So there’s this news today in Taiwan
Quite a rattler with many dozens of aftershocks coming in swarms. Last tally I saw was 40+. Buildings fell down in Hualien near the epicenter but we all got quite a rattle everywhere across the island.
Flat Noodles Ban: Splat!
This seems unnecessary, unless there’s news that hasn’t broken. The toxin is the result of fermentation or cross-contamination. It’s hard to see how banning flat noodles will help. Bengkrek acid poisoning is a thing, to be sure. But there have never been fatalities here before. My reading suggests that the acidity levels and salt levels…
The Forth Bridges
My friend posted an image of the railway bridge, quite famous in Scotland for its construction. It was built shortly after the Tay Bridge Disaster, so lessons learned from that regarding construction were applied successfully here. it’s interesting that bridges are painted red. Also note the use of three arches! This is one of the…
Is Spring here? NET thinks so… me, I’m not so sure!
But I’m trying to wear more spring attire: this morning’s essemble for Qigong Class is The fabrics were all light and stretchy sportswear, as the temperature was mild. So quite a contrast to the image of NET above! Did I get with the program? Well…
Recalling the NTPC mayor?
https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202401200014 So the Mayor is facing a recall attempt. Not surprising after the previous success unseating the Kaohsiung City Mayor, Han Guo-Yu. Will it succeed?
Instant Images v 6.0
This is a nice find for bloggers! Instant Images – One Click Image Uploads from Unsplash, Openverse, Pixabay and Pexels – Extension WordPress | WordPress.org Français
Who is this dude?
Why is ZenDate using this image to promote their service to ME? FB is weird.
Presidential Race: 2, 3, 4 Candidates?
“Taipei, Nov. 19 (CNA) Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) Chairman Ko Wen-je said Sunday that he will continue to fight to the end as his party’s presidential candidate, after the TPP and Kuomintang (KMT) failed to agree to forming a joint presidential ticket the day before.” (more) So it looks like if there is no joint-ticket,…
Bitcoin Mining Creates Safety Issues! Who knew? I didn’t!
5 suspects indicted for stealing power at 8 bitcoin mining farms in Taichung – Focus Taiwan At the same time, prosecutors highlighted that the wiring in two of the farms was dangerously close to being burned through. Oh, wow! I wonder how many fires have been caused by such incidents already!