What Does the AirAsia Crash Really Tell Us About Asia?
The tragic AirAsia crash may have to do with rapid growth in the travel industry in Asia; Chuck Todd, moderator of "Meet the Press," has acknowledged that he lets Republicans lie on air; meanwhile, technology is creating a serfdom fueled by the desire for instant gratification. These discoveries and more after the jump.
The tragic AirAsia crash may have to do with rapid growth in the travel industry in Asia; Chuck Todd, moderator of “Meet the Press,” has acknowledged that he lets Republicans lie on air; meanwhile, technology is creating a serfdom fueled by the desire for instant gratification. These discoveries and more below.
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