http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/31/sports/olympics/31china.html?th&emc=th
I know that this probably rattled up a lot of people. I can see the human rights association pointing their fingers in China's face and yelling "Liars!" Limiting freedom of speech, whoo! What a bold thing to do. I'm sure the fact that the IOC didn't do much about it is upsetting. Even worse, OKed it. Censorship in the Olympics? China's going to get a mouthful for claiming this being a non-political event and then take away the internet. I wonder what the athletes have to say about that, but I'm sure we won't find out because it would be censored. It gets better. Hotels have been installing monitoring equipment to track down Internet activity. China wins for now, but I'm suspecting a little challenge opportunity from the media.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Beijing Hide and Seek
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/29/sports/olympics/29beijing.html?th&emc=th
When I read the title of the article, the first thing I thought was, "You can run, but you can't hide." Trying to hide something will do the opposite. It'll become more of an attraction than anything. Maybe it's a psychological thing; make them think otherwise. Sneaky. I digress. I almost find it quite ridiculous to cover something that is known to the rest of the world. But I won't push the matter because it's obviously a different perspective in the resident's eyes. Indeed it'll bring good media to Beijing but in a way it's sort of like pushing the dust under the rug. Though Westerners probably have a different conception of what 'clean' actually means. Places should be based how 'clean' it is internally just as well externally. The news does have it's way to always distort a specific image about things. It's understandable that China would want to protect their home from bullies.
Culture between the two needs to come to an understanding.
When I read the title of the article, the first thing I thought was, "You can run, but you can't hide." Trying to hide something will do the opposite. It'll become more of an attraction than anything. Maybe it's a psychological thing; make them think otherwise. Sneaky. I digress. I almost find it quite ridiculous to cover something that is known to the rest of the world. But I won't push the matter because it's obviously a different perspective in the resident's eyes. Indeed it'll bring good media to Beijing but in a way it's sort of like pushing the dust under the rug. Though Westerners probably have a different conception of what 'clean' actually means. Places should be based how 'clean' it is internally just as well externally. The news does have it's way to always distort a specific image about things. It's understandable that China would want to protect their home from bullies.
Culture between the two needs to come to an understanding.
Friday, July 25, 2008
Israel Moves In
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/25/world/middleeast/25mideast.html?th&emc=th
Hmm...interesting move Israel have made. I'm not sure if I support the whole illegal build-on-someone-else's-land deal, but then there's that issue that it IS their land. Settlement expansion is the main issue here obviously. Israel wants to build, build, build. Palestine needs a home to call their own. I surely will NOT put my opinion out because I could well be buried under a rock. Religion is touchy especially when 'The Jews were promised land by God' and the accusations that Palestinians are interested in 'peace'. Basically the whole history goes waaaaaay back and to take a side would require very in depth knowledge. I can't say I acquire that, but I can say that this will not end anytime soon.
Religion + Politics = Vicious circle.
Somebody probably got incredibly offended by what I've said.
Hmm...interesting move Israel have made. I'm not sure if I support the whole illegal build-on-someone-else's-land deal, but then there's that issue that it IS their land. Settlement expansion is the main issue here obviously. Israel wants to build, build, build. Palestine needs a home to call their own. I surely will NOT put my opinion out because I could well be buried under a rock. Religion is touchy especially when 'The Jews were promised land by God' and the accusations that Palestinians are interested in 'peace'. Basically the whole history goes waaaaaay back and to take a side would require very in depth knowledge. I can't say I acquire that, but I can say that this will not end anytime soon.
Religion + Politics = Vicious circle.
Somebody probably got incredibly offended by what I've said.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Soundless Suicide
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/21/world/americas/21tijuana.html?th&emc=th
I'm on the borderline with this. The elderly want to end their lives peacefully but the public think otherwise.
The article says, "It’s awful to me,” Mr. Velazquez, the Tijuana veterinarian and pharmacy owner, said of euthanasia. “I think people should live as long as God decides.”
I agree because of my religious views but then there are people who are in jail for assisted manslaughter and are also in pain, just trying to help a friend out.
I visited the website Exit International to see their reasoning. Their slogan being, "Peaceful Death is Everybody's Right." That had me thinking about those who really need it and those who are depressed. I thought what if a person, who wanted to purchase pentobarbital had a specific amount of people sign a release to purchase it. Then the elder people who need it can leave peacefully at a right. But those who are young and depressed will have a fighting chance.
I'm a bit sad now.
I'm on the borderline with this. The elderly want to end their lives peacefully but the public think otherwise.
The article says, "It’s awful to me,” Mr. Velazquez, the Tijuana veterinarian and pharmacy owner, said of euthanasia. “I think people should live as long as God decides.”
I agree because of my religious views but then there are people who are in jail for assisted manslaughter and are also in pain, just trying to help a friend out.
I visited the website Exit International to see their reasoning. Their slogan being, "Peaceful Death is Everybody's Right." That had me thinking about those who really need it and those who are depressed. I thought what if a person, who wanted to purchase pentobarbital had a specific amount of people sign a release to purchase it. Then the elder people who need it can leave peacefully at a right. But those who are young and depressed will have a fighting chance.
I'm a bit sad now.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Buddhism Struggle
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/14/world/asia/14japan.html?pagewanted=2&th&emc=th
I think if I weren't Muslim, I would be Buddhist. It just seems like a peaceful religion. So sad that it is declining. One always feels obliged to help, but when it involves religion, all we can do is be helpless. It isn't poverty where you can donate or an epidemic which you can cure. It's a declining religion. What can we do? Forget our own? Then there's that guilt when belonging to a different religion.
"Oh I would help if I could."
Is that blasphemy? Are we straying from our beliefs to want to wish other religions better?
I'm at such a loss at this one. Buddhism has been around Japan for a very long time and I'm very sorry and regretful I can't side on the topic.
I think if I weren't Muslim, I would be Buddhist. It just seems like a peaceful religion. So sad that it is declining. One always feels obliged to help, but when it involves religion, all we can do is be helpless. It isn't poverty where you can donate or an epidemic which you can cure. It's a declining religion. What can we do? Forget our own? Then there's that guilt when belonging to a different religion.
"Oh I would help if I could."
Is that blasphemy? Are we straying from our beliefs to want to wish other religions better?
I'm at such a loss at this one. Buddhism has been around Japan for a very long time and I'm very sorry and regretful I can't side on the topic.
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Bicycle
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/13/world/europe/13paris.html?pagewanted=2&th&emc=th
Eliminating air pollution! It's easy as pie, a cake walk, riding a bike. Riding a bike! That's what everyone in Paris is doing. Vélib stations are set up in Paris for people to start using. People pay for the half hour and the joy of finishing before the 30 minutes because there's bound to be another Vélib station near 20 minutes your ride. This got me thinking. I live in between Salinas and Monterey, two very distant cities. Abandoning my beloved vehicle would be difficult because walking along the highway is not exactly safe. But what if there were a special paved path on the side of the road near the fields for bikes? I would definitely start biking then. I asked my brother and his friends and they actually started thinking! Their response was quite shocking because they replied, "That would be awesome."
Eliminating air pollution! It's easy as pie, a cake walk, riding a bike. Riding a bike! That's what everyone in Paris is doing. Vélib stations are set up in Paris for people to start using. People pay for the half hour and the joy of finishing before the 30 minutes because there's bound to be another Vélib station near 20 minutes your ride. This got me thinking. I live in between Salinas and Monterey, two very distant cities. Abandoning my beloved vehicle would be difficult because walking along the highway is not exactly safe. But what if there were a special paved path on the side of the road near the fields for bikes? I would definitely start biking then. I asked my brother and his friends and they actually started thinking! Their response was quite shocking because they replied, "That would be awesome."
Friday, July 11, 2008
Beijing School Collapse
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/11/world/asia/11china.html?th&emc=th
My condolences to those who have lost loved ones. What a tragedy. I believe that the compensation should be given due to poor building of the school resulting deaths of children. Those people deserve to know that the culprits are punished. I wasn't so shocked to be informed that the police were involved and harassing the victims. The usual case. People stand up for something and are abused. Did any government officials come? Only reporters and journalists. What an answer to give confused and upset parents. Quite insulting if you ask me. Huang Qi became involved no later. I'm not exactly sure whats going on with Huang, but it seems like just another situation in the problem.
My condolences to those who have lost loved ones. What a tragedy. I believe that the compensation should be given due to poor building of the school resulting deaths of children. Those people deserve to know that the culprits are punished. I wasn't so shocked to be informed that the police were involved and harassing the victims. The usual case. People stand up for something and are abused. Did any government officials come? Only reporters and journalists. What an answer to give confused and upset parents. Quite insulting if you ask me. Huang Qi became involved no later. I'm not exactly sure whats going on with Huang, but it seems like just another situation in the problem.
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Privacy Trial w/ Mosley
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/09/world/europe/09mosley.html?_r=1&pagewanted=2&th&emc=th&oref=slogin
I am honestly not one to listen or read the tabloids. I could care less about what Britney Spears (poor girl) is doing these days or how Brangelina is holding up. It doesn't concern me and won't make an impact on me. But it does concern them. So this Max Mosley scandal has been quite the uproar for sometime as he decided to take some action and file a lawsuit against News of the World.
I personally side with Mr. Mosley. Whatever this man had to do with his...erm...time, was completely up to him! You may know the story and think, 'Oh gross! Sick man!' But tomorrow you'll forget all about it. Unfortunately seven other organizations won't and literally forced him to resign from his presidential spot in the FIA. It's gone way out of hand with this whole media scam. It's gotten to the point where it's dangerous. I don't care if you have a family to support. This is NOT a type of journalism. I agree that is it an invasion of privacy.
I am honestly not one to listen or read the tabloids. I could care less about what Britney Spears (poor girl) is doing these days or how Brangelina is holding up. It doesn't concern me and won't make an impact on me. But it does concern them. So this Max Mosley scandal has been quite the uproar for sometime as he decided to take some action and file a lawsuit against News of the World.
I personally side with Mr. Mosley. Whatever this man had to do with his...erm...time, was completely up to him! You may know the story and think, 'Oh gross! Sick man!' But tomorrow you'll forget all about it. Unfortunately seven other organizations won't and literally forced him to resign from his presidential spot in the FIA. It's gone way out of hand with this whole media scam. It's gotten to the point where it's dangerous. I don't care if you have a family to support. This is NOT a type of journalism. I agree that is it an invasion of privacy.
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Chinese Algae Sweep
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/01/world/asia/01algae.html?th&emc=th
If you know me, you know how I am slowly getting into this whole ocean conservation thing. I really do hope that this event has brought some attention to how we have been mistreating our waters.
Chinese cities dump sewage waste into the sea. Now they take action when they need the Ocean for the Olympics?! A little selfish, don't you think? Yardley states, "But officials in Qingdao said in recent days that pollution and poor water quality did not have a “substantial link” to the current outbreak." Whatever dude. Blame the rainfall if you want, you're still not taking care of your environment. Shallow that they chose this event as an excuse to clean up a bit. But maybe I'm just bitter.
Apparently China has been anticipating this moment their whole lives. Kind of like when the fans of the TV show, Friends, witnessed the blooming love of beloved Ross and Rachel. But I digress. Residents have been volunteering like no tomorrow to prepare for the Olympics. I'm wondering what kind of event must take place for China to notice the bad air quality.
If you know me, you know how I am slowly getting into this whole ocean conservation thing. I really do hope that this event has brought some attention to how we have been mistreating our waters.
Chinese cities dump sewage waste into the sea. Now they take action when they need the Ocean for the Olympics?! A little selfish, don't you think? Yardley states, "But officials in Qingdao said in recent days that pollution and poor water quality did not have a “substantial link” to the current outbreak." Whatever dude. Blame the rainfall if you want, you're still not taking care of your environment. Shallow that they chose this event as an excuse to clean up a bit. But maybe I'm just bitter.
Apparently China has been anticipating this moment their whole lives. Kind of like when the fans of the TV show, Friends, witnessed the blooming love of beloved Ross and Rachel. But I digress. Residents have been volunteering like no tomorrow to prepare for the Olympics. I'm wondering what kind of event must take place for China to notice the bad air quality.
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