Bring yourself good luck during the New Year! Want to get a good start to 2006 and make it a year of prosperity? Let us show you some easy ways to turn yourself into a master of good luck.
新年來，開運自己來！二○○六年，想要討個好兆頭，從年頭一路旺到年底嗎？讓我們教你輕輕鬆鬆做自己的開運大師!
1. If the energy at your house is weak, you can put some fresh flowers on both sides of your front door to help strengthen its vitality.
PHOTOS: LIN WEI-YAN, TAIPEI TIMES
一．如果住家的氣勢較弱，可以在門口兩邊放些當令的鮮花，有助於提振運勢。
2. Hanging a gourd on the wall next to your front door is thought to bring wealth and fortune.
二．在大門口旁可以掛上一個葫蘆，一般認為可招財納福。
3. Place some fresh flowers right inside the entrance to your house. For example, purple orchids symbolize riches, so displaying lots of them will improve your prestige.
三．正對門口處，也可以放些當令的鮮花，譬如紫色蘭花代表貴氣，要你貴氣自起。
4. Put five small teapots on a shelf in the living room facing the door. Arrange the teapots so that the spouts are all facing the door to bring the traditional "5 kinds of good fortunes to your door."
四．客廳面對門的櫃子，可以放五個小茶壺，讓壺口一致面對大門，取「五福臨門」之意。
5. If you put the teapots on a red mat and put a dragon coin in front of each one, you will find wealth wherever you turn. You can also use a NT$50 coin instead of the dragon coin.
五．在茶壺下面墊紅色的茶墊，讓壺口面對龍銀，取「福在眼前」的吉祥意。龍銀也可以用五十元硬幣代替。
6. Put a big, white pomelo on a mat in your living room. Write the word "you" (to have) on the bottom part of the fruit, and put it in the east to bring prosperity. If there are children in your house preparing for exams, you can put the pomelo in the south -- the direction of "Wenchang," the god of literature and scholars -- to bring them success.
六．客廳可以放置一顆大白柚，下面墊張墊子，在大白柚底部上下各寫一個「有」字，放在東方有催財之意。家中若有小孩準備考試，也可以把大白柚放在正南方，即文昌位。
7. If you want to get everything you desire during the new year, put two fresh persimmons beside a "ruyi," a kind of Chinese symbolic device. You can also display four small glass pigs to symbolize prosperity.
七．希望新的一年事事如意，可以在傳統吉祥物「如意」旁，放兩顆新鮮的柿子；或是擺四隻玻璃小豬，取「諸事如意」的好兆頭。
Translated by marc langer
藍孟翔翻譯
A: Which team do you think will win the championship in the 2026 World Baseball Classic? B: The previous champion Japan and runner-up the US are exceptionally strong. A: The Taiwan team was captained by Chen Chieh-hsien with a roster of 16 pitchers, 3 catchers and 11 fielders, and was quite strong, too. B: Yeah, players like Hu Chih-wei, Lin Tzu-wei, Yu Chang and Cheng Tsung-che all played in Major League Baseball. And this tournament marked the first call-up of mixed-race talent: MLB’s Stuart Fairchild. A: There are also some Taiwanese stars playing in Japan, including
The US-Israeli war on Iran, launched on Feb. 28, has set the Middle East alight, threatening millions of people’s lives and livelihoods as the violence spreads in widening arc stretching from central Asia to the edge of Europe. The joint operation, named “Epic Fury” by the US and “Roaring Lion” by Israel, has been sold as a high-impact show of intimidating power, but its impact so far beyond the chaos and bloodshed is unclear. What is certain is that predictions that this type of war would destabilize the region have indeed rapidly materialized. What is the background to this war? For decades, the
The English Lake District, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2017, is renowned for its landscapes, literary legacy and traditional farming. Yet, its esteemed status now sits at the center of a debate: is the designation protecting the region—or harming it? Conservationist Lee Schofield has sparked controversy by campaigning to revoke the Lake District’s World Heritage status. He argues that the label reinforces unsustainable farming, particularly the dominance of sheep grazing, which prevents ecological restoration and harms biodiversity. The famous Herdwick sheep, while culturally significant, contribute to overgrazing, soil erosion, and the prevention of forest recovery. Schofield clarifies that
Continued from yesterday（延續自昨日） https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/lang Here’s a breakdown of several common lens colors and their functions to help you choose the right one for your needs: ‧ Green: This tint enhances contrast by filtering some blue light, which also reduces glare and eye strain. It’s a great choice for sports like golf and tennis, or for everyday use. ‧ Gray: A neutral tint that reduces glare without distorting colors and works well on both cloudy and sunny days. It also helps prevent fatigue, making it an excellent all-purpose lens for activities like driving. ‧ Blue or purple: These lenses provide
RSS