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
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“China bans time travel”
No kidding! I am still deciding whether this is funny. Google search this phrase, "China bans time travel," and it will yield the following (results around April 19, 2011 22:50pm PST): Chinese censors attack 'frivolous' time travel dramas … [Read more...] about “China bans time travel”
Maternity Tourism
The 14th Amendment legally makes any baby born in the United States an American citizen. This was originally legislated to make children of African American slaves legitimate in the United States. Since then, the law has been exploited by foreign nationals to gain foot-hold into the country. Illegal immigrants come to the U.S. for birthing and in turn use the babies' status … [Read more...] about Maternity Tourism
Ding Shilu takes off on self-made $395 bike airplane
Pictures below are of auto mechanic, Ding Shilu, successfully taking off in his airplane built from recycled parts. Innovation is every bit about achieving things on the 'cheap,' especially in our world where we are consuming earth's resources at alarming rates. I was especially impressed by his price tag. … [Read more...] about Ding Shilu takes off on self-made $395 bike airplane
Russia Today, former British intelligence officer, Annie Machon, on Libya
Russia Today interviews former British intelligence officer, Annie Machon, who gives illuminating analysis on the Libya situation. She peels the onion on the 'West war trio', oil, terrorists, Qadhafi, and other players. … [Read more...] about Russia Today, former British intelligence officer, Annie Machon, on Libya