Category Archives: General

Better kinds of Exercise

Posted on January 30, 2019 by timlyg

For loosing weight, not to mention better health, this article confirmed that it's NOT running, walking nor cycling. But do muscle/strength training, metabolism resistance training, HIIT & eat less processed food. I guess, basically almost all covered by PiYo. " … Continue reading →

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Who's to blame in miscommunication?

Posted on December 20, 2018 by timlyg

Though word terminology and grammar are important, the burden of language does not lie solely on the speakers, because the listeners are not mere logical machines.

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Elevation Map

Posted on October 5, 2018 by timlyg

While many sites failed on promises, this is the best I've found so far: https://elevationmap.net/

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2018-08-04: I pay my TOEFL Proctor, Fishing at Rockaway Beach

Posted on August 5, 2018 by timlyg

What a day today. Today is the first day I hired my own proctor out of my own pocket after raising my rate. Since Vivian had left, I paid her brother $73 in cash today. If it's not the siblings: … Continue reading →

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Bak Zhang Lady in Chinatown

Posted on August 3, 2018 by timlyg

Bak Chang Bak Zhang! BaZhang! (肉粽/粽子) There's this old lady that's always selling Bak Zhang in Chinatown NYC (NW corner of Grand st. & Chrystie st) My first impression was dirty, probably not healthy. Someone selling food in a basket … Continue reading →

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Dummy ACCET Ideology

Posted on June 8, 2018 by timlyg

First it was the IRS that changed my client's relationship with me from 1099 to W4. I'm not sure if they were trying to be "genius" or just following Obama's dumb policy of being "nice to the people". Now, the … Continue reading →

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The Slow CCCNY may yet be hopeful

Posted on March 2, 2018 by timlyg

Now that Rev. Lin finally asked me to send them youtube link to Dr. Tong's Roman series for their Adult Sunday School Class, instead of burning and bringing DVD copies to the church, I'm slightly impressed. I've been waiting for … Continue reading →

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FOGO De Chao, 2nd Trip

Posted on March 2, 2018 by timlyg

Great services, always. I don't usually rate American restaurants, really don't care. But this Brazilian Restaurant on 53rd not only offers All-You-Can-Eat, great service, it also has great quality food. It's considered one of the very expensive restaurants, ranging from … Continue reading →

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ABC's Social Experiment Series: What Would You Do

Posted on February 20, 2018 by timlyg

There is a kind of shallowness in this reality show by John Quiñones the host. The social experiments take heated controversies (interracial relationships, gay marriage, prayer in public, immigration, etc.) of the day and play them out before the public via … Continue reading →

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Sunday Entry

Posted on February 15, 2018 by timlyg

This is for the past Sunday (2/15/2018). Wife got mandated at work, so I get to explore a new local church without affecting/wasting her time and view of the House of the Lord. Not easy finding a good church: Not … Continue reading →

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