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URN News Digest- Vol No 20: Make old news appear fresh

When we wake up each morning, I guess we all look up to a fresh new day, fresh smell, fresh energy, fresh plans and fresh ideas. Likewise fresh news is like food for thought to the hungry. A hungry person … finish reading URN News Digest- Vol No 20: Make old news appear fresh

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URN News Digest Vol No 19: In Search of my Cream

I have been silent, very silent and at one point thought of scaling off this digest and concentrating on my personal blog. But true to the old saying “silence is gold”. The moments of silence have ushered me into reflection … finish reading URN News Digest Vol No 19: In Search of my Cream

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The People & Planet International Photo Competition 2012 – open to amateur photographers around the world – Deadline April 22!

Description The People & Planet International Photography Competition aims to select 53 photos to be published in the 2013 People & Planet: Social Justice & Environment Diary and Calendar. The organizers are looking for 53 extraordinary images of people, places … finish reading The People & Planet International Photo Competition 2012 – open to amateur photographers around the world – Deadline April 22!

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URN News Digest Vol 19: When Learning is Such an Illusion

This week saw a fair inflow of somewhat good pitches and efforts here and there trying to get the other story. But one thing that struck me most, and for me what has been the greatest lessons of my time … finish reading URN News Digest Vol 19: When Learning is Such an Illusion

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URN News Digest Vol 018: Of Kent Mangoes and “ill fated” Vehicles

It’s yet another beautiful week, and I can’t wait to see someone pull a Pulitzer Award Story through the website. Looking at the past week, I saw two fair attempts at Pulitzer and just as I was cheering up, the … finish reading URN News Digest Vol 018: Of Kent Mangoes and “ill fated” Vehicles

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URN News Digest Vol No 17: A day Inside the News Clinic

I went to the editorial clinic recently; for a new routine checkup that I think is crucial as my news life matures. When the News doctor took my blood pressure, he saw my newslife was low on curiosity, empathy, passion … finish reading URN News Digest Vol No 17: A day Inside the News Clinic

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URN News Digest Vol 016: Stories made, Stories Missed

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URN News Digest Vol 15: – Writing News ain’t a Game of Assembling Words

I have been feeling a little odd lately, kind of an out of sync feeling that engrosses an editor with high expectations. I don’t like the out of sync feeling, but here I am waiting and waiting. Waiting for what? … finish reading URN News Digest Vol 15: – Writing News ain’t a Game of Assembling Words

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URN News Digest Vol 14: So, what kind of story did we get? By Bro Sam Gummah

Dear friends, I’ve looked and looked at this story over and over again and have decided to write about it. The story am referring to can be read here: http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=40145 and the summary is: Uganda’s Ambassador to China Madibo Wagidoso, … finish reading URN News Digest Vol 14: So, what kind of story did we get? By Bro Sam Gummah

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URN Digest Vol No 13- The Memorable Story

“What are the most memorable 5 stories over the past 5 days?” I challenged myself… I scratched my head, tried to remember but woe unto me, I could find none. “Much ado about nothing” is surely one of my favorite … finish reading URN Digest Vol No 13- The Memorable Story

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