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- China discovers tomb of ancient ruler - ninemsn
- Children need to learn that it's not all about them - Honolulu Advertiser
- Kemper Nomland Jr. dies at 90; L.A. architect built Case Study House ... - Los Angeles Times
- Martin Scorsese to speak about film and museums at LACMA in January - Los Angeles Times Blogs
- David Xaviel is the Real Mr. X - Bleacherreport.com
| China discovers tomb of ancient ruler - ninemsn Posted: 29 Dec 2009 11:56 AM PST Chinese archaeologists believe they have found a nearly 1800-year-old tomb belonging to the legendary ruler Cao Cao, who was known as a cruel tyrant but also a cunning military strategist and poet. PHOTOS: Cruel tyrant's tomb found The tomb is located in central Henan province, not far from the Yellow River and near the city of Anyang, where Cao Cao ruled the Kingdom of Wei from 208 to 220, when he died at age 65, the state China Daily reported Monday. "Excavation has been going on for nearly one year, and we'll come up with further evidence," the paper quoted Guan Qiang of the State Administration of Cultural Heritage as saying. "But even based on what we've got, we can tell for sure that the mausoleum belongs to Cao Cao." Numerous articles found in the tomb are inscribed as "personal belongings frequently used by the King Wu of Wei," Cao Cao's posthumous title, it said. Archaeologists have found the remains of three people in the tomb — a male around 60 years of age, believed to be Cao Cao, a female of about 50 and a second woman between 20 and 25, thought to be the king's wife and escort. The tomb was discovered about a year ago, but only became known to authorities after stone tablets carrying inscriptions of "King Wu of Wei" were seized from alleged tomb raiders, the report said. So far archaeologists have recovered over 250 relics from the tomb which covers an area of 740sqm, an area befitting a burial plot for someone of Cao Cao's stature, it said. During his rise to power during the waning years of the Han Dynasty, Cao Cao became known as a clever yet cruel tyrant who was also a military genius. His exploits form an important aspect of the 14th century historical novel "Romance of the Three Kingdoms," known as one of China's greatest literary works and a publication that remains widely read today. Cao Cao remains a mainstay in Chinese culture and is a frequent character in Peking opera and historical theatre. He was most recently portrayed in director John Woo's blockbusters "Red Cliff" and "Red Cliff 2". His poems continue to be taught in schools throughout China. Five Filters featured article: Chilcot Inquiry. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. |
| Children need to learn that it's not all about them - Honolulu Advertiser Posted: 27 Dec 2009 05:32 AM PST Dilemma of the Week: A mom recently told me that her daughter's first piano recital had been scheduled for the same weekend as her college football team's bowl game. She got Grannie to go to the recital and she and her husband went to the bowl game. Grannie disapproved of the parents' decision, but stood in for them anyway. Mom asks, "Did I do the right thing?" In the interest of full disclosure, I am obligated to tell the reader that I would rather watch a faucet drip than go to a football game. Or a basketball, hockey or baseball game, for that matter. I liberated myself from any interest in sports many years ago, and I am a happier camper as a result. Notwithstanding my cultural heresy, I approve the parents' decision. If the child was disappointed, so be it. Into every life some disappointment must fall. Furthermore, everyone needs to learn that it's not all about them, and the earlier learned, the better. Let's face it, folks, a first piano recital is not in the same class as a bar mitzvah or a tonsillectomy. Besides, it may well be that the girl performed better knowing her parents were not watching. And I'm absolutely certain the parents had a better time at the football game, even if their team lost. (At this point, my editor compels me to also disclose that I'd rather go to a football game than to a child's piano recital.) Question of the Week: The mother of a preschool boy asks if and how she should discipline him when he is suffering one of his recurrent ear infections. The youngster is generally well-behaved, but is "bad" when he's in aural discomfort. My general rule is that if a child is not sick enough to be confined to bed, then normal behavioral expectations and, therefore, normal discipline should prevail. On the other hand, if a child's physical discomfort does not require bed rest, but causes his behavior to slide downhill, then he ought to be put to bed, thus reducing if not eliminating the need for discipline. Research Findings of the Week: The Onion, an online publication, reports that a recent study published in The Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry concludes that 98 percent of children under age 10 are unrepentant sociopaths who are incapable of empathy or genuine remorse, and will do anything to get their own way. To quote Dr. Leonard Mateo, a developmental psychologist at the University of Minnesota and lead author of the study, "It's as if they have no concept of anyone but themselves." Using the Hare Psychopathy Checklist, a reputable clinical tool, Mateo and his colleagues found that 684 of the 700 children enrolled in the study exhibited such sociopathic characteristics as superficial charm, pathological lying, manipulative behaviors (e.g. whining and tantrums), and a grandiose sense of self. "The depths of depravity that these tiny psychopaths are capable of reaching are really quite chilling," commented Mateo. Of special interest to me was the study's finding that although any adult is capable of falling for a child's pathological scheming, grandparents are especially susceptible. Much to our chagrin, my wife and I immediately recognized ourselves and resolve to never again enable our seven grandkids' antisocial tendencies. To quote the inimitable Peter Townsend, "We won't be fooled again!" Notwithstanding that I am unable to find either a Leonard Mateo on the psychology faculty at the University of Minnesota or a record of said study in the archives of said journal, anyone who has ever lived with children will surely recognize the grain of truth contained in these ersatz findings. Read more at family psychologist John Rosemond's Web site: www.rosemond.com. Five Filters featured article: Chilcot Inquiry. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. |
| Kemper Nomland Jr. dies at 90; L.A. architect built Case Study House ... - Los Angeles Times Posted: 29 Dec 2009 05:25 PM PST Kemper Nomland Jr., a Los Angeles architect who teamed with his father early in his career to design and build one of the homes in the landmark post-World War II Case Study House program, has died. he was 90. Nomland died Friday of natural causes at an assisted living home in Long Beach, said his daughter, Erika Nomland Cilengir. A Los Angeles native who was a conscientious objector during World War II, Nomland joined with his father to form Nomland & Nomland after the war. During their partnership, the Nomlands designed numerous projects; chief among them was Case Study House No. 10 in Pasadena. Sponsored by Los Angeles-based Arts & Architecture magazine in response to the postwar housing shortage, the Case Study House program was a forum for experimentation in low-cost modern housing for middle-class families and involved major architects such as Richard Neutra and Charles and Ray Eames. Case Study House No. 10, at 711 S. San Rafael Ave., was the only Case Study residence built in Pasadena. The house, constructed in 1947, was designed specifically for the sloping corner lot in the hillside neighborhood. "The structure is adapted to the contours of the site, with the rooms placed on several levels to accommodate the slope," says a 2007 Pasadena cultural resources report compiled by the Historic Resources Group and Pasadena Heritage. "The room identified as the 'Studio Room' on the original plans exemplifies the connection with the outdoors that was so prevalent in Southern California architecture. There is a continuous slab from inside the house to the terrace, separated by a wall of glass that merges the indoor room with the surrounding landscape," the report states. After working with his father for a number of years, Nomland worked for several architectural firms, and at one point he designed a house for actress Jane Russell. Nomland was born May 8, 1919, in Los Angeles. After graduating from Pasadena City College in 1938, he earned a bachelor's degree in architecture from USC in 1941. He spent World War II in Civilian Public Service camps in Oregon, where conscientious objectors did forest-maintenance work -- first at the Cascade Locks camp and then at the Waldport camp, where he was involved with the fine arts group, designing several covers for books printed at the camp and working on Illiterati, a literary and artistic journal. "I just figured I could never be involved in killing anybody," Nomland said in an oral history interview for the U.S. Forest Service and Portland State University. "I couldn't see any reason for war either. . . . I just couldn't participate." In 1950, Nomland moved to Mount Washington near downtown Los Angeles, where he designed his own three-level, hillside home and at least a dozen other homes. Nomland's first wife, Ella, died in 1994. In addition to his daughter, Erika, he is survived by his wife Joan and a grandson. No funeral service will be held; a celebration of Nomland's life is pending. Five Filters featured article: Chilcot Inquiry. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. |
| Martin Scorsese to speak about film and museums at LACMA in January - Los Angeles Times Blogs Posted: 29 Dec 2009 04:06 PM PST
Scorsese is scheduled to speak at LACMA's Bing Theater on Jan. 20 at 7:30 p.m. The Oscar-winning filmmaker will share the stage with Michael Govan, the director of LACMA, in what is being billed as a public conversation about the role of film at museums. "His discussion with Govan will touch on the importance of film preservation and the key role that film should play in a museum or cultural institution," said the museum in a statement. The event is open to the public. Tickets cost $10 for LACMA members and $12 for the general public. In August, Scorsese wrote an open letter to LACMA that was published in The Times in which the film director criticized the museum for its plans to shutter its weekend film program. The screenings, which feature retrospectives of prominent Hollywood and international auteurs, have been a staple of the city's cinephile community for close to 40 years. Scorsese's letter received a large amount of reader feedback. It also prompted the Hollywood Foreign Press Assn. to donate $75,000 to save the film program. That, plus an additional $75,000 from Time Warner Cable and Ovation TV, has extended the life of the program to the end of June.
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| David Xaviel is the Real Mr. X - Bleacherreport.com Posted: 29 Dec 2009 05:11 PM PST Favorite Athletes Darko Milicic, Ken Griffey Jr, Frank Thomas, Brett Favre, Rich Gannon, Robert Horry, Derek Fisher, Kareem Abdul-Jabar, Jennie Finch, Baron Davis, Barry Zito, Tim Hudson, Mark Mulder, Keith Foulke, Joe Montana, Jerry Rice, Tim Brown, Kirk Morrison, Thomas Howard, Justin Fargas, Michael Bush, Darren McFadden, Ken Stabler, Jim Otto, Art Shell, Gene Upshaw, Ray Guy, Shane Lechler, Dave Casper, Jon Ritchie, Chris Webber, Willie Mays, Joe DiMaggio, Catfish Hunter, Michael Jordan, Wayne Gretszky, Johan Santana, Dennis Eckersley, Brandie Chastain, Cal Ripken Jr, Pedro Martinez, Sandy Koufax, Warren Sapp, Michael Strahan, Eli Manning, Peyton Manning, Howie Long, Chris Mullin, Joe Thornton, Evgeni Nobokov, Bo Jackson, Bill Walton, Bill Russell, Oscar Robertson, Landon Donovan, Pele, Diego Maradona, Rickey Henderson, Magic Johnson, Wilt Chamberlain, Rick Barry, Tiger Woods, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Derek Jeter, Curt Schilling, Bucky Dent, Jackie Robinson, Lou Gehrig, Warren Moon, Kurt Warner, Ted Williams, Chris Paul, Eric Byrnes, Marco Scutaro, David Eckstein, Ted Hendricks, Nick Swisher, Tim Tebow, Drew Brees, Nnamdi Asomugha, Cole Hamels Five Filters featured article: Chilcot Inquiry. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. |
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