The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), known more familiarly as North Korea, is arguably the most mysterious country on Earth. This distinction is quite remarkable, considering the extent to which the small communist nation has been covered by international media. For many, the name ‘North Korea’ conjures up vivid images of madness, hostility and totalitarian rule. … [Read more...] about Visitors to North Korea Encounter an “Informational Black Hole”
Trolling, Cyberbullying and the First Amendment
By most definitions, ‘trolls’ are different from ‘cyberbullies’. A troll has come to mean anyone who anonymously leaves crude, derisive or sarcastic commentary within an online public forum. ‘Trolling’ is universally frowned upon, but for the most part, the practice is legally protected under the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Unlike trolling, which typically.. … [Read more...] about Trolling, Cyberbullying and the First Amendment
Forbes’ Rudest Nations for Travelers — and Why They’re Wrong (Pt. 2)
Last Monday, we explored the fifth (China) and fourth (Germany) entries in Skyscanner’s recent survey, “The World’s Rudest Nations for Travelers.” This week, we’ll conclude with the three rudest countries, as ranked by Skyscanner voters. 3. United Kingdom Though the British are traditionally depicted as polite — sometimes to a comical degree — the United Kingdom earned the … [Read more...] about Forbes’ Rudest Nations for Travelers — and Why They’re Wrong (Pt. 2)
Nodding Disease, Joseph Kony, and the Children of Northern Uganda
In March 2012, American filmmakers brought the world to northern Uganda in search of a warlord named Joseph Kony. One month later, Ugandan doctors and journalists are scrambling to broadcast a revised global message: Mr. Kony is gone, and nodding disease now poses the largest threat to the region’s children. So far, this second message has failed to generate the same level of … [Read more...] about Nodding Disease, Joseph Kony, and the Children of Northern Uganda
Forbes’ Rudest Nations for Travelers — and Why They’re Wrong (Pt. 1)
Most people who travel abroad have “that” country. You know the one. Passersby shot you dirty looks, the concierge was unhelpful and the cab drivers — well, we won’t even get started on them. Negative experiences during international travel are common—but as Skyscanner revealed last month, they are particularly common in certain countries. The British online travel site … [Read more...] about Forbes’ Rudest Nations for Travelers — and Why They’re Wrong (Pt. 1)