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Well-Known Physicians of Ancient China (Part 3)

During the time of the Ming Dynasty, there lived many well-known physicians who had exceptional medical abilities. In fact, some were even considered to possess supernormal skills.  In the third article of our series, let’s continue exploring some of the famous physicians of ancient China.  Liu Bangyong: The predictor of lifespans Liu Bangyong was born ...

Tatiana Denning

All kinds of traditional Chinese medicines.

The 2023 Taipei International Dragon Boat Championships

After a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the carnival-like annual Taipei International Dragon Boat Championships finally resumed at Taipei’s Dajia Riverside Park on the Keelung River from June 22 to June 24. Activities at the International Dragon Boat Championships In addition to dragon boat racing, a series of side events were also held ...

Billy Shyu

Dragon boats racing.

Dancing Delights: Unveiling the Advantages of Dance for Young Children

With its mesmerizing beats and flowing motions, dancing has long been a part of human society. To a greater extent than any other kind of art, it can reach audiences of different linguistic backgrounds and create a wide range of feelings. Dance has many positive effects, especially on children, that go far beyond its visual ...

Viena Abdon

Children dancing.

The Power of 3 Strategic Expenditures: Spend More to Earn More

There are three types of expenditures in this world where the more you spend, the more you earn. Moreover, these are expenses that you should not hesitate to take on. What are these 3 expenditures? 1. Investing in self-growth Investing money in one’s own mind is the safest form of financial management. Some may argue: ...

Mikel Davis

Money bag with the word 'investment' is balanced on a scale with a roll of US$100 bills.

Practical Strategies for Handling Chronic Complainers in Your Life

Managing relationships with chronic complainers can be an arduous task. Such individuals seem to find faults even in the most perfect circumstances. Their persistent negativity can profoundly affect personal and professional environments, dampening morale, heightening stress levels, and stifling progress. Who are chronic complainers? Chronic complainers express their dissatisfaction, disappointment, and frustration persistently, often tainting ...

Mike West

Girl complaining or having an angry conversation with her friend.

Waldorf’s Seven-Year Developmental Stages: What You Should Know as a Parent

Austrian scientist and thinker Rudolf Steiner (1861-1925) developed the Waldorf schools in the aftermath of WWI. Steiner concluded that a human being is a threefold being of spirit, soul, and body whose capacities unfold in developmental stages on the path to adulthood. According to Steiner’s anthroposophical beliefs, there is a seven-year period between each developmental stage. The ...

Nathan Machoka

Children doing schoolwork.

The Diary of Anne Frank: A Tale of Resilience and Hope (Part 2)

Anne Frank’s favorite spot was by the window, the real world only a pane of glass away. She loved observing the chestnut tree as it changed with the seasons – from blossoming to fruit-bearing, then shedding its leaves, and finally renewing its life cycle. These natural rhythms reflected Anne’s own yearning for life. She also ...

Mikel Davis

Statue of Anne Frank in front of the World War II museum in New Orleans.