Archive for December, 2005

bicyclemark92: What is (wrong with) journalism?

Saturday, December 31st, 2005
bicyclemark92: What is (wrong with) journalism?

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 explosions outside Is what I do... »

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Presidents Should Cut Their Own Salaries

Friday, December 30th, 2005
Presidents Should Cut Their Own Salaries

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 pay. And that’s just... »

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A Rare Book Review “Envy the Rain”

Thursday, December 29th, 2005
A Rare Book Review “Envy the Rain”

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 one of our dinner’s in... »

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bicyclemark91: Zipping Though DC Discussing Issues

Wednesday, December 28th, 2005
bicyclemark91: Zipping Though DC Discussing Issues

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 with XM radio my cab ride an... »

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Return to Amsterdam Pending

Tuesday, December 27th, 2005
Return to Amsterdam Pending

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 Portuguese-American christmas rituals. My... »

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