He Died With a Felafel in His Hand … in Hong Kong

Natalie Bochenski directed John Birmingham’s He Died With a Felafel in His Hand when it appeared at the Brisbane Arts Theatre in 2009. So she jumped at the chance to see the Hong Kong version last week.  Read More

Hospitals find new ways to serve growing senior, immigrant, suburban populations

News outlets report on hospital industries in Houston, Texas; Irvine, Calif. and Madison County, La.  Read More

Beijing’s Vision for the Future

It is the intention of Chinese leaders to make a city of 20 million people a glittering, efficient, eco-friendly, architecturally distinguished and even beautiful city, appropriate for the capital of a rising world power.  Read More

Irvine’s Hoag Hospital works to bridge cultural barriers

Serving a community with many immigrants, the facility is offering such amenities as feng-shui patient rooms, translation services and sensitivity training of its staff. The nurse just thought she was bringing a refreshing dessert — a Popsicle — to a new mother. She didn’t expect the grandmother, shocked, to stop her and intercept the treat.  Read More

Easy Feng Shui diet tips

Feng Shui has a powerful impact on the subconscious. That is why it is such a good way to promote weight loss. Instead of counting calories and fighting cravings, you can promote wellness through a careful …  Read More

Hong Kong feng shui masters work to clear industry’s name

Hong Kong - Feng shui masters in Hong Kong are setting up an industry association to regulate their profession following a series of sex and money scandals, a news report said Monday. The association, the …  Read More

Scene clips Sept. 4

Parade entriesEntries are still needed for the 113th Annual Miner’s Day Parade on Monday, Sept. 6. The line-up begins at 10 a.  Read More

Designing Eye: Cleaning house

As the summer draws to an end and the kids are back in school, you may find your home needing some serious help after the summer chaos.  Read More

Tips for improving productivity in teens’ bedrooms

According to author DeAnna Radaj, kids can improve their studiousness and productivity through some simple energy-balancing adjustments to their bedrooms. Among them:  Read More

Scottsdale firm promotes work day naps

One Scottsdale company is taking “caring for your workers” to a horizontal level with nap rooms.  Read More