Category Archives: Interesting Stuff

Tomorrow never comes?

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):

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 »

Colourful Danshui

Here are more photos taken during my recent Taipei trip. Clockwise from top left: (1) Stuffed toys in game vending machine (2) Stuffed toys as well, but note the cute wordings on the cubes (3) Signboards touting all sorts of foodstuff (4) Close up of traditional costume

How abnormal are you?

Take this test to find out. For me, I’m unlikely to be a pyschopath, even though I may write like one. You Are 24% Abnormal You are at low risk for being a psychopath. It is unlikely that you have no soul. You are at medium risk for having a borderline personality. It is somewhat… Read More »

Samsung’s concept PC

Most industrial designs these days are pretty derivative. On the other hand, you can’t help thinking that sometimes designers ought to get real. I mean, the stuff shown here may be cute, but are they practical? The lamp stand model, in particular, doesn’t seem to be built on solid foundation.No specs, details or anything else… Read More »

Taiwan’s betel nut beauties (檳榔西施)

Here’s something for you to chew on before I upload more photos from my recent Taipei trip. The sight of scantily-clad girls selling betel nuts from kiosks decorated with bright neon lights is a uniquely Taiwanese phenomenon. Named after the legendary beauty Xi Shi (西施) from the Spring and Autumn Period (春秋時代) of ancient China,… Read More »