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Welcome to the Great Wall Shopping Mall, a Pan-Asian experience without flying out of Sea-Tac. Our mall is situated on 9 acres off the intersection of East Valley Highway and 180th/42nd St. at the North tip of the city of Kent. This carefully selected location is also home to the Swedish household store 揑KEA?and also the Valley Medical Centers. A convenient exit off Highway 167, we have come to name our little corner of this community as 揈xit 1 (off Hwy 167) @ the Tri-Divide? due to the 3 city conjunction divided by the main roads representing cities of Kent, Renton, and Tukwila.Fiberglass Window Screening

 The mall is the first of its?kind establishment here in the Greater Puget Sound Region. Combining the rich heritages of the Pan-Asian Experience, we are a unit of not only Chinese descendants, but also those of Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, Thai, Filipino, Taiwanese, and many more. This variety of cultures has not only become a pioneering experience, but in hopes for a better future for generations to come, we hope to offer EVERYONE the beauty of an authentic Pan-Asian experience here at our mall. Great Wall WOW Gold

For thousands of years, the Great Wall of China was known to have been created to fend off nomads and barbarians of Outer Mongolia. Today, we find the Great Wall Shopping Mall as a relic of not defense, but of gathering. We hope to change the ideals of the past and create a new meaning to the Wall抯 purpose. Thus in the 21st Century, we shall see the Great Wall Mall as the bridge of all cultures not only of Pan-Asian descent, but also those of all cultural backgrounds. We are a community of people of this earth, and we hope to share all our heritages with everyone that is to come and visit. So enjoy and relax, come to the Great Wall Shopping Mall and enjoy the experience worth treasuring for a lifetime.

If you've already got a stick welder or a combination generator-stick welder, and you want to get into wire-feed welding, you can do so with this 29-pound device. It's the Miller Electric 3045 FC wire feeder, a machine that takes a constant-voltage or constant-current power source, such as an existing DC stick welder or an engine-driven generator welder, and converts it to a wire-feed welder.china arts and crafts

This is an intriguing idea. The $750 device expands the capability of a stick welder to wire-feed welding with flux-core wire or solid wire and shielding gas. To operate the latter welding wire, you have to buy an accessory gas solenoid kit so that you can shield the weld puddle with inert gas. Aside from allowing you to weld thin sheetmetal, you may prefer wire-feed welding because it's so easy to do.welding wire

Why not just buy a dedicated wire-feed welder? Many welders go that route, fully aware that they are duplicating machinery--many of the components a stick welder uses are identical to what a wire-feed welder uses. The main benefit here is that the 3045 FC is about half the weight of a small wire-feed welder. Also, compared to an industrial-grade wire-feed welder, it costs at least a couple of hundred dollars less.

Mid-autumn Festival is coming. As a Chinese custom relatives and friends have started to send moon cakes to others. Many companies also send moon cakes as gifts to their employees, partners and clients.

An interesting phenomenon has appeared this year. A large amount of gifts are being resold online.

A reporter with China News Agency browsed an online sale website, and found that most of the merchandise involved festival related gifts, including not only moon cakes, but also wine, tea and other nutritious foodstuffs in lovely, gift wrapped boxes. yiwu market china gifts

Because of the early expiration date, the price of these gifts is quite low. Some moon cakes made by brand names are being sold for below 50% of their retail price.

According to an employee of an online sale website, the exchange quantity and the hits on the website have recently increased.

During a random interview of several local Beijing residents, one remarked: "Most of the moon cakes are presented to me by my company and other cooperative companies, and they're free. I have too many as it is and I don't care much about the selling price, since it's so much better than throwing them away."

Uygur Rugs
Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region has a 2,000-year history of rug production, and Uygur rugs enjoy a good reputation on the global market. They have been collected by many well-known museums and individual collectors. Uygur rugs are known as "oriental rugs" due to their exquisite craftsmanship and unique artistic style, and are popular souvenirs for domestic and foreign tourists.
Yengsiar Knives
 
Yengisar is a county in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, and the Yengisar knives have been produced for 400 years. They are made with exquisite skill, coming out in beautiful shapes and decicate designs displaying the unique Uygur style. Then handle is smooth and bright, and the cutting edge is sharp and durable. Made of stainless steel, it can be put in boiling water and will not bend when cutting hard materials. Yengisar knives come in over 20 types with some 40 designs. These knives are not only a daily necessity, but an object of aesthetic beauty.

Adilis Silk
Adilis silk articles are the most popular silk among Uygur women. They are made with only natural silk and ancient tie-dying skills, reflecting the cultural and geological characteristics of Xinjiang. Adilis silk is soft and vivid with bright contrasting colors. The local people use it not only to make clothes, but also to decorate their rooms.

Uygur Embroidered Hats
The Uygur people, both old and young, men and women, like to wear the four or five-angled embroidered hat all year round. Made with exquisite workmanship, it is brightly colored and decorated with beads. These hats have become the symbol of the Uygur people.

Wood Block Printed Cloth
Wood block printed cloth is used to make wall hangings, belts, table cloths, curtains and so on. Using red, pink, green and yellow, they are designed with flowers, fruit, plants and daily utensils, creating a unique artistic style.

Earthenware
 
Among the pottery in Xinjiang, the much imitated earthenware is the most famous. Both traditional skills and innovations have helped meet present demand. The pottery is beautiful to look at and has a practical use as bowls, plates, pots and jars. Most representative of this style is a local pot used for hand washing, which comes in different shapes. Xinjiang earthenware has a special natural beauty that has always been attractive to domestic and foreign travelers.china arts and crafts

Red Copper Ware
Red copper ware is one of the most important local crafts in Kashi Prefecture of Xinjiang. It has a long history and strong local characteristics. Red copper ware is made with superior craftsmanship and comes in beautiful shapes and designs. The local people use them both as daily necessities and as artistic treasures.welding wire

Traditional Instruments
The Xinjiang people have long been known for their excellent singing and dancing skills, and Xinjiang song and dance is a category of its own among Chinese arts. There are many traditional instruments in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region which have been influenced by the ancient Western Region ( a Han Dynasty term for the area west of Yumen Pass, including what is now Xinjiang and parts of Central Asia) and modern Western instruments. There are a dozen traditional Uygur instruments which are perfectly crafted and produce beautiful sound. It is quite an experience to watch the local craftsmen make these instruments

Steve Stricker and Hunter Mahan led the way as Presidents Cup holders the United States dominated the opening foursomes to lead the Internationals by 5-1/2 points to a half in Montreal, Canada, this morning (Australian time).

Stricker and Mahan, in the first match out at an overcast Royal Montreal Golf Club, outclassed Australian duo Adam Scott and Geoff Ogilvy 3&2.

The Americans raced three up after five holes and, despite twice having their lead trimmed to one, sealed victory at the par-four 16th where Stricker rolled in an 11-foot birdie putt.

"We got off to a good start, got up early and played well down the stretch," a beaming Stricker told reporters.

In the final match, world number one Tiger Woods and Charles Howell III came back from one down after four holes to beat Internationals duo KJ Choi of South Korea and Australian left-hander Nick O'Hern 3&1.

Former major winners David Toms and Jim Furyk charged three ahead with a sparkling display before holding off a late fight-back by South African Ernie Els and Argentina's Angel Cabrera to win one up.

Matching bogeys

Three up after 13 holes, the Americans lost the 14th and 15th before triumphing with matching bogeys at the last.china daily use articles china toys

US duo Lucas Glover and Scott Verplank birdied 15 and 16 before winning two up against Australia's Stuart Appleby and South African Retief Goosen in the day's penultimate match.

Americans Stewart Cink and Zach Johnson edged a fluctuating encounter with South Africans Rory Sabbatini and Trevor Immelman one up after the teams had been level with one hole to play.

In the most gripping contest of the first day, Americans Phil Mickelson and Woody Austin halved with Fijian Vijay Singh and local favourite Mike Weir of Canada after going two up early on and then trailing by three after 11 holes.

"It was a hard-fought battle," said three-times major winner Mickelson. "We were three down through 11 and Woody made an 18-foot putt on 12 that really jump started us."

The US have dominated the first six editions of the Presidents Cup, winning four times including a thrilling victory in 2005 by 18-1/2 points to 15-1/2 in Lake Manassas, Virginia.

The only success for the Internationals came in 1998 when the event was staged in Melbourne. In 2003, the two teams battled to a 17-17 draw in South Africa.

Introduction
The famous Great Wall of China, which was built to keep the China’s horse-riding neighbors at bay, extends more than 2,000 kilometers across China, from Heilongjiang province by Korea to China’s westernmost province of Xinjiang. The wall that is so well known today is predominantly a product of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), though the building of fortified walls to protect territory along the northern frontier stretching from Manchuria to Central Asia is a practice whose roots go back to the Qin dynasty of the 3rd century BCE. This lesson will investigate the building of the Great Wall during the Ming Dynasty, and will utilize the story of the wall as a tool for introducing students to one period in the rich history of China.

Guiding Questions
What does the history of the Great Wall tell us about Chinese history and culture?
What can we learn about China and its neighbors from studying the Great Wall?
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this lesson students will be able to:

Be more familiar with Chinese geography by mapping the path of the wall.
Explain the construction of the Great Wall as a product of the period in which it was built.
Discuss in brief the dynasty- the Ming Dynasty- during which major construction on the wall was completed.
Identify reasons for the dedication of significant resources to the construction of the wall.
Discuss in brief China’s neighbors to the north, in particular the Mongols and Manchus.
Preparing to Teach this Lesson
Background
The Great Wall of China was not constructed as a single project. It is made up of numerous construction projects that were begun at different times, during different dynasties and in different locations. Most of the early sections of the construction fell into disrepair, or had even disappeared entirely, by the fourteenth century when the Ming Dynasty came to power. The wall as it known today is predominantly a product of the Ming Dynasty, which both repaired and rebuilt older sections, and expanded the reach of the structure. The Ming Dynasty structure can be seen from Hebei province to Gansu province. Beyond Gansu province the wall becomes a series of watchtowers that stretch into Xinjiang province and the Taklamakan desert.

The initial fortifications and the subsequent wall were both constructed to slow the advance of invading forces that depended on cavalry—mounted horsemen expert at using the bow and arrow. The initial constructions may have been designed at least as much in response to internal strife as to exterior threats. Imperial governments feared the possibility of disloyal Chinese bringing military technology or other kinds of information to the northern nomadic tribes. As a result, the construction of the wall was equal parts protection from outside invaders and an attempt to keep the Chinese in China.

The Great Wall represented one solution to imperial China’s most long term foreign policy problem. This problem rose from the need by China, as a sedentary, agricultural empire to respond to the invasions by nomadic, tribal peoples. Initially, this concern came to prominence with the rise of the Xiongnu (shyong-new) Empire, which was based in present-day Mongolia. In later centuries the Chinese would sustain attacks along the northern frontier from other peoples residing to the north. Some of these groups even succeeded in conquering China, such as the Mongols in the thirteenth century (ruling as the Yuan Dynasty 1279-1368), and the Manchus (ruling as the Qing Dynasty 1644-1911).

The initial fortifications were begun in the 3rd century BCE, during the Qin (pronounced Chin) Dynasty (221- 206 BCE). The fortifications begun during the Qin dynasty were augmented and expanded during the Han dynasty (202 BCE- 220 CE) that followed. The final, and most comprehensive, period of construction took place during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 CE). The Ming Dynasty extended and strengthened the Great Wall in response to the earlier successes of the Mongols. Early Ming rulers greatly feared the Mongols, whom they had toppled in 1368. This fear was not without foundation: one fifteenth-century Ming emperor was captured and held captive by the Mongols for a year.

The Ming Dynasty was overthrown by another people from beyond the northern frontier: the Manchus. Over a number of decades, the Manchus prepared for the conquest of China by learning the governing systems and skills of the Chinese empire. In 1644, Manchu leaders took advantage of an internal rebellion that destroyed the Ming, entering Chinese territory through one of the wall’s gates. The Manchus established the Qing (pronounced Ching) Dynasty (1644- 1911), China’s last dynasty. Great Wall WOW Gold

Readings on Chinese geography and the mapping of China are available from the EDSITEment reviewed web resource AskAsia. Readings on China’s dynastic history and on the Mongols are also available through the EDSITEment reviewed web resource Asia For Educators.

Note: There are two transliteration systems for Mandarin Chinese. This lesson uses the pin-yin system, however some of the internet sources use the Wade-Giles system. In the Wade-Giles system Qin will be spelled Ch’in and Qing will be spelled Ch’ing, however, they both refer to the same period.