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The Crisis in Egypt: Web users worldwide rely on the internet for news
“Reuters: President Hosni Mubarak resigns as head of Egypt’s ruling party”, tweeted BBC World at noon on Saturday morning, marking the 12th day of protests in Egypt. Less than fifteen minutes later, a full report was filed on BBC’s website, stating that “The politburo of Egypt’s ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) has resigned en masse,…
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The ease of being a fashion writer in the web-based world of today
“The Devil Wears Prada”-esque world of fashion journalism has attracted aspiring writers worldwide. The Meryl Streep-like editor, Anne Hathaway inspired drab-to-fab makeover opportunities, exclusive access to shows and extravagant gala events paint a glamorous picture of the fashion magazine industry—an industry built on cutthroat competition, story pitches and workplace bitches. But in an age where the web…
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Referendum raises hopes for independence in Southern Sudan
Just outside Juba, South Sudan On Sunday morning, polls opened up for a referendum for secession in Southern Sudan. By July, independence will likely be declared, marking the birth of a new African nation according to files from The New York Times. For the Southern Sudanese, this also marks the beginning of salvation and freedom;…
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