Did you know that the ancient Chinese art of Feng Shui emphasizes the practical importance of safety and comfort in a house? You should never hang a framed picture over a bed because of the real and subconsciously perceived vulnerability of an object falling on you in your sleep. When decorating your home, look for furniture in round or oval configurations to prevent nasty scrapes…Did you know that the ancient Chinese art of Feng Shui emphasizes the practical importance of safety and comfort in a house?

“And Reuben went in the days of the wheat harvest, and found mandrakes in the field, and brought them unto his mother, Leah… And Jacob came out of the field in the evening, and Leah went out to meet him, and said, “Thou must come in unto me, for surely I have hired thee with my son’s mandrakes”. And he lay with her that night.” Genesis. 30: 14-16…

Barbara Lee Shimoda was born in Chinatown and grew up on the Lower East Side in New York City. Originally destined for a career in fashion design, Barbara's career path took a slight turn when an unforeseen event guided her into a new direction. Today she works as a permanent make-up artist, combining her love and talent of design into a career that ultimately changes people's lives.Barbara Lee Shimoda was born in Chinatown and grew up on the Lower East Side in New York City.

She’s still in! Bravo Television’s hit series Project Runway has narrowed it down to five talented fashion designers. Among the top five is Houston’s own Chloe Dao. Already in its second season, Project Runway offers Chloe the chance to win $100,000 in seed money to launch her own line and a mentorship from the Banana Republic Design team…

Always unpredictable and full of life, the irreverent Bai Ling dishes on what its like to defy the largest government in the world, travel around the world in 42 hours to sing off key in front of millions of viewers, and wrap up shooting for five feature films. Her secret: to challenge your fears, be brave, treat everyday like it's a new birth, and most importantly be true to yourself

Camille Mana plays Lisa, a 19-year old, spoiled underachieving Asian girl on UPN’s Hit Series “One on One”. After watching an emotional episode of “My So Called Life” Camille knew she wanted to try her hand at acting. Juggling a schedule of classes at University of California’s Berkeley with acting auditions she managed to graduate in only six semesters.…

Sayang Ku, a universal phrase that pledges continuity for mankind. It literally translates to “You are dear to me.” or “You are precious to me.” Semantically, it would be “I love you”, an oath between a man and a woman that precedes a betrothal. Weddings are colorful events, few quite as elaborate and brilliant as that of Malays…

From TV shows to charity work, this versatile chef has never failed to fascinate his clientele. Ming Tsai has made his mark in the culinary world through his unique and creative East West cooking styles. Ming has partnered with Target for a line of cookware and foods…

In a society that values youthfulness, I have learned, however, that having a youthful look is not always rewarding. Sure, I reaped some benefits when I was younger. I passed for a 12â€"year old for several years