Recent articles from Jacob Rhoden http://www.jacobrhoden.com http://www.jacobrhoden.com/feed/recent 2012-02-07T15:25:06UTC http://www.jacobrhoden.com/article/taiwan+and+the+epa http://www.jacobrhoden.com/article/taiwan+and+the+epa 2012-02-07T15:20:33UTC 2012-02-06T04:44:19UTC <p>Our experience with Taiwan's equivalent of the EPA, calling them will make an impact, but exactly what is going on behind the scenes is something that I would have to describe as interesting.</p> http://www.jacobrhoden.com/article/cc-cedict+and+role+of+dictionaries http://www.jacobrhoden.com/article/cc-cedict+and+role+of+dictionaries 2012-02-07T15:25:06UTC 2012-02-06T03:04:59UTC <p>What is the role of a dictionary, especially a prominent Chinese English dictionary used by many learners of Chinese? I am interested in feedback on some issues I have come across with the most commonly used Chinese-English dictionary.</p> http://www.jacobrhoden.com/article/taiwan+sites+to+visit http://www.jacobrhoden.com/article/taiwan+sites+to+visit 2012-01-30T06:30:11UTC 2012-01-30T03:49:59UTC <p>We have not yet had the opportunity to travel throughout all of Taiwan, here are some of our recommended travel destinations.</p> http://www.jacobrhoden.com/article/antibiotics+in+animal+feed http://www.jacobrhoden.com/article/antibiotics+in+animal+feed 2011-05-29T23:40:42UTC 2011-05-29T02:25:37UTC <p>The practice of loading animals up with antibiotics to speed up their growth and prevent them from getting ill is something that needs to be given more attention.</p> http://www.jacobrhoden.com/article/internet+filtering http://www.jacobrhoden.com/article/internet+filtering 2012-02-06T05:08:47UTC 2011-05-17T22:43:55UTC <p>Internet filtering is a bad idea, not because the concept of the Government limiting illegal activity is bad, but because of the technical issues surrounding internet filtering.</p> http://www.jacobrhoden.com/article/updating+vaccinations+for+taiwan http://www.jacobrhoden.com/article/updating+vaccinations+for+taiwan 2011-05-17T11:05:17UTC 2011-05-16T12:27:20UTC <p>What was supposed to be a routine trip to the doctors has turned in to quite a memorable event for me. I was heading in to the doctors to update my vaccinations, and came out with three stitches, a sore nose and a massive headache.</p> http://www.jacobrhoden.com/article/fixing+the+net+when+using+the+university+vpn http://www.jacobrhoden.com/article/fixing+the+net+when+using+the+university+vpn 2011-06-22T03:01:38UTC 2010-08-26T22:43:17UTC <p>When using the University of Melbourne VPN, by default you loose access to most of the internet, and are restricted to university sites and servers. There is a workaround for this on Mac OS X</p> http://www.jacobrhoden.com/article/lms+notes http://www.jacobrhoden.com/article/lms+notes 2011-05-19T12:32:32UTC 2010-08-06T06:44:09UTC <p></p> http://www.jacobrhoden.com/article/initial+thoughts+on+iphone+4 http://www.jacobrhoden.com/article/initial+thoughts+on+iphone+4 2011-05-17T11:49:43UTC 2010-08-05T12:52:45UTC <p>Having just been able to purchase a new iPhone 4, I thought I would spend a few minutes to share my thoughts on it.</p> http://www.jacobrhoden.com/article/Asian+work+ethic http://www.jacobrhoden.com/article/Asian+work+ethic 2011-05-17T11:06:38UTC 2010-07-20T10:18:50UTC <p>My thoughts on why there is so much difference in attitude about working hours between westerners and asians.</p> http://www.jacobrhoden.com/article/Clean+your+teeth+after+you+eat http://www.jacobrhoden.com/article/Clean+your+teeth+after+you+eat 2011-05-17T21:33:37UTC 2010-07-20T10:14:30UTC <p>Did you know that there is a cultural gap between westerners and Asians – even when it comes to things as simple as cleaning your teeth?</p> http://www.jacobrhoden.com/article/The+night-time+shower+ http://www.jacobrhoden.com/article/The+night-time+shower+ 2011-05-17T11:09:37UTC 2010-07-20T10:13:51UTC <p>The title of this post might sound quite strange. However if you happen to be an Asian married to a westener, or visa versa, this can actually become quite a serious issue.</p> http://www.jacobrhoden.com/article/Church+in+Taiwan http://www.jacobrhoden.com/article/Church+in+Taiwan 2011-05-17T21:43:42UTC 2010-07-20T10:10:18UTC <p>Churches in Taiwan, are they relevant today or out of date reflections of the western church of 50 years ago?</p> http://www.jacobrhoden.com/article/Communisim+vs+Democracy http://www.jacobrhoden.com/article/Communisim+vs+Democracy 2012-02-06T05:08:25UTC 2010-07-20T10:09:42UTC <p>Most white people are brought up being taught that Communism is bad and Democracy is good by default, without any discussions of any facts. I can't recall a single discussion on the issue throughout my entire school education.</p> http://www.jacobrhoden.com/article/Introduction+to+google+app+engine http://www.jacobrhoden.com/article/Introduction+to+google+app+engine 2011-06-16T01:38:55UTC 2010-07-20T02:38:47UTC <p>Introduction to google app engine, including useful links for reference.</p> http://www.jacobrhoden.com/article/Giving+up+Caffine http://www.jacobrhoden.com/article/Giving+up+Caffine 2010-07-27T08:13:23UTC 2010-07-20T00:43:39UTC