Friday, March 30, 2007
Intercultural Expert from U.C. Berkeley a Keynote Speaker at HR Conference
In times past, Chinese hopefuls flocked to the gold rush of California, and those who settled in San Francisco dubbed the city “Gold Mountain.� Now the tables have turned: American companies are flocking to the business opportunities of China. Jihong Sanderson, a leading expert in globalization, technology management, and innovation for China, will help companies navigate — and thrive in — the complex cultural waters of China.
Read more: ChinaItalian becomes official language ... of Italy
It's official. The language of Italy is Italian -- but not everyone is happy about it.
While it might seem obvious, the Italian-ness of Italian has only just been enshrined in the constitution, with parliament voting this week to state that: "The Italian language is the official language of the Republic".
The seemingly uncontroversial statement was opposed by 75 members of parliament, including leftists who said it smacked of cultural imperialism and northern separatists who are suspicious of pretty much any diktat from Rome.
Read more: ItalianWord of Day: undulant
undulant \UN-juh-lunt; UN-dyuh-\, adjective:
Resembling waves in form, motion, or occurrence.
Finally he stood and moved to the side of the craft that had edged up to the freighter, his feet planted wide against the undulant rocking and swaying of the current. -- Tom Clancy and Martin Greenberg, Ruthless.com
The undulant landscape looks serene in every direction. -- Frances Mayes, Under The Tuscan Sun