Archive for December, 2009

What to Expect in 2010, the Year of Tiger

Sunday, December 27th, 2009 by Jerry King

What to Expect in 2010, the Year of Tiger

The chart above represents the first day of the Chinese New Year and the dominating theme of the year. By looking at the chart itself, the Year Pillar, Metal is fighting with the Tiger which is predominantly wood with fire and earth. The Yin Wood (乙) self is surrounded heavily by wealth elements, in [...]

A Watch Story

Sunday, December 20th, 2009 by Irene Chu

A Watch Story

The Chinese have a great tradition of keeping things for their descendants. Most families would have some kind of heirloom that has been handed down from generation to generation. Jewelry, rare books, paintings, scrolls of calligraphy, mementos from emperors, whether they are of monetary value or not, are priceless to their collectors and keepers.
Other cultures [...]

New Book! Dao of Communication

Wednesday, December 9th, 2009 by Staff

New Book!  Dao of Communication

Nancy Van Leuven. Dao of Communication. Toronto: Ginger Post Imprints, 2009, 350 pages.
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From the Preface:
Utilizing D.C. Lau’s translation of the Dao De Jing, this edited version of the Dao of Communication is one of the first attempts to tie philosophy with introductory communication topics. Linking traditional learning with a spiritual [...]

Restoration of Bruce Lee’s Residence

Sunday, December 6th, 2009 by Staff

Restoration of Bruce Lee’s Residence

The Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, Mrs Rita Lau, met Ms Shannon Lee, daughter of the late Mr Bruce Lee, recently in Hong Kong to exchange views on the planned restoration of Bruce Lee’s Residence in Kowloon Tong and on opportunities for co-operation in the project.
Ms [...]