Murderers or saviors? This is the story of 4 people who have found themselves on the opposite side of the law after their group was accused of facilitating the death of a suffering patient. The group, known as Final Exit Network, helps terminally ill and suffering patients to end their lives peacefully and with dignity. — Continue reading »
Google Vs. China
📆 March 22, 2010
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Today Google decided to pull its operations and Web site out of China. Remember that Google, like many other technology companies, is filled by the sort of people who detest bowing to authority. And why should they? What China calls subversive is people voicing their opinions. Why should any government repress its people? Take away — Continue reading »
Winter Snow
📆 March 1, 2010
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Winter Driving may be treacherous but it sure looks beautiful. For me, no scene can match the beauty and appeal of a forlorn snow-covered landscape. Enjoy 🙂 winter driving,snow — Continue reading »
Toyota's Misfortunes
📆 February 2, 2010
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A quarter of century or so ago a friend of mine dumped his American-made car for a Toyota. back then the Japanese were also making alarm clocks and calculators, but that was the first time I'd heard about the Japanese auto quality and that memory has stuck with me ever since. Over the years I've — Continue reading »
Toyota's Misfortunes
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A quarter of century or so ago a friend of mine dumped his American-made car for a Toyota. back then the Japanese were also making alarm clocks and calculators, but that was the first time I'd heard about the Japanese auto quality and that memory has stuck with me ever since. Over the years I've — Continue reading »
Iran Kidney Trade
📆 September 22, 2009
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I already knew that Iran is the only country in the world where the sale of the kidney is not only legal, but government sanctioned and subsidized. When I sat behind my desk to watch the documentary, Iranian Kidney Bargain Sale, I already knew what to expect - sort of. There were 2 things that — Continue reading »
The Bridge
📆 September 18, 2009
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I'd heard about the documentary movie, The Bridge, and always wanted to see it. Thanks to Hulu I got to watch it last night. Based on what I had read, the producers had set up cameras around the Golden Gate bridge in San Francisco, filming for the entire year of 2004. The intention was to — Continue reading »
Neuschwanstein Castle
📆 July 26, 2009
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If you ever find yourself in Bavaria, southern Germany, one of the attractions you won't want to miss is the Neuschwanstein castle. The castle was built in the late 1800 by King Ludwig II but its design was borrowed from the splendid castles of the medieval period. What makes the Neuschwanstein castle a popular destination — Continue reading »
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