Global Voices: Daily Digest - Nov 3rd-4th 2011

Thursday and Friday, November 3-4, 2011

Russia/Georgia: The Dilemma of Politics Blogging for Cash
One well-known Georgian political blogger writes of his dilemma in being approached for payment for a blog post. Blogging for cash is a recent shady public relations phenomenon in Russia and former Soviet Republic countries. Dmitry Davidov reports.
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France: Satirical Magazine's Office Burnt Down After Mocking Sharia
During the night of November 2, the Paris head office of satirical French weekly Charlie Hebdo was attacked and burnt down. This happened on the same day an issue of the long established French weekly featuring the Prophet Muhammad as guest editor on its cover, was about to hit newsstands.
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Egypt: Men Should Wear the Veil!
With Islamists rising in post-revolution Egypt, fear of religious oppression is growing among youth, minorities, and women. A new Facebook group encouraging men to wear Hijab or veils, in solidarity with women has just popped up. Here are some reactions to the initiative from Egyptian and Tunisian netizens.
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Cuba: Diaspora Discusses New Real Estate Law
Bloggers, primarily from the Cuban diaspora, are having a field day with news of a new law that will allow Cubans to buy and sell real estate legitimately. While this significant reform has the potential to open up a whole new world to Cubans, who may now leave property to relatives in their wills, many feel that there are still too many restrictions and more importantly, that there are more pressing issues.
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Video: A Day in the Life of a Blind Person
Tommy Edison has been blind since birth and through YouTube videos he shows us how he deals with everyday activities that present challenges to him. He is also a movie critic and his humorous reviews provide us with a glimpse in how the visually impaired enjoy life.
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More posts on Global Voices today...

Colombia: Universities Continue Strike in Protest of Law 30

Kazakhstan: Blasts Spark New Fears Over the Rise of Extremism

Puerto Rico: Media Coverage of Women's Basketball Gold Medal

Philippines: Calls for Peace in Mindanao

Kuwait: Twitter Users Arrested then Released for 'Insulting' Amir

Tunisia: Netizens Turn to Facebook to Criticise Islamists

Cuba: Bloggers Discuss the Internet 'offline' on Radio Marti

Pakistan: The 'Captain' Makes His Presence Known

Palestine: Israeli Commandos Intercept Gaza-bound Flotilla and Arrests Activists

Russia: Reactions to Arms Smuggler Viktor Bout's Conviction

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