Stories from 12 September 2006
Pakistan: 9/11 and Sarcasm
The Olive Ream spins a sarcastic post ridiculing the government (in)action on September 11. “9-11 (nine hundred and eleven) also refers to the number of times Bush has read the book, ‘The Pet Goat’ since September the 11th, 2001. Laura admits that “he still doesn't get it”.”
Mexico: The Battle of the Gritos
Eduardo Arcos informs his readers that López Obrador, who lost the presidential election to Felipe Calderón will give el grito [a ceremonious scream on independence eve] in Mexico City's zócalo (ES). The annual ceremony, to take place the night of September 15, has always been led by the president. According...
Guatemala: The New Order in Latin America?
Patrick of the Guatemala Solidarity Network asks, “what is Guatemala's place in the new order in Latin America?
Brazil: Photos from Vacaria
Andrew of Comings Communiqué has photos and descriptive captions of the small village of Vacaria.
Colombia: 2006 World Roller Speed Skating Championships
Who knew!? According to Proyecto Colombia, Colombia is number one in the 2006 World Roller Speed Skating Championships.
Latin America: Costly Keywords
Chilean web designer Christian Ocampo lists the most-paid-for advertising keywords in Spanish (ES) according to PRS Marketing, SL. “Hotels in Mallorca” ranks fifth, “English courses” is at number six, and “translation companies” squeezes in at number ten.
Argentina: Crime and Trash in Buenos Aires
Expat Argentina describes his first protest in Argentina when he saw Juan Carlos Blumberg – whose son was killed by kidnappers – speak about crime and security in Argentina. On a related note, Cintra has an unfortunate update on the “Palermo crime wave.” Meanwhile the city government blog Pasa en...
Bolivia: TV and Protests
Both Ben and Eduardo Ávila begin their descriptions of La Paz and the current state of Bolivia with meditations on the programming of local TV. Jim Shultz offers his opinions on the four-department general strike by political opponents of Evo Morales’ MAS government and Miguel Buitrago has the latest on...
Israel: Altering Israel's Moral Rudder
Liza is worried that Israel is losing her way. She said: “The more I hear about Israel's actions in the recent conflict in Lebanon, the more horrified and disgusted I become. How must the world perceive us? How arrogant are our politicians and our military? Our leaders claim to want...
Morocco: Blogs on the increase in Morocco
Samir reports that a growing number of Moroccan Internet surfers have become bloggers this year due to cheaper Internet access, the general availability of ADSL and the launch of a number of local blog platforms. Current developments in the already diverse Moroccan blogosphere include the creation of an Arabic-language blog...
Saudi Arabia: Safe prayer areas for women in Mecca
With so many criticizing Saudi Arabia over different issues these days, Nzingha reads such news in different way. She says: “Are there good things in this country? Yes of course. Are there some great people? Yuppers. Maybe I should focus more on that on this blog least we forget that...
Palestine: Huda Ghalyia
Mardi from Palestine Free Voice blog has an interview with Huda Ghalyia – the Girl who became the symbol of the Palestinian sorrow.
Syria: Damascus Attack
The American teacher is Syria describe his first reaction to today's terrorist attack on American Embassy at Damascus. He says: “It was breaktime, and a group of students were refreshing my memory about the plot of the Julia Roberts classic, “Runaway Bride” when my student Ahmad broke in abruptly. “There...
Cameroon: West Cameroon Secessionists
Fojrega writes (Fr): “As the crucial October 1 date nears, the majority anglophone provinces of the North West and South West are under high surveillance. Police and government authorities fear an increase in influence of SCNC activists who demand the independence of ex-Western Cameroon.“
Pana-Blogs Report
#1: Rob Rivera.com remembers the 9/11 attack: "September 11, five years Later" It was a Tuesday, if I’m not mistaken. I slept in that day, enjoying a prolonged sabatical… I don’t remember what happened minute by minute but I do remember the first moments of my day that morning being...
Trinidad & Tobago: Smelter protesters arrested
The Rights Action Group T&T blog, which promotes and documents the work of a group fighting against the construction of an aluminium smelter in south-western Trinidad, is reporting that two residents of the area, a member of the Rights Action Group and a university lecturer were arrested in the early...
Jamaica: Hormone plot?
Afflictedyard posts two curious photos of slogans spray-painted on walls in Kingston, Jamaica, referring to what would appear to be a plot involving hormone therapy. “Hormone imbalance cause cancer and gay-ism lesbianism,” reads one of the signs.
Malaysia: Double Standards
Nik Nazmi in Malaysia applauds his prime minister for urging to the United States that the two Malaysian detainees in Guantanamo Bay get a fair open trial. But the blogger also questions whether Malaysia would apply the same standards to its own detainees held under the ISA (Internal Security Act).
Indonesia: Funny English
Merek, a blogger who is himself a non-native English speaker, is amused by Indonesian billboards.
Tonga: Homage to the King and Democracy in Tonga
Wendy at Babasiga blog pays homage to the King of Tonga Taufa'ahau Tupou IV. The ailing King died on Sunday. In the comment, the blogger says “The Tongan people are in a quandery because they want to show respect for tradition but at the same time many want a fair...
China: Video save taskforce needed
When tens of thousands of Ruian, Zhejiang citizens came out to protest the official conclusion of an investigation into the death of high school teacher Dai Haijing, it didn't take long for the news—despite being banned from mainstream media—to flash through Chinese blogs and BBS’. When short videos were taken...
