I also think Peter Scott's idea of "hot flashes" -- or "news flashes" as
Birdie MacLennan prefers -- is a good one.  On the other hand, I share
James Huesmann's concern that the flashes could degenerate into an online
rumor mill.  As an old reporter myself, I would suggest the way to curb
that tendency -- as well as enhance the credibility of any flashes carried
on the list -- would be to include the source of the news in any flash
carried.  Come to think of it, Peter's examples contained lines to that
effect.

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