The Newseum website has an awesome feature that shows the up-to-date front pages of the print editions of 630 newspapers in 63 countries. Check it out and kill an hour....
Continue ReadingA few weeks ago the McCain campaign launched a “Spread the Word” feature on their campaign website that encourages volunteers to comment on prominent left and right leaning blogs as a way of getting the McCain message out. The feature was written up in Wired and has attracted a mixed reaction....
Continue ReadingSimon Owens of Bloggasm, a blog that focuses on online media and journalism, recently conducted a very intriguing ‘mini-study' centered about the idea of personal blogging done by reporters, journalists, and other professionals.
He was inspired by the recent firings of two prominent writers, both of whom were fired due to participation in personal blogging. ...
Continue ReadingAt one point in my life, I considered myself to be an avid reader. Over the years, I have noticed that my reading habits have changed — my literature agenda includes only required assignments and the occasional pleasure novel or "must read" (Malcolm Gladwell, Levitt and Dubner, unread classics). I attributed most of this to a decline in free time,...
Continue ReadingOne of the most useful (though sadly, often forgotten) aspects of the Internet is the ability to contact with people all over the world, in real-time. Just this month, I have exchanged email with a friend overseas, bought a Father's Day gift, and done research through an Australian library. The Internet has greatly increased our ability to do personal things,...
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