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Russian Store in NYC

My wife and I came across this store in Manhattan a few days ago. She saw the Russian dolls (Matryoshka), noting that Fang Fang likes it. So we took photos. I noticed this is a rather authentic Russian store. Not … Continue reading

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Naghmeh Abedini: The US Church is pursuing fame and Wealth, not God

Indeed. In the pursuit of God, one can quickly tell when the other is not truly pursuing God.

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Muslim Refugee Migrants Sexually Assault Women in Europe

Immigration is an opportunity for foreigners to enjoy a new life or a new living. I'm always for immigration. Unlike many in the West, I don't just congratulate those who has immigrated successfully with all paper works properly done. I … Continue reading

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Double Imputations - His Active & Passive Obedience

In the reformed doctrine, we elaborate how we are counted heaven-worthy. This brings in the doctrine of Christ's active and passive obedience. Active Obedience: The righteous works of Jesus on Earth. Passive Obedience: The suffering Christ endured in crucifixion. The … Continue reading

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Headlights upgrade for Honda CR-V 2012 EX

After much complaints from my wife about the car headlights, I've decided to upgrade it to OSRAM Night Breaker Unlimited ($33+), which comes highly recommended. There have been much complaints about the original OEM headlights that came with Honda CRV … Continue reading

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Photos: Morning Eagle & Central Park Contrast, not by me

Photographers Unknown.

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Is it Biblical? Piracy, Copyright, bootleg, illegal copies, etc.

This started in the West, then some Easterners adopted such idea as piracy = stealing. This kind of idea is only valid in capitalism. Though valid, it is not true. At best, making someone else's work as your own, is … Continue reading

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SAS Programming Certifications

With Nadia's advice, I took SAS Base programming earlier this week. But due to unfamiliarity with the test, I got 69% instead of the 70% passing mark. I also blame myself for not preparing well enough for such easy test. … Continue reading

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Coursera: Basic Optics I

This course is in Mandarin, by 朱士維 Shi-Wei Chu of National Taiwan University. The introduction (week 2) of the course is interesting. The professor uses an illusion I've not seen before: It is either a photo of Albert Einstein or … Continue reading

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Would I go to hell if I don't go to church weekly?

Instead of using "going to hell", I'll change that phrase to "Am I still a Christian", for the meaning is practically synonymous. One does not cease to be Christian nor proven to be a fake/non-Christian, if one does not attend … Continue reading

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