Julia Catherine Lee
I am a traveler at heart. I love good food (spicy food, sushi) and wine. Nothing makes me happier than driving through rolling hills of wine country in California and Oregon.
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I was in Singapore that Fateful Morning of Sept 11I was in Singapore on that fateful morning of Sept 11 in my brick and mortar store closing up the day. It was late evening in Asia. I was due to fly back to US a week later, this is my story....
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Will the Fed Follow Australian Central Bank and Raise Interest Rate Soon?Australian Central Bank raised interest rate last week and surprised market watchers, will the US follow suit? If not which country is next? -
Should You Splurge and Get an Expensive Digital Camera? Well, it DependsHow much money should you spend on a digital SLR camera? should you listen to the salesman at the camera store, find the best deal available on Amazon? What factors must you consider carefully before deciding your next camera? -
There is a Photo Bug in All of UsA delightful photo, an image that warms our hearts. Is it the eye that is able to see what others cannot, or the fancy camera gears capturing the pretty scene? How does one become a better photographer? -
Make Your Own Delicious Oriental EggrollsThese yummy eggrolls are a labor of love especially if you make them from scratch, mostly from scratch that is except for the wrappers...read on
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America's Fascination with Flea MarketsA fun filled activity for the entire family - visiting your neighborhood flea markets
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A Light Summer Pasta SaladSummer is here and my favorite dish for a gathering of friends and family is a light pasta salad I have perfected over the year. Read on.
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The 1 2 3 of HDR High Dynamic Range PhotographyHow often have we been teased by the many vibrant imagery we see on a calendar or magazine cover and wonder what did the photographers do to get such beautiful images. We wonder if we can create these beautiful images as well.
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My Defining Moments in PhotographyPhotography is a wonderful journey. It is full of surprises. There have been many defining moments for me in my quest to be better.....
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My 401K Crashed and Burnt - a Client Said as He GrimacedThis tax season is especially hard for many who had literally seen their savings and 401K's evaporated over the last 12 months...Cramer has his "Wall of Shame" list and many others have started compiling their own, and here is mine: -
Savory Bacon Pineapple Party SnacksThis is one of those sinful appetizers that I make from time to time for my party guests. I called them my bacon pineapple savory starters. They make great hor d'oeuvres every time.
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Build a Second Income Stream - Start Writing TodayIt was Ivan S. Turgenev who said "If we wait for the moment when everything, absolutely everything is ready, we shall never begin". This famous quotation has gotten me off the couch and start writing... -
Blogging for the UninitiatedDo you need a blog to succeed? It depends...
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Camera's Self Timer - Handy in Many SituationsSelf timer is a standard feature in cameras one buys today. However, it is not a feature used frequently by those who had just migrated from a simple Point and Shoot to dSLR and are often overwhelmed by the many settings and controls.
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Who is to Catch Apple NowNews just out that Best Buy is selling refurbished iPhones in its nationwide stores.
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Light is All AroundPhotography is about seeing the light. If a modern day photographer can master the light and use light to convey her message just the way she intends it to be, she has a truly unique gift.
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Half Moon Bay, CaliforniaHalf Moon Bay is a beautiful coastal community in northern California. Fishing and tourism are two main industries. It is also a challenging surf spot for the initiated. The Crab Landing Steak and Seafood Restaurant was my pick for lunch. -
My 2009 New Year Resolutions - Simple and Back to BasicsTen New Year resolutions to share to make the world a greener and better place. -
How to Create a Sticky Blog - Advice and PitfallsBlogging can be fun and can pay off especially if it is you are using it to generate interests on your book or photograhy and artwork Your blog is a beast you must feed constantly so the content is fresh and updated each time your audience tune in...... -
Where is the $99 IPhone at Walmart? a Brilliant Move IndeedA quick search on Yahoo Finance turned up some interesting facts: Apple share price at the bottom of each boom bust cycle in the last 30 years: August 1985, share price $1.875. Now that might be before many of the present day geeks were born, read on... -
Why I BlogBlogging makes one feel a little naked and I guess one has to be comfortable with the idea. It took a while for me to be initiated as a blogger.
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Why Camera Lens Fog and How to Prevent ItYour camera is an expensive piece of equipment, this article explains about why camera lens are prone to fogging and what one can do to prevent it. -
A Simple Green Salad with a Touch of AsiaA wonderful recipe for an easy to make fresh green salad with a light zesty Asian dressing -
My Top Ten Best Seller List at Walmart This Holiday SeasonThis crummy economy is turning out to be a blessing for shoppers. I compiled a list of top ten best sellers at Walmart to help me with my "day after Christmas" shopping.
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My Book ListI am no Oprah, but I love books and lots of them. Books are my most precious possessions. Nothing makes me happier than curling up on my couch in front of the fireplace with a glass of wine this holiday season.
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The Much Talked About Seattle WeatherSeattle is a beautiful city, but weather can be dreadful at time except for the few months in the summer each year. It takes much getting used to especially if one did not grow up in the Pacific Northwest..
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You Have a Limited Budget and Want to Take Better Photos, Where Do You Start?Photography is a hobby and a vocation one could have for a life time. A great photograph evokes an emotion and a connection with the viewer. If you have a limited budget and aspire to take better pictures, where do you start?
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We Are Living in an Internet SpiralWe so readily embrace the internet and migrate our lives online. Have we stopped to think where this is leading us? Is it time to draw a line in the sand and take a stand?
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Pairing Asian Food with WineLearning to pair Asian food with wine is fun and this article is about my own experience and my recommendations -
How to Make Mouth Watering Singaporean Fried NoodleAn all-time favorite and one of the staple dish of the Southeast Asian diet, the yummy Singaporean fried rice noodle is not difficult to make and gets easier with practice. In this article, I share my secret recipe. -
Lives of Extremes Across AmericaAmerica is such a land of extremes. Unless we and those we elect do something about it quickly, America is in trouble.
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How to Steam Up Delicious Pot StickersSteaming up these delicious appetizers may sound simple but to get them to the right texture and flavor can be tricky. This is an article on how to steam them correctly and in addition how to prepare the tasty sweet and hot dipping sauce to go with it
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Waking Up EmptyLife in the digital age has definitely transformed our lives in many ways we never imagined. Is old fashioned romance dead?
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Lake Union and Center for Wooden Boats- a Visit in the RainIt was pouring cats and dogs as we drove up north on I5, I had wanted to take my cameras and do some photography around the lake. This was one of such days, I feel my heart was calling out to me. My trip was not in vain, I had a blast.
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Musings of a SoCal Island GirlRamblings of a different kind, stories from places faraway
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The Way I See the Stock MarketStock market is about momentum,, it is about glass half full or half empty.
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Working Towards Self EmploymentHow does one prepare for self employment. If you have been thinking about it, read on.
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Advice to My Mortgage ClientsHow to survive the current mortgage mess. Will the new Fannie Mae conforming limit which takes effect this coming Monday in some states help ease the much battered property market?
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Please Don't Create Another BubbleA mortgage broker's take on current financial and mortgage mess.........
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A Not so Funny Story: What Was I Thinking?Life will never be the same again......sigh