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Infographics, Travel

Then & Now: The Real-Life Values of Monopoly Properties

Jul 06. 2012

Does everyone who plays the classic boardgame Monopoly know that its properties are based on actual streets in or near Atlantic City, NJ? And since the game was conceived in the early 20th century, the property values must have changed drastically, no? This was the rationale behind Movoto Real Estate, who took it upon themselves to revisit the properties that make up Monopoly and re-create the board with the current real estate prices: (Note: Movoto has removed two zeroes from the current values on the board. Oriental Avenue's $2,800, for example, means homes are selling for $280,000. A "???" means there are no homes for sale on that street.) It's interesting to see that Park Place no longer exists — in its place now...

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Claire, Comang, Personal

An Update on Comang

Jul 05. 2012

Four months ago, J and I made the difficult decision to give away Comang. If you can recall, I had found a very nice family to take him in and give him a loving home. I am happy to say that they have continued to send me updates and pictures, and still thank us profusely for choosing them to be his new family. From the many emails and texts I have received, it is apparent that they absolutely adore Comang. With three boys in the house, I know that he is getting all the attention he deserves (and perhaps even more). He also seems to have lost the weight that he had gained in the past year — obviously, life in the...

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Geek, Science

The Science Behind Fireworks

Jul 04. 2012

Happy Fourth of July! To celebrate our nation's Independence Day, and to pay tribute to one of childhood's greatest pastimes, I'd like to share some interesting tidbits I've discovered about fireworks. The first — where do the colors of fireworks come from? This neat chart shows us exactly which chemical(s) contribute to each color you'll see in the sky tonight: (via Boing Boing) The second is a video which describes the science behind fireworks — featuring John Conkling, a leading expert in the field of pyrotechnics, this clip talks about the chemical composition of fireworks, how mortars work, and how colors are formed. I hope you guys have a great holiday, and be sure to think back to what you've learned here as you see...

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Baby, Parenting, Tutorials

How to Cut Babies’ Nails

Jul 02. 2012

I used to dread cutting my children's nails. I know that many mothers do it while their babies are asleep, but my kids sleep in dark rooms (with black-out curtains) so that idea is out. I also know some mom bite their babies' nails. Well, those moms must have really sharp teeth because I have found that practically impossible! Confession: while attempting to clip their nails, I have cut into both Claire and Aerin's skin several times. And as any decent mother can tell you, making your own child bleed her own blood (anyone know what movie that's from? ;-) ) ranks up there with being covered in a thousand paper cuts and getting dipped in a vat of sweat. But all that changed a...

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Career, Korean, Personal

Employer Loyalty: Cultural or Generational?

Jun 28. 2012

J has been offered a prestigious position at a new company. :-) You don't know how stinkin' proud I am — he always busts his behind at work to provide for our family, and he is finally being recognized for his dedication and hard work. He gave his two weeks notice yesterday, and will be starting at the other company in mid-July. When I first informed my parents that J might be switching jobs, they were doubtful to say the least. Both of them prefer that J stay with his current company; they believe that if he works there long enough, he will eventually be promoted and eventually land a top position. Frankly, they don't understand why we "young people" continue to...

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