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International Periscopes and Perspectives

Feng Shui and Email Spam? 

Spring Cleaning Time

International Periscopes and Perspectives

Spring Cleaning Time

Excerpt from Article courtesy of MSNBC.com

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It started as a holiday-season lark. In 1992 one of Asia's biggest brokerages, CLSA of Hong Kong, put out a market forecast based on feng shui, or Chinese geomancy. It has since compiled such an uncannily good record that even European money types follow it closely, albeit a bit sheepishly. Senior analyst Kenny Lau says CLSA's feng shui advisers have never gotten a major market move wrong. The feng shui forecast for the Year of the Monkey, which began Feb. 4, 2004 is notably bold. This is the start of a 20-year luck cycle in the Chinese zodiac, and the feng shui masters see a historic shift in luck from West to East. Some horoscope highlights:

China: The coming two decades will be "exceptionally strong." This year is "a period of coming out for the world's most populous nation—and is positive for mainland equities."

Gold: The only thing that might keep up with China is gold value. "Nothing can stop the gold price from rising... $500 an ounce is an easy target" by early 2005.

Technology: An "auspicious" year for investing and expanding into electronics, power, telecoms and technology. The oil sector will do well, too, with "nothing in the stars to suggest a decline in oil prices." Russia will certainly "feel the luck."

United States: Although the next 20 years won't be as good as the last, the U.S. economy will at least rebound, as the monkey is gentler and "more nurturing" than last year's sign, the goat.

Asia: Asian stock markets will "shine again." The Korean and Japanese economies "will also improve [and], because of the indirect influence of the fire element, property in these countries will make good investments as prices rise faster than many expect." (And we thought it would be due to reforms... )

South Asia: Expect a "flare-up between India and Pakistan, or escalating conflict in the Middle East," because Tai Shui, the lunar god, is visiting southwest China.
—Alexandra A. Seno

 

Feng Shui and Email Spam?

IBM’s Newest Weapons Against Spam: Feng-Shui and DNA Technology

Posted Aug 26, 2004, 1:38 AM ET by Anne P. Mitchell, Esq.

New Scientist is reporting that IBM has developed an anti-spam algorithm which it is calling “Chung-Kwei” - named after a feng-shui element which is supposed to ward off evil spirits.

Chung-Kwei is based on the “Teiresias algorithm”, developed by IBM to search DNA and amino acid sequences for recurring patterns.

According to IBM, Chung-Kwei has a “recognizing and stopping spam” efficacy of 97%, and it will be including the new technology in its SpamGuru product.

As a Feng Shui Consultant one of the most difficult things I find to talk about with people is “their” clutter. I feel free to advise you on room arrangement to obtain a more restful sleep or an office for your highest productivity. I’ll advise you of the energy when moving into a new home or office and help you correct the energy in a current one. 
Understandably it’s not difficult to let things pile up in a disorderly manner, on top the dresser here, by the coat rack over there, tapes next to the VCR machine, magazines and junk mail galore, even a quick shove under the bed can solve a problem. 
It becomes even more difficult because people get attached to “their” things; what I see as unnecessary is another woman’s treasure. Inherently we collect and gather things we are attracted to, the problem arises when we store or display them carelessly. Unless the space is free of clutter the energy you are surrounded in will not be beneficial. 

Feng Shui is a natural science that means wind and water. Ch’i (pronounced ‘Chee’) is the invisible energy that surrounds us and is the basis of Feng Shui. This life breath of the universe is dispersed while riding the wind and stalls when reaching the waters edge. Ch’I should accumulate and move though an environment gently, not too fast in straight lines 
Or too slow causing stagnation. Clutter will slow down beneficial ch’I which may cause illness, depression, confusion, and disorientation.
The first step in clearing space is to evaluate everything you have. Ask yourself if each piece of furniture, artwork, accessory is necessary. Is it beautiful for you to look at, meaningful to you personally and does it fulfill a function. If you do not find it attractive then don’t expose your sensitivities to it. If it serves no purpose then it is stuff that is blocking new opportunities from entering your life. Excessive things will hold you to issues and ideals that no longer serve you. Allow someone else to treasure it, remember your local charities. Your subconscious records and stores everything including the dirt and clutter it is exposed to. When you clear it away, your subconscious sighs with relief. Your whole body will relax, you will sleep and function better, your health and outlook improves. When we clean, organize and rearrange our things we create a balanced environment. In a universal appeal I would hope that everyone look around to see with new eyes the space around you. These rainy days of winter grant us more time to sort out those catchall spots, put away those loose ends, and throw out anything you haven’t used in the last year. You’ll be surprised at how much clearer you feel! Get ready to celebrate the new millennium in harmony with your surroundings. Start by cleaning up and giving it away.