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Small World Workshops Inc.
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We Wish Everyone a Joyful Holiday Season and Peace on Earth.
Small World Workshops Inc. is a non-profit organization. The specific purpose of this organization is to educate the general public in preserving cultural heritage and promoting cultural understanding, peace and humanity among people.
Small World Workshops, Inc. is registered and granted under the Nonprofit Benefit Corporation Law for charitable purposes which has established its tax exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The purpose of this website is to share information including but not limited to:
-Understanding diverse cultural histories, and preserving their cultural heritages,
-Conserving our environment to maintain an ultimate ecosystem and living conditions,
-Promote understanding of nutrition values and healthy eating habits.
Our readers are encouraged to submit suggestions or comments. Any updated information is appreciated.
Weights and Measures:
Length
12 inches = 1 foot
3 feet = 1 yard
1,760 yards = 1 mile
3 miles = 1 league
Liquid
4 gills = 1 pint
2 pints = 1 quart
4 quarts = 1 gallon
31.5 gallons = 1 barrel
Weight
28 grams = 1 ounce
16 ounces = 1 pound
2,000 pounds = 1 short ton
2,240 pounds = 1 long ton
Mariner's measure
6 feet = 1 fathom
1,013.4 fathoms = 1 nautical mile
Approximate metric equivalents
1 decimeter = 4 inches
1 liter = 1.06 qts liquid, 0.9 qts. dry
1 meter = 1.1 yard
1 kilometer = 5/8 mile
1 hektoliter = 2 5/8 bushels
1 hectare = 2 1/2 acres
1 kilogram = 2 1/5 pounds
1 metric ton = 2,204.6 pds
Temperature conversions
To convert Fahrenhelt degrees into Celsius, subtract 32, multiply by 5, and divide by 9.
To convert Celsius into Fahrenheit, multiply by 9, divide by 5, and add 32.
Freezing point for water: 32 F, 0 C.
Boiling point for water: 212 F, 100 C.
The above information is excerpted from "Datebook" source unknown.
Chinese Folklores:
In memory of my father, Mr. Chi-Chang Chu who was a role model for us, hard-working, honest and loyal to friends, adhered to the true value in diginity and integrity, dedicated to his families, loved his grandchildren. He gave us the guidance to have the courage to do the right thing under all circumstances. Father taught Chinses History for more than thirty years, was very knowledgeable in Chinese history and legendary folktales. Sadly, he passed away before I set up this web page. I like to share some recollections he told us:
In ancient time, more than five thousand years ago; there was a man’s name Hou-yi, he is very good at bow and arrow, could shoot down any aim, there were ten suns at that period of time, the earth was very dry nothing would grow, he shoot down nine of them and left one sun.
Dragon Boat Festival:
Chinese mid-summer festival, when Dragon boat race is often held during the festival. From the legendary on May, 5th of Chinese Lunar year, prior to Han Dynasty during the Three countries War period; there was a poet, his name was Chu-yuan of the CHU Country, he served as an advisor to the emperor, he was loyal and gave honest opinion to the emperor but the emperor listened to rumors and disliked his opinion so he was fired from his position. Chu-yuan was disappointed and felt frustrated, he wandered along Milo River, finally, one day he tied a stone to his body and jumped into the river, died of suicide. People were saddened of his death, so they rode the boats to look for his body but could not find his body, people were afraid of the water ghost. In memory of this loyal poet Chu-yuan, people race the boats decorated with dragon head to calm the water ghost, made stuffed sweet rice wrapped inside the bamboo leaves throw into the river to please the water ghost.
The source for Chinese Moon cake:
The Chinese Mid-Fall Harvest Festival – When Moon cakes are being served during this holiday time. It occurs on the August 15th on the Chinese lunar calendar. From Legendary stories that during Yuan Dynasty, the Mongolians occupied mid-China and Han people were living under suppression. It was difficult to communicate in public, people then secretly put a note inside the moon cake to pass around the information to plan for a revolt on August 15th. The Chinese Lunar calendar is usually one month or longer behind the Western calendar.
Chinese quotes: The purest gold fears not the refiner's fire.
The Tao is like an empty bowl,
Which in being used can never be filled up.
Fathomless, it seems to be the origin of all things.
It blunts all sharp edges,
It unties all tangles,
It harmonizes all lights,
It unties the world into a whole.
Hidden in the depths,
Yet it seems to exist forever.
I do not know whose child it is,
It seems to be the common ancestors of all,
the father of things. Quotes from "Tao Te Ching".
A Journey of a Thousand Miles begins with a single step. Lao Tzu
Statement by Emerson:
"If a man write a better book, preach a better sermon, or make a better mousetrap than his neighbor, though he build his house in the woods, the world will make a beaten path to his door."
William Blake: "If the doors of perception were cleansed everything would appear to man as it is, infinite."
Thought of the Day
"The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, worry about the future, or anticipate troubles, but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly." ~ Buddha
"The... patient should be made to understand that he or she must take charge of his own life. Don't take your body to the doctor as if he were a repair shop."
~ Quentin Regestein
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