Stories from 2 September 2008
Argentina: Neuquén Blog Community
Neuquén is a province in Western Argentina at the northern end of the Patagonia. A community called Neuquén Blogs [es] attempt to collect the many blogs from this region.
Paraguay: Documentary Film About Filigree Jewelry Making
Muna Annahas writes about the documentary film that she produced about the art of filigree jewelry making, which is popular in her native Paraguay.
Russia: Ingush Opposition
Valery Dzutsev notes on a rumor that “shortly before his killing Magomed Yevloev was about to start the campaign for collection of signatures among the Ingush for secession from Russian Federation. The latest Ingush opposition initiatives may have derived from unilateral recognition of South Ossetia by Russia.”
Costa Rica: National Films Gain Positive Reviews
Two films, produced locally in Costa Rica have captured the attention of local moviegoers, as well as bloggers. El Cielo Rojo (The Red Sky) is about youth in the country, and El Camino (The Road) captures the desire of many to begin a journey. This is the first article for Global Voices Online by our newest author Jenny Cascante.
Russia: Riverboat Trip Report
De Rebus Antiquis Et Novis posts a photo report from a riverboat trip to Kazan, Cheboksary, Kozmodemyansk, Nizhny Novgorod and a few other places.
Russia: Re-Writing History, Again
De Rebus Antiquis Et Novis writes about yet another attempt to re-write Russian history.
Ossetia, Georgia, Russia: History
“A little about history of Ossetia and Georgia” – at De Rebus Antiquis Et Novis.
Brazil: A tatoo shows violence banalization
PE Body Count [pt] brings a picture which shows how much violence is amalgamated with daily life in Brazil.
Trinidad & Tobago, U.S.A.: Obama & Race
Notes from Port of Spain asks, “How much does it matter that Barack Obama is black?”
Haiti: Hurricane Hanna
Blog de Port-au-Prince reports that Hurricane Hanna is hitting the area of Gonaives hard, while Pwoje Espwa posts photos.
Iran: Made in Iran cars
Kourosh Ziabari, Iran based blogger, informs us that Iranian auto manufacturer ,Iran Khodro, finally unveiled four new types of its national brand.
Cuba: Helping Gorki
Claudia Cadelo De Nevi guest blogs at Generation Y about her role in the protests that contributed to Cuban punk rocker Gorki's release: “I believe today marks a turning point from ‘no we can’t’ to ‘we can.’ We have shown that things can change, that we can stand up to...
Where in the world are Global Voices translators?
These days, Global Voices' Lingua translators produce 15 different language editions of this website (18, if you count the up-and-coming Swahili, Russian, and Serbian) so people around the world who don't speak English, can join the global conversation.
Bermuda, Grenada, U.S.A.: Poor Pick in Palin?
Bermudan blogger By Any Means Necessary is not at all impressed by John McCain's pick for his running mate, while Grenadian Blah Bloh Blog says: “There is something I can't put my finger on about this woman that fascinates, irrationally horrifies, and violently enrages me.”
Cape Verde: Pictures of a trip
Redy Wilson Lima [pt] publishes beautiful pictures of a trip through Cape Verde, going from the capital Praia to Assomada and Tarrafal.
Bahamas: Open Competition
“Preventing competition in support of the select few hurts the majority”: Rick Lowe at Weblog Bahamas wants the government to take a hands-off approach.
Brazil: When the newspaper decides for the electorate
Daniel Florêncio [pt] can't believe a piece in a newspaper which states that, for the electorate of of Minas Gerais, Brazil, there is no doubt that a certain candidate is the best choice – and this was not an op-ed. “What the hell is this sentence there? Is the newspaper...
Brazil, Egypt: The first day of Ramadan
Barbrinha [pt], a Brazilian blogger living in Egypt, is writing a Ramadan diary. On fasting for non-muslin people, she says: “I fasted several times before I was converted, and it has always been my purpose to God, it was me and him and nobody else, I won't write here what...
Angola: New blog covering the elections in English
Angola Elections News is a new blog covering the elections in Angola. “Through this forum we encourage you to talk to other media people, ask questions, post links to other interesting stories, research, facts or information that will help journalists cover the elections from a broad range of angles”. Don't...
Bangladesh: The poor and banks
The 3rd World View on the banking industry, the poor and the idea of microfinance.
Kenya: Poking fun at Kenyan news with animation
Kenyan blog, The Shikwekwes, uses animation to poke fun at Kenyan news.
