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You can find this dictionary at http://dict.idioms.moe.edu.tw/. Taipei Times – archives Idiom dictionary upgraded The Ministry of Education said yesterday that it had added an English function to its online idiom dictionary (dict.idioms.moe.edu.tw) and it would expand the content for English users in the near future. The Dictionary of Chinese Idioms, which was launched online [...]

Taiwan navy offers reward for missing torpedo. “Is that a snorkeler?” “No, by golly, it’s a German-built SUT torpedo!” http://fwd4.me/Drm

What a difference a year makes. Ten months ago we were flooded, now we’re in drought, and it doesn’t look like it’s going to change this week. I actually sort of like this weather though, I must admit.

EPA expands dioxin probe – The China Post A duck farm at Dapinding area of Daliao township in southern Kaohsiung County has been detected to be contaminated with toxic chemicals from steel slag dumped by steel mills. Government agencies have extended the probe into several other sites and duck farms. (CNA)

These two articles appeared in the China Post today. It appears the right hand doesn’t know what the left is doing. Counties halt intake of goods, ask for cash – The China Post Counties halt intake of goods, ask for cash TAIPEI, Taiwan — Amid outpour of help across the island, Kaohsiung and Pintung Counties [...]

@MaiChaLee No betel nuts, but two bathrooms, so we’ll probably stay married.

Well, after getting what the late great Paul Harvey used to call The Rest of The Story, I retract. http://tinyurl.com/mgumr7.

@MaiChaLee Whoa! Is that little you? He’s got that look in his eye. You’re in for a world of trouble. Good for you.

Hmmmm… this just somehow seems excessive, unless one is concerned with vehicular corn slaughter. http://tinyurl.com/owvp84