Monthly Archives: January 2011

State of the Union

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Edgar

State of the Union: It’s time for Congress to listen to the American people and end the gridlock in Washington before it’s too late. All they have to do is to stop talking long enough to listen–to their colleagues and to the people. Continue reading →

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Are bloggers journalists?

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Edgar

Until I started my own blog, I had only passing interest in the debate on whether bloggers should be considered journalists. Since my own credentials as a journalist should withstand any scrutiny, it’s not really a problem for me personally. … Continue reading →

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Headline

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Edgar

Check out this News Sentinel headline Continue reading →

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Eugene C. Harter (1926-2010)

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Edgar

About a year after I took over as AP correspondent in charge of the bureau in São Paulo, Brazil, the U.S. Consulate there got a new press officer, Gene Harter. I don’t recall the circumstances of our first meeting, but … Continue reading →

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