Archive for March, 2008

bmtv81 Wikileaks Pushes On

Monday, March 31st, 2008

Last week Wikileaks was talked about in alot of media outlets, but not for exposing some crime or wrong doing, but because a judge ordered the site taken down. In this vlog entry I talk about that story as well as what makes wikileaks special and other stories the site has helped expose. I refer to... »

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Remembering Stolen Lives in NOLA

Sunday, March 30th, 2008

One year ago this week I was in NOLA, heading down the Gulf Coast seeing how people were dealing with the damage and neglect of the Federal Flood.  Here’s an excerpt from one of the posts on the subject of housing in New Orleans, It was probably my second day in New Orleans and I... »

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bm256 The Lost Emmanuel Goldstein Conversation

Friday, March 28th, 2008

This week, as I continue to suffer under the oppression of Dutch internet providers and the demands of my new employment, I bring you a lost episode of this podcast. Recorded the first day of 2008, this is Emmanuel Goldstein of 2600, his radio work as well as 2600 have long been an... »

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New Voices in NOLA

Thursday, March 27th, 2008
New Voices in NOLA

It was one year ago that I was making my way to New Orleans. From there I travelled along the Gulf Coast, visiting communities and good friends, many who’s lives had been dramatically effected by the Federal Flood and hurricane Katrina. Jay wrote to me a few weeks ago to say that he was heading... »

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Scarring a Community

Tuesday, March 25th, 2008
Scarring a Community

I have a scar on my forehead. The year was probably 1986 and a large object fell into my forehead. Like any ironbound (newark) mother would, my mother carried me to the car and sped to St. James hospital for treatment. I have a bellybutton. (an innie in fact) The year was 1979 and my mother gave birth... »

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