Stories from 2 December 2007
Venezuela: Down to the Polling Station
Miguel Octavio of The Devil's Excrement documents his trip down to the polling station.
Venezuela: Digital Communication Says Low Turnout
“Between text messages, cell phone calls, twitter and blogs, the general impression is that there are few people in the voting centers,” writes Topocho Blog [es] in reference to the Venezuela referendum turnout.
Venezuela: Today's Referendum Vote
Venezuela News and Views provide an up to date account of observations and personal experiences from today's referendum vote.
Armenia: Wedding
Posts from Armenia, the blog of a Peace Corps Volunteer in Armenia, posts an entry on the wedding of her host mother's grandson.
Georgia: Election Similarities
TOL Georgia dissects an article from The Economist on how elections are conducted in Russia and says that the pre-election campaign in Georgia is remarkably similar.
Armenia: Political Support
The Armenian Libertarian-Socialist Movement says that former president, Levon Ter Petrosian, might find himself reliant on support from his first foreign minister, now opposition party leader, Raffi Hovannisian. The post also examines the role of the Diaspora in the coming presidential election.
Blogging World Aids Day
Bloggers around the world marked World Aids Day on December 1 by speaking openly and strongly about HIV and AIDS. Each post is a tribute to the fight against the epidemic, which only grows stronger through silence and misinformation.
Israel: Jony Jerusalem, AIDS activist
Jony Jerusalem is the online name of an AIDS activist in Israel. He lives in Jerusalem and has been an HIV carrier for the past five and a half years. Frustrated by the lack of information online, he created the website Israelpositive. On December 1, Jony launched a new a social networking website for HIV positive carriers.
Iraq: Help Build Orphanages
“Ausama Idrees, a medical student in Iraq, needs help raising some funds to renovate 2 existing orphanages in Duhok, a city in northern Iraq where he currently lives,” writes Bahraini Esra'a, who appeals to readers to dig deep into their pockets to make the orphanages see light.
Dubai: Topographically Challenged
Qatar Cat, who is based in Dubai, admits that she is “topographically challenged.” Click on the link and see how she finds her away across Dubai.
Palestine: The Right to Return
Any Mideast pact must give Palestinians the right to return home, writes Palestinian Umm Kahlil, who links to an article on this issue here.
Saudi: Vote for Me
“And since I have no shame left I don't feel bad begging for votes :) Once again the Brass Crescent Awards are doing their yearly recognition of some of the blogs out here by Muslims (or one category is for Non Muslims but about Islam/Muslims). Feel free to vote for...
Syria: Lebanese Blindsided at Annapolis
“According to good sources, the Lebanese government was blindsided at Annapolis with the candidacy of Michel Suleiman as President,” reports Joshua Landis in Syria Comment.
Saudi: Car Number Plate for $1.7m
Saudi Jeans isn't pleased that a fellow Saudi purchased a car number plate for $1.7 million. “But I guess you know what they say: you can’t buy good taste,” he writes.
UAE: The Importance of Prayer
UAE blogger Ben Kerishan, from the Land of Sands (Ar), writes about the importance of prayer in this post. Ben Kerishan's blog is blocked in most Arab countries because of his sharp attacks on Islam and its rituals.
New Zealand: Facebook And Politics
Kiwiblog introduces a Facebook application called NZ Politics. “You can choose a party you support, and then see who all your friends support. You get to choose whether or not your support is made public.”
Vietnam: Open Market
JJ writes about the booming Vietnam becoming the most open market in Asia.
Tonga: Ridiculous Cost Cutting
Samiuela LV Taufa writes about a local hospital that takes cost cutting to ridiculous levels.
Oceania: Reactions on Australian Elections
The Interpreter rounds up reactions from Australia's neighbours in the South Pacific on the recent elections in Australia.
South East Asia: Chinatowns in South East Asia
Find out where the Chinatowns are in major South East Asian cities.
Philippines: Failed mutiny draws mixed reactions
Filipino bloggers have mixed sentiments over the failed mutiny instigated by rebel soldiers last Thursday. Many expressed sympathy for the issues raised by the soldiers but there were also many bloggers who rejected the methods used by the rebels.
