Re: Vera

[Bill London <london@moscow.com>]

B-
I have no clue whether the addition of the "T" to the name of Pacific Simulation
was a simple typo, an attempt a humor, or evidence of rampant shoddy journalism
at the Daily News.  I gave up a long time ago trying to explain or apologize for
the mistakes at the Daily News.
However, does that "T" negate the message of her column?  Don't you appreciate
having a local political columnist with the guts to take on the local
politicos--from Gary Young and Doug Wilson to Linda Pall and Marshall Comstock?
BL

Bill Strand wrote:

> Bill,
>
> It was an interesting column. Pacific Simulation has been a part of the
> Moscow for 12 years now. It employs 40 people and bring a significant amount
> of revenue into this community. You would think that the local newspaper
> could get the name right. On the front page no less, calling it "Pacific
> Stimulation".
>
> Vera White used to joke about it years ago with my sister Vicki when Vicki
> worked at the City. "Pacific Stimulation" she would call it. It was OK as a
> joke. But I find it somewhat offensive to see it in print. Even as a "slip"
> it should be caught by the proof reader. Shoddy work any way you read it. If
> I had not dropped my subscription years ago, I would do it again.
>
> This is journalism?
>
> Bill Strand
> VP of Technology
> Pacific Simulation
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bill London [mailto:london@moscow.com]
> Sent: Friday, October 26, 2001 6:31 PM
> To: Vision2020; vera white
> Subject: Vera
>
> I read Vera White's INK column in the Daily News today (Friday, 10/26).
> Welcome back, Vera.  Best column in a long time, in my opinion.  Manages
> to step on everybody's toes.  Good job.  BL