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Where are the smart people?

Forbes and Editor and Publisher report more bad news about the newspaper industry. Note, though, that the untimely demise of newspapers does not necessarily mean the death of journalism.

Or does it? Where is the brainstorming about new directions for the news biz that will sustain the quality journalism that not only serves our democracy but is accessible to all? We need some creative ideas to go along with the pit in the stomach and the hand-wringing -- before the "- 30 - " becomes permanent. Anyone out there? bk