Tuesday, November 22, 2011

The Lions at the Gate

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Until what point in the future can the world sustain a regime of"
1.)  A strong population increase;
2.)  Steady price escalations, and;
3.)  Declining incomes?

In eastern philosophy, Lions represent nobleness and dignity.  They are thought to protect the truth and keep off evils.  For the Chinese, the lion has become a symbol of bravery, power and good luck.  Thus, stone sculptures of a male and a female lion are mounted at the gates of family homes of Chinese, business establishments and government buildings.