A Braille Tattoo With a Bjork Twist
Today’s “Word of the Day” is braille and I learned quite a bit about it when I was researching its etymology. Among my discoveries, was this unique and uber-creative braille tattoo. Not only had I never seen a braille tattoo before, but the sprinkles on t
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China Hurt by Bjork
China will tighten its restrictions on foreign performers following an appearance last Sunday in Shanghai by the Icelandic singer Bjork, who shouted “Tibet, Tibet” after performing her song “Declare Independence.” China’s Ministry of Culture responded to Bjork’s action on Friday by posting a statement on its Web site, saying that she “broke Chinese law and hurt Chinese people’s feelings,” The Associated Press reported. Bjork has sung the song before in support of independence movements; perform…
Bjork Voices Politics in Shanghai
The Icelandic singer Bjork, above, stirred controversy in China when she finished her concert and a performance of her song “Declare Independence” at the Shanghai International Gymnastics Center on Sunday by shouting, “Tibet! Tibet!,” the BBC reported. China has ruled Tibet since 1951, and talk of independence is taboo. Some members of the audience were clearly uneasy and left hurriedly; others appeared not to have heard Bjork. Afterward, Chinese Web sites carried some negative reactions. “I li…

