Thomas Gordon Plate was an influential American journalist, op-ed columnist, and university professor known for his insights on Asian affairs and U.S.-China relations. His column has been featured in major international newspapers since 1996, including the South China Morning Post. He served as Editor of the Editorial Pages for the Los Angeles Times, and taught at Loyola Marymount University as a Distinguished Scholar. Plate also founded Asia Media International and has been a key member of the Pacific Century Institute, focusing on building bridges between East Asia and the U.S.
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Meaning of the name - Tom
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Tom Plate belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Educated At: Princeton School of Public and International Affairs | University of Pittsburgh | Amherst College | Princeton University
Occupation: journalist
Employers: Loyola Marymount University
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 17, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for May 17, 2024 |
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| Sun | 26 Taurus 38 | 27 Taurus 16 | 13 Leo 7 |
| Moon | 26 Pisces 24 | 21 Virgo 27 | 29 Aquarius 33 |
| Mercury | 6 Taurus 55 | 2 Taurus 34 | 10 Virgo 0 |
| Venus | 15 Taurus 42 | 22 Taurus 27 | 24 Leo 2 |
| Mars | 27 Cancer 12 | 13 Aries 5 | 15 Virgo 13 |
| Jupiter | 18 Leo 38 | 28 Taurus 2 | 2 Virgo 4 |
| Saturn | 26 Gemini 4 | 17 Pisces 52 | 6 Cancer 6 |
| Uranus | 8 Gemini 11 | 23 Taurus 23 | 12 Gemini 21 |
| Neptune | 1 Libra 39 | 29 Pisces 22 | 2 Libra 14 |
| Pluto | 6 Leo 35 | 2 Aquarius 2 | 8 Leo 29 |
| Rahu | 0 Leo 53 | 13 Aries 35 | 26 Cancer 39 |
| Ketu | 0 Aquarius 53 | 13 Libra 35 | 26 Capricorn 39 |
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