Typhoon Sinlaku Parks Off Taiwan - Holiday Ruined For Millions

Photos by MJ Klein HUKOU, TAIWAN This was never supposed to happen.  The typhoon was supposed to miss us and head up to Japan.  But instead, typhoon Sinlaku parked itself just off of Taiwan's east coast and then went on to scoop up moisture from the Pacific ocean...

Typhoon FUNG-WONG (IGME) making landfall over Taiwan

HUKOU, TaiwanThe typhoon is stalled along our coast, gathering strength from the Pacific ocean.  We're stuck in the leading edge while high winds and rain bands threaten us with impending doom.  Tension is...

Typhoon KALMAEGI (HELEN) now over NW Taiwan

TAIWAN:Widespread flooding has been reported due to heavy rainfall from typhoon Kalmaegi (Helen).  Clip shows a daring rescue from a television report.

Dangerous Typhoon FENGSHEN (FRANK) now over Metro Manila-Bulacan

A dangerous typhoon is approaching Taiwan. From the looks of things, it will sneak around the west side and hit our most populous areas - with no protection from the mountains! Bushman's Typhoon Blog: Typhoon FENGSHEN (FRANK) now over Metro Manila-Bulacan [Update #007] "+...

419 Scammers Get Smart With New Domains - Assistance From US Co-Conspirators

419 Scammers Get Smart With New Domains - Assistance From US Co-conspirators DATELINE: HUKOU, TAIWAN 419 scammers, so-called after the Nigerian criminal code statute dealing with advance fee fraud, are getting smarter every day.  Recently a friend...

Typhoon Krosa: We Got Lucky!

HUKOU, HSINCHU COUNTY, Taiwan Photos by MJ KleinThe wind howled like I have never heard it in my life.  The windows held, but water seeped in through microscopic cracks in the wall, and seams around the...

Super Typhoon Batters Taiwan - Landfall Still 24 Hours Away

HUKOU, HSINCHU COUNTYUPDATE: 13:00:Wind speeds are rapidly increasing.  Building structures are breaking under the stress.  My neighbor's pigeon coop blew over and pieces of sheet metal are flying...

Approaching Typhoon Krosa Dumps Rain on Taiwan

Typhoon Krosa (Ineng) has taken a turn westward and is now threatening the island nation of Taiwan.  The suddenness and intensity of the rainfall has caught many residents by surprise, as seen in these photos...
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