Fuge noticed new terms popping up after the Tibet riot [zh]. Tibet Fatigue Syndrome - meaning getting tired of the debate about media representation of Tibet incident. Lhasafication - meaning too much military control over places with strong religious belief.
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Pedestrian Observer praises Efren “Kuya Ef!” Penaflorida Jr. from the Philippines for being the 2009 CNN Hero of the Year.
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All nations, and especially the US should boycott the open ceremonies. I believe it is the best compromise
positions. Your athletes still get to compete but China gets a full dose of the full measure of
world displeasure with their horrible human rights abuses.