MIT has just published an interesting study, "LOOKING LIKE A WINNER Candidate Appearance and Electoral Success in New Democracies." Here is the paper's abstract: A flurry of recent studies indicates that candidates who simply look more capable or attractive are more likely to win elections. In this article, the authors investigate whether voters‘ snap judgments of … [Read more...] about MIT study: politicians win on looks
Jackie Chan, my hero, and his Dragon Heart Charitable Foundation
Few days ago, I was talking to a friend over lunch, and the topic of modern hero came up. We limited ourselves to identifying three who are alive today. Jackie Chan (成龙) made my short list. Of course, he requires no introduction. In terms of worldwide popularity, I'd put him in the same league as people like Michael Jackson; very few stars can match. Recently, he … [Read more...] about Jackie Chan, my hero, and his Dragon Heart Charitable Foundation
Harvard University study catches major U.S. media pants down – systematic reporting of U.S. waterboarding as not torture
An April 2010 student publication at the Joan Shorenstein Center on the Press, Politics and Public Policy at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government, "Torture at Times: Waterboarding in the Media" exposed the major U.S. media (New York Times, L.A. Times, USA Today, and The Wall Street Journal) brainwashing the American public on U.S. waterboarding as not torture. Abstract … [Read more...] about Harvard University study catches major U.S. media pants down – systematic reporting of U.S. waterboarding as not torture
Intel achieved the best quarter in the company’s 42 year history
Intel has just announced its Q2 2010 earnings. It is the best quarter in the company's 42 year history. Some of you might say, "what?!" With the financial crisis in Europe and the U.S., how can this be possible? Here is a direct link to their Q2 2010 report. You will see in the report Intel's revenue is derived 57% from "Asia-Pacific" excluding Japan. With Japan's 11%, … [Read more...] about Intel achieved the best quarter in the company’s 42 year history
Dagong rates U.S. credit worthiness below China’s and the impeccable timing of the report
"China unveils first sovereign credit rating report," and this news is spreading like wild fire in the West. One reason is the report ranking the U.S. lower than China. Here is a brief take on it at Seeking Alpha: "The Unthinkable: U.S. Stripped of AAA Credit Rating by Chinese Agency." The English version of the report is here. While Dagong Global Credit Rating Co., Ltd. … [Read more...] about Dagong rates U.S. credit worthiness below China’s and the impeccable timing of the report