On November 13th, ICFJ will celebrate 28 years of advancing quality journalism worldwide at our Awards Dinner in Washington, D.C. To see last year's highlights, read our Storify. Tuesday, November 13, 2012 2011 Highlights: “Morning Joe” co-hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski were emcees for the 600-person gala. Honoree Christiane Amanpour of ABC News said no country can be strong without the “amazing profession” of journalism. Watch the video. New Yorker columnist Ken Auletta urged journalists to be optimistic in the digital era, but also cautioned them to become better multimedia story tellers. Watch the video. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton praised ICFJ for the "vital role" it plays in supporting journalists around the world. "You remind us that access to information is the ... Continue reading →
12:06 p.m. | Updated Shares of Facebook were down 12 percent in midday trading on Monday, well below the company’s offering price and again raising questions about its lofty valuation.In its second day as a public company, Facebook was trading around $33 at noon. That extended the trading patterns from late on Friday, when shares repeatedly bumped against their $38 offering price.On Friday, traders at the company’s lead underwriter, Morgan Stanley, resorted to buying shares to prop up the price at $38, an important psychological barrier. To break the offering price would lead to what traders call a “busted I.P.O.,” an embarrassing moment for the underwriters.It was unclear on Monday morning whether Morgan Stanley had again stepped in. Technical problems at the Nasdaq stock market ... Continue reading →
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Please comment & "Like" us on Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/ThankYou.Faceb00k.SongSeveral of our overseas friends have asked for the lyrics. Here they are:Thank you -- FB SongMusic by Deborah Torres Patel & Gianluca VerrengiaLyrics by Deborah Torres PatelRap lyrics by Deborah Torres Patel & Jeffery Anabaw-w-w. F-a-c-e-b-o-o-k. c-o-mFacebook -- (I wanna thank you)I wanna thank youFor bring-in' to meMy friends and familyFacebook -- (I wanna thank you)I wanna thank youFor bringin' to methe world community - yeah...Everyday - you lift me upWhen you notify meMakin' the news - when I shareWhat's goin' on with mePlay a game, app or chatAnd "Comment" when I please Stay in the loop or in a groupand "Like" what I see -- hey yeah Facebook -- (I wanna thank you)I wanna thank ... Continue reading →
