China - Czech Connection

President Xi Jinping is in Czech Republic for a three-day state visit. It is his first trip to Europe in 2016.

All the best to peace and development with China in Czech Republic and Europe.

Peace to the World !

Jian Ghomeshi Acquitted

Former CBC broadcaster Jian Ghomeshi was acquitted on all charges in his sexual assault trial.

This is what I think: judgement may not be based on emotions, whether it is pros or cons. It must be based on evidence. In this case, Jian basically said that it was only rough sex between consenting adults, and the three women said no, it was physical and sexual assault.

It just didn't make any common sense that a girlfriend (not a stranger) accused Jian of assault, yet continued to liaise with him for more sex, even sent him flowers, after the so-called assault. The deceptive women went through collusion, lies and facts-hiding, even teamed up and said it was time to sink the dick or kill the goose. It was clear that they had the collective motive to destroy Jian.

The women's lack of credibility, sincerity, honesty and seriousness only raised doubts and concerns, not helping them win the case. They didn't tell the truth, the whole truth, nothing but the truth. I think William Horkins, the judge, passed the correct judgement, because the so-called assault could not be proved beyond a reasonable doubt.

Fast Edi Thoughts and Comments  

Water-Rich Canada

Today, March 22, 2016, is World Water Day. People living in Canada are very lucky, because Canada has 20% of the world's fresh water. Still, we must not take water for granted.

Water is life. People of many parts of the world don't have access to clean and drinkable water. Please be aware of this sad and ugly truth, and don't waste water.

Global Warming

In this blog, I wrote about Climate Change on Dec.31, 2013 and gave it some further comments on Nov.11, 2014. Today's topic is titled Global Warming.    

Just finished watching an Al Jazeera weather report in You Tube. The video is titled February (2016) Shatters Global Temperature Records.

I don't like the term of Climate Change, because weather is very changeable in the short term, and climate always changes in the long term. There would be cold and hot periods from time to time. So what climate change? Climate always changes.

There is some truth regarding global warming, but still I think the focus should be on carbon emission, air pollution, water contamination, rising sea level, environmental abuse, and the misuse and over-harvest of the natural resources on planet earth. These are the real issues that we must deal with. I mean don't argue about terminologies like abnormal weather, climate change, global warming, deep freeze and so on. Instead, deal with the real issues.

I believe global warming is real, but it is not an absolute truth. In other words, global warming is generally true, but not specifically true. Whether it is cold, warm or hot, it depends on the time and location of the place in question. While there are melting and decreasing ice fields in the Arctic, the ice fields in the Antarctic are expanding.

Some believe that global warming is largely caused by human activities, so what? Some believe that global warming is normal, and is largely caused by nature's own forces, so what? Some reject global warming is even real, so what? In any case, we have to deal with the problems, the reality, the facts and effects, not just arguing about terminologies or causes. Again, the real issues are  carbon emission, air pollution, water contamination, rising sea level, environmental abuse, and the misuse and over-harvest of the natural resources on planet earth.

I believe that burning fossil fuels for energy is primitive, not advanced. The whole world should switch to clean, green and renewable energy. It will be much better for the health of  planet earth and its inhabitants.

P.S. A repeated joke on a public notice: due to the cold weather, the protest on global warming has been cancelled.

Panda For Peace?

In the news, CBC reports that the Toronto Zoo has revealed
the names of the first giant pandas born in Canada. Jia Panpan, meaning Canadian Hope, is the male cub. Hiis twin sister is Jia Yueyue, meaning  Canadian Joy. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne were among the guests getting the first glimpse of the cubs.

Panda is the national treasure of China and the darling of the world. There are only 2,400 living pandas, more or less, in the whole world. Besides being cute and adorable, the pandas are very friendly diplomats of the Chinese Government.

Do you want to fight with China? O.K., here is a panda for you. Do you still want to fight? No, thank you! Panda for peace? Yes!  

Chris Christie for Vice President?

It was painful to watch Chris Christie stand quietly behind Donald Trump like a little school boy being punished. It just didn't look right. It looked really bad. In spite of Chris Christie 's pro-Trump endorsement, Donald told him to go home.

Chris Christie has completely lost his integrity and credibility. I should say that he gave it all up himself, but for what? To dream of becoming vice-president? What a big embarrassment to the people of New Jersey!

Go Bernie Go

My opinion is this: 
Hillary Clinton's running for office is about herself, to seek power and prestige, and become the first female U.S. president. Bernie Sanders' running is not about himself, but about the American people. Go Bernie Go.