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Honolulu Landmark: Leonard's malasadas

热度 2 2011-10-10 11:19

It took me 11 years to get there... Leonard's malasadas It was overcast and warm in Honolulu. I was on my way from Waikiki to my office at UH. Since Leonard's was on my right and relatively quiet, I pulled in. It took me a couple of minutes to get a stall, and another fiv ...

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Temptation...

2011-10-1 12:57

Bank of Hawaii sent me another set of checks to borrow money at 1.99% APR. I cannot remember how many times I have received such offer. Once, I was very serious about using these checks, but I decided not to at the end. Who knows. I may cave in if they keep on sending ...

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Sabai Dee Thai Restaurant

2011-9-29 08:19

Some of my friends (fellow physical oceanographers) love Thai food. There are quite a few Thai restaurants in Honolulu. Sabai Dee is the newest, only three years old, and it's very close to U. Hawaii. We had Thai ginger fish yesterday, and loved it. http://ww ...

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He does not know…

热度 2 2011-9-28 05:02

Did it ever happen to you that your office-neighbor was too loud talking to someone (over the phone or in person) to the point that you could no longer think about your research? Well, I was very lucky. My only office-neighbor was a retired VIP, who help ...

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(Chinese) Union (debit) cards invade the US...

2011-9-27 15:45

Ok, they at least have invaded Hawaii, the 50th state of the US. I only checked the balance today, and was warned that there may be a service charge by the Chinese bank. Does anyone know how much Bank of China may charge for such an inquire?

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Want good moon cakes in Honolulu, go to Elvin's

2011-9-13 04:45

Elvin's Bakery is in the same shopping plaza as the Palama's (Korean supermarket) on Dillingham Blvd. That's probably how I "discovered" the bakery. Every time I am nearby, I would go get some pineapple buns for my son and myself, a taste I developed from living in Hangzhou and Guangzhou. Elvin's ...

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One day each year, father and son become enemies

热度 2 2011-9-12 04:12

Yesterday, UW (Seattle, Washington) played UH (Hawaii). It was only on pay-per-view, but many people in Hawaii had to save money somewhere else--the (football) game could not be missed! I heard this story from my son. At his friend's graduation party, the father gave a speech. He said: "Son, I lo ...

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How are visiting scientists treated at some department?

热度 2 2011-8-27 03:44

I went to a seminar yesterday, and wanted to chat with the speaker today. Since I knew which department he is at, I went to look for his info. Nothing, no name, no email, and no office number. So, I called the department office. I was told that he is a visiting scientist. Ok, fine. BUT, he has bee ...

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