The Yamaha U1 PE at the Costco Special Event / Roadshow is listed for $6,999.99. This model is part of the silent series, which means that the piano can be played at any time of the day or night without disturbing your fellow roommates or family members. Just slip on a pair of [...]
Entries from April 2008
Yamaha Pianos at Costco
April 2nd, 2008 · No Comments
Tags: Education
No MSG*
April 2nd, 2008 · No Comments
Last month, the New York Times published an article about the controversy surrounding MSG entitled “Yes, MSG, the Secret Behind the Savor.” Now, I’ve seen more than a few Asian restaurants with handmade signs declaring “No MSG.” However, “NO MSG on all gourmet dishes” is not the same as “No MSG,” is [...]
Tags: Food
Jack Daniel’s Hispanic Gift Pack
April 2nd, 2008 · No Comments
With Cinco de Mayo being just one month away, I saw that Jack Daniel’s is already out with their Hispanic Gift Pack. Curiously, I spotted this package at an Asian supermarket instead of the local supermercado. I guess nothing says gracias like a bottle of Jack Daniel’s. I need to keep an [...]
Tags: Food
The Finger
April 1st, 2008 · No Comments
Stopped into 7-11 this afternoon and got The Finger. It’s actually a Butterfinger rebranded as The Finger for presumably an April Fool’s prank. As part of the promotion, the wrapper says “Go to Yahoo! and search ”THE FINGER” To find out more!” Besides the Butterfinger ad, Yahoo! also suggests: “Also try: [...]
Tags: Chinese Culture