The following is an excerpt from a 60-page artifact titled “On Being the Administrative Assistant to W.E. Burdick, Vice President, Personnel, Plans, and Programs”: Keep a supply of dimes with you. They are helpful when WEB has to make a call when away from the building. Surprise birthday parties for WEB staff should be scheduled… Read More »
In 1975, the United States Chamber of Commerce gave a forecast of what wonders one could expect in the world of the future. Among its predictions (and the reality check in parenthesis):
So you thought your life is bad? Now, imagine if you’re an egg.
While surfing the Internet for information on Taipei to plan my recent holiday itinerary, I came across an interesting “development” (if one can call it such). Before I elaborate, take a look at these photos (a few others are uploaded to my Flickr account). Apparently, this is an abandoned resort project in Sanjhih (三芝), a… Read More »
Do hummingbirds hum because they don’t know the words?Do vegetarians eat animal crackers?If the whole world is a stage, where is the audience sitting?Isn’t Disneyland a people trap operated by a mouse?Why are there flotation devices under plane seats instead of parachute?Why are there interstate highways in Hawaii?Why is it called tourist season if we… Read More »