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Jun Lu Performing Arts, “龙的传人”

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I was invited to Jun Lu Performing Arts as a guest photographer for their year-end performance at Santa Clara University's Mayer Theatre this past Sunday. It was titled, "龙的传人." Jun Lu is an accomplished dancer, choreographer, and teacher. Her dancers brought cheers and thunderous applause from the audience. The theatre house manager at the end of the show commented this … [Read more...] about Jun Lu Performing Arts, “龙的传人”

Chinese Consulate in L.A. shot at by ‘human rights’ protester

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Around 2:15pm this afternoon, a 'human rights' protester fired a number of shots at the Chinese Consulate aiming for a security guard, according the the AP. Below is a brief AP report relayed on the Huffington Post: "Shots fired at Chinese Consulate in LA, 1 arrested" December 16, 2011 12:31 AM EST | LOS ANGELES — Police said they have arrested a man in relation to a … [Read more...] about Chinese Consulate in L.A. shot at by ‘human rights’ protester

The 74th Anniversary of Nanjing Massacre

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Today marks the 74th anniversary of the Nanjing Massacre, where Japanese soldiers went on a rampage of rape and murder, targeting women and children alike, killing more than 300,000 Chinese during the brief few weeks when they took over Nanjing, then capital city of the nationalist government. The issue that is perhaps the most contentious between Japan and China is Japanese … [Read more...] about The 74th Anniversary of Nanjing Massacre

William Hooper: “David Cameron Drums of War”

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The following analysis came via William Hooper at the Oligarch. Much of it resonates with me. It is in response to the latest politics between the U.K. and the European mainland where U.K. is decidedly against Germany's and France's efforts in dealing with the Euro financial crisis. Hooper's characterization, eloquently, of U.K.'s latest actions is apt too, in my opinion, of … [Read more...] about William Hooper: “David Cameron Drums of War”