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    Pam Ward: She gone

    I remember where I was, and I remember her mispronouncing the name of the guy who returned the interception 100 yards for a TD to seal that game.
    Post by: donaugust, May 22, 2012 in forum: Journalism topics only
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    There is no writer's wing of the Hall of Fame

    Thank you!!!!!!!
    Post by: donaugust, Jul 23, 2008 in forum: Journalism topics only
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    Best way to pursue a job in a Sports Information Department?

    Well, clearly I'm not going to either place. :)
    Post by: donaugust, Jun 25, 2008 in forum: Journalism topics only
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    Best way to pursue a job in a Sports Information Department?

    May help to join CoSIDA, their national organization, and attend their convention. Coming up soon in Orlando. http://www.cosida.com/
    Post by: donaugust, Jun 22, 2008 in forum: Journalism topics only
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    NBA Editor/USA TODAY

    This is USA Today people -- every sports hiring takes months, whether it's agate, desk, writer or editor.
    Post by: donaugust, Jun 11, 2008 in forum: Journalism Jobs
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    Gannett freezes employee pensions

    So if I worked for Gannett for a little over a decade and left two years ago, this doesn't affect my pension, right? Man -- pensions are the...
    Post by: donaugust, Jun 11, 2008 in forum: Journalism topics only
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    Yikes on USA Today front - 10/30

    Not surprised, considering the paper doesn't want its designers to have actual Macs on their desk. Can't imagine being a designer there. No...
    Post by: donaugust, Nov 2, 2007 in forum: Design Discussion
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    Ever try to listen to the game AT the game these days?

    They aren't if they are within guidelines for low-power transmission, but the reception that Rich describes sounds like it exceeds those guidelines.
    Post by: donaugust, Oct 8, 2007 in forum: Journalism topics only
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    Football stat program

    Stat Crew is the standard, at least in the small college ranks. And it won't take you 15 minutes after the game to be ready to print, if you run...
    Post by: donaugust, Sep 26, 2007 in forum: Journalism topics only
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    Grab those NY Times discount rates while you can

    They might be happy they have money in hand. Not sure. But the editor and reporters who lost a page in their section might feel differently...
    Post by: donaugust, Sep 14, 2007 in forum: Journalism topics only
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    Grab those NY Times discount rates while you can

    Shocking -- an ad sold at a rate discounted off the rate card.
    Post by: donaugust, Sep 13, 2007 in forum: Journalism topics only
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    John Heidenry and Brett Topel are plagiarists and lawyers suck, too

    Re: Is this plagiarism? What would you do? (UPDATE#5 - Victory at hand) Seemed understood, considering the previous post I cited, plus his...
    Post by: donaugust, Sep 13, 2007 in forum: Journalism topics only
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    John Heidenry and Brett Topel are plagiarists and lawyers suck, too

    Re: Is this plagiarism? What would you do? (UPDATE#5 - Victory at hand)
    Post by: donaugust, Sep 13, 2007 in forum: Journalism topics only
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    Headline critique

    And a relief pitcher. :)
    Post by: donaugust, Aug 18, 2007 in forum: Journalism topics only
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    Where did Jeff Passan come from?

    Interned at Baseball Weekly too.
    Post by: donaugust, Aug 18, 2007 in forum: Journalism topics only