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According to a report released today [PDF] by Reporters Sans Frontières, the number of bloggers around the world arrested because of their online work jumped from 59 to 151 between 2008 and 2009, an increase of 155%. Additionally, one blogger died in prison and 61 were physically assaulted. The most infamous cases perhaps occurred during the violent unrest in Iran following Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s disputed reelection. But RSF said the number of overall arrests and attacks can actually be traced to crackdowns in at least 10 countries.
“The number of countries affected by online censorship has doubled from one year to the next – a disturbing tendency that shows an increase in control over new media as millions of netizens get active online,” said Lucie Morillon, head of the group’s Internet and Freedoms Desk.
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The report is a profoundly depressing read. As tech journalists writing from the soft comfort of our homes, it’s easy to forget that in many places of the world, the simple act of posting something to a blog has lethal repercussions.
Elections, politics and the economy were the primary reasons bloggers ended up in jail. While China is the worst, Iran, Tunisia, Thailand, Saudi Arabia, Vietnam and Uzbekistan also frequently monitor or block websites and blogs.
From the report:
“Two Azerbaijani bloggers, who were sentenced to two years in prison for making a film mocking the political elite.The Turkmen Internet remains under total state control. Egyptian blogger Kareem Amer is still in jail, while the famous Burmese comedian Zarganar still has 34 years of his prison sentence to serve. Victims of Internet policing also include such leading figures in the defence of online free expression as China’s Hu Jia and Liu Xiaobo and Vietnam’s Nguyen Trung and Dieu Cay.
“In South Korea, a blogger was wrongfully detained for commenting on the country’s disastrous economic situation. Around six netizens in Thailand were arrested or harassed just for making a connection between the king’s health and a fall in the Bangkok stock exchange.”
In March, Reporters Sans Frontières will launch what it’s calling the Enemies of the Internet campaign to highlight the countries affected by online intimidation and censorship.
Photo by Amir Darafsheh, Tehran, Iran.
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40 Incredible Images Taken at Night
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21 Dec 2009You might notice a bias towards urban landscapes in this list of incredible images taken at night, but I assure you this is for good reason: light in cities, provided by signs, buildings, street lighting and traffic, makes for truly exquisite nighttime photography.
By contrast, natural landscapes by night are, well, very dark, and difficult to capture in all their glory. The exception to this rule, as you’ll see, comes when natural light displays like forest fires and auroras play a role.
Whether you prefer urban or natural landscapes, I’m confident that you’ll be greatly inspired by the collection stunning images that we explore below. Hopefully they’ll furnish you with great new ideas to use in your own photography and design work.
Downtown Seattle at Night
Image: TGIGreeny
Portland by night
Image: Andreas-photography
A night by the lake…
Image: eir@si
Amsterdam Canal
Image: MarcelGermain
London Night Bus
Image: doug88888
Downtown Pittsburgh
Image: brunkfordbraun
New York City
Image: Paulo Barcellos Jr
Night lights – Shinjuku, Tokyo
Image: jamesjustin
Night Lights, Melbourne
Image: .a_dit.
Hypnotised By Lights
Image: -RobW-
Florence Street
Image: paolomargari
World Showcase Lagoon at Epcot
Image: etrusia_uk
Stadium at Night
Image: ron2000
A Solitary Lamppost
Image: electronicnude
Aerial View of Las Vegas at Night from the Top of The Stratosphere
Image: Old Shoe Woman
Night Time Driving
Image: Andrew Pescod
Toronto
Image: Hoang.Tran
An Electric Night in Times Square
Image: Stuck in Customs
Mountains in Southern Argentina
Image: Stuck in Customs
Lightning in Campinas
Image: Chaval Brasil
Hong Kong from the peak on a summer’s night
Image: Stuck in Customs
Chicago Cityscape
Image: Today is a good day
Rush Hour
Image: Stuck in Customs
Los Angeles River of Lights
Image: Te55
St. Louis 4th of July Fireworks
Image: Creativity+ Timothy K Hamilton
Stormy Sunset Moon-bow
Image: ViaMoi
The Town Sleeps
Image: Matthew Fang
Circle life ( Super O )
Image: Matthew Fang
Its Twilight Time
Image: Storm Crypt
Birds in Vegas
Image: {platinum}
Drive By Shooting
Image: drp
Dome of Light
Image: duane.schoon aka The Schoon
Night image of Keelung, Taiwan
Image: Matthew Fang
Gothic Sunset
Image: Te55
Smoking Power Plant
Image: Tgrab.
Disney World
Image: Stuck in Customs
Big Ben
Image: Holster¨
Baiyoke Bangkok
Image: Gary Wong Photography
Ominous Twilight
Image: Storm Crypt
City of Blinding Lights
Image: damian 78
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togfrog.com
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19 Dec 2009Togfrog is videos and maps covering a wide selection of adventure travel activities that can inspire and guide travelers going on adventures all over the world. For example if you are on your way to Bangkok Togfrog enables you to get an overview of the exceptional travel experiences that are possible to try in the area.
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