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Silicon Valley Melting Pot
I was at a corporate event yesterday, at Coyote Ranch, a bit south of San Jose. Looking at the faces of people there, I was struck by how diverse the Silicon Valley population is. Not to discount the atrocious past, or the discrimination that still exists today, I think America has the will officially to work towards racial harmony. On a global scale, talents tend to migrate … [Read more...] about Silicon Valley Melting Pot
Aminta Arrington’s “HOME is a ROOF OVER a PIG, an American Family’s Journey in China”
In this delightfully written memoir, "HOME is a ROOF OVER a PIG, an American Family's Journey in China," Aminta Arrington details the experiences of her all-American family, from suburban Georgia, fully immersed in language and culture in Tai'an, a relatively poor city in China's Shandong Province. The title derives from the character, “家,” which Arrington recounts someone … [Read more...] about Aminta Arrington’s “HOME is a ROOF OVER a PIG, an American Family’s Journey in China”
The New Yorker throws stone in a glass house
In this recent article at the New Yorker, Evan Osnos insinuates Chinese companies ultimately cannot be trusted because their relationship with the government cannot be known for certain. His entire article basically boils down to the following: Part of the complexity about being a big Chinese company is that it’s not clear what information related to your relationship with … [Read more...] about The New Yorker throws stone in a glass house
神舟九号发射圆满成功全程
The following video footage is the successful launch of Shenzhou-9 (神舟九号), carrying China's first female astronaut, LIU Yang (刘洋), among a three person crew. One of their missions is to perform manual space dock with the Tiangong-1 space lab. Back in November 2011, China achieved space docking between Shenzhou-8 and Tiangong-1 with ground control. For more coverage, check … [Read more...] about 神舟九号发射圆满成功全程