Stories from 3 March 2010
Trinidad & Tobago: Going to Town
Online literary magazine Town has just published its third issue: Trinidadian bloggers Nicholas Laughlin and Pleasure comment.
Armenia: Deadly clash anniversary
Ianyan features a guest post by Fulbright Scholar and blogger Ashley Killough on the second anniversary of the deadly post-election clashes which left 10 dead in Yerevan, the Armenian capital. The post also includes an audio slideshow of the demonstration held to mark the occasion.
Bermuda: Stinking Budget
Vexed Bermoothes says that Bermuda's most recent budget “seeks to live on debt and on increased taxes on both businesses and workers…but beyond that, something else stinks.”
China: Proposal for corporate innovation before annual political gathering
As three weeks of closed-door politicking began in Beijing today, the well-known CEO of a major Chinese electronics firm has crafted his contribution for the elite gathering—to which he is a delegate—in the language of patriotism and nation-branding, sharing it on his blog.
Taiwan: Why is Apple sueing HTC?
On March 2, 2010, Apple Inc. filed a lawsuit against the Taiwanese HTC corportation for infringing on 20 Apple patents related to the iPhone's user interface. The topic climbed quickly on twitter trend and has become one of the most discussed issue amongst Taiwanese netizens, geeks, and tech-lovers.
China's Rule of Law is in Full Retreat
Recently a Chinese law scholar Jiang Ping had a public talk criticizing the retreat of China's rule of law. His speech is now translated at Chinese Law Prof Blog.
China: The Diary of the Tobacco Bureau Chief
ESWN has translated the 07-08 diary of the Tobacco Bureau Chief in Guangxi. The Diary has detailed record of the government official's lifestyles, including sexual encounters, drinking binges and taking bribes.
China: Invented English words with Chinese characteristics
Lightson gathered a list of newly invented English words for describing the specific Chinese Context.
Chile: Communication Failure
Jorge Barahona writes about the digital communication failure by the Chilean government [es] after the earthquake, who did not make best use of the tools available. However, he praised channels like Twitter and his 3G connection that allowed him to access information.
Video Participation: How you see the world for BBC
Young People's Media Network posted that the BBC is looking for you to send in a 2 minute documentary on “how you see the world” to be broadcast worldwide. Deadline is March 12th. Application information here.
