Archive for March 23rd, 2007

The ultimate niche publication »

By William M. Hartnett on Mar 23, 2007 in newspapers, oddities | 0 Comments

>Weekly paper fills Orlando readers hunger for mugshots (AP via Boston Herald)
Look out local newspapers, an Orlando entrepreneur is aiming for what very well might be the narrowest niche market yet: Convenience store customers who want to have a look at a collection of jail mugshots. Niche publications are all the rage, after all.

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David Lazarus talks to people … »

By William M. Hartnett on Mar 23, 2007 in newspapers | 0 Comments

… and that’s why he’s a professional, while bloggers are primarily “people whose work consists of commenting on the work of others.” In the sequel to his “Pay-to-play is one way to help save newspapers” column, Lazarus points out: “Dozens of bloggers weighed in on my earlier column, and not one — not one [...]

Ohio State salvages my dignity »

By William M. Hartnett on Mar 23, 2007 in sports | 0 Comments

Just as they did last week, Ohio State pulled out a tight win and saved me and my pathetic brackets from the indignity of being shut out during the first day of Sweet Sixteen match-ups. I’m feeling better about the next four games of the round, which is a bold and very likely stupid thing [...]