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Ground Control To Major Tom: International Space Station Astronaut Does Bowie
Ground Control To Major Tom: International Space Station Astronaut Does Bowie By May 13, 2013
Social media-loving astronaut Chris Hadfield released a new treat for the Internet Sunday: a video of him performing David Bowie’s beloved “Space Oddity” all the way from the International Space Station. The first...
From Italy To Iceland, The Promise Of Digital Direct Democracy
From Italy To Iceland, The Promise Of Digital Direct Democracy By
The use of the Internet as a means of spreading political ideas and organizing social movements has sent shockwaves throughout the political establishment over the last few years. And as political and economic elites scramble to seize total control over what is currently...
Jury Yet To Make A Decision In Jodi Arias Murder Trial
Jury Yet To Make A Decision In Jodi Arias Murder Trial By
PHOENIX — The jury in Jodi Arias’ murder trial concluded its second full day of deliberations on Tuesday without reaching a verdict. Jurors adjourned late Tuesday afternoon and will resume Wednesday morning. They got the case Friday afternoon but only deliberated...
Increased Calls To Censor Online Content Could Portend End Of ‘Open’ Internet
Increased Calls To Censor Online Content Could Portend End Of ‘Open’ Internet By
The age of an open Internet may be coming to an end. As states and nations move to mold and regulate the Internet to meet their own standards of decency, what was once referred to as the greatest communication and learning tool to ever be developed is becoming a partitioned,...
Part 2: Who Are The Citizen Journalists That Have Emerged As Major Players In Media World?
Part 2: Who Are The Citizen Journalists That Have Emerged As Major Players In Media World? By
There are two types of citizen journalists: the accidental documenter and the motivated newsmaker. Inspired by a desire to shape public discussion and highlight the forgotten news of their time, the latter form dedicates time, energy and resources to fill the gaps left...
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s New Novel Reveals Contemporary Realities For Nigerians
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s New Novel Reveals Contemporary Realities For Nigerians By
LAGOS — The traffic is there, grinding life to a halt as the middle class pound out messages on BlackBerry mobile phones and worry about Facebook. The heat, the sweat and the daily tragedy of unclaimed bodies lying alongside roadways, passers-by hurrying past for fear...
How A Phony Tweet And Computer Trades Sank Stocks
How A Phony Tweet And Computer Trades Sank Stocks By
For a few surreal minutes, a mere 12 words on Twitter caused the world’s mightiest stock market to tremble. No sooner did hackers send a false Associated Press tweet reporting explosions at the White House on Tuesday than investors started dumping stocks — eventually...
Reports: Supporters Of Syria’s Assad Hacked AP Twitter, Tweeted False Info
Reports: Supporters Of Syria’s Assad Hacked AP Twitter, Tweeted False Info By
The Twitter account for The Associated Press (AP) was suspended today, following an erroneous tweet that the international news agency says was the work of hackers. From an AP release: “Hackers compromised Twitter accounts of The Associated Press on Tuesday, sending...
Social Media Editor Could Face Decades In Prison For Defacing LA Times Website
Social Media Editor Could Face Decades In Prison For Defacing LA Times Website By
SACRAMENTO — A social media editor who has worked for two of the nation’s largest news-gathering organizations is scheduled to appear in federal court Tuesday to face charges that he conspired with hackers to deface the website of the Los Angeles Times. The attorney...
When Bombs Besieged New York City In Early 20th Century: U.S. Explosions Once Common
When Bombs Besieged New York City In Early 20th Century: U.S. Explosions Once Common By
It’s the most intense period of American terrorism you’ve likely never heard of. At the turn of the 20th century, bombings were a fixture of urban life in America, with frequent violent incidents reminiscent of Monday’s Boston Marathon attack. “You would’ve actually...