Archive for February 28th, 2008
Clinton Raises 35M in February, But…
Posted on February 28, 2008 - Filed Under Clinton, Elections, Obama
Barack Obama may have raised over 50M.
The Clinton campaign dominated the after news cycle today by announcing they raised 35 million dollars in February. That is by far the best month of fund raising for the campaign. It was the kind of news that the campaign hoped would enable them to build momentum […]
Media Leak Reveals Prince Harry is in Afghanistan
Posted on February 28, 2008 - Filed Under conflict
A media leak revealed today that Prince Harry has been serving on the front line in Afghanistan with the British Army, the Ministry of Defense said Thursday. The announcement was not planned.
“His conduct on operations in Afghanistan has been exemplary,” said the head of the army, Gen. Richard Dannatt. “He has been fully involved […]
Peace Deal Signed in Kenya
Posted on February 28, 2008 - Filed Under Elections, Kenya, conflict
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Finally, a post-election deal has been signed in Kenya. This should mark the end of the violence that has gripped the nation since the end of December. Â
After signing the agreement, Kenya’s rival politicians shook hands and seemed ready to move on.Â
Opposition leader Raila Odinga referred to his rival as “my countryman, President Mwai Kibaki” — […]
Mobile Citizen Journalism Explodes in India
Posted on February 28, 2008 - Filed Under India, citizen journalism
As of January 2008, there were 241 million mobile phones in India and every month 7.8 million new mobiles are bought. At the same time there are only 10 million citizens in India with a land based internet connection.
The explosion of mobile technology has lead to roving citizen journalists using their cell phones not […]