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Does a Scam Group Also Voice Support for Taiwan When They Call? An Absurd Conversation Sparked by a Name's Romanization
Life & Culture·

Does a Scam Group Also Voice Support for Taiwan When They Call? An Absurd Conversation Sparked by a Name's Romanization

A few days ago the author had a rather amusing experience. I casually added a text-message scam account to tease the other party, but when they saw my name romanized as "Jin-Liang, Lin," they insisted I was from mainland China and enthusiastically urged me to join them in "voicing support for Taiwan against China." This absurd conversation began with the romanization of a name.

EZ WAY: Overseas Parcel Courier Recipient Real-Name Verification Has No Web Version
Internet Technology·

EZ WAY: Overseas Parcel Courier Recipient Real-Name Verification Has No Web Version

The EZ WAY parcel real-name verification system, originally scheduled by the Customs Administration of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of China to launch on April 16, was postponed to officially launch on May 16 due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. By then, those who have not completed real-name verification will be unable to clear their parcels smoothly, and it may even affect the customs clearance speed of goods in the same warehouse. Therefore, anyone who needs to shop overseas should remember to download and declare early.

Outdoor Axe and Hatchet Buying Guide: A Physics-Based Division of Labor Between Hatchet, Machete, and Saw
Travel & Exploration·

Outdoor Axe and Hatchet Buying Guide: A Physics-Based Division of Labor Between Hatchet, Machete, and Saw

Should you buy a hatchet or a machete for splitting firewood while camping? This article deeply reviews the Morakniv boron steel camping hatchet, the century-old Swedish Hultafors forged axe, and the Japanese nata, analyzing the shock-absorbing philosophy of axe handles, the division-of-labor rules for sawing, splitting, and chopping wood of different diameters, and a practical buying guide.

Happy Space Home Channel Review: The Most Eye-Rolling Design Show on MOD's Multi-Screen Channels
Technology·

Happy Space Home Channel Review: The Most Eye-Rolling Design Show on MOD's Multi-Screen Channels

Earlier, in "Sharing My Experience with Chunghwa Telecom MOD Multi-Screen Viewing," I mentioned that among MOD's multi-screen channels only "Happy Space Home Channel" seemed worth a look. After actually watching it, I was rather disappointed: repetitive adjectives, lazy editing, and crude presentation of vertical photos make you wonder whether this is a design show or a real estate agency.

WTI Crude Oil Futures Turn Negative: Will Airlines Go Bankrupt?
Economy & Law·

WTI Crude Oil Futures Turn Negative: Will Airlines Go Bankrupt?

May WTI crude oil futures fell from a once-high US$147.25 per barrel to below zero, even plunging to negative US$40. This is an era never seen in modern history, revealing the global market economy's predicament: no planes to fly, no tankers to run, and even warships halted due to COVID-19 infections, turning the price of a barrel of oil cheaper than an empty barrel.

COVID-19 Relief: Application Details for Living Allowance for Self-Employed Workers and Workers Without Employers
News & Opinion·

COVID-19 Relief: Application Details for Living Allowance for Self-Employed Workers and Workers Without Employers

In view of the impact of the 2019 novel coronavirus pneumonia (COVID-19), the Ministry of Labor of the Republic of China has planned a three-month living allowance for "self-employed workers" and "workers without a fixed employer." Those in need can check the "Epidemic Prevention Section" on the Ministry of Labor's official website and contact and consult their affiliated occupational union.