Here we go. Click here to snag this mix. I will return and clean up the list later tonight: Softcult – Take It Offmoonvampire – vampireNew Shampoo – Bite Metronomy – The Bay (Music Video) [9PnOG67flRA].mp3moonvampire – suicide Pine Barons – ナイトクルージング Night CruisingConflict at…
In this review, I want to talk about owning and riding a Look 765. It’s a carbon frame. The model I have is from 2018. I’ve owned the bike for a little over a year and it came to me as kind of a surprise.…
Here is a practice test for the AU4 students – I recommend using a piece of paper and your phone to do this test – the answers are immediately after each block of questions. This is not a copy of the test – but the…
Here is a practice test for the AU3 students – I recommend using a piece of paper and your phone to do this test – the answers are immediately after each block of questions. This is not a copy of the test – but the…
Answers: (2) goes (2) traveled (1) told (2) have been (2) haven’t bought (3) isn’t coming (2) due to (2) for (3) does (3) had already finished Read the conversation and fill in the missing words – check questions: 11 – 15: Scenario: Emma: Please…
I will get the song list up later tonight. What a year, I was able to put together 12 of these mixes without much fuss. Here is the mix, click here. Ok – here is the list: ATARASHII GAKKO! – Tokyo Calling Dead Air –…
In the pursuit of creating something usable in the classroom with the aid of AI, my recent side project has been diligently guiding generative AI to conjure up 1500 high-frequency English nouns at a crisp 512×512 resolution. Armed with a vector image LoRA and the…
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Here is the mix! My comments will be later this week. It is a great mix!~ Here are the songs:
AI (Artificial Intelligence) has had a significant impact on cell phones, enhancing various aspects of their functionality and user experience. Here are some key points on the relationship between AI and cell phones: These points illustrate the diverse ways in which AI has become an…
The 1980s to 2000 was a significant period for Marvel Comics, marked by several key stories, the introduction of new heroes and villains, and the continued popularity of many classic characters. Here’s a detailed account of Marvel Comics during this time: 1980s: 1990s: Popular Comics:…
Love was like the economy: unpredictable, liable to fluctuate without warning. In a small, private cafe nestled on a cobblestone street in the heart of the city, two lovers sat in silence, their love a presentation of what had once been, and what had now…
Location: Taipei/ New Taipei Distance: 145km Elevation Gain: 3,400m Buddha’s Hand, The Palm of Tathagata, The Taipei Hand ride…regardless of what you call it, this is a massive effort and over recent years has become a rite of passage for any cyclist living in Taiwan.…
In the bustling streets of Taipei, two distinctive Taiwanese students, Wei and Mei, embarked on their summer jobs at a local 7-11. Little did they know that this seemingly ordinary gig would lead them on a thrilling adventure involving a mysterious encounter with what they…
In the heart of Taiwan’s mountainous terrain, a stark reality stands tall, much like the peaks themselves. To those who dare to climb, it’s a known fact that this island boasts an astounding 270 summits, all of them defiantly breaching the 3,000-meter mark, a veritable…
Once upon a time, in a small neighborhood in Taiwan, two students named Wei and Mei were working at a cozy tea shop. They were both studying hard at a local university and had taken up part-time jobs to support their education. Wei was the…
Here is the mix! A bit of a longer one this month – but I think the flow is pretty nice. Some new finds this month. Mildlife, Gunship, and Video Age. Watch out for another album by Gladie this year. And man, I cannot get…
Location: Kaohsiung (Qishan)/Tainan/Kaohsiung Distance: 117km Elevation Gain: 1,000m Provincial Highway No. 3 is one of the longest roads in Taiwan and is 435km end to end. It starts in Taipei and ends in Pingtung. Also known as the Inner-Mountain Highway the road travels through mountainous towns in Western Taiwan. Doing the…
YouTube: The digital phenomenon born out of the creative minds of Chad Hurley, Steve Chen, and Jawed Karim in 2005, has undeniably changed the way we interact with online content. The platform, rooted in a desire to create a space for video sharing, has since…
Location: Chiayi/Tainan/Kaohsiung Distance: 170km Elevation Gain: 1,900m Provincial Highway 3 is one of the longest roads in Taiwan and is 435km end to end. It starts in Taipei and ends in Pingtung. Also known as the Inner-Mountain Highway the road travels through mountainous towns in Western Taiwan. Doing the road from…
Once upon a time, in a bustling university town, there was a group of freshmen embarking on their college journey. They were excited, and with the expectation of a new chapter in their lives, they had high hopes for their first year. Their primary obligation…
Once upon a time in a bustling urban area, there was a constant stream of buses running to keep up with the city’s remarkable growth and expansion. One day, on a particularly competitive route, trouble brewed aboard Bus 23. As passengers filed in through the…
Here is the mix. I will get the playlist up in a bit. For now here is the playlist:
Here is the August Mix. Click here to download the thing. I am not sure when I will get the list of the songs online – maybe this week. Various songs this month with a few songs from the 1960s. Here is the Playlist –…
Here is a B2 Level English Story: Once upon a time, in a cozy little restaurant known for its tasty dishes and friendly service, there was a minor issue during lunch. The restaurant’s reputation for excellence was upheld by its diligent staff, and one of…
The July Mix! Here is the link. Overall a chill mix with a bit of an emo touch this month. The Liquids album is great. Discovered Cindy Lee this month – not bad. And the 1st song by Magdalena Bay, a couple from Florida –…
Location: Nantou Distance: Each climb 9-12km Elevation Gain: 600-800m In this post, I’d like to discuss the various climbs leading up to Sun Moon Lake, focusing on four popular routes that cyclists often take. Two of these routes start in Puli, while the other two…
Here are all the songs used during the semester. Click Here!
Here is the mix. Here is a very chill emo, indie mix. Unfortunately this month I didn’t come across any one artist or band that grabbed my attention. I am working on a Python script that will scrape all the links I snagged during the…
Vocabulary: List 1 List 2 List 3 List 4 List 5 List 6 List 7 List 8 List 9 List 10 Reading Passage: “Discover the Amazing Dolphins” Dolphins are incredible marine animals known for their intelligence and friendly nature. They live in oceans and seas…
Vocabulary: List 1 List 2 List 3 List 4 List 5 List 6 List 7 List 8 List 9 List 10 Reading Passage: Electric Cars: The Future of Sustainable Transportation In recent years, electric cars have gained considerable attention as a promising solution to combat…
Here is the Facebook post I uploaded on Friday, May 19th, 2023. I used ChatGPT to summarize my spoken word. I used Whisper to transcribe the 10-minute talk – man, that software is awesome! I think my spoken word has more of a slice-of-life feeling…
Here are various scenarios where I used a Large Language Model to create a C1-level English conversation between the fictitious characters of Jack and Sarah. I have created the voices using ElevenLabs text-to-speech software. I have tried to keep the voices the same throughout the…
Location: Taitung Distance: 22km Elevation Gain: 1,400m As the name Daylily Mountain (金針山) suggests, this area is known for the lilies which cover the hillside during the Spring and Summer. Visitors from all over Taiwan come to see the white lilies which bloom from April…
Location: Pingtung Distance: 30km Elevation Gain: 1,600m The rider should be aware that the following is actually two different rides. From the bottom, it’s approx 17km ascent to the village of Jiufawan. (This is a historically significant village of slate houses that has guesthouse options)…
Here is the mix. Thoughts: I found Bully. Vixey might drop a great rock album. A lot of songs in this mix: I came across them during the month with either my daughter or during nights searching for whatever. Overall a handful of rock songs,…
Location: Hsinchu Distance: 35km Elevation Gain: 1,500m For any cyclists living in the Hsinchu or Taoyuan areas, this climb needs no introduction. Road #60 to the Yulao Lookout is one of the most popular training climbs on the island. With a peak elevation of 1460m,…
Location: Pingtung Distance: 27km Elevation Gain: 1,600m Jinshuiying is unusual to include in this series since the road is far more well-known as a cross-island hiking trail and arguably the best downhill ride in the country. It has a fascinating history dating back to the…
This talk was presented on April 26, 2023, at Asia University by Nathan Miller. Overall this is a sharing session of things I have found successful in my classroom. All the mentioned websites are in this post. There are also interactive AI-generated audio files, AI…
Location: Hsinchu Distance: 55km Elevation Gain: 2,000m The climb to Guanwu National Forest Recreation Area may not be as famous as some of the other high mountain climbs in Taiwan, but it certainly should be. Reaching a height of 2100m in elevation, this is a…
Location: Pingtung Distance: 21km Elevation Gain: 1,200m The name Beidawu will be familiar to most hikers as it is one of Top 100 Climbs (Bai Yue) with the peak at 3,092m, it is only peak over 3,000m in Pingtung. For cyclists it is also a…
Location: Kaohsiung Distance: 42km Elevation Gain: 1,500m There are a total of 18 NFRAs in Taiwan and the roads leading up to some of them are spectacular for mountain scenery. Alishan in Chiayi County at 2,100m is the most famous of these and is covered…