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You might know about The Huffington Post, but its citizen journalism network, OffTheBus, is gaining its own momentum. Dedicated to covering the presidential campaign, OTB allows writers to find political stories that rarely get noticed.
Posted 4 hours ago by  David Silverberg in Internet
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The Institute of Citizen Journalism envisions a healthier media, where everyday writers and photographers find stories that rarely get reported. In the third part of our citizen media series , we look at how the ICJ offers expertise to engaged citizens.
Posted yesterday by David Silverberg in Education
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Consider the Sunlight Foundation the perfect legislative watchdog and a citizen journalist’s closest friend. In a second part of a four-part series, learn how the Foundation makes the U.S. government more transparent with innovative Web 2.0 projects.
Posted Oct 13, 2008 by David Silverberg in Internet
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If Dan Gillmor had his way, citizen journalism would find a business model. Grassroots reporters would get paid, and they’d readily have resources to communicate their stories to the public. The first in a four-part series on pioneers in citizen media.
Posted Oct 12, 2008 by David Silverberg in Internet
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A London gallery exhibit is displaying reworked images of cartoon characters engaged in random acts of gory violence. But is the artist worried about the impact on children and thorny legality issues?
Posted Oct 11, 2008 by David Silverberg in Arts
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Activist Cindy Sheehan in conversation with a Citizen Journalist. The controversy swirling around McCain's "that one" remark. How livebloggins is changing journalism. These are the top stories making news right now.
Posted Oct 10, 2008 by David Silverberg in Internet
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Microsoft announced it will release the next chapter in the Halo saga in fall 2009 for the Xbox 360. Halo 3: Recon stars a new hero in the first-person shooter video game and serves as a prequel to Halo’s epic storyline.
Posted Oct 9, 2008 by David Silverberg in Entertainment
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The upcoming BlackBerry Storm is going head-to-head with Apple’s iPhone by boasting a touchscreen technology with a twist. The Storm lets you push down on the screen like you would with a tactile button. The device is expected to debut in late 2008.
Posted Oct 8, 2008 by David Silverberg in Technology
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Athletes as political activists? It’s become a hot trend, whether it’s baller Baron Davis campaigning for Barack Obama or pitcher Curt Schilling supporting John McCain. And sometimes political leanings don't veer to blue or red camps.
Posted Oct 5, 2008 by David Silverberg in Sports
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Why is there is so much anger between the West and Muslim world? Is Iran bluffing about its nuclear powers? Do we truly understand what Muslim women go through? Columnist and author Eric Margolis answers these questions in a revealing interview.
Posted Oct 4, 2008 by David Silverberg in World
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A fatwa against the Pakistani President after a Sarah Palin meeting. Why the video game Spore is agitating the religious right. Canada launches a telemarketer's worst nightmare. These are the top stories making news right now.
Posted Oct 3, 2008 by David Silverberg in Internet
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Sarah Palin and Joe Biden square off in the only debate between the two vice-presidential candidates. DigitalJournal.com has live coverage of the event, so tune in to hear from the candidates and share your insights. This is live.
Posted Oct 2, 2008 by David Silverberg in Politics
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We're happy to announce live coverage of the U.S. vice presidential debate, scheduled for this Thursday Oct. 2 at 9 p.m. EDT. We've teamed up with citizen journalists to offer play-by-play commentary, insight, opinion and debate. Join us!
Posted Sep 29, 2008 by David Silverberg in Politics
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Citigroup announced it will buy Wachovia’s banking operations for $2.1 billion in stock. It will also assume another $53 billion in debt. Federal Chairman Ben Bernanke said he welcomes the Wachovia bailout deal.
Posted Sep 29, 2008 by David Silverberg in Business
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Barack Obama hopes to appoint a Chief Technology Officer. John McCain wants to award $300 million to the inventor of an eco-friendly car battery. Now more than ever, the tech policies of candidates are under scrutiny as wired voters have their say.
Posted Sep 28, 2008 by David Silverberg in Politics
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The FBI investigating financial failures. Why Somalia is the most corrupt country on Earth. Unearthing a 500-carat diamond. These are the top stories making news right now.
Posted Sep 27, 2008 by David Silverberg in Internet
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Everyone’s favourite serial killer is returning for season 3 on Sunday, adding more plot twists to keep Dexter fans hooked to the Showtime series. Can the upcoming season continue the momentum as new characters begin to share the spotlight?
Posted Sep 27, 2008 by David Silverberg in Entertainment
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Adobe is launching the latest version of its media design bundle, and DigitalJournal.com got an exclusive look into the new features and options. Creative Suite 4 adds some cool tools for publishers, graphic artists and everyday designers.
Posted Sep 23, 2008 by David Silverberg in Technology
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The wired generation of the 21st century thinks differently…literally. That is the premise of Don Tapscott’s upcoming book Grown Up Digital: How the Net Generation is Changing the World, a sequel to his 1999 book Growing Up Digital.
Posted Sep 21, 2008 by David Silverberg in Technology
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A new website hopes to be the ultimate consumer handbook for all info on a product and its company's policies. GoodGuide.com is mastering the personal care domain, but DigitalJournal.com has learned it will soon set its site on food and electronics.
Posted Sep 20, 2008 by David Silverberg in Internet
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David Silverberg
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Reporting from: Toronto, Canada | |
David Silverberg is the Managing Editor of DigitalJournal.com and the Associate Producer of Digital Journal TV.
David holds a degree in Print Journalism from Ryerson University in Toronto, and has experience in television, radio, print and online media.
David is also the Artistic Director and Founder of Toronto Poetry Slam (a monthly spoken word competition), and is editor of the recently released spoken word anthology, Mic Check. He writes regular columns for various publications.
David has worked in both Canada and the U.S., and has worked with or appeared on many news programs and publications including: Business News Network, City TV, Sun TV, the Globe and Mail, Toronto Star, Halifax Herald, Now Magazine, The Progressive, High Times Magazine, Quill & Quire, Canadian Business, the Canadian Jewish News, as well as dozens of syndicated radio networks.
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