tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post4588659810943771806..comments2023-11-05T06:26:51.316-05:00Comments on Gannett Blog: Nov. 19-25 | Your News & Comments: Part 2Jim Hopkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16712746705871119746noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-68651520102399233582012-11-21T07:19:57.515-05:002012-11-21T07:19:57.515-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-12009198265119815452012-11-20T23:21:49.261-05:002012-11-20T23:21:49.261-05:00Today must be the day for the old folks to receive...Today must be the day for the old folks to receive some pension money. We have a lot of people proclaiming they are sending Hopper some cash. They might as well set their money on fire.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-71075289644885956162012-11-20T22:28:19.334-05:002012-11-20T22:28:19.334-05:00The posts about issues in printing -- due to Jim&#...The posts about issues in printing -- due to Jim's work here, those issues go right to the front of the line. This blog documents potential issue. <br /><br />Corporate risk management probably reads GB, every day, to see if there is something that has to be checked, NOW.<br /><br />There are stories about Big Al and the printers. Sometimes there are authentic issues, and sometimes there is Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-6297095132383188632012-11-20T21:44:17.709-05:002012-11-20T21:44:17.709-05:00Jim, what about NCAA women's sports?
It is a...Jim, what about NCAA women's sports? <br /><br />It is a FACT that only men's football is profitable, usually men's basketball, then a few minor sports. All the men's minor sports and women's sports are money-losers. (The Lady Vols may make money.)<br /><br />Cut football -- what about women's NCAA sports?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-54404376676498642582012-11-20T20:59:30.255-05:002012-11-20T20:59:30.255-05:008:44 poster is right on
Even though they print out...8:44 poster is right on<br />Even though they print outstanding products, the crews morale is at a all time low. Not one guy gives a shit, due to the fact that no one has been given a raise in years, under staffed, The supervisors are underpaid by at least $5 a an hour compared to Indy. It is a joke the manning they have, 2 guys per shift..un safe, un healthy. If Bolger does not step in and rightAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-36107460577900688172012-11-20T20:44:03.661-05:002012-11-20T20:44:03.661-05:00The pressman in Lafayette are a good reson why uni...The pressman in Lafayette are a good reson why unions are needed. It is un-safe work conditions first of all, but Gannett does not care about that. It's all about putting out more papers with less help. Sounds tto me a lawsuit is in the waiting. To blame..The press manager,The production manager and the VP of printing for that region. Contact your lawyers and get your facts in order prior to Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-1125318138017954802012-11-20T20:43:40.855-05:002012-11-20T20:43:40.855-05:00One more thing: there are third-tier D-1 colleges ...One more thing: there are third-tier D-1 colleges who, frankly, ought to get out of the NCAA, IMHO. They're probably being subsidized.<br /><br />Then, again, those colleges use sports to "close the deal" with students. No sports, less fun, a lot fewer students.<br /><br />That's the dirty little secret of taxpayer-subsidized "academia." Sports as a marketing tool, to Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-45428455432130584942012-11-20T20:37:08.996-05:002012-11-20T20:37:08.996-05:00Jim, what you posted, is an old CPAs' argument...Jim, what you posted, is an old CPAs' argument, where one side accuses the other of "lying."<br /><br />Q: are the budgets of instruction and athletics separate?<br /><br />A: it depends, on how accounts are set up and interpreted.<br /><br />Example: University of Michigan. Administration would claim they are separate. Some in Arts & Letters (who usually cannot do math Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-32200447853503463532012-11-20T20:29:25.538-05:002012-11-20T20:29:25.538-05:00No doubt Jim, it's a great piece. But we'r...No doubt Jim, it's a great piece. But we're a marketing and audience company more than a journalism one, and we should sell our products effectively and god forbid, honestly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-35815988807635185282012-11-20T20:03:13.533-05:002012-11-20T20:03:13.533-05:007:56 That's true. But, if that's the worst...7:56 That's true. But, if that's the worst criticism of this package, than it was a great package indeed.Jim Hopkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16712746705871119746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-1438773739005972192012-11-20T19:56:59.194-05:002012-11-20T19:56:59.194-05:00A possible truce or ceasefire in Gaza is breaking ...A possible truce or ceasefire in Gaza is breaking news. An enterprise data mining story that took weeks to put together cannot be breaking news, no matter how fabulous it is. That's when you hang out the 'exclusive' tag or some other flashy name.<br /><br />My goodness, if you don't know what news is, versus what analysis looks like, you are in the wrong business.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-41315103444542147212012-11-20T19:36:55.947-05:002012-11-20T19:36:55.947-05:00Regarding USAT's annual coaching salary packag...Regarding USAT's annual coaching salary package, two paragraphs stand out from <a href="http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2012/11/19/college-football-coaches-contracts-analysis-pay-increase/1715435/" rel="nofollow">the main story</a>, and explain why this sort of journalism is so good and important:<br /><br />"This rapid and continuing escalation in coaches' pay comes at a Jim Hopkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16712746705871119746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-67208182282936632852012-11-20T19:29:31.370-05:002012-11-20T19:29:31.370-05:00The truth about math hurts, doesn't it?
Well,...The truth about math hurts, doesn't it?<br /><br />Well, get used to it. We're about get a lot more pain, thanks to those who don't get math.<br /><br />---<br /><br />You could not wipe the brows of the people who worked on coaches.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-33335495773922578202012-11-20T19:13:33.566-05:002012-11-20T19:13:33.566-05:00The only thing more predictable that your a55-back...The only thing more predictable that your a55-backwards comments, 5:35, is your obvious immaturity and failed self-esteem.<br /><br />You could not wipe the brows of the people who worked on coaches.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-36696000151500813732012-11-20T18:44:30.987-05:002012-11-20T18:44:30.987-05:00Montgomery EE Wanda Lloyd announces retirement.
ht...Montgomery EE Wanda Lloyd announces retirement.<br />http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2012311200022Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-33672245441889191972012-11-20T18:35:38.597-05:002012-11-20T18:35:38.597-05:00The coaches' story is one of those "annua...The coaches' story is one of those "annuals" that are so predictable, many could care less. Others, pending:<br /><br />Charity pix @ T-Day<br />Black Friday mobs<br />WH Xmas tree<br />Pope's mass<br /><br />Big Al knew USAT had to sell itself, daily.<br /><br />Gannettoids, you're not very smart, but at least try to do something original. <br /><br />Otherwise, the GCI Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-3646999975255175462012-11-20T18:21:17.906-05:002012-11-20T18:21:17.906-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-22873427092401822922012-11-20T18:16:11.451-05:002012-11-20T18:16:11.451-05:00The GM at my site sent out a memo that all toilet ...The GM at my site sent out a memo that all toilet paper is distributed based on ASS size to save money since the budget was so tight. Of course she was allocated the most since she has such a big ass.<br /><br />GM perks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-10639182401643401202012-11-20T18:12:03.748-05:002012-11-20T18:12:03.748-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-24255995407811031032012-11-20T18:09:01.960-05:002012-11-20T18:09:01.960-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-49474849440424245882012-11-20T17:48:46.442-05:002012-11-20T17:48:46.442-05:00The outstanding Press crew in Lafayette, In. which...The outstanding Press crew in Lafayette, In. which ranks always in the top 10 in Quality score is on the brink of a walk out/ work slow down. Their are only 2 press people per shift and the work load is way out of hand. No breaks, no lunch..Only 4 press operators know how to run the press. It is a sweat shop waiting to blow. The guys are all looking for new jobs and have not had a raise in over 3Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-14609035507036520322012-11-20T17:32:13.539-05:002012-11-20T17:32:13.539-05:00The U of Maryland is forking out $50 million to mo...The U of Maryland is forking out $50 million to move from the ACC to Big Ten. Putting this alongside coaches pay when is someone going to ask how this furthers higher education when there are students getting hammered with escalating tuition and debt? I want to see that story.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-42790562127847313182012-11-20T17:15:35.092-05:002012-11-20T17:15:35.092-05:004:5o and others criticizing the "breaking new...4:5o and others criticizing the "breaking news" alert on the coaches salaries.<br /><br />The list is endlessly fascinating, especially if you are a fan or alumni of any of the 100+ schools.<br /><br />Few people know how much the coaches, let alone almost 1,000 assistant coaches make.<br /><br />It is getting huge and continued "hits" online, not because an alert was sent, Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-71169111475052917952012-11-20T16:50:27.914-05:002012-11-20T16:50:27.914-05:00Yeah, it wasn't "news."
Unless you&...Yeah, it wasn't "news."<br /><br />Unless you're a news company that hasn't had an interesting story in weeks.<br /><br />No news, no readers, no advertising, no profits, no jobs.<br /><br />---<br /><br />952, you didn't answer his question - why is any of that breaking news? All of those coaches were making the same amount of money last month.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-25593010666203802892012-11-20T16:49:18.066-05:002012-11-20T16:49:18.066-05:003:03, single copy and other circ numbers are repor...3:03, single copy and other circ numbers are reported as net paid, to explain that to you, that is the number delivered minus the returns= net paid. If you were to look at an ABC report you would see the gross number, the returns and the net paid. Have someone show you a copy and maybe then you will know of which you speak.<br />I am so glad to be out of Gannett and away from people like you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com