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		Tai Chi Chuan is the name given to a series of Chinese physical exercises which are characterized by gentle movement, harmonious breathing, and spiritual concentration.
		Tai Chi Chuan is a way to overcome restlessness and stress, to alleviate chronic complaints, to deal with negative emotions, and to activate the self-healing powers.
		In Tai Chi Chuan, it is considered very important that the body's weight shifts from one foot to the other in a fluid motion and that it is executed with great care to achieve smooth and even transitions.
	www.gesund-am-bodensee.de /english/tai_chi_qi_gong_e.html (986 words)

	Lakes and Rivers in China Identified for Environmental Protection
		Tai Hu is the third largest freshwater lake of China.
		Several channels connect the lake with the Yangtze, all of which are controlled by dams to maintain the lake water level.
		There is contamination from heavy metals, and the lake water is also highly eutrophic (rich in mineral and organic nutrients that promote a proliferation of plant life) with frequent blooms of blue-green algae, which reduces the dissolved oxygen content.
	www.chinacp.com /eng/cppolicystrategy/cp_rivers_lakes.html (1307 words)

	Lake Tai: China's 3rd Largest Lake Fights to Survive (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Lake Tai, the third largest freshwater lake in China (2,350 sq km), is situated in the center of the Yangtze River Delta, site of China's most rapid urbanization and one of its largest influxes of rural migrant labor.
		Since 1950, the greatest impact on the ecology of the lake has been from: (1) increased man-made inputs to the lake resulting from urbanization, (2) the construction of dams and weirs in the waterways connecting the lake, and (3) increased use of wetland and littoral zones.
		The Tai Hu Laboratory for Lake Ecosystem Research of the Nanjing Institute of Geography and Limnology was founded in 1988 as the major field station of the Chinese Academy of Sciences for long term ecological monitoring of Lake Tai.
	greennature.com /article1894.html (877 words)

	Tai - HighBeam Encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		TAI [Tai], lake, c.1,300 sq mi (3,370 sq km), on the border between Jiangsu prov.
		The lake basin is one of the richest agricultural regions in China; rice, wheat, and cotton are grown.
		Tai Chi: healthy alternative exercise may help balance, protect bones.
	www.encyclopedia.com /doc/1E1-tail1k.html (309 words)

	RedOrbit - Science - China: Tai Lake Polluted By Waste From Nearly 3,000 Factories (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Tai Lake's water quality has been ruined by the 2,850 polluting factories built along its shores since 1990.
		With factories and towns in the Tai Lake basin situated virtually side by side, chemical pollution and accidents are threatening people's health by poisoning water, soil and crops.
		Mr Li said it was almost impossible that Tai Lake could again be a source of drinking water, although both central and provincial governments have made repeated efforts to improve its quality.
	www.redorbit.com /news/science/519183/china_tai_lake_polluted_by_waste_from_nearly_3000_factories/?source=r_science (452 words)

	UNEP-Tongji institute for environment & subtainable development
		The Li Lake area under planning, with Suxi Road on its east, Shitang Bridge on its south, Zhongdu Hill on its west and Lianghu Road and West Tai Lake Boulevard on its north, covers a total area of 20 square km, including 40% of water, 44% of land and 8% of mountain areas.
		The Li Lake new town under construction is the centre of Li Lake area, with Tai Lake Boulevard W. as its north border, Li Lake as its south and west border, Li Lake Boulevard as its east border, covering a planned space of 6 square km.
		The planned Li Lake new town occupied parts of Liyuan Town, Huanhu Village, East Guxiang village and Xiajiabian Village, as well as the fields of Ludianqiao Village, Changfeng Village, Chenzhuang Village, Changqiao Village and Liyuan Village, which is involved in 5109 households and 14804 residences.
	www.rrcap.unep.org /uneptg06/trip/lake.htm (852 words)

	Tai Lake - Newest Work
		Lake came to Hawaii in 1980 as an architectural woodworker after a woodworking apprenticeship that took him all across the US.
		Lake, whose studio-workshop lies outside the hamlet of Holualoa on the Big Island, works almost exclusively in koa, a species of acacia native to Hawaii.
		Tai Lake uses hundreds of tools, most of them hand implements to bring forth a piece from the wood.
	www.hanacoast.com /TaiLake.HTML (631 words)

	Scenery along the Qinghai-Tibet Railway (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The highlight of the lakes are their reflective surfaces that mirror the passing clouds, the distant mountains and the nomad's tents and herds that can be found all around the area.
		The water in the lake for the most part arises from rains, melted ice and snow of Nyenchen Tonglha Mountains and the inflow of crooks and streams, hence the lake is very clear and limpid.
		With the lake surface assuming sky blue, the lake and the sky seem to be one and undivided, which may make visitors feel themselves in a fairy land if they have a stroll by the lake.
	www.chinahighlights.com /qinghai-tibet-railway/scenery-on-the-way.html (1181 words)

	Migration News
		Iowa was the host to 98 percent of all the Tai Dam brought to the United States as part of a massive effort to resettle this group from camps in Thailand.
		A major difference between these groups in relation to the larger community was that the Tai Dam in a sense had been invited to the community, and their arrival was facilitated by the sponsorship of churches and families.
		The president of the chamber of commerce argued that competition between Storm Lake’s two newspapers led to the sensationalizing of crime incidents and to perceptions that crime was rampant in the community.
	migration.ucdavis.edu /cf/more.php?id=154_0_2_0 (4222 words)

	USATODAY.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The world champion team of Tai Babilonia and Randy Gardner, the American team who ended the Soviet domination of pairs victories at the international level, had to withdraw from competition after Randy injured himself during a warmup.
		Talk to Tai Babilonia about the competition so far, the upcoming women's event, and what she's been doing since that fateful day in 1980.
		Tai Babilonia: I think it was a very special moment when they were awarded the gold.
	www.usatoday.com /community/chat/2002-02-18-babilonia.htm (890 words)

	Tai Chi Chaun (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Until the beginning of this century Tai Chi was considered a secret practice passed down through families and loyal students.
		The martial art of Tai Chi is based on the concepts of the Yin Yang relationship.
		Tai Chi Chuan is one of the best exercises for all ages.
	www.utah.edu /stc/tai-chi (237 words)

	Taiwan Information (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The Taihu (Lake Tai) Recreation area is a park centered on Lake Tai.
		With a surface area of 36 hectares, Lake Tai is Kinmen's largest man-made freshwater lake; completed in 1965, it contains three islands topped by elegant pavilions.
		The lake vicinity is the early-developed area in Kin Men due to its convenient transportation.
	www.asia-planet.net /taiwan/kinmen.htm (3458 words)

	ULI - the Urban Land Institute \| Wuxi Li Lake Parklands
		Li Lake (or Lihu), 5.5 kilometers (3.4 mi) from Wuxi city’s center, was run-down, and the shore was crowded with outmoded fish farms, with no space for the public realm.
		Li Lake, an offshoot of Tai Lake (Taihu), is part of the largest natural lake environment in China.
		Starting from the northwest corner of the lake, where most of the aquacultural farms were located, to an existing causeway across Li Lake, four kilometers (2.5 mi) of shoreline have been restored in two stages with new beachfronts, promenades, boulevards, plazas, shelters, and public art.
	www.uli.org /AM/TemplateRedirect.cfm?template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=64206 (560 words)

	Courtyard of Tranquility \| Portland Classical Chinese Garden
		These limestone rocks were placed in Lake Tai, located near Suzhou to erode.
		Traditionally, a father would drill holes in a large rock and place it in the lake so that the water would enhance the openings and crevices.
		Lake Tai Rocks are larger at the top than at the base and more closely resemble clouds.
	www.portlandchinesegarden.org /awakening/orchids/garden_plan/C33 (504 words)

	Kelimutu Lake Tourism
		Tiwu Nua Muri Kooh Tai (Lake of Young Men and Maidens) and Tiwu Ata Polo (Bewitched, or Enchanted Lake), which share a common crater wall, are commonly green and red-colored, respectively, although lake colors vary periodically.
		The scenic lakes are a popular tourist destination and have been the source of minor eruption in historical time.
		The summit of the compound 1639-m-high Kelimutu volcano is elongated 2 km in a WNW-ESE direction; the older cones of Kelido and Kelibara are located respectively 3 km to the north and 2 km to the south.
	www.indonesia-tourism.com /east-nusa-tenggara/kelimutu_lake.html (263 words)

	Taihu Lake (Tai Lake): Wuxi Tourist Attractions
		Located in the southern part of the Yangtze River delta, Taihu Lake is the third largest freshwater lake in China.
		With a surface area of about 2,338 square kilometers (about 902 square miles), Taihu Lake is a famous scenic spot in China and is famed for its lake, its hills and its splendid man-made scenery.
		The feast is generally prepared in the boat as one floats on the placid waters of Taihu Lake.
	www.travelchinaguide.com /attraction/jiangsu/wuxi/taihu_lake.htm (393 words)

	Fishing in north wales (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Tai Lake is about 3 acres it contains Rainbow and Brown Trout from 1lb to 8lbs.
		Stocking is on a regular basis assessed from the number of fish taken, Records from the 1st March to the 1st September show 1056 fish caught between 374 anglers is about 2.9 fish per angler.
		All anglers must sign the reference book on arrival which is found in the rest cabin where you will find a few necessary rules for this water.
	www.bgawales.co.uk (120 words)

	inorbitt bike travel guide - taiwan rides
		A dead lake, filled only by rainwater, it is reasonably big and surrounded by forest as is the track on the climb.
		The Tai po restaurant at the foot of the track will let you stay on the floor but under a roof if you buy some food there 07 689 5971.
		Xiao Guae Lake: This is a fabulous ride 35km along a forest track to a forest hut where you can find a roof, but no other facilities so bring sleeping bags and food.
	www.inorbitt.com /countries/Taiwan_rides.htm (823 words)

	Tài Hú (Lake Tài) \| Museum/Attraction Review \| Wuxi \| Frommers.com
		Often shrouded in mist, Tài Hú is also the source of many fantastically shaped limestone rocks which were submerged for years to achieve the desired effect, and which now decorate many a classical Chinese garden.
		It is said that the Huìzong emperor of the Sòng dynasty nearly bankrupted the country's treasury in pursuit of increasingly bizarre Tài Hú rocks.
		For all its fabled status and storied history, however, today's lake, at least the parts accessible to tourists from Wúxi, is a bit of a disappointment, unashamedly geared as it is to the mass tourist trade.
	www.frommers.com /destinations/wuxi/A32900.html (422 words)

	Taihu Lake - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Taihu Lake (Chinese: 太湖; pinyin: Tài Hú; literally "Grand Lake") is a large lake in the Yangtze Delta plain, on the border of Jiangsu and Zhejiang province.
		One of the best places to see Taihu Lake is from the Xihui Park (錫惠公園) in the west of Wuxi (無錫).
		Tàihúshuǐ (太湖水, literally "Taihu Lake Water") is a local beer that uses water from the lake as a liquor in brewing.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Tai_Lake (351 words)

	Qinghai Lake, Bird Island, Travel Guide to Xining China
		The lake occupies an area of 4456 kilometers, having a perimeter of more than 360 kilometers and it is over one time lager than the famous Tai Lake in Wuxi, China’s east Jiangsu Province.
		Comment: Although Qinghai lake is not so charming as the West Lake in Hangzhou, it is more larger and magnificent, with seemingly unending horizon.
		A trip to Qinghai Lake and the Bird Island is a refreshing relief from the city, with its expansive views of plateau, lake and open stretches of sky.
	www.chinahighlights.com /xining/attraction/Qinghai-lake.htm (317 words)

	Tai Lake\|Philadelphia - Research Philadelphia Restaurants and read user reviews and information about Tai Lake and ...
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		"tai lake restaurant - philadelphia, pa, 19107-2309 - allentown citysearch"
		"tai lake - 134 north 10th street, philadelphia"
	www.openlist.com /restaurants-view-tai_lake.htm (233 words)

	Yangcheng Lake - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Yangcheng Lake (Chinese: 阳澄湖; pinyin: Yang Cheng Hu) is a freshwater lake about 3 kilometers northeast of the town of Suzhou in Jiangsu Province, China.
		Yangchen lake is located between Lake Tai and the Yangtze River.
		The Chinese mitten crabs migrate from Yangcheng Lake towards the Yangtze delta for mating in September and October.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Yangcheng_Lake (195 words)

	Pacific Environment : Partner Profile: Defenders of the Tai Hu (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The lake-on the border between Jaingsu and Zhejiang provinces-has gone from being a water jewel and life source for millions of people to a cesspit of pollution-the result of economic growth and effluent from more than 2000 chemical factories.
		Wu remembers swimming and catching water fowl in the lake when he was a boy.
		Wu has spent more than 400,000 yuan ($50,000) of his own savings to finance his one-man crusade against pollution of the lake and he lost his job after his boss said he was warned by local officials to fire him.
	www.pacificenvironment.org /article.php?id=1862 (748 words)

	China Begins to Clean up Polluted Lake
		The silt removed from the lake is expected to raise the ground levels within 80 meters of the embankments, helping to prevent polluted water from flowing into the lake.
		The 2,300-square-kilometer Taihu Lake, vastly located in Jiangsu, is the source of drinking water for 40 million residents around and people in neighboring Shanghai and Zhejiang.
		However, the lake, previously dubbed as "a pearl of the Yangtze River delta," has been heavily polluted by industrial waste, untreated sewage, pesticide and fertilizer since the 1980s.
	english.peopledaily.com.cn /200205/13/eng20020513_95545.shtml (493 words)

	Imperial Tea Court \| About Yixing Clay Teapots
		For more than five hundred years the art of tea has been skillfully interpreted the exquisite "purple sand" (zisha) discovered in China near lake Tai.
		Situated west of Shanghai in Jaingsu province, the lake's sparkling blue-green water has reflected since the early 1500s the constant development of a renowned classic Chinese art form, the Yixing clay teapot.
		Contemporary Yixing artists continue the ancient tradition of creating from themes of nature and their own inspired imaginations, an astonishing variety of teapot designs.
	www.imperialtea.com /classroom/TeaPotClassroom.asp (416 words)

	A Look at Chinese Painting \| Explore & Learn \| The Metropolitan Museum of Art (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Though born into wealth, Ni Zan abandoned his home and gave away his possessions, including a vast collection of paintings and antiques, to avoid the heavy taxes imposed by the Yuan government.
		He began an itinerant life on a houseboat with his family, stopping at homes of friends along the waterways around Lake Tai, known as China's "Great Lake," near the city of Suzhou.
		An isolated cluster of trees by the shore of a lake was a motif that he repeated over and over in his paintings.
	www.metmuseum.org /explore/chinese/html_pages/colors3.htm (275 words)

	Spring of Diversity
		Wuxi is located on the Grand Canal as it reaches the northeast corner of Lake Tai.
		During the end of the Ming Dynasty and the beginning of the Ching Dynasty, almost all important innovations in painting arose in an area of China called the "eye area." This is the Chiang-nan region south of the Yangtze River centering on Lake Tai (the eye's pupil).
		Shouxi Lake, or slender west lake, is not as large as the more famous Westlake of Hangzhou, but is so lovely.
	www.jadedragon.com /archives/arts/spring3.html (1699 words)

	craniumsoftener: My trip to Nanjing and Wuxi
		Then there was the second stop, Wuxi, a city which is not extremely influential in the course of Chinese history, but is currently an up-and-coming modern commercial city.
		Tai Lake is on the outskirts of Wuxi, and like most famous lakes, it is a good place to relax.
		Lake Tai is China's third largest lake, and is filled with several islands.
	craniumsoftener.livejournal.com /83468.html (1305 words)

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