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10 things you might not know about Chinese leaders
Chicago Tribune reportersIn recent decades, China has transformed its economy into a powerhouse. Yet the communist country has doubled down on repression of its citizens. Enter Xi Jinping, who took over this month as China's leader. Few are expecting immediate reforms from this...Tags: China, Xi Jinping, Politics, Feminism, Robert Gates
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Shanghai Film Fest: Q&A with director Jean-Jacques Annaud
24 FramesFifteen years ago, Jean-Jacques Annaud was demonized by the Chinese Communist Party for his film “Seven Years in Tibet.” A decade and a half on, the 68-year-old French director is being welcomed here with open arms. On Saturday, Annaud will... -
In Theory: Interpreting the Harry Potter series
Q. With the Harry Potter movies wrapped up, a blogger has published an article calling the main character “one of the most Christian symbols of modern pop culture.” Writing on RelevantMagazine.com, Ryan Hamm argues that, for all the criticism...Tags: Culture, Judaism, Television, Christianity, Anglicanism
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Culture is on display at Chinese New Year's event
Staff Writer, Copy EditorCALEXICO — On a quest to find his father’s native village, El Centro resident Octavio Sam said he felt disturbed by the fact that he was unable to communicate properly with residents during his first and only trip to China. In fact, the...Tags: China, Travel, Trips and Vacations, Religion and Belief
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On Faith: Reflections on years of teaching
Teaching is a profoundly ethical and spiritual activity that demands courage and unflagging dedication. It affects the minds and spirits of students from pre-K through grad school in a transformative manner. As I reflect on my own life of teaching and...Tags: Teaching and Learning, Teachers, Schools, Ethics, Education
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Korea's Kims: A Confucian dynasty where family runs deep
The death of North Korean dictator Kim Jong Il has taken the world by surprise, but it is no surprise that his son, Kim Jong Un, is his likely successor. This is despite the fact that Marxist-Leninist theory that is said to underlie the Pyongyang...Tags: Culture, Television, China, Arts and Culture, Rollins College
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In China, L.A.'s Mayor Villaraigosa promotes language program
World NowLos Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, in Beijing on Monday to promote his city as a location for Chinese businesses, talked about a program that will send L.A. students to China to study Mandarin.... -
Booing the Golden Rule
Change of SubjectIn a normal week, a debate audience booing the Golden Rule might have made headlines for several days. Partisan churls shout down beloved precept. Golden Rule gets leaden response in Myrtle Beach. GOP crowd boos "… unto others." But it...... -
Coffee-table books
Art Nouveau
Norbert Wolf
Prestel, $75
The Art Nouveau movement covered it all — decorative arts, architecture, fashion, dance, advertising and more — and this book seeks to restore the movement's prominence in the discussion of modern art....Tags: Scott Tipton, Culture, Martin Kemp, Photography, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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University offers free Chinese classes
Staff WriterCALEXICO — San Diego State University-Imperial Valley and the Confucius Institute are offering free classes for those interested in learning more about Chinese culture and language this fall. The classes have been offered for the last year...Tags: Education, Colleges and Universities
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'The Amazing Race' recap: Season premiere
What’s new this season? Some older folks, some minor celebrities (if you rank them midway on a scale from “cave-dwelling hermit” to “the cast of 'Jersey Shore'), and a dating couple who are here to test-drive their relationship....Tags: Transportation, Travel, Politics, Downstream Oil and Gas Activities, Road Transportation
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