Base techniques, Chinese knots »
Number eight (8) knot
The instructions to make another base chinese knot. The number 8 knot.
Base techniques, Chinese knots »
Reverse number eight (8) knot
The 4th base technique for creating chinese knots. The reverse 8. It’s the same steps as the normal 8, but the direction of the thread is different, technique the same.
Base techniques, Chinese knots »
Button knot -base technique-
Another base technique. The threads are colour coded to make it easier for you to recognize.
Base techniques, Chinese knots »
Double money knot, single thread
Make use of the main-thread technique
Base techniques, Chinese knots »
Double money knot, Main thread
This is the main basic knot. A technique used for many chinese knotting projects.The Double Money Knot looks like two traditional styled Chinese coins overlapping.
General Lifestyle »
Treat your feet well, use insoles
Specialty insoles can close the gap between a shoe’s design and your unique anatomy. You should definitely customize your shoes with over-the-counter replacement insoles if you have any tendency toward shinsplints, arch strain, heel pain, or even knee strain.
The flimsy inserts in your new shoes can lose their cushioning capabilities after 50 miles, but specialty [...]
Etiquette & Attitude, Style & Fashion »
To belt up or not?
You wonder if have to wear a belt to be well dressed?
Simple answer: yes. You look incomplete without a belt. Why do you think your pants have loops? You should wear one with jeans, khakis, suits, everything but a bathing suit (unless you’re Halle Berry in a James Bond movie).
Two rules to keep in mind:
First, [...]
Travel photo's »
Photostory: Do not litter! (hong kong)
Since the SARS-epidemy a few years ago, Hong Kong has taken a lot of precautions. One of them is to keep the streets clean. Any littering will be fined. In contrary of what the photo says, I believe the fine is now somewhere around 1500 dollars.
Chinese Culture »
What is Feng Shui?
‘Feng’ translated means ‘Wind’. ‘Shui’ translated means ‘Water’. You pronounce it as: Fung Shway. This Chinese believe system of Feng Shui study how cosmic energy called ‘Chi’, can influence the well-being, harmony of the people and its surroundings. By stipulating the correct place and orientation of the house, by the institution and by the garden construction, there will be a harmony [...]
Childcare & Infants »
The right way to hold a baby
To give an infant the support it needs, you have to hold the baby with two hands.
Place one hand under the baby’s bottom. Place the other hand behind the baby’s head and neck and make sure it’s well supported and upright. Supporting an infant’s head is very important.
Style & Fashion »
The perfect fit jacket
We’ve taught 4 simple rules to find the perfect fit pants, now it’s time to get that upper body covered.
Like a good buddy, a jacket’s got to cover your butt. Have someone make sure the jacket covers the lower curve, with just a bit to spare.
The line from the top edge of the shoulder down [...]
