Thursday, December 02, 2010
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Monday, October 18, 2010
Tuesday, October 05, 2010
RZ's Daily Spark of Life
You can't call it a "pattern" if it's based on only one data point. Some ppl just don't get it!
Monday, September 27, 2010
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Thursday, September 02, 2010
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Quick Tip: Pack More Quickly
When you're packing for a trip, you'll pack more quickly and end up taking the best assortment of clothes by using "concentric packing."
Ask yourself, "If I could take only two items, what would I take?" Pack those two items. Now ask, "If I could take only three items, what would I take?" Add the additional item. Then ask "Four items? Five?" Stop when your bag is full and you'll have the most useful collection of clothes for the length of your trip.
Ask yourself, "If I could take only two items, what would I take?" Pack those two items. Now ask, "If I could take only three items, what would I take?" Add the additional item. Then ask "Four items? Five?" Stop when your bag is full and you'll have the most useful collection of clothes for the length of your trip.
Monday, August 09, 2010
Monday, July 19, 2010
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Scholarship Essays Evaluation
Today I was invited by UC Berkeley Alumni Association to evaluate UC Leadership Scholarship essays. Roughly 100 readers participated in this effort. Whenever we found something interesting, we would shared with the readers next to us. There was laughter all around. I was totally amused by some of the essays.
The most clueless scholarship essay i read today: "A true leader must be able to guide and attract masses. For example, last year I organized a biking trip with five friends..."
The most clueless scholarship essay i read today: "A true leader must be able to guide and attract masses. For example, last year I organized a biking trip with five friends..."
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
RZ's Daily Spark of Life
try not to add any more complications to an already complicated situation O_O
Monday, July 05, 2010
My Comments on Elena Kagan’s Confirmation Hearing
As I watched Ms. Kagan’s confirmation hearings before Senate Judiciary Committee last week, I was intrigued and amused by her superb intellectual capability and her balanced judicial temperament. I would like to comment on her response to one of the questions from Senator Coburn.
It’s a simple question really, Sen. Coburn asked Ms. Kagan should Congress tell Americans what they can or cannot eat? Let’s say if the government passes a hypothetical law stating that every citizen must eat two vegetables a day, do you think the government is abusing its right on the ‘commerce clause’?
Ms. Kagan responded by saying that although this is a stupid law, and it’s not the duty of the court o strike down stupid laws. The court only deals with the constitutionality of the law.
Senator Coburn was implying that the current health care reform where Congress requires every American to buy insurance is like Congress telling Ameircans what they should eat. Ms. Kagan characterized the hypothetical law as a “stupid law”, which distinguishes it from the real and complicated health care reform bill.
Ms. Kagan went on and argued that the Supreme Court shouldn’t strike down a law simply because it’s stupid. The Supreme Court should only decide on its constitutionality. She was correct at interpreting the constitutional authority of the court as laid out by the Founding Fathers. She cleverly stated that even if a law is super-unpopular, Supreme Court should upload it. Her implied message was that only the political branch should legislate and further implication was that she would not strike down the health care bill.
It’s a simple question really, Sen. Coburn asked Ms. Kagan should Congress tell Americans what they can or cannot eat? Let’s say if the government passes a hypothetical law stating that every citizen must eat two vegetables a day, do you think the government is abusing its right on the ‘commerce clause’?
Ms. Kagan responded by saying that although this is a stupid law, and it’s not the duty of the court o strike down stupid laws. The court only deals with the constitutionality of the law.
Senator Coburn was implying that the current health care reform where Congress requires every American to buy insurance is like Congress telling Ameircans what they should eat. Ms. Kagan characterized the hypothetical law as a “stupid law”, which distinguishes it from the real and complicated health care reform bill.
Ms. Kagan went on and argued that the Supreme Court shouldn’t strike down a law simply because it’s stupid. The Supreme Court should only decide on its constitutionality. She was correct at interpreting the constitutional authority of the court as laid out by the Founding Fathers. She cleverly stated that even if a law is super-unpopular, Supreme Court should upload it. Her implied message was that only the political branch should legislate and further implication was that she would not strike down the health care bill.
Why I Prefer In-Person Convos over Instant Messages
1. In-Person Convos are more efficient. We can talk about a lot more things (not just breath but also depth) in one hour in-person than one hour over IM.
2. People can often misunderstand what I said over IM. If I am not clear during an in-person convo, I have the chance of clarify, explain or elaborate based on my observation of tones and facial expressions. On the other hand, what does a smiley face, “haha” or “lol” mean in IM? A “haha” during an in-person convo can only mean a few things; nevertheless a “haha” in IM can mean 100 different things.!
3. There is no long delay in a in-person convo (unless it’s super-awkward of course ^_^). If there is a delay in IM, I have no idea if the other person either disapproves what I said or the other person is busy doing something else.
4. My brain dislikes having different convos with different people at the same time over IM. So in most cases I can only engaged myself in one convos and therefore paying less attention to others. Consequently I maybe perceived as not interested in talking with others.
5. Most importantly, I cannot observe other people’s body languages over IM! This point is related to some of the points I mention above. I would like to single it out again because it’s frustrating that I cannot utilize this advantage. It’s killing me. =(
What do you think? Do you prefer in-person convos or IM?
2. People can often misunderstand what I said over IM. If I am not clear during an in-person convo, I have the chance of clarify, explain or elaborate based on my observation of tones and facial expressions. On the other hand, what does a smiley face, “haha” or “lol” mean in IM? A “haha” during an in-person convo can only mean a few things; nevertheless a “haha” in IM can mean 100 different things.!
3. There is no long delay in a in-person convo (unless it’s super-awkward of course ^_^). If there is a delay in IM, I have no idea if the other person either disapproves what I said or the other person is busy doing something else.
4. My brain dislikes having different convos with different people at the same time over IM. So in most cases I can only engaged myself in one convos and therefore paying less attention to others. Consequently I maybe perceived as not interested in talking with others.
5. Most importantly, I cannot observe other people’s body languages over IM! This point is related to some of the points I mention above. I would like to single it out again because it’s frustrating that I cannot utilize this advantage. It’s killing me. =(
What do you think? Do you prefer in-person convos or IM?
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
RZ's Daily Spark of Life
Although there are exceptions to every rule, it's still good to know what the rule is.
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
RZ's Daily Spark of Life
Whatever happened, happened. Whatever is going to happen, is going to happen. No regrets of the past and no worries for the future.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Wednesday, June 09, 2010
Friday, June 04, 2010
Thursday, June 03, 2010
RZ's Daily Spark of Life
If you really want something in your life, you will figure out a way to get it. Dreams do come true.
Wednesday, June 02, 2010
RZ's Daily Spark of Life
Sometimes we don't appreciate certain things until we really need them or until they are missing.
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Friday, May 14, 2010
Do It Anyway
People are often unreasonable, irrational, and self-centered.
Forgive them anyway.
If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives.
Be kind anyway.
If you are successful, you will win some unfaithful friends and some genuine enemies.
Succeed anyway.
If you are honest and sincere people may deceive you.
Be honest and sincere anyway.
What you spend years creating, others could destroy overnight.
Create anyway.
If you find serenity and happiness, some may be jealous.
Be happy anyway.
The good you do today, will often be forgotten.
Do good anyway.
Give the best you have, and it will never be enough.
Give your best anyway.
In the final analysis, it is between you and God.
It was never between you and them anyway.
- Mother Teresa
Forgive them anyway.
If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives.
Be kind anyway.
If you are successful, you will win some unfaithful friends and some genuine enemies.
Succeed anyway.
If you are honest and sincere people may deceive you.
Be honest and sincere anyway.
What you spend years creating, others could destroy overnight.
Create anyway.
If you find serenity and happiness, some may be jealous.
Be happy anyway.
The good you do today, will often be forgotten.
Do good anyway.
Give the best you have, and it will never be enough.
Give your best anyway.
In the final analysis, it is between you and God.
It was never between you and them anyway.
- Mother Teresa
Thursday, May 13, 2010
RZ's Daily Spark of Life
I was so excited that today is "Bike to Work Day" - there are more parking spots than usual and I don't have to park far away. Yah! =)
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Monday, May 10, 2010
Thursday, May 06, 2010
RZ's Daily Spark of Life
May is when college graduates take their diplomas in hand and go out to conquer the world. June is when the world counterattacks.
Tuesday, May 04, 2010
RZ's Daily Spark of Life
"Who can say where the road goes
Where the day flows, only time...
And who can say if your love grows
As your heart chose, Only time..."
- "Only Time" by Enya
Where the day flows, only time...
And who can say if your love grows
As your heart chose, Only time..."
- "Only Time" by Enya
Thursday, April 29, 2010
RZ's Daily Spark of Life
What do May flowers bring? pilgrims, June brides, June allergies, June bugs...
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Friday, April 23, 2010
RZ's Daily Spark of Life
"Nothing fails like success." - Arnold Toynbee
In other words, when a challenge in life is met by a response that is equal to it, you have success. But when the challenge moves to a higher level, the old , once successful response no longer works - it fails; this, nothing fails like success.
In other words, when a challenge in life is met by a response that is equal to it, you have success. But when the challenge moves to a higher level, the old , once successful response no longer works - it fails; this, nothing fails like success.
Sunday, April 04, 2010
RZ's Daily Spark of Life
Filing tax: Thanks Obama for American Opportunity Credit! Another $2500! :D
Friday, April 02, 2010
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
RZ's Daily Spark of Life
Obama, I have done my part of stimulating the US economy by making major purchases. You have to do your part now.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
RZ's Daily Spark of Life
The best things in life are not the free things, but the things that you work so hard for. =)
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
RZ's Daily Spark of Life
2010 Civic it is! It won by a vote of 12 to 2. Democracy has worked once again in America.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
RZ's Daily Spark of Life
Someone told me that he has a good news and a bad news. After I found out that they are, I responded,
"The goodness in the good news is much better than the badness in the bad news." =)
haha, I need to get copyright protection for some of the "RZ's Daily Spark of Life"...
"The goodness in the good news is much better than the badness in the bad news." =)
haha, I need to get copyright protection for some of the "RZ's Daily Spark of Life"...
Monday, March 08, 2010
Sunday, March 07, 2010
Tuesday, March 02, 2010
RZ's Daily Spark of Life
Right now the door is wide open. Once it's closed, it will be closed forever. Now is the time!
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Monday, February 22, 2010
The train that carries my D90 was deraileded, crashed, and burned in Bakersfield!!!
The train that carries my D90 was deraileded, crashed, and burned in Bakersfield!!! :(
My UPS tracking number:
http://tinyurl.com/ygdqxr2
CNN news:
http://www.cnn.com/2010/US/02/21/california.train.derailment/?hpt=T2
In life, good things always need to wait.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
RZ's Daily Spark of Life
If you do not dream, you will not find out about what's beyond your dreams.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
RZ's Daily Spark of Life
Many people have good ideas, only few will act on those ideas, and even fewer have the determination to see them through despite obstacles and others’ opinions. - RZ
Saturday, February 13, 2010
RZ's Daily Spark of Life
Of all the great things i've said, the first search result of "rz daily spark of life" in Google is "So today i fell asleep in class and the professor handed me a pillow."
sigh, this world....
Friday, February 12, 2010
RZ's Daily Spark of Life
No one can sympathize with everyone. But our God can sympathize with everyone.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
RZ's Daily Spark of Life
"Care more than others think is wise, Risk more than others think is safe, Dream more than others think is practical, Expect more than others think is possible."
Monday, February 08, 2010
Friday, February 05, 2010
RZ's Daily Spark of Life
The darker it gets in the world the brighter it's going be for God's people.
Thursday, February 04, 2010
Monday, February 01, 2010
Sunday, January 31, 2010
RZ's Daily Spark of Life
Ask people what the big problems are. Think about them. Work on solutions. Test them.
Friday, January 29, 2010
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
RZ's Daily Spark of Life
Monday, January 25, 2010
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Friday, January 15, 2010
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
RZ's Daily Spark of Life
Mother nature is a creation to be defended, not a divinity to be worshiped.
Friday, January 08, 2010
Sunday, November 08, 2009
The Mystery as the Secret
Colossians 1:26-27: The mystery which has been hidden from the ages and from the generations but now has been manifested to His saints to whom God willed to make known what are the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.
"Christ is the mystery, the secret, and the crucial focus of the divine economy. " I really like the point of the mystery being the secret. Practically speaking, to preach gospel to get people saved is not by our eloquence of speech, but it's by Christ's speaking within us; to overcome stress and anxiety is not by positive thinking, but it's by taking Christ as out enjoyment; to study the Bible is not by our own wisdoms and reasonings, it's by Christ's revelations to us.
Tuesday, September 08, 2009
RZ's Spark of Life
I don't want the summary of my life to contain the following three phases: "could have", "might have", or "should have."
Wednesday, August 05, 2009
Thursday, July 23, 2009
RZ's Daily Spark of Life
strength of character, will power, determination, honesty, courage, experience, talent, dedication, drive and nerve
Sunday, July 19, 2009
RZ's Daily Spark of Life
"Good timber does not grow with ease; the stronger the wind, the stronger the trees."
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
RZ's Daily Spark of Life
Sorry a lot of things have happened in my life in the last few weeks so I don't have time to reflect. Now as most of the things are settled, hopefully the Spark of Life would be more regular. =)
God rarely calls upon you at a time of your own choosing.
God rarely calls upon you at a time of your own choosing.
Wednesday, July 01, 2009
RZ's Daily Spark of Life
"The man who can drive himself further once the effort gets painful is the man who will win." - Roger Bannister
Monday, June 29, 2009
RZ's Daily Spark of Life
I don't like trying it multiple times and hopefully get it right one time. I only want do it once and get it right the first time.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
RZ's Daily Spark of Life
In the spirit of opening up to one another, my biggest fear is that you found out what my second biggest fear is. der... :P
Saturday, June 20, 2009
indoor rock climbing
I went to rock climbing the first time in my life. I liked the changllenge the feeling the thrill when i reach the top. =) Now i understood why do people love rock climbing so much. Let's go next week again!
RZ's Daily Spark of Life
It's all in the mind. Don't look back. Don't look down. Only the pure of heart can make it to the top.
RZ's Daily Spark of Life
It's all in the mind. Don't look back. Don't look down. Only the pure of heart can make it to the top.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Monday, June 15, 2009
RZ's Daily Spark of Life
You know what doubles sin? What doubles sin it is saying to yourself, I will do this because i know i can pray for forgiveness once it's done. To say to yourself that you can have your cake and eat it too.
Sunday, June 14, 2009
RZ's Daily Spark of Life
Small misfortune happens when over-excitement meets naiveness. sigh...
Oh well, that was a expensive lesson.
Oh well, that was a expensive lesson.
Monday, June 08, 2009
RZ's Daily Spark of Life
You probably shouldn't save the backup files to the same computer that you are trying to backup. ^_^
Sunday, June 07, 2009
Saturday, June 06, 2009
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Anatol's graduation
I went to a lot of graduations in the last few days. I only brought my camera with me for Anatol's graduation.
This is Frank. He graduated yesterday but I didn't take a picture with him. One day is not too late.
Today's superstar: my CS lab partner Anatol!!!
My suggestion: human bridge!
We sang a hymn for him. Lovely. =)
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
RZ's Daily Spark of Life
The finance class at berkeley is impractical because it doesn't take emotional risk into account. =)
In the last few days I was too busy with bCalc.net and finals, RZ's Daily Spark of Life will be more regular after I am done.
In the last few days I was too busy with bCalc.net and finals, RZ's Daily Spark of Life will be more regular after I am done.
Friday, May 15, 2009
www.bCalc.net is up!!!
Please check out website www.bcalc.net for our online graphing calculator. (Please don't not use IE)
It's a class semester project from CS169 Software Engineering.
For some fun, go the parametric tab and copy paste the following:
x(t) = sin(t)(e^(cos(t))-2cos(4t)-sin(t/12)^5)
y(t) = cos(t)(e^(cos(t))-2cos(4t)-sin(t/12)^5)
t=0 to t=70
Click it and see what happens!
And click zoom in (+). Wow!
No more TI83!
It's a class semester project from CS169 Software Engineering.
For some fun, go the parametric tab and copy paste the following:
x(t) = sin(t)(e^(cos(t))-2cos(4t)-sin(t/12)^5)
y(t) = cos(t)(e^(cos(t))-2cos(4t)-sin(t/12)^5)
t=0 to t=70
Click it and see what happens!
And click zoom in (+). Wow!
No more TI83!
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
RZ's Daily Spark of Life
I don't know where do you get your infos, but I stop caring about that a long time ago.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Seven Lessons I Learned From My Mother – Lesson 1: Concerning Home
In the spirit of Mother’s day, I am starting a new series called “Seven Lessons I Learned From My Mother”. I have searched deeply through my memory and have identified seven most important lessons from my mothers that made me who I am and are good indications of who I will become in the future. Those lessons include my mother’s advices on dwelling place, work, friends, life, marriage, faith etc. I am grateful and thankful for her. I will periodically release those stories one by one. So stay in tune. =)
Story:
When I was about six years old, I was playing at the balcony at my house. A mother bird was building a nest under our roof. I still remembered this vividly because my mother was very serious when she said this. She told me that “You see this mother bird who works very hard to build this nest for her children? We shouldn’t destroy it, because everyone deserves a home to rest. So Richard, when you grow up, no matter how much you dislike someone, never do things that will mess someone's home! Never destroy someone’s home! Home is the only place where people or animal find rest.”
My Reflection:
It’s strange how I still remember this story. Now I start to realize the significance of home. Home is a place for all living creatures to find rest, peace and satisfaction. No matter how hard the day is, nothing beats a resting place at night - a quiet and peaceful realization life is so simple and beautiful.
If I ask you to give me one word that describes the central theme of the bible, many would say “God”, “Christ”, “Church”, “Life”, “Truth” etc. They are all correct. They are just talking about the same thing from a different angle. If someone would ask me to use one word to describe bible, I would say it’s about “Home”. The whole bible is about how God wants to have a home in us and how we need a home in God! God and man are both satisfied in homes. =) I want to impress you the importance of home, because that’s what God wants in eternity! That’s why God wants to all those troubles to create men and save men. Even the omnipotent God needs a home to rest! So who gives us the right to destroy people or animals’ home?
Daily Spark of Life:
Never destroy someone’s home.
Story:
When I was about six years old, I was playing at the balcony at my house. A mother bird was building a nest under our roof. I still remembered this vividly because my mother was very serious when she said this. She told me that “You see this mother bird who works very hard to build this nest for her children? We shouldn’t destroy it, because everyone deserves a home to rest. So Richard, when you grow up, no matter how much you dislike someone, never do things that will mess someone's home! Never destroy someone’s home! Home is the only place where people or animal find rest.”
My Reflection:
It’s strange how I still remember this story. Now I start to realize the significance of home. Home is a place for all living creatures to find rest, peace and satisfaction. No matter how hard the day is, nothing beats a resting place at night - a quiet and peaceful realization life is so simple and beautiful.
If I ask you to give me one word that describes the central theme of the bible, many would say “God”, “Christ”, “Church”, “Life”, “Truth” etc. They are all correct. They are just talking about the same thing from a different angle. If someone would ask me to use one word to describe bible, I would say it’s about “Home”. The whole bible is about how God wants to have a home in us and how we need a home in God! God and man are both satisfied in homes. =) I want to impress you the importance of home, because that’s what God wants in eternity! That’s why God wants to all those troubles to create men and save men. Even the omnipotent God needs a home to rest! So who gives us the right to destroy people or animals’ home?
Daily Spark of Life:
Never destroy someone’s home.
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Saturday, May 09, 2009
Wednesday, May 06, 2009
RZ's Daily Spark of Life
If we don't do it, who is going to do it? If we don't do it now, when are we going to do it?
Tuesday, May 05, 2009
RZ's Daily Spark of Life
I have always been more curious than cautious, which sometimes makes me want to regret for my curiosity.
Monday, May 04, 2009
Saturday, May 02, 2009
RZ's Daily Spark of Life
I hate to say “I told you so”, but today I couldn't resist to say "I told you so!"
Friday, May 01, 2009
There is a great mystery, a wonderful story
I just got the eagerly anticipated CD from New York city young people. Words cannot describe my joy. Loving it to the uttermost...
I especially like track #10. God's love is amazing, regardless of our human conditions. Everytime I think about this make my heart smile. =) That would be my Daily Spark of Life: God fell in love with man; For only God's love can make man just the same as He in life and in nature.
There is a great mystery,
A wonderful story;
For ages 'twas hidden,
Now shown in His wisdom;
'Tis a divine romance
Of God and man in time;
Beyond understanding,
Yet seen in God's speaking.
God fell in love with man;
For only God's love can
Make man just the same as He
In life and in nature.
We are His expression,
His bride, His enlargement;
Forever, together,
As living, insep'rable as one couple
Eternally.
Though He was rejected
By men who were blinded;
His love is constraining,
His heart still unchanging;
Thus in incarnation
Came He as salvation;
His name is called Jesus,
And He came to seek us.
Though born as a sinner,
His blood has redeemed me.
He suffered on Calv'ry,
Then raised up in glory,
To regenerate me.
Now joined in one spirit
I love to enjoy Him,
For I've been forgiven!
His love is so tender,
To Him I'll surrender;
His name is so precious,
I gladly call, "Jesus!"
His Person's so charming,
My heart ever winning;
I'll hold back no longer,
I'll love Him forever.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
RZ's Daily Spark of Life
Challenges, obstacles, adversities and trials cause some people to break; other people to break records.
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