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Opportunities in Fine Arts: An exclusive interview with York U faculty dean

By Asian Correspondent Mon, Feb 20, 2012 5:35PM UTC View Comments

One of North America’s leading schools of performing and visual arts, York University’s Faculty of Fine Arts is internationally recognised for its outstanding professional training and extensive research in the field. The Canadian institute boasts the largest and most comprehensive programs of its kind in the country and is home to almost 3500 students and...

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Video: Analysis of key social media issues in China

By Jon Russell Thu, Jul 28, 2011 4:00PM UTC View Comments

The episode of Thoughtful China, on YouTube, below discusses and analyses a number of key issues within China’s online landscape today, such as the rumour that Facebook is partnering with search giant Baidu to finally enter the country’s online market. Below is my summary of key points from the video, which I’d advise anyone interested in...

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Asia essay contest: Thoughts on social media and citizen journalism wanted

By Jon Russell Sun, Jun 26, 2011 12:30PM UTC View Comments

If you’re an Asian student interested in how social media is influencing modern society and journalism in particular then you will be interested in this essay contest organised by The Fund For America Studies (TFAS). Details below come from the International Journalists Network website: The 2011 Fundamentals of Freedom Essay Contest is open exclusively to...

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How the Tourism Malaysia Facebook furore got out of hand

By Jon Russell Mon, Jun 20, 2011 12:00PM UTC View Comments

Following the social media scandal that erupted in Malaysia last week – after the government was revealed to have spent almost US$600,000 (1.8 million Ringgit) on social media marketing – the country’s netizens have taken to Facebook (of course) to demonstrate their discontent. As the All Facebook blog reveals, a Facebook group opened five days...

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Regulating digital sex

By Andy Jackson Fri, Jun 17, 2011 8:11PM UTC View Comments

US Congressman Anthony Weiner was forced to resign on June 17 after his sexting exploits became public knowledge. Such conduct is becoming more the norm among young people in the "digital generation." (photo source unknown)

Advances in communication technology, coupled with changing notions of privacy, have made the production and dissemination of sexually explicit content a widespread practice. How to regulate the surge in activities such as Internet porn and sexting in an environment of ever-changing technology has become a challenge for governments around the world. The latest issue of Policy...

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