Why The Caribbean Is an Ideal Choice for Your Next Summer Vacation
Traveling and relaxing can be healthy. However, choosing the right travel destination plays a big part in how relaxed an individual would feel. The Caribbean is a superb tourist destination as it has several aspects that speak about its rich cultural heritage. It is a chain of islands in the North American region. It is […]
Prolong Longevity: How to Design a Bedroom
In a way, the bedroom is a sacred shelter where one recharges energy from a day of hard work. The rest that a comfortable room provides can prepare us for a better tomorrow. There are some suggestions for designing a bedroom that, according to traditional Chinese healthcare, will maximize the potential of a bedroom. Some […]
Prolong Longevity: How Temperature and Wind Affect Our Dwellings
The regulation of indoor temperature occupies a vital position in traditional Chinese architecture and health. According to a Song Dynasty health manual Baosheng Yaolu (The Key Points to Good Health), one’s dwelling needs a sturdy foundation. In addition, the foundation must be away from rivers or streams that could dampen the earth beneath the house. […]
Prolong Longevity: The Arrangement and Orientation of a Dwelling
Tian Yin Zi, a Daoist health manual written by an anonymous author during the Tang dynasty, says, “an ideal dwelling is not a house with wide yards, iridescent decorations, or large beds. An ideal dwelling needs to face toward the south, and, when living in it, one’s head can face east while sleeping. The house […]
China-US Tensions Over Taiwan I : Battle For The Strait
The self-ruled island of Taiwan- officially called the Republic of China- has remained the center of the China-U.S tensions since Nancy Pelosi visited Taipei, Taiwan, on August 2, 2022. The highest level member of the United States, who refused to cancel her trip despite warnings from China and concerns from the U.S. government, described U.S. […]
7 Actionable Steps to Take During a Recession
The Federal Reserve isn’t flinching when it comes to inflation. It’s attacking it head-on. With inflation at 9.1%, the U.S. now faces the most intense breakout of inflation in more than 30 years. In response, the Fed recently raised interest rates twice by 0.75 percent of a point. It will probably do so again in […]
Would Article 9 Be Amended in Japan?
Shinzo Abe, a former Japanese prime minister, was killed last week. A few days later his political party swept a resounding victory in the legislature. The Liberal Democratic Party undoubtedly benefited from sympathetic votes, due to Abe’s untimely death, but the election outcome largely revealed the public’s position on the contentious issue of Article 9. […]
New Virus Discovered in China Could Be a Source of Concern
A new virus has been discovered in the regions of eastern China. According to a paper published on August 4 in the New England Journal of Medicine, the virus named Langya virus was first discovered in December 2018 and has infected 35 people to date. 80% of the 35 confirmed cases of the LayV virus are […]
Unprecedented Flooding Strike North China
Due to torrential rains and flash flooding in North China in the past week (Aug. 7 to Aug. 13), many citizens are negatively impacted as they navigate the harsh conditions. Areas within North China were flooded as a result of the excessive rain. The intense downpour unsettled the residents of Zhongyang County as entire buildings, […]
Why is this angel covered in bees? | National Gallery
A part of National Gallery’s art series. What does this tell us about myths and their meaning?