Links and Longhorn

Meet Boston Dynamics' toy, BigDog - despite the ominous-sounding name and purpose, it's quite cool. This real-life AT-AT has a miniature counterpart, LittleDog, which E has been eyeing hungrily for his research. It looks more like a mechanical 'roach than a dog; regardless of how it looks or its size, it has the potential for great things (since the AIBO pooped out). How ironic - BDI once invited E to work for them, and now he gets to work with them afterall.

Interesting blog post about the recent ports deal brouhaha, from a Singaporean perspective. Never even knew there was some history with PSA... Anyway, the points raised are insightful.

I just found out that a friend of an acquaintance was a contestant on Beauty and the Geek - the Rubik's Cube record holder. I don't watch the show, but reading the finalists' blurbs, the winners were kinda 'meh' - the guy isn't that geeky (a writer and museum critic?), and the babe isn't all that babe-y. The 'runners up', on the other hand, should've won the quarter million. Philosophy degree and PhD in mechanical engineering... hard core. His academically challenged partner is hotter too.

Went to Longhorn Steakhouse for dinner tonight. I was glad they didn't inflict country music on their customers. It was drizzling, and we had a 40-minute wait; we sat in the car, fogged it up, and watched people pull in the lot. Most of them were couples, some families. There were a lot of big American cars, and many blondes. We finally got seated, next to a very good-looking Asian family - E was quick to note that the 3 young girls, the oldest no more than 10, were beautiful and he hoped we'll be that lucky. :) I ordered an 11 oz. NY Strip medium rare. (I like them as bloody as they come, though I've never been bold enough to try one rare.) If I could eat a whole cow... *smacks lips* I thoroughly enjoyed the meal, it's been a while since we had steak (last Sunday). The place was a little strange (cramp, dim), but the food was yummy and the check was easy on the pocket, so I give it a thumbs up.

Watching movies and bumming on the couch... I love staying in.