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
Translation: Chinese Humanitarian Chen Guang Biao and Fellow Air Travellers Donate to Earthquake Victims
[Originally published on Foolsmountain] The stories out of Qinghai tell thousands of tragedies but also many small acts of heroism. Since the story is developing, with people still being saved, and since I am not on the ground: I will refrain from writing or commenting on the disaster. However, I will try to translate small stories here and there in the coming weeks to give … [Read more...] about Translation: Chinese Humanitarian Chen Guang Biao and Fellow Air Travellers Donate to Earthquake Victims
Social Media – Not a Fad , and Not Anti-China
Recently, in light of the stink Google stirred up leaving China, many pundits in the West have opined how the Internet is inherently anti-government, how the Chinese government is too draconian in its control of the Internet, even how the second law of thermodynamics and "freedom" will eventually triumph. I find by and most these observations to be absurd. … [Read more...] about Social Media – Not a Fad , and Not Anti-China
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