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Re: NYC Slang Needed for Newspaper Column

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From: moonman3
Date: Wed, 11 Jun 1997 00:00
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John Starr wrote:
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> [newsgroups edited]
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> This is the second instance I've noticed recently in which nationally
> renowned U.S. newspapers have started feature columns with what can only
> be described as enthusiastic bemusement.

God forbid the newspapers should provide a little levity! :-O
 
> Just last month The Washington Post began a weekly advice-column oriented
> toward people under 30 years old, despite the fact that that particular
> demographic cohort has already amply demonstrated its aversion to reading
> newspapers for any reason.

Death, war, malice, corruption, deceit...those are real attractive
subjects
to young people whose future is being flushed down the toilet by the
establishment.

>Now comes the NY News launching a language
> column, but apparently without any idea of what it's going to cover!

Outrageous isn't it?

> American newspapers are understandably anxious about their future these
> days.  And they should be--can't they apply a little marketing competence
> in their efforts to survive?

Same could be said of most of America.

> If you're under thirty, perhaps you could write to The Post for advice.

Oh, come on now...the Post has enough dinosours to make even you
happy...Bozell, Novak, Buchanan, to name a few.

moonman3@ix.netcom.com

"The Truth will set you free, or get you killed."
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From: moonman3@ix.netcom.com
Subject: Re: NYC Slang Needed for Newspaper Column
Date: 1997/06/11
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