by Global Sherpa | Jan 25, 2011 | China, Cities, Cities & Countries, Globalization
China President Hu Jintao made Chicago a focal point of his official state visit to the U.S. last week. Business ties and Chicago Mayor Daley’s long-term diplomatic engagement of China were key motivations behind the high profile visit. Why Chicago? At first glance,...
by Global Sherpa | Jan 5, 2011 | Aid & Development, China, Cities & Countries, Countries, Environment, Sports
The world bike and car markets offer interesting insights into the relationship between international development and the global environment. From 1970 to 2007, bicycle output nearly quadrupled, while car production roughly doubled. The Earth Policy Institute tracks...
by Global Sherpa | Dec 21, 2010 | China, Cities & Countries, Countries, Environment, Foreign Policy, Globalization, Politics & Economics
A host of remarkable events and development milestones highlighted the year 2010 – China passed Japan to become the world’s second largest economy, France decided to work more, the UNDP published its 20th Human Development Report, Russia came under intense public...
by Global Sherpa | Sep 30, 2010 | Cities, Cities & Countries, Oddly True
Tribune article on perplexing bridge-crossing rules. “The minimum pedestrian pace on the Michigan Avenue Bridge is that of a person who is running 15 minutes late and wearing sturdy walking shoes. Those who can’t keep up must use Clark Street.”...
