Thursday, April 01, 2010

It's April Fool's Day; watch out for mischief

In the Internet age, it's easier than ever for pranksters to submit fake press releases today, hoping to trick editors into publishing them.

1 comment:

  1. I just don't get it. Why do folks not recognise that this new technology is about to revolutionise our industry?

    This new development is up there with that German Geezer who invented printing.

    Come on publishers, wake up - the future is here and it's called i-pad!

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