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Would You Drink This Salty Coffee?
In the past few years, we've seen savory cheesecake and salted caramels take over the gourmet food scene. So could salty coffee be far behind?
Time reports that Taiwan's number one coffeehouse, 85C Bakery Cafe, introduced a sea-salt coffee that's been topping its sales charts.
Front Page: Taiwan Arrests Its Former Leader
- The ex-president of Taiwan was detained by his country's police on charges of corruption and money laundering today. The defiant Chen Shui-bian raised his handcuffed hands above his head while shouting “Long live Taiwanese independence."— New York Times
- In his White House meeting with Barack Obama, President Bush indicated that he would support another economic stimulus package, which includes aid to the auto industry, if the Democrats stopped opposing the Colombian free-trade agreement. — International Herald Tribune
- Somalian pirates captured a Philippines chemical tanker, carrying 23 crew members, marking the 83rd hijack in Somalian waters this year.
Front Page: Late Rallies Hope to Push Voters to Morning Polls
- Last night the candidates wrapped up two years of campaigning. Barack Obama saved his biggest Virginia rally for last — a jam-packed event in Manassas with 90,000 people reportedly in attendance. Meanwhile, a fired-up John McCain told supporters to "be strong and fight" in an election eve rally Monday, his last before voters in swing state Nevada weigh in.
Student Dies in Eating Competition
Last week, a student in Taiwan died during a steamed-bun-eating contest. The 23-year-old was participating in his university's annual eating contest, an event that featured 60 students split into 30 teams of two. The student couldn't stop vomiting and fell unconscious during the competition.
Two Air Force Leaders Ousted For Nuclear Mishap
Two US Air Force leaders must resign due to their involvement in the accidental sending of four nuclear warhead fuses to Taiwan, in place of helicopter batteries.
The ousting of Air Force secretary Michael W. Wynne, as well as the force's chief of staff, Gen.
Headline: Taiwan Elects Pro-China President
Taiwan has just elected Ma Ying-jeou — a Harvard-educated lawyer and former Taipei mayor — as president. Ma Ying-jeou ran his campaign seeking greater economic ties to China. His opponent warned that the current situation in Tibet is possible in Taiwan if China is given greater authority.
Front Page: No Return to Talks, China Increases Military, Kenya
- Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas refused yesterday to officially commit to restarting the suspended peace talks with Israel. Condoleezza Rice met with Abbas hoping to encourage a return to the table. Some Bush administration officials contend that his refusal gives Hamas, the militant Islamist organization, a victory by allowing it to stop Arab-Israeli peace negotiations.
Yummy Link: Golden Pineapple Pig
This "golden pig" weighs 500kg and is made up of lovely delicious pineapple cakes. It's currently on display in Taipei, Taiwan. - Spluch
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Jet-Set Juicy Couture
Juicy Couture's latest destination is the airport. The bubbly brand is setting up four airport boutiques starting December. The first will be inside the American Airlines terminal at Miami International Airport.
President Obama Wants Kids to Stay in School Longer
President Obama may be leading our nation, but he's just dad to his daughters, Malia and Sasha. And, his new idea to have longer school days and years is none too popular with them. In addition to adding class time, the commander in chief wants schools to be safe places for children to go in the afternoons and on weekends.
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