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25th September 2009
ITS DANGEROUS OUT THERE
Its dangerous out there and especially for you..
The enemy may be next door and you dont know it but you got to have the guts too look. What can you really do once you see some violence or get scared or worse because you rece... Read >
Author: wbdoyle25th September 2009
PHYSICAL COMPETANCE
Have you ever seen raw violence or someone getting 'owned'? Just search google for "martial street fights" - "martial owned" Watch those movies and cringe!!!
Kung Fu, Boxing, dancing, balley, incompetance? What will you display t... Read >
Author: wbdoyle25th September 2009
Martial Arts are the various forms of self-defense, usually weaponless, based on techniques developed in ancient China, India, and Tibet. In modern times they have come into wide use for self-protection, as competitive sports, and for exercise. Jujitsu te... Read >
Author: wbdoyle25th September 2009
With the emergence of the computer age, online forms, chat rooms, instant messaging and e-mails have taken the place of the old-fashioned paper and pen. Now, instead of organizers, Blackberries, portable computers and mobile phones are being used by many ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle24th September 2009
Prohibition - the legal enforcement of abstinence from alcoholic beverages - is not an American invention. The USA was preceded by the Aztecs, ancient China, feudal Japan, the Polynesian islands, Iceland, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Russia, Canada, and India... Read >
Author: wbdoyle23rd September 2009
Do you even know the diffference between kung fu and karate?
ITS DANGEROUS OUT THERE
Its dangerous out there and especially for you..
The enemy may be next door and you dont know it but you got to have the guts too look. What can you really do on... Read >
Author: wbdoyle23rd September 2009
Have a date this Saturday? Better check if Fate is on your side, with a quick look at your online dating horoscope.
There are different kinds of horoscopes. The Western Zodiac (Aries, Taurus, Gemini, etc.) is based on your birthday. The Chinese Zodiac ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle23rd September 2009
Your with a group of friends. Someone starts into a conversation about sports dynasties and inevitably, New York Yankees are automatically a part and parcel of the very first line. The topic switches to famous coaches and Vince Lombardi pops up on everyon... Read >
Author: wbdoyle22nd September 2009
The Chinese culture has a significant influence on the American gambling industry. Many of todays popular casino games were introduced to American casinos by Chinese immigrants. In this review, you can read about some of the most popular Chinese gambling ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle17th September 2009
4-inch lotus feet. Lead-based face makeup. Hairlines plucked to create a longer forehead. Though these may sound like acts from the Circus of Beauty Shop of Horrors, they were all considered common beauty rituals at some point in history. So then just wha... Read >
Author: a16th September 2009
The guqin, or seven-stringed zither, is China's oldest stringed instrument, and as legend has it, its sweet sounds once helped defeat an army. Now this ancient instrument experiences a modern-day renaissance. This holiday season, NTDTV’s Holiday W... Read >
Author: wbdoyle07th September 2009
How long have you been suffering due to a specific illness like high blood pressure, diabetes, or heart problem? If you are not at the moment, how do you know that you will not suffer from any disease like cancer or paralysis in the future? Indeed, the ch... Read >
Author: Bennett Diaz03rd September 2009
The world today is a world of progress, no one doubts that. We managed to do in 200 years of industrial revolution, which could make thousands and thousands of tumultuous history. Yet with all these details in technology and synthetic substances, artifici... Read >
Author: ali02nd September 2009
In studying the arts of Dim Mak, which is considered as a very dangerous martial arts technique, one should be aware of the great responsibility that comes with this knowledge. The Dim mak otherwise known as the Death touch is an ancient Chinese martial a... Read >
Author: Al Perhacs25th August 2009
The number 23 has always been a special number in numerology, but it was really only known to a few conspiracy theorists until the Jim Carrey movie about the subject came out last year. The movie discussed the Discordian fascination with the idea that eve... Read >
Author: SpiritNow.com08th August 2009
Wallpapers are also known as wall coverings. There are many different designs printed on the wallpapers, so you can buy wallpaper with the right style and color for whatever your home or office theme is.
Let us get to know more about the history of wal... Read >
Author: Brijesh Purohit28th July 2009
If you are among those people raring to see for yourself the healing benefits as well as huge potential of green tea for weight loss, you’re in good company. From ancient China to Europe, Japan, and many other countries around the world, this tasty beve... Read >
Author: Fredrick06th July 2009
In our modern world, glass is an every day part of life, but this was not always so.
The elegant and ethereal medium known as "glass" is simply and basically made of sand, or silica and a flux; sodium or potassium. These elements fuse together when me... Read >
Author: Maurice Robertson01st July 2009
Bright Filial Piety Temple located on Guangxiao Road is a monumental tribute to the grandeur of Ancient Chinese architecture. A religious centre of the highest importance in Ancient China, the holy premises offer the visitor a comprehensive view to the cu... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye12th June 2009
Thousands of years ago, the Chinese discovered that needles inserted into specific points just below the surface of the skin not only can alleviate pain but also heal many disorders and diseases. That was how acupuncture was discovered in ancient China, a... Read >
Author: Stephen Lau05th June 2009
Chinese angelica can promote metabolism and supply the body with the nutrients necessary for the growing of hair. It is rich in calcium, which is needed to
prevent hair from becoming brittle. The extract of Chinese angelica in the Evergreen hair regener... Read >
Author: lilichinese05th June 2009
You might be asking why the Chinese pierce needles in their skin. You might assume that those are things for a circus or a masochist practice. Actually, the procedure is known as acupuncture, the poking of needles into the skin is a healing art, a medical... Read >
Author: Rick_Lee05th June 2009
In ancient China, Pu-erh tea was thought to have curative powers, and it was regarded as the most important tea. Indeed Pu-erh tea seems to have many curative and medical properties that even today it is held in high esteem in China and the rest of the wo... Read >
Author: devk23rd May 2009
There have been a number of encouraging studies of skin benefits of green tea. Green tea has long been thought of as a medicinal natural substance. First used in ancient China, green tea has been studied for many years by the scientific community in relat... Read >
Author: Sheila Berg18th May 2009
Firework History
The earliest unequivocal documentation of fireworks dates back to 12th century China, where they
were first used to frighten away evil spirits with their loud sound ("bian pao") and also to pray for
happiness and prosperity. Ev... Read >
Author: manchester fireworks15th May 2009
Beijing is one of most famous cities in the world. More than 1,000 year of history have given Beijing much unforgettable memory, and left a great numbers of historic artifacts and places. It is indeed worth your time to visit there.
The quadrangle is ... Read >
Author: Art07th May 2009
This uniquely fascinating book is a little gem that holds a big surprise. It consists entirely of the past life memories of the author, an autobiography of a previous existence lived in ancient China, and documented by Ms. LeFay after a series of unfo... Read >
Author: Yasmeen Harper07th May 2009
The dazzling costumes in NTDTV's Chinese New Year Spectacular are as much a part of each dance as the dance movements themselves. They are, in many ways, the palette on which the dance is performed. Clothes, hair, colors—this is what transports us to th... Read >
Author: suegold06th May 2009
Guangzhou City served as a central port in the Marine Silk Road. Along with the development of trade in ancient China came the introduction of various religions. Christianity, Buddhism and Islam were introduced to China from this port. The Huaisheng Mosqu... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye05th May 2009
if you want to know China, Beijing is a place where you must visit
first, you could find the footprints of Chinese history over centuries
in this city, from arts to ordinary people's house, from food
to drink, from what they wear to what for their le... Read >
Author: Anna28th April 2009
The history of sex in China beginning from the erotic literature of the ancient dynasties to the conservative communist revolution is a fascinating one. Sex was not a taboo subject in ancient China like it is today and there is religious literature that d... Read >
Author: Brian Welsch17th April 2009
Global businesses seem to have a soft spot for China in 2009. Against the major background of financial crisis, China attracts eyes of the world and finds favor in eyes of fashion circles. International brands add Chinese elements into their design one af... Read >
Author: Ara09th April 2009
Today, you will see people having different kinds of hobbies. Some loves to collect doll houses, others love stamp collecting, there are also some who likes collecting different species of butterflies and preserve them, and some people likes to collect to... Read >
Author: Jon Simms04th April 2009
Let me tell you a little about myself. I am 26. I grew up in East Cornwall; my parents ran their own business. Their business sold fuel saving devices for cars that were highly magnetic- that’s the devices that were magnetic, not the cars obviously. Ov... Read >
Author: Sarah Tavy04th April 2009
Dragon Boat Racing is a popular boating sport found in the Chinese communities around the world. The dragon boat is a narrow, long boat, much like a canoe and has no engine or mechanical propulsions system, the dragon boat is simply powered by human rowin... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye02nd April 2009
The words outsourcing and offshoring were created in recent years by clever marketers but the concepts they describe are as old as the legendary Silk Road that delivered the exotic products of ancient China to Constantinople in return for those of ... Read >
Author: simpletechguy01st April 2009
This uniquely fascinating book is a little gem that holds a big surprise. It consists entirely of the past life memories of the author, an autobiography of a previous existence lived in ancient China, and documented by Ms. LeFay after a series of unfo... Read >
Author: Yasmeen Harper25th March 2009
Wallpaper is a material that we use to cover and decorate the interior walls of homes, offices and other buildings. Wallpaper is sold in rolls and is put onto walls with wallpaper paste. Wallpaper began as an inexpensive substitute for paneling and tapest... Read >
Author: Barbara Tobiasz10th March 2009
Confucius is a figure that has achieved legendary status not only in China but the entire world. A renowned philosopher, his thinking changed the way Chinese people lived their lives and it is for this reason that numerous monuments and temples were const... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye10th March 2009
Many people look upon aromatherapy as a new form of alternative treatment today for various ailments or to increase well-being. But aromatherapy has actually been used for thousands of years by various cultures around the world. Aromatherapy has had a lon... Read >
Author: Lee MacRae02nd March 2009
Copyright (c) 2009 Stephen Lau
Chinese medicine is one of the most sophisticated medical systems in the world. It has been enhanced through thousands of years of experience and research. Its unique difference from Western medicine is that it focuses on... Read >
Author: Stephen Lau26th February 2009
Reflexology, also known as touch therapy, originated in ancient China where pressure or massage stimulation was applied to the feet to treat or reduce diseases of certain organs. Certain pressure points were said to stimulate certain organs in ancient Ta... Read >
Author: Sandi H.20th February 2009
The Triple Goddess is said to have been honored as early as 13,000 B.C. We've unfortunately been ruled by a patriarchal system over the last two thousand years. In the Hindu religion, the Triple Goddess was Parvati-Uma-Durga. In ancient Greece she was cal... Read >
Author: Beau Hermes12th February 2009
Many people take countless types of medication in the hopes of finding pain relief for persistent conditions, such as aching joints or a weak back. Indeed, some people find it difficult to walk or even get out of bed, thanks to the suffering they must dea... Read >
Author: malc8812th February 2009
Many people take countless types of medication in the hopes of finding pain relief for persistent conditions, such as aching joints or a weak back. Indeed, some people find it difficult to walk or even get out of bed, thanks to the suffering they must dea... Read >
Author: malc8810th February 2009
Xi an China is a very famous city for the tourists. It is the start of the silk road in ancient China.
Now xi an China is developing very quickly. The Xian yang airport of xi an has more than 80 air lines,connecting it to the cities all over the world... Read >
Author: Shane Lee02nd February 2009
I recently heard an interesting little tale on the radio.
A Chinese sage called Ee Tu lived high on a hilltop in ancient China. The sage was known far and wide, and many people flocked to him to hear his wisdom.
There was a large army that marched ... Read >
Author: Elsabe Smit21st January 2009
Life in the metros is moving at a break-neck pace. Unhealthy eating habits and sedentary lifestyle is characteristic of modern living. Such lifestyle is the source of much disease. It is sad that even young people in their 20s are falling prey to one or m... Read >
Author: gezagolli17th January 2009
In ancient China silk of the light blue color was very precious. It was used only for making rich garments. A beautiful woman’s hair was compared to light-blue silk. The famous poet of the Tang Dynasty Bai Juyi noticed the pitiful fact that women also l... Read >
Author: lilichinese16th January 2009
Collecting different types of objects is truly an inspiring and amusing hobby. That is because there is so much value that can be found from old items that can be acquired to expand the collectors' portfolio.
The art of collecting objects is based on ... Read >
Author: Jessica Santoli16th December 2008
Pearl is one of the precious and beautiful stones and comes in different shapes and lovely colors. White pearls are famous all over the world. Some people think that pearls are only available in white color only. This misconception is because the white co... Read >
Author: Imran Ali04th December 2008
Playing casino games stays very popular since the beginning of time. The history of gambling goes back to the ancient times and there are much archaeological evidence that gambling was present in all advanced societies of the past: Greek, Egypt, India, Ch... Read >
Author: Elizabeth03rd December 2008
Do you remember when you first heard a custom ringtone? Man what a concept! A few bars of your favorite tune to summon you to a waiting call. How can any bad news possibly arrive over your phone with a rintone like that?
Back to the Late 90s
So, who... Read >
Author: Ronald Goversten30th November 2008
The practice of aromatherapy and aromatherapy oils dates back thousands of years to Ancient China, Rome, Egypt, and Greece. This method of healing is one of the oldest in existence. Ancient man always used the methods available to him to remain healthy ... Read >
Author: Jon Arnold30th November 2008
Fashion can be defined as the changing sense of style that has been a part of our society for many centuries; fashion tends to alter and vary between each season of the year, with new colours and up-to-date styles being implemented into the scene all the ... Read >
Author: chloeramsbottom30th November 2008
Wushu, Chinese martial arts, known in the West as Kung Fu, is a cultural heritage of the Chinese people which has been enriched through the ages. With its graceful movements and salubrious effects on health, it has a strong appeal to a vast multitude of p... Read >
Author: yangguang0127th November 2008
Life in the metros is moving at a break-neck pace. Unhealthy eating habits and sedentary lifestyle is characteristic of modern living. Such lifestyle is the source of much disease. It is sad that even young people in their 20s are falling prey to one o... Read >
Author: dale lobo03rd November 2008
The Moon Festival is an exciting time for Chinese children. It is a rare event that a child is allowed to stay up way past bedtime, and spent outdoors at that!
The Moon Festival is celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th month of the Chinese lunar calen... Read >
Author: Ray Ritchey 30th October 2008
The temple, built on Hollywood Road in 1847, is dedicated to the God of Literature, Man Cheung, and the God of War, Kwan Yu. They are two of the most worshipped gods in Ancient China, and based on the Cantonese words for literature, man, and for war, mo, ... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye30th October 2008
Suiren, Fuxi and Shennong are regarded as the Three Sage Kings of ancient China who made personal sacrifices to improve the lives of the people. They are known for one or more unique contribution to mankind.
Suiren who reputedly lived 18,000 years ago ... Read >
Author: Henry Fong30th October 2008
First, to see stars, we only had to look up at the sky. Then came Hollywood, bringing new stars of dazzling brilliance. Hollywood’s Walk of Fame became a tribute of their brilliance. To have a star on the Walk of Fame means that you are officially a leg... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye23rd October 2008
The wuxia novel is a genre of Chinese literature, which features martial arts heroes, for example, swordsmen and those related to them, with the plot dedicating to the intricate relationships of honor, loyalty, love and hatred between individuals in the w... Read >
Author: yangguang0213th October 2008
The art of bonsai making has a very long history. In fact, it has been around for centuries. It is believed that in the beginning this practice was called Punsai, which means growing a tree in a pot. The first countries that popularize the art of bonsai m... Read >
Author: Cindy24th September 2008
Constricted streets or lanes are commonly known as Hutongs in China. Conventional patio mansions form lines of siheuyan which are lanes or hutongs in Beijing. Localities were shaped by unification of several hutongs which in turn were formed by linking se... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye08th September 2008
Acupuncture has proven to be helpful in the treatment of drug and alcohol addiction. Acupuncture can assist in the detoxification process by easing the pain of detox as well as help repair physiological damage due to long term drug and alcohol abuse. Chro... Read >
Author: Debbie Charlotte 08th September 2008
The age old practice of Feng shui represents one of the earliest types of geomancy on the globe and can be followed back as far as 3500 years in the past in ancient China.
To employ this method means having to distinguish the relationship between man a... Read >
Author: kottke14th August 2008
Let me share a short story with you... Once there was a group of farmers in ancient China, each of them decided to specialize in growing a specific type of crops for living.
One of them chose to grow rice which can be sold and consumed by his own fam... Read >
Author: Kelvin Lee17th July 2008
The theory of Feng Shui originated in ancient China. According to this science, people in a room are affected by the way things are placed in it. The word ‘Feng’ means ‘wind’ and ‘Shui’ means ‘water’. So arranging wind and water in a parti... Read >
Author: Soothing Walls14th July 2008
Tea is soaked in culture and history, with its roots dating back to ancient China. Chinese legend says that tea was created more than 5,000 years ago when the leaves fell into the boiling water of an early emperor. From there, tea has become a popular d... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer10th July 2008
All the worlds under heaven,
After a long period of division,
Tends to come together;
After a long period of unity,
Tends to fall apart.
Written by Luo Guanzhong ( 罗贯中 ) in the late Yuan and early Ming period (the exact period is not known ... Read >
Author: Linus Leong30th June 2008
Most of us have, at one time or another, been advised to go with the flow. As is the case with cross that bridge when you come to it, the grass is always greener on the other side, or any of hundreds of other platitudes, we all know what it means, even i... Read >
Author: Kathy Moran20th June 2008
The theory of Feng Shui originated in ancient China. According to this science, people in a room are affected by the way things are placed in it. The word ‘Feng’ means ‘wind’ and ‘Shui’ means ‘water’. So arranging wind and water in a parti... Read >
Author: Soothing Walls11th June 2008
The use of ironware was an important driving force in human history. Archaeological findings in the 20th century proved that in China there was a boom of ironware making in the late Spring and Autumn Period, and by the late Warring States Period t... Read >
Author: tcmadvisory06th June 2008
Pottery is an important indication of the New Stone Age in the history of mankind, and the making of pottery is another major achievement for humanity after the use of fire. Clay is first made in various shapes and then dried and fired to harden, ... Read >
Author: tcmadvisory05th June 2008
Ephedra or Ma huang has been around for over five hundred centuries now. It was discovered in the ancient China. Dubbed as the ‘miracle fat burner’ or ‘wonder diet pill,’ ephedra has been under the lime light for so long and has been a constant su... Read >
Author: Kyle Sagaas02nd June 2008
Silk fiber is an important material for clothing, which sustains humanity. It is ancient Chinese who developed this valuable material for textiles.
Sericulture is the most successful example of exploiting insect resources to serve mankind in anci... Read >
Author: tcmadvisory25th May 2008
Tea has had a very rich history. It has been around for more than five thousand years. During this time it has influenced various cultures, world leaders and even a couple of wars. Tea is thought to be more than a favorite beverage. It is thought to have ... Read >
Author: stevy22nd May 2008
Ephedra or Ma huang has been around for over five hundred centuries now. It was discovered in the ancient China. Dubbed as the ‘miracle fat burner’ or ‘wonder diet pill,’ ephedra has been under the lime light for so long and has been a constant su... Read >
Author: Kyle Sagaas22nd May 2008
Early History
The history of the trampoline can be traced all the way back to archaeological drawings in ancient China, Egypt and Persia. The first kind of trampolining was done by the Eskimos. They used to throw each into the air on a Walrus skin, somew... Read >
Author: Graeme11th May 2008
Sharks do not have skeleton of bone but of cartilage, which is a dense form of connective tissue. Its main components are cells known as chondrocytes that are responsible for producing collagen fibers, an elastic protein called elastin that is responsibl... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer30th April 2008
Acupuncture has been effectively used for the treatment of back pain, headache, migraine, and sports injuries. However, acupuncture provides more than pain relief. It is helpful in treating anxiety, insomnia, digestive problems, abdominal, menstrual cramp... Read >
Author: Corwin Brown09th April 2008
Feng Shui is both an art and science. Originated from ancient China about some three centuries ago, a part of Feng Shui, known as symbolism Feng Shui is the knowledge of placing and arranging good fortune symbols in correct and proper position or directio... Read >
Author: Jenny Lin07th April 2008
Feng Shui is both an art and science. Originated from ancient China about some three centuries ago, a part of Feng Shui, known as symbolism Feng Shui is the knowledge of placing and arranging good fortune symbols in correct and proper position or directio... Read >
Author: Jenny Lin04th April 2008
There are endless symbols used in Feng Shui that have been proven for centuries to enhance wealth, money, fortune and prosperity luck. The top ten most popular symbols, in no particular order are:
Wealth Ship - Many believed that a wealth ship laden wi... Read >
Author: Jenny Lin01st April 2008
Pearls have always been a big favourite for jewellery lovers and there for a time they went slightly out of the current style, but they are making a comeback now. Pearls are more known for their beauty and the key factor that they can be worn with almost ... Read >
Author: Colin27th March 2008
Religious Background of Unicorn Tapestries
The unicorn has been a mythical symbol since ancient times. Some of the earliest depictions of the unicorn are from ancient China and featured a creature resembling a large horse with a single horn protruding ... Read >
Author: Connie Wallace26th March 2008
In brief, aromatherapy is the use of volatile plant oils, including essential oils, for psychological and physical well-being. Although the term aromatherapy was not used until the 20th Century, the foundations of aromatherapy date back thousands of years... Read >
Author: Alien25th March 2008
It is difficult to imagine that one can get rid of physical pain and mental stress without succumbing to expensive medical treatments. Have you ever heard about Chinese acupuncture? All this is possible with the help of Chinese acupuncture. Acupuncture he... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu25th March 2008
The term Acupuncture is a combination of two Latin words 'acus' which means needle and 'pungere' means prick. It is actually an ancient Chinese medical procedure in which needles were inserted into patient along some well-defined meridian points. In ancie... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu25th March 2008
Acupuncture was discovered in ancient China more than 3000 years ago. This technique actually involves penetrating thin metallic needles into skin by the hands or with help of electric stimulation. According to this Chinese theory energy flows through vit... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu25th March 2008
Phoenix is the capital city of the U.S. state of Arizona and county seat of Maricopa County. There are many Acupuncture clinics situated in this most populous city of the Arizona state. Along with all these Acupuncture clinics, Phoenix Institute of herbal... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu14th March 2008
Historically shoes were thought to have powerful connections to luck and fortune. Shoes were originally thrown at the bride and groom for good luck and to ward off evil spirits. Thankfully, the custom has developed into something a bit more civilised and ... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer07th March 2008
One of the most eye-catching features of a Shih Tzu or Shih Tzu mix is their glorious, flowing and soft coat. In show Shih Tzus, this coat covers the eyes and reaches to the ground. In ancient China, where the breed originated, a long thick coat was nec... Read >
Author: Rebecca Simpson06th March 2008
Time to get started on this topic. Take a few moments to read every aspect of this paper hopefully it will be of great help. The term Acupuncture is a combining of two Latin words 'acus' which means needle and 'pungere' means prick. It is in truth an anci... Read >
Author: MichaelM124th January 2008
Sunglasses can be found around every corner you turn today. You can find them in grocery stores for a few dollars or in specialty stores for a few hundred dollars. Sunglasses come in so many different shapes, designs and colors that there is a pair out ... Read >
Author: Chris Simpson21st January 2008
We can tell from drawing and stone inscriptions that fishing poles of one sort or another have been used for thousands of years. Bamboo and wood were the original pole materials.
There are a variety of stone inscriptions that point to the use of the fi... Read >
Author: Aazdak Alisimo15th November 2007
Copyright (c) 2007 Stephen LauTAOISMTaoism, cultivation of the self, provides guidelines to health and longevity. According to Taoism, you are in control of your own life, in particular, your healthy longevity.Taoism is a way of life. It encompasses every... Read >
Author: Stephen Lau09th November 2007
The word brand originally meant anything hot or burning, and for hundreds of years was associated with the process of marking an animal with a unique symbol so that the owner could identify it at a later date. The practice involved heating a branding iron... Read >
Author: Andrew Regan11th September 2007
Since qigong/chi kung was first developed five thousand years ago in ancient China, practitioners have known how to treat and prevent hypertension, a condition that afflicts billions of people today.If you are one of these numbers that suffer from this co... Read >
Author: H. Wei Williams14th August 2007
Eyes have always been considered the gateway to one’s soul. History shows us that sunglasses were not always used to protect people’s eyes from the sun. There is evidence that early sunglasses were used in ancient China and Rome. The Roman Emperor Ne... Read >
Author: steve31st July 2007
According to the Chinese horoscopes, we have 12 animals signs. And depending on which year each of us is born in, we have a different horoscope sign.
There was a belief that two dragons cannot be staying together as they are both very fierce and domine... Read >
Author: Jhong Ren11th July 2007
Anime, Japan's stylish animated storytelling is a big hit in many countries these days, and you can't turn around without hearing of a new anime series surfacing on the Cartoon Network's Adult Swim or at your local Blockbuster. One of the big stereotypes... Read >
Author: Jay Smith05th July 2007
Pepper spray is now endorsed and used by nearly every law enforcement agency throughout the U.S.A. and other countries around the world. More effective than Mace and Tear Gas, it seldom causes permanent injury when properly used in self-defense or as a ne... Read >
Author: Jerry Tarrer01st July 2007
The world can be a dangerous place. Most of the time that is not the case. You can walk down the street safely without worries, and probably have someone by your side just in case. However, for those rare times when it is dangerous, protection is handy... Read >
Author: Fabiola Castillo15th June 2007
Tuina and Chinese Medicine
Feeling tired all of the time, restless, getting headaches or feeling nauseous during the day for no apparent reason could be a sign your body is out of sync with what it is supposed to be doing. Beyond this, you can catch th... Read >
Author: Alien12th May 2007
A GUIDE TO CRYPTIC THINKING, decoding ciphers, brings the topic of ancient astronaut back to hot.When we talk about ancient astronaut, there is a theory that alien astronaut visited our earth during ancient times and they affected our creation of civiliza... Read >
Author: Morten04th May 2007
As a Chinese treatment, the potential for conflict between acupuncture and Christianity may seem inevitable. Unfortunately, this is true to some extent, but not overtly.
Acupuncture and Christianity
It is said that religion is a touchy subject. In s... Read >
Author: Alien26th April 2007
The history of Aromatherapy dates back at least to 2000 BC, although the term “aromatherapy” was first used in the 1920s by the French chemist René Maurice Gattefossé who accidentally discovered in laboratory that lavender oil relives pain and assi... Read >
Author: Alien19th December 2006
The guqin, or seven-stringed zither, is China's oldest stringed instrument, and as legend has it, its sweet sounds once helped defeat an army. Now this ancient instrument experiences a modern-day renaissance. This holiday season, NTDTV’s Holiday Wonders... Read >
Author: Benjamin Lighthouse06th December 2006
The earliest forms of keeping fish for pets were in the form
of ponds in ancient China. The Chinese believed that Carps
(Goldfish and Koi Carps) were lucky and hence raised them.
These fish were bred to give rise to various beautiful
sub-species. ... Read >
Author: Charles Hamel17th November 2006
Ginseng is an English term given to a Chinese word 'renshen'. The literal meaning of this term is ?man root?. It has a characteristic forked shaped look that resembles the legs of a man, hence the name. Originally, the term Ginseng was used as substitute... Read >
Author: Rich Marsiglia16th November 2006
In Chinese feng shui translates to wind and water. As a form of knowledge and mystical instruction it dates back several thousand years to ancient China. Thousands of years ago, the rulers of China needed to consider carefully the geography and layout of ... Read >
Author: Cucan Pemo09th November 2006
Mahjongg is a classic game that originated back in ancient China. It is one of the most popular games in the world today. The physical game based on actual painted tiles remains wildly popular. In the last decade, computer-based and now internet based ... Read >
Author: Patrick Altoft03rd October 2006
If it could be properly narrowed down to ten steps in terms of getting the perfect bonsai garden, it would probably end up being a lot easier than it actually is to take care of the bonsai trees that make up your bonsai garden. Instead, however, limiting ... Read >
Author: Lilly Jones29th June 2006
Gardens have been used as symbols of happiness since the Garden of Eden. Whether or not such a place actually existed, the perception has persisted. The expression, "a garden of earthly delights," signifies utopia or nirvana; and a blissful romance is r... Read >
Author: Kathy Moran22nd June 2006
Chinese characters seem the most difficult part for foreign friends to learn the Chinese language. In my opinion, the main reason for that may be Chinese characters look very different from their quarter parts in the Roman languages: each character repres... Read >
Author: Lily Chao20th April 2006
Chinese tea - water quality
The quality of tea is controlled by the quality of the water. It was said in ancient China that water is the mother of tea.
There are three categories of water: best is water from a hill, average is water from the river, bott... Read >
Author: Yee Lee Wong20th April 2006
Your with a group of friends. Someone starts into a conversation about
sports dynasties and inevitably, New York Yankees are automatically a
part and parcel of the very first line. The topic switches to famous
coaches and Vince Lombardi pops up on e... Read >
Author: Ariel Abbott19th April 2006
In ancient China, a man could have as many concubines as possible after the first wife. It was possible that the youngest concubine would be a teenager while the husband could be an ancient old man. Poor families sold their young daughters to rich familie... Read >
Author: Yee Lee Wong18th April 2006
In ancient China , people used to sit or kneel on straw mats on the floor. Starting from around 471-221B.C., beds and mats came into being. Then people started to move their daily living from the floor to somewhere of raised heights. From then on, straw m... Read >
Author: Yee Lee Wong09th March 2006
There is a fantastic choice in sweater and fleece t shirt styles and colors. They can be adorned with hearts, crystals, bows, bowties, buttons, pockets, pearls, gold jewelry, and silver jewelry. They come trimmed in lace, denim, feathers, fur, faux fu... Read >
Author: Connie Limon25th February 2006
It may shock you to learn that sunglasses weren't always used to protect people's eyes from the sun. The history of sunglasses dates back to ancient China and Rome. It has been reported that the Roman emperor Nero enjoyed watching gladiator fights through... Read >
Author: Sam Johnston15th February 2006
Copyright 2006 Rasheed Ali
Did you know that business and the entrepreneur don't mix?
Seems counterintuitive but if you REALLY stop to think about it you'll soon see what I mean.
You see, as entrepreneurs we all have high hopes and dreams but of ... Read >
Author: Rasheed Ali08th January 2006
Chinese New Year
Among the various celebrations and festivities for the Chinese, Chinese New Year is always deem the most important of all. Chinese families living in different part of the country or the world will make it a point to gather together fo... Read >
Author: Ken Cheong06th October 2005
How did acupuncture start?
The story was met with widespread disbelief.
During a visit to China in 1978, cardiologist Doctor Isadore Rosenfeld witnessed open-heart surgery on a patient, anaesthetised only with acupuncture. A major operation and the pat... Read >
Author: Terry Dunn19th September 2005
Article opens discussion regarding reliability of modern electronic storage media.
Some time ago my hard disk drive had been crashed. I tried to restore at least something from it using special services. But specialists were implacable: hard disk drive... Read >
Author: Michael Kashirin
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