I got this question on my flickr page: Gridman, I’ll be going to Chicago in a few weeks. Any recommendations for “best” pizza in town? My reply: Sadly, I’ve not had the opportunity to rate pizza in Chicago. I passed through there once when I was a few months old, but have managed to miss … Read more
I must say, I have a certain trepidation about eating in a pizza restaurant whose logo appears to be the forgotten Mario brother. Sometimes pizza is a cruel mistress and last night I found myself eating at T.C. Luigi’s Pizza under the watchful eye of Luigi himself (see picture). To further add to my discomfort, … Read more
I was looking around Fry’s Electronics the other day in the book section, hoping to find some really compelling book on Web Services, when I chanced upon a copious stack of Freemasons for Dummies sitting between a Java Programmer certification guide and a text on Python (programming, not Monty, not snake). I suppose, if you … Read more
Last time I went to Taiwan, I was still unable to reach the 3rd Costco in Taipei (designated the Shih Chih Costco) due to a variety of technical problems. None of the Costcos are conveniently accessible via subway, not that I would imagine being able to haul back a Costco-sized load of groceries on the … Read more
It’s said that one of the main secrets of a business’ success is “location, location, location.” If that’s true, I don’t see how Raffaele Pizza has stayed in business for so long. This place has been in the same hidden location, buried behind an IHOP and a 7-11 near the corner of Glendale and 19th … Read more
This article from livescience.com talks about recent discoveries of new species in the Himalayas. I particularly like the 2″ wasps deadly enough to kill a yak. Next time I go to Taiwan, I’m not going to quite as worried about the nasty 1.5″ wasps they have there. They’ve also discovered new species of mice, monkeys, … Read more
My favorite “Japanese” food is Curry Katsu. It stands head and shoulders above all other forms of Japanese food. The problem is, most of the places around these parts think Japanese food = Sushi. So the funny part is the only place it seems you can get to get curry are at Hawaiian places, so … Read more
Starting today I’m branching out more on my reviews. In addition to the typical food and pizza reviews, I’m going to start reviewing DVD releases, books and miscellaneous other items. There’s likely to be a few other changes in the next few days. Stay tuned for the surprises. Actually, when I say, “today”, I mean, … Read more
New Pyramid Found in Mexico City I giant 1,500 year-old pyramid has been found beneath a hill in Mexico City. The Pyramid is 60 ft high and as large at the base as the famous Pyramid of the Moon at Teotihuacà n. The pyramid is in a working class district of Mexico City and has been … Read more
Scientists find a missing link between fish and land animals Gosh, another good day in paleontology. 375-380 million years ago, this fellow took the first steps on land… Named Tiktaalik Roseae after an Inuit word for “large freshwater fish” he won’t have too many children named after him, but he sure did a favor for … Read more