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Street Food in Beijing, Parts 1 & 2 video
In this excellent 2-part video telecast, Tony Cheng takes to the streets of Beijing to experience its street food. Whichever shape or form, the Chinese love their food! However, it can come with a cost in today’s fast-paced world and age of convenience. China’s economy is expanding at an astounding rate – but its waistlines... »
Sweet smelling sweat keeps mosquitoes at bay
Source: Telegraph.co.uk Now scientists have discovered key differences in the body odours produced by people who are more prone to insect bites compared to those who seem resistant – they have lower levels of fruity smelling compounds in their sweat. The researchers found that these compounds, known as ketones, repel mosquitoes. People... »
Disney buys Marvel Entertainment for $4-billion U.S.
The Walt Disney Company has agreed to acquire Marvel Entertainment, Inc. for $4-billion (U.S.) in cash and stock, the two companies announced on Monday, August 31. This is mixing the likes of fast-action superheroes Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, and the X-Men with lovable Mickey Mouse and sweet Snow White. Disney is getting more than... »
Marriage impact “surviving cancer”
The results of a new study to be published in November will show that marriage could impact “surviving cancer.” Reported in the BBC News: Married people are more likely to survive cancer, whereas those going through a break-up have the worst chance of beating it, a study shows. CANCER SURVIVAL Married – 63% survival after five years and... »
The First Annual Hmoobfest
We know immigrants face many challenges in their adopted country. One of the challenges for the parents and elders is culture preservation. It is only natural for them to want the younger generation to continue with centuries-old practices and traditions. Equally natural is the younger generation wanting to embrace the culture and ways of... »
Can you pass the World’s Easiest Quiz?
Isn’t the Internet wonderful? The migration of email from academic and government circles to the general public means we can easily connect and exchange information with people on the other side of the world instantaneously. Of course, many more have reconnected with old friends or long-lost relatives through email. For many, searching the web for... »
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