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Submitted by Worldofanewsjunkie on January 14, 2006 - 6:03am.

Last entry was loosely about tech. Today back to News.
I'm guessing that the first few entries will be about where I get my news rather than analysing or discussing news issues.

At least, in this way, you'll be able to understand my train of thought and logic. One of the issues I've noticed in the North American media is how local centric the news is. Both Canadian and American media companies are prone to this fault. For example, a radio station i listen to has a section called 'The World Today,' in a 3 hour segment only 30 mins is genuine world news. The rest is Canadian or American stories with an international flavour. Wouldn't it be a good thing to see what the world thinks of us?

For a more balanced approach on world news, I listen to the BBC, www.bbc.co.uk. For many years, they've been considered the best news website in the world and I for one am a loyal news junkie to this site. Some of the best knowledge comes from BBC radio and the BBC World Service provides a diverse mix of radio editors and commentators giving insight to strange parts of the world, some where people will need to scurry for a map or search with Google.

What do you think about Laura Bush recommending Condoleeza Rice for 2008? Hilary Rodham Clinton vs Rice. Interesting matchup.

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The Beeb is Good

Submitted by thamisgith on January 14, 2006 - 7:59am.

Okay - I'm biased as I live in the Uk - but the Beeb is a class act. I always try to tune into BBC World when I'm abroad. BBC new 24 is available in some countries on satellite and cable - also very good.

Re Clinton V Rice - didn't MTV already have them on celebrity Death Match? If not, why not?

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Re: Beeb

Submitted by gom jabbar on January 14, 2006 - 8:16am.

First of all, this may seem irrelevant, but tech news is still news. And I love tech news, even though it is still biased based on who is writing it

Secondly, I'm from the U.S., and I love BBC news. I don't watch that much television, but I read it on the web. It not only is much more thorough with world news issues, but it also gives a different slant on US news.

As for a matchup between Hilary Rodham Clinton and Condoleeza Rice in 2008, I hope not. I can't stand either one of them.

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Beeb and different types of news

Submitted by Worldofanewsjunkie on January 14, 2006 - 11:28am.

Sorry, I don't want to denigrate tech news, its totally valid news form but really only so in the western or advanced developing world such as China and the other Asian tigers. Tech news isn't important to people in Darfur, Sudan or earthquake affected Kashmir. I was only trying to make a distinction.

I'm orignally from the UK although I truly love my new home in Canada and wouldn't go back, BBC radio is one thing I am glad has been maintained with the internet. So yes, I have a bias as well for it but in immersing myself in North American media, is too continental in focus .

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