Yesterday the IOC announced the 2nd age investigation prompted by USOC CEO Jim Schurr, has again exhonorated the gymnasts of the under age accusation: … [Read more...] about (Letter) He Kexin, Jiang Yuyuan, Yang Yilin Innocent of underage accusation by USOC
Archives for October 2008
(Foolsmountain Admin) A fool’s reflection
Our blog has been around for 5 months. Judging from our site traffic and the comments we get (over 12,600 and counting, plenty of them insightful), we are doing quite well. However, some readers' comments paint a very different picture. … [Read more...] about (Foolsmountain Admin) A fool’s reflection
Beijing's New Air Pollution Control Measures
Whatever your views on the proper role of government in societal, cultural, and economic affairs, few would argue against the government's role (if not duty) in helping to confront the myriad environmental problems facing modern industrialized societies. … [Read more...] about Beijing's New Air Pollution Control Measures
The Value of Being a Chinese on the 59th Anniversary of the PRC
Today, on National Day, some 190 thousand passers-by, strangers to each other, packed the festively decked-out Tian'anmen Square to watch the Flag Raising Ceremony. Although 2008 doesn't make a "round number" anniversary, so much has transpired in this troubled year to make it almost seem like one. On this day, we translate for you the following editorial published in the … [Read more...] about The Value of Being a Chinese on the 59th Anniversary of the PRC