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The Chinese internet is developing at an impressive pace. Already it is the world’s largest online population, with over 60% of the country are not even online yet. As this population grows, so does the number of characteristics of the Chinese internet that make its uniquely distinctive from that of the Western world. This seems…
Has the news industry come full circle? Hundreds of years ago, news spread via word of mouth, pamphlets, and newsletters – often in coffee houses or public spaces. This, by its very nature, encouraged conversation surrounding the news; both in response to it and in distributing it. Then there were newspapers, and mass-audience media usurped…
Analysts have indicated that China may well become the second-largest consumer market in the world by 2015 (preceded by only America). Already it’s noticeable that Western firms are pouring into the country. Most recently, Nestle has confirmed that it is in negotiations with Chinese confectionery and baked goods company Hsu Fu Chi, to discuss a…
Think you knew the basics regarding Malaria? Think again. In fact, many are completely unaware that the disease is far more widespread and can be significantly more subtle than most were ever aware. The infamous disease, in fact, exists in several variations, two of which are notably widespread. These two are caused by related parasites,…
As technology consumers, we’ve grown used to our computers processors doubling in power every few years. These predictable increases have contributed the ever-improving increase in performance and decrease in prices of our beloved computers. Back in 1965, Intel co-founder Gordon Moore noticed that the number of transistors capable of being crammed on a sliver of…
Europe debt crisis: the Euro area’s policy makers have their work cut out for them. It’s clear that a plan of action for Greece’s financial situation is required, yesterday. The “Vienna initiative”, a strategy birthed in 2009, was designed to freeze the rot of financial contagion spreading through some parts of Europe at a rapid pace….
