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Sugarcoating the Lies: A New York Times Sampler
By Russ Baker on Jan 16, 2012
Scrutinize one day’s helping of headlines and story summaries, read between the lines, and you begin to see why our problems never get solved.
Russ Baker, Borders Books, San Francisco, 2010, on digging deep and making a difference.
By James Huang (Tech Admin) on Jan 14, 2012
Russ Baker, Borders Books, San Francisco, 2010, on digging deep and making a difference.
Occupy’s 99 Pledge
By Russ Baker on Jan 13, 2012
So those wacky “Occupy” folks don’t have a clear picture of what they want? So they’re just a bunch of people who enjoy protesting? Watch this—from little Ole Occupy Santa Fe.
‘Syria’s Torture Machine’: British Documentary Offers Cause For Concern In More Ways Than One
By Anthony Cuthbertson on Jan 12, 2012
British documentary offers cause for concern in more ways than one.
Russ Baker on New York Times reporters’ “revolt” – and the limitations of the corporate owned media
By James Huang (Tech Admin) on Jan 11, 2012
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An Open Letter to NYT Staffers: Leave the Plantation and Join Us
By Russ Baker on Jan 9, 2012
The New York Times staff are in (partial) revolt. But it’s corporate-owned media that is truly revolting. Here’s a solution: let’s build something better, together.
Come Together: Time Lapse Video, Super-Fast Building Construction
By James Huang (Tech Admin) on Jan 8, 2012
Need some motivation in this new year? Watch this time-lapse of a 30-story hotel that came together in just 360 hours. And it’s even super-earthquake resistant. Sorry, Charlie….Made in China.
Brave Reporter Challenges Romney Deceit
By James Huang (Tech Admin) on Jan 7, 2012
Can/should a reporter call a candidate on semantic nonsense? Watch this video--in its entirety—and see reporter be reprimanded by Romney press secretary for sticking to his guns. Will this reporter keep his job? Stay tuned.
State of New Mexico: Happy Hundredth Birthday!
By Russ Baker on Jan 6, 2012
On January 6, 1912, New Mexico became a state. Today is the 100th anniversary. It’s quite a place, to be sure. Enjoy this collage of photos from the Los Angeles Times.
The Cradle of Conflagration: The End (and Beginning) of the War for Iraq
By Spencer Mandel on Jan 5, 2012
Why the US withdrawal does not mean peace for Iraq….here’s the historical context
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