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Author:  Darcie [ Fri Feb 25, 2011 4:18 pm ]
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The Charleston Gazette just informed me today that they were cutting my newspaper column. I guess the few hundred dollars they will save is all they need to remain a viable entity :lol: .

I was half expecting the axe to fall at any time, but it still stings. I guess it does free me up to do a serious baking website with tutorials, although the competition is pretty stiff.

I earlier thought about trying to get local publications to pick up my column, but I suppose print media is such a dinosaur it's probably better for me to concentrate on the web. Or maybe I should just pack it all in :(

Author:  crystal [ Fri Feb 25, 2011 4:36 pm ]
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Darcie,
I am sorry. You are probably right concerning web media tho. I want to cuss(curse for all you non podunks) them out, but am refraining.

Author:  jeanf [ Fri Feb 25, 2011 4:49 pm ]
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what idiots. Sorry, had to be said.
their loss is the net's gain.

Author:  Da Bull Man [ Fri Feb 25, 2011 5:08 pm ]
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Enough is enough...I am cancelling my subscription! ;)

Author:  fitzie [ Fri Feb 25, 2011 5:11 pm ]
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Sorry, Darcie. I read some of your columns and really enjoyed them.
fitzie

Author:  gardnercook [ Fri Feb 25, 2011 5:33 pm ]
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Hopefully you will find a larger audience on the web.....an audience that won't tell you your pancake recipe sucks!
ilene

Author:  Kathy Henry [ Fri Feb 25, 2011 6:03 pm ]
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Sorry, Darcie. I enjoyed your columns. :cry: It really is their loss. I think your web idea is great. Most people do not subscribe to papers anymore. We still do, but are probably in the minority in our neighborhood.

Author:  marygott [ Fri Feb 25, 2011 6:30 pm ]
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That really stinks Darcy. Keep it up though, you have real talent and are a joy to read.

Mary

Author:  BeckyH [ Fri Feb 25, 2011 6:37 pm ]
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Those whose job it is to count the beans will count all the beans. Then they will find a way to get rid of some. Perhaps they think that if they cut some small providers they can keep a "real" journalist.
It still sucks and they were wrong! wrong! wrong!
Your web tutorials will be amazing, I'm sure.

Author:  auntcy1 [ Fri Feb 25, 2011 7:18 pm ]
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Sorry to hear that Dare. I love ur style of writing. I'm a dedicated reader of ur blog.

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