Monthly Archives: February 2009

The Future of the News

Posted on February 9, 2009 by SophiaZoe

NPR’s OnPoint has a podcast available discussing the future of our newspapers. Monday, February 9, 2009 at 10:00 AM EST The Future of the News After years in trouble, American newspapers are finally up against the wall. Advertising, vanished. Profits, … Continue reading →

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Reactionary vs. Informed

Posted on February 8, 2009 by SophiaZoe

When I was young I lived on two foods: Oatmeal and Peanut Butter. I still love both but now they are more “comfort foods” trotted out when I need to sooth my emotion state. The current salmonella outbreak and consumer … Continue reading →

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Newspapers spiral downward

Posted on February 8, 2009 by SophiaZoe

I am a self-professed News Junkie. As such, I left my local newspaper, Charleston’s Post and Courier, behind several years ago. In the era of 24-hour news channels, talk radio, internet news delivery, and Twitter feeds, a newspaper seems like … Continue reading →

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