Twitter Rundown for Friday, December 28, 2012
Last Ditch Effort Underway To Avert ‘Fiscal Cliff’
President Obama has invited congressional leaders to the White House Friday afternoon, and House members are holding an unusual session Sunday.
Jimmy Webb’s Great American Songbook
Jimmy Webb is probably better known for the songs he’s written for other people, but he’s also a terrific singer himself. That’s on display on his latest original album, “Just Across The River.”
Local Justice In Afghanistan
The Taliban has earned popularity in Afghanistan by delivering a form of local justice. But there are signs the Afghan government and police are making inroads to change that.
Advice To Pope: Sharpen Up Your Tweets
Here & Now’s media analyst offers some suggestions for New Year’s resolutions for media companies and people who use Twitter – including Pope Benedict XVI.
Keeping The Faith In A Difficult Year
In a year that is ending with the horror of the Newtown massacre we wondered, how can we deal with the unspeakable grief left over from that day?
Prince is a brilliant musician, a mesmerizing performer and — according to cultural commentator Touré — a Generation X icon. Touré says Prince played a wise older brother to the latchkey kids of Gen X.
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In New Jersey, where Hurricane Sandy killed dozens of people and caused nearly $30 billion in damage, many people are asking: will the shore be open for business?
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