Category Archives: General

Coinstar machine in pathmark has always charged me some 8%. Today, was my first day taking my coins to TD Bank: A bank that opens more days (7 days) than others and apparently only one that has coin counting machine … Continue reading →

Ordered on ebay a few miscellaneous items for my line of work. Things which I should have with me in the beginning - was embarrassing not having them. 1. Cable/Wire tracer 2. cat5 couplers 3. ps/2 to USB adapters 4. … Continue reading →

I was at MACY's last morning, picking up some stuff for a friend and I'm amazed at the responsibility there. I was at the same counter a day before an hour prior to closing time, and was told the staff … Continue reading →

Those IP Webcam is quite handy, especially the remote pan/tilt ones. Would be an easy setup over the DVR ones. As for quality and results, I do not know.

Today (or Yesterday-Saturday) marks the 3rd time of my participation in Wildman Steve Brill's foraging tour in city parks. First two were Central Park and Prospect Park (I couldn't remember the order). Now Inwood Hill. This time, with the benefit … Continue reading →

Perhaps I could predict this: Lyna: 哇， 詩班很多不會唱的，最後都唱得很好，感謝神。 Me: 詩班唱得怎麼樣，由聽眾心裡決定，上帝知道，不需要您畫蛇添足。

Some think having greencard without citizenship is not "American", some think as long as they are born outside of USA regardless of their country of citizenship, they are not "American", etc. Personally, I see American as someone who could easily … Continue reading →

In Bible studies, especially the Evangelical ones, many love the principle of "Speak out your opinion, nobody is wrong". I am not so. I would point: This one is wrong, that is right, this person is right, wrong, etc. I … Continue reading →

As STEMI 2010 September rally approaches, I am part of the music team that will handle chorister registration. I noted a couple objections during yesterday's meeting. 1. The simple 簡譜 musical notation is often used by Chinese congregations as well … Continue reading →

After being told each apartment should have a fuse box inside (I'd always thought fuse box could be outside and I never paid enough attention to notice it indoor) by a building supervisor from a work place, I finally found … Continue reading →