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5:40 AM ET, June 14, 2010

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Jeremy W. Peters / New York Times:

F.T.C. Moves Ahead with Journalism Study — Looking for the federal government to come to the rescue of newspapers? Don't hold your breath. — The Federal Trade Commission has set out on the somewhat quixotic journey of trying to identify ways to save journalism as we know it from possible extinction.

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Eric Pfanner / New York Times:

Other Countries' Newspapers Are Faring Better Than U.S. Counterparts — PARIS — The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is looking for ways to “support the reinvention of journalism.” Possible measures to help the troubled U.S. news business, outlined in a paper published last month and scheduled …

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Rick Edmonds / Poynter Online:

FTC Future-of-Journalism Inquiry Wraps Up With Little Momentum for Major Intervention — I'll be among the 30 participants in the Federal Trade Commission's roundtables Tuesday in Washington, D.C. evaluating proposals for government action “to support the reinvention of journalism.”

Robert G. Picard / The Media Business:

Getting It Wrong: The FTC and Policies for the Future of Journalism — Following hearings on the state of newspapers this past year, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission staff has now prepared a discussion paper of potential policy recommendations to support the reinvention of journalism.

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Guardian:

Will citizen journalism pay the bills? — Hyperlocal news projects that start tiny have a greater chance of success - but many find themselves with more kudos than cash — “Would you trust a citizen brain surgeon?” This was a common refrain in 2005, as the news industry grappled …

Jenna Wortham / New York Times:

Once Just a Site With Funny Cat Pictures, and Now a Web Empire — SEATTLE — Three years ago Ben Huh visited a blog devoted to silly cat pictures — and saw vast potential. — Mr. Huh, a 32-year-old entrepreneur, first became aware of I Can Has Cheezburger, which pairs photos of cats with quirky captions …

David Carr / New York Times:

The Media Equation: BP's Managing of Information on Gulf Oil Spill — The three journalists crept along in a boat captained by James Ledet in a bayou near Golden Meadow, La., one early afternoon. We were all looking for the same thing as we traversed narrow stretches of water framed by swamp grass …

Brian Stelter / New York Times:

AOL Teams With Jonas Group for MTV-Style Site — The next time the Jonas Brothers release an album or announce a tour, they can skip “Entertainment Tonight” and YouTube and go straight to Cambio. — Making its debut online on Tuesday, Cambio is the product of a partnership of AOL …

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Darren Murph / Engadget:

ESPN bypasses corporate red tape with iPad and Xbox 360, wannabe innovators should take note — So, there's two ways to look at this. One would be to gawk at the fact that ESPN, the worldwide leader in sports broadcasting, is using iPads and Xbox 360 consoles — common devices …

Anthony Crupi / Mediaweek:

Bravo Bakes In Clients — Net serves up integrations; Top Chef taps Toyota, others — Preheating the oven for Top Chef D.C., Bravo has once again secured the patronage of steadfast sponsor Toyota, which will be integrated throughout season seven. Toyota Sienna minivans will serve …

Lucia Moses / Mediaweek:

Despite Recession, Teen Vogue ‘Haute’ to Trot — Despite questions about the strength of consumer spending, Teen Vogue is going into the retail business. — The Condé Nast title is signing a one-year lease at the Westchester Mall to operate the Teen Vogue Haute Spot, building on its pop-up store by the same name.

Deadspin:

Abby Sunderland Sails Into A Media S**tstorm — Sixteen-year-old sailor Abby Sunderland may not have circumnavigated the globe, but headlines of her ordeal certainly did. She's only the latest teenager to push herself to the limit while barely pushing puberty.

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