Background: A journal editor in Beijing asked me about the difference between research letters and notes. My immediate reaction was to say “no, there is none.” Still, I wanted to be responsible, so I checked out two of the most popular journals in our field (physical oceanography). &n ...
When the Chinese passengers of MU571 saw the sky over Honolulu, some commented on the blue sky and white clouds. I didn't want to say anything, but today's blue is only light blue. I hope they get to see the dark blue sky with snow white clouds, before they go on their next tourist destination. If ...
I was updating my Blog on my experience on MU572 from HNL to PVG. I realized that I used "Excuse me" in a way that most of us never learned in class (in China). My blog is at http://blog.sciencenet.cn/home.php?mod=spaceuid=306792do=blogid=562351 So, I decided to googl ...
These days, to get to a human agent at T-mobile is very difficult. The robot they use to direct customers is stupid and RUDE. SHE actually disconnected me twice because I only wanted to talk to a human agent! Well, I am stuck with T-mobile for now, but the first chance I get I will drop its servic ...