A coup d'état in Ecuador?

The following is my guestblog for TVO's The Agenda. The article originally appeared here, but I've also posted it here. Read on for more:

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'Inside Disaster' in Haiti

Space is a funny thing because the world shrinks with technology and with the relative ease of air travel. But, how does where we are located affect how we (as journalists) report on important issues? Recently I've written a bit on journalists covering issues that occur abroad. My article "Inside Disaster explored Haiti from within," was originally published in the Ryerson Free Press here. You can also read on for the full article here: 

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Eco-frugal in Toronto

TORONTO - April 2009 Networked Streets
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Reusing, refashioning and building community As both social entrepreneurs and activists try to save their money, conserve natural resources and build community, eco-frugality appears to be thriving.

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Reimagining public space, one plant at a time

[wpvideo iovtAoAT] As part of our series on unique artists, Amanda Connon-Unda discovers how a pair of artists - Sean Martindale and Eric Cheung - create artistic interventions that compel people to think about their lived environments. Video Notes: Produced by Amanda Connon-Unda Featuring Sean Martindale and Eric Cheung Some photos provided by Sean Martindale (http://picasaweb.google.com/sean.martindale/PosterPocketPlants#) Made in Toronto, Canada, in December 2009.
 

Twitter for everyone

Since I wrote this post on January 23 2009, I've been on Twitter. Now with over 100 people that I'm following and 72 followers, I think I actually understand how Twitter works. Daily, I get updates from Richard Florida, George Strombo, Jay Rosen (NYU professor), Atrak, and an eclectic dose of friends and social media experts. I get updates from some of my favourite media groups too! The Agenda with Steve Paikin, The Walrus Magazine, and classmates... I enjoy getting links. Add me if you want: www.twitter.com/Amanda_C_U.

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