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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• NBC Ties For #2 In Adults 18-49 For The Week

  
  TVbytheNumbers — Authority: 730
  via press release:NBC TIES FOR #2 IN ADULTS 18-49 FOR THE WEEK OF NOV. 23-29 ‘NBC SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL’ IS THE #1 PRIMETIME PROGRAM OF THE WEEK IN ADULTS 18-49, 18-34 AND 25-54 AND OTHER KEY DEMOGRAPHICS NBC SPORTS’ STEELERS-RAVENS COVERAGE FUELS A SUNDAY PRIMETIME VICTORY IN ADULTS 18-49, TOTAL VIEWERS AND ...
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• On Thanksgiving Week, ABC Finishes as the 2nd-Most-Watched Network to CBS, While Ranking No. 1 Among Women 18-49

  
  TVbytheNumbers — Authority: 730
  via press release:On Thanksgiving Week, ABC Finishes as the 2nd-Most-Watched Network to CBS, While Ranking No. 1 Among Women 18-49 ABC Airs 3 of the Top 10 Non-Sports Shows for the Week in Adults 18-49 and Claims 2 of the Top 3 Most-Watched Shows Overall, Including No. 1 “DWTS” Hitting Season Highs and Winning its ...
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• Fox Clinches First November Sweeps Win In Network History!

  
  TVbytheNumbers — Authority: 730
  via press release:FOX CLINCHES FIRST NOVEMBER SWEEPS WIN IN NETWORK’S HISTORY! Posts Double-Digit Gains Among Adults 18-49 and Total ViewersFor the first time in the network’s history, FOX has won the November broadcast television sweep.  FOX averaged a 3.5/9 rating among Adults 18-49 during the four-week sweep ...
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• “Phineas and Ferb” Stands as the Month’s No. 1 TV Series in Kids 6-11 for the 2nd Consecutive Month

  
  TVbytheNumbers — Authority: 730
  via press release:Disney Channel Ranks as TV’s No. 1 Network in Prime for the 57th Consecutive Month in Kids 6-11 and for the 56th in Tweens 9-14 “Phineas and Ferb” Stands as the Month’s No. 1 TV Series in Kids 6-11 for the 2nd Consecutive Month, and Also Ranks No. 1 in Tweens 9-14 Disney [...]
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• Justice Wilson

  
  Kiwiblog — Authority: 619
  The Attorney-General has announced : Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson said he had confirmed today that the Judicial Conduct Commissioner has received a complaint relating to Justice  Wilson’s failure to recuse himself from a Court of Appeal case despite the nature and extent of his financial relationship ...
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• WordPress 2.9 Beta 2 Released [Downloads]

  
  Techie Buzz — Authority: 520
  The WordPress team has just released WordPress 2.9 Beta 2. You can download and test the latest version of WordPress right away. The new beta includes several fixes which can be seen here . Do not use this on your production blog as there may still be bugs in it. Download WordPress 2.9 Beta 2 (direct link) ...
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• Afghanistan: No Shortcuts to Security

  
  http://www.hrw.org/en/news — Authority: 694
  (Washington, DC, December 1, 2009) - US President Barack Obamas new Afghanistan plan needs to strengthen civilian protection through ending the impunity and warlordism that have fuelled the insurgency, Human Rights Watch said today. read more
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• Southeastern Louisiana routs Spring Hill 83-57

  
  SportingNews.com — Authority: 783
  HAMMOND, La. -- Patrick Sullivan scored 17 points to lead five Southeastern Louisiana players in double figures as the Lions routed Spring Hill College 83-57 on Tuesday night.
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• Brit Pleased To Be Out Of Australia!

  
  Bitch Pleaz — Authority: 141
  Last night Britney Spears arrived Back in L.A. after winding up her “Circus tour” in Australia!Looks like she couldn’t be happier, to be home.No return trips to Aus are planned!Bitch,Pleaz!Sparky for BP x0xps. must of been really tough miming all those concerts!Share with your friends [...]
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• Miss Argentina Dead After Butt Implant Surgery!

  
  Bitch Pleaz — Authority: 141
  Former Miss Argentina suddenly died on Sunday, with complications from her Butt implants!Sources report that it was the chemicals injected into her Butt, that went into her lungs & brain!!WTF!Bitch,PleazSparky for BPShare with your friends More »
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• Joanna Krupa Does Nude Ad For PETA!

  
  Bitch Pleaz — Authority: 141
  Joanna Krupa stars in PETA’s latest campaign, & it’s really pissed off the Catholic Church!Catholic League President Bill Donohue released a statement saying “PETA is a fraud, it has a long & ugly history of exploiting christian & Jewish themes to hawk it’s ugly services”, Krupa fired back saying ...
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• Talk of Tiger buzzing at tournament

  
  SportingNews.com — Authority: 783
  THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. -- His interview over, Padraig Harrington was leaving the media center at the Chevron World Challenge when he passed Lee Westwood and offered some tips.
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• WP Robot – Powerful autoblogging plugin for Wordpress

  
  PCT Thailand's Free Expatriates Blog — Authority: 151
  Powered by Max Banner Ads With WP Robot you can create targeted blog posts on any topic without writing anything!WP Robot is a powerful and easy to use autoblog plugin for Wordpress weblogs allowing you to turn your blog on complete auto-pilot and drip-feed it with fresh content in intervals you specify. And the best ...
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• Memorial Mass Set For Victims Of Maguindanao Massacre

  
  The Mindanao Examiner — Authority: 142
  Memorial Mass in Honor of 30 Media Martyrs in the Philippines December 2, 2009 at Saint Patrick Church, San Francisco, Calif. SAN FRANCISCO (U.S. ASIAN WIRE) - The Philippine American Press Club USA, together with concerned journalists, invite everyone to a memorial mass for the 30 Filipino journalists who were ...
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• Pacquiao to run for congress seat in Philippines

  
  SportingNews.com — Authority: 783
  MANILA, Philippines — Philippine boxer Manny Pacquiao submitted his candidacy for the 2010 elections Tuesday, his second attempt at a congressional seat.
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• Rudd to pay 10 percent of income for child support

  
  SportingNews.com — Authority: 783
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Former NFL linebacker Dwayne Rudd has been ordered to pay 10 percent of his income for failing to pay more than $540,000 in child support.
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• Man United, Aston Villa into League Cup semifinals

  
  SportingNews.com — Authority: 783
  LONDON — Defending champion Manchester United advanced to the League Cup semifinals Tuesday by beating Tottenham 2-0, while Aston Villa won 4-2 over Portsmouth.
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• Angelina Armani Nominated For Best New Starlet

  
  Tony Batman.com — Authority: 145
  (Hollywood, CA) 2009 will be remembered by Angelina Armani as the year where she began to make an incredible impact on the industry she loves. Starting the year off as a Digital Playground contract girl, Armani took part in some of their highest profile DVDs of the year, including the massive hit “Teachers”, in ...
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• Jets Revis dominates opposing WRs week after week

  
  SportingNews.com — Authority: 783
  FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Darrelle Revis has taken on opposing teams best wide receivers week after week and shut them down.
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• Penske Racing gives Keselowski new crew chief

  
  SportingNews.com — Authority: 783
  MOORESVILLE, N.C. -- Penske Racing has named Jay Guy the new crew chief for Brad Keselowskis No. 12 car next season. Penske announced the move Tuesday.
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