Reported about 1 year ago
The Academia Sinica Lecture Series, '中研講堂', took place at Miaoli High School, attracting over 200 students and teachers to learn about evolutionary biology and the application of information technology in protecting air quality. The discussions by Academia Sinica researchers aimed to promote diverse thinking and imagination about science among the public. The event highlighted the impact of environment on biological diversity and showcased the use of Internet of Things technology in monitoring air quality through the AirBox project, emphasizing the importance of citizen participation in data-driven decision-making for a cleaner environment.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Premier Su Tseng-chang was questioned on the review of parliamentary reform in the legislature. Taiwan People's Party lawmaker Zhang Chike accused the cabinet of distorting facts, being anti-democratic, spreading rumors, and deviating from the principles of past democratic predecessors like Shih Ming-te. The exchange between Zhang and Su was tense, with Zhang challenging Su on constitutional matters and demanding honesty. Zhang also criticized Su for backtracking on promises for reform, prompting a heated debate on parliamentary procedures and democratic values.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The Social Affairs Committee of the Kaohsiung City Council conducted an inspection on June 18 and urged the city government to upgrade the Indigenous Affairs Council to a 'Indigenous Bureau' to increase budget and rural construction capacity. The committee proposed this upgrade to address issues such as insufficient funds, uneven resource allocation, and cramped office spaces that hinder the efficient operation of the council. They highlighted the importance of incorporating diverse indigenous cultures into office designs to provide a more comfortable environment for citizens and strengthen connections between urban and rural areas, ultimately aiming to enhance services for indigenous people in the city.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Taiwanese Air Force cadet Xu Haoming, studying at the U.S. Air Force Academy, was in a serious car accident in Colorado on May 25 while driving his mother and grandmother. While Xu suffered minor injuries, both his grandmother and mother required major surgeries and were placed in intensive care for observation. Representative Wang Ting-yu visited Xu Haoming's father in Penghu and donated NT$100,000 in support. Xu's mother is scheduled to return to Taiwan on a medical charter flight on June 24 for further treatment at Tri-Service General Hospital with the assistance of the Ministry of National Defense, Air Force Command, and various sectors of society's efforts.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Have you ever felt like you're still the same person despite being in a different situation, unable to do anything right? This may be a case of 'learned helplessness' where repeated setbacks or feelings of helplessness lead to a mindset of inevitable failure no matter how hard you try. This phenomenon is often influenced by childhood upbringing and can deeply affect individuals, but techniques taught by professionals like Ariel can help regain control, rebuild confidence, and overcome the feeling of defeat. Whether you are struggling with learned helplessness, feel hopeless, are concerned about your child developing a similar mindset, or have friends and family in need of help, watching videos like these can be beneficial in overcoming such challenges.
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Reported about 1 year ago
百萬網紅Joeman因持有大麻被捕，原獲緩起訴處分後檢方提出再議，但台灣高等檢察署19日駁回再議，確定Joeman獲緩起訴處分1年，並需服100小時的義務勞務。Joeman在毛髮、尿液檢測呈陰性，檢方認為持有毒品罪嫌不足，要求其悔過並接受處分。
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Reported about 1 year ago
In an effort to revive the glory of the once-renowned Sapphire Grand Hall in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Kaoliang is organizing concerts with senior artists and newcomers, hosting story exhibitions, and creating documentaries to showcase and document the grand history of the hall. By engaging in various initiatives, including promoting localized content, Kaoliang aims to honor the legendary figures and entertainment legacy associated with the hall, such as iconic host Zhu Ge Liang and singer Hong Rong Hong, while inviting the public to experience the charm of the past performances.
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Reported about 1 year ago
At the press conference for Li Guoxiu's memorial work 'Samlet' on June 19, 2024, the classic ensemble of actors, including various well-known names like Zhong Xinling, Zhu Degang, and others gather together for the first time in 30 years. Actor Zeng Guocheng managed to persuade Zhong Xinling and Zhu Degang to rejoin the play through various means, mentioning the challenges and significance of this rare gathering. Zhong Xinling humorously expresses concerns about her age-related issues like phlegm accumulation, joking that if people miss this performance, they might see her on stage with a urine bag in the future.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Hsinchu County's Erchong Junior High School, established in 1945, has faced shortcomings in its facilities due to rapid student growth in Zhudong area. To address this issue, the county government initiated a 390 million NTD expansion project, with a groundbreaking ceremony attended by County Magistrate Yang Wen-ke, Education Bureau Director Yang Jun-ci, and others. The project, scheduled for completion in the next few years, aims to provide modern classrooms, library, international conference hall, underground parking, and kitchen facilities, enhancing the educational environment and promoting balanced development of educational resources in the region.
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Reported about 1 year ago
For graduate students, the most troublesome task is writing a thesis. A creative poem collection titled 'Thesis Writing' was discovered by a netizen at school, using ancient literary references to depict the painful memories of writing a thesis. The poem elicited the exclamation, 'How much resentment does it hold!' Many online users related to the shared sentiments, with comments jokingly expressing the struggles and exhaustion of writing a thesis in a humorous manner.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Yahoo時尚美妝編輯群更新時間：2024年6月19日，介紹台灣北中南各式拉麵店與推薦的拉麵風格，包括泡系、家系、二郎系、青葉系、魚介系、麵屋武藏系等各種口味，店家包括橫濱家系拉麵大和家、菜良拉麵、麵屋昕家、山下公園ラーメン等，每款拉麵都有獨特特色值得一試。
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Reported about 1 year ago
Electric vehicle startup Fisker, which recently sought Chapter 11 protection, announced that its U.S. units have also filed for bankruptcy. The company, which went public in 2020, disclosed its assets estimated between $500 million and $1 billion, with liabilities ranging from $1 billion to $10 billion. Fisker Group Inc, its operating unit, initiated Chapter 11 protection earlier in the week and plans to sell assets and restructure debt after failing to secure an investment from a major automaker.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On June 19, 2024, at 8:50 AM, Cai Fanxi replaced Wang Bojie as a guest at the DAMIANI boutique opening ceremony at Breeze Plaza. Wang Bojie was originally scheduled for the role but got arrested for drunk driving the previous day. The brand called upon Cai Fanxi urgently, who had just returned from Japan and sported a new blonde hairstyle, expressing gratitude for helping out. Cai Fanxi voiced concern over drunk driving, jokingly comparing his last-minute role to a relief pitcher in baseball, and jokingly mentioned seeking a 100-carat engagement ring, advocating for responsible alcohol consumption and safe driving.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Recent disputes over priority seats in Taiwan's public transportation system have sparked discussions, with a video of an elderly man resorting to violence on the MRT gaining public outrage. While Minister of Health and Welfare Shih Chung-liang stated that priority seats would not be abolished, Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an emphasized the importance of showing the city's warmth and kindness through the seats, cautioning against moral coercion. However, lawyer Chen Chun-wei suggested that the term 'priority seat' could be less misleading than 'priority seat,' urging for adjustments in accordance with laws. These debates have taken place in the context of recent incidents on the Taipei Metro.
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Reported about 1 year ago
National Rally President Jordan Bardella, angling to become France's prime minister after the upcoming parliamentary election, announced at an arms show in Villepinte that he would not question France's international commitments if his party gains a majority. This marks a shift from his party's manifesto promise to exit NATO's integrated military command. Bardella also emphasized the importance of maintaining France's role in NATO during times of conflict, such as Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Despite this, Bardella remains opposed to sending French troops to Ukraine and advocates for supporting Ukraine through supplies and equipment while avoiding direct confrontation with Russia. Macron's party, facing challenges from both the far right and the left, aims to steer voters back to the center ground of French politics ahead of the elections following Macron's dissolution of the lower house of parliament.
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Reported about 1 year ago
New Taipei City Councilor Chuo Guan-ting focused on the utilization of coordinated allocation funding during his questioning of New Taipei City Mayor Hou You-yi. Chuo emphasized the importance of infrastructure projects, particularly the undergrounding of utility poles, green space development, and road leveling. He highlighted the challenges faced in the undergrounding process due to insufficient public space and manpower, revealing that only 2 people were handling the task for over 160,000 utility poles, urging Mayor Hou to intervene and improve the collaboration model within the remaining term. Chuo also raised concerns about the declining physical activity time among New Taipei residents and urged the sports bureau to submit a report addressing the issue within a month.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Kaohsiung Museum of Science & Technology recently held a new film selection event for its 3D cinema, inviting audiences to choose from 5 candidate films. As of May 25th, the top two films were 'Titan Jurassic' and 'Arctic Circle Defense War,' which will be screened starting July 1st this summer, with a unique format of showing two new films in a single session for about 35 minutes total. The first film is a popular dinosaur-themed 3D movie, while the second film is a 3D animated movie suitable for families. The museum's 3D cinema specializes in science education films, making it a great choice for family outings and school group educational activities during the upcoming summer vacation.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Reality TV star Lala Kent revealed on her podcast that she lost her virginity to a man who resembled Dwayne Johnson, aka The Rock. Kent shared details of the experience, mentioning the red-themed encounter accompanied by Lil Wayne's 'Lollipop' and a humorous incident with a red condom. Despite the oddities, Kent described the experience as 'great'. Fans are left pondering whether she should continue sharing such intimate stories.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On June 18, in Taipei, a 75-year-old man and a 29-year-old man engaged in a physical altercation over a priority seat on the MRT, with the elderly man striking the younger man in the head. This is the second incident in a week, leading to calls for the abolition of priority seats, now deemed as 'love-seat of contention.' The Ministry of Health and Welfare has responded by proposing legislative amendments to address the issue. The root cause of these altercations lies in differing interpretations of legislation concerning priority seats on public transportation, creating ongoing societal tensions and debates.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Taipei Deputy Mayor Li Sichuan mentioned that after clarifying the matter, it should be possible to issue another letter to the Ministry of the Interior in early July, allowing the possibility of holding concerts in the second half of this year. The Taipei City Council discussed the Kuomintang group's proposal to clarify whether the restrictions on holding non-sports events at the Taipei Dome are still the same as in 2017, and the Education Committee will further deliberate on the matter on the 24th. Li emphasized the need for consensus in the city government's execution, with the goal of holding concerts later in the year.
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Reported about 1 year ago
青鳥行動約5000人在立法院外集結，抗議國民黨、民眾黨強推國會擴權法案。主辦單位晚間宣布，雖遭遇雷雨影響，5000人仍參與集會，並計劃明日早上繼續集結。民間團體警告國民黨不要在覆議案審查中背離民意，特別要注意有意競選縣市長的國民黨不分區立委可能面臨罷免。此外，公民團體擔憂國民黨提出的交通三法、核電廠延役修法等法案可能在未充分釐清情況下通過，對台灣環境和人民帶來風險。
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Reported about 1 year ago
总统赖清德表示，中华民国与中华人民共和国互不隶属，但遭在野党指称是「新两国论」。对此，行政院卓荣泰反问国民党立委许宇甄，许多立委从这里飞到大陆去，难道是从中华民国飞到中华民国吗？随后关于憲法增修條文等追问展开。
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Reported about 1 year ago
In this article, Parkev Tatevosian compares Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) to Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO) to determine the better long-term investment in terms of a stock split buy. The analysis considers factors like stock prices, historical performance, and future potential. The discussion also includes insights from The Motley Fool Stock Advisor team and recommends 10 other stocks for potential investments. Parkev Tatevosian, CFA, has no personal investment in the mentioned stocks, and The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Nvidia and Broadcom.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Joeman, a popular YouTuber with millions of subscribers, was investigated for alleged marijuana use and possession, with a search conducted in November last year. The prosecution's deferred prosecution disposition was rejected by the Taiwan High Prosecutors Office today, resulting in Joeman's deferred prosecution sanction being finalized. However, Joeman must now complete 100 hours of community service. Joeman, whose real name is Weng Junming, and his wife were implicated in the case. The trio tested negative for drug use, but were charged with marijuana possession. They were required to write letters of repentance in court and provide volunteer service to charitable organizations during the deferred prosecution period. Joeman's manager responded positively to the sentencing, pledging to fulfill the community service hours and engage in more beneficial social activities. Say no to drugs! For drug-related concerns, call the Drug Prevention Hotline at 0800-770-885.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Russian President Putin arrived in Pyongyang on Wednesday, June 19, for a two-day visit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, where they signed a new comprehensive strategic partnership agreement replacing the 2000 mutual cooperation treaty. The pact aims to bolster economic and military cooperation between the two countries and strengthen their stance against Washington, including a significant component of a defense mutual assistance agreement promising support in case of third-party attacks. Putin commended Kim's support and solidarity in various conflicts, while also mentioning potential military technology cooperation with North Korea. The U.S. expressed concerns regarding Russia-North Korea deepening cooperation, while China stated that high-level exchanges between friendly neighbors are normal bilateral arrangements.
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