Stories from 15 September 2006
Brazilians Debate Media Regulation and Digital Convergence
On the trail of so much disruptive news arising in the Brazilian digital ecosystem — Youtube, empowered bloggers, Orkut's hegemony and digital TV transition to name few — a favorable renewed media regulatory framework has suddenly turned into the golden dream of the professionals and corporations involved. The big issue...
Literature: Ngugi's radio interview
Black Star Journal points us to a radio interview of the Kenyan author, Ngugi wa Thiong'o, on his new novel, Wizard of the Crow.
Kenya/Uganda: wheelchairs for mobile phone booths
Afromusing blogs at Afrigadget about Ruud Elmendoorp video, wwhich shows how wheelchairs are converted into mobile phone booths in Kenya and Uganda.
Technology out of Africa
After being sidetracked for a few weeks, White African gets to sit down and write about innovative web technology coming out of Africa, “Newzbubble is a fun news application that allows you to see which subjects have the most news about them.”
Zimbabwe: Labor protest
This Is Zimbabwe updates us on the mass protest organized by the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions.
India: The state of Srinagar
Kashmir on the changing face of Srinagar. “Srinagar no longer deserves the title of “city.” It might have been one in the past, but now it qualifies at best to be called a slum and at worst a gutter. Do not fret. It only takes a couple of hours of...
India: Model Minority
Sepia Mutiny on the ‘model minority’ argument when it comes to the US. “Another season, another self-congratulatory article about desis as a model minority. At least this piece – by “BusinessWeek.com columnist and accomplished businessman” Vivek Wadhwa – drops the M-bomb from the outset. It's titled “Are Indians the Model...
Pakistan: Salt Range
Shirazi on the Salt Range – that appears to have witnessed much history. “The Salt Range derives its name from extensive deposits of rock salt. It stands as remnant of forts with bastions and temples. “
Nepal: American Ambassador
United We Blog! on international affairs and the “American ambassador is visiting Nepali Army’s sensitive barracks one after another as if he is the defense minister.”
Pakistan: Osama Bin Laden art
chapati mystery has an interesting post about Osama Bin Laden art. How is the man represented, caricatured and portrayed? “This paucity of visual images of UbL has forced all cartoonists, photoshoppers and artists to rely on the same images over and over again, enhancing magnificently the iconic stature of their...
Caribbean: Global Learn Day Ten
Trinidad-based blogger Taran Rampersad, one of the keynoters at the upcoming Global Learn Day Ten, posts the outline for his presentation on Latin America and the Caribbean .
Trinidad & Tobago: Snap election?
With the opposition party in a shambles and the newly formed Congress of the People still consolidating, will Trinidad and Tobago's Prime Minister call a snap election? Jeremy Taylor is taking bets.
Chile: Celebrating the First National Government Junta
Photo by Ditto_ Chileno photos On September 18, we will celebrate the First National junta that took place in 1810. As the Geographic Military Institute (ES) explains: Independence day is not the real reason why we celebrate on September 18, but rather it corresponds to the fist decisive step that...
The world is talking – we're listening
Global Voices has grown dramatically over the past year thanks to our fantastic community of authors, supporters, editors and readers. We're working hard to make sure that the site is arranged in the best way possible – what we cover, how we do it and you read it. So please...
Iran:Blogger was released
According to Hanif Mazroi, the jailed blogger, Mojtaba Samiinejad,was released after being 18 months in jail [Fa].
Ukraine: Yanukovych in Brussels
Michael Jaskiw of Harvard International Review and Vilhelm Konnander review the results of Ukrainian PM's visit to Brussels.
Russia: “Elitny Dress Code”
Copydude writes about “Elitny Dress Code” in Russia.
Ukraine: Kyiv Cafes and Restaurants
Digenis starts a list of Kyiv cafes and restaurants he liked during a recent visit.
Russia: Buran
English Russia writes about Buran, the unlucky Soviet-built space shuttle: “It could be a very successful project of Russian Space Exploration era in general, if the Soviet union lasted a little bit longer or if the modern Russian could find a way to fund it.”
Russia: Kondopoga
Russia Blog sums up the events in Kondopoga, Karelia.
Peru: “Secret” Blogger Meetup
Just from glancing at the comments, it looks like tomorrow night's “secret” blogger meetup in Lima (ES) is going to be lots of fun.
