It feels like it was just yesterday when I was channel surfing one night and stumbled on an Asian show with sub-titles. It seemed interesting, so I continued to watch it. A few days later I found myself at 11pm watching the same show. Like bait to a fish I was hooked. I loved the story line, the music, and I loved the culture. This was in 2004 when I lived in Philadelphia, nine years later back in New York City I find myself more in-depth with the Korea culture and their language. I can tell if someone is speaking... Continue reading

With many new social media platforms on the rise, people are beginning to question the status of Facebook. If you are in a room with about ten people between the ages of 13-50, eight out of the ten has an account on facebook. Two may not have an account, but have heard of it. And maybe five don't log in as much and are now thinking about deleting their account. I myself have had a facebook account for years. Do I post pictures-No. Do I start talking and or chatting with friends-No. Do I write and give everybody a daily... Continue reading

Being a journalist in Mexico can be a death sentcnce for many. Especially because most of the news they write, are about corruption and drug trafficking. Jaime Gonzalez Dominguez, an online journalist reporter and founder of Ojinaga Noticias was killed on March 3rd, 2013. Mr. Dominquez was a reporter with Contacto for many years. In 2011 he left Contacto, because of the huge backlash and death threats the press was getting. Mr. Dominguez decided to start an online news portal called, Ojinaga Noticias, by 2012 it was also available in print. According to guardian.co.uk, Ojinaga Noticias covered many topics in... Continue reading

While many journalist in Mexico are targeted for writing the truth about violence and drugs in Mexico. You have people posing as Mexican Journalist covering a story in Nicaragua. These "journalists" are really trafficking drugs between the two countries. According to bbc.co.uk, 18 Mexicans were sentenced to 30 years in prison by the Nicaraguan government. The group was charged with money laudering, organized crime, and drug trafficking. According to thenews.com.pk Nicaraguan government is happy with this outcome that they were able to uncover the drug gang and make the arrest. They are proud to be one step closer to uncovering... Continue reading

The growing "it" thing to do in Iran is to undergo rhinoplasty surgery, or simply called a nose job. And according to guardian.co.uk, Iran now has the highest rate in the world. This is surprising for a country that has women covering their bodies and not showing skin. Many women undergo the surgery becuase they find it being the only thing they can do to show or heighten their beauty underneath their hijab. One woman in the guardian.co.uk stated: "It's human nature to want to seek out attention with a beautiful figure, hair, skin … but hijab doesn't let you... Continue reading

As X Factor is taking over the world by storm and even visiting the United States last year for the first time. Many are enjoying the singers and the stars that become of it. But in one country in particular the show is banned and not even aired by the government on its networks. According to Guardian.Co.Uk the Iranian version of XFactor, Googoosh Music Academy, which is is aired by Manoto TV transmitted from London. Manoto TV is a Persian -language entertainment channel that is based in London. Manoto TV is only available in Iran by using illegal satellite dishes... Continue reading

It feels like it was just yesterday when I was channel surfing one night and stumbled on an Asian show with sub-titles. It seemed interesting, so I continued to watch it. A few days later I found myself at 11pm watching the same show. Like a bait to a fish I was hooked. I loved the story line, the music, and I loved the culture. This was in 2004 when I lived in Philadelphia, nine years later back in New York City I find myself more in-depth with the Korea culture and their language. I can tell if someone is... Continue reading

There are many people that hide behind the keyboards and computer. They are faceless writing vial statements about the living and the dead. When is it too much, when will we say enough is enough and take those words down. According to Korea Times social media platforms and the people that use it has become a problem and has even caused people to commit suicide. On Feburary 12, 2013 Lim Yoon-taek, the front man for the K-pop band, Ulala Session, past away after battling stomach cancer for the past two years. He left behind his wife and a three-month-old daughter.... Continue reading

British prosecutors have decided that Australian radio DJ's Mel Greig and Michael Christian will not be charged with the death of Jacintha Salandha. Salandha, a nurse that was part of a telephone prank at the hospital where Prince Williams wife Katherine, Duchess of Cambridge was being treated, commited suicide after the call.The pair will not be faced with manslaughter, and the Prosecuter office will not be able to extradite them for data protection offences. Greig and Christian posing as Queen Elizabeth II, and Prince Charles called the private King Edward VII's Hospital in early December. Salandha, a nurse at the... Continue reading