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Red tape killing whales
According to this article, there are only about 300 North Atlantic right whales trying to survive in waters off the east coast of North America. And of course, politics are what stands in the way of protecting them. Right now a measure is stalled ... that measure is a "proposal from U.S. government scientists to require commercial ships to slow down to 10 knots inside a 30-mile "bubble" near ports where and when these whales are migrating."
It's such a shame, that issues like this actually need to be thought about. I guess we're waiting for the ocean to be empty and layered with trash? According to this article, there are only about 300 North Atlantic right whales trying to survive in waters off the east coast of Nort... more -
Up goes the Three Gorges Dam
My band Xanadu 上都 wrote a song about the Three Gorges Dam and the migration and destruction it has caused. Here are the lyrics, I hope you enjoy the song! You can check us out at www.youtube.com/xanadushangdu or www.myspace.com/xanadubeijing
I am faking
strong, unwavering
a perfect alibi
That rescues me
From all I see
of rural poverty
Flowing down stream
Grabbing all belongings
Sheets, clothes, food for walking
Away from what was home
Near the long river
A sight soon to wither
And leave people dry
Its no surprise
They’re left without a dime (works hard to find to feed these lives)
Up goes the dam
Example of man’s
Use of power over land
I see shades of grey
From steel to rock in the haze
This place has seen some better days
I heard once before but now becoming more and more
Into a disgrace of the human race My band Xanadu 上都 wrote a song about the Three Gorges Dam and the migration and destruction it has caused. Here are the lyrics, I hop... more -
UK citizenship for record 164,000 foreigners
Record numbers of foreign nationals are being granted citizenship, according to figures published on Tuesday.
Home Office data showed that 164,635 people became British last year – a seven per cent rise in 12 months.
The total was the highest since the Home Office began keeping comparable records in 1997. It led to accusations that Labour has created a lax immigration regime.
More than nine in 10 people who applied for citizenship were accepted.
The biggest group was from India, who made up nine per cent of the total with 14,490. Filipinos constituted seven per cent with 10,840, Afghans six per cent with 10,555 and South Africans five per cent with 8,150.
A quarter of citizenships, about 41,000 were given to children, while about 29,000 became nationals through marriage.
Last year, 160,980 people applied for citizenship while 14,725 applications were refused. Of those, 2,365 were rejected because the applicants failed "citizenship tests" by not demonstrating a sufficient command of English and knowledge of life in Britain.
David Davis, the shadow home secretary, said that the figures were an indictment of Labour's management of the immigration system.
He said: "Given the Government's proven record at granting passports to people like Muktar Said Ibrahim - the July 21 ringleader - the public will be alarmed that passports are being handed out at such a rate.
"Given the Government's ineptitude, how can they guarantee they are being granted to suitable people? This shows why it is essential our border controls are tightened."
Liam Byrne, the immigration minister, insisted that the Government is making it harder to become a British citizen.
He said: "Only those with something to give can become a British citizen, including a mastery of English."
The figures also showed a 16 per cent rise in asylum applications in the first three months of this year to 6,595, compared with the same period last year.
The number of failed asylum seekers deported from January to March was down 13 per cent to 2,805, although the total number of people removed - including other categories of people such as foreign criminals - was up 12 per cent to 16,760. Record numbers of foreign nationals are being granted citizenship, according to figures published on Tuesday. ... more -
City on Steroids
China is building megacities like this at a pace and scale the
world has never seen before. Chongqing has 12 million people and counting.
It's part of the central government's plan to bring some of China's economic
boom to its impoverished interior province where three out of four Chinese
live. Vanguard takes you on a whirlwind tour of the city---from inside a
cramped boarding house where migrant workers to inside a starter apartment
of China's new class of yuppies; from inside ancient, crumbling teahouses to
gleaming new car factories. China is building megacities like this at a pace and scale the ... more -
Non-EU Football stars hit by new immigration rules
New immigration laws in Britain could see foreign footballers having to hastily enrol in English lessons if they want to continue playing in the Premier League.
According to Sky, non-EU footballers "will be banned from playing for British clubs unless they can speak English," but will not be alone as they will be among groups restricted under the new rules.
The new immigration rules are being implemented in an attempt to reduce the amount of UK migrants every year by around 30,000
Booo. Could this be due to the expert's predictions of the the 1/3 population growth in the next 10/20 years? What does being English have to do with football anyway? You don't have to speak to play. If you're a star,you're a star, no matter what language you speak.
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Video: As the cherry blossoms bloom, the birds arrive.
It's finally spring, and thousands of birds are arriving at Ladner's Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary.
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3 Refugee Stories
The war in Iraq has led millions of Iraqis to flee their homes, crossing borders in search of safety and a better life. Adrian Baschuk meets with three Iraqis who are now living in Jordan. The war in Iraq has led millions of Iraqis to flee their homes, crossing borders in search of safety and a better life. Adrian Baschuk... more
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Child Trafficking
Over a million children worldwide are believed to be victims of human trafficking. India is one of the countries where NGOs are trying to raise awareness of this issue. Over a million children worldwide are believed to be victims of human trafficking. India is one of the countries where NGOs are trying... more
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Tear Gas For Roses (vers 3)
The ethnic Indians in Malaysia have felt discriminated for decades. In November 2007 the organisation Hindraf, Hindu Rights Action Force, organised a demonstration to demand the same rights as the Chinese and Malay ethnic groups. The following weeks six of their leaders were arrested. One was released and fled immediately to London where he now lives in exile away from his family. The other five are held under the controversial security law, ISA, which makes it possible to keep them detained indefinately without a trial. On February 16th Hindraf organised another demonstration to demand the freedom of their leaders. They wanted to march to the Parliament and hand over roses to the Prime Minister as a sign of their good intentions. But the march was brutally stopped by the police.
This is a short news piece with a personal touch. The ethnic Indians in Malaysia have felt discriminated for decades. In November 2007 the organisation Hindraf, Hindu Rights Action For... more -
Jet Set Immigrants
In 2004, Miami had the largest percentage of immigrants of any city in the world. Many challenge the status quo of the immigrant stereotype. Max and Jason explore the issue. In 2004, Miami had the largest percentage of immigrants of any city in the world. Many challenge the status quo of the immigrant stere... more
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Kenya
Christof Putzel explores the lives of Kenyan children forced to live on the street after their parents die of AIDS.
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Living in the Shadows
Under pressure from Spain and the European Union, Morocco has begun a crackdown on the wave of sub-Saharan Africans trying to reach Europe. Mariana van Zeller visits with immigrant communities who are living in the shadows of Moroccan slums. Under pressure from Spain and the European Union, Morocco has begun a crackdown on the wave of sub-Saharan Africans trying to reach Eu... more
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Dangerous Roads
Adam Yamaguchi travels to India where the intricate highway system is helping transport HIV.
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Fencing off Mexico
While a lot of folks in Washington think a border fence all the way across the US-Mexico border is a good idea, the residents of Eagles Pass, Texas actually want to keep the Feds' fence out of their backyards. While a lot of folks in Washington think a border fence all the way across the US-Mexico border is a good idea, the residents of Eagle... more
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Fleeing Iraq
Millions of Iraqis have been displaced since the beginning of the war. Mariana van Zeller speaks with Iraqi refugees who are now living in Syria, but anxious to get back home. Millions of Iraqis have been displaced since the beginning of the war. Mariana van Zeller speaks with Iraqi refugees who are now livin... more
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The Big Move
Remittances sent by migrant workers to their home countries total more than all foreign investment in the developing world. In Mexico, remittances are the second biggest source of hard currency. Jael de Pardo goes to Mexico to see where all this money is going. Remittances sent by migrant workers to their home countries total more than all foreign investment in the developing world. In Mexico... more
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Prison Power Play
California State Prison at Corcoran is a maximum security facility that houses some of the most violent inmates in the country. Laura Ling reports on the complex power plays taking place behind bars as various prison gangs vie for power. California State Prison at Corcoran is a maximum security facility that houses some of the most violent inmates in the country. Laura... more
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Tear Gas For Roses (vers 2)
The ethnic Indians in Malaysia have felt discriminated for decades. In November 2007 the organisation Hindraf, Hindu Rights Action Force, organised a demonstration to demand the same rights as the Chinese and Malay ethnic groups. The following weeks six of their leaders were arrested. One was released and fled immediately to London where he now lives in exile away from his family. The other five are held under the controversial security law, ISA, which makes it possible to keep them detained indefinately without a trial. On February 16th Hindraf organised another demonstration to demand the freedom of their leaders. They wanted to march to the Parliament and hand over roses to the Prime Minister as a sign of their good intentions. But the march was brutally stopped by the police.
This is a short news piece with a personal touch. The ethnic Indians in Malaysia have felt discriminated for decades. In November 2007 the organisation Hindraf, Hindu Rights Action For... more -
From Russia With Hate
Current's Christof Putzel investigates a growing movement in Russia where neo-Nazi groups are brutally attacking immigrants and spreading their hate by posting violent videos online. Current's Christof Putzel investigates a growing movement in Russia where neo-Nazi groups are brutally attacking immigrants and spread... more
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"Screw working in UK" says Australia
The city of Adelaide has released a new marketing campaign that outrightly and unashamedly slates working in Britain with catchy slogans such as "Screw working in Staines."
As much as I'm sure Adelaide is a lovely place, there are other alternatives in the UK should working in Staines become too much for you.
Apparently there's no animosity in the advertising, a spokesperson for the marketing campaign explained "It's a stand-off challenge for people to stick two fingers up to the UK and reach out for better business prospects, better health care, higher-quality education, warmer weather, lower house prices - overall a far superior way of life."
Fair play as advertising strategies go, but telling me something I already know isn't necessarily going to make me throw in my job, drop my wife and kids and move to Ramsay Street, it'll help, but not be the sole factor - that'll be when I see Neighbours on Channel 5.
"Bugger it, I'm off to Adelaide". The city of Adelaide has released a new marketing campaign that outrightly and unashamedly slates working in Britain with catchy sloga... more
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