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Intriguing paper – uses a mathematical model generally used to calculate monopoly power to analyze diversity of international news coverage in American newspapers. Small data set, but some intriguing conclusions, interesting methodology. Hope to replicate using MediaCloud data.
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Shashank Bengali – probably the most responsible and knowledgeable US journalist writing about Somalia – looks in depth at Somali piracy and shatters most of the media myths about the phenomenon
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Photo essay on the environmental impact of oil. Includes an unforgettable image of natural gas flaring
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Being an M-PESA agent is profitable, but requires a serious cash outlay. A careful look at the economics of M-PESA's network of dealers and ways development interventions could assist