Verizon Shuts Down SugarString, Site That Had Drawn Journalistic Criticism

One of the more controversial efforts of journalism and corporate promotion, a site called SugarString which was backed by Verizon, was shut down. Verizon confirmed the site had been shuttered and said in a statement: “As you know, we’ve always said this was a pilot project; and as with any pilot project, we evaluate, take our learnings, improve our execution and move forward.”

[Now cracks a noble heart. Goodnight SugarSweet Prince...]