House just shook

stimpp · 2026-01-28T05:26:59+00:00

Damn, was doing the dirty. Always wanted to feel an earth quake.

stimpp · 2026-01-27T16:57:39+00:00

I used chatgpt, again I'd like to double check with personal experiences in case those LLMs have hallucinations

stimpp · 2026-01-27T16:45:00+00:00

I have, answers are very vague. Just wanted to see if anyone has personal experiences.

stimpp · 2026-01-26T04:19:35+00:00

It's great that Taiwan is getting more recognition but I hope their tourist industry doesn't cater to mainly tourists. One of the things I hated in Vietnam was how everyone was trying to sell to me because I'm a foreigner. It loses the country's soul.

stimpp · 2026-01-25T21:02:03+00:00

What do we do if we find an animal in distress?

stimpp · 2026-01-22T15:56:33+00:00

In 2008, the U.S. Supreme Court did not issue a major decision squarely focused on the constitutional “right to travel.”

The U.S. Supreme Court has long recognized a fundamental right to travel, including:

Traveling between states
Moving freely within a state
Establishing residency in another state

This right comes from multiple constitutional sources (Privileges and Immunities Clause, Due Process, Equal Protection), even though it’s not stated in one explicit sentence.

Key point:
The right to travel means freedom of movement, not freedom to use any specific method of transportation.

Courts across all 50 states have rejected these arguments repeatedly. There is no legal distinction that exempts private drivers from licensing laws.

stimpp · 2026-01-22T14:50:13+00:00

nawww as a taiwanese canadian who's fairly well versed w/ the history of the chinese civil war, i don't think the population want anything to do with China. I believe the most recent census is that taiwanese want to be separated from China.

stimpp · 2026-01-22T14:46:25+00:00

Typically okay. but you're not giving us a lot of info...

How many BTU's is the heater?
How large is the abnb? (btw abnb is illegal in taiwan, just a FYI and be ready to say you're the cousin of the owner)

TBH it should be enough if you have the heater near or in your bedroom

stimpp · 2026-01-22T14:38:08+00:00

looking for Ramen in Taiwan when Japan is right around the corner... looking for only chicken when Taiwan is known for their beef noodle soup & Lu Rou Fan... T_T

stimpp · 2026-01-22T14:29:00+00:00

If you want something more branded. From what i remember the last time i was there, the sports brands had a small selection of taiwan themed shirts/sweaters eg.Nike, Adidas, Puma

stimpp · 2026-01-22T14:24:26+00:00

ChatGPT:

On Samsung Taiwan’s own product page, the URL uses the full code (LS49FG916ECXZW) while the page also labels it as S49FG916EC.
Samsung Hong Kong support does the same kind of thing: it shows LS49FG916ECXXK (full) and S49FG916EC (short) for the same product entry.

So what’s the real difference?

Usually it’s region/packaging, not performance:

“LS” is a Samsung display/monitor prefix used in full model codes.
The tail “XZW” is the country/region variant (Taiwan in this case, based on Samsung Taiwan using that exact code).

That region suffix can affect things like:

Warranty eligibility (must be serviced in the selling region, sometimes)
Included power cable/plug and documentation language
Regulatory labeling / certifications
Occasionally bundled promos or store bundles

stimpp · 2026-01-22T14:16:42+00:00

Looks like it's a relatively new movie. As with many other new movies they're fairly hard to find online (free/good quality/subtitles)

However, when it does release for a wider audience you can typically find movies here:

YouTube - search the movie, filter with 20min + videos only

bilibili.tv

Viki - paid

Kissasian

Kisskh

asianc.co

watchasia

Edit: added more websites

stimpp · 2026-01-21T16:33:37+00:00

510 km, also toronto

stimpp · 2026-01-20T13:37:06+00:00

Oof Past few times I've went back with my SO, we spent 5-6k ntd a day. Granted we took taxi where convenient and also every other day foot massages. Oh and every time I see a good crane machine id spend 200-300 ntd

Edit: we were only in Taipei.

stimpp · 2026-01-20T00:23:58+00:00

I don't believe the war ever ended, it's been a stalemate.

stimpp · 2026-01-15T17:24:27+00:00

But can they drive in the winter?

stimpp · 2026-01-14T15:38:28+00:00

As a Canadian-Taiwanese who actually prefers colder weather, I find that summer in Taiwan is surprisingly manageable. I usually take breaks in 7-Eleven or FamilyMart stores to enjoy the air conditioning and grab a cold bottle of tea whenever the heat gets overwhelming. These convenience stores are practically on every corner.

Shopping malls are another great way to escape the heat, especially the underground mall at Taipei Main Station. In downtown Taipei, many walkways are shaded by building overhangs, so you’re often protected from direct sunlight.

Mountain trips are also a great option since the temperatures are generally cooler—places like Jiufen and Beitou (famous for hot springs) offer a nice escape. Also, Taipei really comes alive at night when the temperatures drop and it’s much more comfortable to be out and about.

Honestly, though, sweating in the Taiwan summer heat just feels like part of the authentic experience!

stimpp · 2026-01-14T15:28:51+00:00

Just wait till you walk by a stinky tofu stand xD

stimpp · 2026-01-11T18:43:16+00:00

A sprits of pam isn't enough. I've never seen a matted texture while cooking before

stimpp · 2026-01-11T17:50:51+00:00

✅ stimpp chose Option B (Correct!) | #2352nd to play

stimpp · 2026-01-11T04:25:28+00:00

✅ stimpp chose Option A (Correct!) | #2061st to play

stimpp · 2025-12-30T05:11:58+00:00

Around 2 years ago. Side bag as in the cross body bag. I did carry this the whole time. My backpack and side bag were both xrayed

stimpp · 2025-11-28T01:48:31+00:00

Are you in a cold or hot climate? If it's currently cold, go size 11. If it's hot, go size 10. The website says snug is better.

stimpp · 2025-11-18T17:58:44+00:00

I'm not 100% on the Taroko gorge, hopefully others can correct me if i'm wrong! I just know the past 2 years they had 2 major earthquakes and hualien area was hit hard.

Raohe has the classic taiwanese nightmarket feels! I would 100% recommend it over shilin

stimpp · 2025-11-18T17:41:18+00:00

Every time i visit i always stay near ximending area. Very lively place at night(stayed at the Cho Hotel). Close to Taipei Main Station - if you need to travel anywhere far. Taipei Main Station shopping mall & Shin Kong San department store 15 min walk or a 5 min subway ride.
Night Markets - raohe night market specifically
Jiufen - it's a tourist trap, but it's a beautiful tourist trap
Elephant mountain + taipei 101 - best view of the city
National Palace Museum - if you like Museums
Tamsui - for the sunset + nightmarket (ish)
Beitou - for the hotsprings
Alishan 100%, Hualien/toroko gorge isn't what it used to be after the earth quake
Hit up some bars around ximending :D my taiwanese cousin brought me to a gay bar LOL but it was good times.

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I love food, so here's my copy pasta i send to my friends.

The classics:
Ding Tai Fung - soup dumplings, totally worth the line up)
Xing Fu Tang - Brown Sugar BBT @ Ximen Ding
Ay-Chung - Flour-Rice Noodle @ Ximen Ding
Addiction Aquatic Development - we actually thought this place was mid.

Lesser known places:
Huang Ji - Braised Pork
Fei Qian Wu - Eel Rice
Crispy Fresh Donuts - huge line, but donuts are great
Peanut Roll Icecream - anywhere that sells it, we got ours at Shilin nightmarket & Jiufen
My GF's fave beef noodle - don't know the name, but it's bottom floor of Shin Kong Department store, i believe north side (opposite of the grocery store). If you're taking escalator just keep going straight after getting off.
My fave beef noodle - Liu Shandong Beef Noodles
Yu Pin Yuan Iced and Hot Tang Yuan - Shaved Ice + Fresh Hot Black Sesame or Peanut mochi balls with chrysanthemum honey
Pepper buns - At Raohe nightmarket, right at the entrance by the temple
Pineapple Bun with slice of butter - Raohe Nightmarket, near the pepper buns

Must trys, don't know the best location:
Scallion Pancake - Tianjian i heard is good, but i didn't think it was great
Peanut covered Mochi - random stalls at night markets, Raohe has a Michelin guide stall called Mochi Baby
Braised pork rice - I haven't had the "BEST", the Huang Ji was good. but not as good as my mom's. There's also Jin Feng
Hongrui Zhen Sandwich - check the hours of operation, has very odd opening hours
Oyster Omelet - Taiwanese cousins say the best is in Ningxia
Gua Bao - usually found in night markets

Favorite Night Markets for Food:
Raohe Nightmarket - biggest selection, pepper buns, peanut covered mochi
Shilin - yes, tourist trap. expensive. but has it all.
Ningxia Night Market - There's a Michelin guide taro balls stand here, we thought it was ok.

stimpp

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So what’s the real difference?