Newspapers chase youth with MTV style temptations
David Shaw notes in a Los Angeles Times column that the push to capture young readers via rapid, flashy content increases reporters’ temptations to cut corners, fabricate details, and dazzle audiences. The piece critiques evolving newsroom culture in the digital age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MTV
David Shaw
Los Angeles Times
Resume accuracy matters in job hiring and ethics
A discussion on resume honesty notes that many resumes contain inaccuracies in education and employment history. Former Radio Shack CEO Dave Edmondson resigned after admitting he did not graduate from a college he listed. Experts warn that about 42 percent of resumes have at least one significant error, stressing honesty over embellishment to avoid dismissal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Radio Shack
Dave Edmondson
Edmondson
Pacific Coast Baptist College
California
Oklahoma
Heartland Baptist Bible College
Associated Press
Brad Fredericks
ResumeDoctor.com
Ottawa Herald Mission Statement
The Ottawa Herald outlines its mission to improve readers lives with timely news and life related information. It commits to promoting local commerce via advertising and promotional opportunities and to guiding the community toward progressive action through forums and fearless editorial stances.
State lawmakers lower standards could face jail time
Kansas lawmakers debate a constitutional amendment to stop the Supreme Court from closing public schools in a funding case. Opponents warn the measure could allow courts to hold legislators in contempt, exposing them to fines or jail. Rep. Kenny Wilk disputed the idea of eliminating the judiciary, while other actions at the statehouse included a failed grass bill and energy policy discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House Committee
Kansas Supreme Court
House
Kenny Wilk
R-Lansing
Wilk
Statehouse
Kansas
House Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Committee
Kevin Yoder
Overland Park
Hoyas
Wildlife and Parks
Kansas House
Melvin Neufeld
Ingalls
Neufeld
Mike Hayden
Department
Humor and irony in Cheney shooting joke that hits Bush era
Donald Kaul critiques the Cheney quail shooting incident and the Bush administration. He notes timing and transparency flaws, mocks the setup while highlighting Whittington as the victim. The piece also comments on political distractions, the National Guard bust of George Bush, and veteran memorial irony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Cheney
Cheney
Harry Whittington
Texas
Texas Funeral Service Commission
George W. Bush
United States
Katherine Armstrong
Mr. Cheney
Antonin Scalia
House of Bush
Congress
National Guard Association of the
George Bush
Texas Air National Guard
Readers Forum: How to Reach Ottawa Herald
Ottawa Herald invites readers to share views in the Readers Forum. Contact details outline letter submission methods, mailing address, and email options for opinion pieces and community input. Members can submit brief messages on local issues or general feedback for publication consideration.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ottawa Herald
Ottawd Herald
Harris Group
Jeanny Sharp
Ottawaherald
S. Cedar
Ottawa
Ottawaherald.com
Franklin County
Labor City
Cedar
Onawa
Gordon Billingsley
Gordon
Linda Brown
Kathy Miller
Kemiller
Bill Gray
Tin Milibern
S. Cadar
Shawnee Mission Southwest High
Yoder
Hutchinson
Don Myers
R-Derby
House Utilities Committee
Tom Sloan
R-Lawrence
Frea
Ee Chilians
Sarah Kessinger
and Chris Green
Capitol Notebook
Cheny
Bush Administration
South Texas
Ms. Armstrong
Whittington
New York Times
Harry
Iraq
Donald Kaul
Washington
Donald
The
Testo
Community News
Community Connections