'Today' February 05, 2010 - Square Pegs, Round Holes?

Some college grads are reluctant to join local Chinese companies because they are wary of the established hierarchy - and think it will stifle their creativity and ambition. On the other hand, many of them don't do so well in more open Western MNCs. Why?

Take a listen to this fascinating panel discussion where our experts share our opinions on the recruitment, employment and office culture here in China. If you are doing business here in China, then this panel discussion is for you!

Jerel Bonner - Principal Owner Sharpening Axes Corporate Training Consulting

Tim Farey - Director, Asia Business Development, Apprise Software

Sam Goodman - Serial Entrepreneur and author of "Where East Eats West."

Audio MP3 file: Square pegs, round holes?

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Iran may be next target - Global Times, Beijing

After Iraq and the continuing struggle in Afghanistan, the Western public is tired of war. Despite the unwavering support for Israel among Washington's neo-conservative power elite, even they would be unable to sell the idea of another protracted and expensive conflict based only on Israel's inability to deal with Hamas militants in Gaza and the Lebanon-based Hezbollah. That simply won't happen.

Read the full article here in The Global Times

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Washington 'provoked' by worms in space

Iran’s claim that it launched a research rocket carrying a mouse, two turtles and some worms into space generated a predictably swift and sharp response from Washington. The White House described it as a “provocative” act.

President Obama apparently remarked that it is not too late for Iran to do the right thing, “Come to the table with the international community and live up to its international obligations.”

All this brouhaha over a mouse, two turtles, and a couple of worms? There has long been speculation that Washington’s position on Iran has been shaped by pro-Israel lobbyists, but now are we supposed to believe that the White House has fallen under the influence of PETA? (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals).

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