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Zengying reminded the media to be sensitive about the earthquake victims' psychology [zh]: the propaganda about well managed relief work would cause resentment for those who didn't receive enough help whereas unsympathetic reports about victims' misbehavior, such as wasting food would also result in great distress.
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In Consent of the Networked, internet policy specialist Rebecca MacKinnon argues that the purpose of technology is to serve humanity, not the other way around. It’s time to wake up and act before the reversal becomes permanent.
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Ministry of Tofu translated a local reports about the poisoning of migratory birds in Hubei province. The dead birds are then headed for dining table in local restaurants.
Roland Farris from Truthout argues that China could be understood as a fascist state with the extension of the role of the nation in all matters, including sports; a sense of national grievance as the core of national identity; the paranoid control of any potential opposition; and the rise of Han Chinese racism.
Min Sun Min writes about the modern history of Myanmar by documenting the banknotes issued for Burma.
Richard Barrow uploads a photo of the ‘Purple People Toilet' in Thailand. It's a toilet for those who belong to the “Third Sex” or in Thailand they are often called “Lady Boys”
Ukrainian harm reductions activist and a blogger Victoria Lintsova in an e-mail interview shared with Rising Voice her thoughts and ideas on... More »
Sir/madam, I was disapointed for everytime I wish to watch action movies online it was blocked...
Black March Boycott protest ACTA, do NOT buy Movies, Music or Video Games for the...
Great article,great job.Even though we have much bigger problems in Bulgaria than ACTA i feel...
Next time we will be there again :)
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I have just had some news about Iaiá, from Alcinéia. She did another jump at...