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<rss xmlns:ps="http://trailfire.com" version="2.0"><channel><title>"bay area" by enjoylife</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/trails/60216</link><category>enjoylife/trails</category><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>请推荐个吃火锅的好地方 - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/211183</link><description><![CDATA[标 题: Re: 请推荐个吃火锅的好地方<BR>发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Tue Apr 29 00:12:20 2008)<BR><BR>34396 Alvarado Niles Road, Union City 永和超市对面) 510-675-9919.<BR>]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 13:25:51 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:211183</guid></item><item><title>5月份开始,博物馆免费 - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/211306</link><description><![CDATA[标 题: 5月份开始,博物馆免费<BR>发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Tue Apr 29 18:42:04 2008)<BR><BR>SF有3个,SJ有2个,每月第1个周末,如果你有BOA的卡的话.总共有70个MUSEUM免费.<BR>http://promotions.bankofamerica.com/museums/<BR><BR>有孩子的,谈恋爱的,可以去玩玩.]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:15:06 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:211306</guid></item><item><title>请推荐fremont的OB - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/213293</link><description><![CDATA[标 题: 请推荐fremont的OB<BR>发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Sat May 10 00:01:36 2008)<BR><BR>最好是中国人，耐心点的。谢谢～～<BR>考古发现DR. LING P. CHEN, MD很不错哈，可惜离我太远了。sigh～～]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Sat, 10 May 2008 22:19:53 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:213293</guid></item><item><title>回国礼物 - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/213294</link><description><![CDATA[３。除了Costco， 哪儿还能买到便宜的化妆品gift set? Costco以前有贝佳斯,今天去<BR>看断货了。<BR><BR>This is from a guy, so don&#39;t just take my words. :)<BR><BR>Try Gilroy Outlets, there is an Estee Lauder Co. store where you can also<BR>get Clinique. And if buying and gifting French stuff is still ok with you :)<BR>, there is also a Loreal Co. store where you can buy Lancome, and Kiehl&#39;s (<BR>American brand, don&#39;t know if it&#39;s well known in China, but premium brand<BR>here), for some reason, they no longer have Biothem.<BR><BR>You can also find Vichy at drug stores and it&#39;s not expensive.<BR><BR>There is also an Estee Lauder Co. store in Vacaville.<BR>]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Sat, 10 May 2008 22:25:49 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:213294</guid></item><item><title>milpitas还是哪里有一个叫&amp;rdquo;捞面&amp;ldquo;的打折地方 - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/213295</link><description><![CDATA[lohmann&#39;s<BR>search its site for store location: www.loehmanns.com/<BR><BR>在walmart那一片，右手边，从AppleBee&#39;s那儿右转进去就看见了。Loehmann&#39;s旁边是<BR>Michael&#39;s和DSW。<BR>]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Sat, 10 May 2008 22:31:06 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:213295</guid></item><item><title>想怀孕几年了, 湾区哪儿有好的infertility医生? - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/213349</link><description><![CDATA[标 题: Re: 想怀孕几年了, 湾区哪儿有好的infertility医生?<BR>发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Fri May 9 21:42:26 2008)<BR><BR>I forgot the name for the doctor (maybe Shaohua Lin/Li (?)). I don&#39;t have<BR>the phone#.<BR><BR>Address: 326 A 15th Street, Oakland, CA 94612<BR><BR>A former prof. (1970s) from Shanghai Chinese Medicine College.<BR><BR>She is really good, speaks very frankly. Be prepared if you feel embarassed.<BR><BR>First appointment requires the presence of husband AND wife.<BR><BR>Good luck.<BR><BR>我也是试了好几年。OB最后让我去看RE. 昨天终于去见了Fremont Kaiser IVF的<BR>director. 她是来自台湾的,也是朋友推荐的,让我感觉非常好.希望在她的帮助下可以<BR>尽快中奖. 她讲非常流利的中文.<BR>Wei-Hui Shen<BR><BR>http://www.permanente.net/homepage/kaiser/pages/c7551-top.html<BR><BR><TABLE STYLE="table-layout: fixed;" WIDTH="577" BORDER="" CELLPADDING="" CELLSPACING=""><TBODY><TR><TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="jiawenzhang-type"><P>发信人: ratbaby (鼠宝宝), 信区: SanFrancisco<BR>标 题: Re: 想怀孕几年了, 湾区哪儿有好的infertility医生?<BR>发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Sat May 10 14:21:15 2008)<BR><BR>Two best infertility Dr. in the Bay area recommended from my OB:<BR><BR>Dr. Milki in Stanford<BR>http://obgyn.stanford.edu/rei/faculty/milki.html<BR><BR>Dr. Zuoves<BR>http://www.goivf.com/services/index.php4<BR>--<BR><BR>※ 来源:·WWW 未名空间站 海外: mitbbs.com 中国: mitbbs.cn·[FROM: 76.225.]<BR></P></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><BR><BR>]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Sun, 11 May 2008 18:41:50 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:213349</guid></item><item><title>ServiceMagic - Home Improvement - Select Your Home Improvement Category Below</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/213350</link><description></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Sun, 11 May 2008 18:47:55 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:213350</guid></item><item><title>ServiceMagic - Home Improvement - Select Your Home Improvement Category Below</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/213351</link><description></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Sun, 11 May 2008 18:48:09 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:213351</guid></item><item><title>办护照回来了, 真简单呀 - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/214026</link><description><![CDATA[标 题: 办护照回来了, 真简单呀<BR>发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Wed Mar 19 17:37:04 2008)<BR><BR>FREE两小时路边停车,位很多.<BR><BR>进门拿号, 我前边有40个人, 20分钟就到我了.<BR><BR>递进去旧护照, 绿卡, 复印件(绿卡和护照每一页), 照片. 塞出来一张小纸条. 一个月<BR>后取就行了,取时候交钱. 不到两分钟. 赞咱们领事馆办公效率.<BR><BR>唯一不满意的地方, 厕所太隐蔽了, 也没个牌子.]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2008 16:08:51 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:214026</guid></item><item><title>Chinese Business World - Your China Business and Information Link</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/214565</link><description></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2008 22:31:06 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:214565</guid></item><item><title>Chinese Business World - Your China Business and Information Link</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/214566</link><description></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2008 22:31:13 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:214566</guid></item><item><title>Chinese Business World - Your China Business and Information Link</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/214567</link><description></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2008 22:31:23 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:214567</guid></item><item><title>Chinese Business World - Your China Business and Information Link</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/214568</link><description></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2008 22:31:29 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:214568</guid></item><item><title>吃喝玩乐: 九月 2007</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/214569</link><description><![CDATA[<H3 CLASS="post-title">(ZT)Los Angeles洛杉矶简易旅游指南 ～和喜欢的人一起开车去旅游吧！</H3><DIV CLASS="post-body"><DIV STYLE="clear: both;">洛杉矶Los Angeles是西班牙文中的天使们之意，所以又称天使之城The City of Angels。在这个世界上每一个城市都有其特色，如果要说洛杉矶的第一个特色就在于广大的面积，就单单以LA County(洛杉矶郡)来说，4061 square miles是纽约市五个County总和303.3 square miles的十倍以上大小，是San Francisco County (旧金山郡)46.7 square miles的近百倍大小（约是87倍），是台湾岛的1/3到1/4大小，如果再计入Greater Los Angeles大洛杉矶都会区的范围：Orange County (OC)、Ventura County、Riverside County和San Bernardino County（The Los Angeles Five-County Area），就成为一片极其广大的都市地区，LA Metro都会区范围内有六个大型民航机机场，为世界主要城市之最，世界最繁忙的Van Nuys小型飞机机场World&#39;s Busiest General-Aviation Airport（VNY）等。<BR></DIV></DIV>]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2008 22:31:48 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:214569</guid></item><item><title>Re: 老婆买房太冲动，撑的好累怎么办？ - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/214571</link><description></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2008 23:24:33 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:214571</guid></item><item><title>购物天堂(shopping)版 - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/214572</link><description></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2008 23:40:17 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:214572</guid></item><item><title>购物天堂(shopping)版 - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/214573</link><description></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2008 23:40:47 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:214573</guid></item><item><title>最新Ｆｒｅｍｏｎｔ学区，学校成绩 - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/215571</link><description><![CDATA[Ａｍｅｒｉｃａｎ　Ｈｉｇｈ下面６个小学全部过８００了。<BR><BR>Ardenwoods 913<BR>Brookvale 865<BR>Forrest Park 957<BR>Oliveira 813<BR>Patternson 808<BR>Warwick 866<BR><BR>很有Potential．<BR><BR>但初高中下降了，<BR>Ｔｈｏｒｎｔｏｎ　Ｊｕｎｉｏｒ　Ｈｉｇｈ，８２３<BR>Ａｍｅｒｉｃａｎ　Ｈｉｇｈ，　７６１<BR><BR>Irvington有两个小学还是有点差。<BR>Ｇｒｅｅｎ　７７０<BR>Ｇｒｉｍｍｅｒ　７６２<BR>Ｈｉｒｓｃｈ　　８０８<BR>Ｗａｒｍ　Ｓｐｒｉｎｇｓ　９３３<BR>Ｗｅｉｂｅｌ　　９６６<BR><BR>但初高中比Ａｍｅｒｉｃａｎ的要好，<BR>Ｈｏｒｎｅｒ　Ｊｕｎｉｏｒ　Ｈｉｇｈ　８４５<BR>Ｉｒｖｉｎｇｔｏｎ　Ｈｉｇｈ　８０４<BR>]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2008 23:22:18 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:215571</guid></item><item><title>[合集] RP贴：新中国超市开门了 - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/219119</link><description><![CDATA[应该是这个：<BR><BR>Maxim Market<BR>Write a review<BR>1179 S De Anza Blvd<BR>San Jose, CA 95129<BR>(408) 255-2988‎<BR><BR>据说就是以前的nob hill. 我准备明天去看看有没有什么零食。<BR><BR>逛了一圈，很一般，比永和便宜，比狮子城贵一点，没有特色。<BR>还是新开的韩国店好，Lawrence&amp;Homestead 的Super kyo-po!<BR>Super Kyo-Po Plaza<BR><BR>3521 Homestead Rd<BR>Santa Clara, CA 95051]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Sat, 07 Jun 2008 16:59:46 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:219119</guid></item><item><title>RepairPal for car</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/220518</link><description><![CDATA[<H1><A TITLE="RepairPal, It’s Like Google Health for Your Car" HREF="http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/06/12/repairpal-its-like-google-health-for-your-car/">RepairPal, It’s Like Google Health for Your Car</A></H1><H3>Erick Schonfeld</H3><H4><A TITLE="Comment on RepairPal, It’s Like Google Health for Your Car" HREF="http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/06/12/repairpal-its-like-google-health-for-your-car/#comments">40 comments »</A></H4><DIV CLASS="entry snap_trigger_icon"><P><A HREF="http://www.crunchbase.com/company/repairpal"><IMG ALT="repairpal-logo.png" SRC="http://www.techcrunch.com/wp-content/repairpal-logo.png" CLASS="shot"></A></P><P>Going to the mechanic is like going to the doctor. When something needs to be fixed, for most people there is no easy way to tell if they are being charged the going rate or are being ripped off. Enter <A HREF="http://www.repairpal.com/">RepairPal<IMG SRC="http://i.ixnp.com/images/v3.34.0.1/t.gif" STYLE="border: 0pt none ; margin: 0pt ! important; padding: 1px 0pt 0pt; max-height: 2000px; max-width: 2000px; min-width: 0px; min-height: 0px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;" CLASS="snap_preview_icon" ID="snap_com_shot_link_icon"></A>, a new site launching publicly today where you can get price estimates for different parts and repair jobs for your car. You enter your car year, model, and mileage, and it spits out price ranges for your zip code. For instance, replacing the front brake pads on a BMW in New York City should cost between $158 and $310.</P></DIV>]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2008 12:58:24 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:220518</guid></item><item><title>问个Fremont的游泳班，给小朋友的。 - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/220907</link><description><![CDATA[: 呵呵。准备周末让5岁的小朋友去接受以下正规训练。我在94555，估计union city的也<BR>: 可以。<BR>: 谢谢了。<BR><BR>Flying fish， 不过他们似乎不收6岁以下孩子，或者<BR>Fremont Swimming School。]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Sun, 15 Jun 2008 22:06:22 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:220907</guid></item><item><title>从外地到三藩领事馆换发新护照 - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/220908</link><description><![CDATA[标 题: 从外地到三藩领事馆换发新护照<BR>发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Sat Jun 14 02:57:43 2008)<BR><BR>三藩领事馆网站上的说明:<BR><BR>==============<BR>中国护照换发<BR><BR>1、只受理护照剩余有效期在一年以内的护照换发申请。如您的护照已过期但仍有合法<BR>美国居留身份，可申请正常换发护照。<BR><BR>2、如您属于以下情况之一：护照遗失或损坏、在美国签证过期、无合法身份，或被签<BR>证领事认为属于其他非正常换补发护照申请，恕无法当场受理您的申请，您必须亲自到<BR>领事馆接受面谈和递交申请。<BR><BR>3、申请人必须本人亲自前来递交申请，不可交由他人代办。<BR><BR>4、提供填写完整并签名的护照/旅行证申请表一张、护照照片两张（照片要求见第7项<BR>）。<BR><BR>5、提供中国护照原件和复印件一份。除照片资料页的复印件外，该护照如办理过延期<BR>或加注，也需复印。<BR><BR>6、提供在美国绿卡的原件和复印件一份。未取得绿卡者，需提供有效居留签证及I94卡<BR>原件和复印件一份，或提供移民局批准签证延期或调整身份的证明信原件和复印件一份。<BR><BR>7、护照照片要求：一式两张，小二寸（48mmX33mm）,彩色近照（6个月以内），背景只<BR>可为白色或很淡的蓝色。头部正面(头部宽度21mm—24mm,头部长度28mm—33mm）、无帽<BR>饰，眼镜不能反光，头像居中，面目清晰，眼睛和面部周围及头像后部不能有阴影，照<BR>片不能太暗或太亮，不能有污迹、划痕或拆痕。请勿在照片背面写名字。<BR><BR>8.如果不准备到领事馆取护照,需要准备一个预付款的信封(Priority Mail or Express<BR>Mail)<BR>==============<BR><BR>1. 从SFO机场坐BART地铁到Civic Station.($5.35)<BR>2. 走到领事馆大约需要15-20分钟. (好像有公共汽车,不知道有没有直达的)<BR>走Grove St,右转到Laguna St,右转到Geary St.<BR>3. 办护照的人不是很多. 大概1个小时就办好了. 交$60 ($55护照费, $5邮件办理费)<BR>4. 附件中是可填写的申请表(中华人民共和国护照/旅行证/海员证/回国证明申请表)<BR>如果有Adobe Acrobat, 填写结果可以保存.如果只有Adobe Acrobat Reader,填写完<BR>就需要打印出来.<BR><BR>--]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Sun, 15 Jun 2008 22:22:13 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:220908</guid></item><item><title>Contact &amp;amp; Support</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/221801</link><description></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2008 22:24:13 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:221801</guid></item><item><title>2008换护照攻略 - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/225402</link><description><![CDATA[标 题: 2008换护照攻略<BR>发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Tue Jun 10 02:58:00 2008), 转信<BR><BR>今天去换了护照，去之前看了 2007年的攻略，现在情况略有不同：<BR>1. 首先虽然领事馆在1450 Laguna上，但是签证处却在拐弯的Geary上。我赶个大早却<BR>傻乎乎的在正门的国徽下傻等。直到9点开门了，工作人员才告诉我去拐弯的那个门等<BR>，我才恍然大悟。走过去已经发现排了N长的队了。。。<BR><BR>2. 我犯的第二个错误就是以为领事馆有公民服务，跟美国大使馆似的。结果后来发现<BR>自己太高估中国领事馆对待中国公民的态度了。只要不是取件，一律排队！！<BR><BR>3. 照片可以里面照，我就是冲进去照的，发现没有人照相，窃喜（其实人家都在外面<BR>排队）。不过这也是个tradeoff，后来等我排到了，照相的地方也围了很多人了（其实<BR>照相处也是咨询台）。费用10块<BR><BR>4. 表格填H表，跟网上的略为不同，可以排了号去慢慢填。我的第三个错误就是居然照<BR>了像还填了表才发现自己应该排队。<BR><BR>5. 材料： 护照原件、护照第一页/签证页复印件、I797/I20原件+复印件、照片、H表<BR><BR>6. 扒车： 就从Laguna右拐，停在Geary上，2小时free，签证处门口 （我居然停在了<BR>附近的meter，还得每半个小时去扔quarter）<BR><BR>恩，就这么多<BR>]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:10:29 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:225402</guid></item><item><title>[合集] RP贴：一品锅 - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/226515</link><description><![CDATA[24 S Abbott Ave<BR>: Milpitas, CA 95035<BR>: 这是 happy buffet的地址，一品锅就在隔壁<BR><BR>: 408-945-8338.]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:38:39 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:226515</guid></item><item><title>Western Digital DRM&amp;#039;d Hard Drive Won&amp;#039;t Let You Share MP3, DivX ... Or Impulse Tracker | Gadget Lab from Wired.com</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/227207</link><description></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:01:35 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:227207</guid></item><item><title>Hacking WD MyBook World Ed: Forum Category Network Access</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/227238</link><description></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2008 10:51:14 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:227238</guid></item><item><title>国内那个网上书店往美国寄书 ？ - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/227272</link><description><![CDATA[标 题: Re: 国内那个网上书店往美国寄书 ？<BR>发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Thu Jul 10 23:04:27 2008)<BR><BR>http://www2.bbsland.com/poem/messages/99237.html<BR><BR>【 在 days (count+days) 的大作中提到: 】<BR>: Hi,<BR>: I want to order a book in China, 国内那个网上书店往美国寄书 ？<BR>: Thanks.]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2008 14:21:53 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:227272</guid></item><item><title>麻烦大家推荐哈NAPA哪几个酒庄最值得一去 - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/228724</link><description><![CDATA[题: Re: 麻烦大家推荐哈NAPA哪几个酒庄最值得一去<BR>发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Sat Jul 19 02:49:22 2008), 转信<BR><BR>VS,那一家带picnic的，就在路边上。<BR>有的时候是全部free,有时候是一半free,一半5块，还有时候是一半5块一半10块的<BR><BR>sterling要花钱坐缆车上去。robert mondavi一定要预定的，好像是25块一个tour<BR><BR>robert mondavi 最无聊了,还贵,他们的酒保态度很不好,爱理不理的,<BR>推荐去小一点的地方, Santa Babara (San Ynez ) or Sonoma,<BR>酒保都无聊的很,一劲儿跟你吹牛]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2008 12:43:31 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:228724</guid></item><item><title>恳请推荐一个好点的妇产科女医生，最好在南湾 - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/228725</link><description><![CDATA[标 题: Re: 恳请推荐一个好点的妇产科女医生，最好在南湾<BR>发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Tue Jul 15 01:57:02 2008)<BR><BR>My wife&#39;s OB. We recommend her without reservation.<BR><BR>Ling P Chen, M.D.<BR>Phone: 408-358-8852<BR>2505 Samaritan Dr Ste 107<BR>San Jose, CA 95124]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2008 12:56:01 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:228725</guid></item><item><title>有谁能推荐一个湾区的海运公司么 - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/228726</link><description><![CDATA[标 题: Re: 有谁能推荐一个湾区的海运公司么<BR>发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Sat Jul 19 15:08:30 2008)<BR><BR>expressline of san bruno, ask for john<BR>1067 Sneath Ln<BR>San Bruno, CA 94066<BR>Phone: (650) 873-0288]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2008 13:02:09 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:228726</guid></item><item><title>Bay Area 哪家餐馆的牛排好吃? - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/228917</link><description><![CDATA[Bay Area 哪家餐馆的牛排好吃?<BR><BR>outback steak house<BR>Elephant Bar<BR>Texas Roadhouse, in Union city.<BR>Alexander&#39;s in Cupertino<BR>house of prime ribs<BR>in SF<BR>ruth chris<BR><BR>Scott&#39;s Seafood at Palo Alto<BR><BR>http://www.jatbar.com/reviews/Palo_Alto/Scotts_Seafood.asp<BR><BR><TABLE BORDER="1" WIDTH="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD><BR></TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="news-bg"><BR></TD></TR><TR><TD><BR></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Sun, 20 Jul 2008 14:05:16 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:228917</guid></item><item><title>第二跑道，Agent之最初岁月（2） - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/229871</link><description><![CDATA[标 题: 第二跑道，Agent之最初岁月（2）<BR>发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Fri Jul 25 11:52:50 2008)<BR><BR>内部小范围交流，请勿转载和置顶。<BR><BR>（2）<BR>一旦通过了License的考试，很快就会收到很多来自Broker的邀请信，请你加盟。另外<BR>报纸上也经常有Broker的广告，可以直接打电话去问要不要人。<BR><BR>一般来说Broker对于有新Agent来投奔都是持欢迎态度，因为本质上Agent是在为Broker<BR>挣钱。Broker不付Agent工资，开一个office收10个Agent和收20个Agent，成本上没有<BR>多大区别，而Agent做成的Transaction，Broker可以Split commission。对Broker来说<BR>，多一个Agent基本上没有坏处只有好处。<BR><BR>所以，一般我老人家一打电话表达投奔的意愿，对方的制式反应就是欢迎，我老只碰上<BR>过一家婉拒说他们不收新Agent。但欢迎是一回事，真正决定双方是否合拍的关键，还<BR>是要看两个方面，一个是怎样Split commission，另一个是Broker能提供多少Support<BR>。这就需要Negotiation。<BR><BR>长话短说，从Agent的角度，大致上分成两类Broker，第一类的代表是老美的Broker，<BR>一般会提供Training和其他各种Support，包括啥开个酒会把你介绍给其他Broker啥啥<BR>的。但是Split很差，从50-50开始，每做成5个涨5%。最不能忍受的是，他们要求拿到<BR>commission，直接先split，然后剩下的you do whatever you want。也就是说5%的<BR>commission，一方Agent拿2.5%，而这2.5%，broker要先拿掉1.25%，你只剩下了1.25%<BR>。而且no difference if you sell/buy your own property. 各位看出问题来了吗？<BR><BR>1）我老人家辛辛苦苦考个证，然后自己辛辛苦苦买房子，结果只能拿1.25%回来，满大<BR>街的Agent有的是愿意给你1.5%而帮你做，既然如此，考证干吗？<BR><BR>2）OK，那我努力帮别人做，行吗？您老人家只有1.25%的空间，那你能给client多少<BR>rebate？1%顶天了，自己拿0.25%，如果一个500K的房子，也就赚个$1250，和学雷锋做<BR>好事没啥区别。有这点功夫，不能去做点更有意义的事情吗？况且1%的Rebate在Market<BR>上并不好，您老人家一个没有任何经验的新人，人家凭啥找你做？<BR><BR>有一次Interview，我老就忍不住地说了我的concern，我说现在Market上别的Agent都<BR>给rebate，这样的Split，我怎么给的了rebate，结果我老被教训了一通，Broker老大<BR>说，你的想法本身就是错的，你应该考虑的是怎样提高你的service使它worth 2.5%的<BR>full commission，而不是动脑筋怎么给rebate，然后blah blah，我们给你做这做那，<BR>提供怎样怎样的support，最后还说You have a team of experienced agents over<BR>more than hundred years&#39; experience backup you, your service is definitely<BR>worth the full commission。我老心说，b*llsh*t，话不投机，大家说些没营养的话<BR>再忽悠几句走人。更有甚者，还有一些老美Broker还要charge desk fee，一年$1500<BR>的样子。<BR><BR>通过这段面试经历，我老得出一个基本结论是，老美不知变通，不懂与时俱进，最终会<BR>被Drive out这个Market。<BR><BR>老美Broker那边没戏，那么就找老中Broker试试。老中Broker就是另一个极端的代表。<BR>Split还可以，一般80-20，Broker抽头个20%，而且是After your rebate to the<BR>client。那就留下了很大的利润空间。如果买卖自己房子一般只收个minimum charge，<BR>$1500-$2000的样子。这样自己买卖房子就有赚头了。但是别高兴太早，老中Broker不<BR>会给你任何Support，您老人家自生自灭。你老牛，自己能搞定一个case，他抽头。老<BR>板本人就很忙，也顾不上你，也不会给您老人家任何Training啥的，你自己摸索。<BR><BR>问题是您老人家就考过一个证，你能知道怎么做？书上只是原理性的东西，实战细节都<BR>没有的，举个最简单的例子，你要Bid一个house，写个Contract，你知道有哪些<BR>Contingency？应该放几天？诸如此类的细节，这得要花多少时间和精力去摸索。我老<BR>人家十分佩服七七，就是她老人家就这么摸索出来的。而有这个功夫我老自问何不找个<BR>只收1%的Agent，让他帮你做了。<BR><BR>统计表明，90%以上New Licensee，会因为头一年不能produce any result而quit。而<BR>老中Agent能在market上survive的，基本上个个是牛人，都是这么大浪淘沙杀出来的。<BR>这也就是为什么我老认为，最终湾区的Real Estate Market会是老中的天下的原因。<BR><BR>现在大家就知道了，您老人家要仅为了买卖自己的房子，而去考个证，而觉得这样就能<BR>省下Agent fee，是不是真的too simple sometimes naive了一点。<BR><BR>我老人家当时就是这个感觉，好在考个证的cost就是500刀，考试也没有废什么时间，<BR>顶多打了水漂。找了一段心也就冷下来，其实越找越心灰意冷，或许我老人家也就是那<BR>90%第一年就挂掉的Agent之一。<BR><BR>直到有一天，出现了一个转机。]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 18:17:01 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:229871</guid></item><item><title>Valleywag, Silicon Valley&amp;#039;s Tech Gossip Rag</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/229918</link><description></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 23:59:59 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:229918</guid></item><item><title>三藩换护照最新更新 - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/231135</link><description><![CDATA[标 题: 三藩换护照最新更新<BR>发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Wed Jul 30 16:40:31 2008), 转信<BR><BR>（1）进门以后有一个发号的机器（还是再提醒一下，现在签证厅的入口在<BR>Geary Blvd 一侧），要按一下取一个号。换护照和申请签证是两个不同的<BR>按钮。两种号码的第一个字母是不同的，别按错了。排的队也不同，换护照<BR>的窗口和申请签证的窗口也不同。换护照的队明显比申请签证的快得多（换<BR>护照的人也比申请签证的人少）。<BR><BR>（2）护照照片领馆可以拍，就在入口左边问询处。旁边的墙上还挂着穿衣镜。<BR>拍一次只要十美元，保证符合护照要求。<BR><BR>（3）现在似乎人不那么多，我早上八点半左右在那边排队的。九点开门以后，<BR>连拍照带排队，二十分钟办完了。当然如果是申请签证，就没那么快。九点开<BR>门的时候我差不多在门外队伍一半的地方，一开门就全进去了，我出来的时候<BR>也没有队伍排在外边。当然不建议去得太晚，能早去还是早点去。<BR><BR>（4）护照上领取的时间好像明显小于 40 工作日（当然大于 20 工作日）。当<BR>然各人各时候情况可能会有所不同。不建议滥用。<BR><BR>（5）觉得汽油贵的，可以考虑坐 BART 或 Cal-train 去。如果是 cal-train，<BR>在终点 San Francisco 换乘 muni 47 到 Van Ness Ave 和 O&#39;farrell St 的交<BR>界口下，然后走 0.43 mile（11 min）。具体去 511.org 上面去查，会给详细<BR>的换车 / 走路的 direction。<BR>cal-train 的上下班的时候班次和停靠站头不那么规则，建议去 caltrain.com<BR>上面去先查一查。cal-train 要先从机器买好票上车、可以用信用卡。muni 则<BR>是第一次上车的时候走前门，在司机面前投纸币硬币$1.50（不找零），问司机<BR>要 receipt/transfer，该 transfer 在失效时间前可以随便换车。<BR><BR>唐完了，希望对最近要去的人有所帮助。<BR>]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:23:39 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:231135</guid></item><item><title>紧急询问：现在有Dish Network的deal没有？ - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/231162</link><description><![CDATA[标 题: Re: 紧急询问：现在有Dish Network的deal没有？<BR>发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Thu Jul 31 21:09:49 2008)<BR><BR>1-800-725-1322<BR>:<BR>: 找2278张小姐(3:30pm -9:30pm).<BR>:<BR>: $220 OFF deal ends 7/31<BR>:<BR>: 跟她说是victorious介绍的, 她应当给我介绍费的.]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 18:15:50 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:231162</guid></item><item><title>去SFO机场接人有免费趴车的地儿么？ - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/234554</link><description><![CDATA[标 题: Re: 去SFO机场接人有免费趴车的地儿么？<BR>发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Tue Aug 19 21:00:35 2008)<BR><BR>如果你从101向北走的话，从SAN BRUNO的那个出口下来，（不要开进机场)<BR><BR>然后向东边开，这时候你是在SAN BRUNO E上，你会在路的右边看到个小牌子，是灯牌<BR>，上面显示 CELL PHONE WAITING。<BR><BR>这条路是个丁字路口，走到底向左转，保持在左边的LANE上，你会看到交通灯的牌子上<BR>有小字： CELL PHONE；很短的一段路，就要向左转，然后你会看到黄色BUS在右边，和<BR>COACH STAGING。<BR><BR>那个停车场就是CELL PHONE，边上有个INFO BOOTH，里边电子屏幕显示航班到达时间，<BR>还可以买饮料。<BR>]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 19:13:29 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:234554</guid></item><item><title>护照要过期了 - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/234680</link><description><![CDATA[<TABLE BORDER="" CELLPADDING="" CELLSPACING="" WIDTH="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD VALIGN="top"><TABLE STYLE="table-layout: fixed;" BORDER="" CELLPADDING="" CELLSPACING="" WIDTH="577"><TBODY><TR><TD CLASS="jiawenzhang-type"><P>标 题: Re: 护照要过期了<BR>发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Wed Aug 20 17:12:05 2008)<BR><BR>zan!<BR><BR>发信人: tidewater (弦影), 信区: SanFrancisco<BR>标 题: 三藩换护照最新更新<BR>发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Wed Jul 30 16:40:31 2008), 转信<BR><BR>（1）进门以后有一个发号的机器（还是再提醒一下，现在签证厅的入口在<BR>Geary Blvd 一侧），要按一下取一个号。换护照和申请签证是两个不同的<BR>按钮。两种号码的第一个字母是不同的，别按错了。排的队也不同，换护照<BR>的窗口和申请签证的窗口也不同。换护照的队明显比申请签证的快得多（换<BR>护照的人也比申请签证的人少）。<BR><BR>（2）护照照片领馆可以拍，就在入口左边问询处。旁边的墙上还挂着穿衣镜。<BR>拍一次只要十美元，保证符合护照要求。<BR><BR>（3）现在似乎人不那么多，我早上八点半左右在那边排队的。九点开门以后，<BR>连拍照带排队，二十分钟办完了。当然如果是申请签证，就没那么快。九点开<BR>门的时候我差不多在门外队伍一半的地方，一开门就全进去了，我出来的时候<BR>也没有队伍排在外边。当然不建议去得太晚，能早去还是早点去。<BR><BR>（4）护照上领取的时间好像明显小于 40 工作日（当然大于 20 工作日）。当<BR>然各人各时候情况可能会有所不同。不建议滥用。<BR><BR>（5）觉得汽油贵的，可以考虑坐 BART 或 Cal-train 去。如果是 cal-train，<BR>在终点 San Francisco 换乘 muni 47 到 Van Ness Ave 和 O&#39;farrell St 的交<BR>界口下，然后走 0.43 mile（11 min）。具体去 511.org 上面去查，会给详细<BR>的换车 / 走路的 direction。<BR>cal-train 的上下班的时候班次和停靠站头不那么规则，建议去 caltrain.com<BR>上面去先查一查。cal-train 要先从机器买好票上车、可以用信用卡。muni 则<BR>是第一次上车的时候走前门，在司机面前投纸币硬币$1.50（不找零），问司机<BR>要 receipt/transfer，该 transfer 在失效时间前可以随便换车。<BR><BR>唐完了，希望对最近要去的人有所帮助。<BR>【 在 tidewater (弦影) 的大作中提到: 】<BR>: 如果你打算坐 caltrain 进去，可以参考我前面贴过的帖子，应该被 mark 了。<BR><BR><BR><BR>--<BR><BR>※ 来源:·WWW 未名空间站 海外: mitbbs.com 中国: mitbbs.cn·[FROM: 75.20.]<BR></P></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="wenzhang_bg" HEIGHT="1"></TR></TBODY></TABLE>&nbsp;<TABLE BORDER="" CELLPADDING="" CELLSPACING="" WIDTH="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD CLASS="wenzhang_bg" ROWSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" VALIGN="top" WIDTH="128"><TABLE ALIGN="center" BORDER="" CELLPADDING="" CELLSPACING="" WIDTH="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD ALIGN="center" HEIGHT="25" WIDTH="20%"><IMG SRC="/mitbbs_images/bm.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="16"></TD><TD CLASS="wenzhang"><STRONG><A CLASS="news" HREF="/user_info/thatpig">thatpig</A></STRONG></TD></TR><TR ALIGN="center"><TD COLSPAN="2"><IMG 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SanFrancisco<BR>标 题: 2008换护照攻略<BR>发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Tue Jun 10 02:58:00 2008), 转信<BR><BR>今天去换了护照，去之前看了 2007年的攻略，现在情况略有不同：<BR>1. 首先虽然领事馆在1450 Laguna上，但是签证处却在拐弯的Geary上。我赶个大早却<BR>傻乎乎的在正门的国徽下傻等。直到9点开门了，工作人员才告诉我去拐弯的那个门等<BR>，我才恍然大悟。走过去已经发现排了N长的队了。。。<BR><BR>2. 我犯的第二个错误就是以为领事馆有公民服务，跟美国大使馆似的。结果后来发现<BR>自己太高估中国领事馆对待中国公民的态度了。只要不是取件，一律排队！！<BR><BR>3. 照片可以里面照，我就是冲进去照的，发现没有人照相，窃喜（其实人家都在外面<BR>排队）。不过这也是个tradeoff，后来等我排到了，照相的地方也围了很多人了（其实<BR>照相处也是咨询台）。费用10块<BR><BR>4. 表格填H表，跟网上的略为不同，可以排了号去慢慢填。我的第三个错误就是居然照<BR>了像还填了表才发现自己应该排队。<BR><BR>5. 材料： 护照原件、护照第一页/签证页复印件、I797/I20原件+复印件、照片、H表<BR><BR>6. 扒车： 就从Laguna右拐，停在Geary上，2小时free，签证处门口 （我居然停在了<BR>附近的meter，还得每半个小时去扔quarter）</P></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:29:54 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:234680</guid></item><item><title>硅谷后院 - Santa Cruz (4) - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/235629</link><description><![CDATA[标 题: 硅谷后院 - Santa Cruz (4)<BR>发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Mon Aug 25 01:56:07 2008)<BR><BR><BR>奥运会结束了，我这也是最后一篇了，都谢大家的捧场。<BR><BR>最后讲一下在Santa Cruz还有什么可玩的.<BR><BR>1. Shakespeare Santa Cruz<BR><BR>现在我们去Santa Cruz除了ocean, 就是每年夏天在UC Santa Cruz 看戏了.<BR>但要说明,我可不是一个Shakespeare饭,我只是喜欢看show.<BR><BR>基本上每个大学都会有Shakespeare剧团, Shakespeare Santa Cruz不是(只)好在<BR>它的performance, 而是因为它的outdoor剧场 Festival Glen. Festival Glen<BR>建在UC Santa Cruz的一片树林里, 四周还都是冲天的redwood trees, 中间的舞<BR>台根据每年戏的不同而改变, 观众席不大, 依着山坡自然而建. 你可以选择preset<BR>的座椅, 可以选择在free seating zone, 带上自己的躺椅或者只是blanket, 席地<BR>而坐或是倚靠在某棵大树下欣赏整个演出. 剧场会提前一个小时开放, 带上picnic<BR>basket, 打开一瓶favorite wine... 剧场不禁止观众演出之中吃/喝,但一定不能<BR>出声,所以薯片是非常危险的.<BR><BR>往往周末matinee的票最火,因为即使是在夏天, Santa Cruz晚上的温度也可能低到<BR>50度. 有时会看到演员口中呼出的白气. 观众带睡袋或是棉被一点都不过分. 切记<BR>切记. 但晚上会有更好的灯光效果, 一阵风吹过, 灯光照在四周落下的树叶上,<BR>impressive.<BR><BR>每年会有三个不同的戏, 其中两个是Shakespeare的. 好在大多喜剧都会在Festival<BR>Glen上演 (另外还有一个室内剧场 mainstage), 正适合我们看戏的需要.<BR><BR>2. Mystery Spot<BR>还记得我们小时候在电视里或科学画报里看到的,说在世界上某个地方很奇怪,大树<BR>斜着长, 水从低往高出流, 完全违反物理常识. 当时我们都觉得这个地方特遥远...<BR>其实这就是再说Santa Cruz 的Mystery Spot.<BR><BR>Mystery Spot在Santa Cruz 一个很不起眼的地方, 是从water street附近一片居<BR>民区往山里走,不多远就是了. 硅谷里去过的人不少,你看有的汽车后bumper上就<BR>贴着Mystery Spot黄色的sticker.<BR><BR>到底Mystery Spot里面有什么东西我不多讲,Mystery 嘛. 这违反物理常识的原因<BR>也众说纷纭, 有的说是磁场转换, 有的说是视觉偏差, 还有的说是Mystery Spot<BR>周围的大树放出天然迷药让你神志不清... UC Santa Cruz还有一帮under专门为<BR>Mystery Spot制作了一个纪录片. Anyway, 谁也没有绝对的解释, that&#39;s the fun.<BR><BR>3. Wine Tasting<BR>Santa Cruz 有winery吗? 答案是yes and no. Santa Cruz City一家都没有，<BR>Santa Cruz area 里有一家BARGETTO，tasting room在soquel, 但并不出色。<BR>不过Santa Cruz Mountain 的Vineyard 和Winery可就非常多了。北边从<BR>saratoga/los altos, 南至Gilroy, 甚是有不少高质量的winery，都属<BR>Santa Cruz Viticultural Area。<BR><BR>Santa Cruz Mountain的平均温度较低, 不象Napa那样有非常big的Cab, 但是给<BR>Pinot创造了很好的条件，也给了wine maker更多的机会去用心在其他的grape上。<BR>并且这里tasting room的人都非常nice, 也很knowledgable, 经常会有机会遇<BR>到owner甚至wine maker. 没有Napa那么tourist/marketing-wise, wine 的价钱<BR>也更合理。<BR><BR>这里我来说几个我们去过的。We are really not into Chardonnay or any<BR>oaky white, so here are reds mostly. But we&#39;ve heard some of them<BR>have good white as well.<BR><BR>(1) Soquel Vineyards<BR>我们去的是它的一次barrel tasting party，从朋友那搞来的票，一下子让我们<BR>知道了Santa Cruz原来还有着么好的wine. Old-Zin, very nice, really large<BR>vine. Pinot Noir, good nose and tastes even better, smooth and plenty<BR>of after taste. Syrah, on average. Nice view from tasting room.<BR><BR>(2) Solis Vineyard.<BR>我们非常喜欢的一家，也是我们仅有的两个wine memship之一。 去年它的owner<BR>一渡想卖了它然后回意大利养老，后来多亏他的两个儿子决定继承下来。wine<BR>maker和vineyard的人也都没换。 现在还看不出酒的变化。<BR>Best merlot we ever tasted (2001 reserve), very fruity and smooth，from<BR>nose all the way to after taste. 有一次我们在zucca吃饭带了一瓶去，<BR>waitress 都很impress (only from smell), 然后我们就给他倒了点。:-)<BR>之后2003又出了一个merlot reserve, 但非常小的production, 我们只有一瓶，<BR>一直没舍得开。从这vintage就可看出Solis还在使用traditional的方法, 没有<BR>太多的micro fermintation.<BR><BR>Cab reserve, pricy but near high end of cabs in this area.<BR>Mia Meritage, benifit from merlot/cab, I like it more than the Merlot.<BR>Vino Roseo, good holiday wine, pair perfect with turkey. Ladies<BR>will love it for sure.<BR>Sangiovese, above average, good for the price.<BR><BR>(3)Clos LaChance<BR>We went to their tasting room in Los Gatos downtown. Their high-end Pinot<BR>are really good. Fruity Viognier. Interesting Cab Franc since very few<BR>people make it alone. Melbec, lower than expectation. Meritage and Rhone<BR>Blend, depends on your style. Their vineyard and main tasting room are<BR>around Gilroy but we never managed to find it. :-)<BR><BR>(4)Sarah&#39;s Vineyard.<BR>Used to be a small production one, but now it changes a little.<BR>Go for the Reserve Pinot if they happen to open it for taste when you<BR>are there.<BR><BR>(5) Byington Vineyard<BR>Beautiful setting and view, a little long drive from HW17. Try their<BR>estate Pinot, not the best pinot but you will be sureprised that Pinot<BR>can be made in that way. :-)<BR>Alliage, good table red and popular. Their big cab, for me it doesn&#39;t<BR>match the price.<BR><BR>(6) Bernardus Winery<BR>Sorry this one in actually in Carmel Valley, not really in Santa Cruz<BR>and there are lots more to talk about in Monterey Wineries. I mention it<BR>here because I just found out their Sauvignon Blanc starts to show in<BR>Costco, and it is one bottle of Bernardus Sauvignon Blanc that made<BR>our first trip there. Very nice Sauvignon Blanc, crisp but you can still<BR>sense the underway oak due to the delicate fermentation procedure.<BR>The Marinus blend are so good, and pricy for sure.<BR>We are still trying to find a chance to try the magnum Marinus. :-)]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2008 23:48:29 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:235629</guid></item><item><title>硅谷后院 - Santa Cruz (3) - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/235635</link><description><![CDATA[标 题: 硅谷后院 - Santa Cruz (3)<BR>发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Wed Aug 13 23:45:44 2008)<BR><BR><BR>这几天看奥运真爽。这才体会到dishnetwork HD DRV的好处，每天录十几个小时的节目，<BR>到晚上可以挑着看。只可惜它硬盘小了点，加 USB external disk 竟然要交setup fee<BR>.<BR><BR>1. Santa Cruz Downtown<BR><BR>Downtown 主要是Pacific这条街. 一般小城市的downtown都不过是几个电影院,<BR>几个餐馆,一些奇形怪状的商店而已,每准还有个visitor center. 只不过在<BR>Santa Cruz downtown 能看到更多无所事事的人, 和比较weird的人和商店.<BR>这和Santa Cruz conservative/retirement 的背景并不相称. Santa Cruz 是<BR>一个long term的republican town, 她保守得几次居民都反对任何扩建hw17的计<BR>划, 不想让硅谷的日新月异影响自己. 但还是身不由己,前段时间我回Santa<BR>Cruz又发现几家老字号的local店倒了, 换成了现代的chain store.可惜呀.<BR>我来介绍几家不错的local store.<BR><BR>Santa Cruz Roasting Company, yes, a coffe shop. 它就开在downtown<BR>Starbucks 对过,生意还比Starbucks好, 就是牛. 它的basic driping coffee<BR>还用的是古老的方式,一个paper cone, 里面放一大堆你自己选的blend,<BR>一壶开水浇上去, 然后你就看到鲜浓的coffee一滴滴到下面的杯子里,<BR>才$1.5. (reference point, 比city 里ferry building 门口的organic<BR>dripping coffee 要好, 和MV downtown redrock 的 fresh made不相上下,<BR>再好再贵的没喝过).<BR><BR>Pacific Cookie Company, 每天新烤得cookie, 大约有12种, 95 cents 一个,<BR>非常好, 绝不是mall 里的cookie shop可比的. 据说在downtown附近还有一个<BR>它的outlet, 有当天烤得但是相貌不好的cookie出售, 25-30 cents一个, 但<BR>我从来没找到过这个outlet, 反正cookie也不敢多吃.<BR><BR>Shogun Japanese Restaurant, 绝对的local favorite, 客流大, 所以鱼非常<BR>新鲜. 主要是韩国chef, 所以porton不是问题. 其中一种maki roll有soda can<BR>横截面的大小, 一定要点. sorry, 我真的是想不起它的名字了. 服务时好时坏.<BR>基本上晚餐都要预定.<BR><BR>Aqua Bleu, pacific fusion style. 新势力入侵的代表, delicate, good food,<BR>nice service and pricy. 让我somehow想到了Xanh. 去Shogun是为了food,<BR>去Aqua是为了atmosphere. typical date place.<BR><BR>Klantis Pizza and Pasta Bar‎, Casual Italian place, good and fresh<BR>food.<BR>在一个阳光的日子里，选择outdoor seating，你会发现在Santa Cruz people<BR>watching 有着和在Santana Row 完全不同的感觉。<BR><BR>Regal Cinema 9, 提到它是为了说它旁边的parking structure, best location<BR>and free. 它是单向停车, 往往找到车位不在早,只在巧。大约耐心转一俩圈就会<BR>有位置，往往在电影院散场的时候机会最大。BTW, 不用去parking structure二楼，<BR>在二楼有多一半的车位都是reserved。<BR><BR>Nickelodeon Theatre, 放小电影的地方.(不要想歪了) 小电影是指小量发行,<BR>一般是什么艺术电影或纪录片之类, 反正我从来没去过. 但好像这个Nickelodeon<BR>还经营得非常好.<BR><BR>2. Donnelly Chocolates<BR>如果你喜欢Chocolate的话，一定要去这家店。它在Mission 和Bay street 的<BR>交口处，非常不起眼, 甚至有些shabby，但它的Chocolate绝对是world top tier.<BR>不要讲什么Godiva, Ghirardelli, See&#39;s or Scharffen Berger, 这些Chain<BR>store如果能评4-5星的话，Donnelly至少7星。 Richard Donnelly 学艺在法国<BR>和比利时，在欧洲获奖, 然后选择了Santa Cruz这个小城开店. Donnelly 的<BR>Chocolate truffle每天fresh hand made, 每天available的种类都不大相同.<BR>我们能想到的filling它都有,还有我们想不到的, 比如jalapeno. 顾客可以在店里<BR>试尝不同的口味. 我平时只prefer dark chocolate, 但Donnelly的milk chocolate<BR>也真的不错. 价钱当然也不错, one pound truffle $70, 现在可能更贵了.<BR>其他种类的Chocolate便宜很多, 但不是fresh made, 也就没意思了.<BR><BR>3. O&#39;mei, 中餐, on west end of Mission.<BR>很有名,几乎所有Santa Cruz的老外都知道这家餐馆, 并且kind of a big deal for<BR>them to eat there. 平时只有晚餐, 并且还需预定. 美式decoration, 服务很好,<BR>与PF Chang满相似的. 服务生都是白人, 老板也是白人, 据说他在中国待过, 他太太<BR>也是中国人. 这也许是Santa Cruz唯一一家decent的中餐馆, 对于我们来讲它的<BR>Food也是不错的(它菜单上还有红油抄手...)<BR><BR>Santa Cruz 中餐这么贫瘠和它的chinese 历史也有关. 早在1860年第一个china town<BR>就出现在现在的downtown (California 1850 建州), 之后前后有好几个china town,<BR>但都因为种种原因(比如火灾, 洪水, 城市改建)没有存留下来. 也不知在加州的其它<BR>地方我们中国人的足迹都是怎样的.]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:07:15 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:235635</guid></item><item><title>硅谷后院 - Santa Cruz (2) - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/235637</link><description><![CDATA[标 题: 硅谷后院 - Santa Cruz (2)<BR>发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Sun Aug 3 21:07:45 2008)<BR><BR>多谢大家的回应，让我也有了写下去的动力， 我就是懒了点。。。<BR><BR>1。 Highway 17 （看来大家都对这个感兴趣）<BR>Highway 17 从南面和Highway 1 的交口，到北面Saratoga, Campbell 交880，是Santa<BR>Cruz到硅谷基本上唯一的一条通路。用“基本上”是因为还可以从Santa Cruz向南hw1<BR>走Wastonville然后hw152翻山到Gilroy最后从hw101到San Jose, 或者向北hw1沿海岸走<BR>Halfmoon Bay 然后hw92翻山再走hw280，但这两条路都要遥远一倍不止。但别说在2000<BR>/2001时Santa Cruz下雪hw17封路还真有不少Commute的人绕道halfmoon bay. 当然了，<BR>有人会提到山里的hw9也通Santa Cruz,不过，平时走hw9会多用一倍时间不说，hw17封<BR>路的时候hw9也就早被封了。<BR><BR>Highway 17特殊不仅在于它的上下山和弯路，(北面hw152的山路，hw1 BigSur附近都更<BR>弯），而在于它的车速。从山顶南北各8mile的山路，双向双道，devided，每个弯道根<BR>据转弯角度都设计了相应的水平坡度，（高速开过时怎是一个爽字）。山路全程限速50<BR>, 但包括低至30的建议转弯速度。弯路再加上不停的上坡和下坡，开起来的确有Game的<BR>感觉。Saratoga这一侧的山路更陡，唯一的一个180度的弯也在这一段。上山时通常会<BR>感觉油门没劲（passenger会觉得你怎么舍不得给油呢）。当我们在一个上坡弯道准备<BR>在60上超车时，才恍然大悟， torque is the king.(当然老包开Highway 17是绝对没<BR>有这种感觉的).<BR><BR>在Highway 17上开快车的人很多，但还是要小心。如果看到前面一辆车每次在弯道前刹<BR>车灯都闪一下， 或长或短，然后顺畅通过弯道，甚至加速过弯道，这很可能是一个<BR>hw17 commuter, 每个弯也许他/她都背下来了，可以跟着车试一试，这车也能帮你把警<BR>察炸出来。 如果看到前面一辆车开得也飞快，但常常在飞快入弯之后猛踩刹车，然后<BR>出弯后再拼命加油，那我们还是小心离他远点，可能是个teenager 赛车游戏玩多了要<BR>不就是车特别结实根本不怕撞。路中间dividend上一道道花纹就是他们贡献的。<BR><BR>Highway 17上事故特别多, 多到平均每天超过2起,一半会有injury. 据说全程最危险的<BR>转弯并不是那个180度, 而是southbound刚过山顶的两个转弯. 往往我们好不容易爬上<BR>了山, 眼见山顶一条直道, 车子也一下子有力了(其实山顶的直道是southbound些许下<BR>坡), 很爽的加速呀... 但刚过直道就是一个很不起眼的急弯, 然后及接着就是又一个<BR>急弯, 让你躲过初一躲不过十五, 太狠了.<BR><BR>Highway 17上的警察大多是巡警，定点抓超速的据我所知有三个，一个是在lexington<BR>reservoir 附近，northbound 较多， 一个是在山顶，可以抓双向的超速， 还有一个<BR>在southbound刚要出山路的地方，那个有名的大广告牌之后。<BR><BR>总而言之，Highway 17无论是不得不开，还是喜欢开，大家都要小心, 安全第一。<BR><BR>2. Other Beaches (我们再回到海边)<BR>之前说过，Santa Cruz本地人如果只为了沙滩是不会去main beach 和tourist凑热闹的<BR>。 向西他们大多会去Natural Bridge beach, (其实中间还有cowell 和lighthouse<BR>beach, 这两个有其他的attraction).整个西边沿海一路都是人们jogging 和biking的<BR>地方，走到头就是Natural Bridge beach。沙滩不大，但沙质很好，并且周围都是住宅<BR>区，非常安宁。是个摄影的好地方（你会碰一些commercial shooting, 不知SI去过没<BR>有 :-)) 并且是看sunset的最佳地点 (Main beach 由于方向不对，没有什么sunset可<BR>看). 去Natural Bridge beach如果只是为了drop-by 或看看日落，可以之停在公园口<BR>的vista piont，20 or 25 minutes limit, 不用门票。公园里面有一个不小的停车场<BR>，周围是一圈BBQ site. 从停车场下坡<BR>就是沙滩。<BR><BR>在West Cliff沿路听说还有一个nude beach, 不过只有walking才能发现。。。<BR><BR>Capitola Beach 在 Main beach 南面，它也是本地人的favorite. 沙滩旁有不少<BR>boutique store和小餐馆，还有一个剧院。tourist也不多， 但就是parking 太少。<BR><BR>For dog, 只有狭长的lighthouse beach可以去, 并且可以leash-free!<BR><BR>3. Water sport in Santa Cruz.<BR>觉得晒太阳，BBQ 和看泳装美女太无聊了? Let&#39;s go surfing!<BR><BR>如果你在Santa Cruz长住过但从来没有surfing, shame on you! (so shame on myself<BR>:-p) Santa Cruz 和Surfing的发展史就联系在一起, 在lighthouse beach 上还有一<BR>个Surfing Museum (虽然小点儿). 现在每个surfi board上那个要拴在脚上的leash 就<BR>是本地人O&#39;neil 发明的, Santa Cruz最大的surfing 商店就叫 O&#39;neil(好像也是全美<BR>最大的<BR>surf equipment brand), 还有Santa Cruz 那艘signature 的双体帆船也是用O&#39;Neal命<BR>名.<BR><BR>Cowell beach 据说是最适合Surfing 初学者的地方之一,海浪多而长, 并且大小适中.<BR>天气好的时候会看见乌泱乌泱的人都在水里趴在board上. 而同时会看到有乌泱乌泱的<BR>人在lighthouse beach上面往下看--- lighthouse beach附近的水面浪多而大而快,是<BR>高手云集的地方, 一个个都踩着比乒乓球拍大不了多少的surf board在水面上slide...<BR>也有可能<BR>我站的太远没看清, anyway. 有一年冬天风雨很大, Santa Cruz山里有些地方都停电,<BR>但爽坏了SantaCruz的surfer们,在lighthouse beach边上竟出现了over 10ft的大浪!<BR><BR>如果你还觉得不够爽的话, Santa Cruz 往北顺着hw1刚过half moon bay 有个叫<BR>Mavericks的地方, 是全世界big wave surfers的圣地, 每年冬天会有25ft 甚至50ft的<BR>大浪, 还有一个invitation-only的比赛, 但可惜的是Maverick的大浪不是象<BR>lighthouse beach那样在海边, 是大约0.5-1 mile into the ocean.<BR>BTW, 在Santa Cruz surfing 永远需要wet suit, 除非脂肪厚得已经没有这么大号的<BR>wet suit了.还有强烈推荐穿surf boot, 如果不是习惯赤脚在室外走的话. 在pacific<BR>ave 快到wharf 的地方有一家surf shop可以买/租到所有的器具, 提前联系还能找到<BR>surfing 教练 (一小时 30-40 左右 for private coaching). 在boardwalk对面也有一<BR>家.<BR><BR>怎么,又觉得surfing太hardcore了? How about sailing then? Santa Cruz harbor 在<BR>main beach南面。天气好的时候出海的人很多, 钓鱼, sailing, kayaking, rowing,<BR>or doing nothing but showing off your boat. 所以大家之中有房有娃有余钱的人注<BR>意了,卖船吧! (谁说让你还买个大pick-up每次拉着 船满处跑来着? 你也不怕在HW17上<BR>engine overheat 吗? 你要在harbor买个docking 才行呀! 再者说了,你这叫舟,不叫船<BR>!)<BR><BR>And you wanna sea diving? 那你就要去Monterey 或San Francisco, 别忘了是需要几<BR>天的陆上培训才能下水考Licence的. And you also wanna snorkeling? Did you read<BR>the title? This is about Santa Cruz, not Hawaii, man!<BR><BR><BR>nude beach我们都去bonny doon.]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:10:36 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:235637</guid></item><item><title>湾区可吃的中餐馆-(1)川菜 - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/236619</link><description><![CDATA[标 题: 湾区可吃的中餐馆-(1)川菜<BR>发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Tue Aug 5 22:58:53 2008)<BR><BR>来湾区这些年,人来人往的.光流行的论坛,网站,mailing list都不知换了多少茬了.<BR>当年活跃的那批人绝大多数安定下来了,都在家看孩子.吃友也都没了.<BR>最近几天突然嘴馋,看这里热闹,借宝地人气,交流一下现如今湾区的食堂.可我早年<BR>MITBBS刚开站时的ID什么的早就没了.总算又注了一个,<BR><BR>先报告一下我的食堂:<BR><BR>川菜: --<BR>Fremont麻辣诱惑(秦妈火锅)<BR>重庆三姐妹合开,都是市中区的.火锅原料号称从国内秦妈引进.<BR>装修国内化.价格美国化.小菜,凉菜,炒菜都可吃.比较重庆化.<BR><BR>Fremont福恩园小四川<BR>原来San Mateo福恩园的雷师父兄弟主勺.<BR>菜品卖相一般,餐具民工化.有时偏咸,口重.所以每次都要和雷师父打个招呼,他会做得<BR>认真些.<BR>没说多好,但大体是较地道的四川农家菜. 当年口水鸡还是想的.臊子豇豆经常不错.<BR>据说搬到Newark大四川,8月中开业.要去捧场.不知是否还是雷师父主理.<BR><BR>原来的大四川,别的不好吃,歌乐山辣子鸡炸的最酥,最入味.<BR><BR>Milpitas巴山蜀水<BR>刚开的头几年不错,现在也审美疲劳了,而且老板小夫妇(似乎来自成都)已经悟得湾区餐<BR>馆成功秘诀--忽悠老美才是王道!咱老中的钱太不好挣了,吃完还要批评几句.<BR>有各方面美国化的趋势.<BR><BR>Milpitas山城私房菜<BR>原来叫川府. 老板在这一带开餐馆有日子了,找了川菜厨师,就开川菜馆了.<BR>还可以吃,可以找到一些.最近水煮鱼的芡粉少了,好多了.仍旧没有自己家的泡菜,遗憾.<BR>辣子鸡(LP测试川菜馆的标准菜之一)不及格.<BR><BR>San Francisco沸腾鱼香<BR>原来相当好,有些特色菜.可惜地理位置不好,广东老板正在增加粤菜,减少川菜.真应该<BR>把那厨师挖到南湾来.<BR><BR>San Francisco/Oakland辣妹子<BR>有3家分店,City 的两家只隔一个街区.每家菜谱不同,口味也不同.一家偏重庆,一家偏<BR>成都.个人觉得Oakland的那家味道更好.<BR><BR>San Francisco五粮液川菜--这么久了还没试验,很是惭愧.<BR><BR>San Mateo福恩园--早就川菜美国化,川菜广东化了.只有2000年以前还可以吃.<BR><BR>Stevens Creek/Santa Clara重庆酒家<BR>原来的广东馆,请了一个操沈阳话的&quot;川菜&quot;厨师,就叫重庆酒家了.LP在初试,复试均否定<BR>后,不死心,连续好几天拉着同事去按菜谱试,平均分还是不及格---有点像Sunnyvale/<BR>Arques/Philips/Frys附近的那家川菜馆(好在这家至少老板和厨师讲重庆一带的话 )<BR><BR>Castro St/Mountain View大概3家,<BR>香辣轩--原来还凑合,现在也悟道了,所以川菜美国化了.老美食客不比老中少.<BR>旁边那家就更烂了,看里面几乎没有老中,---悟道层次更高.<BR>百家宴--生意江河日下,估计撑不了太久了,连中午都目什么人.<BR><BR>有些湖南馆也有少许川菜,但是要常去才知道哪些可以点:比如Sunnyvale岳阳楼,Palo<BR>Alto湖南又一村(2000年左右很好,然后审美疲劳,一路下坡,拉都拉不回来),Fremont火<BR>宫殿(关了,不知哪里去鸟,谁知道告一声,老板以前在国内是电视界的,前些年很多弯曲<BR>活动作嘉宾主持),San Leandro奇峰阁(原来和火宫殿合开,没一年就合久必分了).<BR><BR>Warm Spings正在建设一个大的Plaza有永和,还有60多商家,30%左右是餐馆,按几率也该<BR>有川菜馆,期待中.<BR><BR>最近几年由于我们全家的不断进取,各种私房菜水平见长,很多菜自己家的已经可以吃了<BR>,所以嘴又刁了.欢迎喜欢下厨的交流共吃. 交流做法和原料.<BR><BR>另--人人都说南加有好川菜馆,结果我和LP硬是去把号称的名店都去了一把,大概6-7家<BR>的样子,有1-2家可吃,但平均不如湾区.<BR><BR>先这些,欢迎交流,下次再说别的菜系.]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 23:06:26 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:236619</guid></item><item><title>现在中国血统儿童签证需要机票和出生证 - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/237870</link><description><![CDATA[标 题: 现在中国血统儿童签证需要机票和出生证<BR>发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Thu Sep 4 18:29:18 2008), 转信<BR><BR>三番领馆签证，中国血统的儿童，随父母回去，需要往返机票和出生证的。<BR>即使有以前的来华签证在护照上，也需要出生证。（大概是要证明亲属<BR>关系）。<BR><BR>今天白跑一趟，提醒大家一个。rp 贴。<BR><BR>领馆在方便的时候，希望能把领馆的这个网页更新一下。至少把“无需<BR>再提供出生证”去掉。往返机票这个要求不知道是不是要看时势而定的？<BR><BR>http://www.chinaconsulatesf.org/chn/qianzhen/zgxyet/<BR>http://www.chinaconsulatesf.org/chn/qianzhen/zgxyet/t39840.htm]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2008 17:06:54 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:237870</guid></item><item><title>烦请大家推荐一个fremont 或union city附近的好的OB - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/237872</link><description><![CDATA[标 题: Re: 烦请大家推荐一个fremont 或union city附近的好的OB<BR>发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Thu Sep 4 19:41:13 2008)<BR><BR>http://www.pamf.org/ProviderSearch/?action=providerdetail&amp;isLevelOne=1&amp;masterid=14694&amp;sitecfg=41<BR><BR>这个女医生讲中文的。还不错。就是比较匆忙。可能病人比较多。<BR>]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2008 17:09:03 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:237872</guid></item><item><title>北美生活重要电话网站 - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/239072</link><description><![CDATA[标 题: 北美生活重要电话网站<BR>发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Tue Sep 9 01:05:54 2008)<BR><BR>水电电视你不能不知道 的电话及网站<BR>普通服务（全美）<BR>交通 http//www.511.org 直播511<BR>商业电话查询 1800GOOG411 特别推荐，因为这个不要钱而且很方便，普通411是收费的<BR>电话，网络，电视<BR>COMCAST www.comcast.com 问我具体联系电话，我有朋友可以弄到特别折扣，我现<BR>在用的计划是59.99 包数码HBO，和高速上网，一年后又帮我转换其他机会<BR>电话我现在用的是ITALKBB，有好有坏，至少打国际包月。<BR>DIRECT TV www.directTV.com<BR>Dish www.dishnetwork.com<BR>AT&amp; T www. att.com<BR>COUNTY SHERIFF www.sccsheiff.org<BR><BR>警察局 18002112220<BR>垃圾回收 4082839250<BR>煤气电力 1800PGE5000<BR>地产，贷款，保险，汽车 ，装修，你需要什么就和我联系打听吧。。。给大家介绍一<BR>下我身边保留的很多是生活圈的客户朋友介绍的，相信不相信，人际网络真的很重要。<BR>你们有FACEBOOK吗，我的是IRA4LAND，如果有一起连接做朋友吧。我最喜欢分享好东西<BR>给朋友<BR><BR>具体 SANTA CLARA COUNTY 的主要电话按城市排（警察局大多是非紧急事件，不然就直<BR>接拨911了）<BR><BR>CAMPBELL www.ci.campbell.ca.us<BR><BR>水 4082797900 www.sjwater.com<BR>垃圾处理 4083542100 www.greenvalleydisposal.com<BR>非紧急事件 找警察 4088662121<BR>消防 4083784010 www.sccfd.org<BR><BR>CUPERTINO www.cupertino.org<BR><BR><BR>水 4082797900 www.sjwater.com<BR>垃圾处理 4087773354<BR>警察 18002112220 www.sccsheriff.org<BR>消防 4082993144 www.sccfd.org<BR><BR><BR>GILROY www.ci.gilroy.ca.us<BR><BR>水 4082797900 www.southvalleydisposal.com<BR>垃圾处理 4088423358<BR>电视 CHARTER 18667315420 www.charter.com<BR>电话 VERIZON 18004834000 www.verizon.com<BR>警察 4088460370<BR>消防 4088460350<BR><BR>LOS ALTOS www.ci.los-altos.ca.us<BR><BR>水 6509170152 www.calwater.com<BR>垃圾处理 6509618040<BR>警察 18002112220<BR>消防 4083784010 www.sccfd.org<BR><BR>LOS GATOS www.town.los-gatos.ca.us<BR><BR>水 4082797900 www.sjwater.com<BR>垃圾处理 4083542100 www.greenvalleydisposal.com<BR>警察 18002112220 www.sccsheriff.org<BR>消防 4083784010 www.sccfd.org<BR><BR>MILPITAS www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov<BR><BR>水 4085863100<BR>垃圾处理 4084320044<BR>警察 4085862400<BR>消防 4085862800<BR><BR>MORGAN HILL www.morgan-hill.ca.gov<BR><BR>水 4087797221<BR>垃圾处理 4088423358 www.southvalleydisposal.com<BR>电视，电话同GILROY<BR>警察 4087792101<BR>消防 4083784010 www.sccfd.org<BR><BR>MOUNTAIN VIEW www.ci.mtnview.ca.us<BR><BR>水 垃圾处理， 6509036317<BR>警察，消防 6509036395<BR><BR>PALO ALTO www.city.palo-alto.ca.us<BR><BR>煤气电力水垃圾 6503292161<BR>警察 6503292406<BR>消防 6503292184<BR><BR>SAN JOSE www.sanjoseca.gov<BR><BR><BR>水 （主要区域） 4082797900 www.sjwater.com<BR>（EVERGREEN) 4082774036 www.sanjoseca.gov<BR>（GREAT OAKS S. BLOSSOM VALLEY) 4082779540 www.greatoakswater.com<BR><BR>垃圾处理 4082772700<BR>警察 4082778900<BR>消防 4082774444<BR><BR>SANTA CLARA www.santaclaraca.gov<BR><BR>水 4086152000<BR>电力 4086155640<BR>垃圾处理 4087275365<BR>警察 4086155580<BR>消防 4086154900<BR><BR>SARATOGA www.saratoga.ca.us<BR><BR>水 4082797900 www.sjwater.com<BR>垃圾（绿色） 4083542100 www.greetvalleydisposal.com<BR>垃圾环保 4082839250 www.estvalleyrecycles.com<BR>警察 18002112220 www.sccsheriff.org<BR>消防 4088679001<BR><BR>SUNNYVALE www.ci.sunnyvale.ca.gov<BR>水 垃圾处理 4087307400<BR>警察 消防 4087307100]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 14:12:28 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:239072</guid></item><item><title>Re: Re: OLD SANFRANCISCO和WOLFE那家印度店被抢了 - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/239188</link><description><![CDATA[<BR>参看tidewater的http://www.mitbbs.com/article/SanFrancisco/31582100_3.html<BR>（1）进门以后有一个发号的机器（还是再提醒一下，现在签证厅的入口在<BR>Geary Blvd 一侧），要按一下取一个号。换护照和申请签证是两个不同的<BR>按钮。两种号码的第一个字母是不同的，别按错了。排的队也不同，换护照<BR>的窗口和申请签证的窗口也不同。换护照的队明显比申请签证的快得多（换<BR>护照的人也比申请签证的人少）。<BR><BR>（2）护照照片领馆可以拍，就在入口左边问询处。旁边的墙上还挂着穿衣镜。<BR>拍一次只要十美元，保证符合护照要求。<BR><BR>（3）现在似乎人不那么多，我早上八点半左右在那边排队的。九点开门以后，<BR>连拍照带排队，二十分钟办完了。当然如果是申请签证，就没那么快。九点开<BR>门的时候我差不多在门外队伍一半的地方，一开门就全进去了，我出来的时候<BR>也没有队伍排在外边。当然不建议去得太晚，能早去还是早点去。<BR><BR>（4）护照上领取的时间好像明显小于 40 工作日（当然大于 20 工作日）。当<BR>然各人各时候情况可能会有所不同。不建议滥用。<BR><BR>（5）觉得汽油贵的，可以考虑坐 BART 或 Cal-train 去。如果是 cal-train，<BR>在终点 San Francisco 换乘 muni 47 到 Van Ness Ave 和 O&#39;farrell St 的交<BR>界口下，然后走 0.43 mile（11 min）。具体去 511.org 上面去查，会给详细<BR>的换车 / 走路的 direction。<BR>cal-train 的上下班的时候班次和停靠站头不那么规则，建议去 caltrain.com<BR>上面去先查一查。cal-train 要先从机器买好票上车、可以用信用卡。muni 则<BR>是第一次上车的时候走前门，在司机面前投纸币硬币$1.50（不找零），问司机<BR>要 receipt/transfer，该 transfer 在失效时间前可以随便换车。<BR><BR>唐完了，希望对最近要去的人有所帮助。]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:36:22 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:239188</guid></item><item><title>Re: Re: Re: OLD SANFRANCISCO和WOLFE那家印度店被抢了 - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/239189</link><description><![CDATA[这个地图里,领事馆四周的路都施工(Geary, Cleary Ct, Laguna)，这几条街上的free<BR>parking基本都不能用了（当然也有同胞park)。我park在laguna &amp; Ellis的街角，也是<BR>free的，多走1 block 21<BR><BR>领事馆右下方的那个建筑物的parking lot胆子大也可以停好象。<BR><BR>http://local.google.com/maps?f=q&amp;hl=en&amp;geocode=&amp;q=chinese+consolate+san+francisco&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;ll=37.7843,-122.427108&amp;spn=0.002938,0.004807&amp;t=h&amp;z=18]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:38:56 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:239189</guid></item><item><title>手机这边有没有不用月租而是打卡的那种啊? - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/239554</link><description><![CDATA[手机这边有没有不用月租而是打卡的那种啊?<BR>发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Fri Sep 12 22:55:59 2008)<BR><BR>http://www.prepaidonline.com/product_wireless.cfm?type_id=23<BR><BR>Prepaid Comparison Chart<BR><BR>http://www.cellguru.net/prepaid_compare.htm<BR>this one is good.<BR><BR>they use verizon network, but very cheap.<BR>]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2008 22:21:59 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:239554</guid></item><item><title>矽谷媽咪抱報 - Fremont 順峰漁港</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/239646</link><description><![CDATA[<BR><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF"><STRONG>順峰漁港&nbsp; Asian Pearl<BR></STRONG></FONT>43635 Boscell Road<BR>Fremont, CA 94538<BR>Tel: (510) 979-1368]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Sat, 13 Sep 2008 10:23:20 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:239646</guid></item><item><title>请推荐NAPA免费的tour吧 - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/239647</link><description><![CDATA[标 题: Re: 请推荐NAPA免费的tour吧<BR>发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Fri Sep 12 19:22:15 2008)<BR><BR><BR>mumm napa的FREE TOUR可以<BR><BR>V. Sattui的甜酒（MASCOT）很不错，适合中国人的口味<BR>5块钱可以尝6种酒，适合PICNIC<BR><BR>Artesa的TOUR是SELF GUIDED，主要是看山顶上风景，很强<BR><BR>自己开车去呀,搭伴找个不喝酒的开车就行了.<BR><BR>快到的时候去拿个Winery Map,<BR><BR>然后就一路开遇到喜欢的就进,一般尝一次也就$10左右,而且也没人可以家家尝,早就喝<BR>醉了.<BR><BR>第一次就选最大的几家就好了.<BR><BR>比如Robert Mondavi,<BR><BR>还有巴黎评酒会给加州Wine争得名誉和地位打下江山的的几家:<BR>Stag&#39;s Leap Wine Cellars<BR>Clos Du Val Winery<BR>Ridge Vineyards/Monte Bello<BR>Heitz Wine Cellars<BR>Mayacamas Vineyards<BR>Freemark Abbey Winery<BR><BR>跨越30多年不同的顶极评酒家(多数是法国人)的结果,牛皮不是吹的.]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Sat, 13 Sep 2008 10:26:26 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:239647</guid></item><item><title>关于FREMONT顺风 - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/240420</link><description><![CDATA[我也推荐一个饭馆。昨天碰巧遇到的三番的华园酒家。店老板跟克林顿，老布什，江泽<BR>民等的照片就贴在候客厅里。还有郎平的也在里面。晚上9点多了，客人还是满满的。<BR>比起巴山蜀水的歌星照要气派多了。地址：<BR>718 california street, chinatown, san francisco, ca 94108.]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2008 21:59:46 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:240420</guid></item><item><title>[征文] 南湾职工周末带孩子出游指南 - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/240423</link><description><![CDATA[标 题: [征文] 南湾职工周末带孩子出游指南<BR>发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Mon Sep 15 20:27:09 2008)<BR><BR>Museums and Zoos<BR><BR>1.Children’s Discovery Museum in San Jose<BR>2.Tech Museum in San Jose<BR>3.Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo (Free, no café)<BR>4.Happy Hollow Zoo (renovating now, free with membership of Oakland Zoo)<BR>5.Oakland Zoo (free with membership of Happy Hollow)<BR>6.San Francisco Zoo (half price with membership of Happy Hollow or<BR>Oakland Zoo)<BR>7.Coyote Point Museum at San Mateo (free with membership of Happy Hollow<BR>or Oakland Zoo)<BR>8.Monterey Bay Aquarium<BR>9.California Academy of Science (will reopen in Sept. 27th 2008)<BR><BR>Theme parks<BR><BR>1.Great America, Santa Clara<BR>2.Discovery Kingdom, Vallejo<BR>3.Boardwalk, Santa Cruz<BR>4.Gilroy Gardens, Gilroy<BR><BR>Some neighborhood parks<BR><BR>1.Mountain View Shoreline Park: row boat, kayak, canoe, sail boat, kite<BR>park<BR>2.Mountain View Rancho San Antonio: has a small farm with pigs, rabbits,<BR>roosters, hens, sheeps, goats and etc.<BR>3.Los Gatos Vasona Lake county park: non-power boating, train<BR><BR>补充两.<BR><BR>exploratorium (science)<BR>kid 3 and under free.<BR><BR>legion of honor<BR>Traditional Art, nice architecture on the hill oversees the bay.<BR>kid under 13 free.<BR><BR>these are around sf city, btw.<BR><BR><BR>加几个:<BR>Chabot Space &amp; Science Center/Oakland<BR>NASA has an open day open to public and with a tour<BR>Aircraft Carrier USS Hornet Museum/Alameda<BR>Exploratorium in SF<BR><BR>de Young Museum in SF (in front of California Academy of Science )<BR>Legion of honor (there is a day every month you can visit both de Young and<BR>Legion of honor for free)<BR>Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum / San Jose -nice Egyptian collections I think it<BR>is the 2nd best in US, with the 1st is Metropolitan in NYC)<BR>Asian Arts Museum<BR>SFMOMA<BR><BR>Filoli Garden / near I-92 beautiful place in Spring (with tulips and camelia<BR>/roses)<BR>Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate park(next to de Young)<BR>Hakone Garden / saratoga-nice view<BR><BR>Raoring Camp and Big Trees Railroad/ near Santa Cruz<BR>Raging Waters in San Jose (summer only)<BR>Water theme park in Concord<BR><BR>Some beaches:<BR>SF beach off I-1 and golden gate park, all the way to Zoo.<BR>Half-moon bay beach<BR>Santa Cruz Boardwalk beach<BR>Many not so famous beaches east of the beach on Boardwalk, but much better,<BR>all the way to Watsonville.<BR>Monterey Beach near Fishermen&#39;s wharf<BR>Carmel on the sea beach<BR>little beaches around Big Sur --- very hard to find the entrances, but very<BR>beautiful and good for small kids to play on.]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2008 22:27:39 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:240423</guid></item><item><title>加州的税这么高？ - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/240424</link><description></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2008 22:43:34 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:240424</guid></item><item><title>这里的私立学校除了chanllenger - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/242675</link><description><![CDATA[Here is web site for bay area private school.<BR><BR>http://www.baprivateschools.com/santaclara.htm]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2008 23:02:02 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:242675</guid></item><item><title>怎么洋人没有类似猫扑的论坛 - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/242677</link><description></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2008 23:03:06 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:242677</guid></item><item><title>在美国吃了罚单，教你如何轻松搞定</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/243042</link><description></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 12:12:51 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:243042</guid></item><item><title>在美国吃了罚单，教你如何轻松搞定</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/243043</link><description><![CDATA[<CENTER><FONT SIZE="6"><B>在美国吃了罚单，教你如何轻松搞定</B></FONT></CENTER>送交者: <A HREF="http://www.6park.com/parks/eback.php?name=%E8%93%9D%E8%89%B2%E8%8A%B1%E6%A0%B7">蓝色花样</A> [巡抚★★] 于 September 18, 2007 02:19:53 已读 35558<TABLE ALIGN="right" BGCOLOR="#FFFFEE" BORDER="" WIDTH="122"><TBODY><TR><TD><TABLE ALIGN="right" BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" BORDER="" WIDTH="120"><TBODY><TR><TD><SPAN STYLE="font-size: 12px;"><A HREF="http://list.6park.com/parks/out.php?perm=dailyvita.com" TARGET="_blank"></SPAN><CENTER><SPAN STYLE="font-size: 12px;"><B>天天养生堂</B></SPAN></CENTER><SPAN STYLE="font-size: 12px;">数百种美国名厂保健品,超低价直销全球！<BR></SPAN></TD></TR><TR><TD><SPAN STYLE="font-size: 12px;"><A HREF="http://list.6park.com/parks/out.php?perm=meetic" TARGET="_blank"></SPAN><CENTER><SPAN STYLE="font-size: 12px;"><B>蜜糖交友中心</B></SPAN></CENTER><SPAN STYLE="font-size: 12px;">海外孤身?强大搜索功能,轻松找到意中人!<BR></SPAN></TD></TR><TR><TD><SPAN STYLE="font-size: 12px;"><A HREF="http://list.6park.com/parks/out.php?perm=talkfor.com" TARGET="_blank"></SPAN><CENTER><SPAN STYLE="font-size: 12px;"><B>免费越洋短信</B></SPAN></CENTER><SPAN STYLE="font-size: 12px;">覆盖国内全部手机小灵通,即时快捷方便!<BR></SPAN></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>次<P>拿了罚单就要去上Traffic School, 很是烦人的.....请各位保存这份帖子，以备不时之需（我朋友去年email给我的，没当回事，谁知道上个月用上了....)。<BR>个人经历，和各位分享一下，目前最便宜，快捷的Online Traffic School<BR>http://www.gototrafficschool.com, $14.50 轻松在家搞定，使用以下的Promotion code还可以节省$2 XD7E-A57F 。各位刚拿了罚单的朋友，快去看看吧，简单注册一下，不要关闭你的电脑，熬过6小时40分（加州法律规定的）后直接take final exam，就搞定了。附送一份加州的考试答案供参考（他们一般都不换题目，只是改变一下题目顺序而已）这个网站还有中文的书可以买回家看，然后再去上网考 试（不用受六小时的限制），不过价格稍微贵些。<BR>good luck! <FONT COLOR="#E6E6DD">www.6park.com</FONT></P><P>------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ <FONT COLOR="#E6E6DD">www.6park.com</FONT></P><P><BR>Review the Correct Answers<BR>1. Because children might be playing behind parked vehicles without a driver’s knowledge, you should make a practice of:<BR>honking your horn before driving<BR>checking your mirrors carefully<BR>driving slowly through parking lots<BR>√ walking behind and around your vehicle to check for them <FONT COLOR="#E6E6DD">www.6park.com</FONT></P><P>Explanation:<BR>Because children might be playing behind parked vehicles without a driver’s knowledge, you should make a practice of walking behind and around your vehicle to check for them.<BR>2. _______ paint on a curb allows you to stop long enough to load and unload people or objects. Drivers of non-commercial vehicles must stay with their vehicles.<BR>White<BR>√ Yellow<BR>Green<BR>Blue <FONT COLOR="#E6E6DD">www.6park.com</FONT></P><P>Explanation:<BR>Yellow paint on a curb allows you to stop long enough to load and unload people or objects. Drivers of non-commercial vehicles must stay with their vehicles.<BR>3. At an uncontrolled four-way stop, if two or more vehicles arrive at the same time, __________ has the right-of-way.<BR>neither driver<BR>the driver to the left<BR>√ the driver to the right<BR>both drivers <FONT COLOR="#E6E6DD">www.6park.com</FONT></P><P>Explanation:<BR>At an uncontrolled four-way stop, if two or more vehicles arrive at the same time, the driver to the right has the right-of-way.<BR>4. Unless otherwise posted, limits are set at ________ for residential zones and business districts.<BR>√ 25 mph<BR>30 mph<BR>35 mph<BR>45 mph <FONT COLOR="#E6E6DD">www.6park.com</FONT></P><P>Explanation:<BR>Unless otherwise posted, limits are set at 25 mph for residential zones and business districts. In areas where there are many pedestrians, driveways, and intersections, the speed limit must be lowered to ensure safety.<BR>5. You are NOT allowed to make U-turns:<BR>on two-way streets<BR>from left turn lanes<BR>√ in front of fire stations<BR>unless a sign permits it <FONT COLOR="#E6E6DD">www.6park.com</FONT></P><P>Explanation:<BR>You are not allowed to make U-turns in front of fire stations.<BR>6. You may drive to the left of a yellow line when:<BR>overtaking a vehicle that is parked or going slower than your vehicle<BR>turning left at an intersection or into a driveway or side road<BR>the right side of the road is closed or obstructed<BR>√ all of the above <FONT COLOR="#E6E6DD">www.6park.com</FONT></P><P>Explanation:<BR>You may drive to the left of a yellow line when overtaking a vehicle that is parked or going slower than your vehicle; turning left at an intersection or into a driveway or side road; or when the right side of the road is closed or obstructed. You may also drive to the left of a yellow line when carpool lanes direct you to do so (but then always enter and exit at designated spots).<BR>7. _________ occurs when a thin film of water builds up between the tires and pavement and makes steering and braking practically impossible.<BR>Velocitation<BR>Highway hypnosis<BR>√ Hydroplaning<BR>Skidding <FONT COLOR="#E6E6DD">www.6park.com</FONT></P><P>Explanation:<BR>Hydroplaning occurs when a thin film of water builds up between the tires and pavement and makes steering and braking practically impossible.<BR>8. When someone tries to pass you, both the law and safety require you to:<BR>pull over<BR>maintain your speed and lane position<BR>√ allow him or her to pass<BR>accelerate <FONT COLOR="#E6E6DD">www.6park.com</FONT></P><P>Explanation:<BR>When someone tries to pass you, both the law and safety require you to allow him or her to pass. The law is clear about this, and it is also the safe thing to do.<BR>9. _________ refers to speeding without realizing it.<BR>Highway hypnosis<BR>√ Velocitation<BR>Road rage<BR>Inertia <FONT COLOR="#E6E6DD">www.6park.com</FONT></P><P>Explanation:<BR>Velocitation refers to speeding without realizing it. It is easy to do as you mirror the pace of vehicles in the fast lane, and you may not notice your speed creeping up.<BR>10. Driving with an expired license, unsafe lane changes, and failing to stop at a stop sign are given __________.<BR>√ one point<BR>two points<BR>three points<BR>four points <FONT COLOR="#E6E6DD">www.6park.com</FONT></P><P>Explanation:<BR>Driving with an expired license, unsafe lane changes, and failing to stop at a stop sign are given one point.<BR>11. Statistically, the everyday motor vehicle is the number ___ cause of death among people ages 15-30 in the United States.<BR>√ 1<BR>2<BR>3<BR>5 <FONT COLOR="#E6E6DD">www.6park.com</FONT></P><P>Explanation:<BR>Statistically, the everyday motor vehicle is the number 1 cause of death among people ages 15-30 in the United States: more deaths occur as a result of unsafe driving than from any other cause.<BR>12. ____________ are the most frequent victims of collisions between vehicles and pedestrians.<BR>The handicapped<BR>Women<BR>Children<BR>√ The elderly <FONT COLOR="#E6E6DD">www.6park.com</FONT></P><P>Explanation:<BR>The elderly are the most frequent victims of collisions between vehicles and pedestrians, with 38% of their deaths occurring at intersections. That’s often because their ability to see and hear, and to react and move swiftly has deteriorated.<BR>13. Liability insurance protects you against:<BR>claims from an uninsured motorist<BR>claims if you are not at fault in a collision<BR>√ claims if you are at fault in a collision.<BR>all of the above <FONT COLOR="#E6E6DD">www.6park.com</FONT></P><P>Explanation:<BR>Liability insurance protects you against claims if you are at fault in a collision.<BR>14. The majority of pedestrian fatalities occur:<BR>at intersections<BR>in cross-walks<BR>√ when a pedestrian suddenly runs across the path of a vehicle<BR>in parking lots <FONT COLOR="#E6E6DD">www.6park.com</FONT></P><P>Explanation:<BR>The majority of pedestrian fatalities occur when a pedestrian suddenly runs across the path of a vehicle, because motorists do not expect to have to stop at these locations.<BR>15. ______________ is an extra lane that permits a vehicle to reach freeway speeds.<BR>√ An acceleration lane<BR>A shoulder<BR>A carpool lane<BR>A passing lane <FONT COLOR="#E6E6DD">www.6park.com</FONT></P><P>Explanation:<BR>An acceleration lane is an extra lane that permits a vehicle to reach freeway speeds.<BR>16. _______ paint on a curb means no stopping, standing, parking, loading, or unloading.<BR>White<BR>Yellow<BR>Green<BR>√ Red <FONT COLOR="#E6E6DD">www.6park.com</FONT></P><P>Explanation:<BR>Red paint on a curb means no stopping, standing, parking, loading, or unloading. The one exception is that a bus may stop at a red zone marked for buses.<BR>17. _______ of all wrecks occur within 25 miles of home.<BR>One-quarter<BR>√ Half<BR>Two-thirds<BR>Three-quarters <FONT COLOR="#E6E6DD">www.6park.com</FONT></P><P>Explanation:<BR>Half of all wrecks occur within 25 miles of home. That is why it is important to wear your safety belt at all times, even if you are not going far.<BR>18. After completing your pass, you should return to your lane:<BR>√ when you can see both headlights of the vehicle you just passed in your rearview mirror<BR>as soon as possible<BR>when you are one car-length ahead of the vehicle you just passed<BR>when you see oncoming vehicles approaching <FONT COLOR="#E6E6DD">www.6park.com</FONT></P><P>Explanation:<BR>After completing your pass, you should return to your lane when you can see both headlights of the vehicle you just passed in your rearview mirror.<BR>19. To prove your identity at the Department of Motor Vehicles, you may take:<BR>your tax returns<BR>√ your birth certificate<BR>a telephone bill<BR>your social security card <FONT COLOR="#E6E6DD">www.6park.com</FONT></P><P>Explanation:<BR>To prove your identity at the Department of Motor Vehicles, you may take your birth certificate.<BR>20. The Basic Speed Law:<BR>establishes a 55 mph speed limit.<BR>provides the minimum speed limits for vehicles.<BR>allows drivers to drive at any speed they reasonably believe to be safe under the circumstances.<BR>√ requires that drivers reduce their speed if driving conditions make it unsafe to follow posted speed limits. <FONT COLOR="#E6E6DD">www.6park.com</FONT></P><P>Explanation:<BR>The Basic Speed Law requires that drivers reduce their speed if driving conditions make it unsafe to follow posted speed limits.<BR>21. A Class ____ license allows you to ride any motor bike.<BR>C<BR>MC<BR>√ M1<BR>2 <FONT COLOR="#E6E6DD">www.6park.com</FONT></P><P>Explanation:<BR>A Class M1 license allows you to ride any motor bike.<BR>22. All new residents of California must have a valid California driver license within:<BR>5 working days<BR>1 week<BR>√ 10 days<BR>30 days <FONT COLOR="#E6E6DD">www.6park.com</FONT></P><P>Explanation:<BR>When you make your home in California or take a job here, you must get a California driver license within 10 days.<BR>23. A _____ limit applies when traveling near school zones where children are outside or crossing the street.<BR>10 mph<BR>20 mph<BR>√ 25 mph<BR>35 mph <FONT COLOR="#E6E6DD">www.6park.com</FONT></P><P>Explanation:<BR>A 25 mph limit applies when traveling near school zones where children are outside or crossing the street. As they are less predictable, slow down and give children wider space to maneuver. If there is not a safe way to steer clear of the children, stop and allow them to pass.<BR>24. When backing up, keep your foot __________ while you shift your vehicle into reverse gear.<BR>√ on the brake<BR>on the accelerator<BR>on the floorboard<BR>none of the above <FONT COLOR="#E6E6DD">www.6park.com</FONT></P><P>Explanation:<BR>When backing up, keep your foot on the brake while you shift your vehicle into reverse gear.<BR>25. When you come upon a stopped school bus with flashing red lights, you must stop. If you fail to do so, you may be fined up to:<BR>$200<BR>$1,500<BR>√ $1,000<BR>$450 <FONT COLOR="#E6E6DD">www.6park.com</FONT></P><P>Explanation:<BR>Remain stopped as long as the red lights on a school bus are flashing. Failure to do so may result in a fine of up to $1,000 and your driving privilege could be suspended for a period of one year.<BR>26. If your vehicle stalls in the middle of the roadway, you should:<BR>turn on your headlights<BR>√ move off the roadway as quickly as possible<BR>immediately call for help<BR>try to get someone to assist you <FONT COLOR="#E6E6DD">www.6park.com</FONT></P><P>Explanation:<BR>If your vehicle stalls in the middle of the roadway, you should move off roadway as quickly as possible.<BR>27. Diamond lanes are reserved for vehicles with:<BR>children<BR>the elderly<BR>√ two or more people<BR>four or more people <FONT COLOR="#E6E6DD">www.6park.com</FONT></P><P>Explanation:<BR>Diamond lanes are reserved for vehicles with two or more people. Vehicles in these lanes are exempt at certain on-ramps from stopping at timed entrance lights.<BR>28. Ice tends to form in shady areas, as well as:<BR>on freeways<BR>on the shoulder of the road<BR>on railroad crossings<BR>√ on bridges and overpasses <FONT COLOR="#E6E6DD">www.6park.com</FONT></P><P>Explanation:<BR>Ice tends to form in shady areas, as well as on bridges and overpasses, which, being more exposed to the cold air, tend to freeze before other road areas. Approach these areas with caution.<BR>29. _________ indicate the center of a two-way road used for two-way traffic.<BR>White lines<BR>Medians<BR>Orange cones<BR>√ Yellow lines <FONT COLOR="#E6E6DD">www.6park.com</FONT></P><P>Explanation:<BR>Yellow lines indicate the center of a two-way road used for two-way traffic.<BR>30. On a three-lane highway that designates one lane of traffic for each direction, the middle lane is used for:<BR>emergency vehicles<BR>regular through traffic<BR>parking<BR>√ vehicles making left turns or passing <FONT COLOR="#E6E6DD">www.6park.com</FONT></P><P>Explanation:<BR>On a three-lane highway that designates one lane of traffic for each direction, the middle lane is used for vehicles making left turns or passing. Unless specified, the middle lane is not used for regular through traffic.<BR>31. Do not reverse around a corner when your visibility is limited or blocked:<BR>ever<BR>at night<BR>√ unless you have someone else directing you<BR>if pedestrians are present <FONT COLOR="#E6E6DD">www.6park.com</FONT></P><P>Explanation:<BR>Do not reverse around a corner when your visibility is limited or blocked unless you have someone else directing you.<BR>32. If one of your front tires blows out, the first thing you should do is:<BR>engage your emergency brake<BR>√ hold the steering wheel firmly on a straight course<BR>steer your vehicle off the roadway<BR>shift to a lower gear <FONT COLOR="#E6E6DD">www.6park.com</FONT></P><P>Explanation:<BR>If one of your front tires blows out, the first thing you should do is hold the steering wheel firmly on a straight course.<BR>33. It is legal to carry an open (unsealed) container of alcohol in your vehicle if:<BR>it is in the back seat<BR>it is in the glove compartment<BR>√ it is in the trunk<BR>all of the above <FONT COLOR="#E6E6DD">www.6park.com</FONT></P><P>Explanation:<BR>The container must be full, sealed, and unopened if it is in the front seat. Otherwise, it must be put in the trunk or a place where passengers don’t sit. Keeping an opened container of an alcoholic drink in the glove compartment is specifically against the law.<BR>34. At intersections without marked crosswalks, who has the right-of-way?<BR>the vehicle on the right<BR>the vehicle that arrives first<BR>bicyclists<BR>√ pedestrians <FONT COLOR="#E6E6DD">www.6park.com</FONT></P><P>Explanation:<BR>At intersections without marked crosswalks, pedestrians have the right-of-way.<BR>35. When the road gets rough with potholes, bumps, mud clumps, and loose sand or gravel, you should __________ to retain control of your vehicle.<BR>√ slow down<BR>pull over<BR>shift to a lower gear<BR>ride your brakes <FONT COLOR="#E6E6DD">www.6park.com</FONT></P><P>Explanation:<BR>When the road gets rough with potholes, bumps, mud clumps, and loose sand or gravel, you should slow down to retain control of your vehicle.<BR>36. If your vehicle begins to overheat while climbing a hill, you should:<BR>turn on the air conditioning<BR>shift to a lower gear<BR>√ turn on the heater<BR>accelerate <FONT COLOR="#E6E6DD">www.6park.com</FONT></P><P>Explanation:<BR>If your vehicle begins to overheat while climbing a hill, you should turn on the heater.<BR>37. In which of the following situations should you refrain from passing another vehicle?<BR>the driver is slowing down and/or indicating a right turn<BR>the driver is looking at street signs<BR>the driver is traveling at or close to the speed limit<BR>√ all of the above <FONT COLOR="#E6E6DD">www.6park.com</FONT></P><P>Explanation:<BR>You should refrain from passing another driver when the driver is slowing down or indicating a right turn, the driver is looking at street signs, or the driver is traveling at or close to the speed limit.<BR>38. The high accident rate of large trucks is caused in large part by ________.<BR>√ fatigue<BR>speeding<BR>weather conditions<BR>equipment malfunctions <FONT COLOR="#E6E6DD">www.6park.com</FONT></P><P>Explanation:<BR>The high accident rate of large trucks is caused in large part by fatigue.<BR>39. When you see animals on the road, you should:<BR>honk your horn<BR>flash your headlights<BR>√ slow down and be prepared to stop<BR>accelerate <FONT COLOR="#E6E6DD">www.6park.com</FONT></P><P>Explanation:<BR>When you see animals on the road, you should slow down and be prepared to stop. Give them space?they can be unpredictable.<BR>40. Large trucks take _________ to stop than other vehicles traveling at the same speed.<BR>√ a longer time<BR>a shorter time<BR>the same amount of time<BR>very little time <FONT COLOR="#E6E6DD">www.6park.com</FONT></P><P>Explanation:<BR>Large trucks take a longer time to stop than other vehicles traveling at the same speed. The average passenger vehicle traveling at 55 mph takes about 230 feet to stop. However, a large truck traveling at the same speed can take more than 400 feet to stop.<BR>41. The Administrative Per Se Law means:<BR>√ the DMV has the power to suspend or revoke your license based on the results of alcohol or drug tests taken or your refusal to take such tests.<BR>the DMV has the power to confiscate your vehicle based on the results of alcohol or drug tests taken or your refusal to take such tests<BR>you have the right to speak to an attorney before submitting to an alcohol or drug test<BR>you can be arrested and put in jail based on the results of alcohol or drug tests taken or your refusal to take such tests. <FONT COLOR="#E6E6DD">www.6park.com</FONT></P><P>Explanation:<BR>The Administrative Per Se Law means the DMV has the power to suspend or revoke your license based on the results of alcohol or drug tests taken or your refusal to take such tests.<BR>42. A truck takes ________ to accelerate and brake than does a car.<BR>less time<BR>the same amount of time<BR>√ more time<BR>almost as much time <FONT COLOR="#E6E6DD">www.6park.com</FONT></P><P>Explanation:<BR>A truck takes more time to accelerate and brake than does a car.<BR>43. Headlights should be switched on by law no later than:<BR>6:00 p.m.<BR>sunset<BR>dusk<BR>√ 30 minutes after sunset <FONT COLOR="#E6E6DD">www.6park.com</FONT></P><P>Explanation:<BR>Headlights should be switched on by law no later than 30 minutes after sunset. Dusk light provides general illumination, but important details can be lost unless you switch your lights on in time.<BR>44. If you have a green light, it is __________ to enter an intersection if your way through it is blocked.<BR>your right<BR>safe<BR>to your advantage<BR>√ against the law <FONT COLOR="#E6E6DD">www.6park.com</FONT></P><P>Explanation:<BR>Even if you have a green light, it is against the law to enter an intersection if your way through it is blocked, because this prevents vehicles in the cross street from proceeding when the lights change.<BR>45. Placing your foot over the brake so that you can brake in less time is called ________ the brake.<BR>riding<BR>√ covering<BR>pumping<BR>tapping <FONT COLOR="#E6E6DD">www.6park.com</FONT></P><P>Explanation:<BR>Placing your foot over the brake so that you can brake in less time is called covering the brake.<BR>46. Implied consent means that drivers agree in advance to take a blood alcohol concentration test:<BR>only if ordered by a judge<BR>only on the advice of an attorney<BR>if an accident has occurred<BR>√ whenever they drive in California <FONT COLOR="#E6E6DD">www.6park.com</FONT></P><P>Explanation:<BR>Implied consent means that drivers agree in advance to take a blood alcohol concentration test whenever they drive in California.<BR>47. Which of the following is an unsafe area to drive?<BR>in another vehicle&#39;s blind spot<BR>side-by-side another vehicle<BR>in clusters of vehicles<BR>√ all of the above <FONT COLOR="#E6E6DD">www.6park.com</FONT></P><P>Explanation:<BR>It is unsafe to drive in another vehicle’s blind spot, side-by-side another vehicle, or in clusters of vehicles.<BR>48. Two-lane, undivided highways have a speed limit of ______.<BR>35 mph<BR>45 mph<BR>√ 55 mph<BR>65 mph <FONT COLOR="#E6E6DD">www.6park.com</FONT></P><P>Explanation:<BR>Two-lane, undivided highways have a speed limit of 55 mph.<BR>49. Which of the following is a permitted use of your horn?<BR>√ you reasonably believe safety would be compromised without sounding the horn<BR>you need to inform another driver that the traffic light has changed<BR>you see a friend driving by<BR>another driver is impeding your path of travel <FONT COLOR="#E6E6DD">www.6park.com</FONT></P><P>Explanation:<BR>Any driver who reasonably believes safety would be compromised without sounding his or her horn should do so. No other use of the horn is permitted.<BR>50. California law requires those under ___________ to wear a properly fitted and fastened bicycle helmet while operating a bicycle or riding on one as a passenger.<BR>12 years of age<BR>16 years of age<BR>√ 18 years of age<BR>21 years of age <FONT COLOR="#E6E6DD">www.6park.com</FONT></P>Explanation:<BR>California law requires those under 18 years of age to wear a properly fitted and fastened bicycle helmet while operating a bicycle or riding on one as a passenger]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 12:13:17 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:243043</guid></item><item><title>SAN JOSE 的屋主请注意： 2 个关于 SAN JOSE 的重要消息 - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/244210</link><description><![CDATA[标 题: SAN JOSE 的屋主请注意： 2 个关于 SAN JOSE 的重要消息<BR>发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Tue Sep 30 20:51:15 2008)<BR><BR>常常跑市政厅，了解都市的计划，我最近从SAN JOSE 市政厅得知的消息，可能很多屋<BR>主都不知道。你不去查和问不会知道。由于做地产的缘故，常常要帮客人打电话或亲自<BR>上门请教：<BR>1.如果你买房子的时候，你的家是水灾区，SAN JOSE现在有了新的地图更新，很多地方<BR>由于不在积水，所以已经不用付水灾保险了。或者你现在买房子，如果你的房子的报告<BR>是水灾区，请和SAN JOSE 市政府联系，确认，不要付了冤枉的保险。<BR>市政府确认是否是水灾区，可打电话 4085357803 或 EMAIL; floodzoneinfo@<BR>sanjoseca.gov 你需要政府的帮助为你提供ELEVATION CERTIFICATE.<BR>2.现在你可以从网上查阅你的房子过去的装修和现在装修PERMIT的进程，并通过网上预<BR>约检查审批。当你买房子的时候，有很多加建或改建的房屋，最好是经过合格检查的，<BR>，。所以你可以通过CITY 或COUNTY 网站查询，预先知道。不要偷懒，这一步对你将来<BR>卖屋很重要 城市审批网站： https://www.sjpermits.org<BR>]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 23:20:11 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:244210</guid></item><item><title>周日TECH MUSEUM 免费 -</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/245322</link><description><![CDATA[标 题: 周日TECH MUSEUM 免费<BR>发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Tue Oct 7 12:20:15 2008)<BR><BR>我的很多朋友都不知道每月第2个周日， TECH MUSEUM 是免费的。<BR>http://www.thetech.org/scholarshare/<BR>附上网站，你们可以用来查询地址。<BR><BR>如果才来湾区的朋友，去TECH MUSEUM的同时还可以安排去参观最新的SAN JOSE 市图书<BR>馆，3楼是中文图书，录像，VCD,DVD, 都是整套的，而且免费。<BR><BR>同时在给你们一个很重要的停车图：<BR>http://www.sjdowntownparking.com/parking_map.php?PHPSESSID=c1c13d707e42ed99eb126ac55bcf8624<BR><BR>在SAN JOSE 市中心有些地方周末晚上停车都是免费的。<BR><BR>想要做生意的朋友，在SAN JOSE 市中心常有免费课程，有些收费很低的。有兴趣就和<BR>我联系啦。]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2008 13:57:14 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:245322</guid></item><item><title>大家有没有知道好的CPA？ - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/245374</link><description><![CDATA[undefined CGU LLP 650-802-8668 talk to Kathy or (408) 331-6242 Julie --]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2008 22:18:58 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:245374</guid></item><item><title>请问三藩有什么能托运回国行李的公司? - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/245793</link><description><![CDATA[标 题: Re: 请问三藩有什么能托运回国行李的公司?<BR>发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Fri Oct 10 23:31:20 2008)<BR><BR>http://www.rt-express.com/gen/en/pub_home.php<BR><BR>check this out<BR><BR>试试这个<BR>apexshipping.com 应该是按立方米算的]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 21:25:15 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:245793</guid></item><item><title>去看蓝天使在哪趴车啊？ - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/245800</link><description><![CDATA[标 题: Re: 去看蓝天使在哪趴车啊？<BR>发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Sat Oct 11 01:46:46 2008)<BR><BR>During weekend, $3 for whole day parking in Golden Gate Garage (250 Clay St,<BR>San Francisco CA 94111). but you need a stamp in some Chinatown merchant.<BR>They are with a big red sign (Park &amp; shuttle).<BR>--]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 23:07:53 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:245800</guid></item><item><title>找到一个比威威好的agent, 回国的注意了 - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/246686</link><description><![CDATA[标 题: Re: 找到一个比威威好的agent, 回国的注意了<BR>发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Thu Oct 16 15:38:01 2008)<BR><BR>We used same agent this year, very competitive rate and nice attitude,<BR>highly recommended!<BR>【 在 PigHead5 (猪头五) 的大作中提到: 】<BR>: 一个航空公司, 同样转汉城, 便宜$15, 重要的是日期选择多一些. 前三次回国都是买<BR>: 他们的票, 结果他们电话换了, 我就没找到. 昨天偶然古狗着了.<BR>: 电话:510-226-0808]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2008 13:08:20 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:246686</guid></item><item><title>一起讨论下省税方法 - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/249091</link><description><![CDATA[标 题: 一起讨论下省税方法<BR>发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Thu Oct 30 15:13:55 2008)<BR><BR>除了401k/457b, traditional IRA/roth IRA, bond, 529 以外，下面是我网络上找到<BR>的：<BR><BR>自雇人士扣稅項目<BR><BR>利用汽車費用扣稅<BR><BR>自己做小生意的朋友，都知道不少與生意有關的費用可以扣稅，其中最重要的一項，是<BR>作為生意用途的汽車費用。假如該汽車是全部作為商業用途，當然可以將全部費用扣稅<BR>，但即使汽車只是部分作為商業用途，也可以按比例將費用扣稅。<BR><BR>扣稅的方法有兩種，第一種為「實際費用」方法，第二種為「哩數」方法。顧名思義，<BR>「實際費用」是所有與該汽車有關的費用，包括﹕汽油、維修、保險、牌照、貸款利息<BR>、租賃費用、稅項等。此外，國稅局還容許將車價「折舊」費用扣稅，去年新稅法將折<BR>舊金額大幅度提高。<BR><BR>「哩數」方法比較簡單，去年每一哩可扣稅37.5仙，將做生意用的哩數乘37.5仙便是扣<BR>稅金額，此外，商用泊車與過橋費用及汽車貸款利息亦可另行扣稅。<BR><BR>兩種方法各有利弊，您應該小心比較後才作選擇，但請您注意﹕一旦選擇了「哩數」方<BR>法，以後還可以改選「實際費用」方法，可是，選擇了「實際費用」方法，以後便不能<BR>轉為「哩數」方法。<BR><BR>不論選擇任何方法，都必須有清楚和詳細的使用記錄，因為國稅局抽查使用SCHEDULE C<BR>稅表的機會比較高。<BR><BR>超過六千磅汽車扣稅好處<BR><BR>做生意的朋友，要購買一部業務上使用的汽車，都應該注意汽車折舊的規例，因為折舊<BR>是一項重要的扣稅項目，可幫助您減低要付稅的收入。<BR><BR>普通汽車每年的扣稅金額有限制，本來第一年最高折舊金額只是三千元，但去年開始有<BR>特別稅例，可以最高折舊七千多元，甚至超過一萬元。但這個最高的折舊方案過了今年<BR>便不能使用。<BR><BR>以上折舊稅例是指一般商業上用的汽車，包括小型貨車和私家車。要得到更多折舊扣稅<BR>好處，便要購買超過六千磅的貨車或SUV，因為這類汽車是不受到上述折舊金額限制。<BR>這個重量是指汽車的「總重量」(GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING)，重量不是自己計算<BR>或決定的，而是要按政府是規定去決定那一種車種符合重量要求。大家購買汽車之前應<BR>該查清楚。<BR><BR>要取得最高的折舊好處，是要連同SECTION 179折舊稅例一起使用，到二零零五年為止<BR>，每年最高SECTION 179折舊金額為十萬零二千元。<BR><BR>家庭辦公室可扣稅嗎？<BR><BR>自己做生意的朋友，可能會利用自住房子某部份作為家庭辦公室，如果該部份是您的主<BR>要辦公室，亦完全為生意業務使用，包括會見客戶，或者辦行政事務，都有可能將屬於<BR>這部份的費用（例如﹕貸款利息、水電、物業稅、保險、維修、折舊等）扣稅。以前使<BR>用家庭辦公室扣稅有一個壞處，就是將來賣屋時，家庭辦公室這部份不可以當作自住房<BR>屋，故不可以享用自住房屋資金增值(Capital Gain)免稅優惠，連折舊金額也要付稅。<BR>但自從去年開始稅例放寬，只要家庭辦公室不是一間獨立的建築物，便可以當為自住房<BR>屋，亦即賣屋時不會失去免稅優惠（但折舊那部份仍要付稅）。<BR><BR>不是做生意而是作為雇員的讀者，如果在家中設立家庭辦公室，是否可以有同等扣稅好<BR>處呢？雇員也有可能利用家庭辦公室扣稅，但條件比較嚴格。首先，除了上述條件外，<BR>該辦公室必須是「為了方便雇主」才設立，通常是要由雇主規定，並且正常上班的地點<BR>沒有設立您辦工的地方。即使您符合資格，扣稅金額也有限制，因為只能作為逐項扣稅<BR>(Itemized Deduction)中的「雜項扣稅」，要超過總收入百分之二才真正可以扣稅<BR><BR><BR>(CHILD TAX CREDIT）<BR><BR>自從1998年開始，家中有十七歲以下的孩子，每個人可能為父母帶來一千元的抵稅金額<BR>(TAX CREDIT)，抵稅金額是直接由稅款中扣除，是一個重要的省稅項目。不過，要得到<BR>這個抵稅金額，總收入不能超過最高限額，這個限額除了要看父母是單親抑或是雙親，<BR>還要看符合資格的孩童數目。<BR><BR>一個兩個孩子的雙親家庭，兩個孩子去年年底都在十七歲以下，父母共同報稅，總收<BR>入超過$110,000以上，便開始失去部份抵稅金額，收入超過$140,000，便喪失全部抵稅<BR>金額。<BR><BR>收入比較普通的家庭，當然不會因收入而減抵抵稅金額，但有些收入比較低的家庭，在<BR>填寫報稅表時要特別留意，因為一般「孩童抵稅金額」只能幫助您將稅款減低至零，所<BR>以可能無法使用全部抵稅金額。不過，這類家庭即使沒有任何稅款，但可能可以利用另<BR>一項「額外孩童抵稅金額」(ADDITIONAL CHILD TAX CREDIT) ，將未取盡的抵稅金額取<BR>到手，即是國稅局會將這部份抵稅金額以現金支付給您。不過，您填報稅表時一定要知<BR>道規例。<BR><BR>照顧子女及受撫養人抵稅額 (CHILD AND DEPENDENT CARE TAX CREDIT)<BR><BR>假如夫婦都有收入，而家中有十三歲以下的孩子，需要找專人照顧或送到幼兒班，這些<BR>費用便有可能為父母取得一個免稅額，稱為「照顧孩童費用抵稅額」，每一個家庭每個<BR>孩子可以有最高三千元費用，超過一個孩子最高費用為六千元。抵稅金額視乎家庭收入<BR>而定，即使收入很高，也起碼可以取得費用20%的抵稅額，即一個孩子可能為納稅人取<BR>得$600抵稅額，有兩個或以上孩子的家庭，有可能取得$1200抵稅額。<BR><BR>什麼是符合稅務優惠的費用呢？請人在家中照顧孩子的費用，通常都符合資格，甚至由<BR>祖父母去照顧孩子也可以，但不能付給納稅人的配偶，或納稅人的「受撫養人」(<BR>DEPENDENT)，或納稅人十九歲以下的孩子。<BR><BR>假如孩子是送到托兒所或幼兒班，甚至幼稚園KINDERGARTEN，都可以將費用扣稅，但在<BR>幼稚園以上的學校費用便不能扣稅，原因是這些費用要與照顧孩子有關，而不是與教育<BR>孩子有關。幼稚園以下不當為教育。<BR><BR>課後班(例如﹕中文班，鋼琴班等)又如何呢？假如課後班主要是照顧孩子，而不是真的<BR>學習的話，是可以扣稅的，但假如是真的學習中文或繪畫或其他科目，便不屬於照顧孩<BR>子的費用。<BR><BR>稅例上還訂明，夏天營的費用也可能扣稅，但孩子不能過夜，即DAY CAMP費用可以扣稅<BR>，即使在營中會學習一些科目。<BR>]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 13:14:14 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:249091</guid></item><item><title>立此存照 (转载) - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/249475</link><description><![CDATA[标 题: 立此存照 (转载)<BR>发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Sat Nov 1 09:50:59 2008)<BR><BR>【 以下文字转载自 Living 讨论区 】<BR>发信人: SQL (新警察), 信区: Living<BR>标 题: 立此存照<BR>发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Sat Nov 1 09:48:50 2008)<BR><BR>有人在做低端房(75%中位房价)价格预测(跌的价格包括了卖房手续费)<BR><BR>说四年后：<BR><BR>LAX大概要跌个17万<BR>三嗲哥的大概要跌个10-11万<BR>西雅图的(30万左右)大概要跌个12万<BR>NYC的大概要跌个10万<BR>SAC的大概要跌个12万<BR>San Jose 大概要跌个32万,哈哈哈<BR><BR>别的地方我不知道，西雅图的应该差不太多．<BR><BR>http://www.cepr.net/index.php/publications/reports/ownership-rental-costs-and-the-prospects-of-building-home-equity/<BR>]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2008 13:19:59 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:249475</guid></item><item><title>象牌电饭锅的deal (转载) - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/249593</link><description><![CDATA[这个不知道，有个本版原创，巨牛。说160的好.<BR>发信人: btree102 (tree), 信区: SanFrancisco<BR>标 题: Re: 象印电饭锅哪里买？记得在costco见过<BR>发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Tue Jul 1 13:32:01 2008)<BR><BR><BR>来来，这是版上一牛人的原创<BR><BR>===========<BR><BR>这个是第二代：<BR>Zojirushi-NS-ZCC10<BR><BR>http://www.amazon.com/Zojirushi-NS-ZCC10-Cooker-Warmer-Premium/dp/B00007J5U7/ref<BR>=sr_1_4/102-7495014-1964111?ie=UTF8&amp;s=home-garden&amp;qid=1187536810&amp;sr=1-4<BR><BR>这个是第三代：<BR><BR>http://www.amazon.com/Zojirushi-NH-VBC18-10-Cup-Induction-Heating/dp/B000246GSY/<BR>ref=sr_1_5/102-7495014-1964111?ie=UTF8&amp;s=home-garden&amp;qid=1187536810&amp;sr=1-5<BR><BR>第二代最好，大华就有，很便宜。125？日本有最先进的，不用induction heat，<BR>stainless steel inner pot。但是美国没有。<BR>--<BR><BR>【 在 sinnet (思你特--子年春到户♡鼠岁喜临门) 的大作中提到: 】<BR>: cheaper isn&#39;t better?]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2008 10:49:19 -0800</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:249593</guid></item><item><title>三块馒头的房子 - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/250133</link><description><![CDATA[标 题: Re: 三块馒头的房子<BR>发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Tue Nov 4 14:18:42 2008)<BR><BR>see:<BR>http://schoolperformancemaps.com/ca/<BR><BR>on average api<BR>cupertino &gt; SAC: folsom -El dorado hills&gt; rocklin &gt; roseville &gt; elk<BR>grove<BR>house price<BR>same trend]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 13:00:38 -0800</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:250133</guid></item><item><title>FaNT &amp;lt; General &amp;lt; TWiki</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/250199</link><description></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 15:38:09 -0800</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:250199</guid></item><item><title>term life insurance有人买吗？有房的，有娃的？ - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/251959</link><description><![CDATA[term life insurance有人买吗？有房的，有娃的？<BR>发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Mon Nov 10 14:40:45 2008)<BR><BR><BR>【 在 yudeli (babe) 的大作中提到: 】<BR>: http://www.quickquote.com/<BR><BR><BR>谢谢，好像ING很便宜啊。有人用过吗？<BR>--<BR><BR><BR>1. agent叫宋阳， 650-888-3810，Met Life的，以前北京101中毕业的，MetLife本身<BR>的保险比较贵。不过据说他可以帮你找便宜的报价<BR><BR>2. 董道，王也为，就是整天7:00在收音机里上硅谷华人电台的。Prudential<BR><BR>3. AIG。什么agent不清楚<BR>--<BR><BR>【 在 honeca (wwwww) 的大作中提到: 】<BR>: 买人寿保险要买可靠的, 不要买便宜的. 人有了什么事, 保险公司找理由赖帐的话,<BR>: 都没法和他们argue.<BR>: 听说纽约人寿还不错, 不知道MetLife怎么样.<BR><BR><BR>哪里可以查到rating?我今天跟上面推荐的agent要了个quote, ING, west coast最便宜<BR>，prudential<BR>和new york life差不多，都要贵100多的premium一年。保险我不是很熟，银行的话我<BR>觉得ING好像也是跨<BR>国大公司。大家有用的吗？]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 21:51:38 -0800</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:251959</guid></item><item><title>螃蟹经，回馈大家 - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/252156</link><description><![CDATA[标 题: 螃蟹经，回馈大家<BR>发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Tue Nov 11 03:00:25 2008)<BR><BR>1. 准备网，见http://crabbing.tonyjiang.com/wyn.htm，我用的是ring nets和Pyramid trap<BR>（可上Big 5或Ebay买)<BR>，绳子，bait bag (最好铁丝网，听说HomeDepot有),桶(也可以出去玩的cooler),臭鸡<BR>腿（不臭也没关<BR>系)<BR>2. 先去了Pacifica Pier,<BR>2100 Beach Blvd<BR>Pacifica, CA 94044-2500<BR>人挺多的，码头太高了。呆了一个钟头，啥都没钓到。转了一圈，有一些人钓了三五<BR>只，但总体的量不大。此<BR>地的公Dungeness 可以拿走。<BR>3. 转战fort point pier, 有gps可以设marine dr 和 Long ave, san francisco,具体是<BR>http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?<BR>msa=0&amp;msid=105435671917008607221.00045a2a63f2eff7b6144<BR>还不错。可能天气的原因，人不多。但螃蟹不少，可惜dungeness不能拿走，小于4<BR>inch也不能拿走。有一<BR>次起网6只Dungeness, 四只颇大，只能全扔回去。还钓起过两只海星，也不能拿走。<BR>4. 会钓鱼的带上鱼竿，朋友很快钓了七八条鱼<BR><BR>注意事项：<BR>1. 拿了不能拿的，罚款按只算，一只几百块。那天有个台湾人说给罚过$5000，请律<BR>师上法庭后免到八九百<BR>块。<BR>2. 要带尺子，不然查到也要罚款<BR>3. Crab trap可以上Ebay 买，就search &quot;crab trap&quot;。现在还有25%cashback<BR>4.最好带一长夹子，夹螃蟹。De Anza的日本一元店$2<BR><BR>Fort Baker Pier和bodega bay还没考察过。有人说bodega bay要license,有人说不要<BR>。主要是太远<BR>了，不知谁去过，给个gps地址。<BR>Fort Baker Pier过金门桥要交钱，只要Fort point pier有，我就先不过去。<BR><BR>pacifica pier在crab season可以拿公Dungeness。piers outside of the bay都可以。<BR><BR>Fort Baker Pier和Fort point Pier二者隔桥相望，蟹情差不多，有栏杆，人少些。<BR>Pacifica Pier太高，浪也比bay里边大，网子常被吹翻。好处是能抓Doungness。<BR>加州规定凡public pier都不需执照。]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 21:39:42 -0800</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:252156</guid></item><item><title>推荐一家地中海饭店 Mediterranean Wraps in Palo Alto - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/252618</link><description><![CDATA[标 题: 推荐一家地中海饭店 Mediterranean Wraps in Palo Alto<BR>发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Fri Nov 14 16:46:18 2008)<BR><BR>味道不错<BR><BR>Mediterranean Wraps<BR><BR>433 S. California Ave<BR>Palo Alto, CA 94306<BR>Phone: 650- 321 8189]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 21:40:57 -0800</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:252618</guid></item><item><title>有人有去过台湾的经验么？ - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/253755</link><description><![CDATA[标 题: Re: 有人有去过台湾的经验么？<BR>发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Thu Nov 20 17:45:29 2008)<BR><BR>contact a travel agent. they will tell u what to do. very very easy lah!<BR>just need to go to SF in person for the form. When u finish filling out the requested form<BR>, you will be asked either come back n pick up or mail<BR>to u by fedex couple days later. once u get the documents, you will need to send the documents to your travel agent.<BR>the agency will mail back to taiwan for the visa. normally it will<BR>take around 3weeks.<BR><BR>your travel agency will notify u once they receive the visa( techincally it is just a piece of paper. taiwan has no<BR>right to stamp the visa on your passport cos of &quot;one china poliocy:&#39;:-)<BR><BR>it takes few weeks but very easy to get it:-)<BR><BR>【 在 toefl (托福) 的大作中提到: 】<BR>: 有绿卡，持中国护照，看起来签证非常麻烦呀？<BR><BR>]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 23:55:12 -0800</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:253755</guid></item><item><title>房子保险 - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/254331</link><description><![CDATA[标 题: Re: 房子保险<BR>发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Mon Nov 24 15:00:31 2008)<BR><BR>这几个，你可以去联系一下。<BR><BR>408-379-7741<BR>fredimeo.com<BR><BR>408-395-7409<BR>aliveinsurance.com]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 13:28:16 -0800</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:254331</guid></item><item><title>保留原来号码从ATT转到T-Mobile（总结） - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/254355</link><description><![CDATA[标 题: 保留原来号码从ATT转到T-Mobile（总结）<BR>发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Mon Nov 24 15:55:02 2008)<BR><BR>我昨天已经把手机从ATT转到T-Mobile,做一个小总结。<BR><BR>我原来的plan是ATT的family plan，前天到期，跟我share的那个哥们年底毕业回国，<BR>刚好也不用。因为我的电话并不是特别多，大部分时间可以用学校办公室或者家里的座<BR>机，因此也不想再找人继续使用这个plan，就投奔T-Mobile的prepaid，但是想保留原<BR>来ATT给的号码，省得再一个个通知朋友。<BR><BR>昨天带上ATT的account number去local T-Mobile store，要确定手机是unlock的，店<BR>员给了一个新sim 卡装在我原来的手机里，这个sim 卡是一个临时号码，用于transfer<BR>我原来ATT卡号到T-Mobile这段时间差。店员不知道给一个什么机构打了一个电话，然<BR>后给我说24小时之内我将收到短信，通知我已经transfer好了，可以继续使用原来的号<BR>码。但是在没有收到短信确认之前，不要打电话给ATT cancel另外一条line，否则自己<BR>这个号码也会一块被cancel掉。3个小时后收到短信通知，临时号码已经被换成我原来<BR>的号码（同一张T-mobile的sim卡，不用换新卡），这个过程就这样完成了。<BR><BR>刚才给ATT打电话cancel另外一条line，也就是cancel整个account，稍费了一番周折。<BR>接电话的CSR一直不停的问为什么要cancel，还让我hold住电话，转给了好几个不同部<BR>门。这几个不同部门，都劝我继续使用ATT，说我记录很好之类的，如果继续使用，他<BR>们我一些优惠，例如送minutes，或者送手机这类，最后一个部门给我讲说如果继续使<BR>用，并且愿意upgrade到iPhone的话，送我三个月data plan。对方态度非常好，我也不<BR>好意思直接跟人家说no，只好说I wish I could， thanks之类的话。最后磨蹭了20多<BR>分钟，终于cancel了。<BR><BR>办理前曾经考古了板上一些信息，一些ID也热心的回答了我一些问题，在此一块谢过]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 13:54:12 -0800</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:254355</guid></item><item><title>union city有没有junkyard? - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/254419</link><description><![CDATA[标 题: Re: union city有没有junkyard?<BR>发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Mon Nov 24 19:51:53 2008)<BR><BR><A CLASS="a2" TARGET="_blank" HREF="http://www.picknpull.com/locations.aspx">http://www.picknpull.com/locations.aspx</A>]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 22:05:42 -0800</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:254419</guid></item><item><title>sunnyvale打车到SFO大概多少钱？ - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/254599</link><description><![CDATA[标 题: Re: sunnyvale打车到SFO大概多少钱？<BR>发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Tue Nov 25 01:24:03 2008), 转信<BR><BR>I just booked from http://www.southbayairportshuttle.com/<BR>3ppl $41 if book from the website(tip not included)]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 12:31:54 -0800</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:254599</guid></item><item><title>你们都是怎么在网上看电视的？ - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/254631</link><description><![CDATA[标 题: Re: 你们都是怎么在网上看电视的？<BR>发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Tue Nov 25 20:15:03 2008)<BR><BR>第一，如果看美国的一部分电视，我还是喜欢YOUTUBE，质量和速度都还不错。<BR>第二，看到中国，韩国和其他地方的电视，如果你知道名字，可以直接查百度视频。<BR>我会优先在选择中看：<BR><A CLASS="a2" TARGET="_blank" HREF="http://v.sina.com.cn/">http://v.sina.com.cn/</A><BR><A CLASS="a2" TARGET="_blank" HREF="http://v.blog.sohu.com/">http://v.blog.sohu.com/</A><BR>基本上这些电视有很少是放放停停的。<BR>然后考虑的是土豆网和56网<BR><BR>这些现在有些都不要加装软件。过去看的是PPLIVE<BR><A HREF="http://www.hulu.com/" TARGET="_blank" CLASS="a2">http://www.hulu.com/</A><BR>pps]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:34:22 -0800</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:254631</guid></item><item><title>California Superior Court EZLegalFile - Legal Paperwork Assistance - Home</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/254683</link><description><![CDATA[http://www.ezlegalfile.org/go.jsp?act=actShowHome]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 22:55:00 -0800</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:254683</guid></item><item><title>渔人码头， 有免费的parking？ - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/255294</link><description><![CDATA[标 题: Re: 渔人码头， 有免费的parking？<BR>发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Sat Nov 29 02:03:31 2008), 转信<BR><BR>van ness beyond bay street. 4-hour free parking.]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2008 18:50:17 -0800</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:255294</guid></item><item><title>我来奔大餐了 - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/255353</link><description><![CDATA[标 题: 我来奔大餐了<BR>发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Sat Nov 29 19:27:58 2008)<BR><BR>刚才图片太大，重来<BR>１．清蒸ｍａｎｇｃａｏ鱼（大概是这个音，不记得怎么写了，大华９．９９的那种活<BR>鱼，强烈推荐）<BR>我再来推荐个做法：<BR>1.鱼洗干净之后，身上划两刀，夹上姜片根2个葱段淋上鱼露，上笼蒸10分钟（水滚之后放入）<BR>2.葱切段花放在蒸好的鱼上，葱要多，否则不香<BR>3.鱼蒸好之后，油锅烧热，加入少许油，要吃辣的加几个干辣椒炸一下，然后淋到鱼身上，葱花瞬间被炸香<BR><BR>这个蒸鱼的方法屡试不爽，简单好吃啊<BR><BR>--<BR>※ 修改:·mytulip 於 Nov 29 23:27:51 2008 修改本文·[FROM: 98.234.]<BR><BR><IMG SRC="/images/files/img.gif" BORDER="">此主题相关图片如下：fish.jpg (219673 字节)<BR><A TARGET="_blank" HREF="/article2/SanFrancisco/31826089_591.jpg"><IMG SRC="/article2/SanFrancisco/31826089_591.jpg" BORDER=""></A>]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2008 23:02:18 -0800</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:255353</guid></item><item><title>推荐一个SF新中国城的餐馆 - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/255470</link><description><![CDATA[标 题: 推荐一个SF新中国城的餐馆<BR>发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Mon Dec 1 00:35:07 2008)<BR><BR>昨天中午时分去SF新中国城，想找一个好一点的餐馆。本来想去辣妹子，结果进去一看<BR>，周六大中午十二点的，就一桌，而且还是纯外国人。立刻出来再找别的。就在6街和<BR>clement上有一个叫台湾饭店的馆子，里面坐得满满的，只有一桌空着，我们就进去了<BR>。结果真的很满意。<BR>地点：445 Clement st，S.F.<BR><A CLASS="a2" TARGET="_blank" HREF="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=445+clement+ave.+SF&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=33.214763,76.025391&ie=UTF8&ll=37.78452,-122.464042&spn=0.008089,0.018561&z=16">http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&amp;hl=en&amp;geocode=&amp;q=445+clement+ave.+SF&amp;sll=37.0625,-95.677068&amp;sspn=33.214763,76.025391&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;ll=37.78452,-122.464042&amp;spn=0.008089,0.018561&amp;z=16</A><BR>我看到里面的食客都是老顾客的样子，有全家来吃的，也有老夫妇或者两个老朋友来吃<BR>。它家的锅贴，饺子，小笼包，葱油饼都有很多人叫。俺是北方人，俺娘在座，俺实在<BR>不能点俺娘的这些拿手好菜。。于是就叫了一个红绕羊肉面，味道真的很好，面条筋道<BR>，汤的味道很足羊肉给的也多，大力推荐，比那个Fremont的三好拉面强了不知道多少<BR>遍。<BR>我们还叫一个冷拼盘，是海蜇丝拌黄瓜，牛肉片还有肚丝三样的拼盘，拌黄瓜有点甜。<BR>还有一个糟溜鱼片，这个是鱼片裹面浅炸的，不算太油腻，还有很多油豆腐在里面，味<BR>道不错。这2个菜一碗面量都比较大。可以够3个人。我看到旁边桌子看起来是老食客的<BR>，有点一盘子碟饭，再来点锅贴等小点心的。还有不少人点油条。<BR><BR>这家店在靠近门口的地方有一个操作间，可以看到里面的师傅在包饺子做面食什么的，<BR>整个点感觉是family owned.服务员什么的都有亲属联系的感觉。厕所也还比较卫生。<BR><BR>这条街有meter停车，1块钱40分钟，周日免费。<BR><BR>鼎力推荐红烧羊肉面！估计其他面条也不会错。<BR><BR><BR>Good find.<BR><BR>You can also find some good Chinese restraunts at a mini ChinaTown: On<BR>Irving St, West of 19th ave. The center is around 26th ave.<BR>]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2008 23:33:40 -0800</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:255470</guid></item><item><title>我的买mattress和furniture的一点经验 - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/256151</link><description><![CDATA[标 题: 我的买mattress和furniture的一点经验<BR>发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Wed Dec 3 15:09:19 2008)<BR><BR>关于mattress，第一个是刚来三番时在城里那条Geary路上买的，Searly posturepedic<BR>的，firm,我们家LD在那儿墨迹了好几个小时砍的价，质量应该说还可以吧，好几年了<BR>，慢慢觉得有点软了。第二个，是爸妈来之前买的，想想买第一个的麻烦，就从网上直<BR>接买了，当时从Sears定的，Serta也是个Firm，号称那时４０％，赶紧就定了，可是送<BR>来一躺，那个叫软啊。<BR><BR>这次要换新的了，自然是要好好做番研究，在网上看介绍,review，最后决定买Simmons<BR>的extra firm. Simmons Beautyrest 有三个level, classic, world class and black<BR>(also called exceptional).选了中间档，world class,有个网站很有用，叫<BR>usmattress.com,里面有对各种硬度，牌子的介绍，同时它也是我看到标价最低的一个<BR>，king size $1400 to go,但是order之后等的时间太长，要好几个星期才能送到。关<BR>键是我对这个extra firm到底有多firm还是没底。<BR><BR>然后还是去了local的商店，sleeptrain 只有 pillowtop firm，LD 认为pillow top是<BR>个鸡肋，夏天太热。旁边还有一家Mancini&#39;s sleep world,他们有extra firm,看了看<BR>标价签，$2399,加上tax,差不多要$2600了。既然$1400是我能从网上买到的最低价，那<BR>么$1300到$1400就是我砍价的底线。$1300买到我就赚了$1400也没亏，砍不下来就去网<BR>上order呗。<BR><BR>那天运气不错，碰到一个超nice的salesman, 开开心心就买好了。隔天送货上门，一切<BR>都很让我满意，关键是伴随了我好几个月的背疼居然在买了新床半个月之后消失了。<BR><BR>其实关于床垫硬度，那纯粹是个人喜好，我的同事从W-hotel买的plush,simmons<BR>classic，她就很喜欢，说软软的，但她劳工就抱怨睡了２个月之后开始腰疼。<BR><BR>床垫有了之后开始寻寻觅觅找我的卧室家具，Macy&#39;s outlet 简直像个旧货仓库，要想<BR>在里面刨点好东西太不容易了，它里面的标价签有多种颜色之分，Orange color 是最<BR>初价，然后其它不同颜色给不同discount,from 10% to 40% off, 然后再一final<BR>price。家具基本上都是磕磕碰碰过的，想找个一套都难，沙发是破的，褪色的，啥样<BR>都有，看了一圈，走人。<BR><BR>Union square 和Hillsdale 的Macy&#39;s 家具店都去看过，得出的结论是，overpriced,<BR>简直暴利，质量也就so so,价格倒是不含糊。顺便也看看它家simmons 床垫，就一<BR>classic，也能标到$3000。果然和家具一样暴利！<BR><BR>ANA 也去了，这次学乖了，先看床垫价格，再看水分多少。人classic也上2000了，<BR>salesman说owner是个中国人，价格从来不打折。赫赫，整个店转了一圈，有几样看着<BR>还顺眼，但也不是非常非常喜欢那种，挥挥手，咱一片云采也不带走。<BR><BR>然后又去了Ashley,Thanksgiving前的一个周末，全场20% OFF,当时颇有些要在那儿完<BR>成任务的感觉，可是一大圈逛下来之后居然挑不出一个让大家都满意的Set，总体色调<BR>比较偏暗，说得好听是稳重，不喜欢得则觉得太闷。选了一套，我们家LD说，这比较符<BR>合中年人的口味，咱过１０年再来买它吧。LD选了个稍微明快点的，样子也还过得去，<BR>那一套比中年人的还便宜800左右，$1899.然后开始找saleman讨论价格，20% off之后<BR>还是很诱人的。不过sur charge种类繁多，除去tax，还有运费，第一件$89,然后依次<BR>一件$20。如果你想要warranty,那还得charge你assembling fee.难道不收这个钱床也<BR>不给装吗？听他们讨论热火朝天，我去那边仔细看样本，呵呵，古话怎么说来着，驴粪<BR>蛋表面光，外面看看还可以，一拉开抽屉就全露馅了，侧面是薄薄一片杂合板，抽屉底<BR>看着干脆就象纸板，越看就越不想买了。走人！<BR><BR>最后又回到我买床垫的那家店，他们也有家具卖，上次买床垫时看中的床现在也有配套<BR>的night stand 和dresser在卖了，在我把床头床尾的木头还有每个抽屉研究了一遍之<BR>后，进入了我快乐的砍价阶段。刚好是上次卖床垫的那个人，所以结果还是很快乐。<BR><BR>接下来要是有空要写写关于买沙发的过程。]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 13:52:54 -0800</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:256151</guid></item><item><title>爱吃螃蟹的看过来crab ciopppino tested - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/256833</link><description><![CDATA[portugase Hall 搞的。昨天第一次，下一次是1月27日，2月24日。3月31日。$37.5<BR>per person. All you can eat crab. unlimited white/red wine, garlic bread,<BR>vegi salad, dessert... www.ifessociety.com 432 stierlin Rd, mountain view,<BR>CA 94043. For tickets in advance call 650-967-2759. 第一波4点半开餐，第2拨6<BR>点开吃。]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 22:33:59 -0800</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:256833</guid></item><item><title>汇报在San Jose墨西哥领事馆的签证经验 (转载) - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/257790</link><description><![CDATA[发信人: JQKA (新鲜), 信区: Travel<BR>标 题: 汇报在San Jose墨西哥领事馆的签证经验<BR>发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Fri Dec 12 14:12:37 2008)<BR><BR>看精华区里面没有san jose墨馆的签经，贡献一下。<BR><BR>首先生气一下san jose墨西哥领事馆的网站，给的地址只有他们的oficina principal<BR>，办公时间也是这个oficina principal的时间，写着早8点到晚8点。 工作到晚上8点<BR>？哪个签证处这么勤劳呢？我不放心，在visa那个网页找了半天也没有别的办公时间，<BR>打了半天联系电话也没有人接--从此看来，我还是个很细心的人吧？:P<BR><BR>第一天：我和老公周四下午3点到达网站上的地址，从一个小墨帅哥那里拿到了一张小<BR>纸条，上面写着他们的护照签证办公室的地址： 115 North Fourth Street，小墨帅哥<BR>很耐心的补充了一句，反正他们也关门了，然后他用笔在地址小条上加了一个：8am to<BR>12pm。汗。。。我们只好决定第二天一大早再去。为了保险，我们开到了签证办公室<BR>的地址，路也认得了。晚上在家里我又按照网站上的签证要求仔细对了一遍我们的材料<BR>，齐全。（again，我真是个细心的人啊！材料要求见http://www.consulmexsj.com/）<BR><BR>第二天：也就是今天。我们一大早就到了护照签证办公室的外面。好多老墨啊！停车场<BR>全满了，老公只好在3街上找了个meter，只有3个quarter，都扔了进去。我们找到申请<BR>签证的地方，开始排队，在我们之前只有两个老印。差不多一刻钟之后就轮到我们了。<BR>我要汇报的是，san jose墨馆的人不认那个automatic revalidation，我打印了置顶里<BR>面的文件，念给她听，她就是说不行不行，把我们的材料推出来。老公只好说用AP吧（<BR>我用了AP还是不是学生身份啊？5555），她才又把材料收回去。这里再次生气一下墨馆<BR>网站的签证页，材料有几处需要补充：<BR>1。还需要护照的最后一页的复印件<BR>2。proof of income需要三个月的bank statement,或者三个月的pay check stub，而<BR>不是网站上说的：bank statement, credit card statement, or at least 3 month<BR>pay check stub。<BR>我们只带了一个bank statement和一个credit card statement，只好去最近的fedex<BR>kinkos打印。墨馆里的人说走一个block就到，后来门口的人说走3个block就到，等我<BR>们走到3个block以外再问，还要走一个block，路过了san jose state university，又<BR>走了一个block才到。。。打印复印。。再走5个block回来。老公说好像45分钟过了，<BR>我们换了quarter去看meter，首先看到了wind shield上面的ticket。。。。真是要过<BR>节了加班加点啊。交了补充的材料，预约了下周一拿签证，据说那个时候再交钱照相按<BR>指纹。。。到时候继续汇报。<BR><BR><BR>我上个月才签过, 没那么复杂, 老墨领馆很人性化....<BR>按website准备好所有的paperwork, 去一次, 拿一个appointment<BR>下次去交钱, 拍照, 按指印, 然后等护照, 基本上要超过三个小时, 它们戈壁就有一个<BR>garage parking, 稍微有点贵.<BR>别忘了检查你的国籍, 我的就差点被按老印处理了, 他们那基本上就是没绿卡的老中和<BR>老印申请旅游签证. 有个墨西哥姑娘Natalia态度不错.<BR>另外, 别跟san jose downtow的警察叫劲, 他们相当敬业的潜伏在很多地方..]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 13:50:10 -0800</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:257790</guid></item><item><title>有人自己装小耳朵收免费中央台吗？ - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/257836</link><description><![CDATA[标 题: Re: 有人自己装小耳朵收免费中央台吗？<BR>发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Fri Dec 12 16:02:03 2008), 转信<BR><BR>很简单，自己买口锅买个接收机就能看了。<BR>AnikF3就有三十多个中文台。<BR>不过要快，趁着现在DN还没N3...<BR><BR>【 在 longlive (jerry) 的大作中提到: 】<BR>: 看到这个网站<BR>: http://www.txnt.us/chinesesatellite.html<BR>: 说可以买他们的小耳朵收中文电视，不知道可不可行，我其实只要几个频道就可以了。<BR>: 谢谢。<BR><BR><BR><A HREF="http://www.migsocial.com/viewthread.php?tid=123" TARGET="_blank" CLASS="a2">http://www.migsocial.com/viewthread.php?tid=123</A><BR>这个通俗易懂，如果读完了还不会，问问身边的人。<BR><BR><BR>: I did it.<BR>: Satellite TV: CCTV4/9<BR>: http://www.newcosmos.com<BR>: or<BR>: http://www.sadoun.com/Sat/Channels/Asian-FTA-free-to-air-Satellite-TV-Channels.htm]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 21:36:53 -0800</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:257836</guid></item><item><title>三藩附近有好的地方泡温泉吗？ - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/259569</link><description><![CDATA[标 题: Re: 三藩附近有好的地方泡温泉吗？<BR>发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Thu Dec 25 21:19:16 2008)<BR><BR>Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn &amp; Spa<BR>100 Boyes Blvd, Sonoma - (707) 938-9000<BR>&quot;Great place and worth the expense.&quot;]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2008 19:54:25 -0800</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:259569</guid></item><item><title>Index of /download/pocket_pc/gps/iGo8/Maps</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/259715</link><description><![CDATA[<IMG ALT="[ ]" SRC="/icons/unknown.gif"> <A HREF="USA_Arkansas8_2008.01_080303.fbl">USA_Arkansas8_2008.01_080303.fbl</A> 25-Oct-2008 01:19 13M <IMG ALT="[ ]" SRC="/icons/unknown.gif"> <A HREF="USA_California8_2008.01_080303.fbl">USA_California8_2008.01_080303.fbl</A> 25-Oct-2008 01:21 55M <IMG ALT="[ ]" SRC="/icons/unknown.gif"> <A HREF="USA_Colorado8_2008.01_080303.fbl">USA_Colorado8_2008.01_080303.fbl</A> 25-Oct-2008 01:21 16M <IMG ALT="[ ]" SRC="/icons/unknown.gif"> <A HREF="USA_Connecticut8_2008.01_080303.fbl">USA_Connecticut8_2008.01_080303.fbl</A>]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 14:14:02 -0800</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:259715</guid></item><item><title>有人给探亲父母申请过CA ID Card和Medi-Cal吗？ - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/259846</link><description><![CDATA[标 题: Re: 有人给探亲父母申请过CA ID Card和Medi-Cal吗？<BR>发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Sat Dec 27 02:25:29 2008)<BR><BR>谢谢回答！去Medical Office申请，当时就能领卡吗？还是需要等1-2个月啊？<BR><BR>【 在 qcc (去吃吃) 的大作中提到: 】<BR>: 申请过，65岁以上，不需要绿卡，limited benefit Medical, only cover<BR>emergency,<BR>: but I guess that all we need.<BR>: Go to your county&#39;s Medical office, 赶在加州政府破产前。<BR><BR>先填表，然后约一个讲中文的worker面谈，卡会寄个你。前后一到两个月。<BR><BR>在那里你会碰到巨多的老墨，呵呵。<BR>不需要，护照，I-94就可以了。<BR><BR>【 在 keaiduoduo (可爱多) 的大作中提到: 】<BR>: 谢谢qcc！再请问一下，需要父母提供什么居住证明吗？如果需要，觉得这个比较难<BR>弄哦。<BR>]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2008 22:44:54 -0800</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:259846</guid></item><item><title>Roof (转载) - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/259909</link><description><![CDATA[标 题: Re: Roof (转载)<BR>发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Mon Dec 29 01:35:33 2008)<BR><BR>roof doctor, Koren company,free evaluation, clean gutter and replaced 3-4<BR>tiles costed us $ 475.]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2008 22:58:18 -0800</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:259909</guid></item><item><title>Lawrence/Tasman 上新开的蒙古烤肉店 - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/262248</link><description><![CDATA[标 题: Re: Lawrence/Tasman 上新开的蒙古烤肉店<BR>发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Mon Jan 12 03:44:06 2009), 转信<BR><BR>GOBI Mongolian BBQ<BR><BR>1135 Tasman Drive<BR>Sunnyvale, CA 94089<BR><BR>(408) 752-0866]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 13:30:26 -0800</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:262248</guid></item><item><title>RP贴: 周末玩儿雪去哪里？ - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/265381</link><description><![CDATA[标 题: RP贴: 周末玩儿雪去哪里？<BR>发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Fri Jan 30 17:12:51 2009)<BR><BR>不想开车去Tahoe了,又远又挤又堵车。小朋友去了也没意思。坐车也累。<BR><BR>发挥强大的搜索能力，发现2个去处，老幼咸宜：<BR><BR>Dodge Ridge:<BR><BR>离Fremont只有140多迈。以本老车速 2个小时多一点搞定。580-120-108，早上比较万<BR>里无车，而且山路部分没多少弯，只有20-30迈距离。<BR><BR>据说雪场教小朋友的还不错，而且大人有家长票，就是父母可以share一张票，54刀，<BR>12点后44刀。轮流上去，另一个就陪小朋友玩雪橇或者上课。<BR><BR>附近有很多免费山坡，如果自己也有雪橇可以就地玩。<BR><BR>之前7迈远一小镇还有long barn ice rinks,可以租冰刀滑冰。<BR><BR>然后当天就回湾区。小朋友又不累，又省时间，还不用住宿，省钱用在滑雪上了。<BR><BR>Yosemite Badger Pass:<BR><BR>就在Yosemite核心区，小点，但是什么都有，cross country 的好地方。很便宜。<BR>curry village 还有入选全美top10的室外冰场，在half dome下滑真冰应该不错。<BR><BR>距离比到dodge ridge远几十迈，在chinese camp分开，下次可以去看看。<BR><BR><BR>周末晴天，正好玩冰玩雪，这也是北加人的一大幸福呀！如果dodge ridge 很好，２小<BR>时的车程真的不错。]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 17:12:52 -0800</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:265381</guid></item><item><title>房东把security deposit都扣了，问问怎么办？ - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/271327</link><description><![CDATA[先去跟房东沟通，提出质疑。如果房东不讲道理，去找local的housing sentinel。去<BR>Google一下应该每个城市都有的。这个机构是专门协调此类问题的，你完全有理所以不<BR>用担心。]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 20:22:29 -0800</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:271327</guid></item><item><title>请推荐fremont,union city 一带好的family care, 多谢! - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/271415</link><description><![CDATA[undefined Fremont郭老师家的daycare很不错，我宝宝就在那边， 带宝宝很用心，我宝宝很喜欢她们。电话是510-415-9607 【]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2009 15:09:21 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:271415</guid></item><item><title>请推荐个水管工 - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/272812</link><description><![CDATA[标 题: Re: 请推荐个水管工<BR>发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Mon Mar 16 19:43:01 2009)<BR><BR>Raymond Lui<BR>Tel: 510-472-5588]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 21:56:04 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:272812</guid></item><item><title>请问在哪里看涨潮退潮 - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/273421</link><description><![CDATA[标 题: Re: 请问在哪里看涨潮退潮<BR>发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Fri Mar 20 15:57:45 2009)<BR><BR><A CLASS="a2" TARGET="_blank" HREF="http://www.fitzgeraldreserve.org/tideInformation.html">http://www.fitzgeraldreserve.org/tideInformation.html</A><BR><BR><BR>Tides are measured in feet; therefore, a 2.0 tide means the water is 2 feet high.<BR><BR>It is best to visit the tide pools when the tide is 1.5 or below. A minus tide will have a larger window for sight seeing than a positive tide. You have more flexibility in the summer than in the winter. Winter weather and storms greatly affect the tides. In the summer, people can visit the tide pools even on a 2.0 ft. day. Spring/Summer tides tend to have a larger window than winter tides.<BR><BR>May and June generally have the best tides (lowest). To view marine life, a visitor has about 2 hours before the tide is at its lowest, and about 1.5 hours afterwards.]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 15:11:24 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:273421</guid></item><item><title>赞一下我们的月子保姆曹阿姨， 也帮伊打个小广告 - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/273589</link><description><![CDATA[后再澄清一下，我绝对不是托儿！真的很感谢她那么辛苦为我姐姐还有刚2个月大的<BR>小侄儿所做的一切。真的觉得这么好的阿姨，得好好赞一下， 也值得给湾区的JMS大力<BR>推荐。 毕竟怀孕产子做月子，尤其是第一次，是充满不确定性及挑战性的一件事。 有<BR>像曹阿姨这样的又专业又有爱心的阿姨为JMS助阵，一定是非常re-assuring的事情。<BR><BR>如果想跟曹阿姨联系的话, 在征得曹阿姨同意后我跟大家发布一下她的手机号： 626-<BR>2346-526.]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 12:25:09 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:273589</guid></item><item><title>华尔街日报、美联社等媒体：谷歌是网络寄生虫 - 新闻直通车 news.wenxuecity.com</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/275933</link><description><![CDATA[除谷歌以外，Digg、The Drudge Report、The Huffington Post和Techmeme等也是新闻聚合网站，这些网站简单的列举出其他新闻网站所发布的新闻标题或主要内容，不过读者只有点击新闻来源的网站才能看到新闻全部内容。]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 20:52:56 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:275933</guid></item><item><title>超强电子书集合下载 PDF版 - 午夜咖啡屋 - JavaEye技术网站</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/276072</link><description></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 12:53:22 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:276072</guid></item><item><title>Market Currents -- Seeking Alpha</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/279672</link><description><![CDATA[How to track <A TITLE="http://search.twitter.com/search?q=fascinating+OR+must-read+OR+%22great+article%22+filter%3Alinks" HREF="http://search.twitter.com/search?q=fascinating+OR+must-read+OR+%22great+article%22+filter%3Alinks" TARGET="_blank">&#39;fascinating&#39; articles</A> on Twitter. Or not. [HT:<A TITLE="http://paul.kedrosky.com/archives/2009/04/readings_26.html" HREF="http://paul.kedrosky.com/archives/2009/04/readings_26.html" TARGET="_blank">&nbsp;Infectious Greed</A>] <A CLASS="market_current_comment" HREF="/news/market_currents/post/21748">Comment!</A>]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:50:11 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:279672</guid></item><item><title>收到PT refund， kaka - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/293100</link><description><![CDATA[标 题: Re: 收到PT refund， kaka<BR>发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Fri May 1 22:02:25 2009)<BR><BR>就是county计算PT所依据的value啊。这里可以查阿拉米打的：<BR><A CLASS="a2" TARGET="_blank" HREF="http://www.co.alameda.ca.us/prop_tax_info_app/index.jsp">http://www.co.alameda.ca.us/prop_tax_info_app/index.jsp</A>]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 19:34:59 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:293100</guid></item><item><title>又被耍了 - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/297973</link><description><![CDATA[标 题: Re: 又被耍了<BR>发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Wed May 6 15:03:17 2009)<BR><BR>给你的罚单不是有选择去法院hearing一项么。 邮回去叫他们定时间hearing， 等他们<BR>给你回信估计能有3，4个月了（大城市的话）。 然后你再回信，说出差，不能按时去<BR>， 要求延期。 这样延个2，3次， 超过ticket的处理期限的话， 有一定几率给你<BR>cancel， 当然还有几率叫你交全额。 出现late fee 是你自己的责任，没有及时回复]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 12:22:18 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:297973</guid></item><item><title>中文电视大全 - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/302991</link><description><![CDATA[标 题: 中文电视大全<BR>发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Mon May 11 13:55:48 2009)<BR><BR>趁开会前几分钟做不了事情，来写写这个，算是起个头吧。大家如果有父母过来，这个<BR>挺重要的。最近看到不少人还是在被什么麒麟电视，DirectTV骗着钱，其实网上现在已<BR>经很方便了。<BR><BR>我们常看的：<BR><BR>1. CCTV Box，上网搜这个单词，然后下载。这个是央视自己出的，只所以第一个推荐<BR>是因为效果超级好，很流畅，很清晰。有央视所有的台和几个地方卫视。有HD模式，大<BR>屏幕效果也不错。<BR><BR>2. tudou.com,土豆网，类似youtoube<BR><BR>3. 重点推荐的黑豆网，其实就是土豆的一个部分，从土豆网的主页上去，下面就是黑<BR>豆。这个类似hulu.com，基本上中文电视剧电影啥都有。而且是正版的，估计土豆已经<BR>解决了版权问题。效果不错，速度在晚上11点前很不错。<BR><BR>4. ppstream, pplive等软件，这节目各有千秋，效果有时候不是特别稳定，但是找着<BR>看东西也不少。界面目前也很进化。<BR><BR>5. youtube，直接搜中文关键词了。看看相声小品纪录片什么的挺方便的。<BR><BR>然后大家加吧，其他一些p2p的软件我们用的不多。]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 19:43:45 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:302991</guid></item><item><title>头发稀少的问题 - 一些建议 - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/303205</link><description><![CDATA[标 题: 头发稀少的问题 - 一些建议<BR>发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Sun May 10 17:17:27 2009)<BR><BR>1. 推荐一款洗发水 Biotene Hair Shampoo<BR><BR>我LG的头发也比较稀少，silky fine, 很容易起油，早上一睡醒，头发就是七扭八歪的<BR>那种，然后其他的就贴在脑皮上。他用这个洗发水有很多年了，可以阻止脱发，具有一<BR>定的丰富头发的作用。<BR><BR>2. 不建议使用 hair conditioner，用完以后，只会使你的头发更加的贴头皮，容易起<BR>油。因为你的头发本身就很软，伏贴，再用conditioner就会适得其反。<BR><BR>3. 剪头发，要有layers。美国很多白人女孩子的发质和你得很像。如果你去美国hair<BR>stylists 理发的话，他们是从头发的外层开始削层次，导致里面的头发很长，外面的<BR>很短，国人都很讨厌。（ 国内是里外都削层次的剪发，因为中国人的头发大部分比较<BR>厚实，又多。）这种美国式剪发，会使你的头发看上去更丰盈，但是有一点，你要知道<BR>how to fix it to make it look fuller.<BR><BR>4. 这种方法就是，hair teasing.<BR><BR>你需要一个 teaser brush, 就是一个刷头很密的小梳子，然后一瓶好的hair spray.<BR>具体的操作方法，可以参看youtube or google &quot; How to tease hair &quot;<BR><BR>当然大卷发，会使你的头发看上去fuller too，这个你应该知道怎么做。<BR><BR>Just remember you can always fix your hair in a certain way to make it look<BR>fuller and thicker.]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 00:30:33 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:303205</guid></item><item><title>California Coast Travel Guides加州海岸旅遊</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/304077</link><description><![CDATA[California Coast Travel Guides加州海岸旅遊]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 20:43:44 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:304077</guid></item><item><title>请推荐去SFO的shuttle - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/306843</link><description><![CDATA[标 题: Re: 请推荐去SFO的shuttle<BR>发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Fri May 15 00:06:43 2009)<BR><BR><BR>【 在 lastduke (duke) 的大作中提到: 】<BR>: 凌晨4-5点要去SFO，什么shuttle公司性价比好 推荐一个吧，两人。<BR><BR><BR>supper shuttle吧，800-258-3826，我每次去机场都坐这个，18一个人，早上给你派<BR>taxi去]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 22:29:46 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:306843</guid></item><item><title>外滩8号地址是啥？ - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/332179</link><description><![CDATA[标 题: Re: 外滩8号地址是啥？<BR>发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Thu Jun 11 21:02:59 2009, 美东)<BR><BR>Villa 08<BR>895 Villa St<BR>Mountain View, CA 94041<BR>(650) 969-8232]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2009 22:19:02 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:332179</guid></item><item><title>谁还有兰州拉面的地址吗？</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/332180</link><description><![CDATA[标 题: Re: 谁还有兰州拉面的地址吗？<BR>发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Thu Jun 11 20:11:19 2009, 美东)<BR><BR>Ark Chinese Restaurant<BR>arkchineserestaurant.com<BR><BR>1405 Park St<BR>Alameda, CA 94501<BR>(510) 521-6862]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2009 22:25:39 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:332180</guid></item><item><title>Zion AV - San Jose, CA</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/333297</link><description><![CDATA[<DIV ID="bizInfoBody"><DIV CLASS="wrap"><DIV ID="bizInfoHeader"><H1 CLASS="fn org">Zion AV</H1><DIV ID="bizRating"><DIV CLASS="rating"><IMG SRC="http://static.px.yelp.com/static/20090605/i/new/ico/stars/stars_map.png" ALT="5 star rating" TITLE="5 star rating" CLASS="stars_5 rating average" HEIGHT="325" WIDTH="83"></DIV><EM>based on <SPAN CLASS="count">20</SPAN> reviews</EM><DIV CLASS="pseudoLink" ID="rating_graph">Rating Details »</DIV></DIV></DIV><DIV ID="bizInfoContent"><P ID="bizCategories">Categories: <SPAN ID="cat_display"><A HREF="/c/sanjose/itservices">IT Services &amp; 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White<BR>B. Yellow<BR>C. Green<BR>D. Red<BR><BR>2. When the road gets rough with potholes, bumps, mud clumps, and loose<BR>sand or gravel, you should __________ to<BR><BR>retain control of your vehicle.<BR>A. slow down<BR>B. pull over<BR>C. shift to a lower gear<BR>D. ride your brakes<BR><BR>3. When someone tries to pass you, both the law and safety require you to:<BR>A. pull over<BR>B. maintain your speed and lane position<BR>C. allow him or her to pass<BR>D. accelerate<BR><BR>4. On a three-lane highway that designates one lane of traffic for each<BR>direction, the middle lane is used for:<BR>A. emergency vehicles<BR>B. regular through traffic<BR>C. parking<BR>D. vehicles making left turns or passing<BR><BR>5. If your vehicle begins to overheat while climbing a hill, you should:<BR>A. turn on the air conditioning<BR>B. shift to a lower gear<BR>C. turn on the heater<BR>D. accelerate<BR><BR>6. At intersections without marked crosswalks, who has the right-of-way?<BR>A. the vehicle on the right<BR>B. the vehicle that arrives first<BR>C. bicyclists<BR>D. pedestrians<BR><BR>7. If you have a green light, it is __________ to enter an intersection if<BR>your way through it is blocked.<BR>A. your right<BR>B. safe<BR>C. to your advantage<BR>D. against the law<BR><BR>8. You may drive to the left of a yellow line when:<BR>A. overtaking a vehicle that is parked or going slower than your vehicle<BR>B. turning left at an intersection or into a driveway or side road<BR>C. the right side of the road is closed or obstructed<BR>D. all of the above<BR><BR>9. Because children might be playing behind parked vehicles without a<BR>driver’s knowledge, you should make a<BR><BR>practice of:<BR>A. honking your horn before driving<BR>B. checking your mirrors carefully<BR>C. driving slowly through parking lots<BR>D. walking behind and around your vehicle to check for them<BR><BR>10. Statistically, the everyday motor vehicle is the number ___ cause of<BR>death among people ages 15-30 in the<BR><BR>United States.<BR>A. 1<BR>B. 2<BR>C. 3<BR>D. 5<BR><BR>11. Which of the following is a permitted use of your horn?<BR>A. you reasonably believe safety would be compromised without sounding the<BR>horn<BR>B. you need to inform another driver that the traffic light has changed<BR>C. you see a friend driving by<BR>D. another driver is impeding your path of travel<BR><BR>12. _________ occurs when a thin film of water builds up between the tires<BR>and pavement and makes steering and<BR><BR>braking practically impossible.<BR>A. Velocitation<BR>B. Highway hypnosis<BR>C. Hydroplaning<BR>D. Skidding<BR><BR>13. To prove your identity at the Department of Motor Vehicles, you may<BR>take:<BR>A. your tax returns<BR>B. your birth certificate<BR>C. a telephone bill<BR>D. your social security card<BR><BR>14. Diamond lanes are reserved for vehicles with:<BR>A. children<BR>B. the elderly<BR>C. two or more people<BR>D. four or more people<BR><BR>15. All new residents of California must have a valid California driver<BR>license within:<BR>A. 5 working days<BR>B. 1 week<BR>C. 10 days<BR>D. 30 days<BR><BR>16. Ice tends to form in shady areas, as well as:<BR>A. on freeways<BR>B. on the shoulder of the road<BR>C. on railroad crossings<BR>D. on bridges and overpasses<BR><BR>17. The Administrative Per Se Law means:<BR>A. the DMV has the power to suspend or revoke your license based on the<BR>results of alcohol or drug tests taken or<BR><BR>your refusal to take such tests.<BR>B. the DMV has the power to confiscate your vehicle based on the results<BR>of alcohol or drug tests taken or your<BR><BR>refusal to take such tests<BR>C. you have the right to speak to an attorney before submitting to an<BR>alcohol or drug test<BR>D. you can be arrested and put in jail based on the results of alcohol or<BR>drug tests taken or your refusal to<BR><BR>take such tests.<BR><BR>18. In which of the following situations should you refrain from passing<BR>another vehicle?<BR>A. the driver is slowing down and/or indicating a right turn<BR>B. the driver is looking at street signs<BR>C. the driver is traveling at or close to the speed limit<BR>D. all of the above<BR><BR>19. Which of the following is an unsafe area to drive?<BR>A. in another vehicle&#39;s blind spot<BR>B. side-by-side another vehicle<BR>C. in clusters of vehicles<BR>D. all of the above<BR><BR>20. _________ indicate the center of a two-way road used for two-way<BR>traffic.<BR>A. White lines<BR>B. Medians<BR>C. Orange cones<BR>D. Yellow lines<BR><BR>21. ____________ are the most frequent victims of collisions between<BR>vehicles and pedestrians.<BR>A. The handicapped<BR>B. Women<BR>C. Children<BR>D. The elderly<BR><BR>22. A Class ____ license allows you to ride any motor bike.<BR>A. C<BR>B. MC<BR>C. M1<BR>D. 2<BR><BR>23. You are NOT allowed to make U-turns:<BR>A. on two-way streets<BR>B. from left turn lanes<BR>C. in front of fire stations<BR>D. unless a sign permits it<BR><BR>24. ______________ is an extra lane that permits a vehicle to reach freeway<BR>speeds.<BR>A. An acceleration lane<BR>B. A shoulder<BR>C. A carpool lane<BR>D. A passing lane<BR><BR>25. Implied consent means that drivers agree in advance to take a blood<BR>alcohol concentration test:<BR>A. only if ordered by a judge<BR>B. only on the advice of an attorney<BR>C. if an accident has occurred<BR>D. whenever they drive in California<BR><BR><BR><BR>Home | Traffic School Registration | Log In | Course Info | Affiliate<BR>Program | Insurance Discount | Insurance<BR><BR>Quotes | Special Deals | Contact Us<BR>Traffic School Help Desk | Cerificate Delivery | Testing Locations | Program<BR>Guarantee | Student Comments | Links |<BR><BR>Site Map<BR><BR><BR>© 2009 GoToTrafficSchool.Com<BR><BR>这里是我在online school试题补充<BR>1. Because children might be playing behind parked vehicles without a<BR>driver’s knowledge, you should make a practice of:<BR><BR>A. honking your horn before driving<BR>B. checking your mirrors carefully<BR>C. driving slowly through parking lots<BR><BR>D. walking behind and around your vehicle to check for them<BR><BR><BR>2. Implied consent means that drivers agree in advance to take a blood<BR>alcohol concentration test:<BR><BR>A. only if ordered by a judge<BR>B. only on the advice of an attorney<BR>C. if an accident has occurred<BR><BR>D. whenever they drive in California<BR><BR>3. Who are the most frequent victims of collisions between vehicles<BR>and pedestrians?<BR><BR>A. The elderly<BR>B. Women<BR>C. Teenagers<BR>D. The handicapped<BR><BR>4. To avoid highway hypnosis, you should:<BR>A. get plenty of sleep before driving long distances<BR>B. open the window to allow fresh air into the vehicle<BR>C. take frequent breaks<BR><BR>D. all of the above<BR><BR><BR>5. When backing up, keep your foot __________ while you shift your<BR>vehicle into reverse gear.<BR><BR><BR>A. on the brake<BR>B. on the accelerator<BR>C. on the floorboard<BR>D. none of the above<BR><BR><BR>6. To prove your identity at the Department of Motor Vehicles, you may take:<BR><BR>A. your tax returns<BR><BR>B. your birth certificate<BR>C. a telephone bill<BR>D. your high school diploma<BR><BR><BR>7. _______ paint on a curb means no stopping, standing, parking,<BR>loading, or unloading.<BR><BR>A. White<BR>B. blue<BR>C. Green<BR><BR>D. Red<BR><BR><BR>8. When the road gets rough with potholes, bumps, mud clumps, and<BR>loose sand or gravel, you should __________ to retain control of your<BR>vehicle.<BR><BR><BR>A. slow down<BR>B. pull over<BR>C. shift to a lower gear<BR>D. ride your brakes<BR><BR>9. When driving in fog, you should:<BR><BR>A. use your low-beam headlights<BR>B. use your high-beam headlights<BR>C. use your parking lights<BR>D. accelerate<BR><BR>10. When you see animals on the road, you should:<BR>A. honk your horn<BR>B. flash your headlights<BR><BR>C. slow down and be prepared to stop<BR>D. accelerate<BR><BR>11. In which of the following situations should you refrain from<BR>passing another vehicle?<BR>A. the driver is slowing down and/or indicating a right turn<BR>B. the driver is looking at street signs<BR>C. the driver is traveling at or close to the speed limit<BR><BR>D. all of the above<BR><BR>12. On a three-lane highway that designates one lane of traffic for<BR><BR>each direction, the middle lane is used for:<BR><BR>A. emergency vehicles<BR>B. regular through traffic<BR>C. parking<BR><BR>D. vehicles making left turns or passing<BR><BR>13. After completing your pass, you should return to your lane:<BR><BR>A. when you can see both headlights of the vehicle you just passed in<BR>your rearview mirror<BR>B. as soon as possible<BR>C. when you are one car-length ahead of the vehicle you just passed<BR>D. when you see oncoming vehicles approaching<BR><BR>14. You may drive to the left of a yellow line when:<BR>A. overtaking a vehicle that is parked or going slower than your vehicle<BR>B. turning left at an intersection or into a driveway or side road<BR>C. the right side of the road is closed or obstructed<BR><BR>D. all of the above<BR><BR>15. Which of the following is an unsafe area to drive?<BR>A. in another vehicle&#39;s blind spot<BR>B. side-by-side another vehicle<BR>C. in clusters of vehicles<BR><BR>D. all of the above<BR><BR>16. Two problems you may encounter while driving at high altitudes are<BR>overheating and:<BR><BR>A. vapor lock<BR>B. headlight failure<BR>C. loss of power steering<BR>D. stuck accelerator<BR><BR>17. A truck takes ________ to accelerate and brake than does a car.<BR>A. less time<BR>B. the same amount of time<BR><BR>C. more time<BR>D. almost as much time<BR><BR>18. When a thin film of water builds up between the tires and<BR>pavement, ___________ occurs, making steering and braking practically<BR>impossible.<BR>A. Velocitation<BR>B. Highway hypnosis<BR><BR>C. Hydroplaning<BR>D. Skidding<BR><BR>19. An extra lane that permits a vehicle to reach freeway speeds is called:<BR><BR>A. An acceleration lane<BR>B. A shoulder<BR>C. A carpool lane<BR>D. A passing lane<BR><BR>20. At an uncontrolled four-way intersection, if two or more vehicles<BR><BR>arrive at the same time, __________ has the right-of-way.<BR><BR>A. neither driver<BR>B. the driver to the left<BR><BR>C. the driver to the right<BR>D. both drivers<BR><BR>21. Parking areas for the disabled are painted _________.<BR>A. White<BR>B. Yellow<BR>C. Green<BR><BR>D. Blue<BR><BR>22. Which of the following is a permitted use of your horn?<BR><BR>A. you reasonably believe safety would be compromised without sounding the<BR>horn<BR>B. you need to inform another driver that the traffic light has changed<BR>C. you see a friend driving by<BR>D. another driver is impeding your path of travel<BR><BR>23. The Administrative Per Se Law means:<BR><BR>A. the DMV has the power to suspend or revoke your license based on<BR><BR>the results of alcohol or drug tests taken or your refusal to take<BR>such tests.<BR><BR>B. the DMV has the power to confiscate your vehicle based on the<BR><BR>results of alcohol or drug tests taken or your refusal to take such<BR>tests<BR><BR>C. you have the right to speak to an attorney before submitting to an<BR>alcohol or drug test<BR>D. you can be arrested and put in jail based on the results of alcohol<BR>or drug tests taken or your refusal to take such tests.<BR><BR>24. Diamond lanes are reserved for vehicles with:<BR>A. children<BR>B. the elderly<BR><BR>C. two or more people<BR>D. four or more people<BR><BR>25. The higher the speed, the __________ a driver has to react to any hazard.<BR>A. more time<BR><BR>B. less time<BR>C. more space<BR>D. none of the above<BR><BR>26. At intersections without marked crosswalks, who has the right-of-way?<BR><BR>A. pedestrians<BR>B. the vehicle that arrives first<BR>C. bicyclists<BR>D. the vehicle on the right<BR><BR>27. The DMV will refuse to issue or reissue a driver&#39;s license in the<BR>event that any of the following applies to an applicant:<BR>A. Has a history of alcohol or drug abuse<BR>B. Has used the license illegally<BR>C. Has lied on the application<BR><BR>D. All of the above<BR><BR>28. If one of your front tires blows out, the first thing you should do is:<BR><BR>A. hold the steering wheel firmly on a straight course<BR>B. engage your emergency brake<BR>C. turn on your emergency flashers<BR>D. shift to a lower gear<BR><BR>29. You are NOT allowed to make U-turns:<BR>A. on two-way streets<BR>B. from left turn lanes<BR><BR>C. on one-way streets<BR>D. unless a sign permits it<BR><BR><BR>30. California law requires those under ___________ to wear a properly<BR>fitted and fastened bicycle helmet while operating a bicycle or riding<BR>on one as a passenger.<BR><BR>A. 3 years of age<BR><BR>B. 18 years of age<BR>C. 21 years of age<BR>D. 30 years of age<BR><BR>31. When someone tries to pass you, both the law and safety require you to:<BR>A. pull over<BR>B. stop<BR><BR>C. allow him or her to pass<BR>D. accelerate<BR><BR>32. School buses with red lights flashing mean:<BR>A. you should slow down<BR>B. pass with caution<BR><BR>C. you may not pass<BR>D. none of the above<BR><BR>33. Statistically, the everyday motor vehicle is the number ___ cause<BR><BR>of death among people ages 15-30 in the United States.<BR><BR><BR>A. 1<BR>B. 2<BR>C. 3<BR>D. 5<BR><BR>34. Which of the following is a way to avoid provoking angry drivers?<BR>A. Don&#39;t tailgate<BR>B. Use your horn for emergencies only<BR>C. Avoid eye contact with an angry driver<BR><BR>D. All of the above<BR><BR>35. The Basic Speed Law:<BR>A. establishes a 55 mph speed limit.<BR>B. provides the minimum speed limits for vehicles.<BR>C. allows drivers to drive at any speed they reasonably believe to be<BR>safe under the circumstances.<BR><BR>D. requires that drivers reduce their speed if driving conditions make<BR>it unsafe to follow posted speed limits.<BR><BR>36. The high accident rate of large trucks is caused in large part by ______<BR>__.<BR><BR>A. fatigue<BR>B. speeding<BR>C. weather conditions<BR>D. equipment malfunctions<BR><BR>37. Large trucks take _________ to stop than other vehicles traveling<BR>at the same speed.<BR><BR>A. a longer time<BR>B. a shorter time<BR>C. the same amount of time<BR>D. very little time<BR><BR>38. The center of a two-way road used for two-way traffic is marked with:<BR>A. White lines<BR>B. Medians<BR>C. Orange cones<BR><BR>D. Yellow lines<BR><BR>39. _______ of all wrecks occur within 25 miles of home.<BR>A. 10%<BR><BR>B. Half<BR>C. 90%<BR>D. 95%<BR><BR>40. Placing your foot over the brake so that you can brake in less<BR><BR>time is called ________ the brake.<BR><BR>A. monitoring<BR><BR>B. covering<BR>C. pumping<BR>D. tapping<BR><BR>41. The majority of pedestrian fatalities occur:<BR>A. when cars drive onto the sidewalk<BR>B. in cross-walks<BR><BR>C. when a pedestrian suddenly runs across the path of a vehicle<BR>D. in parking lots<BR><BR>42. It is legal to carry an open (unsealed) container of alcohol in<BR>your vehicle if:<BR>A. it is in the back seat<BR>B. it is in the glove compartment<BR><BR>C. it is in the trunk<BR>D. all of the above<BR><BR>43. Do not reverse around a corner when your visibility is limited or<BR>blocked:<BR>A. unless you are being very careful<BR>B. at night<BR><BR>C. unless you have someone else directing you<BR>D. if pedestrians are present<BR><BR>44. Two-lane, undivided highways have a speed limit of ______.<BR>A. 25 mph<BR>B. 35 mph<BR><BR>C. 55 mph<BR>D. 75 mph<BR><BR>45. If your vehicle stalls in the middle of the roadway, the first<BR><BR>thing you should do is:<BR><BR>A. turn on your headlights<BR><BR>B. move off the roadway as quickly as possible<BR>C. immediately call for help<BR>D. try to get someone to assist you<BR><BR>46. Headlights should be switched on by law no later than:<BR>A. 6:00 p.m.<BR>B. sunrise<BR>C. 3:00 p.m.<BR><BR>D. 30 minutes after sunset<BR><BR>47. Revocation of a license occurs when a driver:<BR>A. Violates the terms of his or her probation for a fourth time<BR>B. Is convicted of reckless driving that injures another<BR>C. Is convicted of a hit-and-run<BR><BR>D. All of the above<BR><BR>48. When an intersection is blocked, it is __________ to enter the<BR>intersection even if you have a green light.<BR><BR>A. against the law<BR>B. safe<BR>C. to your advantage<BR>D. your right<BR><BR>49. Liability insurance protects you against:<BR>A. claims from an uninsured motorist<BR>B. claims if you are not at fault in a collision<BR><BR>C. claims if you are at fault in a collision.<BR>D. all of the above<BR><BR>50. When traveling near school zones where children are outside or<BR>crossing the street, the speed limit is:<BR>A. 10 mph<BR><BR>B. 25 mph<BR>C. 35 mph<BR>D. 40 mph<BR>--]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2009 22:27:32 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:360724</guid></item><item><title>2009 三藩市办护照略感 - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/366261</link><description><![CDATA[标 题: 2009 三藩市办护照略感<BR>发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Sun Jul 19 23:53:30 2009, 美东)<BR><BR>2009年从外地到三藩市换护照一，二<BR><BR><BR>我要到三藩市中领馆办新护照。走之前，我先把三藩市区图看个透，又细看了<BR>网上朋友去办护照的各种经验，就出发了。办完护照回来觉得也挺简单的。我现在把我<BR>的经验写给大家，希望对一些朋友有用。<BR>在SFO机场下机后找Gate G . 因为地铁站“BART Station”在那里。从机场到<BR>市中心票价$8.10,上车后不要把票扔掉，到站后要用它才可出去。<BR>如果出了地铁后想乘公车，最好在Powell St. 站下车。Use the 4th Street<BR>Exit.出来后，就是在Market St. 然后沿着 4th St.向北走2个block (三藩市的 block<BR>间距很近)到了Geary St. 有38 路公车，搭乘西行的到Laguna 下车。公车票成人$ 2.<BR>00,老人或残障是$0.75 .<BR>中领馆的工作人员很热心，也敬业。我们 11：00钟进去，因填错表，还要照相<BR>等等，费了不少时间，可是他们还是在 12：15 帮我们把一切办妥（他们中午 12：00<BR>—1：00是休息时间）我用的是预先买好的邮局的Express mail $17.5 回邮信封。<BR>办完证后乘38路到Market St.的 4th St.下车，那里有一个很大的Shopping<BR>Store,在它的下层有各式快餐，中式，美式，日式，韩式……那里的美式烤牛排很嫩，<BR>味道也不错。我们为了乘坐地铁方便，就在 7th St.上的 Good Hotel 入住。可能不<BR>是周末 $80.00 / 晚。从那里到中国城也方便，如果想参加三藩市内Tour,只要在旅店<BR>前台登记就有车接送。]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2009 22:59:15 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:366261</guid></item><item><title>周五啦,晚上去钓大螃蟹,发个偶家核武器(UPDATE越南店地址) - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/366273</link><description><![CDATA[标 题: 周五啦,晚上去钓大螃蟹,发个偶家核武器(UPDATE越南店地址)<BR>发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Fri Jul 17 15:30:09 2009, 美东)<BR><BR>很多人发信问偶越南鱼具店地址,现在贴出来造福鱼友们<BR>978 Story Road, San Jose, CA 95122<BR>BTW,那家主人养了只很聪明的大绿英武,跟狗一样放养在店里,喜欢的可以和它玩,挺有意思的.<BR><BR><BR>偶家的超级大蟹笼,60刀在一越南鱼具店买的,偶家这个核武器有过一次拉上来几十只蟹的战果,不过合格的只有两只,FT一下下. 洞门口经过DIY改造,蟹泻们只能进不能出,可怜啊可怜. 昨天RM还自制了两个MINI版山寨核武器,不知道今天晚上能不能破记录,目前的记录是20只蟹蟹(当然指钓上来并且能带回家的蟹蟹).<BR><BR>目前钓蟹的地址:Fort Point National Historical Site (金门桥的下面)<BR>这个要过桥(6刀过桥费),能直接开到码头下面,停车免费,不过车位有限,其实这里是个国庆看烟花的好地方.]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2009 23:15:50 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:366273</guid></item><item><title>Fighting Red Light Camera ticket - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/368133</link><description><![CDATA[标 题: Fighting Red Light Camera ticket<BR>发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Mon Jul 20 20:19:57 2009, 美东)<BR><BR>好像版上报告拿Red Light Camera ticket的不少, 如果还有同学不清楚情况的话, 这<BR>里再简单介绍一下: 在加州乃至全美国部分路口有录像装置, 湾区各city估计也有几十<BR>个这样的路口被24/7监视, 录像纪录路口的红灯(右转)未停情况, 并寄出ticket. 每<BR>个有camera的路口, city需要向提供监视装置的公司每月支付$6000左右的费用. 资金<BR>来源于每张 $381的ticket. 估计被罚的大多数人都乖乖交钱, 破财消灾.<BR><BR>最近发现这个网站, 大有终结redlight camera ticket于一役的趋势.<BR><A CLASS="a2" TARGET="_blank" HREF="http://www.highwayrobbery.net/">http://www.highwayrobbery.net/</A><BR>特别是这个部分:<BR><A CLASS="a2" TARGET="_blank" HREF="http://www.highwayrobbery.net/indexExpanded.htm#Def10">http://www.highwayrobbery.net/indexExpanded.htm#Def10</A><BR><BR>其中引用了一个法庭的判例: &quot;In Nov. 2008 a Fullerton defendant won an<BR>appellate court decision saying that the City&#39;s cost-neutral contract<BR>violated Section 21455.5(g) and that the trial court erred in admitting<BR>evidence from the camera. The judge wrote:<BR>&quot;...the possibility that fees could be negotiated &#39;down&#39; if it is determined<BR>fees paid to NTS [the vendor] exceed &#39;net program revenues being realized,&#39;<BR>indirectly ties fees to NTS to the amount of revenue generated from the<BR>program. If insufficient revenue is generated to cover the monthly fee, the<BR>fee could be &#39;negotiated down.&#39; As such, NTS has an incentive to ensure<BR>sufficient revenues are generated to cover the monthly fee.&quot;<BR>The previous year in Orange County the Orange County Register published an<BR>article (&quot;Who&#39;s the Red Light Violator? - Some cities still use outlawed<BR>financial incentives to pay red-light camera vendors&quot;) which revealed that<BR>in January 2007 an Orange County Superior Court Commissioner dismissed a Los<BR>Alamitos ticket and &quot;...issued an opinion opposing the agreements (the<BR>contract).&quot;<BR><BR>Summry就是被告抓住city和提供redlight camera的公司(RedFlex)之间合同的漏洞, 证<BR>明该合同不符合加州交通法21455.5(g)所要求的罚款和收费不得有任何相关的规定, 从<BR>而使redlight camera所收集的证据为非法, 罚款自然就免了.<BR><BR>以Newwark为例, 该合同可以在City的官方网站下载到:<BR><A CLASS="a2" TARGET="_blank" HREF="http://www.newark.org/Newark/PDF/Police/Court_011408_Ch1.pdf">http://www.newark.org/Newark/PDF/Police/Court_011408_Ch1.pdf</A><BR><BR>相关收费条款见p34, EXHIBIT &quot;D&quot;<BR><BR>合同中具有类似有漏洞条款的city有:<BR>Baldwin Park, Bell Gardens, Capitola, Cathedral City, Cerritos, Citrus<BR>Heights, Commerce, Corona, Covina, Culver City, Daly City, Davis, Escondido*<BR>, Fullerton, Gardena, Glendale, Grand Terrace, Hemet, Highland, Laguna Woods<BR>, Lancaster, Loma Linda, Los Alamitos, Los Angeles County, Lynwood, MRCA*,<BR>MTA/Metro, Manteca, Marysville, Menlo Park, Millbrae, Modesto, Moreno Valley<BR>, Murrieta, Napa, Newark, Oroville, Rancho Cucamonga, Redding, Redwood City,<BR>Riverside, Rocklin, Roseville, San Bernardino, San Juan Capistrano*, San<BR>Leandro, San Mateo, Santa Ana, Santa Maria, South Gate*, City of South San<BR>Francisco, Union City, Upland, Ventura, Victorville, Walnut, Yucaipa, and<BR>Yuba City.<BR><BR>* 带星号的city可能已经修改了合同.<BR><BR>有人认为近期内会有大规模的集体诉讼, 要求所有采用非法合同的city退回所罚款项.<BR>也鼓励有ticket在身的同学在出庭或书面陈述时援引该判例, 拒绝缴纳罚款.]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 21:03:26 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:368133</guid></item><item><title>御食园---终于在湾区找到正宗川菜馆 - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/397794</link><description><![CDATA[御食园川菜馆<BR>Z &amp; Y Restaurant,<BR>655 Jackson Street<BR>San Francisco]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2009 23:12:11 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:397794</guid></item><item><title>Yosemite For Dummy - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/397795</link><description><![CDATA[标 题: Yosemite For Dummy<BR>关键字: &#39;Yosemite&#39; &#39;旅馆&#39; &#39;景点&#39;<BR>发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Wed Aug 5 23:12:08 2009, 美东)<BR><BR>老见版上有人问Yosemite,自己几年间去过将近20次,干脆写个yosemite for dummy,也<BR>算潜水多年的一点点贡献.<BR><BR>== Why (优山美地欢迎您) ==<BR><BR>80%来的yoesmite只看了valley周围的景点.如果你7月后才来,除了快干掉的瀑布,唯一<BR>不变的就是那几块大石头和蝗虫一样乱窜的游客(包括你),不少人失望地走了,再也没有<BR>回来. 可是why还是有那么多人推崇这个国家公园(包括我)?<BR><BR>期望, 从这趟行程中你期望什么,决定了你是否会喜欢这里.国家公园和其它一些<BR>landmark为主的景点不一样,你要走入密林,一个人拥有一片湖时,听着树叶和风的合唱<BR>时,你就会爱上这里.<BR><BR>&quot;如果我只有5个小时,我该怎么安排行程?&quot;,以前的一个纪录片里,公园的ranger是这样<BR>回答这个问题的,&quot;我会把车停在路边,然后抱头痛哭.&quot;<BR><BR>不过,大多数人还是只有1,2天,这个帖子的目的就是给你们写的,但,希望你们再回来,人<BR>生总在赶路,何不归隐山林,放飞思绪.<BR><BR>== when (季节) ==<BR><BR>&gt;&gt; 春天 (3月-5月)<BR>雪水融化的季节,季初还是会下雨(雪),天气没那么冷了,白天大概10多度到小20度. 总<BR>的来说,4月的瀑布水往往最大,3月的天气最差,5月的天气好,同时瀑布水也不小,一般来<BR>说glacier point路在4月-5月间清雪开通,而Tioga路(东120)大概在5月中到7月前开通,<BR>这都取决于去年冬天的降雪量.<BR><BR>这时候,人还不算多,即使是在memorial weekend,也比7/4要很多,世界上最可怕的动物-<BR>-孩子们--都在学校里...<BR><BR>3/4月去公园还是要准备雪链.<BR><BR>&gt;&gt; 夏天 (6月-8月)<BR>夏天的天气基本都很好,除了时不时来的雷阵雨,一般一下子就过去了.Yosemite的夏天<BR>不怎么热, 白天30度左右就到头了,晚上都是凉爽的.在海拔高的地方(Tuolumne<BR>Meadows, 东边120进去), 这个时候还是春天, 草都绿了,雪几乎都化了.但是一般瀑布<BR>的水在7月就快干了,<BR><BR>但每年这个时候,学校里的孩子都被放到社会上,在公园里尖叫狂奔.公园里人最多的就<BR>是这个季节,7/4到达顶峰.公园里的工作人员也往往在这个时候被操到筋疲力尽.<BR><BR>&gt;&gt; 秋天 (9月-11月)<BR>秋天的yosemite很美,五色缤纷的世界像一幅幅天然的水彩画.人也散去,天气是一年里<BR>最好的时候,白天温度怡人,晚上冷,天空最蓝.瀑布彻底没水了,除了vernal fall和<BR>Nevada Fall可能还有点水.<BR><BR>人潮散去,公园准备过冬了.一般10月底/11月初如果下雪,东120和glacier point路就关<BR>了,宣告冬天正式来了.<BR><BR><BR>&gt;&gt; 冬天(11月-2月)<BR>冬天的Yosemite是安静的,只有valley和Badger pass(Glacier Point路上的滑雪场,感<BR>觉和LakeTahoe那边的没法比).除了来滑雪的人,游客不多,但是圣诞节新年前后,如果天<BR>气还好,Valley在雪后是很美的. 天气嘛,湾区下雨那里就下雪咯,温度可以参照任何门<BR>口有1,2feet深的雪的地方. 瀑布的水又流开了,因为雪又开始融了.这时进公园一定到<BR>准备雪链,不一定用得上,可天有不测风云+安全要紧.<BR><BR>小总结一下, 12月/1月, 5/6月来valley, 8月去Tuolumne Meadows, 9/10月去valley或<BR>Tuolumne Meadows都不错.<BR><BR><BR>== How (交通) ==<BR><BR>进Yosemite就以下几条路(对应着公园的几个门), 120(东/西两个方向), 41, 140. 从<BR>湾区出发的大多走的是120或者140.公园里基本的速限是35,但是也有些危险的地方25/<BR>15/5.<BR><BR>1. 120 east,<BR><BR>从Groveland进,我从南湾出发,无疑这是最快的到达Valley的一条路,进公园前速限大概<BR>55上下,不难开,Groveland前和进了公园后不少山路.<BR><BR>如果不堵车,大概3:15能到,路上唯一的变化是在Groveland之前(从湾区去公园方向)的<BR>那段新旧120,大多数人走的是新120,就是地图上左边特别S来S去的那段,右边的那条道<BR>叫Old Priest Grade Road,虽然很陡(旁边是万丈深渊),但是能省大概15-20分钟车程,<BR>个人觉得没有很难开,下坡时挂2挡也不怎么伤刹车.胆小的第一次务必先走上坡(路内测<BR>)练胆.<BR><BR>2. 140.<BR><BR>从南湾走140到Valley大概要4个小时多一点. 经过Merced和Mariposa, 快到公园时基本<BR>沿着河床开,号称永远不关闭的一条路(120 east/41有时会因为雪太大关闭),算是公园<BR>的生命线,但是它的问题在于经常塌方,之前那次大塌方把路关了1年,害惨了Mariposa的<BR>business,现在临时做了one way的过桥路,靠红绿灯控制.不知道为什么,我觉得140的风<BR>景比其它几条路都好.特别是秋天的时候.<BR><BR>3. 41.<BR><BR>41从Fresno进来,从Fresno到公园南门大概一个小时多,然后再一个小时多一点到Valley<BR>.湾区直接去的朋友一般不走这条路.41的山路比120还多,而且速限更慢点,而且很多大<BR>车(送货)的/RV走这条路.车队经常很长.带着一个很晕车的QA过,41最催吐,120好点,140<BR>最好.大家斟酌.<BR><BR>4. 120 West<BR>也叫Tioga Road.这是从395从Lee Vining转进来的路,进公园的东门, 进来就是<BR>Tuolumne Meadows.路很好开的,但是就是因为太好开了,提醒大家注意安全,特别出公园<BR>去lee vining的方向的,大陡坡,前两年一个老中和他老妈的车掉下去,很多天后才被发<BR>现.冬天-春天(11月-5月),这段路是大雪封路,西边的120在进了公园后在crane flat有<BR>个地方转弯去这条路,冬天就有个铁门关着.<BR><BR>如果你是day trip去的,把车停在daily visitor parking,然后坐公园的shuttle,免费<BR>的,在valley里转圈的. 顺便说一下门票,一车20块,可以管7天(连续),如果国家公园的<BR>年票就是80刀(2年前还是50,NND).大清早和大半夜门口基本没人卖票/查票,大门敞开,<BR>所以...不过我也听说晚上9点有时公园还把门的,我这辈子最crazy的一次solo day<BR>trip是早上3点进去的,爬了half dome,晚上9:50出来的,没买票(不是故意的).<BR><BR>进公园一定要赶早或者赶晚,早上10点到下午2点算是进门队伍最长的时候,而且经常没<BR>啥特别的理由,有一次在门外排了1个多小时,挪到跟前一看,就一特别特别特别老的老头<BR>在哆哆嗦嗦地收钱给票,还耐心回答每个人的问题...<BR><BR>总结,湾区去的朋友,赶时间的走120,想安稳点(相对)的走140.<BR><BR>== Where (旅馆) ==<BR><BR>我想主要讨论的是非camping site的选择, 所以先简单地说一下camping.<BR><BR>大概都是20块的fee,好的位置(valley)+好的时间(夏天)走的很快(半年前就没了),就是<BR>给你一块地,和一个地上的火坑和一铁架子.基本都在树林里,旁边有一河/溪什么的.都<BR>带厕所.公园也有first come first serve(不能预订)的camping site.晚上10点到早上<BR>7点是quiet hour,可我每次都被人在半夜吵醒,而且老有人开着车可怜兮兮地问能不能<BR>让他们share,因为订不到,我又每次都心软,camp了4,5次后,我彻底放弃了camping(顺便<BR>BSO自己口袋里有票子了).<BR><BR>总结,我是宁可躺在车里睡(在公园里非法)也不想醒在地上...让我们转去温暖舒适的旅<BR>馆吧.<BR><BR>关于旅馆,有几个基本的原则.<BR><BR>1. 旅馆都很贵. 但Location/舒适程度决定价格的差别. Location来说所有公园里的都<BR>比外面同等配置的贵,valley又比其他地方更贵一点.总的来说,花钱买少开车.<BR>2. 几乎没有折扣,除了经济很不好的大冬天,所以不要期待从priceline上bid到. 而且<BR>房子走得很快.如果要在长周末去,要提早很多预订.<BR>3. 价格的季节性明显,冬天便宜夏天贵,人多时比人少贵.<BR>4. 下面提到的价格是2009的,年年都狂涨,其中一个旅馆5年前的价格只是现在的一半,<BR>参考一下.<BR>5. 不要期望太多,花出去大把的钞票能找个睡觉的地方就好了.<BR><BR>&gt;&gt; 公园内<BR><BR>&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt; Valley里<BR><BR>1. The Ahwahnee Hotel<BR>整个Yosemite最高级,最贵,历史最悠久的旅馆.建筑上的景点(完美融合与周遭环境).不<BR>把钱当钱的就一定要来这住一趟,英女王来过,美国总统来过,我以前一个同学期末考温<BR>书也住过.其实它没有贵到太离谱,300多起跳,问题是最低档的房子也一般,这房子在外<BR>面看着比里面住着舒服.无福入住的穷人一定要去参观一下,历史是写在墙上的.里面的<BR>大厅和大火炉大沙发值得驻足.<BR><BR>2. Yosemite Lodge<BR>全称叫Yosemite Lodge at the Falls,在Yosemite Fall对面,算是公园中性价比最好的<BR>一个旅馆,夏天大概200左右起跳,&quot;正常&quot;的旅馆,有电视,wifi,床和卫生间(这些在满世<BR>界都是标配的东西在Yosemite都是extra).这是公园里最难订的一个旅馆.<BR><BR>3. Curry Village<BR>哎,这地方.就是跳高离地面的布帐篷,不管多忙的季节,你还总能在这找到几间房.大多<BR>数的unit都是带加热(冬天)或者不带加热的帐篷,起价大概95.有的帐篷还带卫生间(少,<BR>瞬间消失).而且curry village还有几个小木屋,在过去5年间我只见过中间的一间<BR>available过1个小时.<BR><BR>不能在这个区做饭,帐篷里有灯,但是没电源,住这的得要先安排好吃什么.而且周围吃饭<BR>的地关得一个比一个早.<BR><BR>这里最大的好处是公园里最便宜的(仅次于house keeping camp)不用自己camping的地<BR>方,而且也是在valley里.<BR><BR>最大的问题就是隔音和卫生间,如果你是不洗澡就没法睡觉的也没法上公共澡堂洗澡或<BR>者每隔5分钟就起夜上茅房就一定要跳过这地方,布做的墙,如果赶上给特别累的打呼机<BR>器当邻居你就惨了.<BR><BR>去年山上塌方,掉了几个大石头下来,砸了帐篷,没死人,伤了几个,那些帐篷现在都关闭<BR>了,但是出于安全,尽量挑离山边远点的.<BR><BR>4. Yosemite Housekeeping Camp<BR>这个地方很诡异,看起来像个房子,进去一看就心凉了,每个Unit都是三面墙加个布帘子,<BR>里面摆两床架子,你得自己准备床上的东西,大概80块一晚,靠河边的Unit得快抢.<BR><BR>但这个地方最大的优势是,居然有电插座!我在这里吃过火锅,带过电饭锅做饭.晚上还能<BR>接上电暖气御寒.<BR><BR>&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt; Valley外<BR><BR>1. Wawona Hotel<BR>这里的卖点是旁边的那个golf球场和号称的历史沉淀.有着类似其它&quot;老&quot;旅馆的特点,房<BR>间布置老式和不少房间没有自己的卫生间,一层share几个,房间大概150左右起跳.<BR><BR>但是它致命的缺点是离valley太远,开车要1小时15分钟左右还都是大山路.所以公园里<BR>的房子最后剩下的往往是它和curry village.<BR><BR>2. White Wolf Lodge<BR>在120过我之前提到的那个铁门不远的地方,冬天不开因为大雪封路,不要被它的名字骗<BR>了,根本不是lodge,就是和curry village一个档次的敞篷屋.<BR><BR>3. Tuolumne Meadows Lodge<BR>地点不错,是那个区域唯一在路边的住宿地,和White Wolf Lodge几乎一样,冬天就拆了<BR>的布帐篷.里面不带电插头.但有灯和暖气.<BR><BR>&gt;&gt; 公园外<BR><BR>公园外的旅馆太多了, 设施都比园里的要强,问题就是要开山路进出,而且大部分都要1<BR>个小时以上的driving,作为中间过夜休息的地方你得有心理准备.而且也没有太便宜.<BR><BR>我大概按照地点蜻蜓点水说一下.回头有空再具体说.<BR><BR>1. El Portal<BR>在140刚刚出公园西南门的地方,说是个镇子实际就两个旅馆和一个小加油站(巨贵). 先<BR>到的叫Yosemite View Lodge($150上下),当然,名字里有view的往往实际上没有view.这<BR>里也是,后到的旅馆(大概再15分钟车程)叫Cedar Lodge($130上下),两个旅馆的老板都<BR>一样,外观内部也很像,大部分的unit都有带厨房,可是房间经常有个怪味.比起其他公园<BR>外住宿地点,这两个地方是最近的旅馆,而且不用开什么山路.Cedar Lodge发生过著名的<BR>Yosemite连环杀人案(一个特别讨厌女人的维修工....),忌讳风水的朋友别去.<BR><BR>2. Mariposa<BR>从140过了El Portal再往外走,就到了Mariposa,一个小镇,餐馆,商店,旅馆,五脏俱全,<BR>旅馆不少,我常住的是Miners Inn,大概80-90现在,其它的旅馆也都还好,过个夜的地方.<BR><BR>3. Oakurst<BR>41上出了公园南门的小镇,餐馆比旅馆多,大山路,如果是两天行程中间过夜的最好不要<BR>选这里.价格和Mariposa也差不多.开车到valley大概要1:45小时.<BR><BR>4. Groveland<BR>在120上,离valley车程大概一个小时多一点,镇子本身比较有特色,头走到尾大概也就10<BR>分钟.旅馆不少,价格大同小异,大概100-200之间,这里有家旅馆比较有特色, Hotel<BR>Charlotte, 价格算是附近较便宜的,老板多年前买下旅馆经营,还经常上tripadvisor的<BR>yosemite论坛回答问题,旅馆外部和里面都较破旧,可是进了房间也还行,起码房间都有<BR>卫生间(来了yosemite,我也就要求这个了).餐馆也算有特色.<BR><BR><BR>5. Lee Vining<BR>它很特别,孤零零地站在Mono Lake边上,从这里开到公园的东门收费站大概要30分钟,到<BR>valley要1个半小时左右.<BR><BR>旅馆很多,而且比别的公园外的地方好订一点,而且海拔不低(将近7000feet),适合用来<BR>高原hiking前的准备,适应高海拔,在120马上接395的右手边有个加油站,里面的餐馆很<BR>有名,顾客巨多.据说厨子是东部来的大厨,也不贵,当地人经常在这里办party甚至婚礼,<BR>个人觉得东西花样有余,味道还好,但是毕竟是个特别的地方,有空去看看.而且沿着进加<BR>油站的路开到底(2-3分钟),有个不错的mono lake的景.<BR><BR>这里离加州最大的ghost town--bodie--很近,有空的朋友要去看看,挺有意思的一个地<BR>方.进去的路最后1-2mile是unpave的石子路,我开sedan走25mile没啥问题,疼惜车子的<BR>就别去了.<BR><BR>镇子上最好(性价比)的旅馆是Murphey&#39;s Motel,房间很大,如果你住过别的几间,一比就<BR>知道偶的意思了,这个镇上的旅馆都比较旧,网站上的照片往往是具有欺骗性的.<BR><BR>==============<BR><BR>顺便提一下吃饭问题, 公园里大概都是吃pizza+burger+sandwitch(有钱上Ahwahnee下<BR>馆子的应该也不会看到这), 好的吃饭馆子在mariposa和groveland,头天进去的路上找<BR>个subway或者quizno带上当午餐是最好不过的.好的饭馆的介绍就等日后有空再展开说.<BR>去公园的人出来时经常饿得头昏眼花的,所以附近的餐馆经常是口味一般却评价甚高.<BR><BR>== What (做什么) == &lt;待续&gt;<BR><BR>基本Yosemite可以划分成4个主要景点区(汽车能到的地方).<BR><BR>1. Valley<BR><BR>2. Wawonna<BR><BR>3. Tuolumne Meadows<BR><BR>4. Hetch Hetchy<BR><BR><BR>== Who (动物,人) == &lt;待续&gt;<BR><BR>== Last but not least (必读!) == &lt;待续&gt;]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2009 23:14:56 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:397795</guid></item><item><title>2006 Toyota Sienna Metallic Gray w/ 32K Miles</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/421434</link><description><![CDATA[32,360 miles, Metallic Gray Exterior With Gray Interior, Holds Up To 7 Passengers, Fully Loaded, Clean Title, No Accident<BR>429 Riverside Ave<BR>Roseville Ca, 95678<BR>Phone (916)781-0600<BR>Fax (916)474-4613<BR>Email: GalaxyMotor@Gmail.com]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 10:17:36 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:421434</guid></item><item><title>California gets ready for garage sale (zz) - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/457382</link><description><![CDATA[标 题: California gets ready for garage sale (zz)<BR>发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Wed Aug 26 16:36:57 2009, 美东)<BR><BR><A CLASS="a2" TARGET="_blank" HREF="http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section=news/politics&id=6982946">http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section=news/politics&amp;id=6982946</A><BR><BR>By Nannette Miranda<BR><BR>SACRAMENTO, CA (KGO) -- Jam-packed in a warehouse near the Capitol in<BR>Sacramento are thousands of items that the taxpayers bought that are now up<BR>for grabs at bargain prices during the state garage sale this Friday and<BR>Saturday.<BR><BR>&quot;The governor made it clear, he wants to cut waste, he wants to cut abuse in<BR>state operations; part of cutting waste is getting rid of property that<BR>state government no longer needs,&quot; Eric Lamoureaux of the Department of<BR>General Service said.<BR><BR>The usual office supplies are for sale as well as the not-so-usual, like the<BR>eight fortune teller machines the DMV somehow had for decades, old and<BR>dusty pianos from state parks and dental chairs from prisons. But most of<BR>those sold already after being listed on Craigslist.<BR><BR>And then there is recovered stolen property.<BR><BR>&quot;The CHP provides to us really unique items, these are watches, jewelry,<BR>bracelets,&quot; Lamoureaux said. &quot;If somebody still wants a film camera, this<BR>one&#39;s for $10. We&#39;ve got them everywhere.&quot;<BR><BR>This time, the state is including up to 600 vehicles from its fleet.<BR><BR>Earlier this summer, Gov. Schwarzenegger ordered a 15 percent reduction. And<BR>to increase some of their value, Schwarzenegger is tapping into his<BR>celebrity status and has signed some of the cars&#39; visors -- an idea that was<BR>suggested to him via Twitter.<BR><BR>The 15 state vehicles autographed by Schwarzenegger are available only by<BR>auction on eBay. Already, fans are driving up the price.<BR><BR>The online listings are aimed at attracting shoppers outside of the Capitol<BR>area. All together, the state hopes to make $1.5 million to help ease the<BR>budget crunch.<BR><BR>On Tuesday, Schwarzenegger also announced a new website where Twitter users<BR>can suggest and then rate ideas to solve California&#39;s ongoing budget<BR>problems.]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:36:38 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:457382</guid></item><item><title>到哪里去买纪念quarter硬币呢？ - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/480387</link><description><![CDATA[标 题: Re: 到哪里去买纪念quarter硬币呢？<BR>发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Fri Sep 4 16:52:22 2009, 美东)<BR><BR><BR>来update一下最新的研究结果：<BR><BR>从usmint.gov 的网站查到local有一些硬币broker卖这些东西。San Jose一家相对便宜<BR>，$50 for 50 quarters, 另外包装的book是$6. 实际上朋友已经收集了硬币，是想买<BR>这包装的book. 这样local 有卖，就用不着专门跑一趟San Francisco 了。<BR><BR>这里是查到的San Jose coin dealer addr:<BR><BR>San Jose Coin Shop<BR>1084 Meridian Ave.<BR>San Jose, CA 95125<BR>408-266-2500<BR>]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 14:29:21 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:480387</guid></item><item><title>哪里买花旗参好? - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/483466</link><description><![CDATA[标 题: Re: 哪里买花旗参好?<BR>发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Sat Sep 5 15:50:49 2009, 美东)<BR><BR>网上便宜呀<BR><A CLASS="a2" TARGET="_blank" HREF="http://big5.hsuginseng.com/product/product.aspx?CatId=102422722">http://big5.hsuginseng.com/product/product.aspx?CatId=102422722</A><BR><BR>【 在 baogua (八卦阵相声团成员) 的大作中提到: 】<BR>: 湾区什么地方买的物美价廉. 或者网上?]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2009 18:49:07 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:483466</guid></item><item><title>兔肉 - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/490065</link><description><![CDATA[标 题: Re: 兔肉<BR>发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Tue Sep 8 17:37:39 2009, 美东)<BR><BR>在grant ave上，跟pacific ave 交叉之后继续向北，路东，叫on sang poultry。下午<BR>5点关门，别去晚了。<BR><BR>on Grant Ave. between Broadway &amp; Pacific.]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2009 15:49:41 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:490065</guid></item><item><title>去LAKE TAHOE住过小木屋的请进来 - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/490716</link><description><![CDATA[标 题: Re: 去LAKE TAHOE住过小木屋的请进来<BR>发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Wed Sep 9 00:08:23 2009, 美东)<BR><BR>刚回来的。好玩。现在不是旺季了。你尽量去定有deck上jacuzzi的吧。那样太赞了<BR><A CLASS="a2" TARGET="_blank" HREF="http://www.lodging4tahoe.com/propertydetails/alpinedetails.htm">http://www.lodging4tahoe.com/propertydetails/alpinedetails.htm</A><BR><BR>or craigslist]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2009 22:30:11 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:490716</guid></item><item><title>请问怎样跟小额法庭联系? - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/494653</link><description><![CDATA[标 题: Re: 请问怎样跟小额法庭联系?<BR>发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Thu Sep 10 14:53:39 2009, 美东)<BR><BR><A CLASS="a2" TARGET="_blank" HREF="http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/smallclaims/">http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/smallclaims/</A><BR><BR>【 在 penny88 (I like music) 的大作中提到: 】<BR>: 是不是要通过county联系? 多谢。]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 13:24:41 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:494653</guid></item><item><title>其实我给你们护士说一句真实的话 - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/498017</link><description><![CDATA[标 题: 其实我给你们护士说一句真实的话<BR>发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Fri Sep 11 10:36:21 2009, 美东)<BR><BR>boa转帐不见得比paypal好,我给你们具体讲讲<BR><BR>paypal的坏处：<BR>－如果你是新账户，你必须经历一次review，而且在review过程中你不能玩任何把戏，<BR>至少要paypal认为你没有在玩什么把戏。这次review会需要提供你的SSN和驾照或护照<BR>，任何乱七八糟企图蒙骗过关的人都汇在这里背过滤吊。<BR>－paypal非常贪心，现在连私人转帐都要收钱。（是按照累积转钱数字计算的，前5000<BR>不收钱，以后都是1％。）<BR>－paypal非常怕风险，它们做事都是把风险转嫁到客户的头上。比如碰上信用卡<BR>chargeback这种事情，paypal都不会赔的，最后都是客户倒霉。另外一个例子，碰到不<BR>明来源的钱，一旦source方面出现任何问题，paypal直接reverse，收钱的人一点办法<BR>都没有。二手板以前就有人卖gc然后被某个大名鼎鼎的买家chargeback的，后来一点办<BR>法也没有。但是另外一个例子，就是masspay。这个对paypal没有任何风险，因为<BR>masspay必须是paypal balance，也就是paypal认为对它们来说最安全的fund source，<BR>并且还不能refund的。所以paypal对masspay一概大开绿灯，并且手续费超低，就是这<BR>个原因。<BR>基本上paypal最坏的几点都在上面了。当然，还包括paypal转存银行账户需要等3天。<BR>BoA的好处，基本上就是paypal的坏处取负：<BR>－网上转帐，立即到帐。<BR>－转钱免费。<BR>－相对钱的来源比较安全，chargeback的风险很低。<BR><BR>这是你们目前普遍认为的情况，并且也都属实。如果你们平时都是小打小闹，交易数额<BR>每个月就1k的，确实也没有其他什么问题了，用boa转钱对你们来说基本上是风险低又<BR>方便的方法。<BR><BR>但是你们要知道在美国911以后，爱国法案通过以后，对转钱的审查和备案变得极端严<BR>格，几乎可以用变态来形容。但是毕竟一朝被蛇咬，十年怕井绳。美国这么干从起因来<BR>看也变得有那么点合乎情理。具体地说，美国的所有银行系统都被要求自动审查加人工<BR>备案，如果你的账户有“异常”的资金流动。对当事人的影响就是，你的信息被纪录，<BR>并定期或即时地转给相关部门备案，有些时候是人工备案。在备案后，一旦有相关案件<BR>被调查，则自动在数据库中搜索涉及到的个人和它们的账户异常行为。而简单地说，就<BR>是一旦你的转帐数字和方式触发了预设条件，你就变成“重点关注对象”，而关注的内<BR>容是恐怖洗钱和偷税漏税。对于你们更为直接的影响，可能恐怖洗钱关系不太大，而偷<BR>税漏税则是切身相关了。尤其是有些学生，年底的W2表上数字很小，或者压根没有W2，<BR>并且你们不会去附加1099，更有可能另加1098（学费地税等）那么你们的1040表上的最<BR>终数字几乎是0，而这与你们频繁大数目的账户资金流动行为不匹配，电脑会自动将你<BR>们放到“高危（high risk）”profile里面，紧跟而来的就是国税局的audit函了。如<BR>果一旦真正出现这种情况，你们会很麻烦，我的建议是，花钱找律师税务师解决。<BR><BR>而具体实行这些备案指令的，是银行。银行的系统会根据相关的规定，对各种<BR>transaction类型设一个threshold，通常数额是文件规定或者比规定更小的一个数字。<BR>这些数字并不会明示给客户，以免洗钱组织有的放矢。我曾经试图问过一个boa的<BR>branch manager，它告诉我说，连它自己都不知道具体数字，只是电脑屏幕会指示是否<BR>需要人工备案。我对此的理解是，可能它们的系统中会根据历史的数字去动态计算出一<BR>个值，对不同的人不同的时间，这个值都是不同的。而这个功能要求对电脑来说简直就<BR>是小菜一碟。但是基本上，从审查的严格程度来说，现金（cash）比balance和check要<BR>更为严格，online要比local branch要严格很多，不同银行不同姓名间的审查，要比相<BR>同银行或相同名字间的转帐要更为严格，国际间的转帐，要比国内的审查更为严格。<BR><BR>以上零零总总，无非是说，银行间的频繁大数目金额流动，其潜在的风险是相当大的。<BR>其实有些人已经或多或少地意识到了这点，无论是主动地还是被动地。比如说，Boa的<BR>日间转帐限额；有些人的账户被review，账户上被place了一个超级大hold，就是臭名<BR>卓著的-88888.88，相信有些人都有亲身经历；更有严重的，整个账户被冻结，要求本<BR>人去branch报道配合调查，等等等等<BR><BR>对此，最好的避免办法，就是尽量少在银行账户上出现transaction。其实有些做得很<BR>大的大牛，根据我的了解，它们都有自己专有的记账系统，比如今天张三应该付我3万<BR>美金，我先不问你要钱，而是记账在本，等明天我应该付李四2万美金，李四也不问我<BR>要钱，而是记账在本，后天李四应该付张三1万美金，张三也记账在本，最后结帐的时<BR>候，记账系统提示，只要张三各付给我和李四1万美金，这3笔帐就结清了。相比直接的<BR>银行转帐，账目上的流动是6万美金，通过这么一内部结算，银行上的账目只有2万了。<BR>当然，这里只是一个假设。并且必须张三李四和我都互相极其信任才行。<BR><BR>另外一个办法，是各个不同银行都开账户，并且平均流入金额。这样的做法，需要每个<BR>账户都不足以达到threshold，不被记录。否则，一旦大多记录流到调查的部门，则会<BR>根据SSN和驾照的号码associate起来，这样，总和的数目一样是大的，并且更容易收到<BR>“重视”。<BR><BR>而这里要提到paypal的好处了。Paypal至今为止，都不是一个financial institution<BR>，意味着很多情况下，它不必像银行那样严格执行有些规定因为那对它来说都是<BR>optional的。并且IRS跟paypal的官司一拖再拖，实际上到今天，paypal都没有义务去<BR>主动备案报告。更多的可能是Paypal这个烂公司为了省钱不去修改自己的系统，只要能<BR>赚到钱，并且不担风险，Paypal更愿意维持现状而不是主动执行一些对它自己没有好处<BR>的可选规定，并且为此花费更多的成本。<BR><BR>所以，利用Paypal也可以避开银行的交易。其主要的原则就是，balance不转存到银行<BR>账户，尽可能少地跟银行发生任何可能的交易。具体实行的方法，无外乎keep balance<BR>并用paypal的debit去流出资金，虽然debit卡的日消费有上限，但那对于这里大部分人<BR>，那是足够多了。如果需要资金流动，可以选择paypal masspay，这样paypal对此相对<BR>比较宽容，并且收费可以忽略不计。<BR><BR>其实很多“神医”早就知道这些，并且都是这么做的，但它们并没有说出来而已。我在<BR>这里讲给菜鸟听，希望能有一些帮助。其实只要你跟paypal搞好关系，很多事情相对银<BR>行来说，都是很方便做的。毛主席说得好：乱不怕，越乱越好，乱只会乱了敌人，乱不<BR>了革命人民。]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2009 22:36:25 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:498017</guid></item><item><title>milpitas 好旺角的包子 - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/500689</link><description><![CDATA[标 题: Re: milpitas 好旺角的包子<BR>发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Sat Sep 12 17:03:54 2009, 美东)<BR><BR>就是downtown的好旺角，个人认为菜肉包最好。狗了一下地址;<BR>1039 Stockton St<BR>San Francisco, CA 94108<BR>(415) 397-2688]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2009 19:11:02 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:500689</guid></item><item><title>Fremont有中英双语幼儿园吗？ - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/512361</link><description><![CDATA[标 题: Re: Fremont有中英双语幼儿园吗？<BR>发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Thu Sep 17 02:30:46 2009, 美东)<BR><BR>this is where my kid went to when she was about your kid&#39;s age.<BR><BR>www.jaismontessori.com]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:13:43 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:512361</guid></item><item><title>谁能推荐一个会计师吗？ - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/538737</link><description><![CDATA[标 题: Re: 谁能推荐一个会计师吗？<BR>发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Sun Sep 27 22:09:11 2009, 美东)<BR><BR>Bin help me on tax for couple of years and very good， you can call him and<BR>see if he could help you also...<BR><BR>Bin Zhai, CPA, CFP<BR>Zhai &amp; Wang, LLP<BR>2635 N 1st St., Suite 208<BR>San Jose, CA 95134<BR>Tel: (408) 383-9870x1<BR>Fax: (408) 907-3735]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:06:17 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:538737</guid></item><item><title>精华区搬家公司贴消失了-贡献save的推荐+问问题 - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/538745</link><description><![CDATA[关键字: &#39;搬家&#39;<BR>发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Mon Jul 27 15:14:39 2009, 美东)<BR><BR>马上要搬家了。记得以前精华区有个搬家公司推荐贴，现在怎么都找不到了。贡献一下<BR>我以前save的推荐，顺便问问 新世界搬家电话。<BR><BR>新世界搬家不错。<BR>新世界，刚用过，挺不错的，55/小时<BR><BR><BR>好世界很烂，不要搞错了。<BR><BR>我推荐一家，是我们上个月用过的。<BR><BR>新天地搬家公司，408-777-0999，<BR>价格：2人，每小时$55。两小时起价。<BR>小费标准：每人每小时$5。<BR><BR>我用过人人(ron ron)和绿洲。都可以。<BR><BR>我用过cal moving 510 659 8786. 觉得两个工作很努力,认真.辛苦.<BR>刚用过一家，长城搬家，$60/小时，min.2 hours，最好都先打好包，服务还不错，搬<BR>得很小心，速度就会慢些。小费最后付了$5/人/小时。<BR><BR>Tel: 510-396-0383, 408-416-8721<BR>新天地：55$/H, 2 hour min （一开始还是说3个小时起价，经过一番商讨，同意2个小<BR>时起。也没说小费的事）<BR>北方：60$/H, 2 hour min （也说3个小时起，然后让步说2.5小时但要多给点小费，在<BR>号称生意做不完的情况下开始抱怨经济不好，最后答应2个小时）<BR>长城：60$/H, 2 hour min （态度很好，不用negotiate）<BR><BR>体会：用中文比较好谈。前两天打电话都是用英文，没人肯降价。中文拉拉家常，比如<BR>说和北方的老板娘谈谈她的咽喉炎，等等，让人产生亲切感。<BR>总而言之，电话谈判技巧得到很大的锻炼。<BR><BR>世界搬运.---很多差评]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:12:37 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:538745</guid></item><item><title>与不良房东抗争的胜利结局 - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/569574</link><description><![CDATA[标 题: 与不良房东抗争的胜利结局<BR>发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Mon Oct 5 23:43:26 2009, 美东)<BR><BR>前个礼拜发了个帖子问怎么跟强行扣deposit的不良房东抗争了。 现在胜利了，也写个<BR>帖子有个交代。 一方面谢谢当时几位给建议的同学；一方面也给后人留个direction。<BR>我们人已经搬离加州了，所以难度比一般local move更大一些。但不管怎么说，有理就<BR>是有理，该硬就是得硬。<BR>1.加州法律要求房东一定要在房客搬走后21 calendar date给房客一个交代：退<BR>deposit；给扣钱用于清洁啊，换地毯啊blah blah blah等等的收据；只要超过这个时<BR>间限制，房东就完全没有任何胜算；<BR>2.第一步还是试着沟通一下，如果房东态度又臭又硬，那你也就不用客气了，根据下面<BR>这个link的direction一步一步来。<BR><A CLASS="a2" TARGET="_blank" HREF="http://www.dca.ca.gov/publications/landlordbook/sec-deposit.shtml">http://www.dca.ca.gov/publications/landlordbook/sec-deposit.shtml</A><BR>首先就是给房东发一封USPS Priority Mail with delivery confirmation的信.去<BR>small court网站可以找到此类信的模板。给房东一个cutoff date， 明确告诉他过了<BR>这个时间你就要走legal process了，而且一旦开始legal process，你要求的退款额就<BR>不仅仅是full deposit refund，而是we are entitled to demand full amount of<BR>our security deposit plus two times damage of security deposit held in the<BR>bad faith regarding to similar situation.<BR>3.房东肯定要讨价还价的。甭搭理他，给个你愿意付的钱，然后告诉他这就是你的<BR>bottom line,爱付不付，不付法庭见。<BR><BR>P.S： Santa Clara county small claim court 有专门的advisor,可以打电话咨询，<BR>没人接就留言，会有人给你回电话，回答你的问题的。（408－556－3000， option #2<BR>then #6,M-F, 2:30-5PM PST time)<BR><BR>希望这些信息对大家有用。]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 13:29:54 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:569574</guid></item><item><title>万能的三番版给推荐买机票的agent吧 - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/569758</link><description></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:01:58 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:569758</guid></item><item><title>看看你家周围学校的好坏吧 - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/573496</link><description><![CDATA[标 题: 看看你家周围学校的好坏吧<BR>发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Wed Oct 7 16:35:54 2009, 美东)<BR><BR><A CLASS="a2" TARGET="_blank" HREF="http://schoolperformancemaps.com/ca/">http://schoolperformancemaps.com/ca/</A><BR><BR>Top可选小学或中学<BR><BR>咦，这个和我的<BR><BR><A HREF="http://schooldistrictfinder.com" TARGET="_blank" CLASS="a2">http://schooldistrictfinder.com</A><BR><BR>很像]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:52:15 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:573496</guid></item><item><title>推荐航空公司代理 - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/573510</link><description><![CDATA[我买的这家叫：<BR>华捷<BR>Aisa Travel Express .INC<BR>Toll Free : 888-209-7790<BR>Tel : 718-228-9998<BR>Fax : 718-504-1805]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:56:32 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:573510</guid></item><item><title>早点回去中国养老， 绝对比在美国要幸福得多 - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/601482</link><description><![CDATA[标 题: 早点回去中国养老， 绝对比在美国要幸福得多<BR>发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Tue Oct 13 21:49:46 2009, 美东)<BR><BR>看大家争来争去， 说到了俺以前的本行，感觉做我这行的不多， 有些东西值得分享，<BR>一直没有好好写出来，现在我也来说两句吧。我的point是， 老了一定要回国， 而且<BR>能早回就早回。<BR><BR>我以前是在一个州政府里面专门管medicare和medicaid的部门工作的， 俺的任务就是<BR>每天出去检查州里面的各个nursing home， 老人公寓， 还有各种名目的私立的公立的<BR>来照顾别人的， 有人长期居住在里面的那些机构。 检查的越多， 其实越是坚定了我<BR>要回国的信心。<BR><BR>不管是luxury的nursing home， 还是穷人住的政府付钱的nursing home， 我都检查了<BR>很多， 其实两者都是一样的miserable， 唯一的能让这些老人们的生活有些不同的就<BR>是家人的陪伴。 有些家里会每天都轮流派子女去陪老人， 很多年如此， 这样的老人<BR>， 过得很开心， 但是想起来， 不也和咱们国内的那些老人和孩子住在一起的情况相<BR>似吗？<BR><BR>在这些nursing home里面， 我也常常遇到一些中国老人， 大部分都是第一代移民，<BR>以前吃了很多苦， 老了还是没有钱， 要依靠medicaid来cover 他们老了住<BR>nursinghome的花费的。 这个花费， 如果真的是自己来交， 还是很巨大的。 因为各<BR>个home给私人交钱和政府交钱的rate是不一样的， 你永远不可能拿到政府给的那个价<BR>格。 nursing home 的价格， 每人每日来算， 按州和地区的不同，如果自己来交钱，<BR>从90刀一天， 到500刀一天的都有， 大部分条件稍微好点的nursing home，（就是<BR>里面没有虐待，管理较好 ，护理较好）一般都最少要150刀一天到200刀一天起价， 如<BR>果你需要任何特殊的服务， 比如特殊的护理， 这都要另外加钱的。因为自费的价钱很<BR>贵，<BR><BR>很多老美都是年纪大了， 就把房子卖了， 先去住retirement home， 这种都是全自费<BR>的， 一年5000到10000多不等，但是需要医生的evaluation， 说明你自己能走能吃。<BR>然后住个几年， 身体再下降， 需要更高级别的护理了， 就转到assisted living<BR>home， 这种home是有nursing assistant的， nurse只是定期出现； 然后身体再差一<BR>些， 医生就会说你不适合住这种home了， 法律规定你必须move到更高level的care去<BR>， 你就得搬去nursing home， 这里一天24小时都有nurse值班， 医生会每周定期出现<BR>。美国人基本上都是先选择物理条件好的， 看起来高档的nursing home（这些一般都<BR>是自费）， 先自己掏钱住几年， 然后等卖房子的钱都花完了， 存款都没了， 各项条<BR>件都符合该州的medicaid的条件了， 再搬去那些条件差的medicaid cover 的home等死<BR>。<BR><BR>不管是贵的还是便宜的home， 不管是哪种home， 其实对于大部分中国人来讲都是很<BR>miserable的， 主要原因如下：<BR><BR>1）语言障碍。 所有的home， majority的都是老美， 贵的home 白人多， 穷的home<BR>黑人多， 大家都说英语， 而我们都知道的， 我们的母语是中文， 人年纪大了之后，<BR>不管你英语读好， 也会越来越趋向于说母语， 尤其是到了一定年纪或者是生病的时候<BR>。 我就遇到过一个中国老人， 在nursing home， 他没有家人， 会说英语， 但是因<BR>为年纪大了，有了轻微的老年痴呆， 就只想说中文， 老拉着人说中文， 没有人明白<BR>他的意思。 我去检查的时候， 他见我是asian， 就直接对我说中文， 说他很难受云<BR>云， 说他很饿。（他当时是接受的胃管营养， nursing home的人只知道他体重慢慢下<BR>降， 觉得是因为老年痴呆， 但是因为听不懂中文， 不知道是因为胃管里面的营养不<BR>够， 他在挨饿。)...直到和我说了话，他们才知道要调整胃管。。。真是饿死了都没<BR>有人知道。<BR><BR>2）所有home， 食物都很难吃。 由于我们是检查的， 一个home一般检查的时候， 要<BR>去那里呆3，4天， 还要试吃他们的食物， 几乎都是巨难吃的老美食物， 想吃中餐，<BR>简直就是不可能。 想想要是我老了去那里， 估计等不到病死， 就已经饿死了。<BR><BR>3）种族歧视。 Nursing home里面， 这个也很明显。 甚至有人会直接朝有色人种扔东<BR>西， 或者骂你。就算被nurse制止了， 也难保证没有下次。<BR><BR>4）虐待和忽视。 我们检查部门的同事讨论过， 都没有一个人愿意以后把自己的爸妈<BR>送去nursinghome（我们部门就我一个老中，其余都是老美）， 也没有一个人愿意自己<BR>以后去nursinghome。虐待和忽视很多时候是小小的地方， 但是长期加起来效应就可怕<BR>了。<BR><BR>再回国看看， 很多老人都是子孙几代同堂 ， 还能和家人邻居一起说说话， 散散步，<BR>吃的也是自己爱吃的东西， 就算中国的医疗费再贵， 也贵不过nursinghome的价钱啊<BR>。。。所以卖了美国的房子， 早点回去中国养老， 绝对是比死在美国要幸福得多的。<BR>当然这个也需要很多客观条件， 比较子女教育要好， 要孝顺父母等等， 不过这些都<BR>是可以从现在慢慢培养的， 但是如果你回去的太晚， 你的孩子已经在美国扎根了，<BR>你回国只能跟侄儿侄女过日子的话， 那估计就只能在美国苦了。。。说来说去， 还是<BR>要海归， 就为了老了不要死在美国nursing home里面也是值得的。]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:47:57 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:601482</guid></item><item><title>低盐、低油、无msg健康家常菜供应 （fremont） - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/641245</link><description><![CDATA[发信人: sophiawang (xiaomi), 信区: SanFrancisco<BR>标 题: 低盐、低油、无msg健康家常菜供应 （fremont）<BR>发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Tue Oct 20 00:17:25 2009, 美东)<BR><BR>凉菜 （3.5)<BR>糖醋花生<BR>凉拌豆腐丝<BR>四川辣凉粉<BR>五香口条<BR>五香牛肉<BR>五香猪肝<BR>茶叶蛋 （$0.5/each)<BR><BR>素材 （5.5）<BR>醋熘脆藕<BR>珍珠芹菜<BR>香芽百叶<BR>韭菜豆芽<BR>炒素什锦<BR>香菇白菜<BR>豆腐素什锦<BR>白菜炒粉丝<BR>蚂蚁上树<BR>韭菜豆干<BR>青椒豆干<BR><BR>荤菜 （6.5）<BR>红烧肉<BR>香肠毛豆百叶<BR>茄子肉片<BR>土豆牛肉<BR>五香鸡腿/鸡翅<BR>红烧狮子头<BR>糖醋排骨<BR>红烧排骨<BR>火爆腰花<BR>芽菜肉丝<BR>韭菜炒鸡蛋/肉丝<BR>醋熘白菜<BR>白菜烧肉圆<BR>土豆茄子肉片<BR>尖椒肉丝<BR>丕菜肉丝<BR><BR><BR>海鲜 （7.5）<BR>油爆大虾<BR>盐水虾<BR>清炒鱼圆<BR>红烧鱼<BR>红烧带鱼<BR>清蒸鱼<BR>韭菜炒虾<BR>杂菜炒虾<BR>鱼头豆腐汤<BR><BR>主食：<BR>白饭 免费<BR>咸肉菜饭 （$3)<BR>五彩炒饭 ($3)<BR><BR>另有鱼圆、肉圆、藕粉圆、咸鸭蛋供应，欢迎来（510）409-9681 或 (510)409-9739查询。<BR><BR>地点：38050 Fremont Blvd, Fremont，CA. 具体的小区门牌号请打电话咨询。<BR>不diliver， 请提前打电话预定，最少pick up前1个小时。<BR><BR>本周星期五 休息 （十月23号）<BR><BR>每周星期五晚上7：30以后休息，星期日午餐不供应。]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:56:43 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:641245</guid></item><item><title>低盐、低油、无msg健康家常菜供应 （fremont） - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/641255</link><description><![CDATA[发信人: sophiawang (xiaomi), 信区: SanFrancisco<BR>标 题: 低盐、低油、无msg健康家常菜供应 （fremont）<BR>发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Tue Oct 20 00:17:25 2009, 美东)<BR><BR>凉菜 （3.5)<BR>糖醋花生<BR>凉拌豆腐丝<BR>四川辣凉粉<BR>五香口条<BR>五香牛肉<BR>五香猪肝<BR>茶叶蛋 （$0.5/each)<BR><BR>素材 （5.5）<BR>醋熘脆藕<BR>珍珠芹菜<BR>香芽百叶<BR>韭菜豆芽<BR>炒素什锦<BR>香菇白菜<BR>豆腐素什锦<BR>白菜炒粉丝<BR>蚂蚁上树<BR>韭菜豆干<BR>青椒豆干<BR><BR>荤菜 （6.5）<BR>红烧肉<BR>香肠毛豆百叶<BR>茄子肉片<BR>土豆牛肉<BR>五香鸡腿/鸡翅<BR>红烧狮子头<BR>糖醋排骨<BR>红烧排骨<BR>火爆腰花<BR>芽菜肉丝<BR>韭菜炒鸡蛋/肉丝<BR>醋熘白菜<BR>白菜烧肉圆<BR>土豆茄子肉片<BR>尖椒肉丝<BR>丕菜肉丝<BR><BR><BR>海鲜 （7.5）<BR>油爆大虾<BR>盐水虾<BR>清炒鱼圆<BR>红烧鱼<BR>红烧带鱼<BR>清蒸鱼<BR>韭菜炒虾<BR>杂菜炒虾<BR>鱼头豆腐汤<BR><BR>主食：<BR>白饭 免费<BR>咸肉菜饭 （$3)<BR>五彩炒饭 ($3)<BR><BR>另有鱼圆、肉圆、藕粉圆、咸鸭蛋供应，欢迎来（510）409-9681 或 (510)409-9739查询。<BR><BR>地点：38050 Fremont Blvd, Fremont，CA. 具体的小区门牌号请打电话咨询。<BR>不diliver， 请提前打电话预定，最少pick up前1个小时。<BR><BR>本周星期五 休息 （十月23号）<BR><BR>每周星期五晚上7：30以后休息，星期日午餐不供应。]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:57:49 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:641255</guid></item><item><title>想注册一个公司，是什么程序？ - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/659273</link><description><![CDATA[标 题: Re: 想注册一个公司，是什么程序？<BR>发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Mon Oct 26 04:16:53 2009, 美东)<BR><BR>Don&#39;t waste your money. Get it done by Intuit here. Service charge free.<BR><A CLASS="a2" TARGET="_blank" HREF="http://mycorporation.intuit.com/?gclid=COrl7_qh2p0CFR4UagodvWSVsg">http://mycorporation.intuit.com/?gclid=COrl7_qh2p0CFR4UagodvWSVsg</A><BR><BR>You&#39;ll still have to pay for all the state and documentation fees.]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:39:48 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:659273</guid></item><item><title>Re: 【跪求置顶】父亲在武汉被开发商雇黑帮打致重伤 - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/675973</link><description></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:17:46 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:675973</guid></item><item><title>[合集] RP贴，整理贴：关于farmer&amp;#039;s market----------------- - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/694675</link><description><![CDATA[这个信息很全，但是想找一下其中评价比较好的market，像great mall那个我就没兴趣专门开车过去，顺便去一下还可以。但是cupertino那个就很好，变成必备的了。再也不想去大华永和狮子城买蔬菜。<BR>【 在 meigancai (梅干菜) 的大作中提到: 】<BR>: http://www.cafarmersmarkets.com/]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:28:01 -0800</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:694675</guid></item><item><title>说说到瑞典买 Volvo - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/719329</link><description><![CDATA[标 题: 说说到瑞典买 Volvo<BR>发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Wed Nov 4 17:59:12 2009, 美东)<BR><BR>Volvo 有个 Overseas Delivery Program, 就是在美国付钱, 到瑞典 Volvo 去拿车, 机<BR>票和酒店给你包了. (好几个欧系的车 (BMW, MB) 都有类似的 program 但是自费来往.)<BR>暑假我跟 LD 跑了一趟买了个 SUV, 感觉还不错.<BR><BR>其实我们一开始也没打算买 Volvo. 到处乱看而已. 条件简单: 1) 7 座 4 驱 SUV, 2) 预算<BR>4w 以内, 3) 优先考虑非 DFBB. 试驾了好几个型号牌子, 对 Volvo 的 XC 90 颇有好感. 后<BR>来发现这个免费欧洲游 的 program, 我们正想着暑假上哪玩, 就拍板了. 刚好这个 program<BR>在搞 promotion, 同配置的型号比在美国提车便宜 3000 多, 再免费送 climate package<BR>之类的. 42k MSRP 的车拿下来 36k (local dealer 再让了一点), 再送机票酒店, 还是很<BR>划算的. SAS 的航班飞到哥德堡 (Volvo 的总部所在), 在 Stockholm (或者哥本哈根) 转<BR>一趟, 回程的时间和起始站都可以随意更改, 所以说这也是个游欧洲的好机会.<BR><BR>签 deal 时离我们出行刚好一个月左右. 办申根签证用了两周多点, 刚好来得及. 我看了一<BR>圈这些申根的国家, 几乎所有的都要求签证面谈, 就只有瑞典是个例外. 本来我们住的地方<BR>没有申根国家的领馆, 以为要多跑一趟, 结果邮寄就办好了. 瑞典领馆的签证官收到材料后<BR>给我们打了个电话, 好像对这个 program 很熟悉的样子.<BR><BR>十几个小时的飞行转机还是有点辛苦. 到了哥德堡之后就很舒服了. 接机导游酒店参观 Volvo<BR>工厂取车签字都安排的井井有条. Volvo 方的安排颇有把我们敬如上宾的感觉. 也许是经济<BR>不景气市场不好. 那时中国企业正在商谈收购 Volvo 哈哈.<BR><BR>取了车你有 60 天的时间环游欧洲申根国家. 注册, 保险和 road side assistance 都在<BR>package 之内. 开够了就把车交给 Volvo 指定的drop off location, 整个欧洲到处都有.<BR>Volvo再 给你免费运回美国. 我们开了7, 8个国家, 玩了两周左右. 上周刚收到运来的<BR>车. 欧洲买车之行也算圆满了.<BR><BR>最后说一句瑞典真是个漂亮的地方, 值得一去. 还有不要在欧洲开 SUV, 油价要命. 买<BR>得起车开不起. :-)<BR>]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:55:02 -0800</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:719329</guid></item><item><title>想知道别人工资看这几个网站 - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/764750</link><description><![CDATA[标 题: 想知道别人工资看这几个网站<BR>发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Sun Nov 15 17:56:00 2009, 美东)<BR><BR>我就知道你们想看咔咔<BR><BR>www.salary.com 包括老美的，分区域的，行业大概<BR>www.mydanwei.com 主要是没身份跳槽的新毕业的，h1b的，国人自己网站，劳工部有<BR>h1b数据，这个网站做了整理工作<BR>www.glassdoor.com 带评论的，很多人推荐的<BR><BR>其他补充吧<BR><BR>希望不讨论工资了，讨论工资没意义，我知道的成功的例子，在美工作多年来湾区，不<BR>错的公司小头目就是12万，绿卡到手就单干了，还在湾区，一年卖东西卖几十个m了，<BR>这些才是榜样啊]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:05:45 -0800</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:764750</guid></item><item><title>说说一对中西部混得很一般的医生的真实生活 - 未名空间(mitbbs.com)</title><link>http://trailfire.com/enjoylife/marks/787033</link><description><![CDATA[<P>Please empower 80-20. It needs your broad shoulders.<BR><BR>&nbsp;&nbsp; Please arm others and me with the news of the record high membership in<BR>tough economic times, when we go to DOL. It&#39;s the kind of news that the<BR>political<BR>establishment understands. We are going to the Labor Department for a<BR>meeting. Hopefully, we&#39;ll succeed in removing the last major obstacle<BR>to the growth of our community -- less opportunity in workplaces AND less<BR>pay for equal work.<BR><BR>&nbsp;&nbsp; Here is an additional proof of inequity. Remember the Scientist&#39;s Salary<BR>Survey?<BR><BR>&nbsp;&nbsp; The reported average salaries for Asian Ph.Ds and MDs are the lowest<BR>when compared with all other Americans. That of the Asian MS happens<BR>to be the highest. That contradiction leads to a question of whether the<BR>the data are reliable.<BR><BR>&nbsp;&nbsp; 80-20 communicated with The Scientists. We found that the combined<BR>sample sizes in the 3 categories of BS, MS and MD in the Asian survey is only a<BR>puny 150 persons. That means that those 3 reported numbers are statistically<BR>quite uncertain.<BR><BR>&nbsp;&nbsp; However, the sample size for Asian Ph.Ds is 480 which is statistically large<BR>enough to say that Asian Ph.Ds in life sciences definitely have the lowest<BR>average salary. Why are Asian Ams in the &quot;lowest&quot; categories so often,<BR>in spite of having the highest educational attainment?<BR><BR>&nbsp;&nbsp; Wouldn&#39;t you like 80-20 to find out? Wouldn&#39;t you like to know if the low<BR>salary phenomenon is limited to life science or extend to many other fields?<BR><BR>【 在 bjar (xn) 的大作中提到: 】<BR>: 看来同鞋们对医生六七十万年收入都服气的很,既不羡慕也不扔砖.<BR>: 老美定的游戏规则,只好遵守啦.<BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR>--<BR><BR>※ 修改:·Westridge 於 Nov 25 23:45:51 2009 修改本文·[FROM: 96.231.]<BR>※ 来源:·WWW 未名空间站 海外: mitbbs.com 中国: mitbbs.cn·[FROM: 96.231.]<BR><BR><IMG SRC="/images/files/img.gif" BORDER="">此主题相关图片如下：</P><DIV STYLE="overflow: hidden;" ID="fiximg">salary_survey.gif</DIV>(16203 字节) [<A CLASS="a2" HREF="">删除</A>]<BR><A TARGET="_blank" HREF="/article2/Returnee/12815361_2132.jpg"><IMG SRC="/article2/Returnee/12815361_2132.jpg" BORDER=""></A>]]></description><category>bay area</category><author>enjoylife</author><pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:24:44 -0800</pubDate><guid isPermalink="false">trailfire:markId:787033</guid></item></channel></rss>
