Several online resources and news sites are reporting what can only be good for Taiwan’s tourist industry: an exchange of offices in Beijing and Taipei. Of course, these will serve as informal liaison offices until the political issues are settled. During talks between Taiwan’s Straits Exchange Foundation and the mainland’s Association for Relations Across the…
When I was a teen, I had acne, really terrible. I was plagued by zits for years, even through to my early twenties. I occasionally still have them, but no clue why. We tried what were the best acne treatments available at the time… in the end, all I could do was suffer. None of…
I noted this news story in my Google Taiwan News Feed (click here for my special Taiwan News Feed!) !. FET soft launches WiMAX network in Taichung Taiwanese mobile operator Far EasTone (FET) has launched a limited trial across its WiMAX network in Taichung, central Taiwan, charging users a monthly fee of TWD599 (USD18.50) for…
I logged into one of my blogs today to see that WordPress 2.9 is already out! I’ve updated a couple of my sites already, and I’m noticing several improvements, including a slightly snappier speed on some actions. But the biggest news is the addition of a trash bin so when you go to delete your…
We’re just busy watching this movie tonight. I must confess to being an Abba fan since the late 70’s. Even through these unfashionable years of the early 80’s when people were embarrassed to say they owned an Abba album, I still liked them. Finally, my faith was vindicated! Mamma Mia – the movie brought them…
I found a link to etexts with some early 20th Century writings of American Native Writers. http://etext.lib.virginia.edu/ebooks/subjects/subjects-natam.html
This movie is quite a charming movie, exploring the love lives of typical New Yorkers. “Sex and the City’s” first series was filmed in the same vein with real life style interviewing of people on the streets of the city. I actually enjoyed that quirk, so it was a pity when in fact the format…