The Secrets Of The Oldest Existing Chinese Martial Art.
Shuai Jiao is probably the world's oldest martial art. In modern Chinese, its name is used to refer to any wrestling sport. Outside of China, though, it means the ancient Chinese and Mongolian wrestling styles. Legend has it that Shuai Jiao is descended from a sport called Jiao Di, where the contestants wore helmets with horns on them and tried to head butt each other. I don't know about you, but I bet getting hit by one of those hurt! In 2687 BC, the Yellow Emperor's army even used Jiao Di to gore rebel soldiers.
How to Brew Chinese-Style Tea
Brewing tea Chinese style is almost an art form and plays a major part in their culture. No dipping a tea bag into a mug of hot water for them!
Free Online Chinese Lessons Now Live On Loquella.com
Loquella.com is now offering free online Mandarin Chinese lessons for language students who want to learn Chinese. Loquella.com has also added a language community to help language students looking to further improve their language skills.
Chinese Cooking Technique: Thicken
"Thicken", or "Thickening" is a very common technique used in both Chinese restaurants and household kitchens. It is very easy to prepare, but if not used properly, can really mess up the presentation.
Amver Participating Merchant Vessels Race To Save Crew Of Missing Chinese Ship
Multiple rescue operations are ongoing in the case of the Hai Ton 7, a Chinese merchant ship which sent an electronic distress alert and apparently sank 370 nautical miles northwest of Guam in the wake of Typhoon Man Yi.
Traditional Chinese Medicine and Infertility
Although health and healing are the common goals of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and allopathic medicine, their ideas on the etiology of disease, disease itself and the process used to regain health are decidedly different. The allopathic physician learns that disease must be cured by prescribing medicine, which kills bacteria or renders a virus ineffective; at times surgical intervention is a necessity.
The Chinese Year Of The Rooster
The Chinese Year of the Rooster starts on February 9 and lasts until January 28 2006. There's a table below telling you the dates of other Chinese astrology signs.
Else Sze's Novel "Hui Gui: A Chinese Story" Speaks to Our Longing For Home
Many Chinese Canadians, who came to Canada, came because they were anxious and apprehensive about the British handover of Hong Kong to China in the years leading up to 1997. With the approaching tenth anniversary in July, 2007 of Hui Gui, a term that means returning home in Chinese, many talk about the longing for home, and many have returned to Hong Kong.
Chinese Astrology and Their Elements
According to Chinese legend, the twelve animals quarreled one day as to who was to head the cycle of years. The gods were asked to decide and they held a contest; whoever was to reach the opposite bank of the river would be first, and the rest of the animals would receive their years according to their finish.
Businessman Claycomb to Support New Major Chinese Outreach
Arizona businessman and humanitarian Lloyd Claycomb has generously donated $125,000 to the Sacramento-based ministry of Amazing Facts to help fund the production of Christian radio, television, internet, and health programs to reach the people of China, a nation notorious for oppressing the Christian faith.
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Chinese New Year - Do You Drive Like a Rat
Toronto (PRWEB) February 8, 2008 -- Wondering why you got into that fender-bender? Speeding tickets piling up? A study of 100,000 North American drivers says one's Chinese astrological sign may have something to do with it.
A study of 100,000 North American drivers found that a Chinese astrological sign is a far more significant factor than age in determining if one will get into an accident on the road.
The study, which used data originally collected in an online survey for the book, CAR CARMA: When bad things happen to good drivers, blame your astrological sign, ranked the driving ability of the Chinese astrological signs.
According to Chinese astrology, if those born in 1912, 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996 or 2008, are Rats. The study showed that Rat drivers, are ranked sixth out of the 12 Chinese astrological signs for driving ability.
Rat-like Characteristics Gnawing Away at Your Driving Record?
"The Rat has a tendency to flaunt its style at every turn," says Ashley Rhodes, Media Relations at Car Carma. "Behind that sweet smile, the Rat aggressively promotes its own agenda on the road." Rhodes says that these characteristics are heightened during the Year of The Rat.
The Rat's Influence on all Drivers
So, how will the Rat affect the maze of traffic in 2008? "The Year of the Rat marks a new cycle in the Chinese astrological calendar," says Rhodes. "Any move you make this year will have long-term consequences. On the road and in life, plan your journey very carefully."
The book CAR CARMA reports an overwhelming correlation between astrological signs and the likelihood of collecting speeding tickets and getting into accidents. Insurance companies weigh a number of variables when determining your insurance rate, such as where one lives and the type of vehicle one drives, but they may have overlooked the most significant factor of all -- astrological sign.
This latest study ranks Chinese astrological signs from best to worst. To celebrate Chinese New Year, Car Carma is releasing this analysis of the influence a sign has over driving for free.
Simply go to: http://www.CarCarma.com
Happy Chinese New Years...and drive safely.
For further information, or media interview contact:
Ashley Rhodes
Media Relations, Car Carma
(416) 699-4378
(416) 731-8130
This press release has been reprinted from PRWEB per the terms and conditions of the copyright notice.
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