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Archive for August, 2011
9/11: When America Crossed a Threshold
Reflecting on the changes in the American society since 9/11.
iPhone App Helps With Incomprehensible Dialect
The Geo Quiz visits a town only about 30 miles from Manchester, yet the local dialect can be pretty incomprehensible to the folks in Manchester.
Gaddafi Delivers New Audio Message
Colonel Gaddafi said enemy rats had to be resisted and the Libyan capital liberated.
Tripoli Fighting Continues
The fighting between rebels and forces loyal to Col. Gaddafi appears to be focused on the Abu Salim neighborhood.
Gaddafi’s Admiration of Condoleeza Rice
Rebels have found a photo album in Gaddafi’s compound filled with pictures of former Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice
Libya Forms New Government
Libya’s new ambassador to the US tells Marco Werman that Libyans are not waiting around for Gaddafi to be found.
Customized Atlases of the Amazon
In the Amazon, scientists have teamed up with indigenous communities to create atlases that show how hunting and other activities affect the forest.
Google Begins ‘Street View’ Project of the Amazon
Google is capturing the panoramic Amazon views by mounting cameras on a boat that is running up and down rivers.
Music Heard on Air for August 25, 2011
Tunes spun on The World between our reports for August 25, 2011. Artists featured are: Yoshida Brothers, Oki Dub Ainu Band, Ry Cooder, Ali Farka Toure, Issa Bagayogo, 2raumwohnung, Drumagick.
Cartoonist Critical of Syrian Regime Assaulted
As the Syrian government cracked-down on protesters, Ali Ferzat’s cartoons had been especially critical of the Assad regime.
Syria’s Economy Staggering
As the protests escalate in Syria, the country’s economy is taking a hit.
A Dish Called Koshary
This northern African country is home to an online satirical newspaper named after the national dish.
The Tech Side of Repression
The government of Bahrain is said to rely on technology from Nokia Siemens Networks to crack down on dissent.
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