Self-Censorship
Something Russamano said today struck me today. He said, “There is very little of that bug of self-censorship in America.” It got me thinking, how much do we censor ourselves in America? With the internet …
Self-Censorship Read MoreTrend Watching
In my marketing class we were recently talking about how a business stays alive by observing new technologies and new trends that could be opportunities…or could put it out of business. I thought about how …
Trend Watching Read MoreWas it the US Media that killed the Climate Bill?
One of my focuses of study is sustainability and what often comes up is regret over the recent climate bill not passing, especially after the oil spill had motivated so many constituents. A lot of …
Was it the US Media that killed the Climate Bill? Read MoreEid Festival and Pakistani People
Yes ……sitting In Phoenix ,I can feel that how my country and city people have celebrated the biggest Festival of the year Eid-ul -fitr after facing the history,s worst flood situation but what to do …
Eid Festival and Pakistani People Read MoreTailgating
I wondered to myself today, “what does the tailgating atmosphere/concept look like to people from other countries/cultures?” I thought that it must seem silly to some (it still does to me) that people park their …
Tailgating Read MoreThe Standard American Diet
The saying goes, “you are what you eat.” Sadly, Americans fit this bill perfectly. Physicians have been throwing around a term called SAD, which stands for the Standard American Diet. What doctors have found is …
The Standard American Diet Read MoreFlowers for Pains
On the painful Ground Zero Day, I got some painful pictures of Pakistani floods from a friend. Dated the same day last month. Pain has no race or religion. A flower will always be stronger …
Flowers for Pains Read MoreWorld Population: 9 billion by 2050 ( Analysis by Population Reference Bureau, Washington)
With 267 people being born every minute and 108 dying, the world’s population will top 7 billion next year, according to Population Reference Bureau, a research group based in Washington. The study of the research …
World Population: 9 billion by 2050 ( Analysis by Population Reference Bureau, Washington) Read MoreObserving Americans who observe China
It is very interesting that I have the opportunity to observe how Americans observe China. On Sept. 8, I acquired an opportunity to attend the annual meeting (“the Economic Outlook 2011”) of Greater Phoenix Chamber …
Observing Americans who observe China Read MoreThe things that sustain us
Throughout my life, I’ve been able to turn to art and music to help me get through difficult times. I’ve been sculpting since I was very young – instead of toys, I always wanted clay …
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