Archive for the ‘Fun Things’ Category

CAMERA and COMPUTER SHOW TAIPEI   Leave a comment

CLICK ME to play WMV. Computer and Camera show opened today. Tomorrow and Sunday will be very crowded.  Admission free is a tip they could use in Australia at these shows. Photographers like the free models to photograph and test cameras with. My 3.30 video an inspiration for those thinking of teaching English here (in [...]

Posted April 7, 2012 by fathomTaiwan in Advertising, Conferences Taiwan

EYE CANDY RESTAURANT   Leave a comment

Restaurant that specializes in just desserts. (Looks better than it tastes). A good idea with high entertainment value.

Posted March 1, 2012 by fathomTaiwan in Fun Things

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ART FORMS   Leave a comment

Characters in this case are reversed.  It was on the window of the bus from airport to Taipei Main Station. http://www.facebook.com/v/10150561654235060 One minute video. Foods and winter fruits of Taipei 27 Feb 2012.

Posted February 27, 2012 by fathomTaiwan in Advertising, Small Shop Value

EXPERIENCE TAIPEI – My video 6 mins.   Leave a comment

The man standing behind CKS with his head down was Australian journalist WH Donald.  He was a good friend of Madame Soong and probably very helpful in writing press releases for the USA media detailing CKS’ struggle against the Japanese and later the commies.  WH Donald had a state funeral courtesy of the KMT and [...]

UNUSUAL SHOP   Leave a comment

(Clicking should enlarge picture) Near the southern corner of Chang An Road West and Tai Yuan Street, Taipei,  is this unusual shop.  Previously owned by someone who sold aboriginal art and music.   Surrounding shops sell travel goods and DIY jewelry. Posters outside the shop (below).

Posted September 3, 2011 by fathomTaiwan in Fun Things

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INTERNATIONAL BRANDS IN CHINESE CHARACTERS   Leave a comment

 

Posted August 13, 2011 by fathomTaiwan in Advertising

TAIPEI TODAY   Leave a comment

Not being able to read Chinese characters adds novelty to life in this city.  What could the girl be selling?  Is she really sitting on a toilet?  My mind boggles with thoughts about what the product might be.  I doubt if such an advertising picture would be used in Australia. Dog replica’s in the foyer [...]

Posted August 12, 2011 by fathomTaiwan in Advertising

VINTAGE ELECTRONICS   Leave a comment

VIDEO OF THIS – IF YOU ARE INTEREST:  http://www.youtube.com/embed/rFV9ujhm0Ps

Posted August 7, 2011 by fathomTaiwan in Entertainment, Fun Things

TAITUNG SHOPS – East coast Taiwan, August 2011   Leave a comment

‘NO SMOKING’ – RESTAURANT POSTER   Leave a comment

 

Posted July 30, 2011 by fathomTaiwan in Advertising