Monthly Archives: February 2012

Hip Replacement: I Salute My Surgeon

Posted on February 27, 2012 by

I had been suffering from joint pains at the hip for a long time to the extent that I needed a cane to walk for some 18 months recently. The X-ray showed that the cartilage at both hip joints had … Continue reading →

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Electric Battery: A Critical Enabling Technology

Posted on February 24, 2012 by

What is an enabling technology? The brain is the ultimate enabling technology without which no human invention is possible. Since food nourishes the body and the brain, agriculture, both traditional and modern, qualifies as an enabling technology, too. A third … Continue reading →

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Meaning Of Work: To Make A Difference

Posted on February 22, 2012 by

When I go to work everyday, sometimes I cannot help asking, what is the purpose? It’s easy to say I work for a living. Is that all there is to it? Many people think so. If you want to see … Continue reading →

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The Mystery of Time

Posted on February 21, 2012 by

Time is a mysterious thing we live with everyday. Time is virtual as opposed to physical, because we cannot see or touch it. Time is free, which we live and sleep through. Nevertheless, we have to yield when the time … Continue reading →

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Solar Stocks: A Good Play?

Posted on February 19, 2012 by

In recent months, all solar stocks have come down to near bottom as a result of three factors: fast falling prices due to technology advance; reduced government subsidies in top markets like Germany and Italy; and overcapacity in production and … Continue reading →

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The Barcode: A Silent Revolution

Posted on February 15, 2012 by

When I go to the library, supermarket, department store or other retail outlets, I notice the barcode on nearly every product. Lately, a new kind of barcode also appears on newspapers where you can scan it with your smartphone for … Continue reading →

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Is Majority Power an Illusion?

Posted on February 13, 2012 by

In a democratic society, majority power is embodied in the basic rule that the majority vote wins. The voting result means that the people have spoken, so to speak. This rule is just a convenience to make democracy works because … Continue reading →

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My Musical Experiments with Piano and Trumpet

Posted on February 9, 2012 by

When I was a little boy, I liked to sit next to my sister by the piano and watch her play my favorite songs. But the musical notes looked intimidating. This handicap has haunted me through the years. I’ve never learned to … Continue reading →

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How Does a Grassroot Movement succeed?

Posted on February 6, 2012 by

As the word implies, a grassroot movement develops from the base and is a bottom-up process. Its success depends on three important factors: a clear idea that people can relate to and unite behind, sustained efforts in organization and leadership, … Continue reading →

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The Wisdom of Prevention

Posted on February 5, 2012 by

Prevention is always superior to fixing but is not easy to do. Many people mistakenly think that prevention requires specialized knowledge. As a matter of fact, prevention only requires some common sense and the right attitude. We have all kinds … Continue reading →

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