Monthly Archives: October 2009

The Environment in Everday Life – China Edition

Posted on October 31, 2009 by Jason J. Czarnezki

In terms of research here in China, I’ve been focusing on environmental issues in everyday life. I’ve begun a campaign to take a photo whenever I see a public health or environmental quality issue. Two photos I wish I had … Continue reading →

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Just noticing…

Posted on October 27, 2009 by Andrea Voyer

Early in our stay we were obligated to get medical examinations. As required of Chinese schoolchildren annually, Jie Jie later had a similar but less involved examination. The examination was interesting. Instead of having an appointment with a doctor, you … Continue reading →

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A New Equilibrium

Posted on October 26, 2009 by Andrea Voyer

One of my long-time concerns, especially since having children, is establishing a “balanced” life. One often thinks of balance in terms of dichotomies (e.g. work/family) when in fact balance is really a multi-dimensional, not a two-dimensional, thing. Where will I … Continue reading →

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An IP Lawyer’s Dream

Posted on October 25, 2009 by Jason J. Czarnezki

There is much in China for an environmental lawyer to think about. But if you’re an IP lawyer, you may love the legal/illegal quirks of Information Technology in China…50 cent DVD of movies that just premiered in the U.S., $1 … Continue reading →

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Looking Up

Posted on October 23, 2009 by Andrea Voyer

I spent the last few days devouring what English-language books I could easily procure (A Wrinkle in Time, Paper Families, The Silver Castle), visiting the campus parks with Mei Mei to hang out with all the grandparents who tend the … Continue reading →

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The Weather has taken a wonderful turn…

Posted on October 22, 2009 by Jason J. Czarnezki

The weather here in GZ is now quite nice. In the 80s with a cool breeze.

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China & The Environment: A Preliminary View

Posted on October 20, 2009 by Jason J. Czarnezki

OK, it’s time to state the obvious. The air quality and the general natural environment in China’s urban areas is poor—very poor. It’s terrible in Beijing, very poor in GZ, and getting worse by the day in Hong Kong. (The … Continue reading →

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Culture Shock

Posted on October 20, 2009 by Andrea Voyer

*Note: I should get come citations for this post but if I have time to do that, then I really should be working on my manuscript. You can take my word for it or google “intercultural development culture shock Bennett” … Continue reading →

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Climate Change & Kiribati

Posted on October 18, 2009 by Jason J. Czarnezki

A big benefit of being in Asia is lot you learn a lot about Asian geography and learn to better understand the advantages/disadvantages of certain climate zones, locations, etc. But this nugget is quite sad: In 2008, officials of Kiribati, … Continue reading →

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It’s Work to be in GZ

Posted on October 17, 2009 by Jason J. Czarnezki

Today we went to the Chen Clan Academy in GZ, a preserved, historical, and large former dwelling of a very well off Guangdong family. It was spectacularly beautiful, as was the art inside. It will certainly be part of the … Continue reading →

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