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2. Monomer Choice Influences N‑Acryloyl Amino Acid Grafter Conversion via Protease Catalysis.
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Edson, Cody B., Liu, Melinda, Totsingan, Filbert, O'Berg, Evan, Salvucci, John, Dao, Uyen, Khare, Sagar D., and Gross, Richard A.
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- 2023
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3. Monomer Choice Influences N-Acryloyl Amino Acid Grafter Conversion via Protease Catalysis
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Edson, Cody B., Liu, Melinda, Totsingan, Filbert, O’Berg, Evan, Salvucci, John, Dao, Uyen, Khare, Sagar D., and Gross, Richard A.
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End-capped peptides modified with reactive functional groups on the N-terminus provide a route to prepare peptide–polymer conjugates for a broad range of applications. Unfortunately, current chemical methods to construct modified peptides rely largely on solid-phase peptide synthesis (SPPS), which lacks green preparative characteristics and is costly, thus limiting its applicability to specialty applications such as regenerative medicine. This work evaluates N-terminally modified N-acryloyl-glutamic acid diethyl ester, N-acryloyl-leucine ethyl ester, and N-acryloyl-alanine ethyl ester as grafters and papain as the protease for the direct addition of amino acid ethyl ester (AA-OEt) monomers via protease-catalyzed peptide synthesis (PCPS) and the corresponding formation of N-acryloyl-functionalized oligopeptides in a one-pot aqueous reaction. It was hypothesized that by building N-acryloyl grafters from AA-OEt monomers that are known to be good substrates for papain in PCPS, the corresponding grafters would yield high grafter conversions, high ratio of grafter-oligopeptide to free NH2-oligopeptide, and high overall yield. However, this work demonstrates based on the grafter/monomers studied herein that the dominant factor in N-acryloyl-AA-OEt grafter conversion is the co-monomer used in co-oligomerizations. Computational modeling using Rosetta qualitatively recapitulates the results and provides insight into the structural and energetic bases underlying substrate selectivity. The findings herein expand our knowledge of factors that determine the efficiency of preparing N-acryloyl-terminated oligopeptides by PCPS that could provide practical routes to peptide macromers for conjugation to polymers and surfaces for a broad range of applications.
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- 2023
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4. Patient comfort and expectations for total body skin examinations: A cross-sectional study.
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McClatchey Connors, Trissa, Reddy, Pooja, Weiss, Emma, Kohn, Jaden, Liu, Melinda, Dao, Harry, and Dao, Harry Jr
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- 2019
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5. WHEN CHINA RULES THE WORLD.
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Foroohar, Rana and Liu, Melinda
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RENMINBI ,U.S. dollar ,INTERNATIONAL finance - Abstract
The article discusses the emerging influence of China in various areas including security, international trade, and global financial markets. China played a pivotal role in creating the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, and has helped establish a $120 billion regional reserve fund for Asian nations. China is pushing to make the yuan a rival to the U.S. dollar as a trading currency.
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- 2010
6. WHEN CHINA RULES THE WORLD.
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Foroohar, Rana and Liu, Melinda
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RENMINBI ,U.S. dollar ,INTERNATIONAL finance - Abstract
The article discusses the emerging influence of China in various areas including security, international trade, and global financial markets. China played a pivotal role in creating the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, and has helped establish a $120 billion regional reserve fund for Asian nations. China is pushing to make the yuan a rival to the U.S. dollar as a trading currency.
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- 2010
7. DEAL OR NO DEAL.
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Begley, Sharon, Stone, Daniel, Liu, Melinda, and Overdorf, Jason
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CLIMATE change ,CLIMATE change mitigation ,DEFORESTATION ,GREENHOUSE gases - Abstract
This article discusses the meeting on climate change and greenhouse gases that will take place in Copenhagen, Denmark in February 2010 and how it might not be as important as it has been advertised. Experts believe that there will be no agreement made in Copenhagen, but many see the efforts made at the state level as being much more successful. California's initiative with regard to greenhouse gases and deforestation is noted.
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- 2009
8. CHINA AND THE FIGHTS WITHIN ITS SINGLE PARTY.
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Liu, Melinda, Vlaskamp, Marije, and Mackie, Nick
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CHINESE politics & government, 2002- ,POLITICAL opposition ,SOCIAL policy ,ENVIRONMENTAL policy ,TWENTY-first century ,CHINESE economic policy - Abstract
The article focuses on Communism in China and various opposing political ideologies. Chinese President Hu Jintao and Premier Wen Jiabao, both populists, want to improve social conditions in China, implement environmentally friendly policies, and have equal economic development on China's east coast and western hinterlands. The elitists want an increase in coastal development and further emphasis on economic development and free trade.
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- 2009
9. CHINA AND THE FIGHTS WITHIN ITS SINGLE PARTY.
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Liu, Melinda, Vlaskamp, Marije, and Mackie, Nick
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CHINESE politics & government, 2002- ,POLITICAL opposition ,SOCIAL policy ,ENVIRONMENTAL policy ,TWENTY-first century ,CHINESE economic policy - Abstract
The article focuses on Communism in China and various opposing political ideologies. Chinese President Hu Jintao and Premier Wen Jiabao, both populists, want to improve social conditions in China, implement environmentally friendly policies, and have equal economic development on China's east coast and western hinterlands. The elitists want an increase in coastal development and further emphasis on economic development and free trade.
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- 2009
10. A Lean, Green Detroit.
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Liu, Melinda
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AUTOMOBILE industry ,GREEN technology ,AUTOMOBILES - Abstract
This article reports that China has surpassed the U.S. in sales of automobiles, with expected sales of ten million vehicles in 2009, a ten percent increase over 2008. The Chinese government has invested 733 million dollars to promote automobile sales in rural areas, and 220 million dollars on clean technology. The most popular automobiles are produced by foreign companies, but local companies such as Chery Automobile Co., Geely Automobile Holdings, and BYD Auto Co. are increasing sales.
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- 2009
11. A Lean, Green Detroit.
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Liu, Melinda
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AUTOMOBILE industry ,GREEN technology ,AUTOMOBILES - Abstract
This article reports that China has surpassed the U.S. in sales of automobiles, with expected sales of ten million vehicles in 2009, a ten percent increase over 2008. The Chinese government has invested 733 million dollars to promote automobile sales in rural areas, and 220 million dollars on clean technology. The most popular automobiles are produced by foreign companies, but local companies such as Chery Automobile Co., Geely Automobile Holdings, and BYD Auto Co. are increasing sales.
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- 2009
12. WHY CHINA WORKS.
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Foroohar, Rana, Liu, Melinda, Hennock, Mary, and Hewitt, Duncan
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TWENTY-first century ,CHINESE economic policy ,INTERVENTION (Federal government) ,FINANCIAL crises ,ECONOMIC conditions in China, 2000- ,ECONOMIC development ,MORTGAGE loans ,GOVERNMENT policy - Abstract
The article discusses how government intervention in the national economy is aiding China during the worldwide financial crisis. The author notes that Chinese government regulations on housing loans prevented negative effects of the housing market crisis and suggests China's economy may grow. The economic philosophy of Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping and how it has influenced Chinese economic policy is noted.
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- 2009
13. WHY CHINA WORKS.
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Foroohar, Rana, Liu, Melinda, Hennock, Mary, and Hewitt, Duncan
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CAPITALISM ,STATE capitalism ,ECONOMIC policy ,FINANCIAL crises ,TWENTY-first century ,CHINESE economic policy ,UNITED States economic policy ,UNITED States politics & government, 2001-2009 - Abstract
This article examines the Chinese economic policy that has allowed the country to maintain its progress in spite of the financial crisis that has affected the rest of the world. China's policy goes against the advice of most economists by allowing the government to manipulate the stock market, fix prices in key industries, and appoint communists to important bank positions. The article suggests that the United States and Europe might benefit by looking at China's successful use of command capitalism.
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- 2009
14. Murder at the Drum Tower.
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Liu, Melinda
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MURDER ,MENTAL depression ,OLYMPIC Games (29th : 2008 : Beijing, China) - Abstract
The article discusses the case of Tang Yongming who murdered U.S. citizen Todd Bachman at Beijing's Drum Tower during the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. China's economic pressures, and how they produce anxiety within the country's population, are said to be relevant to the case. The author details Tang's failures and the resultant depression that drove him to commit the murder and subsequent suicide.
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- 2008
15. Murder at the Drum Tower.
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Liu, Melinda
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MURDER ,MENTAL depression ,OLYMPIC Games (29th : 2008 : Beijing, China) - Abstract
The article discusses the case of Tang Yongming who murdered U.S. citizen Todd Bachman at Beijing's Drum Tower during the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. China's economic pressures, and how they produce anxiety within the country's population, are said to be relevant to the case. The author details Tang's failures and the resultant depression that drove him to commit the murder and subsequent suicide.
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- 2008
16. The World Hopes For Its First President.
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McGuire, Stryker, McNicoll, Tracy, Margolis, Mac, Kashiwagi, Akiko, Underhill, William, Sheridan, Barrett, and Liu, Melinda
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PRESIDENTIAL elections ,RADIO news programs ,INTERNATIONAL relations, 2005-2015 - Abstract
The article reports on the popularity of the U.S. presidential election in countries such as Japan where interest in the election exceeded that in the U.S. The article states that the Voice of America broadcast election news in 45 languages to 134 million persons. The author describes how U.S. President-elect Barack Obama is viewed as a politician for reform and moral authority that the U.S. must elect in order to restore its reputation.
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- 2008
17. The World Hopes For Its First President.
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McGuire, Stryker, McNicoll, Tracy, Margolis, Mac, Kashiwagi, Akiko, Underhill, William, Sheridan, Barrett, and Liu, Melinda
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PRESIDENTIAL elections ,RADIO news programs ,INTERNATIONAL relations - Abstract
The article reports on the popularity of the U.S. presidential election in countries such as Japan where interest in the election exceeded that in the U.S. The article states that the Voice of America broadcast election news in 45 languages to 134 million persons. The author describes how U.S. President-elect Barack Obama is viewed as a politician for reform and moral authority that the U.S. must elect in order to restore its reputation.
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- 2008
18. 'A Green New Deal'
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Dickey, Christopher, McNicoll, Tracy, Underhill, William, Caryl, Christian, Barigazzi, Jacopo, Ramirez, Jessica, and Liu, Melinda
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INTERNATIONAL cooperation on climate change ,INTERNATIONAL economic relations - Abstract
The article discusses a movement among international leaders to create international legislation meant to reduce global climate change and improve the international economy. Some of the people advocating such a plan are Gordon Brown, Prime Minister of Great Britain, Ban Ki-Moon, Secretary General of the United Nations (U.N.), and Nicolas Sarkozy, President of France.
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- 2008
19. 'A Green New Deal'
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Dickey, Christopher, McNicoll, Tracy, Underhill, William, Caryl, Christian, Barigazzi, Jacopo, Ramirez, Jessica, and Liu, Melinda
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INTERNATIONAL cooperation on climate change ,INTERNATIONAL economic relations - Abstract
The article discusses a movement among international leaders to create international legislation meant to reduce global climate change and improve the international economy. Some of the people advocating such a plan are Gordon Brown, Prime Minister of Great Britain, Ban Ki-Moon, Secretary General of the United Nations (U.N.), and Nicolas Sarkozy, President of France.
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- 2008
20. Rise of The Sea Turtles.
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Liu, Melinda and Hewitt, Duncan
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CHINESE people ,FOREIGN study ,WESTERN countries ,CHAUVINISM & jingoism ,CHINESE foreign relations, 1976- - Abstract
This article examines the way in which Chinese citizens who have attended school in Occidental nations have not adopted a pro-Western attitude. The author argues that whereas the belief was that Chinese who studied in Europe or the U.S. would tend to be westernized, they are actually highly jingoistic. Reasons offered for this by the author include the ignorance of Westerners and feelings of home-sickness. Also discussed is the tendency of Chinese who have studied abroad to hold high political positions.
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- 2008
21. Rise of The Sea Turtles.
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Liu, Melinda and Hewitt, Duncan
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CHINESE people ,FOREIGN study ,WESTERN countries ,CHAUVINISM & jingoism ,INTERNATIONAL relations - Abstract
This article examines the way in which Chinese citizens who have attended school in Occidental nations have not adopted a pro-Western attitude. The author argues that whereas the belief was that Chinese who studied in Europe or the U.S. would tend to be westernized, they are actually highly jingoistic. Reasons offered for this by the author include the ignorance of Westerners and feelings of home-sickness. Also discussed is the tendency of Chinese who have studied abroad to hold high political positions.
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- 2008
22. All Shook Up.
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Hennock, Mary and Liu, Melinda
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WENCHUAN Earthquake, China, 2008 ,SOCIAL services ,POLITICAL corruption ,NONPROFIT organizations ,CHINESE politics & government, 2002- ,INTERNATIONAL relations ,TWENTY-first century - Abstract
The article reports on the challenges and opportunities faced by China following the 2008 Sichuan earthquake. According to the author, despite the steep losses from the quake, the government has shown greater willingness to accept outside help, relations with former enemies like Japan and Taiwan are warming, and citizens feel greater freedom in protesting local corruption. The article also mentions that philanthropy from nonprofit groups has been growing.
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- 2008
23. All Shook Up.
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Hennock, Mary and Liu, Melinda
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WENCHUAN Earthquake, China, 2008 ,SOCIAL services ,POLITICAL corruption ,NONPROFIT organizations ,CHINESE politics & government, 2002- ,INTERNATIONAL relations ,TWENTY-first century - Abstract
The article reports on the challenges and opportunities faced by China following the 2008 Sichuan earthquake. According to the author, despite the steep losses from the quake, the government has shown greater willingness to accept outside help, relations with former enemies like Japan and Taiwan are warming, and citizens feel greater freedom in protesting local corruption. The article also mentions that philanthropy from nonprofit groups has been growing.
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- 2008
24. COLLAPSE.
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Hennock, Mary, Liu, Melinda, and Ansfield, Jonathan
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WENCHUAN Earthquake, China, 2008 ,DISASTER relief ,GOVERNMENT aid ,EARTHQUAKES ,PUBLIC relations - Abstract
The article reports that the Sichuan Sheng earthquake that struck China in May, 2008 might change the way China views its leaders. After the Chinese government was criticized for the way it handled rioters in Tibet, China, the government was determined to handle the earthquake better. Prime Minister Wen Jiabao went immediately to the disaster zone and thousands of army troops were sent quickly to clean up.
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- 2008
25. COLLAPSE.
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Hennock, Mary, Liu, Melinda, and Ansfield, Jonathan
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WENCHUAN Earthquake, China, 2008 ,DISASTER relief ,GOVERNMENT aid ,EARTHQUAKES ,PUBLIC relations - Abstract
The article reports that the Sichuan Sheng earthquake that struck China in May, 2008 might change the way China views its leaders. After the Chinese government was criticized for the way it handled rioters in Tibet, China, the government was determined to handle the earthquake better. Prime Minister Wen Jiabao went immediately to the disaster zone and thousands of army troops were sent quickly to clean up.
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- 2008
26. Winds of Change.
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Liu, Melinda, Seaton, Jaimie, Coone, Tim, and Campbell, Monica
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CYCLONE Nargis, 2008 ,MYANMAR politics & government ,MILITARY government ,MYANMAR economy, 1948- ,JUNTAS ,DISASTER relief - Abstract
This article reports on the effect Cyclone Nargis has had on the people and government of Myanmar, formerly Burma. When the storm hit on May 10, 2008, the military government was preparing a referendum that would legalize its military rule, resulting in a delayed response to the storm that will lead to the junta's eventual downfall. The article discusses the damage and loss of life caused by the cyclone, as well as the national reception to foreign aid, economic conditions, and the military regime.
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- 2008
27. Winds of Change.
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Liu, Melinda, Seaton, Jaimie, Coone, Tim, and Campbell, Monica
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CYCLONE Nargis, 2008 ,MILITARY government ,JUNTAS ,DISASTER relief ,MYANMAR politics & government ,MYANMAR economy, 1948- - Abstract
The article reports on the effect Cyclone Nargis has had on the people and government of Myanmar, formerly Burma. When the storm hit on May 10, 2008, the military government was preparing a referendum that would legalize its military rule, resulting in a delayed response to the storm that will lead to the junta's eventual downfall. The article discusses the damage and loss of life caused by the cyclone, as well as the national reception to foreign aid, economic conditions, and the military regime.
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- 2008
28. The New Green Leaders.
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Sheridan, Barrett, Wehrfritz, George, Underhill, William, Lee, B. J., Theil, Stefan, and Liu, Melinda
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ENVIRONMENTAL policy ,GLOBAL warming ,ENVIRONMENTAL activism ,ENVIRONMENTALISM ,21ST century international relations - Abstract
The article discusses the impact on politics of widespread concern about environmental issues. An overview of governments around the world in terms of their environmental policies as of 2008 is provided. While the majority of such initiatives center on local pollution, some environmental activists hope that issues such as global warming will also be addressed.
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- 2008
29. The New Green Leaders.
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Sheridan, Barrett, Wehrfritz, George, Underhill, William, Lee, B. J., Theil, Stefan, and Liu, Melinda
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ENVIRONMENTAL policy ,GLOBAL warming ,ENVIRONMENTAL activism ,ENVIRONMENTALISM ,21ST century international relations - Abstract
The article discusses the impact on politics of widespread concern about environmental issues. An overview of governments around the world in terms of their environmental policies as of 2008 is provided. While the majority of such initiatives center on local pollution, some environmental activists hope that issues such as global warming will also be addressed.
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- 2008
30. Repression 2.0.
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Kushner, Adam B., Zhong Menglu, Liu, Melinda, Dickey, Christopher, and Ismail, Gameela
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POLITICAL persecution ,INTERNET ,TOTALITARIANISM ,TOTALITARIAN ethics ,ELECTRONIC surveillance - Abstract
The article discusses totalitarian states repressing citizens by using Internet technology. Citizens are made to think that spies are everywhere, that seeking out dangerous material results in reprisal, the article indicates. The use of Web 2.0 technologies such as social networks, Web mail, and compulsory blogging registration is detailed. Challenges of Web 2.0 surveillance technologies are presented. Countries using such techniques are discussed, including China, Zimbabwe, Vietnam, and Egypt.
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- 2008
31. Repression 2.0.
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Kushner, Adam B., Zhong Menglu, Liu, Melinda, Dickey, Christopher, and Ismail, Gameela
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POLITICAL persecution ,INTERNET ,TOTALITARIANISM ,TOTALITARIAN ethics ,ELECTRONIC surveillance - Abstract
The article discusses totalitarian states repressing citizens by using Internet technology. Citizens are made to think that spies are everywhere, that seeking out dangerous material results in reprisal, the article indicates. The use of Web 2.0 technologies such as social networks, Web mail, and compulsory blogging registration is detailed. Challenges of Web 2.0 surveillance technologies are presented. Countries using such techniques are discussed, including China, Zimbabwe, Vietnam, and Egypt.
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- 2008
32. The Next Saffron Revolution.
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Liu, Melinda, Mazumdar, Sudip, Ansfield, Jonathan, and Hennock, Mary
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TIBETAN history, 1951- ,CHINESE politics & government, 2002- ,NONVIOLENCE ,BUDDHIST monks - Abstract
The article discusses the growing unrest between Tibet and the Chinese government, noting the March 2008 demonstrations for a free Tibet and the virulent reaction of Chinese officials. The Dalai Lama's emphasis on nonviolent protest is challenged by some younger Tibetans. Tibetan demonstrators and Buddhist monks use the Internet to communicate with one another. The results of economic development in Tibet include increased commodity prices.
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- 2008
33. The Next Saffron Revolution.
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Liu, Melinda, Mazumdar, Sudip, Ansfield, Jonathan, and Hennock, Mary
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TIBETAN history, 1951- ,CHINESE politics & government, 2002- ,NONVIOLENCE ,BUDDHIST monks - Abstract
The article discusses the growing unrest between Tibet and the Chinese government, noting the March 2008 demonstrations for a free Tibet and the virulent reaction of Chinese officials. The Dalai Lama's emphasis on nonviolent protest is challenged by some younger Tibetans. Tibetan demonstrators and Buddhist monks use the Internet to communicate with one another. The results of economic development in Tibet include increased commodity prices.
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- 2008
34. Playing With the Old Blood Rules.
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Liu, Melinda and Hennock, Mary
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SOCIAL conditions in China ,POPULATION ,BIRTH control ,FILIAL piety - Abstract
The article explores the ramifications of the one-child policy on family values in China. The younger generation of only children is proving more self-involved, ignoring familial duties and deciding against having children for financial reasons. This is problematic because China does not have a public safety net to protect its older citizens. In response, the government is establishing a system of home care and is rolling back the one-child policy. INSET: A New Home Away From Home.
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- 2008
35. Playing With the Old Blood Rules.
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Liu, Melinda and Hennock, Mary
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SOCIAL conditions in China ,POPULATION ,BIRTH control ,FILIAL piety - Abstract
The article explores the ramifications of the one-child policy on family values in China. The younger generation of only children is proving more self-involved, ignoring familial duties and deciding against having children for financial reasons. This is problematic because China does not have a public safety net to protect its older citizens. In response, the government is establishing a system of home care and is rolling back the one-child policy. INSET: A New Home Away From Home.
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- 2008
36. Mao to Now.
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Liu, Melinda
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ESSAYS ,CHINESE history ,CHINESE politics & government ,ECONOMIC conditions in China, 1976-2000 ,TIANANMEN Square Massacre, China, 1989 ,GANG of Four Trial, Beijing, China, 1980-1981 ,POLITICAL attitudes - Abstract
An essay is presented on the changes that have taken place in China from the 1970s to 2008, with a particular focus on China and East Asia in the 1980s. The author recalls managing "Newsweek" magazine's bureau in Beijing, China, covering the 1980 trial of the Gang of Four and the situation under Chinese Communist leader Deng Xiaoping, with a focus on his economic reforms. Also discussed is the author's account of the violence in Tiananmen Square and China's economic and cultural developments.
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- 2007
37. Mao to Now.
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Liu, Melinda
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ESSAYS ,CHINESE history ,CHINESE politics & government ,ECONOMIC conditions in China, 1976-2000 ,TIANANMEN Square Massacre, China, 1989 ,GANG of Four Trial, Beijing, China, 1980-1981 ,POLITICAL attitudes - Abstract
An essay is presented on the changes that have taken place in China from the 1970s to 2008, with a particular focus on China and East Asia in the 1980s. The author recalls managing "Newsweek" magazine's bureau in Beijing, China, covering the 1980 trial of the Gang of Four and the situation under Chinese Communist leader Deng Xiaoping, with a focus on his economic reforms. Also discussed is the author's account of the violence in Tiananmen Square and China's economic and cultural developments.
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- 2007
38. China's New Guard.
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Liu, Melinda and Ansfield, Jonathan
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CHINESE politics & government, 2002- ,POLITICAL conventions - Abstract
The article reports on China's political hierarchy and how its leaders will be promoted. President Hu Jintao and prime minister Wen Jiabao will be in office until 2012, but there is speculation about who will replace them. The October 2007 Chinese Communist Party agenda will focus on upcoming politicians. Political pundits call these younger, more Western type leaders, the "Sixth Generation," for the number of generations which follow the rule of Mao Tse-tung.
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- 2007
39. China's New Guard.
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Liu, Melinda and Ansfield, Jonathan
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CHINESE politics & government, 2002- ,POLITICAL conventions - Abstract
The article reports on China's political hierarchy and how its leaders will be promoted. President Hu Jintao and prime minister Wen Jiabao will be in office until 2012, but there is speculation about who will replace them. The October 2007 Chinese Communist Party agenda will focus on upcoming politicians. Political pundits call these younger, more Western type leaders, the "Sixth Generation," for the number of generations which follow the rule of Mao Tse-tung.
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- 2007
40. BEIJING REBORN.
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Liu, Melinda, Ansfield, Jonathan, and Hewitt, Duncan
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ARCHITECTURAL design ,URBAN growth ,ARCHITECTURE ,MODERN architecture ,OLYMPIC Games (29th : 2008 : Beijing, China) - Abstract
The author reports on the transformation which Beijing, China, is going through in order to prepare for the 2008 Summer Olympics. The new infrastructures which are being built include new stadiums, an expanded public transportation system and a new financial center. The ways in which this construction is changing China is discussed. Concerns regarding the preservation of community and historical continuity are mentioned.
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- 2007
41. BEIJING REBORN.
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Liu, Melinda, Ansfield, Jonathan, and Hewitt, Duncan
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ARCHITECTURAL design ,URBAN growth ,ARCHITECTURE ,MODERN architecture ,OLYMPIC Games (29th : 2008 : Beijing, China) - Abstract
The author reports on the transformation which Beijing, China, is going through in order to prepare for the 2008 Summer Olympics. The new infrastructures which are being built include new stadiums, an expanded public transportation system and a new financial center. The ways in which this construction is changing China is discussed. Concerns regarding the preservation of community and historical continuity are mentioned.
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- 2007
42. UNSAFE AT ANY SPEED.
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Liu, Melinda, Adams, Jonathan, and Ansfield, Jonathan
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PRODUCT recall ,MANUFACTURED products ,MANUFACTURING industries ,QUALITY control ,EXPORTERS ,BUSINESSMEN ,CORRUPTION - Abstract
This article looks at manufacturing in China and says it is not the well-oiled machine it was once thought to be. Product recalls have rocked the country and frightened the world. Problems with poisonous pet food to toxic toothpaste have many questioning if China is truly a major export power. The author maintains that China grew too fast and resembles the U.S. a century ago when robber barons and gangsters ruled commerce.
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- 2007
43. UNSAFE AT ANY SPEED.
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Liu, Melinda, Adams, Jonathan, and Ansfield, Jonathan
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PRODUCT recall ,COMMERCE ,EXPORT & import trade of commercial products ,TRADING companies ,CORRUPTION - Abstract
This article looks at manufacturing in China and says it is not the well-oiled machine it was once thought to be. Product recalls have rocked the country and frightened the world. Problems with poisonous pet food to toxic toothpaste have many questioning if China is truly a major export power. The author maintains that China grew too fast and resembles the U.S. a century ago when robber barons and gangsters ruled commerce.
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- 2007
44. Gathering the Tribes.
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Liu, Melinda, Kaplow, Larry, Dehghanpisheh, Babak, and Barry, John
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STABILITY operations of the United States Armed Forces ,COUNTERINSURGENCY ,IRAQ War, 2003-2011 ,NATIVE American tribal governments - Abstract
The article reports the U.S. military's success in forging ties with tribal sheiks around Ramadi, Iraq, and considers whether similar local alliances against insurgents could be formed in other parts of the country. The sheiks are allying with the Americans to try to quell the sectarian violence being fomented by al Qaeda and other insurgents, both Sunni and Shi'ite.
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- 2007
45. Gathering the Tribes.
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Liu, Melinda, Kaplow, Larry, Dehghanpisheh, Babak, and Barry, John
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STABILITY operations of the United States Armed Forces ,COUNTERINSURGENCY ,IRAQ War, 2003-2011 ,NATIVE American tribal governments - Abstract
The article reports the U.S. military's success in forging ties with tribal sheiks around Ramadi, Iraq, and considers whether similar local alliances against insurgents could be formed in other parts of the country. The sheiks are allying with the Americans to try to quell the sectarian violence being fomented by al Qaeda and other insurgents, both Sunni and Shi'ite.
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- 2007
46. CITIES OF VIRTUE.
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Bintliff, Esther, Kashiwagi, Akiko, Liu, Melinda, Margolis, Mac, and Underwood, Anne
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PREVENTION of global warming ,BIODIESEL fuels ,URBAN pollution ,SOLAR houses - Abstract
The article lists several cities around the world that have instituted environmentally sound practices to combat the effects of global warming. Freiberg, Germany encourages residents to be energy-independent by subsidizing the use of solar panels, Aito, Japan collects used cooking oil from residents to produce bio-diesel fuel and Curitiba, Brazil encourages its population of poor to swap bags of trash for groceries.
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- 2007
47. CITIES OF VIRTUE.
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Bintliff, Esther, Kashiwagi, Akiko, Liu, Melinda, Margolis, Mac, and Underwood, Anne
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PREVENTION of global warming ,BIODIESEL fuels ,URBAN pollution ,SOLAR houses - Abstract
The article lists several cities around the world that have instituted environmentally sound practices to combat the effects of global warming. Freiberg, Germany encourages residents to be energy-independent by subsidizing the use of solar panels, Aito, Japan collects used cooking oil from residents to produce bio-diesel fuel and Curitiba, Brazil encourages its population of poor to swap bags of trash for groceries.
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- 2007
48. BEIJING'S NEW DEAL.
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Liu, Melinda and Ansfield, Jonathan
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INCOME gap ,RICH people ,WEALTH ,INCOME inequality ,POVERTY reduction - Abstract
An article discussing poverty in rural China is presented. According to the author, the gap between rich and poor citizens in China is expanding. Chinese President Hu Jintao and Prime Minister Wen Jiabao are attempting to address the problem. A 15 percent increase in rural expenditures to give farmers a minimum living allowance and an 87 percent increase for the health care budget are discussed.
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- 2007
49. BEIJING'S NEW DEAL.
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Liu, Melinda and Ansfield, Jonathan
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RICH people ,WEALTH ,INCOME inequality ,POVERTY reduction - Abstract
An article discussing poverty in rural China is presented. According to the author, the gap between rich and poor citizens in China is expanding. Chinese President Hu Jintao and Prime Minister Wen Jiabao are attempting to address the problem. A 15 percent increase in rural expenditures to give farmers a minimum living allowance and an 87 percent increase for the health care budget.
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- 2007
50. Race to The Moon.
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Guterl, Fred, Nemtsova, Anna, Matthews, Owen, Liu, Melinda, McNicholl, Tracy, and Mazumdar, Sudip
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HUMAN space flight ,LUNAR surface - Abstract
The article discusses efforts by countries including the United States, Russia, Japan, and China to get astronauts to the surface of the moon. Since humans have already collected data from the surface, it seems like the main motivator to return for many of the countries is pride and a desire to explore.
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- 2007
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