Alright, I have to concede, after a few days of reflection, that I might have been a bit too harsh on Sharon Stone. Some of the commentators, both on this blog and else where, have suggested/recommended leaving her alone for it was not worth the ink (or the LCD backlight decay) to argue over her remarks. I see the wisdom of such perspectives now. All I really should have … [Read more...] about Lesson on physics: a stone sinks deeper if it keeps on digging
Archives for May 2008
Even more reader questions on Tibet
On a previous thread, Otto Kerner poses some excellent questions on Tibet. (Here is an earlier thread with a reader's questions about Tibet.) I give an attempt at addressing these questions below. I hope others will contribute their thoughts as well. … [Read more...] about Even more reader questions on Tibet
China phases out thin plastic bags
In the deluge of earthquake news, something like this that affects daily life in China has managed to slip under the radar. This article describes a situation that people in China are already aware of. At least in Shanghai, it's said that an extra charge will be imposed to get your goods in those familiar plastic grocery bags. Details: The Chinese government is set to ban the … [Read more...] about China phases out thin plastic bags
Signs from the front lines
A volunteer has posted a gorgeous collection of images of the aftermath of the Sichuan earthquake on Tianya. There are equally beautiful stories attached to these images, but I can't possibly translate them all. Tens of thousands of average citizens have driven into the disaster zone, bringing food, water, and moral support. There has been so much traffic that tourist style … [Read more...] about Signs from the front lines
Kristof on Xinjiang: Terrorism and the Olympics
Nick Kristof continues his quest in search of topics that should be "sensitive" to Chinese by heading to Xinjiang where he found little to write about. This follows earlier editorials on Tibet that we discussed here and here. On his blog, he tries to incite commentary with these questions: Especially for those of you in China, do you expect the Olympics to go smoothly? Do you … [Read more...] about Kristof on Xinjiang: Terrorism and the Olympics