Author: Barbara Iverson

• The pros and cons of newspapers partnering with ‘citizen journalism’ networks

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• Bogus Copyright Claim Silences Yet Another Larry Lessig YouTube Presentation | Techdirt

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• Livestream Calls Out Ustream and Justin.tv for Profiting Off of Piracy

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• The pros and cons of newspapers partnering with ‘citizen journalism’ networks

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• This is why copyright is so wrong today. I watched the Lessig piece, and it was brilliant. It was fact-based, interesting, and made something like copyright seem vital to those who care about intellectual and academic freedom. Now, because of a few seconds of music that he was using as any academic would, to illustrate a point, like a footnote, the whole audio stream is gone. The content conglomerates are using the legal system to produce a chilling effect on free speech.

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• Bill May Reign in Employer Credit Checks

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• Bad credit? No credit? No problem. With Illinois’ unemployment rate at a staggering 11 percent, employers can afford to be more selective in whom they hire. But a new bill could give job seekers…

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• Season Ends at Wrigley Ice Rink, Future Remains Uncertain

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• The Rink at Wrigley closed its gates for the season on Feb. 28, and it may not return next year. Over 12,000 people this winter visited the ice rink, which was located for the first time this…

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• Nonprofits, Watchdog Groups Push for Tax Increase

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