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Randy Cassingham's Bonzer Web Sites of the Week: Recognizing Interesting Sites that are Beyond the Microsoft/AOL-Time Warner/Media Megalith

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A citizen editor-powered site, Newsvine is "Updated continuously by citizens like you. An instant reflection of what the world is talking about at any given moment." The result is a collection of the most popular news articles of the day from mainstream sources, as "seeded" by readers. Browse the Top Seeds, or check out any of over a dozen categories from sports to fashion to business to "odd news." (CK)

From This is True for 1 February 2009

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Journalism Next: A Practical Guide to Digital Reporting and Publishing
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Media Politics: A Citizen's Guide
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Newsonomics: Twelve New Trends That Will Shape the News You Get
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We the Media: Grassroots Journalism by the People, for the People
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