2021

The Power of Myths and Iversøn Rangi – A Talented Truku Artist

Joseph Campbell has written that myths are a cultural framework for a society or people to educate their young and to provide them with a means of coping with their passage through the different stages of life. (Please click or tap on any thumbnail to view it in full screen and make it readable.)   […]

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Adults and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) – an Overview

Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) often face unique challenges. Characterized by difficulties in focusing, impulsivity, and hyperactivity, ADHD can persist into adulthood. Its impact on work, relationships, and daily functioning can be profound. While diagnosis and treatment have improved, understanding and support remain essential to help adults with ADHD thrive in various aspects

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A Chinese Fable : The Carp that Leapt Over the Dragon Gate

The following ancient Chinese fable about the value of persistence as a pathway to success was told to Chinese students and would-be government officials preparing to take their final and  imperial examinations. (Please click or tap on any thumbnail to view it in full screen and make it readable.)     This Article was published

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Volunteers – Our Community Treasures

The concept of “volunteerism” for the ladies of the Taipei International Women’s Club (TIWC), a community service organization, has an interesting beginning, which dates back to life in Taiwan during the 1950s. (Please click or tap on any thumbnail to view it in full screen and make it readable.)     This Article was published

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Leland Lee : An International Star from Taiwan

There is something about Leland Lee’s smile that immediately captures the attention, for it is a smile that completely illuminates his entire face, while beckoning a smile in response. And there is something about Leland Lee’s artwork, which causes people to instantly stop in their tracks and want to spend their time carefully looking at

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Lansing Chen : Founder of the Shofu Ikebana Association in Taiwan

The first month of the Lunar New Year is a time after the wet winds of winter depart and the  return of daily sunshine brings a renewed sense of energy, life and creativity. It is a time of celebration and paying respect to the essence of spring – new life. Ikebana is the Japanese art

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The Taiwan Foundation for the Blind – A Beacon of Hope

“Hope, we give hope.” These were the words that I kept hearing during my two visits to the Taiwan Foundation for the Blind’s Taipei office, where I met with Miss I-Chun Liu, Chief Executive Director and Ms. Linda Chou, Researcher. “We are an organization that holds hope for our society and we are dedicated to

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Cordon Bleu Chef Ronny Chiu – Staying Healthy During COVID

There’s no doubt about it, stress eating has become a number one global choice for coping with worry during this pandemic. So, what is “stress eating?” It’s an unhealthy eating mechanism that people choose when something triggers negative or overwhelming emotions to situations which are often beyond their control. To soothe or calm themselves, they

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The Lunar New Year and Children at Play

Traditional children’s games and toys have undergone a number of changes over the past hundred years. The simple handcrafted leaf boats of rural China have given way to sophisticated computer games. However, there is a growing trend among parents and educators to return to non-tech or traditional toys and games for  children, especially during Covid

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