Flood of new interest in simple water therapy

BERLIN: Most Germans have heard of Father Kneipp. Whether hydrotherapy, herbal tea, light foods or long walks come to mind, there are a lot of things attributed to 19th century Bavarian priest Rev Sebastian Kneipp, although initially at least, he advocated chiefly the utilization of hot and cold water to boost the health of sickly people.

A taste of northern exposure

Given the country's enormity, it is hardly surprising that distinct differences exist between the cuisine of the northern and southern regions of China. Different crops flourish in their respective climates and soil; there is varying seasonality and composite ethnic groups along with assorted bordering countries.

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Reel life

A prophetic article published in 1908 begged three questions: Will a Chinese athlete ever have the honor to call himself an Olympian? Will a Chinese flag bearer ever proudly lead a team to the Olympic stadium? Is it too much of a dream that China will one day host the Olympic Games?

True tragedies that inspired new TV drama

If 10,000 women saw a TV series, and half of them went for a mammogram, at least 15,000 people, including the women's families, would benefit.

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New Year resolution

Yesterday in Beijing I celebrated the Lantern Festival, the 15th day of the first lunar month which marks the last day of the Chinese New Year celebration. I enjoyed eating chewy rice balls boiled in water, and tried organizing a mahjong game with my American roommates.

Successful quest for traditional China

I came to Beijing six months ago with an image of China that was based on a lot of reading about China since my early childhood, on meeting with Chinese colleagues and visitors to Israel and on very few short visits to China.

A question of the left being right - and normal

Expat blogger Ben Ross (www.benross.net) recently sparked debate with his post on the novelty of being a left-handed foreigner in a land full of right-handers. Ross, an American who lived in Fuzhou, Fujian province, recounted his experience at a Chinese Christmas party in the United States under the title, No Lefties in China?:

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