Why I think it's a great investment. Asians incorporate more Western food into their daily diet. This makes millions of them gain fat and become more obese every year. I read in Japan 27 million people already suffer from obesity. There are more than a billion Chinese, Japanese, Koreans, Thais and Malaysians and thus the growth potential for weight-loss businesses is huge. I think it's smart to invest in Asian fat!
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Sunday, September 20, 2009
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Does the flu scare you?
The source of the virus reminds me of the Black Swan theory by Nicholas Taleb. A Black Swan is defined as an event which is unpredictable but once it breaks out its consequences are massive.
Experts say up to 30 million people could die if a pandemic breaks out. The economic loss is massive. People fear to go out, buy less and the economy collapses. People order food supplies from home and spray the bags before they take them inside. All life moves online because the virus can't yet transmit through the PC no matter how many peer to peer connections are open or illegal downloads are made. But what if the virus is that of a Black Swan, what if it mutates and starts spreading over the internet all of a sudden? What do you do Then?? Why are you still reading this?
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Experts say up to 30 million people could die if a pandemic breaks out. The economic loss is massive. People fear to go out, buy less and the economy collapses. People order food supplies from home and spray the bags before they take them inside. All life moves online because the virus can't yet transmit through the PC no matter how many peer to peer connections are open or illegal downloads are made. But what if the virus is that of a Black Swan, what if it mutates and starts spreading over the internet all of a sudden? What do you do Then?? Why are you still reading this?
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Monday, April 27, 2009
Pain killers - are they safe?
On a daily basis we take pain killers for every minor ache in our body. But are these pain killers safe? Or are they causing adverse effect on our health?
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Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Movie scenario
2011. The US economy is going through its Greatest Depression. People everywhere are gloomy, depressed, unhappy. The government is too embarrassed and stops reporting suicide rates. Government-provided universal health coverage in the US has been implemented and all medical records are digital. All patient-doctor communication is electronic, therapy is delivered online and patients rarely visit the doctor at his office. The government wants to do something drastic to end the Depression and decides to write a software that will inform every citizen that they have been diagnosed with a terminal illness. You get informed that you have 1-2 years of healthy life in front of you before the illness takes over.
Will the government's action, however drastic, energize people to ostracize misery and gloom from their lives and turn a whole nation away from depression?
Do you think it is an interesting scenario for a movie? I imagine that the end will be that the whole nation will recover fast from the economic slump and misery but when the people realize that their diagnosis was fake they will be shocked not knowing whether to forgive or not forgive their government for lying to them.
How would you develop the story?
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Will the government's action, however drastic, energize people to ostracize misery and gloom from their lives and turn a whole nation away from depression?
Do you think it is an interesting scenario for a movie? I imagine that the end will be that the whole nation will recover fast from the economic slump and misery but when the people realize that their diagnosis was fake they will be shocked not knowing whether to forgive or not forgive their government for lying to them.
How would you develop the story?
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Saturday, March 29, 2008
US Presidential Elections, who can use who?
This thought was posted on Thinkaloo on 21 March 2008 by member monica
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I am interested in your opinion on this. If Hillary wins, she could use Obama in her cabinet, possibly as Secretary of State or at the Department of Energy to oversee the transition to a green economy. If Obama wins, however, I don't think there is much room to use Hillary. Their positions on health care and foreign policy in Iraq are different. Which do you think is more likely to happen?
If it's true that Hillary and Obama are a dream ticket, would you vote for Hillary so that you can also get Obama's talent or would you go for Obama with less chances to use any of Hillary's experience?
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I am interested in your opinion on this. If Hillary wins, she could use Obama in her cabinet, possibly as Secretary of State or at the Department of Energy to oversee the transition to a green economy. If Obama wins, however, I don't think there is much room to use Hillary. Their positions on health care and foreign policy in Iraq are different. Which do you think is more likely to happen?
If it's true that Hillary and Obama are a dream ticket, would you vote for Hillary so that you can also get Obama's talent or would you go for Obama with less chances to use any of Hillary's experience?
Thursday, March 6, 2008
neosporin BAND-AIDS
This thought was posted on Thinkaloo on 30 October 2007 by member smartypants
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If they don't already make it they should. I didn't see the idea on the web yet. What about band-aids with neosporin already applied on the middle padded part? Help cuts heal fast!
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If they don't already make it they should. I didn't see the idea on the web yet. What about band-aids with neosporin already applied on the middle padded part? Help cuts heal fast!
Friday, February 29, 2008
Blow before you go!
This thought was posted on Thinkaloo on 26 October 2008 by member lady1980luck
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Sorry guys, not what you were thinking. But I got your attention right? What if there was a free service that gave breathalizer tests outside crowded bars? The service could provide discounts on taxi services for people that are over the limit or some type of incentive for designated drivers. Sometimes creating awareness can make a world of difference. I think my friends would have appreciated a quick test instead of a DUI!
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Sorry guys, not what you were thinking. But I got your attention right? What if there was a free service that gave breathalizer tests outside crowded bars? The service could provide discounts on taxi services for people that are over the limit or some type of incentive for designated drivers. Sometimes creating awareness can make a world of difference. I think my friends would have appreciated a quick test instead of a DUI!
Monday, February 25, 2008
Public Healthcare
This thought was posted on Thinkaloo on 25 February 2008 by member smartypants
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H. Clinton and Obama are advocating more requirements to own/provide health insurance. As a teacher, public healthcare seems very reasonable and humane. As an economist, I question if we are prepared for the changes in the supply and demand of doctors?
Just thinking ahead to the future. . . If more people own health insurance, I expect there will be an increase in doctor visits due to accessibility. There is already a shortage of doctors in the US. In 2010, doctors will be required to have computerized records of all patients. These new mandates will probably drive doctors (not ready for change) into early retirement.
We will need to prepare for these changes by 1) Increasing the supply of doctors 2)Decreasing the demand for doctors.
My ideas:
1)Provide incentives or money refunds to people who do not frequent the doctor's office.
2)Allow doctor's assistants (nurses) to prescribe antibiotics for more common illnesses (flu, cold, strep). I'm not sure how practical or safe this would be, but would be interested to hear a professional's response.
3)Shorten the length of medical school for doctors who specialize in more common illnesses.
4) Government funding for students in med school.
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H. Clinton and Obama are advocating more requirements to own/provide health insurance. As a teacher, public healthcare seems very reasonable and humane. As an economist, I question if we are prepared for the changes in the supply and demand of doctors?
Just thinking ahead to the future. . . If more people own health insurance, I expect there will be an increase in doctor visits due to accessibility. There is already a shortage of doctors in the US. In 2010, doctors will be required to have computerized records of all patients. These new mandates will probably drive doctors (not ready for change) into early retirement.
We will need to prepare for these changes by 1) Increasing the supply of doctors 2)Decreasing the demand for doctors.
My ideas:
1)Provide incentives or money refunds to people who do not frequent the doctor's office.
2)Allow doctor's assistants (nurses) to prescribe antibiotics for more common illnesses (flu, cold, strep). I'm not sure how practical or safe this would be, but would be interested to hear a professional's response.
3)Shorten the length of medical school for doctors who specialize in more common illnesses.
4) Government funding for students in med school.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Did you know smoking protects your gum?
This thought was posted on Thinkaloo on 15 February 2008 by member goliath
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Smoking can cause lung cancer but can also protect the gum in your mouth. To be correct, it can help preserve it. Salting, pickling and smoking are ways to preserve food. If you smoke for years and quit suddenly, your gum condition will begin deteriorating much faster. Why aren't the healthy effects of smoking also advertised so that people can trade risks? Do you know of any other positive health effects from smoke?
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Smoking can cause lung cancer but can also protect the gum in your mouth. To be correct, it can help preserve it. Salting, pickling and smoking are ways to preserve food. If you smoke for years and quit suddenly, your gum condition will begin deteriorating much faster. Why aren't the healthy effects of smoking also advertised so that people can trade risks? Do you know of any other positive health effects from smoke?
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