Articles related to "Gao"
China's Nobel Laureate
In 2000, Gao was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature, the pinnacle of a life spent blacklisted, in flight from imprisonment, and in exile. He never stopped writing.
cultural revolution • china • gao xingjian • nobel prize • the case for literature
In 2000, Gao was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature, the pinnacle of a life spent blacklisted, in flight from imprisonment, and in exile. He never stopped writing.
cultural revolution • china • gao xingjian • nobel prize • the case for literature
Bottled Versus Tap: Which Is Better?
The U.S. Government Accountability Office has provided proof of what municipal engineers have said for years -- tap water is as safe as bottled water to drink.
tap water versus bottled water • public drinking water • safe drinking water act • international bottled water association • bottled water
The U.S. Government Accountability Office has provided proof of what municipal engineers have said for years -- tap water is as safe as bottled water to drink.
tap water versus bottled water • public drinking water • safe drinking water act • international bottled water association • bottled water
GAO: The IMF is NOT in a Liquidity Crisis
General Accounting Office counters IMF claims on funding.
general accounting office • gao • imf • international monetary fund • imf
General Accounting Office counters IMF claims on funding.
general accounting office • gao • imf • international monetary fund • imf
It Takes a Thief
Even the rich and famous got taken in one the largest identity theft cases broken by the New York Police Department. Want to bet that identity theft becomes the next hot political issue?
identity theft • crime • irs • taxes • gao
Even the rich and famous got taken in one the largest identity theft cases broken by the New York Police Department. Want to bet that identity theft becomes the next hot political issue?
identity theft • crime • irs • taxes • gao
Starting now to develop a strategy on cyber-terrorism
In the wake of the national tragedy of 11 September 2001, much of the activity across government has shifted to protecting the country against further terrorist attacks. As the nation’s economy and lifestyle have become more intertwined with the Internet, one of the concerns of policy makers is the vulnerability of our computer and communications infrastructure. However, the first reports suggest we have a long way to go to protect these important assets.
terrorism • senate • gao
In the wake of the national tragedy of 11 September 2001, much of the activity across government has shifted to protecting the country against further terrorist attacks. As the nation’s economy and lifestyle have become more intertwined with the Internet, one of the concerns of policy makers is the vulnerability of our computer and communications infrastructure. However, the first reports suggest we have a long way to go to protect these important assets.
terrorism • senate • gao
Shellfish and Death??? PART I
The GAO has released a study recommending that more regulations should be in place to protect consumers from illness and death linked to the consumption of contaminated shellfish.
shellfish • vibrio vulnificus • clams • mussels • oysters
The GAO has released a study recommending that more regulations should be in place to protect consumers from illness and death linked to the consumption of contaminated shellfish.
shellfish • vibrio vulnificus • clams • mussels • oysters
USPS Closings- Possible Post Office Closure List
Postal Regulatory Commission announced possible USPS closings. Learn how to find out if a post office is being closed & get the list of potential postal service closures.
usps closings • possible post office closure list • u.s. postal locations • united states postal service • prc.gov
Postal Regulatory Commission announced possible USPS closings. Learn how to find out if a post office is being closed & get the list of potential postal service closures.
usps closings • possible post office closure list • u.s. postal locations • united states postal service • prc.gov
Shellfish and Death???--PART II
The GAO has released a study recommending that more regulations should be in place to protect consumers from illness and death linked to the consumption of contaminated shellfish.
shellfish • vibrio vulnificus • clams • mussels • oysters
The GAO has released a study recommending that more regulations should be in place to protect consumers from illness and death linked to the consumption of contaminated shellfish.
shellfish • vibrio vulnificus • clams • mussels • oysters
Shellfish and Death???--PART III
The GAO has released a study recommending that more regulations should be in place to protect consumers from illness and death linked to the consumption of contaminated shellfish.
shellfish • vibrio vulnificus • clams • mussels • oysters
The GAO has released a study recommending that more regulations should be in place to protect consumers from illness and death linked to the consumption of contaminated shellfish.
shellfish • vibrio vulnificus • clams • mussels • oysters
Airline Deregulation: Free Market Success
Asn essay in praise of airline deregulation.
airline deregulation • airline industry
Asn essay in praise of airline deregulation.
airline deregulation • airline industry
Bush is Failing on Homeland Security
The Bush Administration, if taken at their word since 9/11, rallies around fighting the war on terror and protecting the homeland. But have they made us safer and just what have they actually done?
homeland • security • administration • united • states
The Bush Administration, if taken at their word since 9/11, rallies around fighting the war on terror and protecting the homeland. But have they made us safer and just what have they actually done?
homeland • security • administration • united • states
High Dose Chemo with Stem Cell Transplant as BC Treatment
Some physician's suggest that women diagnosed with breast cancer undergo this treatment verses regular chemotherapy. Other women choose it as their treatment.
breast cancer • bone marrow • stem cell • chemotherapy
Some physician's suggest that women diagnosed with breast cancer undergo this treatment verses regular chemotherapy. Other women choose it as their treatment.
breast cancer • bone marrow • stem cell • chemotherapy
The Battle of Tarim Basin
The only military encounter between the Chinese and the Arabs led to decisive defeat for the Chinese. What is the background to this incident?
china • tang dynasty • military history • arabs
The only military encounter between the Chinese and the Arabs led to decisive defeat for the Chinese. What is the background to this incident?
china • tang dynasty • military history • arabs
Final Eight Olympic Torch Bearers
Of the 21,800 who participated in this year's Olympic torch relay, only an elite group of eight Chinese former Olympians had the honor of being in the final lap.
final eight olympic torch bearers • 2008 beijing olympics opening ceremony • elite chinese former olympians • olympic gold medals • li ning
Of the 21,800 who participated in this year's Olympic torch relay, only an elite group of eight Chinese former Olympians had the honor of being in the final lap.
final eight olympic torch bearers • 2008 beijing olympics opening ceremony • elite chinese former olympians • olympic gold medals • li ning
Where's Dick?
A musing on where Dick Cheney is and why he is in hiding.
politics • war • women's issues
A musing on where Dick Cheney is and why he is in hiding.
politics • war • women's issues
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan
With the exquisite detail and emotional resonance of Memoirs of a Geisha, Snow Flower explores a friendship between to laotong, or "old sames".
friendship • women • china • old sames • foot binding
With the exquisite detail and emotional resonance of Memoirs of a Geisha, Snow Flower explores a friendship between to laotong, or "old sames".
friendship • women • china • old sames • foot binding
FEDERAL AGENCIES REDEFINE “MISSION-CRITICAL”
Reconsideration and redefination of mission-critical systems by the Faderal Agencies in united states...
y2k • mission-critical • year 2000 • millennium bug
Reconsideration and redefination of mission-critical systems by the Faderal Agencies in united states...
y2k • mission-critical • year 2000 • millennium bug
High STD Rates, Abstinence Ed Link
Health officials fault abstinence-only-until-marriage curricula in the prevalence of sexually transmitted diseases in teens.
high std rates • abstinence only sex education • teen infections • sexually transmitted diseases in teens • abstinence only until marriage curricula
Health officials fault abstinence-only-until-marriage curricula in the prevalence of sexually transmitted diseases in teens.
high std rates • abstinence only sex education • teen infections • sexually transmitted diseases in teens • abstinence only until marriage curricula
Setting the Record Straight on IMF Funding
While Congress did reform the IMF, much needs to be done.
russia • international monetary fund • imf • international monetary fund • boris fyodorov
While Congress did reform the IMF, much needs to be done.
russia • international monetary fund • imf • international monetary fund • boris fyodorov
Al-Maliki and Ahmadinejad
Al-Maliki's decision to visit Ahmadinejad in the wake of government withdrawals suggests there was more to his visit than the official line of 'security discussions'.
nouri al-maliki visits mahmoud ahmadinejad • al-maliki travels to tehran • cultural diplomacy • relationship between iraq’s premier • nouri al-maliki and iran’s premiere
Al-Maliki's decision to visit Ahmadinejad in the wake of government withdrawals suggests there was more to his visit than the official line of 'security discussions'.
nouri al-maliki visits mahmoud ahmadinejad • al-maliki travels to tehran • cultural diplomacy • relationship between iraq’s premier • nouri al-maliki and iran’s premiere
Rescue 21
Rescue 21 represents a major advance the Coast Guard's Command, Control and Communication system that will eventually benefit every mariner in the United States
rescue 21 • coast guard • dsc • digital selective calling • vhf marine radio
Rescue 21 represents a major advance the Coast Guard's Command, Control and Communication system that will eventually benefit every mariner in the United States
rescue 21 • coast guard • dsc • digital selective calling • vhf marine radio
Unaired Roswell Documentary Seeks UFO Truth
An unaired documentary posted on YouTube reveals chilling testimony from credible sources about the incident that created UFO fascination and conspiracy theory in America
roswell • ufo • documentary • conspiracy • government
An unaired documentary posted on YouTube reveals chilling testimony from credible sources about the incident that created UFO fascination and conspiracy theory in America
roswell • ufo • documentary • conspiracy • government
A Checklist of IMF Reforms
A Laundry List of IMF Reforms
international monetary fund • international monetary fund • imf • imf • bretton woods
A Laundry List of IMF Reforms
international monetary fund • international monetary fund • imf • imf • bretton woods
You Get What You Pay For
...unless you are Congress and someone decides to spend the money elsewhere. Read about the CDC and the recent misuse of fundings for specific disease research.
cdc • misappropriation • senate • senator • hearing
...unless you are Congress and someone decides to spend the money elsewhere. Read about the CDC and the recent misuse of fundings for specific disease research.
cdc • misappropriation • senate • senator • hearing
Surnames in China are Useful Common Words
One of the classic textbooks for Chinese children was "Hundreds of Family Names". In learning the family names, they thus recognized hundreds of basic Chinese characters.
surname • surnames • china • chinese • chinese family
One of the classic textbooks for Chinese children was "Hundreds of Family Names". In learning the family names, they thus recognized hundreds of basic Chinese characters.
surname • surnames • china • chinese • chinese family
Weight Loss Products Put On Alert List Growing
By March 2009 the FDA had documented 72 weight loss products that contained undocumented, dangerous pharmaceutical ingredients.
weight loss • weight loss supplements • diet supplements • diet pills • safety of diet pills
By March 2009 the FDA had documented 72 weight loss products that contained undocumented, dangerous pharmaceutical ingredients.
weight loss • weight loss supplements • diet supplements • diet pills • safety of diet pills
US Presidential Politics in 2004: Part III. The Counter-Culture Clash
The "Baby Boom" generation of the 1960s has left its signature on American politics - and it is a signature that will remain important for decades into the future.
us presidential politics • baby boomer culture • clinton administration • 1960s counter-culture
The "Baby Boom" generation of the 1960s has left its signature on American politics - and it is a signature that will remain important for decades into the future.
us presidential politics • baby boomer culture • clinton administration • 1960s counter-culture
Estrogen and Inflammation in Prostate Cancer
A newly identified estrogen receptor (ER-beta) is found in prostate cancer cells. Anti-estrogen drugs act via the inflammatory transcription factor NFkappaB.
prostate cancer • treatment for prostate cancer • anti-estrogen prostate cancer • anti-inflammation • nfkappab
A newly identified estrogen receptor (ER-beta) is found in prostate cancer cells. Anti-estrogen drugs act via the inflammatory transcription factor NFkappaB.
prostate cancer • treatment for prostate cancer • anti-estrogen prostate cancer • anti-inflammation • nfkappab
NAMI And Its Work
The National Alliance on Mental Illness fights for the rights of Americans suffering from mental illness.
nami • national alliance on mental illness • advocacy groups • mental illness • the mentally ill
The National Alliance on Mental Illness fights for the rights of Americans suffering from mental illness.
nami • national alliance on mental illness • advocacy groups • mental illness • the mentally ill
WUSA Draft Results
This article provides the rosters for the eight WUSA teams.
soccer • women • professional
This article provides the rosters for the eight WUSA teams.
soccer • women • professional
Althelitc Equality Impossible Through Title IX
In 1972 Title IX of the Education Amendments to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 entered legislation changing the path of American universities receiving federal aid.
title ix • title ix no longer serves the correct purpose • title ix does not create the equal opportunity it • 1972 title ix of the education amendments to the c • the three pronged test
In 1972 Title IX of the Education Amendments to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 entered legislation changing the path of American universities receiving federal aid.
title ix • title ix no longer serves the correct purpose • title ix does not create the equal opportunity it • 1972 title ix of the education amendments to the c • the three pronged test
Classroom Assessment and Learning Evaluation
The main goal of classroom assessment is students' performance evaluation, with the purpose of adjusting the teaching process so that it meets students' learning needs.
classroom assessment • learning evaluation • summative and formative assessment • student performance • performance evaluation
The main goal of classroom assessment is students' performance evaluation, with the purpose of adjusting the teaching process so that it meets students' learning needs.
classroom assessment • learning evaluation • summative and formative assessment • student performance • performance evaluation
Don't be Lonely at Christmas or Thanksgiving
Don't stay home alone at Christmas or Thanksgiving. Improve body and outlook with yoga cruises, workshops, or retreats. Open to all levels, they are a win-win plan.
lonely at christmas or thanksgiving • holiday yoga cruise • retreat and workshops in costa rica or belizeor me • improve body and mind set • loneliness is a state of mind
Don't stay home alone at Christmas or Thanksgiving. Improve body and outlook with yoga cruises, workshops, or retreats. Open to all levels, they are a win-win plan.
lonely at christmas or thanksgiving • holiday yoga cruise • retreat and workshops in costa rica or belizeor me • improve body and mind set • loneliness is a state of mind
Health Savings Accounts
Health Savings Accounts offer a number of benefits for healthy people but may not be right for families or those with current health conditions.
health savings accounts • health care savings accounts • health insurance savings accounts • healthcare savings accounts • medical savings accounts
Health Savings Accounts offer a number of benefits for healthy people but may not be right for families or those with current health conditions.
health savings accounts • health care savings accounts • health insurance savings accounts • healthcare savings accounts • medical savings accounts
Illegal Immigrants and Benefits
Undocumented immigrants in the United States may create problems for some. Burdening government programs isn't among those problems.
illegal immigrants • illegal aliens • undocumented immigrants • immigration • united states
Undocumented immigrants in the United States may create problems for some. Burdening government programs isn't among those problems.
illegal immigrants • illegal aliens • undocumented immigrants • immigration • united states
New U.S. Online Gambling Law
Rep. Barney Frank is behind a new act to change current U.S. law that was "imprudently adopted" and infringes on liberty, he said at a press conference.
online gambling laws • online gambling • online gaming • internet gambling • internet gaming
Rep. Barney Frank is behind a new act to change current U.S. law that was "imprudently adopted" and infringes on liberty, he said at a press conference.
online gambling laws • online gambling • online gaming • internet gambling • internet gaming
Pharmaceutical Advertising
Using direct-to-consumer advertising, causes drug costs to soar.
pharmaceutical industry • drug cost • rep • me-too drugs • doctor
Using direct-to-consumer advertising, causes drug costs to soar.
pharmaceutical industry • drug cost • rep • me-too drugs • doctor
Representative Cao's Decision
While there was some surprise that the health care reform bill narrowly passed in the House, the bigger shock was the one Republican vote in favor of the bill.
cao • house of representatives • health care bill • gop • joseph cao
While there was some surprise that the health care reform bill narrowly passed in the House, the bigger shock was the one Republican vote in favor of the bill.
cao • house of representatives • health care bill • gop • joseph cao
Teacher Behaviors After School
What would you think if you saw your child's teacher on MySpace saying and doing questionable things? It is not happening in school. Should this matter?
free speech • first ammendment • myspace • privacy • inapprioriate behaviors
What would you think if you saw your child's teacher on MySpace saying and doing questionable things? It is not happening in school. Should this matter?
free speech • first ammendment • myspace • privacy • inapprioriate behaviors
The Nobel Prize in Literature
Authors such as Orhan Pamuk, Doris Lessing, Gunter Grass, Ernest Hemingway, Winston Churchill, Pearl Buck, William Butler Yeats, and Boris Pasternak are recognized.
the nobel prize in literature • nobel laureates • alfred nobel • literary award controversy and history • writer prize money
Authors such as Orhan Pamuk, Doris Lessing, Gunter Grass, Ernest Hemingway, Winston Churchill, Pearl Buck, William Butler Yeats, and Boris Pasternak are recognized.
the nobel prize in literature • nobel laureates • alfred nobel • literary award controversy and history • writer prize money
Breaking News 9
Breaking News around the Pacific as it happens.
weather experts • niue • cyclones • bougainville • civil aviation authority
Breaking News around the Pacific as it happens.
weather experts • niue • cyclones • bougainville • civil aviation authority
Xinjiang
An introduction to China's north-west border region of Xinjiang.
xinjiang • china • tibet • islam • chinese muslims
An introduction to China's north-west border region of Xinjiang.
xinjiang • china • tibet • islam • chinese muslims
2009 IACP Cookbook Awards
The International Association of Culinary Professionals annual meeting in Denver, Pioneering a Sustainable World, reveals trends of the trades, in cooking and publishing.
international association of culinary professional • cookbook • awards • a-16 • mushet
The International Association of Culinary Professionals annual meeting in Denver, Pioneering a Sustainable World, reveals trends of the trades, in cooking and publishing.
international association of culinary professional • cookbook • awards • a-16 • mushet
Acupressure Massage
Acupressure massage blends the therapeutic touch of massage with traditional Chinese medicine's ability to correct energy imbalances and restore health.
massage • acupressure • traditional chinese medicine • spa therapies • restore health
Acupressure massage blends the therapeutic touch of massage with traditional Chinese medicine's ability to correct energy imbalances and restore health.
massage • acupressure • traditional chinese medicine • spa therapies • restore health
How Do Tax Havens Work?
Governments regularly lose both individual corporate income tax revenues due to a variety of methods involving low-tax countries or territories known as tax havens.
international taxation • anti-globalization • finance • offshore finance • tax avoidance
Governments regularly lose both individual corporate income tax revenues due to a variety of methods involving low-tax countries or territories known as tax havens.
international taxation • anti-globalization • finance • offshore finance • tax avoidance
Made in China? Recall Scare
Chinese growth has been exponential the last decade. However, it is still a totalitarian society closed to many freedoms that are traditional in Western culture.
china dirty word • china recall • chinese business ethics • china out of control • china's global policy
Chinese growth has been exponential the last decade. However, it is still a totalitarian society closed to many freedoms that are traditional in Western culture.
china dirty word • china recall • chinese business ethics • china out of control • china's global policy
Potential Growth of Wind Energy
Wind energy could supply up to 20% of world electricity generation. Despite problems, wind power has great potential as an alternative source of energy.
alternative energy • potential growth of wind energy • alternative sources of energy • low use of wind energy • china largest emitter of greenhouse gases
Wind energy could supply up to 20% of world electricity generation. Despite problems, wind power has great potential as an alternative source of energy.
alternative energy • potential growth of wind energy • alternative sources of energy • low use of wind energy • china largest emitter of greenhouse gases
Therapeutic Value of Reishi
Reishi - the "10,000 year mushroom" - has been renowned for its medicinal properties for millennia. Research shows that its reputation may be well-deserved.
reishi mushroom health benefits • reishi mushroom active ingredients • reishi mushroom research • reishi mushroom immune stimulator • reishi mushroom cancer treatment
Reishi - the "10,000 year mushroom" - has been renowned for its medicinal properties for millennia. Research shows that its reputation may be well-deserved.
reishi mushroom health benefits • reishi mushroom active ingredients • reishi mushroom research • reishi mushroom immune stimulator • reishi mushroom cancer treatment
Thyroid Embolization for Graves' Disease
The first American with Graves' disease to undergo thyroid arterial embolization in China reports that she's back home and so far doing well.
graves disease • hyperthyroidism • thyroid embolization • arterial embolization • graves disease treatment
The first American with Graves' disease to undergo thyroid arterial embolization in China reports that she's back home and so far doing well.
graves disease • hyperthyroidism • thyroid embolization • arterial embolization • graves disease treatment
A Happy Ending
Verda Majo's children meet her older sister in Peking.
hisae sawachi • komaki kurihara • verda majo • liu ren • guo moruo
Verda Majo's children meet her older sister in Peking.
hisae sawachi • komaki kurihara • verda majo • liu ren • guo moruo
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