* MOEA rejects plan for DRAM sector, asks for revision Jan 1, 2009
Powerchip vice president and spokesman Eric Tang () yesterday said the MOEAs reaction did not constitute a final rejection ... We have been [asked] by the ministry to discuss the proposal further with our partners and come up with a more comprehensive and revised plan, Tang said by telephone yesterday ... Tang did not say when the revised proposal would be ready. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Hu Pledges China Will Use Peaceful Means to Seek Reunification With Taiwan Dec 31, 2008
By Eugene Tang and Janet Ong. Dec. 31 (Bloomberg) -- Chinese President said his government will pursue peaceful development with Taiwan, in a policy shift that underscores how closer trade ties are changing Chinas attempt to reunite with the self-administered island. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Taiwan Tells Powerchip To Resubmit Proposal For Aid Dec 31, 2008
Powerchip spokesman Eric Tang said the company will hold discussions with its Japanese partner, Elpida Memory Inc. (6665. TO), before it submits a revised proposal. (CNNMoney.com)
Marauders start at 1-1 Dec 31, 2008
Opening with the medley relay, Belmont held its own, with the star team of Kennedy, Tang, Hunsberger, and Brostoff coming in second, less than two seconds behind an Andover team anchored by Nick D Innocenzo, one of the fastest swimmers in the state. Belmont s only win came when sprinter Josh Brostoff sped through the two laps of the 50 freestyle in only 23. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
A new light on the anti-tumor mechanisms of Scutellaria barbata Dec 31, 2008
Reference: Dai ZJ, Wang XJ, Li ZF, Ji ZZ, Ren HT, Tang W, Liu XX, Kang HF, Guan HT, Song LQ. Scutellaria barbate extract induces apoptosis of hepatoma H22 cells via the mitochondrial pathway involving caspase-3. World J Gastroenterol 2008; 14(48): 7321-7328. (EurekAlert!)
Powerchip, Elpida to Devise New Bailout Proposal After Taiwan's Rejection Dec 31, 2008
The previous bailout plans also contained an alliance with to boost Powerchips market share and reduce competition, Tang said last week. To contact the reporter on this story: in Taipei at. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Quake recovery central to Chinese stimulus plan Dec 30, 2008
Tang Qinghua, a young, energetic man with close-cropped hair, said his last job had been selling apartments in Shenzhen, the one-time boomtown across from Hong Kong where property prices have dropped nearly 20 percent over the past year ... "People have no choice here. They have to rebuild. And we're making a contribution, helping them out," Tang said. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
* YEAR in Review ~^U 15: The arts in 2008: (Con)fusion, plot twists and ancient traditions Dec 30, 2008
What was presented instead was an exhibition of 300 works from as far back as the Tang Dynasty that was barely more edifying than wallpaper. Apart from a brief four-paragraph introduction, there were no explanations about the exhibits purpose. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
2008-09 Visual Arts Thematic Exhibition - Imaging Hong Kong Contemporary Photography Dec 27, 2008
Gavin Au Ka Yiu, Chak Kam Man, Chak Wai Leung, Chan Shiu Man, Enoch Cheung, Leo Cheng, Luke Ching, John Choy, Almond Chu, Chu Kwok Ming, Evangelo Costadimas, John Fung, Simon Go, South Ho, Alexis Ip, Alfed Ko, Lai Lon Hin, Lau Ching Ping, Leong Ka Tai, Leung Bor, Lei Jih Sheng, Ivy Ma, Mak Fung, Ng Sai Kit, Bobby Sham, Dustin Shum, So Hing Keung, Gretchen So, Ringo Tang, Claude Tsang Ka Kit, Kith Tsang, Ducky Chi Tak, Galen Tse, Tse Ming Chong, Tse Pak Chai, Simon Wan, Wan Lai Ching, Michael... (AbsoluteArts.com)
TV show latest offbeat tactic for Arizona sheriff Dec 26, 2008
PHOENIX - In Arizona, seeing Joe Arpaio on TV is nothing new. But the self-described "America's toughest sheriff" now has a national platform to pursue lawbreakers that stretches beyond the 5 o'clock news. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
TV show latest offbeat tactic for Arizona sheriff Dec 26, 2008
Updated Friday, December 26, 2008. ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Silk Road journey reveals a romanticized Chinese story Dec 26, 2008
In September, Ed, I, and eleven others, rendezvoused in Xi an, the eastern end of the Silk Road and China s capital in the Tang dynasty (618-907). Modern Xi an reveals little of that glorious period of Chinese history or of the Silk Road, then the major link between Asia and Europe. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
Chronicle Wine Editor2008's most memorable wines Dec 26, 2008
Kevin Kelley, however, doesn't invoke that word much himself but delivers the real thing in his Pinot, with lots of bloody tang and truffly earth, bolstered by almost electric red fruit that speaks to his high-acid preference and his wines' high-toned beauty. 2007 Salwey Estate Dry Pinot Blanc From the long and languorous 2007 vintage in Germany, a returning name from Baden in Rudi Wiest's portfolio made one of the most refined Pinot Blanc's I've had in a long time. (San Francisco Chronicle)
TV show latest offbeat tactic for Arizona sheriff Dec 26, 2008
But the self-described "America's toughest sheriff" now has a national platform to pursue lawbreakers that stretches beyond the 5 o'clock news. The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office, which oversees the state's most populous county, has a starring role in "Smile ... You're Under Arrest!," a new reality show debuting Saturday on Fox Reality Channel. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
MCA branch illegally occupied Dec 26, 2008
Selayang MCA Division chairman Datuk Tang See Hang, who broke the lock Friday, said Heng noticed the change when he came to the premises at about 8pm on Dec 8 ... Tang said he had also referred the incident to the Selayang Municipal Council president Zainal Abidin Azim ... Tang said none of the items within the premises was missing but the pictures on the walls had been replaced with pictures of activities conducted by the trespassers. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
TV show latest offbeat tactic for Arizona sheriff Dec 26, 2008
By TERRY TANG Friday, December 26, 2008 3:45 PM CST PHOENIX - In Arizona, seeing Joe Arpaio on TV is nothing new. But the self-described "America's toughest sheriff" now has a national platform to pursue lawbreakers that stretches beyond the 5 o'clock news. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Priceless antiques on display at Shenzhen Museum Dec 26, 2008
The exhibition, the largest of its kind organized by the National Museum of China outside Beijing, presents artifacts from ancient China from the Neolithic Age to the Tang Dynasty (618-907). The artifacts are a side exhibit of the museums newly opened zone that documents Chinas reform and opening up, which includes 1,000 exhibits, 1,200 photos and 120 historic documents relating the full story of Shenzhen. (Xinhuanet, China)
The blind man who can 'see' - and how he shows that humans really ... Dec 26, 2008
Anyone who claims they know how the brain works, or exactly what is going on when our eyes view a splash of red, or our noses scent a whiff of coffee, or our tastebuds pick up on a tang of brine, is simply deluded or lying ... In contrast, even the merest hint of the smell of the school's polished parquet floors, or of the heady tang of boiled cabbage from the school dinner kitchens, will be enough to bring all the childhood memories flooding back. (Daily Mail)
China unveils 'biggest Santa' Dec 25, 2008
But sculptor Tang Guangjun said unseasonably warm temperatures and hazardous conditions had made it very difficult to carve the figure, which centres on an enormous face of Father Christmas, complete with flowing beard and hat. An estimated 800,000 tourists from around China are expected to visit the festival, which traditionally runs from mid-December to early February. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
News Scan Briefs: Sounds Like Thunder Dec 25, 2008
Control of Dynasties In the late ninth century a disastrous harvest precipitated by drought brought famine to China, ultimately ending the three-century rule of the Tang Dynasty ... It shows that the vital rains of the Asian monsoon weakened at the time of the downfalls of the Tang, Yuan and Ming dynasties over the past 1,810 years ... Participants were shown images of large rectangles or squares that each consisted of smaller rectangles or squares. (Scientific American)
China builds world's largest ice Santa Dec 25, 2008
Its huge size and unseasonably warm temperatures have made the job especially challenging, said Tang Guangjun, one of the sculptors. "It is even bigger and higher than last year's, and more difficult. The weather swings between warm and cold, so it becomes very wet and slippery on the ice. It is very dangerous for us," he told Reuters Television. (India Times)
"Peony Pavilion" to hit TV screens Dec 25, 2008
"The Peony Pavilion", a masterpiece by famed playwright Tang Xianzu of the Ming dynasty (1368-1644), has traditionally been performed as a Kunqu Opera ... "There are a couple of links between the two opera genres. We believe that Yueju Opera with its tender and feminine feelings is well suited to convey the romantic soul of Tang's masterpiece." ... "Tang's work is characterized by multi-faceted charm," says Hua Wenyi, the art director. (Xinhuanet, China)
Souk in the City Dec 23, 2008
The vegetable couscous has nicely separated grains, a preserved lemon tang to it and a good amount of vegetables. However, it is dry. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
New Insights Into Autism, Obsessive Behavior: Decreased Levels Of Binding Gene Affect Memory And Behavior Dec 23, 2008
Others who took part in this research include Charles A. Hoeffer, Wei Tang, Helen Wong, Arturo Santillan, Richard J. Patterson, Luis A. Martinez, Maria V. Tejada-Simon, Richard Paylor and Eric Klann (now of New York University and another senior author of the report). Funding for this work came from the National Institutes of Health and the Baylor College of Medicine Mental Retardation and Developmental Disorders Research Center. (Science Daily)
Crashes kill two Casper residents (1485) Dec 23, 2008
anonmous wrote on Dec 22, 2008 2:36 PM:" Love n miss u Zate!!! Your alwayz in our hearts!! We love n miss u verry much!! Im so sorry its 2 late... I wish u would have learned.. u been there... done this.. and now its 2 late!! Im soo happy u did not have 2 die alone!! Im glad your mother was there 2 gide u through!!! I hope your ok!! N I hope u dont think we will ever 4 get u... u were a one of a kind... they never be no one like u!!! I remember what u loved most about life and that was music...... (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
E. coli engineered to produce important class of antibiotic, anti-cancer drugs Dec 23, 2008
To achieve the successful synthesis of the aromatic polyketides, the UCLA research team which included principal investigator Yi Tang, an associate professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering, and graduate students Wenjun Zhang and Yanran Li first dissected a polyketide synthase enzyme from a rice plant fungus, then reassembled it and transferred it into the E. coli bacterium ... "This is a key advance in the field of natural product biosynthesis," said Tang of the research, which... (EurekAlert!)
Whether soulful or spirited, Lori McKenna is in fine form Dec 22, 2008
McKenna's voice, bristling with tang and twang that was much more rural country than college-town coffeehouse, was like an open hand: trusting and nakedly exposed; a lined palm of ridges and peaks; softly calloused from years of hard work and harder-won freedoms. Thus, plangent selections like "Make Every Word Hurt" and "Your Next Lover" felt, as much as sounded, almost regal in their sorrowful strength and humanity. (Boston Globe)
Final rankings add 15 more to Masters field Dec 22, 2008
of Northern Ireland tied for third at the South African Open and will move up to No. 39, while Lin Wen-Tang of Taiwan tied for sixth in the Volvo Masters on the Asian Tour and will be No. 49 ... The 15 players not otherwise eligible except for their top-50 ranking were , , , , , , , , , McIlroy, , Sterne, , Tang and. (ESPN -- Golf)
A tradition that binds Dec 22, 2008
It was always a joyous affair with everyone sitting at the table making the tang yuan (glutinous rice balls) together ... Close knit: The family enjoying a bowl of tang yuan together ... There are ready made tang yuan available in the supermarket but I prefer to make them myself. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
* We cant rely on students to monitor government Dec 22, 2008
I agree with Tang Chih-chieh (), a research fellow at the Institute of Sociology of Academia Sinica, who said the movement was spring training not only for domestic student movements, but also for the future generation of Taiwanese leaders. The strategy of solely relying on substantial resources of political parties or such empty slogans as Love Taiwan will likely soon be phased out as the new generation demands the vision, creativity and tolerance required to lead Taiwan into the... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
MAC Lady Cardinals double up Meramec Dec 22, 2008
Meramec - Savage 16, Berry 10, Doss 8, Spivey 6, Tang 4, Abernathy 2, Whitehurst 1. 3-point FG - Savage 3, Tang, Spivey. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Mediocre pop masquerading as jazz Dec 22, 2008
What all of this boils down to is that the difference between jazz and fusion (and everything else of that vein) is not a matter of apples and oranges, but rather the difference between a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice and something produced from a packet of Nutri Sari or Tang. Even the smallest child can tell that Nutri Sari is not orange juice, not by any leap of the imagination. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Traditional festive dishes get a make-over Dec 21, 2008
GEORGE TOWN: Three neighbours in Island Glades decided to upgrade the Winter Solstice tradition by trying something different Teochew-style salted Tang Yuen (kiam ee) and the soya bean Tang Yuen ... I used soya bean curd to make the moon and replaced the traditional ginger flavoured sauce with soya bean drink, she said as she rolled the dough into Tang Yuen of bite-sized portions with her palms ... Nowadays people are going for Tang Yuen of other tastes instead of the traditional sweet ones... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
China blocks access to sister site of IHT Dec 20, 2008
The Chinese authorities have begun blocking access from mainland China to the Web site of The New York Times even while lifting some of the restrictions they had recently imposed on the Web sites of other media outlets (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Job fair for Target attracts large crowd Dec 20, 2008
Jennifer Tang, 24, was hired last summer after graduating from the University of Hawai'i, and trained in Oregon before helping open a new store in Wasilla, Alaska. Tang, who returned to Hawai'i in October, will be the executive team leader for guest experience at the Kapolei store. (Honolulu Advertiser)
* Zoo opens hall without pandas Dec 19, 2008
In related news, Tang Cheng-juei (e), director of the Kaohsiung City Scenic Area Administration, said on Wednesday that the city was preparing to import two white tigers from China to be placed in the Shoushan Zoo in June. The rare animals are a gift from Guangzhous Xiangjiang Safari Park to promote friendship between the two cities, Tang said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* [BUSINESS BRIEF ] Dec 19, 2008
A survey by the firm found that Taiwan has the second-largest population of high net worth, lagging only behind China, company general manager Tom Tang () told a launch ceremony. He didnt give an exact figure but said that the company was committed to the local market after allocating initial capital of NT$200 million (US$6 million) here, four times the statutory amount required. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Editors Notes: Latkes, lots and lots of latkes Dec 19, 2008
We were also stunned to learn that Tang was a key ingredient. If it s good enough for the astronauts, it s good enough for nana. (Pembroke Mariner, MA)
* Public TV suffering as legislators grab spoils Dec 19, 2008
By Tang Shih-che and Jian Miao-ju hAp Saturday, Dec 20, 2008, Page 8 ... Tang Shih-che is an associate professor and Jian Miao-ju is an assistant professor at the Department of Communications and Graduate Institute of Telecommunications at National Chung Cheng University. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
* COA denies bird flu outbreak, cover-up Dec 18, 2008
PHOTO: TANG SHIH-MING, TAIPEI TIMES. The Council of Agriculture (COA) yesterday denied newspaper allegations that it had covered up an outbreak of bird flu. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Silk Road journey reveals a romanticized Chinese story Dec 18, 2008
In September, Ed, I, and eleven others, rendezvoused in Xi an, the eastern end of the Silk Road and China s capital in the Tang dynasty (618-907). Modern Xi an reveals little of that glorious period of Chinese history or of the Silk Road, then the major link between Asia and Europe. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
The world's coolest hotels Dec 18, 2008
"People don't want something too lavish," says Syl Tang, chief executive of HipGuide, which tracks trends in fashion and travel ... Tang says that regions like Asia and Mexico have had green hotels for years, but now, as Western consumers grow more and more concerned about the environmentor as it gets cooler to become soluxury lodges are following suit. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Perfection on a platter Dec 18, 2008
Sweet with some tang. The ripe edges and a firm, pale interior melt in. (Globe and Mail)
'Eye to the East': CMA exhibit reveals culture of the ancient Chinese Dec 18, 2008
8,000 to 2,000 B.C.) to ceramics, vessels, tomb figures and Buddhist sculpture from the Golden Age of China, the Tang dynasty (618 to 907) ... A highlight of the exhibition is a very rare terracotta figure of the Maitreya -- Buddha of the future -- from the seventh-century Sui/Early Tang Dynasty ... A highlight of the exhibition "Eye to the East: The Turner Collection of Chinese Art" is a very rare terracotta figure of the Maitreya - Buddha of the future - from the seventh-century Sui/Early Tang... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Free and cheap in Phoenix Dec 17, 2008
Phoenix on a budget: New rail line, hikes, golf. Associated Press Writer. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
`Farewell My Concubine' Director Mixes Love, Unrest in New Movie: Review Dec 17, 2008
Review by Eugene Tang ... To contact the reporter on this story: Eugene Tang in Beijing on. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
China to Lower Taxes, Ease Rules on Home Sales to Support Property Market Dec 17, 2008
By Eugene Tang and Luo Jun. Dec. 17 (Bloomberg) -- Chinas government plans to lower taxes and reduce the lockup period for home sales to stem a decline in the nations property market. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Pancreatic Cancer May Have a New Foe Dec 17, 2008
"By attacking the SIAH-based protein-degrading machinery, we block tumor formation in one of the most aggressive human cancers cells known," Mayo researcher Amy Tang said in a news release issued by the conference organizers ... Tang said study should follow into whether SIAH inhibition can treat pancreatic cancer in humans. (MEDLINEplus)
• Cup of cheer: Recipes Dec 17, 2008
2 cups orange-flavored powdered drink, such as Tang. 1/2 cup powdered lemonade mix. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Refugee children HSC high achievers Dec 17, 2008
In Cabramatta, in the room he shares with his younger brother, Vanno Tang was celebrating his HSC. He had a near-perfect score in the hardest two maths courses and topped NSW in Khmer. "I didn't study much but in the last few days I did a lot," he said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Man sentenced in vicious killing in Sunset Dec 16, 2008
Chad Dias, 23, was found guilty in August of first-degree murder and attempted murder for the attack on March 1, 2005, that left 22-year-old Christine Chan of Daly City dead and her boyfriend, George Tang, then 22, seriously wounded. Tang intended to sell marijuana to Dias, prosecutors said ... Prosecutors argued that Dias and another man planned all along to rob Tang when the deal for 2 pounds of marijuana took place at 18th Avenue and Ortega Street. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Key Step In Maturation Pathway Of Telomerase Identified Dec 16, 2008
Weng Tang, a Predoctoral Researcher in the Baumann Lab, also contributed to the paper. Journal reference. (Science Daily)
Old man shoots Senegal crowd singing about Angry Old Men Dec 16, 2008
Police say the gunman warned fans to stop singing "Pa' Tang Xol" (Angry Old Men) by popular Senegalese artist Baaba Mal before opening fire. Five people were taken to hospital and two were seriously injured, say police. (BBC News -- Africa)
Taiwan, China Restart Direct Shipping, Air Links as Relationship Improves Dec 15, 2008
By Yu-huay Sun and Eugene Tang ... To contact the reporters on the story: in Taipei Eugene Tang in Beijing at. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Judge blocks welfare cuts Dec 15, 2008
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Is Don Trent the biggest snake-oil salesman around or the next Tommy Bartlett. (Yahoo News -- Welfare Reform)
Mourning the Lost Cookies of Yesteryear Dec 15, 2008
I'd never use the stuff to make a cup of coffee, but I've found that it adds a bizarrely compelling coffee-salt tang to cookies. Dorie, you've written previously about how much salt we use in baked goods these daysa trend that's made sweets a whole lot more interesting, I think. (Slate)
Blocking molecular pathway with whimsical name possible therapeutic target for pancreatic cancer Dec 15, 2008
The "Seven-In-Absentia-Homolog" (SIAH) protein seems to work as a check and balance mechanism in the K-RAS pathway by chewing up and turning off the excessive growth-promoting proteins produced by the hyperactive, mutated form of the gene, says Amy Tang whose Mayo lab conducted the research ... By inhibiting SIAH function, Tang and her colleagues were able to completely abolish both tumorigenesis and metastasis of human pancreatic cancer cells that were growing in "nude" mice that have immune... (EurekAlert!)
Moms decry child-care aid cuts Dec 14, 2008
Music: Heiruspecs, Wu Tang Clan, KDWB Jingle Ball. Subscribe. (Yahoo News -- Child Welfare)
BOC Hong Kong Profit Warning May Signal Worsening Outlook for City's Banks Dec 13, 2008
Everyone knows banks' earnings are going to look bad, but what bothers the market most is that nobody knows when all this is going to come to an end,'' Tang said ... You would want to stay away from local banks,'' Tang from Redford Securities said. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
The Chronicle Wine Selections: Grower Champagne Dec 13, 2008
Rating: TWO STARS NV Michel Turgy Reserve Selection Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut ($47) Opens with sachet, bread dough and tangerine on the nose, but also some overt sugary notes and robust, ripe, almost tropical, flavors ... Freshly salty, with hazelnut and a chive tang, plus citrus and apple ... Lifted, tangy and lean, with an impressive mineral core. (San Francisco Chronicle)
American Custom Gunmakers Proudly Presents ACGG #24 "The Special Hornet" - .22 Hornet Winchester Low Wall Dec 13, 2008
Action work included annealing, draw filing, polishing and re-shaping of major components, including bending the lower tang ... Engraver Jerome Glimm complemented the project with subdued and tasteful scroll covering the receiver, finger lever, lower tang and accent areas ... Knickmeyer, by precisely forging different alloys, artistically crafted Damascus steel with a pattern of hornets within rectangular borders. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Tributes, tears for Alatas continue to come Dec 13, 2008
Last respects were also paid by former Chinese vice premier Qian Qichen, former state councilor Tang Jiaxun and Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi. They sent condolences to Alatas' family and Indonesian Foreign Minister Hassan Wirayuda. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia)
Michelin-Listed Noodle Restaurant Offers 13 Cent Meal as Recession Bites Dec 12, 2008
To contact the reporter on this story: Theresa Tang in Hong Kong at. Last Updated: December 11, 2008 22:00 EST. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
InfoSpec implicated in scam Dec 12, 2008
"Cindy Chan, David Au and Cara Tang all know that several clients of InfoSpec are using the zapper programs to evade payment of income tax and GST," investigators say in the search warrant documents. "David Au regularly sends e-mails to Cindy Chan to report on his activities and therefore she knows that he is marketing and selling the zapper programs," the affidavit states. (Richmond News)
SCIENCE FIGHT: NASA becomes transition problem for Obama... Dec 12, 2008
By the way, NASA is important to the general economy (it's not 'just tang') and to the study of the earth. Posted by: B. Lowrey. (The Drudge Report)
