E-Concussion

Dear all,

I was glad to sing in the KTV with you all.
And if I didn't guess wrong, I think everyone would feel that we have many good singers in our club. I would recommend them to attend the competition on TV and We could be their fans.^^

So i have an idea. How about asking James to bring a guitar to the ourdoor activity next time. And when we take rests during the trip, maybe James and Ben can have some songs for us. haha~~

By the way... when is our ourdoor activity next time and who will be the host?

Leo

Are you also have a four days vacation?
Actually I have five days, couse my company give us one day more.
That's our 員工旅遊!

So I'm planing to have a long trip to Green Island with my classmates!
And have a relax time in three days from Sat. to Mon..
I'll take pics and share with you all!

Fist day we will go to 高雄 to meet a buddy who lives in 高雄,
and have a nice local dinner.
Stay in 屏東. and depart early to 台東富基...then....
enjoy our island relaxing..
Hope it would be a sunny vacation, and everything alright!

How about your vacation?

James

By Unofficial Guide to San Francisco, 4/e
There are two things everyone raves about San Francisco—the weather and the food. Here’s an agenda for you foodies out there who want to take in the diverse flavor of the city. A word on planning: Definitely make a reservation for dinner. Eating is the main event for most on weekends and even weekdays for top restaurants. It’s just the way—so call ahead.
Day 1
Breakfast: We’re going to start this day’s gastronomic adventures in Berkeley. As the T-shirt boasts, you get “friendly service and good food” at one of the most loved breakfast joints in the bay area, Bette’s Oceanview Diner (1807 Fourth Street, Berkeley; (510) 644-3230). You’ll come for the pancakes, as most people do, and want to endure the never-ending lines for the fat omelettes. Or are you a scrapple fan? They’ve got that too! The lines are extraordinarily long with people coming from all over, so be sure to get there early if you want to be seated in a timely manner. If you get there late, don’t fret. Stroll along Fourth Street shops and you’ll hear your name yelled over the loudspeaker.
Lunch: While you are in Berkeley, after shopping or taking in the hippies on Telegraph near campus, a must-stop is Viks Distributors Inc. (726 Allston Way, Berkeley; (510) 644-4412). International cuisine in San Francisco is fantastic, evidenced by the publicity their sushi and Chinese food get. But Viks is probably one of the best Indian food restaurants anywhere! Don’t expect frills here. It resembles a warehouse with folding chairs and tables and you have to order at the counter and wait for your name to be announced when it is ready. What makes this place stand out from the rest is the freshness and hard-to-find Indian dishes you may never have tried before. Our recommendation is to order from the chaat—the snack bar. Portions are small so you can sample more of the menu (a billboard on the wall).
Dinner: After eating such a heavy Indian meal we’re going to take it down a notch and direct you to Millenium Restaurant (246 McAllister Street; (415) 487-9800) for the most creative and innovative vegetarian meals. You can’t leave San Francisco without trying things their way. It’s probably the one place where vegetarians outnumber the carnivores. You’ll be amazed at the many different uses for tofu. This restaurant is in constant competition with another top vegetarian haunt—Greens. But the atmosphere (and the food) here is heartier. It’s not just salads.
After-dinner café: So you had a long day touring Berkeley, survived the Bay Bridge traffic getting back into the city, settled your insides with some avocado and tomato salad, and now what? Head to North Beach to the popular Beat Generation watering hole, Caffe Trieste (609 Vallejo Street; (415) 392-6739) for the best coffee in town. Its imported Italian coffee is sold by the cup or by the bean. Snacks like pizza and sandwiches are available, and on Saturday afternoons musicians and opera singers take over the existential vibe and perform.
Or you’ll scream for Mitchell’s Ice Cream (688 San Jose Avenue; (415) 648-2300), unarguably the best ice cream in town as evidenced by the lines of people waiting for their number to be called. You’ll be craving this family-owned treasure months after returning from San Francisco. The range of unique flavors—Chicago Cheesecake, Avocado, and Halo-Halo ( a popular East Asian–style mélange) to name a few, are true representations of the diverse cultural population and dining experiences in San Francisco. Unexplainably delicious.
Subdued late-night: Unlike New York, San Francisco isn’t open all night. It’s hard to find a place open at midnight to grab a bite to eat—not just a bite but a big slab of hearty meat if you are up for it! One neighborhood late-night favorite is Brazen Head (3166 Buchanan Street; (415) 921-7600) in Cow Hollow.) It’s open until 2 a.m., and the atmosphere is mellow, pub-like but with a down-home, cozy feeling.
Pump up the volume late night: If you are just coming from a showing of Beach Blanket Babylon, or are heading to the latest top club in town, then Steps of Rome Trattoria in North Beach (362 Columbus Avenue; (415) 986-6480) is in order. The music is loud, waiters look like they stepped right out of the pages of the Italian Vogue, and they dance your food on over to you. If you aren’t up for a bowl of pasta then try their hot chocolate, rumored to be the best in town.
Day 2
Breakfast: For over 90 years, Sears Fine Foods Restaurant in the heart of Union Square (439 Powell Street; (415) 986-1160) has been flipping over 16 varieties of pancakes for locals and tourists alike who have made this a city landmark. Resembling an old style diner from the 1940s, lines can form on weekends so be sure to get an early jump on the day. If flapjacks aren’t your thing then try their hard-to-beat corned beef with hash, or varieties of eggs and omelettes.
Brunch: If you do get a late start to your day, you may want to consider participating in a citywide tradition—brunch. Fresh flowers at each table, thoughtful place settings, and the open kitchen are what attract locals to Ella’s Restaurant (500 Presidio Avenue; (415) 441-5669). Attentive to every detail, right down to the lemon-and-ginger oatmeal pancakes. Her menus change weekly but expect eclectic lunches and creative soups! The restaurant also serves dinner, but it is an obligatory brunch destination on weekends. The pastries are also tops.
Option two: Dim sum! Ton Kiang Restaurant is one of San Francisco’s best Chinese restaurants (5821 Geary Boulevard; (415) 386-8530). It is hectic and seems chaotic but the restaurant is used to it. The dishes get so-so reviews, but people come for the fun of dim sum. Be sure to grab a table by the kitchen doors so you can be the first to take your pick off the dim sum trays as they come out fresh and hot.
Dinner: There are two things you can’t leave the city without trying—sushi and burritos. We’ve got your bases covered. Decide on what you crave first. You can’t go wrong with most of the sushi restaurants in town, but Ebisu Sushi in the Sunset (1283 Ninth Avenue; (415) 566-1770) is voted as one of the best. The sushi chefs at this lively place will become your closest friends after one sitting of their spicy tuna rolls. Don’t be surprised with little freebies that the chefs divvy up among guests. It’s their way of introducing you to new sushi creations. The fish is the freshest, and rolls are very creative. It’s also along the main strip in the sunset, so an after-meal stroll to see other restaurants or stores is possible.
Or if the idea of raw fish isn’t to your liking, La Taqueria (2889 Mission Street; (415) 285-7117) will roll you the best burrito in town. It’s a rather rundown place in the Mission, but looks are deceiving. It’s fresh, cheap, and filling. There are tons of Mexican taco stands in this part of town so keep an eye out for the bright red electric sign.


rave : 激烈誇獎 gastronomic: 美食法 boast: 自誇 scrapple:一種油炸食品
fret : 使煩躁 frill 裝飾 billboard:廣告牌 notch:山谷
outnumber 數量超過 carnivores食肉動物 haunt 經常去/纏住
hearty:營養豐富 existential 存在的 vibe:琴 slab:厚片 mellow:方醕 柔和
flip:翻轉 flapjack:煎餅 corn beef:煎牛肉 hash: 混雜拼湊 attentive:體貼
eclectic 不拘一格 obligatory 必須的 pastry:糕點 hestic:興奮
burritos 墨西哥捲 freebies 免費物 divvy up 瓜分 rundown:概要

Shavia copied from msn travel

Dear all,

Thank you for arranging the memorable dinner for my Singapore friends. You all really did a good diplomatic activity for Taiwan! They both enjoyed the food and meeting.
It was so interesting that we were talking in English in that retro enviroment. We should speak Taiwanese instead of English ha.

I was so excited to see you all been so outstanding now, such a progressive and creative club.Lets keep going and improving!

Cheers !

Shavia

Dear E-concussioner,

First, let's thank Carey and James for their quick uploading the photoes, they are great!! You really like to photograph when we were not facing the camera :D

I hope all of you enjoyed the biking today. Though the paddle of Joyce's bike was broken (the bike sucks...), and Walley hurt his forehead, sometimes accidents make a trip unforgetable, right? Haha... anyway, that was a kind of advanture, just like what Kevin said~

I was very satisfied today, though I am really exhausted after biking for a whole afternoon. (That means i really need more exercises....) Well, I think this outdoor activity went quite successfully. I am expecting our next time's outdoor activity!!! Hope to have it soon~

Peggy
5/27 almost midnight