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Youyou’s new words »

Last week (Friday), when at friends’ house, and the hostess offered snack, she asked “这是什么呀?(what is this)”? Today, after we put her to crib, when my wife and I both read iPhone on bed (her crib is next to our bed), she said “在看什么呀?(what are you reading)?”…Later, she also said “what are you doing?”

Southwest Rapid Reward 20% off points for Giftcards & Certificates »

Saw it at dealsea. This is a good deal, if one does not plan to travel Southwest using the points soon. They offer wide variety of giftcards (not limited to Amazon). I got some Wal-mart gift cards instead, per my wife’s suggestion (image credit: onlinegiftcardsblog.com)

Youyou’s 1st month at Hope Montessori Toddler program »

(Update 10-01-2011) We went to Youyou’s school this morning for “Parents work day”, basically they have some small playground improvement projects (painting, making a new climber), and in the lunch time, we have a BBQ and potluck. The ethnic diversity of the students/parents background surprised me a bit, reminded of Rolla (a lot of Indian [...]

Airline and hotel credit card offers »

I felt it’s easier to make money from those offers from writing iPhone, iPad and iOS apps. At least this is true for me so far. Another plus side people may not pay attention is the “no tax” benefit of the bonus miles/points. Also keep in mind if one needs to apply for home loan [...]

Some questions about 529 plan »

I got those questions from a reader: Why there is no national 529 plan? Looking at some states plan, it’s pretty much mutual funds like 401k, the investment return is like S&P? Why bother (consider S&P return is so low)? I am not expert on this, I think why each state has a plan is [...]