7 October 2007

Stories from 7 October 2007

Catching Up with Rising Voices Outreach Projects

Since we last visited the Rising Voices outreach award winners, much progress has been made, including the introduction of the world's first weblog in the Andean indigenous language of Aymara. But first, let us begin in Medellín, Colombia where HiperBarrio continues to make strides in its hillside working class neighborhoods. And they've attracted some much deserved recognition for their efforts ...

7 October 2007

Myanmar: Thinking Ahead

Bangkok Dazed wants the opposition to talk to the ruling Junta while there still a small window of opportunity.

7 October 2007

Blogger Ampontan offers an essay on the history of a matsuri (festival) which changed after the war, and discusses the aims of festivals. Not serious politics, but it's an interesting...

7 October 2007

Thailand: Bangkok Bombers

The Lost Boy wants to know who is blowing up Bangkok. The Thai capital city has been target of multiple bomb attacks over the last year and still there is...

7 October 2007