Courtesy of CC-BY-NC Maya Zankoul Israel’s attack on a Gaza aid convoy that killed at least nine peace activists has sparked an international outcry, no less in Lebanon. The Lebanese blogosphere reacted sharply to news that its southern neighbour had violently stormed the Turkish aid convoy, the Mavi Marmara. As noted by the above caricature of […]
Floods and Mudslides in Peru affect Thousands in Cusco and other Andean Regions
Climate change is causing another tragedy in the world. In Cusco and other regions of southern Peru, including Apurimac, Puno, Huancavelica and Ayacucho. Heavy rain has caused floods and mudslides in this impoverished regions, which are also the main tourism attractions of Peru, affecting thousands of people. Extensive areas in Cusco are now covered with […]
Aussie Blue Chip Firms Offshore More than Overseas Counterparts
According to a recent survey, Aussie blue chip firms are keen on tech work to offshore destinations like India in comparison to their counterparts abroad. A study by Capgemini included tech chiefs from Foster’s, Westpac, and Qantas. CIOs from 490 commercial and public firms worldwide took part in the survey done from July – October. […]
The Web and the Spread of Indigenous Knowledge
At first glance, the relationship between indigenous knowledge and the Internet seems fraught. Indigenous knowledge provides a distinct set of beliefs, practices and representations avidly tied to place; the internet lauds itself for erasing boundaries and borders. On one hand, the traditions encapsulated in indigenous knowledge are culturally unique, using local understanding to solve local […]
In Indonesia, Thousands Still Trapped Under Rubble
More than 3,000 people are still trapped under rubble days after a 7.6-magnitude quake struck Indonesia. The epicenter of the September 30 quake was located 45 km WNW of Padang, Sumatera, and 220 km SW of Pekanbaru, Sumatera. Sumatera is one of the five main islands of Indonesia. Indonesian bloggers are reacting to the latest […]
DNA confirmation of Noordin Top’s death
Indonesian police confirmed that DNA taken from a body killed in a terrorist raid in Central Java Thursday was identical to that of Noordin M. Top, one of the country’s most-wanted militants. "Everything matches 100 percent. The fingerprints and the DNA tests confirm that the body is the Malaysian Noordin M Top," said national police […]
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