Monthly Archives: June 2010

What I did not like about China (or) Reflections on journey through China, part II

Posted on June 29, 2010 by admin

I have much more to write about what I like and/or admire about China. But in the meantime and out of fairness let me list a few things that I did not like. When one visits another nation with a … Continue reading →

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What China can teach us (or) Reflections on journey through China, part I

Posted on June 24, 2010 by admin

Sorry about not posting much – during my journey through China or even the first week after getting back. Trip back was a bit rough. Was awake for about 30+ hours straight. Sleep schedule was royally fouled up. And pretty … Continue reading →

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Science when it’s convenient (or) Afternoon tea

Posted on June 18, 2010 by admin

Jetlag plus allergies maybe even a cold. Ugh. Thanks gentle readers for your patience. Have hardly posted anything new since the end of May. I was genuinely grateful for the respite from American politics/news while in China. Although they do … Continue reading →

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China and (blocked) websites

Posted on June 13, 2010 by admin

Quick note. During my trip to China sometimes I have had easy fast access to Internet and sometimes not. Depends on the hotel/location. Generally the bandwidth is much slower than in the States – even though the connection is supposed … Continue reading →

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Talk at Qingdao University (or) “Reverence (li3) in Chinese and American society”

Posted on June 12, 2010 by admin

“Reverence/Li3 and Harmony in Society” Richard M. Wright June 09, 2010 (An address to second year students majoring in Environmental Science at Qingdao University in Qingdao Shandong province China) [Ed – need to explain a few things. I only had … Continue reading →

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POEM – Lao Shan haiku II

Posted on June 10, 2010 by admin

Rooster talks with me. What are you doing today? Walking in the rain. – 2010/06/10

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POEM – Lao Shan haiku I

Posted on June 10, 2010 by admin

Through the bamboo path Only wet grass remembers Friend of Lao Mountain. – 2010/06/10

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