Recently there have been some discussion on China's rapid development, industrialization, increased pollution and destruction of environment such as deforestation. Not being knowledgeable or ever being interested in the subject, I decided to look for answer to the question - Is China recklessly polluting the planet? … [Read more...] about (Letter) China’s sustainable forestry, biomass industry, green development efforts
Interview with Dr. Edwina Pendarvis (III): Teacher and Parent Roles in Education
Question: In your opinion, are teachers in the US given enough latitude to teach effectively? IDEA (a law for programs for students with disabilities), Title I (a part of a law for programs for economically disadvantaged students), our equal opportunity laws and even, to a certain extent, the No Child Left Behind law, as well as many other laws and influences have created a … [Read more...] about Interview with Dr. Edwina Pendarvis (III): Teacher and Parent Roles in Education
【风华国乐】:阿里山的姑娘 (Girls of Ali Mountain)
Mind as well dress all these musicians in panda costumes. :) … [Read more...] about 【风华国乐】:阿里山的姑娘 (Girls of Ali Mountain)
Interview with Dr. Edwina Pendarvis (II): Chinese vs. US Education
Question: If you can comment on the differences between the Chinese and US educational systems that would be great. If not, from your experience working with US students and Chinese students, what are some of the things that stand out to you as being very different? What could Chinese students learn from their US counterparts and what could American students learn from their … [Read more...] about Interview with Dr. Edwina Pendarvis (II): Chinese vs. US Education
Nitpicking Media's Coverage of PRC's 60th Anniversary Parade
I watched the national day parade on TV with my family, and liked it. As expected, the Chinese government managed to put out an impressive show. Then I read some media's coverage of the parade. Well, let's just say that those writings were as expected too. Anyway, there are a number of memes and other little oddities, in no particular order, that I want point out. As the title … [Read more...] about Nitpicking Media's Coverage of PRC's 60th Anniversary Parade