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Grist | Muckraker | It's the fuel | 31 Mar 2004

Grist | Muckraker | It's the fuel | 31 Mar 2004 has an article assessing how fuel costs and CAFE standards are a growing campaign issue as Kerry and Bush both strive to dance the thin line between votes and industry support.

Roger Clarke's 'Little Black Books'

Roger Clarke's 'Little Black Books' is a paper assessing the potential infringement on privacy of online rolodex type services (Plaxo) and peer to peer contacts (friendster) services. A good read referred by Jon Stahl.

Vonage - The Broadband Phone Company

Vonage - The Broadband Phone Company offers great rates on VOIP phone service. Just plug in their box to any broadband connection and you can receive and make calls using your very own phone number. The quality is excellent I have heard.

John Kerry's Plan to Lower Gas Prices to Fuel Economy

:: John Kerry for President - John Kerry's Plan to Lower Gas Prices to Fuel Economy :: has released his plans for reducing dependence on fossil fuels and to not drill in the Artic refuge for oil. Although this is still a very moderate stance on the issue, it is good to see Kerry begin to outline his plans as President.

Network-Centric Advocacy

Network-Centric Advocacy
blog by Marty Kearns is worth reading.... he gives some very great insights on online advocacy and information matrix.

Rumsfeld lied

Check out thisMoveOn.org: Democracy in Action Movie showing Rumsfeld saying he and Bush never using the term "immediate threat" but then the folks on Face the Nation show him two different instances when he used the term last year... fuck yeh... watch Rumsfeld squirm! Pass it on to friends!

Report Sees Bleak Trend in U.S. News Media

Report Sees Bleak Trend in U.S. News Media Considering most americans get what little news they absorb daily from mass media glitz such as Fox News.. it is no wonder that many critical stories are missed entirely by the masses.

TOMPAINE.com - Dumping Crude

TOMPAINE.com - Dumping Crude talks about the rational for invading Iraq, but more positive are the links to reports on how to ween America off oil in the next 10 years. A good read.

Become a Leader

Become a Leader is a great publication by the advocacy institute that outlines steps for young people to make a difference in the world.

Corporate America can't ignore global warming, Gore says

Corporate America can't ignore global warming, Gore says

Detroit automakers and other American companies must stop ignoring the mounting scientific evidence of global warming or else the United States will become an economic laggard and the environment will deteriorate beyond repair, former Vice President Al Gore told students at one of the nation's top business schools.