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Ugh, I hate this kind of heat and humidity. At least the weather’s getting better tonight.
Hmm. Some bit of news on the “Alias” front, presuming anyone wants to know (not that it’s that big a spoiler, since Jennifer Garner’s real life condition would make her acting as Sydney a bit complicated). [...]

The secret to perfect roast beef? First, the ingredients are really simple. According to Cook’s Illustrated The New Best Recipe, there are only 4 ingredients: a good cut of beef (I had about 4 pounds of bottom round), salt, pepper, and vegetable oil. The critical technique is pan browning, followed by slow cooking at [...]

This entry: hearing — from people, by people, for people.
Great news! I heard from one of my old friends from college; she’s having her first baby next month in Hong Kong. So many of my friends and family are having babies this year!
As the Asian American International Film Festival centerpiece film, Michael Kang’s The [...]

Not as humid as it has been the past couple of days. Ah, a NYC summer indeed.
“Are subway searches legal?” Slate’s “Explainer” gave the best possible answer under the circumstances: Depends.
Slate’s “Explainer” also explains how those bomb-sniffing dogs learn to sniff bombs. I confess - the real reason I’ve linked [...]

You’re North Dakota!
You are rather remote, and even inaccessible to the average person. While many would thus describe you as stuck-up, to you it seems more like you’re just stuck. When no one is looking, you yearn to engage in 19th-century European political subterfuge. When looking for peace, head for the garden. But please, be [...]