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Comment on Stephen Janis is Baltimore’s Alternative Journalist by Susan Older

Susan Older — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 14:35:06 +0000

No, I don’t believe in government conspiracy theories, especially in this administration. I’ve lived through some pretty nasty presidencies (Nixon, for example), but consider the facts: Why would the government care whether you could make a phone call from the stadium during the Super Bowl? It wouldn’t.

Comment on Stephen Janis is Baltimore’s Alternative Journalist by Peter Creager

Peter Creager — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 02:44:53 +0000

All phones owned by my wife and children were frozen and did not work during the Superbowl celebration in Balitmore. I was wondering if you think the government stopped service or scrambled service of such. Seems to me it was a illegal act, taking away freedom of speech since no one could speak on their phones. It just pisses me off they would do something like that, plus who gives them the right to do such.

Comment on Writer’s Lifeguard: Money, Favors, Fifty Shades by Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 18:24:35 +0000

Amen Mr. Older! As a belated New Year's resolution, I'll be affixing this article to the wall above my computer with a "just say no" sticker.

Comment on Ad Age: Time Inc. Cuts Some 500 Jobs by Susan Older

Susan Older — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 16:32:38 +0000

Becky,

You should expand upon this and turn it into a longer piece. We’d all like to know who we have in our community. Thanks for writing.

Susan Older

Comment on Ad Age: Time Inc. Cuts Some 500 Jobs by Becky Blanton

Becky Blanton — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 21:50:32 +0000

Oddly enough, the demand for content, white papers, ebooks and technical writing is exploding, and most of it pays as much or more than the salaries that most journalists made. It does, however, require learning a new field, new skills and a new way of relating to people.

While I hate to see so many jobs lost, it’s what you make of it. It’s hard work to retool yourself, but it can be done!

Comment on Video Brings WWII Black Marines Story Alive by Henry Swift

Henry Swift — Mon, 28 May 2012 15:40:38 +0000

I have written a historical novel on the original “buffalo soldiers” of th 19th century (Ezra Jett: Buffalo Soldier). I would like more documentary information on the black marines of Montford Point. This provides great historical novel material.

Comment on Writer’s Lifeguard: eBooks, ‘Skiing the Edge,’ Cyber Monday and All That by jules older

jules older — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 19:47:21 +0000

Yes, of course the offer is extended to Displaced Journos, wherever they are.

And, as of 10 minutes ago, we have epub dates:

SKIING THE EDGE: Humor, Humiliation, Holiness and Heart will be available on or about:

December 1, 2011 Amazon/Kindle and The iBookstore -
December 10 Barnes and Noble
December 29 Sony

But you need not have a Kindle, iPad, Nook or Sony Reader to enjoy it. Once you download a free epub reader, your computer becomes your library. Just Google ‘epub reader’ to find the one that’s best for you.

Comment on D.C. PBS station looking for web producer by Samad

Samad — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 22:23:12 +0000

Great article!

Comment on Fund for Investigative Journalism Grant Renewed by Nora Coffey

Nora Coffey — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 16:48:13 +0000

It gives me hope for humanity to see support of uninfluenced investigative journalists. You are an endangered species.

I would like to talk with an investigative reporter about a timely issue. Any help would be appreciated.

Thank you.

Comment on WRITER’S LIFEGUARD: Show Me the Money by Rebecca

Rebecca — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 23:30:22 +0000

Sadly, I must admit I was on the other side of this story as a managing editor for a magazine that didn't pay its writers. As an employee, I couldn't advise them against the interests of my employer, but I never did understand why they didn't haul her into small claims court after the third month. One writer actually took her to court and was cut a check the day they were to appear. In the end, she was two or three YEARS behind in paying some of the writers, who generously kept writing. The editor in chief and I found ourselves increasingly writing the magazine, which is the flip side to that problem. I didn't know you could petition to dissolve someone else's company. Good to know, though I haven't really had much trouble getting paid.