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01-December-2006: World AIDS Day

By ⋅ 1-December-2006 at 1:33 (UTC) ⋅ Post a comment

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Today is World AIDS Day and we want to contribute by publishing some stories and thought on the matter that often get less attention than needed. We will also point you to some sources and facts that are not so popular with those that have been put in charge by our governments to fight this pandemic worldwide…

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Granta: How (not) to write about Africa

By ⋅ 25-October-2006 at 15:14 (UTC) ⋅ Post a comment

UK magazine Granta has a great article online describing how many writers are exploiting cliches and stereotypes when writing about Africa. It is titled How to write about Africa and written by celebrated Kenyan writer Binyavanga Wainaina. Worth reading Some quotes:…Always use the word ‘Africa’ or ‘Darkness’ or ‘Safari’ in your title. Subtitles may include [...]


SkyscaperPage.com: World’s tallest buildings

By ⋅ 17-October-2006 at 12:59 (UTC) ⋅ Post a comment

If you ever wanted to know what the world’s tallest building look like, where they are and other details, have a look at Skyscaperpage.com diagram pages. On 280 pages it lists 6978 buildings starting with the Burj Dubai (807.7 m) down to some smaller towers with “only” 50 floors. Additional details are available together with [...]


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