Category Archives: Geography

The Complex Origins of Chinese Surnames EXPLAINED

Posted on March 4, 2026 by timlyg

There are films that go with this youtube channel. A good source of films to learn about Chinese History.

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History of America by Hillsdale College

Posted on February 24, 2026 by timlyg

This series maybe bias to the political right wing, but in the age of easy AI-fact check, all it take is some due diligence to learn properly: https://storyofamerica.hillsdale.edu/#watch_series

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Geopolitic/Economic Surveys & Reports Worth Noting

Posted on February 13, 2026 by timlyg

I learned most of these from Phoenix TV’s 石評天下 interview with a Pro-China commentator: Shi Qiping (石齊平). Though pro-China (親中反美), I do enjoy listening especially after too much propaganda from left and right from American side of reports. The following … Continue reading →

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Best Fries in Every U.S. State by Chris Dudley

Posted on January 19, 2026 by timlyg

I used Gemini (AI) to create a spreadsheet of this article, because I fear that the article will be taken down in the future. The article is still worth a read, but here's just the table of the 50 key … Continue reading →

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Journal of the Week

Posted on December 9, 2025 by timlyg

12/11/2025 Thursday Got the 2012 Honda CRV checked again because of the squeaks it makes in the rear tire (passenger side). This is the second time I took the car to check this at Topline Auto Care because they forgot … Continue reading →

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Journal of the Week

Posted on November 10, 2025 by timlyg

11/15/2025 Saturday Thanks to The Pour Over, I learned of this interest case that a U.S. presidential pardon was rejected: The U.S. States vs. George Wilson (1833). Wilson robbed the U.S. mail, and was sentenced to death by hanging. President … Continue reading →

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The Pocono Mountains - The Camelback Resort

Posted on October 31, 2025 by timlyg

11/2/2025 Sunday So Nadia did not like their pillow and was mad the entire night until morning. We ate breakfast from Bagel "N" Go at the balcony and left straight home after a stop at Paris Baguette near our church. … Continue reading →

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Journal of the Week

Posted on September 1, 2025 by timlyg

9/5/2025 Friday A real life Teacher-Student taboo relationship in public? Only possible on a reality courtroom:Karen Mills-Francis, an arbitrator or adjudicator rather than a sitting judge (on this reality show), handling case of Serena Young and Howell Brodis. I don't … Continue reading →

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Journal of the Week

Posted on March 12, 2025 by timlyg

3/13/2025 Bible Study at GCC on Proverbs 20:22-21:4. I spoke more this time. So here's some disagreements and agreements: Proverbs 20:22, can be looked deeper than "vengeance belongs to God". Retribution wasn't quite touched on seriously, though it's not the … Continue reading →

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Journal of the Week

Posted on March 4, 2025 by timlyg

3/8/2025 Aquarium Update of Green Hair Algae condition from 1/26 - 3/08, RO/DI first used around 2/27. Today is the second water change with RODI. 3/7/2025 Stateful vs. Stateless Architecture in Software Development: An overview. 3/6/2025 Roy Lee of Columbia … Continue reading →

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