December 2008
ManyBooks.net - Free eBooks for your PDA, iPhone,... →
tons of free ebooks. what’s not to like!?
November 2008
“he was ordered to ‘kill until the last breath’”
– ‘I was told to kill to my last breath’: Captured terrorist’s account of Mumbai massacre reveals plan was to kill 5,000 | Mail Online
“:: An outmoded concept of news: “When I grew up, the definition of...”
– Reflections of a Newsosaur: One exec’s savvy take on the news biz
Woah. Sam Zell sayin’ a few right things.
“What is the point if having policemen with guns if they refuse to use them? I...”
– Mumbai photographer: I wish I’d had a gun, not a camera. Armed police would not fire back - World news, News - Belfasttelegraph.co.uk
Why I Love Twitter →
Pretty good summary of why twitter is cool. I’m only just starting to get into twitter… and half to agree with the basic point. Twitter is great because it’s as impersonal as you want it to be.
"Common Myths about al-Qaida Terrorism", eJournal... →
Not too sure how well the US State dept. can be trusted, but this list seems pretty good. Perhaps because it’s playing devil’s advocate. Nonetheless, some good points are made here.
“It is not just Murdoch (and everybody else at News Corp.’s highest levels) who...”
– Michael Calderone’s Blog: Wolff: Murdoch absolutely despises O’Reilly - Politico.com
“This one was significant; this one got our attention,” said one defense...”
– Cyber-attack on Defense Department computers raises concerns - Los Angeles Times
Real Time Citizen Journalism in Mumbai Terrorist... →
Great list of evidence that citizen journalism works
“Does anyone want to write a community column for a local newspaper which is...”
– The real world of British local newspapers | Adrian Monck
WatchInteractive Video Object Manipulation from Dan Goldman on Vimeo.
Interactive Video Object Manipulation on Vimeo (via Vimeo)
WatchWashington Sketch: Former Senator, Seeks Work - washingtonpost.com
EveryBlock — A news feed for your block →
A competitor to spot.us. Feeds come from city government agencies. Better interface that spot.us
Overlay.TV →
Nifty site that allows you to embed products, links, and text on any flash video.
VideoSurf Video Search Engine →
Site that searches video content across the web using facial recognition… and possibly other technologies.
MediaShift . College Media Has Come A Long Way... →
A list of innovations in the college newspaper industry. Bryan’s right… there have been steps forward. The issue that that far too few newsrooms have taken the leap. What’s needed is a followup that…
Can Newspapers Make Money From the Funnies? King... →
On comics and ads. Basically, they haven’t mixed. Online might be an opportunity for newspapers to monetize on comics.
Link Journalism Drives Page Views and Engagement -... →
Proof that linking works
“Professional content still has A LOT more value than “user-generated content.”
– Hulu to Match YouTube’s Revenue: Ten Observations For The Future of Media - Publishing 2.0
10 Things We Learned About the Future of Online... →
“…as one economist succinctly puts it: “People are scared to death.”
– A string of grim economic news sends the Dow tumbling below the 8,000 mark. - By Daniel Politi - Slate Magazine
“So rather than renting an apartment in Washington, he’ll join the ranks of...”
– New member comes packing a cot - Sarah Abruzzese - Politico.com
CNN Political Ticker: All politics, all the time ... →
OH HELL YES!!! My faith in this nearly restored!
“According to YouTube, there are 13 hours of video uploaded every minute.”
– Will Flagging be Social Media s 8 - Webmonkey
Why Apple Won't Allow Adobe Flash on iPhone |... →
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TypePad - Why Blog - Journalist Bailout Program →
What a clever idea.
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“the partners that Obama has chosen or considered have big personalities and...”
– Obama Stacking His Cabinet With Pit Bulls - Politics news | Newser: Know More. Search Less.
Watch
(via James Surowiecki on the turning point for social media | Video on TED.com)
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“The internet makes it possible for you to have a self-sustaining ad service,...”
– How commission based ad sales discourage newspaper profits — Eat Sleep Publish
WSJ.com’s Third Super-Premium Tier Coming?
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“The newspaper, or a very close electronic cousin, will always be around. It may...”
– Murdoch to media: You dug yourself a huge hole | Coop’s Corner - CNET News
“The senators seem especially concerned about documents in the safekeeping of...”
– Dems to Bush: Your papers, please
“I asked him to put it in writing,” said the head of the American Federation of...”
– Obama Letters Promised Gov’t Workers an Overhaul - Politics news | Newser: Know More. Search Less.
“Farhi glosses over the state of journalism’s relationship with its public....”
– Jeff Jarvis on digital media: Journalists must take responsibility | Media | The Guardian
the217.com →
Great example of a community site from a college newspaper
“Blame doesn’t matter. Journalists unwilling to think and work differently to...”
– Jarvis v. Rosenbaum, Digested for Easy Reading | Web2.0h…Really?
“Ben Bradlee is here — nice to see you Ben. Congratulations on your latest...”
– Rahm Emanuel Roasts Stephen Colbert
iFixit: iPod, iBook, & PowerBook Parts and... →
Tell you how to fix nearly any mac product and will sell you the parts you need to replace!
