US

1. GOP Podcasting (U.S. News) The GOP is betting that a lot of voters, maybe even older Americans, are getting down with the latest pop culture hit. (May 19, 2005)

2. Bloggers Find Mixing Work Life With Private Life Can Spell Trouble (Post-Gazette) Discussing family life with a worldwide audience may get you in trouble with the mom or the ex-girlfriend, but if you bring your employer into it, and attach your name to it, there can be more serious consequences. (May 19, 2005)

3. US Government Wi-fi Networks Wide Open (The Inquirer) Many US government networks could be hacked by a wi-fi user sitting on a park bench, according to a congressional report released by the Government Accountability Office. (May 19, 2005)

International

1. Online Forums, Bloggers Become Vital Media Outlets In Bahrain (Online Journalism Review) The small Persian Gulf nation has been moving toward democratic reform, but a registration drive for Web sites and the arrest of a popular online forum owner have sparked outrage in Bahrain's nascent blogosphere. (May 19, 2005)

2. China Blocks Popular Gay Website (smh.com.au) China has blocked a popular website devoted to providing information and support to the nation's large but closeted homosexual population. (May 19, 2005)

Anyone in or been to Bahrain recently? Care to fill us in on the inside perspective?

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