The Political Economy of Media
Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:00:54 PDT
Review of Robert McChesney's Book:The Political Economy of Media: Enduring Issues, Emerging Dilemmas. Real democracy needs superior journalism to "comfort the afflicted, afflict the comfortable," and function as a "rigorous watchdog (over) those in power." Today in the mainstream, not a shred of it exists...
Want Dinner With John McCain In Cincinnati? $50,000 Gets You A Seat At The Table
Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:47:21 PDT
CINCINNATI (TDB) -- The Republican presidential candidate's June 26 fundraiser is co-chaired by former Cincinnati Reds owner Carl Lindner, one of Ohio's richest citizens. A ticket for the dinner goes for $50,000 per couple according to the invitation available on McCain's campaign Web site. A prominent Ohio lobbyist is on the host committee. Although McCain has tried to distance himself from the influence of lobbyists, a Lindner lobbyist with Republican ties is helping with the event. Just so th
Better Weather Services Will Improve Food Security (Scoop.co.nz)
Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:48:56 PDT
25 June 2008 - Upgrading and improving weather services will play an important role in helping ensure food security in poorer countries at risk from the impact of climate change and natural disasters, the head of the United Nations World Meteorological Organization (WMO) says.
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