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Qin Tang
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I grew up in China, studied German at universities in China and Germany, ended up living in the United States since 1991. Life is a journey and a mystery. I am still on the journey, learning and growing every day.Subscribe and Connect
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Monthly Archives: April 2010
Spirit of Life Youth fundraising – MeiPan Jewelry
If you are still looking for a Mother’s Day present, you may want to visit Spirit of Life Bible Church Youth fundraising open house on Saturday, May 1, 10 am – 2 pm. MeiPan Jewelry will be for sale. Each piece is unique. … Continue reading
Teacher conference
I went to Lake Middle School right after work for my son’s teacher conference. For the last two conferences in fall and spring, I had to spend more than two hours each time to go around the rooms, wait in … Continue reading
Inspiring quotes
I love inspiring quotes. I have always wanted to post some I like on this blog, but so far, I haven’t had time to compile them. When I read Celestine Chua’s 101 Most Inspiring Quotes of All Time (in 3 … Continue reading
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“A Vending Library Is No Libraryâ€
Today I read an interesting article in the 4/15/2010 issue of Library Journal titled “A Vending Library Is No Library,” written by James R. Lund, Director of Red Wing Public Library, MN. “A new Washington County Library location is scheduled … Continue reading
Tools to keep track of your books
I have a habit of keeping records of the books I read, and I have a simple way to do it. I use an index card to write the author, title, subject headings, call number, the dates it was read. … Continue reading
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Best blog for personal development
Two day ago, it was Friday, April 23 to be exact, I read an article online titled 42 Practical Ways To Improve Yourself. It was such a great article. What’s more fascinating for me was that it was written by … Continue reading
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Tagged celestine chua, excellence, persoanl growth, self help
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Bag sale at library
The Big Book Sale is going on at the Washington County Library, R.H. Stafford Branch in Woodbury. It started on Friday and will end tomorrow. There was a bag sale today. It was the first time the bag sale happens … Continue reading
Tagged book sale, Community, library, Woodbury
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“My name is not Jones”
If you are one of those people who like to keep up with the Joneses and suffer chronic financial dissatisfaction (most people are even though we don’t think of ourselves like that), the following article “My name is not Jones” … Continue reading
Tagged dollar stretcher, financial, frugal living, gary foreman, Green
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Adopt a Highway for a cleaner earth
Today is Earth Day. In Twin Cities, Minnesota, we had a gorgeous day with sunshine, clean air, blue sky, and the temperature close to 70. It’s neither too cold, nor too hot, nor windy. A perfect day weather-wise that everyone … Continue reading
Silk Road Adventure Tour
Katie Dailey, owner of Dailey Travel in Woodbury, is planning a 17-day trip to China from August 14 to August 30, 2010. The Silk Road adventure tour starts from Beijing, then to Urumqi, Jiayuguan, Dunhuang, Lanzhou, Xian, and ends in … Continue reading
Tagged China, silk road tour, Travel
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Library Big Book Sale
Washington County Library holds Big Book Sale at several of its branches on an annual basis. R.H. Stafford Branch in Woodbury will have its annual Big Book Sale this weekend, Friday- Sunday, April 23-25. Used library materials and donated items … Continue reading
Tagged book sale, Community, library, Woodbury
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Woodbury Community EXPO
The Woodbury Chamber of Commerce and the Woodbury Community Foundation are hosting the first annual Woodbury Community Expo at Bielenberg Sports Center on Saturday, April 24, 2010, 10 am – 4 pm. The EXPO is an opportunity for local businesses … Continue reading
World Tai Chi and Qigong Day at Normandale
World Tai Chi and Qigong Day, a fee global community event, will take place at Normandale Community College, Bloomington, on Saturday, April 24, 2010, 9:00am – 12:30 pm. Fore more information about the World Tai Chi and Qigong Day, go … Continue reading
Woodbury AT teams won at state tournaments
Academic Triathlon‘s Minnesota state tournaments took place at Minnetonka Middle School East today. Three teams from Woodbury (Lake Middle School, St. Ambrose and Woodbury Middle School) won the 1st, 2nd and 3rd places at the Green Meet with nine teams … Continue reading
Tagged academic triathlon, at, state meet, Woodbury
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Tough love or over the boundary?
This week during my regular dental visit at the HealthPartner Dental Clinic, I was again asked to take an x-ray. Being a very, some might say extremely, green minded person, I responded with “No, I don’t need it,” as I … Continue reading
Tagged health, healthpartner
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Woodbury Citizen’s Academy graduation
2010 Woodbury Citizen’s Academy class picture The first Woodbury Citizen’s Academy ended today with the graduation ceremony at the Eagle Valley Golf Course. I am honored to be part of this first WCA class with 25 members. During the last … Continue reading
Inspired by Southwest Airlines
I have lived in the U.S since 1991 and flown with most major airlines, but never with Southwest Airlines. In fact, I didn’t know anything about this company until I read the book “Nuts! Southwest Airlines’ Crazy Recipe for Business … Continue reading
Academic Triathlon Awards Ceremony
The 2009-2010 Academic Triathlon Awards Ceremony of School District 833 was held today at Bailey Elementary School at 7 pm. Academic Triathlon is an after school enrichment program offered to 5th graders and higher through the District’s Gifted & Talented … Continue reading
National Library Week
It’s National Library Week. Today Minnesota Public Radio run a story about public libraries and changes that are happening at libraries since the recession: Librarian’s job description expands to help unemployed by Rupa Shenoy. I appreciate MPR for doing this … Continue reading
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Attention, soda drinkers!
Here is an article I wish every soda drinker would read: "Can You Believe These Statistics on Soft Drink Use?" And some of the comments from readers: "I used to drive a truck and occasionally had to deliver the soda … Continue reading
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Done with taxes
I feel really relieved today because I finally got my taxes done. Since last Saturday I spent an hour or two here and there to organize papers and documents needed for tax return, and to work on the various forms. … Continue reading
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Incredible changes in China
Recently I asked my parents and brother, what I can bring them when I visit them in China this summer. They said they don’t need or want anything. They have everything. Nowadays, you can buy everything in China. How time … Continue reading
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Voluntarism
Americans are big on volunteering. People volunteer everywhere, in schools, senior centers, hospitals, and many other non-profit organizations. They volunteer in local communities and on mission trips thousands of miles away. The unmatchable spirit of voluntarism found in this country … Continue reading
Spring Forest Qigong
As a native Chinese, I know a little bit about Qigong. Qigong, dating back to about 5000 years in China, is a practice that uses slow movements and controlled breathing techniques to promote the circulation of Qi within the human … Continue reading
Tagged book, spring forest qigong
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Sharing Yards and Resources
The gardening season is soon upon us. I am really looking forward to working in my garden and eating home grown vegetables again. In fact I already did some gardening yesterday when the weather was warm. I transplanted some Chinese … Continue reading
Tagged gardening, yards to gardens
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The healing power of water
Every morning, the first thing I do or before I eat anything is to drink a cup of water. Ever since I read the 1992 book “Your Body’s Many Cries for Water” by Dr. Fereydoon Batmanghelidj several years ago, I … Continue reading
Worship ancestors or God
Last two nights I called my parents in China and couldn’t reach them at home. It was unusual. Wondering what happened, I called my brother’s cell and found out that they were out observing the Qingming Festival. Oh, yes, this … Continue reading
Tagged ancestors day, easter, qingming festival
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Genetically modified foods
Whether we know it or not, whether we want it or not, it’s likely that we are consuming genetically modified foods on a regular if not daily basis. Since GMF are not required to be labeled, it is not easy … Continue reading
Advice from leaders
Henry Dormann’s book Letters from leaders: Personal Advice for Tomorrow’s Leaders from the World’s Most Influential People is a collection of letters and advice from some of the most successful leaders around the world. I read the book early in … Continue reading
Tagged advice, book, crc, leadership
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Taking risk
Today I stepped out of my comfort zone and did something I had not done before. I was asked by our Mn/DOT commissioner Tom Sorel to co-facilitate with him a book discussion with in-house and remote audience. Now I have … Continue reading
Tagged book, crc, MnDOT
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