December is going fast. Today was the last day for official working day for 2019, and the institute will be closed until 1/2/2020.
I was making backup files, then taking online training course for Institutional Review Board (IRB), which would be required for upcoming human cancer sample procurement from Surgery department for the lab.
With total 17 modules, the online course came with so much reading materials. I was spending almost all day on the course, yet it would take another day to complete remaining 6 modules.
Some of my working time goes to preparation. Good things do not just happen unless I make them happen. And to make something good happen, I need planning and preparation, as well as deciding what to do and what not to do.
Winter break is a good time for that; planning, preparation, and deciding what to do and not to do, for 2020.
Another decade will be starting. May it be a great time.
December 23, 2019
December 12, 2019
Dance: mini milonga marathon in Dallas, Dec. 2019
There was three consecutive milongas in three days in Dallas (12/6 Fri,7 Sat and 8 Sun).
It turned out that they have monthly evening milonga on 1st Saturday, and monthly Sunday afternoon milonga on 2nd Sunday. This month, the 1st Saturday and 2nd Sunday fall in the same weekend. Combining a Friday evening milonga, they set up this three milonga weekend and dubbed as "mini milonga marathon".
For us out of towners, the setting is convenient. So I drove to Dallas on Saturday, had two parties, and came back on Sunday.
The Saturday milonga had a crowd of decent size. I counted about 25 couples dancing on the floor at one time. There were seven people from Oklahoma. The Dallas people were welcoming and I had good dances. I appreciate it.
I also enjoyed watching as well. Milonga is like Sushi train. While I sit, couples come dancing, allowing me to observe up close, then move away. Some may be more interesting than others, but each couple is unique.
There are many different points you can watch. Each dancer's skill level, how they manage to cooperate, interesting moves and musical interpretations, body usage, pattern habits, style match-up, simply appreciating good dancers, ...etc. While watching I'd pick up interesting moves, or figure out dancers' habits so that later I can lead informed.
Since I am from out of town, speculating bunch of things by just watching was also fun.
For Sunday afternoon milonga, the dress suggestion was white ("Winter White"). The crowd was mostly white, including myself.
There was a kid (teen?) in the afternoon milonga. I danced a couple of Tandas with her. Kids are lighter, so it takes extra care to place her in the right spot with good axis. No rush. Once adjustment was done, it was nice and easy dance. The kid was dancing fine and catching on quick. Fast progress is also a kid thing that I like. Hope she'd enjoy dancing many good Tangos.
But there was a sad realization also. In Oklahoma Tango communities, we do not have kids.
Starting young can give you some edge in any dancing. Some dance professionals I know started very young. I've seen some kids in Swing dance club, ballroom parties, Salsa studios, hip hop class, etc. Yet, I don't recall kids in Tango parties.
(...is it because of wine? Maybe.)
Anyhow, it was a nice weekend excursion. They'll have these mini marathon again in May and in November in 2020. I'll keep an eye on the calendar.
PS. On the Sunday the journal office sent me their decision; another revision. They gave me two weeks. I'm on it. Tomorrow we''ll have Holiday lunch for our lab. Year end is going quickly.
It turned out that they have monthly evening milonga on 1st Saturday, and monthly Sunday afternoon milonga on 2nd Sunday. This month, the 1st Saturday and 2nd Sunday fall in the same weekend. Combining a Friday evening milonga, they set up this three milonga weekend and dubbed as "mini milonga marathon".
For us out of towners, the setting is convenient. So I drove to Dallas on Saturday, had two parties, and came back on Sunday.
The Saturday milonga had a crowd of decent size. I counted about 25 couples dancing on the floor at one time. There were seven people from Oklahoma. The Dallas people were welcoming and I had good dances. I appreciate it.
I also enjoyed watching as well. Milonga is like Sushi train. While I sit, couples come dancing, allowing me to observe up close, then move away. Some may be more interesting than others, but each couple is unique.
There are many different points you can watch. Each dancer's skill level, how they manage to cooperate, interesting moves and musical interpretations, body usage, pattern habits, style match-up, simply appreciating good dancers, ...etc. While watching I'd pick up interesting moves, or figure out dancers' habits so that later I can lead informed.
Since I am from out of town, speculating bunch of things by just watching was also fun.
For Sunday afternoon milonga, the dress suggestion was white ("Winter White"). The crowd was mostly white, including myself.
There was a kid (teen?) in the afternoon milonga. I danced a couple of Tandas with her. Kids are lighter, so it takes extra care to place her in the right spot with good axis. No rush. Once adjustment was done, it was nice and easy dance. The kid was dancing fine and catching on quick. Fast progress is also a kid thing that I like. Hope she'd enjoy dancing many good Tangos.
But there was a sad realization also. In Oklahoma Tango communities, we do not have kids.
Starting young can give you some edge in any dancing. Some dance professionals I know started very young. I've seen some kids in Swing dance club, ballroom parties, Salsa studios, hip hop class, etc. Yet, I don't recall kids in Tango parties.
(...is it because of wine? Maybe.)
Anyhow, it was a nice weekend excursion. They'll have these mini marathon again in May and in November in 2020. I'll keep an eye on the calendar.
PS. On the Sunday the journal office sent me their decision; another revision. They gave me two weeks. I'm on it. Tomorrow we''ll have Holiday lunch for our lab. Year end is going quickly.
December 4, 2019
Dance: Upcoming. Mini milonga marathon 12/6-8/2019, Studio22, Dallas.
This may be interesting. This weekend 12/6,7,8. Studio22, Dallas.
Facebook event link:
Get your Argentine Tango fix with weekend full of dancing, hosted by Jairelbhi George Furlong!
.
Milongas on December 6th, 7th, & 8th
🎟️ Price per Milonga: $12/person; $10/Studio 22 Members -OR-
✨ Get the 𝗙𝗨𝗟𝗟 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞𝗘𝗡𝗗 𝗣𝗔𝗦𝗦 (through December 5th) and save 10% off admission to all 3 parties! ✨
.
🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹
.
🌟 FRIDAY, December 6th 🌟
𝗨𝗚𝗟𝗬 𝗦𝗪𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗢𝗡𝗚𝗔
9:00 PM - 1:00 AM
• Social dancing all evening!
• BYOB (no red wine, please)
• Soft drinks & small snacks provided
• Attire: wear your favorite ugly holiday sweater/leggings/etc.
• DJ: Effie Quattrociocchi
.
🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹
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🌟 SATURDAY, December 7th 🌟
𝗘𝗩𝗢𝗟𝗨𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗢 𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗢𝗡𝗚𝗔
8:00 PM - 1:00 AM
.
• Social dancing all evening!
• Bring your own beverage (no red wine, please)
• Soft drinks & small snacks provided
• Attire: dressy casual holiday
• DJ: George Furlong
.
🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹
.
🌟 SUNDAY, December 8th 🌟
𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗢𝗡𝗚𝗔 𝗗𝗘𝗟 𝗦𝗢𝗟-WINTER WHITE
MIMOSA TIME!!!!
3:00 - 7:00 PM
.
• Social dancing all afternoon, with music from present-day orquestras & musicians
• Coffee, soft drinks & small snacks provided
• BYOB (no red wine, please)
• Attire: white
• DJ: Sandy Flippo
.
.
#argentinetango #dancing #studio22dallas #fridaynight #saturdaynight #sundayfunday #nightlife #funkyfridaymilonga #evolutiontango #milonga #sundaymimosas
(Attendees must be 18+ years old for all events.)
Facebook event link:
https://www.facebook.com/events/453978985258250/
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Get your Argentine Tango fix with weekend full of dancing, hosted by Jairelbhi George Furlong!
.
Milongas on December 6th, 7th, & 8th
🎟️ Price per Milonga: $12/person; $10/Studio 22 Members -OR-
✨ Get the 𝗙𝗨𝗟𝗟 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞𝗘𝗡𝗗 𝗣𝗔𝗦𝗦 (through December 5th) and save 10% off admission to all 3 parties! ✨
.
🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹
.
🌟 FRIDAY, December 6th 🌟
𝗨𝗚𝗟𝗬 𝗦𝗪𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗢𝗡𝗚𝗔
9:00 PM - 1:00 AM
• Social dancing all evening!
• BYOB (no red wine, please)
• Soft drinks & small snacks provided
• Attire: wear your favorite ugly holiday sweater/leggings/etc.
• DJ: Effie Quattrociocchi
.
🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹
.
🌟 SATURDAY, December 7th 🌟
𝗘𝗩𝗢𝗟𝗨𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗢 𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗢𝗡𝗚𝗔
8:00 PM - 1:00 AM
.
• Social dancing all evening!
• Bring your own beverage (no red wine, please)
• Soft drinks & small snacks provided
• Attire: dressy casual holiday
• DJ: George Furlong
.
🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹
.
🌟 SUNDAY, December 8th 🌟
𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗢𝗡𝗚𝗔 𝗗𝗘𝗟 𝗦𝗢𝗟-WINTER WHITE
MIMOSA TIME!!!!
3:00 - 7:00 PM
.
• Social dancing all afternoon, with music from present-day orquestras & musicians
• Coffee, soft drinks & small snacks provided
• BYOB (no red wine, please)
• Attire: white
• DJ: Sandy Flippo
.
.
#argentinetango #dancing #studio22dallas #fridaynight #saturdaynight #sundayfunday #nightlife #funkyfridaymilonga #evolutiontango #milonga #sundaymimosas
(Attendees must be 18+ years old for all events.)
November 24, 2019
Life: how to replace blurry parking assist (back up) camera in CTS 2008-2013
I drive 2nd gen (2008-2013) Cadillac CTS sedan. About a week ago, the parking assist/back up camera got blurry and foggy.
First thing first. Wipe clean the lens.
It didn't help.
Apparently some water got inside the camera. I decided to replace it.
(0) preparation
Replacement parts: Dorman OE solutions 590-956 Park Assist camera (approx. $84)
Tools: minus screwdriver
toolset with rachet, with 10mm and 3/8 inch (? [forgot exact size]) screw sockets
Time: 15-30 min
(1) remove liner of trunk lid
The liner is fixed by several push tabs, two rubber knobs, a plastic cover for trunk ratch, and a plastic part with a handle.
Pull and remove push tabs. Slide, pull and remove rubber knobs. Pry, pull and remove ratch cover. The handle part has two doors that hide screws. Pry open the doors, and unscrew the hidden two 3/8 inch (?) screws. Then you can remove trunk lid liner.
(2) loosen chrome bar that houses back-up camera and license plate lights
There are four screws and two push-tabs that hold this part in place. Unscrew two 10mm screws from inside trunk lid. Then look at two license plate lights. Slide and remove these two license plate light housings. Then you can access to two hidden 3/8 inch (?) screws. Unscrew and remove them.
From inside trunk lid, you can see two plastic tabs with "minus" head. Push them with a minus screwdriver.
Now you should be able to pull away the chrome bar a bit (2-3 inches) from the trunk lid. There are cables and wiring inside the chrome bar; that is why you want to just loosen it. Don't risk damaging the cables by yanking the chrome bar off.
(3) remove old camera
The camera is connected to cables with a connector on your left. Disconnect the connector of the camera. Then check the camera part. There are two tabs that are holding the camera part in place. Use minus screwdriver to push these two tabs on the right and left sides. Pull the camera part toward outside and remove it.
(4) install new camera
Send the connector part in through the square window, then push the camera part in. Connect the connector to the cable. Secure wiring in place.
(5) Put back the chrome bar and test the new camera
Push back the chrome bar, while adjusting position of its water-resistant lining. Once the bar is in place, put back and tighten the four screws. Put license plate light housings back in.
Then, close the trunk lid, get in the car, turn on the engine and shift the lever to "back". Check the image on the rear-view mirror and its quality. (my car is non-navi, and backup camera image appears on OEM on-star rear-view mirror. Your setting may be different.)
It should be good as new, or maybe even better than OEM camera.
(6) Put back the trunk lid liner and you are done.
I searched this "how to install/replace back-up camera, Cadillac CTS 2008-2013 2nd gen sedan". There was no detailed DIY report or video. So here it is. For my own record and for 2nd gen CTS drivers who need to replace the camera.
Hope this helps.
First thing first. Wipe clean the lens.
It didn't help.
Apparently some water got inside the camera. I decided to replace it.
(0) preparation
Replacement parts: Dorman OE solutions 590-956 Park Assist camera (approx. $84)
Tools: minus screwdriver
toolset with rachet, with 10mm and 3/8 inch (? [forgot exact size]) screw sockets
Time: 15-30 min
(1) remove liner of trunk lid
The liner is fixed by several push tabs, two rubber knobs, a plastic cover for trunk ratch, and a plastic part with a handle.
Pull and remove push tabs. Slide, pull and remove rubber knobs. Pry, pull and remove ratch cover. The handle part has two doors that hide screws. Pry open the doors, and unscrew the hidden two 3/8 inch (?) screws. Then you can remove trunk lid liner.
(2) loosen chrome bar that houses back-up camera and license plate lights
There are four screws and two push-tabs that hold this part in place. Unscrew two 10mm screws from inside trunk lid. Then look at two license plate lights. Slide and remove these two license plate light housings. Then you can access to two hidden 3/8 inch (?) screws. Unscrew and remove them.
From inside trunk lid, you can see two plastic tabs with "minus" head. Push them with a minus screwdriver.
Now you should be able to pull away the chrome bar a bit (2-3 inches) from the trunk lid. There are cables and wiring inside the chrome bar; that is why you want to just loosen it. Don't risk damaging the cables by yanking the chrome bar off.
(3) remove old camera
The camera is connected to cables with a connector on your left. Disconnect the connector of the camera. Then check the camera part. There are two tabs that are holding the camera part in place. Use minus screwdriver to push these two tabs on the right and left sides. Pull the camera part toward outside and remove it.
(4) install new camera
Send the connector part in through the square window, then push the camera part in. Connect the connector to the cable. Secure wiring in place.
(5) Put back the chrome bar and test the new camera
Push back the chrome bar, while adjusting position of its water-resistant lining. Once the bar is in place, put back and tighten the four screws. Put license plate light housings back in.
Then, close the trunk lid, get in the car, turn on the engine and shift the lever to "back". Check the image on the rear-view mirror and its quality. (my car is non-navi, and backup camera image appears on OEM on-star rear-view mirror. Your setting may be different.)
It should be good as new, or maybe even better than OEM camera.
(6) Put back the trunk lid liner and you are done.
I searched this "how to install/replace back-up camera, Cadillac CTS 2008-2013 2nd gen sedan". There was no detailed DIY report or video. So here it is. For my own record and for 2nd gen CTS drivers who need to replace the camera.
Hope this helps.
[Old OEM camera]
If you are clueless about minor DIY on your car, BestBuy's Geek squad can install back-up camera for you. Or, just ask your dealership.
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