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Why This Is NOT A Breaking Story

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We all know the various uses of social media and how social media has played such a viable role in today's internet-crazed generation. It goes without saying we are all connected in one way or another and it's remarkable how far we've come with Journalism and the spread of news. Breaking news happens no matter where we are, and with Twitter it gets to us instantly. It has had a profound impact on society in the long run, making it one of the most important efforts in our lifetime. But we never always had Twitter to rely upon for news. There was a time when all we had was the 6 & 11 o'clock news to tell us the day's breaking stories. Then in the morning, you had the local newspaper. You never had an updating breaking information website. That's what's changed. Nowadays, news channels are introducing 24 hour news programs online and on TV, eventually, I believe, phasing out all printed newspapers. (Is there really a reason to read the printed Toronto St...