Common Ground to ride bikes in US and in China

USA Weekend - May 2-4, 2008:BIKE TO WORK -

There is a long list of reasons to bike to work. "It is surprisingly quick, it's good for your health and your pocketbook, especially in light of rising gas prices, and it helps people get out of their physical inactivity rut," says Andy Clarke, executive director of the League of American Bicyclists. And, he says, it is the ultimate in multi-tasking: You clear your head and get in a workout while simply commuting to the office. Tips for commuting by bike:

First, get a helmet.
Next, Get familiar with the path. Bike route maps are available online.
Two or three times a week has great health benefits.
Be predictable and visible.
Visit bikeleague.org

The following maxim may be useful for students in USA and in China as well.

"Xue er bu si ze wang" Learning without reasoning would cause deception.
"Si er bu xue ze dai" Thinking without learning has dangerous effect.

This axiom is the motto and insignia of St. John's University,Shanghai,China and is known to students in China. Such expression is cited by President Hu in Beijing University's 110 Anniversary on May 4th for China's Intellectual Movement.

St. John's University,Shanghai may be searched online www.ask.com.

Sino-American Economics of Health,a field of Human Capital for Longevity:

Life begins at age 70.
There are lots of folks at 80s and 90s.
Taking good care is the rule.
Living to be centenarians as rule of thumb.

I claim to be a "xiao huo zi" i.e. a young guy with the mindset from Three kinds of Happiness:

1."Zi de qi le" i.e. Self-seeking happiness.

2."Zhu ren wei le" i.e. Helping others to be reflected to own happiness.

3."Zhi zu chang le" i.e. Self-satisfied for happiness forevermore.

I have sent Happiness Formula in previous blogs for reference if clicked on.

Francis Shieh a.k.a. Xie Shihao,a searcher for spiritual happiness beyond material consumption. May 3, 2008 at 9.45 p.m.