Since the advent of contextual web-based advertisements like Google's AdSense, online content has undergone a massive shift. Creating content solely for the purpose of hanging a targeted ad next to a video (and also articles) has proved a successful formula for making a quick buck. At its worst, some of...

I've been amazed about the amount of news coming out of Tehran from the election protests. From following #iranelection, #Tehran or #moussavi on Twitter, it seems like social networks have been the leader over most news agencies in getting the word out. However, as the government has been cracking down...

There's been a lot of discussion about the race factor and the so-called Bradley Effect - which posits that those with racist tendencies are too embarrassed to tell the truth to pollsters. Therefore the poll numbers are skewed and hide a unknown number of McCain voters. I don't buy it....

I spent the last few days in Ramallah, in search of a few young filmmakers. It turned out to be a lot easier than I anticipated. In short order, I found a dynamic, inspiring, and vibrant community -- bristling with creative energy.

Working with the US Consulate, I arrived...