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Digitize this book!; the politics of new media, or why we need open access now.(Brief article)(Book review)

Article from: Reference & Research Book News Article date: November 01, 2008

9780816648719

Digitize this book!; the politics of new media, or why we need open access now.

Hall, Gary.

U. of Minnesota Press

2008

301 pages

$19.95

Paperback

Electronic mediations; 24

Z286

Hall (media and performing arts, Coventry U.) posits open access to information as the key to resisting both the current corporatization of universities and their earlier role as training ground for the elite. His topics include why all academic research and scholarship should be made available online, judgment and responsibility in the Wikipedia ...

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Palin Used State Politics to Settle Personal Scores

Posted Sep 14, 08 6:43 AM CDT in Politics 

Palin Used State Politics to Settle Personal Scores
Source: AP Photo/Rob Stapleton

(Newser) – Throughout Sarah Palin’s political career the Republican vice presidential nominee has played favorites, kept secrets and waged personal vendettas, according to the New York Times. A lengthy examination of the Alaska governor’s record reveals that she appointed at least five former schoolmates to state positions, threatened and fired several of her foes, and regularly used her personal email account for official business in a bid to dodge subpoenas.

“The Palin family gets upset at personal issues,” said a state legislator, who was pressured to fire a staff member who had fallen in love with one of Palin’s friends. Mayors and state legislators across Alaska also complain about Palin’s inaccessibility, saying she frequently ignores urgent communications and is often missing during legislative sessions. “I’m still proud of Sarah, but she scares the bejeebers out of me," said Palin's first campaign manager.

Source: New York Times

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