Calligraphy, the Soul of Chinese Fine Arts
Besides Chinese characters writing, that is also chinese calligraphy drawings.
Sunday, January 07, 2007
Chinese Calligraphy Drawings 水墨畫
I like Chinese Calligraphy because by writing it and seeing it, it leads us to our soul.
Calligraphy, the Soul of Chinese Fine Arts
Besides Chinese characters writing, that is also chinese calligraphy drawings.
Calligraphy, the Soul of Chinese Fine Arts
Besides Chinese characters writing, that is also chinese calligraphy drawings.
Colmar, France
Colmar is a lovely town in the eastern part of France, near the German and Swiss border. Besides being famous as the Capital of Alsatian wines, Colmar is also the birthplace of the sculptor Bartholi who created the Statue of Liberty in New-York.
Yeah, snowing!!!
Sorry, it was artificial snow of Christmas decoration. Anyhow, it was still a fun seeing "snow" during christmas in winter.Le musée d'Unterlinden est un musée d'association situé à Colmar dans l'ancien couvent des Dominicaines d'Unterlinden. Elevée entre 1252 et 1269, l'église pourvue d'une tribune au XVIIIe siècle adopte le plan type des églises des ordres mendiants. Le cloître non voûté, aux arcades de grès rose, a été construit de 1280 à 1289. L'église et les bâtiments conventuels abritent désormais le musée. Les bâtiments, à l’abandon depuis la Révolution française, furent sauvés par la Société Schongauer instituée en 1847.
The Musée d´Unterlinden in Colmar possesses eleven panels of Martin Schongauer whose engravings are mainly religious of Christianity.
You may pick up your christmas present at Colmar. :-D
Saturday, January 06, 2007
13 Nobel laureates seek strong backing for UN resolution on Myanmar
Friday, 5 January 2007
WASHINGTON (AFP) - Thirteen Nobel Peace Prize winners called on the UN Security Council to give unanimous support to a US-proposed resolution condemning political repression in military-ruled Myanmar.
"We welcome the recent proposal of a Security Council resolution on Burma (Myanmar), and urge all members to support it immediately," said American Nobel laureate Jody Williams.
She and Iranian laureate Shirin Ebadi spoke on behalf of the 13 in front of the Myanmar embassy in Washington where they joined a group of activists demonstrating against the military junta in Yangon.
"We want to send a message that the world is paying attention, the whole world does care of what the UN Security Council does on this issse," said Williams, who won the Nobel award in 1997 for her campaign to ban landmines.
The Security Council is weighing its first ever resolution on Myanmar after voting in September to place the Southeast Asian state also for the first time on its permanent agenda.
The Nobel laureates said Security Council action would send an "important" signal to Myanmar's military rulers accused of human rights abuses.
The United States last month circulated a draft resolution in the council urging the military rulers in Myanmar to release political prisoners, abort operations against restive ethnic minorities and end the use of rape as an instrument of war.
Russia, the current council chairman, and another heavyweight China could block the resolution, which the US State Department said last week would be pursued "as soon as possible in the new year."
The 13 Nobel laureates from Seoul to Washington also wanted to apply for visas simultaneously on Friday to travel to Yangon to meet with Myanmar's detained democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi.
She is the only imprisoned Nobel peace laureate and has been kept under house arrest for more than 10 of the past 17 years.
Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy party won a landslide victory in 1990 elections but has never been allowed to take office.
"As the elected leader of the Burmese people, we have to ensure Aung San Suu Kyi's voice reaches beyond the walls that confine her," Williams said.
Ebadi, who received the prize in 2003 for her work in promoting human rights in Iran, and Wiliams were barred from entering the Myanmar embassy building.
"I think their failure to even meet with us is symbolic of the paranoia of the regime. What threat are little Shirin and myself? We are peace laureates. Why is it so threatening to sit down and talk to us? This is tragic," Williams said.
Ebadi said they wanted to visit Suu Kyi "to tell our sister that the world has not forgotten her and the people of Burma, and we want to tell her that we support her movement's call for a UN Security Council resolution."
The Nobel laureates also urged the junta to release the more than 1,100 political prisoners behind bars who, according to the UN, are held in often grim conditions.
WASHINGTON (AFP) - Thirteen Nobel Peace Prize winners called on the UN Security Council to give unanimous support to a US-proposed resolution condemning political repression in military-ruled Myanmar.
"We welcome the recent proposal of a Security Council resolution on Burma (Myanmar), and urge all members to support it immediately," said American Nobel laureate Jody Williams.
She and Iranian laureate Shirin Ebadi spoke on behalf of the 13 in front of the Myanmar embassy in Washington where they joined a group of activists demonstrating against the military junta in Yangon.
"We want to send a message that the world is paying attention, the whole world does care of what the UN Security Council does on this issse," said Williams, who won the Nobel award in 1997 for her campaign to ban landmines.
The Security Council is weighing its first ever resolution on Myanmar after voting in September to place the Southeast Asian state also for the first time on its permanent agenda.
The Nobel laureates said Security Council action would send an "important" signal to Myanmar's military rulers accused of human rights abuses.
The United States last month circulated a draft resolution in the council urging the military rulers in Myanmar to release political prisoners, abort operations against restive ethnic minorities and end the use of rape as an instrument of war.
Russia, the current council chairman, and another heavyweight China could block the resolution, which the US State Department said last week would be pursued "as soon as possible in the new year."
The 13 Nobel laureates from Seoul to Washington also wanted to apply for visas simultaneously on Friday to travel to Yangon to meet with Myanmar's detained democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi.
She is the only imprisoned Nobel peace laureate and has been kept under house arrest for more than 10 of the past 17 years.
Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy party won a landslide victory in 1990 elections but has never been allowed to take office.
"As the elected leader of the Burmese people, we have to ensure Aung San Suu Kyi's voice reaches beyond the walls that confine her," Williams said.
Ebadi, who received the prize in 2003 for her work in promoting human rights in Iran, and Wiliams were barred from entering the Myanmar embassy building.
"I think their failure to even meet with us is symbolic of the paranoia of the regime. What threat are little Shirin and myself? We are peace laureates. Why is it so threatening to sit down and talk to us? This is tragic," Williams said.
Ebadi said they wanted to visit Suu Kyi "to tell our sister that the world has not forgotten her and the people of Burma, and we want to tell her that we support her movement's call for a UN Security Council resolution."
The Nobel laureates also urged the junta to release the more than 1,100 political prisoners behind bars who, according to the UN, are held in often grim conditions.
Wednesday, January 03, 2007
Blood Types
In some ways, every person's blood is the same. But, when analyzed under a microscope, distinct differences are visible. In the early 20th century, an Austrian scientist named Karl Landsteiner classified blood according to those differences. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for his achievements.
Landsteiner observed two distinct chemical molecules present on the surface of the red blood cells. He labeled one molecule "A" and the other molecule "B." If the red blood cell had only "A" molecules on it, that blood was called type A. If the red blood cell had only "B" molecules on it, that blood was called type B. If the red blood cell had a mixture of both molecules, that blood was called type AB. If the red blood cell had neither molecule, that blood was called type O.
If two different blood types are mixed together, the blood cells may begin to clump together in the blood vessels, causing a potentially fatal situation. Therefore, it is important that blood types be matched before blood transfusions take place. In an emergency, type O blood can be given because it is most likely to be accepted by all blood types. However, there is still a risk involved.
A person with type A blood can donate blood to a person with type A or type AB. A person with type B blood can donate blood to a person with type B or type AB. A person with type AB blood can donate blood to a person with type AB only. A person with type O blood can donate to anyone.
A person with type A blood can receive blood from a person with type A or type O. A person with type B blood can receive blood from a person with type B or type O. A person with type AB blood can receive blood from anyone. A person with type O blood can receive blood from a person with type O.
Because of these patterns, a person with type O blood is said to be a universal donor. A person with type AB blood is said to be a universal receiver. In general, however, it is still best to mix blood of matching types and Rh factors.
Almost 40% of the population has O+ blood
Patients with Type O blood must receive Type O blood
About half of all blood ordered by hospitals in our area is Type O
Type O blood is the universal blood type and is the only blood type that can be transfused to patients with other blood types
Only about 7% of all people have Type O negative blood
Type O negative blood is the preferred type for accident victims and babies needing exchange transfusions
There is always a need for Type O donors because their blood may be transfused to a person of any blood type in an emergency
If your blood type is . . .
Type >> You Can Give Blood To >> You Can Receive Blood From
A+ >> A+ AB+ A+ >> A- O+ O-
O+ >> O+ A+ B+ >> AB+ O+ O-
B+ >> B+ AB+ B+ >> B- O+ O-
AB+ >> AB+ >> Everyone
A- >> A+ >> A- AB+ AB- A- O-
O- >> Everyone >> O-
B- >> B+ B- AB+ >> AB- B- O-
AB- >> AB+ AB- AB- >> A- B- O-
Source: AABB.ORG
Landsteiner observed two distinct chemical molecules present on the surface of the red blood cells. He labeled one molecule "A" and the other molecule "B." If the red blood cell had only "A" molecules on it, that blood was called type A. If the red blood cell had only "B" molecules on it, that blood was called type B. If the red blood cell had a mixture of both molecules, that blood was called type AB. If the red blood cell had neither molecule, that blood was called type O.
If two different blood types are mixed together, the blood cells may begin to clump together in the blood vessels, causing a potentially fatal situation. Therefore, it is important that blood types be matched before blood transfusions take place. In an emergency, type O blood can be given because it is most likely to be accepted by all blood types. However, there is still a risk involved.
A person with type A blood can donate blood to a person with type A or type AB. A person with type B blood can donate blood to a person with type B or type AB. A person with type AB blood can donate blood to a person with type AB only. A person with type O blood can donate to anyone.
A person with type A blood can receive blood from a person with type A or type O. A person with type B blood can receive blood from a person with type B or type O. A person with type AB blood can receive blood from anyone. A person with type O blood can receive blood from a person with type O.
Because of these patterns, a person with type O blood is said to be a universal donor. A person with type AB blood is said to be a universal receiver. In general, however, it is still best to mix blood of matching types and Rh factors.
Almost 40% of the population has O+ blood
Patients with Type O blood must receive Type O blood
About half of all blood ordered by hospitals in our area is Type O
Type O blood is the universal blood type and is the only blood type that can be transfused to patients with other blood types
Only about 7% of all people have Type O negative blood
Type O negative blood is the preferred type for accident victims and babies needing exchange transfusions
There is always a need for Type O donors because their blood may be transfused to a person of any blood type in an emergency
If your blood type is . . .
Type >> You Can Give Blood To >> You Can Receive Blood From
A+ >> A+ AB+ A+ >> A- O+ O-
O+ >> O+ A+ B+ >> AB+ O+ O-
B+ >> B+ AB+ B+ >> B- O+ O-
AB+ >> AB+ >> Everyone
A- >> A+ >> A- AB+ AB- A- O-
O- >> Everyone >> O-
B- >> B+ B- AB+ >> AB- B- O-
AB- >> AB+ AB- AB- >> A- B- O-
Source: AABB.ORG
Tuesday, January 02, 2007
Top of Zurich
I love the blue sky with white clouds when we were on the "Top of Zurich".
It was the most beautiful sky I've ever seen during my stay in Europe. :P
We were on the Top of Zurich in the morning. Fortunately, the sky was not foggy with a morning sun shinning on the lake amigst those fonding mountains.
I admire the unique design of lamps and chairs there too.
"The Top of Zurich" located at in Uetliberg is the highest mountain Zurich with the height of 2671 feets.
It was the most beautiful sky I've ever seen during my stay in Europe. :P
We were on the Top of Zurich in the morning. Fortunately, the sky was not foggy with a morning sun shinning on the lake amigst those fonding mountains.
I admire the unique design of lamps and chairs there too.
"The Top of Zurich" located at in Uetliberg is the highest mountain Zurich with the height of 2671 feets.
Monday, January 01, 2007
The Rheinfalls - the largest waterfall in Europe
I enjoyed a magnificent natural wonder by having visited The Rheinfalls - the largest and the most powerful waterfall in Europe with the weight of 150m and height of 23m, in Zurich that is regarded as the capital of world's finance arena. It is located about half an hour by car and about an hour by train from Zurich. What is particularly interesting is how close we can get to the falls. There are platforms extending out over the water so we can feel the power of the water as it rushes beneath. I am amazed how those platforms were constructed under such powerful water.
There is also boat excursion available in summer. The boat right to the foot of the falls across the white-water of the cataracts to the Centre Rockx. Visitors can even disembark and climb stairs to the top of a huge rock that is sitting squarely in the middle of the falls that would allow an exhilarating view of the rushing water.
There is also boat excursion available in summer. The boat right to the foot of the falls across the white-water of the cataracts to the Centre Rockx. Visitors can even disembark and climb stairs to the top of a huge rock that is sitting squarely in the middle of the falls that would allow an exhilarating view of the rushing water.
One of my New Year's resolutions: It should be a joint battle against Global Warming
On New Year's eve, while waiting for the count down and champagne toss session to receive the new year of 2007, I was seeing photos of comparison on the rapid change of our earth environment from a book written by Al Gore "An Inconvenient Truth" .
I was watching closely the result on the 2000 US Presidential Election by 7 November 2000. Although I didn't know much about Al Gore at that time, I had been wishing Al Gore to win the US Presidency instead of George Bush from their highlighting political issues.
Until today, I still wish Al Gore would stand into US Presidential election again as I want our global environmental issues to be the focus of our world arena, instead of those sicking and wrong shift of attention onto a tragic misadventure terrorism that not only help nothing on surviving our earth, but also make our environment even more worse by creating more wars.
The United States presidential election of 2000 was one of the closest presidential elections in the history of the United States. It was a contest between Democratic candidate Al Gore, the Vice President of the United States, and Republican candidate George W. Bush, the Governor of Texas. On election night, the news media twice declared a winner in the state of Florida prematurely based on exit polls, before deciding the race was too close to call. It became clear that both candidates needed Florida's electoral votes to win the presidency. A month of controversial court challenges and recounts folllowed, until the Supreme Court of the United States halted further recounts in its ruling for Bush v. Gore. Bush was certified as the winner in Florida by a margin of 537 votes, thereby defeating Gore, who received more votes than Bush nationwide. It was the third time in American history that a candidate won the vote in the Electoral College without receiving a plurality of the popular vote.
I enjoyed the peace and family joy on the very new year day in Switzerland without a sign of snow. I asked myself why should I care for global warming issues as the efforts from a family solely would be insignificant for helping the recovery of our damaging earth if world politicians do not make a joint efforts in alerting people and rescuing our mother earth.
I have new year resolutions made for the health of my family and beloved families of my friends as well as my personal career establishment.
What else?
I hope it is still not too late for us the world citizens to recover our earth. However, what were in the news on new year's eve were execution of Saddam Hussein that has not ended a tragedy but creates angers, continuous flood in Malaysia, ferring sinking in Indonesia due to rough weather, devastating drought in south-eastern Australia, bombings in Bangkok and car blast in Madrid, firework celebrations in London and other cities in England had to call of because of dangerous winds, brutal winter storm in Colorado, as well as China's pledgs of peaceful growth of army.
I was watching closely the result on the 2000 US Presidential Election by 7 November 2000. Although I didn't know much about Al Gore at that time, I had been wishing Al Gore to win the US Presidency instead of George Bush from their highlighting political issues.
Until today, I still wish Al Gore would stand into US Presidential election again as I want our global environmental issues to be the focus of our world arena, instead of those sicking and wrong shift of attention onto a tragic misadventure terrorism that not only help nothing on surviving our earth, but also make our environment even more worse by creating more wars.
The United States presidential election of 2000 was one of the closest presidential elections in the history of the United States. It was a contest between Democratic candidate Al Gore, the Vice President of the United States, and Republican candidate George W. Bush, the Governor of Texas. On election night, the news media twice declared a winner in the state of Florida prematurely based on exit polls, before deciding the race was too close to call. It became clear that both candidates needed Florida's electoral votes to win the presidency. A month of controversial court challenges and recounts folllowed, until the Supreme Court of the United States halted further recounts in its ruling for Bush v. Gore. Bush was certified as the winner in Florida by a margin of 537 votes, thereby defeating Gore, who received more votes than Bush nationwide. It was the third time in American history that a candidate won the vote in the Electoral College without receiving a plurality of the popular vote.
I enjoyed the peace and family joy on the very new year day in Switzerland without a sign of snow. I asked myself why should I care for global warming issues as the efforts from a family solely would be insignificant for helping the recovery of our damaging earth if world politicians do not make a joint efforts in alerting people and rescuing our mother earth.
I have new year resolutions made for the health of my family and beloved families of my friends as well as my personal career establishment.
What else?
I hope it is still not too late for us the world citizens to recover our earth. However, what were in the news on new year's eve were execution of Saddam Hussein that has not ended a tragedy but creates angers, continuous flood in Malaysia, ferring sinking in Indonesia due to rough weather, devastating drought in south-eastern Australia, bombings in Bangkok and car blast in Madrid, firework celebrations in London and other cities in England had to call of because of dangerous winds, brutal winter storm in Colorado, as well as China's pledgs of peaceful growth of army.
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