Saturday, November 7, 2009

50-mile trek today: Iron Horse Trail, Dublin, CA



Link to Iron Horse Trail

~ 25 miles each way, Lots of level ground, and no traffic :)


Here's my performance data:


Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Mac OS Startup Key combinations for Intel-Macs

Press C during startupStart up from a bootable CD or DVD, such as the Mac OS X Install disc that came with the computer.
Press D during startupStart up in Apple Hardware Test (AHT), if the Install DVD 1 is in the computer.
Press Option-Command-P-R until you hear two beeps.Reset NVRAM
Press Option during startupStarts into Startup Manager, where you can select a Mac OS X volume to start from. Note: Press N to make the the first bootable Network volume appear as well.
Press Eject, F12, or hold the mouse (/trackpad) buttonEjects any removable media, such as an optical disc.
Press N during startupAttempt to start up from a compatible network server (NetBoot).
Press T during startupStart up in FireWire Target Disk mode.
Press Shift during startupStart up in Safe Boot mode and temporarily disable login items.
Press Command-V during startupStart up in Verbose mode.
Press Command-S during startupStart up in Single-User mode.
Press Option-N during startupStart from a NetBoot server using the default boot image.

Monday, October 26, 2009

Freeware CD/DVD burning software for Windows


Exercise Day 2: Not too bad


(My last goal to aim for from Exercise Day 1 was:)
- 25:00 Running consistent @ 6mph (without cramping)
- 40:00 Total (with 10-min warm up and 5 min cool down)
- 500 kcals
- 3.0 Miles

What I actually did:

- Woke up early on a *Monday* to make it to work early enough to run (wooo hooo!!!)
- 20:00 Running consistent @ 6mph (without cramping, Yess!!!!)
- 40:00 Total (including 10-min warm up and 10 min cool down)
- 467 kcals
- 2.9 Miles total

How I feel: Great!!

Sunday, October 25, 2009

Vacuuum Parts for the old school bagless vacuum

OMG I would never though I could find the specific part, but I did, and here are the websites. Useful if you need parts for your vacuum. Speaking of which, if you have one, when was the last time you changed the vacuum bag/filter?

http://www.totalvac.com/parts/eureka_upright_vacuum_filters.html
http://www.vacuums24x7.com/eubosuse4040.html

Friday, October 23, 2009


"Thinking of you today,
and how you make
the world a nicer place
from all the special ways
you care about your family,
to the thoughtfulness
you show others…
And sending you this wish
filled with loving appreciation
for your warm heart, your kindness,
and all the other qualities
that make you so very special" --

Rest in peace Mama Josie, and I hope we will all be together again someday soon.

Thursday, October 22, 2009

Definitely somewhere to try!

http://www.ilovetortas.com/

1. Camaron (Shrimp) Asado Fries
Golden Fries, Plump Shrimp, with Nacho Cheese, fresh salsa, guacamole and our special Cilantro Lime sauce.
2. Torta Ala Diabla
Steak and Onions sauteed in a special fire hot Diabla sauce served with tomato, mayo and beans to cool you down!
3. California Burrito
French fries, Carne Asada, Avocado, fresh salsa, nacho cheese and our special green and red sauces


Open everyday from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm

La Torta Gorda
300 Willow Street
San Jose, CA 95128