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Vancouver Journalism fund-raising experiment pays off
It's great to see initiatives like this succeed. "The Vancouver-based Tyee online publication has raised almost $15,000 in donations since it asked readers to give money to pay for provincial election coverage. The... Stephen Taylor created YouTube clip that Greens call Tory fake
An interesting story for the bloggers out there who think that they have free reign to post what they want or re-edit footage with a "creative" intent. Controversy is brewing around a YouTube video that was...The Books of Summer
My favourite local independent news source compiled a long list of summer books, one for just about every conceivable summer occasion. It's worth checking out the full list, but I've included a sample of promising...Vancouver's next mayor could be determined by backroom deals
The rumors are flying about who's supporting who in the upcoming Vision nomination. The winner of the party's race will have a decent shot in the city election in the fall. The way the race is shaping...Mindful sex 'the new anti-depressant'
A new group therapy technique from a UBC researcher uses meditation techniques to improve sex. The discussion here is aimed at women, but I'm sure there are men who could benefit from similar therapies... Citizen journalism on billboards?
Media man David Vogt dreams of one day using large digital billboards as venues for citizen journalists. He believes they'll allow communities like the Downtown Eastside to define themselves on their own... Gifting books for X-mas: a guide
My favourite local independent news source has put together an exhaustive list of bookish gift ideas for everyone on your list, even the weirdos."Books are the safest of Christmas gift-giving bets: everybody... Are blondes dumb?
Here's a provacative little musing on the mystery of blonde hair. The piece is a little lengthy, but it's a fun meandering through one "born-blonde" woman's thoughts. Hard news this ain't, but it might give you some fodder for this weekend's cocktail party."As any...Torstar vs. the Tyee
A dust up in the making over allegations that the Toronto Star is curtailing it's coverage of the media in the wake of their new corporate ownership:"Robert Prichard, CEO of Torstar, which publishes the Toronto...Notes on the Civic Elections
COPE's on the ropes, Greens bust through in Victoria, and more.Been to the Happy Accidents Cybergallery?
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