What I have learned today [2015/5/10]

1. There are 15,700 garment workers in NYC. In 1960, 95% of US clothing was made in NYC.

2. Pandanus candelabrum plant grows in columns of kimberlite, which may carry diamonds. So find Pandanus candelabrum plant and you increase the chance of finding diamonds :D

3. Alabama started taxing digital goods.

4. Dubai has been proposed  an underwater Tennis court. This sounds very cool but also an alarming waste of resources? Dubai could use that money to invest in education and treat its migrant workers better/

5. Rural farmers are becoming more productive by providing locally; thus, growing the local economy. I think this is a good start, I expect more efficiency gains through the development of the local economy, which attract further talent and resources.




*From Snapshot Serengeti

Give Thanks [2015/5/9]

Thank You Father for giving the privilege to help the street people. Let us pray more for them and serve them with love so they too can Know You Father.

1. Thank You Jesus for giving the privilege to serve the street people. Father, give us more loving hearts so we can love them more and help them get closer to You.

2. Thank You God for the lovely brothers and sisters in Christ. Let us take more care of each other.

3. Thank You Lord for another productive day. I am getting closer to finishing my project.

4. Thank You Father for the lovely neighborhood. It is always a pleasure to walk and see the lovely houses.

5. Thank You Jesus for internet. I love learning new stuff and just surfing. Ok...less time on YouTube.

6. Thank You Father for being able to pray to You. I know that I sin a lot but Father thank You for giving us the heart to repent and love You.

7. Thank You God for Kindle. Yes, I finished two books and now reading a new one. Ahh so nice.

8. Thank You Father for my computer. Yup, it works hard and it is reliable :D

Father, we just want to thank You for everything. For blessing us so much. Let us be more thankful and serve those who are in distress and in need. Jesus, let us love our neighbors with all our hearts :D




*From Snapshot Serengeti

What I have learned today [2015/5/9]

1. Your kitchen faucet and drawers are quite contaminated as we don't clean them often. Ok, better start cleaning :p

2. MasterCard uses big data to increase its marketing efficiency. Hope they use it to decrease overspending...

3. Denmark is trying to phase out cash. This will save money, make money laundering harder, and increase tax revenues. But what would happen if the electricity is out? In case of a disaster, people will not be able to buy goods. In such sense, physical cash will not disappear completely.

4. Seafood is not yet sustainable even with certification. We can help this by consuming less seafood substituting with fresh water fish or other types of food.

5. Math researchers use proof assistants to ensure that their work does not have serious flaws.

6. Purring may be done to strengthen the bones. I should start purring too~

7.Never assume anything when you clean data :p



*From Snapshot Serengeti

Give Thanks [2015/5/8]

Jesus, thank You for another wonderful day. It was busy but I managed to sort of focus on You. I know that I lack a lot but Father please heal me and use me to further Your kingdom.

1. Father, thank You for coffee and pastry. What a lovely morning :D I should learn how to bake ^^

2. Jesus, thank You for Costco. Ahhh..so nice to buy cheaply.

3. Father, thank You for Souplantation. Love a cheap and healthy salad buffet. Need to eat more vegetables.

4. Thank You Lord for the rain. Please pour down more rain and grace so LA can be healed.

5. Thank You Jesus for another productive day. Lot of work but making progress.

6. Thank You Father for the nice dinner at church. Church food always tastes good.

7. Thank You Lord for my car. It drives well with no problems. Thank You car for taking me to places.

Father, we just want to thank You for everything. We are so weak and blindsided. But please strengthen us and open our eyes. Let us not live in the darkness but be a light of this world. Father, let us live by Your commandments and bless all nations.




*From Penguin Watch

What I have learned today [2015/5/8]

1. IMF's Special Drawing Rights is an international reserve asset to supplement its member countries official reserves.

2. Manicurists are being underpaid  and abused. Time to get manicures where they treat the workers fairly.

3. Liver produces 75% of the blood cholesterol. Well, not all about the diet..

4. 73% of break-ins are by kicking the door.

5. A medium apple has 95 calories and a medium banana has 105 calories. Two of my favorite fruits :D

 

*From Snapshot Sergengeti

Give Thanks [2015/5/7]

Father, thank You for another blessed day. I have been blinded by lust but through repentance, You have healed me. I am so sorry that I am so often so bodily and worldly. But Jesus through Your grace and Your grace alone, I will be whole. Father, please use us to do Your work and make us holier and more loving everyday.

1. Thank You God for internet and review services. Our church were looking for a park with a big grill and Foursquare provided nice photos.

2. Thank You Father for a brother who is willing to go together to see the park.

3. Thank You Jesus for the decent burger although a bit expensive but surely nourishing.

4. Thank You Father for the rain. Yes, thank You so much. I have been praying for once a month rain :D Jesus, please pour down your overflowing grace on us ^^

5. Thank You Jesus for blog content. Oooohh, lot of things to write about. Now I just need time.

6. Jesus, thank You for another productive day. I feel like a pro sometimes :p. I still have to learn a lot. Jesus please give us wisdom and humble hearts.

7. Thank You Lord for helping a sister to come and pray. She has lot of pain and suffering but Jesus, I know that You are the ultimate healer and You will heal her and use her to extend Your Kingdom. I pray that You bless us and use her to bless all nations.

8. Thank You God for hot packs. Ahh so nice when your back or shoulder is in pain. Ahh..also thank You microwave and electricity.

9. Thank You Jesus for the lovely cool air. Ahhh...I feel alive. I like sort of chilly weather. Wakes me up.

10. Thank You Lord for the beautiful LA. Yes, it is dirty and there is traffic but we have beautiful beaches and mountains. Father, I pray that You heal this land and this city becomes a holy city ^^

Thank You Father for everything that You have given us. Jesus, we just want to thank You. Let us be always thankful and loving.



*From Floating Forests

What I have learned today [2015/5/7]

1. IRS has a new cybercrime team. This is good news but they may be a little late to the part? Should probably bring some programmers from the NSA.

2. Competition b/w YouTube channels is quite fierce. Something new comes out and bunch of people cover it :p

3. There is still lot of sexual harassment at the work place. Please be a decent human being....if someone feels uncomfortable than that behavior should be stopped...

4. A convenience store owner  had his assets seized by IRS for allegations of structuring making small deposits to avoid the $10,000 reporting requirement. The burden of proof is on the owner...I think IRS was overzealous and probably made a mistake rather than admitting it, well, we have an article...Note to self. Don't deposit too often...

5.  Bankruptcy trustees are suing students and college to recoup the debt. It is sad that it has come to this but I believe such trend will make students question the value of college and colleges will also question whether they are providing a quality education.

6. Scientists take  acoustic image of thunder. I guess this will help us be more prepared for thunder? Pretty cool :D

7. For some courses in Coursera, just reading the slides is more helpful :p


 


*From Snapshot Serengeti