A study undertaken by a University of Oregon professor shows that newspapers make far more errors than they admit. In fact, he reports that fewer than 2% of errors are actually reported.
The NFL is telling photographers that they must wear vests and is also limiting the number of photographers who can cover their games. NASCAR is telling its sponsors who will be allowed to put logos on cars. It looks like the tail is starting to wag the dog.
Doubleday Publisher Nan Talese teed off on Oprah Winfrey regarding the 2006 gutting of author James Frey, calling the Oprah Show interview an "ambush" and "mean and self-serving" on the part of Oprah.
The parent company of the Carl's Jr. and Hardee's fast food chains sued rival Jack In The Box Inc. claiming that Jack in the Box is confusing its angus beef with the anus of a cow.
Angus or Anus?
Former long-time CBS News anchor Dan Rather didn't pull any punches when asked to give his assessment of the current operation. He bemoans the 'tarting" of the news.
Based on Katie Couric's salary, how much does it cost per viewer? $2.51 PER VIEWER!!
Washington Post columnist Gene Weingarten pokes those public relations folks who issue news releases that are so full of jargon that they are nonsensical to journalists. We totally agree with him.
News outlets have diminished in importance so much today that "fake" news shows are producing the most knowledgeable viewers.
