Why Oprah will never talk to you. Ever
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Famous people can interact directly with their audience through the weblog whereas the television is of outbound-only-nature, which makes reciprocal attention impossible. The web makes it possible for anyone to communicate with anyone else but at some point even a two way medium like the web reverts to the broadcast paradigm.
Publication Name: Wired
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 1059-1028
Year: 2004
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Psst - wanna buy a slightly used Soviet space suit?
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The demand for legally stolen cosmonaut gear is the new trend in space collector markets in Eastern Europe, London, New York and online auctions at eBay and Sotheby. The used costumes of astronauts from Russia are sold for high prices in the internet auctions.
Publication Name: Wired
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 1059-1028
Year: 2005
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Free spidey! Saving comics from infinite crisis
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Need for comic book industry to improve its business by digitizing comics, is discussed. Focus is on the business of comics' publishers Marvel and DC.
Publication Name: Wired
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 1059-1028
Year: 2006
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