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Globalization of Soccer Kicks Local Fans

Posted on February 28, 2008
Previously filed under: Europe and Middle East, Culture and Society
Much to the chagrin of local fans, globalization is helping to create a corporate and commercial image of English soccer that is far from its historic roots.
Keywords: globalization, corporations, capitalism, culture

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Hollywood Still Seduces the World

Posted on January 30, 2008
Previously filed under: North America, Culture and Society
Despite growing resentment of US foreign policy, Hollywood continues to experience record growth internationally, perpetuating both negative and favorable views of the US.
Keywords: Film, culture, US, trade, markets

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The Ladies of Mercy Corps Somalia

Posted on December 19, 2007
Previously filed under: Africa, Culture and Society
Mercy Corps' Jeremy Barnicle had an informative conversation with three female Mercy Corps employees in southern Somalia.
Keywords: Somalia, Islam, Mercy Corps, education

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Cosmopolitan Masala - Enriching Diversity

Posted on December 19, 2007
Previously filed under: South America, Culture and Society
Technological innovation and economic advances today require work done by groups of people who share different viewpoints, working together to create new ideas.
Keywords: immigration, culture, diversity, technology

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Historic Election in Argentina

Posted on November 7, 2007
Countries: Argentina
Previously filed under: South America, Culture and Society
Cristina Fernandez, former first lady and senator, has become the first women to be elected president in Argentina.
Keywords: president, elections, economy, Christina Fernandez

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Globalization with Arab Characteristics

Posted on November 1, 2007
Topics: Globalization, Economic Development
Previously filed under: Europe and Middle East, Culture and Society
The Arab states need to adapt to global markets in order to increase employment opportunities for the booming young adult population.
Keywords: youth, unemployment, Middle East

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The Rise of African Hip Hop

Posted on October 15, 2007
Previously filed under: Africa, Culture and Society
Hip hop music has returned to Africa and the hip hop culture has helped to empower youth all across the continent.
Keywords: hip hop, music, youth, Africa, empowerment, social movements

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The Humanitarian Impact of Urbanisation

Posted on October 9, 2007
Previously filed under: Africa, Culture and Society
Population growth in cities has resulted in increased concentrations of people in slums, which has escalated the effects of server poverty.
Keywords: economy, environment, food security, urban risk, education, urbanization

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Pulling Stunts to End AIDS Ignorance

Posted on August 14, 2007
Previously filed under: Africa, Culture and Society
AIDS campaigner Andre van Zijl performs stunts to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS in South Africa.
Keywords: Andre van Zijl, stunts, HIV/AIDS, health education

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Women Still Back of the Queue on Land Access

Posted on August 9, 2007
Previously filed under: Africa, Culture and Society
With the AIDS epidemic tearing families apart, women are going against inheritance customs and fighting for land rights in Africa.
Keywords: women, land rights, HIV/AIDS, Africa

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Organic Cosmetics Break Out

Posted on August 3, 2007
Previously filed under: Asia, Culture and Society
Organic beauty products are increasing in popularity, but are they really as natural as they claim?
Keywords: organic cosmetics, skincare, fair trade, technology

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South Africa - Hip Hop Revolution

Posted on July 11, 2007
Previously filed under: Africa, Culture and Society
A new film chronicles the rise of hip hop from apartheid to contemporary South Africa.
Keywords: hip hop, South Africa, Hip Hop Revolution, film reviews, social movements

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Teenagers in Gaza

Posted on July 2, 2007
Previously filed under: Europe and Middle East, Culture and Society
Youth in Gaza connect with their American counterparts in Portland through a Mercy Corps program.
Keywords: Gaza, Palestine,

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Islamic Banking is a Rapidly Growing Industry - An Interview

Posted on June 26, 2007
Previously filed under: Europe and Middle East, Culture and Society
Jawad I. Ali speaks to the Council on Foreign Relations about the growing global sharia finance industry.
Keywords: Islam, banking, microfinance, microcredit, Sharia finance

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Americanization or Cultural Diversity?

Posted on June 22, 2007
Previously filed under: Asia, Culture and Society
The effect of globalization on world cultures is much more complex than it seems.
Keywords: culture, globalization, Americanization, diversity

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Zimbabwe: Irony of Rich Farmers Without Cash

All Africa - Fri, 05/16/2008 - 13:16
ZIMBABWE'S tobacco farmers are having cash problems. They have so much money in their pockets, but cannot buy what they need because it is in the form of cheques.

Ghana: Fisheries Act Forbids Foreign Vessels From Fishing

All Africa - Fri, 05/16/2008 - 12:22
The Ministry of Fisheries has denied allegations by a group, called the Joint Action Against Pair Trawling (JAAPT) that foreign vessels have invaded Ghana's fishing industry and all vessels plying the coastal areas of the country are engaged in pair trawling activities. It says the allegations are simply untrue.

Surplus Rice in Japan 'Could End Rice Crisis'

OneWorld Daily Headlines - Fri, 05/16/2008 - 19:44
Selling excess rice held in Japan and imported from the United States would incite a rapid drop in the global price of rice but requires immediate action from Tokyo and Washington, write former editor of The Rice Trader, Tom Slayton, and policy analyst, Peter Timmer.

Half in Ten

OneWorld Daily Headlines - Fri, 05/16/2008 - 19:44
Four prominent American social justice groups are launching a campaign to halve poverty in the United States in 10 years.

Myanmar Farmers May Miss Harvest

New York Times - Thu, 05/15/2008 - 21:34
The timing of Cyclone Nargis, which disrupted farmers as they were preparing to plant, could not have been worse.

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