Articles written by Kris Lee Wai Loon
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Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva or Guanyin
In Chinese Buddhism, Guanyin (or Guanshiyin) is often portrayed as a woman. Understand how local Chinese culture has influenced the gender of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva.
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Shakyamuni Buddha's Long Large Ears
Explanations for Buddha's long ears range from the historical and biographical, to the cultural and symbolic, as well as the amalgamation of different interpretations.
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Seven Treasures of Buddhism
Find out what the seven treasures and precious substances are in Sanskrit, and how these have been interpreted as various gems in Chinese and English.
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Toxic Vocabulary and Statements to Avoid
Avoid using toxic vocabulary on oneself and one's child. Instead, make use of positive and affirmative words and statements to boost self-esteem and confidence.
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The Power of Positive Talk
In order to program good habits and behaviour in a child, parents should adopt the positive approach and advise him what to do, rather than telling him what not to do.
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Undetectable Viral Load
Anti-retroviral therapy can effectively suppress the viral load until it is undetectable. However, the best way to prevent HIV transmission is still safer sex practices.
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Post-exposure Prophylaxis
Various treatment regimes are available to minimize the risks of infection after exposure to HIV, but the simplest solution is to always practise safer sex.
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Benjamin Zander's TED Talk
While sharing his love of classical music with the audience of his TED talk, Maestro Benjamin Zander also provided valuable insights into live, living and leadership.
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Dealing with 'Blue Balls'
Most teenage boys and men have experienced the condition of 'blue balls'. What can be done to alleviate the discomfort?
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Playing Computer Solitaire
Want to play Solitaire but do not have a pack of cards on hand? No problem! Just switch on the computer instead to enjoy the game.
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The 29 Olympic Footprints
What was the significance of the 'Footprints of History' that traversed the city prior to the Opening Ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympics? Were these real?
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Final Eight Olympic Torch Bearers
Of the 21,800 who participated in this year's Olympic torch relay, only an elite group of eight Chinese former Olympians had the honor of being in the final lap.
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Bearers of the Olympic Flag
Get to know more about the eight former Olympians and athletes who were featured as Olympic Flag bearers during the Opening Ceremony.
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Monkey: Journey to the West
An amazing visual and aural East-meets-West spectacle that combines acrobatics, singing, animation and electronic music by the co-creators of Gorillaz.
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BBC Sport's Olympics Monkey
Find out why BBC Sports used a Chinese legend and the Monkey King for its marketing campaign to promote its coverage of the Olympic Games.
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Stamps of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games
Stamp collectors from around the world look forward to the new stamp series commemorating the Games of the XXIX Olympiad.
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Other Venues for Beijing 2008 Olympic Games
Besides the newly-constructed sports facilities in Beijing, many other existing and temporary competition venues are needed for a successful Summer Olympics.
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New Venues for Beijing 2008 Olympic Games
Find out more about the new competition venues that have been specially constructed for the 2008 Summer Olympics.
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How to Play Klondike Solitaire
Learn the rules of Solitaire, a challenging game of strategy that one can play even when alone.
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Randy Pausch's Charge to the Class of 2008
In the charge delivered by Dr. Pausch at Carnegie Mellon University's Commencement Ceremony, he shared with the graduating Class of 2008 lessons on living well and fully.
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Unprotected Oral Sex
Unprotected oral sex carries risks of HIV transmission. Understand why this is so, and learn about precautions that can be taken to minimize the risks.
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Heinz Deli Mayo
Heinz's ad, which portrays a same-sex kiss, was withdrawn amidst complaints. This in turn led to calls for the boycott of its products.
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Undergoing HAART
HAART involves life-long adherence to a strict medical regimen. One should consult his/her doctor and understand all the relevant issues before commencing treatment.
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Combination Therapy for HIV/AIDS
For an HIV/AIDS medical regimen to be effective, a combination of two or more antiretroviral drugs is usually necessary to reduce drug resistance.
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Treatment for HIV/AIDS
Although there is still no cure for HIV/AIDS, various antiretroviral drugs have been developed to inhibit the replication of the virus in the human immune system.
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Understanding AIDS
Gain a better understanding of AIDS by learning about its symptoms and diagnosis.
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Understanding HIV Infection
Although an HIV infection causes symptoms, it can only be diagnosed through an HIV antibodies test. Find out about the follow-up after confirmation of HIV+ status.
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Practising Safer Sex
Safer sex practices go beyond just the use of condoms. By knowing about and practising safer sex, you will be able to minimise the risk of getting an STI(s).
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Unsafe Sex and STIs
Know the risks involved when a person chooses to engage in unsafe or unprotected sex, in order not to end up getting a sexually-transmitted infection(s).
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Pancreatic Cancer
Find out about the pancreas and its functions, as well as the reasons why pancreatic cancer is such a deadly disease.
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The 'Last Lecture' by Randy Pausch
Learn about the valuable lessons and insights that Dr. Randy Pausch shared during his 'Last Lecture' at Carnegie Mellon University.
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Dr. Randy Pausch
The life and achievements of Dr. Pausch who, despite suffering from terminal pancreatic cancer, is leading an active life and helping to raise awareness of the illness.
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Caramelized Fruits On Skewers
Read about the origins and medicinal properties of this traditional snack, which still remains popular today with children and adults alike.
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The HIV Virus
Protect yourself by learning about the HIV virus and how it can and cannot be transmitted.
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The Beijing 2008 Olympic Torch
Details of the Beijing 2008 Olympic torch and the torch relay are used to discuss the fusion of traditional Chinese elements and modern technology.
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Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics
Learn more about the design concepts behind the red seal and the five fuwas (good-luck dolls).
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Going Back To Nature in Singapore
Despite being highly urbanised, there are many areas in Singapore where you can be in touch with nature. Three major natural habitats are highlighted here.
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Hawker Centres in Singapore
A brief history of Singapore's hawker centres and several iconic food centres worth visiting.
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Dealing with Static Shocks
Learn about static shocks and some practical tips to minimize their frequency and severity in winter.
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Eating Peking Duck In Beijing
Here are the Chinese specialty restaurants where the Peking duck (or Beijing roast duck) is prepared using traditional methods.
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Enjoying Beijing Roast Duck
Learn about the various aspects of the famous Beijing roast duck (or Peking duck), including the roasting process and how to savor it.
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Transport Options in Beijing
This is a quick guide for expatriates to get around Beijing easily via the various transportation modes - by car, taxi, the subway and public buses.
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