metromemetics

Archive for January, 2005

Poynter's New Media Timeline

Tuesday, January 18th, 2005

Poynter's revised New Media Timeline appears to borrow liberally from this site's previous work, but hey, I don't mind. YES I DO MIND. Nevermind.
New Media Timeline (1969-2004) [Poynter]
The Chronology of New Media [Stanton/Metromemetics.com]

Student journalism: Documenting stupidity for future reference

Thursday, January 6th, 2005

Documenting stupidity for future reference…
Sept. 17, 2004: Student journalist writes column exalting his right not to wear a seatbelt, citing government intrusiveness as major complaint.
DEREK KIEPER: Individual rights buckle under seat belt laws [dailynebraskan.com]
Jan. 4, 2005: Darwin weighs in with his opinion. "Derek, who was thrown from the vehicle, was not wearing a seat […]