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- A Quick Introduction to Chinese Chess: XiangqiXiangqi (or Xiangchi), often referred to as Chinese chess, is a fantastic game that will challenge strategic-minded players of all ages
- 2011 Guide to Local Chinese New Year Parades and EventsExperience the cultural festivities of the Lunar new year through lion parades, lantern festivals, and Asian-inspired dance, music, and arts and crafts in Los Angeles and Orange counties in California.
- The Chinese City of Guangzhou's Parks Are Now FreeNo more admission fees to Guangzhou city parks, as of July 1.
- Aggressive Chess Opening Guide: The Chinese DragonThe aggressive dragon opening of the Sicilian Defense is known for its cut-throat nature. The Chinese variation will take your opponents off guard with a sound pawn sacrifice from the Black side.
- Go: The Chess of Ancient China'Go', like chess, is easy to learn but takes a lifetime to master. Learn how to play this simple but engaging game, which is growing in popularity all throughout the United States.
Four Great Games Compared: Chess, Go, Scrabble and BridgeI compare these four great games on various traits
World's Most Popular Board GamesWhat are the world's most popular board games? This article discusses three of the most popular board games--Chess, Xiangqi, & Monopoly.- The Ruy Lopez: Popular Opening Move in ChessThis describes its beginnings in a monastery to its use today. It even gives a helpful hint for playing it.
- Budget Hostels in Chengdu, ChinaAre you traveling to Chengdu, China? Do you need a place to stay? Don't worry. Cheap budget hostels in Chengdu, China, abound. For those who want to find budget lodging in this Sichuan capital, check out this helpful article.
Interesting China Facts and TriviaThis trivia quiz features challenging China trivia questions and answers. Share these interesting China facts with friends.
TravelTips And Information For Hanoi, VietnamA brief yet informative overview of some tourist attractions in Hanoi, Vietnam.
Interesting Vietnam Facts and TriviaThis fun trivia quiz features challenging Vietnam trivia questions and their answers. Share these interesting Vietnam facts with friends.- The History of Blizzard Entertainment's Video Games - Complete ListBlizzard Entertainment is an age-old videogame production company. Today the company is incredibly successful and highly known for its title World of Warcraft.
Travelogue of China: Concert Band Tour to Beijing and ShanghaiTravelogue of my experiences, musings and observations in Beijing and Shanghai, China, 5-15 June 2006.- The Chances of Winning Games About "Luck"This article seeks to find out if these games that are seemingly ruled by luck are really so...or are they just ruled by smart players?
- San Francisco City GuideOverview of the Greater San Francisco area
- "Tiger Mother" Model of Parenting Falls Prey to Flawed AssumptionsFor the "Chinese-style" household, all it takes to be a good parent are extreme expectations, zero tolerance, and a healthy dose of ridicule when necessary. Hey, what's not to love?
- John Woo's Red Cliff is a Triumph of Epic FilmmakingHis return to Chinese cinema is vastly superior to his Hollywood output.
- A Few Interesting Facts on Switzerland, India, Cuba and China.Some of the Chinese inventions are: wheelbarrow, compass, parachute, fire crackers, matches, paper, printing, chopsticks, porcelain, propeller, ice cream etc.
- Mythological Creatures: DragonThe Chinese are the first culture to mention dragons prominently in their mythology and beliefs. The dragon is believed to be a creature of prosperity, fortune and abundance.
- The Mechanical Turk: An Early Form of AutomationAlthough it was eventually proved a hoax, a chess playing machine called Turk amazed audiences in Europe and America for almost a century...
- Board Games for SeniorsPlaying board games may help seniors with memory, improving relationships, reducing the risk of dementia, and enhancing verbal skills through left and right-brain hemisphere functions. Find out why Scrabble and Chinese Checkers make the list.
- Book Review: Romance of the Three KingdomsCompiled in two volumes, the Romance of the Three Kingdoms is considered to be a class in Asian literature.
Another LA StoryCity of Angels. Home of the Stars. La La Land. With its cultural enclaves, temperate weather and movie star glitz, Los Angeles is unlike any other city. From Santa Monica to Downtown and up to Hollywood, it's easy for anyone to get lost in this jungle.- Hobbies for SeniorsOnce you get to that point in life when you have a lot of free time you'll want to make sure that it doesn't turn into wasted time. Thinking through your free time options and making good choices can make your senior moments happy ones.
- Review of the West Wing Season 3 DVDAn episode by episode guide to the popular political show The West Wing, Season 3, on DVD.
- How to Make Your Own Board GamesGames are a favorite pastime for many people but when you purchase a half-dozen or more you've tied some money up in them. Here's how to make a deluxe game set yourself.
Gift Books for Young Readers of Science TopicsHere is a guide to new books available this gift giving season that will delight the young readers and grown-ups on your list who are curious about science topics.- Review of The White Swan Hotel in Guangzhou, ChinaThe White Swan Hotel in Guangzhou, China is a luxury hotel that prides itself on its service. This five star hotel is located on Shamian Island by the famous Pearl River and is surrounded by fantastic restaurants and shops catering to visitors.
- Computing in Your HomeHome Office The in-home office has the same basic requirements as the one-person office. The exception to this is that the in-home office computer user may have stricter place limitations than the one-person office.
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