Freedom of the Press 2007 points to improvements in several countries such as Italy, Nepal, Colombia, and Haiti; however, it shows mixed trends in Africa, as well as a continuation of a longer-term pattern of decline in press freedom in Asia, Latin America, and the former Soviet Union. picked by makri 2 years ago

Or, why McCain is getting hosed in the press. "Before answering the question, indulge us in noting that the subject of ideological bias in the news media is a drag. The people who care about it typically come at the issue with scalding biases of their own. Any statement journalists make on the subject can and will be used against them. So the incentive is to make bland and guarded statements... read full post picked by lynxears 1 month ago

On his first (unannounced) visit to Baghdad, Man Ki-Boom caught in a bombing during a news conference. Just goes to show how the U.N. has those Arab folks shaking in their boots. picked by ReBoot 2 years ago

Tired of putting eyeshadow on? I know I am, that is why you, and every lazy person you know should check this out. picked by gammerus 7 months ago

MSNBC anchor David Shuster was the victim of a hoax.

... And in retrospect, Martin Eisenstadt isn’t too convincing of an advisor (just watch those YouTube videos!). But it worked just the same. If you want to create a fake policy adviser, how do you do it? What’s the best way to hoax the media?

Just follow these 4 steps... picked by ImNotBlue 3 weeks ago

A customer who sued a dry cleaner for $54 million over a missing pair of pants has asked the judge who threw out the widely mocked case to reconsider, saying she committed a "fundamental legal error."

Follow up on this and this. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Obama is still smarting over The NewYorker's satirical cover. He shows he can hold a grudge while banning a reporter from the press plane covering his extremely expensive, US-paid for overseas campaign trip. picked by 2manyusernames 5 months ago

Toni Morrison once lamented that there was no monument to commemorate slaves and their history. “There is no suitable memorial, or plaque, or wreath or wall, or park or skyscraper lobby,” “There’s no 300-foot tower, there’s no small bench by the road.”

Well now there is a monument. She finally has her “bench by the road.” picked by BernardBlack 4 months ago

German designer Michael Schoner has transformed a regular street bench into a public sound system, titled “Boombench”, that can play music via bluetooth. picked by AutumnLotus 2 weeks ago

The soggy weather might have cast a dampener on the traditional British summer - but it has ensured vegetables are thriving and breaking new records. This monster vegetable now holds the new world record for the biggest ever marrow after weighing in at 65 kilos (113lbs). picked by AutumnLotus 3 months ago

Guy exploits TV game show (Press Your Luck) by memorizing the sequences by which the various prize squares lit up on the game board from watching it everyday and goes on a huge record breaking win streak picked by shredtone 2 years ago

Silly & wierd news clips from around the world - Ex. A brothel in Germany hopes to capitalize on the growing number of retirees by offering them a 50 percent discount in the afternoon. picked by susiesunshine 2 years ago

The Swedish Press Council censured the celebrity magazine Solo G for its negative comments about a woman's breasts. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Former press secretary alleges Bush used propaganda to mislead Americans. White house counters he is "Disgruntled former employee".

**Everyone seems to have missed this or is avoiding it... I think we are all very tired of the he-said/she-said, but its importaint, so here we go...** picked by shep182 6 months ago

A press release is an announcement of something newsworthy that is submitted to journalists and other media representatives.

By submitting a press release you can instantly create a buzz with your message and receiving a boost of traffic to your site. picked by vakilwala 1 year ago

Tim Duncan, one of the calmest guys in the NBA, was ejected while sitting on the bench. His crime; he was laughing. Joey Crawford, the crazy ref, then challenged Tim Duncan to a fight. Crawford is in his 60's, and did I mention INSANE! picked by JuicyFruit 2 years ago

Why press flowers? Have you ever wanted beautiful flowers that would last forever? Using pressed flowers to express how one feels artistically is what pressed flower art is all about. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

The one scheduled McCain press conference of the week has just been canceled, we are told. No word as to why. After a week of constant mistakes, McCain runs from the press. picked by BWallaby 4 months ago

Mashup of Mr. President performing for the press while waiting for John McCain today. picked by suebe 9 months ago

I'm not sure if these guys will end up in jail but they sure turned a media press conference into a big joke while their lawyer watched. They were determined NOT to play the sound bite game. picked by Browntrout 2 years ago