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Archives for December 2009

Copenhagen Agreement

December 19, 2009 by Mr. Allen 175 Comments

Apparently, after much drama, intrigue, and sleepless nights, we have some sort of agreement at Copenhagen. We'll probably get the text of the Copenhagen Agreement soon. But I think the gist of it is as follows: … [Read more...] about Copenhagen Agreement

Global Warming or Global Fussing?

December 15, 2009 by berlinf 179 Comments

Chinese philosopher Liezi once described a story about a man from the Kingdom of Chi who was so worried that the sky would fall down that he was losing sleep and appetite and generally the will to live. The phrase “Qi Ren You Tian"(杞人忧天) has then evolved into a generic idiom describing a big fuss over nothing, used typically in negative connotations. After the global warming … [Read more...] about Global Warming or Global Fussing?

An 1833km pipeline for regional peace

December 14, 2009 by YinYang 27 Comments

A theory often taught in foreign policy courses is that heavily interdependent states tend to want peace and stability between them. I was very encourage to read that a massive gas pipeline, 1,833-kilometers in length, has been constructed, linking Turkmenistan through central Uzbekistan, southern Kazakhstan, and into China through northwestern Xinjiang province. … [Read more...] about An 1833km pipeline for regional peace

(Letter from Brian James) Celebrating Yo-Yo Ma: A World Class Musician

December 9, 2009 by Guest Leave a Comment

In case you haven't heard, the multiple Grammy®-winning cellist Yo-Yo Ma, is celebrating his 30th anniversary recording with Sony Music through the release of Yo-Yo Ma: 30 Years Outside the Box, a deluxe limited-numbered box set of his recorded legacy. Comprised of 88 discs of original album releases and an additional two discs of bonus material, 30 Years Outside the Box is … [Read more...] about (Letter from Brian James) Celebrating Yo-Yo Ma: A World Class Musician

李白 (Li Bai, 701-762AD): 静夜思 (Thoughts on a Still Night)

December 8, 2009 by YinYang 23 Comments

李白 (Li Bai, 701-762AD) is one of the most beloved Tang Dynasty (618-907AD) poets in Chinese history. This is a rendition of his poem, 静夜思 ("Thoughts on a Still Night") where he reminisces his home. Below are couple of videos presenting this poem in various ways. Many Chinese children, some, perhaps shortly after they start talking, will be taught this poem (see second video … [Read more...] about 李白 (Li Bai, 701-762AD): 静夜思 (Thoughts on a Still Night)

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