| Cutting off communication, no more street protests, improving Parliament, projections for India Posted: 20 Jan 2018 03:00 AM PST ![Cutting off communication, no more street protests, improving Parliament, projections for India]( "Cutting off communication, no more street protests, improving Parliament, projections for India") "Connections and conversations matter all year round, so it is easy to understand why some people became frustrated after learning that Skype had been blocked in the [United Arab Emirates]," states an editorial. "The move, made a fortnight ago, is the second time the service has been suspended and follows a period of confusion over the regulations.... In a country where internet usage exceeds 90 per cent of the population, being part of a global conversation means being connected.... Open and smart communication channels will be a vital factor in building smarter cities. "One ... disruptive technological influence in recent times is social media...," writes Joseph Rwagatare.
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| Readers write: An about-face in reaction to sexual harassment, coverage of international news, books that matter, original and fresh story Posted: 20 Jan 2018 03:00 AM PST ![Readers write: An about-face in reaction to sexual harassment, coverage of international news, books that matter, original and fresh story]( "Readers write: An about-face in reaction to sexual harassment, coverage of international news, books that matter, original and fresh story") Regarding the Dec. 7 Monitor Daily article "Franken resignation shows Democrats' line in the sand": No woman should have to put up with unwanted sexual advances, either verbal or physical, even though such behavior has been prevalent for decades. Women have had to walk on eggshells, in fear of losing their jobs for reporting sexual harassment. Hurray for women, who have risen to the occasion and come together in efforts to put an end to sexual harassment.
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