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Asia News — Yao Ming Live in TD Waterhouse Hina-Matsuri — Japanese Doll Festival Asia Travel — The City of Seoul Asia Talk — Ballet Dancer Chiaki Yasukawa Cover Story — UCF ASA Scholarship Pageant Asia Eats Chanoyu & Shodo — by Teri Mitchell Chinese Zodiac 2006 III Feng Shui Asia Beauty Tips Asia Trendy Fashion Asia Lifestyle VASA Lunar New Year Festival AACC Celebrating Lunar New Year Nagoya Sushi — Japanese Cuisine New – Asian Restaurant Dining Guide Asia Trend Hot Picks Asia Business – by HKTDC Asia Health

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ASIA NEWS

Yao Ming

Magic Show in TD Waterhouse  By Shally Wong

“姚明加油” appeared on the Jumbo-Tron at TD Waterhouse

A funny picture captured by Asia Trend – the person at the back is Carlos Arroyo

One afternoon, I received a call from Amanda Greenberg at Orlando Magic. She said Orlando Magic would like to offer discount tickets to Asian Americans for the upcoming Yao Ming NBA Game on Feb 26th. I was so delighted to hear this news and decided to publicize this event at Asia Trend Magazine. On Feb 26th, there were obviously more Asians outside the TD Waterhouse. I found out from Amanda that there were around 50+ Asians calling for tickets. I even met two Shanghai Students who told me that they came all the way from Ontario, Canada to see their super fan, Yao Ming. For us, we were facing a dilemma of supporting Yao Ming at Houston Rockets or Orlando Magic at our home city. We ended up supporting Yao Ming as I thought this was what Magic wanted us to do. We prepared a huge sign with four Chinese characters saying “Go For Yao Ming” and wish he could see the sign. Overall, Yao Ming performed satisfactorily and got 29 points by himself. Besides the game itself, one thing very impressed was the intermission programs performed by many talented Kung Fu and acrobat performers. Missed the game, please visit http://www. yaomingmania.com/blog/category/vs-orlando for details. 4

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ASIA NEWS

Yao Ming

– the next generation advertising superstar Born and raised in Shanghai, Yao Ming began his NBA career in 2002 – the ﬁrst-ever number one NBA draft pick to come from an international league. Since then, fans have voted Yao as a starter in every NBA All-Star Game. In the 2005 balloting, he received more votes in NBA history than any other player in a single season. He became one of the most marketable league players. He started to represent many corporations as advertising ﬁgures. Several most familiar TV Commercials were Apple Computer, Visa, Pepsi Cola, Gatorade, McDonald, Reebok, Got Milk, and recently Garmin – GPS and electronic system. “As a respected leader in GPS and consumer electronics, Garmin is a company whose technology helps bring people together,” said Bill Sanders, vice president of marketing for BDA Sports Management and a member of Yao’s management group, Team Yao. “In the same way, Yao has a dedicated worldwide fan following, so the partnership makes

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in advertising ﬁeld is due to the billions of Chinese and Chinese-Americans behind him. Visit http://www.yaoming.net if you want to know more about him.

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“Hina-matsuri”

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Girls’ Day = Doll Festival is called Hinamatsuri which is celebrated on March 3rd. In old times, people displayed peach blossoms to purify the environment (to get rid of evil spirits) in the peach blossom season. Another custom was that girls ﬂoated straw

dolls or paper dolls down a river or streams to the sea to purify themselves. Those dolls would carry illness and bad luck away. Later people began to display “Hina-ningyo”, a set of dolls, for the festival. Today, on Hina-matsuri, we celebrate

Shiro-zake

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Hina-ningyo ▼Odairi-sama & Ohina-sama

Girls’ party!

 By Teri Mitchell

girls’ growth and good health displaying a set of dolls dressed in gorgeous elegant old style Kimono which court ladies wore. The dolls are usually arranged on a ﬁve or seventiered stand. On the top tier, two dolls representing the Emperor (Odairi-sama) and Empress (Ohina-sama) are sitting. On the second tier, there are three ladies-in-waiting (San-nin kanjo), followed by ﬁve musicians, two government ministers, and three servants. Sometimes, there are some footmen, as well as some items of daily life, including dressers, carriages, irons, cupboards, etc. The dolls are put away soon after the festival. We have a superstition that keeping them out longer would delay girls’ marriage! The festival itself is more family & home oriented. Families share a meal of Hishi-mochi (diamond-shaped tricolored rice cakes) and Shiro-zake (sweet white Sake). Those Hishi-mochi are colored red (or pink), white, and green. The red (originating from the peach) is for chasing evil spirits away, the white (originating from the snow) is for purity, and the green (originating from the green grass) is for health. The diamond shape stands for a heart (life). When I was a kid, we had a set of very old Hina-ningyo. It was from my grandma’s generation. It wasn’t a complete set anymore, but those dolls were precious. Hina-ningyo is something which is inherited from Mom to the daughter, and to her daughter, and... On the other hand, parents buy a new set of Hina-ningyo for their daughters. I like both new Hinaningyo and old Hina-ningyo. Each one has its own charm.

MAR 2006

ASIA TRAVEL

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The soul of the City of Seoul

Namdaemun

Encircled by mountains, containing a population of 10-million, and with more than a million registered motor vehicles inching through its congested streets, one would imagine the metropolis of Seoul, capital of South Korea, to be a polluted nightmare. The city fathers, however, have made a concerted effort in recent years to clean and green this thriving, prosperous city, also ensuring that the mushrooming of gleaming skyscrapers has not meant the neglect or destruction of centuries-old palaces and shrines. The result is a bustling, but organised, city ﬁlled with fascination, where old and new co-exist happily.

Built on a 262 meter peak in Namsan Park, the tower reaches to 480 meters above sea level. When the weather and pollution levels cooperate, visiting the observation tower (370 meters above sea level) allows you to view the entire city and surrounding areas. Because of the vistas, many people enjoy climbing up here for early morning exercise or for a romantic stroll after dark.

63 Building Formerly called the Daehan Life Insurance (DLI) 63 Building, people generally just call it the 63 Building. While the building ofﬁcially has 63 stories, only 60 are above ground. The other 3 are below ground. Still, it remains the tallest building in Northeast Asia. Tourist can view the panoramic skyline of Seoul from the Observation Deck on the 63rd ﬂoor.

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Namdaemun (Great South Gate) Namdaemun is one of the 4 main gates of the old city wall. Completed in 1398, it underwent a major restoration in 1447 and again in 1997. Designated as National Treasure #1, it is one of the most recognizable landmarks in Korea. Positioned near the current center of downtown Seoul, amidst trafﬁc and skyskrapers, it receives a large amount of pollution, the main reason behind its most recent renovation.

Seoul Tower 63 Building

Dongdaemun (Great East Gate) Originally called Heung-injimun (“Gate of Uplifting Mercy”), it once served as the main eastern gate in the wall surrounding Seoul. First built in 1397, it was rebuilt in 1869 in its present form. Located nearby are Dongdaemun Market (one of Korea’s largest and most popular) and Dongdaemun Sports Stadium. The area also has a thriving nightlife scene.

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LG Arts Center The LG Arts Center, located in Yeoksamdong, is a state-of-the-art performance hall designed for various genres of performing arts. It is equipped with a highly advanced isolation bearing system that blocks out urban noises from the outside. These mechanisms maximize the efﬁciency of the hall, which is considered a new role model for theater architecture in Korea. The Arts Center is managed by LG Yonam Founda-

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tion. The aesthetically and techonologically pleasing LG Arts Center is truly the theater of the future.

Namsangol Folk Village In P’il-dong, just to the north of Namsan Park, the Seoul government recreated a small village that resembles the architecture and gardens of the area during the Chosun Dynasty (1392-1910). The area contains 5 restored traditional houses, designated as Seoul City Folk Materials, all decorated with authentic furniture and decorations from the period. It was one of the 5 most beautiful areas of Seoul and a famous summer resort. A large pavilion overlooks a tranquil pond and an outdoor stage where dances and dramas are performed on weekends. An exhibition hall exhibits traditional handicrafts produced by artists designated “Human Cultural Properties.”

Namdaemun Market Named for its nearby namesake of Namdaemun and located near the downtown area, one of Korea’s largest wholesale markets covers over 10 acres. It is filled with over 1,000 shops, stalls, retailers, street vendors. Although many of Namdaemun’s shops are within the buildings that make up the area, the most colorful aspect of the market is the group of street vendors that setup in the alleys and walkways between the buildings. Wholesalers operate from midnight to 6:00 a.m., and retailers are open from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Most of the vendors can speak a few words of English or Japanese, but you will generally need an interpreter for any intense bargaining. Because many shops are willing to take non-Korean currency.

Apgujeong-dong This area of Seoul soundly represents the ‘Economic Affluence’ found south of the Han River. Apgujeong-dong and the surrounding areas are home to many of Korea’s richest families, especially those with new-

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found wealth. Its large, private houses, expensive, imported cars, and dozens of high class import shops is where many people go to be seen. Many of the local children have been educated overseas or otherwise spent much time abroad, so many people can be found who can speak English (and other languages) well. However, it also showcases the reckless indulgence of the upper class, with their showing-off, liberal sexual relationships, and concept of spoiled rich kids. Apgujeong-dong is the place for teenagers who are very sensitive to their styles and fashion. Fads related to fashion, hairstyles, and accessories that become popular in this area are often followed by the rest of the nation a few months later. Many fashion designers have shops in the area to keep tabs on the pulse of the local styles. Apgujeong-dong has already beat Myeong-dong for the title of ‘Fashion Street.’ It has also garnered nicknames of ‘1st Street of Fashion’ and ‘The origin of Fashion Culture.’ The area is also a breeding ground for computer-related venture firms, with over 200 Internet and computer-related companies designing game software, CD-ROMs, and Internet shopping malls. Many of them are funded from local capital, a testament to the economic power of those who live here.

The most famous cherry blossom festival in Korea draws more than one million tourists every year during the festival period. Most visitors throng here when the cherry blossoms burst into bloom, so it is recommended that you visit during the weekdays to avoid the crowds. Source: www.tour2korea.com

Jinhae Gunhang Festival The Jinhae Gunhang Festival (Mar 31, 2006—Apr 9, 2006), held annually since 1963, is one of the most famous cherry blossom events. The Jinhae area is an outstanding sightseeing destination in the springtime, when it is flooded with tourists who come to feast their eyes on the spectacular blossomfilled streets. The origin of the Jinhae Gunhang Festival goes back to 1953, when a statue of the famous Korean Admiral Yi Sun Shin was erected at Bukwon Rotary. This marked the first annual memorial service in honor of the admiral. Today, the festival features assorted cultural, artistic, and athletic programs, providing visitors with plenty of things to see and enjoy, in addition, of course, to the cherry blossoms. The festival kicks off the evening before the 10-day festival begins, with a breathtaking fireworks display and a ritual in commemoration of Admiral Yi Sun-shin. Visitors will thrill to the sight of a parade. They performances of traditional Korean instruments; and nongangnori (Korean traditional folk music).

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ASIA TALK

The very first Japanese dancer at Orlando Ballet – Chiaki Yasukawa

 By Teri Mitchell

Teri Mitchell and Chiaki Yasukawa

Just like one of those girls…

sons everyday, actually.

whose mother holds her daughter’s hand leading to a dance school, Chiaki’s ballet life started. She was 7 years old. Her mother, who had had a dream of learning ballet, asked Chiaki which she would want to learn, ballet or swimming. “I chose ballet because it looked easier than swimming” she grins. Yes, a whole princess story can start with such a simple innocent reason. In the beginning, she didn’t like ballet because she felt she was forced to go to the ballet school and felt restricted in the ballet forms. She preferred other types of dance such as modern dance or jazz dance. With no doubt, she liked exercising herself since then.

Practice, practice, and practice.

A year later… Chiaki’s teacher in ballet asked her if she would want to dance on stage. Yes, she was picked out by the teacher, and of course, this was challenging. “I was nervous, but once I started dancing in the center of the stage, it was FUN. When the audience clapped, I felt deeply touched,” she says. After this event, Chiaki started to like ballet. She began to look forward to her les10

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In the ﬁrst year, Chiaki’s lessons were 2 or 3 times a week. After she was selected to perform on stage, she practiced from 7:30pm to midnight on weekdays, and all day on weekends. “My teacher was very strict. Although she was a Spartan kind of instructor, we, her students, liked her a lot. Everyone made an effort to do better,” she says.

Ballet training in a new environment. When Chiaki was 15 years old, she moved to Monaco for more ballet training. The fact that her friend got a chance to go to Germany inspired Chiaki. “I was envious of her. I felt I wanted to do something,” she says. She stayed in Monaco for 10 months. (Monaco is located along the French Riviera, between the Mediterranean Sea and France, a few miles off the French border with Italy. Monaco is a European microstate.)

New York when she was 17. When she was 18, she auditioned in N. Y., which is considered to be the center of auditions. Though 10 companies approached her, the reality was difﬁcult. Her visa issue didn’t allow her to be hired by any of those companies. However, it wasn’t the end of her luck. She turned 19… One day, she received a phone call from Orlando, FL. The person was the world renowned former artistic director of Orlando Ballet : the late Mr. Fernando Bujones. He found her and told her to come down to Florida for an audition! That was such a pleasurable call, but at the same time, she faced another problem, “I didn’t have enough funds to buy air-tickets”… But again, it wasn’t the end of her luck. She received another call from a ballet school in Gainesville asking her to perform for their show. They bore all the expenses for her! Oh, she was blessed. She was able to visit Florida and meet Mr. & Mrs. Bujones.

To the United States. She decided to come to the School of American Ballet in Don Quixote 3rd Act as Kitri

Chiaki’s most memorable shows.

Yes, she passed the test in the Orlando Ballet audition. She moved to Orlando and started to perform for Orlando Ballet Company. All these 6 years, she comfortably worked with the late Mr. Bujones. “He respected and valued different cultures, including Japanese culture. I really felt supported. He was a father in my ballet life,” she says. It was truly difficult for her to accept his death (Nov. 2005). Since when he was carried to hospital last October, it was all sudden. It was a big loss…she was concerned how her future would be… “I was devastated by our loss of Fernando Bujones last year. I admired him as a dancer, director as well as a human being,” she comments. But in January, Orlando Ballet welcomed another great artistic director: Bruce Marks. She is brightened and says, “I feel extremely lucky to work with such a professionally experienced man like Mr. Bruce. He is a very spiritual and artistic person. I am learning more and more from him everyday. I am so thankful to have a job that I love and I am definitely enjoying this moment of my life!” Chiaki won a bronze medal in Italy at the International Competition and was also a finalist in the Korea International Competition as well as a semi-finalist in the 2002 International Ballet Competition in Jackson, MS. This is Chiaki’s sixth season with Orlando Ballet.

The biggest roll she ever had is: Pas de deux with Angel Corella of American Ballet Theatre (ABT) in “Le Corsaire”. The roll she enjoyed herself the most is: The heroin for the ﬁrst time as Kitri in “Don Quixote”. Her parents visited from Japan and saw the show! Maybe, one day, we will see her in the Japanese story “Madame Butterﬂy” at Orlando Ballet…?

See her on stage! This season: “A World of Dance”, 03/1012, at Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre Next season: “Raymonda”, 05/12-14, at Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre Purchase tickets online: http://www.ticketmaster.com/venue/106535 Or Orlando Ballet Box Ofﬁce: 407.426.1739 Visit Orlando Ballet web site: http://www.orlandoballet.org/

Between Japan and the U.S. Every year, she goes back to Japan to perform and teach ballet. She says she feels different here and over there, “people don’t really know me over here, but I’m treated like a SOMEBODY over there since they know I perform in a foreign country not just in Japan. They look at me like a special guest. It’s an interesting feeling.”

Ballet is her life. As I have been viewing Chiaki, she is quite a busy person. Besides working for

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COVER STORY

ASA President Tara Szczepanski

MC and also ASA 2004 Pageant Winners John Paul Perez and Pearl Nalani Daacon

Sean Cinco’s magic trick as the Best Talent

Dat Diep’s classical music

Quan Vu talented “Break Dance”

Helen Tran’s “Traditional Chinese Fan Dance”

Honorable Judges: from left to right Tom Nguyen, Mark White, Karen Du, Denesha Jenkins, Joohan Lee

Ballroom Linedance led by Ivan and Cecilia Mao

Kirby Pagunsan’s guitar solo

Guest performer Miss Racel Tobillo – singing “Flash Dance”

Angela Polito’s Piano Solo

Jayne Alagano’s Polynesian Dance

Traditional Filipino Dance by Filipino Student Association

Kim Tran and her 4 Seasons Teammates

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COVER STORY

Mr. ASA 2005, Stephen Hong in his Korean costume Tara Szczepanski singing with her lovely voice

John Paul Perez singing a love song to his ﬁancé

Shomika Patange performing Indian dance

16 Contestants representing four Asian Countries – China, India, Philippine, and Vietnam

A huge supporting team for contestant #10 Quan Vu

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Cindy Cheung, Chinese Chris Favis, Filipino Regina Tran, Vietnamese-Chinese Sean Cinco, Filipino Angela Polito, Filipino Noel Bondoc, Filipino Shomika Patange, Indian Dat Diep, Vietnamese

9. Jayne Alagano – Filipino 10. Quan Vu – Vietnamese 11. Kim Tran, Vietnamese 12. Bryan Nguyen, Vietnamese 13. Anita Digiacomo, Filipina-Italian 14. Hai Minh Do – Vietnamese 15. Helen Tran – Chinese 16. Kirby Pagunsan – Filipino

Mr. ASA 2005 & Miss ASA 2005 recalled their feelings a year ago

Few words from Asia Trend Magazine This was my first time attending ASA Pageant. I was very impressed by the contestant’s talents and efforts, the outstanding guest performances, and the overall flow of the show. Especially the Hollywood theme and the Idol Video Skit at the beginning, it was funny and creative. The whole Grand Ballroom was filled with laugh, encouragement, and friendship. I was delighted to be one of the sponsors and I hope more and more Asian Businesses will come forward to support them in their upcoming events. I see the future there.

Contestant #12 with his Lion King

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A unique Chinese Instrument— 【笛子】Dizi (Chinese Flute) “Amerina” provides variety of breathtaking performance of Chinese acrobatics, martial arts, folk dances and Peking Opera dances in amazing native costumes, and award winning live Chinese music. It assembled world-class entertainment featuring the most talented Chinese acrobats, dancers, martial artists, and musicians of China. Visit www. amerina99.com for more information.

in Beijing. A member of the Chinese Musicians Association, he specializes in Chinese ﬂute, percussion, and composition. Mr. Tang has performed bamboo ﬂute for over 40 years and won many awards at national music competitions and arts festivals and special events. Mr. Tang will be performing at China Garden Restaurant, Winter Park in April. Interested in knowing more details or reserving seats, please call China Garden at 407-671-2120.

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Much of the music of China has a unique sound due to the many unusual music instruments, which are native to China. Most western audience has never had the opportunity to see or hear these instruments in person. Performers play the musical performance on these Chinese blown instruments, the bowed instruments, the plucked instruments, and

the percussion instruments. The traditional Chinese folk music on instruments that were used in China for over 2,000 years, and these instruments were selected from over 200 typical Chinese style instruments. Mr. Tang was the ﬁrst-chair bamboo ﬂute soloist and the director of traditional music band at China Air Force performing Troupe

The Chinese ﬂute is often called dizi or hengdi

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Varieties of Thai soup  By Assakorn Sae-Heng

A Thai meal is not considered as complete without soup. It is so common to see crowded soup stalls on the street, and boats meander along canals (Klong) and rivers in Thailand. From dawn to dusk, soup is eaten by eager patrons. Soups are generally served throughout the meal; the diners frequently take a spoon or two of soup to refresh their enjoyments. There are several soup dishes that consumers might want to have to make their Thai cuisine complete to go along with their other Thai dishes.

KAENG CHUT is a very mild soup cooked with meat and vegetable. Moreover, clear noodle is added to the dish itself to perfect the taste for enthusiastic consumers. The dish is called “Kaeng Chut Woon Sen.” As it is tender to the taste, it makes a pleasant contrast to spicier dishes. Thai sometimes vary the flavor by adding coriander and spice, but this is a matter of personal taste. KHAO TOM (rice soup), a rice soup is very common and well known meal in Thailand. Khao Tom is similar to Kaeng Chut, but it has rice in it. The rice is very well cooked with large amount of water. Khao Tom is the best meal for those who have hangovers, sickness (fever, colds), and upset stomachs.(Thai’s believe in its curative power.) Also Khao Tom is common meal for those who have difficult time chewing such as infants or elders. To finish, before serving, it may be seasoned with spice and Nam pla (fish sauce). TOM YAM, a spicy and sour soup. Tom Yam soup is also known as the queen (possibly the king) of all Thai soups. The most common soup for this is surely TOM YAM

KUNG, a delicious shrimp soup, flavored by lemon grass, kariff lime leaves, shallots, chillies, and coriander leaves, finished off with a fish sauce and lemon juice. No other soup can be compared to this delicious preparation, a combination of spice and fresh ingredients, with an extraordinarily subtle taste. It is so good that every Thai restaurants around the world ought to have it in their menus. (also some other Oriental restaurants such as Vietnamese)

Writer’s Proﬁle Assakorn Sae-Heng, A computer Engineering graduate at the UCF, is the head chef of Jasmine Thai Cuisine&Sushi. Assakorn’s position for Thai food stemmed from countless hours of watching his mother prepare traditional Thai dishes and delicacies. The culinary-gene runs deep in the Sae-Heng family. His uncle, a renowned Thai chef in Holland, owns two successful Thai restaurants in Amsterdam, while his older brother owns one in Tilburg, Holland.

Chopsticks Manners It’s important to use chopsticks properly when you eat Asian Cuisine. It might take some time to practice, but it’s worth learning it. Basics: How to Hold Chopsticks: • Hold the upper chopstick with the index finger, the middle finger, and the thumb. • Put the other chopstick between the bottom of the thumb and the tip of the ring finger. • Move the upper chopstick only when you pick up food. * It’s impolite to hold chopsticks with five fingers. * See the photos for your reference.

• Sticking chopsticks vertically into a bowl of rice. • Passing food from your chopsticks to somebody else’s chopsticks. How to Hold Chopsticks

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茶道

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Chanoyu—

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Japanese Tea Ceremony

Japanese Calligraphy

 By Teri Mitchell

Tea was brought to Japan from China in the 9th century. Until the 12th century, tea was used for medical purposes, but later, it was consumed as a beverage. The spirit of “the way of tea” is based on Zen philosophy. In the 12th century, “the way of tea” spread out as Zen did all over Japan. And later, in the 15th century, Chanoyu was established under a ﬂamboyant culture of those days. Then, in the 16th century, Senno-Rikyu accomplished Wabicha style that is the origin of the present form of Chanoyu. After Sen-no-Rikyu’s death, Chanoyu was handed down by his descendants, and three schools “San Senke” were formed – Omote Senke, Ura Senke, and Mushanokoji Senke. These days, Chanoyu is attracting more people worldwide, not only in Japan.

 By Teri Mitchell Kaisho (Square Style)

Gyosho (Semicursive Style)

Writing letters with Fude and Sumi was an essential reﬁnement among the aristocracy and Bushi (warriors). Over time, it became common among the general public. Even now, it is melted into Japanese people’s lives in such a way that we write banners, signs, titles, cards, names, certiﬁcates, etc. for ceremonial events and seasonal greetings. For banners and signs, Kaisho (Square Style) is common, which is very clear and easy to read. For cards, Gyosho (Semicursive Style) is used often, which is handier to write and looks more artistic. Please see the difference among these three scripts. This character means “dazzling” and is a part of my name. (To be continued…)

(To be continued…)

Sosho (Cursive Style)

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Chinese Zodiac 2006 part III of III

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Next Chinese New Year

The Year of the Pig—Feb 18, 2007

【 Horse 馬】

Jan Feb Feb Jan Feb Jan Feb

30, 1930 – Feb 16, 15, 1942 – Feb 4, 3, 1954 – Jan 23, 21, 1966 – Feb 8, 7, 1978 – Jan 27, 27, 1990 – Feb 14, 12, 2002 – Jan 31,

1931 1943 1955 1967 1979 1991 2003

Prospect of the Year 今年運程 Career 事業:

Facing difﬁculties in and out. Be cautious with snobs doing things behind your back. 工作內外交煎。認真地工作便可防是非。 Fortune 財運:

Be very conservative with your investment. Keep saving. 宜守不宜攻，不宜投資。設法省錢節流。 Romance 愛情:

Frustrated and emotional, hurting friends easily. Should stay in peace with others. 喜怒無常，易得失別人。應盡量以和為貴。

Prospect of the Year 今年運程 Career 事業:

Luck is improving. Should avoid being talkative. 流年運程大有改善。但應懂得謹口慎言。 Fortune 財運:

Incomes are ﬂowing in continuously. Be reminded:” Satisfaction is Happiness”. 正財收入源源不絕。切記知足常樂。 Romance 愛情:

Solemn and lonely; without partners. Try to communicate more with friends. 孤獨無伴。應設法與人溝通。

【 Monkey 猴】

Feb Jan Feb Jan Feb Feb Jan

6, 1932 – Jan 25, 25, 1944 – Jan 12, 12, 1956 – Jan 30, 30, 1968 – Feb 16, 16, 1980 – Feb 4, 4, 1992 – Jan 22 22, 2004 – Feb 8,

1933 1945 1957 1969 1981 1993 2005

Prospect of the Year 今年運程 Career 事業:

Able to develop business at outside. There are obstacles hidden, would involve with court case. Horse—Jackie Chan April 7, 1954

Sheep—Zhang Ziyi Feb 9, 1979

【 Sheep 羊】

Feb Feb Jan Feb Jan Feb Feb 18

17, 1931 – Feb 5, 5, 1943 – Jan 24, 24, 1955 – Feb 11, 9, 1967 – Jan 29, 28, 1979 – Feb 15, 15, 1991 – Feb 3, 1, 2003 – Jan 21, MAR 2006

1932 1944 1956 1968 1980 1992 2004

Monkey—Michelle Kwan July 7, 1980

Rooster—Faye Wong Aug 8, 1969

【 Rooster 雞】

Jan Feb Jan Feb Feb Jan Feb

26, 1933 – Feb 13, 13, 1945 – Feb 1, 31, 1957 – Feb 17, 17, 1969 – Feb 5, 5, 1981 – Jan 24, 23, 1993 – Feb 9 9, 2005 – Jan 28,

1934 1946 1958 1970 1982 1994 2006

Prospect of the Year 今年運程 Career 事業:

可向外發展。但事業發展暗湧潛伏，易犯官非。

Troubles make things halt. Double your effort and avoid argue.

Fortune 財運:

因去年犯太歲，運程會稍慢下來，今年只能夠收復失地，不宜發展新項目。

Do not plan big investment and gamble. Keep good saving.

Fortune 財運:

不宜作重大投資及賭博，應積谷防饑，減少額外開支。

Be cautious with investment and prevent leakage of big cash.

Romance 愛情:

投資要格外小心，以防錢財大量外流。

Argues and quarrels always happen. Keep calm and steady. 感情易起風波，易發生衝突。處事應保持冷靜克制。

Romance 愛情:

Spare much time with your lover, develop love and harmony. 多加溝通，感情上不會有大變化。

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Asian American Chamber of Commerce Celebrating Lunar New Year 2006 Lunar New Year Celebration is one of the events AACC organizes every year. This year, we added Chinese calligraphy demonstration, together with traditional lion dance, martial arts demonstration by Wah Lum Kung Fu Temple, and 9-course meal prepared by China Garden Restaurant in Winter Park. There were around 50 participants including chamber members, government

representatives, and others who are interested in knowing more about Asian businesses and cultures. This function provided us a great opportunity to share the Asian Culture and make connections with others. Interested in joining Asian American Chamber of Commerce, please contact Rina Brothers at 321-239-3525

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International Culture Night Featuring: Asian

Dr Puxiao Cen, from Florida Heart Group, discussed with around 30 participates about “Women’s Health”

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Filipino Dance Troupe: “Maglalatik” (Noel Bondoc,

Michael Gorion, Sean Cinco, & Chris Favis)

Polynesian Dance— Jayne Alagano

Chinese Fan Dance— Sishi Deng

Laotian Dance— Vita Vongsamphanh

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Tara Szczepanski, ASA President

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First of all, let me expose Danny & Jenny’s special choices to you all. These are all yummy and artistically presented.

Spicy Tuna Twin Roll To enjoy both red & white tuna, this will be perfect. Crabmeat adds an extra nice ﬂavor. Mexican Bubble Roll (Shrimp Tempura, Shrimp, Avocado, etc.)

King Triton Roll I enjoyed this one most of all. This is fabulous Sushi cuisine. Lobster Tempura inside, tuna, salmon and shrimp outside and black caviar on top. Garnished with eel sauce and Wasabi cream.

This is interesting fried Sushi. Crabmeat, scallions and cream cheese inside. Garnished with seafood sauce. If you’re not a raw ﬁsh eater, this choice is excellent.

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(Shrimp & Veggies) Crunchy! This is crucial for Tempura. The portion is good too. Make sure to dip Tempura sauce, not just soy sauce.

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Hong Kong – adding value to China business!

ith China booming, the questions is no longer whether to get involved, but rather when and how. The answer for many hundreds of American companies is Hong Kong. Forty years ago, encouraged by a love of Asia and the smell of opportunity, a young American with $500 in his pocket, set up a small logistics company in Japan. Four years later he relocated to Hong Kong and has been there ever since. Today, James Thompson’s Crown Relocation has 100-plus locations in 43 countries. “But of all the places we operate, there is no place that accommodates business like Hong “there is no Kong,” says place that Thompson. accommodates The combusiness like pany now has Hong Kong” operations in seven cities James Thompson across China, but maintains its core business in Hong Kong. “The potential in China is huge, but we manage our business more efﬁciently from Hong Kong,” he says. Hong Kong’s role is clear to see. Eight years after the city’s successful change of sovereignty it has maintained its commercial and social freedoms, while gaining from its economic integration with the Chinese mainland. Today about one third of China’s trade is routed through Hong Kong and close to 50 per cent of investment in China, comes from

Unrivalled China experience and networks, couples with ﬁrst-world business services, make Hong Kong an ideal platform for developing your China business

Hong Kong. In recent years, interest in China has largely been driven by the promise of low cost manufacturing, explains Steve Alexander, deputy executive director of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC). “But the real story now is the strong growth in imports. Firstly, China needs the raw materials, parts and technologies to sustain its manufacturing industries. And secondly, China’s economic success has created a strong middle class – and these guys want to see more choices in their shops,” says Alexander. But selling to China is not always as simple as some hope. “Chinese consumers are increasingly sophisticated,” explains Alexander. “If you want to succeed, you need to understand the Chinese customers, you need to tailor your product and you need a strong distribution partner and competitive marketing.” It’s a subject with which American-born Alexander is familiar. Prior to joining HKTDC he was responsible for setting up factory operations and brand development for two foreign multinationals out of Beijing.

“I certainly encourage companies to look to China. You can’t afford to ignore it,” says Alexander. “And doing business through Hong Kong presents important advantages.” David Holloway, chief operating officer of International Risk, a Pricewaterhousecoopers risk management off-spin, agrees. “You’d be a fool to ignore China, but our advice is, don’t leave your “…our advice is, don’t leave brains behind.” Issues of new comyour brains panies include lack of behind” familiarity with local customs and business David Holloway practices, difficulty in identifying the right partners and the language, says Holloway. Holloway’s advice is to find a good business partner in Hong Kong. “This gives you resource to a well established legal system and the transparency and expertise of our financial services and accountancy professionals. Plus Hong Kong is an easy place to visit and corruption is close to non-existent.” “Put simply, it’s easy to get business done here,” he says. Source: www.tdctrade.com

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The Chinese Export Commodities Fair (Canton Fair) Spring Fair 2006 (99th Session) - the Largest Show in China Venue: Chinese Export Commodities Fair (Pazhou) Complex (Xingang Dong Road, Haizhu, Guangzhou, China) Chinese Export Commodities Fair (Liuhua) Complex (117 Liu Hua Road, Guangzhou, China)

Overview Chinese Export Commodities Fair, also called Canton Fair, inaugurated in the Spring of 1957, is held twice a year in Spring and Autumn. It is China’s largest trade fair, a fair of the highest level, and of the largest business turnover. Preserving its traditions, the Fair is a comprehensive and multifunctional event of international importance. Thousands of exhibitors representing Chinese international trade companies and manufacturers will be present. They will exhibit over 100,000 kinds of goods. The fair will be held in a complex with an exhibition space of 170,000 square meters. There will be more than ﬁve thousand 3-by-3-squaremeter booths. The 2005 fairs earned a combined total of US$58.6 billion worth of business turnover, and were attended by 195,464 visitors in the spring session and 177,000 in the fall.

Exhibition Halls There are thirty four exhibition halls. The details are as follows:

Phase I : Apr. 15 - 20 CECF Pazhou Complex Industrial Products CECF Liuhua Complex Textiles and Garments Phase II : Apr. 25 - 30 CECF Pazhou Complex Consumer Goods CECF Liuhua Complex Gifts

Guangzhou–The Location of Canton Fair While Beijing holds the political reigns and Shanghai tightens its growing ﬁnancial control, Guangzhou represents the factory muscle of China’s growth. Located at the

head of the Pearl River Delta, Guangzhou’s tentacles of small industrial plants stretch in many directions and have turned the numerous farm hamlets between itself and Hong Kong into factory towns. With its dual reputations for business and dining, Guangzhou normally inter-relates the two. With their ‘The mountains are high and the emperor is far away’ ambivalence toward and non-acceptance in the Beijing halls of power, the Cantonese have a reputation for possessing a ’Show me the money’ mentality. Source: www.cbw.com, www.chinachophouse.com

2006 April Trade Show Highlights in Asia Events

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AsiaWorld Expo – organized by HKTDC

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Hong Kong Int’l Auto Parts Fair

April 08 - 11

Auto and motorcycle parts and accessories, auto and motorcycle systems and technology, equipment and tools for parts and accessories manufacturing

Taispo: Taipei Int’l Sporting Goods Show

April 10 - 13 Taipei World Trade Center

Fitness equipment, golf equipment, ﬁshing gear, camping supplies, sports accessories, sporting balls, water sports equipment, sports protective devices, skateboards, sportswear

Hong Kong Electronics Fair 2006 (Spring Edition)

April 14 - 17 Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre – organized by HKTDC

Audio visual products, digital imaging, electronic accessories, electronics manufacturing services (EMS), electronic parts, home appliances, multimedia, ofﬁce automation and equipment

China (Shenzhen) International Gifts, April 18 - 21 Handicrafts, Watches & Houseware Fair

Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center

Handicrafts, souvenirs and premiums, watches and clocks, houseware, stationery and ofﬁce supplies, electronics, toys, handbags, fashion accessories, travel goods

Hong Kong Houseware Fair 2006

April 21 - 24

Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre – organized by HKTDC

Artiﬁcial ﬂowers, bathroom accessories, cleaning and supplies, furniture, gardening and outdoor accessories, general houseware items, health and personal care items, handicrafts, hardware and DIY products

2006 International Auto Parts & Accessories Fair and Conference

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LOCAL EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

REGULAR

Ballroom-Linedance At Casselberry Senior Center (at Secret Lake Park, 200 N. Triplet Lake Dr., Casselberry 32707): Every Monday (for beginners) from 7:30~9:30pm; and Thursday (for more advanced), 7~9:30pm. $5 per person. At L. Claudia Allen Senior Center (1840 Mable Butler Ave., Orlando 32805): Every Friday (for beginners), 1:30~3:00pm. Donation accepted. Contact Ivan and Cecilia Mao at 407-222-8747 or mao.ivan@gmail.com. Orlando Badminton Club Every Wednesday (6:30-10pm), Friday (6:309pm) and Sunday(12:30-4pm) at Orlando Fitness & Racquet Club, 825 Courtland St (by Lee Rd and I-4). Contact Krishna Balwalli at 407-361-4735 or email kbalwalli@hotmail.com. Qi Gong Practice Come and learn every Sunday at 10am Lake Eola in Orlando, FL. Located on the east side of Lake near the gazebo. Call Mark at 407-2355828 for details. www.falundafa.org Ch’an Buddhism Meditation Dharma Drum Mountain Buddhism Association (DDMBA), meet every 1st & 3rd Saturday 10:00am-12:30pm at Southeast Branch Library (On Hoffner & 436), 5575 S. Semoran Blvd., Orlando, FL 32822, FREE, meditation & book study. 407-538-6491, email: chihho2004@ yahoo.com Local Table Tennis Club meets every Tuesday and Thursday Nights, 610pm at Winter Park Christian Church, 760 N. Lakemont Dr. All levels of players are welcome. We play for fun, and also offer Professional coaching and a Robot for training. Please call Adam at 407-854-6301 or www.owpttc.org. Monday evening Asian Social get together and get it started, meets at diverse location 6pm on Monday, Contact Mi Hoshino at 407.947.2031.

Single listing is up to 40 words at no charge for non-profit organization E-mail the events/activities to info@AsiaTrendMagazine.com or fax the information to 407-273-9913 Submit the information by the 1st of each month for the same month publication.

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Workshop -“How to apply a Micro-Loan” March 23(Thur) 6:00 – 8:00pm. Disney/SBA National Entrepreneur Center 315 East Robinson St Suite 100 Orlando. Cost: Free. Info/RSVP Michelle Kim 407-581-7492 Email mkim1982@msn.com

11th Annual Philippine Festival

April 7, 8 & 9, 2006. Fri - 4 PM to 11 PM; Sat - 11 AM to 11 PM; Sun - 11 A.M TO 8 P.M. Philippine Cultural Enrichment Complex, 14301 Nine Eagles Drive, Tampa, FL 33626. For more information, contact Joey Omila at (813) 925-1232 or visit www.bayanihanartscenter.org

International Folk Festival

April 29 (Sat) 10am – 7pm, City of Casselberry City Hall Campus. “A day of celebration and sharing of the world’s culture: Art, Crafts, Dance, Music, and Ethnic Foods and Drinks. Bringing together our diverse community to advance international understanding, goodwill, and peace through world fellowship.” For more information, contact Hank Lander, Event Chairman at 407-699-7442 or hank@communicationsolutions.cc. Corporate sponsorships and vendor spaces are also still available.

Asia Fest & Dragon Boat Festival 2006

Come join the Tampa Asian community by attending this year’s Asia Fest & Dragon Boat Festival 2006. It is a showcase of different Asian performances and dragon boat races that takes place in Downtown Tampa on Channelside. Asia Fest & Dragon Boat Festival will take place on Saturday, April 29, 2006 from 10:30am - 2pm. Admission is free and different venues will sell cultural food representing the diversity of Asia.

Asian Gala 2006

presented by Asian American Heritage Council, May 13 (Sat) - 6:30pm at Orlando Marriot Downtown, 400 West Livingston St, $45/adult and $20/child, Corporate Table available for $600. Contact Rachel Siu at 407-679-2433, Victor Alzona at 321-287-7611; Saigon Radio, Tom Nguyen at 407-422-6229. Proceeds go to Asian American Student Scholarship Fund.

Thai Food Festival Ayothaya Thai Restaurant, 7555 West Sand Lake Road, Orlando, till April 30, 407-345-0040. Serving authentic Thai Cuisine and giving out lots of gifts.

Asian American Chamber of Commerce Contact Rina Brothers at 321-239-3525 or email rbrothers@bellsouth.net www.asianamericanchamber.org Asian American Heritage Council — “Together we accomplish more!” to preserve the culture and heritage of Asians, to recognize and honor exemplary community leadership that enhances the quality of life and image of Asian Americans, and to reward Asian American students with scholarship grants to motivate them to excel.www.aahc-cfl.org Asian American Women Association Contact Becky Szymanski at beckymszy@yahoo.com Chinese American Association of Central Florida (CAACF) 中佛州中美協會 www.orlandochinese.com Chinese School of CAACF 中佛州中華學校 www.orlandochineseschool.org Chinese School of Tomorrow 明曰中文學校 http://www.ocst.org Han Foundation is to support and encourage those Cultural, Educational, Social and Environmental values that contribute to making our society more humane and our world more livable. www.hanwaves.org J.Club— Japan oriented organization provides exposure to the unique culture and fascinating experiences of Japan Contact Terri Mitchell at teri_mitchell@hotmail.com Organization of Chinese Americans – South Florida Chapter 美華協會 Winnie Tang PO Box 56-2124, Miami, FL 33256 305-753-8791 Orlando Chinese Professionals Association (OCPA) 奧蘭多中國專業人仕協會 www.ocpa-usa.org UCF Asian Student Association www.ucfasa.org UCF Vietnamese American Student Association http://vasa.ucf.edu vasa_ucf@hotmail.com USF Vietnamese Student Association www.usfvsa.org United Chinese Associations of FL 華人聯合會

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Tongue diagnosis is a vital diagnostic instrument used in Chinese medicine. Tongue diagnosis dates to the Shang Dynasty which began c.1600 B.C. and ended c.1000. It is much easier to learn and less subjective than pulse diagnosis. The tongue will show the depth and nature (hot, cold, etc.) of an imbalance and it is less affected by short-term inﬂuences such as nervousness. The tongue is also useful as a measurement tool to gauge the progress of a disorder. The tongue is considered to be an exterior part of the body because it’s in almost contact with the air - the exterior. This is certainly different from the American view but extremely productive. An acupuncturist or herbalist will, in the mind’s eye, overlay a tongue with several different maps. Each map is shaped by the diagnostic model or system which it represents. The diagram on the left represents the

internal organs. The center diagram represents the body as having three parts - upper burner, middle burner, and lower burner. The diagram on the right represents the body as having two parts - interior and exterior. The practitioner examines the general and local shape, and the color of both the tongue body and coat. A healthy tongue will be pink (like a kitten or puppy’s tongue) and moist with a thin clear or white coat. Thin is deﬁned as a coat through which the tongue body can be seen. Some signs of imbalance or pathology are red body, yellow coat, and thick coat like mozzarella cheese, very dry body or cracks in the coat or body itself.

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the master system in the body and controls and coordinates all other systems such as respiratory, digestive, muscular, immune, etc. The intention of the chiropractic adjustment is to remove any disruptions or distortions of this energy ﬂow in the nervous system that may be caused by slight vertebral misalignments. Training for medical doctors and Chiropractors is similar; however the treatment methods are different.

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Doctors of Chiropractic frequently treat people with musculoskeletal complaints such as joint pain, neck pain, low back pain and sciatica. Chiropractors also treat patients with osteoarthritis, spinal disk conditions, carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, sprains, and strains. They can also give nutritional advice on how to age gracefully and to help prevent the onset of many of the most common ailments including heart disease, diabetes, obesity and chronic fatigue.

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cer. Alcohol should be consumed in moderate amounts. Smoking cessation is highly recommended since it will reduce your colorectal and lung cancer risk. Lastly it is recommended that you participate in some form of physical activity such as walking, gardening, climbing steps, etc. 5 days per week for a minimum of 30 to 60 minutes.

Alzheimer’s Disease – You and Your Family  Puxiao Cen, M.D.

Dementia is a deterioration of your ability to think, learn, and remember as clearly and as quickly as you once did. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. Alzheimer’s disease may include includes behavioral symptoms and personality changes in its middle and late stages. Most cases of Alzheimer’s disease are caused by a complex combination of genetic factors and increasing age. Lower education levels and serious head injuries may also be risk factors. People normally tend to have some memory loss they age. However, Alzheimer’s disease causes significant, progressive loss of memory, judgment, and other mental skills. Eventually this can limit your ability to handle everyday activities. Behavioral symptoms may include anxiety, irritability, restlessness, aggression, and wandering and tend to vary widely from patient to patient. Impaired judgment is often a serious concern. Right now, there is no way to cure Alzheimer’s disease or to stop its course. However, certain medications may temporarily slow its progression in some patients in early or middle stages of the 38

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disease. Medications are also available to treat the behavioral problems of Alzheimer’s disease. Often changing the patient’s surroundings to suit his or her needs is a more effective strategy. A calm environment and structured daily routine seem to work best. Keep in mind that these patients should be gently encouraged to help themselves as much as possible in order to keep their brain active and functioning. Scientists are searching for ways to prevent Alzheimer’s disease, but to date, no treatments, drugs, or other measures have proven to be effective. Nevertheless, many experts agree that a “brain healthy” lifestyle may help: • Engage in intellectually stimulating activities. • Stay socially active. • Eat a healthy diet. • Exercise regularly. • Avoid tobacco totally, and avoid excessive alcohol consumption. • Maintain healthy blood pressure and cholesterol levels. • Control diabetes.

If someone in your family has Alzheimer’s disease, you may feel overwhelmed. These tips might help you: • Talk with others who understand. Join a support group or ask for support from family and friends. You might also want to find a support group for the Alzheimer’s patient. • Keep your loved one involved. Social activities are important, and many patients can stay involved in normal family life. Scheduling regular outings is helpful for some patients. • Simplify tasks. Lower your expectations when needed to match your loved one’s abilities. If managing a checkbook becomes too complex, change the focus to something that is more manageable. • Hang on to your personal interests and hobbies. Stay involved in the hobbies or activities that refresh you and add to your physical and mental strength. • Take a break. Check out respite care, adult day care, or other community services that can free you from your responsibilities occasionally.

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