Trust is what built relationships and relationship is what established corporations. When trust is being manipulated or misplaced by one party of the equation, the whole foundation collapses. That's … more
We are at a situation where whatever we do, it just doesn't feel right. The question asked by many investors is where to invest then? What to invest and what exactly one should do or act on? … more
ItIt makes me wonder, is this a show of hands or is it simply a camouflage to the world? This tussle about the debt ceiling looks to me (possibly just me since I don't hear anyone talk about this … more
After almost 10 years, a few wars and death of countless people, the leadership of Osama bin Laden has finally reached an end after his death last sunday on May 1. Since early this year we had seen a … more
A university romance, 16 years of dating and after the ups and downs of any relationship, they are finally tying the knot! It is a day of joy as the world looks on! And starting from 8 am local time, … more
Clearly I know nothing about Politics or the systematic structures and legalities surrounding the governmental workings and offices. Having said that, I do know when a police officer ask for my ID, I'd … more
Let me qualify this review to begin with. It is a very unpolitical and bias review. It is based more on my personal observation and feeling of Donald Trump whom I do not personally know (that's probably … more
Well, the European royal families haven't had a more looking forward to wedding of the decade since the last century when the parents of the bridegroom (ie. Prince Charles & Diana) was wedded. … more
Unlike Christmas Day, New Year Day, Birthday and Holiday, Tax Day is a day no one ever celebrates! Filing for taxes has never been a fun activity, how much one earns is of little consequence. The only … more
This is nothing new. The Government has shutdown before in the U.S. As much puzzled as I’m, it does happen in this part of the world it seems. Government employees not paid. Why? Probably due to … more
Without electricity, I'm lost. Truly. I almost couldn't get anything done. Think about it, how dependent we are on it. This saturday morning, my area had a shutdown of power in order to boost … more
Some days, like today, I've a hard time coming to grips with reality. It is as if I'm totally disconnected from all that is happening in the world. Perhaps I'm the only one, perhaps not. Just … more
Some like Thomas Friedman believes that the youthful mass has engineered the tipping point in the overthrowing of the Mubarak government in Egypt. I get the feeling that history is in the making and that … more
This gets dirtier by the minute and I'd rather not know so much about what's happening in the military!!! Despite the fact that it's done in the spirit of truth, some truth we can live without. … more
I've enjoyed Melissa Rossi's series of "What Every American Should Know About XXX" over the years. Every single book of hers is an eye opener and unlike the newspapers or magazines, … more
Inflation, a dirty word for politicians and economists. Yet, it's on almost everyone's mind these days, including some distant villagers in China. There have been … more
You can't see it, you can't touch it, but you can certainly feel it... We are all discriminated in some ways, whether we like it or not. It can be race, gender or even age. Having said that, until … more
Be it accident or be it the critical mass consciousness, I came across this video yesterday. It is said to be officially released tomorrow but it is now distributed through Youtube in English, Farsi and … more
Stopping the world in its tracks: 1.3 million gallon a day! The world is so into capitalism these days that even in the midst of a major catastrophe, all reporters could focus on is the loss … more
It wasn't too long ago that Thailand has been an Asian paradise. People was friendly and despite having its fair share of problems, it's a tourist destination for many. In fact, @jrjohnson had … more
I don't think anyone like taxes other than the legislative bodies that impose this form of payment :-) Having said that, taxes are essential for a government to balance its budget. A lousy … more
I wrote about the huge sovereign debt the United States is blessed with. These are people who are supposed to be economists and the experts who know the root of the problem and how to deal with it. Well, … more
Helping others is morally good. However, when a government which is broke or on the verge of bankruptcy goes beyond and put every part of its country deeper into debt, that's totally insanity and … more
Google is one of the best companies in the world. No doubt about that. Otherwise, it wouldn't have gotten where it is today. Its products: Google Chrome, Google Buzz, Google Wave, Google Maps, Google … more
It’s Martin Luther King, Jr day today in the U.S. and it’s a federal holiday. This is only exclusive to the U.S. So, we have Wikipedia these days & with just a click of a mouse, … more
Surprise, surprise! No one here on Lunch writing a review on Google after such a big piece of news hits the market?! Let’s face it, Google challenging China on its censorship policy… … more
An earthquake rampaged the planet again just 2 days ago. This time, it’s the Caribbean island of Haiti. Geographically, I’m far from it. However, psychologically, it reminded me of the … more
Japan is where I'd love to be in. Be it to live, to shop or to go for a holiday. It's #1 for me as a country because many things in Japan appeals to me (not so sure about Japanese men but I could … more
China is coming out of its shell like a snail is. What it is not is moving at a slow pace. My first entry into China was back then in August 1993. We were in Hong Kong for a short … more