Category Archives: history

Olympic Dishonesty

Posted on July 26, 2021 by terryshen

  It is hot & humid here in Washington DC with temperature in the low 90’s and Dew Point 71 degree Fahrenheit.  But in comparison, I feel a lot worse for the athletes competing in the Tokyo summer Olympics.  Because … Continue reading →

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Week In Review – 25 Jul 2021

Posted on July 25, 2021 by terryshen

Covid-19 cases are on the rise again in all 50 states. Apparently the Delta variant is much more transmissible than previous cases (but not necessarily more lethal).  Majority of the new cases are from the unvaccinated.  So more folks are … Continue reading →

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The Olympics Is On

Posted on July 23, 2021 by terryshen

  Today is the opening ceremony for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, delayed a year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Kudos to not only the host country Japan but also to all the athletes who have endured the pandemic on top … Continue reading →

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The Tokyo Olympics

Posted on July 19, 2021 by terryshen

  In a few days, the long awaited Tokyo Olympics will begin (on 23 July).  “Long awaited” because this was supposed to be the 2020 Summer Olympic games, delayed a year due to the Coronavirus.  “So it is finally happening,” … Continue reading →

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Week In Review – 18 Jul 2021

Posted on July 18, 2021 by terryshen

The US economy is coming back.  However, the supply side is lagging due to the disruptions caused by the pandemic.  As a result, prices across the board are on the rise.  Not a good time to buy if one does … Continue reading →

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Week In Review – 11 Jul 2021

Posted on July 11, 2021 by terryshen

Be comfortable in one’s own skin and finding our places in the world are two personal  goals of mine.  The former is pretty much there since I’m retired and less likely to change how I conduct myself.  The later is … Continue reading →

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Hottest June On Record!

Posted on July 7, 2021 by terryshen

  Yes, for those of us in the North America, last month was the hottest June on record.  The news headline was a consolation prize that I was not losing my mind about the heat in that month.  But it … Continue reading →

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Week In Review – 4 Jul 2021

Posted on July 4, 2021 by terryshen

Happy Fourth! America.  Yes the Coronavirus pandemic is still with us, but there are lots to be happy on this holiday. For one, almost 60% of all adults in the US are fully vaccinated and 67% had got at least … Continue reading →

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How Just Is Our Justice System?

Posted on June 30, 2021 by terryshen

  Innocent until proven guilty is a precept under our legal framework.  The process of proving someone’s guilt is conducted inside a courtroom.  But like any human systems, error happens.  The question is how much error can we tolerate? Would … Continue reading →

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Week In Review – 27 Jun 2021

Posted on June 27, 2021 by terryshen

This week ushered in the summer solstice for folks in the Northern Hemisphere.  An annual phenomenon representing our planet in relation to the sun.  And yet it receives little fanfares. Apparently, routines don’t attract attentions, but exceptions do. Will we … Continue reading →

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