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...

Is Hollywood all about remakes and sequels?

by | Oct 13, 2009 | Post

For me, it is not a question anymore. Originality is dead, which is becoming the 'fact.' But is it so? Let's take a look at the box office history, the only reliable scale to measure success in Hollywood. From Box Office Mojo's database, the...

Technical Writer — the 28th best job in America

by | Oct 13, 2009 | Post

CNNMoney has updated The Best Jobs in America annual survey for 2009. Technical Writer is in the list at 28th.I find this article very interesting: if we pretend we know nothing about technical communication and judge Technical Writer as a career option solely from...