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Sunday, 8. July 2007, 15:16:15
others, sticky
this blog is not ie6 friendly. do yourself and your computer a favour, upgrade.
Sunday, 20. July 2008, 04:15:33
not my work, video
july and august are the months when songs of patriotism (or propaganda depending on your level of cynicism) are repeated on singapore televesion. being physically away, i relied on the next best thing - youtube. the national pride song this year was sang by joi choi - whose voice captivated me since i knew of her existence.
anyway, i swallowed my national pride through the bowels of my throat when i learnt via mrbrown's website that the music video was a rip off from a japanese commercial. on comparing the two videos, i must admit that there is some blatant idea theft.
Sunday, 20. July 2008, 04:06:49
not my work, video
this is one of the songs i really enjoyed during last week's performance. it was weird al's parody of r kelly's trapped in the closet. the song is a little long and has no real meaning, but it was kinda fun to listen to.
Saturday, 19. July 2008, 19:03:46
usa, photo, food, d3
the experience to katz was mixed. perhaps there was a heightened expectation of the famed pastrimi sandwich. perhaps it was the long travel from downtown for this. perhaps it is just all new yokers are rude. perhaps it was the rude counter-man who thought i deliberately forgot the ticket to get a free meal. gotta be the last reason. i could have given him the figer. but common sense taught not to mess with a heavily tattooed, almost 300 pounder new yorker with a long carving knife.
without a doubt, the sandwich was good, but nothing extraordinary. pair that warm beef sanwich with a dr. brown root beer, it makes a soothing and satisfying lunch, making the ding and bustle of the cafeteria almost silent. one thing i could have done is to order the sandwich loaded with coleslaw. or even order a hot dog, another katz specialty, while i am there. the accompanying sours (pickled cucumbers) did go down well, though the combined salt from the pastrimi and the sours could shrink and preserve my internals.
i guessed my mood affected my curiousity. maybe next time.
samples of pastrimi and tongue, katza delicatessen, 2008
the famed pastrimi sandwich, katza delicatessen, 2008
mr barbarous, katza delicatessen, 2008
Saturday, 19. July 2008, 18:26:58
usa, photo, food, d3
it is almost incomplete for one to come to new york and not visit one of big apple's iconic delicatessens. while there are several very popular ones: katz, carnegie, stage, artie that serves an array of hot corned beef on rye, pastrami sandwich, matzo ball soup or chopped liver. while i wanted to go to carnegie to try their mile-high pastrami, i did not have the address.
instead i ended up in katz at the south-west corner of houston and ludlow streets, in manhattan. this place is touted as one of the best in its class, and has been in operation since 1888. this jweish delicatessen serves two classics: pastrami sandwich and hot dog. this place is also famous because of the film when harry met sally.
the system here is simple. walk in the grilled glass door, get a ticket and get a seat. if you choose the tables with servers (read: mandatory 20% tips) or choose a table and self-serve. if you choose to self-serve, head to one of the lines and wait in turn. regulars will have their favourite counter-man. i chose one, which i learnt later he was one rude mooncalf.
one tip for newbies here. ask for samples. the samples portion is generous. i tried tongue and pastrimi. i am glad i tried the tongue before ordering. well good, i cannot imagine eating a stack of broiled slippery muscle with eggs. i, naturally, went for what katz is famous for: pastrimi sandwich. 
interior of katz, manhattan new york, 2008
patrons, manhattan new york, 2008
photos of famous visitors, manhattan new york, 2008
counter queue, manhattan new york, 2008
my counter-man, manhattan new york, 2008
exterior of katz, manhattan new york, 2008
Saturday, 19. July 2008, 04:59:26
not my photo, movie
this is without a doubt the best movie this summer. forget batman and two-face, i am now a joker fan.
Saturday, 19. July 2008, 04:23:00
video
Thursday, 17. July 2008, 03:07:59
usa, photo, food, d3
being away from singapore do make me miss home-cooked meals. i am blessed to be able to grace 2 dinners that allow me to feel less home-sick. s & m prepared an indonesian meal, post the one day new york trip, of soto ayam, ikan goreng, and sayur. while i could do with more spiciness, it was good.
another such occasion, was when hf & e celebrated my chinese lunar birthday with a "cake" of century egg with tofu, sprinkled with chopped spring onions & pork floss and splashed with sweet soy sauce. this is the first time i tried this taiwanese classic, and i sure loved it, despite that my spoon keeps sticking to the magnetic bowl. e also prepared some home-styled dishes of fried mee fen, winter melon soup and zhong, from the asian supermarket.
i don't think i said it well, i really appreciated that home away from home feeling. thanks s, m, hf and e.
Thursday, 17. July 2008, 01:09:55
usa, photo, g9
it is good to wake up, smell the misty air and be greeted by the mountains
Wednesday, 16. July 2008, 03:41:47
usa, photo, g9
no luck in purchasing one of these babies. seemed like apple has beaten the jailbreakers this time round. 
Wednesday, 16. July 2008, 03:18:24
usa, photo, g9
the national geographic society, the very same guys famous for the yellow borders, was exhibiting photos of shaolin monks. they were some of the best photos i have seen about the pugilistic monks, a career option that many chinese kids considered while growing up admist kungfu hongkong tv serials and comic books.
the photos were great. but some of the literal translation of the kungfu moves have me and k in stiches:
yi jin jing: bone marrow cleansing
nan yuan da hong quan: big flood of fists
i know it is as accurate as it could possibly get literally, but it is still good for a laugh.
this is the ultimate of all kungfu moves. it will not only cause serious damage to the enemy, but also insults the enemy by flipping the bird.
Tuesday, 15. July 2008, 02:16:38
usa, photo, g9
sitting along the curb and waiting for the july 4th fireworks to start, i began fantasizing dogs, squid monster and a very poor silhouette shape of nixon attacking the wsahington needle. oh yes, i was that bored.
Tuesday, 15. July 2008, 01:42:00
usa, g9
shenandoah skyline, viriginia, 2008
Monday, 14. July 2008, 02:51:03
usa, g9
chinese potraits, national geographic society, washington, 2008
Sunday, 13. July 2008, 04:40:48
usa, photo, g9
three of us had an early morning walk from bethesda to georgetown via capital cresent trail. this time walking the 7 mile route seemed easier than the first time, even in the humid july weather. it is nice to have g & k as company while walking the relatively scenic path.
Sunday, 13. July 2008, 04:35:22
usa, photo, d3
an enchanting dance during a farewell dinner.
Sunday, 13. July 2008, 04:31:23
usa, photo, g9
it was one great performance. i really enjoyed all the parodies weird al yankovic delivered this evening, including the al tv segments. my seat, though 5 rows from the stage, could be better. i was in front of the massive speakers though almost puntured my ear drums. i was seated behind this thick and tall man, who blocked at least half of my view. so all i could see was the bald patch of his head.
Sunday, 13. July 2008, 03:49:00
others
a very interesting read about The Top 10 Foods Only America Could Have Invented. i think i have eaten almost everything except reuben sandwich and turducken. i really wanna try the latter, it will be a wild ride digging into 3 fowls (turkey, duck, chicken) stuffed into each other's asses.
Saturday, 12. July 2008, 19:09:42
others, not my work
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