Before this year really gets going (yes I know I have been out of commission from blogging for a while, a state which may continue for just a while longer), I thought I'd post my own little post reflecting on the Wikileaks incidient - which I think illustrate important issues relating to "freedom." The controversy over Wikileaks has evoked strong emotions on all sides here … [Read more...] about Reflecting on the Wikileaks Incident: What It Teaches About “Freedom”
EU Investigates Google
The EU begins officially to investigate Google for alleged anti-competitive practices. According to this aljazeera report, European Union regulators are to investigate whether Google has abused its dominant position in the online search market in what will be the first major inquiry into the internet giant's business practices. The competition watchdogs formally announced … [Read more...] about EU Investigates Google
127 Hours – Why the China Bashing?
Over Thanksgivings weekend, my family and I went to watch "127 Hours." "127 Hours" is a movie about the inspiring story of Aaron Ralston - who after five days of getting pinned by a falling boulder while hiking in the desert in the Utah Canyons had to self-amputate his arm to save himself. The movie is made by Danny Boyle - the same director who made Slumdog Millionaire. … [Read more...] about 127 Hours – Why the China Bashing?
The Miss World Controversy
I don't understand this. There has been all sorts of accusation that Miss Norway did not win Miss World in China because of the political rancors that have been raised since the recent Nobel fiasco. Well - here are a picture of the two ladies side by side. … [Read more...] about The Miss World Controversy
Rare Earth Rebalancing
Peter Lee recently penned an interesting article in the Asia Times. There has been a lot of posturing and false reports about China's use of rare earth ban as political leverage against Japan - and maybe even against the U.S. and the E.U. Despite the hot air, none of these reports have been substantiated and most are probably media reports (i.e. propaganda) planted by … [Read more...] about Rare Earth Rebalancing