Life

Two Letters in One Day

Monday, March 1st, 2010 -- By ET

First letter was from our university president, explaining that in light of the recent financial crisis, we have to follow the new budget plan and reduce the salary by 5.4%.

Second letter was from my daughter’s school, explaining that in light of the recent financial crisis, they have to follow the new budget plan and increase the tuition by 5%.

What an ironic world.

Time is the Coin of Your Life

Monday, December 7th, 2009 -- By ET

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Michael Jordan vs. Nerd

Saturday, July 25th, 2009 -- By ET

Michael Jordan having “retired,” with $40 million in endorsements, makes $178,100 a day, working or not.

If he sleeps 7 hours a night, he makes $52,000 every night while visions of sugarplums dance in his head.

If he goes to see a movie, it’ll cost him $7.00, but he’ll make $18,550 while he’s there.

If he decides to have a 5-minute egg, he’ll make $618 while boiling it.

He makes $7,415/hour more than minimum wage.

If he wanted to save up for a new Acura NSX ($90,000) it would take him a whole 12 hours.

If someone were to hand him his salary and endorsement money, they would have to do it at the rate of $200 every second.

He’ll probably pay around $200 for a nice round of golf, but will be reimbursed $33,390 for that round.

He’ll make about $19.60 while watching the 100-meter dash in the Olympics, and about $15,600 during the Boston Marathon.

This year, he’ll make more than twice as much as all U.S. past presidents for all of their terms combined.

Amazing isn’t it?

However…

If Jordan saves 100% of his income for the next 500 years, he’ll still have less than Bill Gates has at this very moment.

Homophily

Thursday, May 14th, 2009 -- By ET

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Media Hype

Tuesday, May 12th, 2009 -- By ET

Pic-A-Day: Scenes

Friday, May 8th, 2009 -- By ET

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Pic-a-day: Lion Handle

Wednesday, April 1st, 2009 -- By ET

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The One-Butted Pianist

Wednesday, February 11th, 2009 -- By ET

Beautiful interpretation of Chopin, an Inspirational and passionate speaker.

Life Summarized in 4 Bottles

Sunday, February 1st, 2009 -- By ET

Came across the following figure on the Internet. I had IV just before the new year’s day due to a serious flu. During the lunar new year, I of course had the second and third bottle. Life is so simple.

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Say Goodbye to 2008

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008 -- By ET

I love what I’m doing right now!


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