China’s Resources and Economy Growth Highlight
A Mini Page on China outlines its second largest world economy behind the United States. It notes a 1.3 billion population, urban work shifts, population aging projections, factory jobs with low wages, rising per capita income over 25 years, and historic silk and cotton industries as key national resources.
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Banana Coconut Sundae Delight
A simple dessert recipe serves two. Melt butter with brown sugar and vanilla, then stir in coconut and sliced bananas until coated. Top with sliced almonds if desired and serve over vanilla ice cream with adult supervision.
Dante Basco roots in San Francisco break dancing to acting fame
Dante Basco voice Jake Long in American Dragon. He grew up in San Francisco with brothers forming The Street Freaks. At 16 he acted in Hook and later joined TV series Touched by an Angel and Hangin With Mr Cooper. He now lives in Los Angeles writing and reading poetry publicly.
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Street Freaks
Touched By An Angel
Mr Cooper
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Mini Guide to Olympic Martial Arts in Beijing
The Beijing 2008 Games run August 8 to 24. Judo and taekwondo feature 500 plus competitors. Judo, the gentle way, has seven weight classes and two bronze medals per event, with roots from 1932 and 1964 Tokyo as full medals. Taekwondo, the way of kicking and striking, originated in Korea, debuted as a medal sport in 2000 Sydney, and includes four weight classes for both men and women.
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Lance Berkman
Waco
Texas
Houston Astros
Berkman
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China
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Seoul
China leads in hydroelectric power and natural resources
China has the world’s largest hydroelectric potential with rivers from the Himalayas and the Yangtze canyon damming. The Three Gorges Dam will supply about ten percent of electricity but displaces hundreds of thousands, destroys farmland, and raises pollution and habitat concerns. China also holds rich mineral reserves and dominates steel production, while hosting diverse wildlife, including the endangered giant panda and Siberian tiger, amid habitat loss and pollution.
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Three Gorges
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Shanghai
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