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Harmony: A Precious Element in Traditional Chinese Culture

In the long history of Chinese civilization, harmony has always been a highly valued virtue. Chinese people have always put an emphasis on harmony. It encompasses the fundamental principles of nature, society, and humanity. It is also a prerequisite for cultivating one’s morality, protecting one’s family, governing one’s nation, and stabilizing the world. Harmony is ...

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2 Uplifting Stories

There are lessons to be learned from these two uplifting stories. The traveler A traveler saw an old woman standing beside a rain-swollen creek after a heavy downpour. She seemed worried and reluctant to cross. The traveler walked over and kindheartedly asked the woman: “Do you want me to carry you on my back and ...

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Saving Green Bucks With Effortless DIY Auto Maintenance

Is it time for you to look into DIY auto maintenance? Whether it’s a head gasket, a bad tail light, worn brakes, or a slow tire puncture, there is nothing like the vulnerability of visiting an auto repair shop or calling on a mechanic to resolve your car’s problems. Sometimes, less reputable mechanics may sense ...

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Foreign Driver’s Licenses Not Valid in China

When traveling to China, be prepared. Though it may sound absurd, you cannot drive in China with an International Driver’s Permit (IDP) as foreign driver’s licenses are not valid in China. According to Chinese media, a Chinese-American named Mr. Wang traveled to Shandong Province to pay a visit to family and friends during the Chinese ...

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Australia’s Majestic Flinders Ranges

Located in South Australia, the Flinders Ranges are one of Australia’s most majestic ribbons of mountain ranges. The mountains are one of the state’s greatest tourist attractions, spanning 400 km of the outback from Crystal Brook to Lake Callabonna. The towering range is home to a rich geological and archaeological history, containing ancient Aboriginal rock ...

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Earthing: Our Vital Connection to the Earth

A special sleeping bag — called an “earthing” bag — could help Tour de France riders sleep soundly, heal road rash and tendinitis, and feel vitality and high morale during the grueling days of the race. The discovery of how to use the Earth’s energy for healing can benefit everyone, just as the energy has ...

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Events in the US From 2017 Shine a Light on Human Kindness

Throughout 2017, there were several disasters in the United States, including mass shootings and severe flooding. However, in the midst of these painful events, many touching stories came to shine a light on human kindness, leaving a valuable record for the year. This is a brief review. During a shooting in February, a 24-year-old American ...

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Top 5 Fruits Good for Health In Winter

Cold weather is upon us, so we’d like to show you the top 5 fruits for good health in winter to help you increase your well-being all season long. As winter arrives, you’re prone to coughs and flu. Also, for a few of us, winter could lead to weight gain. So is there any fruit ...

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The Five Elements and the Human Body

In Chinese medicine, the human body is divided into five elements: wood, fire, earth, metal, and water. Human organs and tissues correspond to the five elements. The body’s five elements not only automatically self-regulate according to the laws of yin and yang, but also coordinate with the five elements from the outside world in order ...

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Sage: The Herb of Wisdom

Sage (Salvia officinalis) is a small, compact shrub that is native to the hills of Croatia, Dalmatia, and along the Mediterranean Coast to Spain. In the wild, it can be found growing around limestone rock formations, preferring rocky alkaline soils. This makes it great to plant in your garden as a pioneer if these conditions ...

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