http://www.atimes.com/atimes/China/KI17Ad03.html As the countdown of the 60th anniversary of the founding of the modern China looms, it seems that China is getting ready for the big party, from the restoration of Chang'an street to the Film created for the special occasion Jianguo Daye. One thing that seems to be absent in this occasion is Mao himself. By all means Mao is … [Read more...] about (Letter from pug_ster) Memories of Mao
Reflections on the Compton-Zhao Debate
Video: The Zhao vs. Compton Debate It’s surreal to hear Dr. Zhao from China working in the US defending the US educational system while Mr. Compton advocating that the US learn from China’s system. One thing is for sure: the world is getting flat. The rest are open to debate.As I watched this debate, a story that came to mind was the meteorologist forecasting a severely cold … [Read more...] about Reflections on the Compton-Zhao Debate
That which connects panda and ancient Chinese musicians, plus the morin khurr
Panda loves bamboo, and so did ancient Chinese musicians. Here is an image of a ceramic xiao (箫) player excavated from an Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220 AD) tomb in Sichuan province (also home to pandas). The dizi (笛子) is held horizontally. Both are made of bamboo. What do you get when you add the Mongolian morin khurr to the mix? Here is a composition involving these … [Read more...] about That which connects panda and ancient Chinese musicians, plus the morin khurr
Chen Shui Bian Gets Life
In the continuing saga that is Chen Shui Bian's colorful life, a trial court in Taipei sentenced Chen to life in prison yesterday as the first phase of his dramatic corruption and embezzlement trial came to an end. Chen's wife, Wu Shu-chen, received a life sentence on corruption charges. Their son and daughter-in-law, convicted of money laundering, received relatively lenient 2 … [Read more...] about Chen Shui Bian Gets Life
(Letter from Shane9219) Where was the current US President born?
A case was filed last month at a US Court alleging US President Obama was born at hospital in Coast Province, the Repulic of Kenya. The case file can be read from here http://www.orlytaitzesq.com/kenyan-birth-motion-to-expedite-authentication.htm The core piece of evidence is a birth certificate obtained through back channel by an immigration … [Read more...] about (Letter from Shane9219) Where was the current US President born?