theuptake.org blog details http://theuptake.org/rss/index/blog/ Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:32:58 -0600 ZanbyRSS 0.1 Copyright &copy; 2008,theuptake.org http://The-UpTake.groups.theuptake.org/en/blog.details/id/3737 Description:&nbsp; The Center for Public Integrity, a non-partisan non-profit organization committed to "transparent and comprehensive reporting in both the United States and around the world," has put The UpTake in its Top Ten Websites from 2008.&nbsp; To be listed in the same form as nationally-acclaimed Investigative Reporters And Editors, and fellow indy media pioneers, Center for Independent Media and Talking Points Memo, is an honor. ...<br /> http://The-UpTake.groups.theuptake.org/en/blog.details/id/3734 Description: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE STATEMENT BY THE UPTAKE Video news site clarifies MN GOP Chair's statements &nbsp; &nbsp; ST PAUL [12/30/08] - Earlier today Ron Carey, Chair of the Minnesota GOP, called The UpTake, an online video news gathering organization, the "Official Communicator" for the office of the Minnesota Secretary of State. &nbsp; Mr. Carey's statement warrants a small clarification. The UpTake is not the "Official Communicator" for the Minnesota Secretary of State. ...<br /> http://The-UpTake.groups.theuptake.org/en/blog.details/id/3730 Description:***NEWS ADVISORY***FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; CONTACT: John ...<br /> http://The-UpTake.groups.theuptake.org/en/blog.details/id/3466 Description: Protect the Vote With Your Camera Phone - Here's How &nbsp; The UpTake, a video-based journalism website, empowers everyday citizens to get involved in media and politics, both through viewing and creating online content, as well as by becoming citizen journalists.&nbsp; Praised by Minnesota Public Radio, Wired.com, The Boston Herald and others for their instant live-streaming coverage of protester/police scuffles at the Republican National Convention, The UpTake has made ground-breaking progress in citizen journalism. ...<br /> http://The-UpTake.groups.theuptake.org/en/blog.details/id/3321 Description:The UpTake (http://theuptake.org ), an emergent citizen-fueled online video-news gathering organization focusing on providing alternative coverage of the 2008 political circus is looking for interns! We are looking for the right folks to build our team to carry our momentum to the next level. Our groundbreaking coverage of the Republican and Democratic National Conventions gained widespread recognition for the use of empowering citizen-journalists with cell phones with live streaming video capabilities. ...<br /> http://The-UpTake.groups.theuptake.org/en/blog.details/id/3282 Description:Hello, friends. Happy Monday! It's going to be a busy week here at UpTake HQ, and we want you to join us. Here's what's happening: &nbsp; It's (A)live! &nbsp; Our infamous live stream is back in full force. (Perhaps you caught our live stream of the McCain/Palin rally in Blaine, MN last week? No? Check the front page for a re-cap.) We'll be live-streaming and live-blogging several events this week: &nbsp; TONIGHT, Monday, September 22: CD3 Debate between Ashwin Madia (D), Erik Paulson (R) and David Dillon (I) from 7-9 PM. We'll be covering this live in our MN group. ...<br /> http://The-UpTake.groups.theuptake.org/en/blog.details/id/3066 Description: &nbsp; Independent Journalists, New Media Gurus, Bloggers, Alternative Media Outlets...Are&nbsp; you looking for a place to work during the Republican National Convention? &nbsp; &nbsp; Space is limited and will fill up quickly.Where: 3 locations around the Xcel Center in Saint Paul. Credentials allow access to all three locations during the convention. The UpTake New Media Space is only $50. ...<br /> http://The-UpTake.groups.theuptake.org/en/blog.details/id/3038 Description:I had a feeling of Deja Vu watching KARE-11, the Minneapolis NBC affiliate try using the Mogulus live streaming service today. &nbsp;The live camera was coming from Eric Perkins, their reporter who is in Bejing covering the Olympics and their anchor in the Twin Cities. &nbsp; I watched as even with the assistance of seasoned broadcast professional technicians, KARE had many of the same "learning curve" problems that The UpTake had when we started using Mogulus about 8 months ago. &nbsp;There's getting used to the time lag of switching from one camera to another. ...<br /> http://The-UpTake.groups.theuptake.org/en/blog.details/id/2877 Description:Why are you a Democrat? Why are you a Republican? The two parties have launched dueling You Tube contests encouraging their party faithful to explain why they support the party. Click on the party logos to go to the respective You Tube contest sites. http://youtube.com/demconvention http://www.youtube.com/gopconvention2008 We're not sure if the timing of these contests is coincidence or reaction... but one of the more viral videos on You Tube these days is a satirical video called "I'm voting Republican". I can guarantee it will NOT be shown at the RNC. ...<br /> http://The-UpTake.groups.theuptake.org/en/blog.details/id/2868 Description:This post written by The UpTake's Senior Political Correspondent Noah Kunin &nbsp; 2008-07-11 10:53AMMcCain's intro to the townhall took longer then usual.&nbsp; Finally into questions. McCain answers a question on how he expects to convince more citizens to allow for additional nuclear power plants (Answer: Americans are smart and will see the wisdom of carbon-free power).&nbsp; A voter asks two questions: one on Vice President Cheney spiking testimony on climate change and a question on 1/5 of Guantanmo prisoners going free. ...<br />