First Link Dump of 2011 and it’s a fat one. Is this the year when all eyes turn to China beyond just its economical impact and we begin to see a more widespread look into its societal landscape? Schooling has been a hotly contested topic since it was announced just a few weeks ago and I don’t think it will be the end of it.
-Eugene
China Corner
#1. Abuses Cited in Enforcing China Policy of One Child
Can you really be surprised? If you have money, a lot can be circumvented in China.
#2. Five Things Chinese Watch Buyers Want
THEY WANT BIG BLING!!!
#3. Sitting Out the China Trade Battles
For multinational companies, it’s usually better for them to just shut up and roll with the Chinese protectionist ways when it comes to trade disputes.
#4. Shanghai Schools’ Approach Pushes Students to Top of Tests | ***China’s Winning Schools
Despite the fact that these Shanghainese factories pump out highly competent students in technical subjects, there still remains issues in creativity and problem solving. Going between the US and China, I think both sides see benefit in the other’s educational system.
#5. East Meets West, but It Takes Some Practice
A burgeoning industry will see companies educating multinationals entering foreign markets to help them work more efficiently and accustom themselves to local business protocol.
#6. China to Begin Crackdown on Pirated Software in 2011 | The Real Problem With China
Still a major issue and its linked a bit with the so-called lack of creativity in China, there are often local software options that exist so many Chinese pirate.
#7. Not So Cheap for China
A short article that speaks of the benefits the Chinese population can enjoy with a naturally adjusted Reminibi.
#8. ***Let’s Compete on Innovation Not Patents
Chinese companies are being enticed with funding and accolades for pumping out patents, but it looks as though this will simply encourage false and shitty patents which really won’t help China all that much. The author encourages innovation and problem solving rather than frivolous patent application.
#9. Why Asian Restaurants Want Fewer Customers
Recognizing that quality comes at a price, Asian restaurants are now scaling back their customers. While this isn’t a surprise amongst Japanese restaurateurs, it does seem a bit of a rare trait amongst Chinese restaurants.
#10. ***Why Chinese Mothers Are Superior | ***How My Chinese Dad Saved My Life
This article drew a ton of criticism about parenting styles as it embraced the harsh and strict parenting methods of Chinese/immigrant parents. My dad was relatively strict but aside from that him and my mom weren’t totally crazy or unreasonable in their efforts. I really respect the way my parents brought me up. As first generation parents they didn’t go the same route as my grandparents and other more traditional methods. Instead I think my brother and I really were able to develop into our own. I may not have that engineering degree and neither does my brother, but I think we’re both generally quite satisfied of where we’re at and where we’re going. Obviously my parents are happy despite the fact I didn’t go the traditional Asian route.
Read the second article as well, Eddie Huang is a restaurant owner and NY with an impressive background… as well as previous owner of a not so good streetwear label but he tells a really good story.
#11. In China, Car Buyers in a Backup
China is severely curtailing the number of licenses it hands out to would be drivers. Makes sense, the pollution is a big factor and the infrastructure simply can’t handle it.
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#12. Public Relations Flagellations: the Original Condom
VICE take the piss out of this “luxury” condom brand and the fools behind it.
#13. Is Law School a Losing Game?
Just like how Chinese academics lie about their numbers, law schools in the US seem to be susceptible to the same, all in the name of money and funding.
#14. A Champion of Plain English
Alfred E. Khan campaigned hard for economics language to take a more understandable and less convoluted tone.
#15. Dairy and Its Effect on Insulin Secretion | Insulin… An Undeserved Bad Reputation Part 1 (Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5)
I’ve been looking more and more into this when I realized that insulin wasn’t just secreted in great amounts alongside carbohydrate consumption. Probably not something of interest for too many, but since inflammation is at the root of many disease, it may have incorrectly linked with insulin. According to these articles about a bad rep, they seem to question insulin’s role in fat gain.
#16. Pushing Fashion Boundaries in an Era Without Any
Once a consistent driver of innovation and sometimes shock, fashion is quickly losing its ability to stir interest and controversy. However some topics are still able to deliver the controversy that should be associated with art of the purest form.
#17. Turn Down the Lights Well Before Bedtime
For a better night sleep, eliminate your exposure to blue light since it appears to have a great effect on melatonin.
#18. Is Mobile Affecting When We Read?
Thanks to mobile “read it later” apps, you can consume content whenever you wish but there is a common trend.
#19. What was it like in Silicon Valley after the bubble burst in the early 2000s?
A first hand account of what it was like after the tech bubble burst in the early 2000s.
#20. Standing Tall Is Key for Success: ‘Powerful Postures’ May Trump Title and Rank
Puff that chest out and pinch those shoulder blades.
#21. Private Schools ‘Counsel Out’ the Unsuccessful
For those who shell out big bucks for private schools, if you aren’t up to bar sometimes ensuring you get a good education isn’t something they’re really interested in.
#22. What Everyone Seems to Miss in Facebook’s Private or Public Debate…
For somebody of Facebook’s stature and profile who deals so heavily in private information, are they on the hook to be transparent?
#23. Prep-School Gangsters
An article from back in the day which features some interesting highlights such as Puff Daddy and the surrounding crew of young adults grinding it out to make it in New York City. I don’t think many things have changed.
#24. The Weirdest Indicators of Serious Medical Risks
I have more testosterone thanks to a longer ring finger… BUT I am more susceptible to cancer.
#25. Emergency Backups to the Stars
Interesting story of amateur goalies who suit up for professional NHL teams when sudden injuries occur.
#26. Curcumin: The Next Big Superfood
Anti-cancer… Anti-viral… Anti-arthritic… Anti-oxidant… Anti-inflammatory
#27. You Can’t Multitask, So Stop Trying
#28.Edible Insects Produce Smaller Quantities of Greenhouse Gases Than Cattle