“No one ever went broke underestimating the intelligence of the American people.”H.L. Mencken Considering the results of the last two US presidential elections, I now believe anything is possible, no matter how ludicrous. My parting shot to those who intend to toe the party line or are sitting on the fence: how about giving up… Read More »
Before you dismiss this hilarious Groen Brothers video as a silly joke, it’s worth noting that someone has already filed a patent for a mobile phone application (“wireless communication device with integrated defibrillator“) that could enable a mobile phone to deliver an electrical charge to someone’s heart in an emergency situation. However, the safety of… Read More »
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Ever since I left Singapore, I’ve been so out of touch (deliberately at times) with the political scene in Singapore that I didn’t know JB Jeyaretnam has passed away two days ago until a friend sent me an e-mail alert. I’m sure by now there will be plenty of eulogies for Singapore’s best-known activist (arguably,… Read More »
Ok, it’s becoming hard to keep track, but here’s a (growing) list of foodstuff that have been tainted with melamine: milk powderfresh milkyoghurtcheesebaby cerealchocolatesbiscuitscandiesice creamcoffee creamer Did I miss anything? Let me know. Related post:一个中国人幸福的一天
Sarah Palin is either terribly ignorant or shockingly inept, if you watch her scripted answers in an exclusive interview with CBS News anchorwoman Katie Couric. Related story: Couric, Letterman too much for McCain and Palin