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![Once again social media is proving it has the chops to stay in a breaking news cycle foot race with mainstream media. Citizen photojournalists are kicking ass on the “big […]](https://i0.wp.com/gutcheckamerica.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/cover-haiti-4-of-10.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Haiti Tragedy Plays Out in Real Time")
Haiti Tragedy Plays Out in Real Time
Posted on January 13, 2010 | 16 CommentsOnce again social media is proving it has the chops to stay in a breaking news cycle foot race with mainstream media. Citizen photojournalists are kicking ass on the “big […] -
Mythbusting the Obama Magic
Posted on January 3, 2010 | 1 Comment"The problem for Obama and the Democrats today: they swallowed too much of the wrong half of the myth." -
Better Angels of the New Year
Posted on January 2, 2010 | 4 CommentsI used to write New Year's Resolutions and though I didn't keep records, I'm fairly sure that 47 and half minutes after waking up in the new year I'd either broken half of them or had put one hell of dent in the list. -
![The FBI has released an unclassified version of its initial investigation into the “device” used in the attempted bombing of NWA Flight 253. I’ve uploaded a copy of that analysis […]](https://i0.wp.com/gutcheckamerica.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/exhibit_C.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Case of the Explosive Condom")
Case of the Explosive Condom
Posted on December 29, 2009 | 4 CommentsThe FBI has released an unclassified version of its initial investigation into the “device” used in the attempted bombing of NWA Flight 253. I’ve uploaded a copy of that analysis […] -
![A New York City marketing company concocted what they called a “Real Good Experiment” in a kind of viral/social behavior marketing campaign for a manufacturer of designer chairs. The marking […]](https://i0.wp.com/gutcheckamerica.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/3366906291_c489ff17b2_o.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Improve Your Stash; Nab the Trash")
Improve Your Stash; Nab the Trash
Posted on December 28, 2009 | 1 CommentA New York City marketing company concocted what they called a “Real Good Experiment” in a kind of viral/social behavior marketing campaign for a manufacturer of designer chairs. The marking […] -
![This the incredible story of Scott Harrison and how his equally incredible non-profit, charity:water, was started. I am a grizzled, cynical, former investigative reporter. I KNOW how to sniff out […]](https://i0.wp.com/gutcheckamerica.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/CM-Capture-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "New Year’s Revolution: Clean Water Everywhere")
New Year’s Revolution: Clean Water Everywhere
Posted on December 27, 2009 | 1 CommentThis the incredible story of Scott Harrison and how his equally incredible non-profit, charity:water, was started. I am a grizzled, cynical, former investigative reporter. I KNOW how to sniff out […] -
![Charity begins at home. How many times have we all heard that. It’s little more than excuse for keeping few sawbucks in your pocket instead of tossing into Santa’s Kettle […]](https://gutcheckamerica.com/wp-content/themes/arras-theme/images/thumbnail.png "Charity Blown at Home")
Charity Blown at Home
Posted on December 12, 2009 | 1 CommentCharity begins at home. How many times have we all heard that. It’s little more than excuse for keeping few sawbucks in your pocket instead of tossing into Santa’s Kettle […] -
Glen Beck to the FCC: ‘Fire the Diversity Czar!’
Posted on September 17, 2009 | 9 CommentsTV entertainer Glen Beck has launched a foaming at the mouth, 24/7 voodoo-rhythm rant campaign aimed at getting FCC Chief Diversity Officer Mark Lloyd fired. Mr. Entertainer is playing fast and loose with the facts—not to mention reality. -
![We hear it all the time, drumbeats of it, every four years during a presidential election cycle: “I will bring civility back to Washington, back to Congress, back to political […]](https://i0.wp.com/gutcheckamerica.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/flag_eyes.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Civility in the Mist")
Civility in the Mist
Posted on September 14, 2009 | No CommentsWe hear it all the time, drumbeats of it, every four years during a presidential election cycle: “I will bring civility back to Washington, back to Congress, back to political […] -
![Introducing mycharity: water. In September of 2008, over 800 people gave up birthday gifts and asked for donations from friends, family and strangers. Together with matching gifts, almost $1,000,000 was […]](https://i0.wp.com/gutcheckamerica.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/CM-Capture-3.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Get Up, Get Busy")
Get Up, Get Busy
Posted on September 10, 2009 | No CommentsIntroducing mycharity: water. In September of 2008, over 800 people gave up birthday gifts and asked for donations from friends, family and strangers. Together with matching gifts, almost $1,000,000 was […]