Why Learn Chinese? 學中文
Most widely spoken language
Chinese is the most widely spoken first language in the world. It is the national language of the more than 1.3 billion inhabitants of China and millions more ethnic Chinese...
Believe it or not – Reincarnation of Teresa Teng 鄧麗君
Teresa Teng, famed in Asia for Love Songs, passed away 20 years ago in Chiang Mai, Thailand when she was only 42 years old. She recorded songs not only in her native Mandarin but also in...
Internationally-acclaimed Taiwanese author’s back-to-basics campaign strengthens loyal following
When I met Professor Wu, Ming-yi (吳明益), he was sweating profusely as he pulled up on an old bicycle. It was no wonder he was so exhausted, after riding this bicycle through busy traffic...
Angel Heart Live-Action TV series
The live-action television series adaptation of Tsukasa Hojo's Angel Heart manga will premiere this October on the NTV network. Its story is set in a parallel world of the author's another popular series City Hunter,...
Best Parenting for Best Colleges
As an educational consultant who helps students and families with their college pursuits, I am often asked, “When is the best time to sign up for your services?” The easy response is “sometime during...
A Glimpse Inside the World of Adoptee Activism in Korea
One day while browsing through the English language section of a bookstore in Seoul, a young Korean woman randomly engaged me in casual conversation. Seconds into our discussion, it became clear to me that...
YESS Center free monthly seminar for the community
Youth Enrichment and Senior Services hosted the monthly free seminar for the Asian community on Jun 28. Speakers included David Yermak, licensed sales agent from Humana about Medicare and Stephen Lau, Healthcare Reform Certified Agent from Laus Consulting Services, LLC...
Anti-aging Super Star
“Aging” is one word most people don’t want to hear, because aging is not simply having more wrinkles and sagging skin, but also comes with an extra “bonus” that we don’t want: chronic disease....
Filipino sisters group 4th Power impress X Factor UK judges
4th Power from Isabela, Philippines to United Kingdom to Bang Bang the world of ‘The X Factor UK 2015′. The four young sisters Almira, Irene, Mylene and Celina Cercado earned a standing ovation from the judges...
8 Heat Pack Application Health Tips
Here are 8 easy and useful applications for heat packs you can do at home! Remember, a moist heat pack that's warmed in hot water or microwaved may cause burns on the skin, and must be used with caution!...
