Tag Archives: Paul Anger

Another Free Press first: Lay off

Posted on January 6, 2009 by admin

By Joel Thurtell Lookit what came in my email today — a memo, ostensibly from Detroit Free Press Editor Paul Anger — notifying the staff of a staff position that’s been erased. Which means, if this note is not a … Continue reading →

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The art of writing bullshit

Posted on September 19, 2008 by admin

[donation] By Joel Thurtell Tea leaves anyone? I just received the latest missive from Detroit Free Press Editor Paul Anger, addressed to the Free Press staff. It makes me wonder what a Bach fugue would sound like if you left … Continue reading →

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Right after all

Posted on July 6, 2008 by admin

By Joel Thurtell   News in late June that the Detroit Free Press will print its last editions of the Community Free Press on Aug. 1 stunned the reporters, editors, photographers and myriad freelancers who’ve diligently worked to make those … Continue reading →

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Fantasy JOA for Detroit?

Posted on July 2, 2008 by admin

By Joel Thurtell In January, joelontheroad.com broke news about the start of a possible Joint Operating Agreement between my blog and the Detroit News and Free Press.     I didn’t get much response.   In fact, the only response … Continue reading →

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Bye-bye, yak

Posted on June 26, 2008 by admin

By Joel Thurtell Obituary time at the Detroit Free Press: That venerable promotional creature, the furry, goofy Yak, is dead. Word from inside the Freep is that this popular creature — an educational feature aimed at kids, part of it contained … Continue reading →

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