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Have you started to experience some pain in your foot after increasing the amount of time you spend running each day? If so, you may have a stress fracture. These kinds of fractures often occur when a person uses their feet more often than usual, whether they are running, participating in a new exercise or even walking much more than they normally would. Instead of trying to deal with the pain, you can take action to receive treatment and get the relief you need. Visit the Podiatrist for X-rays Although you may have a good idea of what is wrong with your foot, it is crucial to have it checked out by a podiatrist who will take a set of X-rays to determine if there is really a fracture or not. Stress fractures are sometimes extremely small. If you are dealing with severe pain and the podiatrist does not see anything unusual on the X-ray, it may be necessary to do a CT scan. The CT scan provides an in-depth view of the foot at assorted angles, allowing the podiatrist to easily see what is wrong with your foot. The type of treatment you will need depends solely on the severity of the fracture. The podiatrist may tell you to simply rest and keep your foot elevated. However, you may need to wear a cast for an extended period. Orthotic boot walkers are occasionally given to patients with fractures. The boot walkers keep the foot protected while allowing the patient to continue walking as they normally would without crutches. Consider Eating Fruits and Vegetables That Promote Healing If you are not eating properly and often consume only junk food, it may take longer for your injury to heal, and that means it will take even longer for you to get back to doing the things you love to do. Foods containing vitamin C are known to help with the healing process. There are plenty of foods that contain vitamin C. Some of the options include: Grapefruit Oranges Green Bell Pepper Cauliflower Mango Kale These are just some of many fruits and vegetables containing vitamin C. You can even make a flavorful vitamin-packed smoothie by blending mango, oranges, grapefruit and kale together. As long as you are consuming some of these fruits and vegetables by eating them on their own or adding them to your meals, you may be able to heal from your injury a bit faster because your body will get the vitamin C that it needs. A stress foot fracture is often uncomfortable and even quite painful. However, treatment options are available. You may need to see a podiatrist to confirm the injury and receive the right treatment based on the severity of your injury. In the meantime, you can promote healing by making sure you are getting enough vitamin C. To learn more, contact a podiatrist like Jeffrey M Marks...read more
Studies show that up to 80 percent of adults deal with some sort of issue with their feet. This can be detrimental and debilitating, as on average, adults take upwards of 6,000 steps in a single day and spend a good amount of time on their feet. If you want to be sure that your feet remain comfortable and free of any sorts of problems, you should consider some guidelines that will let you get the most out of your foot health. With this in mind, read the tips below and apply them in your life, as you also reach out to an orthotics company like Camden County Foot & Ankle Center that can help you further. Tip #1: Get A Quality Set Of Shoe Inserts No two people have identical feet, yet the vast majority of shoes produced are created with a one size fits all approach. In order to get around some of the comfort problems associated with buying a shoe, you can set yourself up with some quality inserts. These inserts can add arch to your feet if you are flat footed, or even your feet out if you have high arches. A set of insoles can add extra cushion to your shoes, while heel liners can give you bracing to avoid pain. An orthotics professional should be able to help you with any of these issues. Tip #2: Engage In Foot Stretches Since you put your feet through a lot on a regular basis, make sure that you stretch them out. This way, you will decrease the amount of exhaustion, cramping and pain that comes with the territory. You can also get your feet massaged by a professional to add to the comfort and make sure that you can get through your days with ease. Tip #3: Invest In Great Pairs Of Socks Foot health hinges upon not just the right shoes, but also the right socks. In order to get through the seasons, you should only wear high quality socks made with the finest materials. In this regard, you should turn to either cotton or wool socks. This is particularly important in the winter months, since it will keep your feet dry for the long haul and also help you to avoid blisters and other forms of discomfort. Start with these three tips and take advantage of them to make sure that you are able to keep your foot health a...read more
If you suffer from diabetes, doctor visits will be a regular part of your life. Not only will you have to see your general practitioner regularly, but you will also need to see other types of doctors, including a podiatrist. People with diabetes are at risk for developing ulcers on their feet, which is why you will need to see a podiatrist regularly. With the right steps, you might be able to prevent developing diabetic ulcers on your feet. Here are a few tips that could help you with this. Understand why they occur The first step in preventing diabetic ulcers is understanding why they form in the first place. The main reasons people with diabetes are prone to foot ulcers are due to poor circulation and nerve damage. Both of these issues are common with people that have diabetes, and approximately 15% of people with diabetes end up developing foot ulcers. If you experience tingling, weakness, or stinging in your feet, you may have nerve damage and poor circulation. If so, you are more likely to develop ulcers on your feet. By understanding this, you may be able to take some additional steps to reduce your chances of developing these harmful sores. Wear the right footwear One of the main things you should do is wear the right footwear. Wearing compression socks is a good place to start. These socks keep the right amount of pressure on your feet and shins, and this is good for keeping the circulation moving in these areas. Secondly, wear shoes that are comfortable and that fit your feet well. If you are not sure what shoes are the best, ask a foot doctor. A foot doctor can offer a variety of options that you could choose from. Take care of your feet Taking care of your feet is also an important step in preventing foot ulcers. To do this, you should visually inspect your feet each day. If your nails need to be trimmed or if you have calluses or other types of problems on your feet, visit a foot doctor. Let a foot doctor handle all these tasks for you. In addition, if you find any type of open sore or wound on your foot, you should place antibiotic cream on it immediately. You should also make an appointment with a podiatrist. Small wounds like this may seem like they are not important, but this is not the case. These small wounds, if left untreated, can end up turning into foot ulcers. Once you have foot ulcers, you take the risk of losing your foot. Living with diabetes does require visiting the doctor more often, but this is important if you want to stay healthy. To keep your feet healthy and free from problems, contact a podiatrist, like those at Rocky Mountain Foot & Ankle, today to schedule an...read more
Corns are rough patches of thickened skin that often appear on the heels as well as the tops and sides of the toes. Usually, corns are not a major cause for concern. However, they can become quite sore after a long day on your feet. If your corns are becoming sore by the end of the day, try these treatments to ease the discomfort. Eucalyptus Essential Oil Rub Eucalyptus oil is known for its soothing, cooling properties. It also helps fight off infections, which may be useful if your corns are rubbing on your shoes, leading to broken skin. To use eucalyptus oil on your calluses, start by mixing 2 – 3 drops of the essential oil with a mild carrier oil, such as almond or olive oil. (The full strength oil may cause some minor skin irritation, and diluting it prevents this.) Rub the mixture into your corn, using the tips of your fingers to massage the area in a circular motion. Then, put on a pair of socks to keep the oil in place. Repeat as often as needed. Epsom Salts Soak When dissolved in water, Epsom salts dissociate into magnesium and sulfate ions. These ions pass through the skin, where they help to relax muscles and alleviate soreness. They also have a topical effect on the skin, soothing pain and drawing excess moisture out of the tissues to reduce inflammation. This will help your corns reduce in size, so they don't rub so much the next day. Prepare an Epsom salts soak by filling a small tub with water, and then tossing in a handful of the salts. Soak your feet for at least 20 minutes. You can also try rubbing a few pinches of the salt directly onto your corns, using some water to add moisture. This may help exfoliate and soften the area to keep the corns from becoming worse. Baking Soda and Lemon Coating If you have a little time to sit with your feet up, try this remedy made with baking soda and lemon juice. The baking soda helps draw moisture out of the corn, reducing its size and alleviating soreness. The acidic lemon juice helps exfoliate dead skin to keep the corn from getting worse. Mix together 2 tablespoons of baking soda and enough lemon juice to make a thick paste. Spread this on the sore corns, and then sit with your feet up until it dries. Rinse it away; you should feel much better. If your corns are still painful despite using the remedies above, make an appointment with a podiatrist, like Dr. Maurice Levy. He or she may be able to remove the corns, putting an end to your...read more
Jammed finger injuries refer to injuries sustained to the proximal interphalangeal joint. This joint connects your first and second phalanges; of the two joints in your fingers, this is the one that's furthest from the tips of your fingers. Athletes may injure this joint while playing sports; here are four things athletes need to know about jammed finger injuries. How does this injury occur? Jammed finger injuries occur when a direct blow to your finger tip forces your finger into an unnatural position. This force sprains the ligaments within your finger. This type of injury can easily occur in ball sports such as basketball. For example, if the ball bounces up into the tip of your finger while you're dribbling, you could get a jammed finger injury. It can also happen when you're trying to intercept the other team's pass. What are the signs of this injury? If you suffer a jammed finger injury, the affected finger will be swollen and sore. You may have trouble bending or moving your finger. If you experience these symptoms, don't try to play through the pain. You need to see a sports medicine doctor right away How are jammed fingers treated? Immediately after the injury, apply ice to the affected finger to help keep swelling and pain under control. Icing should be done for between 10 and 20 minutes. It's also important to rest the injured finger, as trying to play through the pain will only make your injury worse. In addition to these home treatments, your doctor will tape your finger to protect the ligaments while they heal. Your injured finger will be taped to an adjacent, uninjured finger for one to six weeks, depending on the extent of your injury. In addition to taping, your doctor will have you perform range of motion exercises. These are done to help keep your finger from becoming weak and stiff. Once you can do these exercises without pain, the tape can come off. If your finger is still unstable after taping and exercises, you may need to have surgery to repair your ligaments. Your doctor will let you know if this is necessary for you. When can you return to sports? You can start playing sports again once your doctor has cleared you for activity. This timeframe will vary based on the extent of your injury. If your sprain is mild, you may be allowed to resume sports right away, as long as your finger is taped. If your sprain is severe, you may need to wait as long as six weeks to resume sports. If you think you've suffered a jammed finger injury, stop playing sports and see a sports medicine doctor like Dr. Lisa M. Schoene right...read more
When bunions first start to develop, they're not always that painful. However, if you do little to nothing to treat your bunions and prevent them from becoming worse, there will come a time when they cause you substantial pain. If you're in this situation, follow these steps to get the pain under control and hopefully prevent your bunions from becoming much worse. Step 1: Make sure you're wearing the right shoes. If you're walking around in heels all day, of course your bunions are going to hurt! Heels put increased pressure on the ball of your foot, which will only serve to push that last toe further out of proper alignment. Switch to flats with a wide toe box to eliminate pressure on your bunion. If you exercise regularly, you may also wish to buy gym shoes in a wider size to accommodate your bunions more comfortably. Step 2: Adopt a bunion-soothing routine at the end of the day. Even in the right shoes, your feet are likely to be sore at the end of a long day, especially if you spend a lot of time standing. Get in the habit of soaking your feet in an Epsom salt bath each day when you arrive home from work. To make the bath, just toss a handful of Epsom salts into a foot tub of warm water. Soak your feet for about 20 minutes as you send off a few last emails or play a game on your phone. The salts will ease the soreness, both internal and external, so you can have a pleasant evening instead of dwelling on your foot pain. Step 3: Try self-massage. You can do this after your soaking session, or partway through the day if your bunions start acting up. Grasp the affected area between your thumb and forefinger, and rub in small circles. Apply firm pressure – it should feel a bit uncomfortable if you're doing it right. This will loosen the muscles in the area, so your foot feels looser and less painful. Step 4: See a podiatrist. For some people, following the steps above gets bunion pain under control, allowing them to live pretty comfortably with their bunions. For others with more severe bunions, however, the steps above are more of a temporary fix. If you're experiencing pain in spite of wearing the right shoes, doing your foot soaks, and massaging your bunions, then it's time to see a podiatrist, such as the Center for Foot Care. Bunion surgery, though it may sound like a drastic measure, is actually quite common and straightforward. Even if you don't elect to have surgery, your podiatrist may recommend specialized orthotics or specific exercises that are tailored to your unique bunion...read more
Bunions can make walking – not to mention jogging or running – pretty uncomfortable. But exercise is key to many aspects of health, and it's important not to let your bunions get in the way of being able to live your life comfortably. Luckily, bunions don't have to be debilitating. Exercise That Won't Strain Bunions When it comes to exercising with bunions, low-impact exercise is key. Unfortunately, this means that if you've been incorporating "lifestyle" exercise into your day – like taking the stairs instead of the elevator or walking from the far side of the parking lot – you may have to cut down on those exercises. However, there are plenty of enjoyable low-impact exercises. Swimming and bicycling are very popular, and thanks to bike machines and indoor pools, they can be done year-round. And remarkably few people incorporate weight-lifting into their exercise, possibly because of the myth that it will cause them to bulk up with visible muscles – a problem women, in particular, worry about. But in fact, weight-lifting can help strengthen the muscles throughout your body, helping you hold yourself with proper posture and walk with a good stance, reducing strain on your bunions from everyday activity. Comfortable Shoes While the link between wearing high heels and getting bunions is still being reviewed, it's clear that – once you have bunions – high heels are a bad idea. Instead, look for wide-toed shoes that don't put pressure on the joints of your feet when you walk in them. The lower the heel, the better, as less weight will be placed on the balls of your feet. Orthotic Shoes If choosing more comfortable shoes isn't making a difference, it may be time for orthotics. It's unfortunate that so many people imagine orthotics as being ugly custom shoes – while this may have been the case in the past, it certainly isn't today. In fact, many people can visit a podiatrist and get custom orthotic inserts for their everyday shoes that will help with weight distribution and joint stress reduction. Even if orthotic shoes are required, they come in a wider range of styles than ever before. By having shoes that are custom-made with your joint structure in mind, you can make walking and normal activity much more comfortable. Bunion Surgery If your bunions are particularly problematic, it's important to remember that you can do more than manage the condition. No amount of orthotics will cure bunions, so if you are having pain that interferes with your daily life, it's time to consider surgery. Luckily, bunion surgery is almost always an outpatient surgery with fast recovery. So don't minimize your foot pain to your podiatrist; honesty will get you the treatment you need to stay...read more
Blisters are a common cause of foot pain, but the good news is that they can typically be avoided by taking just a few precautionary measures. Of course, persistent foot pain caused by blisters should be addressed by a podiatrist, like those at Collier Podiatry PA, but in the meantime, there are a few dos and don'ts that you can keep in mind to reduce your chances of blisters. DO Take Steps to Combat Moisture Start by understanding the prime conditions in which foot blisters form. Generally, two things need to be present for a blister to form: excess moisture and friction. Fortunately, there are a number of simple ways you can combat moisture on your foot. If you have naturally sweaty feet, for example, consider purchasing a foot powder that you can apply to both your feet and shoes to help whisk away moisture and reduce your chances of a blister forming. DON'T Ignore a Large Blister Sometimes–even when taking the proper precautions–blisters can still form. This is especially true if you're wearing a brand new pair of shoes that you're not used to for an extended period of time. If you do develop a blister, try to ignore it and let it heal on its own unless it's gotten large and painful to the point that you're concerned about infection. If this occurs, you can use a sterilized needle to gently pop and drain the blister; just be sure to follow up with a sanitizing cream and bandage. DO Invest in Pads and Cushions Since blisters require both moisture and friction to form, you can also take steps to prevent them by cutting down on friction between your feet and shoes. When you buy a pair of shoes, wear them around the house awhile and make note of possible "problem" friction areas. Then, you can purchase pads and cushions for your shoes that will help to cut down on friction and reduce your chances of blister formation. DON'T Sacrifice Comfort for Style Finally, understand that while high heels and peep-toe shoes may be fashionable, they're really not good for your feet or your back/posture. Whenever possible, stick to stylish shoes that are also comfortable, such as basic wedges or flats. Your feet will thank you in the long run, and you can avoid the pain of walking around in uncomfortable shoes all day. From there, you can also cut down on your chances of foot pain caused by...read more
If you help your senior parent out with normal daily tasks, one thing your parent might ask you to do is clip his or her toenails. Your parent might not be able to reach them to complete this task, but that may not be the only problem. Your parent's toenails might be extremely thick, and you might not be able to even clip them with a regular clippers. Here are two things you should know about this. Toenails Naturally Thicken As People Age It is not uncommon for elderly people to have thick toenails. This happens to a lot of people, and it can be caused by a lot of different things. In many cases, toenails become thick from: Injuries to the nails Too much pressure on the nails Infections Toenail fungus It's hard to prevent this from happening, and it is almost impossible to make toenails thinner once they begin to thicken. If the thickening is caused by an infection or fungus, this should be treated first. The toenail thickness will only get worse if the infection stays on the toes. Podiatrists Can Clip And Treat Them Without the right equipment, you may not be able to help your parent out, but a podiatrist can. Podiatrists are foot doctors, and they are able to treat all types of foot problems. When your parent visits a podiatrist, the doctor may use two different tools to clip the nails. The first tool is an emery board. This is used simply to file the nail down. This can help reduce the thickness of the nail, and it will help remove sharp edges and points on a thick toenail. The second tool is called nippers. Nippers are like nail clippers, except that they are designed to clip thick nails. They are extremely sharp and can cut through almost any thickness of nail. If your parent has an infection or fungus, the doctor may recommend treating it with one of the following options: Anti-fungal medication – This is applied to the fungus and will help it go away over time. Oral medication – If your parent has an infection, the doctor may recommend taking an antibiotic to clear it up. Laser treatment – In some cases, a laser is used to kill the fungus trapped in the toenail. If your parent needs help with his or her toenails, make an appointment with a podiatrist such as someone from Mid Nebraska Foot Clinic. This type of doctor can treat your parent's foot problems and clip his or her...read more
If you find yourself frequently spraining an ankle, there may be a real medical problem causing this. You may have an unstable ankle, either from birth or from repeated ankle injuries. Instead of spending your money on ankle supports and wraps, see your local podiatry services for an evaluation of your ankle. They may be able to identify the cause and correct it so you can walk, exercise and play your favorite sports without fear of your ankle giving out. Why Unstable Ankles Happen The muscles, tendons, ligaments and bones in your ankle work together to give the ankle joint the ability to move, but only so much. There is a limit to how much your ankle can move and still support your weight. A person with an unstable ankle often feels as if the ankle gives way and fails to support them. This is because some structure in the ankle, typically a tendon or ligament, is too weak and allows the ankle to extend in one direction too far. You could have a hereditary condition that shows up as weak ligaments. Or you have repeatedly injured your ankles and the tendons failed to heal properly. In either case, the ankle isn't strong enough to prevent itself from going past its normal range of motion, making it easy to sprain. If you watch your feet carefully when walking or feel like you need to support yourself when walking on an uneven surface, your unstable ankle is controlling your life. It's time to see a doctor to get rid of the foot and ankle pain, and remove your fear of injury every time you take a step. Treating Your Ankle Problem Once your foot doctor determines the amount of instability, they will make recommendations to strengthen your ankle. They will have you try the less invasive treatments first. But if your ankle doesn't respond, surgery may be the only way to correct the problem. Some of the treatment recommendations may include: Physical therapy – A series of exercises may be prescribed to strengthen the muscles and tendons to hold your ankle more securely. Ankle supports – Various braces and orthotics may be tried to support your ankle while undergoing physical therapy and other treatments. Ligament repair – The ligaments hold your ankle bones together and, if damaged by previous sprains, they may not hold the bones securely enough to prevent future injury. Surgery can be done to adjust the length of the ligaments to make the ankle more stable. Artificial joint replacement – A severely damaged ankle may require a replacement joint of metal and plastic to regain stability. This is a major surgical procedure, but may be your only option to correct the instability once and for all. To learn more, speak with someone like Aiken Maurice W, DPM...read more


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Saturday, October 16, 2010
Wunderlich F800GS Light, optimised for off-road use
'Never lacking in bite,' say Wunderlich about their new F800GS Light. 'Reduced weight, improved power characteristics and previously undreamt-of riding characteristics, opening up new dimensions to the more ambitious rider,' they add.
Dismissing the stock BMW F800GS as 'meek and mild,' Wunderlich have made a number of changes to the bike – an optimised engine management system for improved power delivery and better acceleration, 30kg weight reduction, Xenon headlamps, high-performance exhaust system and custom-built bodywork made of plastic and Kevlar.
The Wunderlich F800GS does away with ABS (because it was deemed 'completely incompatible with sports use') and gets an Öhlins rear shock and 'Intermediate' off-road sports tyres from Continental. For the committed off-road rider, the bike may indeed make more sense than the stock GS. More details on the Wunderlich website
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Rochelle Gilmore: Lotto Honda rider wins gold medal at 2010 Commonwealth Games
No, there are no motorcycles here. But it is about Honda and speed on two wheels, so we can probably get away with giving it a mention on Faster and Faster. Rochelle Gilmore, team leader of the Lotto Honda Ladies Team, isn't really as fast as Leslie Porterfield or Trillium Muir, but the spunky 29-year-old from Australia has won a gold medal in the 112km cycle road race at the 2010 Commonwealth Games held in New Delhi, India. 'I'm thrilled to have won a Commonwealth Games gold medal. It's been a long, tough season and I'm delighted that all the hard work and dedication has paid off,' says Rochelle.
'Cycling and the Honda brand have many parallels. Cycling provides green mobility and Honda is a world leader in low emission vehicles,' says Satoshi Matsuzawa, Honda Australia's Managing Director and CEO. 'The technological advancements in cycling mirror the technology breakthroughs we have achieved over the years. Honda started with the humble bicycle, when Mr Soichiro Honda bolted engines to bicycle frames to create our first motorcycle. The rest they say is history. Today, cycle racing quenches our thirst for competition and continues our racing heritage,' he adds.
Now, we wonder if Rochelle might be contemplating stepping up to a different Honda – a Fireblade or even a CBR600RR – sometime in the near future. If she does, the cycling champ might just end up providing some high-speed competition to Ms Porterfield and Ms Muir...!
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
2011 Ducati Diavel: First official photograph
Ducati have released the first official photograph of the new Diavel, which will be unveiled at the EICMA Show in Milan in November this year. Ducati claim the bike is 'evil, like the devil,' though we aren't entirely convinced. Lardy, slow-handling cruisers aren't Ducati's thing…
In any case, the 2011 Ducati Diavel, which weighs 207 kilos, is fitted with the Bolognese company's superbike-derived Testastretta L-Twin, ABS and traction control. At around 150-160 horsepower, the Diavel probably wouldn't accelerate as hard as a Yamaha VMAX, but we suppose if you always wanted an Italian-built muscle-cruiser, your wish might come true very soon. We'll stick with the 1198SP though, thanks very much.
Update: For high-res official pics of the Diavel, see here
Monday, October 11, 2010
2010 INTERMOT photo gallery
Do you love INTERMOT? We do. We weren't there, unfortunately, but we sure wish we could have visited Germany to attend this year's INTERMOT motorcycle show in Cologne. More than 200,000 bike enthusiasts from 108 countries around the world visited the show this year. More than 1,100 manufacturers, from 40 countries, attended the show and represented no less than 1,596 brands.
For those who couldn't visit Cologne, here's a photo gallery from the 2010 INTERMOT. Enjoy.
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Freddie Spencer: "In no way do I feel I'm not fortunate!"
Freddie 'The Sultan of Silde' Spencer, one of the most talented motorcycle racers of all time. In 1985, he won both the 250cc and the 500cc world championships!!
In their October issue this year, British magazine Bike have done a fabulous story on one of our all-time favourite GP racers – none other than 'Fast' Freddie Spencer himself, who's widely regarded as one of the most prodigiously gifted, naturally talented motorcycle racers ever.
Born in 1961 in Shreveport, Louisiana, in the US, Freddie Spencer remains the only man in motorcycle grand prix racing to win 250cc and 500cc world championships in the same year, a feat he accomplished in 1985. Before this, Freddie had already won the 500cc world championship once, in 1983.
'Spencer has always been an enigma, if only because he was so different from other racers of his era,' says Mat Oxley, who met Freddie in Las Vegas (where Freddie now lives) for the story. In the late 70s and early 80s, most racers lived the B-plan lifestyle – birds, booze and bikes. Not Spencer. He went to bed early and drank Dr Peppers,' adds Oxley.
Dr Pepper or not, Spencer had massive talent for going fast on a racebike, and that's something that most would agree with. Master tuner Erv Kanemoto certainly does. 'When most riders go tyre testing, they put in a lot of laps to get up to speed and to feel and understand the tyre, and then they start pushing,' says Kanemoto. 'Freddie would push from the first lap on a tyre that no one had run before. You'd see giant slides and he'd just rely on himself to get out of it,' he adds. No wonder, then, that Freddie won his first 500cc world championship when he was just 21 years old – a record that remains unbroken to this day.
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Its solid lines and strength a sin
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As it travels a dangerous journey
To ensure at times others may live
Next time you hide behind your locks
Take a moment and dare to dream
About life without the humble Box!
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In this episode, we'll continue to explore the topic of cross-strait long distance relationship with our guests. Let's hear from them on the unique challenges and hurdles that they have to overcome.(more)
Shirley Lin had a stint at acting on Jukebox Republic, with songs about actors and extras.(more)
Tune into Classic Shorts to hear the story and idioms behind the phrase "wooden chicken".
Classic idioms of the week:
木雞養到 (mù jī yǎng dào) or "wooden chicken raised end" means to be fully trained or at the top of one's field.
呆若木雞 (dāi ruò mù jī) or "dumb like wooden chicken" means someone who looks dumbfounded.(more)
Hidden away in plain sight is a piece of Versailles in Taipei. Through most of the year, it's kept guarded behind stone walls, visible over the top to passersby but otherwise drawing little attention to itself. Once a month, though, this palatial building opens its doors to the public, letting people in to explore its luxurious interiors and fine garden. This is the Taipei Guest House, home to foreign dignitaries on their visits to Taipei. But as the rich woodwork and gold leaf inside suggests, this was originally built with an even greater vision in mind: to be a place worthy of hosting aristocrats and royalty. Once, around a century ago, it did just that.(more)
Who are those friends that will have a positive impact on us? What kind of people that we probably should not hang out with? Also, why is plain water used to describe friendship between men of integrity in the Analects?(more)
For close to 50 years, Chang Chieh-kuan has come in to work and entered into a world of wooden shelves. Along each of these shelves are countless slots, each of which is stacked with tiny metal pieces. On each of these metal pieces is inscribed a single Chinese character. This is movable type, ready for the printing press. This may be something many of us associate with Gutenberg and Europe, but Chinese-speakers have been using this technology for much longer. Here in Mr. Chang's workshop, that heritage still hangs on.
Mr. Chang is the owner of the Rixing Type Foundry, the last of its kind in Taiwan. While the rest of the type foundries here have long since shuttered, Mr. Chang has held on. After going through financial hardship, he's finding new ways to make the printed word relevant and save his old typefaces for the future. He's taken a quick break from his work to join us today for a look at what he does and how he is still pushing forward 50 years on.(more)
Tune into Taiwan Today as Natalie Tso speaks with the first Taiwanese-American Miss Asian America Stephanie Lin about her year as Miss Asian America promoting women in STEM and her adventures helping endangered wildlife in Costa Rica and Thailand.
Tune into Eye on China as Natalie Tso speaks with political commentator Ross Feignold about US President Donald Trump's recent phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping and his confirmation of the US's One China principle.(more)
In this episode, we revisit our past conversations with Taiwan's master photographers and discuss the state of photography education in Taiwan.(more)
Episode 38
Characters: Chinese teacher/American student/German student
Good manners
大八: 老師,您覺得這個怎麼樣?
(Lǎoshī, nín juéde zhèige zěnmeyàng?)
Daba: Teacher, what do you think of this?
怡兒: 大八,你拿東西給老師,怎麼沒用雙手?
(Dàbā , nǐ ná dōngxi gěi lǎoshī, zěnme méi yòng shuāngshǒu?)
Yier: Daba, when you give something to the teacher, why aren't you using both hands?
大八: 為什麼?那個東西不重啊?
(Wèishénme ? Nèige dōngxi búzhòng a ?)
Daba: Why?!? It's not that heavy, is it?
怡兒: 不是重不重的問題,那是禮貌!
(Búshì zhòng búzhòngde wèntí, nà shì lǐmào!)
Yier: It isn't about "heavy or not", it's a matter of courtesy!
老師: 嗯!怡兒很懂禮貌喔! 是誰教你的?
(En! Yír hěn dǒng lǐmào o ¡ Shì shéi jiāo nǐ de?)
Teacher: Hm! Yier really understands etiquette! Who taught you about that?
怡兒: 我的文化課。
(Wǒde wénhuà kè.)
Yier: I learned about it in my Chinese culture class.
老師: 文化課很重要!
(Wénhuà kè hěn zhòngyào!)
Teacher: The class on culture is quite important.
大八: 對師長,給或是收,都要用雙手。對其他人呢?
(Duì shīzhǎng, gěi huòshì shōu, dōu yào yòng shuāngshǒu. Duì qítā rén ne?)
Daba: So with teachers and the older generation, you use both hands to present or accept something. What about other people?
怡兒: 如果也用雙手,那是好風度。老師,對嗎?
(Rúguǒ yě yòng shuāngshǒu, nàshì hǎo fēngdù. Lǎoshī, duì ma?)
Yier: If you still use both hands, it's good manners.Teacher, is that right?
老師: 對極了! 怡兒這麼懂事,難怪人人都喜歡她!
(Duì jíle! Yìr zhème dǒngshì, nánguài rénrén dōu xǐhuān tā!)
Teacher: Absolutely! Yier really understands the ways of the world. No wonder everybody likes her!
大八: 咦? 那是懂事還是懂禮貌?
(Yi? Nàshì dǒngshì háishì dǒng lǐmào?)
Daba: Huh? Is that "understanding the ways of the world" or "understanding etiquette"?
老師: 懂事的人,一定懂禮貌。
(Dóngshìde rén, yídìng dǒng lǐmào.)
Teacher: People who understand the ways of the world, of course also understand courtesy.
老師: 見到師長要問好,到別人家當客人,帶一點小禮物。禮多人不怪嘛!
(Jiàndào shīzhǎng yào wènhǎo, dào biérén jiā dāng kèrén, dài yìdiǎn xiǎo lǐwù. Lǐ duō rén búguài ma!)
When meeting teachers or members of the older generation, you must greet them. When visiting someone's home, you must bring a small gift. Nobody would mind if you're a little too polite!
1.雙手(shuāngshǒu) Both hands
2.重 (zhòng) Heavy
3.禮貌(lǐmào) Courtesy, politeness, etiquette
4.對(duì) To, towards
5.師長(shīzhǎng)Teachers and members of the older generation
6.收 (shōu) To receive, to accept
7.其他(qítā) Others
8.風度(fēngdù) Manners
9.懂 (dǒng) To understand
10.懂事(dǒngshì)To understand the ways of the world, to be sophisticated
11.見到(jiàndào)To meet, to encounter
12.問好(wènhǎo) To greet
13.當(dāng)To be or act as….
14.禮物(lǐwù) Gift, present
15.禮多人不怪(Lǐduō rén búguài) Nobody will object if you're too polite.(more)
The producer of this album is Lai Yi-chieh who got her MA in musicology from Taipei National University of Arts. In her performances, she pays special attention to the subtleties and tensions created through exploring the timber of the zheng instrument. Today, all things, according to the producer, including Taiwanese zheng music, are the inevitable outcome of what came before and the transformation of today's contemporary zheng is the continuation of a living tradition.(more)
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In this episode, we'll continue to explore the topic of cross-strait long distance relationship with our guests. Let's hear from them on the unique challenges and hurdles that they have to overcome.(more)
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Tune into Classic Shorts as Natalie Tso presents the story of the hen that laid golden eggs.
Classic idiom of the week - 殺雞取卵 (shā jī qǔ luǎn)or "kill chicken get eggs". It means being too greedy and making a greedy move that ends up in greater loss.(more)
On February 28 seventy years ago, the most traumatic period in Taiwan's history began. Resentment against Taiwan's new KMT government exploded in the streets. The government's violent response shook a generation of people and left a scar that still runs beneath Taiwanese society today. But the events of February 28, 1947 were only the beginning. A campaign of repression and murder called the White Terror period began, and it didn't let up. In 1949, Taiwan was put under martial law, a situation that continued into the 1980's.
There are plenty of peace memorials around Taiwan remembering the victims of this period, but a trip to the place where many of them were actually held hits you with the hard realities of these years in a way that visiting a peace memorial can't. The Jing-Mei Human Rights Memorial and Cultural Park, site of a former detention center in Taipei, has been kept largely unchanged. You walk in and face the same claustrophobia and the same brutal concrete that those held here on political charges once did. The message is simple: the free and open society Taiwan enjoys today is not something to be taken for granted.(more)
Lin Shih Pao, a Taiwanese artist based in New York, is probably best known for his "F1 car" made up of 24,000 recycled mobile phones. Hear his story on In the Spotlight.(more)
Taiwan uses traditional Chinese characters and China has its own simplified version. Which one is better or aesthetically-pleasing to the eyes ? Find out more as we talk to one Taiwanese and one Chinese.(more)
In the run up to the Lunar New Year, many people in Taiwan rush to prepare. There are a lot of things that need to get done! Last week, we visited the famous Taipei New Year market at Dihua Street to get a taste of what goes into hosting a New Year's get-together. With local bargain-hunter Dongshuai as our guide, we looked at the mountains of peanuts and pistachios gracious hosts buy for guests to munch on. This week, we're looking at the New Year from the other side- what you, as a guest, should bring along with you when you're invited over to join in the fun.
Fortunately, getting your hands on a nice gift these days is- well- convenient. That's because the average person in Taiwan tends to do their gift-shopping at their nearest convenience store, where pre-packaged gift boxes are piled up by the window in a seasonal display. Choosing a good gift is a bit trickier though, so today, we're following Dongshuai from the marketplace over to a nearby convenience store to get a bit of advice. Later on in the program, once we're all sorted out, we'll also tackle another issue- the most common type of New Year decoration and where to get it.(more)
A selection from the Story Slam event held at the Sappho Live Jazz bar in Taipei in January, where the theme for the month was "The Fight."
This week, hear the moving, sad and funny story of how a young man's restrictive religious upbringing forced him to maintain his burgeoning adult identity as a literal bag of secrets.
Tune into Eye on China as Natalie Tso speaks with Fulbright Scholar Hannah Fazio about her experience studying abroad in China throughout her childhood.(more)
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"EZ Chinese" is a special series on Chinese to Go, which is jointly produced by the Chinese Language Center of Wenzao Ursuline University of Languages and Radio Taiwan International.
Episode 37
Characters: Chinese teacher/ Taiwanese student/German student
Friends from Afar
小六: 我朋友剛才寄電郵來,說他要來台灣玩。
(Wǒ péngyǒu gāngcái jì diànyóu lái, shuō tā yào lái Táiwān wán.)
Xaoliu: My friend just sent me an email saying he was coming to Taiwan.
大八: 他要來多久?
(Tā yào lái duōjiǔ?)
Daba: How long does he want to stay?
小六: 他有工作,只能來一個禮拜。
(Tā yǒu gōngzuò, zhǐ néng lái yíge lǐbài.
Xaoliu: He has to work, so he can only stay a week.
老師: 他想來學校參觀嗎?
(Tā xiǎng lái xuéxiào cānguān ma?)
Teacher: Does he want to visit our school?
(Tā hěn xiǎng lái kànkan, kěshì bùzhīdào kěyǐ bùkěyǐ?)
Xaoliu: He would really like to, but doesn't know if he can.
老師: 當然歡迎! [有朋自遠方來,不亦樂乎!] 台灣是很好客的。
(Dāngrán huānyíng! "Yóu péng zì yuǎnfāng lái, bú yì lè hū!" Táiwān shì hěn hàokè de.
Teacher: Of course! He'd be welcome! "You peng zi yuanfang lai, bu yi le hu!" Taiwan is very hospitable.
大八: 老師你剛才說什麼?我聽不懂。
(Lǎoshī nǐ gāngcái shuō shénme? Wǒ tīng bùdǒng.)
Daba: Teacher, I don't understand what you just said.
老師: 那是孔子說的:[有朋友從很遠的地方來看你,那是最讓人高興的事了。]
(Nàshì Kǒngzǐ shuōde :" Yǒu péngyǒu cóng hěnyuǎnde dìfāng lái kàn nǐ, nàshì zuì rang rén gāoxìngde shì le.")
Teacher: That's one of Confucius' sayings. "Friends from afar are a great happiness!"
大八: [好客]的意思,是喜歡接待客人嗎?
( "Hàokè " de yìsi, shì xǐhuān jiēdài kèrén ma?)
Daba: Does "hao ke" mean "to enjoy greeting guests"?
老師: 對極了!只要你是客人,主人就會很高興接待你的。
(Duì jíle! Zhǐyào nǐ shì kèrén, zhǔrén jiù huì hěn gāoxìng jiēdài nǐ de.)
Teacher: Absolutely right! The host is always delighted to greet you as a guest.
小六: 我馬上告訴他,他一定高興極了!
(Wǒ mǎshàng gàosù tā, tā yídìng gāoxìng jíle!)
Xaoliu: I will tell him right away. He'll be extremely happy!
1.寄(jì) To send, to mail
2.電郵 (diànyóu) Email
3.多久?(Duōjiǔ?) How long?
4.禮拜 (lǐbài) A week
5.參觀(cānguān) To visit
6.好客(hàokè) To be hospitable
7.孔子(Kǒngzǐ) Confucius
8.意思(yìsi) Meaning
9.接待(jiēdài) To greet, to receive
10.客人(kèrén) Guest
11.主人(zhǔrén) Host
12.告訴(gàosù) To tell, to inform(more)
Wang Zhongshan is a famous guzheng soloist born in Henan, China. He is now teaching at the Conservatory of Music in Beijing. The music Jade Bells and Bamboo Pipes features this week includes Zheng Concerto for Lady Meng Jiang, one of China's four Great Folktales about Lady Meng Jiang or Meng Jiang Nü whose husband, Fan Qiliang was conscripted by Emperor Qin Shi Huang to build the Great Wall against the northern enemy on their wedding day. After the departure, Lady Meng Jiang heard no news from her husband and decided to go to the Great Wall to find him. To her disappointment, her husband had already died. She wept and there was a storm that made part of the Great Wall collapse. There she found the dead body of her husband and she then went to the sea to kill herself.(more)
John Van Trieste and Shirley Lin begin this week on Status Update to talk about the first three of ten things that you can learn from a Chinese New Year almanac to find out if this is your lucky year.(more)
In this episode, we'll explore the topic of cross-strait long distance relationship with our guests. Let's hear from them on the unique challenges and hurdles that they have to overcome.(more)
Shirley Lin talks about her daughter's first Lunar New Year homecoming since leaving Taiwan to work in Shanghai, with songs about "coming home" on Jukebox Republic.(more)
Just by Taipei's old North Gate, a long stretch of thin metal barriers hides a historic beauty being turned into Taipei's next museum. Walk around to the front and you can get a peak at it. This handsome old building was once the railway bureau headquarters, nerve center of Taiwan's rail network during a critical point in its development. Today, as trains regularly circle Taiwan, it is a reminder of the era that set the island in motion. This is being turned into museum devoted, as you might expect, to Taiwan's rail history. It's the brainchild of the National Taiwan Museum. It isn't set to open until 2019, but since we've had a peak at the front, we might as well get a peak at the history the new museum will be celebrating. The National Taiwan Museum's Lin Yi-hung is with us today to tell us about the network of trains that once ran from this building and the impact the railroad has had on Taiwan.(more)
Tune in to In the Spotlight to learn exactly what kind of photography is Sean Marc Lee, a full time freelance photographer in Taiwan, good at.(more)
Chinese New Year is the ultimate time for feasting and getting together with friends. That means lots of socializing and entertaining. Even for a small get-together, a gracious host in Taiwan will have a lot of stockpiling to do this time of year. Fortunately, it's easy to do. In the weeks running up the New Year, seasonal markets pop up overnight- outdoor one-stop-shops with all the essentials for making another memorable holiday. One of the most famous New Year's markets of all opens every year on Dihua Street, located in one of Taipei's most historic and traditional neighborhoods. But what do shoppers here buy when they're expecting guests? On a rainy night shortly after it opened this year, I went to the Dihua Street market with friend and bargain hunter Dongshuai to find out.(more)
In this episode of Stroke of Light, we travel to Mind Set Art Centre to explroe the work of Oscar Villamiel, an Filipino multi-media artist who's made a series of art installations using bird features that he collected over a period of a few years.(more)
"EZ Chinese" is a special series on Chinese to Go, which is jointly produced by the Chinese Language Center of Wenzao Ursuline University of Languages and Radio Taiwan International.
Episode 36
Characters: Korean student / Taiwanese student/Japanese student
Snacking in the night market
小六: 誰要跟我去附近夜市吃小吃?
(Shéi yào gēn wǒ qù fùjìn yèshì chī xiǎochī?)
Xiaoliu: Who wants to go with me to the neighborhood night market for a snack?
久玲: 我跟你去,夜市好玩、小吃好吃。
(Wǒ gēn nǐ qù, yèshì hǎowán, xiǎochī hǎochī.)
Jiuling: I'll go with you! Night markets are fun, and the snacks are tasty!
啟中: 台灣夜市賣的東西,是傳統的或是流行的? 吃的、用的都有嗎?
(Táiwān yèshì màide dōngxi, shì chuántǒngde huòshì liúxíngde? chīde, yòngde dōu yǒu ma?)
Qizhong: The things sold in Taiwan's night markets, are they traditional or fashionable? Do they sell food, or things for daily use, or both?
小六: 現在的夜市,應有盡有。大一點的 夜市,吃的、玩的、穿的、用的什麼都有。
(Xiànzàide yèshì, yīngyǒu jìnyǒu. Dàyìdiǎnde yèshì, chide, wánde, chuānde, yòngde shénme dōuyǒu.)
Xiaoliu: Contemporary night markets have everything you might possibly want. The bigger night markets have food, games, clothes, items for daily use … everything!
啟中: 那跟韓國差不多,什麼都有,什麼都賣。
(Nà gēn Hánguó chàbùduō, shénme dōu yǒu, shénme dōu mài.)
Qizhong: That's about like in Korea. You can buy anything!
久玲: 我有一次,去一個觀光夜市,有各國的美食。有印度、印尼、泰國 還有 越南。
(Wǒ yǒu yícì, qù yíge guānguāng yèshì, yǒu gèguóde měishí. Yǒu Yìndù,Yìnní, Tàiguó háiyǒu Yuènán.)
Jiuling: Once I went to a tourists' night market, and they had food from every country! There was Indian, Indonesian, Thai and Vietnamese food.
啟中: 那個我有興趣,你還記得是哪個夜市嗎?
(Nèige wǒ yǒu xìngqù, nǐ hái jìdé shì něige yèshì ma?)
Qizhong: I'm interested in THAT one! Do you still remember which night market it was?
久玲: 我忘了,可是我可以打電話問我朋友。
(Wǒ wàngle, kěshì wǒ kěyǐ dǎ diànhuà wèn wǒ péngyǒu.)
Jiuling: I've forgotten, but I could call my friend and ask them
小六: 我現在好餓! 啟中,你決定要跟我們一起去了嗎?
(Wǒ xiànzài hǎo è! Qǐzhōng, nǐ juédìng yào gēn wǒmen yìqǐ qù le ma?)
Xiaoliu: I'm pretty hungry now! Qizhong, have you decided if you want to go with us?
1.夜市(yèshì) Night market
2.小吃(xiǎochī) Snack
3.流行(Liúxíng) Popular
4.用的(Yòngde) Something for (daily) use
5.應有盡有(Yīngyǒu yìnyǒu) To have everything one might need
6.韓國(Hánguó) Korea
7.觀光(Guānguān) Tour; tourist
8.各國(gèguó) Every country
9.美食(měishí) Delicacies
10.印度(Yìndù) India, Indian
11.印尼(Yìnní) Indonesia, Indonesian
12.泰國(Tàiguó) Thailand, Thai
13.越南(Yuènán) Vietnam, Vietnamese
14.興趣 (xìngqù) Interest, interesting
15.記得(jìdé) To remember
16.打電話(dǎ diànhuà) To telephone
17.餓 (è) Hungry
18.決定(Juédìng) To decide(more)
Jiao Jinhai is a famous zheng player and composer in mainland China. He was born in 1939 and has conducted many performances overseas including in Canada, Singapore and the Philippines. Guzheng or zheng is a Chinese zither instrument belonging to the Chinese plucked string instrument and this instrument has a history of more than 2,500 years.(more)
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There's protection to gain and bad luck to avoid, and that takes some extra steps. Those who really want to ensure good luck may even have to battle for it. For people living in the Changhua area of central Taiwan, Nanyaogong Temple is a popular choice for ensuring a year of good luck. The temple's Mr. Chen joins us by phone today to tell us about the ways temple-goers there ensure a prosperous New Year.(more)
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Travelling Around the Island
施思: 你發瘋啦!台灣不是歐洲,你要去哪裡做日光浴?
(Nǐ fāfēng la ! Táiwān búshì Ōuzhōu, nǐ yào qù nail zuò rìguāngyù?)
Shisi: You're crazy! Taiwan is not Europe! Where do you want to go sunbathing?
大八: 南部的海邊,游泳、玩水、做日光浴,很自然啊!
(Nánbù de hǎibiān, yóuyǒng, wánshuǐ, zuò rìguāngyù, hěn zìrán a!)
Daba: On the beaches down south. Swimming, playing in the water, sunbathing…. So natural!
武三: 哈哈!你去你去,一定會有很多人不看山、不玩水,只看你!
(Hāha! Nǐqù nǐqù, yídìng huì yǒu hěnduō rén búkànshān, bù wánshuǐ, zhǐ kànnǐ!)
Wusan: Ha ha! Go ahead and go! There will certainly be a lot of people who won't be looking at the mountains or playing in the water. They'll be looking at you!
施思: 台灣人愛看熱鬧,到時候一定是人山人海。
(Táiwānrén ài kànrènào, dàoshíhòu yídìng shì rénshān rénhǎi.)
Shisi: Taiwanese like watching a scene, so there'll be a huge crowd there.
大八: 你們都想太多了,誰要看穿泳衣的男生啊!
(Nǐmen dōu xiǎng táiduōle, shuí yào kàn chuān yǒngyī de nánshēng a!)
Daba: You all think too much. Who wants to look at a guy wearing a swim suit?
武三: 哈!我還以為你要去海邊,做不穿衣服的日光浴呢!
(Ha! Wǒ hái yǐwéi nǐ yào qù hǎibiān, zuò bùchuān yīfú de rìguāngyù ne!)
Wusan: Ha! I thought you wanted to go to the beach for nude sunbathing!
施思: 說真的,台灣有好幾個國際大城市,可是人的想法還是很傳統的。
(Shuō zhēnde, Táiwān yǒu hǎojǐge guójì dàchéngshì, kěshì rénde xiǎngfǎ háishì hěn chuántǒng de.)
Shisi: To be honest, Taiwan has quite a few international-style cities, but the people are still pretty old-fashioned.
武三: 這十幾年來,台北改變了很多,你如果環島旅行,就會發現台北跟別的城市很不一樣的。
(Zhè shíjǐ nián lái, Táiběi gǎibiàn le hěnduō, nǐ rúguǒ huándǎo lǔxíng. jiùhuì fāxiàn Táiběi gēn biéde chéngshì hěn bùyíyàng de.)
Wusan: In recent decades, Taipei has changed a lot, so if you ever plan to tour around the island, you'll discover that Taipei is very different from other cities in Taiwan.
施思: 台灣不大,如果有五天假日,就可以環島旅行了!
(Táiwān búdà, rúguǒ yǒu wǔtiān jiàrì, jiù kěyǐ huándǎo lǔxíng le!)
Shisi: Taiwan's not so big, so if we get a five day holiday, we can travel all around the
1.發瘋 (fāfēng) Go crazy
2.日光浴 (rìguāngyù) Sunbathe (nude or not)
3.南部 (nánbù) The southern area
4.游泳(yóuyǒng) To swim, swimming
5.玩水(wánshuǐ) To play in the water
6.熱鬧(rènào) Hustle and bustle, activity
7.看熱鬧 (kàn rènào) To watch a scene
8.到時候(dàoshíhòu) At that time
9.人山人海 (Rénshān rénhǎi) Literally, "People mountain people sea." A huge crowd
10.泳衣(yǒngyī) Swim suit
11.男生(nánshēng) A man, male
12.以為(yǐwéi) To have thought
13.衣服(yīfú) Clothing
14.說真的(shuō zhēnde) Honestly
15.國際(guójì) International
16.大城市(dàchéngshì) Major city
17.改變(gǎibiàn) Change, to change
18.環島(huándǎo) To travel around the island
19.旅行(lǔxíng) Travel, to travel
20.發現(fāxiàn) To discover(more)
Happy Lunar New Year! This coming Friday is Chinese New Year's Eve and we officially enter into the year of the Rooster. The Rooster is the tenth in the 12 Chinese animal signs. And as you know, each year is related to an animal sign according to a 12-year cycle. The twelve animal signs are the rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, rooster, dog and pig.
And people born in the year 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, and this year 2017 belong to the Rooster. People born in the year of the Rooster are very hardworking, courageous and talented and they are usually quite confident in themselves, but sometimes they can be a bit arrogant.
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Born in 1895 and growing up around Hanover, he kindled early his lifelong passions - for botany, literature and the cult of the warrior. At 17, he ran away to join the Foreign Legion in Africa, though his wealthy father (a retired chemical engineer) urged him to come home and complete his education. Junger returned to Germany and graduated from school, but never took up his place at the university of Heidelberg. Instead, from 1914 to 1918, he fought courageously in the trenches as a stormtroop lieutenant, being wounded seven times and awarded Germany's highest military decoration, the Pour le merite.
Karl Marx had asked: "Is Achilles possible with gunpowder and lead?" Junger sought to answer "Yes!" with In Storms of Steel (1920), a neo-Homeric celebration of chivalry in the mud and smoke of mechanised battle. It has been called by George Steiner "the most remarkable piece of writing to come out of the First World War", and it catapulted Junger to literary fame. However, the revised edition of 1926 introduced such dismally quasi- fascist statements as: "Life has deeper meaning only through sacrifice for an idea, and ... there are ideals compared to which an individual's life or even a people's count for nothing." Goebbels pronounced it "a great book".
Junger went on throughout the Twenties and Thirties to write journalism and essays preaching total military mobilisation, the joys of Dionysian atavism in war, a jejune brand of inferno aesthetics, and contempt for democracy (which, with Plato, he considered a degenerate form of government). In a 1923 piece for the NSDAP's Volkischer Beobachter, he foresaw, thrilled, a dictatorship that would "substitute deed for word, blood for ink, sacrifice for phrase, and sword for pen".
The controversy of Junger's life, which even today preserves him as an obscure shibboleth for neo-fascists and anti-fascists alike, is whether he was a Nazi writer. There is no doubt that in the early days, Junger was excited by the NSDAP. In about 1925 he sent copies of his war memoirs to Hitler - one inscribed to the man as "Fuhrer" - and received the egomaniac's routine blessing, a copy of Mein Kampf, in return. Thomas Nevin's book, the first major study of Junger in English (and by that token, as well as the fact that it draws on Junger's previously untranslated writings, an important work) denies that it aims to be a whitewash, but its strategies at this difficult period, when Junger was openly flirting with Nazism, become disingenuous. For instance, the text tells us baldly: "When Hitler offered [Junger] a party seat in the Reichstag in 1927, he declined." It is only if you bother to excavate the note to this declaration, hidden at the back of the book, that Nevin reveals somewhat shamefacedly the reason for Junger's refusal: far from political abhorrence, it was simply motivated by inertia - Junger loved his study and garden, and didn't want to have to travel to meetings.
In fact Junger rapidly became disillusioned with the Nazis, if only because of social and intellectual snobbishness - they were "not sufficiently metaphysical", and Junger stood for the soldierly elite against Hitler's brilliant mobilisation of the people (Junger's austere revulsion from the masses can be traced back through Nietzsche to Aristotle). But Nevin overstates his extenuative case embarrassingly. He writes that Junger never shared the Nazis' anti-Semitism, yet the clear- as-day message from Junger's 1930s writings is that Jews should assimilate totally or get out of Germany. Junger wrote: "The Jew ... cannot play a creative role, either good or bad, in anything that concerns German life." Poor Nevin takes his eye off the ball for a disastrously long moment here, for he is able, incredibly, to deduce: "Junger was staunchly opposed to the Nazis' racism."
Later on, when Junger was serving in occupied Paris, it is clear that he knew about Hitler's extermination policies in 1942: he refers to "the decimation of Jews", along with the sterilisation of the mentally ill and the murder of beggars. Junger objects to such actions not because of their immorality, but on purely pragmatic grounds: "One doesn't extinguish archetypes by extermination; rather, one liberates them." It is true, as Nevin wants to say, that Junger did not buy into the Nazi brand of annihilatory racism, but neither was he a thoroughgoing philo-Semite. Instead, Jews were to Junger rather like the insects he studied so keenly: interesting parts of Nature, neither good nor evil in themselves - but he would never dream of inviting them to his lavishly spread table for political discussion.
Yet it was Hitler's war which afforded Junger the opportunity for a unarguable display of semi-detached heroism. Already, in the autumn of 1939, he had published On The Marble Cliffs, an eccentric, anti-totalitarian but resolutely anti-moralising allegory that bitterly celebrated the despot's final immolation even while it evinced a pyromaniac glee in the wholesale razing of his fatherland. "It is better to fall alone with the free than go in triumph with the slaves." Amazingly, he was not arrested (Junger was a war hero and Germany's greatest literary celebrity, but Nevin also adroitly speculates on Hitler's deferential regard for creative types such as Junger and Speer, since the Fuhrer himself was a painter manque), and the book was banned only after it had sold 250,000 copies.
Junger did not, however, refuse military service, and he is often criticised for his aesthete's lifestyle in Paris during the war, revelling in entomological expeditions and retreating into a private, solipsist's battle against the hardening of his own heart. All this granted, Junger did in fact stick his head above the parapet. His risky pamphlet, "The Peace", proposing an end to the war and a united, pluralist, Christian Europe, was delivered to Rommel in 1944 and became the set text for members of the July 20 plot to assassinate Hitler. Again, Junger somehow escaped arrest. There is no doubting his horror at what Hitler was doing in the name of his beloved Germany.
Junger is a writer who flirts with genius, and it is precisely his icy remove in the face of hellish gore that makes him such a valuable witness of his times. His individualism explains, even if it does not extenuate, his lack of active resistance, as formulated in a later book, Aladdin's Problem (1983): "One carries freedom inside oneself; a man with a good mind will realise his potential in any regime."
Nevin's useful book is nevertheless at times dismayingly dishonest, and stops at 1945, ignoring Junger's large corpus of writing since - especially those works that continue his serious, modern argument about the uses of technology, which make him an essential adjunct to such as Heidegger and Lyotard. Perhaps a second volume is in the pipeline. If so, one hopes that Nevin will cease to hide behind such exotically nonsensical locutions as "a kind of fault line in his consciousness", "the almost pointillist precision of his images", or even: "The yoking of the empirical to the mythic and oneiric allowed him to penetrate recondite strata of reality." (This last being an athletically silly tactic to excuse Junger's withdrawal from politics into fantasy after 1933.)
It is also a shame to see Nietzsche so roughly travestied: Nevin several times assumes that the Nietzschean amor fati is the same as stoicism. It is not; Junger is with the Stoics, in their belief in the revelation of a divinely ordered cosmos. At the end of this short study, the reader feels that Junger still awaits a commentator who is not afraid of this singular writer's perilous complexities.
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Errors in Things and "The Friendly Medium"
What is it about a particular media that makes it successful? Drawing a mini history from printing-press smudges to digital compression artefacts this lecture considers the value of error, chance and adaptation in contemporary media. Biological evolution unfolds through error, noise and mistake. Perhaps if we want to maximise the potential of media, of digital text and compressed file formats, we first need to determine their inherent redundancy. Or, more profoundly, to devise ways to maximise or even increase that redundancy.
This presentation was designed and delivered as part of Coventry University, Media and Communication Department's 'Open Media' lecture series. Browse the Open-Media /stream for related material.
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Many thanks to Janneke Adema for inviting me to present this talk and for all her hard work with the series and podcast.
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Rethinking Reasonable Expectations of Privacy in Online Social Networks
Bryce Clayton Newell
Tilburg University - Tilburg Institute for Law, Technology, and Society (TILT)
November 15, 2010
Richmond Journal of Law and Technology, Vol. 17(4), art. 12, pp. 1-62 (2011)
Present U.S. privacy law is predominantly based on the ideals of individual control, autonomy, and liberty from governmental intrusion, despite the fact that its inspiration was an idea grounded on the importance of protecting human dignity and an "inviolate personality." On the other hand, Europe has predominantly taken the position that privacy protects human dignity and fosters personal relationships. This view also promotes individual autonomy, although it does so in a different fashion and – as this paper suggests – perhaps to a greater extent. Privacy laws based on the right to a private life, such as those generally found in European jurisdictions, more accurately reflect the realities of the digital age and properly protect individual privacy online. In combination, protecting autonomy through principles based on human dignity and recognizing that reasonable expectations can have their place in the context of online communities and digital communication – albeit often mediated and less private than some forms of offline communication – would result in more effective individual safeguards and more satisfactory results. Recent decisions of the European Court of Human Rights have laid the theoretical groundwork required for heightened protection of human dignity in these online environments.
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Keywords: Privacy, Government, Europe, Online, Social, Networks, Human Rights, Internet, United States, Canada, Facebook, Myspace, Information, Dignity, Autonomy, European, European Court of Human Rights, Court, Law, Communication, Reasonable Expectation
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French Socialist President Hollande: "I should endorse Mitt Romney"
posted at 12:41 pm on September 26, 2012 by Erika Johnsen
In my experience, the term "socialist" usually produces a fairly negative reaction from lots of my fellow Americans, as it very well should; I mean, it's only a repeatedly failed system of oppressive governance that demonstrably slackens economic growth and makes people poorer and more miserable — what's not to like? Unless I find myself speaking with limousine-liberal types or eco-trendy urbanites who tend to own a Che Guevara t-shirt or two, I find that it's an idea that's pretty generally frowned upon.
Despite the Eurozone's ongoing entitlement-and-debt-induced financial crisis, France recently swept in a new Socialist-party order in their elections last spring, and their government is now headed by President Francois Hollande — the classic example of a champagne socialist. But, he definitely seems to at least have an accurate understanding of how his sort of politics are received within the United States. The Agence France-Presse (h/t Politico) reports that, when asked which candidate he would support in the US presidential election at the UN General Assembly meeting, Hollande replied: "Who do you think?"
"Are you aware that Mitt Romney never ceases to attack socialist Europe at his campaign rallies?" …
"Yes, that's why I'll be careful not to say anything at all on this subject because, as you'd imagine, if a socialist supported one of these two candidates, that could cost him dear," he explained. …
"So I suppose I should endorse Mitt Romney," Hollande joked. "But I won't."
See what he did there? Just in case you didn't catch it, that was actually a sneaky way of saying that he prefers Barack Obama. So, no big surprise there, because if you want to get down to real brass tacks, the truth is that the United States has plenty of socialistic-lite policies in place: protectionism, subsidies, you could even argue that a graduated income tax is little better than redistributionist central planning by another name. And while the trend of introducing these types of policies into our federal government started long ago, President Obama has most definitely done so at an accelerated pace — and how!
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"Archeological Wonder of the World" Angkor Wat by cochinjew
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A Tamoul Hindu Prince by the name of Vijayavarman II put the seeds of this great empire in the Siglo IX at the shores of Ton Le Sap, which went on to cnquer parts of South East Asia. Tamoul artisans brought over from the area of Tanjore also brought over Budhism Tanjore was then a great centre Budhist learning. and the round script now Khmer is written in . The complex is very large, in fact it is the largest temple complex in the world.
I came here first in 2002 when there were very few visitors and very few cars. in 2008, millions of visitors, lots of cars, hundreds and hundreds of hotels. but the magnificence does not fade. On this january visit was able to visit Bang Malea as well which was truly adventurous in that it is still in its dilapidated state. the drive through the country side was welcome
The temple of Neak Pean is set ina large, square, man made pond , bordred by steps and surrounded by four smaller square pools
Shrine is dedicated to Avalokiteshvara.
Bodies of two serpents encircle the base of the islanda nd their tails entwine on the west side. thus the name coiled sepents.
is of course Tah Prohm with its eery atmosphere. It is better to take your time to see Angkor. You cannot see anything much in just one day. Three days minimum to get a good idea or repeat visits. Bantey Srei is a must and while there avoid the food there. Food in the tourist areas outside siem reap is deplorable because they got you captive. so take something with you or comeback to siem reap for a noon rest and a lunch.
Thanks to Air Asia and Tony Fernandes and Jetstar and Qantas, our Singaporean and Malaysian Brothers and sisters are also able to visit this world heritage site
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Studio Tour: Artist Emily Snyder.
today we're dropping in on talented L.A.-based multi-media artist emily Snyder. i was introduced to emily a few weeks ago at our neighborhood coffee spot, fix, by jihan (who essentially knows everyone) and was excited to get home and check out emily's website. and to be quite honest, it blew me away — this artist is so prolific it's hard to know...
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Hedley & Bennett / Studio Tour.
When I arrived at the Hedley & Bennett apron headquarters my first interaction was with a delightfully jolly pig named Oliver. Apparently finishing his morning stroll, I followed him right into the door where things just kept getting better: a giant yellow slide coming down from a tree house in the middle of the room, a warehouse-length zip line just begging to be used,...
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Big Fringe garlands from oh happy day!
i am not really a DIY kinda girl. sure, i can paint a room, or hang a few pictures but when it comes to crafts of any kind, it's not really my forte. i'm more of a DDIY'er – don't do it yourself. so thankfully for all of us, there are an abundance of bloggers out there that excel beyond expectations in this...
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inspiring studio spaces.
artist isabelle tuchband's atrium art studio via the selby.
even though i really like working from home, i love having the luxury of the studio space i share in downtown L.A. — it's just such a creative escape from the norm, and can often inspire me just seeing what the other creatives there are up to. these spaces are something special, and i hope they inspire...
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it's hip to be utilitarian.
it seems just about everybody out there is making being truly tidy an utter freakin' joy again. a stretch, perhaps? but no — who knew being utilitarian was kinda hip and cool? it's trending for sure, and having just moved into a new place that's brand spanking clean and freshly painted, i'm sort of keen to keep it that way. here's a look...
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Practicing Mindfulness Meditation to Cope with Stress
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As described in previous blog posts, mindfulness meditation has swiftly gained popularity as a self-care strategy for improving psychological health. It's not only a hot media topic, but also an exploding area of new research. This post on mindfulness meditation from the Real Warriors Campaign gives information on the practice and explains how to get started.
Mindfulness meditation is a popular form of meditation that can help you cope with psychological concerns. It can be combined with clinical care and aid in keeping a healthy lifestyle and staying mentally fit. Meditation can help you learn to better control your emotions and even memories of traumatic events. It can also help you become more aware and accepting of negative thoughts. You learn not to be judgmental about your thoughts and instead think of those thoughts and feelings as momentary impulses that will pass.
What is Mindfulness Meditation?
Mindfulness meditation comes from a Buddhist tradition. It increases awareness of the present by focusing on your breathing, body and thoughts. With continual practice, this technique trains the brain to stay in the present moment and can help you accept things for what they are, without judgment. By focusing on the present and not on stressful or anxiety-driven thoughts about the past, present, or the future, mindfulness meditation can help decrease tension and improve coping with psychological health concerns. According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, this practice has been shown to decrease symptoms of anxiety and depression. In addition, according to a research study, it also has been shown to create self-compassion.
Three Ways to Make this Practice a Routine
Try Meditating on Your Own
If you are not sure where to begin, try these simple steps at home for 5 to 10 minutes.
As you become more comfortable, consider adding more time to your routine.
In addition to practicing this technique on your own, mental health providers often use mindfulness techniques in clinical care. This may be done in individual counseling sessions or sometimes in a larger group where several people are learning the skills together.
For information on choosing a practitioner or program, visit the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health website. You can also work with your health care provider to find classes at nearby military treatment facilities and community centers.
For more perspectives and information on mindfulness meditation, check out our blog series. Articles include the value of mindfulness for psychological health providers, a virtual military mindfulness group, how kids can use mindfulness, and how mindfulness can improve health.
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From Andrew Louis: Roman Catholic Buddy is a handy app for Roman Catholics (other Christians may also find it handy). It contains prayers, reference materials, daily readings, and the Liturgy of the Hours. It also allows you to set alerts to pray the Angelus. Roman Catholic Buddy is designed to be as simple and easy to use as possible.
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*Added prayer(s)-Queen of Heaven*Added reference(s)-Precepts of the Church*Added support for the new display size of the new iPhone 5.*Ready for iOS 6.
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By removing it, it will mean I can remove one of the extra conditionals that bug 696498 is otherwise going to have to add to toolkit-makefiles.sh to keep parity with accessible/src/Makefile.in.
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Sir Ronald Cohen, the veteran financier, is stepping down as chairman of Big Society Capital, the government-backed social investment bank set up a year ago to help charities and community projects.
Sir Ronald, 67, will remain on the board but intends to devote more time abroad on social investment projects that seek to plough private-sector money into running for-profit schemes in prisons, for the elderly and long-term unemployed. A search has begun for a new chairman.
"I said once it's operational I'll pass the baton to a new chair," said Sir Ronald, who set up the private equity group Apax more than three decades ago. "It is my intention to continue on the board to help make a success of this."
Big Society Capital has an initial funding pot of £400m-£600m of assets that were unclaimed in dormant bank accounts and a further £200m from UK banks, which is meant to act as seed capital to drum up more funds.
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Not enough people look at the sky,
Everyone is too preoccupied with the time that is flying by
Society has all so crippled with fear,
That no one realizes we have something real special right here
Something called Earth
It's sad that we've been taught to ignore right from birth
To see it as something beneath us
Above us
Around us
But we never appreciate it
We'll never appreciate it, until it ceases to exist
It's not our fault, it's just human nature
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