Sunday, 27 May 2012

The Internet Defense League — fighting for a free Internet

A new league is out there and fighting to defend our freedom on the Internet. Those with a website, blog or even a YouTube channel can join the fight.
When SOPA and PIPA were hovering ominously over our heads, a huge battle was fought both in the streets and also on the Internet. Many Internet giants, including Wikipedia, Mozilla and Google went black to protest against the possible legislation on January 18, 2012.
Due to the success of the virtual protests against SOPA and PIPA, Fight for the Future, a non-profit group, have started various schemes to fight future threats, including CISPA (Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act or HR-3523).... read full article and join the fight!

Video: Stray dog completes 1700km cycle race in China

A stray dog has just completed a 1,700km journey right across China. She followed a cycle race from Sichuan province all the way through to Tibet.
BBC reports that one of the cyclists saw the dog and gave him some food. The dog, who has been nicknamed "Xiao Sa", decided to stay with the cycle race.
Xiao Sa stayed with the race for 20 days and covered up to 60km a day. She also apparently climbed 10 mountains higher than 4,000 meters during her run.
In the video, a young man called Zhang Heng, 22, who is a student in Wuhan, Hubei Province, talks about the dog.... read full article.