The Chicago Tribune ran an article about Chinese investors buying high end golf courses in the Western United States. Got me to thinking that maybe the two golf courses in Lakewood–one owned by the taxpayers, the other privately owned–might think … Continue reading
For the second time today, the U.S. Attorney’s Office has taken action concerning illegalities on the part of Chinese business. First, there were indictments against Chicagoans, Germans and Chinese for illegally importing Chinese honey. Now, a plea agreement has been … Continue reading
I have such mixed emotions on this issue. On the one hand, I have seen the hope in the eyes of a late 20-something mother leading her children with husband bringing up the rear to a meeting in the First … Continue reading
Yesterday, I put up links to the Daily Herald’s and Courier News’ articles on the arrests in Crystal Lake at East West Healing Touch on Pyott Road. An observant reader notes that I missed the article that was in the … Continue reading
The American Council of Young Political Leaders (ACYPL) exchange delegation from China finished their tour of the Apple Creek Estates town homes and I convinced them they would not be late for their train, even if we went to see … Continue reading
The model homes of Kirk Homes in Woodstock were absolutely the most memorable part of the American Council of Young Political Leaders-sponsor visit by the young Chinese political leaders. A living room was up for examination next. I believe by … Continue reading
This is third portion of an overdue story about a Chinese delegation of young political leaders who visited McHenry County three years ago, way back in June of 2007. The trip was sponsored by the American Council of Young Political … Continue reading
At the end of June, 2007, I had the opportunity to host young political leaders from China. It was an exchange trip sponsored by the American Council of Young Political Leaders. Back in the fall of 1976, I had an … Continue reading
A couple of years ago I had to go to the McHenry County Health Department for a flu shot. Standing the long line in front of me was the Sheriff’s Department employee who ran the jail. We got to talking. … Continue reading
Under my June 4th article about the Chinese buying Government Motors’ Hummer division, appeared this comment from regular reader Rursus: My comment: “ Surely I cannot be the only person who has thought that the Chinese might want to buy … Continue reading
Surely I cannot be the only person who has thought that the Chinese might want to buy the Hummer division of GM for future military purposes. I wonder if research and development will be stripped of possible improvements before the … Continue reading
