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The Horror must be Unveiled
I just went over to Harper’s, (which, by the way, is one of the best magazines, and websites for that matter, in the US), to see what Scott Horton had to say about the news that the Alabama Attorney General, … Continue reading
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Best xkcd Yet
I recently came across this great web comic called xkcd, which, I believe, stands for nothing. Today’s edition is the funniest one I have seen yet, and I just have to share it with you. You can ‘mouse over’ the … Continue reading
You finally made it, huh?
Kevin Drum quotes Karen Tumulty as follows: A paradox of medical costs is that people who can least afford them — the uninsured — end up being charged the most. Insurance companies, with large numbers of customers, have the financial … Continue reading
GFC, Youtube, and Futility
Well, once again the big news is that the GFC (a terms introduced by Michael Froomkin) is all cranky today. Yes, the blockage is inconsistent, as it usually is, and yes, it might be working in some areas or for … Continue reading
Human Rights Kabuki – Rejoinder
Reader BF takes issue with my posting on Hillary Clinton’s dust-up with Amnesty International. I have agreed to print the comments in full, and will address these concerns in a new post: I have a number of problems with your … Continue reading
Societies Develop Internally
I am heartened somewhat by the news of the cease-fire in the Swat Valley. And it remains to be seen if the cease fire can hold. However, assuming the cease-fire can be maintained, I consider this a positive step. Alone, … Continue reading
Human Rights Kabuki Cancelled
Hillary Clinton was quite right to downgrade human rights topics during her trip to China. What is surprising is that Amnesty International is shocked about her comments. The statement that AI issued, from a Mr. T. Kumar, is telling: “The … Continue reading
Who can you trust in China? Not Shanghai Expat
Well, the fun with China Briefing is going to be ongoing, I am sure. It is just too juicy a story to stay away from. But let’s move on to other topics, shall we? Like, say…[checking target list]…Shanghai Expat, and … Continue reading
GongShangFa Open for Business!
Having finalized the last remaining issues with the blog, and being a bit rushed because of some newsworthy events, I hereby declare this blog open for business! 工商法已经开始了！ The holidays have finally ended, and we are sure to have an … Continue reading
And now for something completely different…
I have been waiting for an appropriate time to post this picture from Lijiang, Yunnan Province. Now…just seems like the right moment. Sadly, we were told the tourist demand for Yak is so strong that the locals no longer trust … Continue reading