DNA Sequencing by Sandra Liu When she was 14 years old, Sandra Liu (劉慎方) left Taiwan to study at San Domenico High School in the San Francisco Bay Area of the United States. Maybe because it was an all-girl high school tucked away in a quiet location far away from the city, or maybe it′s […]
Through the Lens by Scott Davis Scott Davis, a famed wildlife photographer who spends most of his time guiding small photoshoot tours to remote areas of the world, such as Antarctica, Africa, and Asia. Since he is always on the go, it was no wonder that it took me about a half- year to pin
斯科特(Scott Davis)是一位着名的野生动物摄影师，他将大部分的时间用于带领小型旅行团，到世界偏远地区（如南极洲，非洲和亚洲）拍摄野生动物照片。由于他总是在旅途中，我花了大约半年的时间，试著联络他。最近，终于得到他的回应，并有机会通过邮件采访他。斯科特很亲切地回答了我的书面访问，分享了他 在拍摄期间所经历的精彩故事，及在野生动物栖息地所捕捉到的珍贵画面。
Sima Qian and Beyond by History Professor Grant Hardy I am a big admirer of Professor Hardy for his dedication to the study and teaching of the ancient Eastern intellects and their philosophies. Recently, I had the privilege to interview Professor Hardy. I hope you find it as informative and as insightful as I did:
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The Fine Art World Created by Debbie Patrick The world is filled with surprises that touch people′s hearts both unexpectedly and deeply, be it a person, painting, piece of music, poetry, or scenery. For me, it was a simple postcard laying on the front desk at Art Works Downtown in San Rafael, CA with a
随後我在网上寻找这位名叫黛比(Debbie Patrick)画家的作品。发现她的其他作品也都是那麽地有生命力。那些线条、光线、尤其是那双眼睛，都让我留下深刻的印象。画中不论是人物或是动物的表情，都是那麽地有真实感，内心情感在脸上表露无遗。
谁是黛比 ? 是什麽样的人生经历让她画出这些栩栩如生的作品 ? 我很好奇的想知道，於是试著约她做采访，她很亲切地答应了我的邀约。因她正忙著佈置即将开幕的个人画展，为了方便，便选则了画展所在地，位於圣拉斐尔市(San Rafael)的Art Works Downtown画廊见面。
美国加州的马林县(Marin County)，位於旧金山湾区及太平洋之间。叁面环海，素以开阔的空间，青翠的山丘和牧场闻名。为航海、游泳、骑自行车、山林步行、及观赏野鸟等户外活动，提供了绝佳的场地。在这片土地上的野鸟，大多是被马林县的野鸟协会(Marin Audubon Society)忠诚地守护著。从湿地的购置，自然栖息地的维护，到生态系统的维持。多年来在该协会细心的规划及认真的执行下，野鸟逐渐在此地选择築巢、孵蛋、觅食以养育下一代。
Guardians of Wild Birds in Marin, CA Situated between the San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean, Marin County is well known for its open spaces covered with verdant hills and pastures. Thus it provides plenty of outdoor activities — beaches, biking, hiking trails, and bird watching to name a few. Photo Courtesy: Len Blumin
Elements of Designing a Video Game Recently, I had a chance to interview one of the lead technical design architect for the video game Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Mr. Guillaume Monette Martin. He discussed how to design a game and explained what are the important elements of game design. The followings are interview questions