A public apology
I'd really like to apologize to who ever came to this site looking for ways to make Apple Salad. I'm not always so bad; I promise.
Tandem Efforts
This morning is the second morning that Frulwinn came running with me. There are a couple reasons why I think this is fantastic--and worth reporting.
The first and most pertinent reason is that Fru loves sleep. Love is not an overstatement here. On more than one occasion we have discussed her affinity for sleep and whether or not it rivals her affinity for me, her husband. I go to run around 5:30 in the morning, and that means a serious sacrifice on her part. For that alone, I'm impressed.
Another thing is that she's a bad runner. I'm a par runner, but I'm a great pacesetter; that's bad for a bad runner. We tried running together before back in Berwyn Heights but the hilly terrain had me practically running circles around her. This time, on a simple flat course, I started from the very beginning pointing out important techniques and she complied with real sincerity.
This second run I could see so much improvement. I'm still practically running in place on her behalf, but she has almost completely adopted my tempo (which I did not alter). This means that now all we have to do is stretch out her stride and she's ready to run*.
Frulwinn is a real athlete, for more capable of these things than I am. I wince a little when I see her adopt new things and develop skill so rapidly. But I'm happy to see her progress as a progress of my own. And I'm eager to find a reason to play catch-up.
*As opposed to jogging, which I friggin' hate.
Travelling by wiki
Using a wiki to find something I don't know? I've been doing it for a while and have found it very useful.
Using a wiki as a reference in an assignment? I was a little leary at first, but these days it's a real, valid resource.
Now Kottke shows me another excellent use for wikis--travel planning. First time I using TravelWiki but it gave me great info for the trip I'm currently planning, our Christmas vacation to Singapore and Kuala Lumpur*.
*Yes. Philippines has been officially removed from our Christmas plans. We have friends there (sorry!) but Frulwinn's parents were successful in making us question our personal security. So we're going somewhere with relatively lower chance of harm.
we make money not art:
we make money not art: Korea develops smart arm-wrestling robot
The usual mildly interesting story; until Professor Kang tries to rationalize it. Grandma wrestling a computer? Yeah.
How long will a great TAN last?
The Assimilated Negro: Make Some Noise Cause TAN Is For The Kids
TAN keeps it hot; so when he says holla back I gotta represent.
I felt a need to respond since my meager spike received a spike in new visitors (4) who were searching either Google or Technorati for "assimilated negro." Guess trackbacks really do work; thanks for the blog contact high, yo.
SI.com: First Person: Hines Ward,
SI.com: First Person: Hines Ward, Steelers Wide Receiver
An old article, only because there's a more recent write-up of him in a Korean newspaper (in Korean, obviously). Stolen from The (relocated) Marmot's Hole.
The Korea Herald : The
The Korea Herald : The Nation's No.1 English Newspaper
Jin, now we both can make a TV show!!!
Are you still reading me, by the way?
whatikilledtoday Sometimes you run across
Sometimes you run across a website that totally thows you off of your usual balance. Add this one to the list.
I initially read the entires with just a passing interest, but you get sucked in. Wow. Short posts whith such a powerful impact.
MasaManiA = %u9053%u5FB3%u904A%u622F: Japanese business
MasaManiA = %u9053%u5FB3%u904A%u622F: Japanese business man's vomiting life
Another (long overdue) instant classic by none other than my only Japanese culture source (heh), Masamania.
WARNING: There are pictures of people and their drunken upheavals.
The Lost Nomad: The first
The Lost Nomad: The first Korean astronaut
Posted not for it's "interestingness" but for having the absolute corniest korean joke I've EVER heard. EVER. You get so much love for that, 'cause I love corny jokes. heh.
Universal Docking Being Worked Out
Universal Docking Being Worked Out - Gizmodo
While we're on things I'll regret when I return to the States. Um, hate to rain on your parade, but here in Korea I can charge my (korean)Motorola with almost any charger.
Mas, I can run into many convenience stores and get a quick 10 minute charge when my battery dies. For a small fee, of course, but when you need the call....
This is the second post today where I feel like responding to Gizmodo. I now realize; I need to be a commenter. Anyone have an invite?
Outsourcing outrage / Indian call-center
Outsourcing outrage / Indian call-center workers suffer abuse
While we're on the somewhat race-related thing. This is another one of those things that I was mildly sensitive about before leaving the US....now I'm gonna have so much trouble dealing with coming back. One of the reasons I can't stand Americans.
Oh wait. I'm American. huh.
WSJ.com - The New White
WSJ.com - The New White Flight
Oh man this is great. I don't know what makes me like this piece more:
Seriously, the thing just keeps getting better. I gotta say that I love this.
I have a hard time understanding a logic that condems parents for pushing their kids to be academically stellar--even when they push too hard--yet still looks down on families who don't guide and direct their kids to be responsible and assertive. Where exactly do you stand?
www.tokyotimes.org � Robotic relief I
www.tokyotimes.org � Robotic relief
I have absolutely no use for this. In fact, I'm not sure even what it is? someone care to explain??? :D
Scientists show we%u2019ve been losing
Scientists show we%u2019ve been losing face for 10,000 years - Sunday Times - Times Online
Science tells you your head is getting smaller. But I tell you that your head is like a rock; any thing that's disappearing is eroding. :)
FREE computer! Need I Say
FREE computer! Need I Say More? - Gizmodo
If you've had a recent conversation with me....that narrows you down to about 3 people....you know I'm really passionate these days about giving opportunities to those less advantaged. I have a soft spot in my heart for those who don't even have the tools to dream.
That being said, this and the $100 computer really make me excited. And yes, the first commenter says what I really hope will happen. I can't wait to see some little illiterate einstein totally blow our minds away once he gets his hands on something new.
Prolly crappy by my standard, but it's better than nothing. And that's a good place to start.
Xbox 360 Screenshots Oh yes,
Oh yes, I know we don't have one yet, but we can lust my friend. We can lust. Props to MS on finally making a pretty GUI....
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