This is really a world tour of politicians that are using social networking (blogs, twitter etc.) to reach their constituents. Not a comprehensive review to be sure but interesting nonetheless as Glazowski has tried to give a sampling from around the world. No surprise that...
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"NBC was once the proud home of real journalists. People such as Chet Huntley and David Brinkley brought its standards to -- and above -- the level prevalent in most news organizations. But...
"Where Have All the Leaders Gone?Had Enough? Am I the only guy in this country who's fed up with what's happening? Where the hell is our outrage? We should be screaming bloody murder. We've got a gang of clueless...
" Update: I apologize for this document and withdraw it. The research needed for this post was not done properly and the resulting material should not have been posted. The media and internet sources that provided...
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The Governator dismissed claims that increased drilling will lower fuel prices. (It helps if you read the quote in the headline above in the Terminator voice)"Arnold had lots of praise for Crist's leadership in...
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Australia's top treasury official is taking five weeks leave to go into the Australian bush and look after endangered wombats.I think this is sweet, but then I am one of those people that just loves anything to do...
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A funeral was held on Wednesday for NBC journalist Tim Russert, who died last week at the age of 58. In attendance were many of Russert's family, friends, and leading American journalists and politicians."Tom Brokaw...
In light of all of the complaints in the US about high oil prices and gas, today's article in Germany's newspaper, the Spiegel, outlined that this is a global problem that is also affecting Germany and people all...
" The European Union will not oppose plans by telecommunications companies to have mobile phone users begin paying for calls they receive. But politicians warned that consumers could oppose the move. Some European telecommunications companies would like to begin charging...
OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorIs it any wonder Politicians at most times ignore it's citizens over important issues, when they seem to be inundated with protestors who repeatedly "Cry Wolf" over...
"Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd was accused by a government colleague Thursday of applying a sexist double standard by insisting that a woman lawmaker seek anger management counseling when male politicians'...
OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorMedia reports that on Friday crude oil hit $138 US a barrel, up $10.75. That's the biggest spike ever in a single day. Experts have stated "What do you think it will do for...
Yesterday I met with Olivia Ma who is running Youtube's new CJ operation. She gets it. This should be interesting and in my opinion good for participatory news and NowPublic members (stay tuned)."Want to...
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OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorPeacocks always seem to have a problem with headspace on airlines. And Honda, just doesn't make a car for the Portly! What is one to do? "Nepali king...
OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorA sad state of affairs when "Serving ones Country" is eclipsed by the "Almighty Buck".The unemployed and especially those unemployed with a skill or trade who say they...