Reported 12 months ago
The article discusses the effects of CBD oil, distinguishing it from THC and debunking common myths. While THC induces psychoactive effects, CBD is known for its health benefits like pain relief, relaxation, and more. The text explains the sources of CBD oil, its legality, how it works in the body, and the benefits it offers without causing a high. Additionally, it clarifies the difference between full-spectrum, broad-spectrum, and CBD isolate products to help readers choose the right CBD oil. The article aims to provide accurate information to make informed decisions about CBD use.
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Reported 12 months ago
台股昨日指數上揚，外資買入超過88.99億元，其中元大台灣價值高息ETF(00940)首次配息0.05元遭批評太少，但外資卻買進逾2.4萬張並連續兩天買進，引發股民好奇討論。股民們紛紛猜測外資看好台灣，也紛紛探討外資對不同ETF的買超情況。
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Reported 12 months ago
The SHILLA duty-free shop has teamed up with popular illustrator KINGJUN to offer the 'Fantasy Adventure Journey' to travelers. Customers who spend a certain amount will receive unlimited cash rebates, a fine KINGJUN co-branded gift, and iRich members can also get KINGJUN co-branded products. Excitingly, from July, customers spending over 6000 NTD at SHILLA will have the chance to win a trip to Finland to witness the Northern Lights. Get ready for a summer adventure abroad with KINGJUN! Various attractive promotions are also available, including up to a 10% unlimited cash rebate and KINGJUN co-branded gifts for qualifying purchases.
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Reported 12 months ago
On June 28, 2024, a Japanese wife, nicknamed 'たくあんちゃん,' shared a heartwarming incident where her husband sent a fake 'kidnapping' letter when she was out alone for lunch, leaving him and their daughter at home. The letter, viewed by over 10 million people, showed the husband pretending to be a kidnapper but actually spending time playing with their daughter, ensuring the wife not to worry about dinner preparations and even transferring ¥10,000 to her account as 'ransom.' The sweet gesture garnered admiration from netizens in Taiwan, with many commenting on the husband's thoughtfulness and humor.
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Reported 12 months ago
In the 2024 mid-season draft, the CTBC Brothers selected power hitter Hsu Shao-Yu from Pingzhen High School in the fourth round. Hsu Shao-Yu expressed his regret for not being teammates with his friend Wang Po-Jung and mentioned that he initially wanted to join the Taichung Guardians but ended up with the Brothers, his second choice. Despite missing out on playing with Wang Po-Jung, Hsu Shao-Yu found consolation in his high school teammate Hsu Ting-Lun also being selected by the Brothers, whom he roomed with during their time in the U18 national team.
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Reported 12 months ago
Chen Zhen-hao, former general affairs director at Jisui Elementary School in Zhonghe, New Taipei City, was charged with bribery and ordered by authorities to post bail of NT$200,000 on June 28, 2024. Chen had insulted a female teacher of an outsourced tutoring class using offensive language such as three-character classics and sexual terms, which led to the teacher reporting the incident to the police. Additionally, it was revealed that Chen had received bribes from a vendor to secure a construction project at the school back in 2019. Investigations are ongoing involving several individuals, with Chen and the vendor being required to post bail amounts while others involved in the case also had to provide guarantees. The New Taipei City Department of Education faced criticism for delay in addressing the situation until media reports surfaced.
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Reported 12 months ago
因為屋齡老舊，新北市鶯歌區的麥當勞樓上竟下起「石頭雨」，水泥、磚塊及石塊砸毀5輛機車並造成1人受傷，原來竟是女兒牆崩落所致。警方表示，女兒牆因屋齡老舊導致磚塊及石頭掉落，造成意外。現場民眾驚呼，警方及相關單位迅速處理善後，幸未造成更多傷亡。
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Reported 12 months ago
In a recent case, a 22-year-old man lost 20 kg in 4 months and was diagnosed with diabetes, along with stage 3 chronic kidney disease and kidney failure. A Harvard study indicated that consuming one or more sugary beverages per day negates the benefits of exercising over 150 minutes per week, increasing the risk of cardiovascular diseases. The man's unhealthy habits included regular consumption of sugary drinks due to his job at a fast-food restaurant, leading to obesity and kidney function decline. Public health experts urge people to be cautious of the health risks posed by excessive sugary drink intake, especially among young demographics in Taiwan where the popularity of such drinks is high.
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Reported 12 months ago
A man surnamed Lin in Nantou City stole valuable anime dolls from 7 toy crane shops, totaling over 120,000 Taiwan Dollars due to financial difficulties. He was sentenced to 10 months in prison for multiple theft charges. Lin had previous criminal records and worked with a friend in some thefts, stealing and reselling dolls, before committing more thefts alone. Police urge shops with valuable items, especially toy crane shops, to enhance security measures to prevent similar incidents and ensure public safety.
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Reported 12 months ago
As extreme weather becomes more apparent this summer in Taiwan, with temperatures soaring above 38 degrees Celsius, Dr. Lin De-en from the Department of Atmospheric Sciences at National Taiwan University indicated that the probability of La Niña occurring after September exceeds 80%, reaching its peak in November. Three main reasons contribute to the stronger La Niña signal, leading to hotter summer temperatures in Taiwan. The likelihood of La Niña is increasing, with a high possibility that it will persist at least until early next year.
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Reported 12 months ago
On the evening of June 28 in Yingge District, New Taipei City, a collapse occurred due to the old age of a residential building's wall above the McDonald's on Wenhua Road. The sudden collapse of the bricks and tiles onto the street below resulted in motorcycles parked in front of McDonald's being damaged. Although one passerby was affected, fortunately, there were no serious injuries. The incident caused chaos, with emergency services securing the area and contacting the local authorities and cleaning teams for assistance.
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Reported 12 months ago
A 40-year-old hairstylist in Taiwan spent 700,000 NTD to marry an 18-year-old Vietnamese woman named Chen Jinguix, leading some netizens to criticize the union as 'human trafficking'. The bride, Chen Jinguix, defended herself online, expressing her ongoing efforts to better herself and addressing biases against Vietnamese people in Taiwan. She clarified that her husband had covered expenses such as tuition, introduction fees, and gifts, emphasizing that her family was not so desperate as to sell their daughter. Many online users showed support and encouragement for Chen, with some praising her husband's attributes and wishing the couple a happy marriage.
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Reported 12 months ago
A 50-year-old man surnamed Lin in New Taipei City broke into a homestay in Jiufen in July last year and stole two ice cream bars valued at around 30 NT dollars, resulting in a sentence of 6 months in prison and a fine of 180,000 NT dollars for aggravated theft. Despite having a criminal record for theft and drug offenses, the defendant was released from prison in January last year and committed another crime within half a year. The sentence was based on the aggravated theft law and the defendant's previous criminal record.
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Reported 12 months ago
In New Taipei City, a 50-year-old man surnamed Lin sneaked into a homestay in Jiufen last July and stole two ice pops, valued at around 30 NTD. Despite the low value, he was convicted of aggravated theft under the Criminal Code and sentenced to 6 months in prison, with the option to pay a fine of 180,000 NTD. The defendant had prior convictions for theft and drug offenses, having been released from prison in January last year and reoffended within six months.
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Reported 12 months ago
A 50-year-old man surnamed Lin in New Taipei City was sentenced to 6 months in jail and fined 180,000 NT dollars for breaking into a B&B in Jiufen last July and stealing two ice cream bars worth around 30 NT dollars. Despite the low value of the stolen items, he was convicted of aggravated theft under the Criminal Code. The man had previous convictions for theft and drug offenses, having been released from prison only in January last year before reoffending in less than six months.
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Reported 12 months ago
On June 29, 2024, former President Chen Shui-bian recalled meeting Joe Biden, the Democratic presidential candidate, at the Presidential Office in Taiwan. Chen shared a photo where Biden was looking directly at him with a shy smile. Reflecting on Biden's recent debate performance, which received criticism, Chen mentioned Biden's first visit to Taiwan back in 2001 and expressed gratitude for Biden's support on various issues. Chen Shui-bian is known as a debate legend in Taiwan, with netizens often praising his debating skills during political discussions.
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Reported 12 months ago
On June 28, 2024, due to southwest winds affecting Taiwan's weather, central and southern regions, as well as outlying islands, may experience localized brief showers or thunderstorms. Former Director of the Central Weather Bureau, Cheng Mingdian, noted the appearance of an 'arc-shaped cloud line' over the Taiwan Strait, expected to affect southwestern Taiwan tonight. Meteorological observations suggest an enhanced south wind that could bring rain to the area, particularly along coastal regions.
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Reported 12 months ago
A 101-year-old woman took the wrong bus and got lost, but the Shulin police station received a report and immediately went to assist her. As they couldn't reach her family, the police brought her to the station for a rest. With their continuous efforts, they successfully reunited the woman with her family, who expressed their gratitude towards the police. The woman's son was emotional and thankful for the warm assistance, mentioning that although his mother is a centenarian, she is still strong physically but has some memory decline. The family revealed that she usually goes out alone and doesn't require constant supervision, and the mix-up with the bus route led her to Shulin. The police ensured she safely returned home with her family.
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Reported 12 months ago
The Ministry of National Defense in Taiwan reported on June 27 that within a span of 24 hours from 6 a.m. on the 26th to 6 a.m. on the 27th, 35 sightings of People's Liberation Army aircraft and 7 sightings of PLA warships were detected in the vicinity of the Taiwan Strait, including some as close as 30 nautical miles to Taipei and 43 nautical miles to Tamsui, prompting high vigilance from Taiwan's missile forces. The former Navy Captain Lu Li-shih revealed on a news program that the reason for the defense department's cautious approach is the imminent crossing of the Bus Strait by mainland China's 'Shandong' aircraft carrier. The situation has escalated tensions, with the possibility of joint military exercises in July and the unexpected presence of a US MC-130J transport aircraft near the Strait to monitor the 'Shandong' carrier's movements.
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Reported 12 months ago
In recent years, there has been a rise in fraud cases with increasingly sophisticated methods, leaving the public vulnerable. Due to language barriers and unfamiliarity with laws, foreign migrant workers are susceptible to falling into scam traps, becoming money mules or dummy accounts and resulting in victims losing their money with no recourse. The Yangmei Police Substation in Taoyuan visited Wan Chou Chemical Co., Ltd. to educate and raise crime prevention awareness among migrant workers. The bilingual education aimed to prevent miscommunication and received positive feedback. The police emphasized the prevalence of fraud crimes and cautioned against sharing personal accounts or financial information, urging individuals to contact the anti-scam hotline 165 for inquiries or verify with police units. The initiative aims to protect the safety of migrant workers and prevent them from becoming victims of fraud.
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Reported 12 months ago
A spokesperson for China's Taiwan Affairs Office, Zhu Fenglian, criticized Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council for raising the travel alert for mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau, stating that it obstructs normal cross-strait exchanges and threatens the interests of Taiwanese people. This move came after China issued strict measures against 'Taiwan independence' and Taiwan escalated travel warnings, with Zhu stating that Taiwan's actions tarnish China and manipulate Taiwanese people, damaging their rights and harming cross-strait relations.
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Reported 12 months ago
On June 28, 2024, a man surnamed Liao in Taipei was fined 5,000 for ramming the President's Office flower terrace. Last year, Liao was arrested after ramming the office and was found with a gas gun and a watermelon knife in his car. Investigations revealed that he had rammed the office twice in the same day. Liao objected to the initial fine, claiming the knife was for cutting fruit, and the gun was a toy. However, his appeal was rejected, and the original decision was upheld by the judge.
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Reported 12 months ago
New Taipei City police have proactively deployed for the summer to strengthen enforcement targeting youth-related issues, such as exposure to new drugs, e-cigarettes, and gang recruitment. Mayor Hou Yu-yi emphasized ensuring youth safety in various venues through diligent measures, as part of the 'Youth Project' running from July 1 to August 31. The city government aims to maintain safety and reduce incidents through integrated efforts with multiple agencies and police substations. Mayor Hou and Police Chief Liao Hsun-cheng held a meeting for the project at the Luzhou Police Substation. Measures include crackdown on crime, protection of minors, and joint inspections to create a safe environment for youth activities during summer.
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Reported 12 months ago
中國演員陳曉與陳妍希被爆出婚變後，陳曉首次出現在白玉蘭獎，意外光頭造型讓人誤以為他是和尚。陳曉和劉亦菲再度合體，共同擔任白玉蘭海外推廣大使。此外，陳曉頂著光頭是因為正在拍攝清劇《大生意人》，並未受婚變傳聞影響。
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Reported 12 months ago
Taiwan Power Company's 'Da-Lin Simulated Operation Center' for training power operation staff and their 'Ecological Power Plants' have been recognized at the 2024 Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards for their contributions to social responsibility. With innovative training facilities and a focus on environmental sustainability, Taiwan Power Company has been awarded for seven consecutive years. The company's efforts in integrating sustainability into their core business and investing in talent development have earned praise internationally, with their ecological projects receiving particular acclaim for their positive impact on the environment and local ecosystems.
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