10 November 2012

Stories from 10 November 2012

Trinidad & Tobago: Useless Labels

  10 November 2012

In a society where name-calling and labelling is the easy way out, we must be mindful of the words we use. West Indian Mother suggests that it's time to throw out the labels.

Japan's New Copyright Law Creates Confusion

  10 November 2012

Japan’s revised copyright law was partially enforced on October 1, and now penalizes the act of illegal downloading and DVD ripping for personal use. If arrested, one will be sentenced for up to 2 years in jail or fined 2 million yen, which is approximately US$ 25,680. But Japan's Internet users are confused by the new law.