Author Archives: sinyaw

Correlation v. Causation

Posted on February 2, 2011 by sinyaw

“You are sick,” said my doctor after the annual physical, about 5 years ago. “You need to start taking this pill for the rest of your life.” “But I don’t feel sick,” I said. The test report high-lighted my cholestrol … Continue reading →

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Does it really?

Posted on January 27, 2011 by sinyaw

Is recycling paper really more ecological? To recycle paper, used paper must go through some pretty intensive chemical processes that pollute heavily. In the meantime, people would plant less trees since demand decreases. Maybe the total number of trees would … Continue reading →

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Innovator’s Solution

Posted on January 22, 2011 by sinyaw

Clayton Christensen’s book, in 2003, made the word disruptor into every managers’ vocabulary. Innovator’s Dilemma depicted the inability of a successful company to escape its own trap. The very things that made it successful are exactly the ones that will … Continue reading →

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Why Chinese Mothers Are Superior

Posted on January 18, 2011 by sinyaw

Wall Street Journal’s provocatively titled article stirred up such a storm. I got several direct emails and numerous forwards, one of them a comment from Melanie on my blog. Most of my American friends asked, “Is it true? Did you … Continue reading →

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Studio Vino

Posted on January 12, 2011 by sinyaw

Where are the mysteries of wines? When I swirled it in the glass, held up the glass against the light, sip and tasted it. I didn’t really think about them. I have a general understanding on how wines are made, … Continue reading →

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Fee for Services

Posted on January 9, 2011 by sinyaw

The story began when she was 15. At that time, she has been bed ridden for six years. Summers were scorching hot and winters bitterly cold. The parents cannot afford the $1,500 operation that will close the hole in her … Continue reading →

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eReader chosen

Posted on January 6, 2011 by sinyaw

A little more than a year ago, I said no to Kindle. At that time, I have a stack of books next to my bed. I wasn’t going to switch before finishing them. Many things changed in this industry this … Continue reading →

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2010

Posted on December 30, 2010 by sinyaw

October 2009, I left Juniper Networks and joined Huawei. I expected some adjustments and thought I was older, wiser and mellower then. I was right only for one of the three. I learned a lot about Huawei and visited Shenzhen … Continue reading →

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Crichton strikes again

Posted on December 23, 2010 by sinyaw

Several years ago, I met someone who read every word Crichton has written. I was taken aback by such a devoted fan. Michael Crichton is one of my favorite authors, but every words? Really? When I check against the list, … Continue reading →

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Lost and Found

Posted on December 19, 2010 by sinyaw

This is a common tale but true. There was a brief moment of panic and disbelief when I found no wallet in the familiar back pocket. (Most men habitually check their pockets. They pat for the keys, cell phone, wallet, … Continue reading →

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