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01 Jan 2009 13:35

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World: In Castro’s own words

  • Condemn me. It does not matter. History will absolve me.
  • Fidel Castro • In the closing lines of a 1953 speech • source
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01 Jan 2009 13:18

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World: Where Cuba stands, 50 years later

  • Fidel’s still alive Fidel Castro, at the age of 82, has remained out of the public eye for nearly two and a half years due to health issues (which remain a state secret). His brother Raul holds power. source
  • Fidel’s still alive Fidel Castro, at the age of 82, has remained out of the public eye for nearly two and a half years due to health issues (which remain a state secret). His brother Raul holds power.
  • His influence remains While he’s not out in public, he still publishes the occasional essay, suggesting that even if he’s not in charge, he may as well be. His brother has implemented few reforms since he took power. source
  • Fidel’s still alive Fidel Castro, at the age of 82, has remained out of the public eye for nearly two and a half years due to health issues (which remain a state secret). His brother Raul holds power.
  • His influence remains While he’s not out in public, he still publishes the occasional essay, suggesting that even if he’s not in charge, he may as well be. His brother has implemented few reforms since he took power.
  • Some good, some bad Castro brought reforms such as universal health care to his island (something the U.S. lacks, by the way), but it came at the cost of freedoms – including laborers’ right to strike and the freedom to dissent. source
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01 Jan 2009 12:06

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About: Let me explain what I’m doing

  • Hi, I’m Ernie Smith. I’m a 27-year-old journalist. I was recently laid off. So were a lot of my friends. It’s because the news industry is in decline. But news isn’t. So, maybe it’s time to figure out another road. Here’s one path.
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01 Jan 2009 12:05

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About: what is this crazy thing?

  • Too much information In this age of RSS feeds, to-the-millisecond news and information overload, it’s hard to make sense of what’s really important in the world.
  • Too much information In this age of RSS feeds, to-the-millisecond news and information overload, it’s hard to make sense of what’s really important in the world.
  • That’s where we come in ShortFormBlog, created as an evolution of newspaper design concepts, is an attempt to clear the clutter of information. We simplify and emphasize, to help you make sense of it.
  • Too much information In this age of RSS feeds, to-the-millisecond news and information overload, it’s hard to make sense of what’s really important in the world.
  • That’s where we come in ShortFormBlog, created as an evolution of newspaper design concepts, is an attempt to clear the clutter of information. We simplify and emphasize, to help you make sense of it.
  • Size matters It’s about scale. It’s about emphasis. It’s about getting to the heart of the idea. We feel we can say more with a few short words than a bunch of long ones.
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01 Jan 2009 12:04

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About: on the state of journalism in 2008

  • I have never seen so many senior newspaper executives so depressed and frightened for their future.
  • Drew Davis • American Press Institute President and Executive Director • source
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01 Jan 2009 12:03

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About: 2008: journalism’s year of bloodshed

  • 15,558 total job cuts (at least) source
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01 Jan 2009 12:02

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About: media companies felt the loss along with journos

  • 60-90% loss in value at publicly-traded newspapers this year source
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01 Jan 2009 12:01

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About: A long list of thank-yous

  • My friends – You’ve kept me going. Elliot’s Fair Grounds in Norfolk – you let me be a vagrant in your coffee shop as I started coding this from scratch. (Can one be friends with a coffee shop?) Jim McBee, Megan Lavey and Brian French – you provided the spark of inspiration. Brianne Warner, Stephanie Bernat and David Putney – you gave me the structure and leadership I needed at Link. Jill Martin and Jon Woodruff – you’ve been amazing friends. Everyone who offered input – you turned this into something really great. Thank you all.
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01 Jan 2009 12:00

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About: And one more thank you

This is me with my friend Hollywood. I’m putting her photo here because I can. (Nikki DiDomenico)
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