Tag: journalism
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How to Develop a Healthy News Media Diet
I get annoyed when people on my social networks say “The news media doesn’t cover this story”. Here’s the rub; they either share a news story, or they never see the news that is published about the topic because of a filter bubble. Media watchers coined the term “fake news” to identify hoax stories and […]
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A journalist looks at Gamergate's dossier
After my last post about Gamergate and their misuse of the word libel. A user on Twitter replied with a link to an article titled “A Review Of Game Journalism” I received the link again by the same user when I tweeted the hashtag #Gamergate a second time. It claims to be a white paper […]
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What is Gamergate talking about when they say libel?
As of late, I’ve participated in a Reddit debate group concerning the video game-based hashtag movement #Gamergate. It can be frustrating at times, with ideologues derailing conversations, trading insults and arguing in bad faith. But in a few discussions, I and users I disagree with were able to meet halfway and come to an amicable […]
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Interview with CHVRCHES’ Iain Cook
This is a crosspost from my byline copy featured on DC9 at Night. The first time Iain Cook came to the States for South by Southwest with his band Chvrches, he was surprised by their first American audience’s reception. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyqemIbjcfg] “In America, people are more about dancing and singing along to our music, even […]
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Oak Creek shooter connected to white supremacy. Possible connection to Fort Bragg extremism in the 90s
This morning, authorities identified Wade Michael Page as the shooter who attacked a Sikh temple in Oak Creek, WI, killing seven people before morning services. The shooter may have confused Sikhs with Muslims or targeted people of color regardless of faith. More facts are coming to light about Page. We know that the shooter was involved in […]
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Simon Reynolds on maximal music Maximal Nation
Articles: Maximal Nation | Features | Pitchfork. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2R7k1_kOqvk&w=640&h=360] When I first heard the term maximal, I though it described the 90’s Transformers spin-off Beast Wars. Apparently, it’s a genre I’ve followed without even knowing it existed until this article. The one worry I have is that the term “maximal” may be used as a genre term to pidgeonhole […]
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Washingtonian Magazine on Gene Weingarten at Mayborn Conference 2011 “”
Washingtonian Magazine – How Do You Explain Gene Weingarten? Why risk besmirching your own reputation? My theory is that this is consistent with his tendency toward self-flagellation. He reveals his faults in his columns. He writes stories about people whose mistakes and quirks mirror his own. So it makes sense that when he gives a speech […]
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9 Major Stories Everyone Got Wrong This Year | Cracked.com
9 Major Stories Everyone Got Wrong This Year | Cracked.com.
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GRITtv: The Politics of Video Games: Reality and Overreaction
[blip.tv http://blip.tv/play/gdElgoPpRQI] Independent news media outlet GritTV has an intelligent discussion about war-based games withgaming bloggers. I've followed GritTV in and out for a few years. The volume of videos they upload prevents me from following them daily, or even weekly. However, this outlets shows us that you can get quality news media out of […]
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The Problem With… Mike Posner’s “Cooler Than Me” – Dallas Music – DC9 At Night
The Problem With… Mike Posner’s “Cooler Than Me” – Dallas Music – DC9 At Night. One question. Is the phrase “Dukebag” taken? I wanted to use it, but didn’t want to have to explain it as a portmanteau of Duke and Douchebag.