Stories about Ideas from August, 2007
Bahamas, Barbados: What's the Plan?
Nicolette Bethel thinks that Bahamians can learn from “how Barbados is designing its economy to meet the demands of the 21st century”.
Kuwait: Copyright Infringement
Hellraiser from Kuwait draws attention to a copyright infringement in this post.
Jamaica: Transformation Nation
“What is missing is an understanding of the connection between personal cause and public effect,” writes Francis Wade, as he considers how to go about transforming Jamaica.
Barbados: Heritage Tourism
Living in Barbados thinks that heritage tourism is a good alternative to sun, sea and sand.
Barbados: Is Blogging Dead?
“When I got into the game it seemed like blogging was a cool concept and the ‘hip’ thing to do, there was a newness, a freshness, an eye-opening motif.” Jdid wonders if blogging is dead.
Bahamas: Immigration Policy
Craig Butler, writing at Bahama Pundit, thinks that the Bahamas’ immigration policies towards the children of illegal immigrants “seem geared more towards dehumanization rather than inclusion.”
Cambodia: Believe in UFOs?
Vann Lyda in Camodia asks her readers if they believe in the UFOs.
Russia: Part of Europe
Having spent some time in Moscow, Jonathan Power of Wanabehuman became convinced that “the EU must now pick up the unfinished business of modernising and stabilising Russia that ended in 1914. […] Russians, I dare to suggest, would welcome it.”
Trinidad & Tobago: Curry Sculpture
If it looks like curry and it smells like curry, it must be…Adele at Thebookmann showcasing her interest in Indian art.
Jamaica: Home Grown
“Much better, (and cheaper) I think, is to let the child stay and then apply as a full-fledged Caribbean product, rather than one that is a culture shocked creature, being neither fish nor fowl”: Francis Wade makes a case for not sending Jamaican kids to high school abroad.
Jamaica: Curitiba in the Caribbean?
Geoffrey Philp thinks that the Caribbean can learn a lesson or two from Curitiba, Brazil.
Morocco: Is Co-Education Better?
Is co-education better than girls-only and boys-only schools? Moroccan blogger Mohammed Saeed Hjiouij shares with us his insight in this post I am translating from Arabic.
Jamaica: Politcal Debates
“Your guess is as good as mine,” writes Jamaica and the World, talking about what effect, if any, the political debates will have, while Francis Wade thinks that the Jamaican electorate is “divided between ‘Amen’ people and ‘thinking people’.”
Trinidad & Tobago: Bloggers’ Union?
Caribbean Public Relations wonders whether bloggers should become unionized.
Bermuda: The Right Timing
Paradise Found “would like to institute a new timekeeping standard for Bermuda”…
Myanmar: Bloggers Remember 8888
August 8th, 1988 or 8888 was the date when students and ordinary citizen took to the streets in Myanmar to demand greater democracy. The protests led to the fall of the reigning dictatorial regime of General Ne Win but also brought the military junta to power. The military violently crushed the demonstrations. Myanmar bloggers remember 8888 and pay tribute to the protesters who lost their lives.
Taiwan: What's Next After Wikimania 2007?
Wikimania 2007 at Taipei ended on August 5th. To members promoting Mediawiki in Taiwan, this international conference is a wonderful opportunity for exchanging ideas. Among organizers and contributors, we can find five IT-related research institutes in Taiwan...
Women bloggers targets for filtering in Iran
Mehdi Mohseni's blog Jomhour [Fa] (means Republic in Perisan) is a definitive source of information about social and political issues in Iran. If you “chase” Iranian blogs, you shouldn't miss this one. Around 1000 people visit daily. Q: Would you introduce yourself and your blog ? My name is Mehdi...
Puerto Rico: Catchy New Slogan?
Gil The Jenius has come up with a new slogan for Puerto Rico: “Finally! A slogan We can relate to and that the rest of the world can grasp in a nanosecond. Refreshingly honest, but with a touch of hope that warms the heart.”
Dominica: Principles of Parenting
Writing from Dominica, The Hand I Fan With is “of the firm opinion that modern parents…have totally lost all perspective as it regards good parenting.”
Bahamas: Don't Patronize Me
“In our society, what still matters is not what you know but who. Ours is a society that functions uncomfortably like the Mafia.” Nicolette Bethel, guest authoring at Bahama Pundit, explores the concept of patronage.
