Author Archives: DAK

Floorpie’s Mostly-Unbiased iPhone Review I have a confession to make: I have an iPhone. OK, it’s not my iPhone, it’s my company’s; and it’s not even mine to keep, it’s my department’s and we use it for research and development…BUT, … Continue reading →

There are a few keys to blending in as a foreigner in Hong Kong. Number one, and this is the most important, you can’t. Not really. For one, you’re obviously not Chinese (or Hong Kongese for those with that national … Continue reading →

So this asshole cop on a power trip arrests a bunch of 13-year old skateboarders, chokes at least 3 people (including a young girl) and near as I can tell, they’re all just standing there. via digg. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EH6AYVn2yw4] Tell everyone … Continue reading →

Best Soundbite Ever From CNN’s Larry King Live which I have on in the background in my hotel room in China: Larry: Thank you, Paris.Paris: Thank you, Larry…Larry: (turning to camera) Paris Hilton…tomorrow: Colin Powell Awesome. I miss America.

I’d like to think it’s because I’m stunningly handsome and instantly unforgettable, but, I’m afraid that it’s much more likely that I’m one of the Westerners here. Either way, it is impossible for me to blend in here (in China), … Continue reading →

Look, Chinese TV sucks, there’s no two ways about it. It has nothing to do with the fact that I can’t understand any of it, that barely bothers me at all. It also isn’t some prejudice against Chinese media, because … Continue reading →

The thing about China is that you can (if you set your mind to it) bear anything that is thrown at you. What would you like to eat?Anything. Whatever’s good with you is good with me!Really?Really.OK, then we’ll have the … Continue reading →

Why? What do you do at work? [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4oFbrSBHSU]

I’ll tell you one thing, it’s not because I won the lottery.

This is how you know it’s getting bad: some gas stations (apparently) have a $50-cap on debit/ATM card purchases when you pay at the pump. I don’t know if this is some kind of state or federally mandated thing, or … Continue reading →