A famous battle in Shanghai at the boundary of the International Concession Area in front of the world’s mass media that lasted five days (October 26-31, 1937) inspired the whole Chinese nation in a dark hour in Chinese modern history. That is known as the “Defense of the Sihang Warehouse (四行仓库),” or “The Battle of […]
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An Inspirational, Crucial Battle in Shanghai in 1937: The Battle of 800 Heroes
December 2016
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Effectiveness of Taiji Versus Physical Therapy for Knee Osteoarthritis
September 2016
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A recent medical study showed that practicing Taiji is equally effective versus doing physical therapy for knee osteoarthritis. [1][2] Knee osteoarthritis, commonly known as wear-and-tear arthritis of the knee, is a condition in which the natural cushioning between joints in the knee — cartilage — wears away. When this happens, the bones of the knee […]
Reminiscence from My 55th High School Class Reunion
September 2016
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On September 10, 2016 I attended my high school’s 55th Class Reunion in Placerville, California. Many of these friends I haven’t seen since the 50th Class Reunion in 2011, and some I haven’t seen since our graduation 55 years ago in 1961. In this article I like to share some of my reminiscences from attending […]
South China Sea Dispute: Abuse of World Power*
In the last two-three months a recurring major news item is the dispute over the South China Sea and the decision of the Arbitral Tribunal (AT) and the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA). If you read the reports from American mass media and the comments from American political leaders, the impression that you get is […]