5 things I'd do differently as single do-over updated Sat, October 24, 2009
In the three months or so since my wedding, I've had a chance to reflect on how my life has changed as a married woman. There are a few subtle differences (extra ring on my left hand, saying the phrase "my husband," cooking with fancy pots and pans), but the truth is, life hasn't changed much.
Learning to drink like a local in Qingdao updated Sat, October 24, 2009
Another round of toasts and exclamations of "hajiu" sounded out around me. I took a sip and set down my small glass of Tsingtao beer as my new friends downed theirs and refilled. Our seafood dinner, perched on the single cluttered table of a tiny antique shop, was punctuated regularly by such moments.
Prison inmates go Zen to deal with life updated Sat, October 24, 2009
In his darkest moment, Kenneth Brown lost it all. His wife and kids, the housebroken dog, the vacation home on Cape Cod all vanished when he was sent to prison for an arson in 1996.
China only trails U.S. in billionaires updated Sat, October 24, 2009
China ranks second only to the United States in the number of billionaires, according to an annual report of the 1,000 richest people in the country.
Chinese taikonauts' great leap into space updated Sat, October 24, 2009
China's space program has really taken off in the last six years.
U.N. officials to inspect Iran's newly disclosed nuclear facility updated Sat, October 24, 2009
International officials were scheduled to arrive in Iran on Saturday to inspect a newly disclosed nuclear facility near the city of Qom, state media reported.
Is Kerry's role watchdog or lapdog? updated Sat, October 24, 2009
During the recent interview that Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry gave to CNN, the chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee argued it was still too early for the United States to commit more troops to Afghanistan.
Learning to drink like a local in Qingdao updated Thu, October 22, 2009
Another round of toasts and exclamations of "hajiu" sounded out around me. I took a sip and set down my small glass of Tsingtao beer as my new friends downed theirs and refilled. Our seafood dinner, perched on the single cluttered table of a tiny antique shop, was punctuated regularly by such moments.
China's booming consumer demand updated Thu, October 22, 2009
Anyone scanning recent business headlines in China would not recognise the country where people supposedly save and never spend. In September, China Mobile's customer base crossed the half billion mark -- a powerful symbol of the awesome size of the Chinese consumer market.
Google to launch music search service updated Thu, October 22, 2009
Google plans to launch a music service, Wired.com has confirmed with sources familiar with the situation. Next to nothing is known about the service at this point, rumored to be called "Google Music," "Google Audio," or "One Box," although we have confirmed that it will be announced next Wednesday, and that it will link out to two music services: L...
