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North Korean threats ‘very concerning,’ says Gibson

Hank Gross — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 11:44:53 +0000

WASHINGTON – Threats of attack by North Korea on the US and its allies is “very concerning” to Congressman Christopher Gibson (R-NY19).

The House member said on Wednesday that the administration in Washington is taking the “proper steps” in preparation of any action by the North Koreans.

4/3/13 - Panel

Ray Graf — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 13:00:00 +0000

Today's panelists are WAMC’s Alan Chartock, WAMC’s Morning Edition Host, David Guistina, and Associate Editor of The Times Union – Mike Spain. Ray Graf moderates.

This morning our discussion topics include:

State Senator Malcolm Smith corruption case
Gun Control Reform, President Obama is in CO today, CT next week
Gallup Poll shows The Capital Region is among the least religious regions in the nation
China Smog Linked to 1.2 Million Premature Deaths

Classical Music According to Yehuda #108

Alan Chartock — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 16:50:00 +0000

In this week’s Classical Music According to Yehuda, Dr. Alan Chartock and Yehuda Hanani discuss a recent trip Yehuda made to China and how art can be restricted there.

They also hear a movement from Shosatakovich’s Trio Number 2 in E minor, Opus 67.

Outsourced: Employee Sends Own Job To China; Surfs Web

Bill Chappell — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:00:00 +0000

What began as a company's suspicion that its infrastructure was being hacked turned into a case of a worker outsourcing his own job to a Chinese consulting firm, according to reports that cite an investigation by Verizon's security team.

The Book Show #1270 - Da Chen

Joe Donahue — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 20:06:00 +0000

Da Chen’s debut novel, Brothers - set during the Chinese cultural revolution - received tremendous praise for its insight into the period.

Herbert London: Tokyo's Military Options

Herbert London — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 16:12:21 +0000

Tokyo policy makers have been engaged in diplomatic overdrive in an effort to resolve a territorial dispute with Russia over four southern islands in the Kuril Island chain. This dispute has stunted bilateral relations for six decades.

Unearthed at The Clark - Ancient China in Williamstown

Sarah LaDuke — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 15:35:00 +0000

Over the last several decades, archaeological discoveries across northern China have brought to light unexpected works of historical significance and extraordinary beauty.

The exhibition Unearthed: Recent Archaeological Discoveries from Northern China will be on view at The Clark in Williamstown, MA through October 21.

Christopher Buckley

Joe Donahue — Wed, 23 May 2012 14:01:22 +0000

Washington Irving and Thurber Prize winning author, Christopher Buckley, has a new book called They Eat Puppies, Don't They?: A Novel.

Herbert London: The Chinese Strategic Vision

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 15:26:31 +0000

It has been widely reported that the Chinese government is providing loans and outright grants to Latin American and African nations for the construction of schools, clinics, power plants, and even soccer stadiums. The Chinese have flexed their economic prowess across the globe generating approval in many quarters and raised eyebrows and concerns in some diplomatic circles.