Archive for January 15th, 2008

Web App Tracks Violence in Kenya

by: Jason Haber January 15, 2008

Reporters from the established media are unable to cover and track each act of violence that takes place in Kenya.  Now, they don’t have to.  Thanks to Ushahidi.com people can report on an incident as they witness it.  This remarkable form of citizen journalism, allows for more comprehensive accounting of the violence that is occurring […]

Bush to Saudi King: Throw us a Bone

by: Jason Haber January 15, 2008

Reuters is reporting that President Bush is “lodging oil price complaints” with the Saudi King. It makes him sound more like a frustrated consumer calling a hotline rather than the most powerful leader in the world.
According to CNN:
“President Bush on Tuesday gently nudged OPEC to raise production levels, saying he hopes the oil cartel […]