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The newspapers are in a downward spiral. There are 10 strategic and critical changes they must make to survive and thrive!The newspapers are in a downward spiral. There are 10 strategic and critical changes... more
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This is a call to all newspapers… change the game… NOW!
To effect real change, the newspaper industry must change their fundamental way of doing business. This doesn’t mean they should abandon their professional journalism. It means that they just need to change their approach and ‘how’ they do business. If they embrace this change, this may very well be their finest hour.
Go here to read about the new sustainable business model for the newspaper industry http://www.totalpaas.com/newspapers-get-disruptive/This is a call to all newspapers… change the game… NOW!
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It's great to see the hyperlocal movement in news getting more and more attention. CNN does a pretty good round-up of some of the players in this new space. Check out the video in the comments thread to see our coverage of hyperlocal journalism here in San Francisco.It's great to see the hyperlocal movement in news getting more and more... more
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If you are like me you try a lot of new things. You've been through all the seed catalogs and your seeds are making their way to you right now. You've probably over done it again in your enthusiasm. You have saved seed from seasons past. You have seeds from failed experiments! You have enough extra to get one newbie gardener going!
This is how it works. All of you veteran gardeners out there, I'm talking to you! I just mailed four newbie gardeners enough extra seeds for all of them to have lush edible gardens this season!
Follow the link for more information on how to participate. It's free!If you are like me you try a lot of new things. You've been through all the seed... more
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A lot of folks are running into some friction when it comes to urban and suburban farming.
What's up with that?
Take the poll - Let Us Know What You Think!A lot of folks are running into some friction when it comes to urban and suburban... more
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Take this quiz today! Your tribe needs you!
Farm Nerds Are Legion.
All your beets are belong to US!
If you answered yes:
0-2 times - You are a farm nerd like Carrot Top is a comic.
3-5 times - You may indeed be a bit of a farm nerd.
6-8 times - You are definitely, or more accurately speaking "approximately" (of course) a farm nerd, with a margin of error of +/- .04.
9-10 times - You rock the farm like Kirk rocks the Universe!
Can you relate? Join us at hyperlocavore.com.
Come back for Rise of the Farm Nerd next week!Take this quiz today! Your tribe needs you!
Farm Nerds Are Legion.
All your beets... more
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First a definition, a hyperlocavore tries to eat as much food as close to home as possible, in order to reduce the food miles that his food travels. It is an extension of the term locavore. A locavore typically tries to eat seasonally within 100 miles of her home, to reduce food miles and to develop the local economic base. A hyperlocavore therefore wants to bring food even closer. And what’s closer than your neighborhood? We have a time crunch, we have land and property that is loosing value fast, we have kids who don’t know where their food comes from, and we have a climate crisis....First a definition, a hyperlocavore tries to eat as much food as close to home as... more
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What does organic really mean? Organic food is one of the fastest growing industries in North America. Stores like Whole Foods are cashing in on our desire to eat Green. But aren't we forgetting the enormous transportation costs of shipping organic produce halfway around the world to our grocery stores? This pod examines the organic food industry and takes a look at an alternative: local.What does organic really mean? Organic food is one of the fastest growing industries... more
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My pals Adrian and Wilson just launched EveryBlock, a hyperlocal database of news about your neighborhood, including a lot of interesting nitty-gritty civic stuff (crime reports, restaurant inspections, etc.) that you can't usually get your hands on very easily.
Very cool, clean design, and loads of data. Try plugging in your address (if you live in San Francisco, New York, or Chicago, for now) and see what you find!My pals Adrian and Wilson just launched EveryBlock, a hyperlocal database of news... more
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backfence.com, described as being a 'citizen journalist' site for posting news, info and events in california, illinois, maryland and virginia ceases operation.backfence.com, described as being a 'citizen journalist' site for posting... more
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