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The Newspaper business is changing. I've been a subscriber to my local paper for over 30 years. Whittier Daily News, keeps me in the loop with local city news, youth sports, etc. Stuff you can't get anywhere else.
As of this week, they have dropped the print version on Mondays. In exchange for the lost issue, subscribers now get free access to the online E-version of the paper, which they have tried to sell us up to now. They also put some of the Monday features in the Sunday or Tuesday editions, like the comics and horoscope. I think I can see where this is going in the future. They will keep dropping print versions until we are electronic only.
The subscriber E-version is okay, but not the same as holding a paper over your bacon and eggs. I was surprised to see that I not only get the electronic version of WDN, but also the LA Daily News, Long Beach PT, and a bunch of other local papers. About 10 altogether. They are all Tribune products.
As of this week, they have dropped the print version on Mondays. In exchange for the lost issue, subscribers now get free access to the online E-version of the paper, which they have tried to sell us up to now. They also put some of the Monday features in the Sunday or Tuesday editions, like the comics and horoscope. I think I can see where this is going in the future. They will keep dropping print versions until we are electronic only.
The subscriber E-version is okay, but not the same as holding a paper over your bacon and eggs. I was surprised to see that I not only get the electronic version of WDN, but also the LA Daily News, Long Beach PT, and a bunch of other local papers. About 10 altogether. They are all Tribune products.
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It's also a lot harder to use to wrap fish, line a bird cage or start charcoal with.
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Here's a quick update...
I never did have the chance to go back to bed & start the day over. I've been running all over the place - kids schools, bank, stores, paying bills - you get the idea.
Atleast 2 of the 4 things (so far) that started my day off bad, have changed.
My son is at school & I don't have to deal with his attitude & 2nd...his headache went away after I took him aspirin (which I told him to take prior to leaving for school this morning) The other 2?...one I can't change. Stepping in cat poop first thing this morning, & the other one I'm still waiting to hear the outcome of my new granddaughters abdominal ultrasound. Depending on the results is whether she goes in for surgery or not!
If no surgery is required, then they'll probably have to run more tests to figure out why she keeps gagging, throwing up & pressure puking.
I never did have the chance to go back to bed & start the day over. I've been running all over the place - kids schools, bank, stores, paying bills - you get the idea.
Atleast 2 of the 4 things (so far) that started my day off bad, have changed.
My son is at school & I don't have to deal with his attitude & 2nd...his headache went away after I took him aspirin (which I told him to take prior to leaving for school this morning) The other 2?...one I can't change. Stepping in cat poop first thing this morning, & the other one I'm still waiting to hear the outcome of my new granddaughters abdominal ultrasound. Depending on the results is whether she goes in for surgery or not!
If no surgery is required, then they'll probably have to run more tests to figure out why she keeps gagging, throwing up & pressure puking.
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My cousins have a little one (around 6 wks) with similar symptoms that has been in and out of the hospital since he was born. Hate to see the little ones sick like that.
Is it better to step in cat poop later in the day?
Is it better to step in cat poop later in the day?
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Atleast I had my shoes on & no time is a good time for steppin' in poop! LOL!
I'll say a prayer for your cousins & the baby. Hope they figure it out!
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That show makes me sick. So many people out of work, and here we have millionaires paying ridiculous prices for cars they will never drive. 1 million for a Superbird? I love Superbirds, and would love to own one, but 1 million? Do these people know how many people you can feed or clothe with 1 million dollars? It is interesting that the speed channel puts it on back to back too. I noticed tonight, it was on and it is 4 hours long, and what follows it? The same episode. So now it is 8 hours of BJ. Good thing I have other things to do than sit and watch bored people buy overpriced/under performing cars. The modern day Mustangs, Camaros, and Challengers will out perform their brethren in every category, and get much better gas mileage doing it, for a tenth the price. Obviously practical is not a word in their vocabulary. I'll shut up now before I get myself too worked up.
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Goodmorning Steve, Jim, Shaun, & FTE friends
Have awesome Thursday & try not to work too hard!
Jim - I love BJ, however I agree with the money thing. I also feel that our country wouldn't be in the economic state it's in if our country would quit sending money overseas to help other countries. They should keep it here where it's needed & fix own country!
OK,enough of that subject.
I'm still waiting to hear the results on my granddaughters ultrasound. I'm hoping that no news, is good news. I called a little while ago to no avail., so I'll keep you posted as I know more.
Have a good one guys!
Have awesome Thursday & try not to work too hard!
Jim - I love BJ, however I agree with the money thing. I also feel that our country wouldn't be in the economic state it's in if our country would quit sending money overseas to help other countries. They should keep it here where it's needed & fix own country!
OK,enough of that subject.I'm still waiting to hear the results on my granddaughters ultrasound. I'm hoping that no news, is good news. I called a little while ago to no avail., so I'll keep you posted as I know more.
Have a good one guys!
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That show makes me sick. So many people out of work, and here we have millionaires paying ridiculous prices for cars they will never drive. 1 million for a Superbird? I love Superbirds, and would love to own one, but 1 million? Do these people know how many people you can feed or clothe with 1 million dollars? It is interesting that the speed channel puts it on back to back too. I noticed tonight, it was on and it is 4 hours long, and what follows it? The same episode. So now it is 8 hours of BJ. Good thing I have other things to do than sit and watch bored people buy overpriced/under performing cars. The modern day Mustangs, Camaros, and Challengers will out perform their brethren in every category, and get much better gas mileage doing it, for a tenth the price. Obviously practical is not a word in their vocabulary. I'll shut up now before I get myself too worked up.
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And there are starving kids in Africa too.
If those people want to spend the money THEY made then good. People like us can sell the stuff we build to them and it's good for the hobby.
Peace my brother.
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I have to agree. After all, that's what a "Free Market" economy is all about.