Awaiting a Democratic Hong Kong. An interesting tid-bit from an article discussing the possibility of privatizing our public radio networks. I am not sure if we privatize it, there would be less pressure to conform to political standards and self-censor. I think it would only increase, as most advertisers are increasingly ingratiating themselves to theContinue reading “90% of Public Radio Staff Believes Station Pressured by Government.”
Author Archives: Yan Sham-Shackleton
News: Democracy in Hong Kong is deteriorating, Chen says
Democracy in Hong Kong is deteriorating, Chen says Date: 2005/07/01 14:55:04SOURCE: Taiwan News URL: http://www.etaiwannews.com/Taiwan/Politics/2005/07/01/1120181626.htm The level of democracy in Hong Kong has deteriorated rapidly over the past eight years, which shows that the territory has been heavily assimilated by China, said President Chen Shui-bian (’Â…G) on Thursday, stressing that this situation should never happenContinue reading “News: Democracy in Hong Kong is deteriorating, Chen says”
News: Hong Kong Activist Says Chinese Hackers Read His E-mails
HONG KONG—A Hong Kong activist who has organized several mass marches for more democracy since the 1997 handover to China, says hackers from within mainland China have tampered with his e-mail account, raising fears that Beijing’s Internet police are extending their reach to the former British colony. Chong Yiu-kwong, a key figure in the CivilContinue reading “News: Hong Kong Activist Says Chinese Hackers Read His E-mails”
T-shirt Article
Keeping T-shirts in the moment Guy Trebay New York Times News Service Jul. 21, 2005 12:00 AM Never underestimate the power of a martini when drafting a business plan. This point may not be taught at the Wharton School, but it is probably worth keeping in mind. It was over a boozy discussion of guyContinue reading “T-shirt Article”
I watch: Rockstar Inxs Week 2 Episode 5
Da Music Issue For all INXS ROCKSTAR REVIEWS. Go Inxs index I am addicted to Rockstar: Inxs. I promise you. Will: eliminated last week. Thank god! His cheap “sleep with me” eyes that he focused on the three woman in the front row was starting to feel like that one guy in a bar whoContinue reading “I watch: Rockstar Inxs Week 2 Episode 5”
Young Man in a Train Station
Backpacking Addict In all the years I traveled. Nico stood out as one of the most tragic and lonely people I met on my way. After a long night of being lost outside the ruins of Pompei Italy, we found a family who very kindly drove us back to the station. As I walked upContinue reading “Young Man in a Train Station”
The Least Likely to Vote?
Socio-politco rants I was just talking to someone about encouraging young asians first or second generation immigrants to vote. Thought of this advert called "The Least Likely," it features Russel Wong, Ming Na, Maggie Q, John Chu, and Kelly Hu in a sci-fi Kung fu landscape targeted at young asian americans. It’s interesting, and quiteContinue reading “The Least Likely to Vote?”
Thoughts and Photos: July 1st 2005. March for Democracy
Awaiting a democratic Hong Kong I wasn’t sure if I wanted to go. Not because I don’t believe, but because I know walking will not change things. The first protest was the first step. This is a much longer, slower process that a one day walk. But I turned up because we had to.Continue reading “Thoughts and Photos: July 1st 2005. March for Democracy”
Corporate Slavery
buying something? Originally uploaded by mmonk. Mr. Mmonk, did a set of photos that speaks of how working in the office will drive you about as mad as him. Corporate Slavery Photo Set
Painting Party.
Last week we had a painting party at my apartment. The photos came out good although some of the paintings didn’t. I still had a good time splashing stuff around. What I also learned today is I must stop Giving KS the Finger. You would think I have outgrown such silly behavior…. Continue reading “Painting Party.”
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