The Bathroom Can Be A Dangerous Place – But Why?
Have you ever had an accident in the bathroom? In Taiwan a couple of years ago, there was a whole spate of accidents involving bathroom sinks falling of walls and…
May 2008
Dare you schlep if you moved as often as I have?
One of the interesting differences between Taiwan and the UK (my own country) is how different people view moving house. While I know of a few Taiwanese who move house,…
Can you use second hand equipment? It might be sensible…
I’m a big fan of using second information technology products where possible. One of my PCs at home is second hand as you probably saw from the picture of my…
American Idle: Was it really worth watching after all?
Having watched intermittently through my first (and likely last) season of American Idol, I was shocked and surprised by the choices this popularity contest has made. For one, I thought…
What supplements do you pop?
Do you pop pills for improving your health? I didn’t use to … but a couple of years ago, I bought some multi-vitamins from Costco, and some Fish Oil Capsules…
Where do you keep your wine?
The last few months, I’ve been drinking a bottle of wine or so every few weeks with my charming wife. It’s been quite a discovery to go to the local…
Betelnut culture in Taiwan
Betel nuts are commonly eaten in South East Asia, and in Taiwan there’s quite a sub-culture of this… Take a look at this excellent video. In Chinese, the term for…
Why can’t Taiwanese companies provide good online experiences for customers?
Buying car insurance is a necessity but always a chore, usually expensive, and somewhat inconvenient. When we renew, we get mailed a quote from the broker, exchange several or more…
Keep track of your savings accounts – no matter how small!
Keeping tabs on your savings account is always a good idea. There are all sorts of things that can happen to unattended accounts, if you are not careful: 1. interest…