At a Chukuang Township pier where tourists go ashore to visit a lighthouse built in 1842 by British engineers, floating garbage seems to dampen both the visitors' and the hosts' spirits. The situation during rainy times is really awful, said Chukuang Township Chief Wang Ta-chieh (王大捷), pointing at waste along the pier.

When that is known and golden time convents.

This new shaving cream isn't as lathery as the old stuff: there just aren't as many bubbles to be had.

In an effort to avoid any spontaneous slutting out, I give myself a stern look in the mirror. You can make out with him, but that's it, I tell my boy-crazed reflection.