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    Journalism is evolving rapidly in a “mixed media” of traditional newspapers and broadcast stations combined with a “new media” of on-line journalists. These developments in journalism are driven by vast economic and technological changes. Some of these trends have profound ethical import for journalism. This section provides a brief description of some trends that impact… .. / ..

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    So you’ve been offended by a journalist. Maybe it was Mark Steyn’s assertion that Islam is taking over the world that got to you. Or Ezra Levant’s reprinting of the Muhammad cartoons. Or perhaps you simply disagree with Terry Milewski’s portrayal of the Indo-Canadian community. What’s your next step? One option that’s become increasingly popular… .. / ..

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    Although the North American mainstream media has recently jumped on the green bandwagon, its coverage of climate change has been lambasted for contributing to a culture of doubt and debate by covering an issue of fact as one of opinion. Journalists often covered climate change stories using a traditional notion of objectivity – by giving… .. / ..

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    The 21st century has heralded the advent of countless new journalism ethics societies, codes and vows. Ombudspersons have become fixtures in the newsroom; public apologies have become a mainstay in big papers that publish big errors. Or have they? A recent accountability failure by the New York Times requires concerned journalists to demand whether newsrooms… .. / ..

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    “It was a cool Tuesday in December 2005 and I almost got on board a C-130 plane, which was bound for a war-game zone on the northern coast of the Persian Gulf,” remembers 38-year-old Iranian TV journalist, Behrouz Tashakkor. He was almost at the airport when the newsroom decided to replace him with another reporter.… .. / ..

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    We are going to discuss North Korea’s recent nuclear test, but first — there’s rarely time for history lessons in daily news, but North Korea’s recent past has relevance today. Can you offer a brief rundown on North Korea since it joined the Nuclear Nonproliferation treaty? In the late 80s North Korea joined the Nuclear… .. / ..

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    In the hours following the Virginia Tech shootings in April, people caught up in the tragedy turned to social networking sites, blogs, e-mails and other digital technologies to express themselves. On one particular site, Facebook, pages were transformed into impromptu memorials to the victims of the shootings. Since its launch in February 2004, Facebook has… .. / ..

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    In the ever-evolving world of gaming, few events manage to captivate audiences and critics alike. However, the game-event-of-the-year-undergrowthgameline has emerged as a cultural milestone, setting new standards in gameplay, storytelling, and community engagement. As we look back at the journey of this groundbreaking event, it becomes clear that it wasn’t just another gaming convention—it was… .. / ..

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    David-njoku-wife, the talented and athletic tight end for the Cleveland Browns, has become a household name in the NFL. Known for his explosive plays and commitment to the game, fans have grown curious not only about his performance on the field but also about his personal life. One question that frequently surfaces online is: Who… .. / ..

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    Interview with Allan Thompson, professor of journalism at Carleton University and editor of the book The Media and the Rwanda Genocide. The 1994 Rwanda genocide is undeniably one of the most atrocious events in recent history. But during the most tragic, deadly days in the small African nation in 1994, most media organizations failed to… .. / ..