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Ted Canova

Minneapolis, MN
Commenter for
4 years 32 weeks

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Posted on 04/04/11 at 10:36 am in response to Autism argues: On Star Tribune 'exclusives' and City Pages 'firsts'

David,

I'd be interested to know whether the Strib, while researching its story, read the City Pages story.

If yes, was using the label "exclusive" discussed among the Strib's editorial folks in advance?

If not, why not?

Posted on 03/18/11 at 10:33 am in response to Baseball Hall of Fame this weekend honors St. Paul 'tomboy' Toni Stone

Doug,

Your readers may like to hear Martha in advance of her Saturday presentation.

She was on MPR News earlier this month. Here's a link:

http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2011/03/08/midmorning2/

(You may need to scroll ahead 20 minutes).

Ted

Posted on 03/18/11 at 10:42 am in response to Quick thoughts, from Minneapolis, on the New York Times paywall

David,

I heard today that even if the NY Times gets 1% of it's current online audience to buy, the paper will make $65 million dollars.

I will be among that 1%. The reasons, and the Times' role in news gathering, are obvious to me.

The other 99% are well represented across social media in their criticism for a variety of reasons, valid and not.

But let's remember just how few people need to pay for this, for it to be deemed an initial success....a success that...

Posted on 12/08/08 at 12:35 pm in response to KSTP management on Mischke's firing

David,

I've been a fan of Mischke's show and I hope he re-surfaces in a time slot that fits his talents even more. It's one thing to hear him; another to watch him at work. I filled in at KS on a few occasions and as I waited to go on after his show, I'd look thru the glass into his studio. What a talent, what a sight watching him converse not just with listeners, but with himself...ad libbing all the way, stream of consciousness, holding court in his own mind....all painting a vivid...