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Google Page Speed Service — A Short Review

Aug 08. 2011

11 days ago, Google announced a new tool that aims to speed up the loading of websites. The new Page Speed Service utilizes the optimization techniques outlined by the company's Page Speed Online API and takes it a step further: by rewriting pages and delivering them to users using Google's servers. On the Google Code blog, Google says that it has seen speed improvements from 25% to 60% on some sites. Google has a gallery and a comparison test that users can try themselves. While the service seems pretty cool at first glance, it is not without controversy due to the fact that it requires users to point the CNAME of their URL to Google's own servers. (Take a look at the myriads of unfavorable comments on TechCrunch's...

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Claire, Comang, Cute, Geek, Personal, Reviews, Star Wars

Star Wars Costumes (126 Days Until Halloween)

Jun 27. 2011

Last week, BuyStarWarsCostumes.com contacted me and asked if I would be interested in reviewing a couple of their costumes. If you're thinking that I would be stupid to turn down such an offer, you are correct. I chose the Toddler Princess Leia costume for Claire and the Darth Vader Dog costume for Comang. The costumes arrived over the weekend and now, for the first time in years, I am looking forward to Halloween! I had chosen the Princess Leia costume in the toddler size, thinking that Claire might be too big for the infant size once October 31st rolls around. However, the toddler size is huge! I think that a 2 or even a 3 year old would fit comfortably in it. After looking over...

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Beauty, Giveaways, Personal, Reviews

BB Creams (And a Giveaway!)

Jun 13. 2011

If you are Asian, there's a very good chance that you already know what BB Creams are — after all, they have been all the rage in Korea, Japan, and China for the past few years. So if you're familiar with BB Creams, please feel free to skip the next section.  :-) What is a BB Cream? BB Cream, or Blemish Balm Cream, first originated in Korea when a famous actress underwent laser skin surgery and used a German formula of concealer+regenerative/protective cream during her recovery...

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Books, Geek, Personal, Reviews

A Book to Keep You Cool This Summer

Jun 09. 2011

I don't know about the rest of the country, but we are absolutely SWELTERING here in the NYC area. Our nanny actually got a call from her son earlier today because all the local schools were closing early due to the intense heat. As I vastly prefer the cold over the heat, I usually stay indoors when the weather is like this, thankful for the wonderful invention that is central air, gorging on cool, fresh fruit and (if I have the time) reading a good book. And what better way to stay cool in the summer than with a scary tale that chills your bones? I am sure that every avid reader has at least one book that they can read over...

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Baby, Blogging, Claire, Giveaways, Parenting, Reviews

Magic Sleepsuit Giveaway!

Apr 11. 2011

Remember the Magic Sleepsuit? Let's see if this helps refresh your memory: Baby Merlin's Magic Sleepsuit was invented by Maureen Howard, a pediatric physical therapist and a mother of four. It was designed for babies who are approximately 3 months of age and have been swaddled, but are beginning to grow out of that stage. The Magic Sleepsuit provides babies with the cozy and secure sleep environment that they became so accustomed to with swaddling. It aids in making a positive transition into that spacious crib, and promotes back sleeping which all mothers know is the best sleep position for reducing the risk of SIDS. We first purchased  the Magic Sleepsuit when Claire was going through her "four-month wakeful" period — only napping 30...

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