Archive for January, 2008


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Using just a MySpace page and word of mouth, 12 Chicago comedians get almost every news organization in the city to cover their fake protest of repairs to a sinkhole.
Using just a MySpace page and word of mouth, 12 Chicago comedians get almost every news organization in the city to cover their fake protest of repairs to a sinkhole.


In memoriam: The Montrose Avenue hole
Medill Reports, IL - 1 hour ago
by Brad Flora The Montrose Monster, caused by a ruptured water main last week, has achieved iconic status with its own MySpace page. Now mostly filled in,


In memoriam: The Montrose Avenue hole
Medill Reports, IL - Jan 29, 2008
by Brad Flora The Montrose Monster, caused by a ruptured water main last week, has achieved iconic status with its own MySpace page. Now mostly filled in,

Building community on Everyblock - Corante


Building community on Everyblock
Corante, MA - 53 minutes ago
Brad Flora at Chicago Methods Reporter probably put it best when he said: The site’s as close to a “rock star” launch as you’ll see in the online news world


Google’s OpenSocial Juggernaut Gets This Party Started, Right?
EContent (press release), CT - 1 hour ago
By Brad Flora - January/February 2008 Issue, Posted Jan 25, 2008 Google’s recent surprise entry into social networking has kicked off a land rush that has


Google’s OpenSocial Juggernaut Gets This Party Started, Right?
EContent (press release), CT - 15 hours ago
By Brad Flora - January/February 2008 Issue, Posted Jan 25, 2008 Google’s recent surprise entry into social networking has kicked off a land rush that has



Review of the EveryBlock.com's content, design and potential to break open new genres of citizen journalism.


Review of the EveryBlock.com's content, design and potential to break open new genres of citizen journalism.


Counter culture photographer resurrects Sunday night coffeehouse
Medill Reports, IL - 54 minutes ago
by Brad Flora West Side Bohemians have a new place to hang. After a two-year hiatus and with fresh financial backing, photographer, painter and poet Fred

Why we almost (and should have) had a Collins vs. Collins Superbowl. With a great, evil-looking picture of Tom Brady.
Why we almost (and should have) had a Collins vs. Collins Superbowl. With a great, evil-looking picture of Tom Brady.