National Edition - November 26, 2006
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The secret world of Lonelygirl
The low production values of reality TV unwittingly empowered a growing grass-roots movement of individuals who shoot and publish their digital video footage online. Video web log YouTube has a major following, with it's own cult classics and online celebrities. Here's the behind-the-scenes, tell-all story of LonelyGirl15, which turned out to be the first "made for v-log" scripted series. Does the birth of this new entertainment medium mean the imminent death of traditional TV?
(Source: Wired)
Is telecommuting losing luster?
The latest poll from Down Under shows that 13 per cent of respondents dislike the effects of telecommuting on their lives, whether this means working from home or being "always on" due to the latest wireless gadgetry. However, overall, the government report painted a positive picture of this emerging business practice.
(Source: PC World)
Like U.S., other nations see a hiring wave
This is a snapshot of the current state of the global economy with particular emphasis on unemployment rates across industrialized countries as fodder for speculation about inflation and the prime interest rates of central banks. Job markets are tighter in Canada and the United States than elsewhere, but not yet tight enough for employees to behave like mercenaries.
(Source: Christian Science Monitor)
IBM worker says he was fired for chat room addiction
This looks like a case for Judge Judy. A former IBM research facility employee is suing for wrongful dismissal, claiming that instead he should receive treatment for his chat room addiction. The employer claims that he was dismissed not for using a chat room but for entering a site with adult content while at work.
(Source: Information Week)
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Are you a creative type? Nine cities from around the world met in late October to envision "creative tourism" aimed at drawing vacationing workers belonging to the recently minted "creative class."
- The cities invited were designated by UNESCO as "creative cities."
- The concept of creative tourism, as applied in Santa Fe, would capitalize on its reputation as an arts destination.
- The emphasis is on what to do in the city, rather than just what there is to see or buy.
- Creative tourists engage in a community and learn about its culture experientially.
(Source: Canoe.ca, CANOE Travel)
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Research and editing: Austin Macdonald
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