Author: Linda D. Mohler
Written by Linda D. MohlerJanuary 21, 2021
Rescuers scramble to free Chinese miners trapped underground
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Chinese rescuers drilled deep into the ground Thursday in an increasingly desperate bid to save 21 miners now trapped for almost two weeks, with one confirmed dead and still no signs of life from over half of the missing workers, state media reported. Twenty-two workers were entombed hundreds of metres underground at the Hushan mine
Written by Linda D. MohlerJanuary 19, 2021
Workers Trapped in Chinese Mine Ask for Food
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BEIJING — Workers trapped for more than a week in a Chinese gold mine asked for pickles and porridge to be dropped to them while they wait to be rescued, state media reported Tuesday. The website of the People’s Daily said the request came after a telephone line was dropped to the group of 11
Written by Linda D. MohlerJanuary 17, 2021
Chinese city reports coronavirus found on ice cream
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Jan. 16, 2021Updated: Jan. 16, 2021 10:12 p.m. 1of2A man gets a swab for the coronavirus test at a hospital in Beijing, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021. The coronavirus was found on ice cream produced in eastern China, prompting a recall of cartons from the same batch, according to the government.Andy Wong/APShow MoreShow Less 2of2A nurse wearing
Written by Linda D. MohlerJanuary 15, 2021
Uncle Roger AKA Nigel Ng sparks controversy
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© The Independent Singapore UK-based Malaysian Malaysian comedian Nigel Ng known for his orange polo tee clad alter ego Uncle Roger is facing a backlash from netizens for deleting a video he shot with Mike Chen, an American food personality and critic of the Chinese government, reports 8days.sg. Mr Ng recently filmed a video with
Written by Linda D. MohlerJanuary 13, 2021
Chinese coronavirus tests pushed by US agencies despite security warnings
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Former Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price shares his insights into the COVID-19 vaccine rollout and how it could be improved. At least two federal agencies worked to distribute Covid-19 tests from a Chinese genetics company, despite warnings about security risks from U.S. intelligence and security officials, according to interviews and documents obtained by
Written by Linda D. MohlerJanuary 9, 2021
Chinese chain Dicos swaps all its eggs for Just Egg alternatives
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The restaurant chain, which has about 500 locations across the country, is the first major fast food company to swap plant-based ingredients in place of the animal version on multiple items on its menu, including three different breakfast burgers, three bagel sandwiches, and a “Western” breakfast plate. “It’s pretty rare to see outright replacement of
Written by Linda D. MohlerJanuary 6, 2021
WHO Covid team blocked from entering China to study origins of coronavirus
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WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said two scientists on the United Nations team had already left their home countries for Wuhan when they were told that Chinese officials had not approved the necessary permissions to enter the country. The arrangements had been jointly agreed with China in advance. “I am very disappointed with this news,”
Written by Linda D. MohlerDecember 31, 2020
Food Review: Soul-Warming Dumplings Arrive in Santa Monica
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Simple yet flavorful soup dumplings from Dan Modern Chinese’s newest location By Kerry Slater A dumpling restaurant recently opened in downtown Santa Monica–its third Westside location–bringing simple yet flavorful Chinese food to the table. This fall, Dan Modern Chinese opened in downtown Santa Monica at 1403 2nd Street. The restaurant–which also has locations in Sawtelle,
Written by Linda D. MohlerDecember 29, 2020
China meat assoc calls for exporters to disinfect shipments to prevent COVID-19
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BEIJING (Reuters) – Chinese meat importers and processors have called on exporters in countries with COVID-19 outbreaks to step up checks on shipments before they are sent to the world’s biggest market, the country’s top industry group said. “China has been importing a large quantity of meats this year, and has detected virus on the
Written by Linda D. MohlerDecember 23, 2020
A Chinese draft law will soon outlaw ‘wasteful’ binge-eating ‘mukbang’ videos
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File image: China may bring a law against binge-eating, ban Mukbang videos (Getty Images) The online trend of mukbang — viral videos in which social media influencers binge eat a large quantity of food while talking to viewers — may soon become illegal in China, according to a new draft legislation against food wastage. The
Written by Linda D. MohlerDecember 21, 2020
This Is The Year To Embrace ‘Jewish Christmas’ And Order Chinese Food
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Here’s a very modest proposal for the holidays: On Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, don’t toil over the stove and prepare your usual massive feast for the family. Instead, use the pandemic as an excuse to take a page from Jewish Americans and order some damn good Chinese takeout. Your local mom-and-pop purveyor of kung
Written by Linda D. MohlerDecember 17, 2020
15 cookies to bake this holiday season
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For someone with a sweet tooth who demands instant gratification and gets bored with extended baking projects, there is no better spending-a-day-inside-at-home activity than baking cookies. Most cookies require less than an hour of measuring, mixing, and scooping. The process is simple enough that kids can join in, and you can feel proud of yourself
Written by Linda D. MohlerDecember 11, 2020
American Chinese food is the best American comfort food. These 10 spots prove why.
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This is a love letter to the restaurants with sprawling, triple-digit-count menus that serve up wire-handled cartons of General Tso’s chicken or beef and broccoli, the results of immigrant ingenuity melding with American tastes. Think of the varied combinations of rice or noodles and proteins swimming in mother sauces including dark, silken oyster and syrupy
Written by Linda D. MohlerDecember 9, 2020
Chinese food: The roots of Sacramento’s holiday tradition
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An assortment of dim sum at Yue Huang in Natomas. The restaurant plans to be open for takeout and delivery on Christmas this year, but an employee said those plans could change. Paul Kitagaki Jr. [email protected] Where was Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan on Christmas Day 2009? That was the tense, loaded question Sen. Lindsay
Written by Linda D. MohlerDecember 5, 2020
‘MasterChef’ contestant faces backlash for calling Asian food ‘dirty’
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“Masterchef: The Professionals” contestant Philli Armitage-Mattin, a London-based chef, is facing backlash for referring to Asian cuisines as “dirty” and issuing an apology that critics say does not acknowledge the historical stigmatization of such foods. The controversy started with Armitage-Mattin’s Instagram bio, which has since been changed. A screenshot of it includes the hashtag #prettydirtyfood
Written by Linda D. MohlerDecember 4, 2020
Planet Meals Software Wins Nobel Peace Prize
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Oct. 9, 2020 — The United Nations Globe Food items System on Friday was awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace for its attempts to stem hunger all-around the earth. 
 The company was praised for its get the job done in susceptible communities in the Center East and Africa as it carried out its mission