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ESPN Fires Writer Over Jeremy Lin Headline (February 20, 2012): EPSN has fired the writer behind the "chink in the armor" headline about rising New York Knicks' star Jeremy Lin.
Adam Mars-Jones Wins Hatchet Job of the Year Award (February 8, 2012): Adam Mars-Jones has won the Hatchet Job of the Year award.
Major Websites Black Out to Protest SOPA and PIPA Internet Censorship Bills (January 18, 2012): Many major websites have gone dark today to protest the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and Protect IP Act (PIPA) which are currently pending in both houses of Congress.
The 2012 List of Banished Words and Phrases (December 30, 2011): Lake Superior State University has released its 37th annual List of Words Banished from the Queen's English for Misuse, Overuse and General Uselessness.
PEN American Center Denounces Secret Trials, Imprisonment of Two Chinese Dissident Writers (December 28, 2011): PEN American Center angrily denounced the imprisonment of Chen Wei and Chen Xi, two Chinese writers who wrote digital essays critical of the Chinese government.
Christopher Hitchens Dies at 62 (December 16, 2011): Author, editor and journalist Christopher Hitchens has died.
Postal Service Announces Mail Service Slowdown, More Closures (December 5, 2011): The U.
Johnny Depp Explains How He Got Hunter S. Thompson to Publish The Rum Diary (October 13, 2011): Johnny said in 1997 he was hanging out with his friend Hunter S.
The Onion to Move Its Editorial Staff From New York City to Chicago (September 22, 2011): The Chicago Sun-Times reports that The Onion is moving its editorial operation from New York City to Chicago.
Computer Programs Are Already Being Used to Write Sports News (September 12, 2011): The weak economy and downward spiral of the newspaper and print magazine industry have been very tough on journalists.
Lev Grossman: Respect is Hard to Come By for a Fantasy Author in a Literary World (September 10, 2011): Lev Grossman talks about respect for fantasy authors with The Wall Street Journal.
Jack Shafer Warns Journalists: Always Be Looking for Your Next Job (August 29, 2011): Poynter.
Trailer for The Rum Diary Starring Johnny Depp, Amber Heard and Aaron Eckhart (August 27, 2011): Here is the trailer for The Rum Diary starring Johnny Depp, Amber Heard, Aaron Eckhart, Richard Jenkins and Giovanni Ribisi.
Random House and Politco Partner for Election 2012 Ebook Series (July 6, 2011): The Random House Publishing Group has announced a partnership with Politico, a political news website.
Gothamist Seeks Long-Form Nonfiction Piece (June 25, 2011): Gothamist, a blog covering New York City, is seeking long-form nonfiction.
U.S. Postal Service Launches Mark Twain Stamp (June 24, 2011): Author and humorist Mark Twain has been honored with a Forever stamps by the U.S. Postal Service.
The Paris Review Launches Digital Edition (June 23, 2011): The Paris Review has made the digital plunge.
Jill Abramson Named Executive Editor of The New York Times, Succeeds Bill Keller (June 2, 2011): The New York Times announced today that Jill Abramson has been named executive editor, and Dean Baquet has been named managing editor.
Conde Nast Signs Lease to Become Anchor Tenant at One World Trade Center (May 26, 2011): Conde Nast has reportedly signed a $2 billion lease to become the anchor tenant in One World Trade Center.
Harper Lee Denies Cooperating With Upcoming Biography (April 28, 2011): Yesterday, Penguin Press announced details about a biography of To Kill a Mockingbird author Harper Lee that was being written by former Chicago Tribune reporter Marja Mills.
