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In Korea, cell phones have their own area code(s). In the past, each major cell phone company had a unique area code, say 010, 011, 016, 017, etc. However, recently the government is transitioning ALL cell phones to the 010 area code, as part of the number portability plan (similar to what we have in the USA, where you can move your number between different carriers). When someone buys a new phone...

Twice today I missed out on good photo ops. I gotta carry my camera with me everywhere I go. First, I saw one of these viola or cello players carrying her instrument in a hard case on her back, like a backpack. I didn't want to be too obvious about taking her picture, so i walked on past her for about 30 yards. She was busy typing a text message, so I figured I had the time. When I turned around...

Trevor and MY are finally ready to open the new Beer O'Clock. This time they have a partner in crime, Clark. This one is located in Shinchon, on the second floor corner, with lots of windows and a terrace. My job was to install the video and sound systems, and it was a lot of fun. Unfortunately I'm getting too old for this work, I think. Crawling on the floor, balancing on ladders, and lifting...

Well, I was first introduced to the concept of a number in a name from listening to my Dad's Tom Lehrer records. The introduction to one song went something like this:I am reminded at this point of a fellow I used to know who's name was Henry, only to give you an idea of what an individualist he was he spelt it HEN3RY. The 3 was silent, you see.Then I barely remember an interior design store back...

I'm sure Young Stumbler #1 won't approve, but I'm wearing my slippers in the office this week instead of my regular shoes:A few weeks ago, I noticed my foot was sore. I thought the reason was that my shoe inserts (shoe liners, shoe pads?) were getting too old. So, I bought a few sets of new inserts. As I was installing them into my shoes, I happened to rub my heel with my hand, and felt a small...

I saw this package of popcorn at the store, featuring a photo of ...

Young Stumbler #3 was in a most excellent musical this weekend. She played the role of Ruth. It was a wonderful production, with great music and a very entertaining play. Here are a few phot...

Normally airplane food, even in business class, is nothing to write home about. But on the flight yesterday, the meal was especially good. I don't know if that is because of the new plane, or just a change in the menu choices.I forgot to photograph the first salad/soup course, but it was good, and they served a tomato soup that I actually liked. Next was the main course, which I selected steak,...

There was an airplane problem in Seoul apparently, and they had swapped planes for my flight to Atlanta. Turns out this plane is the first in a new fleet of long range Boeing 777-200LR aircraft to be used by Delta. From talking to the crew, it will be used at first on flights that are even longer the Seoul-Atlanta, say flights to Sydney or Dubai. The cool feature of this plane is new lay-flat seats/beds...

I'm sitting in the airport lounge at the Seoul Incheon International Airport. This is a fairly new lounge in the new A-Concourse. Apparently Delta flights will be served from this new concourse, as this is my second flight from here. You can see my plane out the window (with the Delta tail), and another JAL plane as we...

I stumbled upon this scene this morning, which is the morning after recycling day. I posted a photo before of all the bags of recycled material, but this was the first time I've seen the next step. He picks up several bags at one time and drops them into this huge truck.BTW, I've noticed that the recycling consists of probably 60% plastic. There's probably dozens of scientific papers written about...