2007
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Amazing Accident Produced by Rain
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I’m heading to Tahoe yet again and it’s been raining. So you know what that means–more traffic and accidents. Well, hopefully not, but check out the following video. All I have to say is “whoa.” See y’all next year. Cheers.
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High School Potluck?
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We had a mini-mid-Christmas-break-par-tay at my house tonight with my high schoolers. The main course was provided, but we asked them to bring drinks and snacks. Here’s what some of them bought: 2 packs of microwave popcorn chips soda jello (2 boxes that came in those plastic take-out containers from Koi Palace) brownies Baileys truffles…
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What means birthday?
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birthday n. 1. The day of one’s birth. 2. The anniversary of one’s birth. Wikipedia mentions several things about birthdays. The celebration of birthdays is not universal. I remember working with family who were Jehovah’s Witnesses and they didn’t celebrate birthdays. Some adults loathe celebrating it as it reminds them that they are getting progressively…
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Blue Scholars “Joe Metro”
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Always love new hip-hop finds. Hi five to Gar.
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To All My Sisters
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Conversation I overheard last week at the McDonald’s at Stonestown Mall: Boy 1: What do you think about this hot weather? Boy 2: It’s ok, it’s been like this all week. Boy 1: Well, to tell you the truth, I kinda like it. Boy 2: Yeah, me too. It gives the girls at school a…
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Gmail now supports IMAP
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Yay. I’ve been waiting a long time for this. It really helps when you use different devices, or computers for me, to check email.
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Shooting at Golden Gate Park
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After a guy was recently stabbed to death at 47th Avenue and Fulton Street, a homeless man was shot yesterday in Golden Gate Park. According to SFgate, he took a hit at 25th Avenue and Martin Luther King Drive, a little after 11 p.m. No arrests have been made. Good thing I leave the park…
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Burning Up in SoCal
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Charissa: socal is burning up like crazy me: really? Charissa: yeah me: yeah, it’s been pretty hot here too Charissa: nooo Charissa: fires That’s what I get for not watching the news on Sundays. Pray for all the SoCal folks please. +- On a different note– check out Crackbook: a hilarious spoof on the popular…
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Load up the family moped
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Phuket, Thailand. Thailand is still definitely a scooter culture. Look at the row of them in the background. Oh, and I love how the man is the only one with a helmet. What’s up with that?
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Grand Palace Hall
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Chakri Mahaprasad Hall, Grand Palace. Bangkok, Thailand. This building was once a royal residence. It’s now used for important ceremonial occasions such as coronations.
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Green Shirts
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Hangin’ out at J-Town after volunteering at the food bank. This one has the feel of an advertisement. So I’ve given up on being lazy and my pictures look sharper to me already. Check out the new updated versions of My Territory and Skimboarders.
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My Territory
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Skimboarders
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Bonds will be missed. I was just…missing.
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My friend Craig had extra tickets to Barry Bonds’ last game with the Giants, so he invited me and my friend Nathan along. We had really good seats (row 10 on the 3rd base side). Even though I’m not a big fan Giants fan, it’s always fun to go to a ballgame and of course,…
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Jin’s New Music Video- Yum Dom Cha
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Nod to Wenda for the heads up.
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Orchid Farm
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Chiang Mai, Thailand
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Events (September Edition)
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What: Survivor: China premiere When: Thursday, September 20, 8pm ET/PT Where: CBS Why: The show claims to be the first full American television series to be filmed entirely within China. I’ve read that many aspects of Chinese culture and history have been included in this season. Each contestant was supposed to receive a copy of…
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2007 Excelsior Festival
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If you have time, volunteer and help the coordinator.
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Alfred Peet, 1920-2007
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Peet’s Coffee founder Alfred Peet died earlier this week (Wednesday) in Oregon. When Alfred Peet opened his shop in Berkeley in April, 1966 he started a coffee revolution. Nobody had ever seen top-quality coffee like this roasted in this unique style in America. The corner of Walnut and Vine quickly became a gathering place for…
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Blood Transfusion
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Update (4:50pm): She’s out now and we’re all going to have dinner. Thanks to everyone out there who donates blood. My grandma is getting a transfusion tomorrow at 8am PDT. She’ll be 97 at the end of this year.