Nellie Bowles, New York Times 4:46 pm PDT, Sunday, September 23, 2018 FILE - In this Tuesday, May 19, 2009, file photo, Craig Newmark, founder of Craigslist.org, speaks during a panel discussion sponsored by Consumer Reports and The Consumerist on how online media is making a difference for consumers, in New York. A $20 million gift from the Craigslist founder Craig Newmark is helping to underwrite The Markup, a news site dedicated to investigating technology and its effect on society. less FILE - In this Tuesday, May 19, 2009, file photo, Craig Newmark, founder of Craigslist.org, speaks during a panel discussion sponsored by Consumer Reports and The Consumerist on how online media is making a ... more Photo: Frank Franklin II, Associated Press FILE -- Craigslist founder, Craig Newmark, poses in front of the Craigslist office March 21, 2006 in San Francisco, California. Craig Newmark, a former computer … [Read more...] about News Site to Investigate Big Tech, Helped by Craigslist Founder
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If Bill Clinton had never been president, Democrats would be better off today
Visit The Boston Globe Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Comment on this Scroll to top of page Neil Swidey July 10, 2018 AS FLEETWOOD MAC took the stage in January 1993, awkwardness hung in the air. It was, after all, the full band’s first performance since an acrimonious breakup many years earlier. When the familiar chords of “Don’t Stop” filled the stadium, Lindsey Buckingham managed to ape his acrobatic guitar playing from the ’70s. His voice, however, refused to come out of early retirement. Stevie Nicks wore an unfortunate Mad Hatter cap and a confused, bug-eyed expression that hinted at some kind of hostage situation.Yet as soon as a band member called out, “Sir, would you join us, please?” everything began to feel right. The youthful president-elect, Bill Clinton, looking dashing in his tux, glided onto the stage for a gala on the eve of his inauguration, joined by his wife and daughter, and then Al and Tipper Gore. … [Read more...] about If Bill Clinton had never been president, Democrats would be better off today
NY Daily News: Trump Is a ‘Clown Who Plays King’ on Independence Day
The New York Daily News, one of President Trump’s hometown papers, released its July 4 holiday edition with a front page mocking Trump as nothing more than a “clown who plays king.” The paper’s Independence Day edition cover features a photoshopped image of the president in clown makeup and a broken gold crown, with an American flag in the background.Above Trump’s face, the paper’s cover displays the tagline: “Happy Birthday, America!” The Daily News then published a headline mocking Trump as a mere clown who is not in step with American values. “The clown who plays king can’t overthrow the bedrock values this nation was founded on 242 years ago today,” the headline reads. The Daily News has not hidden its disdain for Trump and his supporters. Last week, the tabloid released a cover with a cartoon Trump dressed as a judge with the headline: “We are f****d!” in response to Justice Anthony … [Read more...] about NY Daily News: Trump Is a ‘Clown Who Plays King’ on Independence Day
Trump picks the ‘Fake News Washington Post’ as newest target in his war against Amazon
President Donald Trump continued his attacks on Amazon and CEO Jeff Bezos on Thursday.Trump attacked another of Bezos's investments, the Washington Post, in a tweet calling the paper Amazon's "chief lobbyist."Washington Post editors have said there is no editorial connection with Amazon and Bezos' investment is through private funds.President Donald Trump on Thursday picked a new way to go after Amazon and its CEO Jeff Bezos, slamming a Washington Post headline about his recently announced tariffs on China."The Fake News Washington Post, Amazon’s 'chief lobbyist,' has another (of many) phony headlines, 'Trump Defiant As China Adds Trade Penalties'," Trump said. "WRONG! Should read, 'Trump Defiant as U.S. Adds Trade Penalties, Will End Barriers And Massive I.P. Theft.' Typically bad reporting!"This is not the first time that Trump has attacked the Washington Post's relationship with Amazon. As far back as July 2017, the president suggested the Post was being used for Amazon's … [Read more...] about Trump picks the ‘Fake News Washington Post’ as newest target in his war against Amazon
Pub punters can now keep up-to-date on local news while they enjoy a pint
0 Post a comment Wednesday, 28 March 2018 - Community News by Sam Acourt - Kingsbridge & Salcombe Gazette @@AcourtSamantha [email protected] New interactive electronic boards in a pub are displaying up-to-date local news from our website alongside events and information. The Regal Club in Kingsbridge has had interactive boards installed, which, alongside euchre and pool competition results, upcoming events, menus and old photos of the pub and the area, has our South Hams Gazette news page running. Punters can check out all the latest happenings in the South Hams while they have a pint, and can click on headlines and read the full stories. They can also check out the league tables of sports and the menu, all from the same place.Stuart Nuttall, editor of South Hams Newspapers said: “It is great that customers can keep up to date with the latest news from Kingsbridge and across the district while they’re enjoying their visit to the Regal … [Read more...] about Pub punters can now keep up-to-date on local news while they enjoy a pint