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Monthly Archives: January 2009
I stand corrected
When I talked about Geithner’s terminology recently I argued that he was simply moving somewhat to the right in that venue, for that purpose. I suppose I may have been correct, but it is looking now like perhaps he didn’t … Continue reading
Government Patch Day
As I mention in my brief and slap-dash bio, I am fairly technology-minded. I run linux boxes, can understand (most) code humor, work with software and hardware engineers, project managers, technology gurus, and so on. Now as to wizardry with … Continue reading
New Yorker China Blog
Huh. A new China blog on the New Yorker site. Could be interesting. What a crazy time to start a China blog, no?
Vanity Fair – Oral History of Bush White House
This article is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand what happened in the train-wreck that was the Bush Administration. Choice China quote: Kishore Mahbubani, Singapore’s former ambassador to the United Nations: The Chinese never said so, because they … Continue reading
Geithner – Tacking Right
Nothing to see here, folks. This is just a little gamesmanship for the Senate Finance Committee. The full Senate is expected to take up Geithner’s nomination on Monday and he is expected to win approval at that time with supporters … Continue reading
Wuyu as Distinct from Guoyu
Just as xiaoerjing says, we do exist within the 吴语 region of China, which generally can be defined as an area encompassing Ningbo, Hangzhou, Shanghai, Suzhuo, Wuxi, and, you know, east, west, south and north somewhat. Or so. I have … Continue reading
新年快乐！！
The fireworks are so noisy outside I can’t hear myself think. What was it about the rule prohibiting fireworks inside the city limits?? I am joking of course, as if those rules were ever anything but guidelines. Wishing all three … Continue reading
Where I Stand
As I begin to write in this space, I need to get some of the ground rules fixed. I believe in win-win, and that the win-win model has inherent advantages over the win-lose model. With win-lose, the players just drag … Continue reading
An Historic Day
I do wish I had the right words to express the feelings I have at this time, on this date. But I feel at a somewhat of a loss. Our Nation currently has so many problems that need to be … Continue reading
Spotting Fake Money
Its funny that fake money is back again. I remember the great days before the new bills came out, the old blue 100′s. Good times, good times. Back then, the cabbies would snap the bills next to their ears to … Continue reading