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Poor Little Female Bloggers

Posted by Cassy Fiano · Published: April 15, 2008 · Comments (27)

I don't remember how, but a few days ago I stumbled across this blog post about why there is apparently a lack of female bloggers on Glamour's political blog: I asked around and heard a lot of different answers. Some say it's because the men got a head start. Jen... [Full Story]

Rating: 4.3/5 (26 votes cast)

"Fitna" is still available

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: March 29, 2008 · Comments (11)

Yesterday Melissa linked a story about how video-hosting site Live Leak, known for its advocacy of freedom of speech, had decided to pull the short documentary film Fitna by Dutch politician Geert Wilders due to direct threats on their staff. Some have speculated these threats may have come from Islamic... [Full Story]

Rating: 4.3/5 (10 votes cast)

Chick Blogging

Posted by Lorie Byrd · Published: March 19, 2008 · Comments (2)

Yesterday John Hawkins posted the second part of his Blogging While Female piece. I have had a pretty good experience in the blogosphere so I tend to think the talk about women bloggers having a tougher time than their male counterparts is somewhat overblown, but there are definite differences. Some... [Full Story]

Rating: 4.2/5 (5 votes cast)

Congressional candidate lawyers up and threatens Wizbang, poorly...

Posted by Kevin · Published: February 5, 2008 · Comments (16)

John Kerry's former girlfriend, and current candidate for a Congress, Lee Whitnum, really, really wants to erase her 15 minutes of Internet fame. We did one story on her because in 2004 she was news (for a day) since she was John Kerry's ex-girlfriend and was "promoting" a novel based... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (8 votes cast)

The President's Blogroll

Posted by DJ Drummond · Published: January 29, 2008 · Comments (2)

As I begin this piece, I have to admit that it sounds more than a bit presumptuous for a blogger to recommend that the President of the United States needs to read more blogs. But actually, I will go even farther and say that any of the candidates for that... [Full Story]

Rating: 3.9/5 (9 votes cast)

The Best Blog Posts Of 2007

Posted by Kevin · Published: December 28, 2007 · Comments (0)

Jon Swift, the best liberal blogger masquerading as a conservative blogger (it only works when done by someone as talented as Jon) has put together what may well be the definitive list of best blog posts of 2007. Young Mr Swift has learned his craft well; he's farmed out the... [Full Story]

Rating: 3.7/5 (3 votes cast)

Weekend Round up

Posted by Melissa Murphy · Published: December 22, 2007 · Comments (7)

Ed Morissey at Captain's Quarters has declared this Christmas Campaign ad the one that tops them all because it reminds us that we have other Americans than Presidential candidates to keep in our thoughts on this holiday. (Via CQ) Jeri Thompson John Hawkins interviews Jeri Thompson (Via Right Wing... [Full Story]

Rating: 4/5 (7 votes cast)

Around Wizbang...

Posted by Kevin · Published: November 20, 2007 · Comments (1)

As everyone has basically disappeared from the front page this evening I thought I'd direct you to some fresh content on other Wizbang network sites... Portman named Best Dressed of 2007 (Wizbang Pop!) - Given the video of Portman's bare ass floating around the 'net she'd also make a run... [Full Story]

Rating: 1/5 (1 votes cast)

Going To BlogWorld?

Posted by Kevin · Published: November 6, 2007 · Comments (1)

There's quite a lineup of bloggers speaking BlogWorld. It's not to late to register and cheap hotels are still easy to find. Come enjoy the bloggy goodness with us in sunny Las Vegas!... [Full Story]

Rating: 3/5 (5 votes cast)

Condolences to Paul Hooson

Posted by DJ Drummond · Published: October 31, 2007 · Comments (34)

In a comment on another thread, reader and regular commenter Paul Hooson mentioned that his mother passed away on Monday. I do not wish to embarrass Mr. Hooson, especially in his time of grief, but I do feel that we should all extend appropriate sympathy and wishes for solace and... [Full Story]

Rating: 4.7/5 (15 votes cast)

Blogworld News

Posted by Lorie Byrd · Published: October 29, 2007 · Comments (6)

I had been looking forward to Blogworld for over a year now, but found out recently that I will not be able to attend because the only time we were able to schedule my daughter's upcoming surgery was that same week. I especially hate that I will miss seeing Kevin... [Full Story]

Rating: 1.9/5 (34 votes cast)

WTF Technorati?

Posted by Kevin · Published: October 25, 2007 · Comments (3)

Today we got our first trackback spam from Technorati... A new TrackBack has been posted on your blog Wizbang, on entry #24468 (Business News Update). View this TrackBack: IP Address: 210.212.103.228 URL: http://technorati.com/wtf/disney-pixar-cars/2007/10/18/disney-pixar-cars-toys-all-the-best-resources-1 Title: disney pixar cars toys Weblog: disney pixar cars toys Excerpt: disney pixar cars toys webstuds 07... [Full Story]

Rating: 3.6/5 (9 votes cast)

And Now For Something Completely Different...

Posted by Kevin · Published: May 26, 2007 · Comments (2)

If you're looking for a gaming diversion this weekend check out Sean Gleeson's new game Dashabooja, the amazing ten-handed poker-playing game that requires no poker skills. Check it out.... [Full Story]

Rating: 3.7/5 (10 votes cast)

Seeking the Facile Mind of the Hewitts and the Malkins

Posted by DJ Drummond · Published: May 20, 2007 · Comments (97)

Almost everyone outside Washington D.C. agrees that the Immigration Reform bill cooked up this week by a coalition of Republicans, Democrats, Idiots, Poseurs, Bureaucrats, Gullible, and their assorted staffs, is at best a poorly-designed and incomplete work. For example, in my opinion the bill has some good points and some... [Full Story]

Rating: 2.9/5 (19 votes cast)

What is your favorite blog?

Posted by Lorie Byrd · Published: May 14, 2007 · Comments (6)

John Hawkins is polling readers asking them what is their favorite blog. Wizbang is one of the choices. (Hint, hint.) Update: Even if you aren't interested in voting in the poll, visit Right Wing News to see John Hawkins list five of the least manly action films. When he did... [Full Story]

Rating: 4.2/5 (6 votes cast)

HuffPo Hotlinking Redux

Posted by Kevin · Published: May 4, 2007 · Comments (39)

Yesterday I highlighted a case of what I suspected to be garden variety hotlinking at The Huffington Post by Max Blumenthal. Max Blumenthal is an employee of Media Matters, a writer for Nation magazine, and the son of former Clinton adviser and journalist Sidney Blumenthal. Huffington Post wasn't the only... [Full Story]

Rating: 4.8/5 (27 votes cast)

Thoughts on The Blogosphere

Posted by DJ Drummond · Published: May 4, 2007 · Comments (11)

First, thanks to those who participated in Wednesday's "All To The Good" constructive debate. I do believe we have shown that civil discussion and dialogue is possible, once folks decide to stay on the high road. That means there is hope for the next generation. The world is constantly changing,... [Full Story]

Rating: 4.5/5 (8 votes cast)

HuffPo Caught Hotlinking Again

Posted by Kevin · Published: May 3, 2007 · Comments (22)

Two years ago, mere weeks after it first opened, The Huffington Post was caught hotlinking images. Two years later they've been nabbed again in the graphic for this post by Max Blumenthal. The interestingly none of the commenters seem to have noticed that the graphic has been switched. Perhaps FRC... [Full Story]

Rating: 4.8/5 (13 votes cast)

The Most Prophetic Blog Post in History

Posted by Paul · Published: April 17, 2007 · Comments (8)

One blogger saw this coming.... The Liberty Zone blog February 01, 2006 College students in Virginia will remain vulnerable And here I thought Virginians had some common sense when it came to gun rights. Guess not. A bill that would have given college students and employees the right to carry... [Full Story]

Rating: 4.9/5 (13 votes cast)

Information Hunter-Gatherers

Posted by Lorie Byrd · Published: March 10, 2007 · Comments (9)

Patrick Ruffini is a pretty bright guy, but his latest column is particularly smart. In the column, Patrick notes something I was told by a smart blogger several years ago. It is not necessarily the overall numbers that matter most, but how many people of influence you are reaching. That... [Full Story]

Rating: 4.4/5 (7 votes cast)

Rightosphere Temp Check

Posted by Lorie Byrd · Published: March 4, 2007 · Comments (7)

Check out John Hawkins' right blogosphere poll on key issues. The results are interesting and one question even got a 100 percent unanimous response. Some issues included are immigration, global warming, President Bush and Iraq.... [Full Story]

Rating: 4.1/5 (9 votes cast)

If the Oscars are not for you

Posted by Kim Priestap · Published: February 24, 2007 · Comments (7)

Check out Fox News Channel's special on the blogosphere. Fox News is airing show on Oscar night at 10:30pm featuring Kirsten Powers and Michelle Malkin who will discuss the blogosphere's "most explosive" blogs. Who's being named? What's being said? Which secrets will rock politics? This weekend, join hosts Kirsten Powers... [Full Story]

Rating: 4/5 (5 votes cast)

Edwards' Bleeping Blogger Resigns

Posted by Lorie Byrd · Published: February 12, 2007 · Comments (76)

Michelle Malkin posted a link to Marcotte's resignation announcement and has a roundup of links. Here is a bit of Marcotte's announcement:I was hired by the Edwards campaign for the skills and talents I bring to the table, and my willingness to work hard for what's right. Unfortunately, Bill Donohue... [Full Story]

Rating: 3.9/5 (12 votes cast)

Wordstorms

Posted by DJ Drummond · Published: February 8, 2007 · Comments (39)

Perhaps William Shakespeare said it best; "Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player who struts and frets his hour upon the stage and is heard no more. It is a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing." [Macbeth] Yeah, that's blogging sometimes. And sometimes... [Full Story]

Rating: 4.8/5 (26 votes cast)

Examiner Blog Board Link Roundup

Posted by Lorie Byrd · Published: January 8, 2007 · Comments (10)

Mark Tapscott has an interesting roundup of links to posts by those on the Examiner's Blog Board (including me). The board includes both conservatives and liberals and Mark's roundup covers a wide range of topics. Update: Another fun roundup is John Hawkins collection of quotes from the Daily Kos for... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

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