corruption
How Philippine Tourists are Fleeced
I was expecting that my next post about local corruption would be about the coming Philippine elections. It wasn’t to be. I have often warned Manila tourists to be wary of hustlers or any native stranger who is too friendly. Melanie escaped hustlers but not the travel agency she hired — she was a target […]
Adopt US Kids
Adopting foreign children is probably a good idea. These children will tend to behave right if they see themselves as ‘visitors’ We’re here to help you whether you’re just starting the process to foster or adopt, waiting for a placement, or looking for post-adoption resources. From step-by-step information to photolistings around the country, we’re here […]
Suicide Over Unpaid Tuition
UP Manila student kills self over unpaid tuition What is happening at the University of the Philippines reflects what is happening in Philippines itself; at least before this Aquino admin. It used to be that scholars of UP were not rich enough to bring their own cars to UP. During the early years of Martial […]
The HealthSpot Walk-In Kiosks
Allows Doctors To Examine Patients Virtually [Video] A great business idea too ‘A small walk-in station that is designed to be a convenient and affordable healthcare system for the community. The kiosk is equipped with a teleconference system, and allows the visitor to directly speak with and see a doctor on-screen, and in a private […]
Why US Voting System Is a Joke
‘…No voting system is perfect. Britain has faced allegations of chronic fraud in absentee balloting. As I write, Lithuanian politics are convulsed by allegations of vote buying by one of its political parties. ‘But here’s what doesn’t happen in other democracies: ‘Politicians of one party do not set voting schedules to favor their side and […]
Sandy’s Wikipedia Page and Content Forging
Apparently, the Wikipedia scandal last September (Corruption in Wikipedia Confirmed by pochp) didn’t blow but here’s a new one ‘Ken Mampel, an unemployed, 56-year-old Floridian, is in large part the creator of the massive Hurricane Sandy Wikipedia page. He’s also the reason that, for nearly a week, the page had no mention of climate change…’ […]
The Devil You Don’t Know
The Illusion of Charity Live Aid 2005 was the most successful concert for charity that raised more than 50 million pounds. But aid expert David Rieff argues that the guilt-stricken donations helped fund a brutal resettlement programme that may have killed up to 100,000. Watch how politics and PR people manipulated the charity event The […]
How to Avoid Electronic Plantation
‘With the rise of global electronic databases, the consequences of getting arrested have never been so severe. Even if the arrest is just harassment and can’t be turned into a conviction, you will pay for it the rest of your life. ‘Educate yourself and your loved ones. It’s a jungle out there – and many […]
