I hope that everyone had a Merry Christmas – however you spent it – and wish you all the best in 2009! This was indeed a rough year for many but hopefully 2009 will bring better things!
I hope that everyone had a Merry Christmas – however you spent it – and wish you all the best in 2009! This was indeed a rough year for many but hopefully 2009 will bring better things!
Looking for a great holiday gift idea that can really make a difference? Skip the typical barrage of clothes, jewelry, and gadgets and donate in a loved ones name to One Laptop per Child instead. It’s really easy using Amazon at amazon.com/xo and your gift will help children in the developing world unlock their full […]
Well, I finally did it! I completed my second half marathon last weekend in Baltimore. This time (unlike the first) everything went incredibly smooth and without injury! It could not have been a better weekend… I flew up to BWI after work on Friday, then grabbed the Light Rail to Camden Yards. Once there, I […]
This New York Times Op-Ed piece presents a good viewpoint. After studying China in-depth at Duke and then visiting the country for several weeks, it is clear to me that the relationship between China and the rest of the world will dominate geopolitical relationships in the foreseeable future. China’s Rise Goes Beyond Gold Medals
Go Duke! As a recent grad alum, it’s great to see Duke continuing to excel in national rankings…motivation to pay those pesky grad school loans! wbt.com – US News: Duke University 8th-best college in US
Today’s NY Times featured a great article on the rise of computer maker Lenovo. Lenovo is doing some pretty amazing things (not the least of which is making the best laptops on the planet)! For Olympics, Lenovo Steps Up to World Stage
It’s official… I’m now a couple of weeks into a training program for my second half marathon! My goal is to finish this time in less than 2 hours, and hopefully run injury-free (as opposed to Kiawah – my last attempt). I’m shooting for a late summer run and hoping for good early morning weather!
Join others around the world by showing that you care about global warming. How? Participate in Earth Hour 2008 by turning off your lights for one hour on March 29 @ 8PM. Learn more by watching the video below and sign up to show your support. Don’t forget to tell a friend too! Sign up […]
I originally heard about this a week or so ago on NPR. Jennifer 8. Lee (yes, her middle name is 8 – a Chinese lucky number) recently wrote a book called The Fortune Cookie Chronicles: Adventures in the World of Chinese Food which describes the varying forms of Americanized Chinese food and how much they […]
Today I delivered big on one of my most important New Year’s resolutions (to be more earth-friendly). I picked up my brand new 2008 Toyota Prius in Spectra Blue Mica from Fred Anderson Toyota in Raleigh. Following about a month of extensive research and price negotiation with several dealers, today finally arrived! While it has […]