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Archive for May 2009

Beijing Guo An v. Qing Dao Zhong Neng

Some of us checked out a football match. We (Beijing) were playing Qing Dao, which is a city famous for its beer, “Tsing Tao” (Qing Dao = Tsing Tao). It was actually my first time to a soccer match, and given the fact that I had no stake in either team, I found myself eventually [...]

Memorial Day

Great photoset on The Big Picture of Memorial Day. Via The Big Picture

Russian Victory Day

Russia recently celebrated their Victory Day, which commemorates the defeat of the Nazis in Russia. This guy made a grave mistake, and he knows it too. Most likely, his family is already dead. Via The Big Picture

NY Times: Lens

The NY Times has a new photojournalism blog called Lens. It has a pretty slick UI. The NY Times has definitely made a name for itself in the tech world. I believe that it is the most progressive newspaper, keeping up with the latest mediums of media. Everything that they put out is visually pleasing. [...]

HI Summer

And so the summer begins here… Not cool Thursday…not cool (no pun intended).

Trilogy Meter

Dan Meth has a great series on pop-cultural charts. What do you think of his ideas on the “Trilogy Meter”? I totally agree with him on Star Wars. I’d say the only things I would change on this chart is to have 3 higher than 1 for Indiana Jones, and for 2 to be higher [...]

Burritos In China

Burritos in China. Good burritos in China. BIG, good burritos in China. Yep, once again, my buddy Jason has come through (see Hot Dog post). Located in Sanlitun, in an inconspicuous location, sits a lonely restaurant that has salsa playing through its stereos. Once inside, the smell of the place instantly reminded me of exactly [...]

Swine Flu Precautions

I read this… The U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention recommend taking the following precautions to prevent spreading the flu. Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it. Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you [...]