News, Views, and Entertainment on Core Topics, Aug 30-31, 2010

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The Muslim World

Flood Tides
http://www.newyorker.com/talk/comment/2010/09/06/100906taco_talk_coll

How moderate Muslims in Africa view NYC mosque debate
http://www.csmonitor.com/World/Africa/2010/0829/How-moderate-Muslims-in-Africa-view-NYC-mosque-debate

For Iraqis, Victims of War Are So Much More Than Numbers
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/31/world/middleeast/31legacy.html?nl=todaysheadlines&emc=globasasa1

Biden in Iraq for Talks and Handover
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/31/world/middleeast/31biden.html?nl=todaysheadlines&emc=globasasa21

U.S. Commander Fears Political Stalemate in Iraq
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/30/world/middleeast/30iraq.html?nl=todaysheadlines&emc=globasasa21

Livestock losses compound Pakistan's misery
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/08/29/AR2010082903088.html

Obama administration intensifies efforts in Sudan
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/08/29/AR2010082902837.html

Fearful Iraqis scrambling to buy weapons
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/08/30/AR2010083005220.html

Outlines Emerge of Future State in the West Bank
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/31/world/middleeast/31mideast.html?_r=1&ref=todayspaper


American Studies

The Covenant
http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2010/09/06/100906fa_fact_boyer

Cracked
http://www.newyorker.com/talk/2010/09/06/100906ta_talk_schulman

Are You Being Served?
http://www.newyorker.com/talk/financial/2010/09/06/100906ta_talk_surowiecki

GOP Takes Unprecedented 10-Point Lead on Generic Ballot
http://www.gallup.com/poll/142718/GOP-Unprecedented-Lead-Generic-Ballot.aspx?utm_source=alert&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=syndication&utm_content=morelink&utm_term=USA

Orange County Is No Longer Nixon Country
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/30/us/politics/30orange.html?nl=todaysheadlines&emc=globasasa29

Beck challenges Obama's religious beliefs after rally in D.C.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/08/29/AR2010082903405.html

Who's to Blame for Sarah Palin?
http://www.thenation.com/blog/154216/whos-blame-sarah-palin?rel=emailNation


Global Issues

After seeing Mumbai's slums bulldozed, he now works to save and restore them
http://www.csmonitor.com/World/Asia-South-Central/2010/0830/After-seeing-Mumbai-s-slums-bulldozed-he-now-works-to-save-and-restore-them

China to Job-Seeking C.E.O.’s: Come Work for Us
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/31/world/asia/31hire.html?nl=todaysheadlines&emc=globasasa1

Drug couriers using disguises to move along border
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/08/30/AR2010083005008.html

U.S. puts new sanctions on N. Korea
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/08/30/AR2010083005007.html

Banks Grow Wary of Environmental Risks
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/31/business/energy-environment/31coal.html?ref=todayspaper

India Passes Nuclear Deal
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/31/world/asia/31india.html?ref=todayspaper

Review Finds Flaws in U.N. Climate Panel Structure
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/31/world/31nations.html?ref=todayspaper


Minority Groups

The Uprooted
http://www.newyorker.com/arts/critics/books/2010/09/06/100906crbo_books_lepore

Border Sweeps in North Reach Miles Into U.S.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/30/nyregion/30border.html?ref=todayspaper

A Sikh Temple Where All May Eat, and Pitch In
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/30/world/asia/30india.html?ref=todayspaper

Comments by German on Minorities Are Criticized
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/30/world/europe/30iht-german.html?ref=todayspaper

Immigrants of Two Eras Join Together to Celebrate
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/30/nyregion/30towns.html?ref=todayspaper

U.S. Muslim leaders make push to unify their communities
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/08/30/AR2010083005326.html

Crackdown on Roma divides French
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/08/30/AR2010083004343.html

Incidents at Mosque in Tennessee Spread Fear
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/31/us/31mosque.html?ref=todayspaper


Internet Studies

Gmail call feature a ringing success, a million times over
http://www.csmonitor.com/Innovation/Horizons/2010/0827/Gmail-call-feature-a-ringing-success-a-million-times-over

Technology Aside, Most People Still Decline to Be Located
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/30/technology/30location.html?_r=1&nl=todaysheadlines&emc=globasasa25

Retargeting Ads Follow Surfers to Other Sites
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/30/technology/30adstalk.html?nl=todaysheadlines&emc=globasasa25

Google Adds A Filter For Finding Blogs
http://searchengineland.com/google-adds-a-filter-for-finding-blogs-49534

Gmail Priority Inbox Launches: Your E-mail Will Never Be the Same
http://mashable.com/2010/08/30/gmail-priority-inbox/

Introducing Blogger Stats
http://buzz.blogger.com/2010/08/introducing-blogger-stats.html

Gmail Priority Inbox: 5 Tips for Better Productivity
http://mashable.com/2010/08/31/priority-inbox-tips/

Share your story with the new Google Translate
http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2010/08/share-your-story-with-new-google.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2FMKuf+%28Official+Google+Blog%29

News, Views, Studies and Entertainment on Southeast Asia - Saturday, Aug 29, 2010

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Burma

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Indonesia

## Indonesia Media
http://www.indonesiamedia.com/

Dozens of Acehnese drug offenders face the death penalty in Malaysia
http://www.insideindonesia.org/stories/on-death-row-22081342

Troubled Waters: Massive Coral Bleaching in Indonesia
http://www.wcs.org/new-and-noteworthy/aceh-coral-bleaching.aspx

Indonesia’s population boom spells multi-sectoral bust: experts
http://www.bbz-hss-shanghai.com/2010/08/indonesias-population-boom-spells-multi-sectoral-bust-experts/

Thousands flee Indonesia volcano on Sumatra
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-11123169

Gangsters' paradise in Indonesia
http://news.asiaone.com/News/AsiaOne%2BNews/Asian%2BOpinions/Story/A1Story20100829-234480.html

Islamic militants push for Bashir's freedom on Web
http://www.etaiwannews.com/etn/news_content.php?id=1359933&lang=eng_news


Timor-Leste

## Timor Today
http://timortoday.com/

Dili acts to ease concerns of drift towards China
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/dili-acts-to-ease-concerns-of-drift-towards-china/story-e6frg6n6-1225911609238


Papua New Guinea

## Papua New Guinea Blogs
http://www.pngblogs.com/

Papua New Guinea leader opposed to airline merger
http://www.rnzi.com/pages/news.php?op=read&id=55466

Papua New Guinea releases new HIV prevalence estimates
http://www.pngblogs.com/2010/08/papua-new-guinea-releases-new-hiv.html

PNG re-commits to prison torture eradication
http://www.rnzi.com/pages/news.php?op=read&id=55566



Malaysia

# Living in Malaysia's Melting Pot
http://www.time.com/time/photogallery/0,29307,2013703,00.html

# Which is Which
http://www.time.com/time/today-in-pictures/0,31511,2010248,00.html

# Break a Leg
http://www.time.com/time/today-in-pictures/0,31511,2011669,00.html

Malaysia State Chief Encourages Teen Marriages
http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,2008781,00.html

Escaping the middle-income trap
http://curiouscapitalist.blogs.time.com/2010/08/10/escaping-the-middle-income-trap/

DAP to SUPP: Make your stand on Taib
http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/fmt-english/politics/sabah-and-sarawak/9745-dap-to-supp-make-your-stand-on-taib

Taib is to resign and his UMNO 'friends' are grinning
http://sebanaku-sarawak.blogspot.com/2010/08/taib-is-to-resign-and-his-enemies-are.html

Taib’s quit talk 'sandiwara': The next Sarawak CM a woman?
http://malaysia-today.net/mtcolumns/from-around-the-blogs/34145-taibs-quit-talk-sandiwara-the-next-sarawak-cm-a-woman

My take on the Sabah issue
http://malaysia-today.net/mtcolumns/no-holds-barred/34136-my-take-on-the-sabah-issue


Singapore

##, # Singapore Daily Photo
http://www.singaporedailyphoto.com/

Abdul Malik to Singapore police: “Try me”
http://www.temasekreview.com/2010/08/29/abdul-malik-to-singapore-police-try-me/

Dr Vivian: We run a “honest” political system in Singapore
http://www.temasekreview.com/2010/08/29/dr-vivian-we-run-a-honest-political-system-in-singapore/

Singapore counts winnings as casinos boost tourism
http://news.malaysia.msn.com/regional/article.aspx?cp-documentid=4302216

Singapore. An arbitration center for Communist China.
http://singaporedissident.blogspot.com/2010/08/singapore-arbitration-center-for.html


Brunei

Brunei slowly opens up to low cost airline business
http://www.eturbonews.com/17897/brunei-slowly-opens-low-cost-airline-business


Philippines

Travel ban to Iraq remains, but OFWs there may continue work
http://globalnation.inquirer.net/news/breakingnews/view/20100829-289362/Travel-ban-to-Iraq-remains-but-OFWs-there-may-continue-work

Tourists shun Philippines, travel business takes a dip
http://news.asiaone.com/News/Latest%2BNews/Asia/Story/A1Story20100829-234467.html

Armed men bomb Catholic church in Southern Philippines
http://www.mindanaoexaminer.com/news.php?news_id=20100829002957

US increases 2011 aid to RP police
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20100829-289400/US-increases-2011-aid-to-RP-police

Aquino pays tribute to martyred dad, national heroes
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20100829-289396/Aquino-pays-tribute-to-martyred-dad-national-heroes

Hackers attack Philippine government website
http://news.ph.msn.com/regional/article.aspx?cp-documentid=4302748

Aquino vows stronger PNP, AFP
http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/274759/aquino-vows-stronger-pnp-afp


Thailand

Let the voters sort things out
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/politics/193478/let-the-voters-sort-things-out

PM, army chief turn up to vote
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/politics/193552/pm-army-chief-turn-out-to-vote

Outgoing Thai central bank chief urges political reform
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5gDszc_gr7x3BCRYiEn0LysEsZW7w

Flash floods hit northern provinces of Thailand
http://www.necn.com/08/29/10/Flash-floods-hit-northern-provinces-of-T/landing.html?blockID=299879&feedID=4207

Thailand: protester storm town hall in Northeast
http://slotvent.com/videos/thailand-protester-storm-town-hall-in-northeast/


Laos

## SEDA - Laos
http://seda-laos.org/welcome/

## Laos Music
http://laosmusic.krusong.com/

# Quick trip to Laos
http://www.flickr.com/photos/asiacamera/4933167301/

Cost and Safety of Drinking Water in Laos
http://www.travelingmark.com/laos/cost-safety-drinking-water-laos/


Cambodia

Thais held in Cambodia 'home soon'
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/politics/193459/thais-held-in-cambodia-home-soon

Thailand violated Cambodia 193 times in two years
http://sokheounpang.wordpress.com/2010/08/29/thailand-violated-cambodia-193-times-in-two-years/

Cambodia 'respects' KRouge jailer's conviction: PM
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5h4vSc9j13N8nLDgtd4zkvkwdoR-g


Vietnam

### Economic Impacts of Sanitation in Vietnam
http://www.wsp.org/wsp/sites/wsp.org/files/publications/44200822740_EAP_ESI_Vietnam_Full.pdf

## VnnNews
http://www.vnnnews.net/








Vietnam to release more than 17,000 prisoners
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jaMmL4XyNlGATttUtf3Vk2GRLNOAD9HSEQV00

Total Chaos in Vietnam
http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/carbonelli/2/1282916761/tpod.html

News, Views, and Entertainment on Core Topics, Sunday, Aug 29, 2010

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The Muslim World

Jamil Bugti proposes re-demarcation of Balochistan
http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2010\08\29\story_29-8-2010_pg7_16

In Chechnya, A Blood Feud Ends—and a Despot Digs In
http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,2014319,00.html?xid=newsletter-daily

Upstarts Chip Away at Power of Pakistani Elite
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/29/world/asia/29feudal.html?_r=1&nl=todaysheadlines&emc=globasasa21

Top Karzai aide says U.S. must alter its strategy
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/08/28/AR2010082803420.html



American Studies

For Obama, Steep Learning Curve as Chief in Time of War
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/29/world/29commander.html?ref=todayspaper


Global Issues

Following Workers’ Trails of Tears in China
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/29/movies/29home.html?ref=todayspaper

Advice on Using Credit Cards While Traveling Abroad
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/29/travel/29prac.html?ref=todayspaper


Minority Groups

New Dissent in Japan Is Loudly Anti-Foreign
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/29/world/asia/29japan.html?ref=todayspaper


Internet Studies


Google continues its assault on the price of a phone call
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/08/27/AR2010082702107.html

News, Views, Studies and Entertainment on Core Topics, Saturday, Aug 28, 2010

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The Muslim World

Lebanon's Hizballah Museum: A Theme Park for Martyrdom
http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,2012387,00.html?xid=newsletter-daily

Graft-Fighting Prosecutor Is Dismissed in Afghanistan
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/29/world/asia/29afghan.html?nl=todaysheadlines&emc=globasasa1

Doors Start to Open to Activists in Syria
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/29/world/middleeast/29syria.html?nl=todaysheadlines&emc=globasasa21


American Studies

##GovBenefits
http://www.govbenefits.gov/govbenefits_en.portal

Immigration backlog stirs move to release some U.S. detainees
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/08/27/AR2010082705023.html


Global Issues

U.N. Congo Report Offers New View on Genocide
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/28/world/africa/28congo.html?_r=1&ref=todayspaper


Minority Groups

Laos, Hmong Scholar Lauds U.S. Congressional Action on Veterans' Bill
http://media-newswire.com/release_1123301.html

In New Orleans, Black Churches Face a Long, Slow Return
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/28/us/28religion.html?ref=todayspaper

Black and Jewish, and Seeing No Contradiction
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/28/nyregion/28blackjews.html?ref=todayspaper


Internet Studies

Survey Says Facebook Feeds Narcissism
http://mashable.com/2010/08/28/facebook-narcissism/

Digital age threatens Japanese translation service in District
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/08/27/AR2010082704674.html

News, Views, Studies and Entertainment on Southeast Asia - Saturday, Aug 28, 2010

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Burma

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Indonesia


### Shaykh `Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani and the Qadiriyya in Indonesia
http://www.let.uu.nl/~martin.vanbruinessen/personal/publications/Qadiriyya_Indonesia.htm

Indonesia forms border agency to manage boundary area issues
http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/90001/90777/90851/7120201.html

Hardline Indonesia Muslims protest planned Koran burning
http://wwrn.org/articles/34033/

Trade Crosses Cultures Between Israel, Indonesia
http://muslimvoices.org/trade-crosses-cultures-israel-indonesia/

Amnesty International: Indonesia police accountability mechanisms crucial to reform process
http://wpan.wordpress.com/2010/08/27/amnesty-international-indonesia-police-accountability-mechanisms-crucial-to-reform-process/

Press Council questions ‘Playboy’ court ruling
http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2010/08/28/press-council-questions-%E2%80%98playboy%E2%80%99-court-ruling.html

Malaysian students in Indonesia are safe, says Khaled Nordin
http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2010/8/28/nation/20100828132204&sec=nation

Expats Complain of Stricter Requirements for Indonesian Credit Cards
http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/business/expats-complain-of-stricter-requirements-for-indonesian-credit-cards/393275

Crazy Sulawesi is not for the faint-hearted
http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/david_indonesia/1/1283008495/tpod.html

Indonesia may soon become world's second-largest shoe exporter
http://news.asiaone.com/News/Latest%2BNews/Business/Story/A1Story20100828-234367.html



Timor-Leste


USNS Mercy Wraps Up Pacific Partnership Role
http://www.defense.gov/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=60613



Papua New Guinea


Churches mobilise to fight HIV in Papua New Guinea
http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/belief/2010/aug/27/papua-new-guinea-hiv

PNG court approves gold miner Newcrest's Lihir takeover
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5iEmex1Ahk9bzdqKc9o5uKCNEO8xA

Row over Papua New Guinea aid agencies
http://australianetworknews.com/stories/201008/2995946.htm?desktop

#Sex tourism on the rise in Papua New Guinea
http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/pacbeat/stories/201008/s2994961.htm


Malaysia


### Tiger Research in Taman Negara, Malaysia
http://www.wildasia.org/main.cfm/support/Malaysian_Tiger_Research

## Sarawak Bloggers
http://sarawak-bloggers.org/

## Bintulu
http://www.bintulu.org/

Malaysia Sends 40 Doctors and 10 Volunteers to Help Flood Victims in Pakistan
http://www.onlinenews.com.pk/details.php?id=167880

2 Japanese among 4 detained in Malaysia over counterfeit U.S. bonds
http://www.japantoday.com/category/crime/view/2-japanese-among-4-detained-in-malaysia-over-counterfeit-us-bonds

Adorable Tiny Frogs
http://www.popfi.com/2010/08/26/adorable-tiny-frogs/

More grumble over Sarawak firm's bid for Sabah gas project
http://malaysia-today.net/mtcolumns/newscommentaries/34048-more-grumble-over-sarawak-firms-bid-for-sabah-gas-project

Dapur Sarawak
http://www.friedchillies.com/index.php/site/detail/dapur-sarawak/

Kimma now an associate member of Umno
http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2010/8/28/nation/6939506&sec=nation

New blockades in Sarawak against pipeline threat
http://hornbillunleashed.wordpress.com/2010/08/28/9230/

#Penang Film Club: 6 videos from Sarawak Road Show go live in You Tube
http://penangfilmclub.blogspot.com/2010/08/6-videos-from-sarawak-road-show-go-live.html

Pay Off for a Powerful Politician
http://dinmerican.wordpress.com/2010/08/28/pay-off-for-a-powerful-politician/

UMNO’s RM 40,000 and RM 2,100 p.m. for children’s school expenses from Bintulu Development Authority for poor Sarawak natives. Zero for Indian poor
http://www.humanrightspartymalaysia.com/2010/08/28/umnos-rm-40000-and-rm-2100-p-m-for-childrens-school-expenses-from-bintulu-development-authority-for-poor-sarawak-natives-zero-for-indian-poor/

Najib plans 'heart to heart' talk with Taib
http://national-express-malaysia.blogspot.com/2010/08/najib-plans-heart-to-heart-talk-with.html

Trouble brewing in SPDP
http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/fmt-english/politics/sabah-and-sarawak/9744-trouble-brewing-in-spdp

Sarawak BN Wants Taib To Continue Helming State - PBB Wanita
http://www.bernama.com/bernama/state_news/news.php?id=524708&cat=sre

Certain LDP Leaders Colluding With Certain Quarters To Topple Musa - Salleh
http://www.bernama.com/bernama/state_news/news.php?id=524728&cat=sbe

Declaration by LDP regrettable – Gerakan Sabah
http://www.theborneopost.com/?p=61802

Action against Jeffrey's 12: 'Serial liar' Anwar slammed
http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/fmt-english/politics/pakatan-rakyat/9733-action-against-jeffreys-12-serial-liar-anwar-slammed

Renewable energy a growth sector for Malaysia
http://biz.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2010/8/28/business/6921425&sec=business

Malaysian delicacy under threat
http://english.aljazeera.net/news/asia-pacific/2010/08/201082853852740473.html


Singapore


### Traditional Media and Internet Control in Singapore
http://www.medienobservationen.uni-muenchen.de/artikel/gesellschaft/chang_censorship.html

### Adaptive Re-use of the Historic Boat Quay, Singapore River, Singapore
http://web.mit.edu/akpia/www/AKPsite/4.239/singa/singa.html

## Singapore Libraries Bulletin Blog
http://singaporelibrariesbulletin.wordpress.com/

Singapore offers job to 45,000 Bangladeshis
http://news.asiaone.com/News/AsiaOne%2BNews/Singapore/Story/A1Story20100828-234346.html

Singapore can grow legal services beyond domestic market: Law Minister
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1077656/1/.html

Singapore managing entry of foreign workers
http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=607142&publicationSubCategoryId=63


Brunei


Brunei Darussalam as a zikir nation with the strength of the Al-Quran
http://www.rtbnews.rtb.gov.bn/?c=newsDetail&news_id=12515

Mobile Phones Overtake Brunei's Population
http://www.brudirect.com/index.php/2010082728132/Third-Stories/mobile-phones-overtake-bruneis-population.html

UK To Help Promote Brunei As Centre Of Educational Excellence
http://brudirect.com/index.php/2010082628051/Local-News/uk-to-help-promote-brunei-as-centre-of-educational-excellence.html


Philippines


Rights body reminds Filipinos in HK of their rights
http://globalnation.inquirer.net/news/breakingnews/view/20100828-289208/Rights-body-reminds-Filipinos-in-HK-of-their-rights

Philippines posts fastest growth in over 20 years
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5hGkFonkZiDCxA0mIPUhorU7zeMmg

Aquino orders creation of ‘elite strike force’
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20100828-289207/Aquino-orders-creation-of--elite-strike-force


Thailand


### Thailand – Land of the Coconut
http://www.thaifoodandtravel.com/features/thailand.html

### Tourism Development and Economic Growth
http://ora.kku.ac.th/Res_kku/Journal/AttachFile/9071.pdf

Press freedom deteriorating in Thailand: Seapa chief
http://thaiintelligentnews.wordpress.com/2010/08/28/nations-pravit-press-freedom-deteriorating-in-thailand-seapa-chief/

US firms positive on Thailand, Amcham survey finds
http://www.nationmultimedia.com/home/2010/08/27/business/US-firms-positive-on-Thailand-Amcham-survey-finds-30136717.html

Attacks kill five in Thai south
http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/SEAsia/Story/STIStory_572097.html


Laos

## Laos Travel
http://www.suite101.com/laos-travel

#Photos from laid-back Vientiane
http://nateniale.blogspot.com/2010/08/photos-from-laid-back-vientiane.html

About Lao
http://sea.lib.niu.edu/lang/lao.html

Dengue outbreak kills dozens in Laos
http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/connectasia/stories/201008/s2991640.htm


Cambodia

## KdeySokSan Kampuchea
http://www.ksskampuchea.org/home

A new history
http://www.sea-globe.com/cambodia/96-society/539-a-new-history

Low Water A Concern For Cambodia
http://www.officialwire.com/main.php?action=posted_news&rid=208386&catid=7

Major Pandemic Preparation Drills Underway in Cambodia
http://www.voanews.com/khmer-english/news/Major-Pandemic-Preparation-Drills-Underway-in-Cambodia--100992899.html


Vietnam


President Triet begins Cambodia visit
http://khmernz.blogspot.com/2010/08/president-triet-begins-cambodia-visit.html

Held up Vietnam rail plan still counts on Japan
http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20100828f2.html

Core Topics News, Views, and Studies - Aug 27, 2010 - #2

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Southeast Asia - All countries now covered in a separate posting to this blog and to Burma Monitor
blog at http://burmamonitor.blogspot.com/


The Muslim World

Israel: New Peak in Arbitrary Razing of Palestinian Homes
http://www.hrw.org/en/news/2010/08/19/israel-new-peak-arbitrary-razing-palestinian-homes?tr=y&auid=6892590

Russia: Stop Forced Dress Code for Women in Chechnya
http://www.hrw.org/node/92642?tr=y&auid=6892594

Lebanon: Critic of Nahr al-Bared Reconstruction Efforts Detained
http://www.hrw.org/en/news/2010/08/20/lebanon-critic-nahr-al-bared-reconstruction-efforts-detained?tr=y&auid=6892599

Netanyahu Seeks Regular Meetings With Abbas
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/28/world/middleeast/28mideast.html?nl=todaysheadlines&emc=globasasa21



American Studies

Tour of NYC Mosques Shows Widespread Diversity
http://www.voanews.com/english/news/usa/Tour-of-NYC-Mosques-Shows-Widespread-Diversity-101614178.html

US: Immigration Detainees at Risk of Sexual Abuse
http://www.hrw.org/node/92649?tr=y&auid=6892595



Global Issues

Uganda: For Women with Disabilities, Barriers and Abuse
http://www.hrw.org/en/news/2010/08/23/uganda-women-disabilities-barriers-and-abuse?tr=y&auid=6892592

Rights Group Decrys Trafficking of Nigerian Women in Ivory Coast
http://www.voanews.com/english/news/africa/west/Rights-Group-Calls-for-Crackdown-on-Trafficking-of-Nigerian-Women-in-Ivory-Coast--101652248.html



Minority Groups

Diversity spotlight: Thida Kol’s had a real impact on the Cambodian community
http://www.projo.com/news/content/rhodedspotlight29_08-29-10_4UJM0TG_v10.12fdb6.html

Valley Couple Moves To Cambodia, Clears Landmines
http://khmernz.blogspot.com/2010/08/valley-couple-moves-to-cambodia-clears.html

Our view: Young men’s deaths a loss for community
http://www.uticaod.com/opinion/x1178704738/Our-view-Young-men-s-deaths-a-loss-for-community

Em Hardegree: Support refugees in Abilene
http://www.reporternews.com/news/2010/aug/26/support-refugees-in-abilene/

Refugees find the American dream down on the farm
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-refugee-dairy-20100826,0,1898387,full.story



Internet Studies

Vietnam in top ten of most dangerous places to surf Internet
http://english.vietnamnet.vn/tech/201008/Vietnam-in-top-ten-of-most-dangerous-places-to-surf-Internet-932152/

The Philippines Emerges as a Mobile Data Leader in the Region
http://fixed-mobile-convergence.tmcnet.com/topics/mobile-communications/articles/98104-philippines-emerges-as-mobile-data-leader-the-region.htm

Southeast Asia News, Views, and Studies, Aug 27, 2010 - #2

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Burma

For Burma news, go to Burma Monitor blog - http://burmamonitor.blogspot.com/



Indonesia

Indonesian Muslims React to NYC Mosque Debate with Moderation
http://www.voanews.com/english/news/Indonesian-Muslims-React-to-NYC-Mosque-Debate-with-Moderation--101635523.html

Indonesia Asked to Strike Back at Malaysia’s Travel Advisory
http://www.tempointeractive.com/hg/nasional/2010/08/27/brk,20100827-274572,uk.html

Final Two Candidates for Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission Chairman Announced
http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/news/final-two-candidates-for-indonesias-corruption-eradication-commission-chairman-announced/393295

@FPIYeah Tweet Their Feelings for Islamic Defenders Front
http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/home/fpiyeah-tweet-their-feelings-for-islamic-defenders-front/392974



Timor-Leste

Alarm bells” ring for Australian government over deepening China-East Timor ties
http://www.wsws.org/articles/2010/aug2010/timo-a27.shtml

British journalist Max Stahl: ‘Filmmaking isn’t a weapon to attack’
http://www.macaudailytimes.com.mo/macau/16207-British-journalist-Max-Stahl-Filmmaking-isnt-weapon-attack.html



Malaysia

Malaysia Rules in Islamic Finance
http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/10_36/b4193045851380.htm

Malaysia's New Journey
http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,2013695,00.html


Singapore

Email to Dr Vivian, other PAP ministers and Singapore police on arrest of YOG critic Abdul Malik
http://www.temasekreview.com/2010/08/27/email-to-dr-vivian-other-pap-ministers-and-singapore-police-on-arrest-of-yog-critic-abdul-malik/

Police question NSman over blog post
http://sg.yfittopostblog.com/2010/08/27/police-question-nsman-over-blog-post/

Singapore Luxury Homes Draw Chinese
http://english.ntdtv.com/ntdtv_en/ns_life/2010-08-27/342155244470.html
  
Singaporeans staying away from trouble-hit Bangkok & Manila
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1077527/1/.html



Philippines

Philippines Hostage Crisis Survivors Return to Hong Kong
http://www.voanews.com/english/news/Philippines-Hostage-Crisis-Survivors-Return-to-Hong-Kong-101466774.html

Chinese Vice Premier cancels Manila visit
http://www.gmanews.tv/story/199622/chinese-vice-premier-cancels-manila-visit



Thailand

Abhisit and Thailand’s bad men
http://asiapacific.anu.edu.au/newmandala/2010/08/27/abhisit-and-thailands-bad-men/

Grenade Attack Wounds One in Central Bangkok
http://english.ntdtv.com/ntdtv_en/ns_asia/2010-08-27/484216968929.html

59 Yellow Shirt leaders, allies report to police, deny all charges
http://www.mcot.net/cfcustom/cache_page/95072.html

Thaksin 'has gone to Brunei'
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/local/193309/thaksin-has-gone-to-brunei



Laos


Old Bombs Shatter Laotian Women's Lives
http://www.womensenews.org/story/war/100820/old-bombs-shatter-laotian-womens-lives

Laos: place of perfect serenity and happiness
http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/art/2010/08/135_70910.html



Cambodia
Thaksin's advisory role caused economic woes
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/index.php/2010082741599/Business/thaksins-advisory-role-caused-economic-woes.html

'Daughters of Cambodia' Leave Sex Trade for Christ
http://www.cbn.com/cbnnews/world/2010/August/Daughters-of-Cambodia-Leave-Sex-Trade-for-Christ/

Clay pots and alcohol
http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/youloveit/1/1282850200/tpod.html

Owning Real Estate as a Foreigner in Cambodia
http://cambodianlaw.wordpress.com/2010/08/27/foreigner-owned-real-estate-in-cambodia/

Garment and construction workers strikes in Cambodia
http://news.infoshop.org/article.php?story=20100827152125176

Mekong action plan wins official approval
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/index.php/2010082741602/Business/mekong-action-plan-wins-official-approval.html



Vietnam

Network of universities set up between Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia
http://english.vovnews.vn/Home/Network-of-universities-set-up-between-Vietnam-Laos-and-Cambodia/20108/119023.vov

Viet Nam, Laos agree to consolidate relationship
http://vietnamnews.vnagency.com.vn/Politics-Laws/202930/Viet-Nam-Laos-agree-to-consolidate-relationship.html

Top Universities in Vietnam
http://worldranking.blogspot.com/2010/08/top-universities-in-vietnam.html

$150 mln to train workers for nuclear power plants
http://www.thanhniennews.com/2010/Pages/20100827222951.aspx

Core Topics News, Views, and Studies, Aug 27, 2010

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The Muslim World

Karzai Aide in Corruption Inquiry Is Tied to C.I.A.
http://nyti.ms/9eMTjC

Crackdown in Bahrain Hints of End to Reforms
http://nyti.ms/d2XM3B



American Studies

Americans Oppose Renewing U.S. Combat Operations in Iraq
http://bit.ly/bzX3fS

Iraqis More Approving of Own Leadership Than of U.S.
http://bit.ly/aa8BVG

Muslims Give Obama Highest Job Approval; Mormons, Lowest
http://bit.ly/a5L56o

Fresno Hmong New Year organizers split up
http://www.fresnobee.com/2010/08/25/2054177/fresno-hmong-new-year-organizers.html

For critics of Islam, 'sharia' a loaded word
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/08/25/AR2010082506942.html


Global Issues

The Mexican Massacre That Shook All of Latin America
http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,2014003,00.html?xid=newsletter-daily#ixzz0xomnDNKw

Pakistan Flood Sets Back Years of Gains on Infrastructure
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/27/world/asia/27flood.html?ref=todayspaper

Carter Wins Release of American in North Korea
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/27/world/asia/27korea.html?ref=todayspaper



Minority Groups

Spain's Immigrants Suffer in Economic Downturn
http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,2013057,00.html?xid=newsletter-daily

A tale of two recoveries
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/08/26/AR2010082606789.html

Hostility across U.S. jars Muslim college students
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/08/26/AR2010082606319.html


Internet Studies

Open Access Journals Bibliography
http://digital-scholarship.org/oajb/oajb.html

Free Family History, Family Tree, and Genealogy
Records and Resources from Around the World
http://bit.ly/avdSiR

One Million Calls Placed From Gmail in 24 Hours
http://mashable.com/2010/08/27/google-million-calls/

Google Improves Realtime Search
http://mashable.com/2010/08/26/google-improves-real-time-search/

Southeast Asia News, Views, and Studies, Aug 27, 2010

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Indonesia

Indonesia court documents show links between jihadist networks
http://in.reuters.com/article/idINIndia-51083320100826

Indonesia And The Challenge Of Papuan Separatism
http://www.eurasiareview.com/201008257415/indonesia-and-the-challenge-of-papuan-separatism.html

Jailing terrorists in Indonesia not a solution: experts
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/southeastasia/view/1077218/1/.html

RI fast becoming favorite investment destination
http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2010/08/26/ri-fast-becoming-favorite-investment-destination.html

Indonesia eyes new capital as Jakarta bursts at seams
http://af.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idAFTRE67P0MR20100826

Number of People Living with HIV/AIDS in Indonesia on the Rise
http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/news/number-of-hivaids-sufferers-in-indonesia-on-the-rise/393067



Timor-Leste

The Bounty of Trainiing with Bonhomme Richard: 11th Marine Expertionary Unit. Want more guns.
http://bit.ly/cWeILP

Patronising and Feudal: Timorese Political Leadership August 2010 Maubisse
http://bit.ly/9iwb6y



Malaysia

New Sarawak Assembly
Buildinghttp://malaysiansmustknowthetruth.blogspot.com/2010/08/new-sarawak-assembly-building-by.html

Taib in another 'obscene' land transfer deed
http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/fmt-english/politics/sabah-and-sarawak/9647-taib-in-another-obscene-land-transfer-deed

Norway divests from Malaysian logging company after rainforest destruction
http://news.mongabay.com/2010/0824-samling_norway.html

Action against Sabah 12: 'Stop the charade'
http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/fmt-english/politics/pakatan-rakyat/9663-action-against-sabah-12-stop-the-charade-cry-supporters

Sabahans and Sarawakians should wake up
http://agen308sarawak.wordpress.com/2010/08/26/sabahans-and-sarawakians-should-wake-up/

Chinese should no longer puzzle Taib
http://hornbillunleashed.wordpress.com/2010/08/26/9218/

Sarawak polls a pointer to BN’s future
http://malaysia-today.net/mtcolumns/newscommentaries/34083-sarawak-polls-a-pointer-to-bns-future

Sarawakians in peninsula want Taib to go
http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/fmt-english/politics/sabah-and-sarawak/9658-sarawakians-in-peninsula-want-taib-to-go

Acronym soup swamps Malaysia reform drive
http://blog.limkitsiang.com/2010/08/25/acronym-soup-swamps-malaysia-reform-drive/

Malaysian news websites popular, but many in red
http://www.mysinchew.com/node/43970?tid=14

Malaysia - Is it moderate, and is it modern?
http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/guestvoices/2010/08/malaysia_-_is_it_moderate_and_is_it_modern.html



Singapore

S'pore Facebook arrest unlikely to be last
http://www.zdnetasia.com/s-pore-facebook-arrest-unlikely-to-be-last-62202423.htm

Pursuing an Asian Health Network
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/27/business/global/27singh.html?src=busln

Singapore to get $2b a year from casinos
http://business.asiaone.com/Business/News/Story/A1Story20100826-234084.html

Singapore’s tough balancing act on immigration
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-11100813

Parking woes in Singapore
http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_571674.html



Philippines

Customs seizes shabu chemicals hidden in 32 drums
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/metro/view/20100826-288828/Customs-seizes-shabu-chemicals-hidden-in-32-drums

Gunmen stop bus in southern Philippines, kill 4
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5i9YyoMm8tl1iNGnaYICHBp43Ug8wD9HQRHB81

Police arrest suspect in failed assassination of Philippine governor
http://www.mindanaoexaminer.com/news.php?news_id=20100825210939

How the 'Cory consti' shaped the Filipino language
http://www.gmanews.tv/story/199401/how-the-1987-charter-shaped-the-filipino-language

New Manila police chief replaced in fresh hijack humiliation
http://af.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idAFTRE67Q1BI20100827



Thailand

Thailand: Sweeping Support Sought for Domestic Workers’ Rights
http://www.globalissues.org/news/2010/08/25/6724

Abhisit: Thaksin's nearby
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/politics/193039/abhisit-thaksin-nearby
   
Bangkok Council elections -- rehearsal for Thailand's next general election
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/indepth/2010-08/26/c_13464135.htm

Over 4,000 Killed in Past 6 Years in S Thailand
http://english.cri.cn/6966/2010/08/26/189s591239.htm



Laos

Malaysian Firm to Build Mekong Dam
http://www.scandasia.com/viewNews.php?coun_code=plus&news_id=7144

Cops tear down Christian church in Laos
http://bit.ly/aEAh4A

Luang Prabang
http://bit.ly/cDp326

Laos considers international human rights proposals
http://laovoices.com/2010/08/17/laos-considers-international-human-rights-proposals/

Starting Points Core Topics - News and Studies, Aug 25, 2010

Southeast Asia

1.4 handsets per person in Singapore
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/sci/2010-08/25/c_13461455.htm

Model city Singapore shows symptoms of urban stress
http://www.mysinchew.com/node/43894

Singaporean arrested for inciting violence on Facebook
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_singapore/view/1077071/1/.html

Khmer Krom: Urgent Appeal for Release of former Abbot Mr. Thach Sophon
http://www.unpo.org/article/11554

Duch appeals Case 001 verdict
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/index.php/component/option,com_myblog/Itemid,/show,duch-appeals-case-001-verdict.html/

Website to publish assets of senior government officials
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/index.php/2010082441447/National-news/website-to-publish-assets-of-senior-government-officials.html

Call for firm action against Bendera
http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2010/8/25/nation/6913212&sec=nation

Calming the waves of wrath
http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2010/8/25/nation/6906793&sec=nation

Indonesia: Arrests Too Slow After Violent Killing
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1008/S00390/indonesia-arrests-too-slow-after-violent-killing.htm

Survey shows support for nuclear power in Indonesia
http://www.neimagazine.com/story.asp?sectionCode=132&storyCode=2057298

Philippines mourns death of hostages
http://www.ucanews.com/2010/08/25/philippines-mourns-death-of-hostages/

Hope Persists For Jailed Health Workers In Philippines
http://www.globalissues.org/news/2010/08/25/6726

Timor-Leste United Nations Country Team Contact List
http://bit.ly/9hHtXK

Diplomatic Contacts in Timor-Leste List as of 12 January 2010
http://bit.ly/9s4379

Decision-making of Working Women in North-East Thailand
http://www.socsci.ru.nl/maw/cidin/bamaci/scriptiebestanden/742.pdf

A Comparative Analysis of Economic Policies in Turkey and Malaysia
http://www.esocialsciences.com/data/articles/Document12082010490.5124781.pdf

Higher Education and Equity in Malaysia
http://tijepa.books.officelive.com/Documents/V5_2_A6.pdf

Islamic Education in the Philippines
http://tijepa.books.officelive.com/Documents/V5_2_A3.pdf

Vietnam, Laos upbeat about their fine relations
http://www.english.vietnamnet.vn/politics/201008/Vietnam-Laos-upbeat-about-their-fine-relations-931413/

LAOS: Rebirth of the midwife
http://www.irinnews.org/Report.aspx?ReportId=90284

Laos refugee denied exit visa to move to Australia
http://www.globalvisas.com/news/laos_refugee_denied_exit_visa_to_move_to_australia2568.html

Vietnam welcomes China's military development: Vietnamese defense official
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/china/2010-08/25/c_13461951.htm

Sarawak firm’s gas contract bid sparks discontent in Sabah
http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/sarawak-firms-gas-contract-bid-sparks-discontent-in-sabah/

Radio Still The Main Media To Convey Government Policies In Sarawak
http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v5/newsindex.php?id=523730

Malaysians Can Learn From Sabah, Sarawak In Nation Building - Ongkili
http://www.bernama.com.my/bernama/v5/newsindex.php?id=523642

No place for Ibans and Bidayuhs in Sarawak
http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/fmt-english/opinion/comment/9603-no-place-for-ibans-and-bidayuhs-in-sarawak

DAP not aiming to take over Sarawak
http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/fmt-english/politics/sabah-and-sarawak/9568-dap-not-aiming-to-take-over-sarawak

Thailand’s Reconciliation is Likely to Fail
http://www.irrawaddy.org/opinion_story.php?art_id=19295

Villagers fight lignite freight
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/local/192940/villagers-fight-lignite-freight



The Muslim World

Caucasus
http://iwpr.net/programme/caucasus

Afghanistan
http://iwpr.net/programme/afghanistan

CIA sees increased threat in Yemen
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/08/24/AR2010082406763.html

Somali militants attack hotel, target U.S.-backed lawmakers
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/08/24/AR2010082406470.html

To Catch Cairo Overflow, 2 Megacities Rise in Sand
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/25/world/africa/25egypt.html?_r=1&ref=todayspaper

Austria Indicts 3 in Killing of Chechen Exile
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/25/world/europe/25chechnya.html?ref=todayspaper

Top Marine Says Afghan Deadline May Help Taliban
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/25/world/asia/25military.html?ref=todayspaper

Explosions Wreak Havoc in Major Iraqi Cities
http://www.voanews.com/english/news/-Baghdad-Hit-by-Suicide-Car-Bomber-101454564.html

800,000 Pakistanis Cut Off From Road
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/26/world/asia/26pstan.html?nl=todaysheadlines&emc=globasasa1



American Studies

The Government Can Use GPS to Track Your Moves
http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,2013150,00.html?xid=newsletter-daily

Seeking answers in MMS's flawed culture
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/08/24/AR2010082406771.html

The New Coffee Bars: Unplug, Drink, Go
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/25/dining/25coffee.html?nl=todaysheadlines&emc=globasasa21



Global Issues

Study: Petroleum-eating microbes significantly reduced gulf oil plume
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/08/24/AR2010082403778.html

China's Heavy Rains Blamed on Unusual Climate Patterns
http://www.voanews.com/english/news/Chinas-Heavy-Rains-Blamed-on-Unusual-Climate-Patterns--101458654.html

The Gates Path to an Energy Revolution
http://dotearth.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/08/24/the-gates-path-to-an-energy-revolution/?tham=&nl=todaysheadlines&emc=globasasa3



Minority Groups

When an Arab Enclave Thrived Downtown
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/25/nyregion/25quarter.html?ref=todayspaper

Shop That Speaks Yiddish Needs a Rich Man’s Help
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/25/nyregion/25about.html?ref=todayspaper

Major Differences between Life in the US and Laos
http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Massachusetts/blog-526519.html



Internet Studies

Official: Yahoo’s Results Now Come From Bing
http://searchengineland.com/yahoos-transition-to-bing-organic-results-complete-49228

Topsy: Now Searching Tweets Back To May 2008
http://searchengineland.com/topsy-now-searching-tweets-back-to-may-2008-49162

50 Best Websites 2010
http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,2012721_2012728,00.html?xid=newsletter-daily

Defense official discloses cyberattack
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/08/24/AR2010082406528.html

State attorneys general call on Craigslist to eliminate adult services
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/08/24/AR2010082406085.html

Facebook Updates Friend List Interface Again, Hoping to Increase Usage
http://www.insidefacebook.com/2010/08/24/facebook-updates-friend-list-interface-again-hoping-to-increase-usage/

Starting Points Core Topics - Headlines Aug 24, 2010

Southeast Asia

In Scarred Land, a Haven for Victims of Acid Burns
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/24/world/asia/24cambo.html?ref=todayspaper

British critic unlikely to find leniency in Singapore court
http://www.csmonitor.com/World/Asia-South-Central/2010/0823/British-critic-unlikely-to-find-leniency-in-Singapore-court

Indonesia presidential term limits challenged
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-11055333

West Java, Christians celebrate in the streets demanding freedom of religion
http://www.speroforum.com/site/article.asp?id=38615&t=Indonesia%3A+++West+Java%2C+Christians+celebrate+in+the+streets+demanding+freedom+of+religion

Bali bombmakers could get out of jail early
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/08/24/2991343.htm?section=justin

Jakarta's voices of reason
http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/jakartas-voices-of-reason-20100824-13qcy.html

Explaining ceaseless jihadism and jihadi violence in Indonesia
http://www.idsa.in/idsacomments/ExplainingceaselessjihadismandjihadiviolenceinIndonesia_bsingh_240810

Ramos-Horta Pardons Attackers
http://easttimorlegal.blogspot.com/2010/08/ramos-horta-pardons-attackers.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+EastTimorLawJusticeBulletin+%28East+Timor+Law+%26+Justice+Bulletin%29

Tackling Gang Violence in Timor-Leste
http://easttimorlegal.blogspot.com/2010/08/tackling-gang-violence-in-timor-leste.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+EastTimorLawJusticeBulletin+%28East+Timor+Law+%26+Justice+Bulletin%29


The Muslim World

Billions of aid dollars buy U.S. little goodwill in Pakistan
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/08/23/AR2010082305476.html

Security concerns make Afghan elections dangerous for politicians, voters alike
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/08/23/AR2010082302993.html

Where Ramadan Becomes a Season to Make Money
http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,2012684,00.html?xid=newsletter-daily

Slideshow - Pakistan flood relief
http://www.reuters.com/news/pictures/slideshow?articleId=USRTR2GZF5#a=1

Al Qaeda-linked Al Shabab blamed for Somalia suicide bombing
http://www.csmonitor.com/World/Africa/2010/0824/Al-Qaeda-linked-Al-Shabab-blamed-for-Somalia-suicide-bombing?sp_rid=NTkyNjc1NDA2MgS2&sp_mid=4546523


American Studies

U.S. Judge Rules Against Obama’s Stem Cell Policy
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/24/health/policy/24stem.html?_r=1&ref=todayspaper

Labor Force Characteristics by Race and Ethnicity, 2009 (PDF)
http://www.docuticker.com/?p=38329

Amid John Boehner rant against Obama, hints of how GOP would rule
http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Election-2010/House/2010/0824/Amid-John-Boehner-rant-against-Obama-hints-of-how-GOP-would-rule


Global Issues

Germany Plans Major Restructuring of Military
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/24/world/europe/24iht-germany.html?ref=todayspaper

China traffic jam enters Day 11. A tale of deceit and criminality?
http://www.csmonitor.com/World/Global-News/2010/0824/China-traffic-jam-enters-Day-11.-A-tale-of-deceit-and-criminality?sp_rid=NTkyNjc1NDA2MgS2&sp_mid=4546523

US Dodges Obligation to Help Iraqi Women Trafficked into Sexual Slavery
http://www.thenation.com/article/154080/us-dodges-obligation-help-iraqi-women-trafficked-sexual-slavery?rel=emailNation

Jet Misses Runway and Crashes in China, Killing 42
http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2010/08/24/world/AP-AS-China-Plane-Crash.html?nl=todaysheadlines&emc=globasasa4


Minority Groups

Expelled Roma promise to return to France
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/france/7957390/Expelled-Roma-promise-to-return-to-France.html

BJP to tap minority vote to boost base
http://oheraldo.in/news/Main%20Page%20News/BJP-to-tap-minority-vote-to-boost-base/40144.html

More Immigrants Dying at Arizona’s Harshest Border Crossing
http://washingtonindependent.com/95581/more-immigrants-dying-at-arizonas-harshest-border-crossing

Tamil asylum-seekers must stay in jail, Canada says
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-11067231

Workers From Philippines Protest Extra Passport Fees
http://www1.voanews.com/english/news/asia/Workers-From-Philippines-Protest-Extra-Passport-Fees-101366714.html


Internet Studies

Digital diversions leave teens, parents sleep-deprived
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/08/23/AR2010082305482.html

Scholars Test Web Alternative to Peer Review
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/24/arts/24peer.html?ref=todayspaper

Facebook: Popularly Unpopular
http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/10_34/b4192086028904.htm?link_position=link2

Google Is from Mars; Facebook Is from Venus
http://www.businessweek.com/technology/content/aug2010/tc20100817_394763.htm?link_position=link7