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English in the News–Get a Kick Out of 覺得好笑，有趣

by Jane Lee on Jun 6, 2019 • No Comments

Get a kick out of: 覺得好笑，有趣 To get a sense of enjoyment, amusement or excitement from something. (If you get a kick out of something, you enjoy it very much.) Examples: Even as an adult, I still get a kick out of building sand castles at the beach. She really...

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Taiwan Talk

Taiwan Talk: Talking invention with “Taiwan’s Thomas Edison”

by Keith Menconi on Dec 14, 2014 • No Comments

Listen Episode Description Gordon Teng (Teng Hung-chi / 鄧鴻吉) is often referred to by Taiwan’s media as Taiwan’s Thomas Edison, with good reason too. In the last thirty years he has developed more than 300 patented inventions, winning numerous awards for his work along the way. In fact, just last month he picked up a...Continue reading

Gary Tu’s Fashion Illustration Exhibition

by Crystal Quimby on Dec 12, 2014 • No Comments

It was a chilly night a month or two ago in Taipei and I was walking near Shin Kong Mitsukoshi across from Taipei Main Station when I stumbled upon the work of Gary Tu. His work was showcased in big, blown up prints and I stood there like a happy, little art nerd with a...Continue reading

Community / Entertainment / Lifestyle / Movies

Author of “The Pursuit of Happyness” Chris Gardner to speak in Taipei this Saturday

by Kassy Cho on Dec 12, 2014 • No Comments

Chris Gardner, the real life entrepreneur, stockbroker and motivational speaker portrayed by Will Smith in the film The Pursuit of Happyness, will be speaking in Taipei this Saturday. Success Resources Taiwan, the organizer of the event, says Gardner will touch on the true story behind his memoir of the same name, which details his struggles with...Continue reading

Entertainment / Movies / TV

The 2015 Golden Globe nominations are finally here!

by Kassy Cho on Dec 11, 2014 • No Comments

As Christmas fast approaches, as does Awards season, one of my favourite parts of each year. Things just got serious tonight – the 2015 Golden Globe nominations are finally here! Who will win? Who will lose? Find out on January 11, 2015 when the ceremony will be held. Oh and did I mention this is...Continue reading

Concert Review / Entertainment / Music

Concert Reviews: Priscilla Ahn in Taipei

by on Dec 11, 2014 • No Comments

I think I found the voice that truly defines the word, “Angelic.” There wasn’t an audience member at the Legacy concert venue on Tuesday night that wasn’t completely blown away by Priscilla’s amazing voice. Her music genre is folk, presented best with acoustic instruments and a stripped-down vocals that literally soothes the soul. It’s simplistic,...Continue reading

Games / Gau's Gaming and Geekery / Nerdery

Gau’s Gaming & Geekery: Love Letter Review

by Eric Gau on Dec 11, 2014 • No Comments

Hey everyone! As some of you may have picked up over the years, I am something of a nerd, a geek, whatever you want to label it. I love games of all kinds, from board to card to video games. So I’m starting up a new series offering my thoughts on the games I’ve played,...Continue reading

Entertainment / Movies

Taiwan’s Liuli Art Pieces in Hollywood Movie “Dumb and Dumber To”

by ICRT on Dec 11, 2014 • No Comments

Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels take the spotlight in this year’s long-awaited sequel to “Dumb and Dumber,” but what viewers may miss in the comedy feature is the presence of art glass from Taiwan’s liuli, or crystal glass, workshop. Two pieces by New Taipei-based Liuligongfang show up as decorative art pieces in “Dumb and Dumber...Continue reading

Entertainment / Music / Strings and Sings

Strings and Sings: Tori Kelly

by on Dec 10, 2014 • No Comments

If you enjoy music that is pure, acoustic, and only needs a guitar and a soulful voice, then you should to check out this artist. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCIXnFyb0ks Like many of the biggest stars of our time, 21-year-old California girl Tori Kelly started her career participating in singing competitions. She competed in Star Search at 10 years...Continue reading

Taiwan Talk

Taiwan Talk: Chatime brings Taiwan tastes global

by Keith Menconi on Dec 10, 2014 • No Comments

Listen Episode Description We’re all used to seeing foreign food and beverage chains pop up in Taiwan — from KFC to Mos Burger to Starbucks — but can a Taiwanese brand gain mass appeal abroad? Today on the show we’re going to speak to a company that is trying to do just that, and has...Continue reading

ICRT

Tickle My Fancy: Feeding Internet Addictions

by on Dec 9, 2014 • No Comments

Hi, my name is Lena, and I haven’t been on Youtube for 24 minutes (my new record). I confess I am completely and utterly addicted to the Internet. If there’s a viral video out there, I most likely have seen it and can recite it back to you. This symptom is a side effect of...Continue reading

Cuteness

Click for Cute (09/12/2014)

by Eric Gau on Dec 9, 2014 • No Comments

Hey everyone! Today’s video combines two of my favorite things: video game music and cats. Enjoy!Continue reading

Arts & Culture / Lifestyle

Collection of historic objects coming to the National Palace Museum

by ICRT on Dec 9, 2014 • No Comments

Mummy of Hornedjitef An exhibition that tells the history of the world through 100 sets of objects is set to open at the National Palace Museum in Taipei this weekend to celebrate the museum’s 90th anniversary. “A History of the World in 100 Objects” began as a radio series produced by BBC Radio 4 and...Continue reading

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