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Apple TV Slow No More
I’ve been using an Apple TV for two months now, and I think I’ve finally bid farewell to the spinner. At first, I was plagued by an absolutely maddening product. If you think the spinning beach ball on a Mac is bad, the black-and-white one spinner is 10x worse on a TV because television is…
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Mexico Travel Warning
Last month, the U.S. Department of State issued a new travel warning for U.S. citizens travelling to or living in Mexico. If you want to get multiple perspectives on travel safety, you can also read what other English-speaking nations have stated about travel to Mexico. Travel Report – Mexico. From the Canada Department of Foreign…
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Niles Canyon Railway
A few months ago, I caught a ride aboard the Niles Canyon Railway. Finding the station was simple enough, though the location of the parking lot was far from obvious. As it turns out, a parking lot is located next to the station. If you drive down the path alongside the railroad tracks, the lot…
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YUM Seeking to Acquire Majority Interest in Little Sheep
YUM! Brands, Inc., which operates KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Long John Silver‘s and A&W All-American Food Restaurants, is seeking to acquire a majority interest in Little Sheep. From the YUM! most-recent quarterly report: We currently own 27% of the outstanding shares of Little Sheep Group Limited (“Little Sheep”） a Hot Pot concept headquartered in…
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Little Sheep Mongolian Hot Pot, Cupertino, CA
Little Sheep Mongolian Hot Pot has opened another restaurant down the peninsula. For those living in the South Bay, all the deliciousness that å°è‚¥ç¾Š has to offer may be obtained at 19062 Stevens Creek Boulevard, Cupertino, CA. Loree Center is located away from all the more popular Chinese retail destinations, which is a good thing.…
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Apple TV
I’m perfectly happy viewing videos on a MacBook Pro, iPad or iPhone (and probably in that order). However, sometimes, the TV really is the best device. In this instance, I wanted the kids to be able to watch video from their dance class so that they could follow along and practice daily. Obviously, this situation…
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Omron Pedometer v. Fitbit Tracker
Last year, I picked up an Omron Pedometer to track my daily exercise. I really liked the Omron HJ-112 pedometer. The pedometer is still functioning after one year; however, I did have to change the battery once and the end clip did break. But, I ended up switching to a Fitbit. At first, I was…
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Separate But Equal Education
Time is reporting that the Summit County Prosecutor’s Office has prosecuted a mother of two children for felony tampering with records for sending them to the suburban Copley-Fairlawn City Schools, instead of her local school district in Akron, Ohio. The mother was using her father’s address to enroll her children. I wonder if the criminal…
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What A Monkey Dad Learned From Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother
The Internet has been abuzz ever since the Wall Street Journal published Why Chinese Mothers Are Superior, an excerpt from Amy Chua’s Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother. If you want a more balanced preview, listen to an interview of the author from KQED’s Forum. Also, both Amazon and Apple offer a free sample from…
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Museum of American Heritage, Palo Alto, CA
Last month, I visited the Museum of American Heritage. Located at 351 Homer Avenue in Palo Alto, the Museum offers a free peak at American’s not-too-distant past. During my visit, the Museum of American Heritage had a special Lego exhibit. An ordinary city block with the ubiquitous 7-Eleven convenience store and Starbucks coffee shop. Santa…