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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  Detroit Business News — Authority: 821
  The Chippewas reached the 11-win plateau -- matching the combined total of U-M and MSU this season.
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• Rutgers – By The Numbers

  
  WVU PressBox — Authority: 153
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• Canisius defeats Loyola, Md. 70-65

  
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• Montana State tops Northern Colorado 87-63

  
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• “Rocket Singh Press Meet”

  
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• Stare at boobs for 10mins a day to live an additional 5yrs!

  
  Thaindian News — Authority: 724
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• Dan LeFevour sets NCAA TD record as Central Michigan beats Ohio in MAC title game

  
  Detroit Business News — Authority: 821
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• Tokio Hotel’s Introduction on MTV Asia

  
  Tokio Hotel Network — Authority: 142
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• Paris And Doug Enjoy All Things White And Powder Like!

  
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