News 2.0: The Future of News in an Age of Social Media

About a year ago I was interviewed by Ira Basen for an article he was working on for Walrus magazine.  The magazine nixed the article due to internal issues but Ira stated that he would find another avenue to...

Mayor wants Python film ban ended

"Mayor wants Python film ban ended ...

Florida woman hit by sting ray died of blunt force trauma

A sad and unusual conclusion to this rare incident. See NowPublic member Politisite's commentary here.  "A woman who died after she was hit by a spotted eagle ray leaping from the water off the Florida Keys...

Drug traces found in U.S. water supply

Very unnerving, particularly the fact that it's also in NYC"s drinking water." Trace amounts of pharmaceutical drugs are lurking in Louisville's drinking water, including one used to treat people with bipolar disorder and alcohol withdrawal, and another prescribed to...

Canada: NDP call for booze warning

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorThough Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is a serious issue, The political left party in Canada, the New Democratic Party feel we need more warning labels on alcohol.  Do we...

Mountaineer Jake Norton in Crested Butte next week

"Mountaineer Jake Norton in Crested Butte next week On Friday, February 16, the Crested Butte Ski & Snowboard Club will bring mountaineer Jake Norton to the Crested Butte Center for the Arts to present his slideshow and lecture. The evening will begin with a silent...

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