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Thursday, September 26, 2019

Competing Hypothesis

Judy Joo's Korean Soul Food: Authentic dishes and modern twists



Judy Joo's Korean Soul Food: Authentic dishes and modern twists 


I have never read Korean cookbooks before.
seafood pancake
garlic chive pancake

But I feel like I know some of it,as I watched gochujang making.



sikhye popsicle

You can see the cosmopolitan influence in the kimchi aranchi, Scotch egg, English Bibim breakfast, Kimchi Biryani, Galbi Steak pie, Kimchi Mac n Cheese, Kimchi Cheese pretzel Bites. 

Keep Calm and Automate




Keep Calm and Automate

Long time ago, a smart colleague said that he is good at scripting to automate things because he is lazy to do it manually and repetitively.

General Knowledge



Think Out of the Box 


I think the first time I came across this question was when I was in high school. This was provided in the solutions of a general knowledge book.

Think Out of the box



Think out of the Box: Generate Ideas on Demand, Improve Problem Solving, Make Better Decisions, and Start Thinking Your Way to the Top



Sarah paid for a 58c item with three quarters. What is the fewest number of coins she should get back in change?

Now 75-58 =17c.

1 dime + 1 nickel + 2 pennies

One way of thinking about the box in this is, what if Sarah gave 3 pennies, then she would need to get only 2 dimes back.

Inclusiv thinking and Einsteins needle in the haystack

Think over your assumptions. If a snake eats you, may be you will chance upon a lader that will take you further beyond the snake.








The Ride of a Lifetime: Lessons Learned from 15 Years as CEO of the Walt Disney Company



The Ride of a Lifetime: Lessons Learned from 15 Years as CEO of the Walt Disney Company 


Tuesday, September 24, 2019

Better Selling Through Storytelling: The Essential Roadmap to Becoming a Revenue Rockstar



Better Selling Through Storytelling: The Essential Roadmap to Becoming a Revenue Rockstar


"Hey Michael, are you willing to work out on Sundays? Great, we just got 52 more workouts than your competitors, because most people take sundays off" - Mike Phelps coach.

"Staying focused on the wall" during swimming race, similar to running with head down.

The author shows how to deal with different kind of people - feelings, information and big vision with examples.

Many stories of how to present your compelling story.








Golf Club


Cruiser Accessories 19509 Golf Club, Chrome/Painted


Saw this on the back of a car and recognised the golf ball on the left but now looking at it up close, I realise that the whole thing is a bent club.

"Golf teaches you the importance of letting things go" - Tom Murry, Ex-CEO Calvin Klein

Wrestling Is Not A Sport It's A Way Of Life



Wrestling Is Not A Sport It's A Way Of Life 


"Wrestling is a rare sport that requires both the endurance of a marathoner and the strength of a sprinter" - Tom Murry, Ex-CEO Calvin Klein


3 min continuous jumprope



Today in a set, had to do 3 min continuous jump rope. after the one and half minute or so, I could feel it in the upperbody. It felt great to be able to push to that stretch.

Squat on elliptical


Schwinn 430 Elliptical


Today I got sweaty at the elliptical. Turns out that you can do squats on it. Here's how.




Not kidding


Thank god for my spouse. I was getting worked up about getting flu shot after school and getting home right after for girl scouts. I thought tomorrow was not free and day after is the last day for flu shot. Good thing I checked that tomorrow is free and brilliant spouse suggested moving flu shots to tomorrow. Sanity rules.



If you ever wonder, how to squeeze more than 24 hours in a day - get friendly neighbors. You can get more things done, by sharing pickups and get some relaxation time too.




Dogs and Biscuits



Mini Mcduff Moves in


One day, I had a very pleasant surprise, when during bedtime, my little one told me the story of biscuit goes to school. Now what biscuits got to do with dogs?
Now McDuff too is named after McDuff shortbread cookies. McDuff is a cute little dog, who is growled at, hissed at and watched by owls in the garden and finally let into Lucy & Fred's house. 




Biscuit Goes to School (My First I Can Read)



Monday, September 23, 2019

The Boy Who Invented the Popsicle: The Cool Science Behind Frank Epperson's Famous Frozen Treat



The Boy Who Invented the Popsicle: The Cool Science Behind Frank Epperson's Famous Frozen Treat


How an 11 year old boy invented the popsicle

Loved both the story as well as the pictures.
The text too is placed in god places. On one page, it is in the place of an opened door.
There are some fun experiments. By the end of the book, you understand why you are asked to do the oil, water and color experiment. This is to illustrate the challenge in freezing the soda fast so the flavor is all present instead of settling to the bottom.
Q&A with author Anne Renaud
Kids and adults will like the story alike. Go Frank with your invention.
Kids from 5- 50 years and counting, all love otter pops.

Food: What the Heck Should I Cook?: More than 100 Delicious Recipes--Pegan, Vegan, Paleo, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, and More--For Lifelong Health



Food: What the Heck Should I Cook?: More than 100 Delicious Recipes--Pegan, Vegan, Paleo, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, and More--For Lifelong Health


Peaceful picture of bereies small and big - strawberries, blackberries, raspberries and bluberries on a white cloth.
Nut bread looks so wholesome
Pegan diet
Eat the rainbow. Each color food has something that you need for your health & nutrition.
Green Shakshuka
Clean Food.
You might recognise some guest recipeers - Jose Andres, Mark Bittman.


Collagen Powder

The Everyday Ketogenic Kitchen: With More than 150 Inspirational Low-Carb, High-Fat Recipes to Maximize Your Health



The Everyday Ketogenic Kitchen: With More than 150 Inspirational Low-Carb, High-Fat Recipes to Maximize Your Health


Cannoli Tart.
As soon as I heard of this, I had to know about the recipe.
Low Carb Cannoli tart is so creative. think of all the desseert flavors you like and the different forms it could take.