Chef teaches how to make your own oil from pork fat and chicken skins (2013/10/22)
The recent food scare is creating new interest in homemade oil. Follow our report as we teach you how to make edible oil from pork fat and chicken skins.
As the edible oil food scandal spreads to more types of products, some consumers believe that making their own cooking oil may be the safest choice. If you don’t have a non-stick pan, simply add a little water and some pork fat. It’s best to cook over a small flame so the mixture doesn’t burn. Stir to gradually separate oil from the solids.
Legislator: MOHW study found other mislabeled edible oils (2013/10/22)
More edible oils have been exposed as potentially containing problems. Today Legislator Huang Wei-cher said a Ministry of Health and Welfare report, conducted more than a year ago, found that over two dozen products were mislabeled. Manufacturers cited denied any problems.
Among brands named by Legislator Huang Wei-cher is Great Day. Huang says the Ministry of Health and Welfare Report showed that its grape seed oil mix, labeled as containing more than 52 percent grape seed oil, actually fell short of this amount. The label of another item did not contain soya bean oil but tests suggested that the product contained this ingredient.
Prosecutors seize assets of Changhua edible oil manufacturer (2013/10/21)
Changhua prosecutors have seized assets of the company at the center of the edible oil scandal. They also re-visited the Chang Chi Foodstuff Factory today to collect samples of oils labeled as pure but thought to be adulterated with cheap cottonseed oil.
The accusations against Chang Chi Foodstuff Factory and its chairman, Kao Chen-li, could lead to stiff fines and compensation claims. To prevent shedding of assets, today the Changhua Prosecutors Office seized assets held by the company, along with 12 bank accounts, 20 plots of land, and six homes owned by Kao.
Prosecutors seize assets of Changhua edible oil manufacturer (2013/10/21)
Changhua prosecutors have seized assets of the company at the center of the edible oil scandal. They also re-visited the Chang Chi Foodstuff Factory today to collect samples of oils labeled as pure but thought to be adulterated with cheap cottonseed oil.
The accusations against Chang Chi Foodstuff Factory and its chairman, Kao Chen-li, could lead to stiff fines and compensation claims. To prevent shedding of assets, today the Changhua Prosecutors Office seized assets held by the company, along with 12 bank accounts, 20 plots of land, and six homes owned by Kao.
Taiwan Designers’ Week gets underway with a focus on creativity (2013/09/27)
The annual Taiwan Designers’ Week is underway. Themes include new technology for common household appliances and other environmentally friendly innovations. Follow our report as we take a closer look.
This lamp can sense if you are far away or nearby, and it adjusts the amount of light accordingly.
Also, drinking straws have been used to create this attractive light shade. And this LCD panel simulates a window, even playing 3D images of nature.
New rules aim to end unscrupulous YouBike practices (2013/09/16)
New regulations starting from next month aim to stamp out loopholes that allow YouBike users to continually rent bikes free of charge. Charges will also rise starting from the fourth hour of use to prevent people from commandeering a bike as their own.
All it takes to rent a YouBike is an EasyCard, and the first 30 minutes are free. But some are taking advantage of this policy by consecutively renting the same bicycle, preventing anyone else from using it. The city’s Department of Transportation hopes to end this practice with a policy change.
Defense Ministry explains decision to delay conversion to all-volunteer force (2013/09/13)
The Defense Ministry is facing a backlash from thousands of young men who will be conscripted due to the delay of an all-volunteer military. Today it defended its decision, made because of poor recruitment, and emphasized that the move is only a delay, not a change in policy.
Wang Tien-de
Director, Defense Ministry Personnel Management
According to the announcement of Military Service Law Articles 25 and 34, after next year, those born after (Jan. 1) 1994 will undergo a four-month military training program. Those born before (Dec. 31) 1993, who have yet to complete their service or alternative service, will see no change in the one-year policy.
Tseng Yung-fu faces accusations of influence peddling (2013/09/06)
explicit/ explication / exploit / exploitation JusticeMinister Tseng Yung-fu was implicated today for influence peddling by the Special Investigation Division of the SupremeProsecutors Office. The case will be sent to the Control Yuan to review. Tseng faces allegations that he used his position to make sure prosecutors did not appeal a verdict that benefited a legislator.
Supervisory agency監察院 / allege nepotism
n.granting of favors to relatives; favoritism shown to relatives (especially in securing jobs)
Wugu-Yangmei elevated expressway shows damage from heavy rains (2013/08/23)
After justover four months of service, three large cracks have emerged on the Wugu-Yangmeielevated expressway. The National Freeway Bureau says heavy rain during Tropical Storm Trami is at fault, but a civil engineer cast the blamesquarely on poor design.
civil engineer
one who designs roads bridges and other public works structures
On the northward section of the Wugu-Yangmei expressway, between Nankan and Linkou near the 45.1-kilometer section, three major cracks suddenly emerged in the roadway. One crack was 30 meters inlength and nearly 4 centimeters at its widest point.
The National Freeway Bureau explained that Tropical Storm Trami brought 300 millimeters of rainfall over three days, which led to these cracks. It said the roadway could not withstand the additional pressure. Precipitation
MOFA allows public to submit passport renewal applicationsatTaoyuanAirport (2013/08/26) Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The general public is taking advantage of a new benefit that was previously reserved for those with connections in high places. All citizens can now apply for emergency passport renewals atTaoyuanAirport, in the wake of reports that Vice President Wu Den-yih’s grandson was given this VIP service last week.
council / counsel / consul / consult / diplomat
Bureau of Consular Affairs staff atTaoyuanAirportare closely examining these documents and expediting new passports for Taiwanese citizens traveling abroad. Staff at this counter are busy assembling documents to be reviewed and stamped.
examine / examination / exam Everyone is busy because last Friday, Vice President Wu Den-yih's grandsonhad his passport renewed at the airport within one hour. After this news was made public, many citizenswere hoping to use the same expedited service.
Cord blood bank defends itself against false claim charges (2013/08/16)
an umbilical cord / biblical / navel / belly button
A company specializing in cord blood storage is on thedefense after a client accused it of making false claims. A mother, whose child suffered a serious injury, says the company told her cord blood could be used in nerve repair. The company insists it would only mention this kind of treatment as a potential area of future research.
A major car accident in January of this year left Hsun Hsun with permanentparalysis. The child has made some physical progress and is now finally able to smile. Hsun Hsun's mother said three years ago she spent NT$75,000 to store blood from Hsun Hsun’s umbilical cord at Baby Banks. She claims an employee of the company told her that this blood could be used to repairnerves. However, the Ministry of Health andWelfare has deemed the technology immature inTaiwanand does not allowits use.
Hsun Hsun’s Mother
If the Ministry of Health and Welfare thinks it is unsafe and the technology is not yet in place inTaiwan, how can cord blood services be sold? I think this government is acting very strange.
Meteor shower to provide romantic start to Chinese Valentine’s Day (2013/08/12)
A meteor shower scheduled to peak over the next two to four hours will offer a romantic start to this year’s Chinese Valentine’s Day. Most of northern and centralTaiwanwill have relatively clear skies for watching the event, though it will remain hot in part due to the effects of a typhoon passing through theSouth China Sea.
Despite its location far to the south ofTaiwan, Typhoon Utor is causing a downward movement of air directly overTaipei. This led to especially hot conditions today, which will continue tomorrow. The typhoon’s effects will easeas it moves westward, though forecasters say poor weather is likely starting from Wednesday. Whether , weather , wither
Taoyuan County promotes tourism factories (2013/08/01)
Over the past few years, over 20 Taoyuan County factories have opened their doors to tourists. Taoyuan is a national leader in tourism factories, and this summer the county government is going a step further by offering even more incentives to attract visitors.
Two silver metal pieces clamp this mouthpiece in place. Screws are fitted to complete this harmonica.
“It’s fun to make a musical instrument so easily.”
NewTaipeiresident turns trash into treasure (2013/08/01)
A New Taipei resident has spent more than two decades researching ways to reuse discarded items. Through his handicrafts/ handicapped Chen Ching-chung陳清忠shows that a little bit of creativity is all it takes to turn trash into practical items and art.
This artwork on the wall turns out to be a clock, and this mouse trap has been turned into dazzling lighting. What’s even more amazing is this waterwheel.
fluorescence / incandescence
Chen Ching-chung
Recycling Artist
This waterwheel is made entirely of plastic bottles.
NewTaipeiresident turns trash into treasure (2013/08/01)
A New Taipei resident has spent more than two decades researching ways to reuse discarded items. Through his handicrafts/ handicapped Chen Ching-chung陳清忠shows that a little bit of creativity is all it takes to turn trash into practical items and art.
This artwork on the wall turns out to be a clock, and this mouse trap has been turned into dazzling lighting. What’s even more amazing is this waterwheel.
fluorescence / incandescence
Chen Ching-chung
Recycling Artist
This waterwheel is made entirely of plastic bottles.
Rabies confirmed in 14th ferret-badger (2013/07/30)
The ferret-badger that bit a young girl in Nantou last week has been confirmed infected with rabies, though the girl is doing just fine. That makes the second recorded attack on a human by an infected ferret-badger. Another infection was confirmed in Kaohsiung’s Meinong District, meaning that as of earlier today, the epidemic had spread to six cities and counties across Taiwan.
The 9-year-old girl was bitten last weekend. Today’s report shows that the ferret-badger that attacked her is infected with rabies, bringing the total number of attacks by rabid ferret-badgers on humans to two.
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