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Tag Archives: USA
Heavy Americans
I noticed an interesting news article on Yahoo! News, “Americans Getting Taller, Much Heavier” via AP. There is this graph on the trend. It’s a report on the average weight and height statistics over the past 40 years by National … Continue reading
Is USA a Protestant Nation?
Soon it may not be, according to a USA Today article (via Yahoo! News). The National Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago’s 2002 survey noted Americans who say that they belong to one of Protestant denominations are only … Continue reading
Posted in Misc
Tagged diversity, religion, The National Opinion Research Center, USA, USA Today
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Diminishing American Powers?
I just can’t help but think that if the current Bush Administration is doing much harm to the U.S.’s overall power than good. By “power”, I mean the power to influence others and convince them of one’s own agenda. It … Continue reading
Posted in Rants
Tagged George W. Bush, hard power, Joseph S. Nye Jr., soft power, USA
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Would This Be the Year?
I read this article today. There has always been anti-U.S. resentment in Korea since 1980. You can say it’s a love-hate thingy. Some part of the population (maybe most, unconsciously) felt the need of the U.S. military presence. However, some … Continue reading