Monthly Archives: March 2010

New Kiva Sponsorship

I’ve sponsored a new Kiva borrower. It’s really a great way to help facilitate loans, though there was a period when I was somewhat disillusioned with Kiva for creating a possibly unclear impression that the money we lent actually went to the borrower. The money is simply used to facilitate loans to more borrowers. I think the connection… Read More »

Costco Shopping List: Any bargains?

Costco is running promotions in Taipei this month! And some of them are pretty tempting. You can buy such things as: LCD TVs, vitamins for men, chicken legs, toothpaste, tissues, tyres, wine, juice and even fish. If you are lucky, you are a member already so you’ll get the catalogue each time it comes out. Don’t forget to… Read More »