Reader question: In this passage – Western illusions that Russia might side with America against the regime in Zimbabwe betray a basic lack of u...
Liu Xiang is under enormous pressure.He is expected to deliver China's only gold-medal in the track and field event in the coming Beijing Olympics...
A reader recently sent me a question asking for some assistance regarding 'impromptu speeches'. For many standing up and speaking in front of ...
The headline of a piece of news online intrigued me. It reads: "Bureau chief plays piano to placate public grievance."The story published ye...
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Usually one hates to admit he or she is wrong on a prediction. But I, for one, am more than glad to say I did not get it right on the Zhang Yimou-dire...
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