To confirm the shift in media/information systems underway in the world. Per CNN: Early Sunday (late Saturday ET), a statement attributed to Moussavi and posted on his Facebook page said, "Today you are the media, it is your duty to report … [Read more...]
Archives for June 20, 2009
The changing face of journalism
The NYT's coverage of the unrest in Iran on its blog The Lede ("The New York Times News Blog," whatever that means -- no news at their "Baghdad Bureau" blog?) offers a fascinating example of modern journalism. The website appears not to … [Read more...]
BMG Talks with Mayor Menino 1 July at 10.00 a.m.
Last in our series of conversations with the candidates for Boston's top job. Call in on (347) 539-5813 to listen to the program live or to ask a question, or post your question in the comments. You can also listen live, or any time after … [Read more...]
Regretting the vote for Sal DiMasi?
An true act of contrition or a cynical attempt to explain away a whooping mistake? Clark Regrets Vote for DiMasi/The Time to Act is Now It looks like at least one member of the House is recognizing her exposure in voting for the former … [Read more...]
Budget Roll Call
Does anyone have yesterday's House roll call? … [Read more...]
“They cut the Quinn Bill. Now I know what it’s like to be water-boarded.”
Amazingly, I am not making this up -- who has that kind of imagination? HT to alert reader TedF for catching what I assume is an unintentional @petehoekstra issued yesterday by the spokesman for the MA branch of the AFL-CIO. [L]abor … [Read more...]
WTKK:Astroturfing Elder Care
Having just turned 55 this term offends me greatly. I do not nor ever will own a cell phone so driving with one ain't a problem. But let's get back to the offense of astroturfing and the start of my campaign. Why get geezers off … [Read more...]