In an article about citizen journalism on Wednesday, the Canadian Press gave NowPublic top dibs. " "I am no longer going to look at the news because it's something historical and something I want to see," said...
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" 2008 Local Government Unofficial Election Results ( 9 of 9 Polls Counted) Darrell R. MUSSATTO is hereby declared to be elected by acclamation as Mayor. HOLY TRINITY NSN HOUSE ST. JOHNS MEMORIAL RECENTRE CARSON GRAHAM ST. AGNES RIDGE-WAY...
The US Ryder Cup team, without the services of star Tiger Woods, managed to claim an early lead during the first morning of play at the Ryder Cup. Euros Paul Casey and Henrik Stenson lost 3 and 2 to Justin Leonard...
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The captains for the US and Europe team at golf's Ryder Cup announced their morning pairing as the tournament gets underway Friday morning at Kentucky's Valhalla Golf Club.The first pairing will feature Phil Mickelson and Anthony Kim against Robert Karlsson and Padraig...
The Raleigh Police Department is seeking the public's help in locating Kenneth Leonard, 44, who was last seen in Raleigh on July 18. Police don't think Leonard's disappearance was the result of foul play, but he...
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Critically acclaimed singer-songwriter, Rufus Wainwright is currently touring England. He is very popular here, where his recent album, RELEASE THE STARS reached no 2 in the charts and turned...
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Hailed by many worldwide as the founding father of Rastafari, and vilified by history as a mad man, Leonard Percival Holwell’s contribution to the development of Jamaican culture cannot be denied.
Born in...
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One would never wish financial hardship on anyone but 'Halleujah!' for the financial hardship that forces Leonard Cohen back on to the stage. Here Telegraph journalist Neil McCormick welcomes Cohen back with an in...
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"Sanjay Jha has been appointed South Asia Bureau Chief at NowPublic. He will be based in Delhi, where he would be reporting on Indian and South Asian affairs. NowPublic is a participatory news network that...
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Somehow I don't think that leaking this underwhelming lineup is going to do much for Glastonbury's already slumping ticket sales. Could this be the first year the festival doesn't sell out?"The lineup for...
Over at the HuffPo, Tom Alderman weighed in on 'citizen journalism' today, calling out the practice for its tendency toward "gossip" and its lack of accuracy, reliability, and accepted standards of ethics and...
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""Even the people who said I was talentless, that I was chubby, that I couldn't sing, that I was a one-hit wonder, they helped me, too," she was quoted by DPA as saying. "They inspired me because they made me...
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"It was a big New York night for MADONNA as she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at the famed Waldorf-Astoria.
Pop heavyweight JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE did the honors of inducting his fellow chart-topper into the prestigious circle of musicians.
Other honorees and...
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Certainly a feather in Now Public's Hat with the hiring of World Editor Rachel Nixon to Now Public. "Welcome Rachel" from us News Wranglers. "Citizen journalism site gets directorVancouver SunPublished: Thursday, February 14, 2008Vancouver-based citizen...
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"British band The Dave Clark Five and The Ventures, known for their California instrumental sound, were also named to the Cleveland, Ohio hall of fame that adds five music legends to its ranks each year, DPA...
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