Monday, September 07, 2026

Chinese historical movie--Red Cliff--Only Chinese can make this kind of high budget movie now.

https://archive.org/details/red-cliff-part-01
So can India.

Major defense contractor files for ch 11 bankruptcy--

https://www.aol.com/articles/u-defense-contractor-files-chapter-205045000.html

Best countries to retire in--but you need the money--

https://www.travelandleisure.com/best-country-for-quality-of-life-in-retirement-2025-11825148

Deng Pufang

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What happened to Deng Xiaoping’s Eldest Son
Deng Xiaoping’s eldest son, Deng Pufang, was born in 1944 during the Anti-Japanese War 資訊咖資訊咖. He was a high-achieving student, admitted in 1962 to the Department of Nuclear Physics at Peking University with a score of 90 頭條匯頭條匯.
The Accident That Changed His Life
In 1968, during the Cultural Revolution, Deng Pufang was under political pressure and criticism. On a night when he was physically and mentally exhausted, he jumped from the third floor of a Peking University dormitory 資訊咖資訊咖+1. The fall caused severe spinal damage and lifelong paralysis 資訊咖資訊咖.
According to accounts, an ordinary worker intervened at the critical moment and saved him from death 頭條匯頭條匯. This rescue was notable because Deng Pufang was the son of a prominent political leader, and the incident occurred in a politically turbulent period.
Life After the Accident
After the accident, Deng Pufang’s life was permanently altered. He faced a difficult choice between despair and starting anew 資訊咖資訊咖. Despite his disability, he devoted the rest of his life to a single passion — painting — and became known for his dedication to this art form 資訊咖資訊咖.
Summary
In short, Deng Pufang’s fate was shaped by a tragic accident in 1968 that left him paralyzed for life, but he went on to live a meaningful life focused on his artistic pursuits 資訊咖資訊咖+1.
Answer: Deng Pufang, Deng Xiaoping’s eldest son, suffered a fatal spinal injury after falling from a Peking University dormitory in 1968, which left him permanently disabled, but he later dedicated his life to painting 資訊咖資訊咖+1.

I watched again Farewell my Concubine--when I first watched it in the 1980s, in a cinema--

I understood it not at all.
You can find it by Googling Farewell my Concubine--be warned it's a wrenching experience even if you know the opera is based on Chinese history and you know about the Cultural Revolution.
I think it's also about gender identification and homophobia.
I thought it would end like La Boheme,with one word, and I was right.
In about 2000 I interviewed Nien Cheng, author of Life and Death in Shanghai.
Her daughter was pushed out of a window by the Red Guards and died.
Deng Xioping's elded son jumped from a third floor window and was severely paralysed.
I also highly recommend Nien Cheng's book.
I asked her if she went back to China.
She said if her daughter had lived, she might have.
I can completely understand her.
I am currently reading Linda Javin's The Shortest History of China which gives it to you in a nutshell--from the paleolithic to Xi Jinping.
From watching so much Chinese (historical)drama such as The Qin Dynasty Epic and the series about Lui Bang I now have a better long view.
I started in Burma reading Edgar Snow's Red Star over China.
I wish you well, tomorrow is Labor Day.
Copyright Kyi May Kaung
9-6-2026

Saturday, September 05, 2026

I just love this documentary--How our planet was formed.

https://www.google.com/search?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DuHUTbq-j0UU&sca_esv=18b1971264c4b872&sxsrf=APpeQnu0az-DV3bILh5Y5cfMCyfjvYwTjQ%3A1788657376441&source=hp&ei=4L6cap-kGbuv5NoPkq6OqQ0&iflsig=ABILxe8AAAAAapzM8O-bpUZ1lC9FRe4RTnDXN9PobJWf&ved=0ahUKEwiflK_849iWAxW7F1kFHRKXI9UQ4dUDCC0&uact=5&oq=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DuHUTbq-j0UU&gs_lp=Egdnd3Mtd2l6IitodHRwczovL3d3dy55b3V0dWJlLmNvbS93YXRjaD92PXVIVVRicS1qMFVVSK4RUABYAHAAeACQAQCYAWOgAWOqAQExuAEDyAEA-AEC-AEBmAIAoAIAmAMAkgcAoAc9sgcAuAcAwgcAyAcAgAgB&sclient=gws-wiz#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:1a795299,vid:pN7VQas4OgQ,st:0

Native aboriginal art--

https://katu.com/news/local/portland-art-museum-to-host-largest-north-american-exhibition-of-indigenous-australian-art-oregon-international-art-exhibit-debut-emily-kam-kngwarray-culture-the-stars-we-do-not-see-native-strait-islander-torres-aboriginal-gallery-of-victoria

Julius Caesar wiki

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julius_Caesar

Assn of Charlie Kirk wiki--see chart--most carried out by R wing perpetrators.t

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assassination_of_Charlie_Kirk

List--people fired during 1.0

AI OverviewPresident Donald Trump fired several high-profile officials and cabinet members during his first term (Trump 1.0). [1] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_dismissals_and_resignations_in_the_first_Trump_administration), [2] (https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2017/07/25/heres-a-list-of-people-trump-has-fired-or-threatened-to-fire/)Notable Firings in Trump's First TermSally Yates: Acting Attorney General, fired in January 2017 after refusing to defend the administration's travel ban.Preet Bharara: U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, dismissed in March 2017 after refusing to resign.James Comey: FBI Director, dismissed in May 2017.Michael Flynn: National Security Advisor, forced to resign/ousted in February 2017 over contacts with Russia.Reince Priebus: White House Chief of Staff, dismissed/replaced in July 2017.Anthony Scaramucci: White House Communications Director, fired in July 2017 after serving just 11 days.Steve Bannon: Chief Strategist, removed in August 2017.Rex Tillerson: Secretary of State, fired by tweet in March 2018.H.R. McMaster: National Security Advisor, replaced in March 2018.David Shulkin: Secretary of Veterans Affairs, ousted in March 2018.Jeff Sessions: Attorney General, fired in November 2018 following persistent public friction.John Bolton: National Security Advisor, departed in September 2019 after a falling out over foreign policy.Mark Esper: Secretary of Defense, fired in November 2020 shortly after the presidential election. [1] (https://abcnews.com/Politics/trumps-growing-list-high-profile-firings/story?id=47423404), [2] (https://www.vice.com/en/article/everyone-trump-has-fired-or-has-quit-the-white-house/), [3] (https://www.ibtimes.com/incomplete-list-everyone-donald-trump-has-fired-president-2536823), [4] (https://www.cnn.com/interactive/2017/08/politics/trump-admin-departures-trnd/), [5] (https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2017/07/25/heres-a-list-of-people-trump-has-fired-or-threatened-to-fire/), [6] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_dismissals_and_resignations_in_the_first_Trump_administration)For a complete chronological overview of departures and dismissals, consult the List of dismissals and resignations in the first Trump administration. [1] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_dismissals_and_resignations_in_the_first_Trump_administration)Wikipedia
AI OverviewPresident Donald Trump has removed, fired, or overseen the departure of hundreds of political appointees, cabinet members, high-ranking military leaders, and independent watchdogs across his administrations, as detailed by People and CBS News. [1] (https://www.cbsnews.com/news/military-leaders-fired-forced-out-resigned-hegseth-defense-secretary-trump-pentagon/), [2] (https://people.com/second-trump-administration-departures-11955079)High-Profile Cabinet & Administration Departures (Second Term)Pam Bondi: U.S. Attorney General (dismissed/departed amid friction over the Justice Department)Kristi Noem: Secretary of the Department of Homeland SecurityLori Chavez-DeRemer: Secretary of LaborTulsi Gabbard: Director of National IntelligenceKaroline Leavitt: White House Press Secretary (departed in late August 2026)Elon Musk: Special Advisor leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiative (departed mid-2025) [1] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QINFI3aDkSc&t=22), [2] (https://www.facebook.com/Channel4News/videos/donald-trump-has-fired-us-attorney-general-pam-bondiin-his-truth-social-post-he-/2031899857388003/), [3] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1JrBXnE450&vl=en-US), [4] (https://people.com/second-trump-administration-departures-11955079)Independent Agencies & WatchdogsThomas Hicks, Benjamin Hovland, and Christy McCormick: All three remaining members of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) fired in July 2026. [1] (https://www.votebeat.org/national/2026/07/09/trump-fires-election-assistance-commission-members-hicks-hovland-mccormick/)At least 17 to 56+ independent watchdogs and inspectors general: Fired across various federal agencies since the start of the second term in early 2025. [1] (https://www.citizensforethics.org/reports-investigations/crew-reports/tracking-trumps-unprecedented-often-illegal-firings-of-political-appointees-and-watchdogs/), [2] (https://abcnews.com/Politics/trump-fires-17-independent-watchdogs-multiple-agencies-late/story?id=118097873)Ellen Weintraub: Chair of the Democratic Federal Elections Committee. [1] (https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g3yk3m3z4o)Gwynne Wilcox: Member of the National Labor Relations Board. [1] (https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g3yk3m3z4o)Military and Defense LeadershipAt least 20 generals, admirals, and civilian defense leaders: Fired, forced out, or abruptly departed under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during the second administration, including top-ranking officers across the Army, Navy, and Air Force. [1] (https://www.cbsnews.com/news/military-leaders-fired-forced-out-resigned-hegseth-defense-secretary-trump-pentagon/)(Note: Compiling an exhaustive list of every single political appointee, career prosecutor, and staffer dismissed across both of Trump's terms totals well into the hundreds or thousands when accounting for broad federal workforce reductions and agency restructurings.)Citizens for Responsibi

Old--4 female cabinet ministers out.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/tulsi-gabbard-steps-down-as-trump-s-intelligence-director/vi-AA2436fG?ocid=BingNewsSerp

Ice Barbie deports--

https://www.thedailybeast.com/cuban-man-roberto-mosquera-deported-to-africa-revealed-as-super-trump-loyalist/
AI OverviewJay Clayton is the current United States Director of National Intelligence, having been sworn into office on August 3, 2026. [1] (https://www.odni.gov/leadership/)Role and BackgroundPosition: Head of the U.S. Intelligence Community and principal intelligence adviser to the president. [1] (https://www.odni.gov/leadership/)Appointment: Nominated by President Donald Trump and confirmed by the Senate in July 2026. [1] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Director_of_National_Intelligence)Previous Experience: Served as the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York and Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). [1] (https://www.odni.gov/14064/pr-12-26/)Predecessor: Succeeded acting director Bill Pulte, who briefly filled the role following the resignation of Tulsi Gabbard. You can review official updates and organizational details at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. [1] (https://www.wtvm.com/2026/07/29/senate-confirms-jay-clayton-new-dni/), [2] (https://www.odni.gov/leadership/)If you'd like, I can provide:A full list of previous Directors of National IntelligenceMore details on the confirmation process for the role

DEA wiki

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drug_Enforcement_Administration

Khun Za wiki

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khun_Sa

Where the perfect couple will live--

https://www.aol.com/articles/taylor-swift-reportedly-frustrated-honeymoon-131100000.html