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Letter From The Editor<br />
Publisher: <strong>Community</strong> <strong>Services</strong> <strong>Center</strong>, <strong>Taipei</strong><br />
Manag<strong>in</strong>g Editor: Steven Parker<br />
Editor: Roma Mehta<br />
Co-editor: Richard Saunders<br />
Graphic Design: Katia Chen<br />
Writ<strong>in</strong>g and Photography<br />
C<strong>on</strong>tributors: Leat Ahr<strong>on</strong>y<br />
Phillip Charlier<br />
Ivy Chen<br />
Glen Clifford<br />
Dirk Diestel<br />
Amanda Gregan<br />
Rachel Harris<br />
Amy Liu<br />
Kristen Lowman<br />
Advertis<strong>in</strong>g Manager: Paula Lee<br />
Tel: 0926 956 844<br />
Fax: 2835 2530<br />
email: paulalee@community.com.tw<br />
<strong>Community</strong> <strong>Services</strong><br />
<strong>Center</strong> Editorial Panel:<br />
Pr<strong>in</strong>ted by:<br />
Siew Kang, Fred Voigtmann<br />
Farn Mei Pr<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g Co., Ltd.<br />
1F, No. 102, Hou Kang Street, Shil<strong>in</strong> District, <strong>Taipei</strong><br />
Tel: 02 2882 6748 Fax: 02 2882 6749<br />
E-mail: farn.mei@msa.h<strong>in</strong>et.net<br />
<strong>Community</strong> <strong>Services</strong> <strong>Center</strong><br />
www.community.com.tw<br />
Director: Steven Parker<br />
Office Manager: Grace T<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Counselors:<br />
Suzan Babcock, Kris Carls<strong>on</strong>, Fawn Chang, Janice<br />
Englehart, Cerita Hsu, Perry Malcolm, T<strong>in</strong>a Oelke, Eva<br />
Salazar-Liu, M<strong>in</strong>g-I Sun, C<strong>in</strong>dy Teeters, Jay Wils<strong>on</strong><br />
Newcomer Orientati<strong>on</strong> Program: Amy Liu<br />
Accountant: M<strong>on</strong>ica Cheng<br />
<strong>Taipei</strong> Liv<strong>in</strong>g Editor: Kath Liu<br />
Program and Events: : Rob<strong>in</strong> Lo<strong>on</strong>ey, Rosemary Susa<br />
Ch<strong>in</strong>ese Teacher: Gloria Gwo<br />
Volunteers:<br />
Premier Sp<strong>on</strong>sors:<br />
Inge Nielsen<br />
Steven Parker<br />
Mark Peters<strong>on</strong><br />
Richard Saunders<br />
Hanscom Smith<br />
Joan Stanley-Baker<br />
TAS Orphanage Club<br />
Alis<strong>on</strong> Bai, Jennifer Coye, Neev Exley, Prerna Gurnani,<br />
Grace Hosken, Kath Liu, John McQuade, Bunny<br />
Pacheco, Gloria Peng, Jenni Rosen, Desta Selassie,<br />
Sandy Tsai, Heike Wood, Lillian Yi<strong>in</strong><br />
3M Taiwan<br />
Bai W<strong>in</strong> Antiques<br />
BP Taiwan Ltd.<br />
Breitl<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Capital Motors<br />
Ch<strong>in</strong>a American Petrochemical<br />
C<strong>on</strong>cordia C<strong>on</strong>sult<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Costco Wholesale<br />
Crown Worldwide Movers Ltd<br />
ECCT<br />
Four Star Int’l<br />
Grand Hyatt Hotel, <strong>Taipei</strong><br />
HSBC<br />
ICRT<br />
Metacity Development Corp<br />
Nokia Siemens Networks<br />
ProQC<br />
San Fu Gas Co. Ltd.<br />
S<strong>on</strong>gfuli<br />
Standard Chartered Bank<br />
The <strong>Community</strong> <strong>Services</strong> <strong>Center</strong> (CSC) is a n<strong>on</strong>-profit foundati<strong>on</strong>. CSC provides outreach and<br />
early <strong>in</strong>terventi<strong>on</strong> through counsel<strong>in</strong>g, cross-cultural educati<strong>on</strong> and life skills programs to meet<br />
the needs of the <strong>in</strong>ternati<strong>on</strong>al community <strong>in</strong> <strong>Taipei</strong>. CSC offers the opportunity to learn, volunteer,<br />
teach and meet others. Check out our website www.community.com.tw and drop by the <strong>Center</strong> to<br />
chat with us about our programs. You can also email us at csc@community.com.tw.<br />
Roma Mehta<br />
Editor<br />
Happ<strong>in</strong>ess is available. Help yourself.<br />
Thich Nhat Hanh<br />
Whether you are travel<strong>in</strong>g, leav<strong>in</strong>g <strong>Taipei</strong>, or stay<strong>in</strong>g here for<br />
the summer, this is the <strong>time</strong> to let the stress and rush of the year<br />
just fall away and help yourself to some happ<strong>in</strong>ess.<br />
In this issue, jo<strong>in</strong> Inge Niels<strong>on</strong> as she offers a recreati<strong>on</strong>al<br />
activity where you can leave your stress beh<strong>in</strong>d and ‘let your<br />
thoughts unw<strong>in</strong>d <strong>in</strong> the creative process.’<br />
Amy Liu expla<strong>in</strong>s Zuo Yuezi, a m<strong>on</strong>th-l<strong>on</strong>g Ch<strong>in</strong>ese traditi<strong>on</strong><br />
of pamper<strong>in</strong>g and car<strong>in</strong>g for a new mother post delivery.<br />
Joan Stanley-Baker, <strong>in</strong> the sec<strong>on</strong>d and f<strong>in</strong>al part of her article<br />
<strong>on</strong> Ch<strong>in</strong>ese Ink Pa<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g, helps us rediscover <strong>in</strong>k wash pa<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g<br />
through the works of c<strong>on</strong>temporary artists, by dr<strong>in</strong>k<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> their<br />
art ‘with our m<strong>in</strong>d closed’.<br />
In the community, TAS hosts its first middle school MUN<br />
C<strong>on</strong>ference and TES celebrates Europe Day, the theme for this<br />
year be<strong>in</strong>g European Year aga<strong>in</strong>st Poverty and Social Exclusi<strong>on</strong>.<br />
Glen Clifford, a specialist <strong>in</strong> event and media voice work,<br />
provides an <strong>in</strong>-depth report <strong>on</strong> <strong>on</strong>l<strong>in</strong>e resources for language<br />
learn<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
Sadly, this is also the <strong>time</strong> of the year when many of our<br />
friends move away to beg<strong>in</strong> new journeys. Jay Wils<strong>on</strong> and<br />
Janice Englehart, both counselors at The <strong>Center</strong>, say goodbye<br />
to our <strong>Taipei</strong> community. Le<strong>on</strong> Maggio and Kather<strong>in</strong>e Young,<br />
both regular c<strong>on</strong>tributors to <strong>Center</strong>ed <strong>on</strong> <strong>Taipei</strong>, will also be<br />
leav<strong>in</strong>g us. Heartfelt thanks to all of you for your support and<br />
your generous c<strong>on</strong>tributi<strong>on</strong>s.<br />
The new editi<strong>on</strong> of <strong>Taipei</strong> Liv<strong>in</strong>g is out! Make sure you get<br />
a copy of this handy guide to liv<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> <strong>Taipei</strong> next <strong>time</strong> you’re<br />
at The <strong>Center</strong>. Alternatively you can pick up a copy at selected<br />
bookshops around <strong>Taipei</strong>. The <strong>Center</strong> offers a great l<strong>in</strong>e up of<br />
courses to choose from each m<strong>on</strong>th. Our Wednesday coffee<br />
morn<strong>in</strong>gs are a great way to c<strong>on</strong>nect with people, forge new<br />
friendships or get <strong>in</strong>volved <strong>in</strong> community efforts. Drop by and<br />
say hello over a cup of coffee or browse the gallery.<br />
If you would like to c<strong>on</strong>tribute to the magaz<strong>in</strong>e, whether<br />
with your creative writ<strong>in</strong>g or photography, please<br />
write to me (coteditor@community.com.tw).<br />
We welcome your news and views.<br />
Safe travels!<br />
Richard Saunders<br />
Co-editor<br />
Paula Lee<br />
Advertis<strong>in</strong>g Manager<br />
Katia Chen<br />
Designer<br />
<strong>Center</strong>ed <strong>on</strong> <strong>Taipei</strong> is a publicati<strong>on</strong> of the <strong>Community</strong> <strong>Services</strong> <strong>Center</strong>,<br />
25, Lane 290, Zh<strong>on</strong>gShan N. Rd., Sec. 6, Tianmu, <strong>Taipei</strong>, Taiwan<br />
Tel: 2836 8134, fax: 2835 2530, e-mail: coteditor@community.com.tw<br />
Corresp<strong>on</strong>dence may be sent to the editor at coteditor@community.com.tw. Freelance<br />
writers, photographers and illustrators are welcome to c<strong>on</strong>tact the editor to discuss editorial<br />
and graphic assignments. Your talent will f<strong>in</strong>d a home with us!<br />
Copyright 2010. All rights reserved. Material <strong>in</strong> this publicati<strong>on</strong> may not be reproduced<br />
without the written c<strong>on</strong>sent of the copyright owner.<br />
<strong>Center</strong>ed <strong>on</strong> <strong>Taipei</strong> is pr<strong>in</strong>ted <strong>on</strong> 50% post c<strong>on</strong>sumer waste c<strong>on</strong>tent stock. We have also<br />
replaced the glossy lam<strong>in</strong>ated cover with a softer aqueous based res<strong>in</strong> coat<strong>in</strong>g which makes<br />
it easier to recycle. By committ<strong>in</strong>g to post c<strong>on</strong>sumer paper stock we support the market for<br />
recycled fibers and reduce envir<strong>on</strong>mental impact.<br />
Recycl<strong>in</strong>g paper uses 60% less energy than manufactur<strong>in</strong>g paper from virg<strong>in</strong> fiber.<br />
"Every t<strong>on</strong> of recycled paper saves enough electricity to power a 3 bedroom house for an entire<br />
year." (http://www.greenseal.org/<strong>in</strong>dex.cfm)<br />
june 2010<br />
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