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Tuesday, May 17, 2005

My newest news obsession

Amanda Congdon, anchor of the internet Web video log "Rocketboom," holds her copy at her desk before taping the quirky news show on New York's Upper West Side, Sunday April 17, 2005. (AP photo/Joe Tabacca)

It's more witty, entertaining and concise than cable news, and I can watch it on my computer.

It's Rocketboom, a 3-5 minute video segment produced out an apartment in New York that provides a daily summary covering major (and minor) stories of interest to younger adults, technophiles and news junkies (their main demographic is... me).

Usually served with a healthy dose of sarcasm and humor, today's edition had a more somber tone, addressing the recent Newsweek story that incited riots and including footage of John Bolton dismissing any claims that the UN might be a legitimate body for international cooperation.

Some more "standard" (if there are any) editions of Rocketboom:
May 16th
May 11th

And an article from the Washington Post on Rocketboom:
'Rocketboom' May Be Future of TV News

Oh, and Amanda Congdon is cute.

posted by Mike at 5/17/2005 02:39:00 PM

1 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

Anyone is Better than Bolton! Apply today to be U.S. Ambassador to the UN

Tell the Senate to Continue to Oppose Bolton visit www.stopbolton.org today!

Most of the world now knows that John Bolton is damaged goods and could never be an effective ambassador at the UN. The Senate has not confirmed him because of his questionable handling of intelligence, ineffectiveness on critical international security issues, and disdain for international institutions and law. Yet, the White House is digging in its heels and may ignore the Senate’s concerns by giving Bolton a recess appointment.

We need you to Support the Senate in its efforts to Stop Bolton and let the White House know that anyone else would be better for the job.

All of you should apply today for the job. If you believe the Administration should work with the Senate and the United States should engage with the rest of the world to tackle terrorism, UN reform, and nuclear weapons , then you are better qualified than John Bolton! Show the Senate and the White House just how many alternatives to Bolton they have!

7/01/2005 12:49:00 PM  

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