By Brian Wu (吴睿博) Crew, also known as rowing, is a traditional sport that first appeared in ancient Egypt. It is based on the use of oars to move forward through water. There are some different classes in athletic crew competition, ranging …
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By Yiming Amelia Wang From ABC News – Incredible acts of kindness in Hurricane Harvey’s wake Weeks have passed since hurricane Harvey made landfall in Texas, but the devastation remains. Thousands of homes were destroyed during the heavy rain and the death …
Read More »Preface of the Orchid Pavilion
By Brian Wu (吴睿博) Wang Xizhi (303-361), a well known calligrapher in Jin Dynasty of China and regarded as the Sage of Calligraphy, wrote the Preface of the Orchid Pavilion (or Lanting Xu as referred to by the Chinese). This work was …
Read More »The Impact of Instagram on Lifestyle
By: Megan Tjandrasuwita Where do you go to find recipes for healthy food, fashion tips, home furniture, or exotic vacation spots to enhance your lifestyle? Well, if you are a social media buzz, it is likely that you would look for the …
Read More »Paris in the Summer
By Ethan Hu Paris, France is a one of the most popular tourist destinations, with people from all over the world visiting during the summer. From the Eiffel Tower to the Louvre, Paris offers many different types of attractions for tourists. Strolling …
Read More »Can Star Trek: Discovery Maintain Star Trek Appeal?
By Megan Tjandrasuwita On September 24, 2017, the first two episodes of the latest Star Trek television series called Star Trek: Discovery were released on CBS All Access streaming network. It is quite remarkable considering that this series emerges more than 50 …
Read More »Will iPhone X Improve Apple’s Market Share?
By Megan Tjandrasuwita On September 12, Apple CEO, Tim Cook, revealed the latest generation iPhones: iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X along with other Apple products at the Steve Jobs Theatre at the brand new Apple Park campus. The event …
Read More »The Great Firewall of China
By Ethan Hu China is famous for its Great Wall. However, many foreigners are unaware that China also has an expansive wall over the internet, blocking many sites such as Google, YouTube, and Gmail. This firewall which many refer to as the …
Read More »Michelin Star
By Ethan Hu A Michelin Star is a prestigious award that gives a restaurant prestige, class, and expectancy. While all restaurants strive to achieve one of these stars, few accomplish this feat, and even fewer take home multiple stars. The Michelin stars …
Read More »Laid-back Lifestyle Makes the Happiest City
By: HanJie Zou Chengdu is known as China’s happiest city because of its residents, who are reputedly the happiest in the country. It is believed that the secret lies in their leisurely and slow-paced lifestyle. It goes without saying that their unique ways …
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