Web Journalist Says Web is Destroying Journalism - Yahoo! News

Seeded on Tue May 20, 2008 1:02 AM EDT (Yahoo! News)

A web journalist speaking at Harvard, says that with all the new technology and economic problems, journalists are facing a tough time.

technology, journalism, influences

Journalism a misunderstood profession: Indian envoy

Seeded on Tue May 20, 2008 12:57 AM EDT (thepeninsulaqatar.com)

This article says journalism is the most misunderstood profession and is becoming even more so because of the use of technology. With reader's having so much access to information, it makes things more difficult.

on, influence, journalism, technologys

AsiaMedia :: Media ethics for new technology

Seeded on Tue May 20, 2008 12:51 AM EDT (asiamedia.ucla.edu)

This article discusses how new technology can make it so that there is more rage online. The video Fitna enraged many people, so it is saying that there needs to be ethics for new technology.

technology, on, journalism, influences

Citizen journalism affects nonprofits - PRWeek US

Seeded on Tue May 20, 2008 12:35 AM EDT (prweekus.com)

With citizen journalism and sites such as CNN featuring ireport, where anyone can post things, this is helping nonprofits. Now nonprofits can get their supporters to go online and post information about them to get their name out there.

journalism, citizen

Buzzwatch : Citizen Journalism, Live From Disney World

Seeded on Tue May 20, 2008 12:28 AM EDT (Wall Street Journal)

Now citizen journalists can take their cell phones around Disney World, document their experiences and send them to Twisney.com. The site features live updates about what people are doing.

journalism, citizen

Citizen journalists - a help or a hindrance?

Seeded on Tue May 20, 2008 12:24 AM EDT (Canada.com)

Citizen journalism is leading to even more arrests, as people are capturing crimes on their cell phone cameras. Many are posted to LiveLeak.com.

journalism, citizen

Your virginity for Net neutrality - Netiquette- msnbc.com

Seeded on Tue May 20, 2008 12:18 AM EDT (msnbc.com)

Tania Derveaux of I Power is using sex appeal to get people to know about the issues of net neutrality. She offers to make love with every virgin who defends the internet. Even though her promises are not kept, sex sells and it gets people knowledgeable of the issue.

net, neutrality

Fla. man sues DreamWorks for copyright infringement

Seeded on Tue May 20, 2008 12:06 AM EDT (CNN)

A Florida man is suing DreamWorks, saying that they stole his idea for the movie Madagascar. He says that he submitted the story idea to them along with pictures in 1999. He is suing for Copyright Infringement.

Murdoch Taking on F.C.C. Media Rule - New York Times

Seeded on Mon May 19, 2008 7:53 PM EDT (The New York Times)

Rupert Murdoch is working on acquiring Newsday, which will cause him to pose the first problem to the new ownership rule the Senate voted on for the FCC.

media, consolidation

Obama --Let's Challenge the Murdochization of Our Media - Yahoo! News

Seeded on Mon May 19, 2008 7:47 PM EDT (Yahoo! News)

Barack Obama said if he becomes President he will would instill strict policies and watch the media industry closely as consolidation increases.

media, poll, national, 2008, politics, consolidation, the-race

Microsoft May Be A Copyright Cop - New York Times

Seeded on Mon May 19, 2008 7:28 PM EDT (The New York Times)

Microsoft is planning a new software update for the Microsoft Zune, which will block copyrighted videos from being downloaded.

technology, copyright

Democracy and the Web - New York Times

Seeded on Mon May 19, 2008 7:25 PM EDT (The New York Times)

This article basically summarizes up what net neutrality is. It is interesting though because it was written very recently

technology, net, neutrality

Senate votes to roll back media ownership rule - sacbee.com

Seeded on Mon May 19, 2008 7:18 PM EDT (The Sacramento Bee)

The Senate voted Thursday to nullify the FCC rule where media companies can own a newspaper and a TV station in the same market.

media, consolidation

Comcast agrees not to interfere with file-sharing - CNN.com

Seeded on Sun May 18, 2008 11:53 PM EDT (CNN)

Comcast was interfering with file sharing sites and has now said they will stop. They are talking with BitTorrent about how to transport larger files over the internet.

technology, net, neutrality

Rarely seen John Lennon video sparks copyright fight - CNN.com

Seeded on Sun May 18, 2008 11:49 PM EDT (CNN)

World Wide Video is saying that it owns 10 hours of video footage of Beatles star John Lennon, but Yoko Ono is claiming that she is the one that owns it.

Dad: Virginia Tech treated suicidal son like 'joke' - CNN.com

Seeded on Tue Apr 15, 2008 3:07 PM EDT (CNN)

After Virginia Tech, Daniel Kim fell into depression, and his father feels as though the school did nothing to help him. He ended up committing suicide, and never received any help.

us-news

Five surprising salaries - CNN.com

Seeded on Tue Apr 15, 2008 12:55 AM EDT (CNN)

I thought this article was interesting to see that paramedics actually make less money than I would have guessed, and principles earn more than would be expected for the educational field.

odd-news

Long-expected Delta-Northwest merger announced - Apr. 14, 2008

Seeded on Tue Apr 15, 2008 12:53 AM EDT (CNN)

Since times have been hard, two of the largest airlines are combining, Delta and Northwest. This will create the world's largest airline, of course they will have a lot of work ahead of them, since they don't exactly have the best reputations.

us-news

Artillery Shrapnel Hits House, Kills Cat

Seeded on Tue Apr 15, 2008 12:51 AM EDT (AOL)

A piece of shrapnel went through a house, and could have killed a young girl, as it landed on her bed, but luckily she had left early that day. Because of the incident, the U.S. Army has suspended the testing of weapons until further notice.

us-news

San Luis Obispo County's website | 04/14/2008 | Will drop in Poly students disrupt local cash flow?

Seeded on Tue Apr 15, 2008 12:46 AM EDT (sanluisobispo.com)

This article touches on the fact that the drop in students next school year will hurt businesses a lot.

business

Video a coming attraction for cellphone-toting masses - Los Angeles Times

Seeded on Tue Apr 15, 2008 12:37 AM EDT (The L.A. Times)

Video is coming to most all cell phones soon, new and improved! Up next will probably be video chats. People will be able to watch TV from their cell phones.

technology

Hadley: Skipping Olympic opening ceremonies is`cop-out' - CNN.com

Seeded on Tue Apr 15, 2008 12:31 AM EDT (CNN)

The national security adviser to the President is saying that nations should not boycott the opening ceremonies, but should participate in quiet diplomacy as the U.S. is. He says he sees no reason for President Bush not to attend.

world-news

Technology Today: Seems impossible to survive without

Fri Apr 11, 2008 5:59 PM EDT

As far as technology goes, I would like to say that I embrace it, well for the most part. Sometimes it can be hard for me to give in to change, but when it comes to technology I am usually right there.

Continue reading this entry ...

technology

Mom saw warning signs in son who planned shooting spree - CNN.com

Seeded on Fri Apr 11, 2008 5:25 PM EDT (CNN)

A mom whose son was adopted from Bulgaria, noticed violence from her son in an early age. Her son was in fact creating a hit list, and planning a Columbine type attack on his school.

us-news

This just in: new Newseum opens in Washington - Los Angeles Times

Seeded on Fri Apr 11, 2008 5:03 PM EDT (The L.A. Times)

A Newseum has opened in Washington D.C., paying tribute to journalists. It cost $450 million, is seven stories, and boasts exhibits and galleries featuring Pulitzer-Prize winning photographs, as well as a memorial to journalists who have died while reporting.

arts

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