Lhasa

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In the September of 1949, a radio broadcast was sent out saying that Tibet was a part of China and that anyone who disagreed would “Crack his skull against the mailed fist of the PLA [People’s Liberation Army]” This marked the beginning of a shift in the history of both Tibet and China, where China successfully takes control of Tibet which has lasted until present day. For the past half century, this control has been a hotly debated question, bringing into question whether or not China should…

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There was a time when I doubted myself because I was unsure of the future, questioning whether I want to be a film director or a sound designer. I decided my calling was film directing and nothing else. Ever since then like an endless loop of reruns it kept playing through my head, “Did I make the right decision?” I attended university and decided to major in recording arts; it was my ticket into the film world and pursues what I am passionate about. I minored in journalism to experience…

holding a tight grip on the local internet. Observations have shown that China censors anything featuring maps of certain Chinese sites, various religious beliefs, or protest. For example, “Facebook found itself shut off a few months after the 2008 Lhasa riots, when Tibetans and their supporters used Facebook to broadcast their grievances with Beijing's rule,” with Twitter following shortly after (Fish). Another interesting observation researchers made was that, when regarding posts on Chinese…

The Chinese government has been corrupt for the longest time. Ever since the communist party came into power in 1949. The Chinese government is very different compared to the American government. The Chinese government is very controlling of everything which includes, religion, labor unions, and human rights organizations. Basically the Chinese government does not allow freedom of speech. People who speak out or act out against the government are severely discipline. These acts of defiance are…

“The Dalai Lama is the head monk of Tibetan Buddhism and traditionally has been responsible for the governing of Tibet, until the Chinese government took control in 1959. Before 1959, his official residence was Potala Palace in Lhasa, the capital of Tibet. Tenzin Gyatso is the fourteenth Dalai Lama of Tibetan Buddhism.” (Mclntosh, N. 2016.) After the death of the 13th Dalai Lama, the high Lamas found a boy who they believe to be the 13th Dalai Lama’s re-coronation. Among several…

Understanding A Dog's Lifespan: How Long Can Dogs Live? Most households have considered owning a pet or two. Most of the dogs then were mainly used to help secure the home which is why it was most common to see large breed of dogs. But for the past years, you may have noticed how toy dogs have become extremely popular. Some famous toy dogs which are owned by celebrities have been featured on various television shows and shared how extravagant the lives of these dogs have become. From wearing…

prior to the 28th of October 1788 (Hamilton 1828: 548). After experiencing this disaster the Rajah retreated towards the frontiers of Tibet in order to re-assemble an army, and to solicit assistance from the Deb Rajah of Bhutan and the pontiff Lama of Lhasa (ibid). Gorkhas captured most of the Sikkim territories up to the Teesta river including all of the modern districts of South and West Sikkim as well as Darjeeling. It coincided with the Sino-Gorkha war (1788-1792) (Mullard 2011: 177). The…

the pit bull match up in the Temperament Test? The APBT consistently ranks in the top ten percent year after year for having the best temperament. They rank higher than Golden Retrievers, Border Collies, ( the smartest breed) Grey Hound, Chihuahuas, Lhasa Apsos German Shepherds, Cocker Spaniels, and Dalmatians’ just to name a few. How it possible that APBT can be tested in the same conditions as all other breeds, and rank higher and perform better than most breeds but still be portrayed as…