January 2012
11 posts
Rambling Thoughts on My Four Corners Met Tour
My Four Corners Met Tour (what I have taken to calling it) originally started when my little sister visited NYC in September 2011. We only had 1 hour to “see the Met,” so I quickly ran her through my favorite sights. My friends Charles Forman and Will Hutson also came along.
The tour is named as such because we literally see all four corners of the museum — from the Fragment of...
CES 2012 Super Quick Day 1 Notes
Spent all day in the Asian vendors area for work so didn’t see much in the main halls.
End of the day we went to Samsung’s very large booth. WOWOWOW the 55” OLED TV is just plain AMAZING. One of the best ways to judge a display is by how dark the black gets (Contrast Ratio) and the blacks on display here were deep, deep, rich rich no-power black-hole black. The viewing angle...
“Buying a book is not about obtaining a possession, but about securing a portal.”
– Laura Miller (via booksandnerds)
Watchazizisbored:
Buildings (Opening Credits) by The Birthday Boys This is hilarious. You should watch it.
What is happening to tongol tuna?
I have seen the price increase over 250% of tongol tuna at Whole Foods. From $.99 per can in 2008 to currently $2.69 per can.
365 Everyday (Whole Foods private label) has apparently stopped selling canned tongol tuna.
Trader Joe’s has apparently stopped selling canned tongol tuna.
Is this a result of over-fishing?
I like tongol tuna because it usually has lower mercury levels than...
December 2011
11 posts
“Sometimes people put up walls, not to keep others out, but to see who cares...”
– Banana Yoshimoto (via ghebremeskel)
Archive.org Reblog News
Placeholder. I’ll update this later today (Dec 8, 2011).
Previously: Reblog for Lola Ya Bonobo Sanctuary (Dec 8, 2010). I ended up donating just under $1,000 based on the number of reblogs before Dec 31st.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are you doing this? A combined love for Archive.org and SEO.
How and when will you donate to Archive.org? I will make a PayPal or credit card donation (giving...
November 2011
6 posts
Appetizer Menu for Tonight's Swab Party
Thanks to Nom Wah for donating food tonight.
Veggie dumplings
Veggie spring rolls
Tofu skin rolls
Pan fried pork dumplings
Fried shrimp balls
Seafood fried rice
Details on the party at http://nickgray.net/brown-bones/
NYC Friends: How can you help Amit?
What can you do today to help save Amit? Please take 20 minutes and personally email, text message, or phone call any South Asian people you know who could come to Williamsburg tonight. Send them this link — http://nickgray.net/brown-bones/
Twitter and Facebook are nice, but we need this message PERSONALLY delivered.
Meagan has made dope pumpkin cupcakes, we’re working on a...
October 2011
11 posts
Pro-Tip: Diwali is Hindu Christmas
Today is a great day to wish all your Hindu friends a HAPPY DIWALI. Post a message on their Facebook wall or send a text. (This is not a joke.)
Be sure that your message references lights, for example: (credit Kaushal)
May your life be filled with light, love, happiness and radiance! Happy Diwali.
Here’s another sample Diwali greeting you can post on your Hindu Facebook friends walls:...
“Wearing makeup and dressing well is like having an excellent marketing...”
– Quora answer to How do boys feel about girls who don’t expend much effort on appearances (e.g., clothes, makeup)? (via mrgn)
“Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not;...”
– Calvin Coolidge (via tyhodges)
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VisitAmit.com Pro-Tips
ATTN: Friends in NYC who know Amit G
Along with Jasmine and Kellan, I went to visit Amit today at the hospital in New Haven.
Here are some tips if you plan to go.
Check out this article What to Say to Someone Who’s Sick (via Anthony)
Do the valet parking at the hospital. It’s the same price as the parking garage.
You should not come visit if you are sick (or have recently been...
September 2011
8 posts
Notes from Intro to Loose-leaf Tea (Eatizens...
Tonight I attended Jack Cheng’s Intro to Loose-leaf Tea, organized by the website Eatizens. (Thanks to Zach Klein for the heads up on this class.) It was free to attend and a really fun, informative experience. Here are some of my notes.
Class was held in a big Williamsburg loft apartment. 10-14 attendees, everyone sitting on chairs and couches around a low center table.
Jack Cheng knows...
My Current Favorite Things at the MET Museum
- Egyptian head statue w/amazing lips
- Frank Lloyd Wright room
- Visible Storage (so hot right now)
—- exit visible storage, walk down Chicago Exchange stairs
- Military Armour, especially the horses
—- new, check the gold scepter/sword sheath next time
- arched back beautiful woman sculpture in lobby outside American Wing
- French room, in SE corner, w/morning or Spring light...
August 2011
14 posts
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What We Have Going for Us →
There are a few things people forget to tell you. Each year of your twenties is worth three in regular time. The decade moves like dog years except that in the end you suddenly turn 30 as if you didn’t just age a single lifetime… (continued, good read)
