Last Saturday night, people around the world turned their lights off to conserve energy, in celebration of the Earth Hour 2009. Click to see some amazing city skyline transitions from light to dark. I did not hear about this event until Sean and Alice brought it up, when I took them sightseeing and they questioned
Gross Earning Breakdown
‘Tis the tax season and my notorious analytical habit couldn’t sleep. Here I present to you my 2008 gross earnings breakdown: Apparently, in this past calendar year I worked nights and days: Through April 12th (just in time!) to pay my taxes – to feed the poor, the old, the super rich, and the countries we
MTA Fare Hike On What?
You’d think I’m a very bitter person if I wrote three continuous posts complaining about the same thing… well, more or less. The MTA has voted today to increase fares and cut service. My monthly pass will jump from $81 (which not that long ago was $76) to $103. The single rides will go up
What’s Your Subway Excuse Today?
A. An earlier incident B. Held by the train dispatcher C. Train traffic ahead of us D. Police investigation E. Unusual track condition F. Broken rail G. Signal problems H. Mechanical problems I. Collapsed building J. Construction K. Congestions ahead L. Track work M. Power outage Note – these are all actual excuses for service
“Due to a Broken Rail…”
“your train is no longer going where you’re going. To continue trying to reach your destination, please transfer here to the crappy 7 train by walking two blocks underground and then two blocks above ground in the cold air, ride it half way and then get back on the street to wait in the cold in
Penang Trip Part 3
Since Penang is such a tropical island that makes you sweat as soon as you step out of the hotel, my mom suggested to eat lunch at “an air-conditioned restaurant”. And Chee Seng hesitated, reasoning that good food and air conditioning don’t mix in Penang. We later experienced this ourselves, and found an inverse relationship
Penang Trip Part 2
My second visit to Europe has been a lot less pleasant than the first time. I’m stuck here for three hours by flight schedule instead of by mechanical delay, i.e. no compensating free meal, and instead of being able to roam around the
Penang Trip Part 1
I had not been so excited about flying, in a very long time. Singapore Airlines is among the very few five star airlines, and was rated #1 in the world in the recent past. Compared to the major American airlines, this is like driving Rolls Royce over riding a water buffalo. It’s all about
Chinese Tonight Yo
Hey Yo! Tasty Chinese Tonight! I think “ho jaye” translates to “let’s have”. Found this poster on the window of Patel Brothers, an Indian chain supermarket. This wouldn’t have been so funny if it weren’t found in Flushing, where the store was surrounded by a whole city of Chinese more real than “Real Chinese”.
The Instant Noodle Project
Instant noodles taste awesome, but aren’t so healthy. Since college, I don’t eat them often any more. But I still get depressed each time my stock runs low. Then I go for a major restocking trip. This trip happens about once a year, and every single time the lady at the cash register would frown and scold me about how I