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January 8th 2013
Happy New Year! It's been awhile since I posted, but I've been so busy preparing final exams and review materials for all my classes. It's hard to believe that my time "on the farm" is almost over. It's been an interesting semester to say the least. This past week, I had 10 days off for the New Year. I kind of lucked out with my schedule because most people had to work mid-week, ... read more

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For centuries China stood as a leading civilization, outpacing the rest of the world in the arts and sciences, but in the 19th and early 20th centuries, the country was beset by civil unrest, major famines, military defeats, and foreign occupation. A... ... read more