La Cafe

by | Oct 18, 2009 | Post

Now, is "LA CAFE" the correct way to say "The Coffee"? — Because that is what I believe this coffee shop was named after. Let's ask Google Translation, the Oracle. Spanish: el café French: le café Italian: il caffè Portuguese: o café...

Another reason to go to Japan (NSFW)

by | Oct 17, 2009 | Post

As a Japanese living outside of the country, I am supposed to shout patriotic rants about this photo, conveniently wiping out the memory of preaching equally disgusting opinions about Japan to anybody with ears when I was there. That's also my take on...

The God delusion

by | Oct 16, 2009 | Post

Here are quotes from the (in)famous Richard Dawkins's book. It's title explains it all: do not believe in god.I have only read the first few chapters but I already think he is full of himself; I won't befriend him (if there ever is a chance). I have...

Taipei MRT: Card sensor

by | Oct 15, 2009 | Post

Check the angle of the card sensor — it is tilted at the right angle so you can put the token or prepaid card in a natural way, without slowing down your walking speed too much. Well, that's it. My brain started overheating (after watching too many YouTube...

Dual security

by | Oct 14, 2009 | Post

Now we have two security cameras for a single ATM: one for watching out, another for focusing on what we are doing with our hands. Sounds like the security is enhanced. Really? Let's take one step back and think about it.What is the job of the camera that is...