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Great Wall of China History: Mongol Invaders part 5

Sun, 01 Aug 2010 04:00:40 +0000

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Chautauqua 2000: William Lloyd Garrison (Part 1)

Sun, 01 Aug 2010 03:57:03 +0000

This video is an excerpt from the Chautauqua 2000 portrayal of William Lloyd Garrison by actor Doug Mishler. • Doug Mishler holds a Ph.D. in American culture from the University of Nevada, Reno, and has taught at the University of Nevada and Western Washington University. As a public historian, he has written a history of the Ringling Brothers Circus and has consulted on several public television and Chautauqua programs. In addition to Henry Ford, Mishler has performed as PT Barnum, Theodore Roosevelt, Andrew Carnegie, William Lloyd Garrison, Ernie Pyle, William Clark, and Billy Sunday. Chautauqua (shuh-taw-kwa) takes its name from a lake in upstate New York, beginning in 1874 as a training course for Sunday School teachers. In 1878 the Chautauqua movement expanded its philosophy of adult education to include an appreciation for the arts and humanities. By 1904, Chautauqua took to the road as part of the Lyceum movement, bringing lectures and entertainers to towns across America. By 1930, radio, movies, and automobiles had made Chautauqua largely a thing of the past. Reborn as a public humanities program in 1976, today’s Chautauquas feature scholars who take on the persona of celebrated historical figures, educating and entertaining audiences as they bring the past to life again. If you would like to see the entire portrayal, contact the Maryland Humanities Council.

Shi Lei / MENSCHlife interview part 2

Sat, 24 Jul 2010 04:00:13 +0000

Congregation Darchei Noam sponsors Shi Lei of the historic Jewish community of Kaifeng, China on his speaking tour of North America. Cut off from the Jewish world for hundreds of years until it was discovered by a Jesuit priest in 1605 CE, the Kaifeng community remained intact until the 19th century when it disappeared from the Jewish map. Today, this ancient Jewish community is undergoing a remarkable resurgence. Shi Lei is a descendant of one of the original Jewish families, believed to have settled in Kaifeng between 960 and 1127 CE. In this video, Doris Epstein from MENSCHlife interviews Shi Lei at Darchei Noam Synagogue in Toronto. More information: www.kulanu.org Book your Jewish Chinese tour: www.jewishchinatours.com Episodes of MENSCHlife: menschlife.typepad.com

Chautauqua 2006: Paul Robeson (Part 1)

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 03:56:45 +0000

This is a Chautauqua 2006 portrayal of Paul Robeson by actor Marvin Jefferson. Paul Robeson (1898-1976) epitomized the 20th-century Renaissance man. An exceptional athlete, actor, singer, scholar, and author, Robeson was valedictorian at Rutgers University and earned a law degree from Columbia University. He ultimately opted to pursue an acting career, and was especially noted for his rendition of “Ol’ Man River” in the musical Show Boat and for his groundbreaking lead performance in Shakespeare’s Othello. In time, however, Robeson’s social activism eclipsed his career as a performer and his radical political beliefs eroded his mainstream popularity. Marvin Jefferson has an extensive background as a professional actor and since 1997 has portrayed Paul Robeson in every school in the Newark, New Jersey, school district. In 2005, he appeared as Robeson in the Colorado Chautauqua. He taught at Essex County College, the New Jersey Institute of Technology, and the Newark Community School of the Arts, and currently teaches acting at Bloomfield College. Jefferson studied acting at the Mason Gross School of Arts, Rutgers University. Chautauqua (shuh-taw-kwa) takes its name from a lake in upstate New York, beginning in 1874 as a training course for Sunday School teachers. In 1878 the Chautauqua movement expanded its philosophy of adult education to include an appreciation for the arts and humanities. By 1904, Chautauqua took to the road as part of the Lyceum movement, bringing …

The Wedding (Part 3)

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 03:57:15 +0000

The band is lost. The photographer is sick. The dress is too big. The wedding is tomorrow! A group of plucky New Yorkers each gets their big break to work at the wedding. Can they pull it off in time? Starring Karen Sours-Jenkins, Ruth Zhang, Vincent DAbrouze, Larissa Polonsky, Miguel Govea, Xavier Cano, Nelson Pena, Julio Neira, Obaid Kadwani, Vedant Gokhale, Vivian Chu, Scott Sowers. Directed by Katja Esson. For More Information, Visit: www.nyc.gov/LearnEnglish

Learning Chinese’s Greetings: Part One

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 04:02:49 +0000

Learning Chinese’s greetings part one with Jian By Damien Black and Jian Liang

Is Auto Part Outsourcing in Reverse Gear Now?

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 03:59:36 +0000

Given the recent developments in the auto industry, it appears that the big car makers in the US are looking eastwards in search of markets.

The sales of automobiles during the month of June in the US, is close to drop to an annual rate of 12.5 million units. This figure is about 15% less than last year’s stats. Coinciding with these developments, the Big three manufacturers, namely GM, Ford and Chrysler would be exporting goods worth US$ 2.2 billion to China.

Why is China a promising destination?

Not to mention that the Chinese auto industry has it’s own share of troubles, but it is still one of the most happening markets. According to a projection by Mckinsey, at present the country has the highest sales-growth rate for automobiles. Moreover, by 2010 it is expected to attain mammoth proportions and become the second largest market, just behind the USA.

There’s little doubt about the fact that China’s automobile production has been on the rise for years now.

Between the years 2001 to 2005, automobile consumption in the country experienced CAGR of 54.42%. While the consumption showed an increase, the real promise lies in the fact the country still had only 11 automobile units for every 1000, and that’s a much smaller market penetration of vehicles compared to other countries. For instance, in 2007, UK had 373 cars per 1000, US had 478 cars per 1000, Australia 485 had cars per 1000, Japan had 395 cars per 1000 and Italy had 539 per 1000.

On the whole China seems to be a hot spot as far as the automobile industry is concerned. As far as the US is concerned, though there may be some differences between the two countries about investments, but as it is learned the high ranking U.S. and Chinese officials are working to smooth out even those.

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Shi Lei / MENSCHlife interview part 1

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 04:00:03 +0000

Stay in School (Part 3)

Sun, 11 Jul 2010 03:57:54 +0000

High school in New York doesnt make any sense to Mexican newcomer Diego, who wants to get a job and send money home. When Uncle Juan learns Diego has dropped out, he gets busy helping the teenager figure things out. It is Diegos decision to make. What will he do? Starring: Jennica Carmona, Angel Clemente, Alexander Flores, Cliff Samara. Directed by Luis Argueta. For More Information, Visit: www.nyc.gov/LearnEnglish

Chautauqua 2003: Frederick Douglass (Part 2)

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 03:56:51 +0000

Bill Grimmette portrays Frederick Douglass during Chautauqua 2003 on the Germantown campus of Montgomery College. Bill Grimmette portrays Frederick Douglass during Chautauqua 2003 on the Germantown campus of Montgomery College. Bill Grimmette is a living history interpreter, storyteller, actor, and motivational speaker who has performed throughout the United States and abroad. He has researched and performed the characters of Estevanico, Augustus Washington, Benjamin Banneker, Frederick Douglass, and WEB Du Bois, with appearances at the Smithsonian Institutions and on National Public Radio. As an actor, Grimmette has performed at the Kennedy Center, the Shakespeare Theater, and the National Theater of Washington, DC, and on radio, television, and major motion pictures. He has an MA in psychology from the Catholic University of America, and has done post graduate work in education at George Mason University. Grimmette has portrayed WEB Du Bois and Benjamin Banneker at previous Maryland Humanities Council Chautauquas. Chautauqua (shuh-taw-kwa) takes its name from a lake in upstate New York, beginning in 1874 as a training course for Sunday School teachers. In 1878 the Chautauqua movement expanded its philosophy of adult education to include an appreciation for the arts and humanities. By 1904, Chautauqua took to the road as part of the Lyceum movement, bringing lectures and entertainers to towns across America. By 1930, radio, movies, and automobiles had made Chautauqua …