Frits Philips: 1905-2005 Frits Philips, son of inventor Anton Philips, died last night at the age of 100. Frits, or as he was known by most people “Meneer Frits” (Mr. Frits) played a key role in the development of the Dutch Multinational Philips. Although he wasn’t known for his excellent management skills, he was a beloved and respected person in Holland espcially because of his social involvement. During WWII he didn’t leave Holland (the rest of the Philips management fled Holland) and managed to save many Jewish people from being deported to German work camps.The German occupiers even threw him […]
USA, CIA becomes its own worst enemy
Wrongful imprisonment How do you become your own worst enemy? Basically by doing the same things you accuse your enemy of doing. That is the paradox that the CIA is facing now, as it has become clear that they are using very questionable methods in the war on terror. Abduction, torture, keeping people in prisons without any trial (Guantanamo Bay): it’s just a short list of all the things the USA is doing. Dana Priest from The Washington Post has literally pulled the lid of some covert operations with her article on November 2nd called “CIA holds Terror Supects in […]