Stories from 14 January 2010
Trinidad & Tobago, Haiti: News from Citizen Media
Trinidad-based Caribbean Free Radio does a wonderful job of sifting out the most compelling pieces of news from the barrage of information on Haiti: the citizen media coverage she cites has proven to be “outstanding”.
Jamaica, Haiti: Twitter as Hero
“I don't have words to convey my emotions at the devastation in Haiti”, writes Jamaica's Annie Paul, but she is duly impressed with the way in which Twitter “turned out to be the only reliable source of images and live information from ground zero.”
Tunisian Diplomat Dies in Haiti Earthquake
Hedi Annabi, a 66-year-old Tunisian diplomat and the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary General for Haiti (Minustah) is thought to be among those who perished in Haiti's violent earthquake. Tunisian bloggers lament his loss.
Morocco: Changes on the Horizon?
A Moroccan About the World Around Him remarks on King Mohammed VI's recent speech and the potential changes contained within.
Haiti: Tweets from the Ground
As the horror of the earthquake in Haiti reverberates around the world, a number of intrepid locals, foreign reporters, and aid workers are tweeting from on the ground. Some are working to gather aid and funds, while others are simply trying to show the world what's happening in Haiti.
Puerto Rico: Bloggers grieve over earthquake in Haiti
Haiti should also be remembered by its history of strength and infinite resilience. Haiti was the first country in the Americas to achieve its independence. Now, more than ever, the Haitian people and Haiti, a country that has been plagued by corruption, poverty, neglect, and tragedy, must be remembered. Puerto Rican bloggers have joined in solidarity.
Uganda: Fredi Mutebi: Multi-color wood artist from Uganda
Fred Mutabi is a multi-color woodcut artist from Uganda who has long used his artistry to convey the fragility of the human condition in Africa and to celebrate the natural beauty of Uganda, his homeland.
Haiti: Le Cap Haitien sends some news
Wednesday January 13th: The day after the terrible 7.0 earthquake which has left Haiti in an undefinable situation, and the island is facing seemingly insurmountable communication challenges. Still, bloggers are trying to get the word out...
Africa: African textiles for contemporary African Art décor
Myweku.com explores the use of African textiles for contemporary African Art décor: “Framed, used as wall hangings or for soft furnishings such as scatter cushions, African textiles with their bold geometric designs and sunny colours are perfect for the Chic look. strip-woven Kente cloth, from Ghana, is one example of...
India: SMS Based Social Networking Platform
Gaurav Mishra at Gauravonomics discusses about the Indian technology start-up ‘SMSGupShup’, which is a SMS-based social networking platform, and the business model of similar services.
People Power Rises in Hong Kong
dm from Learning Cantonese has written a vivid depiction on the recent anti-express rail protest: “It's just like People's Park, Berkeley, in 1967! I feel old.”
China: Proof for Google's security breach
ChinaHush translated a Chinese blog post that gave evidence on Gmail's security breach in China.
China: More on Google cn
ESWN translated several local news comments on Google's withdrawal from China market: The Withdraw of Google from China is only Psychological Warfare; The Chief Design Officer of Baidu Reacts to Google's Withdrawal from China; 70% Chinese Internet Users Surveyed Don't Think The Government Should Make Any Concessions To Google; and...
Russia: Largest Political Community Online Removed And Restored
The recent case of the most popular political online community demonstrated how easy it is to limit free expression on RuNet and revealed the willingness of online audience to defend free speech.
Myanmar: Death Sentence for Leaking “State Secrets”
A special court in Burmese prison Insein has sentenced two former government officials to death for leaking information about military ties with North Korea.
Hungary: Pécs, the European Capital of Culture
Marietta Le describes preparations for a year as one of the three European Capitals of Culture in Pécs and reviews and translates some of the netizens' reactions.
Cambodia: Bloggers discuss LGBT issues
LGBT issues are not openly discussed in Cambodian mainstream society but they are being debated in the blogosphere. Blogs have become online venues that address LGBT concerns.
