If there is a music that can make one's soul weep, 二泉映月 (Moon Reflected on Second Spring) is it. It was composed and played by 华彦钧 (Huà Yànjūn), more commonly known as 阿炳 ("Blind" Abing), who lived during one of the most tumultuous periods of modern Chinese history. Only with the most miserable human condition could someone make this music. Famous Japanese conductor, Seiji … [Read more...] about 二泉映月 (Moon Reflected on Second Spring), a modern Chinese classic
China earthquake and natural disaster donation guide
One thing that is constant around the world is the occurrence of natural disasters. Every occurrence, thousands or millions of peoples lives are affected. Many die. Many are left homeless. Many are seriously injured. Many are permanently handicapped. Still, many are left without a child or a parent. Our world is full of disasters, and China has unfortunately had a large … [Read more...] about China earthquake and natural disaster donation guide
The U.S. and the Dollar in numbers; how crazy, you decide
$1.4 trillion out of thin air The U.S. government has created out of thin air ("manipulated" into existence if you prefer) $1.4 trillion since September 2008 (around the time of the financial crisis) to March 2010. (Source: U.S. Fed.) In December 2008, James Grant wrote an article in the WSJ criticizing the Fed "printing like mad ... and is the wrong approach with … [Read more...] about The U.S. and the Dollar in numbers; how crazy, you decide
Geely buys Volvo from Ford, and a thought on RMB vs. USD
Geely's deal to acquire Volvo from Ford has been made official today. "Ford sells Volvo to China's Geely auto group for $1.8 billion" and according to L.A. Times, Ford had originally paid $6.5 billion back in 1999. This acquisition helps Geely tap the domestic Chinese market better in the luxury segment where BMW, Lexus, and other foreign brands have dominated in the past. … [Read more...] about Geely buys Volvo from Ford, and a thought on RMB vs. USD
康美之恋 (Kang Mei Zhi Lian) by 谭晶 (Tan Jing): Traditional Chinese medicine made really cool
(Tudou.com version) This video is mind-numbingly beautiful, inspiring, and powerful. In the last 24 hours, I have been watching it for a least a dozen times (with the music blasting in my ears on my headphone), and trying to figure out what is in it that has completely mesmerized me. … [Read more...] about 康美之恋 (Kang Mei Zhi Lian) by 谭晶 (Tan Jing): Traditional Chinese medicine made really cool