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TAIWAN The Last Domino The once-almighty Nationalist Party lost its parliamentary majority for the first time in Taiwanese history, in an election marred by allegations of corruption. The pro-independence Democratic Progressive Party, led by President Chen Shui-bian, became the legislature?s largest party, a stunning blow for the reunification-minded Nationalists, who had controlled the chamber for more than 50 years. But the DPP fell short of a majority, setting the stage for fierce political jockeying as it seeks to form a governing coalition...
...might be an exaggeration, many analysts believe that a significant chunk of the KMT harbors similar sentiments and that this could, at a minimum, portend a change of leadership and a major rethink of the party's policy toward Beijing. This would make the KMT even more like Chen Shui-bian's DPP, and leave the mainland, suddenly, without a Taiwan counterpart advocating reunification...
...many Taiwanese to write off the campaign as nothing more than a bad joke. But by the time results were tallied on Saturday night, it was clear that, either by serendipity or intent, Taiwan's voters had orchestrated a revolution, one that is arguably even more sweeping than Chen Shui-bian's victory in the March 2000 presidential elections. As a result, Taiwan's relations with mainland China, which regards the island as a renegade province, could become a lot more testy...
Michael tries to keep most work-related items outside of the room so as not to disturb the vibe he has so carefully crafted. However, when asked if the ideas of Feng Shui provided guidance in décor, the creator was quick to respond, “oh no, I’m not a crunchy hippie, I just think there are things you can do to make your environment more pleasant.” These things apparently include fifty pounds of marble, 22 yards of fabric, and a well-stocked bar. This relaxation guru is also very much...
...most intriguing ways to interpret a child's needs is through feng shui, the ancient Chinese art of arranging a person's belongings to place her in harmony with her nature and surroundings. Nancilee Wydra, author of Feng Shui for Children's Spaces, explains that childhood is already such a "yang," or active, state that parents need to balance it with "yin" spaces and objects, such as small hiding places and low beds. (For more, visit nancileewydra.com...