tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post721450566864059470..comments2023-11-05T06:26:51.316-05:00Comments on Gannett Blog: Nov. 5-11 | Your News & Comments: Part 4Jim Hopkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16712746705871119746noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-21087544356541729812012-11-12T11:57:56.905-05:002012-11-12T11:57:56.905-05:00Ellwood's retirement announcement was as invis...Ellwood's retirement announcement was as invisible as she's been the last 2 years. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-8472700110444847692012-11-12T09:02:42.116-05:002012-11-12T09:02:42.116-05:00Ellwood,is retiring??????!!Ellwood,is retiring??????!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-51503688760117118352012-11-12T08:40:50.400-05:002012-11-12T08:40:50.400-05:00The damage that has been done to The Times in Shre...The damage that has been done to The Times in Shreveport this past year is immeasurable. Laura can bring in a whole brigade of her cronies and it ain't gonna get fixed. I wish Kevin Hall luck because he's gonna need it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-24064583752160060682012-11-12T07:59:45.724-05:002012-11-12T07:59:45.724-05:00REALITY
"I think Jim should start striking a...<b>REALITY</b><br /><br />"I think Jim should start striking all posts related to the health care act .."<br /><br />Really? Prove it. Show us. Present the data. Waiting.<br /><br />IMHO, you can't. FACT: there are lots of CPAs saying privately, "dump your medical-insurance plan and save yourself a zillion problems."<br /><br />Heck, the old GM dumped their Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-8963414256963750312012-11-12T07:40:36.267-05:002012-11-12T07:40:36.267-05:00I don't know what will replace these newspaper...I don't know what will replace these newspaper shells. It might be a new paper or maybe one these news sites. What it will have is some actual news and some reporting to compete with the pictures and press release stuff that has taken over the Gannett locals like the chickenpox. If Gannett would just sink these old things or sell them off, we would get the next level much quicker.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-43922250823672943222012-11-12T00:52:15.795-05:002012-11-12T00:52:15.795-05:00No need to read Florida Today when we have Space C...No need to read Florida Today when we have Space Coast Daily. Not only is it easy to read and informative, it is actually well designed. The graphics are state-of-the-art. It makes Florida Today look like it was written and designed in a high school classroom. Gracia, have you seen Space Coast Daily? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-59308746473585430632012-11-12T00:41:18.101-05:002012-11-12T00:41:18.101-05:00Well said, 11:57. Now for the bigger problem. Ev...Well said, 11:57. Now for the bigger problem. Every paper has been stripped of its valuable resources necessary to run a successful newspaper. If someone wanted to buy the paper from gannett, they would have to spend an extra fortune trying to recreate what once was. Papers aren't dead, Gannett has forced them to be at the expense of every community.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-80568146013644427352012-11-11T23:57:05.203-05:002012-11-11T23:57:05.203-05:00I wish this company would hurry up and get on with...I wish this company would hurry up and get on with it and sell or close the local papers they are destroying. They need to get out of local journalism and just be a content aggregator,or what ever they call this garbage now.<br /><br />We need a real local paper. I need a local paper...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-53160545874847496092012-11-11T23:03:16.505-05:002012-11-11T23:03:16.505-05:008:44 Generally agreed. Although posts specifically...8:44 Generally agreed. Although posts specifically about Gannett's self-financed healthcare plan are appropriate.Jim Hopkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16712746705871119746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-73376087699385414442012-11-11T21:31:25.901-05:002012-11-11T21:31:25.901-05:00I can't help but sit back and laugh at the stu...I can't help but sit back and laugh at the stupidity that is Laura Hollingsworth.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-15256160420459706452012-11-11T20:44:32.217-05:002012-11-11T20:44:32.217-05:00I think Jim should start striking all posts relate...I think Jim should start striking all posts related to the health care act and layoffs since there is no substance to the premise and it is getting tiresome.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-28856658721036397982012-11-11T20:28:41.050-05:002012-11-11T20:28:41.050-05:00Why no comment on Ellwood retirement?Why no comment on Ellwood retirement?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-24914122666544955852012-11-11T19:37:13.064-05:002012-11-11T19:37:13.064-05:00Today's paper had an 8 page pull-out on the ne...Today's paper had an 8 page pull-out on the new pricing model. That's a lot of newsprint to drive you to digital.BTDTnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-33713464910298494872012-11-11T18:41:21.229-05:002012-11-11T18:41:21.229-05:00Former Cincinnati Enquirer Larry Beaupre has died....Former Cincinnati Enquirer Larry Beaupre has died. He was set to retire from The Times-Tribune of Scranton, Pa., but died before he could do so. Sources report the cause was lung cancer. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-17504704259114524232012-11-11T18:27:56.889-05:002012-11-11T18:27:56.889-05:00So how is the coupon queen - Rudd Davis doing, Jum...So how is the coupon queen - Rudd Davis doing, Jum? You claim to have a direct line. And how's his more impact ful brother at Viacom? A bit Of Penis envy?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-15507086772807190742012-11-11T16:50:46.287-05:002012-11-11T16:50:46.287-05:00If Kevin Hall is back at a smaller property in Lau...If Kevin Hall is back at a smaller property in Laura's group, Bailey's days are probably numbered!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-67094889856361718892012-11-11T14:39:19.545-05:002012-11-11T14:39:19.545-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-87225357753583277592012-11-11T12:16:45.201-05:002012-11-11T12:16:45.201-05:00Limiting FSA’s (Flexible Spending Accounts) to $2,...Limiting FSA’s (Flexible Spending Accounts) to $2,500 as the Affordable Care Act demands next year will alone result in millions of dollars going to pay for it from employees of just one company in a top Gannett Midwest market, monies that up until this law, were spent as pretax dollars at local pharmacies, grocery stores, physical therapists, doctors, and more.<br /><br />Consumers will either Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-30684405907147827782012-11-11T11:55:19.569-05:002012-11-11T11:55:19.569-05:002:20 AM -- Exactly what do you fear so much from 9...2:20 AM -- Exactly what do you fear so much from 9:06 PM’s accurate post that you have to nastily shoot it down? <br /><br />The fact of the matter is, individuals and companies are, to borrow Gannett speak, admittedly aligning expenses and resources to match the tax hits and coming costs of the Affordable Care Act that take effect January 1st. <br /><br />One hopes you’ve heard about it all Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-34779111973121525902012-11-11T10:39:09.969-05:002012-11-11T10:39:09.969-05:00Layoffs are cominghow could anyone doubt this?
How...Layoffs are cominghow could anyone doubt this?<br />How many layoffs and buyouts and under the radar cuts will it take before you all realize that you are next?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-17314461729693149682012-11-11T05:41:41.678-05:002012-11-11T05:41:41.678-05:00USA TODAY column: What makes a good journalist? H...USA TODAY column: What makes a good journalist? How about delivering the answer in print instead of the lame video that is a time inefficient delivery of the content versus print.<br /><br /><br />http://www.usatoday.com/videos/opinion/2012/11/07/1690801/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-47261165107095037242012-11-11T02:20:37.931-05:002012-11-11T02:20:37.931-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-75818510420230721292012-11-11T02:07:17.401-05:002012-11-11T02:07:17.401-05:00@1057 - Thanks for that. Best laugh all day.@1057 - Thanks for that. Best laugh all day.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-6575084249441355972012-11-10T21:06:32.258-05:002012-11-10T21:06:32.258-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-2570205354638051482012-11-10T16:31:34.272-05:002012-11-10T16:31:34.272-05:00Shreveport, Cinncy, Phoenix, Rosslyn. It doesnt ma...Shreveport, Cinncy, Phoenix, Rosslyn. It doesnt matter. A company run by beancounters, fourth tier editors and yes men eventually fails. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com