NowPublic Takes Top Spot on User-Generated News Article
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... 2008 Election Results
" 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...Golden Boy picks training legend Angelo Dundee vs Pacquiao
"For 10-time world champion Oscar de la Hoya, no less than International Boxing Hall of Fame trainer Angelo Dundee fits the bill when it comes to preparing him for "The Dream Match" against Filipino ring icon Manny Pacquiao on December 6 in Las Vegas' MGM Grand Garden...US Jumps To Surprising 3-1 Lead in Ryder Cup
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...Ryder Cup Pairings Unveiled
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...African Grey parrot who speaks like a Dr Who Dalek
"Leonard, an African Grey parrot, imitates noises made by people and things around him and has developed perfect comedic timing, say his owners, Maya and Ian Brandt."Rufus Wainwright Wows Them in Nottingham
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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Police need help locating missing man in Raleigh, NC
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...
Remembering The Founding Father Of Rasta - Leonard Howell
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...
Leonard Cohen: Hallelujah! (update)
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... Director General of MI5 humiliated in whistleblower battle against journalist
"Having been left with no option other than to resign from the Security Department of the Home Office, John Francis Smith soon found another job in the NHS and though not as well paid, he survived comfortably...Press Release: Sanjay Jha joins NowPublic as South Asia Bureau Chief
"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...Yawn...Glastonbury Festival Lineup Leaked
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...
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Citizen Journalism: Can We Trust it?
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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