US State Department Travel Alert

The U.S. Department of State alerts U.S. citizens traveling and residing abroad to the enhanced potential for anti-American violence given recent counter-terrorism activity in Pakistan. Given the uncertainty and volatility of the current situation, U.S. citizens in areas where recent events could cause anti-American violence are strongly urged to limit their travel outside of their homes and hotels and avoid mass gatherings and demonstrations. U.S. citizens should stay current with media coverage...

I. DATE AND PLACE From October 22 to 26, 2010 in Zhengzhou, Henan, China. II. ORGANIZERS General Administration of Sports of China People’s Government of Henan Province III. UNDERTAKEN BY Chinese Wushu Association Sports Bureau of Henan Province People’s Municipal Government of Zhengzhou Ⅳ. PARTICIPANTS Any wushu group, organization or individual. Ⅴ. COMPETITON EVENTS 1. Shaolin compulsory events: Quanshu, Daoshu, Jianshu, Gunshu, Qiangshu 2.Traditional shaolin events: a.Quanshu: Hon...

There has been a recent rash of liver related problems and deaths in Yunnan province this past year, more so than usual. There have been a lot of theories as to why Chinese citizens are being diagnosed with Acute Liver Failure (ALF), but one potential cause seems to be the most prevalent. Bad mushrooms. The Chinese in Yunnan province, and in the western part of China, tend to not farm mushrooms, but go out into the wild and pick them. The consequences of these actions can be fatal. Keep in min...

The Eighth China Zhengzhou International Shaolin Wushu Festival will be held in Zhengzhou from Oct.22 to Oct.26,2010. The events and the competitions are open to all.