All Things Considered (National Public Radio (NPR)) had an interesting report on May 20, 2010, "India's China Envy," expressing three prominent Indian nationals' "envy" for China's recent success. India is a very important consideration in this debate about democracy. Zhang Weiwei, former Deng Xiaoping interpreter, has postulated (and later on written an Op-Ed piece for in … [Read more...] about NPR reports, “India’s China Envy”
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Recent African Americans attacks on Asian Americans, what are your thoughts?
In the last few months, there were a number of brutal attacks on Asian Americans by African Americans. 64-year-old Rongshi Chen, while on his way to a convenient store in San Francisco, was kicked by a group of young African Americans and had his collarbone broken. San Francisco Chronicle Staff Writer, Nanette Asimov, went on to report: He's not alone. At least four … [Read more...] about Recent African Americans attacks on Asian Americans, what are your thoughts?
As Yelp Looks to Stop Extorting Money from Business Owners, will Google Follow Suit?
Yelp has been the target of lawsuits recently. For example, according to this WSJ report: Nine small businesses have joined a lawsuit accusing local business review start-up Yelp Inc. of extortion and fraudulent business practices. The newest plaintiffs were officially added Tuesday in an amended complaint filed by two law firms.... The new plaintiffs include a Chicago … [Read more...] about As Yelp Looks to Stop Extorting Money from Business Owners, will Google Follow Suit?
If Confucius is alive today, he would advise the Western media: “中庸”
If 孔子 (Confucius) were alive today, he would advice the Western media to heed his thoughts on "中庸" (Zhong Yong), or "Doctrine of the Mean". Below is one of his key passages: 喜怒哀樂之未發、謂之中；發而皆中節、謂之和；中也者、天下之大本也；和也者、天下之達道也。致中和、天地位焉、萬物育焉。 When joy, anger, sorrow and pleasure have not yet arisen, it is called the Mean (中 centrality, equilibrium). When they arise to their … [Read more...] about If Confucius is alive today, he would advise the Western media: “中庸”
A More Holistic Approach to Improving the Human Condition
Last week, I ran across an interesting article in the Wall Street Journal about the stumbles Bill Gates' venerable $700 million effort to help eradicate Polio has taken in Africa. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is recognized as the largest charitable institution in history and perhaps the most important as well. Time Magazine recognized Bill and Melinda as the Most … [Read more...] about A More Holistic Approach to Improving the Human Condition