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Fabiola Bazo calls Ricardo Uceda's article, “Peru’s election: a second leap into the void?” an “astute analysis.”
Dialógica calls (ES) “Blog. La conversación en internet que está revolucionando medios, empresas y ciudadanos” (”Blog. The online conversation that is revolutionizing media, businesses, and citizens”), the “first book dedicated exclusively to blogs.” So far it is available in select bookstores in Spain, but is said to be arriving to Argentina shortly. Predictably enough, the book has its own weblog (ES).
Taking aim at perceived partiality of the Wikipedia page on Hugo Chavez, Aleksander Boyd pastes an email conversation between himself and Wikipedia founder, Jimmy Wales beginning in March of 2004. Perhaps the most interesting quote comes from Wales who writes, “We have strict policies against political partisanship, and I am personally no fan of Chavez, so if you can point me to a particular link to illustrate what you are talking about I can perhaps help.”
GlowMain highlights the career of (ES) Venezuelan DJ, Neutrino who made his name in the underground party scene of Caracas during the late 90's. An mp3 of a live set by Neutrino is linked to from the post.
Toutatis describes in clear detail the political fallout which occurred after policemen killed two protesters in the Avellaneda train station in June of 2002. On Monday, two of the police officers - who claimed that other protesters were responsible for the lethal shots - were sentenced to life in prison. Worldpress has more background information on the protesters known as “Piqueteros.”
Vikrum reflects on sexuality in India after reading a book, and quotes some phrases from different parts of the country that are tell-tale signs of prevalent misogyny.
India Uncut is in Pakistan to cover cricket matches between the countries. Stories from a night out at Goval Mandi, Lahore's famous Food Street.
Why does India bully Nepal? Why is it that anything Nepal does to further its own interest is seen with suspicion? More at the Nepali Notebook.
Democracy For Nepal on an idea to be put forth at a symposium for Nepalese people at the Columbia University Law School in New York.
Leylop, who lives in Hangzhou, China, uses Skype to teach Chinese online. This is her blog.
What the f***? A african man again...why people want to deleted on the worldwide Africans or Black mens?!... Really outrageous. France is maybe...
"Tsai's interview with the Washington Post, in which he claimed that the June 4 Massacre (Tiananmen Square) did not happen." Any responsible,...
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As they say here, Morsy is the first presidential candidate ever to run for presidency against his will, and people...