J&K Governor, N. N. Vohra and the Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah have emphasized on close coordination between the Agriculture Universities and the extension agencies of the State Government to evolve a task force approach for carrying research from lab to land to boost agriculture production and productivity in Jammu and Kashmir. They […]
Can Reliance on Twitter Make Emotional Cripples of Us All?
Among the most important voices suggesting Twitter has the potential to numb human senses and create indifference to human suffering is University of Southern California researcher, Mary Helen Immordino-Yang. Her inquiry into the dangers of Twitter is worth exploring. Most people when confronted with moral decision making need time to digest the information in order […]
Massacre Sparks Terror Fears in Azerbaijan
Unexplained shooting of 13 people in Baku feeds speculation about foreign ”terrorist” plots aimed at undermining stability. By Boyukaga Agayev in Baku (CRS No. 492, 8-May-09) A multiple shooting at the state oil academy in Baku has caused shockwaves in Azerbaijan, prompting student protests and fuelling speculation about possible extremist motives. The assassin, an ethnic […]
Government 2.0: With the ascension of Social Media and Obama’s blessing, it’s gaining momentum
With the advent of social media, most notably Twitter, the lines between government and ordinary citizens are blurring. People are sharing information, expressing their views, and interacting with each other—all in real-time. The most remarkable aspect of this style of communication is the level of transparency and honesty; people are not afraid to express themselves. […]
Everybody Needs a Spokesperson–Humor in Business, Russ Riendeau
Everybody Needs a Spokesperson Written by a Spokesperson for Dr. Russell Riendeau “… a spokesperson for the Governor says that he had no intentions of selling Obama’s senate seat.” “…a spokesperson for God says he regrets the tidal wave that made shore last week along Canada’s eastern coastline. It was intended to strike the unpopulated […]
MLB Improves Online Streaming, Handheld Apps
by Denis Cummings Though it has experienced some technical problems to start the season, MLB continues to lead other sports in its use of technology to attract fans. Major League Baseball has consistently been ahead of the curve in broadcasting its sport on new platforms. MLB.com began streaming live games back in 2003; […]
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