Stories from 12 December 2007
Cambodia: Comic Launched
Andy Brouver writes about a graphic comic book that was released recently in Cambodia. The printing was held up for 17 years because of market conditions.
Brasil: Magazine made by bloggers is live
After 10 months’ work, Rafael Reinehr [pt] announces OPS – the e-magazine written by bloggers – is now live: “The fun has just begun. In the coming weeks, sections will be populated, articles will be published, new bloggers will begin their journey in this project, that has what it takes...
Singapore: Taxi Fare Hike
Mr. Brown in Singapore thanks a Taxi companies for pointing Singaporeans to a more healthier and cheaper form of transportation.
US Virgin Islands: Effects of Olga
News of St. John reports that the Virgin Islands are feeling the effects of sub-tropical storm Olga.
Barbados, Venezuela: Petro Caribe
As the General Manager of the Barbados National Petroleum Company makes a statement “on the ‘gift with strings’ that is Petro Caribe, Notes From The Margin says: “The truth of the matter is that Petro Caribe does NOT help the Caribbean, it is NOT in the Caribbean’s best interest.”
Haiti: The Needs of Children
“I would argue that the measurement of progress in a country is…the ability of that country to meet the needs of its children”: Haiti Innovation refers to a UNICEF report “which suggests that we have a long way to go, both for Haiti and the world as a whole.”
Brazil: Lower socio-economic classes and e-commerce
MLOG [pt] comments on a recent research showing that, in Sao Paulo, consumers in classes C, D and E – the middle class, the working poor and the poorest of the poor – have turned to e-commerce more than those in classes A and B. “Cheers to democratization, access and...
Barbados, Jamaica: Cradle to Grave
Living in Barbados blogs about Jamaican funeral traditions.
Barbados: BIM Magazine
Gallimaufry is “really excited to hear…about the relaunch of Bim magazine”, a publication that was instrumental in the development of West Indian literature.
Turkmenistan: End of Illusions?
Maciula analyzes the recent President Berdymukhammedov’s last speech in which he ordered that satellite TV dishes be removed from all Ashgabat houses.
Kyrgyzstan: Watching Russia
The Azamat Report is watching the recent developments in Russia, like many people in Kyrgyzstan do, because Putin is very popular in Kyrgyzstan and many wish that we had a president like Putin, as a result President Bakiev tends to imitate his Russian counterpart.
Kyrgyztsan: Kyrgyz Santa Promises Revenues
CXW reports that the Kyrgyz Tourist Board is capitalising on the recent revelation by the Sweden's consulting firm that Santa Claus should be living in Kyrgyzstan to better manage his activity.
Kazakhstan: Almaty, a Dream Destination?
Arseny translates a post reviewing the Wall Street Journal’s supposition that Almaty may become one of the next Mecca for international tourists.
Afghanistan: Contractor Database
Carl Robichaud reviews the Windfalls of War report, an investigation of US contractors in Iraq and Afghanistan, puvlished by the Center for Public Integrity.
Iran:Creating fear without reason
Mohmmad Ali Abatahi,former vice presdient and blogger,criticized Iranian police decision to crack down on long boots and winter clothing. He says “confusion in the uncommon decisions made about clothing makes the society worried and afraid.”
Dominican Republic: Tropical Storm Olga Approaches
Blog Santo Domingo [es] provides the latest on Tropical Storm Olga.
Japan: Coffee Splitter
James from Japan Probe blogs about the arrest of coffee splitter who had assaulted 5 schoolgirls with coffee via drive-by spitting attacks.
Egypt: The Secret of Sudanese Women
Egyptian Sandmonkey shares a secret about Sudanese women in this post.
Israel: Arab Literacy Project
From Israel, Maya Norton writes about the UAE-based Kalima project, which aims to translate books written in different languages into Arabic.
Jordan: 15 Years of Texting
Jordanian Roba Al Assi celebrates 15 years of cell phone text messaging with this post.
Yemen: Visiting Shibam
Yemeni blogger Omar Barsawad takes us to the historic town of Shibam, where the world's first skyscrapers were built in this photo post.