Monthly Archives: February 2006

Ultimate test of corporate responsibility

This continues around the same theme as the previous topic: It’s becoming painfully obvious that the world lacks political will to do something about the coming energy crisis. While the initial steps to take would be known, effective and simple … Continue reading

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Self-sufficiency, pandemics, globalization & energy crisis

How’s that for a post title? All these grand schemes weave into one relatively big mess what I’ve been thinking of quite a bit lately. Let’s see if I can articulate some of it in an understandable way.. Globalization can … Continue reading

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Just how well do we know China?

China has been and continues to be a hot topic. Manufacturing jobs are escaping to China while the country’s economic growth continues to be astounding. Yet when you think about it, how well do we know the country and the … Continue reading

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Review: Restaurant La Tour

It turns out that unplanned dining in Helsinki can be a challenge on Friday nights. With no room in any of our traditional casual dining-places downtown – namely Colorado Bar & Grill, Santa Fe, La Bodega and Cantina West – … Continue reading

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Pet peeves, part 2

Honoring the right to complain about small things as well as big, here is the second round of my favorite pet peeves. Vandalism & littering From graffiti and broken bottles to breaking property, one has to wonder what is wrong … Continue reading

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