We've all been there. Sitting in a meeting with someone rambling on and on as they read words directly from the slides of their boring ass presentation.
This should be mandatory reading. >>> more
The Motorcycle Diaries: Taiwan Edition
Just cruisin' down the beach with my best bud Tony. The warm late sun and spray of the sea flows through our hair, we're oh so happy and free. Just ten more crabs and then we can head back to A-ma's house for a big plate of stir-fried noodles. Finish it off with a couple of bottles of cold Taiwan beer and early March has never been so good. >>> more
Lantern Festival and the Streaks of Fire
The Chinese Lantern Festival has come and gone. It's on the 15th day of the lunar new year and includes fireworks and of course lanterns. You have to leave Taipei to get a good look at the lanterns, but fireworks are easily heard in every neighborhood. >>> more
Taiwan beer sold much more expensive in Taiwan compared to China: Liberty Times
Central News Agency
DPP legislator Huang Wei-cher yesterday blasted the Taiwan Tobacco & Liquor Corporation (TTL), a state-run enterprise, for selling its best-seller beer at a much higher price in Taiwan than China with a difference of NT$11 dollar per bottle. >>> more
Photos from the 2010 Taipei Game Show
The 2010 Taipei Game Show is on right now. Gamers from different parts of the world descend upon the city to test their skills against the best.
You can read more about how Singapore fared against Taiwan here on Nic Khoo's blog. >>> more
How to add a Wordpress and Drupal blog to Windows Live Writer
Writing on the web is pretty easy, but formatting text and uploading photos is tricky at the best of times, and a headache-inducing nightmare at the worst. >>> more
The robot dances better than I do.
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Very impressive piece of technology. Legos, eat your heart out.
I especially like how it has a special move to pick itself back up if it falls down. There are times at the club where I wish I had that programmed into my code as well.
12-gauge shotgun mounted to an RC helicopter (hillbilly engineering, part 1)
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Imagine sitting around the garage with your buddies on a Saturday afternoon. The usual conversation of cars, work and women is being passed around over a few cold beers and all is good.
All of a sudden Jim starts talking about his son's new found hobby: RC helicopters.
"Aw hell Jim," Chuck chimes in. "I've got an old chopper just sitting up right up there in the attic." >>> more
Taipei 101 aims to become the world's tallest green building
If you live in Taiwan then you're aware of Taipei 101 (101 because there are 101 floors). Hailed as the world's tallest building for years, the massive structure was recently beat by the Burj Dubai in Dubai. >>> more
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