Stories from 12 July 2010
Niger: The Silent Famine
The underreported food crisis in Sahel is taking worrisome proportions as about 2.5 millions of people in Niger are currently affected by food shortage. Bloggers in Niger reflect on yet another food crisis after the one in 2005.
Chile: 10 Things Chileans will Never Forget about FIFA 2010 World Cup
Ricardo lists [es] 10 things Chileans will never forget about the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Some things are specific to Chile, but others are universal: Paul the Octopus, the Jabulani (the ball), the vuvuzelas and the referee mistakes.
Europe: Multilingualism Video Contest
If you live in Europe, are between 18 and 35 years of age and can speak more than one language, then send in a short on multilingualism to an online video contest to win a place aboard an itinerant film making event which will travel and take place in the archipelago of Turku, Finland.
Bhutan: An Interview With Jamie Zeppa
Bhutan Canada publishes an interview with Jamie Zeppa, who wrote a memoir of her teaching years in Bhutan and her self-discovery in a foreign land.
Nepal: Bathe In The Pools Of The Street Side
De Neilson writes about the Nepalese tradition of bathing in the pools located in the street side or fountain side.
India: Development With Sports
Think Change India highlights the Dream A Dream project in India which is using team sports like football to create a fun filled learning environment for children.
Bangladesh: Silence Of The Fans
Back To Bangladesh talks with a Bangladeshi football fan to understand why the Worldcup craze waned in the country – of course after the early departures of their favorites Argentina and Brazil.
Peru: Watching the World Cup Finale from Afar
The 2010 FIFA Football World Cup in South Africa ended on Sunday July 11. It was a month full of football all around the world. Peruvian fans had to make do with watching the tournament from afar. And now they are celebrating Spain as the new champion.
Brazil: Prejudice against Paraguay in the Media
A diplomatic incident between Brazil and Paraguay broke out in the same day that the latter was eliminated from the World Cup. In focus is a prejudiced video report about the participation of Paraguay in the Cup, which was broadcasted by a Brazilian television channel, Rede Globo's SporTV.
Palestine: Workshops Inspire Bloggers in Gaza and West Bank
Recently the director of Global Voices Advocacy, Sami Ben Gharbia, gave a series of blogging workshops in Gaza and the West Bank. The workshops were organised by the Arabic Media Internet Network (AMIN), which is aiming to increase the number of bloggers in Palestinian society.
Grenada, Trinidad & Tobago: Sparrow Turns 75
Iconic calypsonian The Mighty Sparrow celebrates his 75th birthday; Repeating Islands reports.
Cuba: Everybody Hurts
Laritza Diversent says that her island is hurting and highlights comments from readers of her blog to prove her point.
Cuba: Castro In Public
Havana Times notes that Fidel Castro has made his first public appearance in four years.
Malaysia: Government Tinkers to Eliminate a Subsidy Culture
When a minister warned that Malaysia could suffer a ‘Greek tragedy' if subsidies are not cut, the nation suddenly woke up to the inevitable but politically unpopular move once again. Bloggers react
Thailand: Blog on wheelchair accessible places
The blog Wheelchair accessible holidays Thailand provides relevant information to disabled people and wheelchair users about the accessibility of Hua Hin and Bangkok in Thailand.
Laos: Barcamp Vientiane
A group is now organizing Barcamp Vientiane which is tentatively scheduled for November.
Laos: Edible insects
Lao Voices quotes a survey report which shows that “95 percent of Laotians snack on critters.”
Uganda: Bloggers react to bomb blasts
Soccer fans gathered in bars and restaurants around the globe to watch the final game of the World Cup last night. In Uganda, these celebrations were interrupted when bombs exploded at two popular nightlife spots in Kampala, the country's capital.
Estonia: A future in green technology
Quickthink argues that one way of economic recovery and growth for Estonia may be in developing a sector of green technology.
Russia: New political blogger community
A new LJ community – the association of political bloggers [RUS] has been founded in Russia, aiming to assist and facilitate cooperation among this variety of bloggers.
Russia: From National Bolshevik to Another Russia
Ilya Yashin of El pueblo unido jamás será vencido comments on [RUS] the formation of Eduard Limonov's new party Another Russia after his old party – the National Bolsheviks – was banned, and argues that Limonov is doing a mistake. Another Russia was also a coalition of opposition parties and...
