Treat the rumor for what it’s worth, but on a related topic I’m currently reading Nothing to Envy: Ordinary Lives in North Korea, an absolutely fantastic book by journalist Barbara Demick that covers the lives of six North Korean citizens.  theatlantic: Kim Jong Un death rumors spread on Twitter, Weibo  It could be nothing more than a rumor, but word on China’s Twitter equivalent, Weibo, is that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has died in a possible coup. The news, which would be a huge game-changer if true, has started to seep into Twitter, with MIT journalism instructor Seth Mnookin tweeting, “Rumor of assassination also floating around; no confirmation RT @KSHartnett Hearing word of #NorthKorea coup. Kim Jong Un on the run.” The news apparently spreading among traders, as journalist Harry Cole reports. But everybody with half a brain is treating the rumor with a good deal of suspicion. Read more. [Image: Reuters]
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Treat the rumor for what it’s worth, but on a related topic I’m currently reading Nothing to Envy: Ordinary Lives in North Korea, an absolutely fantastic book by journalist Barbara Demick that covers the lives of six North Korean citizens. 

theatlantic:

Kim Jong Un death rumors spread on Twitter, Weibo 

It could be nothing more than a rumor, but word on China’s Twitter equivalent, Weibo, is that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has died in a possible coup.

The news, which would be a huge game-changer if true, has started to seep into Twitter, with MIT journalism instructor Seth Mnookin tweeting, “Rumor of assassination also floating around; no confirmation RT @KSHartnett Hearing word of #NorthKorea coup. Kim Jong Un on the run.” The news apparently spreading among traders, as journalist Harry Cole reports. But everybody with half a brain is treating the rumor with a good deal of suspicion. Read more.

[Image: Reuters]

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Source: theatlanticwire.com

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    This is a prime example of why Internet “journalism” (and I use that word loosely) is as solid as toilet paper. h
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    Here’s a good description of what probably happened....
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    Operation Save Avery Jessup is a go.
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    We need to fund an operation airlift Sansone out of the area immediately. Or maybe he’s the one behind the coup!?

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