Another New Year is here, so most people are hoping for good fortune and a trouble-free year. The suggestions above will help you improve your luck, gain wealth and have a year of prosperity.
新的一年又來到，想鴻運當頭，萬事順利嗎？上面這些開運、招財的居家用品，要你好運旺旺一整年！
-- Translated by Marc Langer 藍孟翔翻譯
PHOTOS COURTESY OF B&Q, WORKING HOUSE, HOLA, LIVE4NATURE, IKEA
A: The Taipei Xiahai City God Temple’s cultural festival runs from Saturday to early July. Do you want to go? B: In addition to the City God and his wife, the temple worships dozens of deities — including the Matchmaker God,“Yuexia Laoren” (“Yue Lao.”), literally “old man under the moon.” So are you going to pray for a match? A: You got it. The Matchmaker God matches people together, just like a Chinese Cupid. My friend went to worship the matchmaker and met “Mr. Right” that very same day. B: It’s that effective? Can my gay friends pray to
A: Is the Matchmaker God, “Yuexia Laoren” (“Yue Lao”), at the Taipei Xiahai City God Temple that effective? How do people pray for love? Should I tell him my preferred type first? B: Yes, you should. Then request a lucky red string, so he can help you find a match at the other end of the string. What’s your type? A: My ideal type is someone like violinist Ray Chen. Actually, I’ll be attending his recital at the National Concert Hall tomorrow. B: Are you talking about the renowned Taiwanese-Australian violinist? Wow, your standards are so high. You’ll have
A record 48 teams and millions of fans are set to descend on the US, Canada and Mexico for the first World Cup co-hosted by three nations, the largest and most logistically complex edition of the tournament ever staged. The action got under way at Mexico City’s iconic Estadio Azteca on Thursday last week, with co-hosts Mexico taking on South Africa, launching a sprawling, nearly six-week-long spectacle that will culminate in the final at New Jersey’s 82,500-seat MetLife Stadium on July 19. Can Lionel Messi, at the age of 38, settle any lingering debate about his status as the greatest
Demand for secondhand electric vehicle (EV) batteries has risen sharply in Australia, transforming the landscape of salvage auctions. Once largely ignored, written-off EVs now attract buyers primarily interested in their powerful lithium batteries. These batteries can be repurposed for solar storage, off-grid power systems, or temporary energy use at events like music festivals. The auction house Pickles reports selling about 100 salvaged EVs monthly, with sales up 200% year on year. Specialists note that even batteries reduced to 70% capacity remain useful, offering quieter and cleaner alternatives to diesel generators. Repurposed units are also seen as an important part of Australia’s renewable
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