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Cheesecake with Passionfruit Topping
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The Many Uses of Baking Soda
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One of the Biggest Outdoor Jade Bazaars in Asia
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Nestled below an elevated passage called Jianguo Overpass (建國高架道路) in the central part of Taipei City, the Taipei Jianguo Holiday Jade Market (臺北建國玉市) boats one of the biggest outdoor jade bazaars in Asia. Housing about 1,000 vendors set up along…
Can Fengshui Explain Why Some Women Stay Single?
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For This Exercise, 1 Minute Is Equal to 50 Minutes of Walking
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Doctor Ishihara Yumi was born in Nagasaki, Japan in 1948. His ancestors were imperial pysicians to the respected families of ancient Tanega Island. He is a well-known name in Japan as a naturopath physician and an expert in health regimens.…
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Although the concept of eco-friendly living has been around for decades, the trend gained tremendous momentum with the dawn of the 21st century. Homeowners and builders are no longer interested in using the cheapest materials available. Instead, many would prefer to…
Are Your Favorite Foods Among the Dirty Dozen or the Clean 15?
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North Korea Crisis: ‘Time Running Out’ for a Diplomatic Solution
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Where Stars Are Born
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5 Sleeping Positions That Reveal Your Destiny
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Who would’ve thought that even the way you sleep can reveal things about you? According to traditional Chinese medicine, sleeping habits indicate character and destiny. In Chinese, this ancient field…
Cheesecake with Passionfruit Topping
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When I was young, I remember watching my mother make delicious cheesecake. I never saw her follow a recipe, so I thought she invented the recipe herself.
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An Ailment Worth Having
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The Hand Warmer, a Delicate Beauty from Ancient China
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In ancient times, Chinese scholars tended to study at private schools or be home schooled, where they would write calligraphy or work on paintings. In the winter, their hands and…
One of the Biggest Outdoor Jade Bazaars in Asia
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Nestled below an elevated passage called Jianguo Overpass (建國高架道路) in the central part of Taipei City, the Taipei Jianguo Holiday Jade Market (臺北建國玉市) boats one of the biggest outdoor jade…
Can Fengshui Explain Why Some Women Stay Single?
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Monks by Day, Anti-Terrorism Squad by Night
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Building Materials for an Eco-Friendly Home Design
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Although the concept of eco-friendly living has been around for decades, the trend gained tremendous momentum with the dawn of the 21st century. Homeowners and builders are no longer interested in…
The Decline of Honey Bees and What We Can Do About It
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A Chinese Washing Machine Can Clean Both Clothes and Vegetables
September 6, 2017
A Taiwanese TV show recently surprised the audience by telling them that in Mainland China, many rural Chinese washing machines are used to clean vegetables and gourds. Some might think…
5 Great Chinese Inventions
August 9, 2017
Did you know that the Chinese first used tear gas almost 2,000 years ago? Did you also know that they were able to fly into the air with the use of…
Tesla’s Latest Car Model S P100D on the Fast Track
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It’s fast, it’s furious, and it runs on battery power. Tesla’s new S P100D is apparently the third fastest accelerating production car ever produced, according to the car’s maker.
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North Korea Crisis: ‘Time Running Out’ for a Diplomatic Solution
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North Korea’s second provocative missile test over Japan has heightened concerns that time is running out for the international community to find a diplomatic solution to Pyongyang’s nuclear weapons ambitions.
Will Anyone Act as a Good Samaritan in China?
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An accident in which 35-year-old IBM manager Liang Ya fell and died by a subway entrance generated heated discussions about whether to help when someone falls, and if people will…
Hurricane Irma Reaches Florida
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The eye of Hurricane Irma has reached Florida’s southern islands and is now a category four storm, according to forecasters. The storm is expected to head toward the Keys with…
Hurricane Irma to Hit Florida After Devastating Caribbean Islands
September 8, 2017
Just a few days after Hurricane Harvey hit Texas and damaged major parts of Houston, the U.S. has yet another Hurricane — Irma — headed toward its East coast, said to reach…
Three Possible Reasons For Houston’s Catastrophe That Could Help Us
September 6, 2017
The amount of rain that hurricane Harvey recently (end of August 2017) pored down on Houston was phenomenal. But what this flood catastrophe tells us about the way we build…
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Flutist Wins the Hearts of Her Audience
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During my recent trip to Chicago, I attended a special noonday concert sponsored by the Musician’s Club of Women at the Fourth Presbyterian Church on Friday, September 1, 2017.
Life is Like a Drama Whose Actors Are Directed by Fate
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Life is like a drama in which each person plays out a predestined role. Good and bad karma bring people to their fated spouses, while seemingly minor life events are…
The Many Uses of Baking Soda
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Mother’s Day: An Expat’s Mom
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My mom and I have a very close relationship. She raised me as a single parent until I was 6 years old and she remarried. My mom is like a best…
For This Exercise, 1 Minute Is Equal to 50 Minutes of Walking
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Doctor Ishihara Yumi was born in Nagasaki, Japan in 1948. His ancestors were imperial pysicians to the respected families of ancient Tanega Island. He is a well-known name in Japan…
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A Lidless Flagon From the Five Dynasties of China
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Move Your Thumbs to Prevent Dementia and Stabilize Blood Pressure
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A Wise Monk Outsmarted the Emperor of China
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Five Black Foods That Are Good for You
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The 2017 Summer Universiade at Taipei City
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The Pest-Free Baoguo Temple
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As Southern China is known for being a region with humidity, typhoons, and termites, its natural conditions are not suitable for wooden structures. However, the wooden Grand Hall of the…
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Sitting cross-legged is regarded as the most basic form of meditation postures. How you sit will affect the level of tranquility you reach during meditation.
The Wonders of Eucalyptus Oil
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The word eucalyptus is derived from the ancient Greek word eu, meaning good or well, and calyptos, meaning covered. When early explorers arrived in Australia, they collected samples of various plants, including…
Tong Acupuncture and Its Unique Approach Using the Yin/Yang Theory
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According to experts and practitioners of the medical arts, like Dr.Lee, moxibustion lore was developed in China more than 3,000 years ago. However, Qin Shi Huang-Di, the first Qin Dynasty…
The Ghost Festival Celebrations in Taiwan
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The seventh lunar month, which falls between August 22 and September 19 this year, is a very important month for people living in Taiwan because it is the so-called “Ghost…
