This blog is partly devoted to the sharing of my learning of the English language (my well mastered mother tongue is Chinese and I am not an English teacher) and its *cultures*, partly to the current significant trends in Canada and in the world, and partly to my own random thoughts and little life. I am not religious, but I am somewhat interested in Christianity and Buddhism, among other personal interests. Welcome. And, have a good day.
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Monday, November 12, 2012
While life unfolds for an individual, he understands it more.
And he understands how many headaches there are in life.
Sometime you think the service provided by a waiter or waitress doesn't deserve gratuities, but you still offer them to him anyways.
However, the restaurant probably won't see you again.
Are you fair to the waiter or waitress? Are you fair to the cook who might have cooked you an excellent meal?
In that sense, the waiter or waitress is sort of a salesperson, and he shouldn't have an entirely fixed pay for his work by the restaurant.
Are you fair to the waiter or waitress? Are you fair to the cook who might have cooked you an excellent meal?
In that sense, the waiter or waitress is sort of a salesperson, and he shouldn't have an entirely fixed pay for his work by the restaurant.
Friday, November 9, 2012
Currently I live dual life. One resides in the day, and the other in the night.
In both of them, I stare into the computer screen in front of me.
Thursday, November 8, 2012
I don't know why "a plate of soup, a dish of meat, fruit, cheese, and half a bottle of wine" can be considered to be only a "frugal" dinner.
Is it according to French standard? :-)
See Chapter 41 of Maugham's Of Human Bondage at http://maugham.thefreelibrary.com/Of-Human-Bondage/41-1 .
See Chapter 41 of Maugham's Of Human Bondage at http://maugham.thefreelibrary.com/Of-Human-Bondage/41-1 .
I'm made cringe by the notorious caloric intake of Americans and Canadians, even in a medium-sized cookie which appears to be no big deal, which is in fact 450.
And to my surprise, a typical portion of dressed salad contains more calories than its commonplace sidekick, a typical hamburger. Gee.
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Since around 3 or 4 months ago, I've been pretty sure that RIM would inevitably decline greatly.
But I'm almost always curious over how things are going for it. So almost every week, I briefly check online news about it.
That behavior of mine shows that curiosity and cues from an individual's surroundings leads to finer granularity of knowledge.
That behavior of mine shows that curiosity and cues from an individual's surroundings leads to finer granularity of knowledge.
Monday, November 5, 2012
For consumers, the choice of mobile computing devices used to be a duel between Apple's i-products and Google's Android. It's no longer the case.
We've been seeing so many powerful contenders very quickly assemble onto the scene. Microsoft is the one with the most potential, I think. However, I'm not sure how many consumers will be capable to appreciate the alleged excellent values of Windows 8 and Windows Phone operating systems, and perhaps more critically, how many developers will be willing to follow the leading of Microsoft platforms. And that's the most difficult problem for MS, as well as the factor of how well Google will perform with its formidable arrays of deep products and services. Besides, Apple's fanboys will always be there and be highly influential.
Sunday, November 4, 2012
Saturday, November 3, 2012
"White space" has become such a widespread biz jargon.
But what're the differences between it and the well known and well worn "Blue ocean" jive?
Thursday, November 1, 2012
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