Articles Posted by Chris Kanthan

Chris Kanthan

Chris Kanthan has degrees in Physics and Engineering with a minor in Economics. And, just for fun, a diploma in Paralegal. He lives in the San Francisco Bay Area, has traveled to more than 30 countries, and deeply cares about politics, finance and food. He has also written an e-book titled "Deconstructing Monsanto" that is available on iTunes, Amazon.com and Smashwords.com. He can be reached at chrisk2000@yahoo.com.

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    Marketing 101 for Activists

    by Chris Kanthan on May 16, 2013 | 3 Comments

    If you have ever been to Bourbon Street in New Orleans, there is one thing that you would have noticed for sure. No, I am not talking about the babes and the beads. I am referring to a bunch of guys holding signs like “Repent” and “Trust Jesus, He Hates Sin.” Millions of drunk guys and gals have walked by these sincere advocates, but how many people do you think instantly dropped their shots and accepted Jesus into their hearts?

    Posted in Education

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    I want Just F***ing Food

    by Chris Kanthan on Apr 06, 2013 | 98 Comments

    I was at a moderately priced Sushi restaurant a few weeks ago. While I was going through the menu, I saw that they had crab. When the waitress came by, I asked her if it was real crab. She smiled coyly, and informed me, “It is imitation crab.”

    Posted in Business, Healthcare

  • Proposition 37 on the California ballot in November requires all genetically modified foods to be labeled as such.

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    Prop 37: David vs. Goliath

    by Chris Kanthan on Aug 19, 2012 | 30 Comments

    Some of the biggest corporations are spending millions of dollars to defeat Proposition 37, a controversial initiative on the California November ballot calling for the labeling of food and beverages that contain GMOs or Genetically Modified Organisms.

    Posted in Business, Environment, Healthcare, News, Politics

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    Why I Can’t “Like” Facebook’s Valuation

    by Chris Kanthan on May 22, 2012 | 21 Comments

    The much hyped and anticipated IPO that placed Facebook’s valuation at a whopping $100 billion has been a huge flop, with the stock down by almost 30 percent from its peak share price of $45.

    Posted in Business, Opinion, Technology

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    Greece Battles for Democracy and Survival

    by Chris Kanthan on May 17, 2012 | 23 Comments

    Greece’s unemployment rate is 25 percent – and for people under the age of 25, it’s 50 percent. In the last three years, the stock market is down 90 percent, average wages are down 40 percent, and GDP is down 20 percent. It’s no wonder suicide, homelessness and crime rates are going through the roof.

    Posted in Opinion, Politics