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Today's word on journalism

Monday, November 5, 2007

On Objectivity:

"I still insist that 'objective journalism' is a contradiction in terms. But I want to draw a very hard line between the inevitable reality of 'subjective journalism' and the idea that any honestly subjective journalist might feel free to estimate a crowd at a rally for some candidates the journalist happens to like personally at 2,000 instead of 612 -- or to imply that a candidate the journalist views with gross contempt, personally, is a less effective campaigner than he actually is."

-- Hunter S. Thompson, from Fear & Loathing: CORRECTIONS, RETRACTIONS, APOLOGIES, COP-OUTS, ETC., a 1972 memo to Rolling Stone editor Jann S. Wenner, excerpted in the current (November 2007) issue of Harper’s Magazine (Thanks to alert WORDster Andy Merton)

Sports & Recreation : :

Tour de St. George enjoys amazing weather, scenery

By Lukas Brinkerhoff

October 23, 2007 | ST. GEORGE -- Seventy-nine-degree temperatures were enjoyed by participants of the Tour de St. George last weekend while Northern Utahans suffered through a cold couple of days.

Along with beautiful weather cyclists delight in the scenic vistas along the route. The ride route goes through three state parks. It pases through Sand Hollow State Park, Quail Creek State Park and comes to an end after descending through Snow Canyon State Park.

Just over 400 participants showed up to ride the Tour this year, according to event organizer Ryan Gurr. Gurr said that the even has consistently grown adding about 100 new riders each year. The Tour de St. George has been going on for three years.

The next organized cycling event in Southern Utah isn't until February but sun seekers can get their fix just about any weekend. Local rider Bryce Pratt said, "I ride year round, with the right gear we can ride all year."

For those interested in having a break from the cold more information about events or just places to ride can be found at the following websites:
* www.utahcyclocross.com
* www.bike2bike.org
* tourdestgeorge.com
* www.redrockbicycle.com

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