"Very Easy"? Says who?

As my days of wearing green fatigues draw near, I keep getting comments
about how easy national service in Taiwan is nowadays with increasing
frequency...and guess what? Most of those comments were made by girls. Seriously...made me wonder which five star general died and made them
expert? It's not that such generalisations don't have some truth to
it, most of the time I would humor them and reply that " Yeah, it's
nothing compared to my uncle's time,when he served three years and
spent most of his time in Kinmen,a short swim away from the mainland."

But I can't help but feel slightly annoyed by how they say it so
matter-of-factly. And is that supposed to be comforting? I think that
it's perfectly fine if a guy who went through the military said something
like that, cos at least there's some basis of comparison (minus some
exaggeration, which guys tend to do when talking about their army days.
I'd say take a 20%-30% discount from what they say how tough it was and
you would arrive at more or less a more accurate situation.) The girls
seem always to have their sources:a friend's friend, classmate, etc...
But how can you say it so matter-of-factly when all you've based your
judgement on is hearsay?

I for one can't be sure, though the popular opinion seem to support these
generalisations. But the truth is that how hard military life would be
largely depends on your commander(and your luck). You can be in a tough
unit but still enjoy an easy time as a clerk. Or you can be in a supposedly
comfortable unit and live life as a living hell. I guess the only way to
tell for sure is after I finish it and trade military stories with other
dudes who've been through it(something guys do for the rest of their life:
talk about the few years they spend in the military and how tough they were).

As a male Taiwanese citizen I think I'm obliged to serve in the military as
the men before me did. That's more than I can say for most of the Taiwanese guys
I know in Singapore, always coming up with excuses like "I can't leave my
career(Oh...like the rest of us don't have careers)", "It's a waste of time",
etc...employing stall tactics and converting to Singapore citizenship for
the "convenience". The truth is that they just want to avoid their obligations
as much as possible. Why don't they just get it over and done with instead of
stalling it forever until they are too old and are no longer required to serve?

I think that you can't always take the easy way out in life. Besides, with all
the comments of how easy national service is these days, what are you guys
afraid of?

P.S. The result of my military posting by "lottery" is out. I'm going to serve
in the Republic of China Air Force.

姑且不論風水,光在別人地盤裡亂插就讓我不爽...

我到西安時發現秦始皇陵右邊插了一支"和平柱" 記起一陣子前在台灣看到的新聞
但怕被公安誤會所以沒把它拔掉
結果我遊九份金瓜石爬山的時候又被我遇到日本仔破壞臺灣的風水...

那時心裡想:我再不拔掉那爛樁 我就不姓黃了!
那根"和平柱"就被我處理了...

以後我看到一支拔一支!
下面新聞裡的人說的好...我們跑到二戰侵略國日本插幾支"和平柱"看它願不願意!


搶救台灣風水！道教鋸斷日本和平柱　發現暗藏符咒
2007/06/08 00:19
記者莊明勳、戴珍珶／彰化報導

日前彰化縣政府和日本民間團體在八卦山立了一根祈求世界和平的柱子，引起本土道教團體撻伐，認為這是日本破壞台灣風水的惡劣行徑，7日下午，一群人準備了電動工具，踞掉了這根和平柱。

這根位在彰化八卦山的柱子，四面都寫著「祈願和平降臨全世界」的中日文，是日前日本人前來立下的，結果引發道教人士的撻伐，他們說日本人包藏禍心，被插柱子的地點，根本就是台灣的心臟位置。

道教學會人員陳先生指出，「是經過他們皇宮裡面的法師，用法術去觀察到，這個地方是我們台灣的靈氣之所在。」

道教學會人員何先生也說，「如果有機會，我們也要去拿一支比較大支的去他們日本，插一支也是和平的，因為我們台灣都給他插了，希望他們也讓我們插。」

為了不讓日本人破壞台灣的風水寶地，更不能壞八卦山的龍脈，學會一行人特別搬來電動工具，鋸掉這根和平柱。

柱子鋸斷了，裡面被發現玄機。道教學會人員指出，「喔！裡面有東西喔！喔！有符咒，你看他們在幹什麼？」

裡面有符咒和紙張，紙張上寫著一堆日本姓名，每個姓名後面都加了「即神也」三個字，看得大家一頭霧水，道教學會人員堅信這是邪教的作法，他們表示，除了這根和平柱，台灣其他還有五處分別被立在台北、彰化、台南和高雄的柱子，也將會像今天這樣，一一被鋸掉消滅。

So the rumors are true...Hitler did only have one testicle...

希特勒的確只有一顆睪丸
更新日期:2008/11/19 14:10


外界一直流傳納粹領導人希特勒只有一顆睪丸，德國一個神父的筆記證明了這一點。

一個在一次大戰的時候，救過希特勒的德國醫護兵(楊坡)生前跟一個神父說，
一九一六年，德軍在「桑墨」陷入苦戰，傷亡慘重。有一天，一個腹部和大腿
受傷的士兵送到了醫護站。這名傷兵就是希特勒。希特勒由於負傷，一顆睪丸
壞死，必須切除。楊坡說，麻藥退了，希特勒醒過來以後問醫官的第一句話就
是他還能不能生孩子？

楊坡二十三年前過世，活了九十二歲。

希特勒只有一顆睪丸的說法流傳了很久。二次大戰的時候，英國人還編了不少
歌嘲笑他。有一首說，希特勒蛋蛋掉一顆，小時媽媽割了另一顆。
lol....who said the English don't have a sense of humor?


本則新聞由中廣新聞網提供 2008/11/19

輪得到你們來投票嗎?

昨天出席我們系上的創業基金開幕儀式(其實教室都用了快要一年才來開幕)...以後我有賺
大錢也來捐個五百萬新幣把我的名字放在匾額上再請五個部長來開幕....-_-|||

重點是我上早報網看新聞時居然看到早報上有馬英九施政滿意度調查???!!!
老實說老馬雖然也算個國際政壇明星但也輪不到你們來投票吧? 新加坡的媒體自由和記者
的程度就不用說了...在新加坡我一向只看得到臺灣的負面新聞...這樣的投票能有多客
觀(不過老馬果然有魅力..老外滿意度超高)這讓我想起幾個月前第8頻道做的李明博和
馬英九施政滿意專集...主持人很囂張的對兩位總統冷嘲熱諷一番...讓我邊看邊冷笑
想著"妳有種就作個新加坡總理施政滿意專集看看"...新加坡如果有朝一日能接受不一
樣的聲音而不是只會批評別的國家元首才是社會真的進步(自願出來創業的人搞不好
不需要政府跟企業家捐錢也會多一些)

[轉載]金融海嘯 MBA被譏封「更多苦頭」

歹年冬 還好我沒有去讀MBA 不過我唸的這個好像也沒好到那裡去 -_-|||

曾經風光一時的企管碩士(MBA)，在經濟蕭條和金融海嘯的衝擊下，現在落得「更多苦頭」(more bitterness ahead)的封號。美國《時代》雜誌說，企管碩士不再吃香，就業市場低迷，無法再揮金如土，未來還有更多的苦頭。
過去在華爾街工作的企管碩士，年薪平均在六位數字以上，受到人們欽羨，在社交場合攻無不克，許多企管碩士被寵壞了，還大搞婚外情，外界遂稱MBA為「married but available」。

資遣者眾 少了銀彈風流不再

但現在許多企管碩士遭到資遣，即使在職者也是朝不保夕，天之驕子少了銀彈攻勢，「married but available」的花名終於黯淡，改以「more bitterness ahead」取代稱號。

《時代》雜誌表示，比起往年百家爭搶，今年MBA畢業生就業困難，各大學的商學院和就業輔導辦公室都承認，今年企業的招募機會減少，尤其是金融相關行業，薪資差了很多。

美國萊斯大學商學院說，「不確定性」的氣氛瀰漫了金融業，顧問公司和銀行擔心計畫或交易會延遲，大公司憂慮下一波的裁員行動，整個就業市場就成了「觀望」的局面。

就業困難 學生難過陷於沮喪

西北大學商學院表示，沒有公司想多僱用人員，華爾街目前只想保住既有員工，減少新血招募，困境會讓MBA學生思索他們真正想要的。史丹福大學商學院說，有些學生正經歷一段低潮週期，最初是錯愕和驚慌，拒絕接受現實，最後是陷於沮喪。

《時代》雜誌說，MBA長期以來支領高薪，但在今年，即使具有優秀資歷的MBA畢業生，謀職也多不順利，很多已面臨生活壓力。這波經濟蕭條將持續幾年，預料MBA還有更多的苦頭在後面。

又老了一歲...

25歲了好像還是一事無成...
老實說今年大致上都還蠻順利的,不像前兩年這麼倒楣 -_-|||
現在目標和規劃都做好了...就看我畢業和當兵前能不能做出點成績來...
加油!!!

P.S. 附上大峽谷之巔強風中金雞獨立照片一張

Asia’s creative heart is beating in Taiwan

As a gadget freak, I have been following the industrial and product
design trend in Taiwan's IT products since I was in secondary school.
And I'm glad to say that every year Taiwan's industrial and product
design has gained some! Germany's Red Dot design award is a good
testament to that, this year a total of 45 products were awarded the
Red Dot Design Award and another 12 got honorable mention!

We've gone a long way from being just simple OEM and ODM industry with
the "Me too" mentality!
Below's a press release from the Red Dot Design Award website


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04/04 2008:

Asia’s creative heart is beating in Taiwan




In the past ten years, Taiwan’s economic landscape has been subject to serious changes. Formerly, Taiwan was known for cheap mass production; but recently domestic companies have been focusing more and more on quality and design thus becoming a rival to Japan and South Korea as design nations. This is because Taiwan has developed from a mere production site to a knowledge-based society. It is, for example, reflected in the continuous development of high-tech industry. Thanks to well directed public promotion and private commitment Taiwan’s creative industries can report their greatest success - an annual growth rate of 7.5 %. Accordingly, the production value of 10.6 billion Euro generated by the creative industry in 2003 has risen to more than 12 billion Euro in 2005.



The creative industry doesn’t need to fear worldwide comparison with others. Results achieved in international design competitions by Taiwanese companies such as BenQ, Asus, Qisda, Tatung and design studios such as Duck Image and Nova Design account for this fact. In this year’s red dot award: product design, 45 products from Taiwan alone have been awarded, another twelve got an honourable mention. For being a crucial factor in their respective category five products have been actually awarded the highest distinction, the red dot: best of the best. This is an outstanding success in the light of altogether only 50 “red dot: best of the best” awards.



The international umbrella organisations Icsid (International Council of Societies of Industrial Design), Icograda (International Council of Graphic Design Associations) and IFI (International Federation of Interior Architects/Designers) have discovered the potential Taiwan is holding for the future of design. They will hold their first common congress as International Design Alliance (IDA) in Taiwan in 2011 which more than 2,000 designers from all over the world are expected to attend.

滷蛋周的新歌

方文山寫詞能力真的沒話說! 一整個系列中國風的詞都是啵~~~棒!
但滷蛋周唱出來就完全聽不出歌詞了-_-|||

青花瓷

作詞：方文山　作曲：周杰倫

素胚勾勒出青花筆鋒濃轉淡　瓶身描繪的牡丹一如妳初妝
冉冉檀香透過窗心事我了然　宣紙上走筆至此擱一半

釉色渲染仕女圖韻味被私藏　而妳嫣然的一笑如含苞待放
妳的美一縷飄散　去到我去不了的地方

＃天青色等煙雨　而我在等妳　炊煙裊裊升起　隔江千萬里
　在瓶底書漢隸仿前朝的飄逸　就當我為遇見妳伏筆

＊天青色等煙雨　而我在等妳　月色被打撈起　暈開了結局
　如傳世的青花瓷自顧自美麗　妳眼帶笑意

色白花青的錦鯉躍然於碗底　臨摹宋體落款時卻惦記著妳
妳隱藏在窯燒裡千年的秘密　極細膩猶如繡花針落地

簾外芭蕉惹驟雨門環惹銅綠　而我路過那江南小鎮惹了妳
在潑墨山水畫裡　妳從墨色深處被隱去

interesting ad on craigslist with a more interesting response..lol !

THIS APPEARED ON CRAIG'S LIST
What am I doing wrong?


Okay, I'm tired of beating around the bush. I'm a beautiful
(spectacularly beautiful) 25 year old girl. I'm articulate and classy.
I'm not from New York. I'm looking to get married to a guy who makes at
least half a million a year. I know how that sounds, but keep in mind
that a million a year is middle class in New York City, so I don't think
I'm overreaching at all.

Are there any guys who make 500K or more on this board? Any wives? Could
you send me some tips? I dated a business man who makes average around
200 - 250. But that's where I seem to hit a roadblock. 250,000 won't get
me to central park west. I know a woman in my yoga class who was married
to an investment banker and lives in Tribeca, and she's not as pretty as
I am, nor is she a great genius. So what is she doing right? How do I
get to her level?

Here are my questions specifically:

- Where do you single rich men hang out? Give me specifics- bars,
restaurants, gyms

-What are you looking for in a mate? Be honest guys, you won't hurt my
feelings

-Is there an age range I should be targeting (I'm 25)?

- Why are some of the women living lavish lifestyles on the upper east
side so plain? I've seen really 'plain jane' boring types who have
nothing to offer married to incredibly wealthy guys. I've seen drop dead
gorgeous girls in singles bars in the east village. What's the story
there?

- Jobs I should look out for? Everyone knows - lawyer, investment
banker, doctor. How much do those guys really make? And where do they
hang out? Where do the hedge fund guys hang out?

- How you decide marriage vs. just a girlfriend? I am looking for
MARRIAGE ONLY

Please hold your insults - I'm putting myself out there in an honest
way. Most beautiful women are superficial; at least I'm being up front
about it. I wouldn't be searching for these kind of guys if I wasn't
able to match them - in looks, culture, sophistication, and keeping a
nice home and hearth.

* it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or
other commercial interests

PostingID: 432279810
THE ANSWER
Dear Pers-431649184:
I read your posting with great interest and have thought meaningfully
about your dilemma. I offer the following analysis of your predicament.
Firstly, I'm not wasting your time, I qualify as a guy who fits your
bill; that is I make more than $500K per year. That said here's how I
see it.

Your offer, from the prospective of a guy like me, is plain and simple a
cr@ppy business deal. Here's why. Cutting through all the B.S., what you
suggest is a simple trade: you bring your looks to the party and I bring
my money. Fine, simple. But here's the rub, your looks will fade and my
money will likely continue into perpetuity...in fact, it is very likely
that my income increases but it is an absolute certainty that you won't
be getting any more beautiful!

So, in economic terms you are a depreciating asset and I am an earning
asset. Not only are you a depreciating asset, your depreciation
accelerates! Let me explain, you're 25 now and will likely stay pretty
hot for the next 5 years, but less so each year. Then the fade begins in
earnest. By 35 stick a fork in you!

So in Wall Street terms, we would call you a trading position, not a buy
and hold...hence the rub...marriage. It doesn't make good business sense
to "buy you" (which is what you're asking) so I'd rather lease. In case
you think I'm being cruel, I would say the following. If my money were
to go away, so would you, so when your beauty fades I need an out. It's
as simple as that. So a deal that makes sense is dating, not marriage.

Separately, I was taught early in my career about efficient markets. So,
I wonder why a girl as "articulate, classy and spectacularly beautiful"
as you has been unable to find your sugar daddy. I find it hard to
believe that if you are as gorgeous as you say you are that the $500K
hasn't found you, if not only for a tryout.

By the way, you could always find a way to make your own money and then
we wouldn't need to have this difficult conversation.

With all that said, I must say you're going about it the right way.
Classic "pump and dump."
I hope this is helpful, and if you want to enter into some sort of
lease, let me know.

公主病

總覺得最近患有"公主病"的人越來越多了...
本來嗎~~~偶爾幻想一下自己是公主倒是無傷大雅...
但別人好心幫妳還一副理所當然的樣子就真的是不長眼了 -_-|||

Now that's a majestic bird!

This is the White-Bellied Sea Eagle, one of the larger birds of prey. This
is the fella you guys see snatching fish out of the water on the
Discovery Channel. I just love those big dark eagle eyes! Don't cha?

妙哉，奇哉之奇文

<結婚前> 往↓看：

他：太好了！我期盼的日子終於來臨了！我都等不及了！
她：我可以反悔嗎？
他：不，你甚至想都别想！
她：你愛我嗎？
他：當然！
她：你會背叛我嗎？
他：不會，你怎麼會有這種想法？
她：你可以吻我一下嗎？
他：當然，決不可能只有一下！
她：你有可能打我嗎？
他：永遠不可能！
她：我能相信你嗎？

<結婚後> 從下往↑看

This is hilarious~~

Which Disney Princess Are You?
	You are part Jasmine. You are loyal and would visit the ends of the earth for what you believe. You would never let obstacles stand in the way of true love.
	You are part Ariel. You are beautiful but impaired. At times you are naïve. Still, your innocence and good heart make you sought after and loved.
Find Your Character @ BrainFall.com

How do you respond to a someone who proposes using the world's tallest building?

Well reply using the same buildng of course.....
(would be interesting if the billboard said no...lol)

As it turned out, these messages were not of an actual marriage proposal,
it's an advert put up by Taipei 101 to entice those with deep pockets to
use their services. The cost? NT 5 - 12 million depending on the number of
words and pattern used.

But seriously, there might be a guy who would propose like this, but would
there be a girl who'll answer this way? The world of the super-rich is
beyond the grasp of common folk like me.

今天是新加坡的父親節，希望所有的父親都能幸福快樂。