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A Polish businessman has built an upside-down house which has become a bizarre tourist attraction.

Got some feedback that the Flash videos on my blog could not be watched in IE browser. Did a quick search on the net and found out that it’s a generic problem with IE after Microsoft was sued by a small company for infringing their patent.

The simplest solution is … …

A maggot-filled box of chocolates has raised further concern about the quality of products “Made in China”.

Here’s last week’s training summary. The foot massage was excellent. Also started to read ChiRunning, an excellent book offering training principles to employ the deep power reserves in the core muscles of the trunk, an approach that grows out of such disciplines as yoga, Pilates, and Tai Chi. Missed the run on Friday to fetch Ashley to attend extra violin class for exam preparation. Though just started Chi Running, I am already feeling the difference when I did the run on Tuesday and Wednesday using the principles I read from the book. I was totally rejuvenated after the run, and felt I could run another 5 km more.

Sun – 3.8 km
Mon – Rest (+ Foot Massage)
Tue – 5 4.6 km
Wed – 6.4 5 km
Thu – Rest
Fri – 3.8 km Rest
Sat – Rest

Total = 19 13.4 km

Here’s the training plan for next week. Looking forward to the 12km SAFRA Sheares Bridge Run tomorrow.

Sun – 12 km
Mon – Rest
Tue – Rest
Wed – 5 km
Thu – Rest
Fri – 5 km
Sat – Rest

Total = 22 km

For the last 17 years, a Chilean self-taught artist has slowly been transforming a lengthy outdoor staircase into a work of art. The Lapa stairs, covered in ceramics sent to Jorge Selaron from all over the world, are now a tourist attraction in their own right. Amazing.