Jamaica, Guyana: New Book
Jamaican litblogger Geoffrey Philp focuses on a new book by Guyanese author Sasenarine Persaud.
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Blogger of the Week: Sami Ben Gharbia
This week’s Blogger of the Week is none other than Global Voices Advocacy Director Sami Ben Gharbia, known for his dedication to the fight against oppression and censorship. Sami is originally from Tunisia, but has been based in The Netherlands since 1998. He blogs at fikra. (more…)
Russia: Trezvost´/Sobriety
Russian Blog explains the usage of the Russian word trezvost' (”sobriety”).
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Japan: Name of new PM poses challenge for Canadians
At Canada de Nihongo (???de???), a Japanese blogger living in Canada describes how she can't stop laughing [ja] when people mention the name of Japan's new Prime Minister: although they try to say “Taro Aso”, what comes out inevitably sounds like “Taro Asshole”.
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