Vuvuzelas and looming hi-def screens; barefoot African children dribbling a ball and coaches thumping their chests; Desmond Tutu’s adorable dance and Bill Clinton’s loss of voice. These moments were caught by World Cup fans from bleachers, taverns, and couches around the world. Whether they shrieked in glory or hid their faces in embarrassment (North Korea, [...]
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Creating Solutions
Hearing the Victim: A Review of the Voice of Witness Book Series
In a world of slanted news programs, endless commentators, politicians, researchers, and talk shows, it can be difficult to discern a firsthand account on a subject as widely discussed as human rights violations. While reporters (like this one) and op-ed pieces offer summaries and statistics, victims may remain silent because they fear punishment by a [...]
Current Events, Politics & Economy
Businesses Accuse Yelp! of Fraudulent Practices
One of the most popular review websites, Yelp! has been under significant heat lately as the list of companies suing for “extortion and fraudulent business practices” grows. Though Yelp! promises “Real reviews. Real people,” organizations claim Yelp! manipulates reviews based on revenue. Business owners compared Yelp! to the Mafia with some too petrified to publicly [...]
Culture & History
The Korean Deli: A New York Essential
In New York, delis are associated with Koreans like finance with Wall Street and odd size names for Starbucks (should we begin to label our clothes “tall” and “venti”?). With the struggling economy and increased competition, Koreans face greater challenges to maintain a grasp on their historic niche in New York City. One of the most [...]
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