Archive for September 4th, 2003

The Problems of Journalists Quoting Journalists Quoting Journalists and Not Identifying Sources

Thursday, September 4th, 2003

Reading this piece by a once and future journalism professor about a recent New York Times error reminds me of an anecdote one of my reporter colleagues told me about a journalist trying to interview him about a famous scientist because he had interviewed him once and this other journalist couldn’t get in touch with [...]

Dinner Instead of Blog Meeting Again

Thursday, September 4th, 2003

Blog group is canceled again. Eating instead, probably at Grendel’s Den (in Harvard Square off JFK Street behind that grassy park near the Galleria) during happy hour for 1/2 price good food with $3 drink purchase. Meet there slightly before 7. Comment here if you’re joining us. Latecomers welcome. I’m [...]

More on the Librarian Action Figure

Thursday, September 4th, 2003

I was talking about the library action figure with my public librarian friend Kevin. I said, “The shushing motion is insulting, but the action figure is a (strong language censored for the Web) lot better than any librarian Barbie would be.”
“I agree with you about the librarian action figure–although I might throw in, ‘there [...]

Upcoming Mayoral Candidate Forums in Somerville

Thursday, September 4th, 2003

Here’s some info about upcoming mayoral candidate forums in Somerville, just in case anyone’s interested in attending.
a) The Progressive Democrats of Somerville is holding a Meet the Candidates Night on Sunday, September 7, 2003 from 6:00 pm to 8:45 pm at the Visiting Nurses Association Assisted Living Facility at 259 Lowell Street (on the Highland [...]


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