Facebook is hot, everyone talks about it. It was on magazine cover and court. Anyway, I decided to give it a try. My first attempt to register as a user failed because it timed out when submitting a request to its server.
I tried the second time today. This time I was able to type in information and submit the request. But I typed wrong email address. So I had to do it one more time. This time I typed in my first name only and it complains about the name is not legal. So I typed in my first name and the initial of my last name and it still complains. I used numbers as my last name and it also complains. So a name has to be two characters or more. Now it complains about my birthday because I selected 1915 as my birth year. Oh, you cannot be too old to join Facebook. Ok, I became young again and clicked on the submit button. But the return page shows 'connot connect to socket'. Failed again!
I started again, and fill in contents that should be, and tried to submit one more time. Finally it works. So friend, I am a Facebook member now. Search my name "Feng Qi".
2007年9月7日星期五
DIY: Connect your iPod to an Acura TSX
We bought a TSX in 2004. It is a pretty decent car, its 4-cylinder 2.4-liter engine delivers 200 horsepower. Given its price tag less than 26,000$, it is a very good car. We just love it.
The only drawback is that it does not have an AUX port to connect popular iPod and other MP3 players. I can only play CD's. So I googled a little bit on the net, and found this link.
I have a non-nav model, adding an AUX port seems easy. So I ordered parts from SoundGate and bought a cable from BestBuy. I provide more picture to illustrate the installation process.
What looks like before and after installation.
After installation, the audio cable comes from the storage tray.
Pulling out the storage tray, be gentle.
The space is small, you may need to shift to 'N' gear. CAREFUL, don't let your vehicle slide away.
SoundGate AUX adapter.
On the top of storage tray, there is a light can be pushed into tray. Cable connecting to iPod can go through it.
Use a mirror to see the input connector on the top of inside. It is not clear in this picture, but it is obvious if you put a mirror there.
Cable is inside the storage tray after installation.
Total cost is about 120 US$, 100$ + taxes/shipping for SoundGate unit. 13$ for the cable. The sound quality is pretty good. Now I cannot wait to get an iPod touch.
The only drawback is that it does not have an AUX port to connect popular iPod and other MP3 players. I can only play CD's. So I googled a little bit on the net, and found this link.
I have a non-nav model, adding an AUX port seems easy. So I ordered parts from SoundGate and bought a cable from BestBuy. I provide more picture to illustrate the installation process.
What looks like before and after installation.
After installation, the audio cable comes from the storage tray.
Pulling out the storage tray, be gentle.
The space is small, you may need to shift to 'N' gear. CAREFUL, don't let your vehicle slide away.
SoundGate AUX adapter.
On the top of storage tray, there is a light can be pushed into tray. Cable connecting to iPod can go through it.
Use a mirror to see the input connector on the top of inside. It is not clear in this picture, but it is obvious if you put a mirror there.
Cable is inside the storage tray after installation.
Total cost is about 120 US$, 100$ + taxes/shipping for SoundGate unit. 13$ for the cable. The sound quality is pretty good. Now I cannot wait to get an iPod touch.
上学
亮亮上学了，去的是小小学：托儿所。学校收两周岁到学前班的小孩，中英文双语教学（至少课程上是这么安排），但我看是100%老师说中文，99%小孩来自说中文的家庭。
因为是长周末，礼拜二是开学的头一天，学校热闹非凡。多数的场景是小孩哭哭啼啼，不肯让爸爸妈妈离开。有个爸爸跟儿子说：爸爸已经请了好多假了，不能再陪你了:-(。因为是头一天，我们在教室里多呆了一会，看到了亮亮的两个老友：Edward和甜甜。一年前姥姥姥爷刚回去时，我们送亮亮去了一家家庭托儿所，Edward和甜甜都在那里，他俩比亮亮要大一岁左右。那时亮亮还在地上爬，常常跟在Edward屁股后面。那个家庭托儿所一个月后就歇业了。两个小家伙长大了不少，甜甜还是那么爱哭。不过小孩都不记得对方了。
头一天我们离开时亮亮哭了，老师抱着安慰他，很快就好了。第二天他背对教室门口，酝酿着眼泪，当我离开时看到他在流泪。其实他都懂，知道爸爸一定要走，虽然舍不得，但又无可奈何。第三天，就只看到他的眼眶红，没有哭声。今天是第四天，送他到学校后发现忘了给他穿鞋。我转身离开时他都没有反应，搞得我很郁闷。
晚上接回家，带上他一星期的作品，多数是涂鸦。老师说亮亮很独立，爱吃，吃完自己的点心还要去吃别的小孩的，爱喝别的孩子的水杯，一刻都坐不住，毕竟还是小小孩。
因为是长周末，礼拜二是开学的头一天，学校热闹非凡。多数的场景是小孩哭哭啼啼，不肯让爸爸妈妈离开。有个爸爸跟儿子说：爸爸已经请了好多假了，不能再陪你了:-(。因为是头一天，我们在教室里多呆了一会，看到了亮亮的两个老友：Edward和甜甜。一年前姥姥姥爷刚回去时，我们送亮亮去了一家家庭托儿所，Edward和甜甜都在那里，他俩比亮亮要大一岁左右。那时亮亮还在地上爬，常常跟在Edward屁股后面。那个家庭托儿所一个月后就歇业了。两个小家伙长大了不少，甜甜还是那么爱哭。不过小孩都不记得对方了。
头一天我们离开时亮亮哭了，老师抱着安慰他，很快就好了。第二天他背对教室门口，酝酿着眼泪，当我离开时看到他在流泪。其实他都懂，知道爸爸一定要走，虽然舍不得，但又无可奈何。第三天，就只看到他的眼眶红，没有哭声。今天是第四天，送他到学校后发现忘了给他穿鞋。我转身离开时他都没有反应，搞得我很郁闷。
晚上接回家，带上他一星期的作品，多数是涂鸦。老师说亮亮很独立，爱吃，吃完自己的点心还要去吃别的小孩的，爱喝别的孩子的水杯，一刻都坐不住，毕竟还是小小孩。
2007年9月4日星期二
植树
劳动节劳动了一下：在前院草坪上种了一棵树。
早上8点出门，转了5个地方：Home Depot、OSH、Lowe's、Home Depot、再到Lowe's。到11点，买回了树苗，小推车，木桩等等。下午1点开始挖坑，顶着烈日，挥汗如雨。到3点时挖出一个直径3尺，深1.5尺的坑。正高兴大功就要搞成时，铁锹碰到了金属：宝藏！！！高兴得太早了，碰到水管了。讨教邻居一番后，一致认为水管上种树不是好主意。
没力气再挖坑了。邻居老头Ron说，为什么不去Home Depot门前叫个Labor工呢？10块一小时，你可以在旁边享受啤酒。到底是老美，我压根就没想过这一点。到了Home Depot，一群老墨，问10块一小时挖坑干不干，居然要价70块。只好悻悻返回。出停车场时看到一落单的，问他30块挖个坑干不干，显然比和工会组织讨价容易得多。
干活还是挺麻利，一小时就把新的坑挖好，填上了旧坑，种上了树苗。浇水等等。邻居老太很nice。过来夸树漂亮，还夸奖我为减轻Global Warming做贡献，呵呵。最后她很惋惜得告诉我：你可以叫市政府来帮你种树，一个电话，不用你出钱出力。Sigh! 另一邻居后来告诉我们，市政府种的树我们不能动，有许多限制。
邻居家小孩Nick很乐意帮我挖坑，想想天太热，谢绝了他的好意。不错的孩子。
早上8点出门，转了5个地方：Home Depot、OSH、Lowe's、Home Depot、再到Lowe's。到11点，买回了树苗，小推车，木桩等等。下午1点开始挖坑，顶着烈日，挥汗如雨。到3点时挖出一个直径3尺，深1.5尺的坑。正高兴大功就要搞成时，铁锹碰到了金属：宝藏！！！高兴得太早了，碰到水管了。讨教邻居一番后，一致认为水管上种树不是好主意。
没力气再挖坑了。邻居老头Ron说，为什么不去Home Depot门前叫个Labor工呢？10块一小时，你可以在旁边享受啤酒。到底是老美，我压根就没想过这一点。到了Home Depot，一群老墨，问10块一小时挖坑干不干，居然要价70块。只好悻悻返回。出停车场时看到一落单的，问他30块挖个坑干不干，显然比和工会组织讨价容易得多。
干活还是挺麻利，一小时就把新的坑挖好，填上了旧坑，种上了树苗。浇水等等。邻居老太很nice。过来夸树漂亮，还夸奖我为减轻Global Warming做贡献，呵呵。最后她很惋惜得告诉我：你可以叫市政府来帮你种树，一个电话，不用你出钱出力。Sigh! 另一邻居后来告诉我们，市政府种的树我们不能动，有许多限制。
邻居家小孩Nick很乐意帮我挖坑，想想天太热，谢绝了他的好意。不错的孩子。
2007年9月2日星期日
Hollywood
你一定猜到在哪里拍的照片了。
利用长周末跑了一趟LA，圆了老婆的好莱坞梦。LA本身没有多少好说的，途中的几件趣事倒是值得一提。
一、鹦鹉学舌
亮亮正在学说话，妈妈正好在车上教他一些词。其中妈妈试着教他说“感觉”，我说这个词的难度大了点，怎么不教他说“爱情”。当我话音刚落，亮亮跟着说了“爱情”！情拖得特长。Big surprise。
二、坏蛋？
回家路上和贝贝说起小时候过节，我妈不怎么做吃的，多半是在外婆家吃粽子、馒头一类。当我刚感叹玩我妈不是很尽职，亮亮嘴里蹦出“坏蛋”。:-(
三、预言
去LA前特意想朋友打听几家好的中餐馆以一饱口福。先到了“康康小美”，也许是太饿了，一进饭店服务员就给我们4美元一份的快餐，没来得及多想，先吃吧，但是心里挺失望，快餐有什么吃头，值得开5小时的车？扒拉了几口看到邻座一对要了一碟生煎包，哇，只后悔没有先看看再点。
第二天去绿杨村，找遍了整个广场就是看不到招牌，打了几通电话给朋友，确认地址是正确的，只好进了一家书店打听。收银员居然有每一家的菜谱，找到了绿杨村，上面有店号。按着店号找去，叫“洞庭春”，硬着头皮进去坐下、点菜。最后问老板娘怎么不是绿杨村了，原来从去年10月起就换主人了。
第三天去Lobster King。也是在一个广场，可是不见大龙虾，立刻有个预感，Lobster King 关门了。又是和朋友一番确认，Lobster King 的旧址上开了新店：天龙大酒店。已经不想再跑了，即来之、则安之。还好，新店还卖旧龙虾，点了一只5磅半的龙虾王，伴着婚礼进行曲，开怀大吃。
四、GPS
第二天去Getty Center。GPS带我们到了一条弯曲小道，我们还纳闷BUS怎么上来。小路到头是道铁门，此路不通。按铃问保安，保安答道：入口在坡的另外一侧，很多人被GPS领到这边来了。郁闷，GPS怎么会犯这种错误。
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