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Via TheChive.

The only question is…how would you wash them? Wouldn’t the wood kind of disintegrate after a while?

Via Apartment Therapy.

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I just saw on CNN that McCain’s still not sure about holding the debate today. Hmm…

I started the day by buying tickets to the Knicks opening game against Miami (considering the numbers from Miami last season, my boys better start this season 1-0!). I plan on attending more Knicks game this season…heck I work practically on top of the Garden - I might as well take advantage of it, right? Also, the #1 item on my list below was announced today…

Mid-afternoon, I was delighted to find that the mental_floss had spotlighted me! Last week, mental_floss had put out a call to all bloggers to help promote their $50,000 tuition giveaway. In return, they would do a round-up of everyone who blogged about the giveaway and every week, they would feature one site. I was the first featured site!

After dinner I set aside some time to do some sewing. Not making anything, but repairing tears and re-attaching buttons. There was a small pile that had accumulated over the past couple of months, and I got through them all. It’s dorky, but sewing really relaxes me!

Finally, The Office season premiere was tonight! It wasn’t a great episode, but funny nonetheless. And Jim finally proposed to Pam!!! It was totally unexpected and undoubtedly romantic. Man I missed the guys of Dunder-Mifflin Scranton!

On to the links!

1. Houston signs on for another Knicks comeback, ESPN. Allan Houston’s returning the Knicks as a free agent! His glory days are behind him, and I admit I’m a bit weary of “retired” athletes who choose to return to the game. However, how can I not be excited about my all-time favorite basketball player returning to my all-time favorite sports team?
   
   
2. Google’s End Run Around the Wireless Carriers, TechCrunch. I read through this article carefully, and it’s a bold, idealistic plan that can revolutionize the cell phone industry. However, I don’t know how realistic it is, as it depends on the cooperation of the cellular providers. In fact, I’m pretty certain that the plan will never come into fruition. Do you agree?
   
   
3. Wearable Airbags For The Clumsy, Elderly, Geekologie. As a first-rate klutz (evidenced by the multiple bruises all over my body), I actually wouldn’t mind using this!
   
   
4. Chinese iPhone 3G Won’t Have 3G or Wi-Fi, Gizmodo. And as usual, Jesus Diaz has done some clever photoshopping to accompany the announcement.
   
   
5. The Quick 10: Stories Behind 10 Dr. Seuss Stories, mental_floss Blog. I *heart* Dr. Seuss! Did you know that Green Eggs and Ham is a product of a bet? Or that Oh The Places You’ll Go was Dr. Seuss’ last book…what a great and symbolic finale!
   
   
6. Reasons Not To Move To Westchester, Curbed. Westchester County has the highest property taxes in the nation, with a median of $8,422. It’s sad that we’re paying more than this for our condo.
   
   
7. Is Google Spreading Itself Too Thin?, ReadWriteWeb. I had linked to a Wired articled titled, Has Apple Bitten Off More Than It Can Chew? back in August. I was immediately reminded of this article as I started to read this post by ReadWriteWeb. Is Google’s worst enemy its growth, as is the case with so many other companies?
   
   
8. Ten Years Later, A “Third” Google Founder Comes Out Of The Woodwork, TechCrunch. The question on everyone’s mind is: why now? Why wait 10 years?
   
   
9. State of the Blogosphere 2008: Technorati Numbers Indicate Blogging Is Niche and Slowing, ReadWriteWeb. Technorati has released its 5th Annual State of the Blogosphere Report. According to it, blogging has gone mainstream (RWW disagrees with this statement) but is slowing down. Also, the stereotypical image of a blogger writing in his underwear while living in his parent’s basement seems to be far-fetched. Click on to the full report for more interesting facts and numbers. A must-read for any blogger!
   
   
10. Review: Nikon D90 Takes World Champion DSLR Title Belt, Wired Gadget Lab. I’ve been seriously thinking of getting a DSLR, and will probably bite the bullet within the next year. However, my love-hate relationship with Canon repels me from the Canon Rebel series, which is the most popular entry-level DSLR in the market. The Nikon D90 seems to be a perfect fit for me…me rikey berry much! Now, about that price tag…
    
    
11. PrintWhatYouLike Cuts Down Any Web Page for Printing, Lifehacker. How much paper and ink have I waste over the years printing printer-unfriendly web pages? This is effing BRILLIANT - why didn’t anyone think of this sooner?
    
    
12. 10 Worst Computer Viruses of All Time, HowStuffWorks. An informational, educational, and entertaining read for any computer geek!

J doesn’t understand why I do this. “I like ‘em au naturelle, baby!” he says.

What do you think? Do you like these photos before or after Photoshop?

Photo A, Before:

J looks exactly like his mother!

Photo A, After:

Photo B, Before:

Me sneaking up on J before he sees me for the first time

Photo B, After:

Photo C, Before:

When J saw this picture, he asked why I never look this happy with him. “Well, here’s photographic proof I do,” I replied.

Photo C, After:

I don’t think Photoshop is a necessary tool, because so many photos are already beautiful without it. In addition, I certainly wouldn’t be retouching all the pictures (Photoshop 1,400 pictures? Sha, and monkeys might fly out of my butt!)…however, I must admit that it’s fun and can be a bit addicting.

If you are a new reader, welcome! Just in case you feel like stalking me, you can see more pictures from the wedding here.

Many women say that they do not have the time or energy to cook dinner after a hard day at the office, so I guess I’m lucky in the sense that I work for a non-profit and get to leave work at 5pm every day. I usually get home, have a bit of “me” time to relax, then start dinner. By the time the food is ready to be served, J comes home from work and we dig in.

갈비 (galbi, or Korean marinated ribs)

My famous linguini in in white clam sauce

된장찌게 (dwenjangjjigeh, or soy bean stew)

I have the best source for recipes: my mother. I know that everyone says their own mother is the best cook, but my mom really is a great cook. So good that her friends are always asking for recipes. So good that every Thanksgiving, she gets “orders” from various people for her famous turkey.

Beef 오무라이스 (rice omelette). The heart and smiley face are all messed up because J bought such a large bottle of ketchup that I had trouble controlling it. The smiley face looks a bit like Joker (why so serious?)

Digging into the Beef 오무라이스

I have posted pictures of some of my dishes on Facebook, and friends have been asking for recipes.

시금치국 (sigeumchigook, or spinach stew with clams and tofu)

감자탕 (gamjatang, or potato & pork stew)

게살전 (gehsaljun, or Korean style crab meat pancakes)

삼겹살 (samgyupsal, or sliced pork belly)

순두부찌개 (soondoobu jjigae, or silken tofu stew with seafood)

육개장 (yookgaejang, or spicy beef and vegetables soup)

Beef & vegetable curry over rice

돌솥비빔밥 (dolsot bibimbap, or rice cooked over a stone pot, mixed with veggies and beef, a fried egg, all mixed in a spicy pepper sauce)

So the question is: should I start posting some recipes on this blog? Is anyone interested? Perhaps I’ll create a “Recipes” section?

Whatever I decide, I know that I’ll never post the full recipe for my best dish, my famous 갈비찜 (galbijjim, or braised short ribs) - J has forbidden it. He says that only he has the privilege of being able to eat it whenever he pleases. So I guess if you want some, you’ll have to come over for dinner. ;-)

The faltering economy and high gas prices have driven a record number of commuters to the public transportation system. Each week I see the evidence of this as your buses become more and more crowded.

In the past weeks, however, I have become increasingly frustrated as bus ridership has skyrocketed. Buses zoom by my stop filled to capacity. Those of us waiting at the stops are forced to watch and feel powerless.

Take this morning, for instance. I walked back and forth between three stops over a period of 40 minutes. Over 20 buses passed at this time, each full and thus refusing to stop. The crowds reached 20-30 people per stop, growing increasingly agitated and some even shouting curses at the passing buses. In the end, I was forced to cough up an additional $2.50 (rendering my monthly pass useless) for a gypsy bus, which aren’t always licensed or safe…sometimes even illegal.

I realize that the price of diesel fuel has increased in the past year. However, the increased number of riders and the increased budget must offset that cost.

So please, PLEASE add more buses to the northern NJ/Hudson county lines.

Thank you,

A Disgruntled NJ Transit Rider

This book taught me many tricks that continue to amaze my friends, even to this day. However, I had never known about this Mac screen trick!

Cool Apple Mac Screen Trick

Do as the video tells you and try this on some Macs at the Apple store!

Via haha.nu.

Here is a video of the Japanese goblin shark, once thought to be prehistoric and extinct, that was discovered last year. Check out the scary alien-esque jaw action!

Via haha.nu.