Stellar option to teach and learning twice since 1991

I was born in 1926 and reached the golden age of 65 in 1991. However, I encounter the blast of fresh air when I conduct my classes in China and in the United States from 1992 to date. I do not show up in my classes to have fun but I show up to be fun. Every day is important to get perspective of ideolect and nuance of Economics and the Chinese language. In Pin Yin,such situations would be "shuofabutong,youchayile!"I reach out to my students as my friends and do feel invigorated when I meet younger folks as I am hale and hearty. Such successful actions may be open-ended in creating a turnaround from one area to the other with micro view plus macro overview. Economic circumstances would affect what we do, but they never affect how we feel. I may feel glorious with or without money when we have the true happiness as I sent my blog in the past. I am striving to find the range of human experience - a noble cause that will eventually be realized in due course of time. The students have so much fun poring over them and they hardly know they are learning all the time. My case rests here. Xie Shihao a.k.a. Francis Shieh. August 4, 2007 at 4.50 p.m.

Dedication to all folks with Life,Love and Joy

Life in this world is to make contributions as a scholar. "Zhu shu li shuo" in Pin Yin system of romanization. To appreciate beauty of nature everywhere on earth as our delightful milieu.
Love all homosapiens to inspire and to enrich folks to learn Economics and the Chinese language apropos of the understanding of ideolect and nuance in every respect. To find the best in others. Be humble and modest as a lifelong student.

Joy to the world to stress spirituality and dilute possessions. Happiness is not material consumption over desire only but to add intellectual pursuits,spiritual satisfaction and good health as the numerator over the denominator of desire in a fraction with the proper mindset. To laugh much to be young at heart for longevity. Hehehahahoho all the way and we shall live to be centenarians.
Xie Shihao a.k.a. Francis Shieh. August 4, 2007

A vision to improve US-China relations in the days to come

ALOHA to the readers. Believe it or otherwise,we can turn a negative into a positive by breathing. Breathe in understanding and out any misunderstanding. It is filled with the elegant aesthetic standards of the times that can generate love for friends everywhere from the delicacies of the Chinese language. With the proper attitude, cheerful and joyful scenario can be the mindset. When we have a beautiful mind,we see the lovely scenes of the good earth of China to be reflected with charm and good effect on USA. Such would be the Sino-US economics. Xie Shihao, meaning" thanks from a hero of poety" in name only (sic) a.k.a. Francis Shieh. Friday, August 3, 2007 at 4.48 a.m.

US Treasury Secretary Paulson seeking common ground with China

Washington Post, August 2, 2007 page D8:" The environment is an area that is easier to cooperate on. It is something the Chinese have common ground with members of Congress on. " Paulson said. In addition to Paulson, Food and Drug Administration representative discussed safety and FDIC will advise the People's Bank of China on insuring deposits." China has 23 million folks living in poverty, Who could we threaten? We don't have the ability. China does not and will never threaten anyone." Vice Premier Wu Yi said. On page A21 Two academic economists published an article on "China's Chance to Lead" "China's argument for making no substantial reductions is one of FAIRNESS. The developed countries that are members of Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development have contributed most of the excess greenhouse gases to the atmosphere and should bear most of the burden of reducing emissions." My comment: US-China positive relations would be beneficial to the peoples of two great nations and globalization is known to all economists apropos of agriculture,resource and environment et al. Francis Shieh a.k.a. Xie Shihao. August 2, 2007 at 4.20 p.m.

Intellectual activity is inspiring ,fantastic and powerful

It is the humankind that makes thinking Americans want to study the Chinese language. I do have an open mind and love in my heart in order to be successful. I trust my teaching method is innovative and would focus on daily happenings in China for US-China cultural and economic understanding. New ideas will be fully explored with the belief of the most populous nation apropos of humanity. Needless to say, I shall remain attentive and take extra time for scholarly reflection in philosophical context for the best interests of two great nations on both sides of the Pacific in the 21st century. Xie Shihao a.k.a. Francis Shieh. August 2, 2007 at 5.22 a.m.

Washington Post, August 1, 2007 Page A17

"The huge costs of aging baby boomers for Federal Budget: From 2005 to 2030, the 65 and over population will nearly double, to 71 million; its share of the population will rise to 20% from 12%. Social security, Medicare and Medicaid already exceed 40% of the $2.7 trillion. By 2030, their share could hit 75% of the present budget, projects the Congressional Budget Office. Such vision would illuminate the connections between defense spending, retirement benefits, health care, economic growth and so on." My comment: Where are the priorities? The next President must decide for the best interests of Americans as taxpayers. Francis Shieh a.k.a. Xie Shihao on August 1, 2007 at 4.22 p.mS

My spirit is enlivened by new Wu class

Starting July 30, 2007, I have been learning the new ways to refresh my Shanghai (Wu)dialect to remove the obstacles of lack of opportunity to speak during the past decades. The more I delight in my teaching effort, the more I challenge my intellect. Consequently, I am so thrilled to have discovered my native dialect in the gray matter. Such attractive milieu in the classroom is hereby established in such unwittingly conducive way. I shall stay strong with my Shanghai accent - not like the moth beating against the light bulb with my sense of humor(huixie) as simile ?or metaphor? in the light vein. My student/friend may be motivated by imagining under the happiest circumstance hopefully. Xie Shihao a.k.a. Francis Shieh,the Shanghai Guy since 1926 on Wednesday, August 1, 2007 at 4.40 a.m.