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On taking Criticism
Criticism is ok. What's bad is when nobody wants to tell you what's wrong with you anymore.
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My Most Respected Rich Guy: Warren Buffett
Unlike most rich people, he does not make his family (children) feel any different than the commoners. Most rich people would spend spend spend. However, my respect is only pertain to general knowledge. Similar to Socrates' an unexamined life is … Continue reading
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Security vs. Sharing
The funniest kind of security is the kind that which it's protecting is of no interest to anyone, or better, garbage to anyone.
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The Instigation of Racism
I differ from many modernists in such view. They think racism has to do with religion, culture, etc. That is only superficial. The chief reason of racism: The belief that all races/nations' ancestry are "monkeys" (non-humans). So, some evolved "monkeys" … Continue reading
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Our Disney 12 Hour Chiming Clock
It plays a Christmas song every hour, there are 12 different songs. Setup: press red button at the back of the clock (or turn to next/previous hour while the clock is still singing) for next song. I've set it this … Continue reading
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On the English Royalty
Today, they don't really have any significant power that is designated for their titles. If anything, they are but symbols. Nothing more than a living walking museum. Carrying and conserving the genetic heritage of their "royal" ancestry. If one of … Continue reading
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On translators
I admire good translators. But not when it is from Mandarin to Cantonese or any other Chinese dialects for that matter. A good translator doesn't just find precise words, but simple sentences as well. A live translation that's often longer … Continue reading
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Better Foreign Language Learning Program
Once, everyone thought Rosetta Stone's pedagogy was the best. However, I learned that it contains inaccuracy when I apply what it taught me in real conversation. Then, I gather that listening to songs of foreign languages was more helpful. Now, … Continue reading
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Joke: Why God gave men mustache and beard?
So that when mankind finally learned to be advanced enough to swap receding hair skin with the chin. I don't know why or how this just pops into my head.
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"Finding God in Ancient China" Book getting really expensive $1000+
Today I got an auto reply from the NYPL library saying that my request for the book was expired. I requested it years ago, AFAIK. And at the time, I am sure the book was available in one of those … Continue reading
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