The Thief
Le Voleur is French for the Thief. In 1828, during the birth and rise of the newspaper, Emile de Girardin had a novel idea on how to use the newest writing technology, the printing press. He and a friend decided to start a periodical, but since they lacked capital, the weekly was entitled Le Voleur (The Thief) and it reprinted the best articles that had appeared elsewhere during the week, saving editorial costs. (from ''The History and Power of Writing'')
Wednesday, May 18, 2005
Portsmouth Herald Public Emily: Indie media a must
Portsmouth Herald Public Emily: Indie media a must: "Indie media a must
By Emily Wiggin

Although the Pacifica news program 'Democracy Now!' has been broadcast on Portsmouth Community Radio (106.1 WSCA-LP FM) for fewer than six months, almost 500 people converged at the South Church to hear a talk by the show%u2019s host Amy Goodman last Tuesday, May 3.
I sat in a pew in the rear of the church. Audience attention faltered during the technology-challenged introductory speakers. A shoddy sound system made us squirm during an unintelligible performance by activist singer David Rovicks. It was getting late for a Tuesday night, but when Goodman took the mic, no one moved for nearly an hour. She spoke clearly and deliberately, laying out reasoned arguments for independent media and uninfluenced journalists. She gave us facts, not rhetoric. We could not get enough"
Written at 12:49 PM by KRB Digital.
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