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41. Imari Porcelain This lens is one in a series of lenses I will write about Asian Antiques, especially Japanese and Chinese Art. I always admired the intricate beauty of old Japanese porcelain and earthenware. In this lens I will introduce the reader to the Imari styl...
42. All About Olympic Basketball - What is the Golden Box? The easiest way to score in the NBA is give the ball to big tall players and let them take a shot (or dunk) from up close. But not every team boasts a seven-foot-five centre like Yao Ming from China. And rare is the women's team with a six-foot-eight...
43. Canadian Ian Millar and the Legend Big Ben Ian Millar is a veteran Canadian Olympian who will compete in his ninth Olympic Games in show jumping this summer at 2008 Beijing Summer Games. He is just as excited for Olympics No. 9 and he was for No. 1 Millar finally earns a medal, on In Style...
44. Olympic Fencing - Fancy Footwork Fencing confuses most North American's, who are unfamiliar with the popular European sport. But the rules of this fast-paced, tactical pursuit are straightforward and easy to understand. Olympic fencing bouts are held on a playing area also known as...
45. Tibet, Nepal & South Asia I started this lens to share my love for South Asia with others. It's an eclectic collection of information and visuals - anything from art and culture to religion and politics. Whatever moves me! Sign the guest book, and if you have a moment, I...
46. Penny's Antiques And Wedgwood Pantry Wedgwood blue jasperware has been produced by the Wedgwood company in England for about 250 years; and I believe they ceased production of this particular product in about 2000. Other "look-a-like" companies produced imitations of Wedgwood...
47. Unique Gifts - Terracotta Chinese Warriors The Chinese Terracotta Army has eight thousand warriors, and they are all unique! So, if you are looking for a unique gift why not go for one of these soldiers. They come in a variety of sizes, and of course styles, and there are even horses to...
48. 10 Things You Should Know About China China is the biggest country in the world. Here I would like to give you an introduction to this fascinating country and facts that everyone should know.
49. Chinese Ghost Festival! Chinese Ghost Festival, or Zhong Yuan Jie, is held to celebrate the tradition of placating the spirits of dead ancestors. The whole of the seventh lunar month is said to be a ghostly one, culminating in the festival held on the fifteenth day of the m...
50. Asian Vacation Destinations Asia is a fantastic varied place with many wonderful vacation destinations. Here are some ideas, reviews, travel tips advice and recommendations and photographs of my experiences from my many trips there: Monkeys and rain forests in Borneo; Komodo...
51. 2008 Beijing Olympic - Opening | Closing Ceremony Pictures | Beijing Olympic DVD 2008 Beijing Olympics Games. Yeah! The most eagerly awaited sporting event has finally begun. Participating in an Olympic has been the dreams of every sports athletes. Winning the Olympic gold is the highest peak that any athlete could ever achieved...
52. Tang Dynasty ~ Was It a Golden Age in China? The Tang Dynasty was a watershed in China's historical and cultural development. At this stage in history, this was to be the most powerful ruling government on the face of the earth. The first codified legal system was created in 624 CE. A system o...
53. The Art of the Limoges Box "Limoges boxes are among the most collected and treasured objects in the world. Yet few people know the story behind the box." Are you familiar with the History and the Art of the Limoges Box? Did you know that the Limoges Box is predicted to be the...
54. All About Olympic Cycling - New This Year BMX 18 sets of medals will be awarded in four disciplines: Track Cycling, Road Cycling, Mountain Bike, and, new for 2008, BMX. Cycling competitions at the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics will be held from August 9 to August 23 at the Laoshan Velodrome (t...
55. Confucius During the age of Chinese feudalism, when intrigue and vice were rampant, Confucius taught principles that embraced high ethical and moral standards. He urged the feudal leaders to live by those standards and serve as examples to their subjects. An a...
56. The Terracotta Army, Xian, China The famous Terra Cotta Army is located in Xian, China. Xian was originally known as or Chang-An was the political centre of China, and is a much bigger and far more modern walled city than Pingyao (The Ming Dynasty Banking Capital) . The main reason...
57. All About Olympic Baseball - Last Time as an Event? "When I think of baseball in Asia, I'm always seeing a very disciplined, team-oriented aspect to the game," says CBC baseball analyst Warren Sawkiw. "There is no one better than the Asian countries at getting the sacrifice bunt down and making sure t...
58. Travel Photography Group Headquarters A group for all travel and photography lenses anywhere in the world:   Africa: Safaris in Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe or Nile Cruises in Egypt Asia: India, China, Malaysia, Komodo, Indonesia, Borneo, Australia Europe: France, England,...
59. Mahjong Mahjong is has a few common spellings including - mahjongg, majiang, mah-jong or mah-jongg. It is a game based on skill, luck and strategy, making it very popular and gripping. Originating in China, this game can now be played online or as a stand-alo...
60. All About Olympic Diving - Very Young Divers If the dive looks spectacularly difficult, the diver is probably not at the top of his or her game. The best make the toughest dives look easy. As a rule of thumb, the simpler a dive looks when executed, the higher the score. From a technical standp...