Monday, September 16, 2002
Saturday, September 14, 2002
Thursday, September 12, 2002
Wednesday, September 11, 2002
Memepool features the notoriously bad phrasebook, English as She is Spoke and compares it to Babelfish (Altavista)
Tuesday, September 10, 2002
I'll bet they can get the IP address (on a black market?) and plug that in;
But they can also block routing at the ISP level, and I'm sure that something like
that is being done as well.
China hijacks Google's domain name - Computerworld
But they can also block routing at the ISP level, and I'm sure that something like
that is being done as well.
China hijacks Google's domain name - Computerworld
Sunday, September 08, 2002
Thursday, September 05, 2002
Wednesday, September 04, 2002
My old religion professor from Temple U. on eradicating terrorism... (and I'm sorry, but he IS 83 years old!)
Leonard Swidler calls for the eradication of terrorism through education
Books by Leonard Swidler
Leonard Swidler calls for the eradication of terrorism through education
Books by Leonard Swidler
Tuesday, September 03, 2002
Get this toy for your kid??? Uh, think about removing the batteries first - read the comments!
Amazon.com: buying info: Harry Potter Nimbus 2000 Broom
Amazon.com: buying info: Harry Potter Nimbus 2000 Broom
Ready, Aim . . .
At this university data center in the early 1970s, students facing deadlines would sometimes pound on the glass wall to prompt system operator pilot fish to run their decks of punched cards. "There was lots of spare time back then," says fish, "and one evening shift I was using that spare time to clean a rifle." So when one student in a hurry pounds on the glass, fish turns toward him - with rifle in hand. Says fish, "I didn't see him for the rest of the semester."
Shark Tank: Now What?
At this university data center in the early 1970s, students facing deadlines would sometimes pound on the glass wall to prompt system operator pilot fish to run their decks of punched cards. "There was lots of spare time back then," says fish, "and one evening shift I was using that spare time to clean a rifle." So when one student in a hurry pounds on the glass, fish turns toward him - with rifle in hand. Says fish, "I didn't see him for the rest of the semester."
Shark Tank: Now What?
Monday, September 02, 2002
This was a buffet weekend. Went to a buffet restaurant last night, and wound up going to one tonight as well. We weren't as hungry yesterday, but today this turned out to be the first meal of the day for all of us.
Sunday night: L.A Buffet: (Norhoff across from Northridge Mall, next to Good Earth; I can't count the number of restaurants that have opened in this location and failed, from coffee shops to mini-brewery... But they might actually succeed with this concept.
("Labor Day special") $9.95 for adults, $5.69 for children. Drinks extra (forgot to check for wine/beer license). How about Sushi, Chinese, and Mongolian BBQ in one restaurant? And a regular salad/fruit/jello/pudding bar a la Sizzler.
Bear in mind, I don't expect gourmet food in these places, but after two different visits, I and the family think it's pretty good, and quite
a good value...
Of note: Crab Rangoon, salmon, lobster rolls, pot stickers, siew mai, won ton/hot&sour/egg flower soups, orange chicken, bbq chicken on a stick, Hong Kong Pork, squid, spare ribs, General Tzo's chicken, meatless (I think) lo mein which wasn't bad either - plus they have a minimized Mongolian BBQ (no do-it-yourself oils (I think they add a little) but they have you add "wine", no flatbreads (but I discovered puffy "rolls" that were similar), but tasty and cooked well - You basically have a choice between garlic, curry, or "Mild" - and I noted that the chef was making sure the griddle was very clean.
My wife says the salmon was very good. We don't eat sushi, so I can't vouch, but it looked okay - california roll, maguro, octopus, something else (maybe fatty tuna?). Not ultra desert oriented, they had pound cake with toasted coconut, almond cookies, another kind of light pretzel-shaped cookie, and a soft-serve chocolate/vanilla machine with various sprinkles (jimmie's if you're from Philly) - similar to Sizzler too. Oh, and the jello, puddings, and fruit of course. I was too full to try it, but it looked like they'd done an approximate "taffy banana" kind of thing in a bowl, with red candy-looking stuff on top of bananas.
Tonight's buffet: California City Buffet - $10.69/adults, $.80/year of age for children to age 11. Includes sodas, coffee/tea, milk, and even horchatas. (these are Dinner prices - Brunch and Lunch prices are cheaper).
This place, (NOT in California City, which would have been about 118 degrees today, maybe I should check) next to Chili's on Reseda north of Nordhoff, has been there for a while, and so we finally decided to check it out. A bit more "international" than the LA Buffet (though there was more chinese-style than I expected, otherwise I'm not sure we would have tried it right after the other place), but not quite as exotic either. Salads, jello, puddings, egg-flower and hot&sour soups, a decent orange chicken (sorry, the Panda Express chain seems to have the secret on keeping this stuff fresh-tasting) and a very tasty boneless BBQ chicken that was somewhat similar to the on-a-stick stuff at LA Buffet. Plus, a nice prime rib, pizza (okay - passed Tina's critical test) mashed and roasted potatoes, carrots, corn, rolls, beef ribs (the way Rina's Mom used to make it, marinated in vinegar - I'll try it next time), crab (I didn't taste it), fried rice and lo mein (fried rice was fine, wasn't in the mood for the lo mein after the night before).
This place was not bad, and the thing we really liked: lots of desserts, nice and small: cheesecake pie, pecan pie, pumpkin, carrot cake, chocolate cake, strudels, fruit tarts, cream puffs, cookies, and two machines serving choc/van soft-serve and vanilla and strawberry frozen yogurt (no jimmies, just choc. syrups).
I'm going to post these in chowhound.com and citysearch...
Sunday night: L.A Buffet: (Norhoff across from Northridge Mall, next to Good Earth; I can't count the number of restaurants that have opened in this location and failed, from coffee shops to mini-brewery... But they might actually succeed with this concept.
("Labor Day special") $9.95 for adults, $5.69 for children. Drinks extra (forgot to check for wine/beer license). How about Sushi, Chinese, and Mongolian BBQ in one restaurant? And a regular salad/fruit/jello/pudding bar a la Sizzler.
Bear in mind, I don't expect gourmet food in these places, but after two different visits, I and the family think it's pretty good, and quite
a good value...
Of note: Crab Rangoon, salmon, lobster rolls, pot stickers, siew mai, won ton/hot&sour/egg flower soups, orange chicken, bbq chicken on a stick, Hong Kong Pork, squid, spare ribs, General Tzo's chicken, meatless (I think) lo mein which wasn't bad either - plus they have a minimized Mongolian BBQ (no do-it-yourself oils (I think they add a little) but they have you add "wine", no flatbreads (but I discovered puffy "rolls" that were similar), but tasty and cooked well - You basically have a choice between garlic, curry, or "Mild" - and I noted that the chef was making sure the griddle was very clean.
My wife says the salmon was very good. We don't eat sushi, so I can't vouch, but it looked okay - california roll, maguro, octopus, something else (maybe fatty tuna?). Not ultra desert oriented, they had pound cake with toasted coconut, almond cookies, another kind of light pretzel-shaped cookie, and a soft-serve chocolate/vanilla machine with various sprinkles (jimmie's if you're from Philly) - similar to Sizzler too. Oh, and the jello, puddings, and fruit of course. I was too full to try it, but it looked like they'd done an approximate "taffy banana" kind of thing in a bowl, with red candy-looking stuff on top of bananas.
Tonight's buffet: California City Buffet - $10.69/adults, $.80/year of age for children to age 11. Includes sodas, coffee/tea, milk, and even horchatas. (these are Dinner prices - Brunch and Lunch prices are cheaper).
This place, (NOT in California City, which would have been about 118 degrees today, maybe I should check) next to Chili's on Reseda north of Nordhoff, has been there for a while, and so we finally decided to check it out. A bit more "international" than the LA Buffet (though there was more chinese-style than I expected, otherwise I'm not sure we would have tried it right after the other place), but not quite as exotic either. Salads, jello, puddings, egg-flower and hot&sour soups, a decent orange chicken (sorry, the Panda Express chain seems to have the secret on keeping this stuff fresh-tasting) and a very tasty boneless BBQ chicken that was somewhat similar to the on-a-stick stuff at LA Buffet. Plus, a nice prime rib, pizza (okay - passed Tina's critical test) mashed and roasted potatoes, carrots, corn, rolls, beef ribs (the way Rina's Mom used to make it, marinated in vinegar - I'll try it next time), crab (I didn't taste it), fried rice and lo mein (fried rice was fine, wasn't in the mood for the lo mein after the night before).
This place was not bad, and the thing we really liked: lots of desserts, nice and small: cheesecake pie, pecan pie, pumpkin, carrot cake, chocolate cake, strudels, fruit tarts, cream puffs, cookies, and two machines serving choc/van soft-serve and vanilla and strawberry frozen yogurt (no jimmies, just choc. syrups).
I'm going to post these in chowhound.com and citysearch...
Sunday, September 01, 2002
"Wait All Day" is an Interesting Web Site - WARNING, takes some time to load...
My guess: about two weeks...
My guess: about two weeks...
Friday, August 30, 2002
Thursday, August 29, 2002
This makes me feel like I was a true scholar in college...
World History According to College Students
World History According to College Students
Wednesday, August 21, 2002
Tuesday, August 20, 2002
Friday, August 16, 2002
Brain Control/ESP? Some interesting stuff going on...
Extension of Human Senses: Computational Sciences Division
Extension of Human Senses: Computational Sciences Division
Monday, August 12, 2002
Thinking of Entering one of those "keep your hands on the car" radio contests? Watch out for this guy! - WSJ.com - Page One Feature
Wednesday, August 07, 2002
Tuesday, August 06, 2002
Monday, August 05, 2002
I have never been known as a spicy food lover, but I've noticed
more tolerance over the years. My theory has been that people
who really love spicy food have diminished capacity for tasting food.
Here is a good resource on Chile/chili/Pepper/paprika/Sili/Prik, etc.
Chile (chili, chilli)
more tolerance over the years. My theory has been that people
who really love spicy food have diminished capacity for tasting food.
Here is a good resource on Chile/chili/Pepper/paprika/Sili/Prik, etc.
Chile (chili, chilli)
Saturday, August 03, 2002
Bad Ass Bill Clinton wants to go kill a mess of Iraquis. He says he's ready to fight and die for Israel. Crazy Bill, what ya gonna do when Bubbas after you. What changed, he didn't go to Vietnam, he didn't want to do anything against them for 8 years in office. Wild Bill has really changed! Movin to Harlem toughened him up I guess. Can you smell what the Bubba is cookin! Shake it up Bill.
Thursday, August 01, 2002
Let me get this straight. Chang is in jail for bribery, his lawyer is in jail for delivering bags of money to Torricelli, yet Torricelli is not guilty? Neither of the guys in prison is allowed to testify against the senator and the senator doesn't have to pay back the money, just pay for a few bribes errr gifts he got from Chang.
Gee, the law is sooo complex, it's a good thing we have wise men in Washington to interprit for us.
Gee, the law is sooo complex, it's a good thing we have wise men in Washington to interprit for us.
Wednesday, July 31, 2002
Saturday, July 27, 2002
We just saw the International Space Station go overhead (So. Cal.).
Here's how to see it yourself...
Liftoff to Space Exploration
Here's how to see it yourself...
Liftoff to Space Exploration
Sunday, July 21, 2002
Ed Conrad says we've been around since coal formed, and that
there's life after death...
Welcome to edconrad.com
there's life after death...
Welcome to edconrad.com
Friday, July 19, 2002
Wednesday, July 17, 2002
Sunday, July 14, 2002
This guys says the country has been run like a mafia protection racket the last 10 years. Didn't we all kind of think this what campaign contributions were for anyway?
Saturday, July 13, 2002
Friday, July 12, 2002
ADAM SMITH WRITES:
Finally, the office in which I was working had a set of
English instructions for the phone system that had been typed up by one of
the Japanese in the office. At one point, the instructions were meant to
include the sentence "Hook the phone," meaning (I assume) "hang up the
phone."
The author of the instructions apparently didn't know how to spell "hook",
so I suppose he tried to sound it out. There is no "hoo" sound in
Japanese. The closest is something like "foo", which generally gets
transliterated as "fu". As for the "k" sound, the author apparently
decided that in this case "ck" was more likely to be correct than just
"k".
So the end result of all this was that the instructions contained the
sentence "Fuck the phone." For the Americans in the office, it was good
for about ten minutes of barely-contained laughter.
Japanese Engrish from YOU
Finally, the office in which I was working had a set of
English instructions for the phone system that had been typed up by one of
the Japanese in the office. At one point, the instructions were meant to
include the sentence "Hook the phone," meaning (I assume) "hang up the
phone."
The author of the instructions apparently didn't know how to spell "hook",
so I suppose he tried to sound it out. There is no "hoo" sound in
Japanese. The closest is something like "foo", which generally gets
transliterated as "fu". As for the "k" sound, the author apparently
decided that in this case "ck" was more likely to be correct than just
"k".
So the end result of all this was that the instructions contained the
sentence "Fuck the phone." For the Americans in the office, it was good
for about ten minutes of barely-contained laughter.
Japanese Engrish from YOU
Thursday, July 11, 2002
Wednesday, July 10, 2002
Tuesday, July 09, 2002
Thursday, July 04, 2002
Wednesday, July 03, 2002
Monday, July 01, 2002
Sunday, June 30, 2002
Okay, so if it IS the next big thing, how come this article is from November of 2000?
Thing is, I've been reading a lot of stuff about it lately - the hype machine must be running...
CNN.com - Food Central - Tapioca milk tea creating waves as fun coffee alternative - November 27, 2000
Thing is, I've been reading a lot of stuff about it lately - the hype machine must be running...
CNN.com - Food Central - Tapioca milk tea creating waves as fun coffee alternative - November 27, 2000
If you believe that this is the next big thing... Boba Tea... here's how to get started in the biz...
bubble tea, boba drink, tapioca pearl tea, pearl tea products for home use
bubble tea, boba drink, tapioca pearl tea, pearl tea products for home use
LA Magazine - the BEST of LA... They only list the first six things out of 101. Maybe they'll post the rest when the edition is off the newsstands.
Best Burger: Pie n' Burger
Best Pie: Apple Pan
no best pizza!!!
Best Burger: Pie n' Burger
Best Pie: Apple Pan
no best pizza!!!
News: Free Web-mail waning? This article shows that there are still web sites where you can get free email accounts..
new: I set up an account on Blogrolling
so that I could easily manage favorite links/sites (see "Jeff's Favs" to the left
there - These will probably not be specific articles or pages,
but sites themselves. If others want to do this too, it's
pretty easy and I'll insert the code for you.
so that I could easily manage favorite links/sites (see "Jeff's Favs" to the left
there - These will probably not be specific articles or pages,
but sites themselves. If others want to do this too, it's
pretty easy and I'll insert the code for you.
Friday, June 28, 2002
Wednesday, June 26, 2002
Sunday, June 23, 2002
Friday, June 21, 2002
Wednesday, June 19, 2002
Tuesday, June 18, 2002
MINI PUTT! Quoted from Lockergnome's media newsletter: "Here's yet another miniture golf game that you can play for hours on end, or for minutes on end depending on how much free time you have. I actually like this one a little better than the previous one I reviewed, as it seems a bit easier to understand. Not that miniture golf is all that difficult to grasp, but I'm a slow learner sometimes. At least this time around I actually made par on the first hole."
Monday, June 17, 2002
Best of Philly - Cheesesteaks in Orange County, CA
Chowhound's Los Angeles Area Message Board: Re(1): Fountain Valley
Chowhound's Los Angeles Area Message Board: Re(1): Fountain Valley
Saturday, June 15, 2002
They speak english, they fight muslim terrorist, they have an emerging middle class and they have a corrupt democracy like us.
What's more, they make excellent computer nerds, don't try to force everyone to belong to their religion, and have real cool looking religious characters and temples and fun spicy food. When we have arguments with them, we do it talking, not shooting, which apparantly they also do well. And when I starred at a girl in a red and yellow sari last week, I got a big smile back! Why can't we be better allies with these guys instead of sucking up to all those middle eastern human rights abusing un-elected dictators!
What's more, they make excellent computer nerds, don't try to force everyone to belong to their religion, and have real cool looking religious characters and temples and fun spicy food. When we have arguments with them, we do it talking, not shooting, which apparantly they also do well. And when I starred at a girl in a red and yellow sari last week, I got a big smile back! Why can't we be better allies with these guys instead of sucking up to all those middle eastern human rights abusing un-elected dictators!
Friday, June 14, 2002
Hmm, what are they trying to tell us?
Hubble Heritage Project: Keyhole Nebula Main Astronomical Image Display (JPEG)
Hubble Heritage Project: Keyhole Nebula Main Astronomical Image Display (JPEG)
Thursday, June 13, 2002
Tuesday, June 11, 2002
Monday, June 10, 2002
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