Thursday, March 26, 2009
Gaza-Sderot- new, post-conflict videos!
There are four new videos from each side. Here is the first video.
Monday, March 23, 2009
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Congratulations, Mugabe!!!
You are the world's worst dictator!
Mugabe would like to thank torture and greed, without which none of this would have been possible.
Sorry, al-Bashir; maybe next year.
Mugabe would like to thank torture and greed, without which none of this would have been possible.
Sorry, al-Bashir; maybe next year.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Speaking in fewer tongues
A third of the world's languages are at risk
AROUND a quarter of the world's population speaks just three languages: Mandarin, English and Spanish. But out of the 6,700 of the world's identified languages, nearly 2,500 are deemed at risk according to UNESCO, the UN's cultural body. The imposition of a colonial language long ago in big countries such as Brazil and America is still endangering the diversity of native tongues. In America, 53 languages have become extinct since 1950, more than in any other country.
From the Economist.
AROUND a quarter of the world's population speaks just three languages: Mandarin, English and Spanish. But out of the 6,700 of the world's identified languages, nearly 2,500 are deemed at risk according to UNESCO, the UN's cultural body. The imposition of a colonial language long ago in big countries such as Brazil and America is still endangering the diversity of native tongues. In America, 53 languages have become extinct since 1950, more than in any other country.
From the Economist.
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Daedalus
Also, when I'm not overdosing on Beirut (just kidding, that's not possible), I have this song stuck in my head. Thanks to Sadie's little brother for introducing it to Sadie, thanks to Sadie for introducing it to me, you're welcome to you from me.
Gaza-Sderot: A Tale of Two Cities
Ok, even better, even better (in fact I've deleted the other documentary, as this type of concept is what I should be focusing on instead), and this documentary project is brilliant for puposely humanizing both sides. This was filmed just before the start of the conflict in December.
It's also great because it is broken down on the website into short clips from each day, from both sides.
Here is an article about it from Time Magazine.
Watch it! Also for those in Austin this week for SXSW- it is showing on the 17th.
I wish I knew how to embed this, but I am too computer/internets ignorant- but I am so enthusiastic about this! Go watch it!
And also, this blog- Life Must Go On in Gaza and Sderot- is so great. Go read it!
(Ok, ok, I'm on a roll- here is another good exchange from over a year ago between two young women, one each from Sderot and Gaza. I'll stop adding links now because I need to step. away. from the computer.)
It's also great because it is broken down on the website into short clips from each day, from both sides.
Here is an article about it from Time Magazine.
Watch it! Also for those in Austin this week for SXSW- it is showing on the 17th.
I wish I knew how to embed this, but I am too computer/internets ignorant- but I am so enthusiastic about this! Go watch it!
And also, this blog- Life Must Go On in Gaza and Sderot- is so great. Go read it!
(Ok, ok, I'm on a roll- here is another good exchange from over a year ago between two young women, one each from Sderot and Gaza. I'll stop adding links now because I need to step. away. from the computer.)
Saturday, March 14, 2009
When Jobs Disappear
History implies that high unemployment is not just an economic problem but also a political tinderbox. Weak labour markets risk fanning xenophobia, particularly in Europe, where this is the first downturn since immigration soared. China’s leadership is terrified by the prospect of social unrest from rising joblessness, particularly among the urban elite.
From the Economist.
From the Economist.
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