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A Novel of Martial Arts - The Eleventh Son

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  One of the top three Chinese martial arts fiction writers, Gu Long (1937-1985) wrote sixty-nine novels in a career spanning twenty-five years. Millions of copies of his books have been sold, and many of them have been repeatedly adapted for TV or cinema. His other important novels include The Compassionate Swordsman and the Merciless Sword (1970), The Orchid at Midnight (1979) and Hunting Hawk, Gambling Game (1984). At the age of forty-eight, he died of liver disease caused by excessive alcohol drinking. Rebecca S. Tai received her master's degree from University of California, Los Angeles. She enjoys reading adventure fiction and watching martial arts drama. On one of his missions, Xiao (the Eleventh Son, known as the Great Bandit) meets Shen, the fairest woman in the martial world. By the will of fate, he rescues  Chinese Novels  Shen several times, which plants the seed of love in both of them. However, Shen is married to a rich young man who is also an outstanding martial art

Contemporary and Traditional Vietnam Furniture - What to Expect

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Contemporary furniture is simple and graceful in design with sleek, clean lines and elegant proportions. furniture has risen in popularity in the west because its subtle sophistication and timeless designs fit perfectly in either traditional or contemporary style homes. With contemporary Vietnam furniture, even small pieces are not only beautiful to look at but are highly functional. In many homes with  furniture  space at a premium, contemporary Vietnam furniture can serve a dual purpose, such as a wooden trunk which can double up as a side table with storage. Traditional Vietnam furniture designs and antique Vietnam furniture can be highly ornate with exquisite craftsmanship. Some have elaborate woodcarvings or are painted with colourful scenes of rural life, ancient battles, dragon myths or mountain top monasteries. A room decorated in a Vietnam style should be kept simple and uncluttered to bring peace, harmony and balance to the space. Colours typically used in Vietnam furniture i

Watch for Red Flags Before Buying a House in a Negative

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Watch for red flags when purchasing a property in an undesirable location. Granted, you will often get a better price for a house located next to a negative feature. I'm talking about negative features such as, a halfway house for criminals, a low-income housing complex, a trailer park, a prison, or a busy road. These things are not intrinsically "bad" but, at best they will lower the value and appeal of your property. A Small Pool for the 600 Pound Gorilla For example, the location of a house across the street from a halfway house is going to considerably limit what you can do with  Flag  the house. Regardless of whether you are going to turn it into a rental or flip it, you have a very limited pool of potential tenants or purchasers. In my opinion, most people would not want to live there. Consider if a tenant had a choice to rent your property, or one in another neighborhood nearby that did not have a trailer park across the street. Which would they choose? You may not

Mental Health Sweatshirt

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  A mental health sweatshirt is a great way to help you remember to take care of yourself and your mental well being. There are several options to choose from that are both stylish and affordable. If you're looking for a new sweatshirt to add to your wardrobe, you'll find something perfect for you. Leret Leret   Leret Leret is a luxury eco-conscious brand that specializes in cashmere sweaters. They are known for their fun knitted graphics. The company is supporting Mental Health Awareness Month, which is a great start! In addition to their products, they are also donating a portion of their profits to two organizations that fight mental illness.   Leret Leret's latest launch features two new crewneck sweaters in honor of the pledge. You can check out both sweaters on their website. One sweater is adorned with a blue heart, while the other one features hands hugging your waist. Each is meant to inspire and empower you.   While there are many brands that offer p