Daily Archives: February 16, 2003

FRIDAY FIVE SURVEY – WHY I BLOG

Posted on February 16, 2003 by Dave Pollard

Just found out about Friday Five so I thought I’d try it out. 1. Explain why you started to journal/blog. Personal reasons: I love to write and need regular practice to do it better, I love to share ideas, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Using Weblogs and Technology | 5 Comments

THE NUMBERS GAME, AND A PAEAN TO COMMON SENSE

Posted on February 16, 2003 by Dave Pollard

The media seem to be downplaying the significance of this weekend’s anti-war protests, and some appear almost disappointed that there weren’t any severe riots, public confrontations or terrorist events to film. Passive dissent and words don’t make for dramatic TV … Continue reading →

Posted in Creative Works, How the World Really Works | 1 Comment

MESSAGE TO MEDIA: “BUSH” DOES NOT EQUAL “U.S.”, “SADDAM” DOES NOT EQUAL “IRAQ”

Posted on February 16, 2003 by Dave Pollard

At a time when we need caution, not sensationalism, moderation, not inflammatory rhetoric, the media in almost every country are guilty of playing into the hands of extremists by a simple journalistic device called personification . To report that “U.S. … Continue reading →

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