For the last three weeks, we witnessed something extraorgdinary in the Egypt. A unpopular leader is finally brought down by revolts in the street. A gallant people finally brought a hated tyrrant down to his knees. Yet, if one really think about it, even by the most optimistic of figures, at most (perhaps) one million people at one time or another added together protested … [Read more...] about The Narrative on the Egyptian “Uprising” / “Revolution”
Archives for February 2011
What is the Western media?
I have been wanting to define what the term "West" means, especially as in "Western media." Often times in debates, people will toss out a statement like, "the West is not a monolithic entity." Well, that statement is certainly true in many cases. For example, the Europeans are against genetically modified organisms and crops whereas the U.S. is in favor. The Germans and … [Read more...] about What is the Western media?
Chinese Shoppers Spend New Year’s In America
Times certainly are changing. As hundreds of millions Chinese travel for family reunion, increasing number are taking the time to go abroad and indulge themselves. Chinese tourists have gone on shopping sprees to Japan and then Taiwan in recent years, since US visa is notoriously difficult to obtain (Chinese applicants are denial-based.) Now, it seems US is relaxing tourist … [Read more...] about Chinese Shoppers Spend New Year’s In America
Mubarak resigns, Western media now sides against a “dictator” they once supported
The latest news out of Egypt is President Mubarak relaying his resignation through Vice President Omar Suleiman and relinquishing power to the Egyptian military. NPR reports with celebratory tone, and I can attest to it listening to it's radio this morning; all voices it carried were anti Mubarak: "It's the greatest day of my life," opposition leader Mohamed ElBaradei told … [Read more...] about Mubarak resigns, Western media now sides against a “dictator” they once supported
China’s patent filing grew by a staggering 56.3% last year!
Now for some good news for once. WIPO reported that China's patent filing grew by a staggering 56.3% last year, putting China at #4 in the world, behind #1 US, #2 Japan, and barely behind #3 Germany. http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international-business/china-ranks-4th-in-patent-application-india-lags/articleshow/7463404.cms … [Read more...] about China’s patent filing grew by a staggering 56.3% last year!