There are a couple things the Chinese Communist Party dislikes: Criticism, for one. Also, Taiwan. The folks at Next Media Animation don’t seem to care. They’ve created a video that mocks much of what the Middle Kingdom holds …
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The Grinch Who Stole Christmas – And Starbucks – in the Philippines
If you think the TSA officials had it rough over Thanksgiving, think again.
Julian Assange Gets Love from Celebrities, Not Judge
The ongoing drama featuring Julian Assange just went A-list. Some of the latest characters: a model-turned-socialite, a British filmmaker, a documentarian and a rich American.
‘Hacktivists’ Bring Down MasterCard to Support WikiLeaks
Here’s a priceless update for you. A group of anonymous online hacker activists (hacktivists) have initiated what they call Operation: Payback, a call to action to shut down websites of companies that have pulled the plug on …
Who Needs Nobel: China Launches the Confucius Peace Prize
It’s been a tough month for China’s PR machine. First Beijing had to figure out what to do about its belligerent pals in North Korea, and now, as all eyes turn to Oslo for this week’s Nobel Peace Prize ceremony, the …
Will Kate Middleton’s Family Profit From the Royal Wedding?
Kate Middleton’s engagement to Prince William is romantic. For her family, it could also be very lucrative.
Coming to a TV Near You: The Royal Wedding in 3D?
Neil Armstrong landing on the moon. The mystery of who shot J.R. Ewing. And now, quite possibly, the royal wedding between Prince William and Kate Middleton can be added to seminal moments in television history — if it’s …
Everybody Gets a Trip: Oprah’s Audience Begins Australian Adventure
As Crocodile Dundee himself might have said: That ain’t a vacation. This is a vacation.
Frozen Britain: Drivers Stuck in Snow For Up to 10 Hours
Heavy snow Monday night forced hundreds of motorists to spend the night in their cars. Bet you’re not complaining about your small apartment now.
Peace-ful Protest: List of Countries Boycotting Nobel Grows
If you, like China, think that the Nobel committee is a bunch of “clowns” who are “orchestrating an anti-China fuss” you can add yourself to the growing list of 19 countries who are banning Friday’s awards ceremony in Oslo, Norway.
Police: WikiLeaks’ Julian Assange Arrested in London
Julian Assange, the public face of WikiLeaks, was arrested Tuesday morning in London at the request of Swedish authorities, Scotland Yard said. After voluntarily surrendering to police, the 39-year old Australian is expected to …
WikiLeaks: Burma Considered Buying Manchester United?
In 2008, as Burma struggled to recover from a cyclone that killed 140,000, the ruling junta mulled a $1 billion shopping spree. On their wish list? A soccer club.