Today, I am writing about an article at the San Francisco Chronicle by Andrew S. Ross on a supposed Chinese government denial of service attack on change.org. The article was dated April 28, 2011, entitled, "Change.org attacked after backing China dissident." This date is important, so make a note of it. Because Ai Weiwei is a headline in the Western media, anything … [Read more...] about Ai Weiwei petition coverage says more about shoddy journalism
Analysis
China Recognized as One of the Top Clean Technology Producers by World Wildlife Fund
Despite wrestling with tremendous environmental problems associated with developing its economy, China has nevertheless been recognized as one of the top clean technology producers by World Wildlife Fund. This is not a small accomplishment on China's part and is a testament of the continuous effort and progress China is making in this important arena. According to this … [Read more...] about China Recognized as One of the Top Clean Technology Producers by World Wildlife Fund
When the ‘race’ gets strong, everybody wants in
Race is a hot issue anywhere on the planet and has been throughout human history. Waves of European immigrants (not to mention those from other continents) have been shunned upon in America's past. After generations they became more accepted. But I am not trying to single out America. This phenomenon probably speaks about human nature more than anything else. The Irish, … [Read more...] about When the ‘race’ gets strong, everybody wants in
South Korea Police raids Google Seoul office
Unlike what most Americans believe, the world outside the U.S. is getting increasingly tiresome of Google's practices. Xinhua has just reported Google's Seoul office raided by police. This was due to suspicion of Google's AdMob unit illegally collecting private mobile user information. Google made many headlines in their confrontation with the Chinese government. See … [Read more...] about South Korea Police raids Google Seoul office
Opinion: the Death of Osama Bin Laden, the Ethics of Assassination, and Next Media Animation
As you all know, Osama Bin Laden was killed by special U.S. op forces a couple of days ago in Abbottabad, Pakistan. According to Obama's remarks in the immediate aftermath of Bin Laden's death, Osama Bin Laden died in a firefight when he resisted capture. Personally, I am ambivalent about the killing, especially the circumstances of Bin Laden's death. The Whitehouse at first … [Read more...] about Opinion: the Death of Osama Bin Laden, the Ethics of Assassination, and Next Media Animation