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2008 Elections See how media and independent outlets are covering the 2008 primaries, caucuses and general elections with the latest interactive tools.			Environment With the growing concern over environmental issues, it is no surprise that they are the focus of many interactive reports.
Elections and Politics From candidate selectors to ballot simulators, interactive exercises are helping people get a better handle on the election process.			Interactive Maps Media organizations and individuals alike are using online mapping software for news purposes.
Interactive Narratives New interactive techniques are opening opportunities to tell stories in new ways.			War Coverage Interactive exercises give users a more complete picture of a conflict.
Crime Interactive maps are helping users do their own research on crime trends in their area.			Transportation Traffic problems afflict most every major metropolitan area. These sites invite visitors do their part to help fix the grid lock.
Budgets & Calculators Who says balancing the budget can't be fun and games? These sites let users try their hand at managing personal, state, local and national budgets.			Local Government Interactive exercises can give context to local political and economic issues. Here are a few examples that do just that.
Arts and Entertainment Interactive explanatory elements are making arts and entertainment coverage more accessible.			Economic Development City center need a boost? Let your readers tell you what their ideal downtown would look like, as these projects do.
International Complex international issues such as trade and political asylum can be easier to understand with hands-on exercises.			Communities The web is the perfect medium for features appealing to niche audiences. These examples fill in some of the small holes left by traditional reporting.
Sports Interactive technologies are giving sports fans direct, real-time access to statistics and information.			News Games Media organizations can attract new audiences with fun, interactive challenges.
Photo Galleries Flash and audio help bring still images to life in these interactive galleries.			History News organizations are giving new life to history lessons by making them interactive.
Public Opinion Interactive technologies are engaging the public with tools to explore and voice their opinion on important social issues.			Finance and Healthcare Some media organizations are using interactive exercises to help readers narrow down their personal finance options.
Archives Archived "Cool Stuff" selections that are no longer available on the Web.		See the 2008 Knight-Batten Award winners. See previous Batten Award winners. Share your favorite interactive efforts!

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