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| Friday, 15-May-2009 16:46 |
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An Independent Free Press Is Essential To Democracy
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U.S. Ambassador Joseph A. Mussomeli stated, "On World Press Freedom Day, we recognize the important contributions of a free press and honor the sacrifices of those who have risked their lives and their fortunes for the sake of a free press. It is these reporters who are the exact opposite of the censors. The censor fears; the journalist must be fearless."
"Congress shall make no law … abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press." The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution (1791), elegant in its simplicity, enshrines one of the most basic beliefs of the nation: the importance of the press in nurturing democratic government by allowing a forum for free speech.
Thomas Jefferson, author of the Declaration of Independence, strongly supported press freedom even though he had few kind words for the newspapers themselves. "Were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers or newspapers without a government," Jefferson once wrote, "I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter."
Today, change is afoot in the press and in journalism; media is evolving and so are the players. How many of you still read the daily newspaper? A show of hands...?
(mine is raised)
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| Thursday, 14-May-2009 11:36 |
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Eats Datsuns As A Snack Between Lunch And Dinner
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The front tire / wheel fits inside that fender just perfectly after my suspension modifications.
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| Monday, 11-May-2009 20:51 |
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Eats Chevys For Breakfast
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Pure or no, this is for A2 Observer. 
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| Sunday, 10-May-2009 20:59 |
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Great Moves
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| Saturday, 9-May-2009 03:00 |
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Truck In 16-Bit Color
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click me
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Variation on a previous theme.
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| Friday, 8-May-2009 02:28 |
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Stabile Riders
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Yesterday I took part in the first annual Mayor's Bike Ride here in downtown Grand Rapids.
http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=103943&month=05&year=2009
In the background is a sculpture, a "stabile," by artist Alexander Calder.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_Calder
Our Calder, as it is commonly known here in town, is formally known as "La Grande Vitesse," and is positioned in Calder Plaza in the heart of the city.
http://www.sculpturesitesgr.org/sculpture_detail.php?artwork_id=1&location=2
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| Thursday, 7-May-2009 18:58 |
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Surf In USA
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Ahhhh! Florida in springtime!
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| Thursday, 7-May-2009 18:52 |
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The View From Stone Mountain
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Atlanta, Georgia, as seen from atop Stone Mountain last month while a storm was rolling in. The wind was whipping past us at about 50 MPH and stinging any bare skin with little beads of granite. By the time we walked down, the sun broke through the clouds for a while and made some more dramatic light. Cool side trip during spring break!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stone_Mountain
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| Thursday, 7-May-2009 16:50 |
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Who Is Watching Whom?
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@ the aquarium in Tampa, Florida
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| Thursday, 7-May-2009 03:08 |
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Hello!
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(see next entry for an explanation)
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I take my coffee black.
