NBC News is said to have launched an internal investigation into why it posted an edited version of George Zimmerman’s call to a 911 dispatcher made prior to a shooting incident resulting in the death of 17 year-old Trayvon Martin. The altered version made it appear as though Martin’s race was an important factor that night for Zimmerman, when, in fact, he was only answering a question posed by a 911 dispatcher.
Reader Tips
A topic near and dear to my heart. Sir Humphrey and Jim Hacker discuss art subsidies. Your tips in the comments.
TRUDEAU – BRAZEAU
Program Reminder: The bout begins shortly on Sun News Network.
Update: Watching the pre-game show, I must say that Ezra’s colour commentary is surprisingly even handed.
Human Achievement Hour
A poll in need of a power boost.
Wildrose Country
Meow….
Bumped for update – the tweet hits the fan.
Then this morning, Ms. Smith released the following statement:
“In the last day the question has been raised about why I don’t have children of my own. When David and I married in 2006 we intended to have children together. After a few years we sought help from the Calgary Regional Fertility Clinic. I appreciated the support and assistance of the caring staff as we went through tests and treatments, but in the end we were not successful.
“I consider myself very fortunate to have a terrific stepson, Jonathan, David’s son from a previous marriage. I am also blessed to have grown up in a large family with four siblings who have given me the opportunity to be the auntie of 5 terrific nieces and nephews: Emily, Sam, Chloe, Seyenna and Logan.
“Family is very important to me and I consider this to be a very personal matter. I will not be commenting on it further.”
As of this morning, Amanda Wilkie no longer has a Twitter account.
You know, I may just be a commercial artist living in the middle of nowhere who, without any ties to media or party politics, built a political blog that draws 5 million visits a year. And as I have only my internal server stats to assess the ability of Twitter to drive traffic….
… when I warn that Twitter is worse than useless as a medium with which to reach a general audience, that the risk-benefit ratio is so high that any politician who permits staff to use Twitter in any capacity beyond issuing pre-approved public service announcements is a fool…
…I probably don’t know what the hell it is I’m talking about.
Not Waiting For The Asteroid
Hashtag Of The Entitlement Generation
What is at least partly driving Al Sharpton’s call for civil disobedience if the city of Sanford doesn’t arrest George Zimmerman for the death of Trayvon Martin? What is at the heart of Keith Olbermann’s dispute with Al Gore? Why are Rosie O’Donnell and Oprah Winfrey no longer best friends? What has made the Huffington Post bloggers sue Ariana Huffington?
Oh yeah, Olbermann.
Let’s Erect A Plaque At 787 Dundas St W To Remember Jack Layton
Off to a fine start!
One of the first acts of the NDP under newly elected leader Thomas Mulcair was to vote against a bill encouraging Canadians to “proudly display the National Flag of Canada.”
h/t TimR
What We Really Need Is Democracy
With a totalitarian party to vote for.
These developments show that the twittering activists of Tahrir Square were incredibly out of touch with their own society—and that their Western cheerleaders were clueless as well. At the beginning of the Arab Spring, Western journalists, academics, and NGO officers predicted the spread of democracy and liberal values throughout the region. Such sunny scenarios seem increasingly farfetched.
Reader Tips
Thirty years ago today, the Doobie Brothers called it quits. We shall mark the anniversary with a little Black Water. Your tips in the comments.
But Glenn Beck Is The Crazy One
h/t Kathy Shaidle
It’s Probably Nothing
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and its Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) office is getting an “indefinite delivery” of an “indefinite quantity” of .40 caliber ammunition from defense contractor ATK.
U.S. agents will receive a maximum of 450 million rounds over five years, according to a press release on the deal.
Related – THEY TOLD ME IF I VOTED FOR JOHN MCCAIN, THEY’D BE SHUTTING DOWN RESEARCH IN THE NAME OF NATIONAL SECURITY. And they were right!
Smart Diplomacy
Ethical Oil Vs Blood Banana
Now is the time at SDA when we juxtapose!
The Economist, March 31st – This may have pleased environmentalists, but it infuriated Canadians who depend on the oil industry. A pro-business lobby called EthicalOil.org is urging a boycott of Chiquita’s products that is said to be costing the company a fortune. Chiquita would not quantify its losses.
Washington Post, March 28th – Limbaugh’s recovering fortunes may be best exemplified by what hasn’t happened. At the peak of the controversy in early March, two small stations — in western Massachusetts and Hilo, Hawaii — said that they would drop his program. Since then, no other station has said it will take him off the air, dashing the hopes of MoveOn.org, a liberal group whose ongoing petition drive seeks Limbaugh’s removal from 180 stations.
Related: Rush’s ratings up .
Inside The Mind Of The Modern Journalist
Emailing Jeff Davis of Postmedia…
On 3/30/12 7:00 AM, “James MacMaster” wrote:
Dear Mr. Davis,
It is incredible that anyone could hear a story like this without alarm bells going off and red flags flying. Yet not only did you hear it, but you actually committed this blatant BS to print and publication.
It means one of two things: you believed it – in which case you have no brains, or, you did not believe it but chose to print it – in which case you have no ethics or credibility.
You have betrayed the public trust and done a disservice to your fellow journalists.
Yours truly,
Jamie MacMaster
From: JDavis@postmedia.com
To: “James MacMaster”
Date: Fri, 30 Mar 2012 08:51:36 -0500
Subject: Re: Breitkreuz lauded guns for teen girls, student’s mom says
Hi Jamie,
I get many such insulting letters from gun owners – since I am the reporter on this beat – after most articles I write. They tend to be flippant, like this one, are appear to be primarily an attempt to impugn of my professionalism and ethics, rather than debate any particular point.
When something like this is said on the floor of the House of Commons, it becomes news. It’s really that simple. Just because you or I may not agree with that particular point, the fact remains that the accusation was made in the House.
That said, what exactly is your objection to the article? In which way did I demonstrate a lack of credibility or ethics?
Thanks for reading, but I’m frankly getting bored by these messages from the firearms community.
Jeff Davis
Update: Objectivity so deep, it calls for a shovel.
The Joys of Feminist Economics
You go girl!
(warning, about a two martini post, so pour one now and have another at intermission)
Is There Nothing That Obama Can’t Do?
Atlantic Seismic Exploration Announcement an Empty Gesture
“The administration’s announcement does not put the U.S. on track to produce more of its own energy, and does not make up for three years of failed energy policy,” said Milito. “It continues the pattern of delaying U.S. oil and gas development and supplies until well into the future.”
Milito called the announcement political rhetoric and an attempt to make the Obama administration look like it is doing something on gas prices, “but in reality it is little more than an empty gesture.”
“Without an Atlantic coast lease sale in their five-year plan, the administration’s wishful thinking on seismic research has no ultimate purpose,” Milito commented. “The White house has banned lease sales in the Atlantic for at least the next five years, discouraging the investment and job creation, and ultimately production, which would make seismic exploration valuable.”
h/t Adrian
Marketing Campaigns Of The Apocalypse
Skittles, the rainbow-coloured candy, has seen a surge in popularity following the shooting death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin by a neighbourhood watch captain in Sanford, Fla., last month.
Pharma Shrugs
I’ve come to the conclusion that the reason most journalists support socialized medicine is the very same reason they’ve barely mentioned the severe problem of continuing drug shortages.
[Patient is hooked up to the monitor. Wide complex bradycardia. Pressure 60/40. Dialysis graft is noticed in his arm.]
“Dialysis patient. He may be acidotic and hyperkalemic. Give him an amp of bicarb STAT.”
“Sorry doc, we’re out. There’s a national shortage.”
“Keep that fluid bolus going. Let’s start some Levophed on him to raise his blood pressure.”
“Sorry, doc. We don’t have any of that either. National shortage.”
“Well let’s at least give him some Vancomycin in case he’s septic.”
“I’d like to, but I can’t. That’s on national shortage, too.”
“Well, he’s not responding very well. At least let’s get him intubated. Can someone push some Rocuronium?”
“Don’t have that, either. National shortage.”
“Vecuronium?”
“Nope. That’s out, too.”
“Pavulon”
“Nope. National shortage.”
They aren’t sick.
The World Is Being Run By Crazy People
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