Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Japan election campaign opens

Japan General election official campaign began in August 18.
Polls show Aso's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) headed for defeat in the August 30 vote for parliament's powerful lower house, which would usher in a government led by the opposition Democratic Party and raise the chance of breaking a policy deadlock.
-REUTERS-

I realized that I cannot vote this huge meaningful election from oversea...
Because I didn't expect there is an election during my absence in Japan, I totally forgot registeration for voting overseas . I accessed Japanese consulate website and it says registration process takes more than 2 months...There is no exist online registration.

Today's learn: To leave home country is not just move out. Be prepare!

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Hyper local journalism

Do you know VOSD( Voice of San Diego)?
It is a non profit local online news site which is operated by donation and foundation.
They focused on issues impacting the San Diego region.
It has sections for News, Voices, Education, Science, Politics,housing, and Special report.
One of the great thing of this organization is professionally staffed.
Frequently hearing large, historical new papers close the businesses because of losing customer who pays news. This is a a great opportunity for professional journalists and audience too.

Also this local news site can be as a local media which need to advertise for local business such as cleaning shops, pizza company, car fixing, hospital.

How I know this site is Japanese online media news site mentioned about this organization for the future journalism business model. Even I live San Diego for one year, I didn't know it.

Have you ever heard about this news site?