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It's time to kill the idea that newspapers are essential for democracy - 0 views

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    An op-ed piece from Slate.
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How twentysomethings are coping with the recession. - By Emily Bazelon - Slate Magazine - 0 views

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    Apprehension, with an enduring edge to it. That's the general mood among the twentysomethings I've heard from during the last several weeks in response to a question I asked about how the recession is making them feel.
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How the Kindle will change the world - 0 views

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    An opinion piece, but offers some interesting theories on the future of publishing and Kindle.
Abby Purdy

Jay Mathews' "Work Hard. Be Nice." - 0 views

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    In his new book, "Work Hard. Be Nice.", Jay Mathews claims that the Knowledge Is Power Program is the "best" program serving severely disadvantaged, minority-group students in America today.
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If You Seek Amy's Ancestors - 0 views

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    Britney Spears didn't invent the dirty pun in her new song title. She stole it from Joyce and Shakespeare.
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Comcast's bafflingly quirky new ad campaign. - 0 views

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    An analysis of Comcast's new advertising campaign. This series may be worth checking out for those researching advertising.
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The Orwellian language of Wall Street finds its way to the Treasury Department - 0 views

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    An interesting article that unites language and finance and the current fiscal crisis.
Abby Purdy

Am I hurting my local public schools-and hurting America-by sending my kids to expensiv... - 0 views

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    This column is a sort of "Dear Abby" column for people looking for answers on how to be better world citizens. Obviously, not scholarly, but they do provide some interesting ideas and links to other sources.
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