up enjoying a feast…
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Koret Children’s Quarter at Golden Gate Park
The Koret Children’s Quarter is located at 320 Bowling Green Drive in Golden Gate Park. Also known as the Children’s Playground, the Koret Children’s Quarter features an abundance of activities for young children, including swings, an artificial (concrete) surf with larger-than-life hermit crabs and other marine animals, a sandbox, and two climbing and play structures…
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Pages: You Need a Newer Version of Pages to Open This Document
Today, a co-worker asked if I could open .pages document. Of course, I thought. Send me the document. After all. I have iWork installed on my MacBook Pro. See. Even though we have just entered 2010, the latest version of iWork is iWork ’09. And, my version is iWork ’08. Surely, a version of iWork…
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Yamaha Piano Special Event at Costco (2010)
The Mountain View Costco hosted another Yamaha piano special event last weekend. I’ve been tracking them for a while: March 2008, April 2008, and August 2009.. Prices appear to be up from 2008, but the same as 2009. On the floor, I saw a Yamaha Grand Piano GB15 PE 5′ 0″ listed for $8,799.00 with…
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Chinese New Year Red Envelopes 新年红包
This year, Chinese New Year falls on February 14, 2010. My regular source of red envelopes is the local bank or 99 Ranch supermarket. Many Chinese bookstores also have red envelopes available for purchase. If you want to make your own, you can find free Ni Hao Kai-Lan Chinese New Year Red Envelopes at the…
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Omron Pedometer HJ-112: Step Currency
I love my Omron Pedometer. I am constantly checking it throughout the day just to make sure that I am on track to meet my fitness goals. With pedometer secured, I am totally focused on “step currency.” That’s a term for my personal game where I earn steps (or points) throughout the day for completing…