Almanac highlights for April 12, 2012
On this day in history 1861 Fort Sumter began the Civil War. 1945 F D Roosevelt died in Warm Springs. 1961 Yuri Gagarin orbited Earth as first space human. Births include Henry Clay Tom Clancy Herbie Hancock and Claire Danes. Moon phase preview and notable quotes and numbers included.
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Rumor mill shows perils of tweets on Nikki Haley
Kathleen Parker warns that a false tax fraud rumor about South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley spread quickly via blogs and social media, prompting calls for stricter journalistic corroboration. The piece argues for high standards to protect truth and democratic freedoms amid instant online chatter.
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Is Facebook Making Us Lonely A columnist weighs online ties
Connie Schultz reflects on Stephen Marche's Atlantic piece Is Facebook Making Us Lonely and the tension between online sociability and real connection. The essay considers happiness signaling, constant sharing, and anonymity versus genuine community.
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NBC Edited Zimmerman's 911 Call Sparks Editorial Controversy
Miami Herald columnist notes NBC’s edited Today tape altered a dispatch quote to imply Zimmerman was racist. The piece questions NBC News internal controls, producer accountability, and ties to MSNBC while calling the incident a serious breach of trust.
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