"rainbow over lahore" (Posted by @stolidimran, Lahore, Pakistan)
April 14, 2009
Hawaii experiences moderate earthquake
Per KHNL in Hawaii, an earthquake with a 5.1 magnitude shook the island of Hawaii, Hawaii, today at 12:44 p.m. local time.
Here were some tweets from the affected area in chronological order, beginning with the first to break the news of the quake to Twitter:
Here were some tweets from the affected area in chronological order, beginning with the first to break the news of the quake to Twitter:
dcb97 (Hilo, Hawaii) Whoa just felt an earthquake in Hilo. Small kine but it rocked and rolled a bit.
bknykanaka (Hilo, Hawaii) MY FIRST EARTHQUAKE!
castleinhawaii (Pahao, Hawaii) HUGE earthquake in Pahao
Paraguay's president admits having child while bishop
Per the Christian Science Monitor, President Fernando Lugo of Paraguay has admitted to having a child with a 16-year-old while he was a Catholic bishop.
While the news was a surprise, "most people [in Paraguay] would take the news in stride," sources told Christian Science Monitor.
Indeed, most Twitterers in Paraguay and elsewhere in Latin America seemed to support Lugo, pointing out he is human, with some calling for an end to the Catholic Church's celibacy policy.
While the news was a surprise, "most people [in Paraguay] would take the news in stride," sources told Christian Science Monitor.
Indeed, most Twitterers in Paraguay and elsewhere in Latin America seemed to support Lugo, pointing out he is human, with some calling for an end to the Catholic Church's celibacy policy.
Acertijo (Asunción, Paraguay) No nos rasguemos las vestiduras! Lugo no es más que un ser humano. Y no conozco directa ni indirectamente ni uno solo que no tenga errores. (We do not tear their hair out! Lugo is just a human being. And I do not know directly or indirectly, not one that has no errors.)
crodas (Asunción, Paraguay) Sinceramente, no creo que en este tiempo, algún mortal pueda morir casto, el celibato es una religiosidad sin sentido. #lugo (Frankly, I do not think that at this time, a mortal can die chaste, celibacy is a religious nonsense. #lugo)
lfds (Port Alegre, Brazil) o jornal que acha o celibato uma convenção ultrapassada é o mesmo que vê "constrangimento" no fato de Fernando Lugo assumir seu filho! (the paper finds that the celibacy is an outdated convention that sees the same "constraint" in fact take his son Fernando Lugo!)
Cynega (Argentina) Todavía estoy pensando en la frase del monseñor paraguayo que dijo que "Lugo fue muy valiente, porque dijo la verdad". Aplausos. (I'm still thinking about the sentence that said Monsignor paraguayo "Lugo was very brave, because he said the truth." Applause.)
flavioperez13 (Brazil) Fernando Lugo é o cara. Assumiu a bronca e entrou na mira, mais uma vez, o bispado (Fernando Lugo is the man. Took the hole and came in sight, again, the diocese)
Alexsander_pe (Lima, Peru) El caso de Lugo se complica por haber mantenido una relación sentimental (y tal vez sexual) con la madre de su hijo cuando está tenía16 años (Lugo's case is complicated by having had an affair (and perhaps sexual) with a woman becoming a mother to a son at 16 years)
Trial begins for American journalist in Iran
Per The New York Times, the trial of Iranian-American journalist Roxana Saberi, 31, has begun and a verdict is expected in the next three weeks. She is being accused of spying for the United States.
The Web site Free Roxana Saberi has had an active presence on both Twitter and Facebook, advocating for Saberi's release. Here are a few of its latest tweets and responses to the account:
Here's some other reaction from the Twitterverse regarding these latest developments in Iran:
The Web site Free Roxana Saberi has had an active presence on both Twitter and Facebook, advocating for Saberi's release. Here are a few of its latest tweets and responses to the account:
WritersKitchen (Hudson Valley, N.Y.) RT @noelleee: Here’s a great one for #followfriday: @freeroxana. Keep abreast of how you can help free journalist from Iranian detainment
michaelluo (New York, N.Y.) NYT on Roxana Saberi, Iranian-American journalist, held in Iran on espionage charges. http://is.gd/smEd Follow @freeroxana for latest.
samtaylormusic (New York, N.Y.) RT: Following @freeroxana to support Roxana Saberi, American journalist detained in Iran.
Here's some other reaction from the Twitterverse regarding these latest developments in Iran:
reginajmc (St. Petersburg, Fla.) Can't believe journo (and fellow Cobber) Roxana Saberi now charged with espionage: http://tinyurl.com/ckua8p
wajobu (New England) @nprpolitics Oh, and I think that the fact that Roxanna Saberi is being held hostage by Iran can't get enough airplay.
jenniferhdaniel (N.C./S.C.) Think about Roxana Saberi and your rights to free speech today.
jth (Minneapolis, Minn.) An Iranian judge (!) charges Saberi with espionage. http://is.gd/sowv I don't think this will end well.
A Day in Beirut
Looking back on Easter, many tweeted happy feelings in Lebanon.
NadaSZ (Beirut) "enjoying the peace and quiet @ work while everyone is off celebrating Easter"
sinusarrythmias (Phoenicia) "Easter! =) Brand new start! Refrain from sins, or any doubtingly sinful ideas..=)"
aubchick3113 (Beirut) "Which reminds me,happy easter to those who celebrate it,now give me chocolate eggs!Hehe"
NadaSZ (Beirut) "enjoying the peace and quiet @ work while everyone is off celebrating Easter"
sinusarrythmias (Phoenicia) "Easter! =) Brand new start! Refrain from sins, or any doubtingly sinful ideas..=)"
aubchick3113 (Beirut) "Which reminds me,happy easter to those who celebrate it,now give me chocolate eggs!Hehe"