Category Archives: Advice
World’s richest man shares thoughts…
William Henry Gates III better known as “Bill Gates” is the world’s richest man (at least for now) according to Fortune Magazine. Many people are fascinated about the man who’s accrued more wealth than anyone else for most of the … Continue reading
It’s pronounced Kim Yuh-Na or Kim Yeon-ah not Yoo-Na
Korea’s incredibly proud of it’s figure skating champion which many forms of media have spelled her name “Kim Yu-Na” or “Kim Yu Na.” However, as it would be phonetically pronounced when reading the name from the west, people are calling … Continue reading
Filed under Advice, ESL, Interesting..., Linguistics, Sports
Advice to help you be happier in life
The first story’s titled: 5 Things That Will Make You Happier Clara Moskowitz LiveScience Senior Writer LiveScience.com – Mon Feb 22, 11:50 am ET Some scientists have argued that happiness is largely determined by genetics, health and other factors mostly outside of our control. But recent … Continue reading
Filed under Advice, Great finds, Just interesting...
This summer’s sleeper (in Korea)
The summer’s been littered with box office hits here in South Korea like Haeundae and Transformers (from the states). GI Joe starring Lee Byung-hun as well is up there in the charts with Harry Potter making it’s usual splash on … Continue reading
Filed under Advice, Cinema, Theories by Brandon, Video
Brady’s Laws for Understanding of the Young
This should be mandatory reading for CDI and other English teachers in South Korea. I found it to be entertaining. I got this from a book of essays of high schoolers who obtained admissions in the best Universities in the … Continue reading
Filed under Advice, Education, Great finds, Humorous, Inspirational
Great weight loss and physical health tips from my roomate
My roomate Devin Nowroski gave some of the best advice to me the other day about working out, your food intake and not being misled about the misconception that running for example equals more energy or that you lose weight … Continue reading
Filed under Advice, Impressive, Inspirational, Just interesting..., People, Rants, Sports, Statistics
Hagwon Advice…
I’ve been around the (Korean) block a few times… More specifically, I’ve been in the English as a Foreign Language (and as CDI or Chungdahm Learning likes to call it their patented ESL programs) industry for more than five years … Continue reading
More motorcycle issues (possibly resolved?)
This is honestly just for my own record keeping, but after visiting a local bike shop near Pusan National University, the shop owner told me that the regulator was the problem. He even said he’ll bet on it and will … Continue reading
Filed under Advice, History, Journal Entry, Korea life, Kyopo life, Mechanical, Stupid, Transportation
Tags which wreak havoc on WordPress templates
If you liked the post, y not bookmark it by clicking any of the below icons: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: I think I finally figured it out. I’ve already found that copying content/text from … Continue reading
Filed under Advice, Interesting..., Opinions, Random finds, Technology, Theories by Brandon, Web Dev
Customer Service Contact information is still a pain to get – even in Korea: Case in point – SK Broadband
If you liked the post, feel free to bookmark it: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: I recently moved. I’ll definitely be posting about the experience here because it’s literally the 5th time I’ve moved here … Continue reading
Filed under Advice, Business practices, Customer Service, Korea life, Opinions, Sneaky, Stupid, Unfortunate
If, then… I wish someone would develop a contingency software tool!
Save this to read later: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: Many of us work hard — very hard for that matter. We’re willing to put many hours into our work and at times are incredibly … Continue reading
Filed under Advice, Business practices, Communications, Interesting..., Theories by Brandon, Work
What to do if you’re locked out of your home in Korea
Save this for later viewing/reading: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: What a night it’s been… I was planning on staying up late, but wasn’t sure if I would be pulling another all nighter so soon … Continue reading
Filed under Advice, Business practices, Korea life, Random thoughts, Real Estate, Sneaky, Stupid, Technology, Unfortunate
Korean websites where you can find computer/laptop deals
Save this post for future reference: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: My coworkers recently showed me some Korean websites to shop for computers since I said I was looking for a cheap laptop to replace my current … Continue reading
Filed under Advice, Great finds, Great sites, Korea life, Shopping, Technology
Who wants to be a millionaire – Indian style…
Come back to this blog again later: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: Tried to watch this movie a month plus ago, but after being reminded by IMDB‘s MOVIEmeter Top 10 list (#6 on the list … Continue reading
Filed under Accolades, Advice, Cinema, Entertainment, Interesting..., Opinions, Reviews, Video
