Bill Doskoch: Media, BPS*, Film, Minutiae

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ABC News reporters claim their phone calls are being monitored

ABC News reporters Brian Ross and Richard Esposito claim they've been advised the U.S. government is monitoring the calls they make in an attempt to identify their confidential sources. (seen first at Zerby's blog). Here's post 1 on this, and here's post 2.

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Tue, May 16 2006 » * Big Picture Stuff, Main Page, Media » Comments Off

'Pakistan's Taleban gamble'

The Beeb's Aamer Ahmed Khan has another terrific article that, frankly, trumps the Star piece I linked to earlier. The point it makes is that Pakistan is trying to target al Qaeda while leaving the indigenous Taliban alone. However, locals say separating the two is impossible. Some excerpts: Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf says his country's [...]

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One for the ages!

Guy Goma came to the BBC for a job interview as a data cleanser support specialist. He soon found himself being asked questions, on live TV, about the Apple vs. Apple lawsuit. In the meantime, Guy Kewney, the expected guest, cooled his jets. Mr. Goma thought this was part of the job interview process! Here's [...]

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