Chinese Art

There is lots of great stuff from the webpage of artist Nan Rae, including Art Prints, Greeting Cards, Original Art, Art Lessons, Art Supplies, Art Books, and an Introduction to Brush Painting.

Nan Rae's Chinese brush painting combines the grace of the Literati style with an impressionist approach to color.

The Literati style seeks to transcend the mere representation of a subject to capture its ch'i, or life force, by using a minimum of brush strokes for maximum effect.

Nan Rae has also published a book, The Ch'i of the Brush: Capturing the Spirit of Nature With Chinese Brush Painting Techniques, which has received excellent reader reviews at Amazon.com.

Adventures of Samantha!

The Adventures of Samantha! is a great example of how fun and easy it can be to create and maintain a weblog.

This Is a Blog On my Little Sister Samantha who was Adopted From China in July 15 2004 she is now eight years old.

Ladybug Items

PerfectlyYours.com has a line of ladybug items, including bed sets, crib quilts, pillows, jackets, and this hat.

(Thanks Kristen from APC!)

Snow Sculpture

Tourists look at a snow sculpture at the 17th International Ice Sculpture Festival in Harbin, capital of Northeast China's Heilongjiang Province.

The Early Show -- Exploring Adoption

Mom, Why Was I Adopted?

Adopting a child can be one of the most rewarding and fulfilling things people can do. Whether they adopt because they can't have children of their own, or because they want to give a child a good home, most adoptive parents are eternally thankful for the opportunity.

There are, however, several important psychological issues that arise after an adoption. As part of The Early Show series, "Exploring Adoption," child psychologist Robin Goodman vists to discuss a few of the ones parents must think about.

News

Ancient Irrigation System May Disappear in 25 Years: The number of the wells of a 2,000-year-old irrigation system in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region has reduced from 1,784 to 614 during the past half-century.

China to introduce trial by jury: China is to introduce jury trials next year as part of reforms to its legal system. Jurors will be elected to serve a five-year term and must have at least two years of university education, court officials were quoted as saying.

China rules on religion 'relaxed': China has announced new rules on religious groups which it says will end discrimination on grounds of belief.

SARS more likely in warm winter: China's top SARS expert has warned people to be alert against a return of the deadly disease as this winter's unusually warm weather is conducive to the growth of viruses.

China Related TV

China Sprout posts a much-appreciated weekly guide for China Related TV listings.

Beautiful China

News

China crowns Miss Plastic Surgery: A 22-year-old student has been crowned China's first ever Miss Artificial Beauty at a pageant exclusively for women who have had plastic surgery. [Also here and here.]

Pampered Young Chinese Splurge on Weddings: Children of China's "one child" generation are splashing out on weddings, spending as much money as their parents managed to save in a lifetime.

Women in China finally making a great leap forward: Not long ago, less than 20 years, the bride's family did not attend her wedding, let alone speak at the ceremony. Brides were sent out the door by parents to the groom's family, where they were obliged to serve with duty and alacrity.

Local Story -- Crazy Daisies

Homemade bags help fund couple's dream to adopt: Jessica and Greg MacNeil want nothing more than to adopt a baby Chinese girl, but it could cost between $15,000 and $30,000 . . . An avid quilter since 2001, Jessica MacNeil came up with the idea of starting her own company Crazy Daisies to sell her homemade totebags, coin purses, bracelets and other accessories this fall. All the proceeds go to baby MacNeil's arrival.

The hand-made totes can be ordered through the Crazy Daisies website.

Crazy Daisies Bags are handmade using the finest fabrics and craftsmanship. We carefully select our fabrics and colors to create individualized and unique products. We can make custom bags according to your selection of colors and fabric types. Or you can select a bag from the Current Stock section. Each Bag is handmade with a custom embroidered Crazy Daisies logo patch.