Links for 03-04-2008
Islam 101; content=advertising; death of the novel; cybrid embryos …
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“… frighteningly few know the difference between Sunni and Shia Muslims, and most think the words “Arab†and “Muslim†are pretty much interchangeable. They aren’t.” I wish more Brits knew this stuff too.
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“Newspapers, unfortunately, are still acting as if they have a captive audience. Many have done little to differentiate themselves or to provide content that matters to their select readers that distinguishes them from the same content that can be found e
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“… I think a lot of these defenders of the novel have a fundamental misunderstanding of what a novel is, not to mention a fundamental misconception of its importance.” Dave Louis Edelman.
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“… the only Internet users who aren’t aware that some of their activities are being tracked and used for marketing purposes are those who just joined yesterday.”
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“… forming a crucial first step, scientists believe, towards a supply of stem cells that could be used to investigate debilitating and so far untreatable conditions …” Cue religious handwringing and technophobia.
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“To capture a reader’s eye at a glance, you need to combine all three elements of mission, promise and brand to create a great tagline …” Sloganeering as high craft.
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