I didn’t read all this story, but I loved the headline: “Makeup tips for the bleak” Link via Mighty Girl.
That culture thing
The Poynter faculty brings us this summary of ways for managers to improve their newsroom’s culture. I don’t know why they’re such sponges for ridicule over there — but I am thankful for it. A few choice tidbits. What Poynter…
The wrongness of the Martha conviction
Doug Clifton talks about the Plain Dealer pulling Martha Stewart’s column. The explanation is that they don’t run the work of convicted felons (which makes me wonder, when have they had the opportunity before?). Doug talks about his uneasiness with…
Here’s my plan for a Houston outing
I went to Pollstar.com to see if any cool bands are in town March 18-20. Turns out there’s a joint called The Continental Club that offers not one but two intriguing possibilities: Mojo Nixon on Thursday night, or Southern Culture…
The blind need not apply
A guy at the Chicago Sun-Times has created the Visual Editors Discussion Board. It’s odd that at this late date, somebody’s finally getting serious about creating a board for designers. Just about every other newsroom specialty has listservs or BBSs…
Are you coming to Houston?
One of my devoted readers asked if I’m planning a get-together for Prints the Chaff regulars in Houston. I’m up for the idea of doing something, perhaps with the Testy Copy Editors, either Thursday or Friday night. Please click on…