CHAGRIN FALLS, Ohio - While at the Valley Art Center's Upcycled Art Sale, this past weekend I checked out the used books table. There I found what could be the solution to my problems: Quick Feng Shui Cures written by Sarah Shurety.

As a red-blooded American, I'm all about quick cures. And, with an author named Shurety, as in sure-thing, what could possibly go wrong? Besides, at 50-cents, the price was right.

Lots of people I know have an opinion on whether something is feng shui or not. Here, at least I have a reference book.

Feng shui is a 3,000-year-old Chinese method of achieving balance and harmony, I read. So far, so good. Feng represents wind energy and Shui is water energy.

The image of a hurricane immediately came to mind when I read that. This amused me because my prior understanding of feng shui was that it is all about de-cluttering, using the right color scheme and having the proper accessories placed just-so.

I was oddly calmed by the image of a hurricane, it fit the current state of my home. You see, for the past five months, a construction project has been underway to create a bathroom upstairs where there's never been one. Of course, you could argue that there are practical reasons for that, but we went ahead with it anyway.

In order to proceed, a bathroom on the main floor was torn apart to gain a pathway for pipes, drains, vents and things of that ilk. That meant the formerly working toilet was yanked out along with plumbing in the basement, because we may as well replace the old cast iron pipes, etc. That meant tearing apart the basement storage area and displacing all the stuff stored there.

And, during one of this summer's monsoon rains, we did have some water that seeped into the basement. And, well, you get the idea.

At this point I must tell you that we do have another first floor bathroom that remained intact throughout the process, so there's no need to call the health department.

Where did we store the uprooted toilet, you might ask. Why, in our front foyer, a most un-feng-shui location, sure to bring a pox upon us. And, at our other entrance to the house from the garage, we stored a new toilet in its box and destined for the new bathroom. Another pox upon us.

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New 'Feng Shui' a continuation of 2004 hit

MANILA - The new "Feng Shui" movie will be titled just that, lead star Kris Aquino revealed on Tuesday during a story conference for the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) entry.

According to Aquino, her upcoming horror film will be a continuation of the 2004 blockbuster also directed by Chito Rono. Star Cinema will produce anew.

This time, the actress will be joined by "Ikaw Lamang" star Coco Martin, who will portray a hardworking man who will suffer the same misfortune as Aquino's character in the original "Feng Shui."

Also reprising their roles in the 2014 movie are Cherry Pie Picache and Joonee Gamboa. New cast members include Carmi Martin, Ian Veneracion, Joem Bascon, and Martin Escudero.

Meanwhile, Aquino said she would gladly settle for No. 2 in the box-office race at this year's MMFF, noting that her son, Bimby, will also be competing via the Vice Ganda-starrer "Praybeyt Benjamin 2."

She said Martin would also not mind conceding the top spot, pointing out his close ties with Vice Ganda. Martin has referred to the comedian as his best friend even before he joined showbiz.

Filming for "Feng Shui" will start in the last week of August, Aquino said.

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MANILA A feng shui practitioner shed light on the reason Chinese people generally avoid holding major events during the Ghost Month, which usually falls on the month of August.

Speaking to radio DZMM on Monday, Dr. Anthony Fugoso said the Ghost Month is believed to be the time when souls are released from the gates of hell and into the human realm.

According to Fugoso, the souls are given one month to roam the earth and be fed by human beings through food and other offerings.

He said that somewhere along the way, the souls may bring bad luck to couples, families, homes and business ventures out of envy.

Ang mga Chinese stories sinasabi na yang Ghost Month na tinatawag, ito ang ika-7 buwan sa lunar calendar. Binubuksan daw ang sinasabing gates of hell, parang hinahayaang lumabas ang mga kaluluwa para makabisita sa kanilang mga [kamag-anak], Fugoso explained.

[Kaya ang mga tao] Nag-aalay ng mga pagkain o kahit tubig kasi sinasabing hungry o thirsty sila. Pinapayagan silang bumalik para kumain sa pamamagitan ng mga pagbigay ng mga kamag-anak o mga offering ng pagkain, he added. O kaya minsan, nakikita niyo sa mga Chinese, nagsusunog sila ng papel o bahay na papel para pagbalik nila (kaluluwa), meron silang baon mula sa mundo.

While he admitted that there is no clear evidence to prove the bad luck associated with Ghost Month, Fugoso said the Chinese find it better to be on the safe side and avoid any important activities such as getting married, undergoing surgery, moving to a new home, launching a new business or traveling long distances.

The feng shui practitioner also encouraged Filipinos to do the same unless the activity or event is urgent.

Kung may pagkakataon ka na kaya mong iwasan ay huwag mo nang gawin [sa Agosto] Pwede namang i-delay. Kung di emergency ang inyong operasyon, pwede mong i-delay next month. Or pwede ka namang humanap ng ibang buwan para ikasal, he said.

Still, Fugoso said not all people experience misfortune during the Ghost Month, citing his uncle and aunt who celebrated their golden wedding anniversary this August.

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