China's big bang

Article Abstract:

Feng Jicai, author and activist, criticized the Chinese government for allowing architects from all over the world to modernize the world's most populous country and fill its cities with skyscrapers that literally erase China's heritage, both physically and psychologically. He led protests over the demolition of old buildings and also wrote a book, 'Rescuing the Old Street', detailing his attempt to halt the destruction of traditional architecture.

China, Construction, Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Scientific Research and Development Services, Engineering Services, Engineering & Architectural Svcs, HEAVY CONSTRUCTION, EX. BUILDING, GENERAL BUILDING CONTRACTORS, Development, Economic Programs-Total Govt, Administration of Economic Programs, Construction industry, Economic aspects, Forecasts and trends, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Economic development, Market trend/market analysis, Political activists, Activists, Social reformers, Reformers, Feng Jicai

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Talk to U.S

Article Abstract:

A new global online video forum enables people from around the world to speak directly to the American people or interview foreigners on their thoughts about the United States. TalktoUS.org, a nonprofit company started by William Brent based in Seattle, encourages people to share their views on various topics like culture, the environment, globalization, health, human rights, peace, poverty, war and their dreams for the future.

United States, On-Line Information Services, Videotex & Teletext, Public affairs, Social aspects, Online services, Online information services, Information services, Online information service, Political/non-profit organization software, Electronic discussion groups, Internet newsgroup

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Auditioning for office

Article Abstract:

The Chicago-based Creative America Project is recruiting and training artists with a goal to teach organizers and candidates how to run for local office using grassroots progressive strategies as a creative person. Kathie de Nobriga, Creative America board member states that artists are a great-underused resource in civic life and their creativity and imagination can be used in the political arena.

California, Personnel administration, Recruiting, Industry hiring, Art industry, Art industries and trade

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