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In E-Publishing Revolution, Rights Battle Wears On
01 08 2010 "If you've noticed a lot more people with their heads buried in electronic readers, instead of hardcovers or paperbacks, then you may already know that the publishing industry is in the middle of a revolution — and the dust may not settle for a while."All sides — publishers, agents, retailers — are scrambling to be in the best position for the moment when digital books take over once and for all, and if current developments are any indication, that takeover isn't far off."There's Amazon's recent

Liberation Technology
01 08 2010 Larry DiamondThe Internet, mobile phones, and other forms of “liberation technology” enable citizens to express opinions, mobilize protests, and expand the horizons of freedom. Autocratic governments are also learning to master these technologies, however. Ultimately, the contest between democrats and autocrats will depend not just on technology, but on political organization and strategy.

Videos Rouse Russian Anger Toward Police
01 08 2010 Bideos uploaded to YouTube last November by an insider acknowledge "the enveloping culture of corruption in Russia’s police forces — the payoffs large and small, the illegal arrests to extort money, the police chiefs who buy fancy cars and mansions on modest state salaries. The videos have been watched more than two million times, giving Mr. Dymovsky" (the poster) considerable fame in Russia.CLIFFORD J. LEVY, The New York Times, Published: July 27, 2010

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