Sience Olympiad 2009-2010 Bridge

First place in school try-out.

Toyota Corolla Filters

Replaced air filter (FRAM CA9482) and cabin filter (TYC 800006P).
From Amazon for $23.
52,000 miles.

Toyota Corolla New Tires and Front Brake

4 Affinity Touring P195/65R15 tires for $338 after buy 1 get 1 free. (70 miles warranty). Free rotation every 5,000 miles.

Front brake was 95% worn. Replaced for $218 with caliper slide service.

Rear brake was only 10% worn. Adjusted for $33.

Recommended:
1. air filter $28
2. Flush Brake system: $115

Total today: $580.


52,000 miles.

Dodge Caravan New Battery

Bought from Autozone for $46 after 12 trade-in and 13 refund since I took it in at 5.5 years of the 7 year life.
959692 34-DL 7 year/84 month warranty.

88,300 miles.

Last replacement date: June 2004.

Toastmasters District 30 Humour Speech Contest 2009

2nd place at District 30 Humour Speech Contest

November 14, 2009




1st place at division Humour Speech Contest

October 13, 2009




1st place at area Humour Speech Contest

September 10, 2009

Dodge Caravan Oil Change

At Tire Connection for $33 (88,000 miles)

Looks like the following need work:

Timing cover gasket
oil pan leak
oil sending unit leak

for $850


Now they say the water pump and the transmission pan do not leak. We were below the car and could not see any wet! Did they lie when they told me they were leaking last time?!

Toastmasters Practice

Got up 5:30 and went to Bill's club to rehearse my speech for district contest. 7 people gave me feedbacks for 2 hours.
Thanks!

Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop 700

Features

Sleep and Log Off Hot Keys

Wireless Freedom

Compact Design

Scroll Wheel

Longer Battery Life

Optical Technology

Bought from Office Max for $40.

B Vision Examinnation

At VisionWorks by Lisa Dryer.

Right: 20/20
Left: 20/60

Corrected:

Right: 20/20
Left: 20/20

Priscription:
R: -02S RS
L: -12S -02SXBS

"Normal" vision is around 20/20 or 20/30. Having 20/60 means that you need to be 20 feet away from an object rather than a "normal" person who can see that object at 60 feet. At 20/60 you should still be able to function with everyday life and only need glasses to drive or to read a blackboard at school. 20/60 is only a mild impairment.

20/30 to 20/60 is considered mild vision loss, or near-normal vision 20/70 to 20/160 is considered moderate visual impairment, or moderate low vision 20/200 to 20/400 is considered severe visual impairment, or severe low vision 20/500 to 20/1,000 is considered profound visual impairment, or profound low vision less than 20/1,000 is considered near-total visual impairment, or near total blindness

Furnace Filter replacement 2009

Replaced Space-Gard 2200 filter with BestAir #SGM-G. Bought from Ace $37.

Panasonic (Inverter) Microwave - again

Bought at Bestbuy $115 (tax included).

Model: NN-SN667

1300 KW.

The one I bought 2 years broke with a error code H98.
Hope this thing last longer!

New Frigidaire Gas Range

Frigidaire 30 in gas range ES300
Bought from Bestbuy for $570.
Range 470
Connector: 30
Install: 30
Tax: 40

Manual: FGF366-MANUAL.pdf

The old GE XL44 range:
Part No. 183D5580P035
I Pub No. 49-8810-B

Tune Piano

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Kangaroo Rat

By KJ


I do not belong in one place

Do not belong in the other

Fit nowhere

Split between

Nowhere

A rabbit in an ocean

Gazing

All alone

Can’t decide where to go

A deep cavern in front of me

And one in the back

No stop sign

No green light

Just a black nothingness

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B, M,D Cell phone refill

B phone:
Refill card amount: $25.00 (from the card came with that new phone)

New balance in dollars: $61.53

New balance in minutes: 495 minutes

New expiration date: 8/16/2010

D phone:

Refill card amount: $10.00

New balance in dollars: $44.39

New balance in minutes: 325 minutes

New expiration date: 8/24/2010


Mom phone:

New balance in minutes: 900 minutes

New expiration date: 8/24/2010

Parakeet

Today is 2009-08-08!
It has been exactly one year since Beijing Olympic! We bought these birds from Petco for $21 each.

Japanese Garden

Visited with Xiaodi couple and John's granparents.

Toyota Oil Change

Changed oil at dealer for $29.
48,400 miles.

Stain Hardwood Floor

Materials:

3 quarts of Minwax fast-drying clear semi-gloss polyurethane. 9.95 each.
5 sheets of 220 grits sandpapers. $4
1 can of mineral spiris $7

1. Sand the lightly.
2. clean up
3. clean with mineral spirits
4. Apply the first coat

5. after a few hours, sand lightly, cleanup then apply the second coat

Next time: after 5-8 years. Apply 1 coat. Buy a good brush.

B Piano First Place

Canada Trip

Visited Niagara Falls, Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa from June 7 to June 13. Drove 2040 miles in my Caravan.

Paint Deck 2009

Cleaned the deck with TCP and power washer in 3 hours.
Painted 1st coat in 1 hour.
5 hours later painted 2nd coat in less than 1 hour.

Bought 2 gallans of paint and prushes etc for $70. Only used 1.2 gallan.

Next painting: 2012? 2013? 2014?. Should sand the surface before painting?

FPS Illinois 2009

Fifth Place.

2009 YMCA Membership etc.

5/9/2009 - join Y.
Paid $89 for period of 5/9 to 6/15. ($120 registration fee waived due to Safe n Sound registration).

5/9/2009 - Attended TM meeting in the morning. Told a joke about swine flu.

5/9/2009 - Dined at Sushi house.

5/10/2009 - went swimming in Y with B. The first time this year.

5/10/2009 - cleaned up clogged sink drain.

5/12/2009 - swimming in Y with B and K.

5/10/2009 - ordered a t-mobile cell phone for B for $32. The old one (bought in July 2007) broke.

Canon A1000 IS Camera

Bought from Amazon for $130. This is the new version of A570 IS which was broken by B in December CA trip.

Manufacturer's Description

The sleek design of the PowerShot A1000 IS is as refreshing as a breath of fresh air. Better still, its high-end features make everything simple: there’s the 10.0-megapixel resolution and powerful 4x optical zoom lens with Optical Image Stabilizer for sharpness along the full zoom range. A DIGIC III Image Processor with Canon Face Detection automatically lets every face stand out. Easy Mode and Easy Playback make this camera a marvel of simplicity.

PowerShot A1000IS Highlights



10.0 Megapixel resolution
With the PowerShot A1000 IS, dramatic, personal pictures have never been easier to shoot and share. This 10.0-megapixel camera lets you create impressive large photos of family and friends you’ll be proud to display. The high-resolution images taken by the A1000 IS can be enlarged up to 13 x 19 inches.

New slim design with a 4x Optical Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer
The PowerShot A1000 IS has a 4x optical zoom lens that makes it easy to get the inspiring, emotive close-ups that will make your images lasting keepsakes. This magnificent lens gives you the power to shoot distant subjects with razor-sharp precision and stunning lifelike color, so you can brilliantly capture a bird high atop a tree, a child’s winning goal from across the stadium or a school play from the last row. Plus, thanks to Canon’s highly sophisticated Optical Image Stabilizer technology, even at maximum zoom, every image is rock steady.



The A1000 IS is equipped with Canon’s acclaimed Optical Image Stabilizer Technology that automatically detects and corrects camera shake -- one of the leading causes of fuzzy or blurred shots. Even when zoomed in, you can get the steady, crisp, brilliant images you’ll be proud to shoot and share. And Canon’s Optical Image Stabilizer Technology is so convenient to use, it functions perfectly with or without a flash.



High-quality 2.5-inch LCD and optical viewfinder
The PowerShot A1000 IS’s 2.5-inch LCD screen gives you the big picture, whether you’re shooting, reviewing or showing off your images. This high-resolution screen offers a crisp, clear and bright picture. It also features Night Display for easy viewing in low light.

DIGIC III Image Processor with Genuine Canon Face Detection AF/AE/FE/WB
With DIGIC III, your images boast superior quality, the camera operates at top efficiency and battery life is enhanced. What’s more, DIGIC III enables Canon’s Face Detection, Motion Detection Technologies and Red-eye Correction to give you better, more true-to-life people shots. Simply press the shutter button halfway down, and the camera automatically pinpoints the faces in the scene and chooses the ideal focus point. The camera controls exposure settings and flash to keep every face looking bright and natural. The camera also selects and sets the optimal exposure and ISO settings automatically to keep everything looking sharp and clear. Red-eye Correction can be handled in-camera, in two ways. The Red-eye Correction during shooting uses the Face Detection Technology to recognize and remove red-eye from images as they're taken, before the file is written to the memory card. It's also possible to correct red-eye during image playback, using simple settings in the PowerShot A1000 IS's menu.



iSAPS Technology is an entirely original scene-recognition technology developed for digital cameras by Canon. Using an internal database of thousands of different photos, iSAPS works with the fast DIGIC III Image Processor to improve focus speed and accuracy, as well as exposure and white balance.

DIGIC III features Face Detection technologies, giving you the best possible results in any shooting situation. Face Detection AF/AE sets the focus point and exposure for the faces of your subjects. Face Detection FE adjusts the flash to correctly illuminate your subject to provide the best balance between your subject and the overall scene, eliminating the common problems of over and underexposed faces. Face Detection WB means the camera concentrates upon faces when calculating white balance for the best possible skin tones. Face Select and Track lets you highlight one face among several in a scene, and the camera concentrates on that person, even as they move around the scene. Face Detection Technology is a powerful contributing factor in Canon's Motion Detection Technology. Simply press the Face Selector Button, then the selected face is double-framed and tracked when the face moves in the frame.

Motion Detection Technology works in the background to instantly evaluate how fast your subject is moving. It automatically selects and sets the optimal exposure and ISO settings to keep everything looking sharp and clear. This feature provides higher ISOs when you need it for action-stopping shutter speeds. But when no movement is detected, it sets lower ISOs for excellent color and detail. Life doesn’t give you second chances to capture special times. That’s why the PowerShot A1000 IS features ISO 1600 and High ISO Auto settings that reduce the effects of camera shake and sharpen subjects in low-light situations, giving you greater shooting flexibility.

Red-eye Correction provides three options for removing red-eye from subjects in flash pictures.
1) The Red-eye Correction during shooting actually identifies and corrects red-eye in human subjects as pictures are taken.
2) The A1000 IS can be set to automatically detect and correct red-eye during image playback.
3) You can manually locate any red eyes in a scene during image playback on the LCD screen, and command the camera to remove them.

Easy Mode and Easy Playback mode
When you’re taking pictures, the only thing you want to think about is your subject. That’s why the PowerShot A1000 IS is equipped with Canon’s Easy Mode that works in the background to handle all the technical details for you. Now you can relax and concentrate on choosing just the right angle, capturing the perfect expression, framing your shot perfectly. To make showing off your images just as carefree, the A1000 IS features the new Easy Playback mode that makes viewing single images and slideshows on the camera effortless -- even if you’re new to digital photography! With 17 Shooting Modes including 8 Special Scene Modes, you’re ready for whatever shot comes your way.

Print/Share Button for easy direct printing and downloading
The PowerShot A1000 IS's Print/Share button makes direct printing easier than ever. Simply connect the A1000 IS to a Canon PIXMA Photo Printer or SELPHY Compact Photo Printer or any PictBridge compatible photo printer, press the lighted Print/Share button and print! Also use the Print/Share button to transfer images to a computer (Windows and Macintosh). Print your own ID photos in up to 28 different sizes or use the Movie Print function to output multiple stills from a recorded movie on a single sheet with a Canon SELPHY Compact Photo Printer.



What's in the Box

PowerShot A1000 IS Body
AA-size Alkaline Battery (x2)
SD Memory Card SDC-32MB
Wrist Strap WS-800
Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM
USB Interface Cable IFC-400PCU
AV Cable AVC-DC400

Spring 2009 at Home (2)

B Braces

Put braces on today.

Only in America anybody can get such Hollywood Orthodontic treatment!

My Lunch

Science Olumpiad 2009 Illinois State Tournament

University of Illinois Champaign

Second visit for Science Olympiad 2009.

Spring 2009 at Home

Replaced Carrier LBP2217 with BestAir A35 Water Pad from RPS Products. Dim: 10 x 13 x 1 - 11/16 ". Bought from Ace for $13.

Next change date: Fall 2011. (use for 2 winters - 2009 and 2010)

Last change date was September 2007. Used for winters of 2007 and 2008.

Scrambler Launching

First Place - Science Olumpiad 2009 Illinois Reginal Tournament

Dodge Caravan and Toyota

11 years now still like a new car. 79,500 miles.


Toyota is 4 year now and it is new!
46,000 miles.


I wash the cars. Sometimes!

Chase Loan

The last payment is due 8/1/2010 (must pay in July).
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j....7ch/b...1

Dodge Caravan Catalytic Converter

Replaced at Tire Connection after 4 years of living with 'Service Engine Soon' light on.
Walker converter: 298
O2 Sensor: 51
Labor: 59

Total: $437

Miles: 79,350

They did a inspection and recommended repairs:

1. Water pump: 170 part + labor
2. Transmission 100
3. Radiator hoses: 150
4. Spark plugs: 170
5. Coolant flush: 55

4 195/65/15 tires quote

70 K tires at Firestone $385; Tire Connection $420; Toyota $590.

Dodge Caravan Body Work

Used rust remove liquid to remove rust on three doors and apply dark primer.

Science Olympiad Reginal - 4 Medals

Scrambler - First Place



Meteorology- First Place



Compute This - Second Place



Experimental Design - Fourth Place

Scrambler for Sience Olympiad

Made this in three weeks. Reginal first place.

SAT Score

B took SAT in January 2009. Got score today: 1870

Critical Reading 650, range: 620-680, 90% national, 70% State
Math: 650, range: 620-680, 85% national, 60% state
Writing: 570, range: 530-610, 74% national, 43% state
Multi choice 57
Essay 08

Morning scene at home

Dodge Caravan Battery

Today I went to Autozone and found out that I bought a battery there for caravan in June 2004. This means the original one lasted 6 years.  So the battery is now almost 5 years old. 

They tested it and it is still very good. 

Maybe I should replace it before winter.

Dodge Caravan Oil Change and Front Rotor

At Tire Connection did these today:

1. Changed oil $33
2. Rotate 2 new tires to front free
3. Re-surface front rotor $80

78,500 miles.

They said the convert is causing the 'service engine soon' light on. Would replace for $400. Seems to be cheap.

K Birthday Number 9

It is a bowling party!

Clean up Toyota MAF (mass air flow) sensor

Before cleaning:


After cleaning:


Then disconnect negtive of battery to supress Check light. Let's if it comes back.