Showing posts with label Other worlds other cultures. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Other worlds other cultures. Show all posts

Friday, March 19, 2010

In pictures: Jerusalem's African quarter

A glimpse into a world we may never see ourselves..

In pictures: Jerusalem's African quarter
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_pictures/8556358.stm

Thursday, March 18, 2010

Sunday, October 4, 2009

Tunnel Living in Vegas

Again, alifestyle I could never fathom.. Fascinating.
The secret world beneath Sin City
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8239319.stm

Our world today - Ingushetia

Walking in the shoes of an Ingushtian family who have just lost their son cos he was an alleged "militant" when in truth the country's security services tortured him to death. This is our terrible world today.
Ingushetia's cycle of violence
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programmes/from_our_own_correspondent/8287143.stm

Thursday, October 1, 2009

Internet in China

even Google didn't get it right in China. Amazing how behaviour on the internet is a reflection of a culture.
'Sea turtles' powering China's Internet growth
http://edition.cnn.com/2009/TECH/09/30/digitalbiz.redwired/index.html

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Entrepreneurs in China

I've always been interested in other cultures, and how they go about their daily lives- professionally, romantically, their family life, their values, etc. Recently, my fascination has only increased and I devour anything that gives me a new insight into these cultures. You should see my reading collection these days!
Here's something I came across on Anderson Cooper's 360 website:
A Wolf in Chic Clothing
http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/09/29/a-wolf-in-chic-clothing/