Stories from 13 June 2008
Pakistan: Don't hire women
Five Rupees on why women shouldn't hired in Pakistan unless you need someone for HR or a receptionist.
Pakistan: The Long March
All Things Pakistan on the long march to Islamabad, organized by lawyers to protest against the government.
Pakistan: On Polio
CHUP! on the issue of polio in Pakistan.
South Korea: Comparing Two Candle Night Vigils
Matt reposts an article from The Korea Herald comparing the two candle Night Vigils in 2002 (U.S military car accident resulted in the death of two schoolgirls: Miseon and Hyosun)...
Bangladesh: New law against terrorism
The 3rd World View on a tougher law to combat religious terrorism in Bangladesh.
China: Panopticism VS Guan
In respond to Naomi Klein's article “China's All-seeing Eye”, Maryannodonnell tries to differentiate the power operation between panopticism and guan.
Morocco: One Wedding, Many Caftans
Lalla Mira expounds on the tedium of (some) Moroccan weddings.
China: Release for Medical Treatment Rejected
Zeng Jinyan says that Hu Jia's application for release for medical treatment has been rejected by the Chinese authority [zh]. Hu Jia has liver disease since 2006 and hasn't been...
Morocco: The Fez Festival of World Sacred Music
Everything Morocco shares the excitement of the 14th Annual Fez Festival of World Sacred Music.
Hong Kong: News Fixer
Hoidick from inmediahk.net blogs about his experience as a news fixer for foreign journalists for reporting news on China [zh].
Hong Kong: Chinese Internet Research Conference
The Chinese Internet Research Conference is held in the University of Hong Kong this year. Presentations are recorded in the conference blog.
Hong Kong: Political Clan
David Webb digs into the people behind the Bauhinia Foundation to show a political clan centered around Donald Tsang, the Hong Kong SAR Chief Executive.
Cuba, Bermuda: Critiquing Che
Cuban blogger Babalu visits Argentina, where, “conspicuous in its absence was the che propaganda I fully expected to be bombarded with”, while A Radical in Bermuda says: “Che Guevara, like...
Trinidad & Tobago: Wet Season
It's finally rainy season in Trinidad and Tobago – and Now Is Wow Too takes the time to appreciate its beauty.
Bahamas: At the Crossroads
Rick Lowe at Weblog Bahamas says that his country is at the crossroads.
Trinidad & Tobago: Watch Your Contents!
“For the sake of my blood pressure, I try not to read the local newspapers”: The Liming House thinks that the redesigned Trinidad Guardian “needs more than a cosmetic change”.
Caucasus: Armenian & Georgian Blogosphere Assessed
Following last weekend's BarCamp in Tbilisi, one of the event's main organizers, Giga Paitchadze, briefly considers its success and provides a small glimpse into the Georgian blogosphere. Also known as DvOrsky, the blogger claims to be the oldest in the country. Global Voices Online interviewed Paitchadze after the Caucasus BarCamp.
Guyana: Black Friday
Signifyin’ Guyana remembers politician Walter Rodney on the 28th anniversary of his assassination.
Cape Verde: Close to making history
Will the basketball national team in Cape Verde make history?: “As many of you know, Cape Verde will participate in the Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Athens, Greece. They will compete...
Nigeria: MTN is robbing their subscribers
Yomi rants against MTN, the mobile telephony company in Nigeria: “This rant will be brief and pointed. Subscribers to MTN’s unlimited data plan pay N13,500 monthly to connect to the...
Africa: African Fashion Revolution
“It's is an African fashion revolution,” declares Ladybrille: “Some few thoughts: First, African designers need to start calling their Ankara dresses “vintage,” [ you laugh] Second, they need to treat...
