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Of course, western Europeans never vandalize. Especially not things of special interest or value.

Doesn't one have to love science for its inquiry nature.

http://www.pbs.org/parents/childrenandmedia/article-when-introduce-child-smartphone-tablet.html

http://www.thestar.com/life/technology/2012/11/29/smartphone_addicts_start_early_in_south_korea.html

http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/singapore/story/kids-using-gadgets-earlier-age-being-exposed-risks-study-20130605

And as you also brought the TV into the mix, of course, that too.
http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20130505/education/Effects-of-TV-computer-games-and-smartphones-on-children.468339

You know, it is 10 years now I do not watch TV, I don't have a TV set at home. I watch the occasional when I go to visit my parents or some friend, but that is because the TV is on all the time everywhere I go and I can not shut my eyes. I read a lot, and I do mean a lot. Everyday two hours at least, the time one would spend in front of the TV. I do not want to seem arrogant, but I am considered the guy with lots and lots of imagination among my friends. I think there could be a correlation with my aTV-ism, it, but I will say there is not, thus making you happy and easier to move along.

More than one ship. http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20090915/world-news/mafia-sank-boat-with-radioactive-waste.273437

The book burning is barely a real political statement, its not an artistic performance, and its certainly not warranted. It's some groaty, pissed-off redneck reminiscent of the side-character Skeeter in South Park -- the guy who hangs out in the bar going "we don't take kindly to your kind around here." In this case its "hey, intolerant Muslims! we don't take kindly to your kind around here!" Just because he has a legal right to proceed with his moronic plan, the irony of which, I'm sure, is probably much too subtle to have an impression on him, doesn't mean that, you, I, Rackspace, or anyone else has to facilitate his stupidity.

And killing people because of a perceived insult is ... what ... exactly ?

muslims once again demonstrates what assholes they are. I will, incidentally, retract this statement if any decent-sized group of muslims stands up and defends this book burning.

Here you are:

Imam says reaction to Koran burning should be peaceful

While he's not exactly defending the burning, he's advocating turning the other cheek and bringing up the point that destroying the Quran won't destroy its message. Still, news like this never makes the front page, and gets buried because it wouldn't sell.

Over here in Malta the government is putting free wifi in most public areas:

http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20100906/local/malta-among-leaders-in-broadband-take-up-in-homes

And the companies aren't suffering at all.

A Maltese 24 year-old author wrote what was considered to be a comment inciting hatred on a Facebook page against Pope Benedict XVI visiting Malta and was handed a €500 fine and suspended jail sentence. The debate right now in Malta is whether online media such as blogs and Facebook can be considered publications and as such, should posters be held accountable for what they write regardless of their intended audience.

take a look here