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Egypt Knocks Out YouTube

by John February 9, 2013

An Egyptian court has ordered YouTube to be blocked in the country. The Egyptian government claims that a video offensive to Islam is the reason. But many young protesters claim it’s the government effort to stop protests that are fueled by YouTube videos which allow protesters to share what they’re doing. This will be interesting. […]

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Morgan and Morris: I Rest My Case

by John February 8, 2013

This is a good article from New Yorker. It shows two things we’ve discussed here: Cable news channels work together in what appears to be competition to create money for each other Cable news is really entertainment.  

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Online Gaming Change? Christie Steps Up

by John February 7, 2013

  This just broke. NJ Governor Christie is now backing online gaming in New Jersey.  Here’s one story. The details are sketchy on the bill going through the Jersey Legislature. But this will have impact across the US.  Certainly, Nevada is watching.  It could also mean a lot for foreign companies who want American online […]

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My News Media Nightmare

by John February 1, 2013

  Ever have a nightmare you can never wake up from? Here’s mine. I dreamt I wasn’t feeling good.  So, I went to the doctor.  I said, “Doc, I feel run down and achy.” He said to me: “My doctor grabbed me by the wallet and said, ‘Cough’”. I was confused. “No, I feel like […]

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Hagel Hearings: New Reality Show; “The Bully and the Eunuch”

by John February 1, 2013

  Sure, Hagel stumbled. He either stayed up all night preparing and not sleeping or he doesn’t take tests well.  Or as Claire McCaskill said, he’s better at asking questions than answering them. Are these grounds to not confirm him?  Yes, he needs to prove he can stand up to tough questioning – especially from […]

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What Do You Want From Me?

by John January 23, 2013

  That is not spoken in a New York accent.  Really, I need to know how to deliver what you need off of Informed Not Inflamed. Here’s what I am proposing. Each day or on a continual basis, I will produce a 2-5 minute newscast/video giving you the news and resources you need for the […]

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Outsourcing: Good News

by John January 23, 2013

  I am deep into another report from The Economist.  This one is on Outsourcing.  It’s another light at the end of the tunnel – and it is no train, just a good opening. You may need a subscription.  Again, I highly recommend The Economist as a source of information.  The magazine is great, but […]

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Immigration Primer

by John January 23, 2013

  It looks like Immigration Reform will pass.  Both Democrats and Republicans are for it. Take a look at this report from The Economist on Mexico.   It’s about 14 pages.  But it is worth reading if you want good information on why Immigration Reform will happen and why Mexico is no longer the value- ruining […]

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Inaugural Speech: Informed Not Inflamed React

by John January 23, 2013

  The reaction to Obama’s second inaugural was widespread. The New York Times called it clearly Progressive.  Right-wing pundits said Obama showed us what they had always feared. Even the more sober, and who I describe as evenly analytical, had a loud reaction.  David Ignatius, the foreign policy columnist for the Washington Post, was unimpressed […]

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Watching Inauguration

by John January 21, 2013

I will be watching for Obama’s tone.  But more importantly, i will bask in our country’s ability to make a peaceful transition of power that most countries don’t have.

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