Press

Also known as the news media and the mass media, the press includes broadcast media (i.e. cable networks, television stations, radio stations), print media (newspapers, magazines, newsletter publishers), and more recently online media (such as blogs and websites). Using standard journalistic techniques, the implied mission of the Fourth Estate is to present news of current interest and lasting importance to their readers and audiences. For better or worse, the growth of weblogs has caused traditional media to both question and reconfigure their offerings to the public.

A strong press can function as a form of governmental oversight and has been linked to overall democratic vitality. Nations which do not enjoy freedom of the press often suffer from widespread censorship as well as direct and indirect governmental oppression.

Some good blogs about and for the news media include Poynter Online, Online Journalism Blog, and Buzz Machine.

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• the pundit internationale

  
  Alternate Seat of TYR — Authority: 420
  Here’s that that jihadi having a row with an Aussie blogger . Quick recap – she linked to a text of his as an example of Al-Qa’ida thinking, he noticed the referral and the traffic, he replied to deny association with the OBL team but to boast of everything else. Some points on the text. 1) Black humour . ...
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• ‘Precious’ Breaks Box Office Records In Limited Release

  
  Mariah Carey Connection — Authority: 570
  Oscar hopeful “Precious: Based On The Novel ‘Push’ By Sapphire” was a hit with audiences this weekend. The gritty inner-city drama, executive produced by Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry, made $1.8 million at 18 theaters in its first weekend of limited release, according to Variety. The film scored an average ...
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• First Precious Box Office Extremely Impressive for Film Debut

  
  Mariah Carey Connection — Authority: 570
  The first Precious box office totals are quite impressive. Finding Precious show times were difficult, but the film already made $1.8 million in its opening weekend in theaters. The most remarkable thing about the Precious box totals was that that the film was only playing in 18 theaters over the weekend. It means ...
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• Communications in The Age of The Undead

  
  Zombies Are Coming — Authority: 103
  An often overlooked, yet critical, aspect of zombie survival is communicating with other survivors and allies.  The exchange of information during the apocalypse will mean the difference between life and death, so contact through any means available will be vital.  Many a team will undoubtedly drive or hike several ...
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• Unsettle, Seduce, and Enchant

  
  Tokio Hotel - Official US Fanclub — Authority: 441
  Woot! This reviewer hits the nail on the head! “The 4 boys unsettle, seduce, and enchant.” Kings of the Darkness Like no other group in these years Tokio Hotel manage to bring the attitude of life to the point – therefore the 4 Boys from Magdeburg were rightfully awarded as “Best Band” at the MTV Awards. ...
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• New Moon Press Conference Photos

  
  Twilight Series Theories — Authority: 145
  Click here to check out a bunch of new press conference photos of Rob & Kristen, courtesy of Lion & Lamb LJ!
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• Interview with Charlie Lovett, author of The Program, at BBW Reviews

  
  The Pearlsong Letter — Authority: 103
  BBW Reviews has posted an interview with Charlie Lovett, author of the novel The Program. Those who comment on the interview will have a chance of winning a copy of the book, about an evil weight loss clinic and the...
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• NYC mayor not humbled by close election

  
  Relevant News — Authority: 514
  After Mayor Michael Bloomberg was nearly unseated by his little-known challenger, the ever-confident billionaire declared it a “great week” and threw a ticker-tape parade. View original post here: NYC mayor not humbled by close election
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• Greens Make a Difference in November 3 Elections

  
  Richmond Greens — Authority: 127
  The Green Party made some big new moves and proved that it has earned the voter’s support in Tuesday’s local elections.Greens in California made history again by winning, for the fourth time in American history, a majority on a town council.  Pam Hartwell-Herrero finished first of seven candidates to join Lew ...
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• Nigeria: FOI Bill languishes in myopic ignorance

  
  Akin about things too concerning to ignore — Authority: 124
  Nigerian politicians have got it wrong about the Freedom of Information Bill, we want to know what they are doing in our democracy, their nefarious activities are hardly the main point of interest. Leave Comment Related Entries: Nigeria: A case of undignified self-importance Kwakoe - A multicultural festival ...
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• BNP Paribas Masters Results for November 8, 2009

  
  Global Village Tennis News: Tennis news, tournament coverage and features — Authority: 143
      BNP Paribas Masters € 2,750,000 ATP WORLD TOUR 1000 Paris, France  (+1 hour GMT) 8-15 November, 2009     Surface: Indoor Hard www.ATPWorldTour.co m     RESULTS - SUNDAY, 8 NOVEMBER, 2009 Singles - First Round J Blake (USA) d F Santoro (FRA) 64 ...
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• ATP World Tour - Djokovic Knocks Out Federer at Home for Basel Title

  
  Global Village Tennis News: Tennis news, tournament coverage and features — Authority: 143
      Davidoff Swiss Indoors Basel € 1,755,000 ATP WORLD TOUR 500 Basel, Switzerland  (+1 hours GMT) 2-8 November, 2009     Surface: Indoor Hard www.ATPWorldTour.co m     RESULTS - SUNDAY, 8 NOVEMBER, 2009 Singles - Final [2] N Djokovic (SRB) d [1] R ...
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• Cammy’s Comic Corner – Episode 102 (11/08/09)

  
  The Comics Podcast Network — Authority: 142
  Even with a dull week for comics, a Pick of the Week rises to the top! From Greg Rucka & Matt Southworth, we have Stumptown #1 ( Oni Press ). Fast Five picks include Captain America: Reborn #4 ( Marvel ), Atomika #11 ( Mercury Comics ), Psylocke #1 ( Marvel ), The Mighty #10 ( DC ), and Strange Tales #3 ...
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• Dem Congressman Equates Tough Interview Questions with Political Favoritism

  
  NewsBusters.org - Exposing Liberal Media Bias — Authority: 833
  Very often criticism of journalists is actually criticism of journalism. Effective investigative reporting entails asking the tough questions and demanding answers.   Powerful Democrats, including White House officials, have derided Fox News for this reason. But even conservative bloggers are not immune to the ...
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• EcoloCap Solutions Inc. Analyzes M-Fuel Users Carbon Credit Earning Potential

  
  Carbon Offsets Daily — Authority: 543
  | Sourced From PR-usa.net | EcoloCap Solutions Inc. (OTCBB:ECOS), through its subsidiary EcoloCap Solutions Canada Inc. (’EcoloCap Canada’), today announced that it is conducting an analysis of MBT M-Fuels impact on the environment in relation to its carbon credit earning potential, and the economic ...
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• Rachel Maddow: Those Who Vote Against Healthcare Reform Will Regret It

  
  Politicususa.com - American Political News with an Independent Progressive Twist — Authority: 479
  On NBC’s Meet The Press today MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow refuted the GOP talking point that passing healthcare reform is fiscally irresponsible. Maddow also made a political prediction about the fates of those who oppose healthcare reform, “I think people who vote against it are going to regret it.” read more
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• Murray Wins Sixth title of Season by Taking Valencia 500

  
  Global Village Tennis News: Tennis news, tournament coverage and features — Authority: 143
      Valencia Open 500 € 2,019,000 ATP WORLD TOUR 500 Valencia, Spain  (+1 hours GMT) 2-8 November, 2009     Surface: Hard www.ATPWorldTour.co m     RESULTS - SUNDAY, 8 NOVEMBER, 2009 Singles - Final [1] A Murray (GBR) d M Youzhny (RUS) 63 62 ...
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• Review: ‘Precious’ displays power of film

  
  Mariah Carey Connection — Authority: 570
  Grade: A Part of the great power of movies is that they can take us perilously close to the life of someone we might otherwise feel perilously far from. The title character of “Precious: Based on the novel Push by Sapphire” is a hushed, damaged, morbidly obese 16-year-old African-American girl from the lower ...
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• Rachel Maddow Discusses Stupak Amendment On Meet The Press [Clips]

  
  Jezebel — Authority: 824
  Discussing the Houses passage of the health care reform bill this morning on Meet The Press , Rachel Maddow took on the Stupak Amendment , predicting that Democratic women may "revolt" if the amendment isnt eventually taken out. Clip after the jump. Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News , World News , and ...
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• PRSA 2009 off to a great start

  
  Measurement Matters — Authority: 110
  Im in San Diego over the weekend for the  2009 PRSA International Conference  - the largest international PR gathering in the world. Many of the thought leaders of our industry our here to share their thoughts on the future of communications, to teach, to learn and of course to network. The networking began in ...
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