Monthly Archives: December 2005

bicyclemark92: What is (wrong with) journalism?

bicyclemark92: What is (wrong with) journalism?

December 31, 2005

While saying goodbye to 2005, I respond to a critique that what I do is not journalism. I also break down what podjournalism is about and why it exists as a response to a flawed tradition of designating newspaper reporters as credible. AudioCommunique #92(mp3)35min+, 80kbps, 21Mb+ Discussed: Back in Amsterdam, constant...

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Presidents Should Cut Their Own Salaries

Presidents Should Cut Their Own Salaries

December 30, 2005

Some might call it purely symbolic, but if you're a newly elected president, or even one who's been sitting around for a few years, and you claim you're going to change things and reduce corruption and injustice, in my eyes a great start is if you cut your own...

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A Rare Book Review “Envy the Rain”

A Rare Book Review “Envy the Rain”

December 29, 2005

I didn't think it was possible for Jetleg to get worse, but mine has. So naturally instead of trying to sleep, i spent time doing work, messing up my blog, posting a new videoblog, and finally finishing Jamie's book, Envy the Rain. Jamie handed me his book during...

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bicyclemark91: Zipping Though DC Discussing Issues

bicyclemark91: Zipping Though DC Discussing Issues

December 28, 2005

I cruise around the US capital with my buddy D-Rock behind the wheel and we discuss important and unimportant issues like two old creepy guys. AudioCommunique #91(mp3)34min+, 80kbps, 20Mb+ Discussed: Me at newark airport about to leave Drock in the Zipcar Soundseeing in the heart of the District The perpetual campaign problem congress and reform fiddling...

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Return to Amsterdam Pending

Return to Amsterdam Pending

December 27, 2005

24 hours from now I'll be back to full on blogging about world affairs, injustice, and the occasional story of flying discs. (oh how I miss playing frisbee) As you'll read about over at Ms. Thingk's blog, Brooklyn's internet diva came to New Jersey for some down home...

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