What I have learned today [2015/6/13]

1. Hand sanitizer may increase absorption of BPA, an endocrine disruptor. Yup, just wash your hands with soap.

2. Polar bears eating dolphins. Hope dolphins start eating other things by coming out of the water.

3. Virgin hotel is tuned to women with great attention to details. I think Branson is really smart and looks like the hotel will do well given that women have more income and would like to have a better stay.

4. US Tax system is messed up with massive dead weight losses. Intuit and tax preparers should stop lobbying for tax deregulation. We should just have a flat tax and may be a sin tax and extremely high penalties for tax evasion.

5. China may be more innovative than US due to "shared intellectual properties." I am not so sure about this assessment. I am sure right now they are being innovative because they are exploiting past IPs but without proper IP protection, I doubt that the innovation can continue. Remember that property rights are the fundamental for capitalism and productivity.




From Snapshot Serengeti

What I have learned today [2015/4/2]

1. There is an innovative devise that can help you check your health very easily. Basically, it measures your vital signs when you hold in your hand and put it against your forehead. All the data is shown in your smartphone :D So awesome. Imagine how they can help our lives and those in developing countries ^^

2. The cruising industry is betting on China. With growing wealth, tourism is growing so the cruising industry sees more demand in China in the future. I generally agree with the cruising industry but I am not sure if Chinese like cruises or if Asians in general like cruises. Yes, I admit Chinese in general like eating, gambling, and traveling but do they like to do it in a slow manner through cruises? I guess I will do my due diligence.

3. Americans hate their bosses. And productivity and health suffers....You don't have to go far to witness such tragedy. Well, the best panacea is to work in a place with less a-holes. Also, remember, if you made a mistake or realize that the work place has become hellish, please do quit. I think often people think they are trapped and helpless but remember you can always walk out. Of course, there are financial issues but staying in a place you hate is already hellish cannot get so much worse.


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 4.  Earth bacteria that can be found anywhere in the world can create energy. I like how the inventors use this bacteria to teach kids about science. Quite clever.

5. Today, I realized that the more I pray, the more blessing that I and those around me receive :D
     I knew this but experiencing is another thing. I just pray that I can keep praying and become larger  channel of blessing and love ^^



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Please share in the comments what you have leaned today ^^