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 Truth Is Hard To Accept And In The Case Of Iran, Few Do.

  
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      Some realities are so disturbing that we would rather not deal with them. This habit tends to be a political phenomenon that we often encounter and that we often pay a dear price for. For decades our federal government has refused to face the harsh realities of deficit spending. They just can’t find it in ...
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• You know it’s a boondoggle half way through the first sentence

  
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  Steve Lohr writes what hes told at the New York Times, and misses the obvious : The nation is set to begin an ambitious program, backed by $19 billion in government incentives, to accelerate the adoption of computerized patient records in doctors’ offices and hospitals, replacing ink and paper. There is wide ...
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• Steve Irwin $1 Coin Officially Launches

  
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  One of Australia’s biggest television personalities and well-known wildlife experts has been named as an inspirational Australian and now appears on a new $1 coin . Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Royal Australian Mint Graham Smith was joined by Terri Irwin and a few of her friends including "Sanchez" ...
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• 50 Cent Loves Being The Bad Guy

  
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  In a February 2003 TIME Magazine article, 50 Cent explains why he loves aggressive competition. When it’s suggested that maybe he should stop the musical aggression before he alienates people, or, even worse, things gets deadly, 50 laughs and says, “Why should I? I love being the bad guy. When I watch a movie, I ...
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• "Obama Bow To Emperor Was Inappropriate" (This A.M.s Japanese Press: My Translation)

  
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  Title in-full is: "Obama Bow To Emperor Inappropriate-- U.S. Conservative Faction Criticizes"(オバマ氏の天皇にお辞儀は不適切　米保守派が批判 (They are essentially saying that US Conservatives are asserting that. (But it is ...
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• Hot Goss Premium WordPress Theme

  
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  Hot Goss is a premium magazine WordPress theme from StyleWP ideal for gossip, fashion, celebrity, or any other magazine style websites. The homepage packs a lot of content and the theme also features dynamic navigation menus and a built in options page. Hot Goss Premium WordPress Theme Features: Dynamic ...
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• AP Parrots GMs Comparative Tease of Not Comparable Financials Coming Monday

  
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  In the alternative universe known as Government/General Motors Land, you can: Talk about how your financial results are going to be better than last years and in the next breath caution that the numbers wont be comparable. Inform the public that the financial information to be released on Monday isnt going to be ...
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• How Does A Pellet Making Machine Work, Plus Firewood Energy Pellets

  
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• Boston Beer 3rd quarter results – 2009

  
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  Boston Beer Reports Third Quarter 2009 Results BOSTON, Nov. 5 — The Boston Beer Company , Inc. ( NYSE: SAM ) reported a third quarter core product depletions increase of 6% as compared to the third quarter of 2008. Net revenue for the third quarter of 2009 was $108.7 million, an increase of $7.6 million, or ...
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• Two-week firearm deer season opens, West Michigan hunters out in force

  
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  Approximately 642,000 hunters are expected to participate. They are expected to kill about 291,000 deer, according to the DNR.
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