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Chinese Medicine vs. Wet Hair

It is raining again in Taiwan. So? Its an island. It rains all the time, but today this means G comes home with wet hair. I don’t care, I love it when she runs down the hall and gives me a big wet hug. While we were discussing the days events (baking bread, singing songs, …

Equifax you suck!

“Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week” – GREAT! Let me call… Dialing….Ahh, it is ringing… “Our support center hours are 8am to 3pm EST 7 days a week. Please call back during those hours” WHAT THE HELL! You know, no one goes to visit Equifax when they are having a good day. …

Singing Two Tigers

G is learning this song called “Liang Zhi Lao Hu” (Two Tigers) in school. Here are the lyrics, each sung twice:Liang Zhi Lao Hu (Two tigers),Pao De Kuai (Run real fast),Yi zhi mei you yanging,Yi zhi mei you zui ba (One doesn’t have eyes, one doesn’t have a mouth),Zhen qi guai (Really strange). *indeed*She is …

Eat less shark

You know, I am all about saving the environment, but there are some industries that shouldn’t try to crash the party. Fly greener? You still are flying a jumbo jet of burning fuel even if the crappy food is served on recycled cardboard. This, to me, is like saying eat less shark.

Interesting definition

Looked up the definition of “Dol” today. Just thought it a little strange: 1. a unit of pain intensity2. (Korean): shout to cut off discriminative thinking3. The administrative agency of the federal government that enforces and administers laws and regulations affecting employees at work. Do you think they planned that?

Taipei Cyclists Getting Fined

The news this week reports that Taiwan “has stalled a proposal that would see cyclists in Taipei City fined for carrying passengers or riding at speeds greater than 15kph” NOTE This is for CYCLISTS. NOT the scooter seen here. Some of the offenses include: NT$180 (~$6USD) for failing to install brakes, lights and bells. NT$300-$600 …

Xshot – $30 stick?

So my new followee on Twitter @nansen tweeted about the Xshot. I love gadgets and cool names, so I just had to look up what the heck the Xshot is. My conclusion? A $30 stick. I don’t get it. I love taking pictures, but I carry enough gizmos and am not sure why I need …