Confession: this is my first ever blog entry so please be gentle. Yes, I know, I missed the boat by an ocean. What can I say though, the whole thing looked horribly stupid when it started. There are so many hours per day and most things people say are simply not that interesting. Still, despite my misanthropic original reservations, reality has proven me so wrong I finally feel ready to admit. Moreover: Blogs ARE journalism. Blogs bring the power back to the people. Blogs get the important news out fast and uncensored. Forget about feeding the hungry mouths of the information chain. Forget about the thought police – just talk! Now THAT I totally identify with.

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