Reported 11 months ago
This article discusses the phenomenon of 'reverse cultural shock' experienced by Taiwanese individuals who have been living in Japan for an extended period and then return to Taiwan. Through interviews with Taiwanese residents in Japan, examples of cultural differences that they find challenging upon returning to Taiwan are shared, such as no eating on Taipei's MRT, train delays in Taiwan, different bus etiquette, kitchen availability in rented accommodations, reading habits in bookstores, picnic-like behaviors in public spaces, restroom amenities, and gender expression. The article highlights the contrasts in cultural norms between Taiwan and Japan, providing insights into the cultural adjustments needed when transitioning between the two countries.
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Reported 11 months ago
Indian stocks reached a new all-time high after bouncing back from losses caused by an unexpected election outcome, with the NSE Nifty 50 Index closing 2.1% higher at 23,290. The surge, attributed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party forming a government with allies and the central bank's decision to hold the benchmark interest rate while raising economic growth projections, showcases the significant influence of domestic investors in India's equity market. The growth projection change by the RBI and optimism regarding a pro-growth budget post the coalition government formation are viewed as positive signals for equity investors amidst rising concerns about fiscal populism and foreign withdrawals.
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Reported 11 months ago
Fruitlove, a vendor mainly selling turnovers, attracts both locals and out-of-towners in Lunbei, offering a unique pastry experience with crispy yet soft turnovers filled with carefully prepared ingredients like Napa cabbage, shiitake mushrooms, and goya. The store is located at No. 1-21 Nan Guang Road, Lunbei Township, Yunlin County. Definitely worth a stop for delicious and affordable snacks. The crunchy and flavorful turnovers are not to be missed!
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Reported 11 months ago
During a visit to Longgang for noodles, a couple found a mysterious and popular small noodle shop tucked away in an old residential area. Despite the lack of online presence and minimal information, locals frequent the shop for its traditional flavors. With options like handmade wontons, braised pork rice, and two types of tofu, the simple and nostalgic dishes draw customers seeking a taste of authentic, local cuisine at this hidden gem known as "阿時麵店" or "貿東路老牌餛飩麵館" among the town's residents.
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Reported 11 months ago
South Korean AI startup Wrtn Technologies Inc. secured 25 billion won ($18.3 million) in funding with BRV Capital leading the round. Other investors like Capstone Partners Inc., Industrial Bank of Korea, and Z Venture Capital also participated. Founded in 2021, Wrtn has developed an AI platform serving 3.7 million users in Korea and Japan. The company plans to expand to Southeast Asia and the Middle East, offering free services while generating revenue from advertising and premium content. Wrtn aims to focus on younger demographics and intends to solidify its presence in the market this year.
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Reported 11 months ago
Planning for the Dragon Boat Festival holiday on June 6th, 2024? With a 3-day holiday from June 8th to 10th, it's perfect for a 9-day break with some strategic leave days. Consider international or domestic travel and visit recommended attractions such as Fulong Sand Sculpture Festival, Fushoushan Ice Flowers in Taichung, or Xpark Aquarium in Taoyuan. For those considering overseas trips, Singapore's dry season in June offers great shopping deals, while Bali provides a relaxing island retreat. Japan's hydrangeas in bloom from Okinawa to Hokkaido are also perfect for a June visit. Alternatively, consider a cruise for a hassle-free holiday experience. Whether traveling locally or abroad, the Dragon Boat Festival holiday is sure to be exciting and fulfilling!
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Reported 11 months ago
Delta Airlines is set to officially open daily direct flights from Taipei to Seattle starting on June 7, 2024. With the Taiwan-US travel market showing promising growth potential, this new direct route aims to provide local travelers with convenience and seamless connections to over 40 North American cities through Delta's Seattle hub. The airline also emphasizes sustainability efforts by expanding flight networks, reducing single-use plastics, and signing sustainable fuel agreements, all while enhancing passenger experience with various cabin classes and gourmet dining options.
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Reported 11 months ago
The highly anticipated '2024 Wild Illuminations Night Visit to Queen's Head' event will take place at Yehliu Geopark from June 28 to July 14, 2024, offering a spectacular display integrating Queen's Head's unique geological features with light effects, creating a captivating summer nighttime environment. The event features eight themed light zones, including the highlight 'Big Queen Electric Light and Fireworks Water Dance' show on the beach, showcasing a stunning visual feast combining water, fire, and light effects. Tickets are limited and available for purchase online at various platforms, offering different pricing options. Visitors can also enjoy discounts at 30 nearby stores during the event period.
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Reported 11 months ago
Rich Kids Go Skint Season 2 continues with wealthy young adults experiencing the challenges of families facing financial difficulties by swapping lifestyles. Available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video, the show features participants adjusting to new budget constraints set by host families, leading to personal growth and understanding across socioeconomic differences. Through these exchanges, rich kids gain insight into realities of life below the poverty line, creating emotionally resonant scenes.
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Reported 11 months ago
菲尼克斯水星隊將有可能在主場對陣明尼蘇達山貓隊的比賽中，讓Brittney Griner在賽季中首次亮相。Griner和另一名首發球員Bec Allen因傷病返回，參加了球隊16天來的首次全面練習。主教練Tibbetts表示，檢查Griner的狀況後，希望能盡快看到她重新穿上球衣。Allen則正在從腦震盪協議中恢復，並有可能在周五對明尼蘇達山貓隊的比賽中出賽。
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Reported 11 months ago
The water play area at Tan Ya Shen Green Park's endpoint, Zhongke Park, known for its popularity among tourists during the summer, is set to open on June 15 and will operate until September 1. The area features various water facilities such as mist screens, fountain tunnels, volcano fountains, leaf columns, and water guns, providing a fun experience for children and a refreshing time for adults. Admission is free, with opening times on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 am to 4:30 pm. Apart from the water play area, Tan Ya Shen Green Park also offers a 13.1 km bicycle path connecting various scenic spots, making it an ideal location for family outdoor leisure activities.
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Reported 11 months ago
The US dollar strengthened as the US economy added more jobs than expected, suggesting the Federal Reserve may delay implementing rate cuts this year. The dollar index rose 0.8% to 104.91 following a report of 272,000 job creations in May, pushing back expectations of Fed easing. While wages increased and the unemployment rate edged up, the market response signals a potential delay in Fed's monetary policy changes, with rate futures now pricing in only one cut by the end of the year. Other currencies like the yen and euro were also impacted by these developments, with the euro falling against the dollar after the European Central Bank's rate cut. The Bank of Japan is expected to decide its rate policy next week, potentially tightening credit conditions.
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Reported 11 months ago
NBA commissioner Adam Silver expressed regret for the extended negotiations with various media conglomerates regarding the future of NBA broadcasting rights, causing uncertainty for employees at TNT parent Warner Bros. Discovery and the cast of Inside the NBA. While ESPN is expected to retain the top package, including NBA Finals rights, uncertainties remain around the involvement of Warner Bros. Discovery. Silver mentioned plans for potential league expansion post-new media agreements and highlighted international play, with a focus on players born outside the U.S., like Luka Doncic. Additionally, Silver is considering expanding ownership criteria to allow institutional investors more involvement at the team level.
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Reported 11 months ago
在最新一期播客節目中，演員和喜劇演員羅素·布蘭德表示，對於一個熱愛自由的美國人來說，很難理解為什麼會選擇在即將到來的選舉中投票支持總統拜登而不是前總統特朗普。布蘭德強調，如果關心民主、關心自由，唯有支持特朗普，因為特朗普才是真正代表這些價值的選擇。他同時指出，更大的危機在於科技封建制度，而非被描述成狂熱的特朗普形象。布蘭德還表示，前總統的支持者被輕視和蔑視，而現行政府卻在模仿特朗普的政策，以法律體系來對付他，這對民主是更大的威脅。
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Reported 11 months ago
The People's Bank of China (PBOC) is considering using buying and selling government bonds as a policy tool, leading to discussions on how this might actually materialize in the market. Speculations arise as to whether the PBOC will sell bonds first to control interest rates before engaging in large bond purchases, as a means to address concerns regarding an overheated bond market. Challenges include the limited supply of bonds the PBOC can sell due to the maturities it targets, prompting strategies for acquiring and managing bonds to utilize in the market. Overall, the bond-trading approach is seen as an additional liquidity management tool for the PBOC, with opinions varying on when and how it will be implemented.
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Reported 11 months ago
Jurrien Timmer, Director of Global Macro at Fidelity Investments, believes that the stock market is set up reasonably well for the remainder of 2024, with positive earnings growth compared to last year. Despite market volatility related to interest rates, Timmer explains how the market is more resilient this year due to better earnings performance, making it capable of withstanding fluctuations in rates.
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Reported 11 months ago
在白襪隊和紅襪隊對戰的比賽中，白襪隊在第二局播放了致敬影片，歡迎Liam Hendriks和Lucas Giolito回到南區。Hendriks在過去三個賽季與白襪隊合作，獲得兩次全明星提名和美聯年度救援者獎，而Giolito在芝加哥效力了6.5個賽季，獲得一次全明星提名和兩次美聯塞揚票選前十名。
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Reported 11 months ago
Oil prices dipped as optimistic US jobs data reduced expectations of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts, while the European Central Bank proceeded with its first interest rate cut since 2019 despite uncertain inflation outlook. Brent crude settled at $79.62 a barrel, WTI at $75.53. Despite OPEC+ readiness to maintain output levels and the US oil rig count falling, concerns over demand led to a third consecutive weekly decline in oil prices, with Brent down 2.5% and WTI down 1.9%. Other factors impacting prices include higher US jobs growth rates dampening enthusiasm and Chinese crude oil import decreases signaling demand worries.
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Reported 11 months ago
Sabrina Carpenter has released the music video for her latest single, “Please Please Please,” which features her rumored real-life boyfriend, Barry Keoghan. Directed by Bardia Zeinali, the video shows Keoghan repeatedly getting arrested for various incidents, with Carpenter always returning to jail to collect him. The video ends with Carpenter handcuffing Keoghan to a chair. The single was produced by Jack Antonoff, and Carpenter's upcoming album, Short n Sweet, will be released on August 23rd.
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Reported 11 months ago
The City Council in Silver Lake has voted to name the intersection of Vendome Street and Del Monte Drive as the historic site of Laurel and Hardy's classic 1932 film 'The Music Box.' The film, for which Laurel and Hardy won an Academy Award for short comedy, was filmed on the Music Box Steps in Silver Lake, where fans from around the world visit. The Silver Lake Improvement Association will also host an annual 'Music Box Steps Day Festival' at Laurel and Hardy Park to celebrate this landmark in the film industry.
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Reported 11 months ago
A U.S. district judge has dismissed a challenge by Native American tribes and environmentalists attempting to halt construction along a section of a $10 billion energy transmission line in Arizona that would carry wind-generated electricity to California. The judge ruled that the plaintiffs were too late in bringing their challenge and that the Bureau of Land Management had fulfilled its obligations. The disputed area in southern Arizona holds historic, cultural, and religious significance for the tribes, who may pursue legal avenues, while the project developers see it as a win for the region in terms of jobs and economic development.
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Reported 11 months ago
During Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Finals, Kyrie Irving faced deafening boos from the crowd at TD Garden as he played against his former team, the Celtics, with the Dallas Mavericks. Irving, who previously played two seasons with Boston, received 'Kyrie sucks' chants and negative reactions from fans due to his departure to the Brooklyn Nets after pledging to re-sign with the Celtics. Despite the hostility, Irving emphasized the importance of staying calm and turning negativity into strength. This is Irving's fourth NBA Finals appearance, following his previous three with the Cleveland Cavaliers alongside LeBron James.
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Reported 11 months ago
A 37-year-old woman in Florida was arrested after calling 911 on herself while trying to steal a car from a dealership so she could 'do it legally.' Christy Turman told authorities she was trying to steal a car that wasn't legally hers and wanted to make a report. Deputies arrived to find her exiting the stolen car, claiming she was being trained in a game to steal a car but called to make her carjacking legal. Turman now faces trespassing charges.
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Reported 11 months ago
Before Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks, the Boston Celtics paid tribute to former player and ESPN analyst Bill Walton who passed away last month by giving out tie-dyed pins with his name and warming up in special tie-dyed shirts. Walton's family was in attendance, and there was a moment of silence before the game. Walton, a legendary NBA player, won a championship with the Celtics in 1986 and had a profound impact on and off the court.
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Reported 11 months ago
In a significant move, the largest union at Samsung Electronics Co. has initiated its first strike in the company's 55-year history due to a pay dispute. The standoff, with over 28,400 workers involved, has halted discussions between the union and management over bonus payments for Samsung laborers, creating concerns about compensation and shareholder interests. The strike is seen as a symbolic start, with potential for further labor action if communication remains stalled, but is not expected to affect Samsung's production lines.
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