Zhu Xi was born 893 years ago, a revolutionary Confucian Scholar of the Song Dynasty. His shift of emphasis from the I Ching towards the Four Books reshaped Chinese worldview, which was not an easy task. His perspectives and commentaries formed the basis of the Chinese civil service examination from his time to 1905. READ more about this great thinker… (1130).Zhu Xi – pub domainZhu Xi believed that everything is created by the union of qi (or vital force, or physical, material) and li (or rational principle, or law). Taiji is the source and summation of li, which means the Supreme Ultimate. Qi and li work together in mutual dependency. All creatures in the universe are mutually aspective. These two aspects manifest themselves in the creations of substantial entities. When their activity is waning (slow or contractive), that is yin energy mode. When their activity is waning, it is called the yin mode.
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The film was nominated 11 times for Oscars and won 10. It is the record holder of the most Oscars for a film musical. The film’s music featured new arrangements of Leonard Bernstein original songs with lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. These included the classics, Something’s Coming and America, as well as I Feel Pretty and Somewhere. Watch the energetic trailer… (1961).[Embedded content]Reggie Jackson, a Yankees player, hit three consecutive home runs on this day, 1977, each one on the first pitch. He was nicknamed Mr. October” is a record-breaking clutch hitting postseason. In 27 World Series matches, Jackson hit 10 home runs, including a record-breaking 5 during the 1977 Series (4 consecutive homers in 2 games against four different Dodger pitching staffs), and 24 RBI with a.357 average. Reggie Jackson was an American League All-Star during 14 seasons and helped the Yankees win 2 World Series titles. Today marks 69 years since the first transistor radio, sold by Texas Instruments & Regency Division, I.D.E.A. Photo of the Regency TR-1 taken by Gregory F. Maxwell under GDFL license. Instead of the large vacuum tubes used in previous radios, this small portable receiver uses transistor-based electronic circuitry that requires far less power. The Regency TR-1, which included mono earphones jacks, cost $49.95 today (equivalent of $466). It sold approximately 150,000 units. The success of the shock-resistant devices was due to the large number of baby boomers, the public’s disposable income during a prosperous period, and the growing popularity rock ‘n roll music. The transistor radio became the most popular electronic communication tool of the 1960s & 70s thanks to the smaller and cheaper Japanese versions released a few year later. Happy 63rd birthday to the Belgian Bodybuilder and Hollywood Star Jean-Claude Van Damme. He was known for his action films in the 80s, 90s, such as Cyborg, Bloodsport and Double Impact. Sudden Death and The Expendables 2 were also among them. He was known as ‘The Muscles of Brussels’ and began martial arts when he was ten years old. His father enrolled him in a Shotokan karate class. He was awarded a black belt in karate when he was 18, but he also studied ballet for five years at the age of 16. Van Damme says that ballet is “an art, but also one of the hardest sports.” He won titles in both Taekwondo, Muay Thai and professional kickboxing. He started lifting weights to improve his physique, which eventually led to a Mr. Belgium bodybuilding title.His real-life battle with bipolar disorder was overcome and in 2008 Van Damme reignited his reputation with his semi-autobiographical production of JCVD, which received much critical acclaim, with Time magazine saying he deserved an Oscar. The Jungle Book animated film was released in theaters on this date in 1967. Based on the Rudyard Kipling book, Jungle Book is the last Walt Disney produced film. He died during the production. The film was a huge success, thanks to its soundtrack. It grossed tens and tens millions of dollars. WATCH the “Bare Necessities’ number …[embedded Content]Happy Alaska Day! This day celebrates 156 years since the U.S. bought the entire Alaskan Territory from Russia for $7.2 million or about twenty-one thousand pound of gold reserves. The Tsar in Moscow was concerned about the vulnerability of a remote Alaskan outpost against a possible attack by the British colony Canada, should they ever come to blows. The Governor of Alaska marked Alaska Day in 2021 with the following words. Whereas, Alaska Day is a significant piece of Alaska’s rich history. Alaska is a land of endless opportunities, breathtaking landscapes and abundant resources. Whereas October 18, 2021 marks the 154th Anniversary of the formal transfer of Alaska to the United States of America. Today is a time to celebrate Alaska’s growth and to be thankful for the resources, culture, nature, and history that we have.
Zhu Xi, a Song Dynasty revolutionary Confucian scholar, was born 993 years earlier today. It was difficult for him to change the Chinese perspective on the world by shifting the emphasis from the I Ching to the Four Books. His observations and viewpoints served as the foundation for the Chinese legal service examination.
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