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Stories about Ideas from September, 2008

30 September 2008

Arabeyes: Snapshots of Eid

Written by Amira Al Hussaini · Middle East & North Africa

It's Eid today, or tomorrow. Eid Al Fitr is a celebration which marks the end of the Muslim month of Ramadhan, and here are a few reactions on the occasion...

29 September 2008

Palestine: Retaining a sense of humanity in Gaza

Written by Ayesha Saldanha · Middle East & North Africa

As the situation in Gaza deteriorates from one day to the next, many are struggling not only with the enormous difficulties of daily life, but with the change in values...

Bahamas: Culture of Agriculture

Written by Janine Mendes-Franco · Quick Reads · Caribbean

Japan: The psychology of prostitution, and why it should be legalized

Written by Chris Salzberg · Quick Reads · East Asia

Jamaica: Cell Phone Etiquette

Written by Janine Mendes-Franco · Quick Reads · Caribbean

Japan: MIRAI brings together gadgets and the Internet

Written by Chris Salzberg · Quick Reads · East Asia

What is your biggest expense? A website, www.career.co.kr, did a survey of 1,676 employees, and asked them which of their expenses they consider worthless. The highest percentage answered drinking and...

Japan: Group Bookmarking with 4dk

Written by Chris Salzberg · Quick Reads · East Asia

28 September 2008

Blogger of the Week: Sami Ben Gharbia

Written by Jillian C. York · Middle East & North Africa

This week's Blogger of the Week is none other than Global Voices Advocacy Director Sami Ben Gharbia, known for his dedication to the fight against oppression and censorship. Sami is...