Cultural Learnings of America

These go to eleven

2009-03-29T11:01:00.000-07:00

BBC radio's volume goes to Eleven!

Raccoon

2008-02-17T11:23:00.000-08:00

On my way to downtown around noon, there was a raccoon on the pine tree. It did not shy away and even posed for me.

Bracketless wiper blades

2008-02-12T23:36:00.000-08:00

For PNW temperate rain forest, we have natural sprinkler system to provide the water. As a bonus, the windshield wiper blades tend to wear out faster than other places. I've used Bosch wiper blades from Firestone store and they need to be replaced every year at minimum. Last week, I found a new type of wiper blades which do not have bracket at Sears Auto. Will try them out when it's pouring.

Do you have 75 cents?

2008-01-23T23:36:00.000-08:00

The teenager asked, though she does not look like a typical panhandler. I happened to have 75¢ but still went "Sorry, I don't have it".
Afterwards, I look up the Pierce Transit's youth fare, it's 75¢!
What if she really needs to get on the bus and it's dark and cold in a not so good area. I feel bad about not helping her, hope she arrived home safely.....................

GT-R

2007-12-31T13:54:00.000-08:00

Looks like Nissan has done it again!
Those people at Top Gear are very hard to please. A Japanese car beats German/Italian mix so hard work does pay off...........

Where to live?

2007-12-30T00:02:00.000-08:00

Read about global warming, green architecture, new urbanism, and renewable energy. Enjoy driving but hate gridlock. Like to be close to the nature and don't want to consume too much and want to be close to the office. How do I strike a balance between all these goals?
If I live in the downtown area during weekday and live in the country side on weekends would be ideal. Wait, isn't that over consumption? Maybe a mobile home?
Ten years from now, we will rebuild the temperate rain forest in downtown, so we can live in the tree house and our energy comes from solar ,hydraulic, and wind power. Drive an electric performance car. On weekends, we leave the civilization and go fishing and hunting to get in touch with mother nature.
Or office become totally mobile so I can choose to work in the forest on Monday and downtown on Friday depends on the mood.
TBC

Court rules Toyota employee worked to death

2007-12-02T02:12:00.000-08:00

Court rules Toyota employee worked to death

So this is really happening in Japan! Is it the reason why Japanese car are well-made, low-maintenance and highly fuel efficient? I guess hard work does pay off?!

RHCP scar tissue

2007-10-16T22:44:00.000-07:00

Where can I get this special guitar? It sounds so sweet!
Why did he throw that guitar away??
John Frusciante is a genius, his guitar work is haunting............

A very touching song

2007-10-06T23:34:00.000-07:00

Original version

Stressed out

2007-08-19T22:35:00.000-07:00

I wanna go to sleep, but there are unfinished business on my mind. Do you know how to write a letter of interest? I guess it's very important when applying for a government job. Maybe I should re-write my letter of interest for that state job I've been drooling for?
Will they accept my revised letter?
How about the Pierce county job I applied today, it's in Tacoma. I heard Tacoma is not a very safe place and it's over-congested, too. Where should I go, I want a place that's nice, inexpensive, with lots of great outdoor. Olympia seems ideal, but there aren't many jobs there. So I want to get a job at the government.
Maybe I should start praying? like my devoted Christian friend suggested?

Blog till you drop

2005-07-31T05:49:00.000-07:00

This is a test, read it at your own risk.