“We are such stuff as dreams are made on; and our little life is rounded with a sleep.” — William Shakespeare, “The Tempest” The origins of the pillow are quite fascinating. While the pillow may seem to be a simple concept and a common item that we take for granted, it hasn’t always been the ...
The family is considered the cornerstone of society due to its contributing role to social stability. However, in today’s society, divorce is commonplace. So just why has this happened? According to surveys on the subject, the number of divorces each year has increased exponentially. Many families have fallen apart, and as a result, children’s education has ...
Media veteran Steve Vines recently left Hong Kong without notice for the U.K. Under the new Hong Kong National Security Law, Vines believes that Hong Kong is no longer free, and sees a crisis situation growing in the once vibrant and energetic city. Well-known for his acclaimed work in the media, Vines has contributed articles ...
Since ancient times, proper etiquette has been an important part of Chinese culture. Etiquette was considered especially important while dining, and ancient people viewed how one used chopsticks as a reflection of their upbringing and their parents. If you held or used chopsticks in a sloppy, careless, or rough manner, it was taken very seriously, ...
Receiving a diagnosis of cancer is never easy. To make matters worse, various types of cancer are often found to be at an advanced stage by the time they’re diagnosed. One reason for this is that the early warning signs of cancer are often not obvious. Another reason is that people frequently ignore the early ...
Understanding the benefits of wanting less go back millennia. Socrates said: “The secret of happiness, you see, is not found in seeking more, but in developing the capacity to enjoy less.” I had always loved to shop. A lot. I could spend a whole Saturday going from store to store without stopping. In fact, some ...
On July 1, 2020, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) imposed Hong Kong’s National Security Law, effectively eroding away freedom and democracy in the city over the last year. Hong Kong has rapidly transformed from a free, global financial hub into an authoritarian society. In this trying situation, speaking up for freedom and democracy has become ...
Known as “the best bell in the world,” the Yongle Big Bell was cast during the Ming Dynasty’s prosperous Yongle period (approximately 1420-1424) under the order of Emperor Chengzu. The Yongle Bell is a magnificent piece of work, exhibiting superb craftsmanship that is difficult to achieve even with today’s advanced science. The bell has been struck ...
Throughout the ages, the ancients passed down many words of wisdom, including how one should handle matters of managing money. Zhang Shuo, prime minister during the Tang Dynasty (618-907), once gave advice on managing money. He said that money is a sort of medicine in life. When used according to the right principles, including morality, ...
Both strengths and shortcomings can become weaknesses, but you can also turn weaknesses into strengths. There are many weaknesses in human nature, such as greed, fear, jealousy, laziness, lust, vanity, and superstition. Such weaknesses are exploited by the marketing and advertising world. Whether it’s in business, war, the workplace, or human interaction, if you have insight ...
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