Time lapse video of this incredible spectacle in Beijing's Tiananmen Square from Dan Chung celebrates the 60th anniversary on the founding of the people's republic. Say what you like about the Chinese - they sure can put on a show.
Showing posts with label global. Show all posts
Showing posts with label global. Show all posts
Tuesday, 6 October 2009
Monday, 5 October 2009
Mobile Numbers
Some facts from NewsWeek on the world's usage of mobile phones portrayed in a more interesting fashion than your average bar chart.
Wednesday, 8 July 2009
Tokyo named most expensive city
The falling pound and lower rent has pushed London out of the top ten of the world's most expensive cities to live in according to the latest annual listings from consultants Mercers. London has dropped 13 places to 16th place because of the Sterling's poor performance against the dollar.
Tokyo and Osaka have knocked Moscow off the top spot down to 3rd place making it a one two for Japan. While Geneva has moved up four places to 4th and Hong Kong up one to 5th.
The survey covers 143 cities across six continents and measures the comparative cost of over 200 items in each location, including housing, transport, food, clothing, household goods and entertainment.
Read more at Guardian Online.
Wednesday, 1 July 2009
Global internet censorship
As China delays the launch of its Green Dam web censorship software, Guardian Online provide a map to reveal which countries limit access to the internet. Much of the world is still grey with unknown data. But you can help fill in the gaps by completing an online Google form.
Click here to view the interactive map.
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