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3551 Trousdale Pkwy
Los Angeles, CA 90089
(213) 740-2311
Los Angeles, CA 90089
(213) 740-2311
University of Southern California
Category:
Colleges & Universities
Neighborhood: South Los Angeles
US News & World Report this year ranks USC as No. 23 in the nation for "the best national" universities category, tying with Carnegie Mellon.
UCLA was ranked 25
FIGHT ON!
UCLA was ranked 25
FIGHT ON!
1 Previous Review:
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8/8/2008
I give props to UCLA, they may have better programs in public health, law, business, medicine, and fine arts...all right even B ball.
Fine, per the US News and World Report for 2008's best colleges, they're number 25 and USC is 27.
But there are some things that make Trojans better
10 REASONS USC IS BETTER THAN UCLA
USC is the 8th most connected, high-tech campus in the US according to PC Magazine.
Trojan Family network. It has helped me professionally
Community outreach programs like the annual "Friends and Neighbors" volunteer service and the involvement of USC with the local community has earned the school recognition as a "College with a Conscious" as named by the Princeton Review.
USC's role in improving the surrounding communities earned the school the title of "College of the Year 2000" by Time Magazine
USC admits more international students, helping to create a more culturally diverse environment
USC was here first! Established in 1880. We have three campuses and one of the largest teaching hospitals in the nation. Have you seen the new state of the art LAC+USC Medical Center?
According to US News and World Report USC ranks higher in engineering (top 10 in nation), pharmacy, and social work. USC's Physical Therapy program is #1 in the nation!
We don't have stupid traditions. What is the point of yelling at the top of your lungs at midnight to break from studying during "Midnight Yell"? Why run half nekkid in the "Undie Run"?
People love to give us money! USC's endowment is a billion dollars greater than UCLA. George Lucas likes us so much he donated $175 million to the School of Cinematic Arts. Though Bruins SOM might have received 200 million, Trojans have received 5 nine figure gifts.
Athletics. USC Football. USC has had more Trojans at the olympics than any other university.
FIGHT ON!!!
This is the third installation of this chain restaurant from Taiwan featuring Chinese and central Taiwan style dishes. Located in the old Maru Sushi restaurant, they've remodeled and the signage is not up yet, but Liang's Kitchen is up and running in Arcadia. Their grand opening was at the beginning of October 2009 and though the taste was good, I thought the fare at the San Gabriel location was better as some dishes here were on the sweet side or could have used a little more flavor. Hopefully, they're just kinks that will be worked out in time.
To date, I've tried these dishes from Liang Ma Ma's.
APPETIZERS
- bittermelon
- pork stuffed chili (recommended)
- green onion pancake
- spicy wontons (highly recommended)
- stewed tofu (Tainan style dish of soft tofu covered in sauce and cilantro)
NOODLES
- beef noodle soup (unique flavor, they use a spice I only taste in Taiwanese dishes)
- tomato minced pork noodle (my favorite, be sure to get the thick cut)
- shredded pork with pickled vegetable noodle
- szechuan sweet bean noodle (mmmmm)
- cold noodle (mediocre)
I was told by our server in the San Gabriel location that one of their specialities is the tomato minced pork noodles. Choose the thick wide cut handmade noodles, I think about this dish a lot. Made with fresh tomatoes, it reminds me of spaghetti.
To order, you go from a picture and text menu and mark off a checklist, like at Din Tai Fung. Though the checklist is in Chinese, there are corresponding letters and numbers to help Chinese illiterate folks like myself. Or you could always ask a server to help you order.
Though you could probably find a hole-in-the-wall that specializes in the best of one dish or another, the menu here is extensive, the restaurant clean and decorated, and each dish is prepared good enough to make me want to go back for more.
To date, I've tried these dishes from Liang Ma Ma's.
APPETIZERS
- bittermelon
- pork stuffed chili (recommended)
- green onion pancake
- spicy wontons (highly recommended)
- stewed tofu (Tainan style dish of soft tofu covered in sauce and cilantro)
NOODLES
- beef noodle soup (unique flavor, they use a spice I only taste in Taiwanese dishes)
- tomato minced pork noodle (my favorite, be sure to get the thick cut)
- shredded pork with pickled vegetable noodle
- szechuan sweet bean noodle (mmmmm)
- cold noodle (mediocre)
I was told by our server in the San Gabriel location that one of their specialities is the tomato minced pork noodles. Choose the thick wide cut handmade noodles, I think about this dish a lot. Made with fresh tomatoes, it reminds me of spaghetti.
To order, you go from a picture and text menu and mark off a checklist, like at Din Tai Fung. Though the checklist is in Chinese, there are corresponding letters and numbers to help Chinese illiterate folks like myself. Or you could always ask a server to help you order.
Though you could probably find a hole-in-the-wall that specializes in the best of one dish or another, the menu here is extensive, the restaurant clean and decorated, and each dish is prepared good enough to make me want to go back for more.
1754 E Walnut St
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 796-2121
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 796-2121
Grisbach Albert H Glass House
Neighborhood: Pasadena
Great customer service if you are in need of glass repair. I called for a quote while at work and they sent some one over to measure the window without my presence being required. I could have saved on labor charges if I knew how to remove and bring the frame in myself, but paying $70 to repair a 36 x 26 window was a whole lot cheaper than any quote I was given through places I found online. The next day, I called back authorizing them to fix the window and came home to an invoice on my door and a fixed window. I'm satisfied with the repair, price, and especially the promptness.
1130 S. Baldwin Ave Ste A5
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 446-6889
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 446-6889
Sing Young Music World
Category:
Electronics
Sing Young Music World was the first company to bring karaoke machines to the US since 1983. It is a family owned business and they treat all their customers like family.
Back in the 80's, songs were stored on 8-track tapes and microphones weren't wireless. Today, you can purchase a Magic Microphone that can store up to 100's of songs depending on how many chips you put in the microphone. You can get CDG software by special order.
Sing Young has branched out from karaoke electronics to become a home entertainment retailer as a licensed dealer for Pioneer, Sony, Samsung, LG, Toshiba, Panasonic, and Sharp. They also carry blue ray players, all zone DVD players, karaoke players, receivers, and speakers. Speaker brands include Canton, Tannoy, Niles, Elan, Bose, JBL, Infiniti, BMB, Vocal Pro, Martin Ranger, and more.
They have the lowest prices in town and the best customer service. Sing Young has custom installations for homes and businesses. Feel free to bring in a model number for any consumer electronics for a competitive price quote.
Located in the same plaza as Din Tai Fung, JJ Bakery, and Phoenix Boutique, stop by the store the next time you're waiting for a table or picking up some bread.
Sing to stay young!
Full Disclosure: My brother and sister owns this business. I do not have any financial interest in this business. I have purchased an all zone DVD player for $39 and not only has it lasted over the years, it came with a one year warranty.
Back in the 80's, songs were stored on 8-track tapes and microphones weren't wireless. Today, you can purchase a Magic Microphone that can store up to 100's of songs depending on how many chips you put in the microphone. You can get CDG software by special order.
Sing Young has branched out from karaoke electronics to become a home entertainment retailer as a licensed dealer for Pioneer, Sony, Samsung, LG, Toshiba, Panasonic, and Sharp. They also carry blue ray players, all zone DVD players, karaoke players, receivers, and speakers. Speaker brands include Canton, Tannoy, Niles, Elan, Bose, JBL, Infiniti, BMB, Vocal Pro, Martin Ranger, and more.
They have the lowest prices in town and the best customer service. Sing Young has custom installations for homes and businesses. Feel free to bring in a model number for any consumer electronics for a competitive price quote.
Located in the same plaza as Din Tai Fung, JJ Bakery, and Phoenix Boutique, stop by the store the next time you're waiting for a table or picking up some bread.
Sing to stay young!
Full Disclosure: My brother and sister owns this business. I do not have any financial interest in this business. I have purchased an all zone DVD player for $39 and not only has it lasted over the years, it came with a one year warranty.
1400 Bradley Ln
Carrollton, TX 75007
(972) 385-2228
Carrollton, TX 75007
(972) 385-2228
Executive Car Service
Categories:
Taxis,
Limos,
Airport Shuttles
Excellent alternative form of transportion over a shuttle or cab if you are in Dallas.
The driver was there to meet me in the baggage area with a nicely printed name card and the vehicle also had a placard with my Jane Doe. The black Lincoln Town car I rode solo in was very spacious, clean, and comfortable but I kept thinking about the gas being wasted and the added pollution as 160 attendees of the conference I attended all got the same VIP service.
So I was very happy I carpooled in the SUV with 4 other passengers on the return trip to the airport. Bag service and water or soda offered en route, not too shabby to feel like an exec for a sec.
Price wise, there is a base rate that they add charges to based on number of passengers and number of stops, it costed about 125 to take 5 passengers between Frisco and Dallas which isn't too bad compared to renting cars or taxis. Shuttles will always be your best budget bet, but if money is no object or it's not on your dime, Executive Car Service has nice vehicles with professional drivers
The driver was there to meet me in the baggage area with a nicely printed name card and the vehicle also had a placard with my Jane Doe. The black Lincoln Town car I rode solo in was very spacious, clean, and comfortable but I kept thinking about the gas being wasted and the added pollution as 160 attendees of the conference I attended all got the same VIP service.
So I was very happy I carpooled in the SUV with 4 other passengers on the return trip to the airport. Bag service and water or soda offered en route, not too shabby to feel like an exec for a sec.
Price wise, there is a base rate that they add charges to based on number of passengers and number of stops, it costed about 125 to take 5 passengers between Frisco and Dallas which isn't too bad compared to renting cars or taxis. Shuttles will always be your best budget bet, but if money is no object or it's not on your dime, Executive Car Service has nice vehicles with professional drivers
400 S Baldwin Ave Lowr
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 447-5903
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 447-5903
Baby Gap
Categories:
Children's Clothing,
Women's Clothing,
Maternity Wear
More and more these days, I'm buying gifts for my friend's children. Though Baby Gap has sales, it's still a lot of money to pay for clothes that will only last a baby a few months. $35 for a cotton dress and a pair of shoes for a one year old that she will outgrow in less than half a year. It's no joke when they say having kids are expensive!
I love learning about cultural practices. I came here this past weekend to buy a gift for a Korean Toljabee. It is a traditionally celebrated first birthday in which the baby is placed in front of a number of items and depending on what the child chooses, it is supposed to predict the future.
If the child picks the book, a scholarly path is foreseen
If the child picks a microphone, a future career in entertainment is forecasted
If the child picks a ball of string, a long life is expected
If the child picks the stethoscope, a career in medicine is predicted
If the child picks the money bill, an affluent future is foreseen
There was also a computer mouse, but I can't recall what that represented
The birthday girl dressed in traditional Korean garb chose the book, foretelling a future as a good student. Never mind the bias in choosing this when there is a picture of ELMO on the cover! The second time around, she chose the hundred dollar bill.
Before I left, the grandfather gave me a box of rice cakes. The symbolism of the rice cakes is a wish of long life and happiness for the one year old.
I love learning about cultural practices. I came here this past weekend to buy a gift for a Korean Toljabee. It is a traditionally celebrated first birthday in which the baby is placed in front of a number of items and depending on what the child chooses, it is supposed to predict the future.
If the child picks the book, a scholarly path is foreseen
If the child picks a microphone, a future career in entertainment is forecasted
If the child picks a ball of string, a long life is expected
If the child picks the stethoscope, a career in medicine is predicted
If the child picks the money bill, an affluent future is foreseen
There was also a computer mouse, but I can't recall what that represented
The birthday girl dressed in traditional Korean garb chose the book, foretelling a future as a good student. Never mind the bias in choosing this when there is a picture of ELMO on the cover! The second time around, she chose the hundred dollar bill.
Before I left, the grandfather gave me a box of rice cakes. The symbolism of the rice cakes is a wish of long life and happiness for the one year old.
This newly built library smells brand spanking new inside
You can borrow periodicals, audio books, nonfiction, fiction, reference books, DVDs, even movies.
They have a section of Chinese literature and children's section
The walls are so high and the grounds very well kept, it's not very quiet as you can hear people chatting in the community conference meeting room from the main section of the library.
Their conference and garden areas can be rented for private use
I came here to use their computers for research, you just need a library card. Lots of desktops and space.
I enjoyed perusing the Rotating Art pieces that are on display as part of a contest now
The collection at the library is still in the process of being built. So donations of books are welcome.
You can borrow periodicals, audio books, nonfiction, fiction, reference books, DVDs, even movies.
They have a section of Chinese literature and children's section
The walls are so high and the grounds very well kept, it's not very quiet as you can hear people chatting in the community conference meeting room from the main section of the library.
Their conference and garden areas can be rented for private use
I came here to use their computers for research, you just need a library card. Lots of desktops and space.
I enjoyed perusing the Rotating Art pieces that are on display as part of a contest now
The collection at the library is still in the process of being built. So donations of books are welcome.
Sometimes I am beside myself.
When I am in squirrel mode, I act like a rodent.
Sometimes I hate on my fellow chipmunk, but we're actually from the same family Scuridae.
Some folks think I'm a pest, but don't mess with me because I have sharp teeth that keep growing and I will bite you if you test me.
But I should behave or I could end up as part of a recipe since I'm considered wild game in certain regions of the US.
I am high in cholesterol
I'm an omnivore, that means I eat everything! I even eat mayo straight out of the single serving bag http://www.yelp.com/bi...
Spring is coming, so hopefully I'll lose some weight since the nuts will be sprouting and other food sources aren't readily available yet
Reference:
http://en.wikipedia.or...
When I am in squirrel mode, I act like a rodent.
Sometimes I hate on my fellow chipmunk, but we're actually from the same family Scuridae.
Some folks think I'm a pest, but don't mess with me because I have sharp teeth that keep growing and I will bite you if you test me.
But I should behave or I could end up as part of a recipe since I'm considered wild game in certain regions of the US.
I am high in cholesterol
I'm an omnivore, that means I eat everything! I even eat mayo straight out of the single serving bag http://www.yelp.com/bi...
Spring is coming, so hopefully I'll lose some weight since the nuts will be sprouting and other food sources aren't readily available yet
Reference:
http://en.wikipedia.or...
Ten Ren is the company that brings you Tea Station. This location has the best boba, with the perfect chewiness with the right amount of brown sugar sweetness and the most fragrant tastiest tea. My standard drink is the yogurt green tea with aloe vera jelly.
I've mentioned in previous reviews and on threads that boba means humongous breasts. In Taiwan, boba is usually called pearls, but the name comes from the Taipei version of Hooters with hot chics (la mei) in tight tops with shakers shaking the bobas and I'm not talking about the tapioca pearls. Those tea shops are no longer around, but the name has stuck.
I've mentioned in previous reviews and on threads that boba means humongous breasts. In Taiwan, boba is usually called pearls, but the name comes from the Taipei version of Hooters with hot chics (la mei) in tight tops with shakers shaking the bobas and I'm not talking about the tapioca pearls. Those tea shops are no longer around, but the name has stuck.
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Yelping SinceApril 2007
I yearn for yakitori, it's my favorite styles of Japanese food these days. For location alone, I am a fan. Aside from Shinsengumi in Monterey Park there is no better place for yakitori in the SGV until Hinotori came along. Located where Sakana used to be, the decor isn't as modern or nice as SSG MP, but the yakitori and specials are a welcome addition to the city of Arcadia. With jazz playing loudly in the background, the restaurant has traditional and some innovative dishes.
They have kushikatsu which is the fried version of yakitori, it came with a skewer of pork belly, quail eggs, and an asparagus spear drizzled in a tonkatsu sauce base. We also had standard skewers of tsukune (meatball), which also came with a version with cheese on it (which I wouldn't recommend as it tasted like a cheeseburger), gyutan (beef tongue), butabara (pork belly), teppo (pork tripe), momo (chicken thigh), chicken breast, quail eggs, and some items from their specials like the special heart, eggplant and okra. My favorite was the chicken knee cartilage.
Tapas we shared included the toro toro negi omelette and fried chicken in ponzu. Carbs we had included the grilled rice ball, the onigiri didn't have the crunchy exterior found at SSG and a yakitori rice bowl covered with a raw egg.
For dessert, we shared vanilla ice-cream with hot macha poured over it, though the concept was great, the ice-cream was over pouring and difficult to taste the macha. Complimentary cups of roasted green tea came at the end of our mean, it was good tea.
Although not the best yaktori in the SGV, it is the best and only spot in Arcadia and prices for food and alcohol are comparable to SSG. I hope they do well and stay in town so I don't have to drive to Torrance to Torihei for my yakitori needs, at least they don't charge $1 for yuzu pepper here.