Mediagazer: The Washington Post's dependence on the government it covers (Glenn Greenwald/Salon)

12:55 AM ET, April 11, 2011

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Glenn Greenwald / Salon:

The Washington Post's dependence on the government it covers — The Washington Post this morning published a lengthy article detailing the fortune — and now the trouble — generated for its parent company, The Washington Post Co., as a result of its acquisition of Kaplan Higher Ed …

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David Carr / New York Times:

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Robert MacMillan:

You don't have to write like a businessperson just because you cover business — I'm already trying to edit myself. That headline is off. It should say, “You should not write like a businessperson just because you cover business.” — You often might think to yourself, upon reading my blog posts, “yes, of course, Robert.

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Frédéric Filloux / Monday Note:

Bob Woodward: how many page views? — The legendary journalist was in Paris last week, promoting ("flogging") his last book: “Obama's Wars”. (Large excerpts in the Washington Post here). It was the standard book tour: TV and radio appearances; a well-timed cover story in Le Monde Magazine; same quotes, same anecdotes everywhere.

Jonathan Strong / The Daily Caller:

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Sarah Frier / Talking Biz News:

Going against the conventional wisdom — Pay attention when things don't make sense. — That's how New York Times investigations editor for the business and finance desk Walt Bogdanich comes up with his story ideas. If a source says something unexpected in conversation …

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