Monthly Archives: March 2009

You Want the Economy Explained

You Want the Economy Explained

March 5, 2009

As under-reported and alternative as I may hope to be, I also consume lots of the mainstream as well. So when I recommend you listen to this very special episode of This American Life, I realize that blogs all over the internet are doing the same and there is...

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Impressions of Istanbul Part 1

Impressions of Istanbul Part 1

March 3, 2009

Back from Istanbul and I was so busy I decided to hold off on long posts until I could sit and gather my thoughts properly. So here's how it begins: I've never stood at the edge of Europe and looked at Asia. I've never arrived in Asia and looked back...

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bm295 An Alternative Media Network in Turkey

March 2, 2009

Bianet is an alternative media network in Turkey. The network's goal is to cover the topics which the mainstream will not or does not, with a special emphasis on human rights, labor, women's rights, the environment, and much more.  How are they funded? Is their structure alternative? What does...

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PRocessing

PRocessing

March 1, 2009

Turkey content coming up. 4 podcasts relating to alternative radio, a radical magazine, an alternative media network, an LGBT magazine.. and perhaps more.  It's all processing and today is my last full day in this lovely city. So for now.. I leave you with the fishermen.

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