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Spinning a Web of Lies at Digital Speed

Via the New York Times By NOAM COHEN Published: October 12, 2008 “A lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is still putting on its shoes.” — attributed to Mark Twain. Enlarge This Image Lefteris Pitarakis/Associated Press Oprah Winfrey … Continue reading

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Citizen “Journalist” Hits Apple Stock With False (Steve Jobs) Heart Attack Rumor

Via Tech Crunch by Erick Schonfeld on October 3, 2008 Apple’s stock took a temporary 10-point hit this morning after a false report surfaced on CNN’s iReport that Steve Jobs had a heart attack. The report has been removed, but … Continue reading

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