by Sydney Smith on Jun 04, 2011
Turkish Journalist Claims Media Helped Military Coups
A Turkish journalist recently alleged that Turkish media has been complicit in military coups, Today's Zaman reported. Today's Zaman "is...
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by Sydney Smith on Jun 04, 2011
Hyped ‘Sea Monster’ Could Have Been Avoided by asking Scientists
Gawker, Cryptomundo, and Gather hyped the existence of a "sea monster" found near New York City's Brooklyn Bridge in May....
by Corinne Segal on Jun 03, 2011
‘Weinergate’ Provides Forum for Media Discussion
The media’s online reporting of an alleged hack of Rep. Anthony Weiner’s social media has dissolved into gossipy back-and-forth as...
by Sydney Smith on Jun 03, 2011
Dan Snyder Subpoenas WashPost for Any Info Linking WaPo & WashCity Paper’s “Cranky Fan Guide”
Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder has filed a subpoena against the Washington Post, Washington City Paper reported. The Washington Post...
by David W. Moore on Jun 02, 2011
Polls on US Troop Withdrawal from Afghanistan: “Yes! Yes! Maybe! Maybe! Hell No!”
In the aftermath last month of the killing of Osama bin Laden, many progressives began calling for the withdrawal of...
by Sydney Smith on Jun 02, 2011
Viral News Photos Shared on Social Media Prompt Legal, Ethical Questions
MSNBC reported on the ethical and legal debate related to sharing photos on social networks. Should news outlets pay for newsworthy...
by Sydney Smith on Jun 02, 2011
The Always Accurate News Headline, Even if the News Changes
Journalists know the importance of writing a good headline: the headline must be clear, newsworthy, to the point and most of...
by Sydney Smith on Jun 01, 2011
Dan Gillmor Slams Center for Public Integrity’s Anonymously Sourced DSK Report
Dan Gillmor criticized the Center for Public Integrity for its report on the charges against Dominique Strauss-Kahn. Gillmor is the...
by Sydney Smith on Jun 01, 2011
Are ESPN Interviews Scripted by Management?
Sports by Brooks reported that ESPN's executive editor John Walsh confirmed that the network seems to have scripted ESPN's interviews with...
by Sydney Smith on Jun 01, 2011
Lulz Boat Member Interview–Explains Hacking of PBS Website & Posting Fake Story
Forbes' Parmy Olson posted an interview with a member of Lulz Boat, the group of hackers that claimed responsibility in hacking PBS's...