Mr Lee descended on Penghu, one of the Pescadores, with a population of 90,000, in the afternoon, immediately after military jets had buzzed the airstrip to ensure his safety. Penghu lies in the middle of the Taiwan Strait. Addressing a large rally, he compared himself to the native goddess Matsu, who gave her life for others. Your President should love and protect the people like her, he said. Matsu will not abandon Penghu, and I will not either.

Romantics hoped the war would bring a februation by fire.

It is hard to live on the minimum wage.   They lived on stale bread.   Man shall not live by bread alone.

I'm all set to leave for my vacation.