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Sand Ceremony

Posted on September 26, 2007 by sinyaw

Wedding ceremonies are all so lively and ancient. They throw me back to my youthful days when passion won over brain frequently. As I watch the procession and the rituals, I imagine the lives ahead of them: births, happy days, … Continue reading →

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This could be the largest name in the world.

Posted on September 19, 2007 by sinyaw

The Beijing News (新京报: XinJingBao) reported on September 15th that 10.3% of people in Beijing are Wangs (王). That's 1.16 millions people: the largest family name in Beijing. I knew very few fellow Wangs, but am proud to be one … Continue reading →

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China's New Anti-Monopoly Law

Posted on September 11, 2007 by sinyaw

If mature societies legislate slower, China has certain reached adulthood. More than a decade of debate and many, many drafts later monopolies will become unlawful this year. Look closer. There are few concepts to send MN's (Multi-National Corporation) lawyers into … Continue reading →

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Dr. Steve Chen

Posted on September 6, 2007 by sinyaw

When I was in grade school, YANG Chen-Ning and LEE Tsung-Dao were my heroes. I had no idea why they won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1957, but they did. And they are my fellow Chinese. Older, and I … Continue reading →

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Modern Colonization

Posted on September 1, 2007 by sinyaw

Back in the good old days, few hundreds years ago, civilized and advanced people colonized lands far away from home. With their government's encouragement, they mined ores, exploited natural resources, enslaved natives, and left the wounded land to recuperate, if … Continue reading →

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HuaLien

Posted on August 31, 2007 by sinyaw

Last time I visited HuaLien was about 20 years ago. It is a place you remember and think of coming back once in a couple of years or so. Thanks to a very organized friend, a group of old buddies … Continue reading →

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Beijing Capital Museum

Posted on August 21, 2007 by sinyaw

Less known to the world that Forbidden City is more about architecture; it is the pinnacle of Ming-era royal architectural style. Its alternative name of “the Palace Museum” will disappoint visitors looking for paintings, sculptures, or ancient artifacts. For those, … Continue reading →

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Uncle of the Bride

Posted on August 15, 2007 by sinyaw

I aged twenty years in an instant when Vicent and Niece came down the procession aisle. That would be myself, many years in the future, walking to the same bridal music with my daughter — maybe different city, different venue, … Continue reading →

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A Magical Summer

Posted on August 8, 2007 by sinyaw

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows J. K. Rowling ISBN: 978-0545010221 Pub. Date: July 21, 2007 Publisher: Arthur A. Levine Books Harry Potter and the Order of Phoenix Michael Goldenberg (screenplay) J.K. Rowling (novel) Directed by David Yates Release: 10 … Continue reading →

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Virtual sweat shop?

Posted on August 6, 2007 by sinyaw

It is not an alien concept to buy or sell intangible. Chicago hosts the largest exchange services for futures, options, and commodities. Internet, as expected, intensified this beyond traditionists' imagination and left the uninitiated bewildered and befuddled. Korea, not USA, … Continue reading →

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