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New media columnist Steve Outing quit his day job at Poynter Institute 18 months ago to start a citizen journalism site focused initially on mountain biking, the Enthusiast Group.

Yesterday, at Editor & Publisher, he published its obituary: An Important Lesson About Grassroots Media "I learned -- the hard way -- some truths about grassroots content and online community. This is my attempt at preventing you from going through similar business heartache."

Guardian: Undercover restorers fix Paris landmark's clock:: 'Cultural guerrillas' cleared of lawbreaking over secret workshop in Pantheon. They're a cross between the Apartment at the Mall: Website with video, photos and an artist's apology">Providence mall squatters and preservationists.

Matt Taibbi on Mike Huckabee, Our Favorite Right-Wing Nut Job. Rolling Stone.

Flirting for France: Newly-divorced Sarkozy's 'close and loving relationship' with the blonde TV star in a low-cut blouse

How ‘What It Takes’ Took Me Off Course By MARK HALPERIN.

Hard to Be an Audiophile in an iPod World

Amazing Holiday Deals Online: We've found 20 sites to help you save money -- and avoid the crowds. Kiplinger.

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Retro-Future: To The Stars!