Twitter, Facebook and YouTube’s role in Arab Spring (Middle East uprisings)

 By Social capital

January 26, 2011 

Abstract: The article deals about the role of social media and Internet in the Arab uprisings.


Quotation:" Everyone agrees that social media add new arrows to the quivers of social activists.  These social media can be helpful in: a) mobilizing protesters rapidly; b) undermining a regime’s legitimacy; or c) increasing national and international exposure to a regime’s atrocities.   Any use of these social media is likely to be more successful in a country that has some form of democracy; so far, the exit of Tunisia’s Ben Ali is the only example we have of social media non-violently ousting an autocrat."


Index terms: Social media, arabic revolution, Internet , power 


Found with: Google 


URL : http://socialcapital.wordpress.com/2011/01/26/twitter-facebook-and-youtubes-role-in-tunisia-uprising/


By:  AO

Lagardère Group under the spotlight

Lagardère weakened ?

What strategy ?
Two articles reporting the situation of this great media group:

The first on "Fox Business":
http://www.foxbusiness.com/news/2012/03/08/lagardere-books-net-loss-on-depreciation-operating-profit-down-11/

A more comprehensive article on "Financial Times":
http://www.ft.com/intl/cms/s/0/6dec3e5c-694b-11e1-956a-00144feabdc0.html#axzz1ohcmIGoW


By SL

Global warming could spell the end of Canada's outdoor hockey rink

By BOSWELL Randy

 March 5, 2012

Abstract: This article explains that a team of Canadian climate scientists predict the widespread disappearance of outdoor hockey rinks across the Canada in the next 50 years due to global warming.

Extract: « “Wayne Gretzky learned to skate on a backyard skating rink; our results imply that such opportunities may not be available to future generations of Canadian children.”

« Canada in standard climate-change models will result in fewer and fewer viable locations for outdoor rinks in Canada and shorter and shorter seasons in most places where skating persists. »

Index terms: Canada / Global Warming / hockey / rinks

Source: National Post

URL: http://news.nationalpost.com/2012/03/05/global-warning-could-spell-the-end-of-canadas-outdoor-hockey-rink/

Found with: Google Alerts

 JP

An actor of French gastronomy: the Burgundy snail.

An actor of French gastronomy: the Burgundy snail, French Gourmet Hong-Kong, March 8, 2012.

Abstract : This article deals with a French speciality, the Burgundy snail.

Quotation : “Its variety of denominations : cacalauso in Provence, in the Charente cagouille,casalauda in Roussillon, caraceu in Nice, cararaulada in Languedoc, schnacka in Alsace, luma in Poitou! It comes from the Provençal “escaragol” cousin “Caracoles” Iberian, the “cargol” Catalan but far removed from “lumace” Italian, “snail” English and “schnecke” not to mention the German “Saligari” Greek, ” kala “banda, the” Okoto “Yoruba or” conchas “Cuba! This proves that while moving from 4 meters per hour, he managed to colonize the planet, beginning his journey here over 12,000 years. Today it is a valuable resource for the Balkans and Poland as our national snail has the name of Burgundy, the species most consumed, the helix is almost entirely imported. In addition to its taste, it is also an integral part of the pharmacopoeia. The science and art are interested because this strange animal has inspired not only artists but also theologians and philosophers. What do we know today in this mollusc loved or hated, that although we seeming native, is now a real player in globalization?[...]"

Index terms : French gastronomy, French speciality, Burgundy snail.

Found with : Google alert “french gastronomy”.

URL : http://frenchgourmethk.wordpress.com/2012/03/08/an-actor-of-french-gastronomy-the-burgundy-snail/

MP

Putin : 'I Hope Solution will be Found' in Russia-Georgia Ties


By Civil.ge reporter


March 7, 2012


Abstract : The article presents the intention of the Russian President to resolve the conflict with Georgia.


Quotation : “We have said it for many times and I want to stress it once again: we have special relations with the Georgian people and we hope, that a solution will be found. But it is now premature to speak about it and probably it has no sense."


Index terms : PUTIN, Vladimir ; Russia ; Georgia ; relations ; solutions


Source : Civil.ge http://www.civil.ge/eng/
URL : http://www.civil.ge/eng/article.php?id=24528


MP

Saakashvili Rejects Russian Diplomatic Offer, Cites Sovereignty Issue


By RFE/RL


March 3, 2012


Abstract : The Georgian President rejects terms of the Russian offer. Tbilisi will not restore any diplomatic relations if Moscow does not recognize South Ossetia and Abkhasia as part of Georgia.


Index terms : Georgia ; Russia ; South Ossetia ; Abkhasia ;  SAAKASHVILI, Mikheil ; diplomatic relations.


Source : Radio Free Europe/ Radio liberty :  http://www.rferl.org/

URL : http://www.rferl.org/content/georgia_president_rejects_russia_diplomatic_offer/24503515.html

Found with : RSS feeds

MP

Russia moves to restore diplomatic ties with Georgia




By : RIA Novosti reporter


March 2, 2012



                                                                                                                          


Abstract : Presents the Russian Foreign Ministry spokesman who said that Russia was ready to restore diplomatic relations with Georgia.


Index terms : Russia ; Georgia ; LUKASHEVICH, Alexander ; diplomatic relations


Source : RIA Novosti http://en.rian.ru/
URL : http://en.rian.ru/russia/20120302/171694649.html


Found with : "Google Alerts"


MP

Moscow dismisses Tbilisi claim on Russian Atrocities


By RIA Novosti reporter


February 24,  2012


                                                                                                                                 



Abstract :  Deals with the fact that Moscow refutes Georgian allegations about Russian troops atrocities during the war between them in 2008. For Russia those claims are unfounded and not provided with enough evidence.


Quotation :  "Markin also said that Georgian soldiers and peaceful civilians, who were interrogated as witnesses in the Russia-Georgian war, had not provided any evidence about Russian troop violence."


Index terms : Georgia; Russia; South Ossetia; MARKIN Vladimir; Russian Investigative Committee; Human rights


Source :  RIA Novosti http://en.rian.ru/
URL :  http://en.rian.ru/russia/20120224/171506462.html


MP
                                                                                                                 

French Chef Alain Senderens, a true rock star.

SHELASKY, Alyssa, Famed French Chef Alain Senderens on His New Brooklyn Restaurant, Renouncing His Michelin Stars, and His Inner Badass, Grub Street New York, March 7, 2012.

Abstract : Meeting with a French Chef, who instead looks like to a fucking rock star : Alain Senderens.

Quotation : « He may look like an old French man, but he's a fucking rock star,” Cyril Aouizerate tells Grub Street of his 73-year-old partner at the new Maimonide of Brooklyn, French legend Alain Senderens. Senderens is the culinary iconoclast who earned three Michelin stars for 28 years at Lucas Carton before famously rebelling and giving them back in the name of simplicity. "I was done with the tra-la-la, chi-chi, bling, crystal goblets, and glamour," he explains. "I wanted to, of course, keep my purveyors and quality of ingredients, but without any of that nonsense! Nobody understood. Michelin certainly didn't understand." Perhaps equally hard to grasp is why Senderens and his regal Greek wife have turned up on Atlantic Avenue, serving "vegetarian food for carnivores," turning heads yet again ... this time in fedoras, not berets. Lucky for us, he was more than happy to explain.

Cyril called you a "fucking rock star," would you agree?

Well, maybe? My wife is the reason for everything. She keeps me cool and tells me what to do. Other than that, I was always attracted to non-mainstream locations and non-mainstream people. The reason I know Cyril is because I've been the consulting chef at Mama Shelter [Aouizerate's famed, hip-hop-magnet Parisian hotel]. I liked it so much there because it was located in an edgy area of Paris, there was nothing typical about it; we always knew Brooklyn would be next.

But serving falafel in Boerum Hill is a little random, non?

Sure, maybe, but I strongly believe that in ten years nobody will be eating meat. This will be the way we eat, entirely vegetarian or vegan, and science and medicine will thoroughly support that. I have always lived in the future, that is a philosophy of mine, and this way of eating is the future. I'm committed to that belief.[…] »

Index terms : French chef, rock star, Brooklyn.

Found with :  Google alert “French chef”.

URL : http://newyork.grubstreet.com/2012/03/alain-senderens-explains-maimonide-choice-and-michelin-stars.html

MP

Occupy protests: January 2012

The Washington Post. January 2012

Abstract : Photo gallery of events that occurred related to occupy movement in USA in January

Extract : "Protesters from Occupy Oakland, a California offshoot of Occupy Wall Street, knock down fences to escape from the police after they were surrounded to be detained on a vacant lot. Police fired tear gas and arrested more than 100 people as protesters tried but failed to take over downtown buildings, including City Hall, in Oakland."

Index : Occupy / USA / photo

Found with : Google Alert : "indignant movement"

URL : http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/occupy-protests-january-2012/2012/01/03/gIQAllwKaP_gallery.html?tid=pm_national_gal#photo=1 
A. P.

Thousands to attend anti-capitalist forum in Brazil

By Marull , Yana. AFP. January 23th, 2012

Abstract : Explains that thousands of indignant militants was to attend an anti-capitalism forum in Brazil

Extract : "Tens of thousands of anti-capitalist militants, including members of Spain's "Indignant" movement and the US Occupy Wall Street, are due to attend the World Social Forum, which opens Tuesday in Brazil."

Index : Brazil / anti-capitalism movement

Found with : Google Alert : "indignant movement"

URL : http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5hWRYlr2Lhd0G7Iu0qOim69aaeEbA?docId=CNG.453a23fb0343f663085a946269ee28a3.501 

A. P.

Cops break up Occupy Miami

The Miami Herald. February 15th, 2012

Abstract : Photo gallery of cops breaking up Occupy Miami

Extract : "Director of the Miami-Dade Police Department James Loftus works with organizers of Occupy Miami, Tuesday, January 31, 2012, making them move from their encampment in front of the Government Center building"

Index : Occupy / Miami / police

Found with : Google Alert : "indignant movement"

URL : http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/01/31/2618423/cops-break-up-occupy-miami.html 

A. P.

Greece: Who should speak now? The people or the leaders?

By Karayannopoulos, Stamatis. In defence of Marxism. February 10th, 2012

Abstract : Returns on the situation in Greece with many strikes.

Extract : " Tuesday's 24-hour general strike in Greece – the 16th day of general strike in the last two years – highlighted on the one hand the willingness to fight which exists within the working class and on the other, once again, the ineffectiveness of such strikes that are not part of a more general and coordinated and long-term struggle. "

Index : Greece / strike / prosperity politics

Found with : Google Alert : "indignant movement"

URL : http://www.marxist.com/who-should-speak-now-the-people-or-the-leaders.htm 

A. P.

Occupy Wall Street: Jimmy Carter Casts Movement As 'Relatively Successful'

By BLUESTEIN ,Greg. The Huffington Post. February 15th, 2012

Abstract : Explains that former US President Jimmy Carter supports the occupy movements.

Extract : " Former President Jimmy Carter said on Wednesday that Occupy organizers have created a "relatively successful" movement because they focused national discussion on wealth disparity despite lacking leadership and a unifying set of goals. "

Index : Occupy / Jimmy Carter 

Found with : Google Alert : "indignant movement"

URL :   http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/02/16/occupy-wall-street-jimmy-carter_n_1281163.html 

A. P.

The Russia of the indignant

By CLEMENT, Carine. International ViewPoint. February 2012

Abstract : Explains the movement in Russia that stands against Putin and his frauds at the elections.

Extract : " The elections in Russia took place as usual, with massive fraud and the pressure of the regime to ensure the victory of the ruling party, United Russia. What has changed is the scale of the protests against this fraud. This time, a large part of the population is rising up to testify: “We did not vote for you!” "

Index : russia / Putin / fraud / election

Found with : Google Alert : "indignant movement"

URL :  http://internationalviewpoint.org/spip.php?article2496 

A. P.

Occupy London: What did the St Paul's protest achieve?

By Cacciottolo, Mario. BBC News. February 28th, 2012

Abstract : As the occupy London camp was moved out of Saint Paul's place in London, the author interests himself of what did they achieve there.

Extract : " The tents have been packed away, sleeping bags rolled up and the large Buddha in the meditation tent removed. The Occupy London encampment at St Paul's Cathedral has been cleared following a lengthy court battle. "

Index : occupy / London / Saint Paul

Found with : Twitter

URL :  http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-17188327#TWEET88507 

A. P.

The French media company Lagardère and Eads on Financial Times

With the French government holding 15 per cent and French media company Lagardère 7.5 per cent, EADS has been the focus of many an unseemly struggle with Germany, whose stake of 22.5 per cent is still controlled by Daimler.


http://www.ft.com/intl/cms/s/0/9aecff54-645f-11e1-b50e-00144feabdc0.html?ftcamp=published_links/rss/companies_industrials/feed//product#axzz1o8C7QmN2

By SL