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John Melendez worked several years in Hong Kong and Shanghai for A/S Det stasiatiske Kompagni (EAC), a Danish trade company with offices worldwide. John served as Regional Manager for EAC's cargo transport JV established with Beijing City

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Politics, News & Issues > Politics in Asia The truth about China's military: Dramatic increases in military spending cause concern: 1 of 7

Comments on DOD Concerns Re China's "Informatization" & Military Buildup CHINA "HIJACKED" MAJOR US SEARCH ENGINES Following President George W. Bush's 1997 attendance of an award ceremony honoring the Dalai Lama's efforts as a peacemaker, China states that the bestowal of the award had "gravely undermined" relations betw...
Food & Drink > Ethnic & International Foods Chinese foods: 1 of 6

Asian Food: My First Encounter with Stinky Tofu! Millions (Including Me) Eat it Despite the Smell! A Stinky... What? China, the land of my childhood dreams. The home of Bruce, Kwai Chang, and the fathomless mythical backdrop of my childhood sweetheart, the woman warrior Fa Mu-lan as told by Maxine Hong Kingston. And home to ...
Education > Study Skills & Test Taking Study tips for students studying foreign languages: 2 of 6

Encouragement for Students of Foreign Languages - Your Efforts Will Pay Off THE AUTHOR IS A POLYGLOT I worked hard as a student of language. These years later I am able to speak at least three languages (including English), and a smidgen of a fourth language. As a result of this, my career horizons have been expanded greatly...
Autos > Fuel Economy How to get more miles per gallon for less money: 1 of 3

Fuel Saver: 100% Acetone As A Fuel Additive Nail Polish Remover Can Help Save You Gas Nail Polish Remover? With the steady increase in gas prices, folks everywhere are looking for ways to help stretch their gas mileage-per-gallon. Here's one way: try using 100% acetone (AKA "full strength nail polish remover") as an additive...
Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness How to raise awareness of the environment's pollution: 5 of 10

Greenwashing - Not "Green" Just Because It Says So Also: The Seven Sins of Greenwashing... Uh-oh, It's "Green" Everywhere... Since time began, companies have fought each other for the right to have people identify certain colors with their brand (for example, Starbucks' recognizably round green logo). Now we see a change in ...
Computers & Technology > Internet Software & Utils How to use voice recognition software: 1 of 2

The Wonders Of Voice Recognition Software This article is written as a follow-up to a previous piece about voice recognition software. Or rather... these words were spoken and then automatically transcribed to the written form you are reading now. In this manner, I did not "write" these words. I used my voice recognition sof...
Relationships & Family > Communication Issues Social networking tools as a representation of human evolution: 1 of 2

Cometh Now Social Media An Informational Curse for Some, a Blessing for Others The Latest In Communication Fashion For a glimpse at the good ol' days before social media, click here and revel at some of the monstrosities of past social tech. Gone are the days when one merely picks up the telephone to call a friend. No! Now i...
Politics, News & Issues > People in the News Obama states pride in his African heritage: 1 of 2

Obama's Chinese Ancestry? Science and History Say It's Quite Likely Obama's Kenyan Ancestry Prior to his election as President of the United States, the issue of Barack Obama's citizenship by birth on US soil lay on the hot coals of debate. This argument brought to light questions regarding Obama's ancestral ties, which deci...
Travel > Accommodation Tips & Advice Cheap hotels in Europe: 1 of 1

Cheap Dreams: Sewer Pipe Hotel Rooms in Germany Get Some Z's in Europe Without the Smell Funny Idea Leave it up to our European cousins to come up with another funny idea. The last time it was cheap coffins from the Netherlands. This time it's another whacky idea from Germany. Pipe Dreams Gone Mad Let's say you're zipping al...
Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) The debate over organic farming: Should it be outlawed?: 5 of 9

Do You Eat Food? Are you an organic grower? Like to eat organic food? Well, maybe not for much longer. According to recent proposed legislation, a "food grower" essentially is a farmer - no matter big or small - and this also means you or your neighbor. If you grow a few radishes in your yard every year, then you are a food ...