Wealth of artistic, spiritual, and musical tradition of China

Chinese culture taps into universal meaning of life, nature and truth. Such may be seen during the holiday wonders and Chinese New Year Spectacular performances this winter season. Last year at Broadway's Beacon Theatre and Radio City Music Hall. Chinese style to grace the stage in USA. Xie Shihao a.k.a. Francis Shieh. Dec. 5, 2007

We the Paranoid:WashPost,Dec.4,2007

Eugene Robinson wrote:" We Americans like to think of ourselves as strong, rugged and supremely confident - a nation of Marlboro Men and Marlboro Women, minus the cigarettes and the lung cancer. Hugh Gusterson of George Mason University and Catherine Besteman of Colge College, had co-edited a book called "Why America's Top Pundits(with authority) Are Wrong." "The Insecure American" turned out to be a revelation - by turns alarming, depressing and laugh-out-loud amusing - as scholar after scholar presented research showing just how unnerved this society is. Catherine Lutz of Brown Uniersity reported on her studies of what IKE called the "military-industrial complex." She noted that the immense resources devotes to war-making are based on assumptions that anthropologists might not accept as given - that war is embedded in human nature, and therefore can never be consigned to our barbarian past, as was done with slavery. To recap: We're afraid of one another, we're afraid of the rest of the world, we'are afraid of getting sick, we're afraid of dying. Maybe if we study our insecurites and confront them, we'll learn to keep them in check. My comment: Faith,hope and charity would be the motto for living in this mundane world. Francis Shieh a.k.a. Xie Shihao. December 5, 2007 at 6 a.m.

Auto makers to unite USA and China

Wall Street Journal,December 4,2007 page A1: Accelerating growth: Chery auto- low costs,high output,attract global partners,US Chrysler's leap of growth.
New York Times,December 4, 2007: page A23: IRAN -win without war. Washington Post published a feature article by the former National Security Head re Sino-US cooperation to influence Iran for peace instead of war. Francis Shieh a.k.a. Xie Shihao on Tuesday,December 4, 2007

UN: A New Green Economics-China and USA

Ban Ki-moon i.e. Pan Ji-wen ( Pin Yin system of romanization apropos of cultural affinity of China and Korea)published in the Washington Post,December 3, 2007 page A17:(Cf. A Glimpse of the Chinese Language" www.rand.org for reference.)
We have read the science. Global warming is real, and we are a prime cause. China is poised to surpass the US as the world's largest emitter of greenhouse gases. China is on track to invest $10 billion in renewable energy,second only to Germany. Research by the University of California at Berkeley indicates that the US could create 300,000 jobs if 20% of electritity needs were met by renewables. The scientists have done their job. Now it is up to the politicans. Here we can detect the decision makers are leaders of nations i.e. the political economy is in action in the 21st century. Francis Shieh a.k.a. Xie Shihao, a lifelong student of economics. Dec.3, 2007

Music with harmony and find beauty in art

USA and China are to be supportive with art and music. Chinese language is a form of art and music. Believe in the essential goodness of humankind from philosophy in both nations. Humility and graciousness will bring spectacular results. All of us shall encounter solitary path but not a lonely one. Never be astounded and make a difference to have influence over our immediate circle. Meet the right folks at the right time and do the right thing. Gentle and sweet winds blow through our lives and strive to love and be loved with inner muse. Embrace our status as a shining example with knowledge and wisdom. Turn up the charm and make impressions for kindness.
Economics is about people and people must realize the only way to success is peace and development. Xie Shihao a.k.a. Francis Shieh on Sunday,December 2, 2007. P.S. I lived in Michigan on December 2, 1962,45 years ago!

Ecology,Economics of Costs

The economics and environmental sustainability of corn ethanol are improving, benefitting from some of the same technological advances that are making cellulosic ethanol possible. Numerous factors affect retail prices of food:
Labor costs- about 38 cents of every dollar.
Packaging,transportation, energy,advertising and profits account for 24 cents.
Inputs of food such as grains and oilseeds- 19 cents.

Above data are derived from US Agriculture Department with approximate figures.
No data from Brazil and China yet.

Fancis Shieh a.k.a. Xie Shihao Dec.1,2007

Move my life around and invigorate my moxie

Moxie as Xie to be modeled with pep everyday. Life responds in peace, kind and forgiving manner with prayers. Brainstorm with friends and then go for in-depth analysis to stimulate my intellect. I always meet nice folks in the learning process. Charisma is high in my circle of friends. Keep charming my friends with my smile that costs nothing! Any situation should be mulling over until I find a good solution. Checks and balances to make sure things are OK. I have a feeling of making contribution with self-esteem as a lifelong student. Life relies on aesthetics and asceticism with spiritual joy. Make myself available for friendship to all folks in the name of humanity with the clout of incredible persuasion. I respect others with their way of thinking. That is my way of life in a jovial mood everyday! Life is worth living in this mundane world. Xie Shihao a.k.a. Francis Shieh. December 1, 2007. 37 degree in the morning-chilly!