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Asia News — Yao Ming Live in TD WaterhouseHina-Matsuri — Japanese Doll FestivalAsia Travel — The City of Seoul
Asia Talk — Ballet Dancer Chiaki Yasukawa
Cover Story — UCF ASA Scholarship Pageant
Asia Eats
Chanoyu & Shodo — by Teri Mitchell
Chinese Zodiac 2006 III
Feng Shui
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VASA Lunar New Year Festival
AACC Celebrating Lunar New Year
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Yao Ming Magic Show in TD Waterhouse
One afternoon, I received a call from Amanda Greenberg at Orlando Magic. She said Orlando Magic would like to offer dis-count tickets to Asian Americans for the up-coming Yao Ming NBA Game on Feb 26th. I was so delighted to hear this news and de-cided to publicize this event at Asia Trend Magazine.
On Feb 26th, there were obviously more Asians outside the TD Waterhouse. I found out from Amanda that there were around 50+ Asians calling for tickets. I even met two Shanghai Students who told me that they came all the way from Ontario, Canada to see their super fan, Yao Ming. For us, we were facing a dilemma of supporting Yao Ming at Houston Rockets or Orlando Magic at our home city. We ended up supporting Yao Ming as I thought this was what Magic wanted us to do. We prepared a huge sign with four Chinese characters saying “Go For Yao Ming” and wish he could see the sign. Overall, Yao Ming performed satisfactorily and got 29 points by himself. Besides the game itself, one thing very impressed was the intermission programs performed by many talented Kung Fu and acrobat performers.
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4 MAR 2006
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“Hina-matsuri” -- — Doll Festival (Girls’ Day) Born and raised in Shanghai, Yao Ming
began his NBA career in 2002 – the fi rst-ever number one NBA draft pick to come from an international league. Since then, fans have voted Yao as a starter in every NBA All-Star Game. In the 2005 balloting, he received more votes in NBA history than any other player in a single season.
He became one of the most marketable league players. He started to represent many corporations as advertising fi gures. Several most familiar TV Commercials were Apple Computer, Visa, Pepsi Cola, Gatorade, Mc-Donald, Reebok, Got Milk, and recently Garmin – GPS and electronic system. “As a respected leader in GPS and consumer elec-tronics, Garmin is a company whose tech-nology helps bring people together,” said Bill Sanders, vice president of marketing for BDA Sports Management and a member of Yao’s management group, Team Yao. “In the same way, Yao has a dedicated worldwide fan following, so the partnership makes
Yao Ming – the next generation advertising superstar
sense for everyone involved.” His exposure is not limited to United
States, but extended to Mainland China. His face can be seen everywhere in railways, restaurants and public areas. Yao’s success
in advertising fi eld is due to the billions of Chinese and Chinese-Americans behind him.
Visit http://www.yaoming.net if you want to know more about him.
Advertising billboards and display in Beijing, China
6 MAR 2006
Yao MingYao MingASIA NEWS
“Hina-matsuri” — Doll Festival (Girls’ Day) Girls’ Day = Doll Festival is called Hina-
matsuri which is celebrated on March 3rd. In old times, people displayed peach blos-
soms to purify the environment (to get rid of evil spirits) in the peach blossom season. Another custom was that girls fl oated straw
dolls or paper dolls down a river or streams to the sea to purify themselves. Those dolls would carry illness and bad luck away. Later people began to display “Hina-ningyo”, a set of dolls, for the festival.
Today, on Hina-matsuri, we celebrate
girls’ growth and good health displaying a set of dolls dressed in gorgeous elegant old style Kimono which court ladies wore. The dolls are usually arranged on a fi ve or seven-tiered stand. On the top tier, two dolls rep-resenting the Emperor (Odairi-sama) and Empress (Ohina-sama) are sitting. On the second tier, there are three ladies-in-waiting (San-nin kanjo), followed by fi ve musi-
cians, two government ministers, and three servants. Sometimes, there are some footmen, as well as some items of daily life, including dress-ers, carriages, irons, cupboards, etc.
The dolls are put away soon after the festival. We have a superstition that keeping them out longer would delay girls’ marriage!
The festival itself is more family & home oriented. Families share a meal of Hishi-mochi (diamond-shaped tri-
colored rice cakes) and Shiro-zake (sweet white Sake). Those Hishi-mochi are col-ored red (or pink), white, and green. The red (originating from the peach) is for chasing evil spirits away, the white (originating from
the snow) is for purity, and the green (origi-nating from the green grass) is for health. The diamond shape stands for a heart (life).
When I was a kid, we had a set of very old Hina-ningyo. It was from my grandma’s generation. It wasn’t a
complete set anymore, but those dolls were precious. Hina-ningyo is something which is inherited from Mom to the daughter, and to her daughter, and...
On the other hand, parents buy a new set of Hina-ningyo
for their daughters. I like both new Hina-
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By Teri Mitchell
7 MAR 2006
HERITAGE & CULTURE
The soul of the City of Seoul
Encircled by mountains, containing a population of 10-million, and with more than a million registered motor vehicles inching through its congested streets, one would imagine the metropolis of Seoul, capital of South Korea, to be a polluted nightmare. The city fathers, however, have made a concerted effort in recent years to clean and green this thriving, prosperous city, also ensuring that the mushrooming of gleaming skyscrapers has not meant the neglect or destruction of centuries-old palaces and shrines. The result is a bustling, but organised, city fi lled with fascination, where old and new co-exist hap-pily.
63 BuildingFormerly called the Daehan Life Insur-
ance (DLI) 63 Building, people generally just call it the 63 Building. While the build-ing offi cially has 63 stories, only 60 are above ground. The other 3 are below ground. Still, it remains the tallest building in North-east Asia. Tourist can view the panoramic skyline of Seoul from the Observation Deck on the 63rd fl oor.
Seoul TowerViewable from almost anywhere in Seoul,
Seoul Tower serves as an excellent landmark.
Built on a 262 meter peak in Namsan Park, the tower reaches to 480 meters above sea level. When the weather and pollution lev-els cooperate, visiting the observation tower (370 meters above sea level) allows you to view the entire city and surrounding areas. Because of the vistas, many people enjoy climbing up here for early morning exercise or for a romantic stroll after dark.
Namdaemun (Great South Gate)Namdaemun is one of the 4 main gates
of the old city wall. Completed in 1398, it underwent a major restoration in 1447 and again in 1997. Designated as National Trea-sure #1, it is one of the most recognizable landmarks in Korea. Positioned near the current center of downtown Seoul, amidst traffi c and skyskrapers, it receives a large amount of pollution, the main reason behind its most recent renovation.
LG Arts CenterThe LG Arts Center, located in Yeoksam-
dong, is a state-of-the-art performance hall designed for various genres of performing arts. It is equipped with a highly advanced isolation bearing system that blocks out ur-ban noises from the outside. These mecha-nisms maximize the effi ciency of the hall, which is considered a new role model for theater architecture in Korea. The Arts Center is managed by LG Yonam Founda-
Dongdaemun (Great East Gate)Originally called Heung-injimun (“Gate
of Uplifting Mercy”), it once served as the main eastern gate in the wall surrounding Seoul. First built in 1397, it was rebuilt in 1869 in its present form. Located nearby are Dongdaemun Market (one of Korea’s largest and most popular) and Dongdaemun Sports Stadium. The area also has a thriving night-life scene.
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tion. The aesthetically and techonologically pleasing LG Arts Center is truly the theater of the future.
Namsangol Folk VillageIn P’il-dong, just to the north of Nam-
san Park, the Seoul government recreated a small village that resembles the architecture and gardens of the area during the Chosun Dynasty (1392-1910). The area contains 5 restored traditional houses, designated as Seoul City Folk Materials, all decorated with authentic furniture and decorations from the period. It was one of the 5 most beautiful ar-eas of Seoul and a famous summer resort.
A large pavilion overlooks a tranquil pond and an outdoor stage where dances and dramas are performed on weekends. An ex-hibition hall exhibits traditional handicrafts produced by artists designated “Human Cul-tural Properties.”
Namdaemun MarketNamed for its nearby namesake of Nam-
daemun and located near the downtown area, one of Korea’s largest wholesale markets covers over 10 acres. It is filled with over 1,000 shops, stalls, retailers, street vendors.
Although many of Namdaemun’s shops are within the buildings that make up the area, the most colorful aspect of the market is the group of street vendors that setup in the alleys and walkways between the build-ings. Wholesalers operate from midnight to 6:00 a.m., and retailers are open from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Most of the vendors can speak a few words of English or Japanese, but you will generally need an interpreter for any intense bargaining. Because many shops are willing to take non-Korean currency.
Apgujeong-dongThis area of Seoul soundly represents
the ‘Economic Affluence’ found south of the Han River. Apgujeong-dong and the sur-rounding areas are home to many of Korea’s richest families, especially those with new-
found wealth. Its large, private houses, ex-pensive, imported cars, and dozens of high class import shops is where many people go to be seen. Many of the local children have been educated overseas or otherwise spent much time abroad, so many people can be found who can speak English (and other lan-guages) well.
However, it also showcases the reckless indulgence of the upper class, with their showing-off, liberal sexual relationships, and concept of spoiled rich kids.
Apgujeong-dong is the place for teenag-ers who are very sensitive to their styles and fashion. Fads related to fashion, hairstyles, and accessories that become popular in this area are often followed by the rest of the na-tion a few months later. Many fashion de-signers have shops in the area to keep tabs on the pulse of the local styles.
Apgujeong-dong has already beat My-eong-dong for the title of ‘Fashion Street.’ It has also garnered nicknames of ‘1st Street of Fashion’ and ‘The origin of Fashion Cul-ture.’ The area is also a breeding ground for computer-related venture firms, with over 200 Internet and computer-related compa-nies designing game software, CD-ROMs, and Internet shopping malls. Many of them are funded from local capital, a testament to the economic power of those who live here.
Jinhae Gunhang FestivalThe Jinhae Gunhang Festival (Mar 31,
2006—Apr 9, 2006), held annually since 1963, is one of the most famous cherry blos-som events. The Jinhae area is an outstand-ing sightseeing destination in the springtime, when it is flooded with tourists who come to feast their eyes on the spectacular blossom-filled streets.
The origin of the Jinhae Gunhang Festi-val goes back to 1953, when a statue of the famous Korean Admiral Yi Sun Shin was erected at Bukwon Rotary. This marked the first annual memorial service in honor of the admiral. Today, the festival features assort-ed cultural, artistic, and athletic programs, providing visitors with plenty of things to see and enjoy, in addition, of course, to the cherry blossoms.
The festival kicks off the evening before the 10-day festival begins, with a breathtak-ing fireworks display and a ritual in com-memoration of Admiral Yi Sun-shin. Visi-tors will thrill to the sight of a parade. They performances of traditional Korean instru-ments; and nongangnori (Korean traditional folk music).
Seoul World Cup Stadium
The most famous cherry blossom festi-val in Korea draws more than one million tourists every year during the festival period. Most visitors throng here when the cherry blossoms burst into bloom, so it is recom-mended that you visit during the weekdays to avoid the crowds.
Source: www.tour2korea.com
◄Namdaemun Market
� MAR 2006
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The very first Japanese dancer at Orlando Ballet – Chiaki Yasukawa
By Teri Mitchell
Just like one of those girls…whose mother holds her daughter’s hand
leading to a dance school, Chiaki’s ballet life started. She was 7 years old. Her moth-er, who had had a dream of learning ballet, asked Chiaki which she would want to learn, ballet or swimming. “I chose ballet because it looked easier than swimming” she grins.
Yes, a whole princess story can start with such a simple innocent reason.
In the beginning, she didn’t like ballet because she felt she was forced to go to the ballet school and felt restricted in the ballet forms. She preferred other types of dance such as modern dance or jazz dance. With no doubt, she liked exercising herself since then.
A year later…Chiaki’s teacher in ballet asked her if she
would want to dance on stage. Yes, she was picked out by the teacher, and of course, this was challenging.
“I was nervous, but once I started danc-ing in the center of the stage, it was FUN. When the audience clapped, I felt deeply touched,” she says.
After this event, Chiaki started to like ballet. She began to look forward to her les-
sons everyday, actually.
Practice, practice, and practice.In the fi rst year, Chiaki’s lessons were 2
or 3 times a week. After she was selected to perform on stage, she practiced from 7:30pm to midnight on weekdays, and all day on weekends. “My teacher was very strict. Al-though she was a Spartan kind of instructor, we, her students, liked her a lot. Everyone made an effort to do better,” she says.
Ballet training in a new environment.When Chiaki was 15 years old, she
moved to Monaco for more ballet training. The fact that her friend got a chance to go to Germany inspired Chiaki. “I was envious of her. I felt I wanted to do something,” she says. She stayed in Monaco for 10 months. (Monaco is lo-cated along the French Riviera, between the Mediterranean Sea and France, a few miles off the French border with Italy. Monaco is a European microstate.)
To the United States.She decided to come to the
School of American Ballet in
New York when she was 17. When she was 18, she auditioned in N. Y., which is consid-ered to be the center of auditions. Though 10 companies approached her, the reality was diffi cult. Her visa issue didn’t allow her to be hired by any of those companies.
However, it wasn’t the end of her luck. She turned 19… One day, she received a phone call from Orlando, FL. The person was the world renowned former artistic di-rector of Orlando Ballet : the late Mr. Fer-nando Bujones. He found her and told her to come down to Florida for an audition! That was such a pleasurable call, but at the same time, she faced another problem, “I didn’t have enough funds to buy air-tickets”… But again, it wasn’t the end of her luck. She re-ceived another call from a ballet school in Gainesville asking her to perform for their show. They bore all the expenses for her! Oh, she was blessed. She was able to visit Florida and meet Mr. & Mrs. Bujones.
Teri Mitchell and Chiaki Yasukawa
Don Quixote 3rd Act as Kitri10 MAR 2006
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The very first Japanese dancer at Orlando Ballet – Chiaki Yasukawa
A new life at Orlando Ballet.Yes, she passed the test in the Orlando
Ballet audition. She moved to Orlando and started to perform for Orlando Ballet Com-pany. All these 6 years, she comfortably worked with the late Mr. Bujones. “He re-spected and valued different cultures, includ-ing Japanese culture. I really felt supported. He was a father in my ballet life,” she says. It was truly diffi cult for her to accept his death (Nov. 2005). Since when he was carried to hospital last October, it was all sudden. It was a big loss…she was concerned how her future would be… “I was devastated by our loss of Fernando Bujones last year. I admired him as a dancer, director as well as a human being,” she comments. But in January, Or-lando Ballet welcomed another great artistic director: Bruce Marks. She is brightened and says, “I feel extremely lucky to work with such a professionally experienced man like Mr. Bruce. He is a very spiritual and artistic person. I am learning more and more from him everyday. I am so thankful to have a job that I love and I am defi nitely enjoying this moment of my life!”
Chiaki won a bronze medal in Italy at the International Competition and was also a fi nalist in the Korea International Compe-tition as well as a semi-fi nalist in the 2002 International Ballet Competition in Jackson, MS. This is Chiaki’s sixth season with Or-lando Ballet.
Between Japan and the U.S.Every year, she goes back to Japan to
perform and teach ballet. She says she feels different here and over there, “people don’t really know me over here, but I’m treated like a SOMEBODY over there since they know I perform in a foreign country not just in Japan. They look at me like a special guest. It’s an interesting feeling.”
Ballet is her life.As I have been viewing Chiaki, she is
quite a busy person. Besides working for
Orlando Ballet, she gives some private les-sons in Orlando area. She is going to chal-lenge USA International Ballet Competition (in Jackson, MS), in June, that is considered to be Ballet Olympics. It is the most diffi cult international ballet contest which she tried 4 years ago. As a ballerina, she has to keep herself in good shape. Diet and exercises are an important part of her life. “Ballet is good for discipline, good posture, and it keeps you slim!” she smiles.
Chiaki’s most memorable shows.The biggest roll she ever had is: Pas de
deux with Angel Corella of American Ballet Theatre (ABT) in “Le Corsaire”.
The roll she enjoyed herself the most is: The heroin for the fi rst time as Kitri in “Don Quixote”. Her parents visited from Japan and saw the show!
Maybe, one day, we will see her in the Japanese story “Madame Butterfl y” at Or-lando Ballet…?
See her on stage!This season: “A World of Dance”, 03/10-
12, at Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre Next season: “Raymonda”, 05/12-14,
at Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre Purchase tickets online: http://www.ticketmaster.com/venue/106535 Or Orlando Ballet Box Offi ce: 407.426.1739Visit Orlando Ballet web site: http://www.orlandoballet.org/
From Chiaki’s wardrobeThese costumes were worn by her at USA International Ballet Competition in 2002.
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6th annual Mr. & Miss ASA
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UCF was the fi rst to present an Asian American pageant on a college campus. Because of its success, Asian American pageants have spread to college cam-pus all over Florida. This year’s theme is “HOLLYWOOD!” and the goal of this year’s pageant is to educate the audi-ence and contestants on how Asians are presented in the media. All 16 con-testants complete in Essay, Cultural At-tire, Talent, Evening Wear, and On-stage Question & Answer.Tara Szczepanski, ASA President
Mr. ASA 2006 Chris Favis1st Runner Up: Quan Vu
2nd Runner Up: Bryan Nguyen
Miss ASA 2006 Jayne Alagano1st Runner Up: Angela Polito
2nd Runner Up: Kim Tran
12 MAR 2006
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A T h a i
meal is not consid-
ered as com-plete without soup. It is so common to see crowded soup stalls on the street, and boats meander along canals (Klong) and rivers in Thailand. From dawn to dusk, soup is eaten by eager patrons. Soups are generally served throughout the meal; the diners frequently take a spoon or two of soup to refresh their enjoyments. There are several soup dishes that consumers might want to have to make their Thai cuisine complete to go along with their other Thai dishes.
KAENG CHUT is a very mild soup cooked with meat and vegetable. Moreover, clear noodle is added to the dish itself to per-fect the taste for enthusiastic consumers. The dish is called “Kaeng Chut Woon Sen.” As it is tender to the taste, it makes a pleasant con-trast to spicier dishes. Thai sometimes vary the fl avor by adding coriander and spice, but this is a matter of personal taste.
KHAO TOM (rice soup), a rice soup is very common and well known meal in Thai-land. Khao Tom is similar to Kaeng Chut, but it has rice in it. The rice is very well cooked with large amount of water. Khao Tom is the best meal for those who have hangovers, sickness (fever, colds), and up-set stomachs.(Thai’s believe in its curative power.) Also Khao Tom is common meal for those who have diffi cult time chewing such as infants or elders. To fi nish, before serving, it may be seasoned with spice and Nam pla (fi sh sauce).
TOM YAM, a spicy and sour soup. Tom Yam soup is also known as the queen (pos-sibly the king) of all Thai soups. The most common soup for this is surely TOM YAM
Writer’s Profi leAssakorn Sae-Heng, A computer Engineering graduate at the UCF, is the head chef of Jas-mine Thai Cuisine&Sushi. Assakorn’s position for Thai food stemmed from countless hours of watching his mother prepare traditional Thai dishes and delicacies. The culinary-gene runs deep in the Sae-Heng family. His uncle, a renowned Thai chef in Holland, owns two successful Thai restau-rants in Amsterdam, while his older brother owns one in Tilburg, Holland.
Varieties of Thai soup By Assakorn Sae-Heng
KUNG, a delicious shrimp soup, fl avored by lemon grass, kariff lime leaves, shallots, chil-lies, and coriander leaves, fi nished off with a fi sh sauce and lemon juice. No other soup can be compared to this delicious prepara-tion, a combination of spice and fresh ingre-dients, with an extraordinarily subtle taste. It is so good that every Thai restaurants around the world ought to have it in their menus. (also some other Oriental restaurants such as Vietnamese)
It’s important to use chopsticks properly when you eat Asian Cuisine. It might take some time to practice, but it’s worth learn-ing it. Basics: How to Hold Chopsticks:• Hold the upper chopstick with the index
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tom of the thumb and the tip of the ring fi nger.
• Move the upper chopstick only when you pick up food.
* It’s impolite to hold chopsticks with fi ve fi ngers.
* See the photos for your reference. Bad manners:• Waving chopsticks above food dishes. • Sticking chopsticks into food instead of
picking them up. • Picking up a cup/bowl with the hand that
is holding your chopsticks. • Sucking chopsticks.
• Sticking chopsticks vertically into a bowl of rice.
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Tea was brought to Japan from China in the 9th century. Until the 12th century, tea was used for medical purposes, but later, it was consumed as a beverage.
The spirit of “the way of tea” is based on Zen philosophy. In the 12th century, “the way of tea” spread out as Zen did all over Ja-pan. And later, in the 15th century, Chanoyu was established under a fl amboyant culture of those days. Then, in the 16th century, Sen-no-Rikyu accomplished Wabicha style that is the origin of the present form of Chanoyu. After Sen-no-Rikyu’s death, Chanoyu was handed down by his descendants, and three schools “San Senke” were formed – Omote Senke, Ura Senke, and Mushanokoji Senke. These days, Chanoyu is attracting more peo-ple worldwide, not only in Japan.
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茶道Chanoyu—
Japanese Tea Ceremony
書道Shodo—
Japanese CalligraphyBy Teri Mitchell By Teri Mitchell
Writing letters with Fude and Sumi was an essential refi nement among the aristocracy and Bushi (warriors). Over time, it became common among the general public. Even now, it is melted into Japanese people’s lives in such a way that we write banners, signs, titles, cards, names, certifi cates, etc. for cer-emonial events and seasonal greetings.
For banners and signs, Kaisho (Square Style) is common, which is very clear and easy to read. For cards, Gyosho (Semicur-sive Style) is used often, which is handier to write and looks more artistic.
Please see the difference among these three scripts. This character means “daz-zling” and is a part of my name.
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Kaisho (Square Style)
Wabicha: The simple and decent style of Chanoyu
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Next Chinese New YearThe Year of the Pig—Feb 18, 2007
Prospect of the Year 今年運程Career 事業: Luck is improving. Should avoid being talkative.流年運程大有改善。但應懂得謹口慎言。
Fortune 財運:Incomes are fl owing in continuously. Be re-minded:” Satisfaction is Happiness”.正財收入源源不絕。切記知足常樂。
Romance 愛情:Solemn and lonely; without partners. Try to communicate more with friends.孤獨無伴。應設法與人溝通。
【 Monkey 猴 】Feb 6, 1932 – Jan 25, 1933Jan 25, 1944 – Jan 12, 1945Feb 12, 1956 – Jan 30, 1957Jan 30, 1968 – Feb 16, 1969Feb 16, 1980 – Feb 4, 1981Feb 4, 1992 – Jan 22 1993Jan 22, 2004 – Feb 8, 2005
Prospect of the Year 今年運程Career 事業: Able to develop business at outside. There are obstacles hidden, would involve with court case.可向外發展。但事業發展暗湧潛伏，易犯官非。
Fortune 財運:Do not plan big investment and gamble. Keep good saving.不宜作重大投資及賭博，應積谷防饑，減少額外開支。
Romance 愛情:Argues and quarrels always happen. Keep calm and steady.感情易起風波，易發生衝突。處事應保持冷靜克制。
Chinese Zodiac 2006
【 Rooster 雞 】Jan 26, 1933 – Feb 13, 1934Feb 13, 1945 – Feb 1, 1946Jan 31, 1957 – Feb 17, 1958Feb 17, 1969 – Feb 5, 1970Feb 5, 1981 – Jan 24, 1982Jan 23, 1993 – Feb 9 1994Feb 9, 2005 – Jan 28, 2006
Prospect of the Year 今年運程Career 事業: Troubles make things halt. Double your ef-fort and avoid argue.因去年犯太歲，運程會稍慢下來，今年只能夠收復失地，不宜發展新項目。
Fortune 財運:Be cautious with investment and prevent leakage of big cash.投資要格外小心，以防錢財大量外流。
Romance 愛情:Spare much time with your lover, develop love and harmony.多加溝通，感情上不會有大變化。
【 Sheep 羊 】Feb 17, 1931 – Feb 5, 1932Feb 5, 1943 – Jan 24, 1944Jan 24, 1955 – Feb 11, 1956Feb 9, 1967 – Jan 29, 1968Jan 28, 1979 – Feb 15, 1980Feb 15, 1991 – Feb 3, 1992Feb 1, 2003 – Jan 21, 2004
Horse—Jackie Chan April 7, 1954
Sheep—Zhang Ziyi Feb 9, 1979
Monkey—Michelle Kwan July 7, 1980
Rooster—Faye Wong Aug 8, 1969
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【 Horse 馬 】Jan 30, 1930 – Feb 16, 1931Feb 15, 1942 – Feb 4, 1943Feb 3, 1954 – Jan 23, 1955Jan 21, 1966 – Feb 8, 1967Feb 7, 1978 – Jan 27, 1979Jan 27, 1990 – Feb 14, 1991Feb 12, 2002 – Jan 31, 2003
Prospect of the Year 今年運程Career 事業: Facing diffi culties in and out. Be cautious with snobs doing things behind your back.工作內外交煎。認真地工作便可防是非。
Fortune 財運:Be very conservative with your investment. Keep saving.宜守不宜攻，不宜投資。設法省錢節流。
Romance 愛情:Frustrated and emotional, hurting friends easily. Should stay in peace with others.喜怒無常，易得失別人。應盡量以和為貴。
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Kitchen feng shui principles associate kitchens with prosperity and health. There-fore, it is one of the most important areas in homes.
Although keeping your kitchen clean is natural from a healthy living perspective, it is also one of the basic pillars of good feng shui. Also, clutter, even if its hidden from eyesight, should be tidied. Also, stale foods should be disposed of as soon as possible from decreasing good chi energy.
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According to what colors practioners have been using to represent the life ener-gies, each life area according to the bagua can be represented by a color. Also, each life area has an associated element (of the fi ve) to it: Bagua Life Area / Element / Corresponding ColorCareer / Water / BlackWisdom & Knowledge / Earth /Black, blue & greenFamily / Wood /Blue & GreenProsperity / Wood / Blue, Purple & red
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Very soon a new Japanese designer is going to succeed them as the most attrac-tive fashion designer in the world. His name is Jun Takahashi 高橋盾, who is said by VOGUE fashion magazine to be the fi rst Japanese fashion designer that could shock the Paris fashion circle.
Jun Takahashi created his own brand, UNDERCOVER, in 1994. At fi rst, he opened the shop, NOWHERE, in the Reverse Side of Harajuku with Nigo (the de-signer of BAPE). The size of the shop was very small, like a garage. However, due to its special style of rebellion and anti-war, it was a contender for a lot of Japanese fashion awards. At the same time, it attracted the at-tention of many teenagers. They were will-ing to stand in a queue and wait for the whole morning to buy an UNDERCOVER jacket
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The fi rst oversea branch store, which was just opened in Hong Kong on 28th January 2006, became the focus of all Hong Kong and Asian fashion magazines. UNDERCOVER, therefore, recently become the most famil-iar brand in Hong Kong. According to Jun Takahashi, he will soon found more oversea branch being over the world.
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In this group of Bluetooth headsets we’re looking not only at their usefulness when used with mobile phones, but particularly at their effectiveness when working with a PC. You can use a headset for multi-player games, cheap voice-over-IP phone calls, vid-eo conferencing and, with varying success, for speech recognition. This last application can be limited by the sound compression used to squeeze speech through the Blue-tooth link.
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UCF Lunar New Year Festival
drew 600
According to Central Florida Future, more than 600 people crowded into the Peg-asus Grand Ballroom Sunday night for the cultural celebration of the Vietnamese Lunar New Year.
Vietnamese Lunar New Year, also known as the Tet Festival started with a traditional Lion Dance performed by Vovinam, a Viet-namese martial arts group. After the open-ing, VASA Faculty Advisor, Karen Nguyen, VASA offi cers and fellow students presented U.S. National Anthem. MC, Maya Tran & Bryan Nguyen announced the start of the show. The 2-hour festival featured 4 Sea-sons Cultural Dance, cultural songs, skits, hip-hop dance, fashion show and martial arts. Miss Vietnam Florida 2006, Ms Destiny also helped to raise fund during the show.
Charity Trang Thach, the president of VASA hopes this event create awareness of the transforming Vietnamese American cul-tural identity at UCF and the Central Florida community. It gives a chance to appreciate the beauty and richness of the Vietnamese as a culture and as a people not as a war.
This event is sponsored by the Student Government Association, together with many local Asian Businesses like Saigon Radio, Global Media, Central Florida Fu-ture, US Int’l Realty, China Garden Res-taurant, King Health Center, Century 21, Capital Realty Group, Sunrise Lending, and Fusian Japanese.
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Chúc mừng năm mới / Cung chúc tân xuân
UCF Lunar New Year Festival
Feb 19, 2006
24 MAR 2006
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Mr. Young, the chairman of Vietnamese Association of Central Florida
VASA Faculty Advisor Karen Nguyen and Tammy Tran
VASA President Charity Trang Thach VASA Vice-President May Wong MC Maya Tran, also Miss Vietnam Florida 2005
4 Seasons, Theresa Mai and Monica Mai 4 Seasons, Theresa Mai and Myra Tran “I Never Thought” by Regina Tran “I Never Thought” by Bryan Nguyen
Miss Vietnam Florida 2006, Destiny taking donations from the crowd
“Rice Drum” Dance by St. Charles Youth Martial Arts by Vovinam Monica Mai at Salsa Dance by 4 Seasons
“When You Believe” Song by Rachel Tobillo Thinh Do, singing in Vietnamese and Cantonese “Thi Tham Mua Xuan” Song by Tammy Tran “Vietnamese Boy” Dance by VASA offi cers & members
25 MAR 2006
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26 MAR 2006
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representatives, and others who are in-terested in knowing more about Asian businesses and cultures.
This function provided us a great opportunity to share the Asian Culture and make connections with others.
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27 MAR 2006
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Featuring: Asian Student AssociationInternational Culture Night
Filipino Dance Troupe: “Maglalatik” (Noel Bondoc, Michael Gorion, Sean Cinco, & Chris Favis)
Laotian Dance—Vita Vongsamphanh
Chinese Fan Dance—Sishi Deng
Polynesian Dance—Jayne Alagano
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Three NAWBO Orlando Presidents: Lisa McDowell(future), Therese Smyntek(present), and Diane Sears(past)
Dr Puxiao Cen, from Florida Heart Group, discussed with around 30 participates about “Women’s Health”
Tara Szczepanski, ASA President
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It’s a busy restaurant supported by locals. 75% of the customers regularly come to Na-goya Sushi.
Danny & Jenny are the owners of Nagoya Sushi, who had another Japanese restaurant in New York, then moved to Orlando, and opened this successful restaurant on Novem-ber 9th in 2001.
Danny is a very creative Sushi chef. He’s not only focused on the great taste, he cares deeply about the presentation also. Looks good. Tastes good. The restaurant is kept
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With China booming, the ques-tions is no longer whether to get involved, but rather when and how. The answer for many hundreds of Amer-
ican companies is Hong Kong.Forty years ago, encouraged by a love of
Asia and the smell of opportunity, a young American with $500 in his pocket, set up a small logistics company in Japan. Four years later he relocated to Hong Kong and has been there ever since.
Today, James Thompson’s Crown Relo-cation has 100-plus locations in 43 countries. “But of all the places we operate, there is no place that accommo-
dates business like Hong Kong,” says Thompson.
The com-pany now has operations in seven cities across China, but maintains
its core business in Hong Kong. “The potential in China is huge, but we manage our business more effi ciently from Hong Kong,” he says.
Hong Kong’s role is clear to see. Eight years after the city’s successful change of sovereignty it has maintained its commer-cial and social freedoms, while gaining from its economic integration with the Chinese mainland.
Today about one third of China’s trade is routed through Hong Kong and close to 50 per cent of investment in China, comes from
Hong Kong.In recent years, interest in China has
largely been driven by the promise of low cost manufacturing, explains Steve Alexan-der, deputy executive director of the Hong
Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC).
“But the real story now is the strong growth in imports. Firstly, China needs the raw materials, parts and technologies to sustain its manufacturing industries. And secondly, China’s economic suc-cess has created a strong middle class – and these guys want to see more choices in their shops,” says Alexander.
But selling to China is not al-ways as simple as some hope. “Chinese consumers are increas-
ingly sophisticated,” explains Alexander. “If you want to succeed, you need to understand the Chinese customers, you need to tailor your product and you need a strong distribu-tion partner and competitive marketing.”
It’s a subject with which American-born Alexander is familiar. Prior to joining HKT-DC he was responsible for setting up factory operations and brand development for two foreign multinationals out of Beijing.
“I certainly encourage companies to look to China. You can’t afford to ignore it,” says Alexander. “And doing business through Hong Kong presents important advantages.”
David Holloway, chief operating offi cer of International Risk, a Pricewaterhousec-oopers risk management off-spin, agrees. “You’d be a fool to ig-nore China, but our ad-vice is, don’t leave your brains behind.”
Issues of new com-panies include lack of familiarity with local customs and business practices, diffi culty in identifying the right partners and the language, says Holloway.
Holloway’s advice is to fi nd a good busi-ness partner in Hong Kong.
“This gives you resource to a well estab-lished legal system and the transparency and expertise of our fi nancial services and ac-countancy professionals. Plus Hong Kong is an easy place to visit and corruption is close to non-existent.”
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Events Date Venue Highlight
Hong Kong Int’l Auto Parts Fair April 08 - 11 AsiaWorld Expo – organized by HKTDC
Auto and motorcycle parts and accessories, auto and motorcycle systems and technology, equipment and tools for parts and ac-cessories manufacturing
Taispo: Taipei Int’l Sporting Goods Show
April 10 - 13 Taipei World Trade Center
Fitness equipment, golf equipment, fi shing gear, camping sup-plies, sports accessories, sporting balls, water sports equipment, sports protective devices, skateboards, sportswear
Hong Kong Electronics Fair 2006 (Spring Edition)
April 14 - 17 Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre – organized by HKTDC
Audio visual products, digital imaging, electronic accessories, electronics manufacturing services (EMS), electronic parts, home appliances, multimedia, offi ce automation and equipment
China (Shenzhen) International Gifts, Handicrafts, Watches & Houseware Fair
April 18 - 21 Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center
Handicrafts, souvenirs and premiums, watches and clocks, houseware, stationery and offi ce supplies, electronics, toys, handbags, fashion accessories, travel goods
Hong Kong Houseware Fair 2006 April 21 - 24 Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre – organized by HKTDC
Artifi cial fl owers, bathroom accessories, cleaning and sup-plies, furniture, gardening and outdoor accessories, general houseware items, health and personal care items, handicrafts, hardware and DIY products
2006 International Auto Parts & Ac-cessories Fair and Conference
May 15 - 17 Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre
OEM products including engine parts, chassis parts, body and exterior parts, aftermarket products including tools, appearance products, performance parts, replacement parts
2006 April Trade Show Highlights in Asia Source: www.tdctrade.com
OverviewChinese Export Commodities Fair, also
called Canton Fair, inaugurated in the Spring of 1957, is held twice a year in Spring and Autumn. It is China’s largest trade fair, a fair of the highest level, and of the largest busi-ness turnover. Preserving its traditions, the Fair is a comprehensive and multifunctional event of international importance. Thou-sands of exhibitors representing Chinese international trade companies and manu-facturers will be present. They will exhibit over 100,000 kinds of goods. The fair will be held in a complex with an exhibition space of 170,000 square meters. There will be more than fi ve thousand 3-by-3-square-meter booths. The 2005 fairs earned a com-bined total of US$58.6 billion worth of busi-ness turnover, and were attended by 195,464 visitors in the spring session and 177,000 in the fall.
Exhibition HallsThere are thirty four exhibition halls. The
details are as follows:
Phase I : Apr. 15 - 20 CECF Pazhou Complex Industrial Products CECF Liuhua Complex Textiles and Garments
Phase II : Apr. 25 - 30 CECF Pazhou Complex Consumer Goods CECF Liuhua Complex Gifts
Guangzhou–The Location of Canton FairWhile Beijing holds the political reigns
and Shanghai tightens its growing fi nancial control, Guangzhou represents the factory muscle of China’s growth. Located at the
The Chinese Export Commodities Fair (Canton Fair) Spring Fair 2006 (99th Session) - the Largest Show in ChinaVenue: Chinese Export Commodities Fair (Pazhou) Complex (Xingang Dong Road, Haizhu, Guangzhou, China) Chinese Export Commodities Fair (Liuhua) Complex (117 Liu Hua Road, Guangzhou, China)
head of the Pearl River Delta, Guangzhou’s tentacles of small industrial plants stretch in many directions and have turned the numer-ous farm hamlets between itself and Hong Kong into factory towns. With its dual repu-tations for business and dining, Guangzhou normally inter-relates the two. With their ‘The mountains are high and the emperor is far away’ ambivalence toward and non-ac-ceptance in the Beijing halls of power, the Cantonese have a reputation for possessing a ’Show me the money’ mentality.
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33 MAR 2006
ASIA BUSINESS
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REGULARBallroom-LinedanceAt Casselberry Senior Center (at Secret Lake Park, 200 N. Triplet Lake Dr., Casselberry 32707): Every Monday (for beginners) from 7:30~9:30pm; and Thursday (for more ad-vanced), 7~9:30pm. $5 per person.At L. Claudia Allen Senior Center (1840 Mable Butler Ave., Orlando 32805): Every Friday (for beginners), 1:30~3:00pm. Donation accepted.Contact Ivan and Cecilia Mao at 407-222-8747 or [email protected].
Orlando Badminton ClubEvery Wednesday (6:30-10pm), Friday (6:30-9pm) and Sunday(12:30-4pm) at Orlando Fitness & Racquet Club, 825 Courtland St (by Lee Rd and I-4). Contact Krishna Balwalli at 407-361-4735 or email [email protected].
Qi Gong PracticeCome and learn every Sunday at 10am Lake Eola in Orlando, FL. Located on the east side of Lake near the gazebo. Call Mark at 407-235-5828 for details. www.falundafa.org
Ch’an Buddhism MeditationDharma Drum Mountain Buddhism Associa-tion (DDMBA), meet every 1st & 3rd Saturday 10:00am-12:30pm at Southeast Branch Library (On Hoffner & 436), 5575 S. Semoran Blvd., Orlando, FL 32822, FREE, meditation & book study. 407-538-6491, email: [email protected]
Local Table Tennis Club meets every Tuesday and Thursday Nights, 6-10pm at Winter Park Christian Church, 760 N. Lakemont Dr. All levels of players are welcome. We play for fun, and also offer Professional coaching and a Robot for training. Please call Adam at 407-854-6301 or www.owpttc.org.
Monday evening Asian Social get together and get it started, meets at diverse location 6pm on Monday, Contact Mi Hoshino at 407.947.2031.
SPECIALAsian American Chamber of Com-merce Business After Hours Workshop -“How to apply a Micro-Loan” March 23(Thur) 6:00 – 8:00pm. Disney/SBA National Entrepreneur Center 315 East Robinson St Suite 100 Orlando. Cost: Free. Info/RSVP Michelle Kim 407-581-7492 Email [email protected]
11th Annual Philippine FestivalApril 7, 8 & 9, 2006. Fri - 4 PM to 11 PM; Sat - 11 AM to 11 PM; Sun - 11 A.M TO 8 P.M.Philippine Cultural Enrichment Complex, 14301 Nine Eagles Drive, Tampa, FL 33626. For more informa-tion, contact Joey Omila at (813) 925-1232 or visit www.bayanihanartscenter.org
International Folk Festival April 29 (Sat) 10am – 7pm, City of Casselberry City Hall Campus. “A day of celebra-tion and sharing of the world’s culture: Art, Crafts, Dance, Music, and Ethnic Foods and
Drinks. Bringing together our diverse community to advance international understanding, goodwill, and peace through world fellowship.” For more information, contact Hank Lander, Event Chairman at 407-699-7442 or [email protected]. Corporate sponsorships and vendor spaces are also still available.
Asia Fest & Dragon Boat Festival 2006Come join the Tampa Asian community by attending this year’s Asia Fest & Dragon Boat Festival 2006. It is a showcase of different Asian performances and drag-on boat races that takes place in Downtown Tampa on Channelside. Asia Fest & Dragon Boat Festival will take place on Saturday, April 29, 2006 from 10:30am - 2pm. Admission is free and different venues will sell cultural food representing the diversity of Asia.
Asian Gala 2006 presented by Asian American Heritage Council, May 13 (Sat) - 6:30pm at Orlando Marriot Downtown, 400 West Livingston St, $45/adult and $20/child, Corpo-rate Table available for $600. Contact Rachel Siu at 407-679-2433, Victor Alzona at 321-287-7611; Saigon Radio, Tom Nguyen at 407-422-6229. Proceeds go to Asian American Student Scholarship Fund.
Thai Food Festival Ayothaya Thai Restaurant, 7555 West Sand Lake Road, Orlando, till April 30, 407-345-0040. Serving authentic Thai Cuisine and giving out lots of gifts.
Asian American Chamber of CommerceContact Rina Brothers at 321-239-3525 or email [email protected] www.asianamericanchamber.org
Asian American Heritage Council— “Together we accomplish more!” to preserve the culture and heritage of Asians, to recognize and honor exemplary community leadership that enhances the quality of life and image of Asian Americans, and to reward Asian American students with scholarship grants to motivate them to excel.www.aahc-cfl.org
Asian American Women AssociationContact Becky Szymanski at [email protected]
Chinese American Association of Central Florida (CAACF) 中佛州中美協會www.orlandochinese.com
Chinese School of CAACF 中佛州中華學校www.orlandochineseschool.org
Chinese School of Tomorrow 明曰中文學校http://www.ocst.org
Han Foundation is to support and encourage those Cultural, Educational, Social and Environmental values that contribute to making our society more humane and our world more livable. www.hanwaves.org
J.Club— Japan oriented organizationprovides exposure to the unique culture and fascinating experiences of JapanContact Terri Mitchell at [email protected]
Organization of Chinese Americans – South Florida Chapter 美華協會Winnie Tang PO Box 56-2124, Miami, FL 33256 305-753-8791
Orlando Chinese Professionals As-sociation (OCPA) 奧蘭多中國專業人仕協會www.ocpa-usa.org
UCF Asian Student Associationwww.ucfasa.org
UCF Vietnamese American Student Associationhttp://vasa.ucf.edu [email protected]
USF Vietnamese Student Associationwww.usfvsa.org
United Chinese Associations of FL華人聯合會18250 NW 2nd Ave, Miami 305-651-3800
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Tongue diagnosis is a vital diagnostic in-strument used in Chinese medicine. Tongue diagnosis dates to the Shang Dynasty which began c.1600 B.C. and ended c.1000. It is much easier to learn and less subjective than pulse diagnosis. The tongue will show the depth and nature (hot, cold, etc.) of an im-balance and it is less affected by short-term infl uences such as nervousness. The tongue is also useful as a measurement tool to gauge the progress of a disorder.
The tongue is considered to be an exte-rior part of the body because it’s in almost contact with the air - the exterior. This is certainly different from the American view but extremely productive. An acupuncturist or herbalist will, in the mind’s eye, overlay a tongue with several different maps. Each map is shaped by the diagnostic model or system which it represents.
The diagram on the left represents the
internal organs. The center diagram repre-sents the body as having three parts - upper burner, middle burner, and lower burner. The diagram on the right represents the body as having two parts - interior and exterior.
The practitioner examines the general and local shape, and the color of both the tongue body and coat. A healthy tongue will be pink (like a kitten or puppy’s tongue) and moist with a thin clear or white coat. Thin is defi ned as a coat through which the tongue body can be seen. Some signs of imbalance or pathology are red body, yellow coat, and thick coat like mozzarella cheese, very dry body or cracks in the coat or body itself.
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About Chiropratic Doctors of Chiropractic frequently treat
people with musculoskeletal complaints such as joint pain, neck pain, low back pain and sciatica. Chiropractors also treat patients with osteoarthritis, spinal disk conditions, carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, sprains, and strains. They can also give nutritional advice on how to age gracefully and to help prevent the onset of many of the most com-mon ailments including heart disease, diabe-tes, obesity and chronic fatigue.
All about preventionsChiropractors believe in natural and con-
servative methods of health care. Doctors of chiropractic have a deep respect for the hu-man body’s ability to heal itself without the use of surgery or medication. These doctors devote careful attention to the biomechanics, structure and function of the spine, its effects on the musculoskeletal and neurological sys-tems, and the role played by the proper func-tion of these systems in the preservation and restoration of health. The nervous system is
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the master system in the body and controls and coordinates all other systems such as re-spiratory, digestive, muscular, immune, etc. The intention of the chiropractic adjustment is to remove any disruptions or distortions of this energy fl ow in the nervous system that may be caused by slight vertebral misalign-ments. Training for medical doctors and Chi-ropractors is similar; however the treatment methods are different.
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Too many people live in pain or worse yet - treat only the symptoms without fi xing the underlying cause of the problem. Many conditions such as low back pain, neck pain, numbness, and fatigue and auto accident injuries can be treated successfully through Chiropractic and nutritional supplementa-tion.
Dr. Gary King, with 7 years of Chiropractic practice, opened the King Health Center clinic in Winter Park. His mission is to educate the public about how to live a healthier, more vibrant life without drugs or surgery. The staff speaks Korean, Chinese, Vietnamese and English to ef-fectively communicate with the diverse variety of patients in the Central Florida area. For more in-formation, please call 407-672-1115 or visit www.kinghealthcenter.com
By Dr. Gary King
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Some patients report immediate relief after lying on the spinalator table
Dr. Gary King checks a patient’s spine for potential problem areas
37 MAR 2006
ASIA HEALTH
The purpose of National Colorectal Can-cer Awareness Month is to promote preven-tion and early detection of colorectal cancer.
Colorectal cancer can either develop in the colon or rectum and if undetected or left untreated it spread to other parts of the body. A healthy colon and rectum are a vital part of a properly functioning digestive system. Except for skin cancer, colorectal cancer is the second deadliest cancer in men and the third leading cause of death in women in the United States. And it is the second most pre-ventable cancer behind lung cancer.
There are several risk factors associ-ated with developing colorectal polyps or colorectal cancer: family history, ethnic background, a diet that is high in fat, aging, limited physical activity, obesity, diabetes and smoking.
Your chances of developing colorectal cancer greatly increase if a family member such as a parent, sibling, grandparent, aunt or uncle has been diagnosed with the dis-ease.
The highest rates of colorectal cancer can be found among African American men.
It is recommended that men and women, once they reach 50 years of age, begin get-ting regular colorectal screening tests. If you have family history of colorectal cancer, colorectal polyps or inflammatory bowel disease then you should talk with your doc-tor about early intervention before the age of 50.
Since colorectal cancer is largely pre-ventable research has shown that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables and low in fat low-ers your risk of developing colorectal can-
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.
Dementia is a deterioration of your ability to think, learn, and remember as clearly and as quickly as you once did. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. Alzheimer’s disease may include includes behavioral symp-toms and personality changes in its middle and late stages. Most cases of Alzheimer’s disease are caused by a complex combina-tion of genetic factors and increasing age. Lower education levels and serious head injuries may also be risk factors.
People normally tend to have some memory loss they age. However, Al-zheimer’s disease causes significant, progressive loss of memory, judgment, and other mental skills. Eventually this can limit your ability to handle everyday activities. Behavioral symptoms may in-clude anxiety, irritability, restlessness, ag-gression, and wandering and tend to vary widely from patient to patient. Impaired judgment is often a serious concern.
Right now, there is no way to cure Alzheimer’s disease or to stop its course. However, certain medications may tem-porarily slow its progression in some patients in early or middle stages of the
disease. Medications are also available to treat the behavioral problems of Alzheimer’s disease. Often changing the patient’s sur-roundings to suit his or her needs is a more effective strategy. A calm environment and structured daily routine seem to work best. Keep in mind that these patients should be gently encouraged to help themselves as much as possible in order to keep their brain active and functioning.
Scientists are searching for ways to pre-vent Alzheimer’s disease, but to date, no treatments, drugs, or other measures have proven to be effective. Nevertheless, many experts agree that a “brain healthy” lifestyle may help:• Engage in intellectually stimulating ac-
tivities.• Stay socially active.• Eat a healthy diet.• Exercise regularly.• Avoid tobacco totally, and avoid exces-
sive alcohol consumption.• Maintain healthy blood pressure and cho-
lesterol levels.• Control diabetes.
If someone in your family has Al-zheimer’s disease, you may feel over-whelmed.These tips might help you:
• Talk with others who understand. Join a support group or ask for support from family and friends. You might also want to find a support group for the Alzheim-er’s patient.
• Keep your loved one involved. Social activities are important, and many pa-tients can stay involved in normal family life. Scheduling regular outings is help-ful for some patients.
• Simplify tasks. Lower your expectations when needed to match your loved one’s abilities. If managing a checkbook be-comes too complex, change the focus to something that is more manageable.
• Hang on to your personal interests and hobbies. Stay involved in the hobbies or activities that refresh you and add to your physical and mental strength.
• Take a break. Check out respite care, adult day care, or other community services that can free you from your re-sponsibilities occasionally.
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cer. Alcohol should be consumed in moder-ate amounts. Smoking cessation is highly recommended since it will reduce your colorectal and lung cancer risk. Lastly it is recommended that you participate in some form of physical activity such as walking, gardening, climbing steps, etc. 5 days per week for a minimum of 30 to 60 minutes.
Alzheimer’s Disease – You and Your Family Puxiao Cen, M.D.
38 MAR 2006
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