by Denis Cummings Though it has experienced some technical problems to start the season, MLB continues to lead other sports in its use of technology to attract fans. Major League Baseball has consistently been ahead of the curve in broadcasting its sport on new platforms. MLB.com began streaming live games back in 2003; […]
Dr. Kutner’s TV Suicide Is Fake, But the Problem Is Real
by Shannon Firth TV actor Kal Penn leaves “House” for a real-world role on Obama’s staff; his TV suicide underscores the concern over suicide among doctors. The April 6 episode of “House,” a FOX hospital drama, caused sadness and frustration for many fans as one of the show’s lead characters, Dr. Lawrence Kutner, ended […]
The Plus Side of Prop 8: Continued Momentum for Gay Marriage
by Rachel Balik Vermont and Iowa have legalized gay marriage and the Washington, D.C Council has voted to recognize gay marriages performed elsewhere, suggesting that anger about Prop 8 has galvanized gay marriage supporters to carry on the fight. A Wave of Support for Gay Unions In a preliminary vote, the Washington, […]
Protests in Moldova Highlight Political Limbo of Europe’s Poorest Country
by Liz Colville Amid suspicions of rigging and voter intimidation, the Communist Party won Moldova’s April 5 election, sparking violent rebellion in the country’s capital. Protesters Storm Moldovan Parliament Elections held April 5 in Moldova, a country that The Economist calls the "poorest country in Europe,” sparked violence in the capital city, […]
Macedonian Presidential Election Winner Seeks to Quell Naming Dispute
by Anne Szustek Gjorge Ivanov, the candidate from Macedonia’s ruling party, won the country’s presidential election by a landslide. Now on his agenda: ironing out the country’s naming dispute with Greece. Ivanov Wins Macedonia Election; Vows to Tackle Macedonia-Greece Name Issue Gjorge Ivanov, the candidate of Macedonia’s majority party, the center-right VMRO-DPMNE, […]
Swedish Internet Traffic Plummets After File-Sharing Law Is Implemented
by Lindsey Chapman A crackdown on illegal file sharing may have left a few culprits worried about being caught in Sweden, one official speculates. File-Sharing Law Leads to Arrests in Sweden Since Sweden’s new file-sharing law took effect on April 1, Internet traffic in the country has declined more than 40 percent, […]
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