Can the law keep up with technology? - CNN.com

Can the law keep up with technology? - CNN.com

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Video and advertising

From a 202er:

I saw this article and thought it had some relevance as we are building our own IS sites and lab Web sites.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/11/business/media/11adco.html?_r=1&ref=media

Iran and the hikers

From a 202er:

Katy,
I'm not sure if you are still posting news stories to the blog, but if you are this might be relevant. You may have heard about the three hikers detained in iraq for crossing the border illegally, and the Iran government has just said they believe they will be charged with espionage. One of the hikers, Josh Fattal, happens to be my cousin and my family and I are trying to get people to sign an online petition at freethehikers.org. Here is one of the stories about it http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5in71twmHOjypysOpxaK96Kn77pKgD9BSRDAG1
Thanks,

Tinkering with a brand

From a 202er:

I found this article on the NY Times website and thought it was pretty interesting. The character of Mickey is so much embedded in our culture, and the thought of changing him to be a mischievous character completely contrasts the character's stereotype. However, I think the idea for the new video game sounds really cool and would love to try it when it comes out late next year. I think is is interesting our Disney is viewing this character change almost as a re-branding for the Disney company.

Disney Will Give Mickey Mouse a Makeover - NYTimes.com

KC News Meeting

In the news this week?
- Barbara Lawton out
- Abdullah Abdullah out
- some guy named Brent coming to play a game in Green Bay
What would you add to the list?

Writing on sensitive subjects

WisOpinion, Wisconsin's Premier Political News Service

Check out this story. I was impressed when I was being interview because the report, Erik Gunn, was clearly working through the ethical calculus of how to report on what was being called an outrageous and false accusation without repeating and amplifying that lie. How well do you think he handled it?

Do my nieces and nephews feel this way?

Aunt not welcome as Facebook friend -- chicagotribune.com

A fun post from a 202er:

Hi Katy,

This isn't a MAJOR ethical problem, as its kind of comical, but so many people run into this problem using Facebook when family members contact them and friend them. People always wonder if they should block, defriend or privatize parts of their profiles are visible to family members.

It's interesting, while social media can be so beneficial, opening so many doors it can provide some obvious and awkward limitations. My mom sent me this article/ column from the Tribune, asking me if it reminded me much of my own Aunt---who fits this dilemma perfectly!

http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/columnists/advice/chi-1028-ask-amyoct28,0,5573119.column

Thought it might be interesting!

Sex and Brand

Hey Katy-

I found an interesting story about ESPN baseball analyst Steve Phillips being fired over a scandal with one of his co-workers. According to the article, ESPN let him go because "his ability to be an effective representative for ESPN has been significantly and irreparably damaged, and it became evident it was time to part ways."

I think this is relevant to what you and the J202 TAs have talked about in regards to the integrity of a journalist. This article shows that errors and bias in a journalist's articles/stories/columns/etc. may not be the only way to destroy his or her reputation.

Here is a link to one of many articles on his scandal

Thanks,

Steve Phillips FIRED By ESPN Over Sex Scandal, Entering Treatment Facility

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