Unspun in Indonesia is welcoming the new English language satellite news channel. “It is heartening to read about Al Jazeera International, the global version of the Arab satellite news channel. It is heartening because, as an Asian who’s more at home in English living in Asia I am sick of what the rest of the international news organizations have to offer.”
Martin J Frid from Kurashi reports on a discussion on the projected peak oil crisis and the example of Ogawa organic farming project in prepare for the future.
Photographer Damoncoulter presents some pictures of the Secondhand Book Fair in Shimbashi (Tokyo).
In the heart of the Tokyo business district, the fair (held in middle November) was mostly attended by “salarymen” looking for rare pieces of literature to read on the way home.
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You will not be displeased with Al Jazeera English.
It is the best broadcaster for news in the world!
With top shows etc… and award winning journalist Al Jazeera English truly DOES give you the global perspective. Congratulations Indonesia!