Northwest of Xian, the city which houses the Terracotta warriors, you will find a small city (4.3 million, which is small by Chinese standards) called Linfen. The Shanxi province is perhaps the energy capital of China. Like Niagara Falls for Ontario, Linfen produces much of North China's energy, typically using coal. The province has roughly 1/3 of all of the coal in China.
VBS recently made a documentary about this toxic city, and it's worth check it out. If you like it, you might also like their documentary about North Korea that I watched after visiting the DMZ.
Showing posts with label Technology. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Technology. Show all posts
Monday, August 18, 2008
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Very Important
Whether you are interested in politics, history, health, education, or any other topic, you should check out this link. I would offer some kind of analysis, but I think that the website really says it all - and quickly too. If you want more information, check out the wiki page.
In a follow-up to my last post, I have found out how Chinese people type. They utilize Pinyin, which is a romanized (or english-letter) version of Mandarin. The chinese user would type mā on his keyboard, and 媽 would display on the screen (It means mother). I wondered how they could utilize their word-based script without using a phonetic keyboard.
If you have any general questions about China, send a comment.
In a follow-up to my last post, I have found out how Chinese people type. They utilize Pinyin, which is a romanized (or english-letter) version of Mandarin. The chinese user would type mā on his keyboard, and 媽 would display on the screen (It means mother). I wondered how they could utilize their word-based script without using a phonetic keyboard.
If you have any general questions about China, send a comment.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
We have thousands of probe droids searching the galaxy. I want proof, not leads!
Science-fiction or science-fact?
Soon enough, Americans will be watched by robots. They already have them in the middle east. Now, these Big Brother-esque machines will be seen in North American skies. Alas 24 years too late.
Soon enough, Americans will be watched by robots. They already have them in the middle east. Now, these Big Brother-esque machines will be seen in North American skies. Alas 24 years too late.
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Gomi Style
Everyone learned the 3 Rs in school: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Unfortunately, we tend to forget about that second R. Most of our packaging, while recyclable, isn't easily reused. Or is it?
Forget your throw-away society! Gomi Style shows you how to reuse discarded items. Whether its cardboard furniture, an electric motorcycle, stolen artwork, or a mirrored-aquarium, Gomi Style has some great ideas. Does it inspire you?
Forget your throw-away society! Gomi Style shows you how to reuse discarded items. Whether its cardboard furniture, an electric motorcycle, stolen artwork, or a mirrored-aquarium, Gomi Style has some great ideas. Does it inspire you?
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