Stories from 3 October 2006
China: internet in rural area
ESWN translates an article concerning how internet help to faciliate knowledge flow and development in rural area.
Japan: outlook service
Want to look tidy and sharp? There is a new service in Japan that can help – JP in Japundit has the report.
Japan: Napster
JP in Japundit reports that Napster has formed a joint venture with Tower Records Japan to launch an online song distribution site in Japan. Members will be allowed to listen to and download an unlimited number of songs for a flat rate of 1,980 yen per month.
China: women empowered by divorce
A citizen report at Ohmynews about the history of marriage law in China and the recent trend in divorce.
China: women empowered by divorce
A citizen report at Ohmynews about the history of marriage law in China and the recent trend in divorce.
South Korea: language and regional expert
There is a discussion among some English bloggers in Korean concerning whether one needs to know the language to be a regional expert. Robert Koehler picks up the discussion in Marmot's Hole.
South Korea: international film fest
Jodi in Asia Pages introduces some films at this years’ Busan international film festival.
Kazakhstan: Ever Wandered?
Sean Roberts discusses Kazakhstan's television advertisements that recently ran in the United States promoting the country as a tourist destination.
Tajikistan: Workers or Slaves
Vadim reports on the use of child labor in cotton harvesting in Tajikistan.
Armenia, Azerbaijan: Airliner
Onnik Krikorian reports that an Azerbaijani airplane has landed at Armenia's main airport for the first time since the collapse of the Soviet Union, and that it might be a sign of momentum for a peace deal between the two countries.
Kazakhstan: Transport Problems
At neweurasia, Leila reports on Kazakhstan's, particularly Almaty's, transportation problems.
Kazakhstan: Journalistic Ethics
Danna has been researching journalistic ethics in Almaty, Kazakhstan and reports on the problem of objectivity.
Cuba, USA: Swiss cheese embargo
“The embargo has more holes than a chunk of processed Swiss cheese,” concludes Luis M. Garcia, as he analyses some of the facts and figures behind the commercial embargo imposed upon Cuba by the USA.
Guyana: Plantains
Guyana-Gyal writes an ode to plantains: “Roast it green, mash it up, season it up with salt and black peppa and chopped onions. Blend it ripe with nuts and milk. Fry it ripe with salt and let you teeth chew on that tough-outside-soft-inside, wrap you taste buds ‘round the salt...
St. Vincent & the Grenadines: Marathon walkers
Abeni reports that the “marathon walkers” from St. Vincent who were rejected by the Guiness Book of Records after walking for six days without sleep, have succeeded in topping their own feat by walking for seven days without sleep in Kingston, Jamaica.
Ethiopia: Yvonne Chaka Chaka sings under a fig tree
The “Princess of Africa” sings a song by “Mama Africa” under a fig tree. According to Meskel Square, it could only happen in Ethiopia.
Belize, Guatemala: Mayan temple videos
The Belize Jungle Dome Adventure Travel and Vacations Blog has posted two videos showcasing Mayan temples in Belize and Guatemala.
D.R. of Congo: run for Congolese women
Run for Congolese women, via Congo Voices.
East Africa: Is Kikwete the face of the region?
“Is Kikwete (the President of Tanzania) the face of East Africa?,” asks African Affairs. He writes, “Having taken to reading The East African of late,I couldn't help noticing something that has graced the front pages of the said newspaper in the past four or so issues. If you are an...
Belize: Maaga season
Lee Vanderwalker muses on life in Caye Caulker, Belize in “maaga” season, where “tour guides are fighting over customers, getting the police involved.”
Africa: a tip for African leaders
Kenyan Entrepreneur knows want it takes for an African leader to be remembered: “If your an African leader who wants to be remembered in history, you either have to be a complete nutcase like Idi Amin or Emperor Bokassa or you have to be a complete hero like Nelson Mandela....
