Archive for April, 2010
04 10th, 2010
Yale Global has an excellent two part series on the new face of China. Click here: China — Yale Global
This by Orville Schnell:- Many issues still divide the two countries. But, Chinese leaders should not fail to appreciate that Obama and Clinton have extended a new hand of friendship. If China’s leaders truly want better relations, now is the time to recognize that these intentions are genuine and find their own ways to respond in kind.
04 5th, 2010
From the genre of Conrad, Melville and O’Brian comes an ‘impressive seafaring saga We, the Drowned, which follows four generations of fictional sailors from the Danish author’s island birthplace between the years of 1848 to 1945.
So says Tim Martin in this Saturday’s Financial Times describing the novel by my friend Carsten Jensen as ‘rich, powerful and rewarding.”
Carsten is also the latest recipient of the Olaf Palme Prize, dedicated to the assasinated Swedish prime minister who championed human rights.
TO BUY:
04 2nd, 2010
Before heading to New York, we dined at the Ognisko Polish Club at 55 Exhibition Road, London. I had never been before — although the club itself is a product of our Second World War alliance with Poland and stood as something of a b astion of Polish freedom during the Cold War. Its elegant high-ceilinged surrounds reflect that history. Punctuated by vodka shots we shared dishes between nine among which were Blinis with Smoked Salmon, Sevruga Caviar and Cream; Griddled Scallops and Lambs; Knuckle of Pork Bavarian Style (totally delicious and too much for one); Grilled Venison Loin with Red Currant and Juniper Berry Sauce; and for our vegetarian guest Penne Pasta with Aubergine, Feta and Pine Nuts.
