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Letter From The EditorPublisher: Community Services Center, TaipeiManaging Editor: Steven ParkerEditor: Roma MehtaCo-editor: Richard SaundersGraphic Design: Katia ChenAdvertising Manager: Paula LeeTel: 0926 956 844Fax: 2835 2530email: paulalee@communitycenter.org.twWriting and PhotographyContributors: Leat AhronySuzan P. BabcockIvy ChenChen Man-LiDylan GravesTin Tin KaoAmy LiuKath LiuRobin LooneyCommunity ServicesCenter Editorial Panel:Printed by:Siew Kang, Fred VoigtmannFarn Mei Printing Co., Ltd.1F, No. 102, Hou Kang Street, Shilin District, TaipeiTel: 02 2882 6748 Fax: 02 2882 6749E-mail: farn.mei@msa.hinet.netCommunity Services Centerwww.communitycenter.org.twDirector: Steven ParkerOffice Manager: Grace TingCounselors:Newcomer Orientation Program: Amy LiuAccountant: Monica ChengCommunications: Kath LiuPrograms Coordinator: Rosemary SusaEvents Coordinator: Robin LooneyChinese Teacher: Gloria GwoVolunteers:Premier Sponsors:Verity MackintoshPerry MalcolmMonica McQuadeKaren MoultonSteven ParkerRichard SaundersSunita Sue LengRosemary SusaEva TengSuzan Babcock, Kris Carlson, Fawn Chang,Wendy Evans, Cerita Hsu, Perry Malcolm, Tina Oelke,Ming-I Sun, Cindy TeetersAlison Bai, Wakako Couch, John McQuade, LindaMendenhall, Jessica Nielsen, Bunny Pacheco,Gloria Peng, Jenni Rosen, Ruth Reynolds,Sandra Schnelle, Desta Selassie, Michelle Smith,Emily Whewell, Heike Wood, Lillian Yiin3M TaiwanBai Win AntiquesBP Taiwan Ltd.China American PetrochemicalConcordia ConsultingCostco Wholesale TaiwanCrown Worldwide Movers LtdFour Star Int’lGrand Hyatt Hotel, TaipeiHSBCICRTMetacity Development CorpNokia Siemens NetworksProQCSan Fu Gas Co. Ltd.Smerwick LtdSongfu LiStandard Chartered BankThe Community Services Center (CSC) is a non-profit foundation. CSC providesoutreach and early intervention through counseling, cross-cultural education and lifeskills programs to meet the needs of the international community in Taipei. CSC offersthe opportunity to learn, volunteer, teach and meet others. Check out our website www.communitycenter.org.tw and drop by The Center to chat with us about our programs.You can also email us at www.communitycenter.org.tw.“A child who does not play is not a child, but the man whodoesn’t play has lost forever the child who lives in him andwho he will miss terribly.”— Pablo NerudaDear Readers,Divergent thinking, they call it; the ability to see manypossible answers to a particular situation. To allow ourselvesto see beyond the obvious or the everyday is a skill that mostof us unlearn as we get older. This realization led me todiscover that I have to un-educate myself to be me.Leland Lee’s art brings these thoughts to mind. Heexpresses himself in a myriad different ways with suchpassion and joy, as only one who embraces the momentcan do, while creating new opportunities to appreciate theabundance of life on this planet. Suzan Babcock has writtena heartwarming review of Leland and his art.Congratulations to the founders and tireless volunteers ofSt Lucy’s Bazaar! This year the Bazaar celebrates its 10thyear. Sunita Sue Leng writes about how it began and thechildren who benefit from this fundraiser.The ancient art of storytelling was revived once again atthe fourth Teens Unplugged, which took place in September.Teen mentors met with students who are preparing forlife after high school to mentor them through some of thechallenges they may face. Two of the mentors share theirexperiences.Amy Liu explains yin-yang, a concept that is deeplyingrained in Chinese society and culture, whether related tofood or to doing business. While on the subject of food, IvyChen’s Chinese Kitchen column this month will educate youon anything you ever wanted to know about mian, or wheatflour noodles.Back to divergent thinking. Steve Parker seems to becontinuously challenging the stereotype by creating new jobsfor himself in the role of Director for the Community ServicesCenter. Find out more at the 16th Annual Charity Dinner onOctober 21st. We hope to see you there!We count on your support and contributions to makeCentered on Taipei a magazine that you would enjoy reading.If you would like to contribute to the magazine, whetherwith your creative writing or photography, please write tome (coteditor@communitycenter.org.tw). As always, wewelcome your news and views.With gratitude,RomaRoma MehtaEditorRichard SaundersCo-editorPaula LeeAdvertising ManagerCentered on Taipei is printed on 50% post consumer waste content stock. We have alsoreplaced the glossy laminated cover with a softer aqueous based resin coating which makesit easier to recycle. By committing to post consumer paper stock we support the market forrecycled fibers and reduce environmental impact.Recycling paper uses 60% less energy than manufacturing paper from virgin fiber."Every ton of recycled paper saves enough electricity to power a 3 bedroom house for an entireyear." (http://www.greenseal.org/index.cfm)www.communitycenter.org.tw october 20115